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Town of Rehoboth News Notes

by Laura Calverley

Senior Center Well Flushed

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A town well that services the Council on Aging/Senior Center needed to be flushed because bacterial contamination was found, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle.

The well was retested after it was disinfected and cleared for use. Officials believe the contamination may have been caused by the well head being submerged under a foot of water. The well head will be remounted at a higher level.

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Inside This Issue Antiquarian...........................53 Births..................................89 Business Directory......................93 Church News/Events................40 Classifieds...............................92 Club Announcements.................50 Dining Guide...............................90 Events and Activities...................34 Fall Fixups.................................54 Letters to the Editor.......................6 Library......................................70 Obituaries................................91 People....................................44 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......82 Rehoboth Ramblings.................24 Rehoboth Town News................16 Scouts..................................66 Seekonk Human Services..........85 Seekonk Town News...................25 School......................................74 Sturdy Memorial Hospital..........46 The View from My Hill.................33 Wedding...................................89

Selectmen agreed to a new three-year agreement with the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, according to a Sun Chronicle article. Rehoboth Ambulance, a non-profit organization, has provided emergency and

non-emergency medical transport to the town for more than 60 years. Under the new agreement, Rehoboth Ambulance will be the only provider for ambulance services to the town seven days a week for a minimum of 10 hours per day.

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Benny’s announced it will close all of its stores by the end of the year. The reason for the closure is the changing retail environment with more customers choosing to make purchases online. Benny’s has 31 stores throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Benny’s has been in business for 93 years. The chain is known for offering a diverse selection of items, from auto products to household items to bikes and toys.

Attention Rehoboth Residents The Rehoboth Post Office will be having a Fall Food Drive to support the Rehoboth Food Pantry.

Collection will be Saturday, October 14th You can donate by either leaving non-perishable food items by your mailbox, dropping off non-perishable food items at the Post Office, or stopping by the Rehoboth Food Pantry at 127 Martin St. and dropping off food items.

Please make sure you check the dates on cans and boxes before you donate.

Thank you in advance -Your Post Office Employees

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Rehoboth Animal Shelter News

The Rehoboth Animal Shelter is currently home to a number of friendly young and adult cats who would love to find new homes. Here is a sampling: Andrew is a beautiful long-haired orange male cat with a white nose. He loves attention and jingly toys. Sally is a small friendly tortoiseshell female with semi-long fur. Dusty is an older, quiet tabby female.

More information about the animals at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter is available at https://www.petfinder.com//petsearch?shelter_id=MA152. The shelter is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00, or by appointment.

For more information, or to report a lost or found pet, please call 508-2525421, or e-mail a.ruscetta@comcast. net.

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Please Vote T0 Pass- Natural Gas Compressor Station Article 4.11 On November 6th!

Rehoboth, CARCS needs your support at the November 6th Special Town Meeting!

With the generous cooperation of the Town Counsel, Planning Board, and the BOS, CARCS has drafted a by-law amendment that is meant to ensure that there will be adequate protection of its citizens and its environment from noise, pollutants, emissions, discharges, leaks and other risks and hazards that are associated with natural gas compressor stations. It is vitally important that town residents attend and support Article 4.11 at town meeting prior to Enbridge refiling their next project with Federal Energy Regulatory Committee. The Special Town Meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School, 2700 Regional Road, Dighton, MA. Tracy Manzella

Town of Rehoboth Senior Center/Anawan School Project Moves Forward

Site plans for the Anawan School Project have been posted on the Town’s website, and representatives from the Women’s Development Corporation, along with the Town’s attorney, provided a very comprehensive summary of the status of the project to the Town’s Zoning Board, Thursday night, September 21. While many of the issues raised previously in The Reporter (such as those by Veronica Brickley in the August 2017 issue) are still unanswered, most attendees Main Office: Satellite Office: seem to appreciate the opportunity for dialogue.

One of theMedical concerns raised of byRI,the hearing on September 21 was Bristol County Medical Center Associates Inc. the parking issue, primarily whether there would be enough park950 Warren Ave., Suite #104 / E. Prov., RI 02914 1180 Hope St.Office: / Bristol, RI 02809 Main Satellite Office: Bristol Medical Center ing for the Medical RI,their Inc. visitors, and caregivers. It seems 82 Associates residents, (401)County 253-8900 (401)of228-7887 950 Warren Ave., Suite #104 / E. Prov., RI 02914 1180 Hope St. / Bristol, RI 02809 likely that thereFax# would often be overflow to available parking at the Fax# (401) 253-3131 253-3131 (401)(401) 228-7887 (401) 253-8900 Howard E. Schulman, M.D. Noseworthy Norman Chartier present Senior There were attendees who were unclear Fax# Center.

(401) 253-3131 Fax# (401) 253-3131 Noseworthy Internal Medicine of Operations Colleen Director of FinanceNorman Chartier about the plot distribution between the new development and the Director of Operations Director of Finance existing Senior Center. Currently these are all a single property, and We are pleased to announce that Dermatology apparently will remain so, so that in the near future it appears that y Howard E. Schulman, M.D. has joined our practice.

Grace D. Bandow, M.D. Bandow, M.D. GwennDr. M. Vittimberga, M.D. our Senior Center will have its own residential annex - 82 residents Schulman received his medical degree from the . Vittimberga, M.D. Graciette DaSilva, PA-C - and our Town fathers will become real estate managers, Big Time.

Internal Medicine University of Rochester in 1990. He completed his DaSilva, PA-C Kathryn K. Banner, M.D. A number of attendees at the Zoning Board Hearing were dicine internal medicine residency at The Miriam Hospital, Matthew Brumbaugh, M.D. Cassandra Constantino, M.D. K. Banner, M.D. concerned principally with the issue of water. Will there be enough Brown Allen M. Dennison, M.D.University in 1993. He has been in private Brumbaugh, M.D. Bruce E. Fischer, M.D. water to provide for 82 residents, on a lot size that in this town is a Constantino, M.D. Geoffrey R. practice Hamilton, M.D. for the past 15 years, most recently at typically expected to provide sufficient water for at most 2 homes, Pamela A. Harrop, M.D. Dennison, M.D. Attleboro Medical Associates in Attleboro, MA. Zsolt Orban, M.D. with 4 or less people per household? In other words, we would Fischer, M.D. Howard F. Perrone, M.D. James A. Ross, M.D. R. Hamilton, M.D. expect 10 times the available water that is typically provided by our Internal Medicine / Infectious Diseases is accepting new patients. . Harrop, M.D. Dr. Schulman bedrock aquifer. There was a question on the radius of influence Alane B. Torf, M.D. an, M.D. Internal Medicine / Women's Health To make an appointment please contact: of the proposed two new wells, which extends well beyond the . Perrone, M.D. Andra Cyronak, M.D. Ross, M.D. Senior Center property boundaries, encroaching on a neighbor’s Medical Internal Medicine / Pediatrics Associates of Rhode Island, Inc. Leslie C. Mohlman, M.D. dicine / Infectious Diseases land, as well as a wetland. The latter - wetlands - are a major source 950 Warren Ave., Suite 303, East Providence, RI 02914 Long Term Care Torf, M.D. of recharge of groundwater in the Town, and it is not clear, at all, Cathleen A. Whelan, M.D. 401-228-7887 dicine / Women's Health Pediatrics how this wetland ties into the local water table, and how the water Debra K. Filardo, M.D. ronak, M.D. **Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Examinations** table will be affected by runoff from a septic system servicing 82+ Podiatry dicine/ Pediatrics Dr.Jordan S. DeHaven, is D.P.M. Schulman a Registered Medical Examiner for the Federal Motor people a day from the new apartment complex, as well as a varying Michael A. Reuter, D.P.M. Mohlman, M.D. Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) Richard A. Reuter, D.P.M. number of people per day visiting the Senior Center. The question

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on many people’s minds was, who is responsible for the Town’s water? Probably most people, outside of the presenters, left the meeting feeling that there was still much to do. The Zoning Board, and the Town’s lawyer, left us feeling that much of this is beyond our control; it’s all to be decided by state and federal agencies.

It seems to me that it is up to the residents of the town if this is indeed to be the case.

Jack (John F.) Hermance Professor, Brown University

Thank you from Fresh Air Fund

With the dedication and commitment of thousands of volunteer host families, this summer was filled with new experiences and friendships for thousands of children from New York City’s low-income communities.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our extraordinary Fresh Air volunteers, host families, and supporters in Cape Cod. Fresh Air host families open their hearts and homes, and offer a child an opportunity to see the world through a new lens. In turn, our host families tell us how much they learn and gain from the children they host. Many children return summer after summer and develop lifelong friendships with their host families.

I am inspired by the commitment of our local volunteer leaders, many of whom are also hosts. They volunteer to interview prospective host families, help recruit new families, and plan special activities. I would also like to thank the individuals and local businesses who so generously give their time and donate resources to ensure The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program in Cape Cod is such a success each year.

Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has unlocked the limitless potential of more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities. Each year, thousands of children experience outdoor summer adventures through visits with volunteer host families along the East Coast and Southern Canada as part of The Fund’s Friendly Towns Program.

Please contact Jenifer Bakewell at 774487-8204 or visit www.freshair.org to learn more about hosting a child through The Fresh Air Fund.

Sincerely, Fatima Shama Executive Director The Fresh Air Fund

Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving

Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving will be starting the Christmas program for Rehoboth children. The ages will be new-born to High School age. We will start collecting names and addresses for gifts on October 1, 2017 to November 12, 2017and hoping to start giving the gifts out on December 9, to December 17, 2017. We need a written list from parents, grandparents or guardians of the children. Please mail to Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving at Cowboy Country – 127 Martin Street, Rehoboth, Mass. 02769. We need the first name, sex and age of the child, size for clothing and list for toys or games. We are trying to stay away from electronic gifts.

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Sara and I will miss each one of you. Due to health problems we need to step down. A special thank you to all of the volunteers that helped us for many years. They were a great group of people.

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There are number of troubling issues related to the low income housing project proposed for the old Anawan School.

Foremost among them is the impact on our water supply. The developer has cited questionable water usage projections that are 5 -10 times less than average usage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The project will require two wells that with pumps running 24 hours/day. There is no evidence that such a high draw will not affect the wells of nearby Rehoboth residents. When asked at the Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing (ZBA) what provisions were planned to help neighbors if their wells went dry, neither the ZBA or the developers had any answers. Furthermore, heavy excavation, well fracturing, or ledge blasting may affect all wells within a quarter mile radius or more.

Wetlands for the east branch of the Palmer River could be affected by this development. At the ZBA hearing on June 22nd Dean Harrison, representing the developer, stated that, “there are no wet lands in the proposed development area.” But, Mr Harrison went on to acknowledge that the project would require obtaining an easement on wetlands from an abutter to satisfy the 212 foot well protection zone required under Massachusetts General Law. Mr. Harrison claimed he was currently in negotiations with the abutter.

However, the abutter, who was present at the meeting, said she had no contact with developer in eighteen months and that she had no interest in granting an easement.

The developers want to pave over our Community Garden to create only 52 parking spaces for their 82 residents. They propose sharing parking places with the Rehoboth Senior Center to make up the difference. Parking for the Rehoboth Senior Center is already tight.

The next scheduled meeting of the ZBA is October 26 at 6:00 PM at the Rehoboth Council on Aging.

Veronica Brickley

Today’s Youth Vaping More than Ever

Thanks to the tobacco industry targeting our youth, Massachusetts has experienced an increase in vaping (use of e-cigarettes or vape pens) by young people. In my job, I speak with people throughout our region about the dangers of tobacco and about how the tobacco industry targets kids. Usually they are alarmed and surprised to learn that vape pens are not just another harmless fad, but that they usually contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance that is getting them hooked on these products. Nearly 24% of high-school-aged youth in Massachusetts report using ecigarettes and almost 45% have used them at least once.

Why are so many youth vaping? E-cigarettes or vape pens come in over 8,000 different flavors--from Swedish Fish, to s’mores, to bubblegum-- to better attract young people. And it’s working.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s “Mammograms in the Moonlight” event aims to make the process more enjoyable and convenient by offering after-hours digital mammograms complete with refreshments.

Take time for yourself, invite a family member or friend to join you and scratch your annual mammogram off of your to do list. Kenneth Kaplan, MD, board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Asma Latif, MD, board certified in Hematology and Oncology, specializing in women’s cancers, will be available to provide education and answer any questions related to screenings and early detection.

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The Seekonk Democratic Town Committee (SDTC) is proud to put our full support behind Paul Feeney for State Representative in the Bristol-Norfolk District. Paul’s well-known commitment to public service will promote an atmosphere of honest government and transparency on Beacon Hill. After a thorough review, Members of the SDTC unanimously voted to endorse Paul Feeney for State Senate in the Bristol-Norfolk District. “Paul Feeney has proven to be a person of integrity who will represent all residents of Seekonk as our State Senator.” said Katie Panciotti, Chair SDTC Please visit Paul’s website at votefeeney.com to learn more about his candidacy. VOTE Paul Feeney for State Senate on October 17th.

Paul Feeney Receives RDTC Endorsement

The Rehoboth Democratic Town Committee (RDTC) is proud to announce its endorsement of Paul Feeney for State Senate in the Bristol-Norfolk District. During a recent RDTC meeting, Paul Feeney was vetted by Members of the Committee and found to be honest, trustworthy, and one of high integrity.

“Mr. Feeney’s experience as a former area Selectman and as Chief of Staff to Senator James Timilty will undoubtably be an asset to Rehoboth. Paul is sincere in every sense of the word and will work tirelessly for all Rehoboth residents as their State Senator.” – said Paul Jacques, Chair RDTC Please visit Paul’s website at votefeeney.com to learn more about his candidacy. VOTE Paul Feeney for State Sentate on October 17th.

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Response from School Committee to Funding Articles As Chair of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee, speaking on behalf of myself, I would like to respond to some comments and misconceptions that were printed in the September issue of The Rehoboth Reporter. There seems to be a general misunderstanding about how assessments are performed, not only in our regional district, but as well as in regional districts across the state. I would also like to applaud the efforts of Michael McBride and of Selectwoman Pimental – the school committee always welcomes input and strives to solve problems creatively and collaboratively. However, some of the statements written were not completely accurate, so I will attempt to respond to some of the misconceptions.

Both articles suggest that alternative assessments which would benefit the town of Rehoboth are routinely used in our State. Mr. McBride states that “many regional districts currently use an Alternative Method” wherein “each town most importantly pays for only what it uses – its students”. Ms. Pimental states, “every regional school district follows an alternative method.” Currently in Massachusetts, of the 84 regional school districts that exist, 19 reported that they used an alternative assessment in the previous year according to the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Furthermore, according to the Assistant Director of the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools (MARS), many schools who use an alternative assessment are actually using an optional approach to the Statutory Assessment, and are reporting it as “alternative”. More importantly, it does not necessarily effect the way that Chapter 70 (Ch70) state monies are divided among towns in the large majority of cases. Historically, when alternative assessments are used, they are typically done as a temporary agreement during a transition period in the formation of a new regional district. They are not set up to be the yearly modus operandi of a regional school district.

Both Mr. McBride and Ms. Pimental talked about the wealth formula that the state employs in order to determine state aid to towns and school districts. Ms. Pimental says, that “Rehoboth is considered a “wealthy” town for the purposes of calculating Ch70 money”. That is correct, the state uses a wealth formula to provide state aid to towns and school districts. This calculation is based upon a towns property value and personal income. In the case of Rehoboth, the Equalized Property Value is $1.76 Billion dollars. The Equalized Property Value of Dighton is $893 Million dollars, or about half of Rehoboth. Accordingly, Rehoboth would receive about half as much state aid as compared to Dighton if apportioned by this one measure. Whether or not you personally consider Rehoboth to be “wealthy,” the town has a higher property value than Dighton by a significant measure.

Hypothetically, if Rehoboth de-regionalized tomorrow, was free from Dighton, and Rehoboth schools were organized as a single municipal district, the following would immediately occur: 1. The “unfair” wealth formula would still be in effect. The taxpayers of this town would still receive the same state aid, or less, provided currently. Additionally, they would still be responsible for paying the same minimum required contribution for our students.

2. The Dighton-Rehoboth School District would lose nearly a million dollars of regional transportation aid if Rehoboth and Dighton were separated.

3. A duplicate central office would also be required, and possibly a High School. Given the challenges that have been faced with the town hall and municipal complex, this may not be easy to accomplish.

Needless to say, it costs more to be de-regionalized than to have a regional school district. The list above is only partial. Should we attempt to decrease school spending to the state minimum, the cuts would be dramatic to the General Education budget. The Special Education budget would remain unaltered.

One way to examine if the argument, that “Rehoboth is unfairly subsidizing students from Dighton,” has any validity is to look at where the money from the budget is actually being spent by each budget category.

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12 The Reporter October 2017 Table 1: General Education Budget Allocations by Category for Dighton and Rehoboth $ Spent In $ Spent in % Allocation Totals Dighton Rehoboth 1 Dighton Elementary 100% D 3.451 M 0 3.451 M 2 Dighton Middle 100% D 3.249 M 0 3.249 M 3 Palmer River 100% R 0 3.941 M 3.941 M 4 Beckwith 100% R 0 4.087 M 4.087 M 5 High school * 2.971 M 4.189 M 7.160 M 6 Vocational * 0.370 M 0.521 M 0.891 M 7 Central office * 3.478 M 4.903 M 8.381 M 8 District Expenses * 0.067 M 0.094 M 0.161 M District Totals: 13.586 M 17.735 M 31.321 M * Percentage of the student population at the DR High School (41.5% D and 58.5% R) Rehoboth pays for the actual costs of its K-8 students, its respective percentage of high school students, vocational students, and Central Office/District expenses. Additionally, the Special Education costs are listed below.

Rehoboth and Dighton each pay their actual costs for K-8 special education and a proportional amount for High School Students, Central Office and District expenses.

Table 2: Special Education Budget Allocations for Dighton and Rehoboth $ Spent In $ Spent in % Allocation Totals Dighton Rehoboth 1 Dighton Elementary 100% D 1.608 M 0 1.608 M 2 Dighton Middle 100% D 0.929 M 0 0.929 M 3 Palmer River 100% R 0 1.341 M 1.341 M 4 Beckwith 100% R 0 1.465 M 1.465 M 5 High school * 0.900 M 1.269 M 2.169 M 6 Vocational * 0 0 0 7 Central office * 0.075 M 0.105 M 0.180 M 8 District Expenses * 0.398 M 0.561 M 0.959 M District Totals: 3.910 M 4.741 M 8.651 M * Percentage of the student population at the DR High School (41.5% D and 58.5% R) Table 3illustrates how the total school budget is arrived at and where the monies come from for the towns respective contributions. The foundation budget is the total amount of money the state requires you to put into your education system including chapter 70 funds. The minimum town contribution is calculated based on the wealth formula discussed previously, and the above minimum contribution is an additional amount that is approved at town meeting.

The minimum required local contribution from Rehoboth, by the state, is $12,305,216, which is about twice of which is required from Dighton, $5,826,956. This comes from the wealth formula previously discussed, and arises from the fact that Rehoboth land value is estimated at twice that of Dighton. Again, it is critical to realize that this number would not change should we not have anything to do with Dighton. It is the amount the state requires the town of Rehoboth to spend based on our land valuation and personal income.

As a town, our foundation budget requires that we must spend, at minimum, a total of $16.65 million on education. We pay $12.31 million in taxes, and appropriate an additional $2.64 million locally. We spend $14.94 million in local tax money, and our total costs for our students is $22.48 million. Dighton, on the other hand, spends $7.89 million in local taxes, and the total cost for their students is $17.50 million. The difference between what is paid to the district through local taxes and that which is spent is made up by Chapter 70 funds and other revenues.

The fairness of this I suppose is subjective, although some things aren’t subjective: the average house price in Rehoboth is higher than the average house price in Dighton. Median salaries are higher in Rehoboth than in Dighton. Additionally, Rehoboth has 17 millionaires reported and Dighton has zero. We live in a very nice town, which means people want to live here, prices go up, and value goes up. The State isn’t doing anything unfair in their valuation – it’s merely economics. Furthermore, whether or not Dighton is in the picture – we are subject to that wealth factor. It, unfortunately, won’t be decreased even if it is disliked.

Before closing, let’s reverse the situation and think about the agreement from Dighton’s side. Hypothetically, if we were to approach them with an alternative assessment asking them to pay more, they would have to collectively vote as a town to volunteer to raise the portion they pay to the schools. It is difficult to expect a group to vote to voluntarily pay more than they are required to pay.

I would be more than happy to discuss this further with Mr. McBride and Ms. Pimental. I would hope that looking at the numbers together we can come to a more joint conclusion. I would also urge you to please reach out to the State level, if you feel strongly that the state aid apportionment method needs improvement. The Foundation Budget Formula has been brought up repeatedly at State functions we have attended and is in the process of being reformed. In fact, out of the 7 Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) Resolutions being voted on 11/01/17 at the MASC Delegate meeting, two specifically are the, “Foundation Budget” and, “Litigation for Fair School Finance”. I think that is where the root cause can be looked at and addressed. At the local level, the Regional Amendment Task Force Subcommittee just agreed to send a final Regional Agreement Draft to the full School Committee, and we will be seeking public input and comments on this proposed draft.

Thank You, Katherine Dennen Cooper

Table 3: Allocation of the amounts “paid” per town versus the amounts “spent” in each town Total $ Foundation Minimum Above Total $ Paid in Total $ Expended Expended Budget $ Required $ Minimum per town: per town per town $ General Ed Special Ed Dighton 12.03 M 5.83 M (A) 2.06 M (B) 7.89 M (A+B) 13.59 M 3.91 M Rehoboth 16.65 M 12.31 M (A) 2.64 M (B) 14.94 M (A+B) 17.74 M 4.74 M DR Total 4.70 M

Total $ costs General Ed and Sped 17.50 M 22.48 M

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State Senate Race: Candidate Profiles

by Laura Calverley

A special election for state senator for the Bristol and Norfolk district will be held on October 17. The seat became available when James Timilty resigned to take the position of Norfolk County treasurer.

Two Democrats and four Republicans faced off in the primary election on September 19. On the Republican side, Jacob Ventura, of Attleboro, former legislative aide to State Rep. Steve Howitt easily beat Michael Berry, Harry Brousaides and Tim Hempton.

Ventura had 2,240 votes. Berry received 1,469, Brousaides 254 and Hempton 613 votes.

In the Democratic primary, Paul Feeney, a former Foxboro selectman, beat Ted Philips of Sharon, former staff director for state Rep Louis Kafka, 3,144 to 2,219.

Voters will choose between Feeney, Ventura and Independent/ Unenrolled candidate Joe Shortsleeve, former news anchor at WBZ-TV4 in Boston.

The district includes half of Attleboro, parts of Sharon and all of Foxboro, Mansfield, Medfield, Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Walpole.

