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Inside This Issue Antiquarian Society.....................36 Births ...........................................88 Business Directory.....................93 Church News & Events................53 Classifieds..............................92 Club Announcements.................32 Dave Says...................................86 Dining Guide...............................89 Events and Activities..................40 Holiday Guide............................48 How You Can Help.....................46 Letters to the Editor......................6 Library......................................56 Obituaries................................90 People in the News....................28 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......82 Rehoboth Ramblings..................11 Rehoboth Town News................13 School...................................68 Scouts..................................64 Seekonk Human Services..........84 Seekonk Town News.................24 Sports......................................78 State House................................81 Then and Now............................39

Seekonk Senior Center to Hold Groundbreaking/ Unexpected Expense Adds to Cost

The Senior Center Building Committee is planning to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 10 at 12 noon at the site of the new Seekonk Senior Center, 442 Taunton Avenue. A brief ceremony will be held with local officials, town department heads and committee members. The building was purchased by the town last fall for $465,000. The contractor started work on renovating the former American Pools building last month. Some of the initial work includes installing new sprinklers and changing from oil to natural gas. The work is expected to be completed by next spring. This committee has been working on the project for five years, says Committee Chairman Dave Bowden. The project itself has been in the works for more than 15 years. “We ran into a lot of roadblocks but we were persistent. Now we are getting it done,” Bowden said. The committee recently learned that the tenants in the building would have to be paid relocation expenses. The cost was more than $100,000 and was paid out of the project’s budget. According to Bowden, town counsel had notified the town administrator’s office about the expense some time ago when Seekonk did not have a full time, permanent administrator, but the information was not passed along to the board of selectmen or the building committee. Selectmen are considering putting an article on the fall town meeting warrant to replace the funds that were spent.

Seekonk High Principal Retiring/Assistant Principal Appointed as Interim

Marcia McGovern, Principal of Seekonk High School is retiring at the end of the year. Last month the school committee appointed Assistant Principal Dr. Christopher Jones as Interim Principal effective Jan. 1, 2016. Jones has worked at Seekonk High for six years. Before coming to Seekonk, he served as Assistant Principal at Groton-Dunstable High School. Jones has more than 16 years experience in education. He started his career as a history and English teacher.

Seekonk Public Works Director Retires

Robert Lamoureux, Superintendent of Public Works, has retired. He served in the position for 10 years. In June 2013, selectmen voted to extend Lamoureux’s contract for three years. Town Engineer David Cabral is serving as Acting Public Works Director.

State Rep. Howitt Sponsors Animal Abuse Registry

Rep. Steve Howitt has filed a bill with the state legislature to establish an animal abuse registry. Under the proposal, the state would establish a central computerized registry of all persons convicted of an animal abuse crime. The registry would include the offender’s name, address, date and description of the crime, and a photograph of the offender. The registry would be maintained by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. All animal shelters, pet stores and animal breeders in Massachusetts would be required to check the list before an animal is sold or adopted. The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the bill last month. Massachusetts passed the “PAWS” Act (An Act Protecting Animal Welfare and Safety) last year. An animal abuse registry was part of the bill, but it did not make it into the final version of the law.

Suspect in Attleboro’s Hit-and-Run Indicted

The suspect arrested in the hit-and-run death of Karen McHugh, Assistant Town Clerk, was indicted by a grand jury last month, according to the Sun Chronicle. Jacob Lacourse, of Attleboro, was indicted on charges of leaving the scene of an accident with death resulting and driving to endanger. The charge of leaving the scene of an accident carries a maximum 10-year prison term. McHugh was hit by a car outside her home on Arcade Ave. in January and later died at Rhode Island Hospital from her injuries.

A New Water Park May Be Built in Area

Cascade Water Park LLC, a group of business professionals, wants to build a water park in Southeastern Massachusetts. The group is reportedly looking at various sites in the area, including Seekonk, Attleboro and

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School Committee Reports Residency Policy Is Working

The Seekonk School Committee discussed the district’s residency policy last month and reported that it has been successful, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle. More than 50 cases were reviewed by the district’s residency officer in the 2014-2015 school year and of those, 21 were town residents, and 17 were removed from the school system for not being town residents. Some are still being monitored and some are now living in town. The policy is available on the school website at www. seekonk.sharpschool.com

Selectmen Make Appointments to Town Committees

The board of selectmen made the following appointments to town committees last month, according to a Sun Chronicle article: Michael Campagnone was appointed to the conservation commission, Michael Dressler was appointed to the historical commission, and Tim Tolman was appointed to the arts/cultural council.

Seekonk Receives Community Recycling Grant

Seekonk is one of 210 cities and towns to receive Massachusetts DEP Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grants to support recycling, composting and waste reduction programs. Under the Small-Scale Initiative Grant, Seekonk received $1,000. The town also qualified for the Recycling Dividends Program, which must be reinvested back into the town’s recycling program. Seekonk received $3,200 for the dividend program, for a total of $4,200 in SMRP municipal grants.

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Seekonk Fire Department article that appeared for the second time in the October, 2015 issue of the Seekonk Reporter contains misleading and incorrect information. Whoever wrote the article needs to apologize for misleading people. The town of Seekonk never voted to disband the Call Fire Department. I suggest that anyone who may think this action took place ought to read the minutes of the 2012 Seekonk Town meeting. The Board of Selectmen may have voted such action, but the town didn’t, which will put the town back in court that will result in a very expensive lawsuit against our town. No matter what side of the fence you fall on the issue of whether the town needs a call fire department to augment the current force (which we can debate later), or not – you cannot break the law by ignoring a mutually agreed contract. There are steps that are put in place in order to take such action and the courts have already ruled that the town of Seekonk failed to take the appropriate steps to disband the call fire department. When people lose their jobs because of a broken contract the plaintiffs, in this case the Call fire department, are awarded triple damages regarding wages. Those damages along with attorney fees and any other awards the court deem appropriate could end up costing the town between $300,000 and a half of million dollars. People ought to know that every day 50% of the lawyers in the United States court system lose cases. That’s a pretty high loss rate compared to other professions. Yet we don’t challenge the opinions of legal counsel, because we forget that opinions given by lawyers are just that - opinions. We must remember that although lawyers may lose a case – the ultimate losers are the people they represent, because win or lose lawyers get paid either way. Seekonk must remember that the courts have already ruled on this case, in favor of the call fire department. Rather then risk losing a lot of money Seekonk ought to find a way to correct the mistake of disbanding the call fire department, before it costs the residents of Seekonk money we can ill afford to waste. David Saad Seekonk, MA

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The Annual Fall Bazaar of the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club was a wonderful success due to the outpouring of donations from individuals, businesses and organizations. The members wish to thank ALL that donated and assisted us this year. A special thank you to American Legion Post 302 for lending tables, and the Wright family for the New England Patriot’s memorabilia. And a special shout out to Nate and Dan of Troop 13 Rehoboth Boy Scouts for assisting the club in setting up tables. The Club hopes to see you two again next year. The bazaar was a prime example of community coming together to help the seniors raise funds for their events for the coming year. Thank you again. Lorraine A. Botts, President

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Safety on Our Streets

Letter to the editor: At a recent meeting of the Seekonk Concerned Citizens, the topic of safety on our streets was discussed. Several members felt the there were many people speeding and endangering children, adults and animals. If residents know of areas where this is happening on a regular basis, they should report it to the police department, the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen. Perhaps more enforcement of the speed limits would prevent a tragedy. Signed, The Seekonk Concerned Citizens

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Volunteers Needed for Doorways Food Pantry

The Doorways Food Pantry in Seekonk is looking for adult volunteers who want to join us in providing food support for Seekonk residents. A commitment of as little as twelve hours a year can help us continue this important work (six Saturday morning sessions of two hours each). More than fifty local families rely on Doorways on a weekly basis, and Doorways, in turn, relies on people like you. Doorways is an all-volunteer organization. Over the last fourteen years we have distributed over 1 million pounds of food at no cost to our clients, and yet the need continues. If you would be interested in finding out more about volunteering with Doorways, please send an email to DoorwaysFoodPantry@gmail.com or telephone 508-761-7966 and we’ll tell you more about us.

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“Blues for Schools” is a Music Scholarship and Sport/Academic fundraising program for High Schools across America. This fundraising business model was the brainchild and designed by renowned Producer, Recording/Mixing Engineer Bob Sloane. For the past 15 years Bob has received much national acclaim from his musical mixing/recording works, which focused on Blues Artists/Musicians from around the world. We all know the budget constraints placed upon High Schools across America and the burdens it places on the schools, the parents and most of all the student body. “Blues For Schools” is Bob’s new passion and musical undertaking to further support Blues Artists/Musicians from across the globe and to keep Alive/Fund the musical Interests/ Endeavors of students and their parents. If the High Schools in America have their musical/academic/ sports programs Cut, than We All Face the Perils of those actions. In which we as a country cannot afford. Funding will be achieved through private/student body and public ticketed concerts, their concessions and merchandise sold at each registered participating High School across the United States. Monies raised from “GoFundMe” will also help support the overall funding campaigns for each school, administration costs of “Blues For Schools” and the Blues Artists that perform for each concert. The goal is to have a series of 5 concerts at each designated registered High School throughout the school calendar year. The majority of those proceeds from those events will also help to fund the scholarship and academic/sport programs. Each High School administrative staff will determine which Academic/Sport program will receive the designated portion of the funds raised from the concert series. The schools Musical Dept. and Blues for Schools will determine the scholarship(s) recipient(s) for each participating/registered High School, from the remainder of those proceeds, along with other contributions. The scholarship goal for each participating school is $35,000.00 per calendar year.

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Rehoboth Ramblings by Leslie Patterson

Old Rehoboth, a Remarkable Town “Many things happened in early Rehoboth that could not have occurred in any other town.” So wrote Richard LeBaron Bowen in a local history that I’ve been reading lately. In researching the fascinating story of early Rehoboth’s counterfeiter Mary Peck Butterworth for the news from the Carpenter Museum this month, I was immediately grabbed by the first paragraph in the chapter on “Rehoboth Counterfeiting” in the book “Early Rehoboth”. This is a four-volume set published in the 1940’s by Rehoboth historian Bowen. “In the early days Rehoboth was a remarkable town, totally different from any other town in either Plymouth Colony or the Province of Massachusetts Bay, with an independence of thought and action that was matched in no other place in either colony,” he wrote. “When first settled, Seekonk (Rehoboth) people considered themselves independent of either colony, and in the succeeding years really never lost that viewpoint.” Well, that explains a lot about Rehoboth. Perhaps we should have a statue of an Independent Man ourselves. However, I can’t quite picture something as large and imposing as the one on top of the Rhode Island statehouse perched on our dilapidated town office building, which would probably collapse under the weight. Also, I don’t think Mr. Bowen meant to imply that running a criminal enterprise, such as Mary did in those days, was a good way to assert one’s independence. Bowen’s history is a great source of intriguing tidbits from the past, a “quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore”, to borrow a phrase from Poe. It also contains some really interesting footnotes, such as this one: “Friday 19 July 1723 was a gala day at Newport. Twenty-six pirates were hung at Bull’s [Gravelly] Point opposite the town, the largest mass pirate hanging ever to take place in New England. The people were bitter against pirates who for years had ravaged the coast and many had relatives or friends who had sailed on merchant vessels and being captured by pirates had never returned.” “In Newport, the people swarmed to see the executions. Many probably came from Rehoboth, 35 miles away. The only Rehoboth persons known to have been in Newport on the day of the hangings were Arthur Noble and three unnamed young women. Noble, to be on time, rode over Thursday the 18th on horseback, probably borrowing one of John Butterworth’s horses.

Apparently Mary [Butterworth] supplied him with counterfeit money, for Friday the 19th he met and treated the three young Rehoboth women, passing a counterfeit 5-pound bill … to Elizabeth Wair, probably at a tavern. He was arrested and put in the same jail recently vacated by the pirates.” Scenes like this show how Rhode Island earned its reputation as Rogue’s Island. We can wonder who the three young ladies from Rehoboth were and also ponder how much that 5-pound note would be worth in today’s money. Another footnote a few pages later notes that among the inventory in the will of the late Philip Tillinghast of Providence in 1732 was “a negro boy” and “a negro woman”, each worth 100 pounds. Ah, the good old days of rampant piracy, public hangings, and slavery, even in the north. How times change, thank heavens. Speaking of Rhode Island, we recently spent a lovely fall afternoon in Wickford. Eating lunch next to us on a restaurant patio by the cove was a couple from Wickford, England, who had been enjoying a real New England vacation (er, I mean holiday). They had traveled all the way up to Bar Harbor and to both the White and Green Mountains and back. Fortunately for them, the leaves up north had already started to turn and the British visitors thought the autumn scenery was just stunning. We shared our stories of visiting England this summer, though since we did not go to Essex in the east of England this time, we weren’t familiar with the original Wickford. I’ve always thought it would be fun to do a photo essay comparing New England towns and cities with their English namesakes, but since there is no way I can drive over there, such a project is beyond me.

While in Wickford, RI, we noticed that some of the owners of historic houses along Main Street exhibited a sly sense of humor about their homes’ colonial-era history. One federal-style house bore the “historic” plaque that read “Increase Heartburn 1971”. By the way, I’ve seen a bumper sticker that reads “I Never Leave RI”. This seems a bit self-limiting. We didn’t get to the Gilbert Stuart House in Saunderstown because it was closing up for the season. Nor have we been to Smith’s Castle, though I’ve always meant to visit. It’s something to put on the list. You don’t have to come all the way from old England to find great places to explore in New England. Many of them are not far from home and all have remarkable histories of their own.

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Helping Hands Holiday Food and Gift Drive by Laura Calverley

The holidays are right around the corner and the Rehoboth Helping Hands Project is getting ready for another busy season. The annual “Blizzard of Giving” gift drive kicked off in October and they are also preparing for their annual holiday food drives and fuel assistance program. The Helping Hands programs would not be possible without the community’s support, says Coordinator Steve Martin. The food pantry has not received any commitments for food or monetary donations yet this year, but Martin expects that people will come forward soon, as they usually do. “No one has made any commitments yet this year. People don’t realize how close we are to Thanksgiving and Christmas. The majority of gifts and donations come from churches and schools, then some businesses and individuals. Everybody makes it work. Otherwise, we couldn’t do it,” Martin says. Maureen Brawley, who organizes the “Blizzard of Giving” program, says it’s a good program because children get what they want or need. “I’m glad it helps. It’s very much needed. It’s a tangible, hands-on way for people to participate and know that they’re helping someone directly in their own community,” Brawley said.

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Here are the details on the various holiday projects that Helping Hands is involved in and how you can help the children and families have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Thanksgiving Food & Basket Drive

Helping Hands is in need of donations for Thanksgiving baskets. They usually put together about 100 baskets in addition to the Thanksgiving food that is given out at the pantry. The pantry is in need of all types of traditional holiday food, including potatoes, vegetables, desserts, etc. as well as paper goods and drinks. Baskets will be delivered the weekend before Thanksgiving, Nov. 21 & 22 so they would appreciate receiving food donations about a week before so they have time to put together the baskets. The pantry will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 2-5:00 p.m. for people to pick up food before the holiday. Martin says it takes many individuals working together to make sure everyone who needs it has a Thanksgiving meal. People that need food baskets should call Steve Martin directly at 508-252-3263.

Blizzard of Giving Holiday Gift Drive

Helping Hands distributed about 650 gifts last year and this year will probably be the same. “We are seeing more faces this year. We’re expecting to have at least as many, if not more, this year,” Martin said. There are two ways to help give a gift to someone in need. The first is through the “Toys for Rehoboth Kids.” Just buy any new toy and place it in a box marked “Blizzard of Giving/Toys for Rehoboth Kids.” The other way to help is through the “Blizzard of Giving” program. This is the 14th year that the Blizzard program has been going on. The Blizzard program started in 2001, but the Rehoboth Girl Scouts held a gift drive for many years before that and still collect many toys every year. To help the Blizzard program, visit a Blizzard of Giving display and pick a snowflake and purchase the gift inscribed. Snowflakes are wishes of a Rehoboth family. Wrap the gift and affix the snowflake securely to the outside. Displays are located at: Anawan Cleaners, Blanding Library, Chartley Store, Beckwith Middle School and Palmer River Elementary School. All gifts should be returned by Friday Dec. 11, for pick-up by the Rehoboth Girl Scouts. Check the display boards and the back of the “Flakes” for drop off locations!

Christmas Dinner

Helping Hands also provides families with food for Christmas dinner. The pantry will be open on Dec. 23 from 2-5:00 p.m. “We will do something special for the families for Christmas at the food pantry,” Martin said. They are looking for donations of food and gift cards. “Gift cards to supermarkets are always helpful,” Martin said.

