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Town of Seekonk News Notes

by Laura Calverley

Candidates Take Out Papers for Local Election

Several potential candidates have taken out papers to run in the local town election on April 3. Selectmen David Andrade and Nelson Almeida have taken papers to run for re-election. Bill Woods has taken papers for re-election to the school committee. Erin Brouillette has also taken papers for the three-year school committee seat. Deborah Viveiros has taken out papers for the two-year school committee seat, left open when Robert Richardson resigned. Peter Hoogerzeil took out papers for re-election to Town Moderator. Florice Craig took out papers for Town Clerk. Jeffrey Starr Mara-

Inside This Issue Audubon.................................54 Business Directory.....................93 Church News/Events..................38 Classifieds...............................92 Club Announcements.................40 Dining Guide...............................87 Engagements.........................90 Events and Activities..................33 Healthy Living.............................50 How You Can Help.....................56 Letters to the Editor......................6 Library......................................63 Love is in the Air.........................58 Obituaries................................88 People in the News....................31 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......82 Rehoboth Ramblings.................11 Rehoboth Town News..............13 School News.............................72 Scouts..................................67 Seekonk Human Services..........84 Seekonk Town News...................25 Sports........................................48 State House................................57 Sturdy Memorial Hospital.........62

rian, Christopher Craft and Douglas Brown took out papers for one-seat as Water Commissioner. Brown has returned his papers.

Lynn Cristino took out papers for one of two seats available on the Library Board of Trustees. No one has expressed interest yet in the Planning Board and Assessors positions. Candidates must return papers with 50 signatures of registered voters by 5 p.m. on Feb. 13 to be on the ballot.

Local Reps Vote Against Pay Raises for House Speaker & Senate President

State Rep. Steven Howitt (Seekonk) and State Rep. Betty Poirier (Attleboro) voted against 40 percent pay raises for House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Stanley Rosenberg, which according to an article in the Sun Chronicle, were rushed through the House. The measure, expected to cost $18 million passed with a vote of 155 to 40. It now goes to the Senate.

Area Students Participate in Project 351 Day of Service

Two students from the area were among 350 youngsters chosen to participate in the Project 351 program. The students are Mackenzie Morganweck of Rehoboth and Madison Sirois of Seekonk. The group participated in an annual day of celebration and service on Jan. 14 in Boston. Project 351 is a youth service nonprofit organization that brings together 8th graders from every city and town in the Commonwealth for an inspirational year of community service, leadership development, and enrichment.

Project 351, founded by Governor Deval Patrick in 2011 and now convened by Governor Charlie Baker, helps the student ‘ambassadors’ learn communication, project management and leadership skills through various events and local projects.

Several Area Legislators File Bills Against Rehoboth Gas Compressor Station

Local legislators are attempting to fight a proposed natural gas compressor station in Rehoboth, part of Spectra Energy’s Access Northeast Project according to an

article in the Sun Chronicle. The project includes approximately 55 miles of new pipeline and the compressor station. State Reps. Steven Howitt, Betty Poirier and Paul Heroux as well as Sen. James Timility have all filed legislation, but the final say is in the hands of federal agencies. One of Howitt’s bills would require a compressor station be located in an industrial zone. The proposed site is in a residential zone off Finnegan’s Way in Rehoboth, near the Attleboro and Seekonk lines. Another bill from Howitt, co-sponsored by Poirier, would require that natural gas pumped through Massachusetts pipelines stay in Massachusetts. Another of Howitt and Poirier’s bills would prohibit compressor stations near schools, playgrounds, daycare centers and churches. Heroux has also filed a bill preventing compressor stations near schools. Wamsutta Middle School and Hyman Fine Elemental School in Attleboro are reportedly located near the compressor site.

Another bill from Heroux would require that energy companies get town approval before construction. Because the project is part of the interstate pipeline system, it is regulated by the Federal Agency Regulatory Commission (FERC). The article mentions that any interested party will have an opportunity to file comments on the project, but no details were available.

Seekonk Town Clerk to Retire

Town Clerk Jan Parker has announced she will be retiring when her term ends.

Parker has served the town in this position for 21 years. Parker was the first full-time elected town clerk. See the feature on Parker included in this issue.

Selectmen Chairman Will Live in Rhode Island While House is Repaired

Selectmen Chairman David Andrade and his family are moving to Rhode Island temporarily while their home is being repaired after a recent fire caused extensive damage, according to a Sun Chronicle article. No one was injured in the fire. The Secretary of State’s office reportedly told Andrade he doesn’t have to resign from the board because the fire was an unforeseen event.

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School Department Proposes Budget for 2017-2018

The school department has proposed a preliminary $26.6 million budget for next fiscal year, which is a 9.57 increase over the current year. The budget includes 15 new full-time teachers and a full day kindergarten program at both Martin and Aitken Elementary Schools.

The budget is available on the school department website at www.seekonk.k12.ma.us.

Police Are Getting Tough on Speeders

Police Chief Craig Mace told selectmen last month that the department is working hard to combat speeding in town. The department stopped more than 4,500 cars last year and gave out more than 3,300 tickets, according to information in the Sun Chronicle. They also made more than 800 arrests. The numbers were higher than the previous year.

Police Asking Residents & Businesses to Register Surveillance Systems

The Police Department is seeking the community’s help in fighting crime by taking part in the Seekonk Camera Registry Program (SCRP). In the program, residents and business owners will register the locations of their video surveillance systems with Police. Registration is voluntary and there is no cost involved. The Police Department would not have direct access to the cameras. When a crime occurs, the department will ask participants to check their video for a specific date and time that may show activity involved with the crime. The program started in October and a few cameras have been registered but police are looking for more people to help. Participants can opt out at any time. To register and for further information, visit www.seekonkpd.com and click on Camera Registration.

Police Adopt Policy to Treat Transgender People with Respect

The Police Department has adopted a new policy to treat transgender people with respect during body searches, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle. The policy was drafted by Lt. Dave Dyson after he attended a training session on transgender issues.

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By Law Committee

Last month I wrote about the now completed By Law Committee Informational Programs. I would like to thank the residents and department heads that were present to help clear things up for out residents.

Now the next and final step in the adoption process is the presentation and hopeful adoption of the By Law Package by a Special Town Meeting Vote. Residents who attend the Special Town Meeting will hear a presentation and then have an opportunity to vote to accept or reject the package as presented. These By Laws are important to the operation of the Town of Seekonk. Any number of Town Operations from how committees form to Yard Sales to Roads and Stormwater Management to Animal Control. Without the By Laws there would be no guidance. Local By Laws are in fact laws. Regulations and Requirements set up locally to help the Community function each day.

The By Law Study Committee has been working closely with many Town Departments. Taking their recommendations and incorporating them into updated By Laws. We have been meeting regularly twice per month since August of 2015 to develop this proposed document.

The members of the By Law Committee Robert Delrosso, Beverly Hart, Robert Blanchard and David Sullivan, Jr. would like to thank the many Town Officials that participated with the Committee to develop these By Laws. We want to make special note of the assistance that we have received throughout this process from Town Administrator Shawn Cadime. Right from the beginning Mr Cadime was at our meetings answering our questions and facilitating the appearance of Town Officials and Department Heads.

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Rehoboth Animal Advocates Pasta Supper Thank You

Thank you to all that came to the pasta supper on Jan. 29th in support of the Rehoboth Animal Advocates. It was a wonderful community event, good food and good people.

Thank you to our Chef Chico Charbonneau and his son-in-law Chef Matt for cooking up such delectable dishes. Thank you to Scialo’s County Bakery in Seekonk for donating the many loaves of bread.

A special shout out goes to the Rehoboth Girl Scouts for making our table centerpieces and selling their Girl Scout cookies during our supper.

Many people donated prizes for our raffle and it was greatly appreciated. A special thank you goes to Pet Valu for donating two baskets, one for dogs and one for cats.

And I wish to personally thank the members that put their hearts and souls into this event.

The Rehoboth Animal Advocates will be meeting on Saturday, February 11th at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center at 10:00am.

The meeting as always will be open to the public and the girl scouts will be selling their cookies again. See you there.

Lorraine Botts, Member

The Perfect Valentine’s Gift: Help Your Loved One Quit Smoking

Dear Editor, February is American Heart Month, so before you think about what kind of flowers or type of candy to buy for Valentine’s Day, choose the Valentine that is better than any box of chocolates or bouquet of expensive red roses: show your love by supporting your sweetheart in quitting smoking.

According to the CDC, smoking is a leading cause of heart disease. Smoking leads to the narrowing of blood vessels and high blood pressure and quitting smoking greatly improves heart health.

Give Valentine’s Day new meaning by helping your loved one become a nonsmoker. If your sweetheart is thinking about quitting, here are some ways your gift of support can encourage them along their journey: 1. Let your sweetie know you’ll be their quit partner for as long as it takes – a smoker usually attempts to quit an average of 7 times before they quit for good.

2. Remind them that going cold turkey is not always the best option. Recommend that they talk to their doctor about stop-smoking medications. Smokers who get support and use stop-smoking medicines are nearly 3 times as likely to quit for good!

3. Help them celebrate the small victories – like the first 24 hours of being smoke-free, the first week, or the first time they make it through a stressful event without smoking.

4. Bring them little treats like sugar-free gum, mints, and healthy snacks to help keep their hands and mouth busy.

5. Distract them from cravings and help them relieve stress – take a walk with them, send them a reassuring text, or just run an errand together. If it seems like your loved one is in a bad mood, try not to take it personally – nicotine is a very addictive drug. Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things they will ever do.

February 2017 The Reporter Lastly, it is common for those attempting to quit to slip up and have a cigarette. If this happens to your loved one, don’t be discouraged or critical. Help them think about what they learned from that quit attempt and remind them of all of their good reasons for quitting. Most importantly, let them know you’re there for them when they’re ready to try again.

To learn more about how you can help your loved one quit smoking, visit makesmokinghistory.org and click on the “Quit Now” tab.

This Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month, give the perfect gift; show your beloved just how much you care with the gift of support, and, ultimately, heart health.

Sincerely, Kathleen Wilbur, Program Manager Southeast Tobacco-Free Community Partnership

Seekonk needs a New Pro-Active Water Commissioner!

It’ amazing, how a chance encounter with another person can change your mind! I recently spoke with Jim and Sue Kimmel, owners of the Good Seed Natural Foods Store located at138 Central Avenue. They educated me about dangers of the proposed Rehoboth Natural Gas Compressor Station project.

I’ll admit feeling ambivalence and uncertainty about this issue.

I don’t live in Rehoboth or use liquid natural gas (LNG) to heat our home. They gave me a brochure which convinced me that WE MUST UNITE AGAINST THIS COMPRESSOR STATION PROJECT. Being a practical person, I weigh the pros and cons of every decision before action. This brochure explained your families will enjoy no benefits from this station, and will only SUFFER substantial RISKS to your drinking water.

Rehoboth and Seekonk residents use well water from the SAME underground aquifer. This shared body of water does not recognize any boundary lines. Hazardous, cancerous, LNG chemicals will pollute this aquifer and poison us, unless we fight.

It’s only a question of when this pipeline will leak into our drinking water. Your home’s value is almost worthless without a clean water supply. Your safety and property’s dollar value is in danger.

Energy companies have a terrible record when it comes to protecting our environment. The Exxon Valdez supertanker oil spill, BP Oil rig Gulf of Mexico spill, and Flint Michigan tragedy comes to mind. These environmental disasters all could have been prevented.

Educate yourself on this issue by visiting www. NoRehobothCompressor.com. If you give a damn about your children and community’s quality of life, YOU need to get involved.

I pledge to do everything I can to prevent this LNG Compressor Station from being built. I oppose this for health and safety reasons.

The gas traveling thru our Towns will be primarily exported overseas with no local benefits. You get the risks with no rewards!

I’m a candidate for public office and respectfully ask for your vote in the April election. I will fight to protect us from corporate development threats to your health and welfare.

I offer you fair, ethical, honest, accountable, and transparent behavior. I will be approachable, a team player, and willing to listen to everyone’s position. I have many positive relationships with business, community, and government leaders.

My previous four years on Seekonk’s Board of Health has been a valuable training experience. I have tremendous respect for the current Water Commissioners and Superintendent and look forward to learning from them. I will lead by example and create consensus decisions. My qualifications will be presented in next month’s issue.

Thanks for your consideration.

Douglas Brown LPN, Candidate for Water Commissioner

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Title: CARCS is No Longer Able to Meet at the Blanding Library Owing to the Ballot Issue in April

Dear Family, Friends and Citizens of Rehoboth: I am Alan Dyer of 9 Katherine Rd, and the following does not represent the views, thoughts or concerns of CARCS, they are solely my views, thoughts and concerns.

CARCS is a group of concerned citizens opposed to the building of a proposed natural gas compressor station, by Spectra Energy, on a parcel of land off of Cross Street and at the end of Finnegans Way. The group has been meeting at Goff Hall in the Blanding Library since its inception, to educate the citizens of the potential risk, and environmental hazards associated with the building of this proposed compressor station.For the record CARCS was in no way attempting to influence the vote of elected officials. CARCS is however, working to educate the citizens of Rehoboth about the numerous downsides to the proposed compressor station build and to be thoroughly informed before casting their votes on the compressor station ballot question scheduled for April 3rd, our Town’s Voting and Election Day. The call placed to the Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) of MA this week, was precipitated by a CARCS volunteer simply asking the library if the group could hold a raffle to help pay for our flyers. Involving the OCPF, led to the very real possibility of CARCS being forced to cease all operations until after the vote, as now that there is a question concerning the compressor station ion the ballot. Moving forward, the CARCS message/ signage/ flyers would be seen as an attempt to affect the outcome of the vote.

Therefore, CARCS was told they could no longer use Town Public facilities and strongly recommended CARCS form a BAC (Ballot Action Committee) in order to continue to operate as they did before the complications of the ballot question arose. The catch -22 is, once CARCS forms under a BAC we are precluded from Library use anyway (until after the vote). As a CARCS member, I find the way this was handled very unfortunate. The town could have contacted the group first, to let CARCS know there was potentially a problem- but instead they just picked up the phone to the state. The silver lining to all of this is despite many inconveniences is CARCS has now registered with the town as a Ballot Action Committee (BAC) so that we can continue to work to prevent the proposed compressor station from being built and ask Rehoboth citizens to take specific action on the vote.

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8 The Reporter February 2017 The growing opposition to the proposed build of the Spectra Compressor Station (potential toxic waste dump) should concern each and every one of us. Some would think my calling the proposed compressor station a potential toxic waste dump extreme and simply wrong. However, if we use common logic and look at the past history of other Spectra Station Sites, you might tend to agree with me.

Compressor stations are designed to move fracked natural gas through them at high pressure. Fracked gas contains not just methne, but toxic and lethal carcinogens and neurotoxins as, benzene, dimethyldisulfide, ethyl-methylethyl disulfide, trimethyl benzene, diethyl benzene, tetramethyl benzene, carbon disulfide, nephthalenes, methyl pyridine, carbonyl sulfide, toluene among others. These have all been found at air and soil tests near compressor stations. With such carcinogens and neurotoxins being emitted from these station, they simply are toxic waste dumps. And this “dumping” takes place 24/7.

Not only are compressor stations emitting these toxic and lethal carcinogens on a daily basis, there is significant risk of compressor stations suffering catastrophic failure within a ½ mile radius. No less ominous, the toxic plume that results could negatively impact for miles (the distance varies based wind, weather, etc.). Regardless, this constant risk is ever present as is the ever releasing of toxins and lethal carcinogens and neurotoxins into the air we breathe and water we drink.

Yet in spite of these well documented risks and Spectra Energy’s poor track record, in order to get the support of our BOS, a citizens group that is just trying to protect our town, has been made to jump through an endless series of hoops while they sit back and watch.

If this compressor station is built our property values will plummet significantly, and those properties near the station will see their insurance rates increase because of increased risk.

We have been told that Spectra Energy Partners want to be “good neighbors”. What about plunking a toxic industrial facility in a residential area, that is completely dependent on well water, sound “neighborly” to you? Let’s ask Salem Township, PA, Burrillville RI, or the other towns where Spectra facilities have failed, as to whether Spectra has been good neighbors. Every one of those citizens will tell you they have not nor will they ever be.

To the Board of Selectmen I say; it is time you took a stand, and stand to protect our community, protect our natural resources; our air, our drinking water, and protect and safe guard our health and wellbeing and say no to Spectra Energy. To the Citizens of Rehoboth, I say this; Ladies and Gentlemen, this is not a done deal, your voice matters and needs to be heard. We need to unite; we need our next BOS meeting with Spectra (2/27), and consider the risks when you go to the voting booth on April 3rdh.

Thank you for your consideration and urgency in this matter.

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On Monday, February 27th, you are encouraged to attend the Town Meeting at 7 p.m. at the high school.

The updated By-Laws are being presented for YOUR vote. ByLaws are what govern and direct the business of the town. They include: finances, animal control, public safety, property development, recycling, procedures for selling cars and goods, parks and recreation, human services. They update fees that can be charged and enforcement procedures.

Everyone is affected in some way by these LAWS. It is important the we pass them to make sure we are not breaking any state laws, that we are increasing revenues to help with our budget and capital needs and to make Seekonk a SAFE and ENJOYABLE place to live. The vote on February 27th is important to us all. Come and help.

Bev Hart, member of the By-Law Committee

Rehoboth Municipal Complex Plan Incomplete

The Municipal Complex plan will be up for a vote in April, and now is the time to carefully review the proposal. Voters are being asked to make a decision based on a simple architect’s rendering of the building’s exterior and interior layouts. However, there is no site plan detailing access, parking, and outdoor storage areas on the 10-acre parcel of land, which contains a communications tower. While the current plan seems to satisfy many personnel who will work in the complex, this preliminary plan is short-sighted and incomplete. There are many critical questions that have not been addressed with regard to parking, traffic flow, future expansion, and septic and well placement. The development of an overall site plan forces us to analyze and fully address all needs and constraints.

Anyone who has visited the police/fire complex knows that there are many excess vehicles behind the building, some of which are Police vehicles in a fenced compound. Where will these vehicles be located? Where will the other vehicles required by the Fire Department and EMT services be situated?

Fire, police, Town Hall, EMT and REMA (Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency) employees all need parking, which should be included on a site plan. One would assume that it would be close to the rear of the buildings.

Additional parking for Town Hall might also be needed in the event of public meetings or voting activities. Already it seems as if parking and vehicle storage might take up much of the space directly behind the complex.

Access is a key issue. The main access is planned on the north side of the complex outside the Town Hall parking area. The only other entrance/exit area is on the south side of the complex beside the fire department. If another bay were needed by the Fire/EMT departments, access on that side would be severely limited.

What if the Board of Health regulations were to require a new well? And a septic system? Where would they be located? What are the provisions for storm water management?

Is there truly enough space for all three departments and potential expansion? Toward the back of the property, there is a communications tower. The “bookend” location of Town Hall at the north side prevents expansion of the Police Department, which, in turn, prevents the expansion of Town Hall. A 25-year time span is not a very long period of time and Rehoboth’s population is expected to grow.

Town Hall needs to be on its own site. We have the plan for the building. There are potential sites in town available for it.

Clearly, whether it is for cost-saving reasons or lack of foresight, the proposed plan has not been well thought out. We can achieve a more satisfactory result, and avoid potentially expensive and problematic consequences, by taking this opportunity to fully evaluate the siting and construction of these important facilities.

Vote NO in April until a complete plan is developed.

Carol Williams, resident

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Rehoboth Maintains the Right to Farm

By Laura Calverley

Rehoboth is a Right to Farm community. There are signs all over town that promote the fact, but not everyone may know what it really means, especially people who are new to Rehoboth.

Rehoboth enacted its Right to Farm bylaw in May 2005 and it became effective the following month. All fifty states have enacted some form of right to farm legislation. Rehoboth’s bylaw is based on the Massachusetts statute. The Massachusetts Right to Farm Bylaw states that all citizens of the state have the right to farm. The Bylaw “encourages the pursuit of agriculture, promotes agriculturebased economic opportunities and protects farmlands within a town by allowing agricultural uses and related activities to function with minimal conflict with abutters and town agencies.”

In general, Right to Farm bylaws protect farmers and ranchers from ‘nuisance’ lawsuits filed by individuals who move into rural areas and later complain about farming operations. Rehoboth’s Right to Farm bylaw includes the language in the state bylaw as well as a list of specific activities covered by “farming” and “agriculture.”

Those activities include dairying, growing a variety of agricultural products, growing forest products, raising various livestock and more.

The Rehoboth Bylaw also states: “The Right to Farm is hereby recognized to exist within the Town of Rehoboth. The above-described agricultural activities may occur on holidays, weekdays, and weekends by night or day and shall include the attendant incidental noise, odors, dust, and fumes associated with normally accepted agricultural practices. It is hereby determined that whatever impact may be caused to others through the normal practice of agriculture is more than offset by the benefits of farming to the neighborhood, community, and society in general.”

Everyone has an opportunity to be aware of the law and what it means, says Selectman Skip Vadnais, who is Bristol County’s elected representative to the State Farm Bureau’s board of directors.

“Right to Farm allows you to do things by right, not permission.

You can keep chicken and livestock and you don’t need permission to do it, except if you have horses. Then you need to get a stable license,” Vadnais said.

“It’s important for people to know that the town does stand behind its farmers,” said Rachel Smith, Chair of the Rehoboth Agricultural Commission.

Residents should be aware that there are normal sounds and smells that occur when you live next door to a farm, says Vadnais.

The sounds include tractors and other farm equipment. “Certain odors and sounds come with the animals. If you are farming under normal, accepted practice, it’s totally permissible,” Vadnais said.

Both Vadnais and Smith say that there haven’t been many complaints from neighbors who live near farms. “As more people move into town, we do get complaints and questions. It’s not frequent. It’s occasional,” Smith said. When neighbors do complain, a member of the agricultural commission will visit them and try to mediate any conflict. Sometimes people will call in if they are driving by and see a horse or cow outside in bad weather, explains Vadnais. But there are some animals that should be outside. “Different species have different requirements,” Vadnais said. “It’s often just a matter of educating them. We explain to them what normal agricultural practices are, and what is and isn’t protected,” Smith said.

Nine out of ten problems can be mediated, according to Vadnais. The Right to Farm bylaw does not give farmers free reign to do whatever they want. Farmers must follow certain operating practices and manage the farm properly.

“You don’t get automatic protection. You have to be reasonable,” Vadnais said.

The situation that occurred at the farm in Westport, Massachusetts where thousands of animals were found sick, dying or dead under horrible conditions would not happen in Rehoboth, says Vadnais. “We don’t have that in Rehoboth,” he said. “I can’t think of any cruelty situation involving animals.”