Profiles of the three candidates follow.

We asked Feeney to share something that people may not know about him and he said he has been a licensed pyrotechnician for 21 years. He has helped shoot professional fireworks displays throughout Massachusetts.

For more information on Feeney, visit www.votefeeney.com.

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Paul Feeney, 39, former Foxboro selectmen and state director for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, wants to be the voice of working families in the senate. He has been a telephone worker for 20 years and serves as legislative director for IBEW Local 2222 representing his co-workers in the legislature. “Being a blue collar worker gives me a frame of reference Paul Feeney that a lot of candidates don’t have. I understand the struggles people face because I’ve lived through them,” Feeney said.

Testifying in front of numerous legislative committees over the last 10 years has made him familiar with the process. In addition to that experience, he also served as James Timilty’s Chief of Staff for a year.

Feeney says that he is concerned that the political discourse is getting too negative. “Many people in the district feel left aside and that government isn’t working for them anymore,” Feeney said. ‘’I think we can do better. I think there’s a better way,” Feeney said.

Several people asked him if he would consider running after Timilty resigned. “I thought: ‘there’s too much at stake for me to sit on the sidelines,’” he said.

One of his top priorities is public education. “We need to change the formula to fully fund public schools and change the model so educators can educate children for a lifetime of learning,” Feeney said.

Another issue of importance to Feeney is the opioid crisis. He says he’s seen firsthand what it can do to people. “We need to do things differently. We need to mandate insurance to cover a wide range of treatment options including transitional care and long-term care,” Feeney said. Feeney also wants to focus on increasing jobs in the district by concentrating on green energy sector and investing in public transportation.

Feeney, who has lived in Foxboro for 13 years and coached youth sports, says he is invested in the region. “I’m passionate about these issues,” Feeney said. Feeney believes government should respond to the people. “It’s important that we have a state senator that sticks up for people, that stands up for women to help close the wage gap and sticks up for the right to choose,” Feeney said.

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Jacob Ventura, 30, an attorney, has been involved in politics since he was in college.

He served for several years as legislative aide for State Rep. Steven Howitt where he gained firsthand experience helping constituents and navigating the legislative road at the Boston State House. “I bring an agenda of common sense, of reform, and making sure state government works better for everybody and Jacob Ventura supports our local communities, which I’ve been doing since 2011 in a bipartisan manner on behalf of the region,” said Ventura, who lives in Attleboro. “I have a good relationship with Democrats and Republicans in the state house, especially the delegation from this region and that’s vital,” Ventura said.

It’s not just about politics for Ventura. It’s also about making state government work better for the people, he says. “It’s not just about politics, it’s about getting things done for the people you represent,” Ventura said.

As Howitt’s aide, Ventura worked on many projects from helping people with home heating assistance to getting funding for transportation projects. “Constituent services are one of my biggest takeaways from working with Steve Howitt,” Ventura said. His priority is to focus on five groups – senior citizens, veterans, the disabled, students and small businesses.

Another platform for Ventura is local aid to cities and towns. “It results in better roads, better schools and more money for seniors and veterans,” Ventura said.

Ventura worked in finance and banking at JP Morgan in Boston after college and considers himself a “budget hawk.” He wants to make government more efficient and more accountable to taxpayers while keeping taxes low. “We want to take a hard look at the state budget and make sure tax dollars are spent in the most efficient way possible,” Ventura said. “It’s not about cutting services. It’s about realizing savings in the budget and making it more efficient so more tax dollars go towards providing services to those who need it,” Ventura said.

Ventura plans to have most of his staff based in the district, rather than in Boston. “That’s where the real work gets done,” Ventura said.

We asked each candidate to tell us something about themselves that not everyone knows. “If I’m elected I’ll be the first ever Native American from a federally recognized tribe (the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)) to be elected to the legislature,” Ventura said.

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Joe Shortsleeve, 60, the independent candidate for state senate, is a former anchorman and I-team reporter at WBZ-TV4 in Boston.

He decided to run after hearing about Timilty’s resignation. “I knew Jim really well. When he decided to step down, there was a moment of clarity and I said to myself ‘I have to do this,’” Shortsleeve said.

His work on WBZ-TV’s investigative team mostly involved working for taxpayers, he says, and that’s what the state senator does.

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Shortsleeve, a Medfield resident, says people are fed up with the political rhetoric. He believes that people never had a solid choice in an unenrolled candidate. “I believe I’m giving people that option

for the first time,” Shortsleeve said. He describes himself as liberal

on social issues, but conservative on economic and fiscal issues.

“I can bridge the gap between the Democrats and Republicans,”

Shortsleeve said.

His top priorities include improving Chapter 70 school funding, looking at the 40B affordable housing issue and keeping taxes “low and fair.” “I want to make sure our schools are the best,”

Shortsleeve said. accountable by fighting He plans to continue holding politicians

for increased transparency, greater accountability and initiatives

like universal healthcare. “Politicians should answer to the people,

not the party,” Shortsleeve said. He promises to base his political

decisions on the best information possible rather than party loyalty.

“I think of myself as a moderate, the voice of reason in the district,”

Shortsleeve said.

He’s never held elected office, but he has covered many impor to community issues, tant stories and issues, from the State House the process. I love the and he knows the people involved. “I know

idea of being an outsider. I’ve covered the issues for 30 years – from

greedy developers to marijuana shops,” Shortsleeve said.

Shortsleeve says he’s a good listener and he believes the job requires a good deal of listening and compassion. “I am not a politician. I am somebody who’s experienced in research and a good listener, someone who will sit down and talk to people and find the best solution for the district or community,” Shortsleeve said.

When asked to share something that not everyone may know about him, he said he’s a local boy who grew up in a big family in Newton. He was one of eight children (he was #6). His daughter also recently got married.

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Rehoboth Town News Hello All ~ I hope you are enjoying the beautiful Fall weather in Rehoboth! Speaking of the Fall, I would like to remind all town residents that Town Offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th for Columbus Day.

Special State Senate Election – Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Tuesday, October 17th is the Special State Senate Election to fill Senator Timilty’s vacated Laura Schwall seat. All three precincts will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Precinct I is located Town Clerk at the Town Office Building - 148 Peck Street, Precinct II is located at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center - 55 Bay State Road and Precinct III is located at the South Fire Station - 104 Pleasant Street. There are three candidates running for the Bristol-Norfolk District Senate seat: • Paul R. Feeney – Foxboro – Democrat • Jacob J. Ventura – Attleboro – Republican • Joseph M. Shortsleeve – Medfield – Unenrolled

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If your registration indicates your voter status as inactive, please contact the Clerk’s office. Should voters have questions or unable to check their voter registration status online, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508 252-6502, Extension 3109 or 3110.

Results of the September 19, 2017 – Special State Senate Primary

Six Percent of the voting population voted at the September 19, 2017 Special State Senate Primary, which is up three percent from the September 2016 Primary. 535 of the 8,604 voters voiced their opinion on who should fill Senator Timilty’s vacated senate seat.

The 9-19-17 Primary winners in both Rehoboth and Bristol-Norfolk County were Democratic Candidate Paul Feeney and Republican Candidate Jacob J. Ventura. Find total election results on the Town website.

Our elections would not be possible without the help of so many wonderful people. Therefore, a quick thank you to Lynn Shaker, Assistant Town Clerk, all election workers (Wardens, Clerks, Inspectors, and Constables) of all three precincts, election equipment set up/take down crews, and registrars for your time and dedication to the September 19, 2017 election. Thank you also Jaime Conlon, Town Nurse and Rehoboth Ambulance for helping us with an Election Day situation.

Absentee Ballots Available for October 17, 2017 Election

We received the absentee ballots for the upcoming 10-17-17 Special State Senate election on Tuesday, September 26th. If you will be out of town or unable to vote on Tuesday, October 17th, please stop by our office, complete the absentee ballot application and vote at Town Hall. We will secure your ballot and have the Wardens and Clerks process your ballot at the 10-17-17 Election.

Absentee Ballot Applications are available online at: http://www. sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee_ballot.pdf Absentee Ballot Applications are also available at the Blanding Library, Post Office, and Senior Center in addition to Town Hall. The deadline to file an absentee ballot application is Monday, October 16th @ 12:00 Noon. All completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in order to be processed in the State Election.

Special Fall Town Meeting – RESCHEDULED to November 6, 2017 from October 16, 2017

By October 23, you should receive the 11-06-17 Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant in the mail. Our Special Fall Town Meeting will be held at the Dighton-Rehoboth High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM. If you will be 18 years of age or older by November 6, 2017, you may register to vote by the October 27th deadline ~ just in time for Fall Town Meeting. Remember your vote is important in the way our town is run and revenue is spent! However, you must be present in order to voice your opinion. Please come to Fall Town Meeting and be a part of the decision making process of our wonderful town. Hope to see you there.

October 2017 The Reporter We will have another special voter registration session on Friday, October 27th with extended hours, from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., for those who cannot make it to Town Hall during regular business hours. If you are unable to make it to town hall, you may also register online @ https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ or www.

RegisterToVoteMA.com . Reminder – if you are not registered by Wednesday, September 27, 2017 you will not be eligible to vote in the October 17, 2017 Special State Senate election, and if you are not registered by October 27th, you will not be able to participate in the November 6, 2017 Special Fall Town Meeting.

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October is one of our busiest months for Marriage Intentions/ 2014 Rehoboth real estate had a 22% decrease in sold listings, the average sales price incre Certificates in Rehoboth. Therefore, as a quick reminder of the 336,588. Homes were on the market 30 days longer than 2013. process, both parties must come to town hall and complete a three-part packet (MarDon’t Wait Until Spring!! riage Intention, Marriage Supplement, and Marriage Worksheet). The parties must Winter is a great time to sell. Less competition!! provide their social security number and mother’s maiden name. Upon completion There are many serious buyers looking to purchase a home now of the documents, there is a “State required” 3-day waiting period before the couple may Contact me for an In-Depth personalized market Analysis pick up their marriage license. The marriage license is good for 60-days. If you are not married within that timeframe, you must complete the process again. The charge is $20 for the Marriage Intention and $10 for the Marriage Certificate. Note: If you are using an officiant from another state (Rhode Island for example), your officiant must FALL IS HERE! obtain a one-day solemnization certificate Time to get that yard work done before winter; clear brush, cut from the Secretary of State’s office prior to back flowers, last mulching, mowing, air rate lawn, fertilize, tree your wedding day. The application can be removal and stump removal. We can change your backyard for found on the Secretary of State’s website, the better! Let’s create a cozy fire pit area! Have us demo an old the Rehoboth Town Clerk’s website, or we shed and build a new one! Don’t waste your back yard! We can have copies at town hall. clear that over growth and open up your yard to a beautiful usable Finally, please remember the following space! Call, text or email today to schedule your service and make events in October and early November: Fall your yard presentable by Thanksgiving!

Special Town Meeting is rescheduled to Monday, November 6, 2017 in the DightonRehoboth High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Final voter registration for Special Town Meeting is Friday, October 27th from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and the Special State Senate Election is Tuesday, October 17, 2017 all three precincts will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. One more reminder – Wednesday, November 1st quarterly real

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Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency: Shelter in Place Because of an outside condition that may be more hazardous to be moved to a shelter, you may be asked to shelter in place.

During the Storm or Emergency If you are asked to shelter in place: • Stay indoors and away from windows.

• Lock doors, close windows, air vents, fireplace dampers.

• Make sure you have an emergency kit.

• Listen to local television or radio for updates. Conditions may change quickly; be prepared to evacuate.

• Stay inside until public safety officials tell you it is safe to leave.

If you are asked to shelter in place because public officials are concerned about harmful debris or containments in the air, take these additional precautions • Go to an interior room or a room with as few window as possible.

• Make sure your pets are indoors.

• Turn off fans, air conditioning, and forced air heating systems.

• Seal all windows, doors, and air vents with plastic sheeting and duct tape.

Emergency information may be found on our website www. rehobothema.org

Rehoboth Fire News

October is “Fire Prevention” month. The week of Oct. 8th is fire prevention Week!

Please do something to make your home and life a little safer this month. What should I do? Test your smoke alarms. Install co Alarms. Replace batteries. Replace candles with flashlights and glow sticks. Preform an in home escape drill. Create a safe meeting place outside of the house. Check extension cords for worn spots. Talk about always knowing two ways out of a building. Be sure exits are passible.

The Fire department will be teaching fire safety in schools for the entire month of October. If you have students please join in the conversation that they start.

October 31th is the Fire Department Halloween/Open House. This is held at Fire Station III at the corner of Pleasant and Providence Streets. It starts at 6:30. There will be; rides, games CANDY, prizes, snacks, a hay ride, a trackless train and food. The purpose is to bring the community and Fire Department together. Many of the activities also teach fire safety however learning is secondary, FUN is the main objective! For more info contact, randy@horsemensltd. com.

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Town Holds Grand Opening of Wheeler Street Bridge

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Cutting the ribbon on the Wheeler Street Bridge The town held a grand opening ceremony for the Wheeler Street Bridge on Tuesday, September 5 and several local and state officials came out to cut the ribbon on the new bridge that’s been seven years in the making. In March 2010, a torrential rainstorm and flooding caused the bridge to collapse.

Those in attendance included State Rep. Steve Howitt; Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais; Selectmen Dave Perry and Sue Pimental; Highway Superintendent Mike Costello; Town Administrator Helen Dennen; Bill Travers, engineer from the Mass. Dept. of Transportation as well as representatives from the engineering firm.

Costello called the process of reconstructing the bridge “a roller coaster ride.” Two factors in the delay, said Costello, were the process of getting two different funding sources approved and the engineering for the project.

Howitt said it was a combined effort between the federal and state government, board of selectmen and the Department of Public Works.

The bridge cost $1.7 million which was paid mostly with federal and state funds. The town paid $253,000, mostly for engineering.

Costello said “it was a good ending to a long saga” and now the town has a “beautiful bridge.”

Town Enjoys a Fun Day at the 16th Annual Rehoboth Harvest Block Party

By Laura Calverley

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October 2017 The Reporter Hundreds of people enjoyed a fun day at the 18th Annual Procopio Harvest Block Party on Saturday, Sept.

16. It was a perfect day for the event, with sunny skies and 75-80 degree temperatures.

“The weather is great,” said Chuck Procopio, event coordinator said.

The event opened with Sgt. Richard Shailor of the Rehoboth Police singing the National Anthem. The D-R Marching Band also performed. “We were glad to have them back this year,” Procopio said.

Kids were all smiles while riding the ponies and the Town Crier Andrew Carden at the hay rides. The committee incorporated the Veterans Harvest Block Party Memorial gazebo into the fair this year for the first time. “We got a lot of good feedback on it,” Procopio said.

Several bands were playing in front of the gazebo, including a group of students and teachers, called “The Divided” and many folks were sitting on the grass listening to the music.

More than 25 local groups, organizations and businesses set up tables along the perimeter of the field.

Rehoboth’s 375th anniversary committee had a booth selling their new t-shirts which commemorate the town’s upcoming anniversary.

Several demonstrations were offered including the Rehoboth Police Department K-9 unit, karate and dance schools.

It was Larry Procopio’s vision to have a free community get-together so he created the Harvest Block Party in 1999 and it is still going strong today.

Liberty Utilities Files Application for a Roadway Utility Installation License

The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to the General Bylaws of the Town of Rehoboth Chapter J Access to Roadways, on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gladys L. Hurrell Rehoboth Senior Center, 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth MA on the Application for a Roadway Utility Installation License filed by Liberty Utilities, Fall River, MA to provide gas service to the residential development known as “The Reserve at Spring Hill” on Spring Street in Rehoboth, MA. A copy of the application is on file in the Selectmen’s Office and may be viewed Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All concerned citizens are welcome to attend the Public Hearing on October 10, 2017, at which time all comments will be heard by the Board of Selectmen.

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D-R High School is Getting a New State-of-the-Art Boiler System

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With winter right around the corner the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District is getting prepared, with a new state-of-theart boiler system at the high school. The district is installing a new biomass wood-burning boiler from Viessmann that is expected to save the school department thousands of dollars in energy costs.

“We are embarking on something pretty significant. There are not too many districts in the area with this kind of system,” David Nappi, director of buildings, grounds and operations, said.

The new system takes wood chips, sends them to a burner and runs hot water through it. The hot water is stored in a tank to be used for heating. The high school has forced hot water heat in the classrooms. The system also has variable frequency devices (VFD’s) attached to the pumps that tell the pumps to go fast or slow depending on the temperature needs. “It is very high tech,” Nappi said.

The district entered into a performance contract with Trane, Inc. a few years ago as part of a Mass. Dept. of Energy Resources program. Phase 1 of the project involved installing two new two high-efficiency oil boilers at the high school. In Phase 2, new boiler systems were put in at the elementary schools and middle school, which utilize natural gas. These upgrades are saving the district a significant amount in energy costs. “Over the last five years, 2012 through 2015, the fuel oil costs at the High School have been $200,000 per year. With the installation of the two new fuel oil boilers the fuel cost, in 2016, was $62,542. The Bio Mass Boiler will provide an additional reduction in oil fuel of $49,783 per year,” said Business Manager Catherine Antonellis in an email.

The new wood-burning boiler lowers the need for the oil burners at the high school, says Nappi. “The district does not have access to gas at the high school and the Bio Mass boiler provides an alternative energy source,” Antonellis said.

The cost of the boiler is included in the overall cost of the equipment upgrades that the district has entered into with TRANE. Through its agreement with Trane, the district has, with Phase 1 and 2 of the contract, provided more than $7.2 million of capital equipment upgrades. “We’re looking at what we can do to improve things without going to the towns for funding,” said Nappi.

There aren’t many districts that can say all their boilers are brand new, says Nappi. He says the upgrades will ensure that the district won’t have any problems for 25 years. “It’s a win-win for the district,” Nappi said.

The district is also looking at other ways to save energy costs.

“In addition, the district is installing solar canopies in the parking areas of each campus. The solar canopies will provide 75% of the electrical usage for the district,” Antonellis said.

The new system is expected to be operational sometime this month.

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A Visit to Old Haunts It was a beautiful sunny late summer day, a bright contrast to our sad mission while visiting family in Ohio last month. My sister Carolyn, who has spent a lot of time on genealogy research, wanted to show us old family graves in a small cemetery in Vinton County, Ohio, in the part of southern Ohio that lies in the hills of Appalachia.

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Can you imagine having to watch five children die, essentially suffocating, of what they called putrid sore throat in those days? Yes, this is what life was like before modern medicine made it possible to inoculate our precious children against ghastly, fatal diseases.

Even in the early 20th century, diphtheria was the number three cause of child deaths; measles was number one.

It was touching to see that someone else had visited these graves, leaving plastic lilies and daises. These tributes were now faded, so they had obviously been there for some time. But it was nice to know that some other Hewitt descendants, people we don’t even know, kept this poor family in mind all these years later. Robert and Mary had four other children who survived, including one named Hulda who would become my grandfather’s grandmother in later years. She, her son Clarence, and my grandfather also had more than their share of tragedy but that’s another story.

The Hewitts had another baby after this tragedy but the Civil War started shortly after and Robert enlisted in the Union Army. Like so many others, Robert returned from the war in poor health, with lung problems, and eventually died in the 1870’s. Mary survived him by a few years. We wondered how she managed the farm by herself during the war. How did she get through it all?

What hard lives our ancestors lived! No wonder stoicism was considered such a virtue, that and their faith in the hereafter were probably the only things that kept people from completely falling apart. Indeed, then as now, not all people could cope with life’s tragedies and many gave into despair. Mary Todd Lincoln comes to mind.

Mary Hewitt’s tombstone was the only one in this family grouping with a carving on it, of a hand with the index finger pointing towards heaven. She certainly saw enough of hell while on earth.

Not knowing what else to do with the sadness I felt, I put my hand on top of the old tombstone and murmured, “I’m sorry.”

But all was not doom and gloom on our visit. Next to Vinton County is Hocking Hills, an area of state parks filled with caves, caverns, waterfalls, and trails through gorgeous gorges and ravishing ravines. The stunning geography was created by the retreat of the glaciers after the last ice age. It’s a great place to visit, though on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend the place was more crowded than I had ever seen it. In the parking lot at Old Man’s Cave you could see license plates from as far away as Florida and Ontario.

The Hocking Hills area in southeastern Ohio is a bit off the beaten path, but it is well worth a visit if you are driving through the lower Midwest any time. Counting parks and state forests, there are a dozen different attractions in the area. On this visit, we walked through Conkles Hollow as the late afternoon sun cast a golden glow on the cliffs and towering pines.

If you’re interested in prehistoric civilizations in America, other attractions in southern Ohio include Mound City, outside my hometown of Chillicothe, a national park featuring burial mounds of the Hopewell people, and Serpent Mound, the prehistoric effigy mound shaped like a giant snake, outside Peebles, Ohio. Early civilizations flourished in the Ohio Valley. Of course, New Englanders might note that this part of the country is far from the ocean, but after all the hurricanes wreaking havoc lately, this might be considered an advantage.

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Fall Town Meeting News

Seekonk will be holding its Fall Town Meeting on November 13, 2017 7PM at the Seekonk High School auditorium. The warrant is now open and will close October 13, 2017. Below are some town meeting guidelines to help with your participation at town meeting.

Town meeting guidelines exist to facilitate an orderly, dignified, respectful and fair discussion of issues leading to informed votes and good decisions. We all deserve the respect and courtesy of our neighbors, and we owed them the same. The Moderator will politely, but firmly enforce these guidelines, in appropriate circumstances for the benefit of all.

Addressing the Meeting • Wait to be recognized (given the floor) by the Moderator • Begin by stating your name and address (or board/committee you represent) • Speak only to the motion before the meeting at that moment • No personal speech - you may not speak about or to other persons. You may not reference the person or comment on his or her character, motivation, etc.

• Rude or disrespectful speech will not be tolerated

• While all may speak on a motion more than once, no one may speak a second time until everyone who wishes to, has spoken once.

• Repetitive or redundant comments should be avoided.

Questions Speakers may ask questions of another person in the hall, but questions must be addressed through the Moderator. Example: “I have a question through the Moderator for Town Counsel.”

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Seekonk, as well other surrounding cities and towns, held a special state primary for the purpose of electing the individuals that would compete for the recently vacated senate seat held by James Timilty. The Democrats elected Paul R. Feeney, the Republicans elected Jacob J. Ventura. There will also be an independent candidate, Joseph Shortsleeve competing for the seat. Below is the Total Tally sheet.

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Moving/Calling the Question A speaker may not participate in debate and then finish their comments with a motion to move/call the question. A move to call the question must be done alone with no other discussion.

Amendments Simple amendments to a motion that change only a few words or numbers can be moved verbally. All other amendments must be presented to the Moderator in writing.

Handouts Printed information can be left with the checkers on the registration tables for voters to read if the following guidelines are followed.