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In addition to the food pantry, Thanksgiving baskets and gift drive, Helping Hands also assists people who are having trouble paying their fuel bill. If approved, families receive a one-time delivery of 100 gallons of oil or the equivalent in electric or gas. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to: 127 Martin Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Questions? For help this holiday season, contact: Steve Martin (Director, Rehoboth Helping Hands) 508-252-3263 Blizzard Questions: Maureen Brawley 508-252-4867 Girl Scout Contact: Colleen McBride 508-252-6430

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk’s Corner Hello All ~ Where did October go? I hope the November issue of the Reporter finds you all well. Even though the month flew by, we are certainly fortunate to have had a beautiful Fall! As we enter the month of November, this is a friendly reminder that quarterly Real Estate & Property Taxes are Laura Schwall due Monday, November 2rd and the Fall Town Town Clerk Meeting will also be held on Monday, November 2nd. Due to the printing schedule of the Reporter, I will give an update on the 11-2-15 Fall Town Meeting in my December article. On a personal note, a huge thank you to all the well-wishers as our daughter Jennifer married her high school sweetheart, Derek Rousseau, on Sunday, October 18. The day at Glen Manor in Portsmouth, RI was amazing thanks to all your well wishes. Jenn had the princess bride wedding she always wanted; the newlyweds smiled the entire day. The happy couple honeymooned on Palm Island in the Grenadines for ten days. Thank you all for your kind words and well wishes!

Appointments & Volunteers

Lynn Shaker and I have been busy swearing in appointed committee members, over the past few months. I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank the many wonderful volunteers in town for your time and dedicated service to our town. Without the generosity of our town volunteers we would be unable to provide the services we are so fortunate to have. Thank you all. If you have an appointment slip and have not been sworn in, please give us a call to schedule a convenient time/place to swear you in. Remember, if you are not sworn in, you cannot vote at committee meetings. Also, those of you who would like to share your time and talents with the town, please fill out a talent bank form and join the team. Talent Bank forms are available online @ www. town.rehoboth.ma.us in the “Forms & Documents” tab under the “Town Administrator” section or at town hall in the Selectmen’s office ~ thank you.

2015 Dog License Reminders

Unfortunately after two mailed reminders, several monthly reminders in the Rehoboth Reporter, and reminder phone calls from our Animal Control Officer, Jane Foster, we have mailed noncriminal citations to those residents who have not paid their April 1, 2015 dog license fees. If you receive a citation, please make sure your dogs have a valid rabies certificate and send or bring your licensing fees to town hall as soon as possible. Out of 2,000 registered dogs in Rehoboth, we currently have 31 license renewals outstanding. Please register your dogs either online, by mail, or in person. Thank you!

Town Offices Closed

Just a reminder, Town Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 to observe Veteran’s Day and Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving Day. In addition to Thanksgiving Day, Town Offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 25th and remain closed on Friday, November 27th,, the day after Thanksgiving.

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The Shredding is Done ~ The Shredding is Done

On October 29th, the final phase of the Town Hall Records Management project took place. Northeast Data Destruction loaded the boxes of purged materials, currently housed in the old Anawan School, into their vehicle and drove the materials to their secure shredding facility in Mansfield. Cheryl Gouveia accompanied me as we followed the vehicle to Mansfield. We both observed and monitored the security and shredding of our town documents. I would like to personally thank (1) the Town of Rehoboth for funding the project, (2) King Information for organizing the records at town hall, (3) Town Hall Department Heads and Staff for working with King Information on this project, (4) The Highway Department especially, Greg Fyfe, Frank Gouveia, and Mike Tyler for helping us move all the purged documents to the Anawan School, (5) Department Heads, Otis Dyer, Jr., Rebecca & Rachel Smith, Carol Williams, Cheryl Gouveia, and Helen Dennen for reviewing the purged documents to assure nothing of historical value was shredded, and finally (6) Cheryl Gouveia and Rebecca Smith for helping me oversee the shredding project at the Anawan School. The remaining Town Hall documents are now stored in three secure locations and detailed in a database for easy location. The database is now accessible by all departments at Town Hall. Each year, King Information Systems, will come out to Town Hall, complete an audit of our records for the past year, create a destruction list of records that may be purged, as per the Massachusetts Records Retention Schedule, and review with department heads prior to submitting to the State for destruction approval. This will ensure that our town records are always well-organized and accessible to the public. Thank you all for your support!

Congratulations Lynn

I would like to take a moment to recognize and congratulate Lynn Shaker, Assistant Town Clerk, on her 10th Anniversary of dedicated service to our town. It is an absolute pleasure to work with Lynn every day and our town residents are extremely fortunate to have her assistance over the years. At this time, I not only want to congratulate Lynn, but all our town employees for their dedication and longevity to our town. It is amazing to me that Lynn is considered a relative newcomer compared to the loyalty of the majority of our town employees. Our most tenured Town Hall employee is Carol Chencus who has been working for the Town of Rehoboth since April of 1983 – an amazing 32 years of service! Many of our other employees have worked for the town for over 15 years, with a number of our dedicated public servants serving the residents for over 25 years. This certainly demonstrates how loyal your town employees are and how fortunate the town is to have such longevity and history at your service every day. Finally, Lynn and I would like to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. Have a healthy and safe November. Please remember to attend Town Meeting on November 2nd and I look forward to chatting with you again in December. Sincerely, Laura & Lynn

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New Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator Position to be Filled

On October 19, 2015, the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen approved an unpaid, un-benefited position of Volunteer Coordinator for the Animal Shelter. The person in this position coordinates duties of the team of animal shelter volunteers and sees that they are performed effectively; supports the ACO in ensuring shelter animals receive high-quality care; and assists the ACO and the town’s Animal Advisory Committee in developing a new volunteer program for the shelter. The position follows the Rehoboth Policy on Shelter Volunteers, approved by the Board of Selectmen, April 13, 2015 (posted on the Rehoboth Town website under Animal Control). Hours are flexible, but likely to comprise at least 15 hours weekly after the shelter volunteer program is up and running, and probably more at the beginning. The following essential duties are listed: • Assists the ACO in developing the program of tasks and duties that volunteers will perform. • Manages daily schedules and assignments for volunteers to perform. • Maintains a system for monitoring progress on and completion of tasks. • Ensures that each volunteer is assigned tasks appropriate to her or his training and expertise. • Ensures that volunteers follow the guidelines and training they receive from the ACO. • Assists the ACO in monitoring how the volunteers enact the program of care for each animal in the shelter and how their needs are met. • Assists the ACO in monitoring how the volunteers follow the system of cage cards and individual treatment plans, and the associated records. • Assists the Animal Control Officer in conducting the safety training program for volunteers. • Participates in screening volunteers. • Monitors the performance of volunteers, alerting the ACO to any issues. • Exercises team-leadership as a coach, resource, and advocate. The person in this position may handle shelter animals that are not under quarantine or another restricted-handling protocol. The Volunteer Coordinator will have independent access to the shelter in order to perform the duties of the position. This position will soon be posted officially in various media, at the town office, and on the Town website. The closing date for applications will be November 20, 2015. Those interested should consult the postings for application instructions. Questions can be directed by email to Richard Panofsky, Chairperson, Rehoboth Animal Advisory Committee, at rpanofsky@umassd.edu

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Rehoboth Highway Department Notice:

The Rehoboth Highway Department is seeking C.D.L. drivers for the upcoming 2015-2016 snow removal season. The successful canidates will be operating Town –owned vehicles and assisting the Highway Department during snow removal and de-icing operations. Interested candidates should apply at the Rehoboth Highway Department located at 345 Anawan Street, Rehoboth, Ma. Or call (508) 252-3912 for a more detailed job description.

Town Accountant

The Town of Rehoboth is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Town Accountant. The Town Accountant works under the general supervision of the Board of Selectmen. The Town Accountant position performs highly critical functions of a complex and technical nature that requires significant ethical and professional judgement to ensure that all municipal financial transactions conform to state and municipal law and to professional standards. The Town Accountant assists the Town Administrator and Town Departments in capital and operating budget preparation for general funds. The Town Accountant is responsible for maintaining and controlling all Town expenditures and financial records, as well as revenue forecasting and documentation. Proficiency in MUNIS software strongly preferred. Selected candidate will be required to obtain a Massachusetts Certified Governmental Accountant Certification. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, and three to five years of municipal accounting experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary competitive based on qualifications. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the Board of Selectmen’s Office, 148 Peck Street, Rehoboth, MA or by e-mail to hdennen@town.rehoboth.ma.us. Position will remain open until filled. Rehoboth is an EOE/AA employer.

Rehoboth Emergency Management suggests the following for pets during emergencies:

Pets are important members of many households, and like people, are affected by disasters. Pet owners should include their animals in their emergency planning before a disaster threatens. Preparedness steps for animals include: assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system. These basic principles of preparedness will be useful for many types of emergencies. Every disaster is different. Depending on the situation, you may be advised to “shelterin- place” or you may be asked to evacuate your home. In either case, you will need to make plans in advance for both your family and your pets. If you evacuate your home, take your pets with you! Pets may not be able to survive a disaster on their own and during an evacuation you cannot know how long you may be away from your home. If you are going to a public shelter, it is important to understand that pets may not be allowed inside. Plan in advance for shelter alternatives that will work for both you and your pets. Consider staying with loved ones or friends outside of your immediate area who would be willing to host you and your pets in an emergency.

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While service animals are allowed inside human public shelters, many shelters do not accept pets. Because pets may not be allowed at many human public shelters, it is critical that as part of your emergency plan, you plan in advance for what you will do with your pet if you need to leave your home:

November 2015 The Reporter Make plans ahead of time to take your pet to stay at relatives, friends or a kennel outside the affected area. Know the locations of pet-friendly hotels, motels, and campgrounds both inside and outside your local area. Ask if “no pet” policies can be waived in an emergency. Prepare a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency. Be sure to include 24-hour phone numbers. Consult with your local animal control officer and emergency management director about possible temporary shelter facilities in your community. Ask local animal shelters if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets in a disaster. Animal shelters may be overburdened caring for the animals they already have, as well as those displaced by a disaster, so this should be your last resort. Make a back-up emergency plan in case you can’t care for your animals yourself. Develop a buddy system with neighbors, friends and relatives to make sure that someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. As part of your Emergency Kit , prepare an emergency kit for your pets. Include: Collars, leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers to transport and house your pets. Medications and medical records (stored in a waterproof container). Food, drinkable water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and manual can opener. Current photos of your pets in case they get lost. Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you are separated. Pet bed or toys if easily transportable. Make sure your pets wear collars with current license and rabies tags, and if possible, attach the address and/or telephone number of your evacuation site. If your pet has a microchip, be sure that the information is updated to reflect your current information.

During and After an Emergency or Disaster

Know where your pets are and determine the safest location for your family and pets. Have newspapers on hand for sanitary purposes. The behavior of your pets may change after an emergency. Normally quiet and friendly pets may become aggressive or defensive. Watch animals closely. If you have time before you evacuate, call ahead to confirm emergency shelter arrangements for you and your pets. If you have to evacuate, use a pet carrier for each of your pets to make transportation easier. Leash your pets when they go outside and maintain close contact. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet may become confused and lost. Wildlife, snakes and other dangerous animals may be displaced from their natural surroundings and inhabit the area due to the disaster situation. Downed power lines and spilled chemicals also present hazards to pets.

Livestock and Exotic Animals

If you have large animals, such as horses, cattle, sheep, goat or pigs, consider and plan in advance what you would do during an emergency. If you plan on evacuating, make available vehicles and trailers needed for transporting and supporting each type of animal. Also make available experienced handlers and drivers. If not evacuating, animal owners must decide whether to move large animals to sheltered area or turn them outside. Exotic or dangerous pets require extra planning to ensure that they are handled, transported and cared for by trained personnel at appropriate facilities. To insure for the safety of their animals, owners of these types of pets should have advanced planning preparations ready for their pet’s special needs.

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Consider volunteering at Doorways. They need adult volunteers to help continue their mission of prviding food support for Seekonk residents in need. Donate to the Boy Scouts food drive on November 7. Leave a bag of non-perishable items near your mailbox in the morning and the Boy Scouts will pick it up and bring it to Doorways. Food donations can be dropped off at the Seekonk Library and at Stop & Shop on Newman Ave. in North Seekonk. Monetary donations can be sent to: Doorways, Inc., P.O. Box 295, Seekonk, MA, 02771. Anyone interested in volunteering, email doorwaysfoodpantry@gmail.com or call 508-761-7966.

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The Rotary Club of East Providence/ Seekonk, MA and BridgePointe Christian Church Partner to Host the 4th Annual Coat Give Away Day

The cool nights and crisp mornings of fall in New England prelude a winter that brings the beauty of fresh snow and the joy of the holiday season. For some, however, the change of season produces fear and concern because they lack the essential coats, hats, gloves, and blankets that provide warmth throughout the winter months. With this in mind, the Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk, MA. is partnering with BridgePointe Christian Church to host the 4th Annual East Providence Free Coat Give Away Day to provide free coats, hats, gloves, and blankets for people in the community. The Rotary is a service organization comprised of professional leaders who serve the communities of Seekonk and East Providence and BridgePointe is a non-denominational church in East Providence that is committed to bringing hope to its community. The Free Coat Giveaway Day will be on Saturday, November 28th from 9:00-12:00pm at the BridgePointe Center at 850 Waterman Ave in East Providence. It is open to all East Providence and Seekonk residents. There is a bus stop nearby for those who use public transportation. Coats, hats, gloves, and blankets are being collected at all drop off locations. While all donations are greatly appreciated, we especially need coats, gloves, and hats for children. Thanks for helping to bring hope together. Coat Drop off Locations: Bay View Academy 3070 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI 02915, Bridge Pointe Christian Center 850 Waterman Ave. East Providence, RI 02914, Coastway Community Bank 2830 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 0291, East Bay Self Storage 3346 Pawtucket Ave. East Providence, RI 02915, East Providence High School 2000 Pawtucket Ave. East Providence, RI 02914, Seekonk High School 261 Arcade Ave. Seekonk, MA 02771, S&B Cleaners 8 Olney Street Seekonk, MA 02771, Signs & Sites 20 Commerce Way, Seekonk, MA 02771, Webster Bank 741 Willet Ave. East Providence, RI 02915, YMCA Seekonk 472 Taunton Ave. Seekonk, MA 02771, Providence Country Day, East Providence Libraries (Weaver and Riverside), Renaissance Gymnastics Academy, East Providence Recreation Center, Shaw’s East Providence, Stop ‘n Shop East Providence, B and C Dry Cleaning 326 North Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914, TD Bank 440 Pawtucket Ave East Providence RI 431-4057 Contact: Joe, Seekonk Library 410 Newman Ave Seekonk Ma 508-336-8230 Contact: Peter, Barrington Christian Church, MTTI Fall River Ave. Seekonk MA

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Parents learned about the current use of social media in the district and the issues surrounding it at a special presentation from the Seekonk School Department on October 26. A panel which included administrators, principals, teachers, law enforcement, and legal counsel discussed how social media is changing education, in both good and challenging ways.

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Seekonk Human Services Dept. Getting Ready for the Holidays

by Laura Calverley The holidays are right around the corner and Seekonk Human Services is getting in the spirit by preparing for its holiday assistance programs. They are hoping the community will once again support their Thanksgiving and Christmas food drives, fuel assistance and “Christmas is for Kids” program, which provides toys to many children who might otherwise go without. Human Services will again be providing Thanksgiving baskets to more than 80 families, according to Ashley Cartwright, Senior Secretary. Requests for baskets are due by Wednesday, Nov. 18. The department also delivers 25-30 hot turkey dinners to homebound individuals in town. The hot meals are prepared by Outback Steakhouse. Requests for the hot meals are due by Fri, Nov. 14. Human Services also helps families on Christmas. Any family interested in signing up children for the “Christmas is for Kids” program must fill out a form at the Human Services office on Pleasant Street. The program is for children under the age of 13 and wish lists are due by December 11. Human Services has been running the program for about three years. Last year about 20 children received gifts. Donors can sign up to “adopt-a-family” and buy the gifts on their lists. “Christmas is for Kids is a big program and we’re happy to do it,” Cartwright said. Human Services also delivers hot meals and food baskets for Christmas. The deadline to sign up for a Christmas food basket or hot meal is Friday, December 18. Approximately 35 Christmas baskets were delivered last year. One family in Seekonk, who prefers to remain anonymous, donates the hot meals and delivers the food. They usually bring hot meals to about 30 families. Human Services also has a Fuel Assistance Program for residents which begins November 1. It is open to previous applicants and new applicants. Anyone interested, should call Human Services as soon as possible to schedule an appointment at 508-336-8772. Anyone can find themselves in a situation where they need some assistance. Although the economy is improving, there are still people facing lay-offs, seniors juggling fixed incomes and others who just can’t make ends meet. “The need has increased over this year,” said Cartwright. The Human Services Department wants everyone to have a wonderful Christmas and hopes the community will help by donating non-perishable food for the baskets and making monetary donations for the food and fuel assistance programs. Seekonk Human Services is located at 320 Pleasant Street. Donations can also be mailed in. Please make checks payable to “Town of Seekonk” and write “holiday donation” or “fuel donation” in the memo line. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and evening hours by appointment only. If you have questions on any of the holiday programs, please call Cartwright at 508-336-8772.