Officials say it’s hard to know exactly how many farms are located in town. “There are a lot of farms in Rehoboth if you include all the smaller operations,” Vadnais said. There is also quite a variety, from small vegetable growers to large dairy and equine businesses.

“There are a lot of horses in Rehoboth. There are more now than in the 1800’s,” Vadnais said. In addition to horses, residents have hogs, cattle, sheep, llamas, bees and more. There are farms with several hundred acres devoted to growing vegetables. Others have smaller businesses growing flowers and herbs in greenhouses. Not everyone who has a farm makes a living through the farm. Many do it part time. “Almost everybody who lives in Rehoboth, if they are not involved in agriculture, they have an affinity for it,” Vadnais said.

The Right to Farm bylaw and the practice of farming are important to the town. Most residents are proud of the rural nature of Rehoboth and want to keep it that way. “A lot of people move into this town because that’s what they want. They want to live in a rural community. We try to be as rural as we possibly can,” Vadnais said.

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Rehoboth Ramblings

by Leslie Patterson

Our Life in Dog Years This month marks 40 years since I moved to New England (first Providence, then Re- going on in the wider world, it is always good hoboth the next year). Am I a New Englander now? I didn’t think so. However, I certainly to stop staring at those glowing screens for a qualify as an adopted New Englander and I feel at home here. I left Cincinnati at the end while and to get out in the fresh air (another of one of its worst winters, so I thought I was all set for winter here, though “The Blizzard” advantage of living in Rehoboth) and see the next year proved me wrong on that. the natural world from the point of view of a Rehoboth has grown more crowded in the past four decades (more houses, more traffic) happy-go-lucky little spaniel. but still retains its country-like feel, or so it seems to me. I have to note that I thought the town offices were shabby when I first saw them in 1978, so I am definitely in favor of the new municipal building complex. Town workers should not have to work in substandard conditions, and the current decrepit old offices do not speak well for our town.

Looking a bit further afield, I don’t see why Tiverton needs a casino (haven’t we reached a saturation point on gambling around here anyway?) and I think even one skyscraper on the land near the highway in Providence is one too many. Providence itself has certainly changed over the past 40 years. One of the new features on the East Side that I’ve been watching with interest is the new dog park near the ramp to the Henderson (Red) Bridge.

That’s certainly proving to be a popular place for dogs and dog-lovers.

I haven’t been to the dog park yet, but we now have a new little buddy who would like it. Lucy is a four-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel we have had for a couple of months.

She is loads of fun and loves people and other dogs; this is a very social breed of dog. I had thought they were lap dogs and while they love to snuggle, they are also very active and energetic. This is just what I was looking for (that is, a furry little exercise machine to motivate me.)

We were very distressed to lose our beloved mutt Teddy about a year ago. He was a special little dog and so playful. (We love Lucy but if you toss her a ball she just looks at it.)

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By Laura Calverley

Voters at the Special Town Meeting on Jan. 23 approved the new $9.3 million Municipal Complex project. The new municipal building will be located at the site of the current public safety headquarters at 334 Anawan Street and include facilities for the Town Hall, Police Department, Fire Department, Ambulance, REMA and building department. All the town departments will be housed under one roof.

This is only the first step in the project. The project will also be on the ballot at the April election so voters can approve the funding.

The project will be paid through a temporary tax increase, called a debt exclusion, an override of Proposition 2 ½. The estimated tax increase is expected to be $30-$40 per $100,000 of assessed home value and may be less. The town is planning to apply for grants and to use recurring income, such as revenue from solar farm agreements, wherever possible to offset the debt.

At the Special Town Meeting, Selectman Gerald Schwall and Board of Health Director Bob Ashton, chairman of the municipal complex building committee, spoke in favor of the project. “ W e spent close to three years developing the building complex that we present tonight to meet the needs of the town and to also provide a safe and efficient complex for future years,” Ashton said. Ashton said that because the new government complex will be located across from the Highway Department all town departments would be within walking distance of each other. He also said that the site is more than 10 acres, which will allow for expansion in the future.

Schwall, who was not speaking on behalf of the board of selectmen, talked about the many problems that exist at town hall and the public safety buildings. “We have sick buildings, ladies and gentlemen. The town hall is a sick building. We have asbestos in the building. We have water that we can’t drink. You can’t wash your hands in town hall…. We have a Police Chief that about three times a year walks into his office and finds the ceiling on his desk.

We have a vault that has a tarp with a hole in it to drain the water that comes through the roof,” Schwall said. “It’s not a matter of, ‘if we can get by’ anymore. It’s a matter of, ‘we need to do it,’” Schwall said.

There was not very much opposition to the article. Carol Williams said there was no doubt that the expansion and improvements are needed, but questioned whether it was really a “25-year solution.” She also said the town hall should be built as a stand-alone building. Williams made a motion to table the article, but the motion to postpone was overwhelmingly defeated. One man asked what was going to happen to the current town hall building if the new municipal complex is built. Schwall said that initially, it will be used for additional storage for the town. Someone else asked whether the animal shelter would also be moved to Anawan Street, but officials said the animal shelter will remain in its present location. The vote required a two-thirds majority to pass and it won approval easily.

At the end of the meeting, an announcement was made that Bob Ashton would be retiring as Health Agent after serving the town for 15 years. He received a standing ovation. “It’s been an honor to serve the town of Rehoboth,” Ashton said.

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk’s Corner

Laura Schwall Town Clerk

Hello All ~ Happy February ~ I hope you are staying warm! As a friendly reminder, Real Estate Tax Bills were due Wednesday, February 1st. Payment can be made via mail, hand delivery to Town Hall-Tax Collector’s Office, drop box outside of town hall or online @ http://www.town. rehoboth.ma.us. If paying online, please scroll down to “Online Payments” and then click “Tax Payments” on the Town’s homepage.

member from 2005-2008. In 2006, John was again elected to Parks Commission serving from 2006-2009, elected to Planning Board 2009-2015, and served as a member of the Harvest Block Party/ Town Events Committee for sixteen-plus years from 2000-2016. As dedicated to the town as John was, he depicted the true picture of what a “public servant” is. In 2014 John and Mary Beth nominated me as the Public Servant of the year through the Rehoboth Lions Club Recognition Program. It was a great honor for me; made all the more special because such an amazing public servant made the nomination. I will always treasure John as a wonderful friend,

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Remembering John V. Moriarty

Unfortunately, this type of article is occurring much too frequently. We lost another wonderfully dedicated town resident on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. I would personally like to send my condolences to the Moriarty family. Having worked with John through the Rehoboth Lions Club and Harvest Block Party/Town Events Committee for years, I will truly miss John. He was a wonderfully giving man and friend to us all. John served the Town of Rehoboth for over 22 years. John first served on the Conservation Committee from 1995-2000 and continued to volunteer through the years as a member of the Mining Study Committee in 1996, Gravel Committee from 1997-2001 and 2009-2012. John was elected as a Selectman for a three-year term from 2000-2003, served on the SRPEDD Commission from 2002-2003, Financial Policy Advisory Board from 2000-2003, served as Acting Interim Veterans Service Officer until one was hired (11/5/03-6/30/2005), and COA Board

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mentor, and volunteer. I will sincerely miss John. My thoughts and prayers are with the Moriarty family and all John’s friends during this difficult time. I know he will be watching over us and keeping us inline.

As you know, my goal is to feature a different historic and beautiful section of Rehoboth on each year’s census calendar complete with a little history of our picturesque town. Hopefully, you find the calendar and town directory a helpful tool. I would also like to thank the many residents for their kind comments on how useful the calendar and directory are. If you did not receive your census mailer, please let me know at 508-252-6502 x-3110 or email me at By now, you should have received your 2017 census form, dog lschwall@town.rehoboth.ma.us . license renewal, voter registration sheet, and our 2017 calendar/ I would like to thank the 3,077 households that quickly reviewed town directory. This year’s calendar features the Village Dam on their census data, made any necessary changes, and returned the the corner of Bay State Road and Locust Avenue. I would like to forms to us. Again, this year, residents are afforded the opportunity thank the Rehoboth Historical Commission for allowing me to use to drop off their census forms at locations around town (Bristol their description of both the village and dam, which was printed Savings Bank, Blanding Library, COA-Senior Center, and Town Ofin their publication: “Guide to Historic Sites in Rehoboth, Mass”. fices), the outside drop box at Town Hall, fax, e-mail, or mail them in. I would especially like to thank those families who processed their census forms and dog tags online. It was exciting to see that residents were able to choose the most convenient way possible to respond. Lynn and I are processing your changes and preparing the documents for our Registrars. During the months of February/ March, the Registrars will begin contacting those residents who have not returned their 2017 census forms. Please respond as soon as possible so we do not have to bother you with a phone I can help you shop for gifts or groceries, run errands call ~ thank you.

Just a reminder, the census form does not register you to vote or to the post office, pharmacy, bank, and more! allow you to change your political designation. We’ve come across Qualifications: Associate Director of the Fall River Council many census forms in the past with the party designations crossed on Aging for 37 years before recently retiring; Dependable, out and replaced with something else or a designation added to trustworthy, energetic, great people skills, reliable, knowledgeable individuals who are not currently registered to vote. If you want to and professional; Certification as a Personal Shopper; Member & Volunteer of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish. register to vote or make a change to party designation, you must complete the appropriate forms. As a convenience to all voters this Meet with me to discuss your personal needs... year, we have enclosed a yellow flyer with your census documents Pauline D. Gousie Call me at (508)252-6451 or email paulg45@comcast.net. so you could register to vote or make your party changes and return the signed forms to us. We need your signature to either register you to vote or change your political party. This can be done in person, by mail, or online.

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As a reminder, we continue to offer the option of a Credit/Debit card or EFT/ACH payment system, available on the town website under online payments and then clicking on Town Clerk Payments. This feature enables you to conduct several town business functions online, like processing dog licenses, through the town website @ www. town.rehoboth.ma.us or directly to town clerk online payments by going to https:// www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs. continued on page 16...

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Paying by Debit/Credit Cards or EFT/ACH payments is also available when visiting the Town Clerk’s office. We hope this added feature makes our town services more accessible and convenient for the residents. In 2016 we had a total of 293 individuals take advantage of our credit card/EFT payment system up from 183 when we began back in 2014. The online activity this year (2016) resulted in a total of $6,223.16 ($2,419.50 more than 2014) for items such as genealogy fees, business certificates, raffle permits, dog licenses, birth/death/marriage certificates, street listings, and various miscellaneous items related to the clerk’s office.

Dog Licenses for 2017

2017 Dog Licenses are now available and may be obtained by mail, online at https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs, or at the Town Clerk’s Office. Town Hall hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The licensing fees are as follows: Male or female dog $20.00, female-spayed or male-neutered $10.00. If paying by check, please make sure it is made payable to “Town of Rehoboth”. Dog licenses are due annually by April 1st. Whether renewing online, via mail, or in person, dog license applications must be accompanied by a current year rabies certificate (with a vaccination date covering the current licensing year) and proof of spay or neuter [if applying for the $10 licensing fee] unless we already have your documentation on file in the Clerk’s Office. If

you are unsure, please give the office a call, and we can tell you how up-to-date our information is. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included with postage (the current postage is 71¢ for one dog tag, 93¢ for two dog tags and 1.15¢ for three tags). Since January 3rd we have processed over 200 – 2017 dog licenses ~ thank you all for submitting so quickly. your documentation on file in the Clerk’s Office. If you are unsure, please give the office a call, and we can tell you how up-to-date our information is. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included with Keep postage them (the current 71¢ for one dogThe tag, 93¢ two dog tags and 1.15¢ safepostage . . . isinoculate!

4thforAnnual Rehobothfor three tags). Since January 3rd we have processed over 200 – 2017 dog licenses ~ Seekonk $12 Dog and Cat Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, thank you all for submitting so quickly.

2017 – 4Th Annual Rabies Clinic

March 11, 2017 - 9:00 AM ~ 12:00 Noon @ Seekonk Public Works Department Garage (On the Corner of Route 44 & Lake Street).

2017 – 4th ANNUAL RABIES CLINIC The Rehoboth & Seekonk Town Clerks will be there to renew your Keep them . . . inoculate!

The 4thdetails, Annual Rehoboth-Seekonk $12 Dog and Cat 2017 Dog safe Licenses.

For more please call 508-252-6502 Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017 - 9:00 AM ~ 12:00 Noon @ X-3110 or 3109.

Seekonk Public Works Department Garage (On the Corner of Route 44 & Lake Street). The Rehoboth & Seekonk Town Clerks will be there to renew your 2017 Dog Licenses. For more details, please call 508-252-6502 X-3110 or 3109.

January 23, 2017 – Special Town Meeting

JANUARY 23, 2017 – SPECIAL TOWN MEETING voters out of On Monday, January 23, 2017 – 207 registered 8,692 eligible voters (2.38%) came out at 7:00 p.m. on a rainy On Monday, January 23, 2017 – 207 registered voters out of 8,692 eligible voters (2.38%) evening vote articles: came out atto 7:00 p.m.on on athe rainyfollowing evening to vote on the following articles: Article 1. Fiscal Year 2017 Amended Budget 2. Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills

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At the of the January 23, 2017 Special23, Town Meeting, Board of HealthMeeting, Agent and Atconclusion the conclusion of the January 2017 Special Town Chairman of the Municipal Government Complex Committee, Robert “Bob” Ashton was Board of for Health and Chairman the Municipal Government recognized his 15 Agent years of dedicated service as of Rehoboth’s Board of Health Agent. We will sincerely Committee, miss Bob! He does promise“Bob” to stop by now andwas then recognized to keep us up-to-date on Complex Robert Ashton for his his various vacations, which he will now be able to take with his wonderful wife Paula who 15 years of dedicated service as Rehoboth’s Board of Health Agent. is also retired. Happy Retirement Bob!! We wish you and Paula well. Bob’s last day will be We will sincerely miss Bob! He does promise to stop by now and Friday, February 17, 2017.

then to keep us up-to-date on his various vacations, which he will APRIL 3, 2017 – ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION now be able to take with his wonderful wife Paula who is also retired.

Happy Retirement Bob!! We wish you and Paula well. Bob’s last day will be Friday, February 17, 2017.

April 3, 2017 – Annual Town Election

The Annual Town Election for Rehoboth will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017 with the polls scheduled to be opened from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – ALL THREE PRECINCTS WILL BE OPEN. Precinct I is the Town Office Building at 148 Peck Street, Precinct II is the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center at 55 Bay State Road, and Precinct III is the South Fire Station at 102 Pleasant Street.

Nomination papers are now available for any registered voter in Rehoboth wishing to run for election on the Town ballot and who chooses not to seek a nomination through their registered party’s caucus process.

Nomination papers may be picked up by prospective candidates at the Town Clerk’s office and must be returned, signed by a minimum of 38 registered voters, to the Board of Registrars at the Town Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 13th. If you choose to go through the Democratic or Republican caucus process, the upcoming caucus dates and locations are as follows: The Democratic Town Committee Caucus to nominate candidates for the April 3,

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The Republican Town Committee Caucus to nominate candidates for the April 3, 2017 Town Election will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2017 - 7:30 p.m., at the COA - Senior Center – 55 Bay State Road. In the case of inclement weather, an alternate date of Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 7:30 p.m., has been scheduled, also at the COA – Senior Center.

Positions to be elected on the ballot for 2017 are Moderator (one for one year), Selectmen (two for three years), Tax Collector (one for three years), Assessor (one for three years), School Committee (two for three years), Planning Board (two for five years and one for one year), Park Commission (one for five years), and Water Commissioner (two for three years).

The final voter registration date to be eligible to vote in the Annual Town Election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Prospective voters are reminded that they may also register to vote by calling the Town Clerk’s Office to request a Mail-In voter registration form, stopping by the Town Clerk’s Office to fill out the necessary forms in person, or register online @ https://www.sec. state.ma.us/ovr/ or www.RegisterToVoteMA.com .

Absentee Ballot Applications

Applications for absentee ballots are now available and may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office. Absentee ballots are obtained by written request only and must have the voter’s original signature. The deadline for filing absentee applications is Friday, March 31st at 5:00 p.m. for the April 3, 2017 Annual Town Election. Absentee ballot request forms are also available online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee_ballot.pdf for an individual request or http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/ absentee_ballot_fam.pdf for a family member.

Any questions regarding voter eligibility or requests for mail-in voter registration forms may be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office.

Town Hall Mail

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

Business Certificates

Business owners whose business certificate will expire during January through June of 2017 should have received a reminder for renewal. The renewal fee is $50.00 (certificate renewal is good for four years) and checks should be made payable to Town of Rehoboth. You may now renew online using a debit/credit card or electronic check at http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/townclerk/pages/business-certificates .

If you have any questions on any of the above items, please feel free to contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-252-6502, X3109 or X3110.

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As a reminder, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th in honor of President’s Day. We hope you enjoy the President’s Day holiday. Also, a Happy Valentine’s Day to all from Laura and Lynn in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Even though the weather is cool, it is encouraging that the days are getting longer. Spring cannot be too far behind. Thank you all – please take care ~ Laura & Lynn

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The Rehoboth Democratic Town Committee (RDTC) will be holding a caucus at the Rehoboth Senior Center 55 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA on Thursday February 9, 2017 at 7:00PM. The purpose of the caucus is to seek and approve RDTC nominations for the Town of Rehoboth Elections in April 2017.

In addition, the purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates and alternates to the 2017 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The convention will be held on Saturday June 3, 2017 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA. The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Rehoboth and the Rehoboth Democratic Town Committee (RDTC) welcomes participants.

For more information on the caucus or how to become an active member of the Rehoboth Democratic Town Committee, please contact Paul Jacques at Notman10@ aol.com or (508) 922-4394.

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The Republican Caucus to nominate candidates for the April 3, 2017 Town Election will be held on Wednesday, February Rehoboth Republican Town Committee 15, 2017 - 7:30 p.m., at the COA - Senior Center – 55 Bay State Road. In the case of inclement weather, an alternate date of The Republican Caucus to nominate candidates for the April 3, 2017 Town Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 7:30 p.m., Election will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 7:30 p.m., at the COA - Senior been scheduled, at weather, the COA – Se- date of Center – 55 has Bay State Road.

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Rehoboth, MA January 31, 2017: The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Informational Meeting on Monday, February 27, 2017 starting at 7:00 PM in the Dighton Rehoboth High School Auditorium, 2700 Regional Road, N. Dighton, MA. The purpose of this Public Meeting will be to address questions and concerns regarding the Access Northeast Project and proposed compressor station to be located in the Town of Rehoboth, which were not answered and/or not answered sufficiently by Spectra at the meeting on September 26, 2016.

Representatives from Algonquin Gas/Spectra will be present to respond to questions addressed by a panel of municipal representatives consisting of officials from the City of Attleboro, Town of Seekonk and Town of Rehoboth as well as any other State and Municipal officials in attendance.

The representatives from Spectra have been provided with a list of questions and concerns submitted by the Concerned Citizens Against the Compressor Station group along with questions submitted by public officials, which will be addressed by the representatives from Spectra. Anyone who has a specific question may submit their questions in writing to the Board of Selectmen’s Office, Town of Rehoboth, 148 Peck Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769 prior to February 27, 2017 public meeting. The Board of Selectmen will review any additional questions submitted, and at their discretion, forward them to the appropriate party relative to their pertinence. All dialogue at this meeting will take place only between the panel of officials and representatives of Spectra.

This meeting may be viewed on Rehoboth Comcast Cable Channel 9 the night of the meeting, and will also be streamed live on the Rehoboth Community TV website http:// www.rehobothtv.org. Select the “Home” tab and scroll to the bottom of page where you will find a live stream of the meeting.

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There are numerous houses in Bristol County already on the Register, however, there are many more that qualify but are not listed. Consequently, the Rehoboth Historical Commission is spearheading an initiative to get more houses in the “Old Rehoboth” area (at one point Rehoboth included various parts of Bristol County around Swansea and Seekonk, as well as parts of Rumford, East Providence, Cumberland, and Pawtucket, RI) on the Register.

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If you have an old home or locally significant property, consider stopping by the information session. Who knows, your house could be the next one on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Rehoboth Fire Department began issuing permits for open burning during hours of 9am to 12pm on December 22, 2016.

Burning season will begin January 15, 2017 and run through May 1, 2017. Please be cognizant of the rules and regulations for open burning as there have been some changes for 2017.

You MUST call 508-252-3725 every day you wish to burn between 9am and 12 pm to obtain permission. Have your permit number, address and phone number readily available. No calls are answered before 9am. Please be sure to use a land line phone or a cell phone with a strong signal.

You may only burn cut and piled brush that has not been accumulated from a commercial operation. Burning of any other debris other than brush will result in the revocation of your permit.

The burning of leaves is not allowed.

All fires must be extinguished by 4pm. This will be strictly enforced. Be sure to only ignite piles that can completed by 4pm.

Construct piles a minimum of 75 to 100 feet from the nearest structure and in an area where smoke will not be a nuisance to neighbors or roadways.

Please keep in mind there are State guidelines that determine whether or not burning will be allowed. Our call takers do not make that decision and cannot reverse it.

If at any time, you feel your fire may be getting out of control, do not hesitate to call 911 and ask the fire department to respond.

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Host dad Albert shared, “Harlen has definitely learned to try new things. I remember our first summer. He was nervous but by the end of the first week, Harlen and my son were having adventures and having so much fun. We went to the aquarium, amusement park, and the kids love the beach.”

“My kids get so excited when they get to see Harlen. This summer we went to a drive-in movie, and we were all in the backseat with blankets, pillows and popcorn, snuggled together. Harlen is simply part of our family,” says host mom Allyson.

The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Fresh Air children are boys and girls, from seven to 18 years old, who live in New York City. Children who are reinvited by host families may continue with The Fresh Air Fund through age 18 and can enjoy extended trips.

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POSTAL NEWS USPS ASKS CUSTOMERS TO CLEAR WALKWAYS AND AREA AROUND MAILBOXES OF SNOW AND ICE Postal employees suffer serious injuries from slips, trips & falls Postmaster Chadsey requests that customers clear their mailboxes and walkways of snow and ice during the winter months. Several employees have suffered serious injuries related to slips, trips and falls during the winter season.

Letter carriers are instructed to hold mail to addresses where ice and snow are not cleared. However, many risk their safety in order to provide service to their customers.

None of us want to inconvenience our customers,” Chadsey explained, “but we must ensure the safety of our employees.”

The Postal Service is asking customers to help. The letter carrier will need access to your mailbox clear of snow and ice. Shovel, sand and salt as needed. Another serious winter hazard to be aware of is letter carriers walking on streets due to unclear city sidewalks. If normal delivery time is after dusk be sure to keep access path to mailbox well lit. Be aware that normal melting of snow during daylight hours will freeze and form a layer of ice, which is sometimes covered by an evening snow fall.

Customers are asked to clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the mailbox, deliver mail and to drive away from it without danger or the need for backing or leaving their vehicle.

