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Town of Seekonk News Notes by Laura Calverley

Hit and Run Driver Sentenced to Three Years

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Inside This Issue Antiquarian Society.....................36 Business Directory.....................93 Church News & Events................46 Classifieds..............................90 Club Announcements.................32 Dave Says...................................60 Dining Guide...............................88 Events and Activities..................43 How You Can Help......................61 Letters to the Editor......................6 Library......................................51 Obituaries................................86 People in the News....................26 Prom & Wedding.........................66 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......82 Rehoboth Ramblings..................22 Rehoboth Town News................13 School...................................73 Scouts..................................64 Seekonk Human Services..........84 Seekonk Town News...................23 Sports......................................58 State House................................80 Sturdy Memorial Hospital...........62 Summer Camps & Events..........69 Then and Now............................42

Jacob Lacourse, 24, of Attleboro, who struck and killed Seekonk Assistant Town Clerk Karen McHugh outside her home in January 2015, was sentenced to three years in jail for leaving the scene of an accident, death resulting. Lacourse pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court on March 30. He was sentenced on April 27. Sandra Lima, McHugh’s wife, reportedly stormed out of the courtroom after the sentencing was announced, according to media reports. The charges allowed for a maximum sentence of ten years. Lacourse was apprehended last July after his father, Joseph Lacourse, told police about his son’s possible involvement.

Hines Wins Selectman Race, Larrimer is New Water Commissioner

Michelle Hines won the race for selectman in the town election last month. She received 417 votes, beating her opponents Christopher Zorra, who had 306 votes and Jeffrey Starr Mararian, who had 130 votes. In the other contested race, Guy Larrimer won a seat on the water commission with 492 votes against Doug Brown who had 290 votes. Turnout was low due to the weather.

Election Result

The following candidates ran unopposed: Robert Richardson and Elizabeth Eklund won seats on the school committee. For the planning board, Phoebe Lee Dunn won a two-year seat and James Roach a fiveyear seat. Both currently serve on the board. For three three-year seats on the Library Board of Trustees, Alyssa Richard, Michael Durkay and Ann Caldwell were elected. Durkay and Caldwell are incumbents. Claudette Lockwood won a five-year seat on the housing authority. There was no declared candidate for a three-year seat on the board of assessors, but Christopher Pelletier won 82 write-in votes for the position.

Andrade Named New Selectmen Chairman

The board of selectmen reorganized after the election last month and David Andrade was named the new chairman. Dave Parker will serve as vice chairman and David Viera is the new clerk.

Seekonk School Dept. Proposes $24.6 Million Budget for 2016-17

The school department is proposing a $24.6 million budget for next year, which is approximately a two percent increase over the current budget. Some of the proposed staff increases include a full-time resource teacher, part-time preschool teacher, and a part-time preschool aide for Aitken Elementary, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle. The budget is available on the school website: http://seekonk.sharpschool. com.

Developer is Suing Town over Tax Benefits

H. Charles Tapalian Sr.’s company, 320 Fall River LLC, is the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the board of assessors, assessor Theodora Gabriel and Tax Collector/ Treasurer Krystal DeFontes regarding a proposed development in town, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle. The lawsuit reportedly alleges that the board of assessors has not abided by tax regulations under Chapter 61B, a tax classification under state law which provides tax benefits to property owners under certain circumstances. The developer is alleging that it qualified for, and was granted Chapter 61B status, but the town is now denying the benefit. The developer has plans to convert Firefly Golf Course into a retirement village.

Complaint Made Against Michelle Hines Was Declared Unfounded

A complaint was made against Michelle Hines because she was in the Seekonk High School lobby while voting was taking place in the auditorium, but no violation was found. State election laws prohibit a candidate from soliciting votes from residents at polling places, but Hines was not doing that. She was helping to set up tables for fundraisers for the animal shelter and Seekonk Human Services. Hines defeated Christopher Zorra and Jeffrey Starr Mararian to win a seat on the board of selectmen.

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Seekonk High School Senior Honored with Daughters of the American Revolution Award

Katherine Silveira, a senior at Seekonk High School, was honored with a Good Citizen award from the Attleboro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Silveira was one of five local high school seniors to receive the award. The students were selected by their peers and recommended by teachers or community leaders for their dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Katie’s scholarship essay was selected by the chapter to move on to the state competition.

Seekonk Library to Hold Final Meeting on Library Improvement Project

The Seekonk Library will hold its fourth and final public meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 pm to discuss options for a planned improvement project. The library design team will discuss the designs that will be presented to town meeting on Monday, May 16. The options include renovating the present building and constructing a second floor, building an addition in the back that will expand it toward the Seekonk Meadows, and constructing a new facility where the current building is located. For more information, visit the website at www.seekonkpl. org.

Seekonk Animal Shelter pet of the month Sandy Hi , my name is Sandy and I’m available for adoption!! I am a one year old, female, yellow Black Mouth Cur who is super friendly, outgoing and very energetic. I walk well on a leash and need regular exercise; I make a great jogging companion. I know my basic commands and have also received training on how not to jump on people when I get excited. My adoption includes 3 inhome training sessions with UnShelter Me, basic manners training at Petco-Seekonk,as well as a complimentary vet exam. I am spayed and up to date on my vaccines and I get along with other dogs. Due to my breed’s high energy level, I have adoption requirements, which include: - a very active, athletic family who likes to go hiking, running, jogging, long walks, etc. - no small children...I wouldn’t want to knock them over. - I need plenty of room to run and I bet I can jump higher than you… so I will need a very high fenced-in large yard to keep me safe and protected when I’m playing and running around outside. If you have an active lifestyle and would like a fun, energetic companion like Sandy, please call the Seekonk Animal Shelter at 100 Peck St. Phone: 508-336-6663 for more information and to set up an appointment to meet her. Open daily 2-4: except Weds. 3-6.

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Annual Food Drive Saturday May 14th The National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Rural Letter Carrier’s Association in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, will be collecting non-perishable food items to help families in need in our community. You can help by placing your food donation at your mailbox on May 14th by 8:00am. It will be taken to the Post Office and then delivered to Doorways Food Pantry. Please do not include items that have expired or those in glass containers. Thank you for caring.

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Dear Rehoboth (Seekonk too!) Town Residents,

Have you heard about the proposed compressor station and LNG pipeline expansion planned for Rehoboth? It will affect Seekonk and Attleboro too since the 100+ acre site will sit right on the border of all three. It will affect all the towns really as this new expanded pipe will snake its way to Acushnet where it will terminate at the largest LNG storage facility proposed in North America. There planned for construction are two tanks, each 30 feet taller with 6 times the capacity of the one in Boston. Lets be clear, Massachusetts doesn’t need additional gas pipelines, according to studies commissioned by the Massachusetts Attorney General (11/2015) and the Conservation Law Foundation (9/2015). The current pipelines in New England are adequate if supplemented with current LNG supplies, and with our increased energy efficiency, and hundreds of homes with solar panels and solar farms coming on line this year I shouldn’t expect this would change. More likely, the excess gas capacity will be used to ship to foreign markets actually raising the price of gas to international levels. That’s right, if you look closely you can see it seems all this gas, fracked gas, is really headed to offshore ports; and who pays for the expansion? We do. Governor Baker supports making New England utility customers pay for the estimated 3 billion dollar construction cost of the pipeline through utility charges, regardless if we use gas or not. The DPU is pushing forward * with the process to implement this policy through tariff-induced surcharges. So there you have it, the residents of Massachusetts will pay for this expansion. I don’t support this and I don’t want to pay for it, do you? Aside from the fact that our utility bill will go up again this particular project, *Valid only at the Wild Birds Unlimited of Seekonk. One discount a compressor station is very, very dangerous. By their nature Compressor per purchase. Offer not valid on stations continuously emit particulate matter, Benzene, Formaldehyde, and previous purchases, gift cards, optics, DSC memberships or sale Nitrogen oxide. All heavier than oxygen, these pollutants collect near the items. Offer expires 6/19/16. ground and settle there often far exceeding cancer-causing thresholds. Human health conditions are well documented and include: Endocrine disease, 1462 Fall River Ave. (rte. 6) Asthma, Diabetes, Leukemia, bone marrow suppression, Cancer, respiratory Seekonk, MA 02771 tract infection, severe headaches, sinus irritation/bleeding, and skin rashes. (508)336-4043 wbu.com/seekonk BIRD FOOD • FEEDERS • GARDEN ACCENTS • UNIQUE GIFTS Our youth between 1 and 18 are particularly susceptible to “Brittle Lung” a devastating and irreparable disease. Of course, also documented is killed vegetation and loss of wildlife, crops and farm animals. These increased risks are unacceptable. What is shocking is that Federal regulations don’t require Eversource or National grid to perform a risk assessment outside of the boundaries of this property. In fact, there is no sufficient data to present the effects the daily operations of a gas compressor station It's time to renew and spruce up! has on such a densely populated area to include noise, smell, air Check out our Home Equity rates. quality etc. Further should an emergency arise at the compressor Why be a customer of a bank, when station Rehoboth first responders are a volunteer fire Department. you can be an owner of a credit union Is that adequate? A recent report listed 20,000 existing gas leaks in Massachusetts alone. Gas leaks can cause property damage and be harmful to people, plants, and animals. Gas contains over 60 neurotoxins, carcinogens and endocrine disruptors and fracked gas carries radon. That said, all gas pipelines eventually leak and they can explode; from 1994-2013, over 1,238 “significant incidents” have happened nationwide, costing over 1.7 billion in property damage. Spectra has a history of citations for safety/maintenance violations by the Federal Govt. Any major release of gas from this proposed expansion facility could devastate Rehoboth, a farming town that relies on well water for our families, animals, and crops. I would like to call our community together to help stop this

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May 2016 The Reporter unnecessary industrial expansion in our residential areas. Please consider joining our efforts and helping us; here are a few things you can do: Go to a meeting, there is at least one or two every week. Find us on Facebook at “BC Cares” (Bristol County citizens advocating for renewable energy resources) and join our page for updates and meeting information. Call Gov. Baker and tell him we don’t want to pay for the pipeline 617-725-4005. Tell DPU no surcharge on electric bills to pay for the pipeline (docket 15-181) deadline May11. cc: Jeffrey.leupold@State.ma.us Send comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This project is unnecessary, costly, and disruptive. For instructions and links go to: nosharongaspipeline.org/submit-comments-to-ferc Look for us around town to sign our petition. Donate to help us pay for this campaign. There is not much time left for public opposition and comments so please make sure you are heard. This is a great town please be part of this effort to preserve it. Thank you, Alys Vincent Editor’s note: Please see www.reportertoday.com for an additional letter with links to more information.

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Impropriety at the Polls?

I have written and rewritten this piece because I am trying to make a point of information. Perception is the better part of valor and having been in a similar situation in a past life, I was once advised by a State Agency, “if it looks inappropriate then don’t do it.” So why would an individual who has years of experience upholding the law allow perception of impropriety at the polls and put others in a compromising position of having to defend it? Whether setting up tables, keeping warm due to the weather or using the rest room facilities it is wrong to be in the lobby of a polling place for more than the time necessary to vote and expect people to just accept it. By the candidate’s own admission, “everyone knows me.” It still doesn’t make it right. One hundred fifty feet is meant for all to abide by and clearly “perception” was never a consideration. Unless every candidate Continued on next page...

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was allowed to stand in a warm lobby as stated by the former Chairman, it was clearly sending the wrong message and is “perceived” as favoritism. Of course, not a law breaker as defined by counsel, but definitely bending the rules for just one and therefore not acceptable. The people of Seekonk have no recourse by law. What this has done is set a precedent for future elections. Accepted this time must be allowed next time in the interest of fairness to all. Next is the question of duel payment because of multiple positions held by the same elected official. Retired from the Police Department as a ranking officer but on the roster as a Special Officer is the issue. The Vice Chairman has stated it is, “unfair to expect someone to forego their stipend as a Selectman with only a remote “chance” of getting a detail assignment and that it doesn’t make sense.” Welcome to the world of Special Police Officers! They ALL take the very same “chance”. The difference is Special Officers invest their own money for a job they can only hope to recoup their cost in work details. Often times they are the last on the list or at least they used to be. I believe there is more equity under the current Chief then the prior one and the integrity of his policy is intact. All this could have been avoided with proper investigation prior to taking out nomination papers for office. It was a choice made just like the choice to remain on the PD active roster. Now time is wasted and possibly money wasted paying for a legal opinion that was clearly not necessary had the rules been followed without favor. And the choices are not yet done. Perception carries with it the responsibility of covering all the bases not just the ones you choose because simply, you can. In this instance a little common sense wouldn’t have hurt either. Thank you Seekonk. Please don’t forget Town Meeting. It is OUR budget and it is time all registered voters engage in our community for the betterment of our community. Doreen Taylor, Seekonk, MA

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Pickleball

Hi, I am Lidiya Jacobson, the Rehoboth Pickleball Club activity director. I would like to remind the residents of Rehoboth and nearby towns about a famous sport called Pickleball. It is a fun game that can be played outside and inside, for 2 or 4 players, with balls similar to wiffle balls, and square paddles with rounded corners, on a badminton-sized court with a net. It is a combination of elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is the fastest growing sport in America with approximately 450,000 active players, including the oldest one of 90 years old. The rules are simple and easy to learn. Its popularity has been booming across the nation and all over the world because people of all ages and abilities can play this fun game that is also good exercise, a competitive sport, and excellent social activity. I hope everybody read my first article last spring, (“You said (“Pick-A-Ball? What is thaaaaaaaat?”) It seems like my first article about Pickleball was published just yesterday, but it is a year ago already! Please excuse the delay in announcing the kick-off of the season - I was training and participating in pickleball tournaments in Florida, (where my record was 7 wins out of 8). So…How did I get that far? The main point is to follow the rules of the game. Then get ready to learn from your mistakes and pay attention to experienced players’ advice. But the most important is to find time to practice non-stop or play as much and as often as you can, and be devoted to the game as the 43 members of our Rehoboth Pickleball Club are (who range in age from 15 to 82). They played two three times a week during year 2015-2016, improved their Pickleball skills dramatically, had a great time, lost some weight, and built strong interpersonal relationships while playing this amazing game! Some Pickleball Club members have many positive things to say about the game and what it has done for them. Here are just a few success stories: “I met Lidiya and Peter Jacobson at senior center when they were introducing and demonstrating Pickleball rules with paddles and a ball after each event at the Senior Center for months. For me it was intriguing and interesting from their first introduction in May 2015. Then I read Lidiya’s article in Rehoboth Reporter, and it was like a shock! Everybody can play! Everybody can move! Why cannot I try it? I jumped in, and was swept by the game, forgot time and place, wanted only to try again and again. I did not do anything special, just tried to hit and direct the ball, and stay on my feet in the right position every time, every day. It was hard on me at first because of my new shoes. Then I realized I needed just comfortable Continued on next page....

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shoes, and my desire. Everything else came by itself with joy and pleasure from the exciting physical activity. I lost 10 pounds during summer without any other efforts but by just playing Pickleball. I played every day, every season with my new friends I found through this game who are ready to play this game any time. And we played Pickleball from June to May excluding only December. I am so happy to be a member of RPC!” “The director of Rehoboth Council on Aging, Linda Sherman, and everybody there was watching us playing every Tuesday at our Pickleball court at Anawan school, discussing the new sport, being amazed how fast and exact our movements were….They may be joking about Pickleball, asking us if we were “pickled”…. But in autumn Linda proudly announced that two Pickleball sets were bought by the RCOA for our seniors to play.” “I was a former tennis player, but now really love Pickleball. I am so thrilled to find the team of Pickleball players and wonderful people who work with others learning to play and certainly enjoy this sport. I even got my husband hooked on it! He finally purchased a Pickleball paddle. It is great to be able to practice on different levels, with different people, on different days. We like the flexibility of the Rehoboth Pickleball Club members and their constant patience and desire to help and support new comers.” What can be possibly added to this? Well, perhaps one other noteworthy aspect is worth mention: Many of our club members bought their own Pickleball paddles, balls, and nets. They can play at any time on their own, but all of them prefer to come, play, and socialize together on our scheduled days because we are not only members of the club, or Pickleball players, we are a Pickleball Community! My dear friends, welcome to our new Pickleball season in Rehoboth: Mondays 2.30-4.00pm & Thursdays 4-6pm at Nike Park (three Pickleball Courts); Tuesdays 8.30-10am at Old Anawan School (one Pickleball Court). Time and days can be changed according to club members’ comfort and weather condition. The club provides everything you need for the learning sessions but sneakers. So, get comfortable ones and let’s start moving to a new Pickleball season! If you have any questions, ready to join in the fun, or renew your membership, call or text: (508)272-0842. Sincerely, Lidiya Y. Jacobson Activity Director Rehoboth Pickleball Club

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Thank You for Supporting Seekonk Save A Pet Society

Annual auction raises funds for homeless animals

The 29th SAVE A PET SOCIETY annual auction, which benefits the Seekonk Animal Shelter, was recently held at the Ramada Inn in Seekonk and topped last year, being our most successful ever!! We had a great turn out and lots of excitement including an actual bid of $1,000 on an $85 gift certificate! Seriously!! A sincere “thank you” to all of our donors, bidders, auctioneers, our Platinum sponsor - Herb Chambers Honda of Seekonk and Gold sponsor - Bank Rhode Island. Our auction board sponsors: Stop & Shop Newman Ave, El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant, Rocking ‘O’ Alpaca Farm, Minuteman Press, Dr. Ray Emerson, M.E. Durfee and Rockland Trust. Our event contributors: Ramada Inn, Scialo’s Bakery, Quality Fruitland and Young’s Catering. Thank you to our TV celebrity auctioneers, Dan Jaehnig and Mark Searles from WJAR10 and Kim Kalunian from WPRI12 for donating their time. We also want to thank everyone who participated, in any way, to help make this year’s auction our best! We are truly grateful for your generosity and continued support! We couldn’t do it without all of you!! The SAVE A PET SOCIETY volunteers, Seekonk Animal Shelter staff, and of course the past, present and future furry residents of the shelter THANK YOU! Hope to see you all next year, if not before!!