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Club News & Announcements Seekonk Kiwanis Annual Meeting 2015

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk held its annual meeting to make plans for the coming year. The next event will be the 11th Annual Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the town hall on Peck Street. The brass ensemble from the Hurley Middle School will play holiday music. Santa will arrive by fire truck to greet and meet with the children. Cocoa and cookies will be provided. Everyone is invited to join in the holiday spirit. The 20th Taste of the Towns will be on Tuesday, March 8th, 2016, at the Dublin Rose Ballroom on route 44 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Profits from our events provide child care grants, donations to the

Pediatric Trauma Institute in Boston, scholarships for graduating seniors and sponsorships of the High School Key Club and the Hurley Middle School Builders’ Club to encourage students to be active in community service. It was reported that the club had contributed $250 to the Elimination Project which has teamed with UNICEF for the world-wide goal of eliminating deaths in infants from lack of tetanus vaccinations. The new executive board is President - Bev Hart, Vice-President - Beverly Della Grotta, Co-Treasurers-Karen Perkins and Edith Krekorian, Secretary - Beth Kendrick.

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Kiwanis 5K Thank You

The Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk held their second annual 5K Race and Walkathon. The winners were Abigail Teneiro and Curtis Carlsten both of Seekonk. The Recreation and Parks Department also ran races for elementary and middle school children. We wish to thank the Police Department (and their chief who led the race on his bicycle) and the Fire Department (and their chief who ran the course) for their help; the DPW for the use of their cones, sawhorses, etc., the runners and walkers, and especially the sponsors who were so generous in their donations. The proceeds will fund scholarships for child care and for graduating seniors. They will sponsor the Key Club at the Seekonk High School and the Builders’ Club at the Hurley Middle School to encourage students to perform community service. Kiwanis is a world wide organization dedicated to improving the world “one community and one child at a time”. Anyone interest in joining us to help in these goals should contact Beverly Hart at 508-336-9352 or russellhart@comcast.net.

Rehoboth Anawan Lions

The Rehoboth Anawan Lions met at Hillside Country Club for their meeting on Thursday October 15th. There was a large group who came to make arrangements for the white cane collection which we held on Saturday at Dunkin Donuts on Rte 44 and in North Rehoboth as well. This is our annual collection for Massachusetts Lions Eye Research. We usually have two a year and the next one will be later on in the year. Thank you to all who donated to the cause and to all who collected at the two Dunkin Donuts Facilities. It was a good cause and we appreciate the help from our lady Lions. It was a chilly morning! At our meeting we also had our Peace Poster contest which was judged by the members who were in attendance. The winner was Devin Andrade who is in Grade 6 and we congratulate him. The Rehoboth Lions will pick a winner as well. The rest of the Peace Posters were delivered to that club so they can pick a winner to represent them as well. Our winner’s poster was sent to our District Governor to be judged at the Mid Winter convention in January. That winner will then go on to the next judging at a later date. It is always amazing to see what the drawings are and we congratulate everyone who participated. Next month will also be a busy one with the holidays so close. We will be going to our usual Marian Manor bingo for the nursing home. They really look forward to our coming and we have been doing this event for over 20 years! There were some who attended the Senior Center for their bazaar. We had donated 2 baskets for their raffle; we do as much as we can for the group. There will also be some of the ladies who will be going to the Rehoboth Lions recognition night and we are all looking forward to this event. One of our members will be receiving an award. There are also some who will be attending the District cabinet meeting. Some of the events that are being worked on are our annual Christmas party; January 8, 9, 10th will be the Mid Winter conference in Plymouth; January 23rd will be our Calendar Dance, keep the date in mind! We would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and to say we also thank all who take part in our fund raisers. The support you show us is why we are so successful in our endeavors. Remember our motto “We Serve” and indeed we do… see you next month!

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What a wonderful Halloween Party we had at the Grange hall. There were witches, farmers, chef’s, construction workers, and a person being squeezed by a boa constrictor. Refreshments provided by Bill Paull were enjoyed by all while pumpkins were carved and painted. November is here. Frosts have finished the garden and I look forward to a little rest. Our November 10th meeting will be a program presented by Kristen Paulson from Upton Grange. The meeting on the 24th will be a presentation on Energy Outlook by Aaron Lebeau. On Nov. 28 we will host Bay State Pomona for a lunch at 12:00 noon followed by a meeting. There were two delegates to the 143rd meeting Massachusetts State Grange from our grange and 90 others. It was a successful meeting with lots of discussion on many topics. The National Grange representatives were Claire Logan, Ceres and her husband Stephen Logan, Past Master of RI State Grange, and member of the Assembly of Demeter. They participated in the meetings and brought greetings from the National Master. We discussed the proposed Natural Gas pipeline and it was resolved” that the Massachusetts State Grange oppose any pipeline that would travel through farmlands, conservation or open lands”. For further information call 508-822-4946. The Lecturers travelling animals were put out to pasture and we received McDowell Llama for donations to the youth travel fund and educational aid fund. They also announced the State Grange tour to Burlington Vermont and surrounding area April 17th to19th. It is a bus trip and should be lots of fun. We are looking forward to another good year at the Grange hall 243 Winthrop Street Rehoboth.

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The holiday season is fast approaching and a busy time for family gatherings and good times. And of course those dinners we all look forward to every year. The Seekonk Lions Club appreciates a great dinner and good times. And we appreciate all our friends that continue to support us. With that said, on Thursday December 10th we will be having our Holiday Clam Boil at the Seekonk Rod & Gun Club, 61 Reed St. Rehoboth at 7pm. The Lions will be having Holiday Raffles and Prizes along with the best Clam Boil in the area! We also may have a special guest who is well known to all. The cost for a ticket is $30. Proceeds go towards funding community projects and Massachusetts Eye Research. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. For ticket information please contact George Poli at 401-749-0261 or any Seekonk Lions member.

Bristol County, MA Lyme Support Group Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary

The Bristol County, MA Lyme Support Group celebrated their one year anniversary in October. Over the past 13 months, more than 60 individuals in local communities have been welcomed for support, education, and networking opportunities. Meetings have included various professionals that have spoken about diagnosis, treatment, nutrition, mental health, holistic healing, avoiding toxins/ chemicals, and ways to get involved in advocacy. Members were provided with the opportunities to “Take a Bite out of Lyme”, make personal squares for The Lyme Quilt, and hear from a local author. On October 20th, five individuals affiliated with the Bristol County, MA Lyme Support Group attending the hearing for bills H. 901 and S. 502, An Act Relative to Lyme Disease Treatment Coverage, at the state house. Four members testified at this hearing and many others wrote letters to the Joint Commission on Financial Services, encouraging them to support the intent of these bills. Representative Steven S. Howitt, many other legislators, several physicians, Lyme advocates, and countless individuals affected by Lyme also testified in support of these bills, which would mandate insurance companies to pay for Lyme disease treatment. These bills build upon the Physician Protection legislation and are consistent with the recommendation by the Special Commission for mandatory health insurance coverage for Lyme disease. We are awaiting the outcome.

November 2015 The Reporter Massachusetts and Rhode Island are among the five highest ranking states in the country for new cases of Lyme disease. In 2014 alone, more than 50,000 MA residents were diagnosed with Lyme disease and across the USA there were 334,610 new cases diagnosed. Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis. Since the commercially available testing is so highly inaccurate and many individuals who contract Lyme report never seeing a tick or having an EM (bull’s eye) rash, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) recommends physicians diagnose and treat based on symptoms. If you’ve had a negative Lyme test, it could still be Lyme. Feel free to contact the Bristol County, MA Lyme Support Group for more information. Our next two meetings will be held on Thursday, November and Thursday, December 10th from 6-8pm at the Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. You can contact the group via: email: bcmldsg@yahoo.com Facebook: Bristol County, MA Lyme Support Group website: bcmldsg.wix.com

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What would the holidays be without the Folk Art & Artisans Show? Visit three buildings filled to the brim with amazingly affordable, one-of-a-kind items by talented local artisans. You’ll find many of your favorites, and lots of new vendors, too. (Plan ahead this year, and go to carpentermuseum.org for a full list of vendors!) Plenty of parking, food, and refreshments. Proceeds support Carpenter Museum’s activities and programs. Details: Francis Farm, Nov. 13 (4-9pm) and Nov. 14 (9am-4pm). FREE admission. For more info contact Carpenter Museum: 508-252-3031, carpentermuseum@ gmail.com, carpentermuseum.org.

Families and Farmhouses in Nineteenth-Century America: A talk by author Sally McMurry Sunday, November 22, 2pm

A professor of American History at Penn State, Sally McMurry will speak at the Carpenter Museum (Sunday, Nov. 22, 2pm) about how the design of northern rural farmhouses changed as we shifted from an agrarian society to an urban, industrial nation. McMurry, author of Families and Farmhouses in Nineteenth-Century America, will show how the farmhouse of the 1830s and 1840s -- a design that integrated work, family, and leisure space -- gave way to a collection of rooms that filtered people by age, class, and sex, as well as by type of activity. Free and open to the public. For more details go to carpentermuseum.org. Sally McMurry, author of Families and Farmhouses in Nineteenth-Century America, will speak at the Carpenter Museum on Sun., Nov. 22 at 2pm.

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The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England Thursday, December 10, 7pm

Why was Christmas outlawed in 17th-century New England? When did Santa start coming to town? We’ll get into the Christmas spirit when Ken Turino of Historic New England visits the Carpenter Museum and tells tales of Christmases past on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7pm. Enjoy mulled cider and roasted chestnuts, too! See our collection of Christmas cards that the late Rehoboth artist Joe Carpenter designed and sent to friends each year. Free and open to public. For more info: 508-252-3031, carpentermuseum@gmail. com, carpentermuseum.org.

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By Leslie Patterson The counterfeiter Mary Peck Butterworth was one of the most interesting, if not admirable, women of early Rehoboth. We again thank Michelle Drummey for her very entertaining portrayal of this brazen 18th-century woman at the Carpenter Museum’s “Two Lies and a Truth” program as part of the wine tasting event this fall. We soon realized that not many people had heard of Rehoboth’s remarkable colonial-era counterfeiter. Here is her story, in brief. It can be found in detail in Volume 2 of Richard LeBaron Bowen’s Early Rehoboth. All quotes below are from this book.

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Mary Peck was born to Joseph and Martha Peck in Rehoboth on July 27, 1686. Joseph kept a tavern called “The Sign of the Black Horse” in old Rehoboth. According to Bowen, “She was the daughter of one of the most important and influential pioneer families in Rehoboth and was related to most of the other first families; all of the important town and colony officers were relatives.” In 1710, Mary married John Butterworth Jr. John was a successful housewright with two carpenter assistants and the couple had a better income than most people of the time. John was known throughout his life as “Mary’s husband.” At the time Mary went into business for herself, she already had two children. Five more would follow. Bowen comments that “Mary was an ambitious and aggressive business woman, ruling her house and apparently everyone she met. She was passionately fond of money….What started this young married woman on a career of counterfeiting will never be known….The taverns seemed to be easy places for passing counterfeit bills. Entering what was exclusively a man’s field, she became so successful that she was probably the biggest single counterfeiter in New England.”

This counterfeiting of public bills of credit, the paper currency of that time, was carried on in Rehoboth from 1716 to 1723. Most of the counterfeiting at that time was done using copper plates, and so the downfall of the majority of early colonial counterfeiters was the discovery of these plates, for possession meant conviction. “The extreme penalty was cropped ears, and later, death,” Bowen writes. Mary was eventually caught but never convicted of any crime. “There is no existing court record showing that the

central figure and mastermind Mary Peck Butterworth was ever convicted as a counterfeiter.” So how did Mary Peck counterfeit bills of credit for seven years before being caught? Her secret was in getting rid of the evidence. In her enterprising way, she figured out how to transfer the image of the original bill onto starched damp muslin instead of a copper plate and then was able to throw the evidence into the fire. A hot iron was used to transfer the image to clean paper. Then Mary or one of her family members/accomplices used a very fine quill pen to transform the counterfeit money into an almost perfect image of a genuine bill.

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Mary built up quite an efficient family business, which she ran from her own kitchen. Bowen writes, “Besides being an inventor, a skillful workwoman and a clever saleswoman, she was also a superior organizer, developing a tight little kitchen printery employing her three brothers Nicholas, Israel, and Stephen, and the wife of Nicholas, Hannah Peck, who was also a cousin, all strictly a family affair…over which Mary, the master craftswoman, ruled supreme.” Bowen also notes that “in the organization of her sales department she was equally proficient….Her rates for counterfeits were high but it was evidently quality work and she could get the price. From 1716 to 1723 she apparently enjoyed a peaceful business turning out bills so perfect that they defied detection. This flood of perfect counterfeits coming out of Rehoboth couldn’t continue forever without being noticed.”

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In 1722 the authorities became suspicious of Mary Butterworth after her husband John purchased a large, expensive new home for the family. On August 15, 1723 three deputy sheriffs arrived in Rehoboth with warrants for the arrest of John Butterworth Jr., his wife Mary, Israel Peck, Nicholas and Hannah Peck, and two others. The main source of knowledge of the Rehoboth counterfeiting is the deposition of Nicholas Campe of Rehoboth taken at the Newport court in 1723. He tells of Mary’s brother Nicholas being in jail at Newport for passing a counterfeit 5-pound bill made by Mary in Rehoboth. Mary was held in jail for the next session of the court, but she and all the others were acquitted and released for lack of evidence. Bowen notes “It does not take a court record to tell us that Mary probably did not confess.” After this brush with the law, Mary apparently got out of the counterfeiting business while the getting was good and nothing more was heard from her. Rehoboth historian Richard Bowen concludes, “The more we study the life of Mary Peck Butterworth, the more apparent it is that she was the cleverest counterfeiter of her times….Besides her counterfeiting activities, she raised seven children, the last twins born in 1725. She died of old age in 1775 in her 89th year, and her husband died of old age in 1771 in his 93rd year.”

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This home, located on Tremont Street, is the subject of the article entitled “A Tavern Sign Revealed” in this month’s issue. Read the article for more clues. Can you tell us the address? And here is the answer, as explained in last month’s article written by Peter and Leslie Warwick about a Rehoboth tavern sign they purchased in 2012. “Elder Sylvester Rounds built a house in 1782, and around 1800 added an adjoining tavern. Rounds’s church was less than a mile away from the tavern, which provided refreshment after Sunday services and for those attending town meetings. The tavern licensing records of Rehoboth show that Elder Sylvester Rounds was licensed to sell liquor in 1802, 1808, and 1809. His son, Rufus, was licensed to run a tavern from 1806 to 1810. In 1811, Sylvester sold the house and tavern to Rufus for $100. Given the sign is dated 1810, the transfer of the business likely began the previous year and Rufus, as proprietor, obtained the sign to further promote the tavern business. The Rehoboth tavern records end in 1812 so no further business details are available. “The house still stands today at the head of Anawan Street, at the intersection with Tremont Street, the main road between Providence, Rhode Island, and Taunton, Massachusetts.” Thanks to Dan Cardoza, who again correctly guessed the address. And special thanks to Nicole Stinson, who emailed us this message: “The house for October is an easy one to guess! It is MY house at 146 Tremont St. So happy to see the picture and the article…” Do you have a home or photo we can feature? Contact Carpenter Museum at carpentermuseum@gmail.com or call 508-252-3031.

