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Town of Seekonk News Notes

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Inside This Issue

Antiquarian Society.....................30 Business Directory.....................93 Church Events...........................45 Classifieds..............................92 Club Announcements.................27 Dave Says...................................61 Dining Guide...............................88 Events and Activities..................38 Farm & Garden.............................81 Health & Fitness..........................50 Letters to the Editor......................6 Library......................................52 My Two Cents.............................22 Obituaries................................90 People in the News..................25 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......84 Rehoboth Ramblings..................21 Rehoboth Fire Dept....................18 Rehoboth Town News................12 School...................................66 Scouts..................................35 Seekonk Human Services..........82 Seekonk Town News.................23 Sports Update............................34 Sturdy Memorial Hospital............76 Then and Now............................32 Valentine’s Day............................48 Weddings & Engagements.......78 Who’s Who.............................47, 50

Parker and Sagar Running Again for Selectmen

Selectmen Chairman Dave Parker and Selectman Gary Sagar are both running for re-election to the board in the April 6 town election. Parker is running for a third term and Sagar is running for a second term.

Other possible candidates that have taken out papers to run for the board of selectmen are David Viera, James Ostendorf and Jeffrey Starr Mararian. Mararian has also taken out papers for a one-year seat and a three-year seat on the school committee.

Nomination Papers Available for April 6 Town Election

Nomination papers are now available at the town clerk’s office for any registered voter wishing to run for election. Positions to be elected are: two three-year selectmen seats, one one-year seat on the school committee and two three-year seats on the school committee, two five-year seats on the planning board, one three-year seat on the water commission, one three-year seat on the board of assessors, one five-year seat on the housing authority and two three-year seats on the library board of trustees. The deadline for returning papers to the town clerk’s office is February 17.

Second Quarter Budget Review Posted

Town Administrator Shawn Cadime released the second quarter review for the fiscal year 2015 budget. The report is available on the town website at www.seekonkma.gov. Town officials reported that town finances are healthy, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle. According to the report, the town has more than $2 million in free cash due to higher revenue and lower expenses than budgeted. Seekonk has also maintained its Standard and Poor AA+ bond rating with a stable outlook.

Assistant Town Clerk Killed by Hit & Run Driver

Assistant Town Clerk Karen McHugh was struck and killed by a vehicle on Arcade Avenue Friday, Jan. 30 at approximately 10 p.m. McHugh served in the town clerk’s office for several years. She was a member of the animal shelter building committee and historical commission. McHugh was also a member of the Seekonk Congregational Church. Seekonk Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the striking vehicle and its operator. It is believed the vehicle traveled south on Arcade Avenue toward Taunton Avenue. The vehicle probably has front-end damage and police believe it is dark grey and may have been a General Motors car. Seekonk Police are working with Massachusetts State Police investigators and actively following up on tips regarding the crash.

Pink Ribbons Decorate Seekonk In Memory of Amy Duggan

Many residents have pink ribbons adorning their mailboxes in memory of Amy Duggan, a 1995 graduate of Seekonk High School, who recently lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 37. Duggan worked as an occupational therapist at the Silver Spring School in East Providence. According to the Facebook group “Let’s Turn Seekonk Pink” the ribbons “celebrate the life of a beautiful young woman from Seekonk.”

What began as a way for the town to support Duggan and her family has become much more, according to the Facebook page. Friends and supporters have been posting photos of people and pets wearing pink shirts and ribbons, as well as photos showing homes and businesses adorned with the ribbons.

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Seekonk Police K9 Receives Ballistic Vest from Non-Profit

The Seekonk Police Department’s K9, Kilo, has been awarded a ballistic vest thanks to a nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., and Capeway Veterinary Hospital, Fairhaven, MA. A container placed at the business collected $950 through client donations.

K9 Officer Adam Laprade is excited and extremely grateful for the vest. Vested Interest in K9s is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA. Its mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. Vested Interest in K9s is offering a calendar on sale now through Feb. 2015 for $15.00 online at www.vik9s.org. Proceeds from the sales support the organization’s mission. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, call 508-824-6978. Tax deductible donations accepted via mail to: Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718 or via the website: www.vik9s.org.

Lawsuit Against Seekonk Water Department Dismissed

A lawsuit filed by Pine Hill Estates developer Najas Realty against the Seekonk Water District and Superintendent Robert Bernardo was dismissed in court. Najas Realty had sought damages against Bernardo and the water district. Bernardo had expressed concern to the health department that the Pine Hills development may adversely affect one of the town’s public water supply wells. Najas Realty alleged that Bernardo was on a “year-long retaliatory crusade” against the development project, according to a Sun Chronicle article.

The judge ruled that it was within Bernardo’s authority to raise the issue. The Pine Hills project was approved by the Planning Board.

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Taste of the Towns 2015

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk would like to thank everyone who attended the 18th annual Taste of the Towns on February 3, 2015, at the Pawtucket County Club. The profits from this event provide child care grants, scholarships, and sponsorships of the Seekonk High School Key Club and the Hurley Middle School to encourage students to be active in community service.

We would like to thank the following restaurants who participated: Bone Yard, Chardonnay’s, Country Kitchen, Davenport’s, Honey Dew Donuts, Grist Mill, Lemon & Oil Deli, Long Horn, Morning Star Bakery, Ninety-Nine, Not Your Average Joe’s, Pawtucket Country Club, Tai-Pan, Toti’s, Vino’s, Wharf Tavern, Young’s Caterer’s.

We thank the management of Pawtucket County Club for hosting the event. The assistance of the Seekonk High School Key Club was greatly appreciated. Also, we’d like to thank local access Seekonk TV9 for filming the event to be replayed on the local channel. The Attleboro Sun Chronicle and the Seekonk Reporter helped with advance advertising and coverage of the event.

Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to changing the world “one child and one community at a time”. For more information contact President Edith Krekorian at 508-336-8130 or Krekoriane@yahoo.com

Game Day

Kudes to the staff of the Blanding Library in Rehoboth, Sue Roberts in particular for planning and hosting a Game Day on January 10th. This was done as the January activity of the 100 year Celebration of the Blanding Library. I had a wonderful time! It was so rewarding to see so many generations of town folks enjoying an afternoon together! The 1,000 piece puzzle presented quite a challenge! Try as we may, in spite of a friendly librarian extending the hours in Goff Hall, we just could not complete it that day. I took a cribbage lesson and was so impressed with the game that I signed up to join the newly formed cribbage club. I think there are still openings available. Anyone interested in joining should contact the library. Newcomers, like I am, are welcome. For me, this will be an adventure in “Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks”!

I played Bingo for the first time in 50 years! Sadly I did not win but I had a lot of fun and was given a lovely losers prize. We shared a beautiful cake and someone brought in some homemade cookies that made my diet fly right out the window! I am now looking forward to February’s Blind Date With a Book. Who knows what book might be wrapped in plain brown paper?

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Silent Auction

Wayne Taylor and I have been trying very hard to solicit 100 items for the Silent Auction to be held on March 6th and 7th. Some of the most amazing things have been donated! We are still looking for items to be donated. If you have a service or a gift card you know you will never use or a bottle of wine that is not to your liking, please consider donating it. All donations are tax deductible.

Monertary gifts are more than welcome!

Hoping to see you folks at one of the wonderful anniversary activities planned for the year.

Regards, Avis Prior - Rehoboth, MA

The Blanding Free Public Library

The Blanding Free Public Library in Rehoboth needs to modernize its physical plant in order to improve handicapped access to the building’s lower level and upgrade its early 20th century restroom facilities.

The Library is housed in Goff Memorial Hall, one of our town’s most significant historic buildings, which was rebuilt in 1915 after a lightning strike destroyed the original building. Goff Hall is located in the Rehoboth Village Historic District and is owned and operated by the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID # 04-2464673).

We are currently embarked on a fundraising campaign to defray the expenses of a $330,000 improvement project. The project will create two new ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant

restrooms and a new exterior entrance to the lower-level children’s collection. When completed, these improvements will allow greater access to all who visit the Blanding Library and the adjacent Goff Hall auditorium, which together serve as a cultural hub for the Town of Rehoboth.

To date, we have received major contributions to our campaign, including gifts from the Rehoboth Community Preservation Act ($165,000), Massachusetts Cultural Council ($70,000), and the Bristol Country Savings Bank Foundation ($10,000). We hope to raise the remaining funds (approximately $85,000) through private and corporate donations to the non-profit Rehoboth Antiquarian Society.

On March 7, 2015, which is the 100th anniversary of the new Goff Hall, we will hold a Silent Auction to raise money for the project. We hope to have 100 items up for bid at the auction, and we would be very grateful if your organization would consider making a donation of some kind to the Auction – maybe an unused gift card, or a bottle of wine you won’t drink, a gift you’ve never used, a craft you’ve made, or a service you provide. Donations to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, a public charity, are tax deductible to the fullest extent.

If you need further information about the Antiquarian Society, the Blanding Library, or our improvement project, please be sure to contact me or Library Director Laura Bennett. Our contact information is listed below.

Thank you for your consideration.

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New Years Day Fire Leaves Seekonk Man Homeless

Jeffrey Banna of 214 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, was left homeless after an early morning fire on New Years day. Although the fire was contained to the kitchen and den, there was extensive smoke damage throughout the house. Mr. Banna lost many irreplaceable family heirlooms and most of his possessions, which were not covered by insurance. Many local residents are familiar with the property at the corner of Pleasant St. and Taunton Ave. as the site of a popular farm and produce stand run for many years by Jeffery’s late father, Al. Friends have set up a fund on youcaring.com to help. Donations can be made at: http://bit.ly/17YVASm

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Running the Marathon

Hi I’m Alan R. Dyer of 9 Katherine Rd., Rehoboth MA and I am running the 2015 Boston Marathon for Fisher House Boston.

A little something about me: I am married to Arline (38 yrs), a father, (2 boys Jared 36 & Joshua 31), a grandfather (Luke 4 and Emma 2). I am also a veteran (USCG 1974 – 1978), and Arline and I rescue mini Schnauzers. We have lived in Rehoboth Ma, for 30 yrs.

Why Am I running the Boston Marathon? If you ask Arline she will tell you “because he is crazy and not that bright”. She may finally be right. I tell her it’s just so I can get out of the house for a little while (only joking). Actually we can blame Mark Langley.

When I was much younger I was a long distance runner, running many half marathons, and 10 milers, but never had the opportunity to run a marathon. Then the lower back went (surgery required), then the left knee, then the right (no surgery yet just lots of ice). It just hurts to get old and my running stopped. The Boston Marathon was always a dream that just seemed to have slipped away.

Mark Langley: I met Mark at a local Boxing Gym were we worked out together, became trainers there, we’ve done Tough Mudders together, became close friends, and he got me back into running. He asked me to join his 9 member relay running team, to run from Hull to PTown (200 miles) and raise money for Fisher House Boston. I actually ran that race 4 weeks out from neck surgery (C3&4 fused). I ran in a neck brace I (I have the photos to prove it). Mark had my Physical Therapist and Chiropractor run as part of the team so they could keep an eye on me and keep me moving. And yes it still hurts to run.

When Mark approached me and said he may be able to get a bib for the Boston Marathon. I jumped at the chance. As I had said running the Boston Marathon has always been a dream and now the dream will become reality but it will also be a great honor.

But with great honor comes great responsibility.

Why Fisher House Boston? This is simple; they have the bib to

February 2015 The Reporter give out (lol). But seriously, when Jen Deluca, Executive Director Fisher House Boston got the 4 bibs she thought of 4 people to give the bibs to, and I am truly honored and humbled to be one of them. But again with great honor comes great responsibility; the 4 of us have to raise a good deal of money for Fisher House Boston. Actually raising the money for this great organization may be the easiest part of all of this.

For those of you who do not know what Fisher House Boston does; Fisher House Boston is a home away from home where our military families can stay while a loved one is receiving in house treatment at one of our medical centers in the Boston Area. Any family member or loved one of an active military or Veteran’s family, wartime or peacetime, is eligible to stay at the Fisher House. Fisher House Boston’s mission is to be responsive to the needs of our guests and go above and beyond what the VA can provide. They strive to meet the basic comfort needs of our guests, as well as enhance the healing and supportive environment of the house, during some of the most difficult times in our guest lives.

Fisher House Boston is the one veteran charitable organization that is actually engaged in the care, feeding, and well-being of our nation’s most precious treasure; the men, women and their families who have served us and our country so selflessly and so bravely.

What you can do to help? As I said I am honored to train and run for the veteran men, women and families that Fisher House Boston cares for. I will do the training, ice the knees, the neck, the back (oh I forgot to mention the left hip) and run. All I ask is that you click the link below and make whatever donation you can for this truly worthwhile organization.

Again any donation large or small makes a huge difference.

Also when you see my on the back roads just give me a little space. Thanks https://www.crowdrise.com/fisherhouseboston2015/fundraiser/alandyer Thank you so much for your support.

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Asking for Support

The cardinal rule for “Politicians” is: DON’T ASSUME ANYTHING ! As an elected Regional School Committee person, I am a politician…and that’s not always a bad word. As many of you have in the past, I am asking for your support in my re-election to School Committee.

My primary objectives for the next three years will be: Finalize an amendment to the Regional Agreement that spells out responsibilities properly and defines the legal Statutory process for Assessments for each Town. As the co-chairman of the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee ( RAAC), I have been working with other School Committee members, with Selectmen and Finance Committee members from both towns and with “citizens at large” to make these structural corrections in the Agreement.

A draft of the RAAC’s consensus agreement is being worked on as we speak today and will be discussed at the RAAC meeting on Tuesday night.

Discuss and hopefully reach consensus on an Alternative Assessment formula that is “fair” to our Town, the other Town in the region…and all of the students that we are responsible for . I expect that discussion to start within the next month or two.

Recommend a F/Y 16 school budget to the Rehoboth Town Meeting in May that provides the funding for the important curricular and extracurricular programs in our schools while at the same time does NOT rob from Peter ( the Town Departments) to pay for Paul ( the schools) . We need to strike a balance that is fair and reasonable for all services that the Town provides.

Negotiate fair but fiscally prudent contracts with our school district employees. As Chairman of the School Committee’s Negotiations Sub Committee, I will , along with the rest of the members on our Negotiation Teams, be honest and reasonable when it comes to paying for the quality of education that our children deserve.

There are many other objectives of the Administration and the School Committee. But, the four I listed above are where I think that I ,personally, can help the most over the next three years.

Independent candidates are already taking out papers to run in the April election. Republican and Democrat caucuses are scheduled in February. I wanted you all to know that I do plan to run for re-election and that I do want…and need….your support.

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David Katseff, member Dighton Rehoboth Regional School Committee

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A Miracle for Alex

Rehoboth Boy Participates in Drug Trial That Could Change His Life

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Nine-year old Alexander Dalpe has been battling a rare form of epilepsy his entire life. He has Dravet Syndrome, also known as Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy or SMEI, which is characterized by frequent seizures and associated conditions such as behavioral and developmental delays, movement and balance issues, speech and language issues, trouble sleeping and more.

Only one in 20,000 to 40,000 people have Dravet syndrome.

“It’s a catastrophic form of epilepsy,” said Beth Dalpe, Alex’s mother.

Alex’s parents, Bill and Beth Dalpe, spent a lot of time going back and forth to the hospital with Alex when he was younger. He had seizures that lasted from 45 minutes to an hour in addition to hundreds of little seizures, called myoclonic, that are similar to twitches or tics, every day. Alex has been on a host of anti-seizure and anti-convulsive medicines since he had his first seizure at four months old.

A few months ago, the Dalpes heard about a clinical trial for a new medication made from cannabis, or marijuana. The medicine is made from a purified form of cannabis.

“It’s only the cannabinoid, not the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).

It doesn’t get you high,” said Bill.

The trial lasted one month and Alex’s parents were not told whether he received the medication or a placebo. Only 30 children nationwide took part in the trial.

Before Alex started the trial, he was having one to four seizures a week, lasting about three minutes each.

“We’ve definitely seen things improve,” Bill said.

The trial ended a few weeks ago. Alex has not had a grand mal seizure since before the start of the trial.

“We’re extremely excited. We didn’t want to take him off it.

Now we’re anxiously awaiting March,” said Beth.

They won’t be able to get the medicine again until March, when an open label trial is expected to start.

“It’s very promising,” Beth said.

“The benefit is it’s from the earth. It’s not synthetic. The goal would be to replace all the synthetic drugs he’s taking that can cause liver damage, heart damage and who knows what else,” Bill said.

Alex has been on more than 15 different medications, some of which helped, others that made it worse. Dravet is very difficult to control with medication. The best treatment seems to be finding the right combination of different medicines. There is no cure.

This new medication could make a big difference in Alex’s and the Dalpe family’s life.

Alex had to be watched constantly when he was younger because of the frequency and severity of his seizures. They would range from 50 on a good day to 1000+ on a bad day.

Whenever he had a myoclonic seizure he would lose control and risk hurting himself. When he had a grand mal seizure, he had to be taken to the hospital and would often be there for days.

“We were in the hospital more often than not when he was young,” Beth said.

Beth was co-owner of Shear Artistry hair salon in Rehoboth and she had to stop working to take care of Alex.