In the event of a large storm or multiple storms, a makeshift mail receptacle may be utilized. This can be a box on pole (48 inches off the ground) mounted in a 5-gallon container filled with sand (for stability) and placed roadside.

“Please help our letter carriers provide the best service they can as safely as possible,” Postmaster Chadsey said.

An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation, 146 million homes and businesses, 6 days a week. It has 37,000 retail locations and relies on the sales of postage, products and services, not tax dollars, to pay for operating expenses. The Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail.

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The Seekonk Scene Town Clerk’s Corner

By Jan Parker, Seekonk Town Clerk

The upcoming April 3rd, Seekonk Town Election has the following offices that will appear on the ballot: Board of Assessors, Board of Selectmen (two seats), Housing Authority, Library Trustees (two seats), School Committee one three year seat, School Committee one two year seat, Water Commissioner, Town Clerk, Town Moderator, and Planning Board. The Housing Authority and the Planning Board positions are for five year terms. Papers are available in the Town Clerk’s office and are due back by February 13th at 5:00PM. Per the Town Charter, the ballot positions for contested races will be drawn at the Board of Selectmen meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM in the Board of Selectmen meeting room at 100 Peck Street, in the Town Hall.

We are working on entering the returned census forms in our computer system. If you have not returned your form yet, please do so. This saves a second mailing of voter confirmation cards to those who do not respond. Dog licensing will begin to be entered into the dog program on February 7th. If you have mailed in your dog license form with a check, you will receive your dog license in the mail in the weeks following the 7th.

The annual rabies clinic will be held at the DPW building on Taunton Avenue on March 11th from 9-12. Dog licensing will also be available. We will be welcoming Rehoboth’s Town Clerk and Animal Control Officer at the clinic for their residents also.

Have a safe February. Hopefully not much snow and that we will have Super Bowl Champions again in February. Go Patriots!

Sealer of Weights and Measures Town of Seekonk The Town of Seekonk seeks qualified applicants for position of Sealer of Weights and Measures. Duties include inspection and enforcement of the Inspectional Services Department to ensure for the proper working order of scales, measuring devices, scanners, and related equipment used publicly throughout town.

Work includes conducting inspections, interpreting and enforcing state codes, town bylaws, and applicable regulations. Candidate should be certified by state as a Sealer of Weights and Measures, and have a valid driver’s license. This is a part-time hourly position. Apply to Town Administrator, 100 Peck Street, Seekonk, MA 02771; email scadime@seekonk-ma.gov; AA/EOE

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Assistant Director – Human Services Town of Seekonk

The Town of Seekonk seeks qualified applicants for the Assistant Director of Human Services. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with health insurance (Medicare and Medicaid) and coordinates care for a specific population whose needs represent high clinical, behavioral, and social risk in order to ensure quality of life and cost effective care. Under supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director will be responsible for the Outreach Office including all outreach activities, friendly visitor, and telephone reassurance program. The Assistant Director will also have a weekly meeting with the Outreach staff to go over current cases and updates. The Assistant Director will ensure that all clinical needs are attained.

The Assistant Director will act as Director in the absence of the Director. Bachelor’s degree required; three years’ experience in direct services; computer literacy with Windows based programs; excellent customer service; strong interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills; SHINE certification upon job acceptance; Commonwealth of Massachusetts Social Worker license preferred.

Cover letter, resume and town application to Shawn Cadime, Town Administrator, 100 Peck Street, Seekonk, MA 02771. Applications accepted until filled. AA/EEO

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Seekonk Parks and Recreation News

Our Something to do Saturdays Arts and Crafts program is in full swing. This is program is designed for school age children who enjoy arts and crafts. The program runs most Saturdays in the winter from 10am-1pm in the Middle School Cafeteria. If interested you can check out our website for more information.

Seekonk Parks and Recreation will be holding Scuba Classes this spring. The dead line to sign up is March 15th. We are also in the process of organizing a kick ball league starting in late Spring.

Stay tuned for further details. More information about all the programs we work with and support and sign up information for the scuba class can be found on our website: www.seekonkrecreation. com.

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In 2009-2013, heating equipment was involved in an estimated 56,000 reported U.S. home structure fires, with associated losses of 470 civilian deaths, 1,490 civilian injuries, and $1.0 billion in direct property damage. These fires accounted for 16% of all reported home fires.

Based on 2009-2013 annual averages: • Space heaters, whether portable or stationary, accounted for 40% of home heating fires and 84% of home heating fire deaths.

• The leading factor contributing to 30% of home heating fires was failure to clean, principally creosote from solid-fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.

• Placing things that can burn too close to heating equipment or placing heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattress, or bedding, was the leading factor contributing to ignition in fatal home heating fires and accounted for more than half (56%) of home heating fire deaths.

• Nearly 49% of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February.

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Have your furnaces and chimneys serviced every year.

Space Heaters:

Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from space heaters (i.e. drapes, furniture, and clothes).

Use the heater on a level surface, away from areas where people and/or animals may knock it over.

When using an extension cord (which is not recommended), use a heavy duty cord marked with a power rating that of the heater itself (usually orange in color).

Never leave a space heater unattended or running while you sleep.

Keep electric heaters away from water. DO NOT use them in the bathroom.

Unvented Kerosene Heaters are dangerous fire & carbon monoxide risk. They are also illegal in Massachusetts.

Detectors:

Have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. At a minimum, there should be a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector located outside of each bedroom and on each floor of the residence.

If you are in need of a smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

(Source: NFPA’s “Home Fires Involving Heating Equipment” report by Richard Campbell, April 2016) (Source: Massachusetts State Fire Marshal)

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Doorways – A Shining Star on the Seekonk Landscape

By Susan Boucher

It is 7:30am on a cold January morning and they are already lined up, some with children in tow, most with empty shopping bags in hand. Others sit in their cars, keeping warm while waiting for the door at the east end of the old North School in Seekonk to open. All have come to Doorways, Seekonk’s food pantry, for the same reason – they are having a hard time making ends meet and need a hand putting food on the table.

By 7:45am, the groceries have all been sorted and neatly stacked on the shelves by long time volunteer Diane Fox and her crew of helpers. A long banquet size table in the hallway is filled with bread, rolls and even some pastry treats. Coolers are stocked with frozen meat. Eggs, canned goods, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, and so much more are all there for the taking. When the doors open at 8am, a team of volunteers is ready to greet them with a warm smile or a hug. Most of the people are regulars, and most on this day are senior citizens, but not all. Some are single parents. Some are families. Some come with a letter in hand from their church; the regulars have made their way here through contact with Seekonk Human Services. A few may have simply heard that they could get a helping hand and are here for the first time.

The first in line enters the hall and signs in. A volunteer greets her with a hug, the only one she receives all week she says. She puts her empty bags in her grocery cart and along with another volunteer, makes her way down the aisle, filling her cart with food that will help sustain her for the week ahead.

Another day has begun.

Doorways is a faith based all volunteer organization that provides groceries for Seekonk residents down on their luck. It was started back in 2001 when a few town residents, David Francis

and Doug Hayward among them, wanted to do something to give back to the town that they loved. According to Hayward, many ideas were tossed around before someone at town hall suggested a food pantry, and so on November 7, at the old Choquette house in Rehoboth, Doorways opened for the first time. At the time they didn’t know what to expect, but by the end of the day seven single mothers would have enough groceries to put food on their table for the entire week. “Word got around,” according to Francis, and by the end of December they were serving 75 families a week.

Soon it was apparent that they needed to find a larger home so they moved to the former Liz Claiborne warehouse in Seekonk until it was sold. Today they occupy space donated by the South Coast Educational Collaborative (SCEC) at the North School. Through the Collaborative’s generosity they have four large classroom size rooms, a long hallway, an office and a bathroom. According to Francis, the relationship with SCEC is “a good marriage.” Students at the Collaborative get basic lessons as they break down the many cardboard boxes that Doorways accumulates. But once the boxes are flattened they are brought to a recycling facility in Fall River and exchanged for money giving the students with another lesson about the value of working and earning money.

In a town where the median household income hovers around $76,826 according to a 2015 US Census Bureau estimate, Doorways has provided over 1 million pounds of food to needy families in the fifteen years since it opened. Staggering numbers in a town where most of the residents own their own homes, yet the need is so obviously there. Doorways continues to serve on average 65 families a week. continued on next page...

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Stop and Shop on Newman Avenue and Price Rite on Taunton Avenue both are huge supporters. In fact a former store manager at Stop and Shop is now on the Doorways Board of Directors. Donations include bread, pastries and frozen meat.

In addition, donation boxes are placed at various locations around town, including the Seekonk Public Library, as well as at area churches and businesses.

Yet another source of donations comes in the form of food drives, such as those conducted by the Boy Scouts in November and the postal workers in May (which collects between three and five thousand pounds of food). “Most people don’t even realize that all the food collected in those drives stays in Seekonk,” says Francis.

Still other drives are conducted by the local schools. In December alone, all four Seekonk schools combined to collect over 2000 items to Doorways. Also in December, local Girl Scout Troops 707 and 470 held a huge toy drive, with over 200 good quality toys donated to local children.

Support is also received by local Boy Scouts in the form of home deliveries.

Between six and ten homebound residents receive a personal delivery of bags of groceries each week.

The organization is also fortunate to receive donations of time and talent with over 100 volunteers working in one of a dozen teams of ten who keep the operation running smoothly. Four teams make weekly pickups at Stop and Shop and Price Rite. Others unload delivery trucks. Although most of the groceries are donated, Doorways still needs to purchase some items from the Greater Boston Food Bank. These purchases are funded in part by the monetary donations received in response to Doorways annual fundraising drive in November.

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An assortment of baked goods including bread, rolls and pastries are among the many donated goods that Doorways receives from Stop and Shop on Newman Avenue.

February 2017 The Reporter And volunteers come in all ages. On a recent Saturday, Hurley Middle School student Josh Troiano was fulfilling his community service requirement by helping out at Doorways, a task that didn’t seem like work at all he said.

And then there are individuals in Seekonk who choose to remain anonymous but make a huge contribution. Hayward tells the story of a local businessman who donates 40 turkeys at Thanksgiving along with baskets filled with over $200 of “fixings.”

Francis’ praise for the Seekonk community is effusive. “The support we receive from town residents, the schools, the business community is over-whelming. It makes me proud to call Seekonk home.”

To find out more about Doorways and to use their services, residents should contact Bernadette Huck at Seekonk Human Services. She can be reached at (508) 336-8772. Monetary donations can be made by sending a check payable to Doorways, PO Box 295, Seekonk, MA 02771.

And volunteers are also always needed. Fox is especially looking for younger volunteers who can help out every other Wednesday from 12-2pm sorting groceries and stocking shelves. To volunteer, call Polly Hayward at 508-761-6380.

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Town Clerk Jan Parker Retiring After 21 Years

By Laura Calverley

Jan Parker has served Seekonk as town clerk for 21 years. She recently announced that she will be retiring when her current term ends on Election Day, April 3. “I think it’s time,” Parker said. “I have mixed feelings. It’s a great job. The staff here is wonderful. That’s what I will miss most. Everyone helps each other and gets along,” Parker said.

Parker was technically Jan Parker the first elected town clerk in Seekonk. Previously it was a Town Clerk-Treasurer combined position. The job was split into two separate positions after a charter review in 1996. Parker’s husband David, who has also served the town for many years and is a member of the Board of Selectmen, encouraged her to run. “We muddled through a September election without even knowing how to work the voting machines,” she recalled.

The town clerk’s office is responsible for many services and Parker has overseen it all for more than 20 years. Some of the services include voter registration, elections, dog and cat licenses (Seekonk licenses more than 2,000 dogs every year), marriage licenses, town census, vital records, genealogy records and more.

Parker is also a justice of the peace and notary. She’s conducted hundreds of marriages as justice of the peace. “There are many things that this office does that are important,” she said.

Parker says she has been fortunate to have had great assistants, including Susan Wagner, Chris Clancy and Karen McHugh, who worked with her for 3 or 4 years before the tragic hit-and-run accident that took her life. “It was tough losing Karen. I think that affected all of us,” Parker said. Florice Craig, assistant town clerk, has been in the position for two years.

One of Parker’s proudest achievements was doing passports, which she started around 1998. “We made over $40,000 for the town the first few years. The last year we made about $20,000. It was a great service,” Parker said. She continued the passport service until the federal government put an end to it about 8 or 9 years ago after a clerk in another state falsified a birth record for someone to get a passport. The government decided that a department that handled birth records could not also provide passports.

Parker has instituted several changes in the department over the years that improved service to the town and saved money.

She changed the hours of operation so that the office would be open one night a week, on Wednesdays till 9 p.m. To make up for the extra hours, they closed a half day on Friday. The Board of Selectmen thought it was such a good idea that they had all the town departments open late on Wednesdays. “It’s a service to the public. A lot of towns are doing it now,” Parker said.

Another improvement that Parker introduced was combining the polling places for elections to one central site, Seekonk High School. Four polling places - Martin Elementary School, North School, Seekonk Public Library and Town Hall – were merged.

“The reason we did it was that the board of selectmen asked us to come up with ways to save money,” Parker said. Her suggestion saved thousands at each election. “It just made more sense. The high school is a central location for everybody,” Parker said.

She recently helped coordinate early voting for the first time during the Presidential election in November. “All in all, early voting is good, but they have to improve the process,” Parker said Parker hasn’t just left a mark on the town clerk’s office; she’s left a mark on the community. Every year since the tragic September 11th attacks in 2001, Parker has organized a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Public Safety Building. It is always a well-attended event that the community looks forward to. The program includes speeches by local elected officials and the Seekonk Police and Fire Department Honor Guards participate along with elementary school students. Seekonk High School’s brass ensemble also performs.

“I vowed I would do it every year while I was clerk. It’s a good way to thank our police and firefighters,” Parker said.

The Parkers, along with Dave and Jan Bowden, started the “Save-a-Pet Society” a non-profit organization that supports the Seekonk Animal Shelter, about 30 years ago. She also helped create Save-a-Pet’s annual fundraising auction, which raises about $20,000 annually.

In her retirement, Parker plans to look for a part time job and volunteer at the animal shelter and senior center. Parker will also spend more time with her family. She has three grown children: Jonathan, 46; Scott, 43; and Rachel, 40, and two grandchildren and a grand dog.

Craig is planning to run for Parker’s position in the April election. “I wish Florice well. She’ll do a good job,” Parker said.

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Local Student Named to Hamilton College Dean’s List

Clinton, N.Y. -- Alyssa L. Carlson, daughter of Karen and David Carlson of Rehoboth, has been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the 2016 fall semester.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have carried throughout the semester a course load of four or more graded credits with an average of 3.5 or above.

Carlson, a sophomore, is a graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School.

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Julia P Gervais of Rehoboth, MA, who is majoring in Psychology - BS, was named to the Dean’s List.

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Students Named To Dean’s List at Fitchburg State

Fitchburg, Mass.—Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the students who qualified for inclusion on the Dean’s List for the fall semester.

A student is placed on the Dean’s List for the semester if an average grade of 3.20 or better is attained and the student is attending the college full time.

Fitchburg State University enrolls 7,000 day and evening students in more than 50 programs of study. The university was established in 1894.

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Events & Activities Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, February 10, 8 p.m.

Dave Langford performs at the Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, February 10

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, February 10, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lucia Watson. Music will be performed by Dave Langford, Glen Loper and Bethany Waickman.

Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students.

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Rehoboth Ambulance is holding Monthly CPR AED Classes at the Blanding Library from 5pm to 8pm.

Date of the classes is Feb 16th or March 16th or April 20th.

Although the cost of the class is $50.00 any donation to the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee would be welcome.

Registration is needed, please contact Bonnie at 508 252 3049.

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Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, February 24, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, February 24, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Linda Leslie. Music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Benjamin Foss. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks. com/rehoboth.html.

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Rehoboth Community Dance Sun, Feb 26th

* FREE * On Sunday evening, February 26, 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 February 26 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.

The Rehoboth Community Dance is held monthly on Sunday evenings at Goff Memorial Hall

Arts in the Village Concert Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, March 4, Arts in the Village welcomes the CohlerVitkauskaite Duo, which will be appearing in this series for the first time. Acclaimed as both solo and chamber musicians, clarinetist Jonathan Cohler and pianist Rasa Vitkauskaite perform across the United States and worldwide. For this concert, they will be presenting a program that features masterworks by Beethoven, Schumann, and D’Rivera.

Jonathan Cohler is recognized throughout the world as “an absolute master of the clarinet” (International Clarinet Association’s Clarinet Magazine). Performing around the globe and on numerous award-winning recordings, he has thrilled an ever-widening audience with his extraordinary musicianship and total technical command. In recent years, he has teamed up with pianist Rasa Vitkauskaite to form today’s leading clarinet-piano duo. Mr. Cohler maintains a busy international schedule with performances this season taking him to cities in the United States, Italy, Poland, Spain, Argentina, and Brazil. In past seasons, he has toured throughout South America, Europe, Canada, and China, and he continues to perform at many festivals around the world. In addition to his work as a soloist, he is an active chamber musician and collaborates frequently with many well-known musicians and ensembles, including the Emerson Quartet, the Muir String Quartet, and the Moscow Conservatory Trio. Mr. Cohler is the Music Director of the Massachusetts Philharmonic Orchestra and Artistic Director of the International Woodwind Festival. For 22 years, he was Assistant Conductor of the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra of the New

February 2017 The Reporter England Conservatory, and he is in worldwide demand as a guest conductor. In addition to holding several honorary positions, he has been invited to teach at conservatories and universities such as Eastman School of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Harvard University, Central Conservatory in Beijing, National Conservatory of Music in Mexico, and University of Chile. He is Professor of Clarinet and Chamber Music at the Boston Conservatory and at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge.

Winner of the Grand Prix at the Mendelssohn Cup Piano Competition in Italy, Rasa Vitkauskaite has won top prizes at numerous prestigious international piano competitions including First Prizes at Les Rencontres Internationales des Jeunes Pianistes (Belgium), the Taurisano competition (Italy), and the Rubinstein Piano Competition (Paris). Recently, she was awarded the Westmont Fellowship at the Montecito International Music Festival in Santa Barbara and in 2007 won a Kathryn Wasserman Davis grant for a peace-promoting tour of Israel. Ms. Vitkauskaite studied in her native country of Lithuania and in Italy before completing her Masters Degree at the Boston Conservatory, where she won the H. Wilfred Churchill piano scholarship competition in 2007 and 2008 and also obtained a Graduate Performance Diploma. She is currently the pianist of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.

Recent recital tours have taken Ms. Vitkauskaite to China, South Korea, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, and across the United States. Her solo engagements include the Kaunas, Latvian, and Kaliningrad Philharmonic orchestras, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, I Solisti di Perugia, and the Boston Conservatory Orchestra.

In addition to her active performing career, Ms. Vitkauskaite is a dedicated teacher and adjudicator. She has many students both at the Concord Conservatory of Music, where she is on the faculty, and in her private studio. She is also on the piano faculty at Youth & Muse International Summer Music Festival at the Boston Conservatory. In 2009, she launched a new piano program for inner-city children in Boston after being awarded a Fellowes Athenaeum Fund grant.

This concert will take place on Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $8 for students and children. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. for a wine bar, and tickets are available at the door. Firstcome, first-seated. Cash and checks only. New upstairs bathroom facilities are now available. Information: 508463-5384; http://www.carpentermuseum.org/Arts.htm.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Join Us Saturday, March 4 for the Cohler &Vitkauskaite Duo Performing Classical Works for Clarinet and Piano

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Rehoboth Land Trust and Turtle Conservation Speaker Monday, March 6th

The Rehoboth Land Trust will be conducting its Annual Meeting at 7 pm on Monday, March 6, 2017, in the Tilton Room of the Carpenter Museum on Locust Street. The meeting is open to the public.

The first part of the evening program will be a preview of our new website as designed by Board Member Kylee Hitz and two fellow Johnson and Wales students, Hayley Cwynar and Spencer Desrosiers. Following will be a slideshow about Rehoboth’s turtles and how you can help these very unique reptiles. Turtles have been around since the dinosaurs, but now are declining worldwide. Learn about strategies that home owners and local conservation groups can use to help them survive in the 21st Century. Madeleine Linck, a new Rehoboth resident who has studied freshwater turtles for more than 30 years, will present on the turtles you are likely to encounter in Rehoboth. Learn about the state-threatened Blanding’s Turtle named after Rehoboth’s very own Dr. William Blanding.

The Rehoboth Land Trust works to preserve the rural character and natural resources in the Town of Rehoboth for the people of today and for generations to come. We are always seeking new members to get involved with our Stewardship Team who make and maintain trails on our open properties or become a Property Monitor for a specific parcel in town. Other volunteer opportunities include help with mailings, meetings and more. Contact President Adam Latham at 508-252-1033 or awlatham86@gmail.com.

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Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk is sponsoring their 21st Taste of the Towns on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Rose Ballroom in the Clarion Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue (route 114A).

Restaurants offering samples of their menus include: Fuller House Eatery Bone Yard, Buffalo Wildings, Country Kitchen, Grist Mill and Wharf Tavern, Honey Dew Donuts, Hillside Country Club, Lemon & Oil Deli, Longhorn Steakhouse, Tito’s Cantina, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Young’s Caterers, and Grand Rose Ballroom. The Dublin Rose Sports Bar will offer a Wine and Beer Tasting. There will also be raffles of gifts from the various vendors and local businesses, a 50/50 raffle and an auction including an I-pad from Rockland Trust Bank.

Tickets are $30 and are available from Bev Hart 508-336-9352 or russellhart@comcast.net, Beverly Della Grotta 401-749-4841 or dellagrotta24@aol.com and at the town clerk’s office 508-336-2921.

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Seekonk Save a Pet Hosts their 30th Annual Auction

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Save The Dates! Help support the Seekonk Animal Shelter by joining us for the 30th Annual Spring Auction, hosted by Seekonk Save A Pet Society.

The event will be held on the evenings of March 28, 29 and 30th, 2017 at the Ramada Inn located at 213 Taunton Avenue (Rte 44), Seekonk, MA from 6:30 – 10:00pm each night.

Each evening is full of fun and excitement as local celebrities auction off donated items and services in a casual setting! Free admission. Refreshments will be available.

Please visit www.SeekonkSaveAPet.org or the Seekonk Save A Pet Facebook page for more details, including photos of actual auction items, which will be updated weekly. If interested in donating a new item, gift certificate or service, please contact Patricia Cloutier 508-336-4223.

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Local celebrities will auction off donated items and services, in a fun, casual setting.

And, it’s all to support of our furry friends at the Seekonk Animal Shelter.

Free Admission. Refreshments will be available.