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On November 14, Arts in the Village welcomes the Manhattan String Quartet, which is returning for its second appearance in the Rehoboth concert series. Based in New York City, the group will be presenting a program that features works by Mozart, Brahms, and Ives. Critically acclaimed as one of America’s leading ensembles, the MSQ, with Curtis Macomber and Calvin Wiersma on violin,  John Dexter on viola, and Chris Finckel on cello, has been hailed as “a national treasure” (Boston Globe). The MSQ has appeared throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Well-known for its performances of 20th-century classics, it has established an international reputation as today’s pre-eminent interpreter of Shostakovich’s quartets. For this performance, the ensemble will present a varied program, featuring Beethoven’s towering Quartet in E-flat Major, Opus 127, one of the masterworks of the genre. After a series of concerts in Moscow and Leningrad in the fall of 1985, the MSQ became the first American classical ensemble to give a full tour of the Soviet Union under that era’ s new cultural agreement. The first sold-out series of performances in 1986 was followed by an equally successful tour in 1989. Hailed as one of America’s leading chamber ensembles, the Manhattan String Quartet is currently marking its forty-second consecutive season with concerts throughout the United States and Europe. The Manhattan String Quartet has been Quartet-in-Residence at Colgate University since 1988 and has held similar posts at the Manhattan School of Music, Cornell University, Grinnell College, Western Connecticut State University, the Chamber Music Institute in Racine, Wisconsin, Connecticut’s Music Mountain Festival and Michigan’s Interlochen National Music Camp (for 22 summers). The Quartet’s activities also include hosting its own annual KentMusic String Quartet Conference (established in 1989) and annual European conferences focusing on major works in the string quartet repertoire that are hosted in the cities where these masterpieces were composed. Adding to its reputation as an advocate of new music, the Manhattan String Quartet has recently commissioned and performed scores from Laura Kaminsky (American Nocturne), Eric Moe (The Salt of Broken Tears) and Craig Walsh (String Quartet). In 2011, in collaboration with the Sarajevo Academy of Music, the Manhattan String Quartet established the Sarajevo Chamber Music Festival. Centered on teaching, master classes and concerts, The Festival program endeavors to bring chamber music to the Bosnian people, to celebrate the Sarajevo Academy of Music’s accomplished faculty and to give local music students the sense of Bosnia as a place where positive international attention, collaboration and recognition is possible. This concert will take place on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth, MA. Admission is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $8 for students and children, cash and checks only. Seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis, and the doors open at 7:00 p.m. for wine, cheese, and crackers. For information, please call 508-252-3956, or go to the AIV’s Web site: http://www.carpentermuseum.org/Arts.htm.

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Rehoboth Artist Invite You To A Self-Guided Open Studio Tour Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, from 10am – 4pm

Featuring artists in Rehoboth, MA, Attleboro, MA; North Attleborough, MA; Pawtucket, RI and Plainville, MA; The Attleboro Arts Museum is pleased to present its first SelfGuided Open Studio Tour. This two-day event features the diverse work of nine talented artists and artisans in cities and towns that neighbor the Museum. The goal of the tour is to promote local talent through the opening of creative spaces, to educate and inspire community members and patrons, and to support the livelihoods of working artists in our region. The Open Studio Tour will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 14th and 15th from 10am-4pm. All destinations will be welcoming visitors during both days. However, buyers that visit the destinations during specified times of the Studio Tour can take advantage of a 10% discount by presenting a multiple-use coupon found on Studio Tour brochures or on www.attleboroartsmuseum. org.

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Rehoboth Community Dance Sunday, November 15th

* FREE * On Sunday evening, November 15, 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 November 15 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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Annual Turkey Raffle at the Seekonk American Legion Post 311 Friday, November 20th

American Legion Post 311 is having their annual Turkey Raffle on Friday, November 20th at the Post Home, 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. Raffle starts at 7:00 pm for 30 turkey baskets that include vegetables and all the fixings. Turkey baskets raffled every 10 minutes. Admission is free. Please call the Post at 508-336-9822 for information or directions.

19th Annual Four Paws Charity Auction For Homeless Dogs And Cats Friday, November 20, 2015

Animal Advocates will be hosting its 19th Annual Four Paws Charity Auction for Homeless Animals on Friday, November 20, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. It is being held at Hawthorne Country Club, 970 Tucker Rd., Dartmouth, MA. The Silent Auction for Animals is our largest annual fund raiser; it’s a chance to meet with friends, have a fun evening out and support a worthy cause. Admission is free with complimentary appetizers. If you can donate an auction item, please call us at 508 991-7727. Proceeds from the Auction for Animals will spay and neuter homeless and abandoned dogs and cats and pets living in elderly, disabled or low-income households. Animal Advocates is committed to ensuring the health and welfare of homeless dogs and cats by promoting proactive, compassionate no-kill programs. Every year Animal Advocates puts on a spectacular Auction with hundreds of great items just in time for the Holiday season. The Holidays are coming up and what better gift than knowing that the proceeds will go to help dogs and cats in your community that need us. Many items are new and you’re sure to find something for everyone on your holiday gift list, with over 200 items. At our Auction this year we are featuring beautiful original art from the Southcoast’s most gifted artists; including paintings, glasswork, jewelry, furniture, pottery, and fiber art. Many of the items at the Auction are unique, and you won’t find them anywhere else. There will be antiques, children’s and young adult items, weekend get-a-ways, fabulous handmade gift baskets and gift certificates to the area’s most delicious restaurants and eateries, gift certificates to stores, shops and services. For those who want pampering there will be gift certificates for salon, spa and massage services, that would pair perfectly with a gift package for a fantastic night out on the town. Please come and join us and buy your Holiday gifts at the Auction for Animals. Your support will reduces the number of dogs and cats destroyed in shelters and abandoned on the streets every single day. You will feel good in knowing that the money raised will spay and neuter homeless, orphaned and abused cats and dogs. For more information, please call (508) 991-7727, 774 888-9008 or e-mail animaladvocates@comcast.net If you are able to donate an auction item and reach out to animals in need, please call us. Animal Advocates is a nonprofit charitable no-kill animal organization for cats and dogs committed to preventing overpopulation and the needless suffering of homelessness. Our programs would not be possible without the public’s attendance at the Auction and support of this event!

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, November 27, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances for this Thanksgiving holiday dance will be taught by leader Lisa Greenleaf. Before the dance, there will be an introductory workshop at 7:30 p.m. Music will be performed by Free Association, with Amy Larkin, Carol Bittenson, and Debby Knight. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http:// www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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On Saturday November 28, 2015, the Friends of the Seekonk Library will be holding a Holiday Crafter/Vendor and BOGO Book Sale. The sale will be held from 9AM - 3PM at the Seekonk Public Library, 410 Newman Avenue. You will find a unique assortment of hand-crafted items from local craftspeople, as well as a great selection of merchandise from local vendors. In addition, all lobby books will be sold on a buy one get one free basis. A special selection of holiday and coffee table books will be available for purchase as well! Raffle tickets will be sold for a gift basket full of items donated by our generous crafters & vendors! Avoid the crowds & shop local this holiday season!

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11th Annual Tree Lighting December 3rd, 6:00 PM

Seekonk Town Hall 100 Peck Street, Seekonk, MA Holiday music provided by The Hurley Middle School Brass Ensemble. Santa Claus will arrive by Fire Truck to meet all the children. Hot Chocolate and Cookies will be served. Everyone is invited. We will be accepting donations for the Seekonk food pantry “Doorways.” The following food items are needed: Canned meat and fish, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, sauces, rice, beans, soup, peanut butter, cereal, macaroni and cheese For more information about the event contact Bev Hart at 508336-9352. Sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk. Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to helping children

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DR/Seekonk Ice Hockey Team is hosting a clam boil on Saturday December 5th at the Seekonk Gun Club, 61 Reed St, Rehoboth at 7 pm. The co-op high school ice hockey team is 100% self funded. Tickets are available for $30. Contact Mike LeBaron at 508-294-3490 or Cathy Fernandes at 401-265-1325 or any hockey team parent for tickets.

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Senior Holiday Dinner December 6th at Noon

Hillside Country Club, the Rehoboth and the Rehoboth Anawan Lions will be sponsoring a Senior Holiday Dinner. This tradition goes back nearly 25 years and has been a wonderful beginning to the holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of Sons of the American Legion, The American Legion, and the Friends of the Elderly as well as Hillside Country Club, this dinner will provide a great way for our seniors to gather, with friends and family. Tickets for the dinner at $5 per person and can be purchased at the COA or you can contact Ray Medeiros ( 508- 252-9470)

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An Extraordinary Holiday Experience Awaits You this December! Whether you have listened to Gaelic love songs from medieval times or 17th and 18th century folk songs with their English and Scottish influences, this music will be Irish, and the dance is going to be equally entertaining. The ChoruS of East Providence will perform “Celtic Christmas,” two choral concerts at East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI. Performances are set for Saturday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 6, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 - Seniors $12.00 - Children 12 and under are admitted free. The ChoruS will perform under the direction of Beth Armstrong. Guest performers include Piper Beth Davis, Percussionist Bobby Marshall, and Fiddler Rachel Panitch. Included will be a special dance performance featuring the Kelly School of Irish Dance. The ChoruS encourages you to donate non-perishable food items at each concert. All proceeds will benefit The Bread of Life Food Pantry located at Newman Congregational Church in Rumford. The ChoruS of East Providence is a proud supporter of the Pantry and thanks you in advance for your generosity. Visit the ChoruS website: www.chorusofep.org.

Breakfast with Santa Event Saturday, December 12th

Bristol County Triad is hosting a breakfast with Santa event on Saturday December 12th from 10-11:30AM at the Rehoboth Council on Aging, 55 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA 02769. Tickets are $5 for adults and children free. Please contact Linna Sherman 508-252-3372 with any additional questions.

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The Blizzard of Giving With more than one way to help the children/families of Rehoboth! Toys for Rehoboth Kids: Buy ANY new toy and place it in a box marked “Blizzard of Giving/Toys for Rehoboth Kids”. Or visit a Blizzard of Giving display located at: Anawan Cleaners, Blanding Library, Chartley Store, D.L. Beckwith Middle School, Palmer River Elementary School Pick a snowflake and purchase the gift inscribed – wrap the gift and affix the snowflake securely to the outside! (Snowflakes are wishes of a Rehoboth family).

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Talking Turkey for the Thanksgiving Table (BPT) - Without a doubt the iconic American bird, the turkey, majorly influences all things Thanksgiving, right down to our tabletop dÃ©cor. It’s a colorful history, nearly as old as the holiday itself. When Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving an official holiday back in 1863, English potters seized the opportunity to target the growing American market by producing turkey-themed dinner plates and platters. These ingenious designers generally took an existing design and replaced the center with a turkey motif to create those first Thanksgiving patterns. Manufacturers such as Spode, Mason’s and Wood & Sons used their colorful transferware patterns to start a new holiday tradition. “Even today manufacturers are creating design options for consumers by producing Thanksgiving or turkey-themed accent plates to mix and match with their everyday dinnerware,” says Robin Long, vice-president of product marketing for tableware giant Replacements, Ltd. “You’ll find colors and motifs to fit all tastes and lifestyles, from the very traditional to a more modern aesthetic. If someone wants more than just an accent plate, there are so many fantastic collections that include all piece types, from plates to bowls to platters.” In fact, Replacements’ most popular Thanksgiving pattern, His Majesty by Johnson Brothers, started as an accent plate in the Friendly Village pattern. Demand proved so great for this particular motif, the English manufacturer turned the proud Tom Turkeyadorned plate into its own pattern.

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Guide “You can find a turkey platter that will blend well with any china pattern, from the very old to the very new,” says designer Julie Robbins. “Turkey platters aren’t necessarily birdthemed; you’ll find them in designs ranging from florals to even scenic vistas. I suggest starting a wonderful family tradition of dedicating a special platter for your Thanksgiving turkey and making it the centerpiece of your holiday gathering.” Turkey platters aren’t only fun, some are also functional. Lenox and several other manufacturers produce turkey-shaped platters and other autumn themed serving pieces in alternative metal serveware. This is a special alloy that maintains a constant temperature to keep foods warm or cold when heated or chilled.

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Whether you’re planning a huge buffet or an intimate dinner with close family and friends, Robbins says the color trends for Thanksgiving entertaining remain a bright version of fall: strong oranges, sages and brilliant turquoises. Both individual candles and groupings of candles are popular for the Thanksgiving tabletop. Burlap is also a hot trend for table runners or place settings. And if Tom Turkey isn’t the right design element for your table, Robbins says you can still create a seasonal feel, minus the bird. “You can use fall leaf or even woodland patterns to create a classic Thanksgiving table without going with a turkey motif. Beautiful classic fruit patterns give your table that horn of plenty flair.” Robbins suggests tying this look together by combining whole spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg with natural elements like nuts, small pumpkins, fall fruits and colorful leaves to create a cornucopia-type centerpiece. If you need to gobble up more ideas before you serve your big meal, Robbins plans on posting additional seasonal tabletop dÃ©cor tips on Replacements’ Facebook page throughout the holidays.

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(BPT) - It may be the most wonderful time of year, but at times, it can also feel like the most stressful. This holiday season, take a fresh approach to your “to-do’s list” to save time and energy so you can be merry and bright. These 10 tips and tricks will help you relax, unwind and enjoy all the best parts of the holidays.

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Sending cards is a holiday tradition, but it shouldn’t cause unneeded stress. No need to worry about a dated address book - an easy trick is to cut return address labels from each card you receive and place in an envelope. Now it’s easy to send cards to loved ones and update your address book without hassle.

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Using premade foods is one of the simplest (yet yummy) ways to create holiday bakery delights. Check out www.facebook.com/entenmanns for simple, amazing recipes like Entenmann’s Dreamy Chocolate Bars that feature crumbled Rich Frosted Donuts as the secret ingredient. While you’re baking, double the batch to have an extra on hand for a hostess gift.

Go tech free

Smartphones ringing, emails beeping, texts buzzing - technology is time consuming. Avoid feeling overwhelmed by designating tech-free times for your family each day. Use this time (1-2 hours) to relax and focus on each other, perhaps with a hot cup of cocoa - the emails and messages will still be there later.

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With a long holiday to-do list, it’s hard to find time for you. That’s why treating yourself to a haircut or manicure can do wonders for your holiday spirit. Plus, you’ll look and feel fantastic when you attend all those festive get-togethers.

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Opt for an open house

Having a holiday gathering adds to the season’s merriment, but where will everyone fit and how will you feed them? Instead of a formal dinner, opt for an open house with hors d’oeuvres. You’ll have less work and more time to spend with love ones as they come and go.

Embrace holiday breakfasts

Start every day off right by enjoying a delicious breakfast with your family. No need to spend hours in the kitchen cooking; instead include iconic breakfast classics that you and the kids love. For example, scrumptious Entenmann’s Donuts are undeniable when paired with fresh fruit for a quick breakfast delight. Find more breakfast inspiration at www.facebook.com/Entenmanns.

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Sausage, Tomato & Goat Cheese Tarts Elizabeth T. Collins proudly presents her Annual (over 35 years!)

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Church News & Events 150th Anniversary Christmas on the Corner Fri, Nov 6th & Sat, Nov 7th

Centenary United Methodist Church celebrates its 150th Anniversary by announcing the 150th Anniversary Christmas on the Corner bazaar, to be held Friday, November 6 from 4:30 to 8:00pm, and Saturday, November 7 from 9:00am to 2:00pm, at Centenary, 15 Sanford Street at the corner of North Main Street, Attleboro, MA, across from the YMCA. Special themes throughout the bazaar will acknowledge this special anniversary. The Silent Auction will offer truly collectible and antique items, handcrafts, gift certificates, and more surprises. Baked goods, home-made Country Store items, Hand-crafts, Home-made Fudge and Candies, Jewelry, Basement Treasures, Gifts Children Can Give, Delicious Take-out foods, and many other exciting offerings will be available. Santa Claus will be there for pictures on Saturday, and don’t miss the Dollar Store. The 150th Anniversary Dinner will be served Friday night beginning at 4:30pm. Enjoy a choice of home-made lasagna (meat or meat-less), or a hot dog with mac and cheese; each with a garden salad, rolls, beverage, and dessert. Adults $8.50 prepaid, $9.50 at the door or to-go. Kids under 10 are $5.00. Come and eat your fill. The Old Glory Tavern will serve delicious home-made soups, sandwiches, beverages and desserts beginning at 10:30am on Saturday. Veterans, again, will be honored with some free food items for lunch. Excitement, treats, and terrific items await you. Join in the fun at Centenary’s Olde New England Christmas on the Corner. For more information call 508 222-1759.

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC Harvest Supper

The Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA will hold its Annual Harvest Supper… Saturday, November 7th … Two seatings are planned, 5:00PM and 6:45PM. Menu…Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Harvard Beets, Onions, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter, Apple Crisp and beverage. Ticket Prices: Adults $12.00 and Children (5-12 years old) $4.00. Take out is available. Tickets will be available in the church office by calling 508-336-9355. Reservations Are Required! www. scc-ucc.com

Bit O’Sweden Fall Fair

Sat Nov 7th, 9:00am-2:00pm

The Evangelical Covenant Church will be hosting its annual Bit O’Sweden Fall Fair on Saturday November 9th, 2015 from 9:00am-2:00pm. A Swedish Pancake Breakfast will be available from 8:30am -11:00am at a cost of $6.00. Lunch will be available from 11:30am-2:00pm for a cost of $10.00 and will feature a choice of a Smorgasbord plate, meatball sub or a quiche plate with either soup or salad. Each selection includes dessert and beverage. The Fair itself will include Swedish Imports, Bakery, Seasonal Crafts, Knitted and Sewn items, Jewelry, Themed Gift Baskets, Books, Children’s room, Grandpa’s Attic, Unique Boutique and much more. The Church is located at 841 North Main Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Any questions may be directed to the Church Office at (508) 226-6221 or www.attleborocovenant.org.