• Must be approved in advance by the Moderator • Must be left on the sign in tables for optional pickup - not be distributed by hand • Must identify the author(s) • Must be informational and pertinent to Town Meeting Town Meeting Participants Moderator: Presides and regulates the proceedings, decides all questions of order, and make public declaration of all votes.

Town Clerk: Records the minutes of each Town Meeting and maintains the official record of all votes taken.

Board of Selectmen: Serve as the Town’s executive authority.

The Selectmen have the power, and in the case of citizens’ petitions are required, to insert Articles in the Warrant, but at the Meeting have the authority to accept, reject or modify any proposal.

Town Administrator: Acts under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.

Town Counsel: Provides legal advice to the Moderator and the participants when required.

Finance Director: Present at all meetings to answer questions and keep track of the town’s finances.

Finance Committee: Appointed by the Town Moderator to answer and make recommendations on financial articles. Registered Voters: You. Only registered voters are allowed to vote at the Town Meeting.

Dealing with a Warrant Article Step 1: The Motion After introductory remarks, Town Meeting begins proceeding through its business by the moderator announcing Article 1. If practical, the moderator reads the article aloud. If it is too lengthy, he will read a brief summary followed by “as described in the article”.

Refer to the printed warrant for the exact language. The Moderator will then ask for a motion.

• The Moderator, as part of the introduction of the article, will read “It has been moved and seconded (by the article sponsor) that the town will vote to (remainder of the motion). Now the article is before the Meeting as a Main Motion.

• A motion can be made to “pass over/’ “postpone indefinitely” or “dismiss” and article, usually when the sponsor has decided they do not want any action on the article.

These all mean to NOT do what is proposed in the article on the floor. If seconded, this becomes the Main Motion and must be ·acted upon before the Meeting can again consider the article.

Step 2: Finance Committee Recommendation Once a Main Motion has been made and Hours seconded, the Moderator asks the Finance M•T•T•F Committee for their recommendation. The 9-5 Finance Committee may simply state they Wed til 8 do or do not recommend the article. They Sat 9-1 may also provide some comment explaining their recommendation.

Step 3: Discussion Discussion of the article usually begins with the sponsor (the town board, official or group of citizens that asked to have the

October 2017 The Reporter article on the warrant). He or she will explain why they think the article is good for the town and why Town Meeting should support it. Discussion then continues with anyone who wishes to speak on the issue. During discussion, there may be other motions to amend, postpone, etc. the Main Motion. These are handled with their own separate discussion and vote after which the meeting returns to the Main Motion. Discussion continues until no one else wishes to speak or until the question is “called” or debate is stopped by a 2/3 vote of the floor.

Step 4: The Vote When debate is finished, the Moderator calls for a vote and declares which side prevailed. This four step process repeats until every article on the warrant has been addressed.

Community Information 10th Annual Food for Fuel Pasta Festival Pasta Festival is Wednesday October 25th, 4:30pm to 7pm. at the Seekonk High School 261 Arcade Ave. Hosted by Seekonk Human Services. Hope to see everyone come out to support this worthy cause.

Seekonk Parks and Recreation is holding Trunk & Treat again this year - Saturday October 21, 1pm – 3pm at the Hurley Middle School- 650 Newman Avenue - For more information call Parks & Recreation 508-336-2942.

Flu vaccines are in at the Board of Health. For more information please call 508-336-2950.

Have a wonderful October, and a fun and safe Halloween.

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Starting on October 16th, yard waste and brush will be collected curbside on the day of your usual trash and recycling pick-up.

This will be done each week for the last two weeks in October and the entire month of November. The fall curbside service will end with Friday’s collection on December 1st. Be advised that yard waste and brush can still be dropped off by our residents off at the transfer station throughout the year. Refer to our DPW website for additional details.

Dancing River Arts Studio Grand Opening October 15th!

Dancing River Arts Studio is a destination for unique gifts handcrafted by local artists, who will also teach classes in their media.

Wendy Overly, owner, is a teacher, quilt artist, soap maker, actress, dialect coach and theatre director. She wants to find a place to teach her passion to others, while also helping local artists find a home for their work. The move to Seekonk from her studio in Hope Artiste Village, Pawtucket, is the right move!

Please come visit the studio at 28b Olney Street, Briarwood Plaza, Seekonk, MA. Hours of operation will be Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6. You’ll find beautiful handcrafted art that will make you want to take a class and learn new techniques. Classes offered will include quilting, soap making, jewelry, drawing, painting, fabric decoupage, acting, among others. Seasonal classes coming up: Gingerbread House Design and Make your Own Wreath! Classes will be available on weekends and Monday nights. Please call (508) 557-0881 for details. Release your inner artist!

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by Laura Calverley The town of Seekonk held its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Monday, Sept.

11 at the public safety headquarters to honor the men and women who died in the terrorist attacks and the many first responders who worked that day and those who continue to serve the country today.

It’s been 16 years since the terrorist attacks in 2001 and Seekonk has held a ceremony every year. Former Town Clerk Jan Parker vowed to always help coordinate the ceremony as long as she was town clerk and she did. Parker retired last year and now Town Clerk Florice Craig has taken up the reins with the help of Police Chief Craig Mace. Ms. Craig served as master of ceremonies at this year’s event. “We come together today, not to celebrate, but to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by Fire, and Police personnel to help save others. We give thanks to all our first responders as well as to the men and women whose names are etched on granite memorials,” Craig said.

Town Administrator Shawn Cadime thanked the men and women who serve in the Seekonk Police, Fire, Dispatch and Communication Departments. “They do a phenomenal job day in and day out serving not only our community, but our country,” Cadime said.

The Seekonk Police and Fire Department Honor Guards presented the colors and students from Aitken and Martin Elementary School led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. Selectmen Chairman David Andrade said he remembers how time stood still that morning and ceremonies like this one are important because they ensure that we won’t forget. “Ceremonies like today are so important. They provide us with an opportunity to publicly highlight the selflessness and bravery of the public safety departments as well as the individuals on that day,” Andrade said.

State Rep. Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk talked about the numbers of people whose lives were affected that day and how the attacks forever changed how the country deals with national security. He reminded everyone that 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers and 2,996 people in the Twin Towers lost their lives and 6,000 were injured.

Police Chief Craig Mace read the Policeman’s Prayer rather than give remarks as he usually does. Patrolman Costantino Natale, who served in the R.I. National Guard for 20 years as well as three deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, represented the Police Department. “The war on terror is still being fought across several battlefields around the world and here at home. I had the opportunity to be involved in some of those conflicts. I’m honored to still be able to serve my country overseas and at home

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Moira Dowd sang the National Anthem and Richard McDonough, a North Attleboro firefighter, played the bagpipe. The Seekonk High School brass ensemble led by Music Director John Smialek, performed a selection of patriotic songs.

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Construction at Grist Mill Curve to Continue Until Spring ‘18

By Susan Boucher

Work continues on realigning the intersection of Fall River Avenue and Arcade Avenue. Expected to be completed next Spring, the roadway improvements began in July 2015.

Work on the re-configuration and reconstruction of the intersection of Fall River Avenue and Arcade Avenue (commonly known as the Grist Mill curve) is continuing, much to the chagrin of neighboring business owners and motorists traveling the heavily used roadway.

There is light at the end of the tunnel however. According to a spokesperson for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT), the project is 48% complete, with the work scheduled to wrap up in the spring of 2018. This is one full year after the original plans called for.

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The Rehoboth Food Pantry Lives On! The Rehoboth Food Pantry, located at 51 Winthrop Street in Rehoboth, MA, provides confidential assistance to Rehoboth residents who are facing difficulties. Every Thursday, between 2:30 and 4:30, the pantry opens its doors (located in the rear of the building) to help provide food and other necessities to town residents. It’s important to be signed up prior to your visit.

As you may have heard, Steve Martin, the director for over 30 years, is stepping down and has transferred leadership to Bill Dalpe. Bill, along with a team of volunteers, will continue Steve›s legacy. Steve has been gracious enough to help guide the team and make the transition as seamless as possible. The new team’s mission is to continue providing the high quality of service that Steve has established.

Monetary donations come directly from the community and nearby businesses. These donations are used to purchase most of our food which supplements donated food and paper products. “The Rehoboth Food Pantry is grateful for the continued generosity of the community”, says Bill Dalpe. The pantry is always in need of food, monetary and gift card donations. We also need volunteers to help keep shelves stocked. Whether you can help stock shelves, pick up donations, sponsor or run a food drive, or assist in shopping - We Need You!! Please reach out to rfoodpantry@gmail.com or call 508-493-1922.

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Drop off locations for food and paper goods are: • Rehoboth Senior Center - Bay State Rd, Mon - Thurs, 9AM - 3 PM, 2nd Saturday of the month, 9 - 12 • Blanding Library - Bay State Rd., Normal library hours • Land-Tek - 477 Winthrop St., Mon - Fri 8AM - 5PM Items that are always needed include: Canned vegetables and fruits, Coffee, Hot & cold cereals, Jelly, Juices, Kleenex, Pasta & Spaghetti sauce, Pancake mix & Syrup, Peanut butter, Scott’s toilet paper, Soups and Stews, Tuna and canned meats The Rehoboth Post Office will be hosting a food drive on October 14 - so please keep your eyes out for the notice they will delivery to your mailbox.

To pre-qualify for food assistance , Rehoboth residency and need are the only requirements. To sign up, please contact the appropriate individual below.

Seniors can prequalify through the Council on Aging: Bradley Marshall is the contact - 508-252-3372 ext. 4017 Veterans can prequalify through our Veterans Agent: Jake Kramer is the contact - 508-252-6744 All others can prequalify through the Food Pantry directly: Bill Dalpe is the contact – Dial 211 Another service of the Rehoboth Food Pantry is providing emergency fuel for Rehoboth residents. We can provide oil, gas, electric, or wood to help those in need. You may apply beginning October 3rd. Please call the Council on Aging at 508-252-3372 for more information.

“Steve, the community thanks you for all the wonderful work you have done through the years, and you can rest assured that our team will do our best to ensure our community continues to be fed and kept warm,” says Bill.

Steve will continue helping Rehoboth Residents with the Blizzard of Giving Holiday Gift Drive. Helping Hands distributes about 600 gifts every year to children in need. There are two ways to help.

The first is through the «Toys for Rehoboth Kids.» Buy any new toy and place it in a box marked «Blizzard of Giving/Toys for Rehoboth Kids» around the community. The other way to help is through the Blizzard of Giving drive. This marks the 16th year for Blizzard of Giving. To help, visit one of the displays, pick a snowflake and purchase the gift inscribed. Snowflakes are wishes of a Rehoboth family. Wrap the gift and affix the snowflake securely to the outside.

Drop off the gift by Saturday, Dec. 10. Rehoboth Girls Scouts will pick up the gifts for delivery. Check the boards and the back of the snowflakes for drop-off locations. The Blizzard of Giving displays are located at Anawan Cleaners, Blanding Library, Chartley Store, Beckwith Middle School and Palmer River Elementary School. For those needing assistance this holiday season, contact Steve at 508252-3263. For questions on Blizzard of Giving, contact Maureen Brawley at 508-252-4867.

Please consider donating to the Rehoboth Food Pantry and help keep everyone fed and warm. Call 508-493-1922 to learn about volunteering or donations; or mail your donation payable to Rehoboth Food Pantry to: Rehoboth Food Pantry, 51 Winthrop Street, Unit 2, Rehoboth, MA 02769. You can also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RehobothFoodPantry/ REHOBOTH FOOD PANTRY, INC. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with public charity status or a 501 (c) (3) organization. Your cash contributions are deductible. Also deductible are devices, bequests, and transfers.

Scott Lacourse is the Public Relations/Fund Raising Director for the Rehoboth Food Pantry. Our contact information is 508-4931922 or rfoodpantry@gmail.com.

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The View from My Hill

By Susan Boucher

Autumn Splendor Right Here at Home

There has been a bit of a nip in the air these last few nights. Driving down Olney Street to my granddaughter’s soccer game on a recent Saturday, I noticed some autumn color creeping its way along the tree line. With mild days and cool nights that we typically have this time of year, it won’t be long before we see autumn in all its glory as far as the eye can see.

I’m reminded to take a look at the calendar to see when I have ample time to take a drive to see more of the flames of fall other than what I see in my yard or on my normal route down Newman Avenue to work.

It doesn’t look too promising. Peak colors in New England usually span a few weeks from early to late October, sweeping from north to south. And in those few weeks, my calendar doesn’t have too many opportunities for a long, leisurely foliage viewing ride.

The daylight hours are quickly shortening and not as much time to get outdoor chores done, get the firewood stacked, and harvest the last remaining crops in the vegetable garden. With four grandchildren, all actively involved in one sport or another, I usually want to get to as many of their games as possible as well. Like the daylight hours, the opportunities to see them are slipping slowly away. There aren’t many years left before there won’t be any games to go to. Grandchildren seem to age very fast. My youngest granddaughter recently turned ten – not sure how that could have happened! In the blink of an eye they will be off on their own, making their own way in the world. So I don’t want to miss their games, if possible.

Yet I do love autumn. It’s my favorite season – right up there with winter. The allure of a day trip to the Berkshires, or even better a weekend in Vermont is still there, but I think if I look hard enough I can find enough foliage right here in Seekonk, with maybe an excursion into neighboring Rehoboth to satisfy my craving this year.

To see where I could go, I pulled out an old street map I have of Seekonk, its edges tattered from being used so much when I first moved to town just shy of two decades ago.

There was no GPS then, no Google map to guide me around, so it initially got a lot of use.

Now I will use it to figure out my very short, but also very sweet road trip.

A few weeks after that soccer game, the leaves have lost their green and now display the brightly colored hues of the season. It is time now, or not this year, to take my ride.

As the main route between the north and south ends of town, Newman Avenue (aka 152) runs the length of this swath of Massachusetts we call Seekonk. It is usually the first opportunity to see autumn colors in all its finest as we pass by the Turner Reservoir on our way to Rumford. Glance to the left and the view can be breathtakingly beautiful. But since that it my usual route, I have decide to, with apologies to Robert Frost, take the road less traveled and turn off Newman and drive up Read Street. From there I take Pine to Homestead Avenue. I pass gorgeous stone walls framed by sugar maples.

Turning on to Rocky Hill and then Danforth, the curves in the narrow road force me to slow. I continue to meander up and down the back roads for over an hour, deviating off my planned route here and there to drive a road that I have never been on before. I am rewarded with beautiful views, views that in spots can rival country roads in the north country.

It has satisfied me for now. I have been able to see beautiful fall foliage, and I haven’t missed watching a granddaughter cheer for her high school football team, or a young granddaughter score a goal for her soccer team, or a grandson make a tackle. Life is good.

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This concert will take place on Saturday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth, MA 02769.

Admission is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $8 for students and children. Season subscriptions are still available. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. for a wine bar, and tickets are available at the door. First-come, first-seated. Cash and checks only. Information: 508-463-5384; http://www.carpentermuseum.org/Arts.htm

Rehoboth Anawan Lions Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser October 12, 2017

Seekonk Rod & Gun Club, 57 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cost: $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children Children 5 years and younger are free Menu: Spaghetti, Meatballs, Bread, Salad, Dessert, Coffee Soft Drinks, BYOB Contact for tickets: Carol Grenier (774) 219-2950 / Denise Thomas (774-218-8002

Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, October 13

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, October 13, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lucia Watson. Music will be performed by French Roast, with Michelle Kaminsky, Rachel Panitch, Jim Joseph, Mark Wholley, and Alan Bradbury.

Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/ rehoboth.html.

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Seekonk Artist Network Presents the 5th Annual Seekonk Open Studios Event October 14th & 15th 11:00 – 4:00 P.M.

This open studios, self-guided tour concept allows the public to peek into the world of local artists. The visitor can walk right in to see and hear about the work that is passionately produced in Seekonk, as they meet the artists and learn the story, motivation and process of their work.

Nineteen local artists will participate in the event, showing at nine venues within a two mile area in Seekonk.

October 2017 The Reporter Media will include: painting, photography, drawing, fine woodworking, mixed media, sculpture, pottery, mosaics and sea-glass jewelry. Some of the work will be available for sale that weekend.

There will be live music at two locations.

For locations and more information about the event please visit: https://www.facebook.com/SeekonkArtistNetwork/ or www. seekonkartistnetwork.com or pick up a postcard at the Seekonk Public Library. Have a question? You can contact Maria Holme at: seekonkartistnetwork@gmail.com The Seekonk Artist Network is an expanding group of full-time and part-time local artists that have come together to support and expand artist awareness and build the creative community in Seekonk. Please like our Facebook page to stay in touch with our activities.

Rehoboth Animal Advocates Breakfast Saturday, October 14th

In celebration of National Feral Cat Day the Rehoboth Animal Advocates is having a breakfast at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center, 55 Bay State Rd. on Saturday, October 14th from 8 to 11:00am.

The menu consists of: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Home Fries, Breakfast Pastry, Coffee and Tea, Orange Juice, Fresh Fruit, Honey Dew, and Cantaloupe Chefs Chico and Matt will be making Omelets to order. Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Spinach, Cheddar Cheese, and American Cheese Donation is Adult $10.00, Children 12 and under $5.00 For tickets and more information call Karen (774) 991-1942. Can also obtain tickets on the brown paper ticket system.

50th Anniversary Celebration Seekonk Land Conservation Trust October 15, 2017, 1-5 PM

The Seekonk Land Conservation Trust, which has been working to preserve open space and the rural character of Seekonk since 1967, will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 1 to 5 PM at 130 Jacob Street in Seekonk with nature walks, tours of organic vegetable gardens, kite flying and other fun activities. A featured event at 4 PM will include songs and stories by Bill Harley. More information about the celebration can be found at http://www.seekonklandtrust.org/events--activities.html. Food and drinks will be served.

The Land Trust manages over 300 acres of land, holds conservation easements that prevent development on another 166 acres, has assisted families in gaining agricultural restrictions on 100 acres of farmland, and has worked with the Conservation Commission to obtain 130 acres of open space for the town, for a total of 700 acres preserved. It also helped raise funds for constructing the Runnins River Trail behind Town Hall and maintains trails at the Martin Reserve, the Cushing Conservation Area, Allens Avenue Reserve, and Lincoln Pond that are open to the public. Many of these lands are home to birds and wildlife that can only survive in field and forest habitats.

Come celebrate Fall, open space, and all of the Land Trust’s accomplishments on Sunday, October 15. Free and open to the public.

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October 18th 7:00 PM

Citizens Against the Rehoboth Compressor Station open meetings, at the Blanding Library, Bay State Road, Rehoboth, at 7:00 PM, October 18th & November 8th. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to keep up on the latest developments.

Senior Yard Sale October 21

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is having a bazaar on October 21, 2017 at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center, 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Crafts, Trash and Treasure tables will be outside. Spaces are $15.00 each and can be reserved ahead of time with a non-refundable down payment of $5.00. Send a check made out to The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club, Inc. and mail to the attention of the Club in care of the senior center. Vendors must have own tables and chairs. What is not sold must be removed.

There will be no rain date. Call Diana at 508 336-4195 for more information.

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Help pay for surgery and medical expenses for life-threatening illness denied by insurance for Smithfield High School music teacher.

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Rehoboth Community Dance October 22, from 7 to 9 p.m.

* FREE * On Sunday evening, October 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., there will be a community dance held at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth. This dance is hosted by the Sunday Night Jammers, a group of area musicians who meet regularly on Sunday evenings at Goff Hall to play Celtic dance music.

The October 22 dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. All dance steps will be taught.

Admission is free and open to the public, and all ages and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to come with a partner. A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, contact Bob Elliott at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com or call 774-644-1369. http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers. html

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Dear Mike, Toni and I thank you for your professional, skillful and friendly attention to our in-law addition project and our needs. We thank you for the respect that was always given to our family during construction, in spite of the fact that we were occupying the home and perhaps were in the way at times. As you well know, while the new construction was progressing, we also had a deadline to keep. We needed to be able to move into our new addition before our daughter had her third baby, due in September. She needed our space for her growing family. The timing was perfect, baby was born 2 weeks after we moved into our new lovely in-law apartment.

Mike, during the time of your family’s unfortunate loss, we kept you in our thoughts and we knew that, although your primary focus was elsewhere, you still had us in mind and the work continued on, as before. Our sincere thanks go out to you for your unselfish understanding and determination to complete the work on time.

From our first meeting thru to the end we have been impressed with your creativity, confidence, work ethic and execution. You didn’t waver from the original plan, except for change requests from us or, those times when you went out of your way to produce an even better finished product at no additional cost to us.

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Annual Fall Bazaar Saturday, October 21st

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club’s Annual Fall Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 21st from 9:00am until 3:00pm at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center, 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth.

There will be something for everyone so bring a neighbor, bring a friend, and join us for an enjoyable event. Browse our many items which include knitting, crafts, jewelery, baked goods, roll-ups, raffles and much more. Kitchen will be open to satisfy those hunger pains.

Two mediums, Tom and Nancy, will be in attendance for those who wish to communicate with the spirits.

Crafts, Trash and Treasure tables will be outside. Spaces are $15.00 each and can be reserved ahead of time with a nonrefundable down payment of $5.00. Send a check made out to The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club, Inc. and mail in care of the

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senior center. Vendors must have own tables and chairs. What is not sold must be removed. There will be no rain date. Call Diana at 508 336-4195 for more information.

Purchasing $10.00 in goods inside the bazaar will give a shopper one chance on the slot machine for a prize.

The monies that we net from our bazaar are used for the coming year’s lunches, activities, etc. for our over two hundred senior members. A donation of an item or a gift card to assist in making our upcoming bazaar a total success would be greatly appreciated.

You may send an item to the senior center to my attention, or you may call me at 508 916-0971 for pick-up.

Lorraine A. Botts, President

10th Annual Food For Fuel Pasta Fest Wednesday, October 25, 2017 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Open Seating Seekonk High School Adults: $10; Children Ages: 4 –12 $5; Children 3 & Under Free

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Friday, October 27 at 8 PM

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, October 27, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Dave Eisenstadter.

Music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Max Newman. Halloween costumes are enjoyed and appreciated but not required.

Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/ rehoboth.html.

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October 28th at 10 AM

RLT Board members will lead the first free, public hike at the Ephraim Hunt Ministerial property on Pond Street October 28th at 10 am. The rain date will be October 29th at 1 pm. There will be naturalists with every hiking group and each group will visit a vernal pool, an esker and the Providence to Taunton electric trolley trail. Wear sturdy closed-toed shoes. Other guided hikes will follow in the winter, spring and summer. For more information call Otter Brown at 508-252-6288

Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center Autumn Festival October 29 from 11AM-2:30 PM

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Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center is holding an Autumn Festival on October 29, 2017 from 11AM-2:30PM. The festival will include the Annual Horse Show, Yard Sale, Clothing Drive Fundraiser, kids’ craft activities, food from Fun on a Bun, as well as the Big Bucks Lottery Drawing.