They were constantly on alert, wondering if and when, Alex would have another seizure.

“Once a week we were picking him up at school because he had a seizure,” Beth said.

Alex currently attends the South Coast Educational Collaborative at Palmer River Elementary School.

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“He can’t exert himself too much,” Beth said.

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Alex was on the diet for about three years, but then it lost its effectiveness and he was taken off it.

“It stopped his myoclonic seizures by about 90 percent,” said Bill.

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Last winter Alex had adenoid and tonsil surgery and while the surgery went well, he had difficulty coming out of the anesthesia.

He had a prolonged seizure, stopped breathing and had trouble regaining breathing on his own. He was in the pediatric ICU for over two weeks.

Beth said it was extremely scary and they weren’t sure if he would pull through.

This kind of medical condition affects the whole family. Alex has a brother Billy, 13, and a sister Angela, 15. They could never have big birthday parties because overstimulation could cause Alex to have a seizure.

“It’s a family syndrome. Everybody sacrifices,” Bill said.

Not knowing what the future holds is one of the challenges that every family faces.

“One of the toughest aspects of this disease to deal with is the uncertainty of the outcome especially knowing that Alex will never be cured,” wrote Bill a few years ago in a blog about Alex.

Now, this new medicine may be just what the Dalpes have hoped and prayed for. It will not cure Alex, but his parents are hopeful that it may allow him to live a more seizure-free and healthy life.

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From the Clerk’s Corner

By Laura Schwall

Hello All ~ Happy February ~ I hope you are staying warm and everyone kept safe during the historic snowstorm of January 26-27, 2015. I thank all our public safety and highway personnel for keeping us all safe, power on, and roads cleared.

As a friendly reminder, Real Estate Tax Bills were due Monday, February 2nd. Payment can be made via mail, hand delivery to Town Hall, Tax Collector’s Office or online @ http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/Pages/index . If paying online, please scroll down to “Online Payments”.

2015 Rehoboth Town Census

By now, you should have received your 2015 census forms, dog license renewal, and calendar/town directory. Thank you again Jim & Family for your generous donation for the printing of the 2015 calendar. Regarding the calendar, many people have asked who took the photo of Perryville Dam on this year’s calendar. I am pleased to say my daughter Jennifer and I are the proud photographers of this year’s, and last year’s, calendar photo. I would like to thank the Rehoboth Historical Commission for allowing me to use their description of the Perryville Dam, which was printed in the “Guide to Historic Sites in Rehoboth, Mass”. 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. If you did not receive your census mailer, please let me know at 508252-6502 x-3110 or email me at lschwall@town.rehoboth.ma.us .

I would like to thank the over 2,400 households that quickly reviewed their census data, made any necessary changes, and returned the forms to us. This year, residents were afforded the opportunity to drop off their census forms at locations around town (Bristol Savings Bank, Blanding Library, COA-Senior Center, and Town Offices), 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 month of February, the Registrars will begin contacting those residents who have not returned their 2015 census forms. Please respond as soon as possible so we do not have to bother you with a phone call.

Just a reminder, the census form does not register you to vote or allow you to change your political designation. We’ve come across many census forms with the designation crossed out and replaced with something else or a designation added to individuals that are not currently registered. If you want to register or make a change to your registration, you must complete the appropriate forms either online or at the Town Clerk’s Office. This can be done in person, by mail, or online. Simply call us at 508-252-6502 x-3110 or x-3109 or e-mail us at LSchwall@town.rehoboth.ma.us or LShaker@town. rehoboth.ma.us . If you prefer online, please go to http://www. sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2014-Voter-reg-mail-in.pdf, complete the application, save it, and e-mail or mail the signed form to us.

As a reminder, we continue to offer the option of a Credit/ Debit card or EFT/ACH payment system. This feature enables you to conduct several town business functions online, like processing your dog licenses, through the town website @ https:// www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs. 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

February 2015 The Reporter services more accessible and convenient for the residents. Last year we had a total of 186 individuals take advantage of our credit card/EFT payment system charging a total of $3,803.66 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

Dog licenses for 2015 are now available and may be purchased 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 (66¢ for one dog tag, 86¢ for two dog tags and 98¢ for three dog tags). To date, we have processed over 300 – 2015 dog licenses since January 5th ~ thank you all for submitting so quickly.

2015 – 2nd Annual Rabies Clinic

Keep them safe . . . inoculate! The 2nd Annual RehobothSeekonk $12 Dog and Cat Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 9:00 AM ~ 12:00 Noon @ Seekonk Public Works Department Garage (On the Corner of Route 44 & Lake Street).

The Rehoboth & Seekonk Town Clerks will be there to renew your 2015 Dog Licenses. For more details, please call 508-252-6502 X-3110 or 3109.

The Annual Town Election

The Annual Town Election for Rehoboth will be held on Monday, April 6, 2015 with the polls currently scheduled to open from 10 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. As you know, after the 2014 annual town election a few residents complained that the polls opened at 10:00 a.m. rather than 7:00 a.m. For as long as I can remember, our annual town election polls have opened at 10:00 a.m. On the other hand, the State mandates polling hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for all Federal and State Elections; local elections are not included in the mandate. Since a few residents questioned the poll hours, I have requested that our election workers monitor the last three elections to see how many people came in between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The results are as follows: 16.96% (509/3,002 total voters) of the voters cast their votes between the hours of 7:00-10:00 a.m. for the 7/15/14 - 2½ Override Election; 18.75% (114/608 total voters) of the votes cast for the 9/9/14 State Primary were during that same three-hour period and 19.82% (765/3,860 total voters) of the 11/4/14 State Election voted between 7 and 10 a.m.

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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 February 17th.

Positions to be elected on the ballot for 2015 are Moderator (one for 1 year), Selectmen (two for 3 years), Town Clerk (one for three years), Assessor (one for 3 years), School Committee (two for 3 years), Planning Board (one for 5 years), Park Commission (one for 5 years), Housing Authority (one for 5 years), Storm Water

Officer (one for 3 years), Tree Warden (one for 3 years), and Water Commissioner (one for 3 years).

The final voter registration date to be eligible to vote in the Annual Town Election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Absentee Ballot Applications

Applications for absentee ballots 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, April 3 at 12:00 p.m. The Clerk’s Office will be open until noon on the holiday (4/3/15) to accommodate voters. Absentee ballot request forms are also available online at 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.

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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 2015 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/Pages/ RehobothMA_Clerk/buscertform .

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.

As a reminder, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th 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.

In closing, please keep warm. I have to admit, even though it is cold and snowy outside, it is encouraging that the days are getting longer. Spring cannot be too far behind. Take care ~ Laura & Lynn

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Rehoboth Republican Town Committee

The Republican Caucus to nominate candidates for the April 6, 2015 Town Election will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 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 25, 7:30 p.m., has been scheduled. Should Caucus be re-scheduled to February 25th, it will be held at the Palmer River Elementary School cafeteria located at 326 Winthrop Street, instead of the COA. The list of offices to be filled is as follows:

Position Term

Moderator One Year Board of Selectmen Three Years Board of Selectmen Three Years Town Clerk Three Years Board of Assessors Three Years D-R District School Committee Three Years D-R District School Committee Three Years Housing Authority Five Years Planning Board Five Years Park Commission Five Years Storm Water Officer Three Years Tree Warden Three Years Water Commissioner Three Years

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The Board also voted on Monday, January 5, 2015 to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting effective on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 and to close the Warrant on Monday, March 2, 2015. All articles for the meeting should be submitted to the Selectmen’s Office by that date and time.

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Rehoboth Ambulance Needs You!

The Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, Inc. is looking for a member of the community to serve on the Board of Directors.

Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, Inc. (RAC) is a registered non-profit organization, providing emergency medical services to the residents and visitors to the Town of Rehoboth. The committee is led by our Chairperson/Chief Scott Meagher, with assistance from a Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer, and the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is made up of four members of the RAC and three members of the community who are not members of the RAC. These outside members of the Board of Directors may be residents of Rehoboth, former residents of Rehoboth who lived in Rehoboth for at least three years, or medical professionals. The Board of Directors meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the Month, in the evening.

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News: The Friends of The Rehoboth Animal Shelter will be holding a psychic fair, Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #302 at 84 Bay State Road (across from the cannon), Rehoboth. We are also in the process of coordinating a yard sale fundraiser in June. Keep posted!

Even though we have had (dare I say it?) a relatively mild winter so far, there are still things we need to do to keep our furry friends protected against the elements. Here are some tips from the ASPCA: 1. Keep your pets inside; especially cats. Felines left outdoors can freeze, become lost or stolen, injured or killed. Cats who stray are also exposed to infectious diseases. Outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars, which can be deadly once the vehicle is started. If you know you have outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine.

2. Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, as dogs can become easily lost. Make sure they always wear collars with ID tags. If you do take your dog out, wipe off their legs and stomach when they come in, as they will lick their paws and in turn ingest salt, antifreeze or other dangerous chemicals.

3. If you bathe your animals in the winter, make sure you completely dry them. If you take them out, consider putting a sweater or coat on them.

4. Never leave your animals alone in a car during the cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

5. Make sure your animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed and a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

Hours 6. If you have an animal that prefers M•T•T•F the outdoors, an outdoor shelter filled with 9-5 hay will act as an insulator.

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Robert “Bobby” Noons a 35 year veteran of the Rehoboth Fire Department has been promoted to the position of Deputy Fire Chief.

Chief Noons had previously served in the position of Assistant Fire Chief and Battalion Chief under retired Chief Pray and was formally Captain of Station 3. Chief Noons resides on Davis Street with his wife and two daughters and is employed as an equipment operator for J&J Materials in Rehoboth.

Jeff Rassol a 32 year veteran of the Rehoboth Fire Department has been promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. Chief Rassol had previously been the Captain of Station 2 for 15 years and has been assigned the duty of Chief of Fleet Maintaince. Chief Rassol resides on Tremont Street with his wife and daughter and is employed as a HVAC service technician for Aero Plumbing and Heating.

Al “Alfie” Noons, a 27 year veteran of the Rehoboth Fire Department has been promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief.

Chief Noons had previously been the Captain of Station 3 for 9 years and has been assigned the duty of Chief of Training. Chief Noons resides on Davis Street with his wife and 3 children and is employed as a union elevator technician for Otis Elevator.

Mark Haskell a 25 year veteran of the Rehoboth Fire Department has been promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief.

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Rehoboth Ramblings

by Leslie Patterson

Winter, Winter, Go Away Is there anything as dismal as the aptly named dead of winter, even if it isn’t snowing? I’m writing this right before the predicted blizzard so I can’t really comment on the outcome, except to say I’m dreading it, even with a generator on hand. I hate all the fearmongering that goes on ahead of these storms. The Blizzard of ‘78 was “The Storm of the Century”, but we are now in a new century.

We were fortunate to have already visited South Florida (too briefly) in early January. It’s not just the warmth there and wearing summer clothes; it’s also enjoying all the greenery instead of a winter-bleak landscape. The absolute highlight of the vacation for me was sitting in a hot tub under palm trees in the late afternoon sun at 5 p.m. (it gets dark there around 6:30 in January) thinking of how cold and dark it is here at that time, even when there isn’t a blizzard. Whenever I notice the first bit of light at 5 p.m., around the third week of January, I always rejoice that it won’t get dark that early again for another 10 months. I’ll be glad to see Daylight Savings Time again soon.

Departing Rhode Island when it is 5 degrees and then getting off the plane a few hours later into balmy weather feels very much like the moment in “The Wizard of Oz” where black and white turns into color. We aren’t in Kansas any more, nor are we in New England. Really, when you stop and think about it, being able to fly long distances in short amounts of time is remarkable, though we now take it for granted. There’s a lot to complain about with air travel these days but we tend to forget how long it took people to get anywhere before the 20th century.

Here’s another plug for JetBlue, which I far prefer to Southwest, assuming everything else goes OK on the flight. I will be sorry to see them start charging for checked luggage and moving seats closer together, as I’ve read they’re planning to do this year. They have very convenient direct flights from Green Airport to Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. JetBlue does have a lot of other direct flights from New England, except they are mostly out of Logan.

Lest I get too sentimental about the land of palm trees, I remind myself of South Florida sprawl and traffic, which has only gotten worse. The drivers are ever more reckless, weaving dangerously in and out of lanes while going over 70 mph on the interstate. It gives a certain perverse satisfaction to know that there are places where the driving is worse than Boston. Did you see where Florida now has a larger population than New York state? This is not surprising since a huge number of New Yorkers have moved there. Those in Buffalo who faced six feet of snow in November must certainly have thought about moving south. Is it any wonder that people in the Northeast want to escape winter?

Speaking of our frozen north, I’m just reading an article in the New York Times online called “This Cold House” (by Ken Ilgunas, on Jan. 23) by a guy who is living in a big old house in Nebraska and keeping his thermostat at 45 degrees. I know I’d sure like to spend the winter living in a refrigerator, as if the outdoor temps aren’t bad enough. So we should all develop chilblains again, like in some Victorian novel?

Of course, the comments section is filled with readers bragging about how virtuous they are with their own thermostats turned low, but several readers sensibly asked why this author would want to live in a huge drafty old house. Why not move somewhere small and be comfortable? He proclaims that you can get used to the indoor cold but he doesn’t really say why he chose to live like this.

No, you can’t make me live in a refrigerator, at least not voluntarily. We do try to keep the thermostat at reasonably cool temperatures, especially at night. Thick comforters make the night times

more bearable. But I can’t stand being cold all day long and no, I can’t get used to it. I don’t like having to wear a coat indoors, in addition to all the other layers I am wearing. Reading something like this article (cleverly illustrated with a cartoon popsicle sitting in a chair) makes me want to turn the heat up past 70 just to be contrary. Faced with actually having to live like this in the winter, it would be a case of Florida here I come again.

For now, I’m going to wrap this up so I’ll have ample time to panic before the blizzard. Mother Nature isn’t one to be trifled with.

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MY TWO CENTS

By Sue Pimental Let’s talk snow! Just when I thought we were going to have a amount and not raise it since we don’t have the ability to reduce mild winter and little snow, mother nature had other plans. I have it later on. Keep in mind, if we don’t spend all this in the current learned in my almost three years as a Selectman, that you can fiscal year, the unused monies are calculated into the free cash never please everyone. Someone will ALWAYS disagree with you, balance. With the “historic storm” on Jan 27th, we have $102,000 snow removal is no different. I am not a fan of our snow removal left in the line. If we get to a point where we will have to deficit policy. I understand why we implemented it, but not plowing until it spend, the board of the selectman and finance committee must gets to 3 inches is too much snow on the roads. If we end up with vote to do so. There are all kinds of “rules”, Mass general laws that more than that or if it rains and turns to ice it will be a nightmare to govern how you document, process just about everything related remove…and likely cost more in the end, my opinion. (although to operating a municipality. My guess is to be sure to make every I’ve been told I don’t know anything about snow plowing J) But like action transparent to the taxpayer…after all it’s your money you everything else, this is a work in process and we will evaluate at the should know what your elected officials and employee are doing end of the season, what worked, what didn’t where we can make with your money. improvements and what the cost will be and then make changes The board of selectman meet every Monday (usually) and as needed. It was the right thing to do from a budget standpoint the day before Tuesday’s storm was no exception. However, the to put a snow removal policy in place. I would be remiss if I didn’t governor declared a state of emergency and that all vehicle off the make it clear, that public safety will NEVER take a back seat because road by 8pm. The board had an emergency meeting with all public of money constraints. safety personnel chiefs/captains, point persons to discuss not only I would bet most of you don’t know how the snow removal budour readiness but to vote to declare a state of emergency. This get works….I didn’t’ until I was appointed to the finance committee is important in order to receive additional funds to help with the years ago. First, the snow removal line works a little different than added cost of this storm. All excess costs need to be documented other lines in the budget. For one, we are allowed to “deficit” spend and submitted to the state and or federal gov’t ( if there are federal this line. It doesn’t’ mean we don’t have to pay for it…it means, funds available) for possible reimbursement. The reimbursement is we defer it and anything over the budget amount will be deducted typically in a subsequent fiscal year ( or two). The reimbursement from the tax recap. What this means in layman’s terms, the excess is put into the general fund which ends up as free cash. This is amount is deducted from the taxes raised, meaning we will have the reason why we had a large free cash balance a year ago….it less money to spend in “raise and appropriate” at town meeting. related to reimbursement of costs incurred with the floods of 2010.

Once you establish a snow budget amount, you can not reduce From a readiness standpoint, the town was well prepared. Bill it. We have budgeted 200,000 and should always keep it at this Mairano is the head of the Emergency Management. He “runs” the meeting, he issues the communications to all parties on weather reports, power outages, etc… He is also the one that makes the call to open up a shelter and coordinates with highway to have the Licenced in MA & RI Andrew Cerrone parking lot at Beckwith ( the designated shelter) plowed to provide Master Electrician access to anyone seeking shelter. In addition, he coordinates the P.O. Box 407 volunteers to manage the shelter. All of Bill’s personnel that report Cumberland, RI to him are volunteers…they receive no compensation for their 02864 time. The police chief scheduled additional officers and utilized the Humvee’s to not only get around town after the “curfew” but Fully Insured to assist the ambulance if needed on calls for medical assistance.