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Once again, the Seekonk Memorial Day Parade Committee partnered along with the American Legion Post # 311, cordially invites you to participate in the 2016 Seekonk Memorial Day Parade to be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Join us as we honor members of our military that are either missing or who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of the United States. The Participants will muster at 9:00 AM, at the Seekonk High School – 261 Arcade Avenue, Seekonk, MA. The Parade will step off at 10:00 AM sharp, and will follow the same route as in previous years, ending at the Veterans Memorial Park on Newman Avenue. We will be dedicating the Veterans Memorial Park immediately following the parade. Donald Kinniburgh is this year’s Parade Marshall. We realize how busy everyone is and that participation in the parade presents difficulties for many. However, as you have showed in years past, we ask that you take into consideration the difficulties experienced by the families of our soldiers, sailors, and marines, and join us again as we honor their sacrifices. Your past participations have made the parade possible, and are so appreciated by all concerned. Please join us after the parade at the American Legion Post # 311 at 351 Fall River Avenue for complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers. Please confirm your participation by contracting Committee Chairman David Viera at 508-844-3657 and you may feel free to contact him for any additional information that you may require. Thank you and we look forward to seeing in there. Warm Regards, David Viera Chairman, Seekonk Memorial Day Parade Committee

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Doorways food pantry would like to express a very public THANKYOU to the Price Rite store on Taunton Ave, to manager Jeff Picchioni and his staff, and also to the Price Rite Corporation, for their ongoing weekly donations of frozen meat products to benefit Seekonk residents who are facing tough times. For several years, Price Rite has donated frozen meat products to the Boston Food Bank; however, one year ago Price Rite started making weekly donations directly to Doorways. In the last twelve months, Price Rite has donated over 5,000 pounds of frozen meat to the local food pantry. Their contributions grace the dinner tables of homes throughout Seekonk each and every week, and their partnership with us has aided hundreds of our neighbors to feed their families. More than fifty local families rely on Doorways every week, and Doorways, in turn, relies on people like you. Doorways has been recognized by the Boston Food Bank as one of the Top Food Pantries in the state. We estimate that over the last fifteen years we have given away over one million pounds of food at no cost to our clients. And yet the need continues. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the volunteers, and especially the clients of Doorways, we thank you again. Sincerely, Board of Directors Doorways Food Pantry

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As a resident and taxpayer of the Town of Seekonk I would like to issue the following challenge to ALL boards and/or committees of the Town of Seekonk that have their meetings televised on Seekonk Cable 15. I challenge each member of the board and/or committee to speak into the microphone and the chairperson of those boards and/or committees have the members of the public sitting in the room come up to the podium and speak into the microphone when they have a question or comment as is done by Ms. Lee B. Dunn, a member of the Seekonk Planning Board, during their meetings. This will allow the residents of the town, who are watching the meeting at home, to be able to hear and understand what is being said without having to turn the volume on their T.V. way up and then back down again when someone else speaks. If an individual, or individuals, go to any charts or graphs they should have the microphone with them, and again the chairperson of the board and/or committee should make sure this is done, so the people watching that meeting can hear and understand what is being said without, again, playing with the volume control. The truth be known there are times when even the people sitting in the meeting room cannot hear or understand what is being discussed because board and/or committee members are not speaking into their microphones. It will be very interesting to see just how many boards and/or committee members and chairpersons are willing to accept this challenge and how long it lasts before they go back to the way it is now. Paul A. Mac Pherson Seekonk, MA.

Seekonk Concerned Citizens

I am writing in regards to the activities surrounding our recent Town of Seekonk annual election. It has been brought out that a candidate for office spent “several hours” inside the Seekonk High School Polling Place. At its meeting on Thursday April 14 2016 the members of the Seekonk Concerned Citizens group discussed the events surrounding the annual election extensively. Various members of the SCC stated how they themselves witnessed the actions of the candidate while others received telephone calls asking questions about the activity and/or complaining about the individual’s conduct. The actions of the candidate were brought to the attention of the Town Clerk who was present in the High School during the hours the activities occurred. There are varying opinions on what transpired between the Town Clerk and the Candidate. Was the Secretary of State’s Office contacted with questions or complaints? Was any complaint filed with Town of Seekonk Elections Officials on Election Day? Was the State Attorney General’s Office contacted? We likely will have to wait for any investigations to be completed before any of these questions are answered officially. The other piece of the puzzle here is whether or not the use of Election Wardens was in place. Wardens are neutral parties present to ensure the adherence to State and local laws and requirements for a fair and impartial election process. If there were no Wardens present it may be time to begin to use these individuals to avoid problems in the future. Regardless of what the investigation reveals it obvious that the principals of a fair election process were violated in some way. When one candidate takes it upon themselves to remain inside the Polling Place while other candidates remain outside following the rules set down for candidates for office to follow the process and our officials have failed us as a community. We all must work to ensure that something like this never happens again. Sincerely, David Sullivan, Jr President, Seekonk Concerned Citizens

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk’s Corner

Laura Schwall Town Clerk

Hello All ~ Happy May! – The Spring flowers are here, birds are back, and the leaves have popped! The snow is gone and I’m sure the warmer weather is just around the corner. If it is May, it must be tax day . . . as a reminder; quarterly taxes were due Monday, May 2nd.

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I would like to thank the 375 voters who came out to vote at our Annual Town Election on April 4, 2016 in the middle of a horrible snowstorm. Even though we only had 5% of our voting population of 8,163 we did have five more voters than last year’s Annual Town Election; which is wonderful. Thank you all 375 voters for braving the storm and taking the time to participate in what I believe is one of our greatest freedoms; the right to vote. Thank you also, Mike Tyler-Highway, Linna Sherman-COA (Senior Center), Captain Dan Noons, and Chief Frank Barresi (Rehoboth Fire), for promoting the Annual Town election on the signs in front of your buildings. I know that alerted our residents to vote on Monday ~ thank you all! I have to say, I anticipated a potential snowstorm for our March 1, 2016 Presidential Primary Election, but not our Annual April 4, 2016 Town Election! I would personally like to thank all my dedicated election workers, who all showed up to work on Election Day, even though the weather forecast was terrible. Thank you also for

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for staying the entire day without one person voicing a concern about the weather or their ride home. I appreciate your dedication! The election workers all had to clear several inches of snow off their cars after they finished closing out the election at 9:00 p.m. I thank all the Wardens, Clerks, Inspectors, Constables, and Police for helping us run another successful election. I was truly impressed that there was not one complaint; in fact, everyone seemed genuinely happy to be working the election ~ thank you all! I must thank Lynn Shaker as well since she had to travel to and from Somerset to assure our elections ran smoothly. Thank you also to our Election Setup Supervisor, Neal Harrington and Veterans David Daggett and John Maguire who helped Neal set up and take down the voting booths on our stormy Monday; again, not one complaint! Speaking of no complaints, I would also like to thank our Highway Department for making sure each precinct had salt for the walkways, and that the parking lots were plowed, when they had a full-time job trying to keep up with the storm. Finally, a huge thank you also goes out to Sara and Billy Vigneau of Vino’s Family Café for your amazing turkey dinner that all the election workers enjoyed. I cannot thank you enough for delivering the meals – warm – to each of the three precincts during the snowstorm. Thank you so much for your continued support and wonderful dinners you provide for our election workers. Without everyone’s help, this election could have been a catastrophe ~ thank you all for all you do for the Town! Congratulations to our incumbents; MODERATOR - William (Bill) Cute, Jr. (1 year term), SELECTMAN – Frederick E. Vadnais, Jr. (3 year term), ASSESSOR – Eugene P. Campbell (3 year term), TREASURER – Cheryl A. Gouveia (3 year term), PLANNING BOARD – Robert J. Moitozo (5 year term), PARK COMMISSIONER, Robert D. McKim, Jr. (5 year term); CONSTABLES, Kenneth E. Abrams and Michael P. Deignan and WATER COMMISSIONERS – Edwin (Ted) C. Ballard, Jr. and Joseph A. Nunes (3 year terms). Congratulations also to our newly elected Town Officials – D-R REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE – Melissa G. Enos for a 3 year term, HOUSING AUTHORITY – Robert D. McKim, Jr. (5 year term) and George Cardono (3 year term), PLANNING BOARD – William A. Costa, Jr. (3 year term); CONSTABLE – William A. Dalpe (3 year term), and WATER COMMISSIONERS – Kathleen J. Conti and Patricia A. Vadnias for a one year term each.

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Would you like to be a part of the Election team, too? If so, please complete a talent bank form (there is one included in the upcoming May 9, 2016 Town Meeting Warrant) and send it to Town Hall (148 Peck Street, Rehoboth, MA) as soon as possible. Twenty One election workers are utilized for each election and receive a nice stipend along with breakfast and dinner on the day they work. Assorted homemade baked goods are even supplied by the Town Clerk J for each election. We will be holding a workshop this fall to review the new election procedures we will need to follow for the upcoming Presidential election. Now is the time to come aboard and learn the new process with us all. If you are interested and would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me (508) 252-6502 x-3110. Elections are usually held on Mondays for Town elections and Tuesdays for State and Presidential elections. Polling hours are usually 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. We will be offering to our election workers the ability to split shifts if residents are concerned about the long day. We tried the concept at the last election and it seemed to work well. Our election workers are a great team to be involved with, and we hope you will consider joining us by filling out a talent bank form soon.

Annual Town Meeting

Now is the time to have your voice heard. Rehoboth voters have been notified, through delivery of the Special and Annual Town Warrant to their home on Saturday, April 23rd, that the date for Annual/Special Town Meeting has been scheduled by the Board of Selectmen and will be held at the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School beginning on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The Special Town Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Annual Town Meeting will follow immediately at 7:30 p.m. I urge all voters to come out to the Special and Annual Town Meeting and let your voice be heard. It is up to you to vote how your town government runs and how your money is spent. The last day for Voter Registration, to be eligible to participate in the Special and Annual Town Meeting, was Friday, April 29, 2016. The Town Clerk’s Office was open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on

May 2016 The Reporter April 29 to accommodate last minute registrations. As always, if you would like to register to vote, or change your party affiliation, you may go to the Secretary of State’s Election Division @ www.RegisterToVoteMA.com and complete the voter registration form online. If you would like to check you voter status (active or inactive), you may go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx and see if your registration is active and what precinct you will be voting at.

Annual Town Census

The Annual Town Census has resulted in our new population total, as of April 14, 2016, being 12,219. In last month’s Reporter article, I mentioned the new population figure was 12,208 – up 200 from the year before (2015). However, when I ran the extract for the Printer of our Street Listings on April 14th, we added another eleven residents to our database during that short timeframe (15 days) and I wanted them to all be accounted for. Since the Street Listings are being prepared now, our 2016 Official final population figure is = 12,219. Now all the report totals will match the final extract of 12,219 residents. I anticipate the Street Listings being available mid-late May for those of you who like to purchase them for $15. Please call our office before heading up to town hall to see if the Street Listings have arrived. After calls to households from our Registrars, we still have a total of 180 households still outstanding: 64 census forms that have not been returned for Precinct I, 60 non respondents for Precinct II, and 56 non respondents for Precinct III. Please send in your census/street listing forms as soon as possible ~ thank you.

2016 Dog Licenses Dog licenses were due and payable on April 1st. Any dog license not paid by May 31st will be assessed a $15.00 per dog late fee in addition to the license fee(s). Residents may purchase their dog’s 2016 licenses either at the Town Clerk’s Office, by mail, or online at https://www.invoicecloud.com/ rehobothgovsvcs . The hours for town hall are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The licensing fees are as follows: Male or female dog $20.00, female-spayed or male-neutered $10.00. If paying by check, please make sure it is made payable to “Town of Rehoboth”. Whether renewing online, via mail, or in person, dog license applications must be accompanied by a current year rabies certificate (with a vaccination date covering the current licensing year) and proof of spay or neuter [if applying for the $10 licensing fee] unless we already have your documentation on file in the Clerk’s Office. If you are unsure, please give the office a call (508-252-6502 x-3110-Laura or x-3109-Lynn), and we can tell you how up-to-date our information is. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included with the postage (71¢ for one dog tag, 93¢ for two dog tags and $1.15 for three dog tags). Thank you! Anyone having questions regarding any of the above information may call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-252-6502, X3109 or X3110 or e-mail me at LSchwall@town.rehoboth. ma.us . In closing, I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Lynn Shaker who celebrates her birthday in May. In addition, Lynn and I wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in Rehoboth. We also wish everyone a healthy and safe Memorial Day. Hopefully by Memorial Day the weather will be perfect. As a reminder, the Memorial Day parade is in Dighton this year. Thank you again for your continued support and the opportunity to serve another year as Rehoboth’s Town Clerk. Please have a happy month of MAY! ~ Laura & Lynn ~

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Barrington: Water views! Large kitchen, dining, hwds, family rm w/wood stove, sliders to patio, master bed & bath, heated Florida room, newer windows, roof, furnace, and more! Walk to the center of town! $650,000 Debra Donahue 401-419-4165

Attleboro: Overlooking Orr’s Pond! Open floor plan, sliders to lg deck, private backyard that abuts conversation land, laundry on 1st flr, hardwoods, 3rd flr family rm w/skylights, recess lighting & exceptional views. $350,000 Debra Donahue 401-419-4165

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Westport: Opportunity! 5 homes on 22.2 acres on Sawdy Pond. 4 homes renovated. Great for family compound, investment, or small farm. Large barn w/attached garage w/overhead door. Must see! $849,000 Lisa Halajko 774-991-0052

Seekonk: Wonderful one level home w/3 beds, new granite & stainless kitchen, dining, hardwoods, partially finished lower roughed for 2nd bath, 3 season porch, extra large deck, fenced yard, 2 driveways. New Roof & Solar! Robin Lozito 401-486-6937

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Seekonk: Admired home on quiet cul de sac! Gorgeous yard w/gardens & stone walls abutting pasture. Custom kit w/ss & granite, 3-4 beds, din, gas fp, hwds, studio, den/4th bed, fam rm, ldry/bath in lower. $329,900 Michelle Cartwright 401-245-2000

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Rehoboth: Exquisite 3 bed, 2 bath property. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, Brazilian Cherry flrs, eat in kitchen, bonus rm & lushly landscaped yard. A special place to call home with charm and warmth! $689,000 Jazzmine Napolitano 401-225-7070

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Friends of the Rehoboth Animal Shelter (FRAS) is in dire need of assistance with their Trap, Neuter, and Release Program (TNR). Volunteers are needed for trapping, transporting cats to vets and then to recovery. FRAS needs a shed, trailer or empty garage in which to put recovering cats for a day or two. If anyone knows of an empty shelter that can be used for this purpose, please let FRAS know. There are many feral cat colonies in Rehoboth which need to be attended to. Once neutered and recovered the cat is released to its original colony. Once all the cats have been trapped, neutered and released, the colony will die out in about three years. If you wish to help in the trapping, or lending a shelter, please email FRAS at FRASPAWS@aol.com or call Lorraine 508 9160971. Monetary donations can be mailed to Friends of the Rehoboth Animal Shelter, Inc., Post Office Box 42, Rehoboth, MA 02769 More information can be found at the website http://www.fraspaws.com/home. html

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Veterans Services can be contacted at the town hall at 508-252-4467 or by e-mail at veterans@town.rehoboth.ma.us. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday 8AM to 1 PM and Wednesday 8AM to 4PM. Appointments for other times can also be arranged. If you have any questions or need help with any military or veteran related issues please do not hesitate to call, e-mail or just stop in to the Veterans’ Service Office at the Rehoboth Town Hall, 148 Peck St. Items of Interest for veterans and their families: Please stop by the Veterans Office to pick up a copy of a printout of “What Massachusetts Veterans Need to Know”, this publication outlining veteran’s benefits was compiled by Paul Brawley of the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services (DVS). May 14, 2016:”An Armed Forces Salute”. 9th Annual Tribute to the U.S. Military. Lafayette Band of North Kingston, RI. Led by Music Director Bethany Bromley. The concert will take place on Saturday May 14th at 7:00 PM at the North Kingston High School Auditorium 150 Fairway Drive, North Kingston, RI. The admission is free. Information: www.lafayette-band.com. May 20-May 30, 2016 Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Patriot Week Events. For more information on the various events visit their website: http://www. mfhpatriotweek.org/. May 30, 2016: Memorial Day Parade. This year the Memorial Day parade will be held in the Town of Dighton, Ma. The parade will be starting at 10:00 AM and will start near Georgio’s Restaurant, 1881 County Street, Route 138, Dighton, Ma.

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MY TWO CENTS

By Sue Pimental We are getting closer with finalizing union contracts….not in time for town meeting, but getting closer. I’ll fill you in on it, once we have them finalized. Well, town meeting is May 9th. We should complete in one night. While we may complete in one night, we are by no means in a good financial state. We continue to use one time money to fund the budget. Remember, when we had to make some deep cut to the Seekonk, MA town’s budget when the prop 2 ½ failed? I know many people after that said…see, the “NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL, WE DO IT ALL” town didn’t implode….it was business as usual. From the taxpayers view point it was….but we continue to use one time money to fund the budget. The school committee also voted P: 508-326-6388 • F: 508-336-4343 to fund part of their budget with E&D (similar to the town’s free cash). This is the second Kellum3409@live.com - George “Rick” Kellum year in a row. The finance committee adjusted their revenue estimates…not as conservative this year. What that means is we will likely have less free cash generated next year. If nothing changes in the rate of our increases year to year, we will continue to deplete free • TITLE 5 INSPECTOR & SEPTIC cash, E&D until at some point, we have no way to fund the budget. We never solved the SYSTEM INSTALLER deficit problem a few years ago…we just keep kicking the can. This year we are looking to re-instate one police officer to the force, basically at a level • GRAVEL DRIVEWAY REPAIRS before the cuts 3 years ago. I have always been of the opinion, that more police presence • LOAM AND HYDROSEEDING is a deterrent to crime. And the only way to have more police presence is to have more officers patrolling around town. You need personnel and vehicles. And we are recommending • MINI EXCAVATOR AND one additional staff to the highway department. Both departments will be analyzed after BOBCAT SERVICES town meeting as to the structure. This is critical to insure we set up both departments to meet the needs of the town in the most cost effective, efficient means. Licensed Insured I’m sure some of you are wondering how I could think we will be done with town meeting in one night, when there is an article on the warrant for a new town hall and police department. The BOS will be tabling this article. Not because we don’t support it, but because we have not had the time to present to the taxpayers the plan and answer any and all questions. The last thing we want is for you to vote against it because you don’t know anything about it. We will have a lot of informational meetings after town meeting to discuss the plans, answer questions, etc… This plan has been years in the making. There has been a committee in place that has reviewed various options and plans over the last few years. This has been vetted by most department managers… police chief, fire chief, health agent and many more. The proposed plan will fit the need of the town for now and the future. It will be centrally located and will house all our town departments, including the building department. Wouldn’t it be great to have one central Lawn Maintenance • Spring Cleanups place to go to….right off Rt44…town office, police, fire and highway across the street. Makes sense to me. Lawn Dethatching • Aeration I’m sure everyone knows what I think of both the town office Mulching • Edging and the public safety building…they are dumps…and an embarBrick Walkways • Retaining Walls • Patios rassment. Every time it rains hard, the public safety building leaks. We’ve made some repairs…and keep making repairs. Our holding cells do not meet standards and we will soon have to spend thousands to get them to acceptable standards. Why would you want raycutabove@gmail.com to spend good money after bad in a building that has far exceeded its life expectancy? Okay, I’ve talked enough about it…for now. We will have lots of discussions in the near future. See you at town meeting….Monday, May 9th at7pm.