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Greenlock is a 501(c)3 organization that relies heavily on donations and fundraisers to keep program costs low for our clients.

Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center utilizes equine-related activities for the therapy of individuals with physical, developmental and emotional differences.

There is a lot of action packed into one day at Greenlock! The Annual Horse Show is where Greenlock’s current clients get to showcase their horsemanship skills. It is a great way for the community to see a part of what Greenlock does and to see our wonderful clients and horses in action. Susan Potter, Greenlock’ Board Chair says, “This is a great opportunity for Rehoboth residents to learn more about Greenlock’s commitment to serving the community. If you do not know about us, join us for the fun!”

Greenlock’s Autumn Festival will include a Yard Sale, which will be held in the front pasture. All proceeds from items purchased at the Yard Sale will go directly to support Greenlock’s programs. In addition to the Yard Sale, Greenlock will be holding a Clothing Drive Fundraiser. Greenlock is partnering with another local organization to gather clean used clothing, linens, shoes

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Donations of these items can be brought to the Autumn Festival.

Fun on a Bun Hot Dog cart will be serving up some delicious food for the event. There will be crafting activities for children and the winner of Greenlock’s Big Bucks Lottery will be drawn. Tickets for the Big Bucks lottery are still available! Contact Edith for tickets.

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Tickets are: Adults $12, Children (5-12) $4. Take out is available. For tickets or any information please contact the church office 508-336-9355, Email: seekonkucc@gmail.com Reservations are required. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

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& EVENTS Newman UCC Serves as Depot for Church World Service Disaster Relief Kits

In response to the widespread devastation left behind by recent hurricanes, Church World Service (CWS) has significantly depleted their supply of disaster-relief Clean-Up Kits. These buckets, filled with various cleaning supplies, assist those in storm-ravaged areas to begin what will likely be a lengthy clean up after communities have been struck by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ functions as a depot for Church World Service in collecting Clean-Up Kits and Hygiene Kits. Throughout the month of September, Newman UCC is inviting the community to assemble Clean-Up Kits and/or Hygiene Kits that will be picked up by CWS in early October.

Details on assembling kits can be found at www.cwskits.org.

Individual items for Clean-up Kits are listed below and can be dropped off at Newman UCC anytime the church office is open.

Please call 401-434-4742 X10 to schedule an appointment for drop off.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 • One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If bucket has been used, clean well but do not use if it has held chemicals of any kind.)

• Four scouring pads • Seven sponges, including one large • One scrub brush • Eighteen reusable cleaning towels (e.g. Easy Wipes) • One 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent • One 16-28 oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap • One 12-16 oz. bottle of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray bottles) • One package of 48-50 clothespins • Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.

• Five dust masks • Two pairs non-surgical, non-latex gloves • One pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather • 24-28 heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a roll and removed from carton • One 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent All cleaning items must be new – all liquid items must be capped and securely tightened. Place all items into the bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment.

Monetary donations are also being accepted to cover processing fees. (i.e. $3.00 per bucket) Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 x11.

Church Volunteer Workshop Helping Kids Be Kids: Supporting Children and Teens Involved in the Child Welfare System Wednesday, October 11 6pm to 9pm

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to enter into foster care in the Child Welfare System. With that understanding, we wish to provide an opportunity to learn how to meet these children where they are, equipping ourselves with increased knowledge and understanding of what their individual needs may be.

Whether you serve as a volunteer in your church’s Religious Education program or interact with children and youth during Fellowship Hour, this training opportunity will benefit both you and the children/youth of our faith community.

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Have A Talk With God Featuring Neil Letendre & Becky Bass Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 8 PM

A Fundraiser for the Newman Church Music Program Newman Congregational Church, U.C.C., is excited to present our music fundraiser concert, Have A Talk With God, featuring Neil Letendre & Becky Bass!

This event will also feature The Free Downloads (as seen on The Comedian starring Robert De Niro) & special guests David Prout on guitar and Fred Jackson on harmonica! Becky and Neil will perform traditional spirituals, gospels, reggae, and funk songs that are all spiritually inspired. Featured composers include Stevie Wonder, the Neville Brothers, Curtis Mayfield, India Arie, and original works by Neil Letendre.

Come join us for this unique fundraising event as we rock the house on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 8 pm. We will transform our church hall into a casual setting with the band on our recently restored stage. The band will be playing two full sets and there will be an intermission. Our kitchen will be selling dinner items, desserts, other tasty treats, and refreshing beverages throughout the event. All of the proceeds go directly to the Newman Church Music Ministry and helps fund our professional singers and future concerts.

The public is cordially invited and there is a suggested donation of $10. Tickets are available at the Newman Church office or by calling 401-434-4742 x10. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. After the gig folks will have an opportunity to meet the musicians. We welcome you for this evening of fun music and dancing – it may be the best thing you do this autumn! Newman Church is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916.

First Christian Congregational Church, the Olde White Church Fun Fall Breakfest!!

Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 7:00 – 10:00 am

Join us for a wonderful Breakfast Buffet featuring scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes, scones, assorted muffins, fruit cup, juice, coffee & tea. The cost of an Adult ticket is $10, Children (6-10) are $5, and Children 5 and under are Free.

A Fall Bake Sale will be held featuring Pumpkin muffins, scones, cookies, etc.! Please contact Karen Rebello at 774-644-4178 or the church office at 508-673-7179 to make a reservation or with questions.

10th Annual Veterans Meat Pie Supper Friday, November 10th from 4-7:30 PM

Swansea’s Olde White Church Salute to Veterans Meat Pie Supper is being held Friday, November 10th from 4-7:30 PM. The First Christian Congregational Church, located at the corner of Rt. 6 and Maple Avenue is in its 10th year of providing this “Donation Only” buffet-style supper consisting of a ¼ slice of Willow Tree meat pie, whipped potatoes, veggies, gravy, rolls and dessert.

Veterans Day is a holiday intended to thank and honor and celebrate all those who served in the military, in war time as well as in peace time. Acknowledging veterans demonstrates our gratitude for all they do to preserve our freedoms. Our church and “Veterans helping other Veterans Project” has grown to become our church’s largest outreach cause.

The Church’s Board of Deacons funds the cost of the pies and all other costs this year will be covered from the monies collected from refundable cans and bottles from individuals and area busi-

October 2017 The Reporter nesses throughout the year. ALL donations are then converted into food and service gift cards which Robert Sampson, Swansea’s Veteran’s Officer, distributes throughout the year to Swansea veterans who are truly in need.

Last year we were able to raise $9500, and fed over 300 people. Mr. Sampson and his assistant, Celeste LaChance, will be on hand to answer any questions and distribute information on available Veteran matters.

Donations in advance of the supper from local businesses and friends have been going well. Anyone wishing to contribute financially in advance to help with this cause can call the church office at (508) 673-7179 and arrange for a donation pick up. Checks can be made to the First Christian Congregational Church-Veteran’s Supper and are tax deductable.

Swansea and surrounding communities has over the years steadily supported this supper with an increased turnout and financial donations. All are invited to come and enjoy the camaraderie, break bread, and participate in honoring our past and present American heroes. During these trying financial times the need is even greater to help Veterans who served in the past and those just returning and/or their families who are in need. Thanking you in advance for helping us, help others in our community.

Tables Available for Annual Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, November 18 from 9 am to 2 pm.

Crafters are invited to the Annual Holiday Craft Fair at the “The Olde White Church”. The Church is looking for people who have talent in sewing, knitting, carving, sculpting, raising houseplants, Christmas and table décor, quilting, dolls, toys, woodworking, photography, furniture, clothing, painting and wreaths.

Table rentals are $35 for an eight foot table and $20 for a half table. For an application or additional information, please call 617-335-9014.

Annual Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, November 18 from 9 am – 2 pm

First Christian Congregational Church, “The Olde White Church”, invites everyone to our Annual Holiday Craft Fair. You will find Santa, a Kid’s Corner, Holiday Decorations & Pies, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Quilters, Wood Crafters, Watercolors, Our Famous Ham & Beans, and much more!

St. Nicholas of Myra Church Holiday Craft Fair November 4, 2017

Holiday Craft Fair, November 4, 2017 at St. Nicholas of Myra Church- St. Nicholas of Myra Women’s Guild is sponsoring Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 4, 2017 from 9 am to 2 pm at St. Nicholas of Myra Church 499 Spring Street, North Dighton. There will be Roll-up table, Bake table, many crafters. Homemade soup and sandwiches will be sold from the kitchen. For further information, call Marilyn Crawford at 508-669-5098.

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church Annual Holiday Fair

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Coyle Drive, Off Rte. 152, Seekonk, Mass., will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Friday, November 10, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday, November 11, 9:00 am - 4 pm in the church hall.

Super Raffles include an Apple Gift Card, HDTV, Cash Prizes, Scratch Tickets, our famous “Baskets Galore”, Kim’s Special Raffles, Adult & Kids Instant Win, and more.

For sale will be Hand-Knit Items, Hand Carved & Drawn Items, Christmas Decorations, Almost New Items, Jewelry, Toys, Baked Goods, and more.

“Louise’s Cafe” will be open both days at 11:00 am. Disabled accessible. Please join us!

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During the event, UHCCF honored nine-year-old Seekonk native Juliet Provost and her family. The Provosts were awarded a UHCCF medical grant last year when Juliet was diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever. The funds helped pay for Juliet’s travel expenses to visit her cardiologist.

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By Ginny Perry Eddy Perry took his first feature win since joining the Seekonk Speedway Street Truck Division. It was iconic since his first win came 26 years ago to the weekend when he was in the street stocks. After a 23 year hiatus he returned to the sport he enjoys.

This is his third season in the trucks. There have been many close calls but the checkered flag eluded him until that fateful night of September 9th.

Eddy led the 25 lap feature race from green to checker. It must have seemed like a hundred laps as the cautions continued to drop.

Each time he would repeatedly battle wheel to wheel with the likes of Darry Church, Josh Hedges and Rob Murray to regain his top spot. But, he got the job done much to the delight of family and friends and fans. It has become apparent that he is very much a fan favorite as the Low Buck owner/driver who puts his all into getting that little truck to the track each week. The cheers and well wishes

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Eddy and his wife Maria are the driving force behind the #00 Ford, applying not only their time but their own money from their company C.O.D. Heating Service on Providence Street in Rehoboth.

In addition a little help comes from his parents through the support of Family Auto also from Rehoboth. Most competitors have a number of sponsors but for some reason although many came close they all seemed to slip through the cracks. We are hoping for more to come on board with him for the 2018 season.

Additionally most have a huge number of guys to help with the preparations of getting the truck to the track. In Eddy’s case he is supported by Maria and their daughter Salina in addition to nephew Kody Rotondo and brother Bill Perry. Youngest daughter Skyla Perry stays in the grandstand with family to support and video his racing.

Eddy is known for changing the color on his truck at a whim, going as far as painting it like a cow, much to the enjoyment of many fans.

Once again we want to extend our heartfelt Congratulations to Eddy and the entire 00 crew on a well-deserved win.

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Attleboro, MA, September 27, 2017 -- Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Weight Management Program is hosting a Free information session on surgical weight loss options on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 6 - 8pm in Conference Room H located near the Main Lobby of the Hospital.

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

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

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A coworker said, “Christina is so dedicated to her job that there are times where she will stay past her scheduled time to ensure all coworkers, patients and visitors are helped. She treats like you her first priority.

She even spoke out with suggestions to improve service quality.”

It was also said that, “ChrisChristina Sanson tina always greets everyone – employees and visitors – with a huge smile and a warm welcome. She never seems disgruntled or stressed out, even when her department seems extremely busy.”

“Christina went out of her way to help a coworker going through tough time,” said a coworker. Christina is a resident of Rehoboth, MA and has been a Sturdy employee since 2016.

Mammograms In The Moonlight Event At Sturdy Memorial Hospital

Attleboro, MA, September 25, 2017– Large well-controlled scientific studies have repeatedly shown the benefit of mammography in the early detection of non-palpable breast cancer. While guidelines differ as to when and how frequently a woman should be screened, what is not up for debate is that mammograms en-

October 2017 The Reporter able doctors to diagnose breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Unfortunately, some women delay their breast cancer screening out of fear or anxiety.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s “Mammograms in the Moonlight” event, which takes place Monday, October 23, 2017 between 5-8 pm, aims to make the process more enjoyable and convenient by offering afterhours digital mammograms complete with refreshments. Take time for yourself, invite a family member or friend to join you and scratch your annual mammogram off of your to do list. Kenneth Kaplan, MD, board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Asma Latif, MD, board certified in Hematology and Oncology, specializing in women’s cancers, will be available to provide education and answer any questions related to screenings and early detection.

This event is for annual mammograms, women participating can use their insurance benefit. As space is limited, registration for this event is necessary. To register, please call 508-236-7730.

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Ostomy Support Group – Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. A Product Fair will be held. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group – Monday, October 9, 2017 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7151.

Friends and Family of Patients with Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Breast Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms D & E. For more information, call Ellen Gilbert at 508-2367015.

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Club News & Announcements Rehoboth Lions Club News Dates of Meetings and Activities

Oct. 4 - Lions Clam Boil @ Seekonk Gun Club @ 7 PM – Tickets available from all Lions Members @ $30 each. Come for GREAT EATS and a good time.

Oct. 11 - Regular Meeting of the fall will be held at the Anawan Club @ 7PM. The club will be looking to approve the Board of Directors Budget Proposal for this 2017-18 fiscal year.

Oct. 18 - Board Meeting at the home of Don Nokes at 7:00 PM. Oct. 16,17 + 18 – Exciting News – The Lions of Rehoboth are bring a wonderful new vision screening camera to the Rehoboth Schools and the D-R pre-school. The “SPOT CAMERAS” were obtained by Lions District 33S (Southeastern Mass) for vision screen-

ing with the Eye Mobile. With some training for the operator, screening is very fast and accurate.

Oct. 25 - Regular Meeting will be at the Rehoboth Congregational Church @ 7.

Nov. 1 - Lions Clam Boil @ Seekonk Gun Club @ 7 PM – Tickets available from all Lions Members @ $30 each. Come for GREAT EATS and a good time and help raise money for good causes – like Eye Research, International Disasters, Hearing Clinics and needy folks.

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The Rehoboth Anawan Lions club recently held it’s meeting at the Crestwood Country Club with President Laura Schwall presiding. It was a very productive meeting with a lot of discussion on things to come.

We recently took part, on September 11, a meeting at the Raynham Lions club where the volunteers from the different clubs took part in washing eye glasses, bagging them to be shipped for the needy where they will be fitted etc. They shipped 12000 glasses.

This is an ongoing program for the Massachusetts Lions . This event works with our Massachusetts Lions Eye Mobile committee.

This committee does a lot of hard work and they deal with those who need help. You sometimes see the Eye Mobile at different functions where they will check eyes etc. at no cost to the patient. Whenever you see the Eye Mobile at any of the functions feel free to drop in and see how it works etc. We are happy always to be of help to all.

We held our Marion Manor Bingo on September 13 where this has always brought much pleasure to the patients there who look forward to the bingo where they get prizes, refreshments.. Last year’s President Debbie is continuing to do this event. The club has been doing this for 25 years now!

One of our members makes the cookies that they get and we thank her very much. She has been doing this since she joined the club. Thanks again.

October 2017 Events coming up are things you have been to in the past and you have all enjoyed Pasta Night At the Seekonk Rod and gun Club will be held on October 12 so anyone wanting tickets can see any member for tickets or can call Carol Grenier at 774-219-2950 or any member of the club. Come join the fun and buy a chance to win the lottery tickets in a raffle All on One Board! That will keep the winner busy for the rest of the night! Hope to see everyone there.

On October 16, 17, 18, the club will be using the newly acquired Spot Camera which will be used to check the eyes of the students.

This has been acquired by the Lions and will be used within the school. The people using the camera have all been trained and it is overseen by the school nurse. Any questions can be answered

by Karen Salois one of our members who will chair this event.

This camera does not touch the student in any way and it lets the scanner know if there is a problem. Then the parent will be notified. People who are not on the school staff have been cleared to do this. The dates for the schools are October 16-Palmer River, October 17-Beckwith, and October-18 at Preschool.

On October 21 we will be doing our collection for White Cane Day. This is a collection held over the years at Dunkin Donuts and monies go to Massachusetts Eye Research for the doctors to continue their research and find new means to take care of needs and some new ways to make things easier and how to take care of sight over the future. We are always amazed by what they deal with and work with. They are very happy with the support of the communities and Massachusetts Lions Eye Research are very appreciative to all the Lions in Massachusetts and we the Lions are very appreciative to you our supporters. Thank You! We will be having our District Governor visiting our club on October 5th. She will be bringing us her views and her plans for her year as District Governor. We are looking forward to her visit and meeting her and learning what her plans are and what she hopes to accomplish.

Remember our motto We Serve and indeed we do. See you next month.

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New Grange year. We were very happy to kick it off at the Rehoboth block party on the 16th. What a great time meeting all the other exhibitors and welcoming all who stopped at our booth by giving them information about our meetings and demonstrating the bicycle blender. Some of the young folks who tried it could have peddled it to Providence with all their energy and speed. But as its job was to run a blender to make shakes they stayed with us.

Our September 12th meeting got all the members involved with the program by assigning parts in two plays for each to read.

It was a fun night. We are getting ready for Massachusetts State Grange meeting in Milford MA. October 19-22. We hosted Bay State Pomona on the 23rd. Our October 10th meeting will be a brainstorming session for members and focus on farmers. Any local farmers who read this are welcome to join us to help with our deliberations. Oct.24th will be our traditional Halloween party with pumpkin carving/painting costumes and games. Come one come all and surprise us We meet at the Grange Hall, 243 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth MA. at 7 PM. For information on scholarships and membership call 508-822-4946.

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Seekonk Lions Receive Two Awards for 2016-2017 Lionistic Year At their September meeting, The Seekonk Lions were presented two awards from the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund. President/ King Lion Dana Haberlein received the awards at a district meeting in August. The Seekonk Lions donated $15, 165.00 to the eye research fund for 20162017 and over $200,000 in continuing and outstanding donations.

“This year, The Seekonk Lions were recognized for our yearly and continuous contributions to Mass Eye Research”, said Haberlein. “We should be proud of our fundraising efforts this past year. “The work we do in our district and throughout the state is well recognized.”

The Seekonk Lions main fundraising source is the “famous clam boils” held at the Seekonk Rod and Gun Club in Rehoboth The Seekonk Lions were presented two awards from the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund.

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Key Club News 2017

The Seekonk High School Key Club held their first meeting of the new school year. Officers chosen were: President - Claudette Elkhoury, Vice-President - Hayley Bartlett, Secretaries - Tori Cordeiro and Pritesh Patel, Treasurers - Alexia Desrochers and Bailey Adams.

They announced the events that they will be volunteering at during October: Pumpkin Somethin’ at Aiken school, Colorathon at Martin, Fuel Pasta dinner for fuel assistance, Flames of Fall (Aitken).

Some of their on going events include: tutoring elementary and middle school students, baby-sitting for parents to attend school committee meetings and PTA and PTO meetings, and events sponsored by Kiwanis.

Examples of possible projects being proposed by Rachel Servidior, the class of 2018 Director, are: donation or blankets, hats, scarves and gloves to homeless shelters; donation of classroom supplies/backpacks to teachers for students who are unable to purchase them; prom dress drive; and Hurricane Relief Drive.

Their main independent event is the annual East Egg Hunt.

They hide over 2000 eggs, have many prizes and lots of games and activities for the children.

Key Club is an organization that allows high school students to gain leadership skills through service and volunteering in their community.

Any parents interested in learning more about Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk, the sponsors of the Key Club, can contact Beverly Hart at 508-336-9352 or russellhart@comcast.net

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Carpenter Museum Welcomes New Collections Manager

This summer, the Carpenter Museum welcomed Crystal Johnson as its new Collections Manager. The Museum’s former curator, Laura Napolitano, moved to North Carolina with her family in July after eight years at the Museum. Crystal received a Master’s in Library and Information Science with a concentration in archive management at Simmons College.

She also holds a B.F.A. in Printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design. She has previously worked at the Providence Athenaeum, the Providence Public Library, and the Pembroke Center Archive at Brown University.

Crystal brings her archival expertise to the Carpenter Museum at a particularly auspicious time. The Museum is preparing to move its genealogical materials in the Trim Room at the Blanding Public Library to a new research center at the Museum. This space will bring together genealogical materials and the Museum’s archives and objects in one convenient location. The move will also free up much-needed space at the Blanding Public Library.

In addition to organizing the new research center, Crystal is exploring new ways to connect visitors to the Museum collections.

“I am excited to start making our Museum collections accessible online,” said Crystal.

“We are currently building an digital exhibition space that will serve as platform for showcasing our most significant artifacts and materials. We receive research requests from as far away as New Zealand, and by putting our collection online, we can now reach a wider audience and better serve patrons who are not able to visit us in person.”

Crystal lives with her husband and rabbit, Benjamin Franklin, in Providence.

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The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society’s Carpenter Museum will host its annual Folk Art & Artisans Show on Friday, Nov. 10 (4PM - 9PM) and Saturday, Nov. 11 (9AM - 4PM) at Francis Farm. A longstanding community tradition, the Folk Art & Artisans Show showcases the region’s finest local crafters and artisans.

Over 70 vendors from across southern New England will offer a wide selection of beautiful homemade gifts, just in time for the holiday season. The products available include jewelry, pottery, apparel, paintings, bath and body products, specialty foods, wooden items and more.

Admission is free. Parking is $3/car.

Proceeds from the show benefit the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society.

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The Rehoboth Garden Club has a wonderful assortment of programs coming up. Mark your calendars for the following events.

Blue ribbon winning floral designer Barbara Blossom will be our guest on Monday, November 6, 2017, at 6 PM. She will be teaching us how to create several holiday arrangements, from a double cornucopia for Thanksgiving, to a New Year’s dazzler. Barbara’s “out of the box” styles are sure to delight. Her engaging personality sparkles in her designs. The public is invited to learn, laugh and enjoy refreshments with us at the Carpenter Museum. There will be a $5 fee for guests. You might be lucky enough to win one of the drawings for Barbara’s creations!

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a contributor to local food banks. This year the garden has harvested over 400 lbs. of vegetables. The produce from the garden was gathered by volunteers, including Steve and Donna Yan and dropped off at the following agencies, Bread of Life Food Pantry at Newman Congregational Church, Soup Kitchen at St. Brendan, East Providence Senior Center and the Newman YMCA. Steve and Donna are active participants and a driving force in the direction that this garden has taken over the past several years.

The garden is 100% organic with seeds being donated by Early Dawn Farm, Prospect Street, Seekonk, MA. The garden continues to bring family and friends together and to be a place of peace and joy.