Visit us online at www.SeekonkSaveAPet.org

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CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS Seekonk Congregational Church Italian Night Dinner Saturday, February 11th

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. Italian Night Dinner, Saturday, February 11th…Serving from 5pm- 7pm (take out also available).

MENU: Tossed Garden Salad-crisp and fresh! Fresh Baked Italian Bread, Delicious Pasta-cooked Al Dente! Homemade Meatballs-seasoned to perfection! Venda’s Sauce, Home-Baked Assorted Desserts, Beverages-Hot and Cold. Adults: $8.00, Children 3-12: $4.00. For tickets or any information please contact the church office 508-336-9355. Reservations are required. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

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The Blackstone Traditional Band, featuring trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, piano and squeezebox will lead the music for worship and all ages will be invited to join the celebration.

Following the worship service, all will be invited to continue the celebration in Memorial Hall, sharing in a hearty, pancake luncheon.

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As a way of beginning the Christian season of Lent, Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ will again be offering to the community - Drive-Thru Ashes. This event will take place on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

An ancient custom, the imposition of ashes marks the beginning of the Lenten season and signifies a time of repentance and reflection as well as a stark reminder of our fragile mortality.

Those interested in receiving ashes and a blessing may do so by simply driving through the church’s parking lot located at 100 Newman Avenue in Rumford between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Several ordained clergy will be on hand to impose the ashes on either the forehead or the hand of those driving through.

In addition, upon request, each participant will be given a blessing before departing.

Newman UCC will also be hosting an Ash Wednesday worship Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

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

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Newman Church Spaghetti Supper Sunday, March 5th

The community is invited to a spaghetti supper Sunday, March 5 at 5:30 pm at Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ - 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford RI. The cost of the dinner is $8 per person, with a family maximum of $25. All proceeds will benefit the programs supported by Newman’s Board of Missions, including the Bread of Life Food Pantry, which serves many East Providence residents. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

The menu for the evening is spaghetti (regular and gluten free), meatballs, salad, bread and butter, dessert and beverages.

Join us for a fun evening of food and fellowship.

For more information, contact Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ at 401-434-4742.

Rehoboth Congregational Church Annual Spaghetti and Dessert Auction Saturday, March 4, 2017

Rehoboth Congregational Church, UCC, 139 Bay State Road, Rehoboth Annual Spaghetti and Dessert Auction to be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, serving at 6 pm with auction to follow. Snow date is March 11th.

MENU: Salad, fresh rolls, all you can eat Spaghetti and Ziti with homemade meatballs and sauce, Italian sausage and hot and cold beverages.

After dinner the much anticipated Annual Dessert Auction will start. We will be showcasing several “world famous” cakes and pies along with cupcakes, cookies and many other sweet treats for all to bid on to eat-in or take home.

Adults: $8.00, Children (12 & under): $4.00. For tickets or any information please call the church office at 508-252-4545. Reservations are required as this event always sells out!

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Club News & Announcements Rehoboth Garden Club Announces Scholarship Winner

The 2016 winner of the Rehoboth Garden Club Scholarship is Elizabeth Oakley. Ms. Oakley, who is a junior at Colby College in Maine, is majoring in biology and religious studies. Presenting her with a $1,000 check are Pat Knowles, who chairs the Scholarship Committee, and Mary Louise Pacheco, the club’s Co-President. The club’s annual May plant sale is the major fundraiser that supports their scholarship program. Students from Rehoboth and the surrounding communities who are majoring in the natural sciences and related fields are eligible to apply for the annual award.

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The Rehoboth Garden Club’s next meeting will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017, 9:30 AM at Goff Hall. Creative ideas will be flowing and skillful hands will be working to create gift items to sell at our annual plant sale. This year’s plant sale will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2017, which will be the day before Mother’s Day. Customers will be able to purchase a variety of unique and beautiful Mother’s Day gifts as well as flowering, vegetable and herb plants for their gardens.

Co-President Linda McHugh will host a board meeting on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 3 PM. In our ongoing support of the Rehoboth and Seekonk Food Pantries, members are requested to donate paper towels, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, sponges, dish detergent and glass cleaner as our February contributions.

Pat Knowles, who chairs the Scholarship Committee, and Mary Louise Pacheco, the club’s Co-President present Elizabeth Oakley with the Rehoboth Garden Club Scholarship

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Volunteers Needed For 4-H Youth Program

Adult volunteers are currently needed for a couple of hours each month to serve as club leaders for local 4-H clubs in Bristol and Norfolk Counties. The role of a 4-H volunteer leader is to provide skills from your own area of expertise while developing a meaningful relationship with youth. Especially needed are volunteers with skills in crafts, dog obedience, horse care, small animal care such as rabbits, and general science.

The goal of the 4-H program is to help youth, ages 5 to 18, become competent, caring adults through positive mentoring, learning how to take community action, and increasing their sense of self-esteem, responsibility, fairness, trust and decision making techniques. The 4-H office provides training, resource materials, activity curriculum and support.

“We need people who have an interest in spending time with young people and who want to learn alongside them,” says Jay Field, Extension 4-H Educator for Bristol and Norfolk Counties.

For more information on how you can make an impact on the youth in your community, contact the 4-H office at (508) 668-9793 or by email at jfield@umext.umass.edu to discuss how you can make a difference, be a part of a productive 4-H team and spend quality time with youngsters. 4-H is an outreach education program of the University of Massachusetts/Amherst in cooperation with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Check out our website at www.mass4h.org.

Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk Announces Scholarship Program For High School Seniors $1,000 scholarship deadline is March 10, 2017

The Rotary Club of East Providence, RI /Seekonk, MA announces the deadline for its annual scholarship program for 2017.

Each year, the Rotary Club awards $1,000 scholarship each to four graduating seniors from the following schools: East Providence High School; East Providence Career & Technical Center; Saint Mary’s Bay View Academy; and Seekonk High School. Deadline for the application is March 10, 2017.

“The purpose of the scholarship is to reward a local high school student who best exemplifies the criteria of service, leadership and academic achievement,” states David Kent, 2016-17 president of the Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk, MA. “Consideration is also given to need, and applicants must be a resident of East Providence or Seekonk.”

Interested students should obtain the official application form from their school guidance counselor. He/she would complete the application form and return it to their guidance counselor directly by the deadline. The Rotary Club’s Educational Trust Scholarship Committee then selects the recipients from a pool of the most deserving applicants submitted by each school’s guidance department.

Chartered in 1946, the Rotary Club of East Providence, RI/ Seekonk, MA is a local club of Rotary International, based in Chicago, IL. Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk meet at Chelo’s Restaurant 911 Warren Ave. East Providence, RI each Monday at 12:15 pm. For more information, contact Club Service Director Stephen J. Propatier at 508-336-9007 or write: PO Box 14303, East Providence, RI 02914: or Web Site: http://www.epseekonkrotary.org.

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Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club News

The Members who were able to attend the District 33S Mid winter conference at the beginning of the month enjoyed themselves as well as found a lot of information that was helpful in our own club that comes to all who attend their own club. It is always a nice affair to attend and you see a lot of friends you have met in the past.

We are now in the process of working on the next affair for our club which is our 25th anniversary as a Lions. It certainly doesn’t seem possible! Watch for future news about when and where it will be held and we will let you know all when the details are told so watch for the upcoming news and plan to attend if possible.

Remember this is a big event for our club. Also remember We Serve and indeed we do. Hopefully it will be at our Anniversary celebration.

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Hi folks. Our January 10th meeting was enlightening as we shared traditions from our families. From baked foods to games, Sproul, caramel braided breads, mousse pudding, and others. We were glad the weather held so we could hold the meeting. One of our members shared a letter from her Alaskan pen pal. He commented on the increased daylight as being a morale booster. He sent newspaper clippings about moose.

The February 28th meeting will be fun and games and planning a dinner at the Grange.

We hosted Bay State Pomona on January 28th. We had a great lunch of meat pie, gravy, broccoli and carrots. We celebrated their 68th anniversary with a chocolate wonder cake for dessert. Good music by Paul Ashley on guitar preceded the meeting and was enjoyed by all. Have a wonderful Valentines Day. Remember loved ones here and gone.

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Notice For All Rehoboth People – The Lions Recognition Night will happen on May 10, 2017. Please think about who to nominate for special recognition! More information will be available as each month passes.

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The GFWC Taunton Junior Woman’s Club is offering a fun winter trip to Foxwoods Resort and Casino to benefit student scholarships and charities. On Thursday, February 23rd, Fisher Bus will depart Silver City Galleria at 7:30 a.m. sharp. Patrons are asked to arrive before 7:15 a.m. Cost is $30.00 payable to GFWC Taunton & Raynham Junior Woman’s Club. Included are Donuts/Muffins and a gift to all bus riders with snack on return trip. BONUS package consists of $10.00 slot play and food voucher or full buffet. Contact Jane at 508-822-5437 or email her at flower57@comcast.net. First call basis for reservations as long as there are seats available.

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Carpenter Museum, 4 Locust Avenue, Rehoboth, MA 02914 Contact: Anthony Arrigo, anthony.f.arrigo@gmail.com On Wednesday, March 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., the Rehoboth Historical Commission and the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society’s Carpenter Museum will host an informational session for anyone interested in learning about how to get their home or property listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

There are numerous houses in Bristol County already on the National Register of Historic Places, however, there are many more that qualify yet are not listed. Consequently, the Rehoboth Historical Commission, in partnership with the Carpenter Museum, is spearheading an initiative to get more houses in the “Old Rehoboth” area on the Registry (at one point Rehoboth also included various parts of Bristol County around Swansea and Seekonk, as well as parts of Rumford, East Providence, Cumberland, and Pawtucket, RI).

According to Phil Bergen of the Massachusetts Historic Commission, there are four main criteria for inclusion, and a site need only meet one of the four to qualify. They are: well-preserved architectural historic style; historical connection to the history of the town; biographical connection to the history of the town; or archeological significance to the town. “You don’t need to live in Paul Revere’s house to get it listed on the National Registry,” Mr. Bergen said.

Homeowners may be surprised to know that listing a home on the National Registry is free, and does not come with restrictions that preclude updating or changing the home. Mr. Bergen states that only local ordinances and bylaws apply, and that no additional constraints are placed on a home after its listing on the National Registry.

The Rehoboth Historical Commission is seeking to help homeowners navigate the application process, which can take anywhere from 18-24 months. Applications must be approved by the local historical commission, then are submitted to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for evaluation. If approved by the state, applications are then sent on to the National Parks Service in Washington D.C. for final consideration.

If you have an old home or locally significant property, consider stopping by the information session. Who knows, your house could be the next one on the National Register of Historic Places.

If you have questions prior to the meeting, please contact Anthony Arrigo at anthony.f.arrigo@gmail.com.

February 2017 Events at Providence Children’s Museum

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Embark on a time-traveling adventure through a “time tunnel” to learn about Rhode Island’s immigration history. Explore an imaginative interactive environment that highlights the story of an Irish immigrant who worked on the construction of Fort Adams.

And discover an array of intriguing hands-on activities that explore culture and diversity and encourage empathy.

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Saturday, February 11 & Sunday, February 12 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with heart healthy activities. Kids test their heart rates, learn about the anatomy of a heart, and more. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Underwritten by Amgen Foundation.

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Saturday, February 18 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

In celebration of National Engineers Week, kids investigate the world of engineering at fun-filled activity stations with members of the Society of Women Engineers. Experiment with electrical conductivity, investigate the power of pulley systems, and more!

Recommended for ages 5 and up. Presented by the Society of Women Engineers, New England Shoreline Section.

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Providence Children’s Museum is the BEST place for school vacation fun, with special activities and performances all week long.

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Monday, February 20 • 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM

Popular children’s singer and storyteller Keith Munslow entertains families with a lively participatory performance packed with tinkling piano tunes, tongue-twisting poems and funny fast-paced rhymes. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

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The Hoopoe Show

Tuesday, February 21 • 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM

Hoopoe the hilarious mime (Chris Yerlig) gets the audience into the act and dazzles them with silent comedy, eye-popping magic tricks and balloon wizardry in a funny, imaginative show. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

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Experience mesmerizing science experiments in a mindbending interactive show that introduces children to the scientific method, air pressure and the states of matter. Audiences will be amazed by foggy dry ice storms, giant beach balls floating in the air and more! Recommended for ages 4 and up.

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

Tell Your Story: Words and Pictures

Saturday, Feb 25 & Sunday, Feb 26 • 10AM - 3PM

In celebration of the Museum’s new Coming to Rhode Island exhibit – a time-traveling exploration of history and culture through stories – families tell their own stories using materials including story stones, doodle cubes and costumes. Underwritten by Hasbro Children’s Fund.

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The Art Mixer fundraiser, which also includes food and music, will be held on Friday, February 10, at Patterson Creations, 52 Union Street, Attleboro.

The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and features a local artist who will guide attendees step-by-step in creating the featured painting for the evening. Painting starts at 7:00 p.m.

The cost to attend the fundraiser is $45. The price includes all materials, hor d’oeuvres, and two raffles. Attendees will also have an opportunity to purchase a frame for their finished painting at a discount from Patterson Creations. To register, please contact Ethel Garvin at ethel.garvin@gmail.com.

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On Saturday, February 11th, the Taunton branch of the AAUW (American Association of University Women) will meet at the home of Vicky Casey, beginning at 12:00 noon.

This luncheon-meeting will feature a Mystery Auction to benefit the local scholarship fund. Members should contact Vicky at 508824-8983 for more information about the auction.

AAUW membership is open to any graduate holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate or higher degree from a qualified educational institution. Undergraduates may become AAUW affiliate members.

For more information about joining the Taunton Area Branch of the AAUW, contact Rosemaire Buote, Vice-President of Membership, at 508-669-5069. For more information about AAUW, visit the website at: http://aauw-ma.aauw.net/branches/taunton/.

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Attleboro Arts Museum Then and Now 2017

Interpretations of Selections from The Attleboro Arts Museum’s Permanent Collection Exhibition: February 15th – March 4th, 2017 Reception: Friday, February 17th, 7-8:30pm. Free and open to all.

In 2016 the Attleboro Arts Museum’s annual permanent collection show, Then and Now, featured the organization’s art and objects – alongside original interpretations from invited artists. The response to this show was overwhelmingly positive, and prompted an encore exhibition – Then and Now 2017. The 2017 show will spotlight the original work of newly invited artists responding to different selections from the collection.

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Reservations are requested, but not required by February 15th. Email office@attleboroartsmuseum.org or call 508-222-2644.

The Attleboro Arts Museum is pleased to mount a pop-up exhibition of close to 40 of Bonneau’s works entitled “Joyful Paintings” – The Art of Bob Ross by Nicole Bonneau.

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If the room you are painting will see a lot of activity, the painted surface could get soiled. In that case, it’s best to use a glossier product (a high gloss or semi-gloss paint), which will tend to resist stains and are much easier to clean.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS Seekonk High School Warriors Football Finish a Stellar Season The Seekonk High School football team had an outstanding year in 2016. With an (8-3) record, the warriors produced their best record in more than 6 years. Led by Head coach and offensive coordinator, Vernon Crawford, the Warriors averaged over 27 points per game and 400 yards of offense. While the defense, led

by Assistand Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator Matt Brown, forced 48 turnovers in 11 games. An opportunistic and aggressive defense, along with the prolific offense led by senior captains Matt Heaney, Dan Loiselle, and Ryan Lamoureux looked to turn the corner for the Seekonk program.

The very first game of the year, the Warriors quickly put away Greater New Bedford Voke up 35-0 at halftime and eventually finishing the game with a 41-6 victory behind Terry Smith’s 80% completion day and over 350 yards passing with 3 touchdowns.

Brian Dias set the tone with 3 sacks and 4 fumble recoveries. With great individual efforts from all the seniors, including, Scott Cinq Mars, Brian Silva, Devynn Slaughter, Nate Ferrick, Isaac Elkhoury, and Isaac Fernandes, the warriors kept marching ahead and eventually into the MIAA playoffs.

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On a forced fumble by Sophomore Adam Horowitzc on the first play of over time in the opening round of the MIAA playoffs, the Warriors needed just 3 plays to find their way to the endzone in a victory of South Coast Conference foe Case. The second round of the playoffs, the Warriors shipped off to Nantucket, where they would take down the number 1 overall seed again in overtime, behind a Shane Smith Interception in overtime. This came after a 10 yard TD pass from Terry Smith to Heaney to open the overtime period. The Warriors then would head to Mashpee where they fell to the eventual super bowl champions.

The season came to an end when Seekonk defeated longtime rival Dighton-Rehoboth in overtime for the first time in 6 years.

Justin Coelho led all defenders with 16 tackles and (4) tackles for loss. The team came back twice from two 14 point deficits to tie the game with only 40 seconds remaining. From there the warriors would score once again on the opening play of overtime with a 10 yard touchdown pass from Smith to Elkhoury. It was then DR’s turn to try to punch the ball in, with a huge first down tackle for loss by senior captains Dan Loiselle and Ryan Lamoureux, the falcons went to the air on second and goal from the 12 yard line.

Senior Nate Ferrick would end DR’s thanksgiving streak at 6, with an interception to complete the Warriors stellar season.

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Head Coach Tom Fecteau returns for his second season behind the bench, assisted by Jack Lyden, John Lyden, Paul Ricci and Jake Robitaille. After a successful season last year, third in the South Coast Conference and qualifying for the State Tournament, the team looks to better their record this year.

The team will be led by Senior Captains, Dan Loiselle, Matt MacDonald and Chris Fernandes. With a mix of returning veteran players and host of new young talent, the team should have some exciting games.

The Dighton Rehoboth/Seekonk hockey program is an entirely parent-funded team.

The DR/Seekonk Hockey Parents Association was established for the purpose of supporting the team by holding fundraisers throughout the season to manage expenses such as, ice rental, uniforms, equipment, coach’s stipends and other league fees. We truly appreciate all our sponsors!

Board members: President-Fed Morrow, Vice-President-Bernadette Loiselle, Secretary-Cathy Fernades, Treasurer-Dean Lancellotti.

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The Dighton-Rehoboth/Seekonk High School Hockey Team was recently the recipient of a $500 donation from Shaw’s located in East Providence, RI as part of the Kraft Hockeyville USA 2017 Contest. For the last couple of years, Kraft Foods has sponsored this contest across the United States and Canada. As a result of receiving this donation, the Dighton-Rehoboth/ Seekonk High School Hockey Team’s home rink, Driscoll Arena in Fall River, MA, is entered in the Kraft Hockeyville USA 2017 contest. The contest is determined by voting for your home rink online at www.KraftHockeyville. com. The Grand Prize winner will receive $150,000 in arena upgrades, as well as hosting a 2017-2018 NHL Pre-Season Game!

The Dighton-Rehoboth/Seekonk High School Hockey Team is a co-op program that is 100% self-funded. The team has a Board composed of parents who organize numerous fundraisers throughout the entire year to help with the costs associated with operating a successful high school hockey program. The team is extremely excited and grateful about receiving this year’s $500 donation from Shaw’s! For more information about our high school team and how you can support our program, please contact Dean Lancellotti at lancellotti4@comcast.net.

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4 Simple Steps Toward Better Heart Health

(BPT) - A single choice doesn’t matter most of the time. Having dessert one night, taking a walk on another night and deciding to skip an outing with friends aren’t life changing choices. A daily choice is small, like a pebble. But like pebbles, when you keep reaching for the same choices, they can amass into something significant.

If you want to improve your heart health, science tells us that making simple lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. And better heart health is undoubtedly on the minds of many Americans.

One in three adults live with one or more types of cardiovascular disease, according a review published in the journal Circulation.

Over time, changes in the heart and blood vessels can lead to a host of devastating problems, including heart attack, heart failure and stroke.

But the good news is you can make some lifestyle changes to reduce your risk and make yourself healthier. The effort doesn’t have to be perfect and you don’t need to sign up for an expensive complicated plan. If you make a commitment to reach for healthy choices more often than the alternatives, you and your doctor will start to see a difference. Here are four tips to get there.

Don’t chase diet fads: Stick with a Mediterranean-based diet, which is based on simple, whole, healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, olive oil and fish. The upside is the Mediterranean diet checks off many boxes in terms of achieving better health. It promotes heart and brain health, weight loss, cancer prevention, and diabetes prevention and control. Recent research also shows it can reduce the risk of stroke. In 2013, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine said switching to a Mediterranean diet can prevent 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and heart disease deaths in high risk people.

Get more exercise: The recommendations are very simple here.

The Surgeon General recommends 2.5 hours of moderate intensity each week for good heart health. That’s just over 20 minutes a day.

While some people love the idea of getting super fit with an intense program, the truth is that all it takes is simple changes. Visit your doctor to find out what is safe for you, and make a list of activities you enjoy doing, whether it’s walking in the woods or taking a leisurely bike ride. Then make a plan to make these outings a part of your routine.

Find a friend: This surprising but true tip has some truth. Seeking companionship, whether it’s through an outing with a friend, joining a club or attending a family member’s school function can add up to good heart health. Without community and companionship, depression is more likely to set in, which is linked to higher rates of heart disease. Though it may be easier and tempting to stay in, especially during cold weather, choosing companionship can be positive for heart health.

Be informed: When it comes to your body, knowledge empowers you to make decisions to improve your health. Consult with your doctor, so you can make that targeted plan to improve your health. In addition to knowing your blood sugar, blood pressure, weight and cholesterol, consider adding vascular screening to the list. This screening looks for fatty buildup in the arteries, which can lead to serious conditions such as stroke, peripheral vascular disease and carotid artery stenosis.

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To find out when a Life Line screening clinic may be scheduled in your area, visit www.lifelinescreening.com or call (877) 754-9631.

The Truth Behind 2 Popular ‘Health’ Foods

(BPT) - Did you dance in delight the first time you heard that dark chocolate is good for you? Did you think that your favorite indulgence just became an official “health food?” Popular culture often makes too much of health benefit claims, especially when it comes to food and drink that many people consider guilty pleasures. It’s important to understand it’s not always the item itself, but certain components in it that have potential health benefits.

Here is the truth behind two common pop-culture myths: Dark Chocolate Is Good For You Wouldn’t it be great if every time you bit into your favorite chocolate treat or candy bar you were actually doing something healthful?

Unfortunately, it’s not the chocolate itself that’s healthy. It’s the cocoa flavanols that are found in cocoa beans that are actually thought to be healthful. Numerous studies have demonstrated that cocoa flavanols help to support your health by promoting healthy blood flow.

Consuming your favorite chocolate bar may make you feel happy, but chocolate also contains a lot of things you don’t need too much in your diet, like calories, fat and sugar. Plus, the traditional process of turning cocoa beans into chocolate destroys most of the cocoa flavanols, leaving chocolate tasty but without its original good stuff.

Taking a daily supplement that contains cocoa flavanols, such as CocoaVia(R) supplement, is a more sensible way to tap the potential health benefits of cocoa flavanols. The supplement comes in two forms - capsules and powdered stick packs that you can mix into the food or beverage of your choice.