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Cooler & Warmer, and a Salute to the Bard Ah spring, first it’s cooler, then it’s warmer, then … say, wouldn’t this make a great tourist slogan for Rhode Island? We were in Florida the week that the whole “cooler and warmer” hoo-ha was in the news so we followed it from afar with great amusement. Some of the resulting comments were indeed hilarious (“Rhode Island: 3% larger at low tide”). On a more serious note, it does make you wonder why the powers-that-be in Rhode Island chose an out-of-state design firm to come up with this lukewarm phrase. The Providence Journal pointed out that a number of graphic design firms in Rhode Island could have done a better job, including the award-winning design firm started by Malcolm Grear, a long-time Rehoboth resident who, sadly, died this past winter. It is ironic too that the phrase “cooler” was supposed to indicate how hip Rhode Island is – all the more reason to hire a local design firm to prove your point.

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This is not even to mention the exorbitant expense involved, along with such gaffes as a video showing a guy skateboarding in Reykjavik, not Providence. After reading an article about the yearround outdoor swimming pools in Iceland (huge public hot tubs, actually), I think Iceland could profit from a “colder and hotter” slogan. They do look like fun. It’s interesting to me how three of the four main words that describe the temperature are positive adjectives when applied to people or things (hot, warm, and cool, depending upon who or what you’re describing). Cold, on the other hand, is a very negative word when applied to a person. Winter gets bad press all around. One more point: is the “warmer” part of the now-infamous slogan really true? New Englanders are notoriously reserved (and sometimes even unfriendly) when it comes to meeting strangers. I certainly noticed it when I moved here from the Midwest almost 40 years ago, though I soon got used to it. Once you’ve lived in New England for a while, you usually fit right in and enjoy all that it has to offer. It’s just not the most tourist-friendly part of the country compared to some other places. Florida would have to rely on “warmer and hotter” as a catchy slogan. In fact it was already too hot and humid (at least for me) in South Florida in late March this year. Combining a couple of days of heavy rain with a respiratory virus that my husband must have packed in his luggage, it didn’t make for the most fun vacation ever. After a couple of days cooped up in a smallish hotel room, I began to feel like we were on a submarine. How people cope with those teeny-tiny houses is beyond me. I don’t think I could stand living in one for the weekend.

Shakespeare was everywhere in the news in April. Pretty good press for someone who’s been dead now for 400 years. It seems like just the other day we were celebrating his 400th birthday, but since I was in high school at the time, no, it wasn’t just the other day. Anyway, Shakespeare certainly wrote an amazing amount of time-honored literature in his lifetime. Here are just some of the now everyday phrases we owe to the Bard of Avon: “star-crossed lovers … jealousy is the green-eyed monster … cold comfort … wild goose chase … it’s Greek to me … give the devil his due … clothes make the man … to thine own self be true … brave new world … break the ice … crack of doom … dead as a doornail … kill with kindness … one fell swoop … good riddance … forever and a day … heart of gold.” In fact, if you’re not sure where a phrase is from, it’s a good bet it’s from Shakespeare. Although we didn’t see a Shakespeare play at The Globe Theatre in London during last year’s visit, we greatly enjoyed the wonderful tour we had there along with the excellent on-site museum. Did you know that Shakespeare got his start in the theater by holding horses? He was paid, a pittance no doubt, to hold on to the horses of the gentry theater-goers while they enjoyed the play; someone has called this the Elizabethan version of valet parking. London really does theater (or theatre) like nowhere else and Shakespeare is its presiding deity. And, since “brevity is the soul of wit”, I’ll bring this column “full circle”. Though I don’t think it’s from Shakespeare, the phrase “good things come in small packages” (the slogan of short people everywhere) would be a nice motto for Rhode Island.

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The Seekonk Scene Town Clerk’s Corner By Jan Parker, Seekonk Town Clerk

The annual town meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 16th at the Seekonk High School on Arcade Avenue. The meeting starts at 7:00PM. The warrant will include the budget for the next fiscal year. The water department is holding their annual meeting on Tuesday, May 10th at the Seekonk Library. Their warrant includes the budget for their department for the next fiscal year. The Memorial Day parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 28th. It will not be ending at the Middle School as in past years. It will end at the Seekonk Library for the dedication of the new Veterans’ Memorial. Monday, May 30th, the Town Hall will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. This is a good time to thank all our veterans, past and present, for their service to this country. We are grateful for their and their family’s sacrifices. The Save a Pet Society held their 29th annual auction to benefit the Seekonk Animal Shelter. The auction was a huge success and we want to thank all the sponsors, donors, and attendees. We are fortunate to have such a great support base for our shelter. Save a Pet has a large and varied membership who add their own areas of expertise to the group. Our next fundraiser is the craft fair in September. More information will follow in the next several months. The staff at the Ramada Inn are so helpful and easy to work with and we thank them for all their help. The Commonwealth has initiated early voting for the November State Election. We will be coming out with the dates and hours for early voting so that people who want to avoid lines in November at the polls will know how to go about early voting. From what we are being told, the ballot is going to have many petitioned questions on it also, so that will slow down the voting process and increase wait time. We will do all that we can to help voters with the early voting process. More to come on this in the future. We are still waiting for Boston to guide us in the rules for this procedure. Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and let’s all remember WHY we celebrate this important holiday.

David Andrade voted in as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Seekonk

The Town of Seekonk announces the appointment of Mr. David Andrade as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Andrade was elected to the Board in April, 2014 serving as Clerk and on April 6, 2016, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Andrade to the position of Chairman. David Andrade’s recent nomination reflects his impressive leadership and commitment to community service. In addition to serving on the Town of Seekonk’s Board of Selectmen, Mr. Andrade is an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects; the President of the Portuguese American Citizens Committee of Rhode Island (2005-2012, 2014, 2015, 2016); Rhode Island Director of the Portuguese American Citizenship Project (since 2009); and a former member and Advisory Board Chair for the Institute for Portuguese and World Lusophone Studies at Rhode Island College.

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Seekonk Senior Center Almost Complete Opening Expected Within a Month by Laura Calverley

Seekonk seniors will soon have a place to call their own. After many years of planning and many obstacles overcome, the Seekonk Senior Center will be opening its doors in a few weeks. The grand opening has not yet been scheduled, but it is expected to take place by the end of May or beginning of June. Most of the work on the building at 442 Taunton Avenue has been completed, says Dave Bowden, chairman of the Senior Center Building Committee. “We’re getting near the end of the project,” Bowden said. The Reporter was recently given a walk-through of the new 6,000 sq. foot facility. The finishing touches have not been put on yet. Ladders, tools and other supplies can be found here and there, as a reminder that there’s still some work to be done. In the interior, the walls are up and the ceilings are put in. All the rooms are built. Most of the painting is done. Only the floors have yet to be installed. The center isn’t furnished but the furniture was recently delivered and the appliances are ready to go. They will be put in as soon as the floors are completed.

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Overall, the rooms are big and bright, with a lot of natural lighting from skylights. (There are 10 solar lights which will help defray electricity costs.) All the doors are solid wood and have glass to let in the light. Bowden says one of the priorities in the design was not to have any dark spaces. The Senior Center is all on one floor and at ground level. “There are no stairs for the seniors to climb and there is wheelchair access throughout the building,” said Clerk of the Works Jack Vatcher. He and Bowden have been at the senior center overseeing the project practically every day since construction began. The heating and cooling system in the new center is state-ofthe-art, says Vatcher, who is also a member of the center’s building committee. The building has been brought up to code. It has a high efficiency gas condensate boiler (installed by a local company Seekonk Heating) and rooftop air conditioning unit. The heat can be controlled remotely. The system mixes the inside and outside air to improve air quality, says Bowden. Every room will have its own thermostat. “The whole building is extremely high efficiency,” Bowden said. Outside, the lawn will be hydro-seeded and the landscaping will be partly done in time for the opening, says Bowden. The rest of the landscaping will be completed in the fall. A new walkway was built between the center and the back parking lot of the Knights of Columbus building next door which will handle the center’s overflow parking. Work on the project began in October and most of the interior work was done during the winter months. Crews have been working diligently since spring on the exterior. When you walk in the Senior Center entrance, you enter a reception area, with a large reception desk. The lobby includes a café area, a gas fireplace, and a large flat-screen television. Off the reception area is the arts and crafts room and next to that is a conference room, which can be used for town department meetings. Next to the conference room is a nurses’ area with a bathroom and shower. Down the hall from the reception desk are administrative offices for the Council on Aging director and staff. In the back is a large multi-purpose room that can seat approximately 100 people at tables. It has a soundproof sliding room divider to separate the space and allow two different activities to take place at the same time. On the wall is a 132” television screen, donated by Seekonk TV9, with a ceiling-mounted projector for movie nights. The multi-purpose room also has six skylights for natural lighting. Off the multi-purpose room is a kitchen, with two dishwashers, a double-wall oven and five-burner gas stove. The kitchen also has a full refrigerator, freezer and plenty of storage. The kitchen walls are covered in fiberglass panels for easier cleaning and to prevent the spread of bacteria. Seniors have waited a long time for this center. Original plans called for a new building to be constructed on land next to Hours the town hall on Peck Street. In 2012, votM•T•T•F ers approved a $2.5 million temporary tax 9-5 increase to pay for the project. In 2013, an additional $386,000 was approved. Wed til 8 When the bids to construct a new Sat 9-1 building came in too high, the committee had to consider other options. When the former American Pools building was put up for sale, the committee changed its plans, asking voters to adjust the language on the

May 2016 The Reporter original funding appropriation to allow the purchase of the current building. The cost was $465,000 which left more than $2 million for engineering, architectural designs and renovations. “The purchase of this building alone equaled the cost of just the site work, including the septic, at the property next to town hall,” Vatcher said. Vatcher says he’s “delighted” that the project is nearing completion. The current senior center building committee has been working on this project for more than five years. But the town has been talking about building a senior center for a lot longer. At least two other committees were formed to work on the project over the years, but for one reason or another, it never happened. “We made a commitment that we would have something for the seniors and now we are almost there,” Bowden said. “They’ve gone all these years. It was time to give back,” Bowden said.

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Seekonk natives, Matt Galeone and Bethany Farrell return to share their Award Nominated children’s book, Oberst & Valentine Find Their Human, with kids at their former schools. The book tour happens on May 5 & 6 with stops at their former schools including George R. Martin Elementary, Aitkin School and Seekonk Middle School where the pair will share their book and discuss the creative process. They hope to inspire a new generation of writers and artists to pursue their dreams! These two friends reunited after years of living in different states to create the book, which is based on the true story of Matt’s cats rescued from a Baltimore shelter.

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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomes Briana Varo Pangborn of Seekonk

The Honorary Board of Regents and the Board of Directors of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomes Briana Varo Pangborn of Seekonk, MA as a new member. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. With this recognition comes all the rights, honors, and privileges thereby pertaining to the Society at Southern New Hampshire University. National Society of Collegiate Scholars is more than just a symbol of academic achievement. Membership gives students access to a number of amazing benefits including career and networking resources, scholarships, travel, and service projects both on campus and in the community. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

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William (Billy) G. Keegan, III signed a National Letter of Intent on April 14th to attend Merrimack College in Andover, MA on a three-year baseball scholarship. Keegan, who is currently a Freshman at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, VA, plans to attend Merrimack starting in September. He is currently playing baseball at Patrick Henry where his team is ranked 15th (29-13) in the country for Junior College teams. Keegan is a corner infielder and a designated hitter for PHCC is and is currently batting .340 with three home runs and seventeen runs batted in with a slugging percentage of .636. He is studying Business and Finance at PHCC and has been accepted into the Business School at Merrimack. Prior to college Keegan played four years at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, RI where his baseball teams won four State Championships during his High School career. He was a Varsity player beginning in his Sophomore year through his Senior year and was a team MVP as a Freshman. This Summer Keegan has been offered a position to play with the Sherrill Silversmiths of the New York College Baseball League (NYCBL) located near Rochester, New York. Billy is the son of William and Felicia Keegan of Pine Street in Seekonk.

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Local Resident Inducted Into International Academic Society At PCD

David Bauman, of Rehoboth, was honored at the Providence Country Day School April 18, with admission to the International Cum Laude Society. The Society, founded in 1906, recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor. The Society was modeled after Phi Beta Kappa and includes 350 chapters in public and independent schools throughout the world.

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National Automotive Technology Competition

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School is pleased to announce that senior students, Jonathan Arruda of Taunton and Justin Albernaz of Rehoboth, finished third in the National Automotive Technology Competition representing the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association (MSADA). The competition was held in New York City on March 29-30, 2016 with 30 teams participating from throughout the country. continued on next page...

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The event consisted of an intense two days of competition. On day one, students were challenged at ten different hands on work stations covering a broad scope of automotive topics. On day two, students were required to diagnose and repair a variety of concerns on a vehicle with all repairs to be completed in three hours. In addition to the recognition of finishing on the podium at this prestigious event, the students received many prizes including multiple scholarship opportunities, a tool box and tools, many gifts from corporate sponsors, and trophies.

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From an educational perspective, the significance to our students lies not in the recognition, but in the educational value of the event. The advanced training they received outside of the standard curriculum will be useful to them as they continue in their careers as automotive technicians. The success that these students enjoyed demonstrates to fellow B-P Automotive Technology students the opportunities available to them.

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The Bay View Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 63 new members to its ranks at an induction ceremony that took place on Tuesday, March 29th. Membership to this prestigious society is open to juniors and seniors by invitation only. Bay View’s Chapter was formed to honor those students who embody the criteria of scholarship, leadership, service and character. A grade point average of 4.0 or better (on a 5.0 scale) is required to be considered for membership. Students who meet the academic requirements are invited to submit their activities resume, as well as five survey forms that have been filled out by Upper School faculty members. They must also show a willingness to be of service to the school, faculty, students, and to the Bay View Chapter of the National Honor Society. Throughout the year, the National Honor Society members participate in service oriented projects. The newly elected members of the National Honor Society (From our area) are: Rehoboth, MA Catherine Donnelly Seekonk, MA Amelia Brown Hailey Campatelli East Providence, RI Vanessa Botelho Olivia Dumon CyAnne Mitchell Joohyun (J) Sung

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Academic Honor for Local Resident

Brandon Tran of Rehoboth, Mass. (02769), was named to the Dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2015 semester at Johns Hopkins University. To be selected for this honor, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in a program of at least 14 credits with at least 12 graded credits. Brandon Tran is the son of Phu and Lena Tran and attended Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School in North Dighton, Mass. Brandon Tran, who is majoring in chemical and biomolecular engineering, will graduate in May 2019.

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Area Residents Named To Honor Roll At PCD

The Providence Country Day School has recognized the following Rehoboth and Seekonk students for second trimester scholarship and achievement. Rehoboth: High honors: Natasha Bansal ‘19, David Bauman ‘17, Ethan Hobson ‘17, William Musto ‘19 Honors: Devanshi Bansal ‘21, Catherine McLaughlin ‘19, Michael Moreira ‘17 Seekonk High Honors: Saarah Papineau ‘19 Honors: Kunlin (Damian) Cai ‘16 Fangxi (Peter) Shang ‘16

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Thirty-six local 4-H youth shared their skills and knowledge on Saturday, March 5, at the Bristol County 4-H Visual Presentation Day held at the Bristol County Agricultural School in Dighton. Ranging in age from 5 to 18, these children gave visual presentations and speeches lasting from 3 to 10 minutes on their special area of interest. A total of 17 4-H members represented Bristol County at the State Visual Presentation Day that was held on April 2 in Bedford. Representing Bristol County from our area were: Rehoboth: Noah Carello & Jarrett Cordeiro Two area Bristol County participants received either a blue or red rosette for placing first or second respectively in their class against competition from across the state. The rosette winners were: Rehoboth: Noah Carello – Red and Jarrett Cordeiro – Blue In addition, Jarrett Cordeiro and Noah Carello received “Big E Quality” Rosettes and will be invited to take their presentations to the Big E in Springfield this coming September. Jarrett Cordeiro, of Rehoboth, was also selected to complete on the Massachusetts 4-H Horse Communications Team this fall in Louisville, Kentucky. This will be the third consecutive year that Jarrett has been selected for this team based on his outstanding presentations! If you would like more information about this program or how to become involved with any of the 4-H Youth Programs, contact the Bristol County 4-H Office, located in Walpole, at (508) 668-9793. 4-H is the youth education program of the University of Massachusetts/ Amherst in cooperation with the USDA.

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What a nice time we had at our April 12th meeting. We had updates on the Bay State Pomona luncheon and the Irish step dancer. It was safety night and our lecturer gave us a quiz on horticultural safety. The members got most of the questions correct. We also had a penny sale for deaf activities and voted to donate to the Mass State Grange hearing aid fund as well as to NEADS(National Education for Assistance Dog Services). On April 26th we met to celebrate Earth Day. We planted some pansies, a rose bush, and two small white pine trees. It was also our yearly inspection by the State Grange and Subordinate Deputy Richard Merrill was our guest. He was happy to see fresh fruit, flowers and dried corn in our Graces baskets. Good food after the meeting was enjoyed by all. We were made aware of Omnibus AG bill SB2171, an act to promote agriculture in the Commonwealth, currently in the Senate Ways and Means Committee which needs support from our legislators to be passed. On May 10th we will be celebrating our fifth anniversary with a fun program as well as cake and ice cream. Come on down and join us at 7:00 PM. The May 24th meeting is a Memorial program by our Chaplain. We also host Bay State Pomona on May 28th for their Memorial Program. Please enjoy these spring days but watch out for ticks.