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Keep in mind, although there is a curfew some people have jobs that require them to work, such as hospitals, nursing homes, etc…

Although I did hear of people out and about during the storm (not many) while under a curfew. For the safety of not only yourself but all the public safety personnel, when you are asked to stay off the roads, please head the warning.

The Highway superintendent had not only his staff but the many contractors lined up and ready to go as well as all their vehicles. Keep in mind they work very long, long hours….many times 24 hours to get the roads cleared and ready for travel for all of us. The fire department and ambulance all had personnel at the three stations ready and available to assist where needed. Many volunteer their time or receive very little pay compared to the time they commit to assist all of us, if called upon.

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The Seekonk Scene Town Clerk’s Corner

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Census mailings will be going out within a week of writing this article. Please check the information on your form, make any necessary corrections, sign it and mail it back to this office. Even if there are not any changes, please sign the form and mail it back so that we can scan the information into the computer. Included in the census mailing will be the dog license renewal form. We do not process those renewals til mid February, but you may mail your renewal back with your census form and we will send your tags to you after the 15th of February.

Animal Control is holding a rabies clinic with Rehoboth Animal Control. The Rehoboth Town Clerk and I both are there to license dogs from our respective towns. Seekonk will take your information and payment and your form will be processed in the office the next week. The clinic date is Saturday, March 14th from 9-12 PM at the Seekonk Public Works garage on Taunton Avenue. It was a joint clinic with Rehoboth last year and it went very well.

Nomination papers for town offices in the April 6th town election are due back by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17th. If you are interested in running for a town office, please call us at 336-2920 and we will walk you through the process.

The Save a Pet auction is scheduled for March 24, 25, and 26th at Ramada Inn (formerly Johnson & Wales), 213 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Auction will run from 6:30PM-10:30PM. The auction will not be televised, so we need people to attend in person to bid on items.

Last year the auction was not televised and attendance was really wonderful. We have a lot more room now so items are spread out over a larger area so viewing them is much easier.

If you would like to make a donation to the auction, you may leave your donation here at the Town Hall in the Town Clerk’s Office. We appreciate all the businesses that donate to this, our biggest fundraiser. We also appreciate the individuals who donate items also.

By the time this issue is delivered to residents, Taste of the Towns will be over. Thank you to all those restaurants that participated and to all who purchased tickets in support of this great event. I know that the Kiwanis Club members work many hours on planning this fundraiser for all to enjoy.

Prepared Now that we have been through November, December and Foods most of January without a major snow event, we can look forward to March and April and hopefully February won’t be the bad month.

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People In The News Lori Caron Silveira Named Shareholder at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Rehoboth, MA resident, Lori Caron Silveira was appointed to Shareholder at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. effective January 1, 2015.

Lori represents corporate and governmental clients in defending employment disputes, including sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims, wage and hour matters, and termination of employment cases. She also represents employers in labor relation matters, including collective bargaining, arbitration of grievances and “interest” arbitration to deterLori Caron Silveira mine terms and conditions of employment, and unfair labor practice proceedings. She also often handles labor and employment litigation in both state and federal courts in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Lori received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 1983. Prior to joining Adler Pollock & Sheehan, Lori was a partner at Tillinghast Licht.

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Fitchburg State University recently held its 118th commencement exercises, winter ceremony, at the campus Athletics and Recreation Center. The President’s Medal was awarded to Fitchburg Public Schools Superintendent Andre R. Ravenelle. President Robert V. Antonucci delivered the commencement address.

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Hannah Mullen of Rehoboth has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2014-2015 academic year at the University of New Hampshire.

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Raquel Perez of Rehoboth Named to the University of Rhode Island’s Fall 2014 Dean’s List

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Students Named to Dean’s List at Fitchburg State FITCHBURG, MASS. - President Robert V. Antonucci of Fitchburg State University has announced the names of area students included 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.

Students from our area are: Rehoboth Nicholas B. Froment Seekonk Rachel F. Saad

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Club News & Announcements Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club

The Rehoboth Anawan Lions club held it’s meeting on January 15th 2015 at the Hillside Country club after several ladies attended the Mid Winter district 33S conference in Hyannis. Our club had its first meeting of the year at that time to prepare for our Calendar Dance which was being held on January 24th and turned out to be a very successful fund raiser. Everyone who had a table of 10 people decorated the table in accordance with the month. The table I was at was Winter Wonderland and it was spectacular seeing all the tables with appropriate scenes in time to the theme they had decorated. If you have never been to our dance you should make it a point to come to one, which is always at the end of January, to see what the girls come up with for decorations. We then dance the rest of the evening after a great dinner. Remember next year and watch for the date!

The last event we held in December was our Christmas Tree Lighting at the Bristol County Savings Bank. We sang Carole’s lit the tree and then proceeded to Francis Farm where Santa Clause showed up to the delight of all the children who were there. We had refreshment’s, games for all and a very enjoyable evening for all who attended. It was a cold afternoon but it didn’t seem to bother those who came to the bank for singing, Santa and Girl Scouts, and last but not forgotten was the band that was absolutely fantastic.

Watch for the next one in December.

Events to come will be our Bake Sale at Easter, a Spaghetti Supper in Maya’s well as other events. We will also be inducting 2 new members next month. Also in May we will be attending our State Convention which will be held in Mansfield at the Holiday Inn. Continued next page...

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This is something we all look forward to, which is part of our functions that we as members wait for.

Our next meeting will be on February 5th at Sue Nokes home and our February 19th meeting will be at Hillside Country Club.

We would like to thank all who support our club and we appreciate all you do for our club. Remember our motto “WE SERVE” and indeed we do. See you next month.

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Feb. 11, REHOBOTH LIONS REGULAR MEETING at 7 PM at the Anawan Club on Gorham Street, Rehoboth.

Feb. 18, Lions Board Mtg. @ 7 PM at President Scott’s Place.

Feb. 25th, Regular Mtg. @ 7 PM Place TBA March 4, Wed. is the first Spring CLAM BOIL served at 7 PM at the Seekonk Gun Club. Get tickets from any Rehoboth Lion.

There will be Rehoboth Lions Clam Boils the first Wed. of March, April, May and June.

At the Lions District 33S Mid-Winter Conference at Hyannis the Rehoboth Lions presented donations to Lions causes totaling $14,050, for Eye Research, Lions International Disaster Relief, 33s Hearing Foundation, 33S Eyemobile, Youth Speech, Lions’ All-State Band, Activities for Special Children, Youth International Exchange and towards a SPOT Camera for sight screening of young children.

The Rehoboth Lions have also donated $5,184 to Rehoboth causes since July 1st, 2014.

See our web site:www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/rehoboth_ma Want to join our “we serve” organization? Ask a lion. The rehoboth lions are always happy to have new members to help us serve through lions charities, eye research and the rehoboth community!

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Our January meeting was fun and informative. Aaron did a demonstration on a fireless cooker. One kind is a tightly sealed box with insulation, into which you place the food which has been preheated. Then wrap the pot in a thick towel, close and it will be fully cooked by supper time. Saves on electricity/ gas and does not have to be watched. Was used in the 1800’s. We ended the meeting with a postponed Christmas game and gift exchange.

Presents collected for children had been given to the Berkley police for distribution.

Our February meeting is the 25th with fun and games, and a penny sale to benefit the Mass state Grange youth.

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Seekonk Real Estate Market Review for 2014 & 2013 Sold Listings

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Seekonk: Real Estate market$350,023 picked up, with a 17% increase in 119 $336,588 135 sold listings, the average sales increase 4% to $287,997. Homes were on the market an average of 10 days fewer than 2013.

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2014 vs 2013 Seekonk & Rehoboth real estate year end statistics

2014 Seekonk real estate market picked up from 2013, with a 17% increase in sold listings, the average sales increase 4% to $287,997. Homes were on the market an average of 10 fewer days than 2013.

Seekonk Lions Club

The Seekonk Lions Club will be holding its next meetings on Thursday February 5th at 7PM. Visit Seekonk Lions website for meeting location or contact Seekonk Lions President George at 401 749-0261. We welcome residents to join us and learn what our club does for our local community and worldwide charity organizations.

The Seekonk Lions Club next Clam Boil will be held at the Seekonk Rod & Gun Club 61 Reed St. Rehoboth Thursday February 26th at 7pm. Come down and be a part of the largest boils in the area! The Clam Boils are the Seekonk Lions major fundraising activity. All hungry participants leave satisfied…guaranteed! The cost for a ticket to the clam boil is $30. Proceeds go towards funding community projects and Massachusetts Eye Research. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. For ticket information please contact Bob Read at 508-336-6984 or any Seekonk Lions member.

2014 Rehoboth real estate had a 22% decrease in sold listings, the average sales price increase 8% to 336,588. Homes were on the market 30 days longer than 2013.

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The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society News P.O. Box 2, 4 Locust Ave., Rehoboth, MA Phone: 508-252-3031 Web: www.carpentermuseum.org Email: carpentermuseum@gmail.com

Remembering John Evans

Over the past seventeen years, well over 2,000 students from Palmer River School, and a few from D-R, have taken a field trip to the Carpenter Museum. If you ask any of them what they remember best, they are likely to mention the wooden peg they made with Mr. Evans.

John Evans joined the Museum’s education program in 1998, helping out with the activity we call “Barn Construction” or simply “peg-making.” He quickly made this activity his own, and made it about much more than how the barn was built. Along with 18thcentury construction techniques and the thrill of pounding out a wooden “trunnel,” students learned about why a barn was vital to a colonial family, about preparing in the spring to eat during the coming winter, about working with the materials at hand, and about the importance of good neighbors.

He added another activity a few years ago when he decided it would be fun to build the necessary equipment and teach himself rope-making. He guided each class through the process of making its own rope as a community effort.

John Evans, who passed away January 9th, captured the excitement of children of all ages when he taught hands-on local history during educational programs and events at the Carpenter Museum. Go to carpentermuseum.org to see more photos.

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John’s involvement was a great asset to the education program, and not only because he could handle a froe and a maul and would always make room in his schedule for a visiting class. He was outstanding in his knowledge, his patience, his enthusiasm, and in conveying a sense that it was a privilege and a delight to learn about and practice the skills of the past, to bring them into the present and the future. His presence made everyone’s day brighter and we are grateful to have been part of his community of neighbors.

Ed. Note: This remembrance was written

by Rebecca Smith, who has coordinated our spring children’s program for 17 years.

Rebecca is currently acting president of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society.

Writing with Needle & Thread

19th-Century Samplers at the Museum Sewing was a vital skill for women in colonial America, a time long before readyto-wear clothing was available. Then as now, undoubtedly some girls and women were better at needlework than others and enjoyed it more, but unlike today, sewing was not just a hobby but a necessity.

Young girls learned to sew as soon as they were old enough and they practiced their needlework skills by embroidering samplers. These were rectangles of plain linen that were decorated by girls who embroidered the alphabet, numbers, and sometimes other figures and pious verses, too. Usually they added their names and the date it was completed.

These were called samplers because they were originally designed as a chart to show samples of various stitches. The more accomplished young seamstresses embroidered figures of animals, ships, flowers, and houses on their samplers. Sampler-making reached its height of popularity in the early part of the 19th century. Local schools were set up to teach needlework skills. One of the most famous was that of Polly Bach in Providence. Samplers from this era have become highly prized museum objects over the years.

The Carpenter Museum has on display several samplers made by young Massachusetts girls in the 1800s. Some are by Rehoboth girls and some are from elsewhere

in the area. You can find seven of these samplers framed and displayed near the antique children’s toys, in the part of the museum we call The Store. The museum also has a few more samplers in its archives.

The largest sampler on display is by a girl named Jane Bradley. A typical inspirational verse of that time can be seen on another sampler: “Tis sweet to meet but hard to part From an esteemed friend Tis sweet to meet with Christ above In joys that never end” The samplers by Rehoboth girls on display at the museum include one by Nancy Lake at age 15 in 1826 (gift of Pearl Crawford); one by Lita Bliss at age 11 in 1808 and one by Amanda Bliss at age 9 in 1807 (both gifts of Edith Bliss); and one by Susan Bourn at age 14 in 1809 (gift of Carol Quinlan).

Some of the samplers in our archives were bequests of our former Museum curator, Frank DeMattos. Others are the gifts of Lyn Beattie and Eleanor Goff Sleeper.

So the next time you visit the museum, stay a little longer while you’re looking at the antique toys and admire the fine needlework of young girls who lived in Rehoboth 200 years ago.

Here is a sampler in the Carpenter Museum collection. Made in 1797, it says, in part, “Mary Luther is my name. Ingland is my station. Swanzey is my dwelling place.

And Christ is my salvation.”

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A young girl stitched on this sampler “Virtue. Mariett Tripp Aged 14 1837.”

A Pint, A Pizza Pie and A Play Thursday, March 19, 6pm

Join us for an evening of fun! Master John Fowle, a schoolmaster living in Woburn, Massachusetts in the 1770s, will introduce you to two of his students. Although friends throughout their lives, one grows up to fight the British; the other is accused of being a spy for the British and escapes to Europe. Dressed in period costume, re-enactor Michael Welch will tell this tale of war and intrigue, posing as all three men.

Reservations are limited: $7 ($4 members) includes program and two slices of pizza from RHOP. Drinks available: Soda $1.

Beer $2. Dessert and munchies on us. Please call 508-252-3031 or email carpentermuseum@gmail.com. Special thanks to Rehoboth House of Pizza.

Get on board the coach bus! Dave Downs and Lende McMullen will be your tour guides to historic Rehoboth homes in North Rehoboth.

Thanks to Our Hardworking Volunteers!

Kylee Hitz has been a valuable member of our volunteer crew for over a decade, teaching weaving and cooking on the open hearth fireplace during the Carpenter Museum’s educational programs and special events. Her background is in textile design.

She and husband Ciril run a seasonal bakery in Rehoboth called BreadHitz. With an outdoor oven at their home on Chestnut Street, they periodically offer delicious breads and pastries and baking workshops.

A member of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Trustee Board, Kylee took on a leadership role when she recently volunteered for its newly formed Executive Committee.

Thanks, Kylee, for all you do!

Sign up soon for A Pint, A Pizza Pie and A Play at the Carpenter Museum on Thursday, March 19.

Bus Tour of Historic Rehoboth Homes

Sunday, April 19, 1-2:45pm and 3-4:45pm

Ride a relaxing coach bus around North Rehoboth as local historians Dave Downs and Lende McMullen tell you about the history of homes built in the 1800s and earlier. Each ride will include a walking-tour of one historic home. Refreshments will follow at the museum. Choose one of two time slots: 1-2:45pm and 3-4:45pm. Reservations required. $15 ($10 members). Please call 508-252-3031 or email carpentermuseum@gmail.com. This event is sponsored in part by Century 21 David Smith Real Estate and the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Kylee Hitz helps with programs and events at the Carpenter Museum, and is on the board of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society.

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scouts 449,316 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies Arrive this Week It’s Girl Scout Cookie time again!

Warwick, R.I. (January 22, 2015) - Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) have been taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies, the seasonal treat, since December. And, beginning this week, more than 37,443 cases will be transported from the shelves of Paul Arpin Van Lines warehouses to customers in Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, CT. Girls from Southeastern New England are selling Thin Mints, the most popular Girl Scout cookie, Peanut Butter Patties, Lemonades, Thanks-A-Lots, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbread, and Cranberry Citrus Crisps for $4 per package. There is also a new variety to try this year – gluten free “Trios”, a peanut butter oatmeal cookie nestled with chocolate chips, which is available on a limited basis for $5 per package.

Kelly Bates, meteorologist for WJAR NBC 10, is the council’s 2015 Honorary Cookie Chair. Kelly, a Girl Scout alumna, will be a spokeswoman for the 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Sale and champion for the 5 key life skills girls develop while participating in the sale.

The Girl Scout Cookie program is the country’s largest and longest-running girl-led business in the country and helps girls develop financial, leadership and life skills, including goal setting, money management, people skills, business ethics, and decision making. Girls set sales goals, create marketing plans, and decide how to spend the proceeds within their troops. 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 2015 Cookie Sale Service Project is A Wish Come True, Inc., which grants wishes to children ages 3 through 18 who have a life threatening illness and live in Rhode Island and areas of Southeastern Massachusetts. To learn more about Rhode Island’s oldest wish granting organization, visit www.awish.org.

This year, for the first time in its history, girls from local troops will be part of Girl Scouts’ new national Digital Cookie platform, a revolutionary addition to the Girl Scout Cookie Program that will enhance and expand the program’s ability to teach girls new skills • Brushes for business and life. Through the Digital Cookie platform, local Girl Scouts will be able to take in-person cookie orders from custom• Carpet Sweepers ers and, for the first time, automate cookie shipments through a • Mops & Brooms unique transaction application designed specifically for Girl Scouts.

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Do you have any unopened, new gifts hanging around that you could bless someone else with?