The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these claims, nor is the product intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Visit Cocoavia.com to learn more.

Red Wine Promotes Health Red wine’s claim to fame is largely tied to the presence of a powerful compound, called resveratrol, in the skin of grapes. Population studies have shown that individuals who include wine in their regular diet have better overall cardiovascular health, a benefit that may be related to wine’s resveratrol content.

Red wine typically contains some resveratrol, but not much.

You would have to drink a lot of wine for many years to get enough resveratrol into your system to see any benefits from it. However, red wine contains calories and alcohol, making it an occasional treat.

But luckily red wine is not the only source of resveratrol. If you would like to increase your resveratrol intake, you can more of

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other things that contain it, such as peanuts, pistachios, blueberries, cranberries and, yes, grapes! These foods are also rich in other beneficial nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and fiber!

It’s human nature to wish everything you love to eat and drink would also be healthful. And while there’s no denying that a piece of chocolate or glass of red wine can be spiritually satisfying, the reality is a balanced diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and lean protein sources according to the USDA’s dietary guidelines, will always be best for your body.

Over 50? You’re at Increased Risk for Shingles

(BPT) - A few years ago, a Harris Interactive-sponsored poll* found that Americans consider 50 to be the “perfect age” to live forever in good health. For many, the half­-century mark can be a time when experience and opportunity balance perfectly - as told by the saying “50 is the new 30.” At 50 there may be more time to spend on your hobbies or other activities that interest you.

At 50, the last thing anyone would want is to be blindsided by illness. Yet risks of certain medical conditions increase with age.

For example, shingles is a condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox - a virus that 98 percent of adults have had according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even after recovery from chickenpox, the virus never leaves the body. At some point later in life, it can unexpectedly reactivate and emerge as shingles - a painful blistering rash that can last for 30 days.

When Edwin DePeiza discovered he had shingles, he learned the meaning of the adage: “You don’t miss something until it’s gone.” DePeiza, who is in his 60s and resides in Massachusetts, first noticed a burning sensation on his torso. By the time he saw his doctor, a rash had developed. Upon seeing the rash, his doctor quickly diagnosed it as shingles.

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DePeiza, a passionate guitar player, witnessed how shingles can interrupt the moments that matter in life.

His guitar playing had taken him all over the world, but the intense pain of shingles forced him to put his passion on hold.

“The things I love to do most I couldn’t do, like playing in the band and spending time with [my wife] Marylou,” DePeiza recalls. “The sensation of having shingles for me was like being scalded by hot water, [or] having hot cereal spill on you. I have never experienced that kind of pain or burning sensation.”

According to the CDC, one in three people will get shingles in their lifetime, and every year, about 1 million cases are diagnosed in the United States. Adults aged 50 and older are especially at risk for shingles, as the risk increases with age due to naturally declining immune systems. There is no way to tell who will get shingles, nor how severe the case will be.

Shingles most commonly surfaces on a single side of the torso, but it can appear anywhere on the body - even the face. For most people, after the shingles rash and blisters heal, the pain and itch subside - though some people may experience permanent scarring even after the rash heals. In some cases, shingles can cause complications like postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a long-­term nerve pain that can last for months or even years after the blisters heal and the rash disappears.

Speaking with a healthcare professional to understand one’s personal risk for shingles is important. Learn more about Edwin’s shingles experience, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist about a vaccine that can help prevent shingles. For more information go to www.ShinglesInfo.com. * Poll was not sponsored by Merck

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Falls prevention, especially among seniors, is a serious and important topic year round. In a region like New England that is widely known for its beautiful, yet temperamental, winters, proactively taking steps to reduce falls and stay safe is even more crucial.

According to the World Health Organization, there is a correlation between pronounced changes in seasonal temperatures, especially colder temperatures during the winter months, and an increased risk of falls, particularly among older women.

Falls can be exceedingly serious, and for older adults they can result in the loss of mobility and in some cases even death. In addition, the fear of falling on icy surfaces may prevent seniors from leaving their homes which can contribute to a feeling of isolation.

Because of these potentially restrictive scenarios, it is important for older adults to know the potentials dangers they face during the winter months, and also actively take the steps necessary to stay safe.

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Living Falls prevention is a top priority for the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA). Residing in an assisted living community reduces the feelings of isolation that seniors may feel, and assisted living communities’ focus on falls prevention contributes to a sense of safety. However, with another unpredictable season fast approaching, here are five falls prevention tips for seniors in all living environments: Salt and sand. As we all know, icy sidewalks, stairs, and driveways can be exceedingly treacherous to people of any age, and we’ve all experienced that unsettling feeling of our feet slipping out from under us. Black ice can be especially dangerous as it is often impossible to even see. Using de-icing salt to help melt dangerous patches of ice can help prevent slip and fall injuries, and using sand to increase traction may be the difference between keeping your balance and slipping.

Know your limits. Often times, people of every age THINK they’re capable of tasks that they probably shouldn’t be attempting. Knowing your limits is important to avoid injury, so make sure you’re realistic about how much you can shovel, whether or not you should be walking down the icy driveway, or attempting to carry a heavy bag of sand or salt.

Plan ahead. The best way to avoid a situation where you need to leave your house during inclement weather is to plan ahead and make sure you’re prepared. Make sure to watch the weather forecast, and if there’s even a chance of snow, stock up on necessities beforehand to ensure you have everything you need within your house. Eliminating the need to leave your home significantly reduces the possibility of a fall.

Be careful what gets tracked in. Snow always seems to make its way into our homes no matter how hard we try to keep it out.

Whether it gets stuck on the bottom of our shoes, our coats, or on a recently used shovel, it’s easy to track snow inside. It creates a mess, but it can also be dangerous. Inside a warm home, snow melts in a matter of minutes, creating puddles and slippery surfaces. Do your best to ensure that a minimal amount of snow is tracked into your home, and make sure to be on the lookout for water once it melts.

Snow and ice aren’t the only enemies. While snow and ice can pose a danger, other surfaces can create hazards as well. Wet leaves for instance, can be equally slippery and often appear once the initial snow and ice have melted. It is important to always be aware of your surroundings and actively be on the watch to avoid possible risks.

While falls are serious and potentially devastating, they are very preventable. Taking the right steps to stay safe is important at any age, and the more aware we are of the dangers, the more we can do to avoid them. Use your best judgement, and enjoy the beauty of the season.

Richard T. Moore is the President of the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association. He is a former Senate Healthcare Financing Chair who sponsored legislation to establish the Massachusetts Falls Prevention Commission at the Department of Public Health.

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Audubon Society Of Rhode Island Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. A complete listing of activities & 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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Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI . Share your love for our feathered friends this winter! Make a birdseed valentine, create your own bird feeder from natural and recycled materials, and get up-close with an amazing owl. Programs and admission are free thanks to the Citizens Bank. No need to register.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Spot the Bird - find all ten birds hidden in the exhibit hall and receive a prize!

10:00 am-2:00 pm: Bird Seed Valentine 10:00 am and 2:30 pm: Bird Nature Story 11:30 am: Owl Presentation 1:30 pm: Build-A-Feeder or a Bird House: Use recycled materials to build your own!

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Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI . NEW - Audubon’s popular home-school program now has extended class time. That means more time for outdoor exploration, so dress for the weather!

Join other home-schooled kids to learn about nature and science. This program introduces participants to a different topic each class, with hands-on experiments and nature-based activities that are sure to foster a love of the natural world. Classes are limited to 15 children, so please register early.

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Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI. 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 fish made from old CDs? Flowers stamped from bubble wrap and paint? Join us and find out! No registration required.

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Feb 20 - 24th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI

Looking for family fun during February school vacation week? Head to Audubon and learn about animal’s habits and habitats, make a special meal for the birds, and meet some of our resident animal friends!

Nature Crafts: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Nature Stories: 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Special Program*: 11:00 am Animal Interview: 1:30 pm

*The following nature programs are held each day at 11:00 am and are recommended for ages 6 and up. Free with admission, no registration is required.

Monday, Feb 20: Shark Science.

Can you tell a great white from a hammerhead shark? What does a whale shark eat? Learn how to identify species based on their unique characteristics such as fin shape and tooth type. Kids play matching games to test new skills, and make their own shark craft to take home.

Tuesday, Feb 21: Squid Dissection

Kids ages 7 and up dissect one of the most mysterious animals in the ocean, the squid. Children will investigate all parts of the squid, both inside and out, using their hands and simple tools such as small scissors. Not recommended for children that have seafood allergies. Knives and sharp instruments will not be used.

Wednesday, Feb 22: Owl Power

Follow the lives of two barn owl chicks in the kid-friendly movie “Owl Power” on our big screen, and then meet a live owl!

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Come play games and learn about animals and their habitats! Try your hand at habitat bingo, join in on a frog chorus, and more.

Friday, Feb 24: Nightlife

What do animals do at night? Learn about the amazing senses of nocturnal animals and test your own sight, hearing, and sense of smell. Can you see like an owl? Hear like a fox? Come find out!

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We’ll take a pictorial look at our native owls, hear their calls, learn about their amazing adaptations and meet a live owl.

Come make an old fashioned handdipped candle. Long ago the land of Powder Mill Ledges was a farm with a tavern where travelers met at tables lit by candles and a big fire hearth. We don’t have a hearth, but we can make our own candles the old fashioned way. We will discuss the use of beeswax and bayberry and each participant will create a hand-dipped candle to take home.

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The South Attleboro Lions, the South Attleboro Village Lions, and the Attleboro Rotary Club are joining forces to fight hunger in the Attleboros. They are planning their 3rd annual Fundraiser For Food Pantry Assistance on Friday, February 10, 2017. The annual ‘Come “Love” The Oldies ‘ will take place at the Attleboro Elks, 887 South Main St., Rte 152, Attleboro, MA. from 7pm-11pm. Attendees should be prepared to dance the night away to the music of featured guests: The Reminisants (Boston’s #1 Oldies Group since 1973), The Villanaires (Music from the 50’s to the 80’s) and Porsha Funches, daughter of Tony Funches, (Lead singer of the Platters for 12 years). This dance is open to the public: couples and singles who “Love” the oldies. It’s a great way to celebrate Valentines Day. Did you know: 1 out of 6 children go to bed hungry? Lion Pat Allard said “The statistics are shocking. No one in our area, or in our state, or in our country, should worry about having a full belly at night, especially children.” Allard also stated “Although the Lions major project is to eradicate preventable blindness, we also get involved in our communities where there are so many needs..”

The mission of this project is to help end hunger in the Attleboros. All profits will be donated to “Outreach”, an international non-profit corporation created in 2004, to purchase high protein food for our local food pantries. Each $1 purchases 4 servings!

For tickets to the dance call South Attleboro Village Lion, Pat Allard, 508-509-5400.

Tickets are $25 per person, and the price includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Make checks Payable to: South Attleboro Lions Club. Donations are accepted for this worthy project, check payable to The South Attleboro Lions Club, and can be sent to: The South Attleboro Lions Club, P.O. Box 3254, Attleboro, MA 02703.

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Adoption Options is holding a free informational session for those considering adoption and are interested in hearing about available options. Licensed adoption workers will be available to provide information and answer questions.

In Rhode Island, the next meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 959 North Main Street in Providence on Feb 16, 2017.

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Inauguration of State Representative Steven Howitt Representative Steven Howitt (R – Seekonk), in attendance for the Inaugural Celebration at the State House, was sworn into office on January 4, 2017 to serve in the 190th Biennium of the General Court, as a member of the House of Representatives, Boston, MA. “I am honored and humbled to receive the most important endorsement of all from the citizens of the 4th Bristol District. I want to thank the people for their confidence in me and I am looking forward to continuing to work hard for them as their State Representative,” said Representative Howitt.

Representative Howitt will continue to focus on constituent service as a key priority.

“Helping to meet the needs of the people of the 4th Bristol District remains a focus of my work on Beacon Hill. Priorities also include a focus on jobs, education, and bringing back local aid for Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Swansea.”

During his tenure in office, Representative Howitt has achieved a 100% attendance and voting record. The 4th Bristol District includes all of Seekonk and Rehoboth, precincts 1 and 2 in Norton, and precincts 4 and 5 in Swansea.

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Whether it was playing when you first met or is the soundtrack to your favorite movie, every couple has songs that mean something special to them. In the car, leave a CD or MP3 player stocked with your most memorable tunes as a special surprise and a suddenlybetter commute.

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Hide little notes with heartfelt sentiments on the refrigerator, on the nightstand, taped to the computer screen - any place they might stumble upon it throughout a typical day. Your note might be found after a long meeting or last-minute deadline, providing a moment of reprieve and happiness during a hectic day.

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Show Off Your Sweet Side This Valentine’s Day

(Family Features) Treat family, friends and co-workers to something they will all love this Valentine’s Day by making easy and impressive cookies. Start with your favorite roll-out cookie recipe or simply dress up store-bought ones by adding some simple details with icing.

From the cupids at Wilton, here are three ways to leave them smitten with sweets this Valentine’s Day: * Desserts with dimension. Triple your treats by stacking three decorated cookies in different sizes together and attach them with icing. * Complement with color. A simple piping technique looks stunning when piped in different colors on your cookies. * Get to gifting. Wrap your finished treats in a Valentine’s Day treat bag or box.

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Love is in the Air 5 Easy Ways to Say “I Love You”

(Family Features) If gift-giving isn’t your strong suit, occasions like Valentine’s Day are likely to bring on stress and worry, but procrastinating will only serve to elevate your unease.

Follow these steps to simplify your shopping, and while you may not come to love the task of finding the perfect gift, your loved one will undoubtedly appreciate your effort.

1. Browse for ideas online. Many retailers offer special promotions and gift idea sections on their websites, so finding inspiration can be as easy as visiting the sites of your loved one’s favorite stores. There are also dozens of articles online to help get the ideas flowing. Searches such as “gifts for horse lovers” or “Valentine’s gifts for a new boyfriend” will reveal a long list of ideas to peruse.

2. Keep it simple. Although the advertising industry works hard to convince consumers otherwise, Valentine’s Day isn’t really all about the bling. Sure, a pretty bauble is a welcome gift, but there are plenty of ways to show your affection that don’t require spending a month’s salary. A heartfelt card paired with a memento of a meaningful event or place in your relationship sends the same loving sentiment.

3. Make it a (different) date. For many couples, navigating the demands of work, kids and life make spending time together a luxury. Instead of fighting crowds at busy restaurants on the official date, celebrate your love on a day of your own choosing, when you can relax and enjoy the time together without the pressure to rush through dessert so your table can be flipped for the next waiting couple.

4. Give blooms a boost. A dozen long-stem red roses is a beautiful gesture, but unless your intended rose receiver is a strictly traditional type, try adding a little spice to your floral arrangement.

Go for a bouquet in her favorite color, or have the flowers arranged in a practical vessel she can reuse to remember the occasion, such as a cocktail shaker or a watering can.

5. Go ahead, gift yourself. It may seem counter-intuitive, but finding a gift you’ll enjoy may inspire an idea for your loved one.

The trick is finding something you can share together, whether it’s tickets to a show or his and hers mugs for enjoying your favorite brew. Just be sure the item is something your intended will share your enthusiasm for, or you may as well go buy a blender.

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“Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” ~ Mother Teresa

Valentine’s Recipes You’ll Love to Share

(Family Features) If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love.

Whether you’re whipping up a breakfast for a spouse with a sophisticated palate or trying to tempt the taste buds of your littlest loves, explore these ideas to get inspired. * Red is the color of love, so build your menu around fresh strawberries or raspberries, which pair perfectly with French toast or crepes, and can even dress up a simple cereal. * For a more sensible menu, opt for a fruity berry smoothie or a parfait layered with fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt and granola. Add a hint of loving indulgence by sprinkling dark chocolate shavings on top. * Show your affection with a plate of these colorful Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes featuring rich 100 percent cocoa, buttermilk and fresh berries. Heart-shaped cookie cutters lend a special touch to these fluffy, flavorful pancakes. Add sweet garnishes like powdered sugar and berries for a sensational way to say “I love you.”

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Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes Recipe courtesy of Nestlé Servings: 10 pancakes

1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons Nestlé Toll House Baking Cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or low-fat milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon red food coloring heart-shaped pancake cutters or cookie cutters (optional) butter, for garnish (optional) powdered sugar, for garnish (optional) maple syrup, for garnish (optional) fresh berries, for garnish (optional) In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir well.

In separate large bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, unsalted butter, vanilla extract and food coloring. Add to flour mixture; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit 5 minutes.

Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush with oil or butter. Add about 1/4 cup batter to skillet. Cook about 2 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on top. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes, or until bottom is lightly browned. Serve immediately with butter, powdered sugar, syrup and berries, if desired.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers support groups on a variety of topics throughout the year. The groups are free and open to the public. The following are scheduled for February 2017: Prostate Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Ostomy Support Group – Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

Friends and Family of Patients with Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group – Monday, February 13, 2017 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7151.

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by Leslie Patterson Goff Hall was packed for the wonderful piano concert in January by Jordan Hillman, music director at the Rehoboth Congregational Church. This concert, sponsored by the church, was just another example of what an important role the auditorium at Goff Hall plays in our community, serving as a gathering place for various meetings, concerts, and other public events. Although these events extend far beyond the library, this historic building also houses our town library, which also plays an important role in our community.

It was also great to see the new building renovations at the hall, including the new handicapped accessible bathrooms, which are very nice indeed and are also accessible without entering the library itself. These well-designed renovations add so much to Goff Hall. Be sure and check out the new audio-visual room downstairs at the library too. Having all this extra space in the library and the auditorium annex is greatly appreciated. Come in and take a look.

Programs Coming Up

The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day. On the following day, a school vacation program will be held for children ages preschool and up, at 10:30 on Tues. Feb. 21.

Children’s author and illustrator Carla Marrero will return to the Blanding to share her story, “CJ’s Hideaway”. Children will also make a simple craft to take home. Stop by the library or call 508252-4236 to register.

The next meeting of the Blanding Library Book Club will focus on the novel “Circling the Sun” by Paula McLain. That will be on Wed. March 1 at 7 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the library.

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The Friends of the Blanding Library is a registered non-profit organization of volunteers. Its purpose is to create an awareness of library services, to raise funds for library programs and activities, and to purchase special objects not covered in the regular library budget, such as new printers and shelving, and sponsoring a number of children’s programs each year.

The Friends will be sending out membership renewal notices ($10 per year) soon. We hope you will renew your membership and encourage others to join. At the recent annual meeting of the group, these officers were elected: Jeff Greenberg, president, Leslie Patterson, vice president; Peter Allen, treasurer; and Ralph Hancewicz as secretary/clerk. Members at large are Lisa Reigel and Euthecia Hancewicz. We also thank Thecia for her work as membership coordinator.

We look forward to supporting the library in 2017 as we have in past years and invite you to join us. For more information, call the library at 508-252-4236. To learn more about all the library has to offer, go to blandinglibrary.net.

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Children’s Programs Storytimes

Seekonk Library storytimes focus on the 5 principles of reading readiness “talking, singing, reading writing and playing”. No registration but a SAILS Library Card is required.

• Lapsit (0-2 Years) - Mon, Feb 6 and 13 at 10 am • Toddler (age 2 & 3) - Tues, Feb 7 and 14 at 10 am • Preschool (age 3, 4 & 5 ) - Wed, Feb 1, 8 and 15 at 1:30 pm • Family Storytime & Playgroup (age 0-5) - Thurs, Feb 2, 9 and 16 at 10 am

Reading with Oliver

Tues, Feb 7, 14, 28 3:15- 5:15 pm

Build reading skills and gain confidence in reading aloud by coming to the Library and “Reading to Oliver”, an adorable Laradoodle. Children should bring a book they can read or come a few minutes early to select one here. We suggest reserving a 20 minute time slot in advance but drop-ins are always welcome!

Girls Who Code Club (Grades 6-12)

This program introduces girls in grades 6-12 to the basics of coding. The club serves girls in grades 6-12 and aims to inspire, educate, and equip them with computing skills for the 21st century.

It follows a curriculum from the national Girls Who Code organization, which has a mission to close the gender gap in technology.

The current session is full but interested girls can register online for the waiting list for the next session.

Snow in Seekonk Meadows

Whenever there’s snow on the ground, come into the children’s room and borrow snow toys such as snowball makers and ‘snowart’ supplies for use in Seekonk Meadows, the park adjacent to the Library. Just sign the items out with the Children’s Librarian.

Building a snowman? We’ll supply the carrot noses and scarves.

See you at the Library for winter fun in Seekonk Meadows!

• Science Saturday Workshops: Astronomy!

• Saturday, February 18, March 18 at 1:00 pm Ideal for ages 6-10, but anyone interested in astronomy is welcome to attend. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult. Registration preferred but drop ins welcome.

Take Your Child to the Library Day Sat, Feb 4 from 10 am – 3 pm

An “Open House” with fun activities and special events for the whole family.

10 am – 12 noon: Have your photo taken in front of a green screen and find yourself transported into a scene from a famous picture book! We’ll even email you the image so you can have it forever!

1 – 1:30 pm: Family Football Storytime! Enjoy football stories and a craft. Ages 3 and up.

1:45 – 2:30 pm: Crafting with Duct Tape. Make a unique Duct Tape zippered, pouch.

All day long: • Explore our robotic arms from our Science Saturday Club • Seekonk school children may take A.R. quizzes • Discover our Art Corner, an opportunity for children to make art every time they visit .

• Catch a Tumblebooks demonstration, a collection of talking, animated books for kids of all ages, at all reading levels.

• Sign up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, a self-paced program designed to help children build language and vocabulary before they enter school.

• And, maybe you’ll win a raffle basket full of books just for visiting! Two names will be drawn at 3 pm!

• Talk with YOUR Youth Services Librarians, Sharon and Amy, about the programs we offer and about what we can do for your family.

• And yes, discover a wonderful selection of fiction and nonfiction books for EVERY reader at EVERY age!

Whether you’ve never been to Seekonk Library before or you’re a regular visitor, drop by and discover great activities and resources for you and your family. For more details visit our online Calendar of Events at seekonkpl.org or call (508) 336-8230 x5140.

School Vacation Week Programs Tues, Feb 21 at 10 am - Pajama Storytime

No need to get dressed this morning! Come to the Library in your PJ’s and slippers for a special Pajama Storytime. We’ll read pajama stories and do a craft. Bring your pillow, blanket, and favorite teddy bear, too! Ages 3 and up. Everyone is invited to bring a pair of new pajamas to donate to the Boston Bruins/Cradles to Crayons PJ Drive. Please note that you do not need to donate pj’s to attend the storytime.

Tues, Feb 21 at 1 pm - Family Movie Matinee.

Here’s a hint to the title: “Two mismatched trolls set off on a mission full of adventure and mishaps to try and rescue friends.”