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So true! It’s anticipation that sends us out to the garden each morning to see the newest sprouts, the budding trees and the brave early flowers. Anticipating the chirping of our favorite birds and the busy hum of bees makes us want to be part of the annual rites of Spring. As gardeners we can’t wait to get dirty! As garden club members we look forward to the new events and adventures of the season. At the 82nd annual meeting of the Rehoboth Garden Club, held on April 11, 2016, new officers were installed. They are, Co-Presidents Linda McHugh and Mary Louise Pacheco, First Vice-President Susan Thayer and Treasurer Helen Davis. Continuing in their positions are, Second Vice-President Dianne Burns, Corresponding Secretary Diane Wald, Recording Secretary Kathryne Sullivan and Newsletter Editor Susan Asp. Club members are busy preparing for our Annual Plant Sale, which will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 10AM-1PM at the Goff Hall Barn Shed, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth. A beautiful array of perennials, annuals, herbs, bushes and houseplants will be Free Estimates • Reasonable Rates available. Thanks in advance to all the club members and members Call 401.632.3602 of the community who donate plants from their own gardens. All proceeds from this fundraiser support our scholarship program, as well as civic and educational events. There will be a Board Meeting on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 6PM at Linda McHugh’s home. Looking ahead, a field trip is planned to visit The Blue Garden in Newport on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2PM. Please call Linda McHugh to reserve your place. This magnificently restored garden promises to be a delight to all our senses. WALL SAWING & DOOR OPENINGS Save the date of Sunday, June 12, 2016 for our annual Potluck www.cutriteconcreteri.com Party for members and spouses/guests. Just a reminder that the deadline for scholarship applications 38 years experience is June 30, 2016. We are once again awarding a second semester CUTTERS EDGE $1,000 scholarship to a local high school senior or graduate student who is majoring in one of the natural sciences and related fields. Corp. For more information please call 508-252-6337. We cut anything concrete...anywhere The Rehoboth Garden Club has a page on Facebook! We’d Prompt Courteous Service • Floors • Walls love for you to “Like” us! For information about becoming a member of our club please Environmentally Safe • Insured • Licensed • Bonded contact Dianne Burns at 508-336-9933 or dburns54@comcast.net. Core Drilling • Flat Sawing Happy Gardening!

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Rehoboth Lions Meetings May Into June

May 11 – Regular Meeting @ 7 PM @ 5 Bridges Inn – Pizza night May 18 – Board Meeting at Pres. Jim’s Place MAY 25 – Reg. Meeting @ 7 @ Francis Farm – Twinning with Anawan, Dighton and D-R Leo Lions – Hearing Foundation Speaker June 1 - Clam Boil @ 7:00 PM @ Seekonk Gun Club – tickets $30 each See any Rehoboth Lion for tickets June 5 – Annual Chet’s Chicken BBQ, Tickets $12 from all LIONS (Includes dessert this year) July 23 – Anawan Lions Gatlin Show – See the Ladies for tickets! July 31 – Rehoboth Lions Golf Tourney - @ Swansea C.C. August 27 – Rehoboth Lions Pig Roast @ Lion John’s Home

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We held our first meeting in April on the 7th of the month with all our people back home from Florida. Welcome back all, you were missed. We had a busy month with our usual Marian Manor Bingo as usual and some of our members joined the So. Attleboro Village Lions for their brown bag auction. This was an event we have been going to for a long time and had a lot of fun and a delicious meal. Some of us attended a Membership night for those who were interested in joining our club. Our chairman was Kathy Amaral who had the night set up where we painted glasses or whatever you wanted to. It was a fun night and was held at Robyn’s Nest on Juniper Lane. We had a few ladies who attended and had a great time and delicious food. Our white cane day was held at the Dunkin Donuts collecting for Massachusetts Lions Eye Research. We will also be at the North Rehoboth Dunkin Donuts. We have always been very successful in this event and thank all who support us for a very worthy cause.. Watch for us on May 21. We will be attending our State convention beginning on April 30th where the State of Massachusetts Lions will be holding there meetings in Mansfield. There will be more on this next month. Our next event will be our Ladies Luncheon with Laughter, along with our baskets raffles. See Elaine Ferreira or Ellie Horton for tickets. Also Trudy Smith will have ticket reservations available. In July we will be having our Gatlin Show. Watch for more information about this event. He was here last year and all who attended had a fabulous time. The Rehoboth Anawan Lions would like to thank all who have supported us in all our events. We appreciate all the support we get and look forward to continuing in the future. Remember our “We Serve” and indeed we do. See you next month.

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Come play, come learn! Located at 100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District Hours Sept-March: Tuesday-Sunday and Monday school holidays 9-6; some Fridays until 8 PM. April through August, open 7 days. Activities are free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person; admission is always free for Museum members. Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.ChildrenMuseum.org.

May Activities

Play and Learn: Animal Tales Tuesday, May 10 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Magnet Play Wednesday, May 11 & Thurs, May 12 • 10AM - 3 PM

Experiment and sculpt with magnets to explore the playful power of magnetism in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space. Build with magnetic shapes, test objects to see what’s magnetic, and steer objects through mazes with a magnet wand. Underwritten by Amgen Foundation.

Toddler Try-It: Magnet Magic Friday, May 13 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, use real tools and explore the creative process as they delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning. This week, toddlers paint with magnetic marbles.

Imagination Playground Saturday, May 14 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Kids invent their own ways to play as they stack and build with huge blue foam blocks, wheels, spools, tubes and a variety of loose parts. Construct castles and forts, create interesting sculptures and more! Underwritten by Dominion Foundation.

Mosaics: Parts and Wholes Sunday, May 15 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Join a special celebration of Hearing Loss Awareness Month, hosted by Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Make mosaics with muralist and teacher of the deaf Peter Geisser and enjoy stories told in American Sign Language (ASL) and interpreted for the hearing.

Play and Learn: In the Kitchen Tuesday, May 17 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Puzzle Works Wednesday, May 18 & Thurs, May 19 • 10AM - 3 PM

Take on creative challenges with a colorful assortment of shape and patterning puzzles in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s handson art and science exploration space. Try your hand at geometric, mosaic, wooden and magnetic puzzles that involve shape sequencing and sorting and have multiple solutions.

After the Beanstalk: Jack, Jill and the Giant Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22 • 10:30 AM - 2PM

Help Jack and his sister Jill solve the giant’s puzzling spatial challenges in an interactive performance that expands on the classic tale. Shows at 10:30 & 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM; recommended for ages 3 and up. Underwritten by Dominion Foundation.

Play and Learn: Fishing Fun Tuesday, May 24 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Play and Learn is the Museum’s open-ended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to help parents continue the learning at home. This week, preschoolers practice hand-eye coordination and explore the power of magnets as they catch colorful paper fish. Puzzle Works Wednesday, May 25 & Thursday, May 26 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Take on creative challenges with a colorful assortment of shape and patterning puzzles in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s handson art and science exploration space. Try your hand at geometric, mosaic, wooden and magnetic puzzles that involve shape sequencing and sorting and have multiple solutions.

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May Baskets & Maypole Dancing, Sun. May 1, 2pm

Celebrate May Day by creating your own May basket. Then learn how to Maypole dance (creating a patterned weave with alternating ribbons around a tall wooden pole). Kara Evans, a local re-enactor dressed in costume, will teach the dance and play tunes on her fife. $5 fee covers materials. To register, contact the Museum: 508252-3031, carpentermuseum@gmail.com, carpentermuseum.org.

Summer Fun at the Carpenter Museum!

Strawberry Country Festival, Sun. June 5, 1-5pm

It’s everything you love in one summer festival: hands-on activities focusing on what it was like growing up during early times, plus yummy strawberries! Try woodworking and peg making from colonial times. Experience open hearth fireplace cooking. Try butter making and candle making. Learn about spinning and weaving. Practice archery. Learn about leather making and make your own leather bracelet. And of course, enjoy homemade strawberry shortcake, delicious lemonade and more! Activities indoors and out. Rain or shine. Admission FREE. For more information: Carpenter Museum, 4 Locust Ave., Rehoboth, 508-252-3031, carpentermuseum@gmail.com, carpentermuseum.org.

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Surprise Visitors at the Carpenter Museum Jim and Ralph Viara stopped by the Carpenter Museum recently for a tour. Their mode of transportation? Antique fire trucks (built in 1925 and 1926). One of Jim’s hobbies is refurbishing the vehicles. He has fixed up 12 fire trucks that can be driven, plus more vehicles that he’s working on. If all goes as planned (no rain!) you’ll probably see Jim and Ralph at the Carpenter Museum’s Strawberry Country Festival on Sunday, June 5, 1-5pm. Riding the “Magic” Coach Bus, We Followed Rehoboth’s Ring of the Green

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Also enjoy...Strawberry shortcake! Strawberry jam! Lemonade! And more homemade treats. Hornbine School, Rehoboth’s One-Room Schoolhouse, will be open, too. This event is part of our year-long theme, “When We Were Kids,” which is sponsored by the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society and the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more info contact: Carpenter Museum, 4 Locust Ave., Rehoboth, Ph: 508-252-3031, carpentermuseum@gmail.com, www.carpentermuseum.org.

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By Otis Dyer Sr. “There is hardly a man of you who would trust his pigs for even two or three months to a stranger without looking in to see how they were taken care of.” –Lemuel Morse, Esq., 1848 The following was written by Lemuel Morse, Esquire (1795-1869), chairman of the school committee in 1848. Morse, a prominent man in town, lived on a farm between the sharp turn in Old Reynolds Avenue and the corner of Glebe Street. As a Justice of the Peace and/or the equivalent of today’s Notary Public, he often prepared and notarized signatures on deeds, probates, pension affidavits for military service in the Revolution, and other legal documents. The report was copied in longhand by Doris Johnson, who gave me a copy many years ago. Mrs. Johnson, now deceased, lived on Old Anawan Street and was the fourth grade teacher and later principal at the North Rehoboth Elementary School. I don’t know where she got the report, but she may have been related to Morse or perhaps had just admired him, as she sometimes spoke admiringly of him to me. Here is the 1848 report as Doris Johnson copied it. The accompanying photos are from the school books my ancestors had used at the Peck School, corner of Anawan Street and Fairview Avenue, and kept, as they owned the books. School children at that time had to buy their own books.

First Written Report on Record of the Rehoboth School Committee

by Lemuel Morse, Chairman The committee on public schools beg leave to report that during the past year they have visited each of the summer and winter

May 2016 The Reporter schools once and most of them twice. And while they have been much gratified with the evidence of improvement exhibited in most of the schools, they are never the less forced to the conclusion that our schools are not what they should or might be. And your committee asks your indulgence while they point out some of the causes producible [sic] to the interests of our common schools. Want of a suitable and convenient house is a serious obstacle to improvement in the condition and character of the schools. The subject of school house has attracted a large share of public attention within a few years past, and a more enlightened and liberal outlay in this particular has been made in most towns. In this town, however, a great improvement needs to be made in this respect. There is no reason why our school houses be the most unattractive objects in the whole landscape around them. The exterior of our schools should be made pleasing and attractive and the interior constructed with reference for the conOn Materials On Materials venience and comfort of the pupils. Instead of which, too many of the school houses are not only repulsive in their external appearances so arranged internally that one can hardly escape the On Workmanship Onbut Workmanship conviction that the great object in their construction was to render them as uncomfortable as possible. Could the parents in some of our school districts be prevailed upon to visit their schools and sit a few hours in the ill constructed seats their children are doomed to pass so many hours of uneasiness and discomfort, to think they would be feeling admonished by their aching backs to make an effort to remedy this crying evil.

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“…there was a lamentable want of order hat cannot be otherwise detrimental to the best interest of the schools.”

Want of order is another serious evil in our schools. Although your committee were much pleased with the stillness and regularity in some schools, there was a lamentable want of order that cannot be otherwise detrimental to the best interest of the schools. “That order is Heaven’s first law” is no less the language of truth than poetry. Want of order in the school room besides being injurious to the best interests of education, must exert a pernicious influence upon the future char Hail FREE Hail inspectionswith with NO inspections NOOBLIGATIONS OBLIGATIONS acter of the children. If irregularity and insubordination reign inthe FREE school room, the pupils will be but ill prepared by its discipline  yearly Free yearly 9-Pointinspection inspection of of your roof roof  to Free 9-Point your be quiet and orderly members of society. Parents may do much to  Photo documentation of of your  Photo documentation yourproject project remedy this evil, and the interests of education, and the wellbeing of society, call loudly for their earnest endeavors for this purpose.  Trained, Certifiedsupervisors supervisors onsite at all  Trained, Certified onsite attimes all times Want of uniformity in school books is another serious detriment  “Over top” clean-up  “Over the the top” clean-up to the improvement of our schools. The law gives the committee the power of prescribing what books shall be used, but they have preferred to recommend; but it is hoped that parents will second the efforts of the committee and purchase only such books as they recommend and in this way a uniformity of books will soon exist throughout the town. Want of parental cooperation with the teachers is another diff f enheDnR RDoRo Roo ficulty which parents should not suffer longer to exist. The education ututwhw b b , , d e e s s s s e rer of their children is second in importance to no interest which claims asyiliymipmp weerre oonntitmiemaendand n and and eatsiel yeyw atainoation "I am "nIoatm nohome e h h t t , their attention, and yet how few ever take the time to visit the school plxapnl , e hom irirexe y e y m e h m h t o t o t n t n i e i e m d m e ca ed was was room. Do you say you do not have time? How do you find time c toa l,etdaetialil saai ThTeheCreCwrew enjoyeen asilo,nad d joyed n o . i . d s d s i s e e f f s o o do everything else you deem of importance? You look closely after pr pr htehyey tlheythey t t l t a l a l h e h e w t w t y n y n l a l a t c every other interest. There is hardly a man of you who would trust d texac t, yyouu c did exdaic d afsats, ireiwrorkw!ork”! l danf thteh lonaan a n n n i o i i i s s s his pigs for even two or three months to a stranger without looking s s s e w o y! y!” e f o h f o h s o Pr ts Pr nginCgompCaonmpan ‘bcsa‘ucsaeuseiti eerraggee roroofoif s in to see how they were taken care of. b o o j j r r i i e v e th th yoruraav OT OyTou Your presence in the schoolroom will much good by showing - Joe-Diantonio Joe Diantonio Riosof Nis N RooDf r r D both teacher and pupils that you take a friendly interest in their Taunton, MA MA Taunton, proceedings. Speak well of the teacher in the presence of your children. Let your children see by your manner towards him that you respect and esteem him, and they will the more readily yield to him reverence and obedience. And your teacher too when he sees his

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labors are appreciated, will be stimulated to higher exertions to secure the continuance of your regard and esteem. Speak frequently to you children about their school - inquire about their studies and progress. Show them you feel an interest in their labors and studies. In these and various other ways you may do much to making the school [prosper].

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In conclusion your committee commends the cause of mental and moral improvement to every parent and to every citizen, firmly believing that if the proper interest for moral and mental cultivation were felt that the future generation of inhabitants in this town will be more virtuous, more happy, and more intelligent than any proceeding one. All which is respectfully submitted, April 3, 1848 [written in the hand of Lemuel Morse, Chairman, as per Doris Johnson] Amanda Bowen, whose husband had died in 1843, bought this arithmetic book for her daughter Harriet when she was thirteen and beginning the winter term at the Peck School in January 1854. The book cost 40 cents. The school was torn down in 1873 and rebuilt further up Anawan Street. Harriet (Hattie) Bowen Peck (1841–1932) was born and raised on Otis Dyer’s family farm at 371 Fairview. After her marriage to James Peck, she moved over to his farm, about a quarter of a mile away on Pond Lily Avenue.

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An 1848 worm-eaten spelling book used by my great- grandmother Maria Bowen Dexter (1840–1936) and later by her son, my grandfather Everett Otis Dexter (1863–1941) in the Peck School. Both Maria and her sister Hattie were born and died in the same room in our family home at 371 Fairview Avenue. Everett O. Dexter began school at the old Peck School, but by the time he was using this book, the school had been torn down, and he was attending the new Peck school, still standing, but a much altered private residence at 222 Anawan Street.

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The building is the Old Goff Memorial Hall, which was destroyed by fire in 1911. George Tilton, chairman of the School Committee in the early 1880s, organized the first attempt at a consolidated school in Rehoboth in 1885. Students from the Village, Anawan, Blanding, and Bliss districts attended classes together in a large schoolroom in the newly completed Goff Hall for two terms before citizens decided to return their children to neighborhood schools. Afterwards, a private school occupied Goff Hall’s classroom. This photograph documents one of the private school’s recess periods and includes teacher Elizabeth Pierce on the steps, Amelia Viall, Emily Bowen, and Clara Perry. Lena Kenney and Leila Tilton are seated on chairs. George Tilton and Charles Haly are holding bats. Congratulations to Adler Abrahamson for guessing correctly.

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Events & Activities Remembrance 5K Walk & Run 2016

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Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, May 13, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, May 13, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf. Music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Benjamin Foss. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www. contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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Rehoboth Community Dance May 8, from 7 to 9 p.m.

* Free * On Sunday evening, May 8, 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 May 8 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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Yard Sale at Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center May 14, 2016 9:00am - 3:00pm

Spring cleaning, too much clutter? Sell your treasures at the yard sale on May 14, 2016 from 9:00am until 3:00pm to be held on the grounds of the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center, 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Buy a space for $15.00. Must have own tables, and take home what is not sold. To reserve a space, call Steve 508 336-4195 or Lorraine 508 916-0971. To pay ahead, send a check for $15.00 made out to The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club, Inc. and mail in care of the senior center. Proceeds to benefit the organization. Rain date is May 21st.

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Seekonk High School Key Club Community Service Breakfast May 19th

The Seekonk High School Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk. It is a student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. Their activities include tutoring at the elementary and middle schools, baby-sitting at PTO meetings, helping at Father-Daughter dances, Pumpkin Something and many other charitable events. They conduct the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosting more than 200 children for an Easter egg hunt and games. The Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a Community Service Breakfast on May 19th to recognize students from the class of 2016 who have completed 100 hours of service throughout their high school career. They will be presented with certificates and 100 hour service pins donated by Kiwanis. Seekonk Kiwanis is also awarding two $1000 scholarships this year at Class Night in June. Applications are in the guidance department. Kiwanis is an international non-profit organization dedicated to changing the world “one child and one community at a time”. For more information contact Beverly Hart at 508-336-9352 or russellhart@comcast.net.

Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, May 27, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, May 27, 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 House on Fire. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http:// www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html. Lucia Watson calls the Rehoboth contra dance on May 27

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Experience the 18th and 19th Century at The Hornbine School Sunday, June 5th

The Hornbine School, Rehoboth’s historic one room schoolhouse, will be open from 1-5 P.M. on Sunday, June 5th. Children’s fun activities will be available all day. The staff will be present to share activities that take place when Palmer River School 3rd graders visit the Hornbine School. The Rehoboth Minutemen will set up a small camp and demonstrate skills, equipment, activities and Rehoboth artifacts between 1 and 5 P.M. They will tell stories about events of the Revolutionary War at 2:30 P.M. An 18th century fashion show will take place at 3:30 P.M. This is a Free Event sponsored by the Rehoboth Cultural Arts Council. The Hornbine School is located on Hornbine Road at the end of Baker Street in south east Rehoboth. The Carpenter Museum, on Bay State Road in Rehoboth, will have their Strawberry Festival that day also. Plan to attend both events for a fun, history filled Sunday! For additional information contact Cathy Potter at 508-252-3682.

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Citizens Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament Monday, June 20th at 7:30 a.m.

Golf Tournament for Citizens Scholarship Foundation for Dighton-Rehoboth will be held at Crestwood Country Club on Monday, June 20th at 7:30 a.m. Golf, carts and lunch will be provided for the cost of $125.00 per person. All profit made will go to the students scholarship foundation. Please call Kathy at 508 208-9748 for more information. Flyers will be available for anyone interested in playing. Also if anyone would like to donate for the raffle or for the silent auction you may call Kathy.

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Open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 9 am to 12 pm. Women’s, Men’s, Children’s (infant to older child) clothing and shoes, children’s toys, books, knickknacks and household goods. Donations accepted, especially Men’s and children’s clothing and household goods (in good and/or working condition please!). Call the church office at 401-438-4911 for information or to make donations.

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Vendors Wanted for our Annual Huge Spring Yard Sale at Central Congregational Church on Saturday, May 21st at 115 Commonwealth Avenue in Attleboro Falls! Once again, the large lawn of the Christian Ed. Building is where you can set up your Treasures to sell, (Rain or Shine), so please come prepared. The Sale runs from 8am-2pm and our regulars have already called to request their application. Prices for a 10’ x 10’ “Street View” space on busy Commonwealth Avenue is $25.00, a “Non-Street

May 2016 The Reporter View” space is $20.00. The deadline to reserve your paid space is May 14th - prices increase after that date (so book early)! Food and Beverages available for purchase and clean, indoor restrooms are available. For an Application, please call 508-6997700 Or 508-930-1046 or stop by the Church Office on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 8:30am-4pm, or visit our website: www. attleborofallschurch.org

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Results From 2016 Seekonk Lions Fishing Derby

The Seekonk Lions Club held its Fourth Annual Doug Allan Fishing Tournament on Patriots day to a huuuge gathering of close to 100 kids both young and old hoping to have the best catch of the day. Good crowd, great weather and our anglers caught 12 fish on Patriots day, even a dead one! We all had a great time! And we had all the fixings! We had hot coffee and hot chocolate from Young’s Caterers. Hot dogs, chips and water donated by Seekonk Stop and Shop. We also like to thank the Seekonk DPW for supplying our sound system and construction cones for the day. Plus all our great prize sponsors...Bennys, Popular Pizza, Purple Cow, Bass Pro Shops, Battle Groundz Laser Tag, Seekonk Grand Prix, Orange Leaf FROYO, and Ryan Amusements. The derby champ again was Matt Dumond (The King). Matt caught four trout measuring 12.5 to 14.25 Inches. The Sears boys were back at it again, but this year Caiden took the top prize for biggest catch at 15 inches. What a beauty! He also caught another fish measuring 13.5 inches respectively. His brother Cameron caught a 14.75 inch trout and last year’s big winner Conner came in with a 14.25 inch.

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The GFWC Taunton Junior Woman’s Club made a surprise visit to our local libraries on Tuesday, National Library Workers Day, during this week designated as National Library Week. It is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions made by all library workers.

For the fifth year the Taunton Junior Woman’s Club members prepared trays filled with dozens of Chocolate covered strawberries wrapped in cellophane as a thank you. Members Nancy Brown, Joyce Clark, Nancy Clark and Nancy Martin made the special delivery to the Rehoboth’s Blanding Library, bringing sunshine to the staff there on a very rainy April day.

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Clay Workshop for Adults on Tues. May 10

Local artist Beth Buvarsky will show how to use dry clay to make a decorative coil vessel you can take home with you on May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Space is limited to 12 adults and advance registration is required. $5 fee.

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Build a personalized table top garden or terrarium for your home. We will use stones, soil, moss and other plants. Bring your own container or buy one at the event. All other materials provided. $5 fee. Space is limited to 15 adults and advance registration is required.

Children’s Activities

Tot Time for children under age 3 will continue Tuesdays at 10 a.m. through June 14. Story & Craft times will continue the current series through May 26 and then begin again in July. Look for more news of fun summer programs for kids in next month’s Reporter. Kicking off the summer reading program will be a return visit from Ed the Wizard on Wed. June 29 at 1:30 p.m. Parents interested in enrolling their child in the library’s Puppy Pals reading program may call the library to register. The library offers 15-minute time slots after school where children get to practice their reading skills with a trained Canine Good Citizen. These dogs are always patient listeners.

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You’ve probably noticed all the construction work going on at Goff Hall. The building renovation project is well underway. This will be a new addition to the 100-year-old building which will include new handicapped accessible bathrooms. We are all eagerly looking forward to the completion of our new addition and ask your patience while construction work is taking place.

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The Blanding offers not only books but so much more. Starting in May the Blanding will be subscribing to the Commonwealth e-Book collection. Library director Laura Bennet explains, “It’s another way to increase offerings to our patrons, including fiction and nonfiction and holdings from academic and special libraries, without crowding our shelves even more.” According to the Mass Library System, “Over the past several years, eBook circulation at libraries in Massachusetts has skyrocketed. To meet this growing demand, libraries across the state are joining together to participate in the Commonwealth eBook Collections. This is a statewide eBook lending program that is opening up access to eBooks for Massachusetts residents.” “Just as we do with print materials, Massachusetts Libraries are committed to providing equal access to digital content for all Massachusetts residents. Libraries that have joined Commonwealth eBook Collections are working together to help solve the eBook access challenge. These libraries provide their patrons access to a new collection of eBooks that include many academic titles and self-published materials as well as popular fiction titles.” Remember, you can now reserve museum passes online by going to Blanding Tixkeeper. Just go to blandinglibrary.net and click on Museum Passes. These one-day discount passes are free to anyone who has a library card. “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein will be the next book discussed by the Blanding book club on Wed. June 1 at 7 p.m. The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd., is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Mon. May 30 for Memorial Day. Phone 508-252-4236 or go to blandinglibrary.net.

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May programming for children and their families at Seekonk Library promises to bring a variety of fun events for every age. For registration, please go to the Library’s Calendar of Events on their website, www.seekonkpl.org and click the date for the program for which you’d like to register! On Thursday, May 5, drop in anytime after 6 pm and create life sized domes using rolled up newspapers! This is a fun engineering activity for all ages. No registration is required. On Saturday, May 7, at 9:30 am, children can bring their mothers (or grandmothers) for stories and a special craft at the Library’s Mother’s Day Storytime. This program is for children aged 3 and up. Registration is required for planning purposes. On Tuesday, May 10 at 11:30 am, come to the Library, hear a story or two and meet Dora the Explorer in person! This presents a great photo opportunity for families! No registration is necessary for this Dora Story time Adventure! On Saturday, May 14, the Library will be having a Hula Hoop Party in The Meadows-- 1 pm for adults and 2 pm for children and their families! They’ll see a demonstration and receive instruction on exactly how to make that hula hoop spin! Please register for this program so we’ll know how may hoops to have! The rain date is Saturday, May 21. On Tuesday, May 17, at 4 pm, families are invited to watch a movie on the Library’s large viewing screen and get free popcorn, compliments of The Friends of Seekonk Library! This month’s movie features a Disney production starring those loveable puppets who go on a global tour and find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by the World’s Number One Criminal (and a dead ringer for that green frog) and his dastardly sidekick, Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. This film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 53 minutes. Finally, on Monday night, May 23, at 6:30 pm Seekonk Library is happy to present as it’s May guest for Family Night the talented Wayne Potash, who will entertain the audience with original and traditional songs for all ages. There is no registration for this program, which is sponsored by The Friends of Seekonk Public Library and open 508-336-6610 to the public! For more detailed information on May 508-336-5334 programming, please contact the Library at Fax 336-2510 508-336-8230 x5140.

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www.seekonkpl.org library@seekonkpl.org card is required. This series is sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. This beginner’s series will be led by Debra Banna of DeeAnne ART. Participants will learn and practice basic watercolor techniques to create several projects over the course of three sessions. Register for the first workshop to sign up for all three consecutive Wednesdays: May 11, May 8, May 25

Nature Walk on Gammino Pond Trail Saturday, May 7 at 9:30 AM

Walking is the perfect way to get some exercise and appreciate the outdoors. Whether you are looking to increase your numbers on your fitness tracker or do some exploring right in our own backyard, join us for a guided Nature Walk on Gammino Pond Trail on Saturday, May 7 at 9:30 AM; the rain date is Saturday, June 11. Participants will meet for this 90 minute family-friendly trek at the Meadows gate in the Seekonk Library parking lot. This program is sponsored in part with funding from the Seekonk Cultural Council. Jack Lash, in partnership with Mass Audubon’s Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, will lead this nature walk along the Gammino Pond Trail. During this expedition, he will point out native vegetation, invasive plants, and bird and animal tracks along the trail. Jack Lash is a former chief ecologist for the state Department of Conservation & Recreation, an experienced birder and naturalist, and a member of Mass Audubon for over 20 years. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for this short hike and bring binoculars if available.

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You already know that the prices on our lobby book sale are one of the best bargains in town. On Saturday, May 7, it gets even better! On this day, all lobby book prices have been slashed! Adult books, Audio Books, CDs, and DVDs are $.50 and children’s books are $.25! Come to the library Saturday May 7 from 9-5 and pick up some great books at a great price! Remember - all proceeds from the lobby sale benefit the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library! We also have a terrific basket full of gardening items that is going to be raffled off on May 7 as well! Tickets are $1 each or 8 for $5. You do not need to be present to win, and tickets are being sold until the drawing. Follw us on Facebook! Stay tuned of all the Friends happenings! Like our Facebook page and keep up to date on all Friends events! Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/FriendsSeekonkPL Friends Membership Donations Thank you to those who already returned their annual membership donation! Your tax-deductible donation helps us to continue to provide items for the library outside of the operating budget. Over the past years, we have provided funds for museum passes, entertainers, movie licenses, books, materials for the library, and more! We could not do this without your membership funds, so thank you. If you haven’t already donated and would like to, please send a check or money order payable to the Friends of the Seekonk Library to: Seekonk Library, 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771. Thank you!

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You shouldn’t have to spend a fortune or quit your day job (unless you want to) to grow a great garden. Join Bristol-based horticulturist Kristin Green as she shares her favorite plants and presents ideas from her book Plantiful: Start Small, Grow Big with 150 Plants That Spread, Self-Sow, and Overwinter at the Seekonk Library on Thursday, May 12th at 6 pm. Learn tips and tools for growing an abundant and colorful garden year-round. Kristin Green spent 12 years as interpretive horticulturist at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, and was the principal author and photographer of Blithewold’s garden blog beginning in 2007. She tends her own garden in Bristol, RI, writes a regular garden column called Down to Earth for area newspapers and has a blog at trenchmanicure.com. She also has contributed articles and photographs to Fine Gardening and other publications. Come to the Seekonk Library and learn to appreciate some of nature’s worthiest opportunists and then develop an opportunistic streak yourself. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and offered FREE to the public. For more information call Information Services at 508-336-8230 x5130, visit: www.seekonkpl.org or contact: library@ seekonkpl.org.

Hula Hoop for Your Health Saturday, May 14

Hula hoops are more than fun for kids; they make a great workout for adults! Try this session for adults with exercise weight hula hoops and you’ll have so much fun, you won’t even realize you’re working out! This Hula Hoop Party will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 1 PM. This session will be held outside in the Seekonk Meadows; the rain date is Saturday, May 21. Certified exercise instructor Jessica “Stylz” Cohen will lead this fun program, with a separate 2 PM session for kids and families. A limited number of exercise weight hoops are available; register to reserve a hoop. Treat yourself to some old-fashioned fun and get a great workout, too! All experience levels are welcome. Participants will meet at the Seekonk Meadows gate in the library parking lot. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

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Oscar Buzz Movies @ Seekonk Library Thursday, May 19, 6:00 pm.

Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive popcorn! Take some time for yourself and enjoy this Oscar Buzz select DVD release for FREE at Seekonk Public Library! This program is free and open to the public through a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. Winner of the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, this film explores the 2008 financial crisis due to fraudulent mortgage-lending practices through the eyes of four unorthodox moneymen. Stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, and Marisa Tomei. Rated R; 2 hours 10 minutes. Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 5130.

SAILS Community Shred

SAILS library cardholders, join us at the Seekonk Public Library for a Community Shred on Saturday, June 4 from 9 am to 12 noon. Bring your confidential paper items to the ProShred mobile shredding truck in the library parking lot for secure, on-site destruction and recycling. Protect yourself from identity theft and clear paper clutter at the same time. This event is for Southeastern MA SAILS library cardholders only. Participants will need to present your library card at the event. New or replacement cards can be issued in the library. Participants will present library cards and personally bring material to the shredding truck, see materials loaded into the shredder, and carry away empty bags or boxes. There is a limit of two bags or boxes per trip. This is a rain or shine event. Non-MA residents can obtain a SAILS library card for an annual fee. Call the Adult Services department at (508) 336-8230 ext. 5130 for more information.

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If your home or work printer is unavailable, don’t waste a second worrying; send your files to the Seekonk Library Mobile Print Service! With our new MobilePrint Service™, you can use your personal computer or mobile device to print to the library’s printers from anywhere. Simply submit documents for printing and come to the library to release and pick up your printouts using your email address – no library card required! Normal printing rates apply, currently $0.15/page for black and white prints or $0.50 for color. To get started on your computer, go to www.printeron.net/spl/seekonk. On your mobile device, go to the “store” for apps, install and launch the PrinterOn app. Email messages and attachments can be printed by forwarding the message to seekonkpl-bw@printspots.com (or seekonkpl-color@printspots.com for color). Printouts can be picked up at the release station in the library during business hours. Michelle Gario, Adult Services Librarian says, “This service can let you print faster by skipping using our computers and it works with over 100 file formats!” Contact the Seekonk Library at 508-336-8230 x5130 or library@seekonkpl.org for more information.

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Exhibit of Mixed Media Artwork by Donna Ingemanson

The Bridgewater Public Library will feature an exhibit of Mixed Media Artwork by Donna Ingemanson, http://donnaingemanson. com, in the Flora T. Little Gallery. The exhibition will be on display during the months of April and May. Donna Ingemanson is an artist, illustrator, printmaker who specializes in lush, richly-colored, textural, painterly pieces with a quirky point of view and a knack for hand lettering and art licensing. She has travelled the world for inspiration and her art is influenced by figurative painting, Japanese pottery, nature and improvisational art. Her work ranges from traditional mediums such as oil & acrylic paints, watercolor & gouache, pastels, crayons, pens & pencils to digital-sometimes in all one piece...Recently Donna has been experimenting with monotype printmaking which has enabled her to create artwork with a spontaneous and personal viewpoint. Donna has worked extensively in illustration, art, design, advertising, and art direction and has been involved with a wide variety of clients. Her artwork has an appeal to both children and adults and has appeared on wall decor, puzzles, posters, pillows, books, magazines, merchandise, advertising, textiles, and just about anything you can think of. Many of her original pieces have been featured in shows and galleries throughout the US. www. donnaingemansonstudio.com An Artist Meet and Greet will be held on Saturday, April 30th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Flora T. Little Gallery is open during regular library hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9a.m.-8p.m.; Thursday 10a.m.5p.m., Friday, Saturday 10a.m.-2p.m. Contact: Rose Mamakos, Bridgewater Public Library rmamakos@bridgewaterma.org

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The Bridgewater Public Library now has a Used Book Store! It is located on the bottom floor and is open to all patrons during open library hours. Books are constantly rotating, coming and going. The books are in random order on the shelves so you never know what you might find! It is a treasure hunt. Books are $1.00 (one dollar) each. Magazines are free. The used book store is stocked with books donated by the community. All donations to the library that cannot be put into the collection because they are duplicates or out of date will be put into the book store and all profits from the store will be used for purchasing new books for the Library collection. Come check it out!

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There are just 75 days until our Fresh Air trips to visit host families in Rhode Island begin. If you could publish our public service advertisement, created by Greener Media, anytime from now through July 1st, it would be a special gift to the many children who would benefit from a Fresh Air experience. With your help, we can recruit more host families this summer to allow as many children to enjoy a week or two outside of the city, like Emil does when he visits the Broder family. Nine-year-old Emil, of the Bronx, has been visiting the Broders since 2013 and the family’s relationship with Emil grows stronger every year. “It is one of the most positive things that our family has ever done. My son Lucas made a best friend, and the new friendship has really helped to bring him out of his shell,” said Jennifer Broder, Emil’s host mom. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, provides free, enriching summer experiences and academic programs for New York City children year-round. During the summer, children visit volunteer host families along the East Coast and Southern Canada, where they learn about new environments and skills that they can bring back to their communities. Since 1877, 1.8 million children have participated in Fresh Air experiences, where each day is an exploration of nature and journey of discovery. The Fresh Air Fund is celebrating its 140th summer of serving children. For more information about The Fresh Air Fund, please visit www.freshair.org.

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The Twentieth Annual Ralph P. Schlenker Golf Tournament, to benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital, is planned for Monday, May 23, 2016. The golf tournament is named in recognition of Mr. Schlenker’s generous contributions to the Sturdy Memorial organization. This 18-hole, scramble format tournament is held on two courses – the Foxborough Country Club and the Norton Country Club – to accommodate the large number of golfers participating. The tournament begins with lunch at 12pm, and then progresses to a 1pm shotgun start. The day concludes with a cocktail hour, dinner and awards presentation at 6:30pm at the Holiday Inn Mansfield. Individual players (men and women) may participate for a donation of $325, which includes entry into the tournament, players’ gift, lunch and dinner. Other sponsorships are available to area businesses at several different donation levels, including tee sponsorships. All proceeds benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Please call 508-236-8008 for more information. Due to space limitations, reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

Wellness Exercise Program Offered At Sturdy Memorial Hospital

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers a six-week wellness exercise program designed to increase your fitness while assisting you to lose weight, decrease your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol, and achieve your specific health goals. The overall objective of this program is to help you begin and maintain living a healthy lifestyle. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., and 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Cardiac Pulmonary Exercise Facility at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. The cost is $120.00 for this 12-session program. For further information or to register for classes, call 508/236-7390. Sturdy Memorial Hospital is a full-service, independent, financially stable, not-for-profit acute care community hospital in Attleboro, which serves southeastern Massachusetts and nearby Rhode Island.