American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 will have bins at both the Rehoboth and Seekonk Libraries in addition to the faith formation lobby of the Parish Center of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on Rt. 44 in Seekonk to collect your unused gifts through Valentines Day to benefit The Rehoboth and Seekonk Food Pantries. Please place your new items in a plastic or paper bag in one of these bins and the girls will pick them up and deliver them. Thank you for sharing!

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The renovations to the Newman Y are almost complete! Members and guests will find a more welcoming Main Lobby with an open concept design that will flow into the Health and Wellness Center. In addition, upcoming changes to the Health and Wellness Center will be increased square footage, new rubberized flooring, fresh paint and updated equipment. Please visit our Facebook page for the announcement of the official grand re-opening date and festivities.

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The Rep Effect - a scientifically proven LES MILLS formula - is the secret to achieving your fitness goals by using light to moderate weights, with lots of repetitions (reps), BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout that burns calories, shapes, and tones without building bulky muscles.

The encouragement, motivation and great music in every BODYPUMP class will achieve the results you want and deserve!

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Events & Activities Festival Ballet Providence Presents A Rare Double-Bill In Up Close On Hope / Program 2 An Evening of Two Passionate, Timeless Ballets Runs February 6-14th

Providence, RI (January 16, 2015) ­ The second installment in Festival Ballet Providence¹s (FBP) Up Close on Hope Black Box Theatre series consists of a rare double-bill program featuring two inspired ballets: Mihailo Djuric¹s Soledad and Gianni Di Marco¹s Scheherazade. The program runs February 6 - 14, 2015 at Festival Ballet Providence, 825 Hope Street, Friday nights at 8pm; Saturday nights at 7:30pm. ³We are taking a slight detour this time around,² said FBP Artistic Director Mihailo ³Misha² Djuric, adding, ³In the past, Up Close on Hope has been a program of several shorter works. This time, we wanted to give the audience a deeper experience into the ideas, emotions, and stories of each ballet, of course, within the exciting and intimate setting of our Black Box theater.²

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Gianni Di Marco¹s Scheherazade premiered at The Vets in 2005 and received critical acclaim for its passionate storytelling and dramatic choreography. Di Marco, a Boston Ballet dancer for 10 years, is familiar to FBP audiences, having choreographed numerous works since the Sheherazade premiere in Providence. ³It¹s a delight to revisit this ballet, which FBP hasn¹t performed since 2007,² Mr. Djuric said. ³Each time we return to Scheherazade it changes and matures. Gino [Mr. Di Marco] has choreographed many ballets, but Scheherazade is without a doubt his most compelling work to date.² Set to the evocative and haunting score by Rimsky-Korsakov, the ballet tells the story of Zobeide and her passionate but forbidden romance with the Golden Slave. Longtime FBP dancer Jennifer Ricci, renowned for her spellbinding portrayal of Zobeide in previous stagings, will reprise the role.

Also on the bill is a 20 year-old work by Misha Djuric - Soledad, ³loneliness² in Spanish. The ballet, for five couples, is set in cafe society to sensual, stirring tangos by the revolutionary composer and creator of ³nuevo tango² (³new tango²), Astor Piazzolla. The ballet creates an atmosphere of melancholy, with dancers exploring romance and loneliness while wrapped in Piazzolla¹s sultry melodies. FBP toured the work to seven cities in Venezuela. This is the first time it will be seen in the United States since 2006.

Mr. Djuric said, ³Soledad is an emotion we can all understand, whether we like it or not. Life sometimes brings out raw emotions, and our internal feelings are often hard to escape -- no matter how life continues around us.² Tickets are $50 and admission includes an intermission reception with complimentary wine and hors d¹oeuvres. The reception offers a unique chance to meet and mingle with some of the artistic staff and cast.

Winter Tea in Paris

Sunday, February 8th, 2015 at Saint Nicholas of Myra Parish Hall 499 Spring Street, North Dighton Adults $10.00 Children $5.00

A benefit for Student Scholarships & Local Charities Sponsored by the GFWC Taunton Junior Woman’s Club Call Denise, 508-823-6004, www.GFWCTauntonRaynhamJuniors.org

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Community Dance February 8th

* FREE * On Sunday evening, February 8, from 7 to 9 p.m., there will be a community dance held at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth. This dance is hosted by the Sunday Night Jammers, a group of area musicians who meet regularly on Sunday evenings at Goff Hall to play Celtic dance music.

The February 8 dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. All dance steps will be taught.

Admission is free and open to the public, and all ages and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to come with a partner.

A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, contact Bob Elliott at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com or call 774-644-1369. www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

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

Bristol County Conservation District Annual Meeting Tues., February 10th 6:30pm

The Bristol County Conservation District (BCCD) will be having our annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 6:30 P.M., Keith Hall, 84 Center St., 2nd floor, Dighton, MA 02715. This year’s meeting will include a presentation by State Conservationist, Christine Clarke on “Conservation in the Pacific Islands”. In addition, Paul Russell, Risk Management Specialist and Julie Viveiros, Bristol County FSA Executive Director will be there to explain the 2014 Farm Bill ‘new’ risk management tools and crop insurance programs.

Please join us to learn more about these programs and how they may benefit your farm business. Join us for light refreshments and lively discussion.

Any landowner in the county is eligible to run for a three year term, voting is open to all Bristol County residents. BCCD meets monthly to consider natural resource problems within the county and in particular those related to agriculture. The board of supervisors sets local priorities for USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service programs. All BCCD meetings are open to the public and especially encouraged to participate in the annual election.

USDA programs in Massachusetts are broad and varied because the farming activity is unique, specialized and diverse.

For more information call David Rose, BCCD Field Agent at 508-642-3767 or Sue Guiducci at 508-990-2854.

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Rehoboth Contra Dance

Clam Boil Fundraiser

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, February 13, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Dan Pearl. Music will be performed

by Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Max Newman. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary.

For information, call 508-252-6375; www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

The Dighton-Rehoboth / Seekonk High School ice hockey team is having a clam boil fundraiser on February 20, 7 pm at the seekonk gun club. The cost $30 per person..our team is completely self funded.

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Dan Pearl leads the Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, February 13

Puppies & Pizza Benefit Night to Raise Money for NEADS, Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans February 24th

February 24 event at Flatbread Company will offer proceeds from pizza sales to support NEADS and feature puppies-in-training, live music, henna, giveaways!

On Tuesday, February 24, Puppies & Pizza, a Benefit Night to raise money for NEADS, Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans, will be held from 5-9 p.m. at Flatbread Company Providence, 161 Cushing Street, Providence, RI. Between 5-9 p.m., Flatbread Company will donate a portion of any large and small pizza sold via eat-in, take out or delivery. This family-friendly event will feature NEADS puppiesin-training, live music by Emeline Easton, Barefoot Henna, raffles, and give-a-ways.

The NEADS Benefit Night is free and open to the public. Individuals of all ages are welcome. Event registration is not required.

Headquartered in Princeton, Massachusetts, NEADS provides independence to people who are deaf or have a disability through the use of canine assistance. NEADS service dogs support individuals in the following areas: deaf and hearing loss; combat veterans; physical disability; classroom, therapy & ministry; children with a disability; and children on the autism spectrum.

More than 90 percent of NEADS assistance dogs are trained by inmates at New England prisons, including the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institute.

To learn more about the event visit the Facebook event page at: http://bit.ly/NEADS or contact organizer Amanda Shannon at amandalshannon@yahoo.com. Media inquiries can be directed to Holly Jensen at 401-248-3439 or holly.jensen@cox.net.

Rehoboth Contra Dance

Friday, February 27, 8 p.m.; Introductory Workshop, 7:30 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, February 27, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf. Music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Max Newman. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. For information, call 508-252-6375; www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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BULLDOG CLUB OF NEW ENGLAND, INC. SANCTIONED MATCH SHOW Sunday, March 22, 2015 Judge: Ms. Heidi Francke Judging begins at 12:30 pm

Entries taken from 9:15 am. to 12:30 pm.

Junior Handlers (8 to 18 years old only) Puppy classes: 3-4, 4-6, 6-9, 9-12 Adult classes: Novice & Open

Admission: Adults: $7.00 Kids 5-12: $4.00 under 5 free Dogs with more than 2 points or neutered CAN NOT be shown.

A dog handling demonstration will be given following the costume parade.

NO puppies younger than 12 weeks are permitted on the premises.

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102-A Pond Street, Seekonk, MA 02771 Join us for the EASTER COSTUME PARADE. Prizes will be given for the best Adult/Bulldog costume, the best Child/Bulldog costume and the best Bulldog costume at 10:15 am.

DOG HANDLING DEMONSTRATION at 10:45 am.

Lunch at 11:30 am. PARADE OF CHAMPIONS at 12:00 pm.

Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win the Giant Bulldog Statue, Easter Baskets filled with lots of goodies and hard to find Bulldog items.

Plan on visiting our sales table. Check out the many items available including our sweatshirts & mugs.

Price of admission includes lunch and entry.

Club members are asked to bring a tray of goodies for dessert.

There is limited seating at the site. You may wish to bring your own chair.

DIRECTIONS: From Rte. 195 E or W: Take Mass. Exit 1. Follow 114-A (north). In approximately one mile you will reach a fork in the road, bear to the right (Grist Mill Restaurant is on your left). This is Arcade Ave. Continue on Arcade to the end. This is the Jct. of Rte. 152.

Take a right onto 152 North – Newman Ave. Follow along for about 5 miles. You will come to the intersection of Central Ave. (Just after the Rojacks). Go ½ mile and take a left onto Pond Street. Watch for Orion Industrial Park on the left (2/10 mile). Turn into the park. It is the second building on the left.

From Rte. 95 N or S: Take Exit 2-A (Newport Ave.). At the 2nd light take a left onto Benefit St. At the next light bear left onto Central Ave. Follow to the end. Left onto 152 – Newman Ave. Go ½ mile and take a left onto Pond Street. Watch for Orion Industrial Park on the left (2/10 mile). Turn into the park. It is the second building on the left.

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2nd Annual Dancing with the Doctors Benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Saturday, April 4th

On Saturday, April 4th, 2015, local doctors and their professional dance partners will square-off for a chance to win the coveted mirror ball trophy at the 2nd annual “Dancing with the Doctors” fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

“Dancing with the Doctors” is produced by Studio One RI Dance Complex, in partnership with its presenting sponsor, Cat Country 98.1.

The event will be held at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI. Guests will enjoy a fabulous dinner, premium raffles, and - of course - spectacular dancing entertainment. Tickets start at $900 for a 10 person table, or $100 per person.

Cat Country’s Morning Show Co-Host, Amanda Leonardo, will be the mistress of ceremonies, alongside the master of ceremonies and LLS’s ‘Man of the Year’ 2015 candidate, Dr. Anthony DeLuise.

100% of the net proceeds from the event will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world’s largest voluntary (nonprofit) health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services.

To purchase tickets or for sponsorship information, please visit DWTDocs. com, email info@D WTDocs.com or call 401-441-2843.

Psychic Fair April 4th

A Psychic Fair will be held on Saturday, 4/4. There will be many Readers and each Reading is $ 20.00. Admission is free.

The hours are from 10 am to 3 pm. The Psychic Fair will be take place at the Seekonk American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary programs for our Veterans, community and children.

Fishing for a Cause June 26th & 27th

Do you love recreational fishing and want to help children with special needs?

Register now for The Schwartz Center’s FISHING FOR A CAUSE® Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Fluke tournament, scheduled for June 26 and June 27, 2015.

In this catch-and-release tournament, fishing grounds span from Cape Cod to Block Island and beyond, and boaters can depart and return to their homeports. Cash prizes include: $2,500 for Striped Bass, $1,000 for Bluefish, and $750 for Fluke.

The seaside awards dinner takes place Saturday, June 27 under a tent at Pope’s Island Marina in New Bedford. For more info visit: www.fishing4acause.org or call 508-996-3391.

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Registration Open for Boston’s Run to Remember Half Marathon and 5-Mile on May 24

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BOSTON (January 28, 2015) – Boston’s Run to Remember, a scenic road race through historic downtown Boston on Memorial Day weekend to honor fallen law enforcement officers, is open for registration and already more than half full.

Race organizers are urging runners to sign up soon to take advantage of the “Early Bird” registration fee of $85. Also, runners who register in February will receive an oval car sticker for free.

The event’s half marathon and 5-mile races are set for Sunday, May 24, and start at the Seaport World Trade Center in downtown Boston. This is the 11th year for the annual charity event, created as a tribute to Massachusetts law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

“Registrations are running far ahead of last year’s pace at this time – we are half full and we’re just getting into February,” said Race Director Steve Balfour. “We know we will need to close down registration at some point, so we encourage everyone who wants to take part to register online soon before we sell out.”

Race organizers are planning for a field size of approximately 10,000. Last year, 9,504 runners crossed the finish line in the two races.

Both races feature loop courses that start at the Seaport World Trade Center and wind through historic downtown Boston, with the half marathon crossing over the Charles River along Memorial Drive in Cambridge before looping back.

For additional information, find the race on Facebook or visit the website at www.bostonsruntoremember.com.

Boston’s Run to Remember is produced by a handful of police officers and detectives who volunteer their time to create, organize and manage the race. Proceeds benefit the community and children’s programs of the Boston Police Runner’s Club. For those who cannot run this year but want to take part, donations may be made to Boston’s Run to Remember and sent to P.O. Box 760670, Melrose, MA 02176. More information is at: http://www.bostonsruntoremember.com/boston/registration.html

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The Taunton High School Class of 1955 is planning their 60 Reunion for Friday, August 14th, 2015 at Benjamin’s Restaurant, 698 Bay Street, Taunton, Massachusetts at 12.00 PM. Formal notices will be mailed later. We are seeking addresses for the following classmates: Elaine Bettencourt; Eva Borges; Jeanne Bourget; Roseanne Brennan; David Coyle; John Hanna; Annette L’Etoile; Charles Levine; Kathleen MacLean; Joseph Mason; Rhoda Mathews; Marilyn Mattos; Susan Packer; Francis Reams; Lilian Rodgers; Patricia Stanek; Carol Stanley; Doris Travers; and Delores Westgate. If you know any of the names listed above, please contact either Phyllis (Champagne) Lane at 508-822-0799, or David Cleathero at 508-823-1910.

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Fresh Air summers are filled with children running barefoot through the grass, gazing at star-filled skies or swimming for the first time. Join volunteer host families in and around Norfolk County, MA for our 139th summer, and open your heart and home to a Fresh Air child! Each summer, close to 4,000 inner-city children visit suburban, rural and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family Program.

“It’s a small thing that has a huge impact on a child that doesn’t get to experience life outside of the city. Fresh Air children get to enjoy things that our kids take for granted and by opening your home, you’re showing a child something that they may not have the opportunity to see otherwise,” says host mom, Jennifer.

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 six to 18 years old, who live in New York City. Children on first-time visits are six to 12 years old and stay for one or two weeks. Children who are reinvited by host families may continue with The Fresh Air Fund through age 18 and can enjoy extended trips. Over 65 percent of all children are reinvited to stay with their host families, year after year.

For more information on hosting a Fresh Air child this summer, please contact Andrea DeBaggis at 508-409-1972 or visit The Fresh Air Fund online at www.freshair.org.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

2:00 to 4:00pm Donation: $10.00 South Attleboro American Legion Post 312 437 Newport Ave, Attleboro, MA 02703

~ Chicken Dinner with all the fixings! ~ Cash Bar ~ Door Prizes & Raffles For Tickets: Stop by the Legion Post in South Attleboro or Call Bryan Simmons at 508-431-7018 Checks for tickets can also be mailed to: South Attleboro American Legion Post 312, 437 Newport Ave, Attleboro, MA 02703 (Phone 508-761-5983) The South Attleboro American Legion Post 312 would like to raise $1,000 for scholarships to Attleboro students to attend a leadership conference. "American Legion Boys/Girls State" is a nonpartisan program that teaches teenagers responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. Since the inception of the program in 1937, nearly one million young people have had the opportunity to learn first-hand how their state and local government works.

On Common Ground Call for Volunteers

On Common Ground is a local grass roots organization which provides 1:1 mentoring to adults experiencing poverty in the Attleboro area. We are seeking volunteers to help us make a unique difference in the lives of those in need. Volunteers are sought to provide general office help and to provide temporary bookkeeping for 2 months. If you can help, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Terri Bucknor, at (508) 226-0801 or by email at oncommonground.tlb@gmail.com

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Dare Family Services is seeking caring families to provide foster care for area children.

While helping a child, you will receive excellent training, 24 hour support and a tax free stipend toward the child’s care.

For more information, please call 508802-9515 or visit www.darefamily.org.

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CHURCH EVENTS Seekonk Congregational Church Italian Night Dinner

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

Lent Begins February 18, 2015

The Seekonk Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, invites all who might be looking for a church home to begin the Holy Season of LENT on ASH WEDNESDAY, February 18th, with a choice of 3 times for worship – 7 a.m. Noon and 7 p.m. Each inspiring and reflective service lasts about 30 minutes and includes receiving ashes. Following the noon service, a soup lunch is served for a nominal donation. We are an open and affirming church and all are welcome.

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Traditional Irish Dinner Sat., March 14th

A Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner will be held on Sat March 14th between 5 and 7 PM in Woodworth Hall at the Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. The public is invited and reservations are suggested, for tickets you may call the church office at 508-336-9355 or Donna Euell at 508-336-5283.