5 Effortless DIY Projects to Prep Your Home for Fall -- and Beyond

(BPT) - The telltale signs are all there. Maybe it’s football season, the changing color of the trees right outside your door, or the crisp morning air that’s suddenly taken on a chill. Yes, there’s no denying it, fall is here and winter is quickly following behind.

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FIXUP No matter where you live in the country, the colder months are synonymous with the indoor months. Your home becomes your refuge as well as your sanctuary. But as you prepare for the cold yourself, you may not realize your home needs some preparation as well. Now’s the perfect opportunity to begin those projects before fall gives way entirely to winter.

Below are five DIY projects you can tackle in a single Saturday with minimal expense and experience needed, each of which will make the upcoming seasons cozier for you and your family. * Winterize your AC/water lines. Your air conditioner and your outdoor faucets are mainstays all summer, but as cooler temperatures set in, it’s time to retire them for the year. Start by draining your hoses and air conditioner pipes to remove excess water. Next, be sure all exterior water faucets are tightly sealed and your AC system is turned off - if your unit has such a switch. * Seal up those hidden gaps and cracks. Small cracks along the borders of your windows or doors are easy to go unnoticed, but you’ll feel their presence on your monthly energy bills. Don’t let warm air escape your home through these openings. Seal them by applying GREAT STUFF(TM) Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant. These easy-to-use foam sealants can tackle any small opening in your windows or doors to help keep your home energy efficient and prevent those costly air leaks. * Keep your furnace and its surrounding area clean. Changing your furnace filter regularly (cleaning schedule dependent on your type of furnace) keeps your furnace running efficiently and protects your home’s air quality. However, it’s also one of the most easily forgotten chores. To avoid missing this task, set a date you’ll remember - such as the first of the month - and follow it rigidly. In addition, be sure the area around your furnace is clear of clutter so you don’t accidentally create a potential fire hazard. * Block out unwanted guests. We’re not talking about your in-laws here. As temperatures drop, the warmth of your home becomes even more appealing for unwanted pests. Use GREAT STUFF(TM) Pestblock Insulating Foam Sealant to seal the areas around bathroom plumbing and any outdoor openings that pests may use to enter your home. * Insulate your pipes. If you live in a part of the country where your pipes are in danger of freezing during winter, insulating them can protect against pipe rupture. Wrap exterior pipes in a versatile, moisture-resistant, high-compressive foam to ward against pipe freezing and ensure your pipes come into spring in the same shape you left them in the fall.

Our homes are only growing increasingly vulnerable with the changing of the seasons. So, what are you waiting for? Tackling any of these projects will have a dramatic effect on your home’s cold weather preparedness - and the energy bill savings will be great on your wallet, too.

According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and account for the majority of emergency room visits for older adults. More than 75 percent of falls happen in or around the house, but fortunately there are ways to evaluate our loved ones’ homes and make them safer for everyday living.

Use the checklist below, based on suggestions from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to help guide your review of the exterior and interior of the property. Many of the safety measures listed can be made at little to no cost, but more significant modifications could require a considerable investment.

Keep in mind, there are financial options available for seniors who want to modify their homes to meet their changing needs.

Area Agencies on Aging, state and local governments, and some nonprofits offer grants, loans or other assistance programs for eligible seniors in need of home repairs and modifications.

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(BPT) - After months of sticky heat and humidity, it’s time to put away the shorts and pull out the sweaters because the autumn season is finally here. But, late September brings us more than just cooler temperatures and a wardrobe change. If you or a loved one are over the age of 65, the change in seasons is also an opportunity to think about another kind of fall - the kind that impacts one in four older Americans every year - and the steps we can all take to help prevent them.

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Borrowers do not have to repay the loan balance until the last eligible spouse permanently leaves the home, or if they fail to meet their loan obligations, which include staying current on property taxes, insurance and any condominium or HOA fees.

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Home Safety Checklist

Start on the outside: * Make sure the driveway and any paved walkways are smooth and stable. Seal any cracks before more damage is created. Crumbling or uneven concrete surfaces should be repaired. * Porch and deck flooring should be flat, even and nonslip. Any loose or broken floorboards should be nailed down or replaced. * Outdoor steps should have sturdy, easily graspable handrails. * The porch and entryway should be well-lit and light switches should be easily accessible. * Consider whether the doorway to the home can be converted to a no-step entrance way. There are many creative ways to achieve this.

Check out the inside: * Floors should be flat and nonslip; floorboards should be stable and carpets should be free of holes and tears that could create a tripping hazard. * Throw rugs should be fully fastened to the floor with tacks or double-sided tape, or taken out of the house. * All stairs and steps should be flat and even, and clutter should be removed. * Add nonslip treads to stairs that are not carpeted. * Stairways should have solidly mounted handrails on both sides of the steps if possible, and should be well-lit. * If you or your loved ones face mobility challenges and stairs are an obstacle to accessing different levels of the home, consider installing a chairlift that will enable them to enjoy all the rooms in the house again.

Ready, Set, Guests: 3 Paint Projects For Fall Entertaining

(BPT) - “Despite the hectic chaos that comes with the back-toschool season and adapting our family schedules, I find fall to be the perfect time to tackle my home to-do list,” explains Cyndy Aldred, the do-it-yourself paint blogger behind The Creativity Exchange.

“It’s perfect because fall is our favorite time of year for entertaining!”

With kids in school and summer travels winding down, fall can be the perfect time to complete quick projects to get your home ready for fall social gatherings. Whether you’re gearing up for the big game or hosting next month’s book club, Aldred offers her favorite paint projects that are sure to wow your guests. * Add instant curb appeal with painted porch furniture Aldred loves the tried-and-true trick of painting your front door, but she recommends adding an even bigger pop of color with painted furniture. For her front-porch makeover, Aldred painted her

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FIXUP porch bench using PPG Timeless exterior paint and primer in a soothing, soft grey, Silver Reflection (50BG 54/017), and added decorative pillows to create a warm and welcoming entrance for a gathering of friends.

With an open front porch, Aldred made sure to use PPG Timeless paint, available at The Home Depot, because it provides good resistance to chipping or flaking and extreme weather conditions. “I found out that this new line of paint uses UV-Protect Technology, which uses the same technology as automotive paint, so it won’t fade in sunlight or dull over time,” says Aldred. * Declutter your home with color Busy fall schedules often mean more school bags, homework, sports equipment, crafts and holiday decorations around the house. Aldred recommends quickly tackling a cluttered area of your home with a fresh paint job. For example, if you have bookcases in your family room or glass-faced cabinets in your kitchen, Aldred suggests painting the backs of them in a standout color, like the PPG Timeless 2018 Color of the Year, Deep Onyx (00NN 07/000). “I love this trick because of how the eye is drawn to the color and not the clutter that might be around or behind it,” says Aldred. * Transform your favorite gathering space with a fresh coat of paint Kitchens, living rooms and dining rooms are often favorite gathering spaces for friends and family in the home, so they are ideal spaces to make a great impression with a fresh coat of paint. “People always gravitate to our dining room when we are entertaining,” says Aldred, “so I love to freshen the space each year with a new paint color.

It’s one of the least expensive and easiest ways to get a new look, and I love using a one-coat product to make it even easier.”

Aldred recently used PPG Timeless interior paint and primer in Bluegrass White (30GG 73/048) to update her dining room. For an on-trend look, she went with a flat finish.

“Contrary to popular opinion, a flat finish in a high-traffic entertaining space is durable if you select the right product,” explains Aldred. With the paint’s outstanding washability, scrubbability and stain resistance, Aldred was sure it could withstand the wear and tear of countless social gatherings.

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Dear Michael, If you have to finance the project, my answer is no. My guess is the break-even analysis you’re trying to give me is the sales pitch your solar panel company gave you. That’s how they sell solar panels, but it doesn’t justify going into debt.

You told me you have around $80,000 in savings right now. Why not just write a check? Let me ask you a question. What if you could borrow $10 million at one percent interest and put it in the stock market?

Would you do that? Of course, not. It would be way too risky, right? Basically, we’re talking about the same kind of thing. I made you feel the risk by scaling things up in my scenario. You’re not feeling the risk right now because we’re talking about $27,000 instead of millions.

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“Many homeowners may not realize that late fall is a good time to help prepare your lawn and landscape for a healthy spring growth,” said Ben Hamza, director of technical services for TruGreen. “Homeowners should remember to perform common maintenance practices on their lawns and landscapes, such as late fall fertilization on lawns and trees and shrubs, and continue to water during dry periods. Taking the extra time in the fall can pay dividends in the spring.

To help prepare your lawn for the winter months, perform the following practices: Clear leaves. It’s important to remove leaves or mulch them with a properly equipped mower as they can suffocate grass.

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Trim. Trees and shrubs are also vulnerable to winter weather and should be properly groomed and fertilized to avoid winter injury.

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FALL FIXUP Cost-Conscious Home Upgrades for Fall

(Family Features) If you’re looking for ways to improve your home but don’t have the budget for a full-scale renovation, look at upgrades that add instant value with a smaller investment.

Projects that enhance existing features or add new functions to the home are smart ways to spruce up the aesthetics and improve livability without breaking the bank. In between extreme weather seasons is the perfect time to tackle home improvement projects, so this fall consider some small-scale projects that can make a big impact on your home.

Revitalize worn woodwork. Nothing ages a home’s appearance faster than tired, weathered woodwork on the front porch or back deck. These structures are typically major focal points of a home’s exterior, so sprucing them up can go a long way toward transforming the overall aesthetic. A fresh coat of stain or paint is a minimal investment to bring fresh life back into your entryway or backyard living space.

Pull out a new kitchen look. If changing out the cabinets isn’t an option, you can still create a new look with a minimal investment. Wipe down cabinets thoroughly and apply a coat of paint to make them look their very best, then look for subtle changes that bring a wow factor, such as new hardware. Simply changing out dated pulls for a more contemporary look in a new color can bring a new mood to the room. Clear away clutter and add some fresh accessories for a whole new look.

Punch up the power. Adding function can be as valuable as aesthetics when it comes to enjoying your home to the fullest.

When bad weather or other factors interrupt your power supply, a standby generator lets you run appliances such as air conditioners, heaters, refrigerators, clothes washers/dryers, lights and electronics, minimizing the inconvenience of a power outage. For extended outages, a generator can even save money, preventing unexpected costs from spoiled food or hotel stays. Hooked up to a home’s existing propane or natural gas line, a standby generator system, oftentimes called a home generator, switches on by itself when power fails. Models such as Briggs & Stratton’s newly redesigned 12 kilowatt standby generator provide whole-house power in a small footprint that maintains curb appeal. Plus, the price point of standby generator systems is continuing to drop because power management systems like Symphony® II continue to get smarter.

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Look at new lighting. The lighting in a room has a significant impact on its overall feel: a bright, airy room exudes energy while a dimmer, soft illumination evokes a cozy impression. Changing up the lighting can completely transform a space. Use window treatments such as drapes and blinds to control natural light and lend a stylish addition to the room. Floor and table lamps are ideal for more subtle task lighting, while overhead fixtures can make a stronger statement. continued on next page...

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Explore a new floor. Over time, the rich pile of new carpeting loses its inviting spring, and once-sharp grout lines fade and crumble. If a thorough cleaning still leaves your flooring looking drab, it may be time to explore alternatives. Replacing heavily worn carpet in high traffic areas with a more durable option such as wood or tile may not only improve the look, but also prove a smart investment as it wears better in the future. If you still enjoy the look of your tile, consider removing and replacing the grout, then sealing it to protect the finish. Don’t feel beholden to the original color; a new shade can introduce a whole new color dimension to the room.

Making updates to your home is a natural part of ownership and a good way to protect and grow your investment. Fortunately, making a big difference doesn’t always have to come with a big price tag attached.

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Before embarking on a home improvement project, there are several steps a homeowner can take to manage the time and expense while making the effort run more smoothly: Regardless of the type of project you’re planning, research the possibilities before you get started. From comparing prices to evaluating styles and features, knowing all your available options will help ensure you make right choices for your needs.

When evaluating appliances or equipment, pay attention to variables that may affect the overall project cost. For example, installing a generator with a power management system like Symphony® II from Briggs & Stratton, can help meet your home’s backup power requirements with a smaller, more affordable generator. This can potentially knock hundreds if not thousands of dollars off a generator purchase with a little research ahead of time to find the right-size generator needed for a home. An online calculator tool at www.powernow.com can help match homeowners with the best generator for their individual needs.

Determine a budget, and stick to it. Be realistic and remember that a little more investment upfront may buy quality that will save money on repairs and replacements down the road. Another good rule of thumb: add at least 10 percent buffer to help cover unexpected expenses.

Assess whether the project is something you can tackle on your own, and whether time or ability may impede your progress. If you need to enlist help, gather estimates and check references for at least three contractors.

Set expectations for yourself and your family about how long the project will take. If you’re working with a contractor, get a time projection in writing, as well as a written agreement about what happens if the project runs past deadline.

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Things have changed. Nowadays, smart homes are more sophisticated than ever. You can set up your entire home right from your smartphone, and everything can be controlled by your voice.

That’s right, you don’t need to know any codes or remember any complex steps to reap the benefits of a smart home. Do you want to dim the lights for movie night, listen to your favorite album while cooking dinner or turn on the lawn sprinklers without leaving the couch? All you have to do is ask.

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Neato Botvac. Not too many people like cleaning, so when they hear there’s a Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuum that automatically cleans floors for you, their ears perk up. Connect the Neato Botvac to your Amazon Alexa and voila, cleaning the floors is as easy as, “Alexa, ask Neato to start cleaning.”

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If you forget to turn down the heat when you step out, you can do so from your smartphone. With sensors that manage hot and cold spots, easy programming features and more, this smart thermostat can save you an average of 23 percent on heating and cooling costs each year.

Amazon Echo, Echo Dot or Echo Show. A smart home is not just about smart devices, it’s also about making your life easier.

For instance, if you’re throwing a dinner party and want music to set the mood, just ask “Alexa, play jazz music.” The same is true if you want to check the weather, order food for a night in or see what’s on your calendar for the day. If you find you’re out of laundry detergent or cooking oil, you can easily order by asking Alexa to have it delivered to your home. All you have to do is ask.

The beauty of a smart home is that you can pick and choose the features you want. Whether you want to clean, adjust the lighting or listen to your favorite song, with a voice service like Amazon Alexa and Amazon Echo, you’ll experience convenience and the fruits of technology in a whole new way.

Practical Meets Pretty: Fresh Herbs At Your Fingertips, Even In Autumn

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The fall gardening experts at Bonnie Plants offer some gardening guidance for planting herbs this fall:

Getting started

Multiple factors will influence your choice of herbs, including fall temperatures, where you live, and your taste in seasonings.

If you decide to plant outdoors, it’s important to know when to expect the first hard frost. You can find the estimated first frost date in your area by checking out Bonnie’s online frost map.

You’ll want to choose herbs that like cooler weather, such as parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, mint, chives, lavender and oregano.

They’re all prolific producers and some, like mint and rosemary, are especially easy to grow. Availability of Bonnie’s fall varieties is limited to specific regions, so check your local garden retailers.

Pick a place

You may envision pots full of leafy, green herbs sitting on a sunny windowsill, while colorful autumn leaves, or even snow, fall outside. However, windowsills aren’t always a best bet for indoor herbs, especially if your windows are drafty or the herbs brush the cold glass.

Herbs need at least four to six hours of natural light per day to grow indoors, so choose a sunny spot near a window where they’ll be protected from drafts and cold. South- and southwest-facing windows will give you the most natural light throughout the day.

Windows facing north won’t provide enough sunlight.

Picking the right pots

If you really love rosemary, you may be tempted to try to plant the largest pot appropriate for your kitchen, but stick with manageable-sized pots that will fit better indoors, allow you to keep your herbs more organized, and still produce plenty of yield.

Be sure to choose pots that have good drainage and always use a premium potting mix.

Caring for container herbs

Any type of plant growing in a pot needs water, and herbs are no exception. You’ll need to keep a close eye on your herb plants’ watering needs. Remember, dry topsoil is not an indication plants need water. A quick and easy test is to stick your finger, or a pencil, into the soil right where the stem enters the soil. If the soil is moist at 1.5 to 2 inches deep, do not water. If dry, it’s time to water! Always water in the morning, at soil level and avoid watering the leaves, as bacteria can breed in cool, wet, damp and dark conditions, like night time.

Fertilize your food plants. Water is an obvious must, but irrigation can wash nutrients out of the soil. Plus, some potting mixes only have a short-term supply of fertilizer while others are slow-release.

Read the label on your premium potting soil mix and follow the brand’s recommendations for fertilizing frequency. Timed-release granular fertilizer or a plant food you mix with water will help keep herbs nourished. Remember food plants are hungry!

Best bets on basil

Although basil is the most popular herb, it can sometimes struggle growing indoors. Start off growing it outdoors on a sunny deck. Be sure to continually pinch-off the prolific leaf growth, which encourages more growth and harvest, until the weather turns cool, then bring the pot indoors. Harvested leaves can be continually dried, although freezing does a better job of preserving the herb’s flavor. Tip: Try using old ice-cube trays, inserting basil leaves in cells, filling with water and freezing. When weather gets cold, you can easily pop your “basil ice-cubes” in recipes throughout the cold weather season. Basil is also tasty in some drinks, like lemonade and tea.

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While clipping sprigs when cooking is a great way to harness the freshness of any herb, you can also store them and they’ll maintain their flavor. Preserving by drying and freezing aren’t your only options; try adding herbs as seasoning to cooking oils.

Whether you’re an expert gardener or a first-time fall grower, autumn is the perfect time to fall in love with the freshness, flavor and ease of herb gardening. You’ve still got time to get growing!

Inspirational Tips For Autumn Outdoor Entertaining

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scouting around Troop 3 North Dighton visits Mt. Graylock

Boy Scouts from Troop 3 North Dighton enjoyed a fun weekend of camping and hiking at Mt. Greylock in western Massachusetts in September. To learn more about joining in the fun with Troop 3, please visit our website: http://troop3ndighton.wix.com/troop-3

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Explorer Leader Sharon Abbott helps Madison Burbank, Amanda Abbott (standing), Kriszel Dabi and Zoe Kuczewski complete a blanket.

October 2017 American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 had a very successful opening of the year meeting and welcomed many new members!

The girls made fleece blankets to deliver to Abundant Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Attleboro next month for Respect Life October.

The girls also wrote thank you notes to veterans for an upcoming service project for Veterans Day.

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Attleboro, MA – September 11, 2017: Do you enjoy interacting with people and working with the public? Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to give back to your community? Join a great group of people who are making a difference for animals and the environment - become a volunteer at Capron Park Zoo! Volunteers receive four weeks of training on various topics, from animal natural history to public speaking and programming.

Volunteer applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be ready to learn how to educate the public about endangered species, conservation issues and more.

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Attleboro Community Theatre is thrilled to open their 61st Season with the hilarious and action-packed comedy, PLAY ON!, written by Rick Abbot and directed by Jeanne Smith of Norton, MA. Play ON! is the hysterical story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. The talented cast of locally-based actors and actresses includes: Lori Correia (Attleboro, MA) as Aggie Manville Anita Horne Lawlor (Bellingham, MA) as Geraldine “Gerry” Dunbar Matthew Moos (Wareham, MA) as Henry Benish Linda Backner Hernandez (N. Attleboro, MA) as Polly Benish Riley Sparks (Norton, MA) as Mattie “Smitty” Smith Bob Lively (Attleboro, MA) as Saul Watson Mike Capalbo (Cumberland, RI) as Billy Carewe Jasia Mackey (Norton, MA) as Violet Imbry

Zoo Boo is Coming!

Attleboro, MA: September 18, 2017: Looking for a fun night of Halloween fun?

Look no further! Hop on down to the zoo Friday, October 27 from 6-9 PM for an evening of mayhem and mischief.

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Lauren Sparks (Norton, MA) as Louise Peary Kimberly Paine (N. Attleboro, MA) as Phyllis Montague Shawn Perry (Attleboro, MA) as Shawn the Stagehand Performances will be held at Ezekiel Bates Masonic Lodge, located at 71 North Main Street in Attleboro. Performance dates are October 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 8pm, and Sunday matinees will be at 2pm. Doors will open one hour prior to each performance. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20 or $18 online via https://squareup.com/market/acttickets. Senior and student discounts apply at the door or online for $15.

Please consider reserving seats in advance of each performance by calling (508) 226-8100 or emailing AttleboroCommunityTheatreACT@gmail.com.

ACT’s 61st Season is generously supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s local branches, the Attleboro Cultural Council and the North Attleborough Cultural Council.

On Common Ground Seeks Community Mentors

Mentor Center has waiting list of mentees in need of your volunteer service!

Attleboro, MA - On Common Ground’s Mentor Center Program provides 1:1 mentors to adults experiencing poverty in the Greater Attleboro area. We currently have a waiting list of 8 people who are in need of mentors. By volunteering as a mentor for 1-2 hours a week, you will be able to provide mentoring by offering your life skills in the areas of budgeting, employment, education, healthcare/nutrition, parenting, social relations, life coping/satisfaction and more.

Our next three-part training session kicks off on October 18th, with follow up sessions on October 21st and November 1st, and held from 7-9 pm at our office located at 453 South Main Street, Attleboro MA. Training is free and we offer coffee, tea and snacks during our training sessions!

Please contact our Mentor Center Coordinator Ana Brenescoto at 508-226-0801, or email her at ocgmentorcenter@gmail.com, to learn more!

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National Thank a Police Officer Day was celebrated this past weekend by the members of the GFWC Taunton and Raynham Junior Woman’s Club. The women printed thank you reminder cards which they distributed to patrons at their Yard Sale fundraiser on Saturday, and to show their appreciation for our men and women in blue, they also baked, and filled trays with dozens of brownies which they delivered to surprised officers at the Raynham, and Taunton Police Departments. The GFWC Taunton and Raynham Woman’s Club is a community service organization geared to promote good will, whose purpose is self-improvement, sociability and service to others. For more info on the club go to www. gfwctaunonraynhamjuniors.org

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Newport Gallery Night’s Last Walking Tour of Season Will Feature Lower Thames Street Tour

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The Newport Gallery Organization’s popular Gallery Night Walking Tours have a new addition for this month’s October Newport Specializing in all styles of stone masonry Gallery Night. A tour of the lower Thames Street galleries starting with over 25 years experience at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12th will meet at Thames Street Glass at 688 Thames Street, continue to David Bruce Fine Art at • STONEWALLS • FIREPLACES 664 Thames Street, to Cory Silken Photography at 518 Thames and • PATIOS • WALKWAYS finish the tour at Blink Gallery at 478 Thames Street.