The Laboratory At Sturdy Memorial Hospital Receives Accreditation From College Of American Pathologists

The Hospital’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services has received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on results of a recent on-site inspection. This accreditation is awarded to facilities that meet the highest standards of quality in laboratory services. With this recognition, the laboratory joins the prestigious ranks of some of the most prominent clinical laboratories in the world. The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program is a globally recognized program that utilizes teams of highly specialized laboratory professionals as inspectors. During the accreditation process, inspectors meticulously examine the clinical laboratory’s records

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and quality control procedures. They also assess the laboratory’s staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program, and overall management to ensure it meets CAP’s diverse and stringent requirements. The goal of the CAP program is to improve patient safety by advancing the quality of pathology and laboratory services through education and strict standards. The College of American Pathologists is the leading organization comprised exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The CAP is an advocate for high-quality and cost-effective medical care.

Looking For A Doctor? Call Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s Physician Referral Line

For people who are new to the area or need a new physician, Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers a Free physician referral service. Over 150 physicians, including OB/GYNs, internists and family practitioners, are on the active staff at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. In addition, there are also many specialists affiliated with the Hospital. By calling 508/236-8500, a representative can assist you in finding an appropriate physician for your needs, keeping in mind your insurance specifications. You may also request a list of Hospital affiliated physicians accepting patients. Sturdy Memorial Hospital is a full-service, not-for-profit acute care community hospital which serves southeastern Massachusetts and nearby Rhode Island.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital Lists May Support Groups

Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers support groups on a variety of topics throughout the year. The groups are free and open to the public. The following are scheduled for May 2016: Prostate Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group – Monday, May 9, 2016 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, May 11, 2016 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms D & E. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010. Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010. Stroke Support Group – Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call the Physical Therapy Department at 508236-7380. Lymphedema Support Group – Friday, May 20, 2016 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call the Physical Therapy Department at 508-236-7380. Diabetes Support Group – Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166. Breast Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms D & E. For more information, call Ellen Gilbert at 508-236-7015. Breathing Club – Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 1 – 3p.m. in the Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call the Respiratory Care Department at 508-236-7550.

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Rehoboth Daisy Troop 628 worked on their Bird Bath Award during the month of April. The scouts discussed being courageous and strong as the scouts are called to do in the Girl Scout Law. Since lions are a symbol of courage the scouts learned about lions and made a lion craft.

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Rehoboth Daisy Troop 628 earned their Safety Award during the months of April and May. The scouts learned a number of ways to stay safe including stop, drop, and roll, and knowing what to do if they are ever lost. The scouts also visited the Rehoboth Police Station for a tour. Thank you to the Rehoboth Police Department for hosting our troop!

Girl Scout Open House Family Fair! May 22nd!

Attention All Seekonk & Rehoboth Girls and families! New scouts, old scouts, and future scouts! Come and learn about our local Girl Scouts! On Sunday May 22nd from 3:00- 4:30 at the Seekonk YMCA we will be celebrating Girl Scouting. We will have a free Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Free door prizes, registration for next year, and information about Girl Scouts! New Girls & current Girl Scouts welcomed! Where: Newman YMCA, Route 44 Seekonk When: Sunday, May 22nd 3:00-4:30 Come join the party & discover the fun of scouting. Come and make some new friends while enjoying Free Ice Cream Sundae Bar, free door prizes, & learn about Girl Scouts! For more information contact Colleen McBride at rdhcolleen@aol.com or Rebecca Smith at AcelineBarrett@aol.com.

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Members of the American Heritage Girls, Troop MA3712, participated in a service project involving spring clean-up of the Rosary Garden at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Seekonk on April 17th. The girls edged, planted flowers, and painted the rosary stones in the garden to beautify the area for the spring.

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A Springtime Glow: 6 Ways To Purify Your Skin skincare goes beyond simply washing your face before you go to bed. Detoxing your skin can help prevent oily and itchy skin, and even age spots and wrinkles.” Larsen offers her expert tips for detoxifying your skin and flaunting a natural glow year round: 1. Cut out acne causing foods. Often, what you eat will show up on your face and body. Forehead breakouts are usually due to eating foods your body has trouble breaking down, like refined sugars, carbs, wheat and dairy. Between the brow breakouts are linked to the liver, so try cutting down on alcohol and fatty foods, and adding in liver supporting herbs such as dandelion root, milk thistle seed or yellow dock root. No matter what you do, always be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. (BPT) - You’ve heard of detox diets and ridding your body of toxins, but did you know the same is possible for your skin? Environmental toxins and pollutants not only cause breakouts, but also bring out a dull, less vibrant looking complexion. “Stressors from your environment and lifestyle can cause redness, irritations and premature aging,” says Claire Larsen, skin category manager for LifeSpa at Life Time Fitness. “Proper

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Wedding 4 Wine Buying Tips For Weddings (BPT) - Traditional wedding rules have fallen by the wayside - food trucks are in, having a hashtag is a must, bridesmaids no longer wear the same dress and groomsmen are sometimes in sneakers. Couples are actively seeking ways to differentiate themselves and get creative. All that aside, there is one thing that remains constant weddings must have wine. Without wine, there is no glass to raise during the toast to the bride and groom and nothing to drink when the bar closes during dinner. Wine is the first thing guests are offered when they take a seat, and - you know that they say - it’s important to make a good first impression. Choosing the right varietals for your wedding does not have to be a stressful endeavor. Whether you’re a novice wine drinker or a connoisseur, follow these four tips and you’ll please a crowd without spending a fortune:

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Say “cheers!” with a sparkling wine.

People love a good toast, and nothing washes down a teary maid of honor speech like a glass of sparkling. Riondo Prosecco is an accessible option that’s ideal to enjoy any day of the year, but perfectly suited for special occasions. You’ll get six pours out of a bottle, so plan accordingly!

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In addition to a sparkling, you’ll want a red and a white option that are familiar and food-friendly. You can’t go wrong with a Merlot - look for labels from the Napa region. For a white, Terlato Friuli Pinot Grigio is exceptional and ideal for food pairing.

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Running out of wine mid-wedding isn’t an option, so it’s important to do the math. You should anticipate getting about 5 glasses per bottle and assume that each guest will drink one glass per hour. Follow this rule and the wine will flow all night long, keeping you and your guests happy.

Don’t break the bank, but stay away from the cheap stuff.

Choosing an excellent wine doesn’t mean paying top-dollar, but buying too cheap can mean sacrificing quality. There are countless high-quality, delicious, wines available for $10-$20 per bottle, so leave the cheap stuff on the bottom shelf!

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John is in contact with you within hours for any question. He is the best!!” -Pam Mogilnicki “If you are looking for a great pool contractor I would highly recommend Lucky Duck Pool!!! Needed to replace pool liner in the middle of summer. I placed a few calls and John was prompt on calling right back and came out the same day, well a day later pool is up and ready to go!!! John and Justin are very pleasant and professional. Thank you John great service! And the grand children especially thank you for saving the rest of their summer...Best of luck with business.” - D Leonardo from Westport Ma. “I’m so very happy with the help that I got from John. He was very friendly and helpful. He called me back right away, found the part that I needed, and is having it shipped out. All in less than 24 hours. John helped me when so many other pool places wouldn’t even try. I will definitely tell everyone about Lucky Duck Pools!!! Thank you John!!!” - Kim Williams Stop in and say hi at the new store or call John with any quesions at 508-557-1792 or 508-264-4121. The guys at Lucky Duck Pools care about doing the job right, communicating and making sure you are completely satisfied. Come join the Lucky Duck Pools family ... you’ll feel lucky you did!

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summer EVENTS Citizens for Scholars Foundation Golf Tournament Monday, June 20th

CSF (Citizens for Scholars Foundation) is holding a golf tournament to benefit the seniors of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School on Monday, June 20th at Crestwood Country Club, shot gun is 7:45 a.m. Rain or Shine. Cost is $125.00 which includes 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch consisting of Salad, Chicken Marsala, Fish, Macaroni, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Coffee and donuts will be provided for all golfers before they start. There will be raffles and auction items during lunch. Please call Kathy at 508 208-9748 for flyers and other information.

Celebrate Art, Rehoboth! Announces Opening Reception Sunday, June 26th 1-4p.m.

The Carpenter Museum and the E. Otis Dyer Barn both located on Locust Street in Rehoboth will be the venues for the event opening of the Rehoboth Cultural Council’s exhibit Celebrate Art, Rehoboth. Several renowned Rehoboth artists will display their works in a variety of media. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend free of charge. The exhibit will run from the opening through Sunday, July 24, 2016 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. There is no charge for admission. The members of the Rehoboth Cultural Committee welcome all to be part of this significant community event which will feature members of the Rehoboth community who are widely acclaimed.

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The Seekonk Parks & Recreation Department will again sponsor the Seekonk Summer Program this year at Aitken Elementary School. This will mark our ninth year providing the children of Seekonk with an affordable, fun and educational camp opportunity in a safe environment. The camp is open to children in grades Pre-kindergarten through sixth and will take place July 11 to July 22nd on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children will be able to select three programs taught by adult instructors. There will be the old favorites that fill up quickly such as PE Challenge, Cooking and Farm Friends. We have added some exciting courses such as Games Galore and Dancing Dudes and Divas! We also have two Special Guests – Science Tellers continued on next page...

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Seekonk Meadows 5th Annual Summer Kick-Off Celebration Saturday, June 28th 2-6pm

Seekonk Meadows, located on the grounds of the Seekonk Library, will be holding its 5th annual Summer Celebration on Saturday, June 18th from 2-6pm. Scheduled events on this Summer Solstice afternoon include musical performances on the amphitheater stage, local artists sharing their talents, a URI Master Gardener kiosk, kite making and nature workshops for children, container gardening demonstrations, professional kite flying and Hula Hoop Time with “Hoopmaster” Randy. Musical performances during this community event include the Seekonk High School Brass Ensemble, Seth Holme, the Seekonk School of Rock and Acoustic Drive. The nine acre Seekonk Meadows are located at the Seekonk Library, 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, Ma. 02771 (508) 336-8230. For additional information please visit the Seekonk Meadows page under ‘Town Info’ at the Seekonk Library website at www.seekonkpl.org or contact cherylafaria@verizon.net. The event will be held rain or shine.

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camps & events supported by local favorites: The James Montgomery Band, Steve Smith and the Nakeds, Jon Butcher Axis, Charlie Farren, The Delta Generators and more... plus, a weekend long Battle of the Bands competition hosted by WHJY featuring nearly 20 of the best local bands performing over a backdrop of factory and custom motorcycle exhibits from Precision Harley Davidson. Advance tickets are available online at www.rocktheblock2016. com Additionally, Rock the Block 2016 will feature an awesome Food Festival and Beer & Wine Festival, fun amusement rides and games, all types of merchandise vendors and much, much more!!! Rock the Block 2016 is a family friendly event with free admission for all children 12 and under when accompanied by a parent/ guardian. Plenty of kid friendly activities! EPHD is once again collaborating with the Narragansett Bay Half Marathon and 5K on Sunday morning, July 24th. Racing and running enthusiasts are invited to register at www.halfgp.com For further information please email info@epheritagedays.com or call 401-435-7511.

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The 2016 Real World Tennis Championship May 14-21 2016

The National Tennis Club located upon the grounds of The International Tennis Hall of Fame has been selected by the International Real Tennis Professionals Association to host The 2016 Real Tennis World Championship May 17, 19 & 21. Real Tennis or Court Tennis as it is referred to in the United States is the oldest racquet sport with its origins dating back to the 11th Century. The Real Tennis World Championship is the oldest title in competitive sports. Visitors from around the world have already committed to attend both tournament and numerous social and sporting functions in Newport from May 14 through May 21. The National Tennis Club bid to host the tournament brings the tournament back to Newport which hosted the 2004 Real Tennis World Championships. Current World Champion Rob Fahey of Australia will be in Newport to defend his World Title for the 12th consecutive time. In addition to the tournament which will be played over 3 days, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in an amateur doubles tournament, a Pro-Am doubles tournament and witness a Real Tennis Legends exhibition. Social events will include an Opening Cocktail Party at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, a golf outing at Newport Country Club, an America’s Cup 12 Meter Yacht regatta on Newport Harbor and a closing Championship Dinner at Ochre Court. The first leg of the World Championship Eliminator was played at The Tuxedo Club (Tuxedo Park, NY) and the Racquet Club of Chicago, with Steve Virgona, of Australia, prevailing over Tim Chisholm of the United States. In the final World Championship Eliminator held April 6 - April 10 at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia, Camden Riviere defeated Steve Virgona 7 sets to 2 in the best of 13 set and has earned the right to take on defending World Champion Rob Fahey in the Real Tennis World Championship (May 17th, 19th and 21st) in Newport, RI. The court in Newport was built in 1880 and is the only Real Tennis or Court Tennis club open to public play. It is the oldest court in America still in active use. Stephen DeVoe III, President of The National Tennis Club stated “the response and request for tickets from the international community has been very positive, with attendees saying not only are they looking forward to great tennis but also being able to come to Newport with its rich history, unique shops and fabulous restaurants.” De Voe went on to say “the unique format of this tournament over 3 days means many visitors will be staying in Newport for the week representing a great economic opportunity for local businesses”. mention this ad. More information about the 2016 Real Tennis World ChampionGood till 6/1/16 ship and the National Tennis Club can be found on the website at www.NationalTennisClub.org.

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SCHOOL NEWS Proud Days Ahead for Seekonk High School and the Portuguese Community! A proud day for Seekonk High School and Portuguese Community as a whole. The first Portuguese Club in the school’s history was founded.! Thanks to efforts of Ms. Almeida and the Senior Class of 2016. Seniors in Portuguese IV spearheaded the cause by expressing their feelings to their Portuguese teacher that throughout their high school experience the Portuguese culture has not had the recognition that it deserves. With the school administration’s support along with the students overwhelming enthusiasm the club held it’s first meeting. The Seekonk High School Portuguese Club was established. Their passion continued. Next stop was the school committee. Meeting., they pitched to the board along with the support of Ms. McGovern, principal and Ms. Bosco, school superintendent , was to seek the establishment of a National Portuguese Honor Society Charter at Seekonk High, it was unanimously approved ! When this was announced the following day in Portuguese the applause was deafening.

Reunion Committee Still Looking for Participants in Classic Car show

[Rehoboth] The reunion committee for the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School class of 1966 has openings for four more classic cars for their classic car exhibit on Saturday, morning, June 25th. If you have a car, truck, or motorcycle manufactured between 1948 and 1966 which you would like to show off to members of the class of ’66 (the event is not open to the public), contact Charlotte, reunion chairwoman, at 508-339-5921. The response has been better than expected, yet the exhibit can handle four more vehicles. Members of the DR graduating class of ’66 can look forward to attending a Meet & Greet on Friday evening. Early Saturday morning, they’ll attend a memorial service for classmates and teachers who have died. Alumnae will also have the opportunity to tour their alma mater to relive memories where they occurred. Afterwards they’ll ooh and ah at the beautiful vintage rides in the parking lot. That too, is likely to inspire a number of fond stories of the past. On Saturday night, they’ll attend a More Senior Prom—with or without a date. It’s a glitz and glam affair with tuxedos, gowns, boutonnieres, and corsages and a rock and roll DJ. It will be reminiscent of their original prom in ’66—featuring dance tunes from their high school years. Sunday morning at dawn, they’re off on a hot air balloon ride, followed by a kayak tour of the Palmer River. The culminating event of the weekend’s festivities is their New England shore dinner. Who says seniors can’t party? Any members of the DRRHS class of ’66 who hasn’t been contacted, is encouraged to contact Charlotte at 508-339-5921.

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The following students were presented with Student of the Month Certificates for the month of March: Gr. 8 - Vanessa Ripley / Nicholas Ross Gr. 7 - Samantha Marsella /Marshall Morgado Gr. 6 - Kristin Corvi / Brandon Johnson Gr. 5 - Tallula Miller / Hayden Bessette Related Arts - Pilar Beerman-Rodriguez / Robert Azevedo

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8th grader Adam Housley, winner of the Guess Who Challenge, poses with Mr. Martone. middle school and challenged students to correctly identify them in their retro pics. Congratulations to 8th grader Adam Housley for identifying the most teachers (10). It was a very fun month and reminded the Beckwith community of the importance and uniqueness of Middle Level Education. Special thanks to Ms. Crohan, 5th grade teacher, for developing and managing this great initiative.

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Beckwith Middle School Students Win 1st and 2nd Place in Fire Safety Poster Contest

Adrienne Iafrate and Kristin Corvi won first and second place respectively in the Bristol County Fire Safety Poster Contest. This important contest challenges students from all of Bristol County to create a poster that informs and is visually appealing. Students win a plaque and cash prizes. There is an awards luncheon on June 2nd. The Beckwith community is so proud to be represented with first and second place awards. Congratulations Adrienne and Kristin!

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SMARTS Collaborative Traveling Art Display Comes to Beckwith

The Southeastern Massachusetts Arts Collaborative, better known as SMARTS, is an educational collaborative serving eight public school districts: Attleboro, Dighton, Easton, Mansfield, and Rehoboth. The goal of SMARTS is to set a pace and direction for public school arts education and serve as a regional model of innovation and integration among the arts. The SMARTS Middle School Touring Art Exhibit was initiated by the SMARTS Collaborative in 1993 to provide SMARTS middle school teachers and students an opportunity to display their work to each other and to the community at large. Selected pieces from the museum exhibit are assembled in a traveling display which moves throughout the SMARTS middle schools.