Walk-ins are welcome and take out is available.

The Irish atmosphere will enhance the flavor of Corned beef, cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, chourico, rolls & butter and beverages. Dessert will be ice cream and homemade cookies.

Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $4 for children 5-12 and Free for children under 4.

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Craft & Vendor Fair

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. Craft & Vendor Fair, Saturday, April 18th from 8:30am2pm. Comprised of many local area crafters and vendors who will showcase their magnificent products. This Event is Open to the Public. Refreshments will be served. Spaces for Crafters are available on a first- come, first-serve basis. Contact the church office 508-336-9355 to fill out the necessary form or visit the church website: www.scc-ucc.com to download a form. Spaces are limited, forms required in advance. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

Dighton Community Church Annual Meeting Announcement

The Annual Meeting of the Dighton Community Church will be held at 12:00 noon on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in Friendship Hall on Elm Street. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 following the Sunday service and prior to the meeting. In case of inclement weather, a storm postponement date has been set for March 1, 2014, at the same time.

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Rehoboth Congregational Church Spaghetti Supper/Desert Auction

Rehoboth – The annual spaghetti supper and desert auction will be held at the Rehoboth Congregational Church at 139 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, on Saturday, February 28th, at 6 o’clock.

Proceeds will benefit the church Missions Committee’s various activities.

Reservations for the “all you can eat” event can be made by calling the church office at 508-252-4545. The price of tickets is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age and under.

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Newman Congregational Church, UCC 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 “Mardi-Gras Sunday” Sunday, February 15, 2015 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Pancake Luncheon

You don’t have to travel to New Orleans to join in the preLenten season celebration. Come worship with the community of Newman Congregational Church, UCC and share in a wonderful, Jazz-inspired worship…New Orleans style.

The Blackstone Traditional Band, featuring trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba and accordion 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.

Free will offering will be accepted.

Wear your purple, green and gold. Beads will be provided.

Drive-Thru Ashes Wednesday, February 18, 2015 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

As a way of beginning the Christian season of Lent, Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ will be offering a new opportunity to the community - Drive-Thru Ashes.

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 service inside the church beginning with a light soup supper at 6:30 p.m.

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Newman Congregational Church, U.C.C., is excited to present our Funky February Fundraiser! This is a concert of funk music featuring singer Neil Letendre, the full-time tenor at Newman, and Providence-based band The Funky Autocrats.

This gig will feature spiritually inspired funk music. It will include songs by Stevie Wonder, New Orleans’ own The Neville Brothers, The Robert Randolph Band, and some original works by Neil Letendre. Neil is a local favorite, singing out regularly with a variety of bands and offering his unique R&B/Soul style. The Funky Autocrats, who play every Wednesday at The Parlour located at 1119 N. Main Street in Providence, feature a killer rhythm section led by Jhony Keys on keys and David Prout on guitar, and a smoking horn section led by John Allmark, trumpeter and big band leader who inherited the Duke Bellaire tradition of playing Bovi’s every Monday night!

Come join us for this unique fundraising event as we rock the house on Saturday, February 21, 2014 at 8 pm. The public is cordially invited and there is a suggested donation of $10. Tickets are available at the Newman Church office or by calling 401-434-4742 x10. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. After the gig folks will have an opportunity to meet the musicians. We welcome you for this evening of funk music and dancing – it will be the best thing you do for those winter blues!

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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The average backyard may be visited regularly by 15 to 20 different bird species.

However, a bird-friendly yard can attract up to 60 or more different species. Creating a backyard haven for wild birds is easy when you understand the type of habitat that fulfills their basic needs. To attract the greatest number of bird species, just provide at least one of each of these habitat elements; food, water, cover and a places to raise their young.

Most birds find their food by sight, so it’s important to place feeders in an area that’s easily seen, sheltered from the wind and safely away from cats and other predators. Birds tend to choose feeders that are at the same level at which they would find food in the wild. For instance, if a bird gets its food in the wild in trees, bushes or tall flowers, it would be more likely to visit an elevated feeder.

Having a clean source of water will also attract a wider variety of birds to your yard. Birds need water just as much as they need food. Their high metabolic rate and respiratory system drain moisture from their bodies quickly, resulting in some very parched birds. Birds use water for more than just a thirst quencher; they also use it for bathing and preening their feathers. Clean feathers are important for birds’ health and optimum flying ability.

Birds need protective cover for times of rest, social interaction and as a retreat from foul weather and predators. Landscaping for the ideal wildlife habitat should include plants ranging in size and density from small evergreen shrubs to tall, full-grown trees. Plants that are native to your soil and climate provide the best overall food sources for wildlife and support 10 to 50 times more native wildlife than exotic or non-native plants.

The same plantings that provide shelter can provide safe areas for many species of wildlife to mate, build nests, and raise their families. But with the increased loss of natural habitat, many cavity-nesting birds are having trouble find homes. By providing bird houses, you will encourage birds to raise their young in your backyard.

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Show Some Love Newly Dating to Married for Years: Top Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Any Relationship Stage (BPT) - Whether you’re smitten after dating for only a month or your relationship has a soothing rhythm after many years of marriage, your affections deserve to be celebrated this Valentine’s Day. Finding the perfect way to say you care, however, is often easier said than done. Stop stressing and consider these top trends and unique gift ideas, all custom-fitted to the length of your relationship.

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You’re infatuated with your new relationship and every time you go on a date, you get butterflies in your stomach. You just started dating a few weeks or months ago, but you want to make sure the day is extra special.

Classic Valentine’s Day gestures are time-tested ways to show you care. Start by sending gorgeous blooms to her - such as the Hugs and Kisses bouquet from ProFlowers that contains one dozen tulips and one dozen irises. For him, go for something more masculine he can put on his desk, like the Chinese Elm Bonsai from ProPlants.

Complete the gesture by wrapping up a classic rom-com movie and plan an evening in to view it together. Give the gift along with a hand-written card when you see your new love in person - it’s sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Lazy afternoons together, inside jokes and nicknames - you’re head over heels in love. This might be the person who you want to spend the rest of your life with, so you want to do something unique on Valentine’s Day. Show your love how sweet you think he or she is with some decadent treats and a fun scavenger hunt. Plan it out at your house or another special location, writing hints for each step along the way on heart-shaped paper. This is a fun activity for both men and women.

You can opt to have one big sweet gift at the end or hide small treats along the way with each clue. The top trends for decadent Valentine’s Day sweets can be found at Shari’s Berries. From Handmade Valentine’s Love Bug Brownie Pops to unforgettable gourmet dipped strawberries, Shari’s Berries will have your love smiling and swooning over the delicious treats.

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You’ve been with your partner for many years, but just because you’ve hit your stride doesn’t mean you’re any less infatuated with him or her than when you first fell in love. Keep your flame burning bright by planning an extra-special night at home for just the two of you.

Get some snacks that pair well with your favorite bottle of wine and prepare for an intimate evening. Instead of running from store to store, order the Best With Wine gift basket from Cherry Moon Farms.

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Then, spend a few hours doing something that reminds you of why you are together.

You might watch your wedding video or maybe the first movie you ever saw together when you were dating. Go through old photos and have fun reminiscing. These reminders of special moments demonstrate why your love is endless and are sure to make for a very special Valentine’s Day.

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Health & Fitness Make Powerful Changes In Your Life Through Hynosis

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In Rose’s words, “The subconscious mind interprets the world very differently from the conscious mind. This is the crux of the problem when we want to change something negative about ourselves. Most people want change and are frustrated by their own inability to effectively make change happen. They don’t realize that the problem lies in how these two parts of their consciousness interpret events. Once you understand this fact, you must re-train the conscious mind to be more aware and learn how to focus and concentrate on the right things in order for real lasting change to take place. This is where I as a hypnotist excel, I will work with you to understand what it is that you are wanting to change and where your conscious mind is at odds with your subconscious mind and then develop a hypnotic script that will be directed into your subRose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist conscious effectively replacing the old pattern with a new pattern that will create the change you want.”

You don’t have to look hard to find information on this tool of Let hypnosis help you become the best you can be! transformation that has gained huge popularity in recent years.

Headlines are everywhere, popular talk shows and news media regularly feature the huge successes this non-invasive safe method of healing have been employed. And in Europe where medical trials and studies are proving regularly its effectiveness, it is permitted as a medical or adjunct treatment of illnesses paid for by insurance in many countries for conditions such as IBS, pain management, dementia, weight-loss and more. Techniques such as The Virtual Gastric Band procedure (offered at Thought Alchemy) have arisen from the advancements in the techniques developed in Europe.

Hypnosis can be applied to everything from traditional widely known application of weight loss and quitting smoking, to performance improvements in sports and academia, and the wide array of applications in the medical field from pain management, IBS, dementia, phobias and fear, you name it…if there is a problem and you have a will to change, hypnosis can probably be applied.

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Enjoy Healthier Comfort Foods While Keeping the Comfort

(BPT) - Comfort foods remind us of home, warmth and family; they are often the creamy, rich and heavy everyday foods we had as children. Things like macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and fried chicken may be soothing to the soul, but not to the waistline.

“I happen to like my comfort foods just the way they are,” jokes chef instructor Terra Ciotta of The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Charlotte, a campus of South University. “But around the holidays, many are making more mindful and healthier choices.”

If you’re trying to reduce the holiday bulge, follow chef Ciotta’s equation of substitution equals reduction. For mashed potatoes, Ciotta purees steamed cauliflower, makes half the portion of her freshly mashed potatoes and folds the cauliflower puree into the mashed potatoes. For hearty spaghetti with meatballs, Ciotta reduces the ground beef portion and adds finely chopped sauteed mushrooms.

“If you really want to make your recipes healthier, try to make simple modifications that won’t change the end product too drastically,” says chef Leslie Eckert of The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, a campus of South University.

“Otherwise, you won’t achieve the comfort in comfort food.”

Here are tips and simple guidelines chefs Eckert and Ciotta recommend. * Choose whole grains over refined: brown rice, whole grain bread, whole grain pasta instead of white rice, white bread or standard pasta. Whole grains digest more slowly, providing longerlasting energy. * Use small amounts of olive oil instead of butter on grains or vegetables and to saute. A non-aerosol spray bottle can help use oil sparingly. * Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products: skim or 1 percent milk, low-fat or fat-free yogurts, sour cream and cheeses - and reduce the amount. * Choose Canadian bacon or lean ham over bacon, wild-caught, fresh or water-packed tuna or salmon over oil-packed tuna or salmon, chicken and turkey sausage over pork sausage and lean ground turkey and beef over high-fat options. * Use herbs, flavored powders (like garlic powder), citrus (like lemon juice) and heat (like red pepper or hot sauces) over extra salt. * Instead of frying, bake, roast or grill using a rub or marinade.

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* Use fresh or frozen vegetables over canned. Remember that frozen vegetables are harvested at peak season and usually flashfrozen, making them superior in flavor and nutrients to off-season fresh ones. * Remember - using low-fat or fat-free dairy products, olive oil, whole grains or lean meats doesn’t mean unlimited portions.

According to chef Eckert, high-fat, high-sugar foods - such as comfort foods - illicit “feel good” hormones quicker than a plate of raw vegetables. To make your holidays healthier, you can always add vegetables to a hearty dish. Chef Ciotta cites one of her favorites as creamy risotto with broccoli. You’re still getting the hearty dish, but at the very least, you’re adding something healthy with fiber.

Many experts say that you don’t have to give up your comforting favorites in order avoid weight gain. It just takes planning and portion control, and substitution of course.

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News And Notes From Blanding Library

by Leslie Patterson

Monday - Thursday 11:30 - 8:00pm

Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 4:00pm

124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 508-252-4236, www.blandinglibrary.net

Blind Date with a Book

We’ve been having fun wrapping up books (fiction and non-fiction) for our “Blind Date with a Book” project, now going on at the Blanding until Valentine’s Day. Here’s how it works: you check out a wrapped book (title unknown to you) and commit to reading it for at least 100 minutes, in honor of our 100th anniversary celebration of Goff Hall this year.

Take a chance, be a little daring! All we ask is that you don’t cheat by leaving you date early. There are also children’s and young adult books to check out downstairs. Come in and join the fun!

Book Club on Wed. March 4

The book “Finding Darwin’s God” will be discussed at the Wed. March 4 meeting of the Blanding Book Club at 7 p.m. Can religion and science co-exist? Yes, says local resident Kenneth Miller, a professor of cell biology at Brown University and author of this title. Professor Miller will be a special guest at this meeting. Join our book club to discuss opinions of this month’s Book Club choice. Come in for a copy or call 508-252-4236 to reserve the book or for more information.

Silent Auction in March 6-7

Coming up in early March is a silent auction, another event in our 100th anniversary celebration. Come bid on 100 unique items donated by local artisans and businesses.

You can preview and bid on the items during library hours Friday and Sat., March 6 and 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Final bids will be on Saturday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at that time. We hope to see you there.

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Friends’ Memberships

We ask you to renew your membership in the Friends of the Blanding this time of year, either by returning the form sent in the mail if you are already an annual member, or by picking up a form at the library. New members are always welcome to this volunteer organization. Thanks for helping your public library!

Also Coming Up at the Blanding

A Cribbage Club now meets at the library, every other Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Next meetings are Feb. 11 and 25. For information contact Charlene Hirschy at 508-824-5974.

A “Winter Craft Blitz” for children kindergarten through grade 3 will be presented by Deb Banna of Deeanne Art on Tues. Feb. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Children will move from station to station making fun and easy art projects. Advance registration is required.

A new series of story hours for children will begin soon. Check the library’s website for more information. Coming up March 1719 will be a children’s book sale; watch for more information next month.

The Blanding (blandinglibrary.net) is a member of the SAILS library network. We are located in historic Goff Hall at 124 Bay State Road, phone 508-252-4236. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter now also. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is closed Sundays and holidays, including Mon., Feb. 16.

Come Bid on Unique Items At Blanding’s Silent Auction Goff Hall, March 6-7

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Gardening & Cookbooks Needed

The Friends of the Seekonk Library accept donations of books according to the guidelines published below. We are especially interested in obtaining gardening and cookbooks for an upcoming spring book sale. Donations are accepted at the library during business hours. 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 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!

Volunteer for the Friends!

The Friends of the Seekonk Library is a non-profit, volunteer organization that seeks to enhance the quality of our library. Our members meet on the last Monday of every month, and all are invited to attend! At our meetings, we plan fundraising events and hear about library concerns. We are a small group, and we are looking for new volunteers so that we can increase our efforts on behalf of the library! Please join us!

Innovation Center Programs

Seekonk Library invites you to visit the Innovation Center anytime. Innovation Center services are available to anyone with a SAILS library card.

The Innovation Center at the Seekonk Public Library opened April 2014, bringing a whole new set of tools to our patrons. This collaborative space for creative projects includes iMac computers with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, equipment for digitizing home-made VHS tapes, a color copier/printer/scanner, a Lynda. com laptop, and a 3D printer, the Makerbot Replicator 2X. The Center is open during all library hours. Digitizing video and 3D printing require staff assistance; please setup an appointment or come in during the staffed hours below for first-come, first served service: Monday & Wednesday – 4 – 6 PM Tuesday - 6 – 7:30 PM Friday – 10 AM – 1 PM Saturday – 12:30 – 3:30 PM Regular programs include: Introduction to 3D Printing @ the Library – February 9 at 3 PM iPad & iPhone User Group (registration required) – February 19 at 3 PM Introducing Lynda.com: Your Tutor Is Waiting – February 27 at 10:30 AM Please contact us with any questions. We hope to see you soon!

Books & Movies Book Club…

A New Book Group at Seekonk Library

You don’t have to choose at the library; we offer both books and movies! Now book lovers and movie lovers are invited to discuss the title Still Alice at the Seekonk Library on Tuesday, February 10 at 12:00 noon.

This month’s title by Lisa Genova, now in theatres starring Oscar nominated Julianne Moore, follows the story of a Harvard professor as she develops Early-onset Alzheimer’s.

This new book group will meet on the second Tuesday of every month to talk about some of the most anticipated books to be released in theatres or DVD. Bring your suggestions for future group discussion titles. Participants are welcome to bring your own lunch.

This program is offered FREE to the public, no registration required.

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

Download Free Ebooks on Wired Wednesdays

Heard about free ebooks for your reader, tablet, or phone but not sure how to get them? Register today for help at Seekonk Library during Wired Wednesdays throughout the month of February.

Come to the Wednesday session for your device and get help with downloading free ebooks from the library: 2/4 iPad/iPhone 2/11 iPad/iPhone 2/18 Kindle 2/25 Android (or Nook) tablets and phones Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Patrons registered will be contact for an appointment between 2 PM and 4 PM. Please contact us with any questions. We hope to see you soon!

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

Oscar Buzz Movie Series

Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive popcorn!

Take some time for yourself and enjoy this new DVD release for FREE at Seekonk Public Library!

Thursday, February 26, 6:00 pm This film chronicles the love story between renowned physicist, Stephen Hawking, and his wife, Jane Wilde. Beginning at Cambridge in the 60s, with Hawking a promising physicist and Wilde an arts student, it shows the endurance and devotion of their love for one another throughout the challenges of their life together.

Starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Rated PG-13, 123 minutes.

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

This program is free and open to the public through a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

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

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Trinity Rep Calls For 2015 Rhode Island Pell Award Nominees Annual Pell Awards Gala Honors Local Artists for Excellence

Providence, RI: Trinity Repertory Company invites the public to nominate outstanding local artists for the 2015 Rhode Island Pell Awards for Excellence in the Arts. The Pell Awards’ criteria include excellence in the artist’s chosen field, work that significantly advances the art form, and contribution to the betterment of the community and the world at large through artistic presence and community service. Awards will be presented at the theater’s gala in June.

The Pell Awards honor Senator Claiborne Pell and recognize artistic excellence in Rhode Island, the New England region and nationally. Throughout his life, Senator Pell worked to support the arts and provide new opportunities for artists. He sponsored the landmark legislation that established the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities in 1965, and chaired the Senate Education and Arts subcommittee.

Past Rhode Island Pell Award for Excellence in the Arts honorees include John Benson, Howard BenTré, Dan Butterworth, Bob Colonna, Robert Coover, Umberto “Bert” Crenca, Richard Cumming, Ruth Frisch Dealy, Tony Estrella, Richard Fleischner, Peter Geisser, Malcolm Grear, Michael Harper, Bunny Harvey, Dorothy Jungels & the Everett Dance Theatre, George Kent, Eugene Lee, David Macaulay, Salvatore Mancini, Dave McKenna, Barbara Meek, Denny Moers, Timothy Philbrick, Duke Robillard, Thomas Sgouros, Sr., Consuelo Sherba, Gretchen Dow Simpson, Maria Spacagna, Judith Lynn Stillman, Chris Van Allsburg, Paula Vogel, Keith and Rosmarie Waldrop, William Warner, Rose Weaver, Steven Weinberg, and Toots Zynsky.

Nomination criteria require the artist’s name, contact information, and a brief description of his or her work and the contributions that they have made to Rhode Island.

Nominations are due by February 14, 2015. Complete the nomination form online at http://www.trinityrep.com/pell-awardsgala.php.

TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY The State Theater of Rhode Island, Trinity Repertory Company is now in its 51st season. Since its founding in 1963, Trinity Repertory Company has been one of the most respected regional theaters in the country. Featuring the last permanent resident acting company in America, Trinity Rep presents a balance of world premiere, contemporary, and classic works for an estimated annual audience of approximately 145,000. In its 50-year history, the theater has produced 63 world premieres, mounted national and international tours, and, through its MFA program, trained hundreds of new actors and directors.

This season marks the 48th year of Project Discovery, Trinity Rep’s pioneering educational outreach program. Last season, Trinity Rep’s educational programs reached over 16,000 Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut students through matinees as well as in-school residencies and workshops. Brown University/ Trinity Rep offers professional training for actors and directors in a three-year MFA program.

The remainder of Trinity Rep’s 2014-2015 Season includes Middletown by Will Eno, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, A Flea in Her Ear by Georges Feydeau and the world premiere of Melancholy Play: a new chamber musical by Sarah Ruhl with music by Todd Almond. For more information, call the box office at (401) 351-4242 or visit Trinity Rep’s website at www.trinityrep.com.

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February 21 Concert Features Pianist Joyce Yang

On Saturday, February 21, Music Director LARRY RACHLEFF and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra welcome pianist JOYCE YANG to the stage. The concert program features Stravinsky’s Jeu de cartes, Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony, and Mozart’s Elvira Madigan Concerto, featuring Ms. Yang as soloist. The Carter Family Charitable Trust is Concert Sponsor and Guest Artist Sponsor for Joyce Yang. Tickets (starting at $15) are available at tickets.riphil. org, and the RIPHIL box office at 401.248.7000.

An Open Dress Rehearsal takes place Friday February 20 at 5:30pm.

“Mozart’s most famous piano concerto,” says LARRY RACHLEFF, Music Director, “is his 21st, the Elvira Madigan. The great pianist Joyce Yang will create this concerto with us. We begin with Stravinsky’s neoclassical ballet, his Card Game, which our orchestra has never performed. We conclude with Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony, known for its glorious sounds, beautiful tunes and typical Finnish landscape. You’ll find it both provocative and accessible, a wonderful conclusion to this concert that offers classical Mozart, neoclassical Stravinsky and the romantic Sibelius.”

Pianist JOYCE YANG most recently played Ravel with the Philharmonic in 2011. Blessed with “poetic and sensitive pianism” (Washington Post) and a “wondrous sense of color” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Yang captivates audiences across the globe with her virtuosity, lyricism, and magnetic stage presence. At just 27, she has established herself as one of the leading artists of her generation through her innovative solo recitals and collaborations with the world’s top orchestras. In 2010 she received an Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of classical music’s most prestigious accolades.

Yang came to international attention in 2005 when she won the silver medal at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

The youngest contestant, she took home two additional awards: the Steven De Groote Memorial Award for Best Performance of Chamber Music (with the Takàcs Quartet) and the Beverley Taylor Smith Award for Best Performance of a New Work. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Yang received her first piano lesson from her aunt at the age of four. She quickly took to the instrument, which she received as a birthday present, and over the next few years won several national piano competitions in her native country. By the age of ten, she had entered the School of Music at the Korea National University of Arts, and went on to make a number of concerto and recital appearances in Seoul and Daejeon. In 1997, Yang moved to the United States to begin studies at the pre-college division of the Juilliard School in New York with Dr. Yoheved Kaplinsky. During her first year at Juilliard, Yang won the pre-college division Concerto Competition, resulting in a performance of Haydn’s Keyboard Concerto in D with the Juilliard Pre-College Chamber Orchestra.

After winning the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Greenfield Student Competition, she performed Prokofiev’s Third Piano Concerto with that orchestra at just twelve years old. She graduated from Juilliard with special honor as the recipient of the school’s 2010 Arthur Rubinstein Prize, and in 2011 she won its 30th Annual William A. Petschek Piano Recital Award.

Season 70 offers symphonies by Beethoven, Prokofiev and Sibelius; concerti by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Saint-Saёns and Tchaikovsky; and popular favorites Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Ravel’s Boléro and Orff’s Carmina Burana. Twentieth-century highlights include works by Adams, Orff, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Sibelius, Strauss, Stravinsky, and Weill. The season’s final concert features the world premiere of a commissioned work by the New England native composer Pierre Jalbert in honor of the Orchestra’s 70th Anniversary. Several well-known guest artists will perform with the orchestra, including returning violinists Augustin Hadelich and Jennifer Koh, cellist Alban Gerhardt, mezzo-soprano Susan Lorette Dunn, and pianists Ilya Yakushev and Joyce Yang. Pianist Jon

February 2015 Nakamatsu made his debut with the Rhode Island Philharmonic.

The Providence Singers, Christine Noel, artistic director, will share two performances with the Philharmonic: Handel’s Messiah in December and Carmina Burana in May, which also features the Rhode Island Children’s Chorus (also directed by Ms. Noel). Capping off this anniversary season, world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell appears with the Philharmonic in a Gala Celebration of Season 70! on Friday March 6 at The VETS. The Philharmonic’s season features eight Classical concerts on Saturday nights at The VETS. Four are preceded by Amica Rush Hour concerts on Friday, and four have Friday Open Rehearsals.

The Amica Rush Hour Series offers an early start time – 6:30pm – on remaining Fridays April 10 and May 8. These shorter, informal, accessible concerts feature full performances of select repertoire from the Saturday Classical concerts. Open Rehearsals, on Fridays February 20 and March 20 at 5:30pm, offer insight into the collaboration between the conductor, guest artists and orchestra musicians as they prepare for the upcoming classical concert. Special events include the perennial holiday favorite Handel’s Messiah with The Providence Singers on Saturday, December 20 at 7:00pm at The VETS, conducted by the Singers’ former artistic director Andrew Clark, and the Philharmonic Pops showcasing Cirque de la Symphonie on Saturday, January 31 at 7:00pm at The VETS and appearing with the Indigo Girls on Saturday, February 13 at 7:00pm at PPAC, both conducted by Resident Conductor Francisco Noya.

Mr. Noya also conducts our Education Concerts and Summer Pops Concerts. Subscriptions and individual concert tickets are on sale now. Call the Philharmonic box office at 401.248.7000 or visit tickets.riphil.org.

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Adoption Options Offers Free Informational Meetings

Providence, January 21, 2015 – Adoption Options is holding a free informational session 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 February 19, 2015.

Adoption Options, a non-sectarian, non-profit, comprehensive adoption program of Jewish Family Service works with prospective adoptive parents, birth parents and people who have been adopted.

The agency is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with offices in Attleboro and Providence. The agency’s work with all members of the adoption triad is focused on helping individuals to understand their options and make the most informed choices for their future.

For more information, please contact Peg Boyle at 401-331-5437 or visit www.AdoptionOptions.org.

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Registration is $125/pp one time fee (no fundraising or donation requirements later) There are multi player discounts for families and hardships are always welcome. If you need assistance make a confidential call to Seekonk Little League President Steve Wickham @ 401-487-3015

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Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online at www.asri.org.

A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Download a copy online at www.asri.org.

February 4, 11, 18, 25 • Wednesday Morning Bird Walks - FREE Locations Across the State • 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Audubon offers FREE Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry.

Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Please visit the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Facebook page for the location. You may contact Laura directly at lcarberry@ asri.org for more information.

Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday; 9:00-11:00 am; Program Fee: Free.

Ages: 12+. Note that walks may be canceled due to bad weather conditions.

February 7 • Snowshoeing with Audubon Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Seekonk, MA • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Explore the beauty of wildlife refuges in winter. Look for tracks and other signs of wildlife. If there is no snow, we will hike the trails.

If the trails are too icy we will cancel the program. You must have your own snowshoes or you can rent them from REI or Eastern Mountain Sports. Register online at www.asri.org.

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February 7 • Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center will be free on the first Saturday of every month, courtesy of a grant from the Citizens Bank Foundation.

Families can explore environmental exhibits representing Rhode Island’s diverse habitats, from upland meadow and cornfields to wetlands, salt marshes and the Narragansett Bay shoreline.

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February 7, March 7, April 11 Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop

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It’s back! Audubon once again offers this very popular program. Participants will design and create a beautiful pendant with

February 2015 sea glass found on local beaches. Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it into fun, creative jewelry using quick and easy wire wrapping techniques.

Program includes all materials. Find something special on the beach? Bring that too!

This class fills quickly so don’t wait! Advance registration is required as space is strictly limited.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $30/member, $35/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online at www.asri.org.

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February 7, 21, March 7 Birds and Boats

Newport, RI • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Audubon and Save the Bay to explore coves, islands, and points along the southern shore of Newport and Aquidneck Island. See Harlequin Ducks, Bufflehead, Golden Eyes. and more. Pelagics, like Northern Gannet, are also frequent visitors to our shores. All aboard Save the Bay’s newest vessel, Elizabeth Morris.

Departs from Wharf Dock, Newport, RI; Program Fee: $40/member of Audubon or Save the Bay, $50 non-member. Register at www.savebay.org/adventures.

February 9, 25, March 9 Winter Waterfowl Birding on Prudence Island Prudence Island, RI 9:45 am – 3:00 pm

One of the highlights of winter in New England is the amazing abundance of birds that visit our shoreline. Come explore Prudence Island and search for eiders, grebes, goldeneyes, mergansers and much more!

We’ll traverse the island in a passenger van and make stops at ponds, coves and marshes throughout the day.

Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Program Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child; $12/non-member adult, $6/nonmember child. Ages: 14+. For more details on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit www.asri.org

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Bundle up for a night hike on the refuge in search of owls. Your Audubon guide will call for different species of these beautiful raptors as we travel through mixed and pine woods. While we never know if we’ll actually hear or see an owl, participants will be sure to learn a lot about nature at night and have a great evening hike. Wear heavy socks and Continued on page 59...

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February 2015 shoes or boots and dress warmly. Bring a flashlight. Hike will be canceled in the event of inclement weather or icy trails. Appropriate for children ages 6+.

Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MAProgram Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/nonmember adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 6+. Register online at www.asri.org

February 13, 2015 • Just for Seniors!

Lectures at the Audubon Environmental Education Ctr Bristol, RI 10:00 – 11:00 am

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February 21 • Naked Tree I.D.

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge Smithfield, RI 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Okay, now that I have your attention…come and learn to identify some common trees when they are ‘buck nekkid’ in winter. We will discuss branching patterns, bark and buds to help us determine deciduous species and will talk about evergreen species as well.

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Are you interested in learning something new and meeting other seniors with the same interests? Come to Audubon! You may sign up for the entire series, or an individual session. Classes may include a nature walk, so please dress accordingly and wear sturdy shoes.

Ocean Sunfish - The Fish that Breaks All the Rules

This unusual looking fish is larger than your kitchen table and is classified as the heaviest bony fish in the world! Join marine biologist “Krill” Carson as she attempts to unravel the mysteries of this unusual-looking fish that is covered in mucus, spits at her during rescue attempts, and appears quite content to break all the rules!

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; 10:00-11:00 am; Program Fee: $5/member, $7/nonmember. Ages: Adult. Register online at www.asri.org.

February 14, 2015 • Ducks in Winter

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge Middletown, RI 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Rhode Island is a mecca for wintering ducks. Join Lauren Parmelee for an indoor presentation on duck identification followed by a bird walk to search for these beautiful visitors. We’ll meet in the Sachuest Point NWR Visitor Center classroom and then head outside to explore the trails. Dress very warmly, and bring binoculars and a scope if you have one.

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI; Program Fee: $10/ m e m b e r, $ 1 4 / n o n - m e m b e r.

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February 19, 2015 Foray into Natural History Providence, RI 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join Audubon for a vacation week tour of Providence natural history curiosities: the RISD Nature Lab, Jenks Society Lost Museum at Brown University, and Roger Williams Park Museum. Limited to 11 people. Please bring a bag lunch, walking shoes, and a sense of adventure.

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February 21, March 7 Seals, Birds and the History of Prudence Island Prudence Island, RI 9:45 am – 4:45 pm

Join us for an all-day adventure and explore beautiful Prudence Island. We will traverse the island in a passenger van making several stops along the way to look for a variety of birds in protected ponds and coves. We expect to see grebes, eiders, mergansers and much more. In the afternoon, we’ll shift gears and seek out our resident harbor seals, often visible close to shore on the island’s southern tip.

Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Program Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $15/non-member adult, $8/non-member child. Ages: 16+.

For more details on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit www.asri.org

February 21 • Gyotaku; Printing with Fish Workshop at the Audubon Environmental Education Ctr Bristol, RI 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Try your hand at this traditional Japanese art form! Using ink and rice paper, Japanese fishermen produced accurate and intricate prints of their prized catches. Today, artists use the same technique to print fish on fabric and paper, creating beautiful works of art.

Come create your own prints from a variety of fish on a canvas tote bag. Dress to paint!

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $30/member, $35/non member. Ages: Adult. Register online at www.asri.org.

Through March 8 • Chasing Giants

Art Exhibit at the Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Audubon partners with Mystic Seaport and artist Andrew Glass to host a unique exhibit focusing on the environmental, cultural and economic impact on the marine ecosystem from whaling. View graphic panels that chronicle the history of whaling with paintings

by Andrew Glass created for the children’s book Moby Dick: Chasing the Great White Whale by Eric Kimmel.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; January 18-March 8, 2015; 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Free with Admission. Register online at www.asri.org.

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Audubon Society of Rhode Island BIG YEAR In a Little State

Audubon hosts a yearlong completion to find species of birds in the Ocean State (January 12, 2015) Smithfield, RI – Just like the birds they seek, birders in Rhode Island come in all shapes and sizes. Hard-core enthusiasts will spend thousands of dollars to reach a remote location with the hope of adding a rare find to their list. Some will travel hundreds of miles to spot a species they have never seen before.

Others do it just to get outside in nature and learn about wildlife and habitats. And then there are those that prefer to sit and watch winged visitors at feeders by their window.

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island understands the passion behind the binoculars. The organization also understands that a family heading out birding with young children may have very different goals than an expert birder on a quest to observe a rare species. Hoping to encourage birding across the state at all ages, levels, and interests, Audubon announces BIG YEAR IN A LITTLE STATE, an informal competition to find as many species of birds as one can in a one-year period in Rhode Island.

Individuals are encouraged to partake in the competition regardless of their birding skills...there are categories for first-time birders as well as seasoned experts. Families can use the competition as an opportunity to get outside together and young birders can begin honing their identification skills. Participants can casually observe species throughout the year in a backyard or neighborhood, or devote every spare minute to tracking down the bird life in all corners of our small state.

For the $25 individual or $50 family fee, participants will receive exclusive invitations to attend three guided BIG YEAR bird walks by well-known ornithologist Dr. Charles Clarkson. These will be timed to maximize exposure to species. An expert birder will lead these walks, specifically designed to aid with identification. Participants will also have an opportunity to attend two bird-banding events in the spring. This will present an ideal chance to identify species that are moving through the state of Rhode Island during migration.