October Newport Gallery Night will be the last walking tour of Call for a free estimate the season. This night will also include the regular schedule for MARK CARVALHO • (774) 229-6360 these FREE Guided Walking Art Tours. These free, short, informawww.stonescapes1.com tional tours will run hourly as follows: 5 p.m. on Bellevue Avenue meeting inside at C. L. Sherman’s Gallery at the Hotel Viking, 6 p.m. on Spring Street meeting inside Art on Spring, and 7 p.m. downtown meeting inside at Arnold Art Store & Gallery. The tours, which will last about 30-45 minutes, will include information about all of the participating galleries, museums and cultural institutions in each area as well as any other interesting art related stories.

Other highlights for this month include Atelier Newport’s first solo exhibition, “Place in Mind” by Bunny Harvey, “Spring Bull Gallery & Tradition” at Spring Bull Gallery, and “Visions” by Mandy Howe, Ann Marie Shoppell, Helen Hadley and Jason Fong featured at DeBlois Gallery. Newport Art Museum will also be hosting its popular “Art After Dark” event on Newport Gallery EXTENDED HOURS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Night, which includes a talk with senior THURSDAYS 7-6 • FRIDAYS 7-5 curator Francine Weiss and “Parallel Corridors/Maps of Space,” an improvisational dance performance by a quartet of veteran dance artists.

If you want to complete your night out in Newport, visit one of the many restaurants that collaborate with the Newport Gallery Organization by providing discounts and specials for all Gallery Night visitors. Be sure to ask for a voucher at any of the galleries.

Free parking is available at the Gateway Visitors Center and the Newport Art Museum.

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News And Notes From Blanding Library

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Free Program on Getting Published Oct. 10 from 6 to 8

You’ve written something you’d like to have published, but now what do you do? Come to the Blanding on Tues. Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. to get an expert insider’s perspective on finding a publisher.

Jan. L. Kardys will present “You wrote a book, now what?”

She will discuss topics such as developing a concept, writing a manuscript, editing, and finding an agent. She will also explore self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, royalty agreements and marketing. Jan is a literary agent with 40 years of experience. She is also chairman of the Unicorn Writer’s Conference.

This free program is open to all. To register or to find out more, call the library at 508-252-4236.

Annual Book Sale Update

Thanks to all who took part in the annual library used book sale in September, especially those dedicated staff and volunteers who worked so hard to put together another outstanding event. A special salute to Friends member Lisa Reigel for all the hours she’s spent sorting donated books throughout the year.

Lego Club

Coming up this month is another fun Lego Club meeting on Sat. Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Story hours for kids 3-K and Tot Time for children under 3 continue through mid-November. Story hours are Wed. and Thurs. from 10 to 11 and Tot Time is Tuesday at 10 a.m. Children must be registered; call the Library at 508-252-4236.

Book Club

The Blanding book club will be discussing “Flight of the Sparrow” by Amy Brown on Wed. Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. This historical novel is based on the life of Mary Rowlandson, who was captured by Indians and later struggled to re-enter into colonial society. Copies are available at the library.

Knitting

The knitting group will meet on Thursdays Oct. 12 and Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. All levels of experience welcome.

A reminder that the Blanding is now open every day at 10 a.m. (except Sundays and holidays when the library is closed). Looking ahead, the library will be closed for Veterans Day on Friday Nov. 10.

For more Blanding news, the library’s website is blandinglibrary.net.

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Storytimes

Children’s Programs

Seekonk Library storytimes focus on the five principles of reading readiness from the Every Child Ready to Read program. These principles are talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. No registration for our storytimes but a SAILS Library Card is required.

Lapsit (0-2 Years)

Mondays, October 2, 16, 23, 30 at 10 am

Includes a story, fingerplays, music, a musical instrument experience and yes, BUBBLES!

Toddler (2 and 3 year olds)

Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10 am

Includes stories, music, a musical instrument experience, an early learning take-home activity and bubbles.

Preschool (3, 4 and 5 year olds)

Mad Science

Wednesday, October 25 from 3 - 4 pm

Children in Grades 1-5 are invited to enjoy Seekonk’s Early Release Day with Mad Science: Fire and Ice. The show features dry-ice fog storms, bubbling potions that trap gas inside and amazing chemical reactions. Grades 1-5. Limited to 25 children. Register at seekonkpl.org...Calendar of Events

Halloween Storytime

Join us for a special Halloween Storytime just for children ages 2-5. We’ll enjoy bubbles, stories and music and then we’ll all go trick or treating behind-the-scenes at the Library. (The treats will be age appropriate.) Everyone is invited to wear a costume.

Please register at Seekonkpl.org...Calendar of Events so we know how many trick-or-treaters to expect!

Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 at 1:30 pm

Includes stories, music and a craft.

Family Storytime and Playgroup (0-5 year olds) October 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10 am

Stories and music followed by learning in a playgroup setting.

“Choose Kind”

Inspired by the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio, stop by the Children’s Room at Seekonk Library throughout the month of October and add an act or kindness to our kindness chain, write a postcard to a friend, sign a community-wide pledge to practice kindness, and more. Join us! “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.”

Learn to Play Quidditch!

Saturday, October 14 at 12 pm

The University of Rhode Island Quidditch Team will be at the Seekonk Meadows to teach Harry Potter fans or other curious folks how to play this magical sport. Watch the team play a demo match, then try your hand as a Keeper, Beater, Chaser or Seeker.

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Family Star Wars Celebration Monday, October, 16 5 – 7 pm

Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day at this fun family event! We’ll have games, snacks, crafts and activities plus Star Wars books for all ages. You can even put yourself in a Star Wars scene with our green screen! All ages. Register at seekonkpl.org…Calendar of Events

Reading to Oliver

Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 at 3:15 - 4:15 in 20 minute increments

This four week program helps children build their reading skills and gain confidence in reading aloud by coming to the Library and “Reading to Oliver”, an adorable Labradoodle. Children should bring books they can read or come a few minutes early to make their selections at the Library. Each one-on-one private session is facilitated by Judy Carlson and her reading therapy Labradoodle, Oliver. Please call to register for a 20 minute time slot every week, for four weeks. Space is limited. 508-336-8230 x56140

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Teen Minecraft

Saturday, October 21 at 3 pm

Come play in our world! Kids in grades 6-12 can get together in our Minecraft world and work together to explore, build and even tame wolves! Please bring a laptop with Minecraft installed. Don’t have a laptop? Let us know when you register that you would like to borrow one of ours.

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Thursday, October 19 at 4 pm Teens can take a break from everyday stress and unwind with coloring, drawing, play dough and soothing music. Make fragrant bath salts to take home and revitalize yourself with a healthy smoothie!

Fall Walk for Health

Let’s take a walk! Now is the perfect time to take steps toward a healthier lifestyle while enjoying the outdoors. Mix up or begin your exercise routine by joining library staff for a walk on the half mile of paths in Seekonk Meadows. This thirty-minute Fall Meadows Walk begins on Wednesday, October 11 at 9 AM at the Meadows gate at the top of the library parking lot. The rain date is Thursday, October 19. Call the library or go to the library’s website to register today and jump start your journey to better health.

PBS POV Documentary Screening of Tribal Justice

Tuesday, October 17 at 5:30 PM

The Seekonk Library has partnered with PBS to bring a new movie experience to the

library. Presenting PBS’s POV documentary series at the library! POV believes in the power of film to engage communities in dialogue around the most important social issues of our time. Come to enjoy the film and if it moves you, stay for a discussion on the film immediatley afterwards.

Tribal Justice by Anne Makepeace In Tribal Justice, two Native American judges reach back to traditional concepts of justice in order to reduce incarceration rates, foster greater safety for their communities and create a more positive future for youth. By addressing the root causes of crime, they are modeling restorative systems that are working. Mainstream courts across the country begin to take notice. A co-production of Vision Maker Media and American Documentary | POV. This Film is Not Rated; 1 hour 30 minutes. This event is a collaboration with POV, the award-winning independent nonfiction film series on PBS. (www.pbs.org/pov)

Aristocats Swing Jazz Quartet Concert

Wed, October 18 at 6:00 pm

Lloyd Kaplan’s Aristocats perform at the Seekonk Public Library. This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library; no registration necessary.

This quartet plays the popular songs of the 1920’s through 1940’s in a swing/jazz style you’re sure to enjoy. Musicians include Lloyd Kaplan on clarinet, saxophone, and vocals; Nat Piccirilli on guitar and banjo; Dennis Pratt on upright bass; and Joe Holtzman on drums. Come and experience the timeless music made popular by Billie Holiday and more in this free live music event!

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Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive concession stand! Take some time for yourself and enjoy this select DVD release for FREE at Seekonk Public Library. This program is free and open to the public.

In this tale from horror master M. Night Shyamalan, his highest rated since 2002’s Signs, three girls are kidnapped by a man diagnosed with 23 distinct personalities.

These women must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th version of their kidnapper. Join us for a good Halloween season scare!

Rated PG-13; 1 hour 56 minutes.

Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130.

Author Talk on Black Goose: History of Seekonk, Volume 1

This Fall season, learn more about the history of Seekonk’s own “pilgrims” or earliest residents from the author of Black Goose: History of Seekonk, Volume 1. This informative talk on the new book from author Kevin Saleeba will be held at the Seekonk Library on Thursday, October 26 at 6 PM. This program is free and open to the public, no registration required.

Author Kevin Saleeba says “The more the Town of Seekonk grows as a bedroom community, it is easy for newcomers to be unaware of the impact the Seekonk region had on the growth of the country.” In an effort to keep the town’s heritage from fading, Saleeba, along with special guest and longtime Seekonk High School History teacher, Frank Mooney, will discuss the early origins of the town as depicted in Saleeba’s newly released book, Black Goose: The History of Seekonk, Vol. 1. The book covers the early life of the Wampanoag people and the first European colonization that led to one of the bloodiest wars in American history, King Philip’s War. Along with discussing the early history of Seekonk, Saleeba will explain his writing process and the importance of preserving the town’s heritage. A book signing will follow the discussion.

Kevin Paul Saleeba is a local author who grew up in Seekonk, Massachusetts.

For the last twenty years he wrote for various local media and taught English Language Arts to special needs kids for Massachusetts schools. He coached age-group and high school swimming in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. His first book, “The Squonk and the Horned Beast,” won the Bronze Award from the 2014 BellaOnline eBook Awards. His second book, «Black Goose: The History of Seekonk, Vol. 1» was released in July 2017.

Pastel Paint the 45-Million-Dollar Flower

Seekonk Public Library will host awardwinning pastel artist Gregory Maichack’s workshop, “Pastel Paint the 45-Million-Dollar Flower” on Wednesday, November 8 at 6 PM. Space is limited; pre-registration with a valid SAILS library card is required. All skill levels are welcome. Maichack’s classes fill up quickly so contact the library to register today! This program is jointly sponsored by the Seekonk Arts Council and The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

In this new workshop from Gregory Maichack, everyone, from sheer beginners to advanced artists, will be enabled to create their own pastel painting. Participants will hear how artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe painted and be entertained with interesting and fascinating historical information about

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O’Keeffe’s painting techniques. Maichack demonstrates painting techniques stepby-step and provides detailed guidance.

Participants will have an enjoyable and informative night as they finish their own pastel painting to take home. All supplies are professional grade and will be provided.

Friends of the Seekonk Public Library October 2017 News

Annual Crafters & Vendors Fair November 25!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual Crafter & Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 25, 2017, from 9-3 at the library! We will have local craftspeople and vendors selling their wares just in time for holiday shopping! Also, in the lobby, we will have a Blowout Book Sale - all adult books will be 50 cents, and childrens’ books will be 25 cents – and there will be a nice selection of holiday books available for purchase as well! We will also have beautiful raffle baskets containing items donated by our crafters & vendors.

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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS All Phases of Dentistry for the Entire Family Children of all Ages are Welcome COSMETIC • Bonding • Porcelain Veneers • Crowns & Bridges • Invisalign - Teens & Adults

Book Donations

The Friends welcome quality book donations according to the following guidelines.

Please remember that all donations should be ready to be re-sold in our lobby, so we cannot accept items that are smelly, musty, mildewed, torn, missing parts, etc. Thank you!

RESTORATIVE • Fillings • Dentures • Partials • Root Canals • Oral Surgery

PREVENTATIVE • Cleaning • Gum Therapy

Book Donation Guidelines

The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library truly appreciate donations that are in good to excellent condition. These items are resold in our lobby book sale. There are sometimes items donated that cannot be resold due to condition or type of item.

Please note the following guidelines: Books must be in good to excellent condition - there should be no writing/ highlighting, no torn pages, and no mold/ mildew/dampness. If the book was sold with a book jacket, it should be on the book.

Magazines should have covers and no more than 3 months old.

Puzzles that are in good condition and DVDs are accepted.

We cannot accept games, toys, coffee table books, encyclopedias, condensed books, textbooks/workbooks, reference books, technical manuals, phonograph records, VHS tapes, professional journals, as well as Reader’s Digest or National Geographic Magazines.

Thank you for your support!

IMPLANTS • Affordable Implants • Mini Implants • Advanced Implants • Tooth Replacement same day Dr. Gabriel Wassouf

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Seekonk High News Mass Envirothon Community Research and Community Action Awards Dear Dr. Jones, As a new school year begins, I am writing to offer belated congratulations to the Seekonk High School Envirothon team for their hard work and success at the 2017 Mass Envirothon! They were one of 12 teams across the state completing requirements for the Mass Envirothon Community Research and Community Action Awards for their work on the 2017 Current Issue Agricultural Soil & Water Conservation.

2017 participating team members were: David Abbott, Emily Botelho, Noah Brennick, Holly Carroll, Jason Ho, Hannah MacDonald, Celia Mendez, Madison Paine and Andrew Silveira. The team was coached by Seekonk H.S. teacher Angela Cunard.

The Mass Envirothon Community Research Award recognizes teams who have done thorough and wide-ranging community investigations in preparation for their Current Issue presentation.

Qualifying for this award in 2017 required teams to interview farmers, foresters, scientists, and long-term residents. They were expected to become familiar with local soil and water conservation issues, and to learn about the best practices recommended for addressing those issues. They had to choose at least two significant sites for soil and water conservation in their community and collect scientific data they believed was relevant to the issues there. In addition, the teams used soil maps and researched local newspapers and the internet.

E arly Childhood – 12th Gr ade

What they did: The Seekonk team connected with a wide range of community resource individuals and organizations, representing both public and private interests. The Seekonk Land Trust was a particularly valuable source of information about conservation practices and projects in the area. They observed drought, nutrient deficient soil, and pollution problems, but also individual farms that are turning these problems around. They also saw opportunities for educating the public about the issues. The Mass Envirothon Community Action Award recognizes teams who take what they learn in their research and apply it in service to their community.

Massachusetts Envirothon www.massenvirothon.org What they did: The Seekonk team’s action project involved collecting and testing soil samples, particularly from home gardeners, and using this opportunity to support and encourage gardening.

Documentation of the Seekonk team’s research and action this year is attached. Envirothon teams gain strong environmental knowledge and community connections through this experience.

They develop teamwork skills and stewardship values. They show that they are capable of college level work and that they can make a real contribution to their communities. Their coaches deserve special commendation for the time and care they put into working with the team.

Thank you for your support of the Seekonk High School team and their coach! More about the Envirothon can be found at https:// www.massenvirothon.org. I can be reached at

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Sincerely, Will Snyder UMass Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment/UMass Extension 2017 Chair of the Massachusetts Envirothon Steering Committee

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October 2017

The Beckwith Chronicle www.drregional.org Dates to Remember: Oct. 6 No SchoolTeacher Workshops Oct. 9 No School- Columbus Day Oct. 10 School Committee 6:30 pm Oct. 13 Grade 5 Bash (2:30-4:00)

Oct. 13 Grades 6-8 Dance (6:30-8:00) Oct. 23 Picture Day Oct. 24 School Committee 6:30 pm Oct. 25 PTSA Book Club (7pm Blanding Library) Oct. 26 Beckwith Lip Sync Contest

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Education with impact.

Tuition within reach.

Student of the Month

Throughout the school year, Beckwith will recognize students who go “the extra degree.”

These students are selected based on their effort and citizenship and their commitment to the Beckwith Ideal. Students of the Month make Beckwith Middle School a place where both students and staff want to be every day.

The Boosterthon Color Run Comes to BMS!

This year Beckwith will be participating in an awesome fundraising experience called the Color Run. Sponsored by the PTSA, the Color Run replaces passive fundraising drives with an active event that promises a fun experience for students and staff. All money raised for the Color Run helps bring enrichment experiences for students including motivational speakers, field trips, and enrichment activities. We are very excited to have this event here at Beckwith this year! For more information, please visit: https://beckwithcolorrun2017.eventbrite. com

Introducing Family Individualized Tuition, where families pay a customized tuition based on their individual circumstances

Open House

Saturday, November 4th, 10am

Nursery through eighth grade

East Providence, RI Students engaged in Color Run Pep Rally gordonschool.org 401-434-3833 held during lunches PCD_EP_RR_10_17_Layout 1 8/23/17 3:51 PM Page 1

Thank You Girl Scout Troop 247

We would like to thank Girl Scout Troop 247 for donating an amazing equipment cart for use at recess. Basketballs, footballs, playground balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, and bubbles are just a few examples of what Troop 247 has donated for our students.

It has made recess time much more fun and exciting. Students have already commented on how much more fun recess is this year. The main office is still taking donations for recess equipment.

Thank you to all who have donated. We appreciate your support.

Changing the Game ...one student at a time

Hurricane Relief Fund

OPEN HOUSE November 4 10:00AM–12:00PM #changethegame www.providencecountryday.org 401.438.5170

Students swarm Mr Pirraglia and the equipment cart at recess Thank you to all students, parents, and BMS staff for donating to the Hurricane Relief Fund. We collected over $500 for families and communities affected by hurricanes Irma and Harvey. All proceeds will be given to the Red Cross to aid in their efforts in Texas, Florida, and other areas affected by both storms.

Additional Beginning of the Year Information

You may want to discuss with your child what he/she should do in the case of an unplanned early dismissal from school or if after-

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school activities are canceled. In the event of unplanned, district-wide early dismissals our automated “One Call Now” system will allow us to notify parents by telephone. We will also send notification through our email listserv. In this situation, the high school is dismissed first, followed by our middle school and finally the elementary school. If your middle schooler would be the first one home, he/she should know how to get in the house (with a key pinned in a special section of the backpack that isn’t used often perhaps or knowledge of where a special key is kept for emergencies). Hopefully we will not have any unplanned early dismissals, but it is always good to be prepared.

Principal’s Message

Dear Families, It has been a great start to the school year at Beckwith Middle School. We are very happy to welcome a new assistant principal to Beckwith, Mr. Aaron Viera. Mr. Viera shared a little bit about himself for the Chronicle: I would like to introduce myself to the students and families of the Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School. I am very excited to begin meeting everyone and to start working with all members of our school community. I look forward to having many conversations with students, teachers, parents, and staff with a mindset formed on the belief that no matter how good we are today, our best days will always lie ahead. I am dedicated to helping your sons and daughters fulfill their potential in whatever field that potential lies. This has always been my cherished educational goal. I believe that if we live by that creed, we can help children realize their highest dreams and aspirations.

Sincerely, Mr. Aaron Viera

Learning in Action

Celebrating 34 Years of Quality Service!

Fall is the best time to ride!

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Fuji • Diamondback • Raleigh • Redline Car Racks • Bicycle Auto Racks Quick turn Around Time on Service Quality Service on All Brands & Models

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Field Rentals • Team Training • Birthday Parties

Now booking Fall and Winter field space for team training: Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse & Soccer Coming Soon...Indoor Batting Cages!

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Palmer River Elementary School A Snapshot

of

Learning

Scientists at Work

Sitting in the Teacher’s Seat

Fourth grade students, Gracelyn Iafrate and Tristan Marcotte, work intensely exploring “speed and energy”.

In this lesson, the students designed their own experiments to collect data to help them make conclusions.

This science standard asks students to use evidence to prove the correlation between speed and energy.

Sharing a favorite story, first grade student, Meya Perry, takes her place in the Author’s Chair to read a favorite book to her class.

Mrs. Kennon, her teacher, likes to give all students the opportunity to shine as a reader or writer.

Revolving and Rotating!

First graders in Miss Solitro’s classroom explore the way in which the Earth rotates on its axis and also revolves around the Sun. Using clay representations, movement and models the students develop a “dizzying” understanding of this scientific principle. Pictured here is Tripp Marr and Mia Almeida-Dixon carefully making their Earth revolve around the Sun.

The Pinecroft School Respect Yourself-Respect Others-Respect Property 133 Tremont Street • Rehoboth, MA 02769 • 508.252.5502 www.pinecroftschool.org

Visit our classrooms and participate in fun Fall activities at our

Fall Open House

Saturday, November 4, from 1 to 4pm

Saving Always Makes “Cents”

Bristol County Savings Bank Executive Vice President, Dennis Leahy, helped our third graders learn about the importance of saving and loan process. Alexa Cote, grade 3, assisted in a demonstration of the by pretending she was making a deposit. As in the past, all third graders will have the opportunity to learn about ‘saving’ first hand through the Savings Makes Cents program here at Palmer River. We applaud all those who embark on this worthwhile endeavor.

Spanish, Music, Art and much more...

And a Rap Tap Tap

And a Rap Tap Tap - With attention on their conductor, Mrs. Grant, kindergarten students, Mia Souza and Conor Lynch, work to keep a steady beat with their rhythm sticks. Who knew playing along to “Johnny Works with One Hammer” could be so much fun!

Celebrating 35 years of academic excellence

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Back BackToToSchool SchoolSpecial!

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Tri-County Student Named a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit® Scholarship Program

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Guitar, piano, drum, saxophone, violin, vocal andand bass lessons.

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Saint Raphael Academy

Armen Eghian of Seekonk, named a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Armen and Michael Procaccini, Principal

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Open House SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, FROM 12 - 3PM. Learn more at saintrays.org or call 401-723-8100.

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To be inspired. To be challenged. To learn. To become... anything! Stop by, tour the collegestyle campus and meet our caring community.

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School announced today that Armen Eghian of Seekonk, has been named a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal, Michael Procaccini, to this scholastically talented senior.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2018 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2018 competition by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

“We were so proud to learn of Arman Eghian being named a Commended Student,” said Principal Michael Procaccini. “TriCounty has an excellent academic curriculum that prepares our students for success whether entering the job market after graduation or continuing on to a higher level of education.”

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

October 2017

“First Falcons” Reunion D-R Class of 1961

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Bristol County Agricultural High School

135 CENTER STREET ∙ DIGHTON, MA

Fall Show PRESENTS OUR ANNUAL

Dighton-Rehoboth High School First Falcons, class 1961, during their 56th reunion at the home of Class Treasurer Carl Stonstrom Members of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School’s first graduating class, the “First Falcons,” enjoyed a two-day reunion June 10 and 11, 2017. The invitations were sent out under a stamp of Elvis Presley. However, whereas our 50th Reunion celebrated “Who We Were Then,” this gathering shared “Whom We’ve Become.”