Can’t guess what it is? Call the Library for title. Free popcorn provided thanks to the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

Drop in.

Wed, Feb 22 at 2 – 3:30 pm - STEAM Stations

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math as you make your way from station to station. Drop in.

Thurs, Feb 23 at 10 am - Dance Party!

Jump, twirl, hop, skip and groove at this celebration of music that gets you moving. All ages. Drop in.

Fri, Feb 24 from 2 – 3:30 pm - Lego My Legos!

Back by popular demand is Lego building! Now featuring new, fun challenges. Bring your own Legos or use ours for an afternoon of creativity and building.

For more details visit seekonkpl.org/children or call (508) 3368230 x5140.

Seekonk Library Participating in Bruins PJ Drive

Seekonk Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in the Bruins’ annual pajama drive to benefit DCF Kids and Cradles to Crayons. The PJ Drive’s goal is to collect 10,000 pairs of new pajamas for children and teens in need. “It’s hard to imagine that so many kids and teens don’t know the comforting feeling of putting on PJs before settling down to sleep. We’re happy to be part of an effort to change that” said Sharon Clarke, Youth Services Librarian at Seekonk Public Library.

Seekonk Library will be collecting new pairs of pajamas for babies, children and teens from February 1 through March 15, 2017. Donations may be left in the collection box in the Library lobby starting February 1.

Bruins forward P.J. Axelsson and his wife, Siw, started the PJ drive during the Boston Bruins 2007-2008 season as a way to give to give back to their community. The couple collected

February 2017 1,600 pairs of pajamas for Cradles to Crayons which connects with social service agencies across the state to identify specific children in need.

Amy Riley, a social service partner from MassSTART that benefits from the PJ Drive, spoke about the drive’s impact. “Mario, his mom and two brothers are living in an apartment that is not heated properly. The bedrooms are very cold at night, and as a result the children are often sick. Mario and his brothers were also not sleeping well and would end up sleeping together in order to stay warm.

Cradles to Crayons was able to provide the family with pajamas, warm clothing, bedding and blankets. This allowed Mom to save money and focus on finding a new, better heated apartment.”

To encourage participation, the Boston Bruins offer special prizes to the top three collectors: • First Place Prize: Street hockey clinic with Bruins alumnus • Second Place: Special Bruins Mascot (Blades) appearance • Third Place: 200 commemorative Bruins PJ Drive pucks The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) works with the Boston Bruins to coordinate library participation in the drive. Libraries from around the state use the Massachusetts Library System’s delivery service, typically used to send books and other library materials, to send their PJs to area collection locations which increases libraries’ ability to participate in the drive.

Library Reaches Out to Teens with New Advisory Board Tues, Feb 7, 2017 at 6:30

The Seekonk Public Library is looking for teens to bring their perspectives to the new Teen Advisory Board. The TAB will give teens a chance to voice their opinions about library programs and materials and have the opportunity to help plan library events for teens. Each meeting will consist of snacks, games, discussion and just plain hanging out. The inaugural meeting will be on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. We will brainstorm ideas for the future and play Candyball. If you would like more information, please contact Youth Services Librarian Amy Greil at agreil@ seekonkpl.org.

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February 15 at 6 PM. This program is free and open to the public.

Please register by February 13 for planning purposes.

This program, Snowshoeing Basics, covers general information about how snowshoes work, what features to consider, what clothing to wear and a few tips on using snowshoes and places to go. This educational presentation by an experienced REI trainer will include a demonstration of snowshoeing gear. Come to this session to learn a fun new way to keep active and healthy outdoors this winter!

For information and to register: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@seekonkpl.org.

History Under Our Feet:

A MA Archaeology Presentation Thurs, Feb 16 at 6 PM.

Have you ever wanted to know what daily life was like thousands of years ago? Now is your chance to get hands on experience! The Seekonk Public Library will be hosting a program on MA archaeology, History Under Our Feet, on Thursday, February 16 at 6 PM. Come enjoy this dynamic presentation where you’ll get to see and hold archaeological finds from our own region. This program is offered FREE to the public, no registration necessary.

Join Archaeologist J. Kevin “Quack” Quackenbush at the library for a hands-on discussion of archaeology and the ancient peoples of Massachusetts and the surrounding areas. Quack, as he prefers to be called, is an avocational archaeologist as well as a former Trustee at the Massachusetts Archaeological Society and chairman of their MAS Education Committee. He comes not with just knowledge but actual ancient artifacts primarily from the New England area, and many are marvels to see!

The interests and momentum of the crowd will shape the discussion so no two presentations by Quack are ever the same.

Learn how ancient man survived on a daily basis, what they used for tools/weapons, what they ate, what they wore, how they worked with fire, and much more.

For more information call Information Services at 508-336-8230 x5130, visit: www.seekonkpl.org or contact: library@seekonkpl.org.

Cardmaking Workshop Thurs, Feb 9 at 6 PM

Handmade cards are a gift for the maker and receiver to enjoy throughout the year. Join us for a workshop for adults, Cards for All Occasions, at Seekonk Library on Thursday, February 9 at 6 PM. This free program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; registration is required.

Long time crafter and educator with Stampin’ Up!, a card crafting company, Patricia Quinn will lead this workshop for adults on creating handmade cards. Come to this program to make personal cards that are keepsakes in and of themselves. Patricia will demonstrate and share ideas for creating handmade cards. Participants will create two cards to take home. Reserve your spot today and get a head start on events all year round!

For information and to register: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@seekonkpl.org

Snowshoeing Basics Wed, Feb 15 at 6 PM

Winter snow is no reason to skip the benefits of walking outdoors, especially with Seekonk Meadows and other trails nearby!

Snowshoeing provides a low-cost, low-impact aerobic workout that will allow you to enjoy snow days in a whole new way. Join us for a class on Snowshoeing Basics at Seekonk Library on Wednesday,

Fighting Fake News Thurs, Feb 23 at 3 pm

Are you as frustrated as we are about the state of the news today? It is getting harder and harder to tell fact from fiction, especially online. Join us at the Seekonk Public Library on Thursday, February 23 at 3 pm for a special program on how to navigate this crazy world of information overload that we live in. This program is offered FREE to the public, no registration needed.

The prevalence of fake news in the media is a growing issue that affects all of us regardless of our beliefs and opinions. Even the topic of fake news itself is politicized and discussed as if it were a hoax.

The unfortunate truth is that facts are no longer black and white but varying shades of gray. While that sounds bleak, there is hope!

The librarians you already know and trust are experts at navigating the muck and mire of the internet. Who better to show you how to navigate this new “Post-Truth” world we live in than your local librarian? Join us for an informative session on tips and tricks to help identify and battle fake news online.

For more information call Information Services at 508-336-8230 x5130, visit: www.seekonkpl.org or contact: library@seekonkpl.org.

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Movie Night @ Seekonk Library Mon, Feb 27, 5:30 PM

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

This film marks the return of Mel Gibson to the director’s chair from his 10 year hiatus. Nominated for three Golden Globe awards, this is the story of WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, played by Andrew Garfield, who served during the Battle of Okinawa. Doss refuses to kill people, and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.

Rated PG-13; 2 hours 19 minutes.

Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 5130.

For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@ seekonkpl.org.

The Celtic Music Performance Thurs, March 9 at 6 PM

Join us for a rollicking good time at Seekonk Library on Thursday, March 9 at 6 PM. Instrumentalist Jeff Snow brings us “The Softer Side of Celtic” which combines the Music, Stories and History from Scotland, Ireland and England into a performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Jeff will lead us in singing, laughing, clapping and even a bit of foot stomping. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and is free to the public. No registration required.

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Prepare for Your Vacation Getaway with Mango Languages

As we head into the heart of winter, there’s no better time to plan your perfect vacation getaway! Whether you’re preparing for travel later this year or looking for a mental break from the ordinary, you’ll love learning a language with Mango! Use your Seekonk Public Library card to begin your journey by selecting from over 70 languages. This engaging resource has interactive lessons on language and culture using tutorials with native speakers, international movies, and great mobile app features!

Senior Adult Services Librarian Michelle Gario says “Mango makes learning a language actually fun. Try the Shakespearean English course and see for yourself!”

Go to the library’s website www.seekonkpl.org to try Mango now as a guest or to create an account with your Seekonk Library card to track your progress.

For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@ seekonkpl.org.

Friends of the Seekonk Public Library February 2017 News Coupon Sorter Wanted

The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library is looking for an individual or two who would be interested in sorting coupons once or twice a month. If you would like to volunteer for this position, please send an email to friends@seekonkpl.org

Blowout Book Sale – Save the Date!

We will be holding our next “Blowout Book Sale” on Saturday, February 4, during regular library hours. All lobby book prices will be slashed and great deals can be found on both adult and children’s books!!

Book Donation Reminder

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

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, toys, coffee table books, encyclopedias, condensed books, textbooks/workbooks, reference books, technical manuals, phonograph records, VHS tapes, professional journals, as well as Reader’s Digest or National Geographic Magazines.

Thank you for your support!

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN Rehoboth Fire Department Recognizes Eagle Scout Ryan Johnson

Eagle Scout Ryan Johnson

Eagle Scout Ryan Johnson is congratulated by the Board of Selectmen.

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At the Selectmen’s meeting on Monday January 9th, the Rehoboth Fire Department recognized Eagle Scout Ryan Johnson.

Johnson, a Rehoboth resident and 2016 graduate of DR High School has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 17 in Mansfield since 2009. For his Eagle Scout project Ryan chose to test and replace batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors across town focusing on the elderly community. Ryan went into over 50 homes and replaced 266 batteries. He also installed 10 smoke detectors and 10 carbon monoxide detectors in homes that had none. Chief Barresi commented that “Eagle Scout projects are a great thing but in this case the result of the project could quite possibly save someone’s life. From all of the members or the department we say well done.” Ryan is also a Junior Firefighter. He is the son of Lt. Chris Johnson and his wife Nicole. Ryan is attending WPI and hopes to continue his firefighting career after college. SAFE Officer LT. Randy Larrivee also assisted with the project.

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Rehoboth Boy Scout Troop 13 Along with Pack 1 Conduct the Dignified Unserviceable Flags Ceremony

Dignified Unserviceable Flags Ceremony

Rehoboth Boy Scout Troop 13 & Pack 1 Cub Scouts at the American Legion Hall

The semi-annual Ceremony for the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags at the Rehoboth American Legion Post 302, assembled in meeting January 17th, out-of-doors, at night with members of the Rehoboth Boy Scout Troop 13 who invited Cub Scouts Pack 1 to come along and learn how to properly conduct a dignified disposal of the American Flags. The Boy Scouts conducted the entire ceremony with honors and have been invited to conduct all future ceremonies for Post 302.

20-23, 1937, that the ritual submitted herewith be adopted for use

by The American Legion and that it be made the official ceremony for the destruction of unserviceable American Flags and to be included as such in the Manual of Ceremonies, Revised, of The American Legion.

The purpose of The American Legion in adopting this ceremony was to encourage proper respect for the Flag of the United States and to provide for disposal of unserviceable flags in a dignified manner. Resolution No. 373, approved by the National Convention of The American Legion meeting in Chicago, Illinois, September 18-20, 1944, re-emphasized the purpose of proper public Flag disposal ceremonies and encouraged greater use of this ceremony by The American Legion. The resolution adopted is as follows: That The American Legion in convention assembled at Chicago, Illinois, September 18-20, 1944, urge that the National Headquarters use all means to foster and promote through the proper channels, the greater use of the official American Legion Ceremony for the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags as outlined in the Manual of Ceremonies; That Flag Day, June 14, be recommended as the most appropriate day on which to annually hold this ceremony.

A set of rules of civilian flag courtesy popularly known as the Flag Code was first formulated by the National Flag Conference meeting in Washington, June 14-15, 1923. The Flag Code was an attempt by prominent patriotic organizations to collect together in one instrument statutes, executive orders, and rules of established custom and usage relating to the U.S. flag. On Dec. 22, 1942, the 77th Congress approved Public Law 829, giving official sanction to most of the provisions of the Flag Code. This public law established the Flag Code in Title 36, U.S. Code, Chapter 10, Sections 173-178, including the Flag Code § 176(k) on disposal of unserviceable flags.

We are of the opinion that The American Legion’s Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags is a dignified tribute to the U.S. flag and to its symbolism. We therefore conclude that this ceremony is both legal and proper, and that it is an effective instrument for promoting enhanced respect for the U.S. flag. Following is the entire ceremony as it appears in the “Manual of Ceremonies.” We encourage your use of the ceremony on Flag Day, June 14, on an annual basis. By doing so, you will enhance respect to the flag in your community and provide a much-needed service to those who have flags needing to be retired.

Unserviceable Flags Ceremony

It is fitting and proper that Flags which have been used for the decoration of graves on Memorial Day be collected after such service, inspected, and worn and unserviceable Flags be condemned and properly destroyed. The approved method of disposing of unserviceable Flags has long been that they be destroyed by burning, but no ritual for such destruction or ceremony in connection therewith has been adopted by the American Legion or included in its official manual of Ceremonies. Therefore the American Legion in National Convention assembled in New York City, September

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Rehoboth Girl Scouts Assist In Feral Cat Service Project With Rehoboth Animal Advocates

Rehoboth Animal Advocates met Rehoboth 7th grade Girl Scout CadetteTroop 247 during the Harvest Block Party last fall.

They asked if the girls would be interested in a service project with their work for feral cats. The troop collected a lot of cardboard boxes thanks to their school, D.L. Beckwith Middle School, their parents, and Sturdy Memorial Hospital! The girls broke the boxes down, traced 4 different sized templates, and labeled each accordingly. So far, they’ve measured and cut out between 225-300 cardboard liners! Those pieces of cardboard will be used as liners on the bottom of the cat traps to protect their paws, as well as used during their recovery, if needed, in the cats’ hospital crates after any needed care or procedures. Great work, girls and R.A.A.!

The Rehoboth Animal Advocates have invited the girls to have a Girl Scout Cookie Booth at their next meeting, Saturday, Feb. 11th at 10 A.M. at Rehoboth Council of Aging on Rte. 118, so if you are in the area, please stop by and support their troop by buying, freezing, or even donating some cookies being shipped to our military servicemen and servicewomen! Cookies are still only $4/box in their GSSNE council. A NEW popular flavor this 100th year of selling GS cookies is the Girl Scout S’mores! If you want to hear more about the “Girl Scouts of Rehoboth & Seekonk”, their troops are on Facebook with hopes of using social media in positive ways for their community!

Girl Scout CadetteTroop 247 with the cardboard they collected.

Rehoboth Girl Scout Troop 750 Visits Mullen Bros. Jewelers in Swansea

During January Rehoboth Girl Scout Troop 750 visited Mullen Bros. Jewelers in Swansea. The scouts learned about diamond cut and clarity, jewelry lines, and the ingredients for a small business to be successful for over 100 years. Thank you to Mullen Bros.

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America’s Favorite—Girl Scout Cookies Have Arrived!

Warwick, R.I. (January 23, 2017) – Over the weekend over 444,348 packages of delicious Girl Scout cookies were transported from the shelves of Paul Arpin Van Lines warehouses to customers in Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, CT – officially kicking off the Girl Scout cookie sale season here in southeastern New England!

Thin Mints, the most popular Girl Scout cookie, will be sold along with Peanut Butter Patties, Lemonades, Thanks-A-Lots, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbreads, and Cranberry Citrus Crisps for $4 per package. Once again the gluten free “Trios” will be available on a limited basis for $5 per package.

Girl Scout Troop 750 And this year, Girl Scouts is celebrating one hundred years of Girl Scouts selling cookies! And what better way to welcome the excitement of this centennial than with the introduction of a brand new cookie – the S’mores™!

Proceeds from Girl Scout Cookie sales remain in the local area - Rhode Island, southeastern MA and Pawcatuck, CT - and provide support for recruitment and training of volunteer leaders, outdoor programs and troop camping, camp and property maintenance, and educational programs. Troops use their proceeds for trips, events, and have the option to donate a portion of their proceeds to a community service project.

The beneficiary of the 2017 Cookie Sale Service Project is Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI). The mission of OSDRI is to help our nation’s veterans secure stable housing and employment as well as other assistance. GSSNE has specifically designated the U.S. Marine CPT Holly Charette Home in Johnston to be the beneficiary of the 2017 Cookie Sale Community Service Project. The U.S. Marine CPT Holly Charette Home was opened in July 2010 and is Rhode Island’s only transitional housing option for homeless female veterans. The home is dedicated to Marine CPL Holly Charette who was killed on June 23, 2005 when her convoy was struck by a suicide bomber in the Anbar province of Fallujah, Iraq. Hailing from Cranston, RI, Marine CPL Charette is Rhode Island’s first female killed in Iraq. For more information visit: http://osdri.org/.

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Rehoboth & Seekonk Brownie Girl Scouts Working to Earn Painting Badge

Rehoboth & Seekonk Brownie Girl Scouts with their snowmen Rehoboth & Seekonk Brownie Girl Scouts painted snowmen under the guidance of Seekonk-based Painted Ladies. The scouts are working on their Brownie Painting Badges. Thank you to Rehoboth Congregation Church for providing space for this wonderful event!

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Rehoboth Girl Scout Brownie Troop 494 and Daisy Troop 628 took part in Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England’s Cookie Rally in January to start off Girl Scout cookie sales. They had a fun afternoon with their families participating in Girl Scout Cookie themed events followed by watching a Providence Bruins hockey game. Let’s go Bruins!

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Rehoboth Girl Scout Daisy Troop 628 Attend My Dolly & Me Tea Party

During January Rehoboth Girl Scout Daisy Troop 628 joined other Daisys from Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England at Camp Hoffman in West Kingston. The scouts participated in story time, decorated tiaras for themselves and their dolls, sang songs, made placemats, ate cucumber sandwiches, and drank tea. If you have a girl in your life who would enjoy Girl Scouts you can learn about becoming a girl scout at www.gssne.org.

Rehoboth Girl Scout Daisy Troop 628 Makes Centerpieces For Pasta Dinner

Daisy Troop 628 at My Dolly & Me Tea Party

Rehoboth Girl Scout Daisy Troop 628 made centerpieces for the Rehoboth Animal Advocates spaghetti dinner fundraiser. The scouts enjoyed making the centerpieces as well as contributing to the safety of animals within Rehoboth. If you have a girl in your life who would enjoy Girl Scouts you can learn about becoming a girl scout at www. gssne.org.

American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 News

American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 presented girls with badges, event patches and service stars at the midyear Court of Awards Ceremony January 5.

At the January 19 meeting girls assembled bags of birthday supplies and goodies to donate to the Rehoboth Helping Hands Food Pantry along with personalized cards they made. The girls will also deliver boxes of cake mixes and frosting they collected.

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SCHOOL NEWS From Rehoboth PTSA

Greetings from your Rehoboth PTSA! We hope your New Year is going well! We kicked off the New Year by announcing the winners of our PEG Awards (PTSA Enrichment Grants), providing funds to support projects outside of the school budget at Beckwith and Palmer River to enrich our children’s classroom experiences. These funds are raised through PTSA dues and fundraising sales. This year’s awards include everything from rocket kits to Ozobots, and more!

Upcoming events include: • February 2017: The February Restaurant of the Month is Plaza Pizza. Stop in for some great food and help support our Palmer River and Beckwith students!

• February 2nd: Come one, come all from 6:00-8:30 p.m. for an evening of fun at USA Skate.

• February 28th-March 6th: Palmer River Book Fair. Volunteers are needed-please use signup.com to register to help.

• March 11th: Mark your calendars for the Annual Silent Auction!

Planning is underway for this year’s event to be held at Hillside Country Club. Join us for a fun evening with raffles, food, fun, and a wide variety of auction items to benefit our schoolchildren.

As always, whether you come to meetings, volunteer on committees or at events, participate in fundraisers, all of the above or none of the above—we encourage you to all become members.

Your membership supports our students in so many ways, and really does make a difference! Visit our website (www.rehobothptsa. org) for more information, and please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Sincerely, Karen DeRoche Rehoboth PTSA President

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Preschool Screenings

Attention Parents of 3 & 4 Year Olds: Call beginning 2/28/17 to schedule a Preschool Screening for the week of March 6-10th.

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District is scheduling preschool screenings for the 2017-2018 school year. This screening process is for new applicants who live in the towns of Dighton or Rehoboth and who will be at least 3 years of age by August 31, 2017. These screenings serve two purposes. First, students will be

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Secondly, the screenings serve to identify students who may need a variety of special education services.

To schedule an appointment for a screening, please call: 508252- 5069 after 2/28. Calls will be accepted from 12:30 pm – 2:45 pm every weekday. You can also leave a message with the number where you can be reached during that time period.

Screening appointments take place at the Dighton-Rehoboth Preschool Program located at the DRRHS facility, 2700 Regional Road, North Dighton during the week of March 6th to March 10th.

A developmental and social skills screening will take approximately 45 minutes. Please provide the following items at the appointment: • Proof of residency (i.e. recent utility or tax statement, lease or mortgage) • Child’s original birth certificate or certified copy* • Driver’s license* *copies will be made.

We look forward to meeting you and your child as part of this process. If you have any questions please reach out to us at the School Department.

DR-SEPAC Meeting Tuesday, March 7th

Dear Parents, Only you as a parent or guardian of children with special needs know what obstacles and difficulties are present in the educational setting, community activities and the day-to-day activities of our children with special needs.

Please come and be heard. Please come and make a change.

Please come to ensure our children get the support they need to reach their optimum potential. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, March 7th.

The DR-SEPAC can help you by: • Offering advice parent-to-parent about navigating special educational services.

• Providing informational forums to parents and educators.

• Helping parents and guardians to understand special education laws.

• Collaborating with school administrators, teachers and the School Committee.

• Access a wealth of information from community, state and federal organizations.

• Learn to navigate the special education maze.

• Learn to advocate and network.

• Participate in workshops and events.

• Understand the rights of students and their parents/guardians.

• Discuss matters pertaining to the education, programming, and safety of students with disabilities.

The Mission of the Dighton-Rehoboth Special Education Advisory Council is to be a positive, solution-oriented group focused on being a reliable source for parents and guardians of children with disabilities. Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, March 7th and be heard.

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MLK Committee offers $1,000 Scholarship

East Providence, RI — The Providence Country Day School has recognized the following Rehoboth students for first trimester scholarship and achievement.

High Honors Natasha Bansal ‘19 (Rehoboth) David Bauman ‘17 (Rehoboth) Devin Dembow ‘20 (Rehoboth) Ethan Hobson ‘17 (Rehoboth) Honors Cal George ‘18 (Seekomk) Catherine McLaughlin ‘19 (Rehoboth) Michael Moreira ‘17 (Rehoboth) William Musto ‘19 (Rehoboth) Levi Potter ‘17 (Rehoboth) Vivian Vieira ‘23 (Rehoboth) The Providence Country Day School, established in 1923, is a college preparatory school serving students in grades 6-12.