Students at Beckwith Middle School are “On a Roll”

Students improving 5 or more percentage points on the February STAR assessment were publicly recognized during lunches and given an award to celebrate their improvement. The STAR assessment is a universal screener given to students in the fall, winter, and spring seasons. It is a computer-based adaptive test that assesses both Math and Reading skills. The STAR assessment is a reliable and valid assessment that is given to over a hundred thousand students throughout the nation. Student percentage scores are nationally normed. Therefore, students increasing scaled scores may not necessarily increase the normed, percentage score because the percentage score factors in growth. Growth of 5 or more percentage points is impressive. Over 400 On a Roll certificates were awarded to students for Math and Reading. Beckwith students are On a Roll!

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Principal’s Message

Dear families, This past month, during a faculty meeting, I asked teachers to think about their favorite and least favorite teachers from elementary, middle, or high school. What made the teachers unforgettable? Was it their presentation style? Personality? Content knowledge? Finally, I asked what they received as a grade in that particular class. Not many, if anyone, could tell me specifically the grade he or she received. This exercise helps us reflect on our role as teachers. Teachers have existed since the first human demonstrated the effectiveness of a new tool to another human. The role of teacher has been absolutely essential in human development. Once instincts were no longer enough, teachers ensured that skills were passed on from generation to generation. It is these essential lessons that prepare us to be successful members of society whether it is learning to find water in the desert, or learning to effectively collaborate in a group. The lessons from our favorite teachers have had an impact on our lives much more than grades have yet grades continue to be sources of motivation and contention. Grades should exist. Students should be evaluated and scored. However, feedback and coaching are much more important and should be the focus of teachers, parents, and students. As much as it feels great to receive an A, the letter itself does not tell students what they did well. As more assessments become open ended, giant Cs and checkmarks will be replaced by words and sentences, and letter and percentage grades will be replaced by rubric language. Are we ready for that as a society? Can we exist without the A-F scale? Well, we have for centuries. Teachers taught; students learned. And students unable to learn the lesson to stay away from a hungry lion were not given an F. Have a wonderful month. Sincerely, Joe

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Representative Howitt Aids In Securing $2,320,540 In Road And Bridge Funding Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, And Swansea

Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt, R- Seekonk, is pleased to announce that the towns of the 4th Bristol District, Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Swansea will receive $2,320,540.00 for local road and bridge repairs. The funding was included as part of a $200 million Chapter 90 bond authorization approved by the House of Representatives on March 30. “This is great news for the district because it means additional funding will soon be available to address the towns› infrastructure needs during the 2016 construction season,” said Representative Howitt. Chapter 90 funds can be spent on a variety of municipal roadway projects, including resurfacing, drainage, sidewalks, traffic control, and street lighting. The funding can also be used for bikeways, landscaping, and tree planting, and for certain road building machinery, equipment, and tools. Established in 1973, the state’s Chapter 90 program allocates funding to cities and towns using a formula based on the weighted average of a municipality’s population, employment, and total road miles. The funds are paid out as reimbursements to communities for qualifying infrastructure work. The bill now heads to the Senate for further action.

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State Tax Amnesty Program Runs Through May 31

Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt, R-Seekonk, is pleased to announce that the Department of Revenue (DOR) has launched a new tax amnesty program for certain qualifying businesses and individuals. The tax amnesty, which is available through May 31, is open to businesses and individuals who did not file a tax return, or under-reported the amount of tax owed on a previously filed return that was due on or before December 31, 2015, with some exceptions. As part of the amnesty program, DOR is also offering a three-year limited lookback period on unfiled returns for taxpayers who have not been previously contacted by DOR. During the amnesty period, DOR will waive any penalties and the interest on those penalties for qualifying taxpayers who file a delinquent or amended return, provided that they pay the outstanding tax and interest owed to the state before the May 31 deadline. “The tax amnesty program offers a great opportunity for individuals to reduce their tax burden without facing the penalties typically associated with late filings and payments,” said Representative Howitt.

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State House The House Republican Caucus has actively sponsored and supported a series of targeted tax amnesties over the years. The most recent Caucus-sponsored tax amnesty, conducted over a two-month period in 2014, netted $69.1 million in outstanding taxes for the state. A more limited corporate tax amnesty offered by the Baker-Polito Administration in 2015 collected over $18.6 million. The 2016 tax amnesty program does not cover existing tax liabilities, and other qualifying restrictions apply. For example, the new amnesty program will not be available to any taxpayer who: • has been or is the subject of a tax-related criminal investigation or prosecution; • has previously filed a false or fraudulent return or statement; • files a fraudulent amnesty return; • delivers or discloses a false or fraudulent application, document, or other statement to DOR in connection with a tax amnesty application; or • has signed a settlement agreement with the Department’s Litigation Bureau, Office of Appeals, or Offer-in-Settlement Unit for tax periods covered under the MA 2016 tax amnesty Representative Howitt encourages residents of the 4th Bristol District to see if they qualify for the new tax amnesty program by visiting http://www.mass.gov/dor/breakingnews/amnesty/tax-amnesty-faqs.html, or by calling DOR’s Amnesty Line at 617-887-6655. Tax amnesty applications are available at www.mass.gov/TaxAmnesty. All amnesty returns and payments must be submitted electronically to DOR no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, May 31.

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Representative Steven Howitt Launches Reelection State Representative Steven Howitt (R) – Seekonk was joined by many supporters and friends from the 4th Bristol District last evening at the formal launch of his reelection campaign. Numerous local officials and State House colleagues attended to show their support. The Grand Rose Ballroom venue at the Clarion Inn, Seekonk, was loud, festive and packed with good will and positive endorsements. The Bristol County Sheriff, Thomas Hodgson, offered remarks and pledged support of his friend and colleague Representative Howitt, noting that “his hard work, commitment, and devotion to his constituents and the 4th Bristol District needs to stay in place.” During his tenure in office, Representative Howitt has achieved a 100% attendance record. The 4th Bristol District includes all of Seekonk and Rehoboth, precinct 2 in Norton, and Swansea, precincts 4 and 5. For more information visit www.StevenHowitt.com

Paul Jacques for State Representative First on Ballot

Paul Jacques, candidate for State Representative in the 4th Bristol District consisting of Rehoboth, Seekonk, Norton (precincts 1 & 2), and Swansea (precincts 4 & 5); with the help of the voters, has secured a spot on the 2016 ballot. Paul Jacques is the FIRST candidate in this election to be on the ballot! THANK YOU to the 4th Bristol District for their support in making Paul Jacques their candidate for State Representative! Please visit our website vote4jacques.us and follow us on FB “Paul Jacques for State Representative” and Twitter @vote4jacques.

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90th Birthday Party

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is planning its annual 90th Birthday Party to honor senior members who are turning 90 years old this year. On Thursday, May 19th at noon at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center a luncheon of baked stuffed chicken breast will be served in celebration. The cost is $8 for members, $10 for non-members, and no charge for honorees. RSVP by Friday, May 13th. Call Lorraine Botts 508 252-4593 or Cindy Dewey 508 379-6116.

Special Announcements for the Month

• Mother’s Day Tea is on May 12th @ Noon. Tickets are a $3.00 donation • The COA willed be closed Memorial Day May 30th. • We are still in need of cotton or flannel fabric for our pillowcase project. We are donating “Baby Stuff” to new Moms at Sturdy Hospital. So if you love to knit, crochet, and/or sew and would like to make extra items, we will donate them to Sturdy Hospital.

COA Corner

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

Gert’s Café

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra .50 Start your day off with good Home Style cooked breakfast or have a mid-day snack for those who wake up with or before the chickens! Come on in and join us!

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

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

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

Cards are here at the COA 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 of this is $4.00. Art Class students are welcome to come in on Wednesdays at 10:30am and paint.

Knitting and Crochet Group

Lunch is served at Gert’s Cafe` Mondays at 12 Noon. Menus consist of soup or salad, a main course, dessert, coffee, or tea. Stop in and enjoy a delicious lunch for the “Bargain” price of $3.00 donation. Please sign up .

If you like to knit or Crochet or you wanted to learn this amazing Craft the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy; women and men are both invited. Come in and try it out Fridays at 10:00 AM

Tues from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Do you quilt? Do you know someone who quilts? Come on in and join in the fun of creating with our Quilting Group. There is plenty of knowledge and a great deal for fun with this group. Meets Thursdays at 9:30 AM.

Soup’s On

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,

Quilters

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

Our town of Rehoboth nurse, Jamie will be available for blood pressure and glucose

Kitchen hours: Monday – Thursdays 8:00am to 12 noon screenings. Please contact the COA 508252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

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

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes

Thursdays the COA is having fun exercise classes in Chair Yoga at 9:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 per class. Come in and have some fun and check it out.....

Tai Chi Classes

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. Tia Chi Classes - a way to exercise that’s easy on the joints and helps with balance...Makes a whole new you and has a great positive outcome for any age. Cost is $3.00 per class

Line Dancing Classes

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. Get in the groove if you like dancing this is a fun group for you. Everyone is welcome to try out some steps. Cost is $3.00 per class.

Meals on Wheels and Meal-Site

Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program and on site meals served on Thursdays at the COA. A donation of $2.00 is requested for lunch, which consists of a main course, dessert and milk. Please call the day before to order a lunch.

The Best is Yet to Come

The Best is Yet to Come - a senior social group that helps sponsor and doing activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Gladys L. Harrell Senior Center - 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Annual dues are $6.00 - they have many great activities through out the year

Senior Citizens Club

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a Social and Charitable Club to help seniors in Rehoboth have a better life. Meetings are scheduled for the 1st Thursday @ 12:30 & 3rd Thursday @ 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 meets at 10:00 AM on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Veteran’s Information

Veterans Service Officer cVeterans Ser-

May 2016 The Reporter vice Officer - Richard “Dick” Grenier - can help you call 508-252-4467. Appointments as needed. Office hours are Tuesday-Thursday: 8-1 Wednesday: 8-4

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 from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372. Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particulars on how to apply. Don’t be deciding whether to buy medication, pay bills or food for the table – Call Bradley Marshall to discuss areas of help he can help you with. Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – New Applications are still being accepted. If you would like to see if you qualify for this service please call Bradley Marshall who will help guide you through the process to apply. He has applications on hand. 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.

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Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

A Look at the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a preventive benefit available offered to anyone with Medicare Part B. What is the difference between the Welcome to Medicare exam and the Annual Wellness Visit? The Welcome to Medicare exam is a one-time examination available during the first 12 months after a person has enrolled

in Part B. While similar in content, the Annual Wellness Visit is available once every year after the first year of Part B enrollment. The AWV provides an opportunity for the beneficiary and provider to develop or update a personalized prevention plan to help prevent disease and disability based on current health and risk factors. What does the beneficiary need to do to prepare for the AWV? The beneficiary should be prepared to give the provider a summary of: • Information (if known) about his/her family’s health history. • Personal history of immunizations, illnesses, hospitalizations, surgeries, etc., including any new symptoms or treatments since the prior visit. • A list of all prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and supplemental medication taken by the beneficiary. • A list of the beneficiary’s providers and suppliers of medical equipment, if applicable. If the beneficiary received a Welcome to Medicare exam or previous wellness visit with the same provider, the provider should have this information on file. What does the provider do during the visit? The health care provider will conduct the following during the AWV: • Routine body measurements and assessments o Height o Weight o Body mass index o Vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature • Depression screening (no specific test/ tool is required; this may be accomplished through probing for sadness, loss of feelings of pleasure, changes in sleep or appetite, feelings of isolation, suicidal ideation) • Detection of cognitive impairment (no specific tool or test specified) • Review of the individual’s functional ability and level of safety • A health risk assessment (HRA; see below for more information) The provider will also: • Establish a 5-10 year schedule of screening and preventive services • Provide personalized health advice and referrals related to: o Health education o Disease self-management o Falls prevention o Smoking cessation o Nutrition o Weight loss o Physical activity What is a health risk assessment (HRA)? The HRA includes questions about chronic diseases, injury risks, modifiable risk factors, and urgent health needs. An HRA generally asks about overall health and functional matters such as ability to engage in activities of daily living (ADLs),

level of physical activity, history with regards to falling, any experience with pain, eating patterns, fatigue, alcohol or tobacco use, and medication use. The HRA can be mailed to patients before their visit, completed in the office prior to seeing the health care professional, or completed during the actual visit. Additionally, the HRA can be completed through interactive telephonic or web-based programs or through community-based prevention programs. Sometimes a health care professional asks the questions and records the patient’s responses during the course of the visit. Medicare has not developed a model HRA, but there are model health risk assessment forms available (see References below), or health care providers can choose to use one of their own. What does the AWV cost? The beneficiary pays nothing if the provider accepts Medicare assignment. However, if the AWV is performed at the same time as other tests/services (e.g., lab tests or screening) that are subject to Part B cost-sharing, then the beneficiary may be responsible for those costs, including meeting the Part B deductible and 20% co-insurance. Updated April 2016 3 What are some additional services that might be delivered during same encounter as the AWV? • A conversation with the beneficiary about advance care planning • Screening and preventive services such as: • Flu shot • Cervical cancer screening • Prostate cancer screening • Evaluation and management of an acute or chronic condition • Lab tests • Referrals for additional screening or prevention services Who can deliver (i.e., who is the *provider of) the Annual Wellness Visit? • Medical doctor (MD) • Nurse practitioner (NP) • Physician assistant (PA) • And, under the supervision of a physician (meaning the MD is on the premises and immediately available to guide or intervene) another medical professional (e.g., health educator, registered dietician, nutrition professional, or other licensed professional) or team of medical professionals

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Seekonk Human Services

Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239

Seekonk Human Services Staff

Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 15 Senior Secretary Ashley Cartwright, MBA ext. 12 Clerical Assistant Kimberly Mallon ext. 10 Educational & Social Programs Karen Stutz ext. 14 Outreach Managers Adriana DoSantos, LSW. ext. 11 (Monday-Friday) Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA ext. 17 (Mon. Wed. Fri.) Senior Aides ext. 19 Loretta Ferreira, Sharon Bettencourt Executive Board Members Victoria Kinniburgh, Chairperson Rene Andrews, Vice Chairperson Anne Libby, Secretary Anita Gendron, Treasurer Christine Allen, Guy Boulay Beverly Della Grotta

*Center Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 4:30, Wednesdays 5:00 – 7:00 at Town Hall by Appointment Only, Friday 8:30 – 12:30 320 Pleasant Street Seekonk, MA 02771

Senior Center Update!

The staff at the Seekonk Human Services have been preparing for the move to the new center. The response we received from last month newsletter requesting volunteers to lead activities at our new home has been very encouraging. We would like to thank the two residents that have volunteered to lead the Arts & Crafts and Chair Yoga & Strength Training. We continue to look for leaders for • Water Colors • Adult Coloring If you or anyone you know would like to offer your services, please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Clean out your closet and help raise funds!

Items collected benefit Friends of Seekonk Senior Center Inc. Items can be dropped off at: Savers, 1925 Pawtucket Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 *All items must be dropped off in rear of store, be sure to mention “Friends of

Seekonk Senior Center Inc. and sign off on the receipt! We are collecting: • Clothing • Shoes • Accessories • Books • Linens • Household Items* *Small items only. No furniture

Aging Mastery Program: Navigating Longer Lives

With the opening of a new senior center, we will be bringing innovating programs to the residents of Seekonk. One of the programs is called Aging Mastery Program (AMP). AMP was developed by the National Council on Aging and it aims to empower participants age 55 and older to make and maintain small but impactful changes to their behavior that will enhance the later stage of their life. This stage of life has become significantly longer in the past 50 years and this course will provide new pathways that encourage ongoing and positive engagement in their life. In this program, you will take core and elective courses and combine evidence informed materials, expert speakers, group discussions, level of mastery and achievement, and small rewards. All of these courses are designed to give the participants the skills and tools they need to achieve measureable improvements in managing their health, remaining economically secure, and contributing actively to society. Participating in the program is free of charge, and complementary healthy snacks will be served at each training session. The sessions will be taught by experts on the topic of the day. Participants will receive basic education materials, a checklist of potential next steps and a system of tracking behaviors. Below we have listed the courses in the AMP Core Curriculum, as well as AMP Elective Courses. • Navigating Longer Lives: The Basics of Aging Mastery • Exercise and You • Sleep • Healthy Eating and Hydration • Financial Fitness • Medication Management • Advance Planning • Healthy Relationships • Falls Prevention • Community Engagement Stay tuned for additional information in our next newsletter.

OH NO! Why Was the Program Cancelled?

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early to avoid disappointment that the program you wanted was cancelled, perhaps unnecessarily.

Free Dental Screening Clinic For Seniors!

Saturday, May 7th 8:45am—1:00pm

Attleboro Council on Aging Rev. Larsen Senior Center 25 South Main Street Dental professionals at the clinic will: Diagnose dental problems • Check for oral cancer • Talk one-on-one about taking care of teeth, gums, and dentures • Discuss nutrition choices • Clean dentures using a specialized machine • Label dentures to prevent loss Sign up eligible low-income seniors for a low-cost dental programs The clinic is open to anyone aged 60 years and over. To schedule your free appointment at the screening, call the Attleboro Council on Aging at (774) 203-1906. The Free Dental Screening clinic has been underwritten by a grant from the Attleboro Rotary Club and is funded in part by a grant from Bristol Elder Services, Inc. through contracts with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and by a grant from United Way of Greater Attleboro/ Taunton.

Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, May 12th 8:30am Toti’s Restaurant

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, and pay for what you order.

Women’s Brunch

Thursday, May 19th 10am Toti’s Restaurant

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

Free File of Life Folders

Free File of Life Folders are available at Human Services. They are designed to be kept on your refrigerator/wallet/car as an alert to emergency medical personnel of your medical information during an emergency. During those times of stress, it is difficult to remember medications and dosages. These files could save your life!

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Brown Bags

Wednesday, May 25th

Delivery will be from 9am—11am and pick up is 11:30am—12:30pm. If you have any questions please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772

2016 TRIPS

Newport Playhouse Lobsterfest Featuring Play It Again Sam

Monday, June 20, 2015 10am—5pm

$60 per person (driver gratuity included) Join Seekonk Human Services for an exclusive trip to Newport Playhouse’s Lobsterfest where you will enjoy a lunch buffet featuring a 1 1/4lb lobster with all the sides and desserts. From lunch you will enjoy Play It Again Sam. Allan Felix has this thing about Humphrey Bogart. If only he had some of Bogart’s techniques…. Bookish and insecure with women, Allan’s hero, Bogey comes with rescue, with a fantastic bevy of beauties played out in hilarious fantasy sequences. Fixed up by friends with gorgeous women, he’s so awkward that even Bogey’s patience is tried. Allan mostly resembles a disheveled, friendly dog and this is what ultimately charms his best friend’s wife, Linda into bed. It’s a tough life, making it in the world of beautiful people but if you can’t be a hero it helps to have one.