Linsey Woolsey Quilt Guild Chinese Auction/Live Auction

Linsey Woolsey Quilt Guild will be holding a Chinese Auction/ Live Auction on November 9 at 7 PM at the First Baptist Church, 118 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA. You will have the chance to win great prizes, such as quilt kits, patterns, notions, books, fabric, and more! There is no charge for this event, so come join us and bring a friend along! If you have any questions, you can call Carol at 508-252-3103 or email cfoelsche@comcast.net.

St. Theresa’s Christmas Bazaar Fri. November 13th .5:30 - 8:30pm Sat. November 14th 9a - 4:30pm

St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, 18 Baltic St, South Attleboro Christmas in the Village Annual Bazaar. Strolling the Village streets you will encounter a variety of shoppes which include the Bakery, Handmade Knits/Crocheted, fleece, Holiday items. Gramma’s Attic, Grandpa’s Toolshed, Used Books, Jewelry and Country Store. Many games of chance, 42” flat screen TV, Ipad and lots of other raffles including our Free $100 Gas Card Door Prize for every visitor to the Village! Take a rest over a fine meal of our famous French meat pie or choose from a full menu of homemade foods. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in the neighborhood and hopes to see YOU in the Village for breakfast on Saturday from 9a-11a.

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Rehoboth Baptist Church Program

Mitch Forman, a representative of Chosen People Ministries, will be speaking on Sunday, November 15th at 6 PM at Rehoboth Baptist Church. The church is located at 132 Moulton Street (Route 118) 2 miles south of Rt. 44. The program presented will be Jesus in the Fall Festivals. Chosen People Ministries is an over one hundred-year-old mission that was founded in 1894 by Leopold Cohn, a Hungarian rabbi who came to believe that Jesus was the Messiah of Israel. Throughout its long history, Chosen People Ministries has been unwavering in its commitment to bring the Gospel message of salvation in Jesus “to the Jew first and to the Gentile” throughout the world. In stressing the Jewish roots of Christian faith, Chosen People Ministries hopes to make the message of the Messiah more accessible to Jewish people and also to help Christian believers achieve a greater appreciation of the Jewish basis of their own faith traditions. The meeting is open to the public and Rehoboth Baptist Church would like to invite the Christian and Jewish community to attend. For more information, call 508-252-6437. Wednesday, November 25th at 7PM – Thanksgiving Eve Service at Rehoboth Baptist Church, joint service with West Dighton Christian Church. All welcome.

East Providence Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

Six East Providence churches come together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in a wor-ship service. These six churches have connections through a shared ministry created six years ago; The Bread of Life Food Pantry. The East Providence community is invited to join in worship on Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 pm. The worship service will be hosted this year at Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ - 100 Newman Avenue. An offering of non-perishable food items as well as financial contributions will be received during the worship service to benefit the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Join us for an evening of worship, celebration and thanksgiving. The six East Providence churches participating in the service are: Bethany Church of the Nazarene Church of the Epiphany Evangelical Covenant Church of Riverside Haven United Methodist Church Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ St. Margaret Catholic Church For more information, contact Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ at 401-434-4742. www.newmanucc.org

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Newman Congregational Church, UCC Saturday, December 5, 2015 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Newman Congregational Church, UCC will host their 20th Annual Mission Bazaar. All proceeds are donated to various charities. Last year’s profits were dispersed to the following: Back Bay Mission, Haiti, Irons Homestead, Bread of Life Food Pantry, Doctors Without Borders, Central Falls High School Library, Heifer International, Holly Charrette House and more. Amongst the tables you will find fresh pine wreaths and ornaments; “Newman’s Own” Country Store featuring a variety of crafts, breads, and cookies. There will be hand knit items, quilted

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Christmas items, a quilt raffle, fleece scarves, ● ● handmade crafts, book table, and jewelry made by Haitian artisans. You are sure to find treasures at “Newman Marcus” (our white elephant tables). Alternative gifts will be available. The kitchen is open for breakfast and lunch. Bring your friends, and enjoy the festivities! Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant Rehoboth Commons welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United 275 Winthrop Street (Route 44), Rehoboth, MA Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues. For more information, call 401-434-4742.

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Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC Christmas Bazaar & Gift Festival

The Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA will hold it's Annual Christmas Bazaar & Gift Festival on Saturday, December 5th from 9AM – 3PM … Handmade crafts, knitted goods, decorations, jewelry, Live Wreaths, Boxwood centerpieces, a wide variety of gift baskets, and more! Baked goods … as well as a luncheon being served featuring various soups, sandwiches, homemade desserts, fries, doughboys, etc. Special room with Christmas items, drawing table with winners announced at the end of the day. Pictures with Santa from 10am to noon. Come and enjoy the fun! www.scc-ucc.com

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Thanks to everyone who helped with another successful used book sale in October, with special thanks to Sharon Beskid and Lisa Reigel for all their hard work. This is the library’s main fundraiser for the year and our town is very lucky to have a library with such a dedicated staff and so many helpful volunteers. Thanks also to the students in the Leo Club at DR High School under the direction of Derek DeMello and to Boy Scout Troop 3 from North Dighton for their help in setting up the sale and packing up afterwards. Mike Koussa with his dad Mark helped organize the Scout project. Mike will also be helping with garden landscaping at Goff Hall. Books leftover from the sale will be picked up by a charity that specializes in recycling used books to those who can use them. Movie Night Nov. 8 Family movie night will be Sat. Nov. 8 at 7 pm. with the movie “Hook”. This event is free and for all ages. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Dress like a pirate for a chance to win a prize! Time Capsule and More Next up in our 100 Year Celebration of Goff Hall we will be preparing a time capsule. Stop by the library to find out more and help us with this fun project in the month of November. To close out our year-long celebration there will be a special reception on Dec. 12 at the library. November Closings: the Blanding will be closed in November for these days: Wed. Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, Friday Nov. 20 for rug-cleaning throughout the library, and on Thurs. Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. Book Club: At the next meeting of the Blanding book club on Wed. Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. the book of the month will be the acclaimed novel “Americanah” by the young Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie. Copies are available at the library. Gingerbread Houses in December Now is the time to make reservations for our popular annual holiday program for kids, sponsored by the Friends of the Blanding Library. Make Your Own Gingerbread House programs will be held on two days, either Tues. Dec. 8 or Wed. Dec. 9 from 3:30 to 5.m. each day, for children ages 5 and up. Reservations required. The Blanding Library is currently celebrating Goff Memorial Hall’s 100th anniversary all this year. The library, at 124 Bay State Rd., is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 508252-4236. Find us on the web at blandinglibrary.net.

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Calling All Seekonk WritersLet’s Get Writing

Seekonk Library is a host site for National Novel Writing Month’s project NaNoWriMo. This month long challenge encourages aspiring novel writers to complete a 50,000 word draft during the month of November. If you’ve ever had a fleeting thought to write a novel, get more information and sign up now at nanowrimo.org. Pick up your “Let’s Get Writing!” information packet at the library Nov 1 - Nov 7 and log your word count updates at the Ask! Desk throughout the month. Register online at nanowrimo.org and make a commitment to yourself to complete your novel. All month long Seekonk Library will welcome writers who want to “Come Write In” at our location. NaNoWriMo participants can get a jump start on writing and encourage each other by writing together in the library’s Innovation Center space on Wednesday mornings, 9 am – 12 noon. If Wednesday morning doesn’t work for your schedule, come anytime we’re open and use the free wi-fi throughout the building to get your writing done. This program is offered FREE to the public. To register or for more information call Information Services at 508-336-8230 x5130, visit: www.seekonkpl.org or contact: library@seekonkpl.org.

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The Delvena Theatre Company will be presenting Meet Julia Child! at the Seekonk Public Library, 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM. This programs is free and open to the public, generously sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. Meet Julia Child! is a live performance featuring Lynne Moulton as “Julia Child” doing what she did best. The audience will learn more about her life and have the opportunity to view “Julia” on the set of The French Chef, an amusing and fun experience. After the performance, the cast will open up for discussion regarding Julia Child. This original edutainment production will feature both Lynne Moulton and Fran Baron.

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The Delvena Theatre Company has been doing to-go shows for the last several years at various venues throughout the New England area. The Company was founded in 1992, and prior to “going on the road” performed at different locations throughout Massachusetts, most often at the Boston Center for the Arts. Delvena was nominated for five Independent Reviewers of New England awards. Its production of ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ was on Theatre Mirror’s Best List for acting, directing and production. Presentations of ‘Anna Weiss’ and ‘Beyond Therapy’ were included on Theatre Mirror’s best play list and ‘Blue Heart’ was placed on Aisle Say’s best list.

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Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive popcorn! Take some time for yourself and enjoy this new DVD release for FREE at Seekonk Public Library! Thursday, November 19, 6:00 pm. This spin on Arthur Conan Doyle’s celebrated Sherlock Holmes stars Ian McKellen as the famous detective. The now-retired Holmes returns from a trip to Japan searching for a plant that could slow the aging process and help him regain the faculties he knows he’s lost. The detective reopens his investigation into the case that led to his retirement. PG; 105 minutes. Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 5130.*

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Enjoy your favorite seasonal and holiday songs at a special NoteWorthy Holiday Concert at Seekonk Library on Thursday, December 3 at 7 PM. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council and offered free to the public. This concert is sure to put you in the Yuletide spirit with its mixture of traditional Christmas carols and popular holiday tunes. NoteWorthy is a group of musical friends, many of whom are lifelong musicians. We hold the belief that good music can be both meaningful and fun. Come join us for an uplifting time!*

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The Friends of Seekonk Library Craft & Vendor Fair

Start your Holiday Shopping at Our Holiday Crafter/Vendor and BOGO Book Sale! On Saturday November 28, 2015, the Friends of the Seekonk Library will be holding a Holiday Crafter/Vendor and BOGO Book Sale. The sale will be held from 9AM - 3PM at the Seekonk Public Library, 410 Newman Avenue.

Come to a Friends Meeting!

The Friends of the Seekonk Library is a group of volunteers who love Seekonk Public Library! We meet monthly to discuss ways that we can assist the library, raise funds, and increase membership. We’d love for you to join us! Our next meeting is Monday, November 30th in the back meeting room. Hope to see you there!

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If you are on FaceBook and want to keep up to date with Friends events, follow our FaceBook page! We are at https://www.facebook. com/FriendsSeekonkPL

Book Donation Reminder

The Friends welcome book donations according to the following guidelines. Please remember that these items are meant to be re-sold in our lobby, so we cannot accept items that are musty, mildewed, torn, missing parts, etc. Thank you!

Book Donation Guidelines

The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library accepts donations year round according to the following guidelines: • Books must be in good to excellent condition - there should be no writing/highlighting, no torn pages, and no mold/mildew/ dampness. If the book was sold with a book jacket, it should be on the book. • Magazines should have covers and no more than 3 months old. • Puzzles that are in good condition and DVDs are accepted. • We cannot accept games, encyclopedias, condensed books, textbooks/workbooks, reference books, technical manuals, phonograph records, VHS tapes, professional journals, as well as Reader’s Digest or National Geographic Magazines. Thank you for your support!

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital will be holding a Blood Drive in partnership with the Rhode Island Blood Center on Thursday, December 10 from 7:30am – 4pm in the Hospital Auditorium. Each donation you make can treat up to three people and will help alleviate the region’s seasonal blood shortage. While emergencies and disasters capture the attention of our community and prompt people to respond by donating, the need for blood donations is ongoing. Donating regularly is something we can do to ensure blood is always available the instant it is needed, and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell anemia, and other illnesses, as well as those who need regular blood transfusions to live. All donors will receive refreshments and be entered in a raffle. To schedule an appointment for the Sturdy Memorial Blood Drive, call 508-236-8555 or visit www.sturdymemorial.org/events_blooddrives. html. Sturdy Memorial is committed to bringing in at least 55 donors for the Blood Drive. Donors need to be at least 17 years of age and at least 110 pounds, and the process takes approximately one hour.

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Are you at high risk for lung cancer? If you are between the ages of 50 and 74, and are a current or former smoker, Sturdy Memorial Hospital is offering free lung cancer assessments on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 9 – 11am in the Oncology Suite located adjacent to the Hospital’s Emergency Care Center. Information and assistance on how to quit smoking will also be available. Remember, lung cancer is most treatable when it is found early, so don’t wait to be assessed. Registration is required. For more information and to register by November 9, call the Oncology Department at 508/236-7015.

Wellness Exercise Program Offered

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 5 – 6 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.

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Audubon Society Of Rhode Island Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Register online at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454.

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November 7 & 14, 2015 NEW! Family Birding

(November 7, 2015) – Gobble! Gobble! November is wild turkey month at Audubon. Bring your young naturalists to Audubon and learn all about wild turkeys. Or if nocturnal creatures are more to your liking, treat the kids to an evening that’s all about owls. There’s something for all ages at Audubon in November!

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge 9:30 – 11:30 am Enjoy birding together as a family! Parents and children over six years of age are invited to join our new beginning birding class. Learn how to locate and identify common birds. Practice using binoculars and field guides. Have a lot of fun discovering the wildlife around you! Program Fee: $30/member adult, $10/member child, $40/nonmember adult, $15/non-member child. Ages: Ages 6+.

November 5 & 6, 2015 Animal Tales

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Audubon Environmental Education Center, 10:00- 11:00 am Enjoy a nature story with your preschooler each month. Programs include a story with a nature lesson followed by a craft. Often a live animal comes to visit! See below for dates and times. November 5 & 6, 2015: Can I come Too? by Brian Patten and Nicola Bayley. Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child; Ages: Ages 3-5.

November 11, 2015 Veterans Day Nature Activities

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Audubon Environmental Education Center 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Discover the natural world with fun-filled family activities including crafts, animal interviews, nature stories and more. No registration is required. 10:00 am-2:00 pm: Nature Craft Table 10:00 am and 1:30 pm: Nature Story 11:00 am: Nature Walk (weather permitting) 2:00 pm: Animal Interview Program Fee: Free with Admission. Ages: All.

November 12 & 13, 2015 Junior Naturalists for Home-schooled Families

Audubon Environmental Education Center 10:00-11:00 am Join other home-schooled kids to learn about nature and science! This hour-long program will introduce participants to a different topic each class, with hands-on experiments and naturebased activities that are sure to foster a love of the natural world. Classes are limited to 15 children, so please register early. Adult must attend with child..

November 12 & 13, 2015 Eco-Engineers

Classes are held from 10:00-11:00 am Audubon Environmental Education CenterProgram Fee: $5/ member child, $7/non-member child. Ages: 6+.

November 13, 2015 Turkey Tales

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge 10:00 – 11:30 am Each year as Thanksgiving approaches, there sure is a lot of focus on turkeys! In this class, we will read a turkey story and

November 2015 make a turkey craft as well as examine the wings and feathers of wild turkeys. Come learn how turkeys dance and gobble and spar. Spend a morning learning about this beautiful and interesting animal. Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child. Ages: Ages 3-8.

November 14, 2015 Gills Club: Shark Math

Audubon Environmental Education Center 3:00-4:00 pm Calling all girls ages 8 and up! Audubon partners with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy to host Shark Math, part of The Gills Club learning series, which connects girls with female marine biologists. The program will use hands-on activities to teach girls how marine biologists use math to learn about and study sharks. How do scientists measure a shark in the water? How can you use one tooth to figure out just how big the shark was that it came from? Don’t miss out! Program is free but registration is recommended. Program Fee: Free. Ages: 8+.

November 14, 2015 Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day

Audubon Environmental Education Center 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Admission to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center will be free on the first Saturday of every month*, courtesy of a grant from the Citizens Bank Foundation. Families can explore environmental exhibits representing Rhode Island’s diverse habitats, from upland meadow and cornfields to wetlands, salt marshes and the Narragansett Bay shoreline. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: Scavenger Hunt on the Refuge 10:00 am to 2:00 pm: Nature Craft Table 10:00 am and 1:00 pm: Nature Story 11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Shark Math - Find out how scientists use math to study sharks! 1:30 pm: Animal Interview 2:30 pm: Guided Nature Walk

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge 2:00 – 4:00 pm Did you know there are several species of owls that live right here in New England? Some might live right near your back yard! During this indoor presentation we will take a pictorial look at our native owls, hear their calls, learn about their amazing adaptations, and meet a live owl. Program Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/nonmember adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 4+.