We were 112 graduates, of whom 28% performed military service; 51% of our men did. Of our surviving classmates, more than half participated, in person or by sending their greetings. The Class Project for this reunion is the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of Dighton-Rehoboth, benefitting D-R graduates since our first class of 1961.

On Saturday, Class Treasurer Carl Stonstrom opened his homestead for refreshments and the opportunity to renew associations. Members of the Reunion Committee created and provided nametags, decorations, and displays of a diploma, yearbooks, and other mementos. The classmates provided laughter, memories, and friendships.

Our souvenir books contained a letter from Patrick F. DeLaney, PhD, our class advisor; greetings from friends unable to attend; and a section called “I’d Like You to Know,” narrating our personal adventures since 1961.

On Sunday, a tour of our school began at the doors by the Auditorium—which were the only doors available we had then. There was no “Rehoboth” side entrance because

there was constant construction happening.

DRRHS Superintendent Dr. Anthony Azar addressed our group when we arrived.

The Dean of Student Activities and Athletics, Doug Kelly, described the great improvements and changes. He addressed our questions and we gave him our memories.

We appreciated additional information from long-time Custodian, Matthew Tobin, as he opened doors to rooms that didn’t exist “way back when.”

Beginning last Summer, the First Falcon Class President, Charles Harris, recruited members for the reunion committee, which eventually included Ken Abrams, Nancy Binden Goulart, Eleanor Fournier Cambra, Roger Duarte, Margaret Duckworth Veader, Pamela Green Bell, Sister Carole Mello, Joe Pimento, Carl Stonstrom, Kay Terwilliger McEnenney, David Sylvia, and Audrey Thompson Bennett.

The Committee continues to receive notes of appreciation, send them to our class president, Charles Harris, CDH800Sam@ Yahoo.com, 800 Samoset Road, Eastham, MA 02642. We thank all who came and all others who helped make this a remarkable event!

October 20th, 21st, & 22nd 2017 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Animal Shows & Exhibits, Landscape & Floral Design Exhibits Arboriculture Displays & Supervised Kids Climb Agricultural Diesel Mechanic Displays & the Bristol County Natural History Museum Friday Livestock Show from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday Prospective Student Tour 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Horse Show starting at 11 a.m. with Intermission Performance by the BCAHS Drill Team BA Grows Farmer’s Market 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Floriculture Kid’s Design Room 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday Dog Grooming Competition starting at 11:30 a.m.

Rabbit Show at 11:30 a.m.

FREE ADMISSION ~ FREE PARKING Wheelchair Accessible No Pets Allowed Visit www.bristolaggie.com for more information and specific event times.

Experience Wheeler:

Uncommon energy, joy and creativity

Open House

Saturday, October 21 8:30 - 11:30 am Nursery - Gr 12 | Coed | Independent 216 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 401.421.8100 | www.wheelerschool.org

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Enrolling at Twin Oaks is a treat!

Dighton- Rehoboth Regional High School Class of 1997 Reunion

The Dighton- Rehoboth Regional High School Class of 1997 will be holding a 20 year reunion on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 6:30-10:30 p.m. in the Grand Rose Ballroom at The Clarion Hotel in Seekonk located at 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771.

Tickets are $50.00 and must be purchased ahead of time through Eventbrite by searching, “DR Class of 1997”.

EPHS Culinary Arts and Cosmetology Programs Ready to Serve the Public!

By Lori Weinacker

NOW ENROLLING

TWIN OAKS FARM LEARNING CENTER

Juniors and Seniors wearing pink, ready for their walk for a cure for breast cancer

“A Better Beginning” 127 Tremont Street, Rehoboth MA 508.252.5522

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Left to right Chefs Natalie Kehlbeck, Monet Chizmar and Bill Walker

The Cosmetology Clinic Begins October 19th

“The Cosmetology program prepares individuals to care for and beautify hair, nails and skin. Hair techniques taught include giving shampoos, rinses, scalp treatments, styling, setting, cutting, hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving and relaxing. Skin techniques include facials and make up applications, while nail techniques include manicures, pedicures, artificial nail techniques, and hand and arm massages. Emphasis is placed on hygiene and sanitation, decontamination, and infection control. Related areas of instruction include bones, muscles, nerves, chemistry, product knowledge, customer relations, and salon management. Fifteen hundred hours of instruction qualifies the student for Rhode Island hairdresser examination in the senior year of high school.” – CTC Under the guidance and close supervision of instructors Linda Jackson, Debra Bjorklund and Robi-Anne Medeiros, students are trained and available to provide services to patrons in their CTC clinic, located at East Providence High School.

October 2017 Only juniors and seniors can service the public through their weekly clinic.

A $12,000 grant to the program made it possible to purchase professional grade equipment including shears, flat irons and blow dryers. Two lines of hair color have also been added; Paul Mitchell & Matrix SO color.

Evaluation requests by clients will also been introduced. Honest feedback will help the students gain constructive advice and prepare them as they journey into the working world.

The clinic begins October 19th. Appointments are offered from 8 AM to 10:30 AM on various days and can be made starting October 6th by calling (401) 3837187. The EPHS calendar can be viewed at http://eastprovidencehighschool.com/web/ content/ephs-events-calendar. A menu of services provided can be viewed at https:// eastprovidencectc.com/program-offerings/ cosmetology/salon-menu/. Cost for these services range between $5-$10.

A fundraiser will be held on October 24th from 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM and will provide selected services to the public. Call for your appointment today!

Culinary Arts Grand Opening Tuesday, October 3rd!

“[The] East Providence Culinary Arts program prepares students for employment in the hospitality industry, the larg-

est industry in America today. Instruction includes theory and applications related to: food preparation, food management, menu and banquet planning, food and beverage purchasing, quality control, cost analysis, commercial baking and pastry, catering, chef preparation, institutional foods, meat cutting, cooking methods, nutrition, safety, and sanitation. Students learn the safe and proper use of tools related to the industry. Practical experience is a major part of the course through the operation and management of a complete restaurant and catered banquet affairs. Hands-on instruction includes food preparation techniques required in a variety of food service establishments. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for entrylevel positions in the food service industry or advanced study at a culinary institute or college.” - CTC This program allows students to serve patrons in their Townie Pride Cafe, where they are closely supervised and guided by instructors, Chef Bill Walker, Chef Monet Chizmar and teaching assistant, Natalie Kehlbeck. A new Menu is being presented this year and will feature 4 seasonal menus with almost all items made from scratch including; cheese, pickles, pastas, dressings and more. With this quarterly menu, each student will get an opportunity to work each station for every menu item

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featured. This new menu structure is more educationally sound and cost effective with less food waste. The students learn to work with seasonal ingredients and dishes to serve the best food when it’s at the peak of availability, highest quality and lowest price.

The seasonal menu will also allow patrons to visit on several occasions presenting opportunities to try everything on the menu. It’s an all-around win!

Menu items include soups, sandwiches, salads and entrees priced at $3 - $7 and delicious desserts for only $3. The prices are a bargain, the portions are plenty and the food is excellent!

The Townie Pride Café is located in the CTC building and is open to the public Wednesday – Friday from 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM while school is in session. Changes to the days may occur as school vacations approach or for other reasons. The best way to confirm that the café is open for business is to contact Culinary Arts by phone at (401) 383-6046, you can even take advantage of their call ahead seating. The Fall menu can be viewed at https://sites.google.com/a/ epschoolsri.com/epctc-culinary-arts/menu.

Call for information about their customized catering made affordable.

Be sure to visit the Townie Pride Café for an affordable, enjoyable meal while giving back to the program and granting the students an opportunity to learn.

I am Bay View.

St. Mary Academy Bay View

Open House Upper School

Sunday, October 29th at noon

Are you?

Upper and Middle School Sunday, November 19th at noon

Pre-Register at bayviewacademy.org

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Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769

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

Special Announcements for the Month The COA will be closed Monday October 9th for Columbus Day No Activities on Tuesday October 17th due to Voting CORE CLASS Tuesdays at 2:00pm.

The class will be taught by Karen Damiecki. Karen is our Yoga instructor. All are welcome to join the class.

This class is designed for those who want to increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance using light weights, low-impact cardio, a resistance band, balls and chairs.

Below are some of the benefits of the class: • Renewed energy and endurance • Enhanced flexibility and balance • Decreased joint and back pain • Better circulation • Reduced depression and anxiety • Improved sleep • Lower blood pressure • Improved cognitive skills • We are still in need of cotton or flannel fabric for our pillowcase project.

• We are donating baby stuff to new moms at Sturdy Hospital. So if you love to knit, crochet, and/or sew and would like to make extra items, we can add them to the donations.

COA Corner

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

We are also looking for yarn donations to make chemo hats and infant hats.

Gert’s Café

Mondays at 12:00 PM Lunch is served at Gert’s Café. Stop in and enjoy a delicious lunch for the bargain price of a $3.00 donation. Please sign up .

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Soup’s On

Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Small 16oz Soup and Sandwich $3.00 Small 16oz Soup $2.00 or Large 32oz Soup $3.00 donation. To be announced on the Monday before.

The COA Breakfast

Wed from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

The COA is serving egg sandwiches, 2 pieces of French toast or 2 pancakes for $2.00 donation and with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra $.50 and coffee for $.25. Start your day off with good home style cooked breakfast or have a mid-day snack for those who wake up with or before the chickens! Come on in and join us!

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

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

Cost $3.00 donation.

Musical Mondays

Have fun with this group blending your voices in harmony and song. They meet on the first and third Mondays of the month at 1:00 PM. New voices are always welcome .

Men’s Morning Coffee Fridays at 9:00 AM

Come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry, and conversation with this lively group of men.

Card Games

Calling all card players

Mondays at 9:30 AM - Cribbage Tuesdays at 12:30 PM -a ladies group that plays cards and other games Wednesdays at 12:30 PM we have HiLo Jack Come on in and try your luck and have a great time doing it. All are welcome and if you are not sure how to play the folks will gladly teach you.

Art Classes

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

Art class will start up again in February or March.

Knitting and Crochet Group Fridays at 10:00 AM

If you like to knit or Crochet or you wanted to learn this amazing Craft the La-

Kitchen hours: Monday – Thursdays 8:00am to 12 noon dies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy; women and men are both invited. Come in and try it out.

Ladies Sewing and Quilting Guild Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

This is our charitable sewing group.

We will still be making pillowcases, baby blankets & quilts, dresses for “Dress a Girl around the World.” No experience necessary.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Screenings

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

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

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

Tai Chi Classes

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM

A way to exercise that’s easy on the joints and helps with balance...Makes a whole new you and has a great positive outcome for any age. Cost is $3.00 per class.

Line Dancing Classes Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Get in the grove if you like dancing.

Everyone is welcome to try out some steps.

Cost is $3.00 per class.

Core Class

Tuesdays at 2:00 PM

This class is designed for those who want to increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance using light weights, low-impact cardio, a resistance band, balls and chairs. Cost $3.00

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes Thursdays at 9:00 AM

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

Zumba

Thursdays at 10:00 AM

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

Meals on Wheels

Please contact Bristol Elders at (508) 675-2101 for information.

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

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

Senior Citizens Club

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a social and charitable club to help seniors in Rehoboth have a better life. Meetings are scheduled for the 1st Thursday at 12:30 and the 3rd Thursday at 12 Noon at the Rehoboth Council of Aging building.

The Friends of the Elderly

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

Veterans’ Information and Benefits

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

Important Information About Joining Activities

Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities will have participant signup sheets for that program. Most of the activity programs that are in the Council on Aging are free and open to the public. Some programs require minimum attendance.

If there is no interest then that activity will either be canceled or postponed. Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities or to sign up.

COA Bulletin Post on Community Information:

Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for information on up coming events such as Free Health Screenings, Support Groups, and other important information that could benefit you, your family or friends.

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

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

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

Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – State

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

S.H.I.N.E.

Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7 How Do I Re-Evaluate My Current Medicare Coverage During Open Enrollment?

Interested in re-evaluating and/or switching your current Medicare coverage? We recommend one of the two options below: 1. Use the plan finder tool on Medicare. gov. This is the official U.S. government site for Medicare.

2. Contact your local SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone).

SHINE councilors provide federally-funded Medicare counseling through a trained staff members or volunteers. Your local SHINE coordinator is – Bradley Marshall – located at the Rehoboth Council of Aging, 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth MA. Call Mr. Marshall at 508-252-3372 to arrange for an appointment to review your options and assist in making the proper selections to benefit you and your needs.

Why it’s important to learn about Medicare’s Annual Election Period (OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD), when you may be able to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or a stand-alone Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, or make other changes. The OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD takes place from October 15 to December 7 every year.

During open enrollment period, you may generally: • Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan.

• Switch from a Medicare Advantage plan back to Original Medicare.

• Switch from a Medicare Advantage plan to a different Medicare Advantage plan.

• Switch from a Medicare Advantage plan that doesn’t include prescription drug coverage to one that does, and vice versa.

• Enroll in a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan.

• Switch from one stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan to another one.

• Drop your prescription drug coverage.

There are different election periods for different parts of Medicare. Unless you qualify for one of the Special Election Periods (SEP), you generally cannot make

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changes to your Medicare Advantage or Medicare prescription drug coverage outside of the Medicare OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD, unless you enroll in a five-star plan.

However, if you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you may disenroll during the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period and be returned to Original Medicare.

This disenrollment period runs from January 1 to February 14. If you disenroll from a Medicare Advantage plan that included prescription drug coverage, you will also have a Special Election Period to enroll in a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, which occurs at the same time as the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period, starting January 1 and ending February 14.

To help you take advantage of this important opportunity to make changes to your Medicare coverage, here is a yearly OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD checklist:

Checklist for the Annual Election Period

1. Confirm your eligibility to enroll: If you’re thinking of enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, verifying your eligibility should be the first item on your checklist for the Annual Election Period. To sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan, you must have Medicare Part A and Part B and live in the service area of the Medicare Advantage plan. If you have end-stage renal disease (ESRD), you usually cannot sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan, but there are a few exceptions.

Similarly, if you’d like to enroll in a standalone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, you must have Medicare Part A and/or Part B and live in the service area of the plan.

2. Decide if your current coverage still meets your needs and review any coverage changes: You may want to carefully review your current Medicare coverage before OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD to see if it’s still meeting your health needs. Now is the time to take stock of what health services you typically use and whether you’re getting covered for them at a cost you’re comfortable with. Think of it as an annual check-up for your Medicare coverage.

If you’re currently enrolled in Original Medicare, Part A and Part B, you might consider signing up for a Medicare health plan to receive coverage not included in Original Medicare, such as routine vision or dental benefits. Medicare Advantage plans vary in the specific benefits they offer, but all are required to offer at least the same amount of coverage as Original Medicare (except for hospice care, which Medicare Part A covers). Some Medicare Advantage plans offer extra coverage, such as routine vision or dental benefits.

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Most prescription drug coverage for medications you’d take at home is not included in Original Medicare and must be obtained separately, either through a standalone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan.

If you’re already enrolled in Medicare Advantage or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, you may want to carefully review your plan’s Evidence of Coverage and Annual Notice of Change documents, which are mailed out every fall before OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD. These documents provide detailed information on your plan’s coverage for the upcoming year, as well as any changes in benefits or costs. If a health service you rely on or a medication you take is no longer covered, your plan will notify you in these documents.

If you don’t have Medicare prescription drug coverage, but have other prescription drug coverage, verify that your coverage is still considered “creditable”—that is, coverage that’s expected to pay at least as much, on average, as standard Medicare prescription drug coverage. If not, you may want to sign up for Medicare prescription drug coverage during OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD. If you go for 63 or more consecutive days without creditable drug coverage, you may be subject to a Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty if you sign up later.

3. Be aware of how signing up for a Medicare plan may affect your other insurance: If you have other coverage, such as retiree or veterans’ benefits, check if that insurance covers services that Medicare does not. Talk with your benefits administrator to see how your insurance works with Medicare. Some kinds of coverage may require you to have Medicare to maintain eligibility, while in other cases, enrollment into a Medicare Advantage or Medicare prescription drug plan may cause you to irreversibly lose your other coverage. Always make sure you understand the rules and how Medicare enrollment may affect your other insurance before enrolling in a Medicare plan.

4. Find the best price for your coverage: No checklist for the Annual Election Period would be complete without a thorough review of your present and projected health costs. Even if you are currently happy with your plan’s coverage, it may still be a good idea to shop around to compare prices, as Medicare plans can vary widely in what they pay for services and prescription medications. You may be able to find a better or more affordable option. Keep in mind that most Medicare Advantage plans charge a separate premium for coverage, in addition to the Medicare Part B premium you must keep paying. However, total cost-sharing expenses for Medicare Advantage plans are generally lower than Original Medicare.

Keep the following in mind when shopping during this OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD: • Provider networks — If there are certain doctors you’d like to keep, make sure they are in the preferred network of any Medicare Advantage plan you sign up for, or you could end up paying more to use an out-of-network provider.

• Prescription medications — Make sure any plan you’re considering covers all of the prescription drugs you take.

Medicare-covered prescription drugs are often separated into different tiers, with higher or lower copayments/coinsurance depending on the tier they fall under.

Keep in mind that the same prescription may have different costs from plan to plan.

• Total cost-sharing expenses — When comparing plan costs, don’t just look at premiums, but at cost-sharing expenses as a whole. A plan with a lower premium may end up costing more overall if it’s offset by expensive copayments and deductibles or a high out-of-pocket maximum.

• Ratings — All Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage plans are rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars for quality and customer satisfaction, with a 5-star rating indicating excellence.

Medicare doesn’t have to be complicated, and, I hope this checklist gives you a good sense of steps you might need to take during the Annual Election Period. Of course, I am happy to answer any other questions you might have.

Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club’s Annual Fall Bazaar

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club’s Annual Fall Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 21st from 9:00am until 3:00pm at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center, 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth.

There will be something for everyone so bring a neighbor, bring a friend, and join us for an enjoyable event. Browse our many items which include knitting, crafts, jewelery, baked goods, roll-ups, raffles and much more. Kitchen will be open to satisfy those hunger pains.

Two mediums, Tom and Nancy, will be in attendance for those who wish to communicate with the spirits.

Purchasing $10.00 in goods inside the bazaar will give a shopper one chance on the slot machine for a prize.

Crafts, Trash and Treasure tables will be outside. Spaces are $15.00 each and can be reserved ahead of time with a nonrefundable down payment of $5.00. Send a check made out to The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club, Inc. and mail in care of the senior center. Vendors must have own tables and chairs. What is not sold must be removed. There will be no rain date. Call

Diana at 508 336-4195 for more information.

The monies that we net from our bazaar are used for the coming year’s lunches, activities, etc. for our over two hundred senior members. A donation of an item or a gift card to assist in making our upcoming bazaar a total success would be greatly appreciated. You may send an item to the senior center to my attention, or you may call me at 508 916-0971 for pick-up.

“Hot Stitches”

By Dorothy Tierney-Fall The sign “Hot Stitches” is on the wall in the Rehoboth Senior Center. I had not noticed it until last Tuesday. The sign tells a wonderful story.

Katherine, Ann, Maureen, and Sandy are the “stitchers”. They give so much of their precious time and talent to create beautiful things like pillows, baby blankets, little doll figurines, hot pockets, etc. All the fabric is donated to the senior center; they do not waste a thing.

Ann is so organized. She seems to know where everything is. She and Katherine are always in the sewing room when I arrive on Tuesday for my weekly “Soup and Sandwich”. Ann gobbles her lunch and runs back to sew.

Katherine has a side career. She helps in Bill’s kitchen, sometimes making a dessert for Monday’s lunch or chopping veggies for Tuesday in Gert’s Café. She also clears tables and waits on others.

Maureen is so enthusiastic. She takes things home in order to finish them. Sandy just seems to sew and sew, muttering about the d-— sewing machines.

How do I fit into this scenario? I met Katherine and Ann when I attended my first luncheon at the senior center. I had just moved from another state. At almost 88 years old, I found it hard to transition and make new friends. Katherine and Ann (fast friends from high school days) were so gracious to me, a stranger. I informed them quickly that sewing is not my thing. I told them about a time in grammar school when the teacher noticed my clumsiness and, to save face, she had me read Pollyanna as the other girls sewed. They let me into their “sanctuary” one Tuesday after lunch and showed me how to pin and stuff pillows.

I noticed the conversation was on sewing, the sewing room, and the upcoming events where they sell their creations to support the Rehoboth Senior Center. One of these events is coming up on October 21st and everyone is scrambling.

These ladies are so dedicated and I thought their story should be told. They love their work and are so good at what they do.

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Seekonk Human Services

Seekonk Human Services Staff Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Executive Director Bernadette Huck Assistant Director Brittney Faria Senior Secretary Ashley Cartwright, MBA Clerk Kimberly Mallon Outreach Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA Education & Social Program Carol Poncin Office Clerk Maggie Perkins Sharon Bettencourt Executive Board Members

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

*Center Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 4:30, Friday 8:30 – 12:30 Evening Appointments Upon Request 540 Arcade Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771

Seekonk Human Services Will Be Closed Monday, October 9, 2017 Community Wellness with Dr. Rutkowski

Wednesday, October 4 at 1pm

Dr. Ross Rutkowski is a local leading wellness expert, co-author of the #1 bestselling book The World’s Best Kept Health Secret Revealed and weekly WSAR 1480AM radio show host for over 17 years. The 5 Essentials of Health will be discussed. Discover the power of a healthy lifestyle, learn what you can do to avoid the #1 cause of death, and the five things you must address to experience optimal health. Activity is free of charge.

Lynn Kent: Medium

Wednesday, October 11 at 11am

Rev. Lynn Kent is an Ordained Minister and Certified Medium with the National Spiritualist Association of Churches and is on the ministerial staff with the Healing Hands of Light in Chicopee Massachusetts, NSAC. Lynn has provided mediumship at the “ISF” International Spiritualist Federation

fraternal week in Rochester New York and at the “NSAC” National Spirtualist Association of Churches Conventions.

She has attended the world renowned “Arthur Finley College” in Stanstead England for advanced mediumship and trance.

Her book, “My Pathway to Spirit Communication” can be found on Amazon.com There will be a talk on Life in the Spirit World with a short question and answer period. Lynn will also give several messages to the group. Lunch will be chicken parm and salad and dessert for $3. Activity is free of charge. Advance sign up and pre-payment is required for lunch.

Flu Clinic

Tuesday, October 10; 12pm to 3pm

Free Flu Shot Clinic! Please bring your health insurance card. Sign up is required, please call 508-336-8772. Sponsored by the Seekonk Board of Health.

Depression & The Elderly

Wednesday, October 18; at11am

Inez from Kindred Health will be presenting an informational session on Depression and The Elderly. During this presentation she will help you identify the signs of depression and what to do. There are ways to help prevent depression. Lunch will be chicken pot pie and mashed potatoes for $3. Activity is free of charge. Please sign up and pay for lunch in advance.