Best of Maine Tour

Thurs, July 14, 2016 8am to 7:30pm

$60 per person (driver gratuity included) Start the morning with a visit to When Pigs Fly Company Store in Kittery, ME. Explore this amazing place which includes over 25 varieties of our all natural breads and other products like jams & jellies and yes there is a sampling table! But save your appetite for lunch at the Clambake Restaurant in Scarborough, ME! Here you have your choice of Fish & Chips, Baked Haddock, Chicken Tenders, Clam Strips or Clam Cakes all served with fries & yummy dessert! After lunch we will make a stop at Len Libby’s Chocolates and then on to scenic York, ME for an afternoon visit to Stonewall Kitchen Store. You will be amazed at the abundance of locally produced products here. Smell the incredible aromas, savor delicious samples, or watch the jam making process. The perfect ending to a delectable day in Maine! Reserve early!

Baked Stuffed Filet of Sole Amandine. Both meals served with potatoes, vegetables, corn fritters, rolls and butter, dessert & coffee. In the afternoon we make our way to Boylston, MA to visit the Tower Hill Botanic Garden, New England’s year round botanic garden. This living museum of plants is 132 acres of garden paradise. Here you will enjoy a guided tour of the grounds. What a perfect day! Reserve your seat early!

The Buddliner Tour

Thursday, October 13, 2016 7am—8:30pm

$88 per person (driver gratuity included) Enjoy a scenic ride to North Conway, NH. We will make a coffee stop on the way up. Begin the day with a wonderful lunch at The White Mountain Hotel. Luncheon will include salad, fresh baked dinner rolls & butter. You have your choice of 2 entrees: Broiled Scrod or Chicken Piccata, and dessert of course! After lunch you enjoy a scenic Buddliner train ride from North Conway to Glen where you get off the train and visit the Cider Mill. At the Cider Mill you will enjoy a homemade cider donut and hot apple cider. Train ride is approximately 1 1/2 hour roundtrip. *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.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, May 18th 9:00am—10:30am

Seekonk Human Services has partnered with the Seekonk Fire Department to provide a blood pressure & glucose screening on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00am to 10:30am. This is a perfect opportunity to get your blood pressure & glucose tested. This is a first come first serve clinic.

Wii Fun

Fridays @ 10am

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

Seekonk Total Fitness

1301 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.4545 Seekonk Total Fitness is offering Senior Fitness Group Exercise Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am—12pm. The one hour fitness class is designed specifically for older adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor. This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your inactive lifestyle by increasing muscular strength, range of movement & balance. The cost per class is $1.

YMCA*

472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA 508.336.7103 $3 fee per class for the following classes: Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Mon, Wed, Fri @ 9am Aquaerobics Mon, Wed, Fri @ 9:45am Silver Sneaker Classic Mon, Wed, Fri @ 11am *Must be a Seekonk senior and have a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information.

Gatra Photo IDs

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

Free Medical Equipment

Our FREE Medical Loan Closet is available to Seekonk residents. We are in need of wheelchairs. Please call Seekonk Human Services to schedule pick up/drop off and/ or donations at 508-336-8772. *Please do not leave medical equipment at Town Hall.

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden & The Old Mill Restaurant Thursday, September 22, 2016 9:15am to 4:30pm

$73 per person (driver gratuity included) Join Seekonk Human Services for a leisurely ride to Westminster. Upon arrival at the Old Mill Restaurant you will have time to shop in their Country Store before a delicious lunch. Today, you have your choice of Baked Stuff Chicken with Supreme Sauce or

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IN MEMORIAM Mr. Thomas Pazis

March 1, 1941 - March 17, 2016

Mr. Thomas Pazis REHOBOTH - Thomas “Tom” Pazis was born in Athens, Greece on March 1, 1941, and died at home in Rehoboth on March 17, 2016. Tom’s major lifetime accomplishment was to have met, fallen in love with and married Karen E. Campbell. He was her most devoted fan and she was the most loving and loyal wife. Tom was lucky to have experienced great educational opportunities. Early on he attended Athens College, a prep school,

and then earned two degrees at Cornell University - a bachelor’s and a master’s in electrical engineering. His career involved him in many interesting projects, mainly in the area of oceanographic and marine research and development. He was also a co-inventor of a patent for an automatic control system to correct textile machinery malfunctions. Tom started his professional career in 1966 working for Texas Instruments in Attleboro, in the development of electronic control systems. In the 1970s, he primarily worked at the University of Rhode Island as a manager at the Graduate School of Oceanography maintaining, developing and testing equipment and systems in marine research, both at sea and land locations. In the 1980s, he was an engineering manager with a contractor at the Newport Navy Base pursuing similar interests. In the 1990s, he was president of Engineering Synthesis Inc., expanding his contributions to safety and security of high tech equipment. He thoroughly enjoyed sailing in small sailboats and his love of the sea eventually evolved into cruise ship sailing and serious world traveling with his beloved wife Karen. Having traveled in all continents, except

Antarctica, he enjoyed the local customs, cultures and food. Tom was very proud of his United States citizenship, his sponsorship of 45 years with Save the Children, and his involvement of 11 years as a volunteer tax preparer with AARP and the local communities. Tom’s aim in life was not to be so much a man of success, but a man of value. He appreciated many valued and loyal friendships over the years. A most fitting tribute and celebration of Tom’s life was shared on Saturday, April 2, immediately followed by a service of remembrance. In lieu of donations, Tom requested that you participate in an activity that you enjoy. A sincere thank you goes out to so many for your kindness and support which is deeply appreciated. To send Tom’s family a condolence or remembrance, visit www. duffy-poule.com.

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George E. Taylor Jr. 91 of Bradenton Florida formerly of Rehoboth, MA and Riverside R.I. passed away on January 11, 2016. He leaves his wife of 67 years Jean (Miller) Taylor. A daughter, Cassie Krasnianski and her husband John of Rehoboth, MA – son David Taylor of Bradenton, Florida a daughter Stacie Norris and her husband Tom of Swansea, MA and a daughter-in-law Susan Taylor of Rehoboth, MA. Preceding him in death a son Michael Taylor. He leaves 11 wonderful grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A graduate of Springfield College in Springfield, MA he taught physical education at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio and was a teacher and director of physical education at East Providence High School in East Providence, R.I. He was a former owner of the Francis Farm in Rehoboth, MA. He and his family bought the business in 1959 from the Francis Family and owned and operated it for over 40 years. During this time he was a member

May 2016 The Reporter and former president of the R.I. Food Service Executive Association. He served in the United States Navy – World War II AV CAD He was an avid cribbage player reaching Grand Master Championship status and once won the Hawaiian Cribbage Open. He was a professional tennis player and a lifetime member of the American Legion. He served on the school committee in the town of Rehoboth, MA. He loved golfing and could boast about a few hole-in-ones over the years. He loved boating, fishing and blue shell crabbing. A burial with Military honors was held at the Sarasota National Veterans Cemetery in Sarasota Florida. The 9:00 AM mass on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 984 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk, MA will be in his memory. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations in his memory may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 984 Taunton Avenue, P.O. Box 519, Seekonk, MA 02771 or to a charity or organization of your choice.

Rowse, Susan Margaret (Hopkins)

is survived by two brothers; Stephen O. Hopkins and his wife Lisa of Westport, MA and Robert B. Hopkins and his wife Susan of Boothbay Harbor, ME. Susan is also aunt to many nieces and nephews. Susan graduated from Seekonk High School, class of 1967 and then attended Johnson & Wales College of Business. After completing J&W she was employed as secretary for Attorney William Reagan of Reagan, Carberry and Flynn of Providence, RI. She also worked for the Seekonk School Department as secretary to the Director of Special Needs and was finally a secretary at Palmer River Elementary School in Rehoboth for many years. Sue had a love for painting and spending summers at their home in Dennisport, MA. Her fun and carefree spirit touched everyone she was with. She will always be remembered as always laughing and will forever make her loved ones smile. Calling hours will be held at J.H. Williams & Co. Funeral Home, 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI on Friday, April 22, 2016 from the hours of 4:00-8:00 PM. There will be a Celebration of Life Service to be held at Newman Congregational Church, Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI on Saturday April 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM. A private burial will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Susan M. Rowse to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift . Or to support Southcoast VNA Hospice and Palliative care services, gifts may be mailed to Community Affairs, Southcoast VNA, 200 Mill Rd. Fairhaven, MA 02719 or via www. southcoastvna.org in memory of Susan M. Rowse. Condolences may be left at www. jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com

Rehoboth

Vincent “Vinny” J. Russo, 85 of Rehoboth passed away April 13, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Attleboro. Alvin Smiley, 82, of Rehoboth, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. Susan Margaret (Hopkins) Rowse, 66, of Rehoboth died on April 18, 2016 after a long courageous battle fighting cancer for more than a year.

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Doris, L. DelleFemine, 85, of Judy Ann Drive, Seekonk, MA, died peacefully on January 16, 2016 at the Hospice Center of Comfort in Orlando, FL. Albert H. Baker, Jr. 90, of County Street in Seekonk, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Christine A. Handy, 42, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on April 10, 2016. Diane Harker,71, formerly of Pine Street in Seekonk died Sunday, April 17, 2016 peacefully in her sleep at Evergreen Nursing Home. Eugene J. McGovern, 83, of Seekonk, MA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Mary (Gallagher) Farmer, 87 of Seekonk passed away April 22nd at Country Gardens in Swansea.

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Rowse, Susan Margaret (Hopkins) Of Rehoboth, MA died on April 18, 2016 after a long courageous battle fighting cancer for more than a year. Surrounded by family, she peacefully passed away in her home. Susan was born December 21, 1949 and was the daughter or Peg (Cruikshank) Hopkins and the late Oliver Hopkins of Seekonk, MA. She met Ted Rowse in 1965 and they were married May 22, 1971. She is survived by her husband and their three loving daughters; Melanie Reed, wife of Ronald Reed, Erin Rowse Botelho, wife of Dustin Botelho, and Caitlyn Ashley Rowse. Her daughters will always remember their mother for her love, support, and teaching them how to always be happy. Susan is the Grandmother of four wonderful grandchildren; Brittany Elizabeth Reed, Madison Amanda Reed, Courtney Ryan Botelho and Ethan Rowse Botelho. They will always remember as their “Crazy Grammy”. Susan

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Just a Pinch Recipe Column By Janet Tharpe

Recipe Redo for Your Next Taco Night, Fried Wonton Tacos Put a spin on your taco night, by serving your family Mindy Sena's Fried Wonton Tacos. These savory bites are a wonderful appetizer. But make some rice and refried beans as Mindy suggests and these yummy apps turn into a memorable Mexican-inspired meal!

What You Need

• 1 lb ground beef • 1 pkg taco seasoning mix • 16 wonton wrappers • 1 c Mexican blend shredded cheese • 1 large chopped tomato

• 1/2 c shredded lettuce • 1 small onion, diced • 1 can black olives, sliced • 1/2 c water • 3/4 c canola oil

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Come Try the Delicious Food at Rosie’s Market

COUNTRY KITCHEN Serving Breakfast & Lunch

•Fresh Fruit Waffles• •Homemade Pies• •Fish-n-chips• •Daily Specials• •Catering Available•

CATERING AVAILABLE

Take out Available (508) 336-9807 469 Taunton Ave., Rt. 44, Seekonk, MA

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6am-2pm, Sat. 7am-11am, Sun. 8am-12pm

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QUALITY MEATS, GROCERIES, BEER & WINE

Tired after a long day of work and not wanting to cook dinner? Craving food that is delicious, affordable, and made fresh daily? If you’re anywhere near 61 Plain St. Rehoboth, MA, stop by at Rosie’s Market for food and service that is anything but plain. No matter what you may be in the mood for, the owners Rose and Khalid Zia know just what to serve up. In the business for eighteen years, they have plenty of experience and treat every customer just right. The two have recently opened this fully-stocked convenience store that conveniently serves great food as well. Rosie’s Market specializes in crispy fried chicken served with your choice of hearty potato wedges or golden French fries, adding in sweet honey-flavored biscuits on the side that are just too good to pass up and too good to share. If you are in the sharing mood, however, Rosie’s Market features delicious pizzas that come with a variety of toppings. Club sandwiches of every variety can also be found if you’re longing a tasty treat for lunch. Passing by before lunch? Rosie’s Market serves delectable breakfast sandwiches as well. Anyone with a sweet tooth should be warned – deliciously decorated desserts are on display at Rosie’s Market and once you see them it’s hard to say no the carefully crafted cakes and cupcakes that tempt from behind the glass. If you’re craving something cooler, scrumptiously swirled soft-served ice cream is available now while hard ice cream and rich milkshakes will be available just in time for the long, hot summer days. Fridays are a real delight at Rosie’s Market – seafood of every type is prepared perfectly and served to your liking. From crispy fish n’ chips to scallops, clam belly plates to creamy chowder, Rosie’s Market has something for everyone. So if you find your stomach grumbling for delicious food, come down to 61 Plain St. Rehoboth, MA and find out what Rosie’s Market has for you.

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• Pork • Beef • Chicken • Veal • Lamb • Cooked Foods • Full Service Deli Counter

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Bistro & Tiki Bar One Menu, Three Dining Options Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 9 pm Thursday - Saturday 11 am - 10 pm Sunday 10 am - 6 pm 82 Hillside Ave., Rehoboth MA 508.252.5563 www.hillsidecountryclub.com

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LOST AND FOUND

REWARD FOR LOST SUITCASE - a suitcase fell out of our vehicle on Weds., April 27, around 3 pm on Agricultural Avenue in Rehoboth. If you have any info, please contact JANE at 401-349-0943. Reward.

EVENTS

YARD SALE- Great items in great condition! YARD SALE: 5/21 & 5/22 8AM-1PM. Location: 5 King Philip Road Seekonk MA 02771. Name brand clothes, housewares, VHS, furniture. Great things in great condition!!

EVENT RENTALS

HALL FOR RENT: Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions, Birthday, Family Reunions, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries, Outside fields for activities and trap shooting. Call 401-4330209 for more information. PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Moonwalks for sale; or rent for $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350.

CLASSIFIEDS 1 To 15 Words - $10 • 16 To 30 Words - $15 Business Classified - $35 for 30 words Additional Words $.25 each 20x20 tent package includes tables & chairs $250. Set up Included. Call early for Reservation. Dan 401-255-1072.

HELP WANTED

Help Wanted: Seekonk based solar company is looking for an energetic sales consultant and expereienced field installers. Please forward cover letter, resume, and references to: gotsungosolar@gmail.com. ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT: Process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, employee reimbursements, vendor statements, workers compensation, field payroll checks, Union reports, compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records as necessary i.e. dumpsters, rentals, etc. Knowledge of Timberline/Sage Accounting Program a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Email resume to LauraG@BaconConstruction.com. Experienced carpenters and carpenter’s helper needed. Experienced in all phases of construction. Please call 401-431-1426.

WANTED

Flower vases. Please donate. I can pick up. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

FOR RENT

For Rent or Lease: Dighton/Rehoboth line. Great commercial pad site on busy Rt.44 has town water and is near intersection. Could be the perfect place for your business in this up and coming area. ALSO: inside retail space available. Unique place for Doctors, lawyers, insurance co., massage therapy, etc. For info please call 774-218-1959.

VACATION RENTALS

VACATION/HONEYMOON RENTAL: St. Michael, Azores Ponta Garca (Portugal), pristine 2-bed/2-bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR, & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck, near golf, beach, etc. Weekly/monthly, Call 401-480-0374 or 508-336-8432. CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: White Mountains New Hampshire, Located on Pearl Lake Rd, on the lake, kayaks and small

boats; Sugar Hill, Franconia NH, sleeps 6, fireplace; minutes from New Hampshire attractions; Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; Fall foliage viewing, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, or just R&R; weekly $550 and weekends $255, Call Joe at 401-439-8089.

FOR SALE

For Sale: Kindle 6 inch e-reader for sale. Good condition, reset to factory settings. $20. Two Jonathan Adler Kindle covers. One blue/black; One pink multicolor. Fits kindle paperwhite, kindle and kindle touch $10 each. Contact Steph @ sapphiregirl1226@ gmail.com for more details. For Sale: Designer stone and wall stone. Call Ken at 508-252-6550 or 508-243-3651. 4 sale! 2013 soleus AC 8000BTU, portable $100. 2014 insignia 24” tv/dvd $75. 2015 boost samsung Gal S3 16GB $50 w/ chger/case. joan 401 249 8586. Kawai upright piano, CX-21D with glossy black finish. Excellent condition, bench included. Bank check or money order only. $3000. LoriLRN@yahoo.com. (e516) Large KitchenAid black microwave under mount; Fairly new. Works great. $175 508252-9293. 2002 Chevy Silverado Pick-up 1500, ½ ton, 130,000 miles, club cab, with plow, quick release. As is as shown. $5,500 or best offer. Call Marilyn 774-991-2687, Rehoboth. Ford 1923 T-Bucket, 350-350 HP, T-350 Trans, 20K invested, make offer. Call 508336-6809 home or 774-991-1761 cell.

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GENERAL SERVICES

Photographer available: portraits, large or small event groups, engagements, photo restoration, business portraits, advertising, real estate, model portfolios, headshots, insurance damage. Call Bill, Photographic Art and Services - 508-252-3085 Fully trained. Dependable, on time. Satisfaction guaranteed Anything and everything photographic Always Experienced. Affordable Excellent service. Affordable pricing. 508-252-3085.

HORSES

Horse Boarding: 1 stall available, 2 stall barn, matted stall, rough board, $300, Call Marilyn 774-991-2686.

CLASSES / LESSONS

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

Backhoe work. Call Ken at 508-252-6550 or 508-243-3651. CNA 10 yrs exp! CNA avail to work part time day shift.10 yrs exp! RI hosp, nsg homes, home care, have car, $15/hr. joan 401 249 8586. We can help you de-clutter your environment! A2Z cleanout services. Specializing in estate management. Attics, basements, garages, yards, storage units, offices, and more. Professional service at reasonable rates. Over 15 years experience. Free estimates. Call or text tim @ 508-369-9067. AOL ENTERPRISES: Family Owned 25yrs and counting! Storm Damage Brush, Branches; Attic, Basement, Garage Clean Out, Boilers, Appliances, Junk Cars Removed; Firewood for Sale- Cut, Split, Delivered. Mini Excavator Services Call Mike (508)761-8078.

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