November 28, 2015 Eco-stories and Art

Audubon Environmental Education Center 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Bring a snack and relax while an Audubon naturalist reads a nature story. Then create a unique work of art from different recyclable materials and found objects. Will it be a bouquet of flowers made from plastic bottles? A bird’s nest made from scrap paper and yarn? Join us and find out! No registration required. Program Fee: $3 materials fee plus admission. Ages: All.

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Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge Times vary. Enjoy a nature story with your preschooler each month. Programs include a story with a nature lesson followed by a craft. Often a live animal comes to visit! See below for dates and times. November 18, 2015: Who is Dancing in My Backyard? by Kim Calcagno 11:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00–2:00 pm; Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child; Ages: Ages 3-5.

Audubon Environmental Education Center 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Give thanks for all that nature has given us. The day after Thanksgiving is for leftovers, but at Audubon it is also a day to rediscover why nature matters though fun activities for the whole family. No registration is needed. 10:00 am-2:00 pm: Nature Craft Table 10:00 am and 1:00 pm: Nature Story 11:00 am: Habitat Bingo 1:30 pm: Animal Interview 2:30 pm: Turkey Trot Nature Walk: Walk off your turkey dinner (weather permitting) Free with Admission. Ages: All.

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Hello, my name is Jesse Pozzi and I am a member of Boy Scout Troop 1 Seekonk. I am currently a Life scout working towards my Eagle rank. For my Eagle rank I performed a service project for my community. The project was held on the morning of July 18, 2015 at the Seekonk Cemetery on Newman Avenue next to the Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School. For the project I worked with scouts on cleaning and edging the veterans’ plaques within the cemetery. Before, many of the plaques were buried, or overgrown with grass. Together we used garden edgers and paint scrapers to edge the plaques and clear them of overgrown Troop 1 Seekonk Boy Scouts Michael grass. We also used a light scrub brush in order Tenreiro (left) and Eli Morrison (right) to remove any excess dirt on the plaques. We clean a veteran’s plaque. refrained from using any chemical substances or cleaning solutions in order to maintain the integrity of the plaques. Also, as part of my project, I had some high school volunteers go around the cemetery and record the information of all the veterans that are buried within the cemetery. They recorded the veterans by quadrants so if anyone is looking for their veteran, they will know roughly where they are in the cemetery. This information has been delivered to the Seekonk veterans’ agent to keep on file. This project was not only meant to help the veterans’ agent, but to also recognize and honor our veterans. I would like to thank retired United States Veteran Doc Rubel for all of his assistance in helping me with my project. I would also like to thank all of the scouts and adult leaders of Troop 1 Seekonk and the high school students who volunteered their time on July 18. Their hard work made for a successful project.

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Troop 1 Seekonk Visits Gettysburg National Military Park

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Residential / Commercial Scouts from troop 1 Seekonk take a break after re-enacting Pickets Charge to the high water mark at Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg PA, October 11, 2015. On Columbus Day weekend Troop 1 Seekonk traveled to Gettysburg Pennsylvania to visit Gettysburg National Military Park. For three nights we stayed at McMillan Woods Youth Campground inside the Military Park located on the battlefield. The scouts enjoyed two full days exploring the battlefield and museum as well as the National Cemetery where President Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address. We spent the first afternoon with a Federal Park Ranger who gave an excellent lecture and hike on the significance of Little Round Top and day two of the fighting. On Sunday we took an auto tour of the battlefield and at dusk we hiked and simulated Pickets Charge from the Virginia Memorial to the high water mark. It was an amazing experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Other highlights of the trip included Hershey World and Shady Maple Smorgasbord, 200 feet, of all-you-can-eat buffet laden with the finest PA Dutch cooking. No one went home hungry.

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Troop 1 Seekonk Mount Jefferson Hike

Michael Tenreiro On a picture perfect fall weekend in September a group of scouts from Troop 1 Seekonk, under the leadership of Mr. Mark Merola, hiked Mount Jefferson in New Hampshire. Tommy Kumlin, Casey Merola, Michael Tenreiro, Matt Lloyd, Darren Cumplido and Jacob Gries were in attendance. The scouts were accompanied by Mrs. Tenreiro, Mr. Merola, Mr. Braunsdorf, Mr. Spraig, Mr. Pozzi and Mr Gries. We left around 4:30pm on Friday the 25th from the local Stop and Shop plaza and got to our campsite at 9:00pm. We set up our tents in what seemed like 30 degree weather and went straight to bed! The next morning we woke up around 7:00am to eat a nice healthy breakfast prepared by our awesome troop leaders. Then we had to prepare our lunches for the hike. We packed sandwiches, chips, cookies and much more! After a 45 minute ride we arrived and waited at the base of the mountain for everyone to get ready for our big hike. Mount Jefferson is 5,750 feet tall and is about a 6 ½ mile trek. We started our ascent at the 800 foot elevation point so we hiked for about 5000 vertical feet. Continued on next page...

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The first part of the mountain was a fairly simple hike! Shortly into the adventure we began to get warm so we removed some of our layers of clothing. We enjoyed the next 2 miles. We arrived at a rocky ledge where we could see the mountain range clearly, but we were nowhere near the summit! We then had to climb up 1000 rocky feet. We found our way to a ridge between two mountains, Mt. Clay and Mt. Jefferson and then started our ascent up Mount Jefferson. It was a really rocky hike up to Mount Jefferson’s summit. We climbed cliffs, rocky edges, and boulders. When Troop 1 finally reached the summit we touched a small metal stub thus claiming that we had reached the summit. It was a great feeling to accomplish something this big! After all of that work, we sat down on the summit and ate a well-deserved lunch. The trip down the mountain took us about 3.5 hours to complete. Getting to our car was the best feeling ever! When we got to the car we waited about a half hour for our driver, Mr. Merola. When he joined us in the parking lot, we hopped in the car, and went to the campground to make supper. We were starving and we also wanted to have supper prepared for the hikers that still coming down the mountain. When the last of the hikers arrived at camp we had a great supper of spaghetti and meatballs waiting for them! We enjoyed our delicious dinner around the warm fire. The next morning we took our tents down and packed lunch for another hike up the short but steep Cannon Mountain. It was a hard trek only because the rocks were pretty big. We got really high in elevation in the first five minutes, the view was awesome! We then hiked a little more to get to the summit of this small mountain and enjoyed another well-deserved lunch. The long car ride home to Seekonk was pretty fun. Time well spent jamming out to music, eating food, and having fun conversations. Overall this was an extremely fun, challenging, physical and emotional trip for the scouts of Troop 1, Seekonk. We are lucky to have had the opportunity to experience this awesome weekend!

Troop 13 gives back to Camp Cachalot!

Scouts are: Matt Kucia, Ben Bellavance, Nick Bellavance, Dan Furze, Nate Bell, Billy Dalpe, Luck O’Brien, Matt Bellavance Troop 13 attends summer camp at Camp Cachalot in Carver Massachusetts. In a token of appreciation, the boys coordinated with the camp ranger and spent a weekend clearing paths as well as miscellaneous other tasks. After their hard work the boys enjoyed a dip in 5 mile pond. Troop 13 looks forward to many more summers at camp Cachalot! Troop 13 Rehoboth is always looking to lend a helping hand and to give back to the community.

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Troop 13 Rehoboth-High Adventure!

Troop 13 Rehoboth had a great weekend in Ebden Maine! They stayed 2 nights in a rustic cabin on the edge of Handcock Pond where they enjoyed the view of peak foliage. They also enjoyed a day of high adventure as they went white water rafting on the great Kenebec River! If this looks fun to you consider joining Troop 13. Email Mr. Muri for more information at jamesmuri@ yahoo.com.

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Parents of all students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to our monthly meetings in the D‑R Administrative Office Conference Room. Please enter the following Thursday dates into your 2015 calendar: November 19; and December 10 at 7:00 P.M. If you come later, you’ll still be welcomed! At the June 2, 2015 Celebration of Excellence at the DightonRehoboth Regional High School, the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation awarded scholarships in the total amount of $39,475 to 63 members of the Class of 2015. The earlier that the student begins the application process, the more they are considered for these scholarships. Not limited to only four-year plans, CSF Scholarships can be used for any accredited form of higher education, if it is for a standard degree or certificate of study of Career or Training Education. To enhance their chance of awards, all students grades 9-12, their parents, and volunteers can contact the D-R High School Guidance Office; going to Dighton.Rehoboth.DollarsForScholars. org; or by phoning the telephone number below. CSF Of D-R P.O. Box 696 Rehoboth MA 02769 (508) 222-5872

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First grade art student, Ben R., adds details to his oil pastel and watercolor print of warm and cool colors. Student art, from many grades, will soon be showcased by Mrs. Beaulieu at the Dighton Arts Festival on November 1st at Araujo’s Farm in Dighton. It is a wonderful time to join in the D-R art community.

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Second graders explore a Biomes Tank exhibit in our Library Media Center. Ms. Cohen will host the rotating exhibit for four weeks giving students from all grades an opportinity to explore local marine organisms. Molly F. points out a baby starfish while Henry M. and a friend (behind the tank) explore a Hairy Sea Cucumber. The tank, filled this week with Echinoderms, spiney skinned animals, was gifted to Palmer River by and anonymous donor!

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In Room 42, Mrs. Janson’s class, we did a germ experiment. We did the experiment because too many kids were not washing their hands. The experiment was to put bread in three clean bags. One piece was the control and it was handled with hands that were covered in clean gloves. The second was handled with thoroughly washed hands, and the last piece touched with disgustingly dirty hands. We observed the bread every day. The results of the experiment were shocking. The bread bagged with dirty hands grew mold in two days, and every day more mold grew in all different colors. The bread bagged with washed hands grew mold the size of a dime after three weeks, and the bread bagged with gloves stayed clean for five weeks and only grew a miniscule amount of mold! All of our classmates were so surprised to see the results from not washing hands. Some guests saw the experiment and they were grossed out too. Now that you know how gross it is, you have no excuse not to wash your hands!

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Principal’s Message

Dear Families, It has been an amazing October at Beckwith Middle School! Since my first day on October 1, I have been surrounded by enthusiastic teachers and students eager to learn and collaborate in the classroom. I have enjoyed visiting classrooms and watching learning in action. I hope to continue working with teachers, students, and parents to improve critical thinking skills, integrate technology into the classroom, further develop high quality local assessments, and promote a culture of respect, responsibility, and safety. I look forward to meeting you and partnering with you in your child’s education. Sincerely, Joe Pirraglia

Dates to Remember

Oct. 24 PTSA Jack O’Lantern Festival Oct. 26 Picture Day Oct. 29 Lip Sync Contest Nov. 3 No School –Teacher Workshop Nov. 11 No School – Veterans Day Nov. 12 Term 1 Report Cards available through Parent Portal Nov. 13 Beckwith Bash Nov. 13 School Dance - open to grades 6, 7, 8 Nov. 24 Grade 8 Field Trip Nov 25-27 No School Thanksgiving Recess Dec. 24-Jan. 1 No School – Holiday Recess

Student of the Month

We are very happy to announce the return of our Student of the Month initiative. Each month staff members will nominate students who are observed doing something above and beyond what is expected of our students. Congratulations to the following students were presented with Student of the Month Certificates for the month of September: Gr. 8 - Desiree Amaral/Jared O’Connell Gr. 7 - Amber Richard/Mason Mello Gr. 6 - Kayla Owens/Nicholas Antonio Gr. 5 - Rebecca Davis/Dylan Clements Related Arts - Kaitlyn Marcotrigiano/Tristan Lacourse.

Beckwith is going Green!

As you may be aware, we are continuing our use of the X2 Parent Portal. Student Login and Passwords were put in the front cover of the students agendas in September. The Login and Password allow you, the parent, access to your child’s academic information at any time from the comfort of your home. Since all of our teachers are participating in the use of this feature, printed report cards will only be issued upon request.

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Beckwith Canned Food Drive

Help us to help our neighbors. Beckwith Middle School will hold its annual canned food drive to benefit the Rehoboth Food Pantry from November 4th through November 12th. Students are encouraged to bring in canned food (no bottles please), supermarket gift cards, and cash donations or checks payable to Rehoboth Food Pantry.

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Cathy Mondor, RN, BSN, NCSN Important Notice About Screenings: As per the Department of Public Health's regulations, vision and hearing screenings will be done for Grades 5 and 7. BMI (body mass index) will be done for Grades 7 only. Postural (check for scoliosis) screenings will be done for all grades. If you do not wish your child to participate in any of the screenings, a note from the student's pediatrician will need to be sent in with results of these screenings having been performed by the pediatrician. Please send this in as soon as possible. Students entering 7th grade will need to show proof of having received the Tdap booster and a 2nd Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. In addition, the Mass Department of Public Health sets forth regulations that require students to show a current physical for grades 4, 7 and 10. Please send in this updated information as soon as your child sees their physician this year. MDPH states schools are to exclude children from school until this information is received. Again, this pertains to present 6th graders who will be entering 7th grade for the 2016-17 school year. Information needs to be received prior to their first day of 7th grade. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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October 4-10 was Fire Prevention Week. Here are some tips you may find useful: • Check your smoke/fire alarms. Replace batteries. • Create/practice a fire escape plan. • Be sure that your escape routes are clear of clutter and are easily accessible. • Stay focused around the kitchen. • Check that the clothes dryer has a clean vent and filter free of lint build-up. • Be sure not to over plug outlets, extension cords, surge protectors, or outlet strips. • Keep portable space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn. • Install barriers such as safety hearth gates around fireplaces, ovens, and furnaces. • Be sure to blow out unattended candles. • Store matches out of the reach of children. • Have working flashlights or glow sticks handy for storms.

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Attention chili chefs and those who love eating chili. The Friends of the D-R Marching Band host this fundraiser. Chef entry fee is $10 per entry. There are three categories: traditional, vegetarian and fire house. Bring you entry in a crock pot or other warming appliance. Compete for prizes and bragging rights. Regular admission for the event is $5 per person (children age 12 and under are admitted free). For info about entering the contest, contact Kirk at 774-287-6808 or kdacus54@gmail.com. This event is sponsored by Shapiro Dorry Masterson.

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On October 4th, we hosted our annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Rehoboth’s beautiful Five Bridge Inn. The race, now sanctioned, welcomed participants from Rehoboth and beyond and ranging from seasoned runners to casual walkers. The day included many attractions, including a BBQ, jump-house, music, and a student-favorite dunk tank. Kudos Serving Rehoboth to those who volunteered to be dunked, especially those good-natured teachers for whom the students lined up for a chance to plunge! for Over 20 Years Many thanks to the event organizers: Jennifer Ormerod, James Pearse, Jared Kepnes, and Sue DePalo- who began planning months in advance, and whose hard work made the day a huge success. Thanks also to all of the many volunteers whose assistance was vital----many hands make light work! Additionally, we appreciate the thoughtful donations from our event sponsors: • Five Bridge Inn •Edible Arrangements-Fall River/Dartmouth (Bel Levisee) •Kia of Swansea •Devin & Emma Andrade •Anchor Nissan/Anchor Subaru •Dani Z •Dunkin Donuts-Placido Family •Steppings Partners •Braxtyn & Landyn Andrade •Leppizera & Laprocina •Curry Waterproofing & Masonry Restoration •VR Industries •Attleboro Jewelers •Michael A. Gross-Chiropractor •Rhode Island Beef & Veal, Inc. •Mozzone Family •Elite Home Delivery •Whiting & Davis •Anjulans’ Florist •Dr. Magalhes •Super Scoops •Pereira Fully Insured Law, PC •Fabulous Feet Dance Studio •Bourne’s Auto Center •Green Crayon Preschool •Rehoboth House of Pizza •Ocean State Towing & Recovery •Perry Financial •fb Insure •Quarry Brothers •Horsemens Ltd. •Waliga Imports •Cryan Landscape •Monroe Dairy All Work Guaranteed •Rosemary Dance Studio •Signature Printing •George Family Orthodontics •J & J Material •Rodan & Fields •Romani Orthodontics •MG Salois Construction •Personal Best Physical Therapy •Wassouf Smile Dental •M & D Country Kitchen •Graphic Ink •Busy Bee •GS DJ’s On October 24th, the Rehoboth PTSA hosted our annual Jack-o-Lantern Festival. This year’s event was enjoyed by students and community members alike, and included a few new fun attractions---along with our traditional Pumpkin Walk featuring creative carvings from pre-schoolers through adults, Halloween-themed games, face-painting, hayrides, and tasty treats, we saw the return of our Haunted Hallway! Located in Beckwith, the Haunted Hallway displayed many ghoulishly fun sights and scenes. A resounding thank you to Mr. Martone for his Phone / Fax (508) 252-5275 coordination of the Haunted Hallway, and to the several teachers and students who dedicated many hours of their personal time to Phone (508) 252-5490 make this such a success!! Many thanks also to the Gilded Tomato for setting up shop at the Jack-o-Lantern Festival. Their delicious wood-fired artisan pizzas, and the fun costumes they wore, certainly added a fun flavor to the event! Special thanks go out to our several sponsors, whose donations helped to make the event possible: Souza Farms:pumpkins for Jack-o-lantern walk, Dunkin DonutsBruce Young ~ John Benevides Park Street, Rehoboth, Home Depot, Seekonk, Harvest Market: tractor-pulled hayride, Rebello Farms: horse-pulled hayride, Full Falamos Portugues • Lisenced in MA & RI Draw Farm TJ Mello & Sons: cornstalks, Stop & Shop, BJ’s, Big Lots, The Baer family. 87 Tremont Street • Rehoboth, MA 02769 Lastly, this event would not happen if not for the dedicated effort of the coordinator, Lori Rossi, and the many volunteers who stepped up to give of their time and talents. Your time and energy are greatly appreciated and mean so much! As always, if you’re not a member of the Rehoboth PTSA, we encourage you to join. Even if you are not able to attend meetings, your membership plays a significant role in supporting our students at Palmer River and Beckwith. For information, you may visit www. Free Inspections • Licensed & Insured RehobothPTSA.org Thank you and a very Happy Thanksgiving to all, Karen DeRoche Rehoboth PTSA President

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Seekonk High News From Ms. Marcia McGovern, Principal

Both the school cafeteria and library are open for student-athletes who are looking for a place to study and do homework before their practices begin. Student-athletes are encouraged and in some cases, mandated, to avail themselves of these opportunities. All the student needs to do is sign in. Congratulations to Corinne Poirier and Ankit Kotwal who will serve as representatives from SHS on Congressman Joseph Kennedy’s Youth Cabinet. This Youth Cabinet will bring students from every high school together to talk about issues that are affecting them and their peers, and what policies and initiatives and other areas need to be successful. Thank you to these well rounded students who can, and will, represent our Warrior spirit, as well as take part in insightful discussions.