Halloween Party

Wednesday, October 25; at 11am

Come one, come all! Come join the Halloween Party! Wear your most creative costume, Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes!

Entertainment by our very own, Barney Mallon Karaoke King A delicious luncheon of Halloween Casserole (Shephard’s Pie) and salad with dessert for $3 will be serviced.

Advance sign up & pre-payment is required for lunch

The Homestead Act

Tuesday, October 31; at 11:00 AM

Barry J. Amaral, Register of Deeds Bristol County N.D. and his Staff, will be hosting an informal discussion regarding the Homestead Act. The Massachusetts Homestead Act provides limited protection of the value of the home, up to $500,000, against unsecured creditor claims.

For those interested in filing a homestead, the following is required: 1. Resident/owner name & address.

2. Photo I.D. (Driver’s License, Mass.

ID card, etc.)

3. $36.00 cash or check payable to: Registry of Deeds BCND

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Holiday Baskets & Meals

Anyone who receives food from Doorways Food Pantry is eligible to receive a Thanksgiving Basket from Doorways. If you are not currently participating in Doorways and in need of a Thanksgiving Basket, you may call the Outreach Department at Seekonk Human Services for an appointment to receive a basket. You will need to fill out an intake form, please call 508-3368772. All requests must be in by Tuesday, October 24, 2017, if you or anyone you know needs a basket. Anyone who is homebound and would like a hot meal delivered on Thanksgiving should sign up at Seekonk Human Services by Friday, November 10th.

Please call 508-336-8772 to have your name put on the list.

WATERCOLORS

Beginning Tues, Nov. 7 1pm to 2:30pm

David Saad will be teaching a water color class. There will be no charge for this class. There is a list of supplies that are needed. The list is available at the front desk. Those who are interested can sign up by calling 508-336-8772

Daylights Savings Time Ends

It’s almost that time of the year! Daylights savings time will be ending on Sunday, November 5, 2017. This is a perfect time to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries.

Remember fall back — gain an hour of sleep! If you need assistance changing your batteries, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Southcoast Wellness Van

Wed, October 24; 9 AM to 12 PM

Free Health Screenings: 1. Cholesterol 2. Blood Pressure 3. Blood Sugar Testing 4.

Tetanus Vaccines 5. Pneumonia Vaccines 6.

Quit Smoking Education.

Monthly Breakfast

Tuesday, October 24

Monthly breakfast 4th Tues. of the month from 9:30am – 11:00am. Menu & prices available at the Senior Center.

Men’s Breakfast

Thurs, Oct. 12 at 8:30 AM at Toti’s

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

Women’s Brunch

Thurs, Oct. 19 at 11:00 AM Persy’s Place, Newport Ave

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

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Exploration Wednesdays

• Nov. 1—Step On It Wrap Up @ 11am Lunch: Wraps, Chips & Dessert • Nov. 8—Veteran’s Celebration @ 11am Lunch: Turkey Dinner for $3 • Nov. 15—Safe Strides @ 11am Lunch: French Meat Pie & Veggies for $3 • Nov. 29—Stress by Catholic Memorial Home @ 11am Lunch: Pasta and Meatballs

Knitting for the Needy Mondays at 12:30 PM

In our Knitting Club, our exceptional volunteers give their time to knit for those in need. The items are donated to Citizens for Citizens Inc., who then distributes them to needy families in Seekonk and other surrounding communities. Free yarn is available at Seekonk Human Services to all club members. For more information call 508-336-8772

Fuel Assistance

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

Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $34,380, for 2 people is $44,958, for 3 people is $55,537, and for 4 people is $66,115.

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 • Food Stamps—copy of verification 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

Don’t Ignore Your Medicare Mail!

It’s that time of year! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you will receive information from your plan by the end of September. Please understand and save this information regarding changes in your plan for 2018.

During Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7), you may change your insurance plan for next year. SHINE counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have.

Trained SHINE counselors offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health insurance programs.

To schedule a SHINE appointment, call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 Call early to make that appointment… and bring your Medicare and insurance cards and complete list of your medications. Do not wait until it’s too late!

Chair Yoga Mondays and Wednesdays 10 AM- 10:50 AM

It has been shown to help alleviate or reduce many health challenges. The many benefits of Yoga have even been said to slow down the physical ailments associated with the aging process.

Health benefits have included improvements in Sleep; Strength/ Arthritis; Diabetes; Hypertension; Excess Weight; Mood/Anxiety; Depression; Chronic Pain as well as Breathing.

ZUMBA

Mondays at 1pm

Melissa Nelson will be instructing a Zumba class on Monday afternoons at 1pm. Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance. This is fun way to burn calories and stay in shape.

Silver Sneakers Tues & Thurs 10 AM - 10:45 AM

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

Nutritional Meals Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 AM

Starting in May Seekonk Human Services will be offering nutritional meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 AM for $2 each.

The menu will be available at Seekonk Human Services. Sign up is required for this as the meals are brought in from an outside agency. port.

Balance -- Memory -- Weight

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

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Pre Owned Specials...

2007 Roo 232 – Sleeps 8 nice camper, was $9,995 SALE $3,987 2004 Cougar 245RK - sleeps 8 in great shape (fifth wheel), was $10,995 SALE $5,788 2008 Rockwood Windjammer – Sleeps 8 super clean, was $13,995 SALE $9,877 2012 Wildwood 281BHXL – Sleeps 8 in great shape, was $13,995 SALE $9,987

2011 Cruiser 26RKX – Big unit, sleeps 10, really nice (fifth wheel), was $19,995 SALE $13,688 2009 Freelander 3150SS – Motorhome, sleeps 9, flawless, runs new, was $65,995 SALE $46,987 2005 Yamaha Road Star XV1700 (Motorcycle) – Mint shape, was $5,995 SALE $2,500

“We take anything in on trade”

Steve “Scuba” Silvia - Athlete of the Month #40 “Captain” Dighton Rehoboth Falcons Football Team

Steve was the starting QB last year during their winning season, bringing them to the playoffs and beating the undefeated Old Rochester with ease. This year started as QB, and has now transitioned into the starting running back, and corner back. He is leading the team through this tougher season, with only 6 other seniors on the team. Being a two way starter he seldom comes off the field, and while on the field he gives 110% in every play. Our true definition of playing with heart and doing whatever is needed by his team to assist in every play. Steve is leading the team with scores this year as well as tackles, and is looking to finish the season strong. Keep up the great work Scuba!

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Tech Time Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 2 PM - 4 PM

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

Mahjong Wednesdays at 1 PM

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

Scrabble Wednesdays at 1 PM

Enjoy an afternoon playing scrabble and testing your word skills!

Cribbage Thursdays from 1PM - 3 PM

Cribbage, or crib, is a card game traditionally for two players, but commonly played with three, four or more, that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points.

Bingo Thursdays at 1 PM

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

Advanced Floor Yoga Fridays from 9 AM - 10 AM

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

Tai Chi Fridays 10:15 AM – 11 AM

This ancient but effective form of exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety. It also helps increase flexibility and balance. Its benefits can help reduce back pain and pain from knee osteoarthritis and improve quality of life. We hope you’ll join us!

YMCA* 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA 508.336.7103

$3 fee per class for the following classes: • Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Mon, Wed, Fri at 9 AM • Aquaerobics Mon, Wed, Fri at 9:45 AM *Must be a Seekonk resident

Seekonk Senior Shopping Day

By GATRA (800) 483-2500 Tuesdays 10:15AM to 11:30AM.

GATRA will go to WalMart, Stop & Shop and Pricerite in Seekonk. Please call GATRA to schedule your shopping day.

Gatra Transportation Service 1-800-483-2500

Riding Dial-A-Ride is easy. To be consid-

ered for Dial-A-Ride service, customers must completed GATRA’s Statewide Access Pass and ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application form and/or a Senior Application. Before calling, have your trip information ready.

Exact address and requested travel times are required. The day before your travel date, please call the office to check your pick up times. We ask that you call the office between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, and between 9 AM and 6 PM on Saturday.

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

2017 Trips

Castle in the Clouds—New Hampshire

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Depart: 7:45am Return: 7:30pm Cost: $81 per person (driver gratuity included) We will begin our day with a tour at Castle in the Clouds, located in the heart of the Ossipee Mountains! This former country estate took many years, thousands of workmen, and millions of dollars to build. The Castle is built in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. Situated on the highest hill in the vicinity, the castle itself commands a panoramic view. One can see for a radius of 75 miles! After our visit, we will stop at a regional landmark, Hart’s Turkey Farm.

Enjoy a scrumptious lunch. Before heading home, we’ll make a stop at Kellerhaus, New Hampshire’s oldest candy and ice cream makers. Trip sign up and 50% deposit is due at time of sign up in person, no phone call sign ups. **Please utilized the Knights of Columbus parking lot first**

Kennebunkport, Maine Christmas—2 day

December 4—December 5 Depart: 12/4 at 9:30am $201 per double, $287 per single and $191 per triple This celebration first began in 1982 and has since transformed into a must visit event in New England. The whole town transforms into a Winter Wonderland. See why HGTV voted Kennebunkport the #2 Christmas town in America. Indulge in hot chocolate & stroll the breathtaking streets decorated for the season. We will first stop for lunch at Warren’s Lobster House in Kittery. We will then head to the hotel to check in and freshen up before we head out for some

shopping and time on your own to enjoy the prelude. Meal choices: Chicken Parmesan, Seafood Newburg, Ritzy Haddock Filet, Crab Crusted Salmon, Top Sirloin Steak or Fried Baby Shrimp. *Price includes round trip transportation, 1 lunch, 1 breakfast, overnight accommodations at The Nonatum Resort and driver gratuity. Trip sign up and 50% deposit is due at time of sign up in person, no phone call sign ups.

Newport Playhouse

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Depart: 10am Return: 5pm Cost: $55 per person (driver gratuity included) Dashing Through The Snow! It’s four days before Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas, and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn. Trina, the harried yet upbeat innkeeper, has more than she can handle coping with these nuttier-than-a-fruit-cake lodgers. Hoyt and his sister, Donna Jo, make the mistake of trying to end a 30 year feud between their curmudgeonly aunts, Ennis and Della, with sidesplitting results. Ainsley and Lenora, self-involved actors from a low-budget touring production of A Christmas Carol, descend on the Inn to fulfill a promise, leaving comedic chaos in their wake. Add to this Yuletide mayhem an ill-advised romantic rendezvous between Mrs. Claus and one of Santa’s elves, a guest who refuses to leave, not to mention a tipsy housekeeper, and it’s clear it will take more than a kiss under the mistletoe to keep Trina’s spirits merry and bright! Enjoy the classic buffet and the cabaret after the play! Trip sign up and 50% deposit is due at the time of sign up in person, no phone call sign ups. **Please utilized the Knights of Columbus parking lot first** *Please note: All trips leave from Seekonk Human Services unless otherwise noted. 50% deposit is required at sign up and final payment must be made two weeks prior to trip. Checks are to be made payable to the Town of Seekonk. To ensure trips are not cancelled please sign up one month prior to trip at the latest in order to give the tour company an accurate count. For any information regarding trips please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

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Birth Announcements Josephine Jane Oerman

Josephine Jane Oerman

Justin Barreira and Lauren Noons Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Lori Noons are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Noons of Rehoboth, to Justin Barreira of Attleboro. Justin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel and Susan Barreira. The couple is planning their wedding for September 2018.

Kathryn Bennett and Kevin Carpenter Married

Michaela and Dustin Oerman of Rumford, RI are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Josephine Jane Oerman.

Josephine was born on September 6th, 2017 at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI at 4:26 a.m. weighing 7 lbs., 11 oz. and measuring 20 inches long.

We, here at The Reporter, want to extend our sincere CONGRATULATIONS to Michaela & Dustin for the beautiful addition to their family – and to our Reporter Family as well! Congratulations and Welcome, Josephine!

Isabel Stefanie Alvarez-Correa

Isabel Stefanie Alvarez-Correa

Kathryn Bennett and Kevin Carpenter On a beautiful Saturday in September, Kathryn Bennett and Kevin Carpenter of Dighton, were joyfully joined in Marriage. Pastor Dave Stewart sincerely celebrated, offering a humorous and human service. Many Relatives and Friends attended the service which was held at Dighton Community Church. A casual reception was held at the Dighton Lion’s Pavilion. Kathryn is a mail carrier in Rehoboth and Kevin works for the Dighton Water District. The newly wed Carpenters relaxed for a few days in Maine before returning to work.

Steven and Jessalyn (Sadler) Correa of Rehoboth are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Isabel Stefanie Alvarez-Correa.

Isabel was born on July 20, 2017 at Women and Infants’ Hospital at 8:22am, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 19 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are George and Deborah Sadler of Rehoboth. Paternal grandparents are John and Vicki Alvarez-Correa of Curacao, Dutch Caribbean. Great grandparents are Edward and Ruth Hamel of Swansea, Delfina Zajac of East Providence, R.I., Gertrude Sadler, and the late George Sadler, both of Swansea.

Isabel was welcomed home by her proud, 4 1/2 year-old big brother, Daniel, and her lovable Jack Russell Terrier, Hazel.

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Dining Guide

5 Tips to Tackle a Tasty Game Day Menu (Family Features) Just like your favorite sports team, hosting a winning big-game party or tailgate takes planning, preparation and teamwork. To make your festivities fun-filled, remember these entertaining tips that are sure to score big with your fans.

Scatter the refreshments. Help direct movement and traffic flow by setting up food stations. Using different rooms or areas helps prevent congestion and encourages guests to mingle. Try placing finger foods and other appetizers in a couple of locations, beverages in another area and desserts in yet another space.

Embrace variety. Take into account taste preferences and dietary needs, and have an assortment of food and drinks available.

Offer spicy options along with less seasoned dishes, both indulgent and better-for-you treats, plus an array of beverages for drinkers and non-drinkers alike.

Build your roster. If your party is a potluck, encourage guests to sign up for dishes so you don’t end up with multiple versions of the same thing. Create a discussion group online, or simply ask guests to indicate what they’ll bring along with their RSVP. Don’t forget the dips. Wings are a tailgating staple, and dips are a great way to complement those zesty flavors or cool the heat, but you may find yourself in a team rivalry when it comes to the preferred dip at the game day bash: ranch or bleu cheese dressing? Both pair well with a range of wing flavors, so these dips are sure to be crowd pleasers. The delicious combination of fresh herb and vegetable flavors make Litehouse Homestyle Ranch a perfect party choice, and Litehouse Chunky Bleu Cheese features fresh buttermilk, homemade mayonnaise and a blend of spices as the backdrop for award-winning artisan blue cheese chunks that will make your fellow sports fans cheer for more.

Expand on tradition. Tailgating is a time-honored tradition, and the food lineup is often based on familiar fare. Along with those fan favorites, don’t be afraid to put some new flavors into play, such as these Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings that add a tangy ethnic flair to traditional wings.

Find more game day recipes at LitehouseFoods.com.

Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings

Yield:4 servings - Prep time: 10 minutes - Cook time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 20 chicken wings 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon Litehouse Instantly Fresh Garlic 3 tablespoons water, divided 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch sliced green onions, for garnish sesame seeds, for garnish celery sticks (optional) Litehouse Homestyle Ranch and Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing

Directions

1.Heat oven to 400° F. 2.In large bag, combine flour and salt.

Add chicken wings and shake to coat. Discard any leftover flour.

3.Line baking sheet with foil and spray with pan spray of your choice. Place wings in single layer on baking sheet.

4.Bake wings 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through.

5.In sauce pan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, 2 tablespoons water and brown sugar. Whisk together remaining water and cornstarch, and pour into sauce. Bring to boil then simmer until thickened.

6.When wings are done, toss with sauce, garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, and serve with celery sticks, ranch and bleu cheese dressing.

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IN MEMORIAM Robert L. Allen Jr.

Seekonk Robert L. Allen Jr., 67 of Seekonk, formerly of Barrington, passed away with his wife and daughter by his side on August 29, 2017 at The Miriam Hospital.

T. “Jack” Miller, 92, of Seekonk, passed away on September 1, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Henry A. Korlacki, 75, of Seekonk, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.

Benjamin R. Alvares, 49, of Seekonk passed away Monday September 11, 2017.

James H. Taylor, 79, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017.

Obituary Submission Policy Robert L. Allen Jr. Robert L. Allen Jr., 67 of Seekonk, formerly of Barrington, passed away with his wife and daughter by his side on August 29, 2017 at The Miriam Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert L. and Irma (Inman) Allen and the brother of the late Carol Lou Allen.

He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Norman) Allen for 41 years. Bob was a Certified Public Accountant for nearly 40 years and a partner of the former Allen, Duquette & Associates, Inc. for 30 years. Bob was a long time member of the Pawtucket Rotary Club and served as treasurer.

He is survived by his daughter Rebecca (Allen) Leonhardt, her husband Jared and his grandchildren Weston and Emerson of Swansea. He is also survived by his niece Lisa (Norman) Graham and her family and his nephew Steven Norman of Swansea.

Bob was a 1967 graduate of Seekonk High School and a 1971 graduate of Colby College. He received his MBA from Bryant College in 1979. Bob was awarded the Nicholas Picchione Silver Medal for earning the second highest score in Rhode Island on the CPA exam in 1979.

Bob’s greatest passion in life was ham radio. He was a licensed amateur radio operator for 53 years. Bob, known as KM1X to other hams, was a member of the Associated Radio Amateurs of Southern New England, Inc. since he was a young teenager and served as treasurer. He was also a member the American Radio Relay League for 45 years. He especially enjoyed participating in contests where he had to contact as many stations as possible within a certain amount of time. Through Morse code, he was able to communicate with people all over the world.

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Baby Items:boy clothes 12-24 months, high chair, toys. Debbie 401-632-3602.

Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks I buy Old cars, Motorcycle, Bicycles, Scooter and other wheeled vehicle and parts. One piece or a collection. Thank you Joe in Rehoboth 508 558 5129.

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SEASONED FIREWOOD. Cut, split & delivered. $220 per cord. 508-252-4548.

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Firewood, mixed hardwood, cut, split, seasoned and, delivered to towns surrounding Dighton, $110 for half cord, $210 for full cord, Peter, 508-669-6236.

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HALL RENTALS

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY NOW! Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, Club/Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. PIG ROAST OCT 21st from 1-3pm…$25 donation includes refreshments & dinner. All are welcome – no tickets at the door. Monthly Steak Fries, 30-day Raffle – benefits RSA, multiple winners...$5 per ticket. Call Arthur 401-831-0561 or 401-433-0209 for more information.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE VACATION RENTAL: Custom log cabin home in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, located on Pearl Lake Rd. Minutes from attractions: Franconia, Sugar Hill, White Mountains. , Santa’s Village open weekends thru Thanksgiving.

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A. A. Arden Energy Consulting Bristol County Drones Drones Antiques/Cash for Gold Americana Auction Appliance Repairs Affordable Appliance Repair Co. Art Supplies/Framing Gregory D. Dorrance, Co. Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney Attorney Laurie P. Mullen Attorney Law Office of Luke P. Travis Auto Body Sousa’s Auto Body Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. Auto Parts Northeastern Auto Supply Auto Repairs Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair Auto Repairs New England Tire Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep Auto Repairs Somerset Subaru Automotive John’s Arco Bank Coastway Community Bank Bike Shop Your Bike Shop Building Contractor A.M. Carpentry Building Contractor M.G. Salois Construction Cabinet Refinishing Ocean State Refinishing Carpet Cleaning Earle’s Carpet Cleaning Carpet Cleaning M & S Carpet & Upholstery Child Care Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center Chimney Cleaning RD Chimney Sweep Chimney Services Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Chiropractor Merolla Chiropractic Church First Spiritualist Church of Brockton Church Holy Cross Church Church Rehoboth Congregational Church Cleaning Service Christine’s Cleaning Cleaning Service Debbie’s Cleaning Service Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles Concrete Contractor American Form Corporation Concrete Contractor Cut Rite Concrete Cutting Corp.

Construction G CAP Construction Construc & Landscaping A TNT Construction & Landscaping Country Club Hillside Country Club Dentist David C. Zaluski, D.D.S. Dentist Dr. Wassouf D.D.S. Dentist Eager Family Dentistry Dentist Frank P. Casarella, DMD Dentistry Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

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Romani Orthodontics Groom & Style Canine Mastery, Inc ALKO Electric D. Costa Electric LLC Greaves Electric James Tavares Electric Neal Bellavance Electric MJD Excavating, Inc. Rocking “O” Alpacas & Retrievers Souza Family Farm Kave Rock Farm Bateson’s Apple Farm Belwing Acres Turkey Farm Rainbow Farms Spring Garden Farm Bay State Pet & Garden Supply Fence Tech Custom Linocraft Earle Dias Interiors David J. Ledoux Hardwood Floors Factory Carpet Outlet Rising Sun Lodge Al’s Quality Oil Co. COD OIL E & V Oil Co. Pricerite Discount Heating Oil W.H. Riley & Son Dupuis Oil J.H. Williams & Co. Funeral Home Columbus Fan & Machine Dancing River Arts Studio Personal Touch Bay State Trading Post Bliss Life Yoga & Wellness Keep Moving Fitness Equip Repair LS Heating & Air Conditioning Taylor Heating-Air Conditioning Larry’s Heating & A.C. DTP Construction Horner Millwork Mark Koussa Carpentry, Inc. Remodelers Outlet Stateside Vinyl Siding Company

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital 9 Marinalva’s Cleaning 36 Frazao Insurance 29 Smith Insurance Group 38 AOL Enterprises 24 Kitchens Direct, Inc 60 Infinity Kitchens 30 Holden’s Landscaping 64 Kimmell Landscaping, LLC 70 Lawnscapes 51 Matt’s Landscaping, LLC 58 Oakhill Landscape 53 Rehoboth Landscape LLC 61 Superior Lawn Care 40 Star Marble & Granite 35 USA Karate 76 StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho 69 Valter Rego Masonry 68 William Gallant, Jr. Masonry Services 61 Medical Associates of RI 6 Medical Associates of RI 30 Ray Mullin Music 78 United Methodist Elder Care 25 Waterview Villa 86 George Family Orthodontics 67 Romani Orthodontics 37 Advantage Painting 55 Arruda & Son Painting, Inc. 62 Cronan Painting 46 EZ Painting 94 Iachetti Painting Company 36 Lundco Painting LLC. 28 KGM Painting & Wallcoverings 59 All Phase Asphalt Driveways 95 Custom Paving Company 58 Gem Paving & Seal Coating 63 Anawan Pharmacy 10 Personal Best Physical Therapy 70 David Laurino - Plastering 33 Sine Plumbing & Heating 54 Vintage Plumbing & Heating 14 East Bay Pressure Wash 65 RIMobileWash.Com 8 Bristol County Agricultural H.S. 79 Moses Brown 74

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