Informal BIG YEAR competitions began across the United States after the publication of the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America in the 1930s. Throughout the 1950s, BIG YEAR participants were listing upwards of 598 species found in North America within a single year. While this number seemed staggering at the time, technology continued to improve, as did the ease of travel, allowing individuals to reach remote regions in search of new species.

This resulted in year after year of records being smashed. The current record for North America, set in 2013, stands at 747 species!

These competitions have now attained legendary status thanks to published books from previous BIG YEAR competitors as well as the 2011 release of the popular movie “The Big Year.”

Audubon encourages bird and nature enthusiasts to get outside, have fun with this competition, and learn more about the many bird species that call Rhode Island home (or at least make a stop-over in our small state!) Funds raised through the competition will be used to further Audubon’s mission of protecting birds and their habitats through education and advocacy.

To learn more about the BIG YEAR in a LITTLE STATE competition and start your big year in Rhode Island, visit www.bigyearri.org.

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Dave Says Generating passive income

Dear Dave, I’ve been following your plan, and I’d like to find a way to make a little more money on the side. Do you have any ideas for generating some passive income?

Taiwan Dear Taiwan, First, I want to make sure you’re not getting involved with some get-rich-quick scheme, like a nothing-down real estate seminar.

“Passive income” is a term that’s sometimes attached to those sorts of things.

Passive income is pretty simple; it’s income off of investments.

In other words, it’s money you set aside that makes you money.

There’s not any other income that is real passive income.

If you wrote a book and got royalties from the sales, some people would call that passive income. I get royalties from the books I’ve written over the years, but the people who would call that “passive income” didn’t follow me around while I was working my tail off to write and sell those things. To me, it wasn’t passive income at all; it was a business. Technically, the government would call it passive income. But they don’t have anything to do with reality.

When it comes to passive income, I only invest in two things — real estate, for which I pay cash, and good growth stock mutual funds. Active income usually takes the form of a small business idea or your career. That’s income that you, yourself, are literally creating.

But that’s how I look at that stuff. Some people may have a different view on it, but I like to keep things simple.

—Dave

It’s a smart buy!

Dear Dave, I’m following your plan and trying to find different ways to save money. What’s a good way to decide whether or not you need full-coverage insurance on an automobile?

Barbara Dear Barbara, I think you should look at a couple of things. First, you need full-coverage or collision if you don’t have a lot of money, because you’ll end up walking if the car gets totaled. You need this coverage even if it’s a $2,000 car. You might keep the deductible a little high to save on premiums and then, if something unexpected happens, you can cover the out-of-pocket expense with your emergency fund.

Let’s say you have $50,000 in savings. You’re driving a $5,000 car, and you decide to drop collision coverage because you’re thinking if you total it you can just write a check and replace the car. You can, but then you have to look at the other side of the coin.

What does this collision coverage cost per year versus the $5,000 risk you’re taking?

I’ve run those numbers a few times, and generally I find collision insurance to be a pretty smart buy!

—Dave

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Dear Dave, I have a student loan in default that is now being handled by a collections agency. They want me to pay the entire $20,000 now, or consolidate it with $16,000 in collection fees added. Are these my only options?

Rebecca Dear Rebecca, There’s no way I’d consolidate and pay $16,000 in collection fees. Right now, they’re trying to bully you. They may eventually garnish your paychecks, but I think you can still work out something with these guys.

You’ll have to repay the loan, and probably the interest and some of the late charges, but $16,000 is a bunch of crap. Don’t run out and get another loan to pay it, but don’t let yourself be blackmailed, either. You’ve made a mess by ignoring this for so long, so now you’ll have to save every penny you can and start sending them substantial amounts of money each month.

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The great statesman Benjamin Franklin once said, “When you are finished changing, you’re finished.” And even though it’s been 200-plus years since he uttered those famous words, they still hold true — especially in today’s business world.

Long standing ideas about how to lead a team are no longer viable. Workers won’t stick around for a bad boss these days, no matter how much they’re paid. They want to be motivated and inspired. So, how can you ensure that you’re functioning as an awesome leader? Start by avoiding these common, but mistaken, leadership beliefs.

The Myth: They’re inspired by their paycheck. As the owner of your company, you have the power to change lives. After all, you’re the person signing the paychecks.

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February 2015 Activities at Providence Children’s Museum NEW! Water Ways, an imaginative new water play environment

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This dynamic exhibit invites visitors of all ages to splash, discover and playfully explore the swirling, whirling ways of water. Transform billowing mist and water domes, send objects spiraling and twisting through vortexes, investigate and sculpt ice, form fountains that funnel the flow of mist, and much more!

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Play and Learn is the Museum’s open-ended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to help parents continue the learning at home. This week, preschoolers cook up some fun as they pretend in a woodland “kitchen.”

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Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, use real tools and explore the creative process as they delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning. This week, children create Valentine’s Day cards by printing with colorful heart shaped paper tubes.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with heart healthy activities. Kids test their heart rates, learn about the anatomy of a heart, and more.

Balls and Tracks

Sunday, February 15 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Create the ultimate thrill ride! Families construct roller coasters and send marbles racing down ramps, spinning into chutes, and whirling through jumps and loop-the-loops. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Popular children’s singer and storyteller Keith Munslow entertains families with a lively participatory performance, packed with

February 2015 tinkling piano tunes, tongue-twisting poems and funny fast-paced rhymes. Shows at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM; recommended for ages 4 and up.

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The Hoopoe Show

Tuesday, February 17 11:30 AM - 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. Shows at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM; recommended for ages 4 and up.

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Imagination Playground Wednesday, February 18 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Kids invent their own ways to play as they stack and build with huge blue foam blocks of all shapes and sizes. Using blocks, wheels, spools, tubes and a variety of loose parts, kids construct castles and forts, invent interesting sculptures and more!

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Wingmasters

Thursday, February 19 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Families learn about majestic birds of prey with licensed raptor rehabilitator Julie Collier. Meet a glorious golden eagle, a tiny owl, a red-tailed hawk, a falcon and other magnificent raptors. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Shows at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM. Underwritten by Providence Tourism Council.

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featuring wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, rope, and nuts and bolts.

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Play and Learn: Fishing Fun

Tuesday, February 24 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Play and Learn is the Museum’s open-ended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to activities each Friday morning. This week, toddlers create designs using sticky shapes.

Underwritten by Amgen Foundation.

Chinese New Year

Saturday, February 28 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Explore Chinese culture, New Year and Lantern Festival by creating traditional crafts. Learn origami, how to write Chinese characters and more. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Presented by International House of Rhode Island and Confucius Institute at the University of Rhode Island.

Providence Children’s Museum ­ Come play, come learn!

The Museum is located at 100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District. September through March, open Tuesday through Sunday and Monday school holidays, 9 AM to 6 PM, and selected Fridays until 8 PM. April through August, open 7 days. Activities are free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person; admission is always free for Museum members. Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.ChildrenMuseum.org.

Paper Caper

Friday, February 20 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Kids fold and crease paper to create whirligigs, design gliders and fashion other fabulous flying contraptions – then send them soaring! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Join astronomers from Brown University Science Outreach and use telescopes to view the moon, see a small satellite up close, and create your own constellation.

The Museum is open free of charge from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for “MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five!,” sponsored by MetLife Foundation.

Be an Engineer

Saturday, February 21 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Kids investigate the world of engineering at fun-filled activity stations with members of the Society of Women Engineers. Experiment with electrical conductivity and discover how well different materials conduct; mix up gooey oobleck and learn about liquids and solids; investigate the power of pulley systems; and more!

Families can also browse books on engineering and technology.

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Beckwith Middle School News www.drregional.org

Dates to Remember

Feb. 10 Feb. 16-20

School Committee 6:30 pm No School -Winter Recess

Winter Concert

The annual Beckwith Middle School Winter Concert was held on Monday, December 15. Choral students, under the direction of Ms. Lynnette Lopez, and accompanied by Ms. Melissa Grossi, performed an exciting set of holiday music which included I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Carol of the Bells, and Grown-Up Christmas List. The instrumental students, under the direction of Ms. Jennifer Gallant, performed a wonderful program including, Pat-a-Pan, O Most Wonderful, Song Without Words, and Let It Go. Congratulations to all choral and instrumental students on another great performance!

Student of the Month

The following students were presented with Student of the Month Certificates for the month of December: Kiara Padin, Connor Glynn, Hannah Araujo, Colby Botelho, Madeline Glynn, Jared Graham, Ava Pequeneza, Landon Chaves, Abigail Bruno, and William Camara. Congratulations!

There’s Always Plan B

If your family has been struggling to heat your house and have meals on the table, don’t forget that you have the option of submitting a free and reduced price school meal application. If you meet the federal income guidelines, this would allow you to re-allocate money you currently spend on your child’s lunch to your evening meals or keeping your home warm. Do not hesitate to request an application from the school office. If you need additional assistance you could apply for the SNAP or TANF programs. The local assistance telephone number is 1-866-950-3663.

2014-2015 Yearbooks

Orders are now being accepted for the 2014-2015 yearbook.

A limited amount of yearbooks are being printed this year. Be sure to place your order as soon as possible. Please use the following link to place your order now. http://shop.balfour.com/smi34314/ catalog/category/view/s/yearbook-and-accessories/id/312795/

Geography Bee

The annual school-wide geography bee was held on January 14. The top ten contestants competed to answer questions about U.S. and World Geography. All seventh and eighth grade students were given the qualifying test, but only ten students made it into the final round. The ten students who competed are as follows: Tom Brown, Chris Hoskins, Kat Poole, Matt DaCosta, Ryan Medeiros, Sean O’Brien, Sam Garcia, Victor Diamond, Megan Marie Reed, and Ryan Stewart.

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After a number of challenging questions, two finalists remained.

Ryan Stewart (a 7th grade student) and Tom Brown (an 8th grader) each competed in the championship round and after several difficult questions, Tom Brown gave the winning answer. Congratulations to all of the competitors and to Tom Brown for earning the title of school champion!

Spirit Week

Spirit Week is scheduled for March 9-13. If your child would like to order a spirit week t-shirt, forms are available on our website, in the school store and the main office. The cost is $8.00 and orders must be received by February 4. Stay tuned to the daily announcements for more Spirit Week details.

Math Team 2015

This year’s Math Team members are Jenna Barros, Abby Behm, Olivia Blais, Sean Collins, Erica Duncan, Sam Garcia, Connor Glynn, Julia Iwaniec, Nolan Martinous, Sara McNaughton, Kathryn Poole, Emma Wheeler. Alternates are Haley Croke and Alexa Goyette.

They will be participating in the Massasoit League Math Team meet in Middleboro on January 23.

Nurse’s Notes

Cathy Mondor, RN, BSN Reminder: Parents of 6th graders: Students who will be entering 7th grade for the 2015-2016 school year must have a current physical (done within the previous year) and proof of having received a Tdap (Tetanus) booster and a second Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine prior to starting 7th grade.

School Dances

Please note that the school dances start at 7 p.m. Students should not be dropped off at school for the dances any earlier than 6:50 p.m. Rides should be present for students at the conclusion of the dances which is 9 p.m.

Beckwith is going Green!

As you may be aware, we are continuing and extending our use of the Parent Portal. Student Login and Passwords were mailed home with their MCAS scores in September. The Login and Password allow you, the parent, access to your child’s academic information at any time from the comfort of your home. Since all of our teachers are participating in the use of this feature, printed progress reports and printed report cards will only be issued upon request.

Roofing Project

We want to thank our parents for their patience and cooperation during our roofing project and we are happy to announce that we have substantially completed the project! We have only a few things still being worked on but they do not disrupt the flow of traffic or our normal school day. Thank you for our new roof and for your cooperation and flexibility during the project.

Info at Beckwith Website

Please check our website for the latest information and memos including our school calendar at www.drregional.org and follow the Beckwith links.

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Palmer River News Elise DuBois, Assistant to Principal

Save the Dates:

PBIS Dance Party!

February 16-20 February 23 February 27

Winter Recess School Council Meeting 3:45 PTSA Sweetheart Dance

We are pleased to share that our most recent “PBIS Dance Party” was a great success! Students in grades one and four were rewarded for their efforts to meet schoolwide expectations with a mid-day dance party. Thanks to support from our DRRHS DJs, the “Dazzlin’ Doug Kelley” and “Jazzy Joe Botelho” the event was a great reward for our students. Even the teachers hopped on board showing their dance moves. The event gave them all a chance to practice all the dances they had learned in PE class with Mr. Kepnes. We look to put forth a new incentive in the coming month to help motivate our students to be respectful, responsible and safe. Thank you to parents who have sent in “prize items” for our students. They love the new selections!

Do remember us as you ‘spring clean’- we welcome any prize items that can be used for PBIS incentives.

Future Postal Workers Get your start here!

Students in Mrs. Kennon’s classroom will soon get to learn how the Post office really works. Thanks to the generous spirit of our current Postmaster, the first grade children will be visiting our Rehoboth Post Office to see all the ins and outs of mail delivery. This year the students have worked hard to learn the five parts of a friendly letter. To regularly practice these skills, Mrs. Kennon has set up her own classroom post office. Each day a new mailman is selected to wear the “carrier uniform” and deliver all classroom and schoolwide mail. The rules are strict- correct letter format, correctly addressed envelopes, and a stamp are required for delivery. We are hopeful their trip to the “real” post office will inspire them to continue terrific letter writing and create a long-term respect for our postal workers.

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Are you familiar with the “Buddy Bench”?

Across the country schools have been designing a unique bench to host “friendship”. The bench at Palmer River was the brain-child of one of our students. In sitting on the bench, a student welcomes others to invite him or her to come and play with them. The thinking is that we all should show compassion and care and reach out to others especially on our playground. It has been a great hit!

Fourth graders enjoy themselves at PBIS dance Party.

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By Ava Wayslow and Nevaeh Kaszyk When we go out to recess it’s supposed to be fun to play with your friends But it’s not for everyoneWho is sitting alone?

What would you feel sad or alone?

So when you see somebody on the Buddy Bench, invite them to play.

So remember this poem on every new day.

Flat Stanley Sets Off

For many who once attended Palmer River, Flat Stanley may seem like an ‘old friend’.

This literary character found travel and new adventures abounded once he became flattened by a tragic bulletin board accident. This year grade four students are learning more about our world through the travels of a familiar “paper colleague”. Mrs. Janson’s students continued on next page...

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Through the communications, students have been learning about the lifestyle, crops, climate, etc. Next week, these students will send out multiple Flat Stanley cut outs to relatives in as many states as they can. The information will be used to garner information for their U.S. state reports. Learn more about the author of Flat Stanley, Jeff Brown, at http://www.flatstanleybooks.com/kids/behind-the-boy/.

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Attention Parents Of 3 & 4 Year Olds

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District is scheduling preschool screenings for the 2015-2016 school year. The screening process is for students who will turn 3 or 4 years of age by August 31, 2015 and serves two purposes. First, students will be eligible to enter the lottery for available model spots in the Integrated Preschool Program. Secondly, it identifies students who may be in need of special education services. Screening appointments will take place at Dighton-Rehoboth Preschool, 2700 Regional Road, North Dighton during the week of March 2nd to March 6th. A developmental and social skills screening will take approximately 45 minutes. Please provide the following items at the appointment: Proof of residency Child’s original birth certificate Driver’s license To schedule an appointment, please call: Kathie Galego at 508-252-5069 (calls will be accepted from 12:30 pm – 2:45pm).

MCAS TESTING

ALL 3rd and 4th graders should be in attendance – Vacationing is discouraged as it is a hardship for our students.

MCAS ELA Window for testing - March 24th-April 5th MCAS Math testing window May 4th-18th (All grades)

Volunteers Needed At Hornbine School

The Rehoboth Historical Commission is seeking volunteers to help at the Hornbine School. The Hornbine is a one room school house and is one of Rehoboth historic buildings. All Palmer River students in the 3rd grade visit this old school. They spent a day in old fashion clothing and learn what it was like for Rehoboth’s scholars of many years ago. Over 1,000 student from Rehoboth and surroundings towns visit this school each year.

If you would like to help please contact Historical Commission member Cathy Potter 508 252 3682, for more information.

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William Ott Wins Hurley Middle School Geography Bee For Third Time

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8th Grade Student, William Ott, Winner of Hurley Middle School Geography Bee

William Ott, an eighth grade student at Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. The school-level Bee, at which students answered oral and written questions on geography, was the first round in the 27th annual National Geographic Bee. This was William’s third school round win and hopefully will again go onto the state’s Bee. The second place winner was Matthew Silveira and the third place winner was Jacob McKitchen.

Other finalists were; Caleb Bento, Danielle Clarke, Charlie Lehourites, Julia Medina, Kevin Moszkowicz , Collin Tenreiro, and Eric Zirkel.

The school winners, including William, will now take a written test. Up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will then be eligible to compete in the state Bee on March 27, 2015.

The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expensespaid trip to Washington, D.C., for state champions and teacherescorts to participate in the Bee national championship rounds May 11-15, 2015. The first-place national champion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society including a subscription to National Geographic magazine, and a trip to the Galapagos Islands, courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic.

Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien will moderate the national finals on May 13. The program will air on television.

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What’s Been Happening at Seekonk High School?