School Committee Meeting on Monday, October 19

Dr. Christopher Jones was appointed Interim Principal effective January 1, 2016. As many of you know, I will be retiring at the end of December. The Committee approved the Model UN Trip to Boston. The Committee approved the addition of a Portuguese Honor Society.

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Amanda Louro, the Career Specialist assigned to Seekonk High School through the Quality Work At Reasonable Prices School to Career Partnership, would like to remind parents of the vocational services that are offered to all students. Ms. Louro is here every Tuesday and Thursday to meet with students who are interested in finding work, shadowing opportunities and internships. Students may also seek Ms. Louro’s assistance if they need help with resume writing, professional language, self-advocacy, and interview preparation. Students may see their guidance counselor to make an appointment with Ms. Louro or check in with her during lunch. Providing Quality Service for over 30 Years The School to Career Partnership also facilitates networking events for students and their families throughout the year. The first event that is coming up is specifically for students receiving special education services. Transition Night 2015 will be held November 10th at Attleboro High School from 6:00-7:30 PM. The evening is designed to introduce students with disabilities and their families to the services available as they transition towards post-graduate per repair success. The first quarter ends on November 9th. How is your student Includes Diagnostic Service Call p+s all Labor doing based on his/her progress report? Please direct any questions or concerns to your student’s guidance counselor or to No Additional Hourly Rate Charge individual teachers. Evening & Weekend Appointments - at no extra charge Parents/guardians will be able to sign up for specific time to Now Accepting     meet with their students’ teachers for Conference Night (Thursday, November 19). The registration will be open from Thursday, November 12th at noon until Monday, November 16th at noon. Specific information about how to sign up will be included in the November 6th edition of the parent e-news.

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The Class of 2019 has selected their theme for this year’s Spirit Week. They are officially the “Fast and Furious Freshman!” Congratulations to the following freshmen who were elected to Class Council: Thomas Ciolfi, Laurel Barbosa, Sara Letourneau, Erin Broadmeadow, Denise Dagraca, and Kiarra Morales-Sandoval. Freshman Class Advisors Mrs. Almeida and Mr. Gibbons look forward to working with all the freshmen.

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Please take the time to look at the Seekonk High School website. It has a good deal of information. Most importantly it contains what we call the “Report a Concern” link. This is an anonymous method of reporting any safety concerns of which you may become aware. All you need to do is click on the link, fill out the form, and send it. The information will be forwarded to the proper administrator and guidance personnel.

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The flow of students bringing coffee and breakfast foods into classes during the morning has diminished, but we still have some issues with this. The largest of which is that students insist on not getting rid of their coffee because either they or their parents just bought it for them. Please help us help your students follow the rules by not getting them (or stopping for them to buy) a coffee or breakfast food right before they come into school.

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As you may know, students are allowed to use their cell phones during lunch. We have noticed a recent increase in the number of students, who use a particular excuse, found texting (and sometimes even talking) on their phones. Quite often it is a text (or call) from their parents that they are answering. When confronted, the parents indicate that the text was meant to be read later. Research shows that students of this age are (for the most part) incapable of ignoring a message on their phone for any length of time. Please help us with this issue by understanding that lunch is from 11:03 – 12:37 each day and sending texts accordingly.

News from our Portuguese classes

Monday, October 19th was a proud day for our school and the Portuguese community as a whole. The first Portuguese Club meeting was hosted in Ms. Almeida’s room. Seniors in Portuguese 4 spearheaded the meeting. The enthusiasm the students brought to the meeting was overwhelming. The evening of October 19th was just as eventful. The school committee unanimously approved a National Portuguese Honor Society Charter at Seekonk High School. The support of Ms. McGovern and Mrs. Bosco did not go unnoticed. When the news was announced in the Portuguese classes on Tuesday, the applause was deafening. As junior, Portuguese 3 student Alissa Pacheco stated,» I speak not only for myself but for my peers, when I say how glad I am that our school has a National Portuguese Honor Society. Many times throughout our high school experience the Portuguese culture has not had the recognition that it deserves.

Important Dates for 2015-2016

Tues, Nov 3 – School Council in SHS Library from 6-7 PM Thurs, Nov 19 - Parent Conferences from 6:30-8:30 PM Fri, Nov 20 – Senior Supper @ Hillside Country Club Thurs, Jan 7 – College Financing Seminar @ 6:30 PM Sat, Feb 6 – Winter Ball at the Venus DeMilo Thurs,May 5 - Honor Societies Induction Ceremonies @ 6:30 PM Sat, May 14 – Prom at Viking Hotel Newport from 6:30-10:30 PM Wed, June 1 - Senior Class Night @ 7 PM Fri, June 3 - Graduation @ 6:30 PM

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This event was sponsored by many local businesses and members from our community, most notably Five Bridge Inn, located on Pine Street in Rehoboth where the race began. This Rehoboth business graciously donated their beautiful property, facilities and equipment to help make this event a success. “We couldn’t have done it without our Rehoboth community supporters and volunteers,” remarked PTSA member Sue DePalo. “They made this event fun, safe and enjoyable for our many athletes, and a great success for our schools.” The PTSA and race coordinators are already looking forward to and planning for next year’s event, which is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, October 2, 2016. Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for the fun!

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I was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, raised and lived most of my life (next door) in Seekonk, Massachusetts. I knew what I wanted to do when I was 10-years-old. I didn’t have headphones back “in the day.” I used to listen to this Black Sabbath album and I used to put my head between the speakers while lying on the floor. I inadvertently discovered that this was the apex of the music and it made it sound like I had headphones. I used to listen to that one and countless other records and I knew back then that I wanted to be involved in music as far as recording and producing it. I went through the Seekonk public school system and did well in school. I was an athlete and played a couple of sports, most notably football. I went on to play college football. If I’d had my druthers, I would have gone to college to study recording and producing of music, but I talked to my dad who didn’t think it was such a good idea. But he reached out to his friend, Danny Gittelman, the founder and head of US Records (a successful company based in Fall River, MA) and someone instrumental in launching the recording career of the late Whitney Houston. I was told that the music industry was largely Jewish and that, as an Irish kid, there was not a whole lot of opportunity for me and that I should choose another career field, which I did. I graduated from Springfield College in 1983 with two degrees but, by 1987, I still had a hankering to get into music in a big way. I bought an 8-track professional recording system and my idea was based on listening to radio jingles (commercials). They were mainly canned music with verbiage over a 60 second bed. So I came up with this idea of making original music beds for jingles. I went around to all the advertising agencies in Providence and they all thought that I was out of my mind. But, lo and behold, that’s what you have today: custom made musical jingles made by major production companies and artists. I missed the boat on that one. But I continued on and recorded a lot of local bands and read over 35 books on producing and recording music. I worked with the 8 track system for a number of years and had a lot of fun with it. In 1990, I met (the late) Jimmy Reynolds, who was then the front-of house sound engineer at the Church House Inn in Providence. At that time, I was a recording studio assistant to Phil Greene (veteran producer of over 20 gold record albums, including New Kids on the Block and Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch and numerous jazz albums) and I learned an awful lot through Phil. Jimmy asked if I’d do front-of-house sound (running sound for live shows in nightclubs) but I told him I was a studio rat, I can’t do that. He said, “yes you

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1. The death of music education in schools today 2. Students will be exposed to one of America’s basic music forms. 3. Students and the Community will learn the history of how blues was basic to the formation of jazz and rock n’ roll and most of the popular music of the past century. 4. To help keep the Blues alive!! Much of today’s music has lost its soul due to the lack of exposure and education 5. To enhance a musical education vehicle for most any musical instrument. 6. To help bond communities and their educational systems while working towards a common goal.

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7. To offer parents, students, administrative staff and others in the community a great night out in a safe environment. 8. To bring joy to life, communities together and to spur on a greater appreciation for other art forms. 9. To honor and remember the Great Blues Artists/Musicians they have done so much to shape and create today’s music of “Rock-N-Roll” 10. Blues Musicians have always been the “Blood Sweat and Tears” of the Music Industry and Deserve so much more credit for All that they have done while falling short on many benefits that the Music Industry has to offer. 11. In my high school profile it says, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” I still believe this wholeheartedly and want to offer and do all that I can to help keep this “Passion of Ours” alive!! Without Music, Life would not be nearly the same as we realize life today. Imagine Life with No Music…!!! 12. To Keep Our Students/Your Child’s Dreams and Blues Alive!! BluesForSchools 11 Bradley St. Seekonk Ma 02771 cell 617803-9912 BobSloane@BluesForSchools.org www.BluesForSchools.org All Rights Reserved BluesForSchools 2015

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The American Heart Association recommends cholesterol screening every 5 years after age 20. Get yours tested! Total Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Glucose Screening, and Emergency Info Collection! When: Mon Nov 23rd 11:30-1pm Where: Rehoboth COA Provided by Rehoboth Ambulance Committee and Town Nurse Jaime Conlon We would like to thank our volunteers for all of their help.

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

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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. Sign up to get the good stuff and have a seat.

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

Tasty Thursdays Lunch:

Tasty Thursday Lunch is held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends. 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. Come on in and join us. Come early and have breakfast that is served from 8:30 to 10:30 AM Wednesdays. Please note that Art Class will resume in September. Art Class students are welcome to come in on Wednesday’s from 10-noon and paint.

Knitting and Crochet Group:

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

Quilters:

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.

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings:

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

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

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

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 grove 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

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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. New members are always welcome.

Veteran’s Information:

Veterans Service Officer can help you call 508-252-4467 Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to Noon

Important:

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

Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

Medicare Open Enrollment

It’s that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO), you should receive a notice from your plan. That notice outlines changes to be made to your plan for 2016: it is important to review, understand and save this information. During Medicare Open Enrollment, from October 15th to December 7th, you will be able to change your plan for next year. If you would like help understanding your upcoming changes and options, a trained SHINE counselor is available at the COA to offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL counseling on all Medicare and related health insurance programs. To make an appointment with Bradley Marshall, our SHINE counselor, call the senior center ask Bradley Marshall and make an appointment. Mr. Marshall is a trained SHINE councilor and will provide free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. You can reach Mr. Marshall SHINE counselor by telephone. Call 508-25233372. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number and he will call you back, as soon as possible. Call early to get a SHINE appointment during Open Enrollment! DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE! Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health insurance programs. You can also schedule a SHINE appointment with the main office at 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A SHINE volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible

Open Enrollment For The Health Connector

Open enrollment for the Massachusetts’s Health Connector for 2016 begins November 2nd and ends January 31st. People on the Health Connector should have received a letter about their current plan and their 2016 subsidy, if qualified, will be and the opportunity to make changes and updates to that plan or move to a new one during the open enrollment – Our Outreach/SHINE councilor may be of help to you in this review please call his office for an appointment if needed. Mission: The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the needs, problems and benefits for the aging population of Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: a. Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town of Rehoboth’s elders. b. Carry out programs and services that range from information on community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, inter-generational activities, crafting programs and other programs beneficial to our seniors.

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S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach 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 508-2523372. Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particulars on how to apply. Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – Reapplications have been mailed out to all past recipients. If you need assistance in completing your re-application call Bradley Marshall for an appointment. If you would like to see if you qualify for this service again please call Bradley Marshall who will help guide you through the process to apply.

Maureen Dady having fun ironing our pillowcase for Sturdy Hospital.

Sue Laverdiere, our COA Board vice chair & Ginny Saunders sewing pillowcases for Sturdy Hospital.

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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

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Wed, November 11th For Veterans Day Wed, November 25th at 12:30pm Thurs & Fri November 26-27 for Thanksgiving

Veterans Day Celebration Wed, Nov 4th at 10am

What is Veterans Day? A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Let us always be thankful for those who served. Our new Veterans Agent, Jim LaFlame will be our speaker at this event A delicious turkey dinner will be served with all the fixings for $3.

Free Lunch For Veterans!

Seating is limited, please pay and sign up advance by calling 508-336-8772

Holiday Happenings

Wed, Dec 2nd at 10am

This program includes a discussion on holiday traditions, along with some easy and festive decorating ideas. Join us for a social gathering which includes a free raffle of two beautiful wreaths which are designed during this interactive demonstration. This is presented by Stacey Hiltner from Community VNA. Lunch will be Pasta and Meatballs, with coffee and dessert for $3. Please sign up in advance as seating is limited by calling 508-336-8772.

Triad Christmas Party Wed, Dec 9th at 10am

Bring you Christmas spirit and let’s have a party! Prizes will given for the best festive sweater, shirt, tie, or hat!! Lunch will be a delicious Pot Roast Dinner with coffee and dessert for $3 Please sign up in advance as seating is limited by calling 508-336-8772

Daylights Savings Time Ends

It’s almost that time of the year! Daylights savings time will be ending on Sunday, November 1, 2015. This is a perfect time to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries. Remember fall back — gain an hour of sleep! If you need assistance changing you’re the batteries, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, Nov 12th 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, Nov 19th 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.

Thanksgiving Baskets and Meals

Anyone who receives food from Doorways Food Pantry is eligible to receive a Thanksgiving turkey from Doorways. If you are not currently participating in Doorways, you may call the Outreach Department at Seekonk Human Services for an appointment to receive a holiday basket. You will need to fill out an intake form. Please call 508-336-8772 by Wednesday, November 18th if you or anyone you know needs a basket. Anyone who is homebound and would like to have a hot meal delivered on Thanksgiving should sign up at Seekonk Human Services by Friday, November 14th. Please call 508-336-8772 to have your name put on the list.

Christmas Baskets and Meals

Anyone who receives food from Doorways Food Pantry is eligible to receive a Christmas Basket from Doorways. If you are not currently participating in Doorways, you may call the Outreach Department at Seekonk Human Services for an appointment to receive a holiday basket. You will need to fill out an intake form. Please call 508-336-8772 by Friday, December 18th for a Christmas Basket. Anyone who is homebound and would like to have a hot meal delivered on Christmas should sign up at Seekonk Human Services by Friday, December 18th. Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up.

Christmas is for Kids

Seekonk Human Services will be participating in Christmas is For Kids again. Applications are available at Seekonk Human Services. Please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 for an application. *The program is intended for children age 0-13 years old. Application deadline is De-

November 2015 The Reporter cember 11, 2015. NOTE: Anyone interested in adopting a family for Christmas please contact Bernadette Huck, Director of Human Services @ 508-336-8772.

Two Safety Measures, One Priority

The Bristol County Sheriff, Thomas Hodgson, is offering the “R.U.O.K?” program. Telephone calls are placed to seniors, disabled persons, and shut-ins. Calls are made the same time each day to check on the well being of the individual. If there is a no answer, a second call will be placed. If there is no answer after the second attempt, the Town’s first responders will be dispatched to physically check on the person. Applications are available at Seekonk Human Services. For more information, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Medicare Open Enrollment October 15—December 7

It’s that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO), you should receive a notice from your plan by the end of September. That notice outlines changes to be made to your plan for 2016: it is important to review, understand and save this information! During Medicare Open Enrollment, from October 15th to December 7th, you will be able to change your plan for next year. If you would like help understanding your upcoming changes and options, a trained SHINE counselor is available to offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL counseling on all Medicare and related health insurance programs. Learn more about how SHINE can help you: call Seekonk Human Services @ 508-3368772 to make your appointment.