The diverse student population draws from more than 45 communities throughout Southeastern New England. The school’s educational program balances rigorous academics, visual and performing arts, and competitive athletics. The mission and values are upheld by a faculty distinguished by academic excellence and deep personal commitment.

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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee of Greater Attleboro is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship from its W. Duane Lockard Scholarship Fund. The scholarship assists minority students obtain an associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or certificate of training.

Applicants must be high-school seniors who have been accepted into an approved program as of September 2017. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which is nonviolence and community service. Special attention should be paid to describing how furthering one’s education will help to realize Dr. King’s dream.

Applicants must be a resident of Foxboro, Easton, North Attleboro, or one of the towns comprising Greater Attleboro, which includes Attleboro, Mansfield, Norton, Rehoboth, and Seekonk.

Applications are available in the High School Guidance Department, the Attleboro Public Library, and the Richards Memorial Library. Applications must be postmarked

by Friday, March 24, 2017. Please mail applications to P.O. Box 461, Norton, MA 02766.

The scholarship will be awarded by May 2017. Awards will be mailed directly to the recipient’s school or training program. For more information, call (508) 226-6712.

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Please return the form below to school with your payment in an envelope marked “Silent Auction Tickets”. You will receive your ticket during check in at the Auction.

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DRRHS Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of Dighton-Rehoboth Dollars for Scholars® Seniors go Door-to-Door in Dighton and Rehoboth

Historically, during the third week in March, Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Seniors go door-to-door to raise funds for their college scholarships. The participating students all receive an equal share of the funds collected during this campaign.

Any Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School senior who is a member in good standing in the current graduating class, and actively participates in the Door-to-Door Campaign, may apply for a CSF of Dighton-Rehoboth scholarship. All of the funds collected -- 100% -- go directly to students deserving scholarship assistance.

These scholarships are available for any accredited form of higher education, provided it is for a standard degree or certificate of study.

Specific safeguards are built in to see that all scholarships awarded are used for their intended educational purpose.

There were a total of 78 members of the Class of 2016 who received scholarships.

Dates and Deadlines In December, Seniors applied through the High School’s Guidance Office to become a Captain in the Door-to-Door Campaign Team of their home town.

February 16 Foundation Meeting: Two Captains, one each from Dighton and Rehoboth, will attend and will receive instructions for the Door-to-Door event. Parents of Seniors are always welcome at the monthly meetings, 7:00 P.M. in the High School Administrative Conference Room.

February 17 Senior Assembly: The entire Class of 2017 will learn the benefits of participating, how to join their hometown Team, how they earn their share of the scholarship funds collected during the Campaign, and some opportunities to increase community participation. The 14 routes in Dighton and the 26 routes in Rehoboth will be allocated as first-come, first assigned to each student signing up for a Team.

March 9 meeting: Team Captains and parents receive information on the Campaign as they assist in making packet for the routes and supplies needed.

March 17 through March 19: Teams visit all their neighbors to describe the Citizens Scholarship Foundation, in its 57th year of benefiting the High School Seniors going on to higher education.

April 7: Deadline for every Team member to complete on-line applications for these scholarships.

May 30: Scholarship Notification Letters are awarded during the Celebration of Excellence.

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BECKWITH CHRONICLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS Please check our website periodically for the latest information and memos. www.drregional.org and follow the Beckwith links.

The Continuing Adventures of BMS Robotics

Team FURocious When we left our robotic adventurers in December, both teams had come away from the qualifying tournament with a trophy and a spot in the RI-FLL Championship Tournament. Eighty teams had started the journey as summer turned to fall and only forty remained in the running for the Champion’s Award. On Saturday, January 14th these forty teams converged on Roger Williams University to continue the quest. In the morning the teams were taken to another building on campus to be judged on their Core Values, their Project and their Robot Design. On their own, with their coaches nervously waiting for any indication of how they did, they met with three different panels of judges, hoping to say the right thing, the right way and at the right time to impress these all powerful judges.

When the buses returned, the smiles on the faces of the students told their coaches that all went well; there was a strong feeling that their offerings had pleased the judges and they could continue along on the journey full of excitement and hope. As the competition entered its final and most public phase, the gymnasium bleachers were filled with parents, friends, teachers, brothers and sisters all with the hope that their cheers could bring good fortune to the teams. Three rounds of Robot Game competitions followed as the teams faced off, not against each other but against the clock; everyone trying to beat their best and achieve their highest score ever. For what seemed an eternity to some but just a fleeting moment to others, the clock ticked away, counting down from 2 minutes and 30 seconds to the dreaded zero.

While the battles raged on in front of the crowds, some teams tried last minute changes to their robot, programming or strategy, behind the secrecy of the blue curtain; others ate, slept, played or just vegged out . When the final game ended a collective sigh of relief escaped from the masses and the real waiting started. High above the battlefield the judges congregated in seclusion to wage their own battle and rank the participants. They looked at score sheets from the morning’s sessions as well as the recently completed competition and went back and forth determining the winners in 11 categories as well as the most coveted prize, the Champion’s Award. The Champion would be travelling to St. Louis to compete in the international finals and each team member would receive a $5,000/year scholarship to Roger Williams University. When the final points were tallied and the Head Judge spoke there was a hush over the crowd. How would our Beckwith Teams fair? Would

Team Magical Partridges there be cheers or tears, or maybe a bit of both? The Magical Partridges: Devin Andrade, Ryan Callaghan, Sam DeMoura, Noah Ferreira, Ali Kabli and Cormac Masterson did an amazing job and finished in fourth place. With the bar set high, Team FUR-ocious: Deven Anderson, Pilar Beerman, Ethan Cutler, Jacob Greenberg, Josh Guarino and Alex Tomellini had to wait until the end to hear that they were taking home the 2nd Place Champion’s Trophy. For finishing in 2nd place, Team FUR-ocious has been invited to the FLL Razorback Challenge on the University of Arkansas’ main campus. They will compete along with 48 US and 24 International Teams from May 18th -May 21st.

We would like to congratulate both teams and their coaches Mr. Michael Kenny, Mr. Jeffrey Greenberg and Mrs. Dalita Tomellini for an outstanding performance capping off a fantastic year. Please be on the lookout for upcoming fundraising activities as we send Team FUR-ocious on an unbelievable trip of a lifetime.

Geography Bee 2017

Congratulations to Ryan Callaghan, winner of our school level Geography Bee! Out of nearly 300 students who participated at varying levels of the Bee, Ryan has become our school champion. In order to win the Bee, Ryan faced nine other fiercely knowledgeable competitors and had to answer questions about continued on next page...

Dates to Remember

1/27 BMS Math Team: Meet @Norton 2/3 Term 2 Report Cards available in parent portal 2/3 Beckwith Bash for 5th Graders 2:30-4pm 2/8 PTSA Meeting @PRES 6:30-7:30pm 2/15 Kevin Robinson Presentation for students 2/20-2/24 No School (Winter Recess) 3/3 School Dance for 6th-8th Graders 3/10 PTSA Auction @Hillside Country Club 3/24-3/26 Peter Pan Jr. @BMS Café

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Participants of the Geography Bee world geography. The final round of the Bee was tense and had the entire seventh and eighth grades on the edge of their seats, as he and Sam Brown competed for the best out of three questions. Ryan will take the qualifying test to see if he can continue to compete and represent Beckwith at the state level and potentially go on to the national competition in Washington, D.C. Best of luck, Ryan!

From the Health Office

Per the Mass. Department of Public Health regulations, students who will be ENTERING 7th grade in the Fall 2017 need to show proof of having received a Tdap Booster as well as a 2nd Chicken Pox (Varicella) vaccine PRIOR to the first day of school. In addi-

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From the Library… First Lines Library Contest

The New Year brought many new books to the Beckwith library, so what better way to get to know the new titles than by having a contest!

My eyes are open to all possibilities.

I am Bay View.

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Grade 5: Sarah Simon, Madison Gomes, Seamus Murphy and Sean Callaghan Grade 6: Ella Damon, Delaney Kotch, Samantha Santos, Samantha Martini, Danielle Amaral, and Abby Gilliatt Grade 7: Grace Campos, Alanna Ward, Jillian Ferrera, Charleigh Blackwell, Rian Pontes, Lucy Messenger, and Jade Lowe Grade 8: Megan Reilly, Hannah Bruno, Bryce Hendriques, Bella DeCilio, Robert Morris, Jaden DeBlois, Nathan DeMoura, and Emily D’Ambrosio The Southeastern Massachusetts Arts Collaborative, better known as SMARTS, is a non-profit organization that aims to enhance and expand art programs.

Areception forteachers, students and their families will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Fuller continued on next page...

Homeroom 106 receives correspondence from President Obama First lines are powerful. It’s a chance for the author to hook the reader and set the tone for the entire book. It can be funny, sad, mysterious or shocking, but a great first line should always grab your attention and draw you into the story.

Ten books were selected out of approximately 300 new books.

The first line from each book needs to be matched with the correct title of that book. Twenty books are on display in the library. Students will have to look through the books to get the correct answer.

Contest forms with correct answers will be entered to win two prizes and winners will be randomly chosen from the correct forms.

This is a great opportunity for students have a chance to see the new books and discover new authors or genres. The only problem with the contest is that students want to check out books from the display and they have to wait until the contest is over. We have several books that are on hold until the winners are announced.

Here are some of the first lines in the contest: I have a secret.

Certain days ought to come with warning notices.

It was three o’clock in the afternoon before Devin was done digging the grave.

Just like that, it was basketball season.

As you can see by the first lines, Young Adult literature is full of surprises and there is something for everyone’s interest.

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Thank You President Obama

Last fall, the fifth grade students in Homeroom 106 sent thank you letters to President and Mrs. Obama for their eight years of leadership in the White House. Before writing the letters the children researched the responsibilities of our President. They discovered many things to be thankful for.

Never expecting a response, an envelope from the White House was delivered to “Mrs. McPartland’s Class” at Beckwith Middle School. Included in the envelope was a personal “thank you” letter to the students. He also encouraged the children to be a part of making our country stronger and to reach for their dreams. The package included two signed photos of President and Mrs. Obama and their children, answers to some of our students’ questions, and an appreciation letter to Mrs. McPartland. Each student received a copy of this very special letter.

Beckwith Students Selected to Showcase Work at SMARTS Art Show

Congratulations to the following students whose artwork was selected to be displayed at the annual SMARTS Show:

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The Pirates of Neverland pose for a picture Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street, Brockton, Massachusetts. The exhibit will continue to run from February 5-19. For more information about SMARTS please visit www.smartscollab.org. For more information regarding directions to the Fuller Craft Museum, please visit http://fullercraft.org.

The BMS Drama Club Presents Peter Pan Junior!

This year’s Drama Club production is in full swing! Students in grades 5 through 8 have been hard at work with Peter Pan Junior since November and they are looking forward to sharing their hard work with the community. After auditions, our cast of 42 students started to learn the music. In December, we started adding work on the stage and blocking our many different scenes. Now, in January, students are hard at work creating our props and our set.

The Drama Club believes that the show is all about the students and we strive to allow the students to follow their instincts and create their ideas. Almost all of the props and all of the set are created and built by our students. We strive to use mostly recycled materials so that our impact is not too rough on the environment. Students are currently working through the struggle to create a house for Wendy that can be broken down and built up again in our performances.

With help from Beckwith’s Green Team, we hope to accomplish this important set piece.

Students are also starting to learn where and how to place themselves on the stage so that their faces can be seen in the audience.

Almost all of the cast members are making blocking suggestions for scenes and songs; we may have some future directors in our midst!

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Principal’s Message

Mackenzie Morgenweck performs service Project 351 Launch Day The Drama Club still has two months of hard work ahead of them, but we hope that you attend and support the students who have put countless hours of work into this show since November.

Our performances will be held on Fri, March 24th at 7pm, Sat, March 25th at 7pm, and Sun, March 26th at 2pm at Beckwith Middle School. There will be more information to follow about ticket prices.

Project 351

Project 351 Launch Day took place in Boston on January 14th.

Project 351 unites 8th grade Ambassadors from cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth with a common purpose of leadership and service.

Mackenzie Morgenweck is the 8th grade Ambassadress for D.L. Beckwith Middle School. Mackenzie’s day of service was spent making pies for the homeless alongside other 8th grade Ambassadors. Thank you to Mackenzie and Mrs. Parella, the Project 351 school mentor, for representing BMS at this wonderful event.

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Dear Families, Below is my address to 7th and 8th grade students before the 2017 BMS Geography Bee. The Geography Bee is such an important event at Beckwith: “Good morning and welcome to the 2017 Beckwith Middle School Geography Bee. Geography is more than memorizing locations of cities or understanding specific names for land features.

Geography is about understanding global citizenship. Our world becomes smaller every day as new technology brings all people, from all places, closer together.

What does it mean to be a global citizen? It really is understanding the places and people in the world and the impact and importance of different cultures. Although we remain connected through social media, divides between people have become more apparent in this past year. I challenge all of you to become global citizens, to learn about culture, your own culture and others’ culture, and to strive to truly bring people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, etc. together because it will take everyone to make this world better and to ensure there is a globe in which we can become global citizens.

I would like to thank Ms. DeMelo, Ms. Mullaney, the Social Studies department, and the 7th and 8th grade teachers for coordinating this Geography Bee. I would also like to congratulate and wish the contestants the best of luck. The new knowledge gained from preparing and participating in this important program is the best prize you can be awarded.

I’d like to again conclude by quoting President Obama: “The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents and in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.”

Sincerely, Joe Pirraglia

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Palmer River Elementary School A Snapshot of Learning RISPCA Giving

By: Steven Ladeira, Emma Paquette, Autumn Comey, Ryan Bomes, Logan Keating, Janelle Greene, and Marcus Taborda

Fourth graders at Palmer River with their donations to the RISPCA Fourth graders at Palmer River donated to the RISPCA this past holiday season. Please consider doing the same!

Shelters are important to our community. Shelters help stop overpopulation and homelessness. Also, cats and dogs receive care and temporary homes from animal shelters. Another reason shelters are important is that shelters work so hard to keep dangerous animals off the streets and they teach the community how to help animals. Shelters are necessary for their important work with animals and us.

Shelters need your help for donations. Shelters need donations to perform lifesaving work and make sure animals are healthy.

For example, shelters need money for animals who are sick and

abandoned. Can you believe that 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters every year?

You can help these homeless Animals in many ways. For example donate time. You can clean up after Animals and refill their water bowls also give them food, toys and treats. Another way is donate time volunteer to help groom, play and clean. The last thing you can do to help is foster homeless pets, animals need temporary homes to grow and heal.

Don’t forget to donate to shelters this winter. The animals will appreciate it. Please can you help the animal shelter in our community?

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Interactive Learning

All over Palmer River, in every classroom, students are engaged in all kinds of interactive problem solving. Long gone are the days when you sit at your desk for hours; kids today are on the move!

Fourth graders, (pictured left) challenge each other to determine what “point of view” the author was writing from. Seen “climbing higher” in another fourth grade classroom is Mrs. Stebbings. She was not afraid to help students test which elements of the classroom were made of a material that attracted a magnet. This type of authentic investigation and practice creates lasting learning for our students.

Bwana Igana Reptile Adventure Students in varied classrooms participated in a wildly exciting presentation by Ray of BWANA IGANA. The students learned about many different species of reptiles and had the opportunity to engage with them first hand. We saw a Blue Tongued Skink, a Hinged Box Turtle, and even a “dancing” lizard.

Did you know that the lizard’s blue tongue tricks its predator into thinking that it is poison? This presentation was sponsored

by Alan Shawn Feinstein in an effort to celebrate all the good work our students are doing.

Presenter, Ray Ward, did an outstanding job of sharing his expertise and engaging our students.

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Special Announcements for the Month

• The COA will be closed Presidents’ Day - February 20th • Zumba is at the COA!! Thursdays @ 10:00 come join us for some fun and exercise • We are still in need of cotton or flannel fabric for our pillowcase project.

• We are donating “Baby Stuff” to new Moms at Sturdy Hospital. So if you love to knit, crochet, and/or sew and would like to make extra items. We donate the items to Sturdy Hospital.

COA Corner

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

We are also looking for yarn donations.

We will be making chemo hats and infant hats.

Gert’s Café

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

Please sign up .

Soup’s On

Tues from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

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

The COA Breakfast

Wed from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

The COA is serving egg sandwiches, 2 pieces of French toast or 2 pancakes for $2.00 donation and with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra .50 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.

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

Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Musical Mondays

Kitchen hours: Monday – Thursdays 8:00am to 12 noon

Tai Chi Classes

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.

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. Tai 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.

Fridays at 9:00 AM

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. Get in the grove if you like dancing. Everyone is welcome to try out some steps. Cost is $3.00 per class.

Card Games

Thursdays at 9:00 am Come and try this gentle style of yoga that’s performed mostly from a seated position.

Men’s Morning Coffee

Come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry, and conversation with this lively group of Men. 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 for this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Art Classes are Wednesday’s at 10:30. Old and new students are welcome. Come in and have fun painting. Come early and have breakfast that is being served from 8:30 to 10:30 AM Wednesdays.

Line Dancing Classes

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes Zumba

Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Zumba is a fun aerobic workout that mixes in dance moves.

Dance to great music, with great people, and burn calories without even realizing it.

Cost of $3.00.

Meals on Wheels

Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program.

The Best is Yet to Come:

Knitting and Crochet Group

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

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

Ladies Sewing & Quilting Guild

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.

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. (Formerly called the Pillow Case Project) This is our charitable sewing group.

We will still be making pillowcases, baby blankets & quilts, dresses for “Dress a Girl Around the World”. No experience necessary. Meets Tuesdays at 10:30 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.

Senior Citizens Club

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 10:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month. New members are always welcome.

Veteran’s Information and Benefits:

Veterans Service Officer – Jake Kramercan help you call 508-252-4467 for an Appointment(s) as needed. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday—8:00 AM to – 4:00 PM. Friday – 8:00 AM to Noon.

Important Information about Joining Activities

Registration is required for all upcoming

February 2017 The Reporter programs. All activities will have participant signup sheets for that program. Most of the activity programs that are in the Council on Aging are free and open to the public. Some programs require minimum attendance; if there is no interest then that activity will either be canceled or postponed. Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities or to sign up.

COA Bulletin Post on Community Information:

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

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach/SHINE worker Bradley Marshall is available Mondays thru Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist you with Social Service needs from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help.

Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.

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

Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – State Fuel Assistance for 20162017 winter season for new applicants has begun. Past enrollees should have already received their renewal applications for the 2016-2017 Fuel year. If you need assistance in completing renewals please contact this office. For additional questions for this service please call Bradley Marshall who can help guide you in preparation for the new application year. If you are low on heating fuel – ¼ tank or less – Call the Outreach Office – Bradley Marshall – to see if you qualify for emergency assistance.

S.H.I.N.E.

Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

You are new to Medicare and have just received your card.

Here are some Basic information on Medicare Medicare Basics There are many different options when you sign up for Medicare, but there are some things that apply to everyone who has it. Let’s review the basics of Medicare now that you’ve signed up.

We’ll start with the newest addition to your wallet.

Your Medicare card Once you join Medicare, Social Security will send you a red, white and blue Medicare card in the mail. It will look like the card at right. Some important things to look for are included.

Your Medicare number is usually the same as or very similar to your Social Security number. Be sure to keep your card and number safe. Do not share them with anyone except your doctors.

If you sign up for Part C (Medicare Advantage), Part D (prescription drug) or a Medigap plan or have Medicaid, you will be mailed a separate membership card. Keep these cards safe and bring them with your Medicare card to the doctor or the pharmacy. You will need to let your providers know which plans you have.

What if I lose my Medicare card?

If you lose your Medicare card, you can ask for a new one from Social Security either online or by telephone: Visit the Medicare Card Replacement section of Social Security’s website, or call Social Security’s hotline at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users, call 1-800-325-0778).

Social Security will mail you a new card in about 30 days. If you need proof sooner, just let Social Security know. They can give you proof that you can use until you get a replacement card.

Knowing your Medicare rights • No matter which type of Medicare coverage you have, you have certain rights and responsibilities. You have a right to: • Be treated fairly and not experience discrimination • Have access to doctors and hospitals

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• Get emergency and urgently needed care when you need it • Know what Medicare will and will not cover • Appeal certain decisions about your coverage or payment • File complaints about your care • Have your personal information kept private • You are responsible for: • Knowing when you must sign up or change plans • Reading all letters from Medicare • Asking questions, if you don’t understand • Protecting your Medicare card and number • Asking your doctors and other healthcare providers if they take Medicare before you accept services • Calling Medicare if you feel a doctor, insurance agent or plan has misled you.

• You also have the right to choose someone to help you make decisions about your Medicare coverage, called an authorized representative.

Who is an authorized representative?

This person is only authorized to help you with Medicare — with joining a plan, quitting a plan, finding out information about your insurance and handling claims and payments. An authorized representative cannot make decisions about your medical care.

These people are already authorized representatives: • Your guardian • Your durable power of attorney for healthcare (where allowed by state law) • Your durable power of attorney Source: Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, References (CMS) Managed Care Manual, And National Council on Aging information for Seniors.

For assistance in understanding your coverage and supplements to go with Medicare please contact Bradley Marshall at the COA for an appointment to guide you in this process – Call: 508-252-3372.

Understanding Your Medicare Card

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General Practice of Law Including: • • • •

Wills and Trusts Real Estate Personal Injury Business & Commercial

Call (508)336-6440 309 Taunton Ave, Seekonk MA 02771 Licensed to practice in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

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Seekonk Human Services

Seekonk Human Services Staff Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 15 Senior Secretary Ashley Cartwright, MBA ext. 12 Senior Secretary Kimberly Mallon ext. 10 Outreach Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA ext. 17 Senior Aide Sharon Bettencourt Executive Board Members

Beverly Della Grotta, Chairperson Irene Andrews, Vice Chairperson Anne Libby, Secretary Anita Gendron, Treasurer Christine Allen Guy Boulay Victoria Kinniburgh

*Center Hours

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

Seekonk Human Services will be C losed on Monday, February 20th for Presidents’ Day A Positive Attitude To Promote a Healthy Life Wed, Feb 1st @ 10am

Having a positive outlook can make a huge difference in your life, others you come in contact with and your health. This program covers tips for healthy living; it includes nutrition, sleep/aromatherapy, exercise, hydration, memory preservation, the importance of socializing and engaging in activities which promote happiness. Lunch will be meatball subs for $3. Please sign up and pay in advance.

Valentine’s Day Party Wed, Feb 8th @ 10am

Please join us for our annual Valentine’s Day Party. Please bring in photos of your wedding and we will try to guess who is who!

• Lunch will be French meat pie for $3.00 • Entertainment By Barney Mallon • Please sign up and pay in advance for the party and lunch.

Senior Breakfast

3rd Tuesday of the Month

9am – 10:30am. Menu and Prices Available at the Senior Center.

Diabetes Cooking

Wed, Feb 15th @ 10am

John Quintas from the Diabetes Association will be making homemade hummus.

Hummus is the perfect snack to have with vegetables or pita chips. Come learn how to make this simple snack! Lunch will be Venus de Milo Soup for $3. Please sign up and pay in advance.

TRIAD: RUOK? Program Wed, Feb 22nd @ 10am

The “R.U.O.K.?” Program is a free telephone calling service provided by the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with your local Police Department and Council on Aging. The program is designed for senior citizens, disabled persons, and shut-ins living in Bristol County. It provides reliable, daily phone assurance, and the comfort and security you need to maintain your independence. “R.U.O.K.?” provides peace of mind for both you and those who care about you. Best of all, it’s as close as your telephone! Lunch will be American Chop Suey for $3. Please sign up and pay in advance.

Important! Registration is Required for All Upcoming Programs

Most activities are free and all are open to the public. The only cost is lunch if you choose to have lunch. Some programs require minimum attendance. You will be called if a program is cancelled or postponed due to low enrollment.

OH NO!...Why was the program cancelled?

Sometimes wonderful programs are cancelled because we all tend to wait until the last minute to register. Please register early to avoid disappointment that the program you wanted was cancelled, perhaps unnecessarily.

Basic Beginner Sign Language Class

This is a signed English class. You will learn words, sentences and choruses.

Class will start Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 10am to 12pm. Please contact Nancy Smutek to sign up for class or if you have any questions, 508-336-9547.

Exploration Wednesdays

• February 11 - Valentine’s Day Party Lunch: Veggie Chow Main $3 • February 18 - TBD Lunch: Venus de Milo Soup for $3 • Febrruary 25 - TRIAD Lunch: American Chop Suey for $3 • March 8 - Eating Well Lunch: Turkey Chili $3 • March 15 - St. Patrick’s Day Party Lunch: Corned Beef Dinner for $3 • March 22 - TRIAD Lunch: Meatloaf for $3 • March 29- Nutritional BINGO Lunch: TBD

Food For Thought

Thurs, Feb 9th @ 11am

Registered Dietician, Meghan Tiernan from Evergreen will be facilitating the Food for Thought workshop on the second Thursday of the month. There will be a different topic each month to discuss.

Tech Time

Thurs, Feb 9th from 2pm to 4pm

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

Free Tax Preperation

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, will be preparing taxes at Human Services on Thursdays from February 2—April 13 from 9:00am - 11:00 am. Appointments can be made by calling Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Chair Yoga

Mondays 10am— 10:50am

It has been shown to help alleviate or reduce many health challenges. The many benefits of Yoga have even been said to slow down the physical ailments associated with the aging process. Health benefits have included improvements in Sleep; Strength/ Arthritis; Diabetes; Hypertension; Excess Weight; Mood/Anxiety; Depression; Chronic Pain as well as Breathing.

Knitting Group

Mon 12:30pm—2:30pm

Knitting and crocheting are great activities year round. Even if you have never held knitting needles before, you can learn the basics and get started. Join us on any Mondays at 12:30 pm and learn why this ageless pastime is gaining in popularity.

Crocheted and knitted items are donated to

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Silver Sneakers

Tues & Thurs 10am—10:45am

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

Mahjong

Mondays @ 1pm

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

Scrabble

Wednesdays @ 1pm

Come enjoy an afternoon playing scrabble and testing your word skills!

Bingo

Thursdays 1pm—3pm

Come one come all and enjoy an afternoon of BINGO. Let’s see if you’re the next winner!

Advanced Floor Yoga Fridays 9am—9:50am

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

Blood Pressure Clinic

Wed, Feb 23rd 9:00am—10:30am

Community VNA will be performing our blood pressure clinic! This is a first come, first serve basis. Come on down and get your blood pressure checked. This is a perfect opportunity to get your blood pressure & glucose tested.

Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, Feb 9th 8:30am Toti’s Restaurant

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

Women’s Brunch

Thursday, Feb 16th @ 10AM IHOP East Providence

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

Balance -- Memory -- Weight

Three of the biggest problems for senior citizens are poor balance, memory loss and the inability to loose excess weight. Using the Wii Fit Plus program on a regular basis can help you with all three of these things.

Exercise is not always easy and sometimes it hurts. This is a painless and fun way to exercise. I would love to show you how this program could help you. Contact the Senior Center at 508 336-8772 and ask them to set up an appointment with Nancy.

YMCA*

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

Seekonk Senior Shopping Day

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

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

Free File of Life Folders

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

Free Medical Equipment

Our FREE Medical Loan Closet is available to Seekonk residents. We would like to thank our residents for their donations to our Medical Loan Closet. Please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 if you are in need of a medical loan.

Tai Chi

Fridays 10:15am – 11am

This ancient but effective form of exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety. It also helps increase flexibility and balance.

Its benefits can help reduce back pain and pain from knee osteoarthritis, and improve quality of life. We hope you’ll join us!

Monthly Breakfast

Tuesday, February 21st

Menu and Prices Available at the Senior Center.

Outreach Information & Referral

We provide home visits and assistance for frail, homebound elders. Trained staff is available to consult with elders, family members and caregivers to give information on available services and discuss resources designed to improve quality of life. Our staff can answer your questions about community services and available resources.

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George R. Martin School 4th Graders Mrs. Balasco from Martin School in Seekonk gathers gifts for the residents in Town. Presents include gift cards (pharmacies, grocery stores or big box retailers), toothpaste and toothbrushes, Kleenex, shampoo and conditioner, soaps, among other items that seniors could use. Seekonk Human Services is grateful for their gift giving to the residents in Town!

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Gatra Transportation Service 1-800-483-2500

Riding Dial-A-Ride is Easy: To be considered for Dial-A-Ride service, customers must completed GATRA’s Statewide Access Pass and ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application form and/or a Senior Application. BEFORE CALLING, HAVE YOUR TRIP INFORMATION READY. Exact address and requested travel times are required. The day before your travel date, please call the office to check your pick up times. We ask that you call the office between 4:30pm and 6:00pm Monday through Friday, and between 9am and 6pm on Saturday.

Making a Reservation: Make your reservation Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Dial-A– Ride Service Area: The Seekonk Dial-A-Ride service takes riders to the following towns ONLY: • Rehoboth • Plainville (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • Attleboro (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • North Attleboro (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • East Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 10am – 2pm ONLY)

Circuit Breaker

What is the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit?

The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is a state income tax credit for eligible Massachusetts residents age 65 or older who paid rent or real estate taxes during the tax year. The credit is for senior homeowners and renters who meet income limits and other eligi-

bility requirements. Homeowners may claim the credit if they paid more than 10% of their total income for real estate taxes, including water charges. Renter can count 25% of their rent as real estate tax payments.

You must file a state income tax return to claim the Circuit Breaker Credit, whether or not you have to file other-wise. If your credit is greater than the amount of income taxes you owe, the state will give you a refund for the different. That maximum credit for tax year 2016 is $1070.

Am I eligible?

The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is for low and moderate income seniors whose real estate tax payments are greater than 10% of their income. Homeowners and renters can claim the credit.

Income Guidelines: • $57,000 single • $71,000 head of household • $85,000 married filing jointly • Total income includes some types of non-taxable income, such as social security, retirement, pensions and annuities, cash public assistance, tax-exempt interest and dividends, and certain other income.

To Qualify: • You or your spouse must be 65 or older by the end of the year • If married, you must file jointly • You must rent/own a home in MA that is your primary residence • Your property’s assessed value can’t exceed $693,000 • If you’re a renter you can’t be getting federal/state rent subsidy and your landlord must pay property taxes

Fuel Assistance

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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 508336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department.

Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $34,001, for 2 people is $44,463, for 3 people is $54,925, and for 4 people is $65,387. 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—1099 for 2015 -Interest Dividends—1099 for 2015 -Bonds—1099 for 2015 • Homeowner’s must include: -Mortgage statement -Real estate tax bill -Insurance bill -Electric bill -Gas/Oil bill • Renters Include: -Rent receipt -Electric bill -Gas/Oil bills • Food Stamps—copy of verification • List of all members in the household with ID and social security cards • Copy of birth certificate for all members under 18 • If a member is over 18 and in school, must provide proof of school schedule and must sign a no-income statement • If a student works they must provide 4 consecutive pay stubs

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Red Cross Needs Donors After Winter Weather Adds To Severe Blood Shortage

Dedham, Ma. (Jan. 18, 2017)– Following several rounds of severe winter weather in many parts of the country, the American Red Cross urges eligible blood and platelet donors to help restock its shelves to overcome a shortage.

Since Dec. 1, about 300 blood drives across 27 states have been forced to cancel due to inclement winter weather, resulting in more than 10,500 blood and platelet donations going uncollected.

Despite the weather, hospital patients still rely on transfusions.

Blood donor Jim Taylor knows how it feels to have a loved one waiting for a transfusion. His son Aaron was born with a rare liver condition. In the short two months of his life, he received 115 blood products. Taylor said each transfusion gave his family more time with Aaron, so he encourages others to give.

“When the Red Cross says there is a shortage, they are not exaggerating,” said Taylor. “I now know from experience that what they are saying is somewhere there is a father waiting on the donation that will save his son’s life. When the Red Cross asks for help, what that means is a new dad is praying for a miracle.”

For the 10th year, the Red Cross and Dunkin’ Donuts have partnered in January to help increase donations and reward generous donors. Through the Dunkin’ Donors Make a Difference campaign, all those who come to give blood or platelets now through Jan. 31 at Red Cross blood drives in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and parts of New York will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts card. The $5 DD card can be used toward the purchase of any item at participating Dunkin’ Donuts – including coffee, hot chocolate and baked goods, among other items.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to save time when donating.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Attleboro: Feb 12, 2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., La Salette Shrine Welcome Center, 947 Park Street

Community VNA Grief Support Schedule January 10, 2017: What Do I Live For Now? February 14, 2017: Healing Words: What Helps March 14, 2017: Telling Your Story April 11, 2017: The Rights Of The Grieving May 9, 2017: Understanding Grief June 13, 2017: After The First Year, Then What?

July 11, 2017: What Do I Need During Grief?

August 1, 2017: Sunny Days - Heavy Hearts September 12, 2017: “Just Be” October 10, 2017: Changing Colors - Changing Me November 14, 2017: Giving Thanks December 5, 2017: Holidays Need

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meets February 8th in Attleboro

On Wednesday, February 8th, the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at Community VNA from 10am to 12pm. People with Parkinson’s, family members, and friends are welcome to attend, even if a loved one lives at a distance. Many new and helpful resources are available at the group to help people with PD live well. Meetings are free and open to all. Anyone who cannot attend is welcomed to call Gretchen Robinson at 508-226-2910 or email whistling.girl2910@gmail.com to discuss individual issues in full confidence. The Parkinson’s support group meets every second Wednesday of the month at Community VNA, 10 Emory Street in Attleboro. For directions, please go to www.communityvna.com or call 508-222-0118.

Mary V. Randall

Mary V. Randall, age 97, of Chestnut St., Rehoboth, MA, died December 6, 2016 at the Southpointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Rehoboth, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Augusta (Freitas) Calisto.

She worked as an assembler for Texas Instruments until her retirement.

She is survived by her daughters: Elizabeth Ferreira and her husband Albert of Tiverton, Kathryn Ferreira and her late husband Richard of Rehoboth, 5 grandchildren David, Michael, Albert, Richard and Daniel Ferreira and Mary V. Randall 8 great-grandchildren Alyssa, Andrew, Joseph, Matthew, Isabelle, Justin, Noah and Emilia Ferreira. She was the sister of the late Anna Bento, Manuel, John and Joseph Calisto.

A Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Seekonk. Burial was at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Rehoboth Animal Shelter, 148 Peck St., Rehoboth, MA.

Mario Jorge Picanco Veiga Mario Jorge Picanco Veiga, 70, of Seekonk, MA, died Sunday January 8 at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. He was the beloved husband of Connie (Machado) Veiga and they had been married for 48 years. Born in Santa Cruz Graciosa, Acores, he was the youngest son of the late Abilio de Sousa da Cunha Veiga and Maria Graciomilde Picanco.

He came to the United States in 1973 and settled in Pawtucket before moving to Seekonk, MA in 1983. He was a tool maker at Texas Instruments in Attleboro for 29 years.

Mario was a member of Mario Jorge Picanco Veiga Clube Social Portugues of Pawtucket, Uniao Beneficiente of Pawtucket, Amigos da Terceira of Pawtucket, Clube Lusitania of Cumberland and Sturdy Memorial Amateur Radio Club of Attleboro.

Survivors beside his wife are two daughters, Andreia Hicks and her husband Dennis of Smithfield, Dalila Veiga and her husband Christopher Armstrong of Providence; two brothers, Manuel Veiga of Lowell, MA and Antonio Veiga of Peabody, MA; four sisters, Alda Fox of Florida, Carmel Rollinson and her husband Will of East Providence, Suzete Veiga of East Providence, Selina Sousa of Pawtucket, a furry grandson, Maxwell and over 60 nieces and nephews.

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IN MEMORIAM A Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Margaret Church, Rumford. Visitation was at the Cheetham Funeral Home, Pawtucket. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, www. lungcancerresearchfoundation. org or 155 East 55th St., Suite 6H, New York, NY 10022. Arrangements By Lachapelle Funeral Home.

Rita D. (Vincent) Hunter

was the cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late V. Jeanette Vincent.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 6, 2017 at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Rehoboth. Visiting Hours will be held Sunday from 2-5 pm in J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 210 Taunton Ave., East Providence. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to the Greenwood Cemetery Association, 11 Brook St., Rehoboth, MA 02769 will be appreciated. For online messages of condolence, kindly visithttp://www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com

Rehoboth

Claire J. Tessier, 82, of Pond Street Rehoboth, Massachusetts, passed away on December 9, 2016, with family by her side.

Ann Marie (Toste) Burke, 68, formerly of Rehoboth, passed away on December 27, 2016 with her husband Timothy by her side at her home in San Cristobal, New Mexico.

John V. Moriarty, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016.

Edward W. Cooney Jr., 69, of Rehoboth died Tuesday at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro.

Seekonk

Robert W. “Bob,” Antonelli, 76, of Seekonk, MA, died unexpectedly on December 29, 2016.

Ronald Roger Gagne Sr., 58, of Seekonk, passed away on December 31, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

John Francis Adamonis, 77, of Seekonk, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at his home.

E. Jean (Carlberg) Stallard, 80, of Seekonk, MA, passed away on January 17, 2017.

Everett Almeida, 88, of Valley St., Seekonk, passed away at home with his loving family at his side, Friday, January 20, 2017.

Mary “Honey” Edwina (Aharonian) Handanyan, 85, of Longmeadow, MA, formerly of Seekonk, MA, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, MA.

Grief is a Journey Rita D. (Vincent) Hunter Rita D. (Vincent) Hunter, 94, of Rehoboth, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was the wife of the late Clifford D. Hunter. Born in Rehoboth, she was a daughter of the late Edgar A. Vincent & Dorris M. (Horton) Vincent.

Mrs. Hunter was a homemaker and talented seamstress. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, President of the Greenwood Cemetery Association, member of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, and played on the Rehoboth Milkmaids Softball Team in her younger years.

She leaves her loving children: Wayne Hunter & his wife Edith of Williams, AZ, Gerald Hunter of Rehoboth, Marjorie Soares & her husband John of Attleboro, Paula Fernandes of Rehoboth, John Hunter & his wife Linda of Garrattsville, NY, Randall Hunter & his wife Martha of Rehoboth, & son-in-law Robert Randall of Wareham. She was the mother of the late Susan Randall and mother-in-law of the late James Fernandes. She

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February Business Directory CATEGORY

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COMPANY NAME

PAGE

Art Supplies/Framing

Gregory D. Dorrance, Co.

22

Farm - Apparel

Kave Rock Farm

61

Attorney

Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto

63

Feed & Garden Store

Bay State Pet & Garden Supply

10

Attorney

Donald E. MacManus, Attorney

83

Fence Installation

Fence Tech

72

Attorney

Laurie P. Mullen

26

Fitness - Dance Zumba with Liz Morrell

53

Attorney

Law Office of Luke P. Travis

16

Flooring - All Types

Custom Linocraft

26

Attorney

Stephen E. Navega

21

Flooring - Wood

David J. Ledoux Hardwood Floors

81

Auto Body

East Bay Autobody

38

Florist

Rose Bud Florists

61

Auto Body

Seekonk Auto Body

56

Fuel - Electric & Gas

National Grid

14

Auto Body

Tri Star Autobody, Inc.

62

Fuel - Oil

Al’s Quality Oil Co.

40

Auto Repairs

Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair

47

Fuel - Oil

COD OIL

38

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

3

Fuel - Oil

E V Oil Co.

96

Auto Repairs

Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 21

Fuel - Oil

Pricerite Discount Heating Oil

92

Bakery

Scialo’s Country Bakery

95

Funeral Home

Waring-Sullivan Funeral home

89

Bank

Coastway Community Bank

19

Gun Shop

Bay State Trading Post

92

Bank

Partners Insurance

27

Hair / Nails

Perfect Nails & Facials

58

Beauty Products

Isabel’s Avon & Gift Boutique

58

Health & Fitness

Bliss Life Yoga & Wellness

52

Bookeeping Service

Hammond, Inc.

44

Health & Fitness

Boom Fitness

51

Building Contractor

A. M. Carpentry

46

Heating & A/C

LS Heating & Air Conditioning

42

Carpet Cleaning

M & S Carpet & Upholstery

62

Heating & Air

Taylor Heating-Air Conditioning

74

Child Care

Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center

79

Heating Service

Jay Sheldon’s Heating

36

Chimney Cleaning

RD Chimney Sweep

73

Heating Service

Larry’s Heating & A.C.

43

Chiropractor

Merolla Chiropractic

52

Home Improvements

DTP Construction

62

Cleaning Service

Christine’s Cleaning

41

Home Improvements

Mark Koussa Carpentry, Inc.

31

Cleaning Service

Debbie’s Cleaning Service

44

Hospital

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

15

Collectibles

Wexler’s Collectibles

44

Hotels

Hotel Tybee

91

Concrete Contractor

American Form Corporation

41

Insurance

Metlife Auto and Home

17

Construction

G CAP Construction

23

Insurance Agency

Frazao Insurance

49

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

60

Insurance Agency

Smith Insurance Group

7

Credit Union

Community & Teachers Credit Union 30

Insurance Agency

Stateline Insurance

18

Dentist

David C. Zaluski, D.D.S.

68

Dentist

Dr. Wassouf D.D.S.

55

Dentist

Eager Family Dentistry

96

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

39

Dentist

Romani Orthodontics

78

Dentist

Smile Builders

2

Dog Grooming

Groom & Style

42

Dog Services

Canine Mastery, Inc

81

Elder Care

Consider It Done

14

Electrician

ALKO Electric

45

Electrician

Dorrance Electric

54

Electrician

Greaves Electric

41

Electrician

Neal Bellavance Electric

31

Entertainment

Arts in the Village

35

Excavating

J. M. Turner Construction Co.

93

Excavating

MJD Excavating, Inc.

70

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Insurance Agency

The Agency Paiva

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Real Estate

Deb Donahue - ReMax River’s Edge 29

Jewelers

Attleboro Jewelry Makers

58

Real Estate

Eastern Real Estate School

22

Junk Removal

AOL Enterprises

11

Real Estate

ReMax Rivers Edge

19

Kitchen/Bath Design

Infinity Kitchens

28

Real Estate

TK Real Estate Brokerage

8

Landscape Service

Earthscapes Yard Design, Inc.

17

Remodeling

Batty Construction

42

Landscape Service

T. Moreshead Landscaping

43

Restaurant

Boneyard Barbecue & Saloon

87

Landscaping-Nursery

DeRosa Garden Center

57

Restaurant

Fuller House Eatery

87

Limousine Service Xtreme Party Bus

90

Restaurant

La Collina

87

Marble Fabricators

Star Marble & Granite

32

Roofing Contractor

B & R Fournier Construction, Inc.

70

Martial Arts

USA Karate

53

Roofing Contractor

Tabeleys Roofing

56

Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho

66

Seal Coating

D & D Sealcoating

16

Mortgage Broker

Accutrust Mortgage

13

Security Systems

Home & Commercial Security

46

Music, Weddings

Classic Flute Duos

90

Septic Inspections

Pro Inspection Services

94

Nail Salon

Rehoboth Nails & Spa

61

Septic Systems

Bay State Sewage Disposal, Inc.

45

Nursing Homes

Waterview Villa

86

Septic Systems

Croome Sanitation, Inc.

57

Orthodontics

Romani Orthodontics

78

Septic Systems

Fisk Contracting Co.

66

Painting Contractor

Arruda & Son Painting, Inc.

32

Septic Systems

Soares Sanitation Pumping, Inc.

31

Painting Contractor

Cronan Painting

36

Septic Systems

Town Sanitation

71

Painting Contractor

Delisle & Son Painting & Repair

63

Septic/Trash Removal

A. Viera Disposal

40

Painting Contractor

EZ Painting

94

Spa

Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC

59

Painting Contractor

Iachetti Painting Company

74

Special Events

South Seekonk Gun Club

33

Painting Contractor

Lundco Painting LLC.

47

Stove Shop

Fireplace Showcase

5

Painting Services

KGM Painting & Wallcoverings

6

Stove Shop

Fireplace Showcase

48

Physical Therapy

Personal Best Physical Therapy

50

Tax Preparation

New England Tax Service, Inc.

36

Plastering & Painting

David Laurino - Plastering

56

Town

CARCS

18

Plumbing & Heating

Sine Plumbing & Heating

43

Trash Removal

Cleanway Disposal & Recycling

46

Plumbing & Heating

Vintage Plumbing & Heating

11

Trash/Junk Removal

Big Blue Removal Service

12

Private School

St. Mary Academy - Bay View

76

Tree Service

Choate Tree Service

22

Private School

The Pinecroft School - Rehoboth

77

Tree Service

Seekonk Tree

63

Racing

Rusty Wallace Racing Experience

60

Water Treatment

Olde Colony Clean Water. Inc

28

Real Estate

Aubin Realty

23

Water Treatment

Water Filter Company, Inc.

12

Real Estate

Century 21 - David Smith

13

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THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #302 would like to thank SCIALO’S BAKERY for years of overwhelming support for all of the American Legion’s events.

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Robert & Colleen Scialo standing out front of their Scialo’s County Bakery located at the Briarwood Plaza on 10 Olney Street in Seekonk, MA 02771 (508) 336-8312 and carries a 5 star rating on Seekonk’s Restaurant Reviews.

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