• List of everyone in household plus their income • Homeowners must include: • Mortgage statement • Real estate tax bill • Insurance bill • Recent copy of electric bill and gas/ oil bill • Renters include: • Rent receipt • Recent copy of electric bill and gas/ oil bills • Food Stamps—copy of verification

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Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, Nov 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.

Knitters And Crochet

Yarn Donations Needed!

The knitters are busy creating hats, sweaters & mittens for infants in our town and seniors who need lap robes. Our knitters are in need of yarn to keep up with demand. Donations can be made by dropping off yarn at Seekonk Human Services, 320 Pleasant Street or by calling 508-336-8772. Thank you in advance for your donation.

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 02771 508.336.7103 $3 fee per class for the following classes:

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise

Mon, Wed, Fri @ 9am

Fuel Assistance

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

Income Guidelines:

Maximum income for 1 person is $33,126, for 2 people is $43,319, for 3 people is $53,511, and for 4 people is $63,704. Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income.

Needed Documents:

• Proof of income • 4 consecutive pay stubs • Social Security Award Letter or 1099 • Pension (Current 1099) • Interest Dividends (1099)

Breaking ground on the new Senior Center.

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Aquaerobics

Mon, Wed, Fri @ 9:45am

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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 508336-8772. *Please do not leave medical equipment at Town Hall.

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

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No Holiday Headaches: 3 Actions You Must Take Now

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s easy to lose track of your spending. Even the hardcore budgeters out there can find themselves lured into the retail marketing engine telling them to buy more, more, more. That’s because our emotions tend to influence our spending on a whole new level during the last several months of the year. Instead of getting sucked in, make a plan for your money today. Because, really, who wants to be paying for Christmas in April? Here are three simple steps to help you budget during this busy time of year. 1. Wait on the stuff Before we talk about budgets, let’s talk about stuff. We love stuff! What we don’t love, however, is the debt that comes along with buying new stuff you can’t afford. Those Italian leather gloves? They’re a fantastic splurge if you have some disposable cash. But if you’re barreling through debt, it’s much more important to stay focused on your debt snowball than on buying hand candy. Sounds obvious when you put it like that, doesn’t it? Delaying pleasure is a sign of maturity. Your diligence and sacrifice now will set you up for plenty of debt-free fun later on. 2. Make your plan Instead of giving in to every seasonal whim, make a realistic plan for the months ahead. Do this before Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas arrive — and all the little “must-haves» and “mustdos” along with them. This doesn›t have to be a complicated contract. It’s just a simple agreement of «We are going to spend X amount of dollars for gifts, X amount for potluck-gathering food, and X amount for traveling.» Make sure this amount aligns with your budget for each month. After you and your family decide on a plan for your holiday spending, go ahead and pinky-swear, spit-shake or whatever you must do to establish that you’re committed to seeing it through. 3. Stick with it Don’t stress if the amount you’ve set aside for these celebrations isn’t as high as you want it to be. Visiting family and giving gifts are fun, but these should be blessings not burdens. So stay strong! As the holidays near, you’ll see others overextending themselves on everything from pumpkin spice drinks to cozy wool coats. And you’ll be tempted to do the same. But ask yourself this: Is it worth it to buy hundreds of dollars’ worth of stuff now, pay for it later, and still be no closer to your goals this time next year? The choice is yours. Make it a good one! —Courtesy of EveryDollar.com

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From the State House Rep. Howitt Testifies on an Act Relative to Establishing an Animal Abuse Registry Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) testified this week before the Judiciary Committee in support of legislation he filed that will create a state-wide animal abuse registry to track individuals convicted of an animal cruelty crime. Representative Howitt’s bill (House Bill 1385) will require the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services to establish and maintain a central computerized registry of all persons convicted of an animal abuse crime. Once passed, the registry will be accessible to all Massachusetts animal shelters, pet stores and animal breeders, and will include the offender’s name; the offender’s residential address; the date and a description of the crime for which registration is required; and a photograph of the offender. Individuals whose names appear on the registry will be barred from purchasing or adopting an animal. “This bill will establish some much-needed protections to ensure that animals are being offered for sale or adoption only to responsible pet owners and not to any individuals with a history of animal abuse or neglect,” said Representative Howitt. “This is a very serious problem that needs to be addressed because many studies have shown that people who abuse animals go on to abuse children, the elderly, and their spouses.” Under Representative Howitt’s proposal, all persons 18 years of age or older, or minors who have been tried as adults, who reside in Massachusetts and are convicted of an animal abuse crime on or after the effective date of this law will be required to register within 10 days of their conviction or their date of release from incarceration, whichever is later. Individuals will remain on the registry for five years, but this time period will be extended if they are convicted of additional crimes against an animal after their initial registration. Any person required to register who knowingly fails to register, fails to verify registration information, fails to provide notice of a change of address, or knowingly provides false information will be subject to a fine, imprisonment or both. For a first conviction, individuals will be subject to imprisonment for not less than six months and not more than 2 ½ years in a house of correction or up to five years in a state prison, or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both a fine and imprisonment. A second and any subsequent conviction will be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than five years. For a first conviction, individuals will be subject to a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment in a house of correction for up to 10 days, or both. A second and any subsequent conviction will be subject to a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than 2 years, or both. Representative Howitt’s bill will also require all animal shelters, pet stores, and animal breeders in Massachusetts to review the registry to determine whether the name and address of any person seeking to purchase or adopt an animal appears on the registry. Failure to check the registry will be punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period of not more than one year for a first offense. Each subsequent offense will be punishable by a fine of not less than $5,000 and imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than five years. Representative Howitt encourages anyone interested in expressing their support for the bill to contact the Judiciary Committee. Contact information for the committee members – including their names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses – can be found at https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Joint/J19.

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Birth Announcement Riley Lynne Searle

Kelly and Todd Searle of Rehoboth, MA are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Riley Lynne, born on September 1st at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was 7 lbs. and 20 in. long. She is welcomed home by her big brother Tristan and four-legged big brother Presley. Riley is the granddaughter of Dorman Searle and the late Lynne Searle of Rehoboth, MA and Wayne and Marjorie Pollard of Warwick, RI. She is the great-granddaughter of Rita King of Warwick, RI.

Secrets of Experienced Moms to Save Time, Money and Stress (BPT) - The first time around, being a mom means learning a lot of new things and approaching each new stage with caution. The second time around, moms know sometimes you need to wing it and embrace the imperfections (and humor) of parenthood. Through this experience, moms learn some amazing time-saving, stress-busting, mind-blowing parenting tricks. Want to know the best time-tested strategies? Here are eight genius hacks of those who have been around the mommy block a few times: Smart snack storage: There’s no need to buy expensive snack food containers for all the kiddo’s goodies. When you’re done with your coffee creamer, simply remove labels, wash and fill with favorite dry snacks. These handy containers are a breeze to pop open and pour into bowls, plus the upright bottle maximizes space in cabinets. Cut car chaos: If you have kids, you know all about car clutter, but this doesn’t have to be your reality. A canvas shoe organizer in the back seat is a fantastic way to store toys and supplies. Next, eliminate spills and goo by placing silicone cupcake liners into cup holders. Finally, a tackle box is ideal for creating a food travel kit with various snacks in each compartment. Quick and easy diapering: Experienced moms make diaper time easier by using Luvs with NightLock. The new, larger refastenable stretch tabs make fastening Luvs diapers super quick and easy, plus moms can rest-assured knowing baby’s getting a secure, snug fit every time. Best yet: these high-quality features come at less cost than the premium brands. Parenting is full of

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stressful moments, so don’t let diapering be one of them. Learn more at www.luvsdiapers.com. Streamline grocery shopping: A trip to the grocery store doesn’t have to be a disaster with kids in tow. First, eat before you shop. Empty tummies make for grumpy kids who want everything in sight. Next, to keep kids focused on the task at hand, let them be shopping assistants. Bigger kids can help get foods on your list (yay for grocery store scavenger hunts!) and little ones can assist by holding a small item safely and helping you spot foods from the cart (who sees a red apple for mommy?). Simplify dressing: If you dread putting onesies over your baby’s head, you can take a sigh of relief because there’s an easier approach. Those layered shoulder tabs on onesies mean you can stretch the neck out and dress baby from the bottom up. When it’s time to undress, simply pull down. No more wiggling, crabby baby. Streamline midnight feeding: Don’t lose precious Z’s because it’s feeding time. Keep baby in “sleep zone” with little-to-no light and refrain from talking. Light and moms voice are extremely stimulating to baby. Another smart idea: change her diaper first so if she falls asleep while eating, you can lay her down and get back to bed quickly. Inventive cold packs: From babies to toddlers to big kids, boo-boos are a fact of life. For little bumps, a mini-marshmallow pack is a fun way to make ouchies feel better. Mini marshmallows are lightweight, soft and hold the perfect amount of cold; all you have to do is place them in a plastic bag, seal and keep in the freezer. Keep small hands clean: There’s no need to strain your back holding your kid up so he can reach the sink to wash his hands. An empty shampoo bottle can easily transform into a handy faucet extender. Ditch the cap and cut a hole on the bottom to hook to the faucet. Secure on the spout and the water will extend out so it’s within a child’s reach. Experienced moms know more, know better and know that clever tips and tricks can help save time and money. That means less stress plus more time and energy for creating lasting memories with the little loves of your life.

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Dining Guide

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Hillside’s Bistro

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Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:30 - 10pm

Sunday Breakfast 9:00am - 2:00pm

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Thanksgiving “Sides” Available to Order 1/2 Trays of each feeds 10-12 people

Mashed Potato, Butternut Squash, Stuffing

Order by Wed. 11-18, Pick up Wed. 11-25 Call 508.336.4361 to order

Serving Breakfast 7 days a week. Lunch & Dinner specials daily. Call ahead to order Chicken Pot Pies. On the menu... Lobster Rolls, Pasta Dishes, Steaks, Fried Chicken, Fish & Chips, Clubs, Salads, and more...

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COUNTRY KITCHEN Taco Tuesday

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IN MEMORIAM William R. Noons VETERANS DAY IS ONLY ONCE A YEAR

but our gratitude is endless. THIS VETERANS DAY , we offer our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who serve this country.

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William R. Noons, Sr., 89 of Rehoboth passed away Wednesday October 7, 2015 at Country Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center. He was the husband of the late Lorraine E. (Marchand) Noons. Born in Rehoboth, MA he was the son of the late Patrick and Amelia (Santos) Noons. William was a carpenter for Bill-Art Construction, and a World War II Army Veteran. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed working outside. William R. Noons He is survived by four daughters Carolyn Patenaude of Warren, Linda Duarte of Swansea, Diane Souza of Swansea, Nancy Chantre of East Providence, one son William R. Noons Jr. of Dighton, twelve grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Mabel Souza, Evelyn Aguiar, Marie Wujcik, Florence DiIorio, John Nunes, and Raymond Nunes. Burial with Military Honors was held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22030

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Paul Carey, 86, husband of Nancy (Jenkins) Carey, passed away on September 26th, after a brief illness. Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Perry) Carey. Mr. Carey served his country during the Korean War. He later worked as a Director of Purchasing in Hardware Wholesales. He was a member of the East Providence Elks Lodge # 2337. Besides his wife, he leaves daughters, Diana Lajoie, Michael of Seekonk, Rachel Garvin, James, Jr. of Rumford, a son, David Paul Carey Carey Billie-Jean of Warwick, sisters Evelyn Jones and Constance “Connie” Boyd, 3 grandchildren, Patrick and Stephanie Carey and Victoria Frear, 3 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great grandchildren and his cat Pepper. He was predeceased by siblings Joseph and Estelle Carey. A Memorial Service, with Military Honors, will be held on Saturday, October 10th, at 11:00 AM, in the Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Ave., Rumford, RI. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Newman Congregational Church Scholarship Fund, PO Box 4764, Rumford, RI 02916 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or a charity of your choice.

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Rehoboth

Edmund Silva, 83, of Rehoboth, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at the Clifton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Somerset. Arthur Burt, 71, of Rehoboth, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at home, surrounded by his family. Brian D. Wickliff, 45, died on Oct. 15th at Rhode Island Hospital.

Seekonk

Louis E. “Lee” D’Amico, III 50, of Seekonk, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Eileen R. Schultz, 88, of Taunton Avenue passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at her home. Alfred J. Furtado, 78, of Cross Street, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Eduardo P. Leitao, 68, of Anthony Street passed away on Wednesday October 14, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. William Paul Bousquet, 75, of Seekonk, MA, passed away peacefully on October 15th after a long battle with heart disease and cancer. Donald Roy Azulay, 86, formerly of Malta St., died peacefully Friday night, Oct. 16, 2015 at the Golden Living Center, Pleasant St., Attleboro. October 20th, 2015 was the first day that Jim Limperis ever stopped living; He passed away at his home in Seekonk, MA, in bed with his family, after a one-year battle with stage IV brain cancer called glioblastoma. Samuel J. Mulholland, 87, passed away Sunday October 25, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Joseph Ferreira, age 94, of County Street, Seekonk, MA, died October 26, 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side.

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CAN/companion: mature woman with over 30 yrs. experience seeking full/parttime position. Wide range of availability. For additional information please call Judy at (401) 431-0013. Housecleaning: My Brazilian wife(yrs. of experience boston area), is looking to clean homes in area. If you are looking for a great job, for a fair price, call gil 1-508-840-6611. NEED SOME FRESH "HAIR" FOR A HOLIDAY EVENT? IN HOME HAIR STYLING: SERVICING REHOBOTH, ATTLEBORO AND SEEKONK. Local Licensed Hairdresser available for haircutting services in your home for those who can't get out due to Surgery, Limited Mobility, Accidents etc. Personal and Professional with over 20 years experience. Women only- $50. TO SET UP YOUR PERSONAL APPT. PLEASE CALL LINDA @ 508-272-4328 BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House; We take everything! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-2261295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com. THE ESTATE GUYS: Buying contents of houses, barns, farms garages, cellars, attics, industrial buildings. Cash paid no need for timely yard sales. Call Tom or Anthony 774-331-2681

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A/C & Heating LS Heating & Air Conditioning 73 Appliance Repairs Affordable Appliance Repair Co. 75 Appliance Repairs McPartland Appliance Repairs 56 Art Supplies/Framing Gregory D. Dorrance, Co. 16 Artist-Crafters Rehoboth Open Studio Tour 44 Arts & Entertainment The State Ballet of Rhode Island 39 Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 84 Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 86 Attorney Laurie P. Mullen 25 Attorney Law Office of Luke P. Travis 36 Attorney Stephen E. Navega 45 Auto Body Sousa’s Auto Body 33 Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 31 Auto Body Shop Seekonk Auto Body 81 Auto Detailing MS Classic Cars 24 Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep 37 Bank BankRI 3 Bank Coastway Community Bank 19 Bird Feed & Supplies Wild Birds Unlimited 6 Bookeeping Service Hammond, Inc. 21 Building Contractor A. M. Carpentry 34 Building Materials Attleboro-Rehoboth Building Supplies 78 Building/Remodeling Ferreira Builders, Inc. 58 Carpet Cleaning Bay State Carpet and Upholstery 41 Carpet Cleaning Earle’s Carpet Cleaning 22 Carpet Cleaning M & S Carpet & Upholstery 56 Child Care Alphabet Soup Preschool 69 Child Care Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center 70 Chimney Cleaning RJD & Sons - Chimney Sweep 74 Chimney Services Kenny’s Masonry and Chimney 78 Chiropractor North Star Chiropractic 7 Christmas Trees Richie’s Christmas Trees 51 Church Holy Cross Church 53 Cleaning Service Debbie’s Cleaning Service 45 Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles 31 Computer Repair ICU 4 PC’s 22 Country Club Hillside Country Club 2 Craft Show Elizabeth Collins - Christmas 52 Decorative Rugs Gallery 125 51 Dentist David C. Zaluski, D.D.S. 72 Dentist Dr. Wassouf D.D.S. 55 Dentist Eager Family Dentistry 18 Dentist Frank P. Casarella, DMD Dentistry 80 Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC 38 Dentist Ritebite Dental 30 Dentist Romani Orthodontics 9 Disposal Service Professional Duct Cleaning 96 Dog Grooming Groom & Style 25 Dog Services Canine Mastery, Inc 54 Driveways & Masonry DeJesus Driveways 59 Dry Cleaners Anawan Cleaners 28 Dry Cleaners S & B Cleaners 28 Electrician ALKO Electric 31 Electrician Dorrance Electric 64

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