From Marcia McGovern, Principal Important Dates For Second Semester:

• Winter vacation – February 16-20 • MCAS English Testing, Grade 10 – March 24, 25, 26 • Friday, April 3 – Good Friday – No school • Spring vacation – April 20-24 • Thursday, May 7 – Honor Society Induction Awards - 6:30 PM • MCAS Math Testing, Grade 10 – May 12, 13 • Saturday, May 16 – Jr/Sr Prom – Crown Plaza Warwick 6:30- 10:30 PM; Post prom to follow at the high school • MCAS Science Testing, Grade 10 – June 2 and 3 • Wednesday, June 3 – Senior Class Night – 7:00 PM • Graduation – Friday, June 5 - 6:30 PM

On January 19, we had our first Academic Pep Rally. The goals were to emphasize the importance of academic success in preparation for mid-semester exams, to highlight academic clubs/classes, and to recognize students who displayed positive character traits.

Groups performed skits, the band played, members of the Peer Helping Network led a rallying cry to study, and students received award certificates for perfect attendance. Thank you to PHN for planning this event. We hope that this will become an annual event.

The high school has a new Core Values and Beliefs statement which replaces the previous mission statement. Members of School Council surveyed parents, students, staff, and community members regarding their beliefs about education and synthesized the ideas in the following:

Core Values and Beliefs about Learning

Seekonk High School is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where our students can develop the skills necessary to become independent thinkers and problem solvers capable of addressing the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The staff, students, family, and community members will collaborate to create an atmosphere of compassion, appreciation of diversity, and mutual respect. We will provide stimulating academic and extracurricular programs that are relevant and engaging so we can meet the needs of all learners.

The statement above has provided the basis for our offering an informational session on some of the ways we are providing students with academic programs that are relevant and engaging.

On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, we will be presenting, “Taking the Challenge – Why AP?” for parents/guardians and their students in grades 9, 10, and 11, at 6:30 PM. We know that the courses students choose can positively or negatively impact not only college admissions, but also their success in college. Too often it’s not until they become seniors, that students realize that they should have taken more challenging courses.

This evening informational session will replace the one that we have traditionally held in the spring for students who signed up to take Advanced Placement classes. Parents/Guardians should attend with their students in order to learn about the many benefits of taking AP classes in high school. These include helping your students to stand out in college admissions, earn college credits (financial savings), skip introductory classes, and build skills that will increase their success in college. https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/the-rewards

We plan to add to our AP course offerings in the coming years not only to appeal to students’ interests, but also so our graduates can have a more successful college experience. Next year we plan to add Chemistry and Statistics to our Advanced Placement course offerings. Those who attend will hear firsthand about the exciting things happening in these classes from our current AP teachers and students.

As many of you know, we have had problems with our group e-mail addresses. I am now sending out the parent e-news from my google account. In addition, the newsletters are also posted on the high school website. If you still are not receiving the newsletter, please email me at mcgovernm@seekonk.k12.ma.us.

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Dighton-Rehoboth Dollars for Scholars® Parents of Dighton-Rehoboth High School Seniors

Parents of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School seniors are invited to attend the next meeting of the Scholarship Foundation, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at the High School’s administration conference room.

The purpose of this meeting is to show how students may apply for the annual scholarships that are awarded at the Celebration of Excellence.

CSF of Dighton-Rehoboth is a program of Dollars for Scholars®, a Scholarship America® organization, which is the largest national private scholarship organization in the United States. CSF of Dighton-Rehoboth is comprised of citizens from the towns of Dighton and Rehoboth, Massachusetts, who volunteer their time and energies toward raising money for educational scholarships.

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. 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.

CSF of Dighton-Rehoboth is an all volunteer organization with no paid employees or office overhead. 100% of all funds collected go directly to students needing scholarship assistance.

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February with Audubon Means Frosty Fun! School Vacation Week Events Audubon Society of Rhode Island February 2015 Programs and Events for Children and Families Pack up the kids, grab their wooly mittens, and head out for winter walks and owl prowls. Or if staying warm and cozy is more to your liking, join Audubon for story times, vacation week nature programs, or eco arts and crafts.

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

February 7, 2015 Snow Tots Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge Exeter, RI 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Bring young nature lovers ages 3 to 6 for some winter fun! This one-day class will take children outside into nature at one of the most beautiful times of the year. Enjoy a story and a small craft, then head outside to explore the refuge with games and activities. Dress for the weather and bring a snack or lunch if you wish to enjoy it in the barn after the program. Please note we will have a hot wood stove keeping us warm, so caregivers are required to keep a close eye on children. Meet in the Nature Center.

Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: $8/member adult/child pair, $5/each additional member; $12/non-member adult/ child pair; $7/each additional non-member; Ages: 3-6. Register online at www.asri.org.

February 7, 2015 Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day, Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center will be free on the first Saturday of every month, courtesy of a grant from the Citizens Bank Foundation.

Families can explore environmental exhibits representing Rhode Island’s diverse habitats, from upland meadow and cornfields to wetlands, salt marshes and the Narragansett Bay shoreline.

Situated on the beautiful 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge, visitors can enjoy nature trails.

The following programs are free: Craft Table -10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Nature Story - 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Natural Valentines - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Use natural and recycled materials and animal pictures to make really wild valentines!

Animal Interview - 2:30 p.m.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission. Ages: All.

February 12, 2015 Owl Prowl at Caratunk, Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Seekonk, MA 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Bundle up for a night hike on the refuge in search of owls. Your Audubon guide will call for different species of these beautiful raptors as we travel through mixed and pine woods. While we never know if we’ll actually hear or see an owl, participants will be sure to learn a lot about nature at night and have a great evening hike. Wear heavy socks and boots and dress warmly.

Bring a flashlight. Hike will be canceled in the event of inclement weather or icy trails.

Appropriate for children ages 6+.

Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Program Fee: $10/ member adult, $5/member child; $14/nonmember adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 6+. Register online at www.asri.org

February 12, 26, March 5, 12, 2015 Preschool Adventures, Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 10:00-11:00 am

Nature comes alive for children ages 3-5 in this preschool program filled with games, hikes, crafts, songs, hands-on activities and more. Come introduce your child to the wonders of nature. Children should come dressed ready to explore the great outdoors! Space is limited to 10 children, please register early. Adults must accompany children and there are no refunds for missed classes. Younger siblings are not permitted to attend.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $40/member child, $56/two member siblings; $48 non-member child, $64/two non-member siblings for the four-week series. Ages: 3-5. Please note there is no class on February 19.Register online www. asri.org.

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The Reporter February 2015 February 13, 2015 Junior Naturalists for Homeschooled Families Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Join other home-schooled kids and learn about nature and science! This hour-long program will introduce participants to a different topic each class, with hands-on experiments and naturebased activities that are sure to foster a love of the natural world.

Classes are limited to 15 children, so please register early. Adult must attend with child.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child.

Ages 6-12. Register online www.asri.org.

February 14, 2015 We Love Birds!

Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Share your love for our feathered friends this winter! Join Audubon for a full day of bird activities. Make a birdseed valentine, create your very own bird feeder from natural and recycled materials, and get up-close with an amazing owl. Also check out the sale on bird feeding supplies in the Audubon Nature Shop!

10:00 am-2:00 pm: Bird Seed Valentine Craft Table 10: 00 am and 2:30 pm: Bird Nature Story 11:30 am: Owl Presentation 1:30 pm: Build-A-Feeder Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; February 14, 2015; 9:00-5:00 pm; Program Fee: Free with Admission; Ages: All.

February 16 - 20, 2015 February School Vacation Week Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Looking for some fun during February school vacation week?

Visit Audubon and learn all about animals, try exciting science experiments, be a navigator, and more!

Nature crafts: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Nature stories: 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Animal interview: 1:30 pm.

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.

February 16: Animal Games - Try a wild round of animal games! Learn about the food web, predators and prey, animal adaptations, and more.

February 17: Frozen Science - What freezes inside pond ice?

Why do we put salt on icy roads? How does frost form? Kids use simple science experiments to answer these questions and more!

February 18: Owl Pellet Dissection - Learn all about how owls hunt then use simple and safe tools to take apart an owl pellet. Identify the bones inside and discover what your owl ate—was it a mouse? A mole?

February 19: Letterboxing Adventure - Grab a compass! Can you find north? Learn about orienteering while following clues to boxes hidden throughout the center. Each box contains a different stamp. Fill your passport with stamps and figure out the mystery animal!

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Fee: $5/member child; $7/non-member child; Ages: 3+. Register online www.asri.org.

February 18: Owls are Awesome!

(Meet a live Owl!)

Did you know there are several species of owls that live here in New England? Did you know some might live near your back yard? During this indoor program, we’ll take a pictorial look at our native owls, hear their calls, learn about their amazing adaptations, and meet a live owl.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 18, 2015; 2:00-3:30 pm; Program Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/ non-member child. Ages: 5+. Register online www.asri.org.

February 19: Kartusch (Meet a live snake!)

Snowy Owl by Ed Hughes.

February 20: Wonderful Whales - Learn all about whales! Get a closer look at some amazing whale biofacts — have you ever seen baleen? Try on a pair of “blubber gloves” and experience how a whale keeps warm!

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: Free with Admission.

February 17 - 21, 2015 February School Vacation Week

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge Smithfield, RI Times vary, see below February 17: Fred’s TV

Fred is so frustrated when his TV breaks, but in the following days he discovers some amazing things are happening in his own yard! See and hear the story of Fred’s TV and after the story make a bird feeder to take home.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 17, 2015; 11:00 am-12:00 pm; Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child. Ages: 3+. Register online www.asri.org.

February 17: City Hawk: the Story of Pale Male (Meet a live hawk!)

Everyone is surprised when a Redtailed Hawk decides to settle down on the ledge of a swanky New York apartment building. They name him Pale Male and watch as he builds his nest, finds a mate, and teaches his hawk babies to fly.

Based on a true story, this book brings to life a tale of family, perseverance, and big-city living. After the story, meet a live Red-tailed Hawk.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 17, 2015; 2:00-3:30 pm; Program

Curl up with the rambunctious Furry Eyefuls and see what important lessons they learn from the beautiful emerald snake named Kartusch. Participants will have the chance to meet a live snake after the story.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 19, 2015; 11:00 am-12:00 pm; Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child. Ages: 3+. Register online www.asri.org.

February 19: Hand-dipped Candles

Come make an old fashioned hand-dipped candle. Long ago the land of Powder Mill Ledges was a farm with a tavern on the old turnpike 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 handdipped candles the old fashioned way. We will discuss the use of beeswax and bayberry and each participant will create their own candle to take home.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 19, 2015; 2:00-3:30 pm; Program Fee: $10/ member, $14/non-member. Ages: 5+. Register online www.asri.org.

February 20: The Ox-Cart Man (with Colonial Games)

Come hear the tales of the Ox-Cart Man and learn about what life was like here at Powder Mill Ledges two hundred years ago.

Kids can also try their hand at traditional Colonial games - fun for the whole family!

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The Reporter February 2015 February 20: Rockin’ Reptiles (Meet a live reptile)

Rhode Island has a lot of neat reptiles. Come and learn about which ones live here and where they can be seen. We will start out with a slide show about all the native species and follow up with a visit from some live reptiles.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 20, 2015; 2:00-3:30 pm; Program Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/ non-member child; Ages: 3+. Register online www.asri.org.

February 21: Build a Bluebird Nesting Box

You can help Bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds survive in your area by providing them with a sturdy nesting box to use.

Participants will learn about cavity nesters, when and where to place the nest box, and how to care for it. Each adult/child pair will get one kit to complete. Additional kits may be purchased for $15

each. All building materials are provided, but participants should bring a hammer and safety glasses for each builder.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 21, 2015; 10:00-11:30 am; Program Fee: $25/member adult/child pair, $30/non-member adult/child pair.

Additional birdhouse kits are $15 each. Ages: 5+. Register online www.asri.org.

February 18, 2014 Explore the Winter Woods Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge North Smithfield, RI 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Put on your warm clothes and boots and come on out for a winter adventure at the Fort Wildlife Refuge. We’ll walk the blue trail and look for signs of wildlife such as otter, deer, springtails and wild turkeys. Program will be canceled in the case of heavy snow or icy trail conditions.

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February 2015 Fort Nature Refuge, (Rt. 5), 1443 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI; February 18, 2015; 10:00 am-12:00 pm; Program Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child, $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 7+. Register online at www.asri.org.

February 19, 2015 Providence Foray into Natural History Providence, RI 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join Audubon for a vacation week tour of Providence natural history curiosities: the RISD Nature Lab, Jenks Society Lost Museum at Brown University, and Roger Williams Park Museum. Limited to 11 people. Please bring a bag lunch, walking shoes, and a sense of adventure.

Departs from Powder Mill Ledges, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $30/member adult, $15/member child; $35/ non-member adult, $20/non-member child; Family Fee (1 adult 2 children) $50/ member family; $60/non-member family. Ages 8+.

Register online at www.asri.org

February 20, April 21, 2015 NEW! Sea Glass Earrings Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI Times vary, see below pm For Ages 13+

Our popular sea glass jewelry workshop is now being offered for teens! Participants will design and create a set of unique earrings with sea glass found on local beaches. Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it into jewelry using quick and easy techniques. Includes all materials. Find something special on the beach? Bring that too! Advance registration required.

February 20, 2015; 1:00-2:30 pm April 21, 2015; 10:30 am- 12:00 pm

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $15/member, $20/non-member. Ages: 13+. Register online www.asri.org.

February 20, April 21, 2015 NEW! Recycled Paper Bead Bracelets Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI Times vary, see below.

For ages 8-12

Bring the kids, ages 8-12, to create recycled paper beads and then use them to design a beautiful bracelet. Participants will learn quick, easy techniques to create and incorporate these eco-friendly beads into fun, creative jewelry. Program includes all materials needed, just bring your imagination! Registration is required as space is limited to 15 participants.

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February 28, 2015 Eco-stories and Art Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Bring a snack and relax while an Audubon naturalist reads a nature story. Then create a unique work of art from different recyclable materials and found objects. Will it be a bouquet of flowers made from plastic bottles? A bird’s nest made from scrap pa- per and yarn? Join us and find out! No registration required.

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Sturdy Memorial Foundation Annual Meeting Held;

Year-End Results Reported, Outgoing Board Members Recognized, And Community Leaders Named To Foundation ATTLEBORO, MA, January 13, 2015 – Sturdy Memorial Foundation, Inc., the not-for-profit parent organization of Sturdy Memorial Hospital, held its annual meeting last evening at Highland Country Club in Attleboro. The agenda included the recognition of two Board members whose terms were completed; Board of Directors Chair Timothy O’Neill, who has been a member of the Board for 11 years, and Thomas Sprague, who has served on the Board for the past nine years.

Donna Kimmel, who is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for GTECH, is slated to become the next Chair of the Board of Directors, pending a formal vote to be taken at the January Board of Directors Meeting. Three new Board members were elected – Thomas Noel, Dennis Kelly, and Dwayne Demond. In addition, 10 members of the community were elected to the Foundation.

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In his first annual report as President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Bruce Auerbach highlighted noteworthy Hospital accomplishments from Fiscal Year 2014. He noted that Sturdy is well-positioned to respond to the always evolving changes in health care and that the Hospital is financially secure due to years of fiscal responsibility. He also expressed gratitude to the organization’s staff and supporters for their contributions to the fiscal year’s success, and conveyed great satisfaction at being able to provide area residents with excellent, high quality health care.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital Holding A Free Heart Health Fair In Conjunction With National Wear Red Day® On February 6; Stroke Screenings To Be Offered

ATTLEBORO, MA, January 12, 2015 – Sturdy Memorial will hold its annual Heart Health Fair on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 7 – 10:30 a.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C at the Hospital. The Fair will feature health screenings, general health information, exercise information, samples of heart healthy food, refreshments, and more.

Blood pressure measurements, risk factor assessments, stroke screenings, and glucose and cholesterol testing will be offered free of charge. Wound Management Services will also provide free arterial disease foot screenings at the fair (no nylon hosiery or tights).

Hospital staff nurses and laboratory technicians will administer the screenings. The Fair is being held in conjunction with National Wear Red Day® to raise awareness about how to prevent heart disease in women, the leading cause of death for women.

Pre-registration is required for glucose and cholesterol testing.

Cholesterol tests require a 12-hour fast. To make an appointment, please call 508-236-8555. For the convenience of our patients and visitors, complimentary valet service is available at the Emergency Care Center (ECC) entrance Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Sturdy Memorial Announces 2015 Medical Staff Officers And Chiefs ATTLEBORO, MA, January 28, 2015 – Sturdy Memorial Hospital recently announced its 2015 Medical Staff Officers and Department/Section Chiefs.

Sturdy Memorial’s 2015 Medical Staff Officers are: President Steven Frank, DO Vice President Jean Siddall-Bensson, MD Secretary/Treasurer Jonathan Shapiro, MD Immediate Past President Michael Thursby, DO

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Department/Section Chief Ambulatory Care/ Emergency Med Brian Kelly, MD Anesthesia

Mark Lebovits, MD Family Practice

Steven Frank, DO Imaging

Kenneth Kaplan, MD Medicine

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

Attleboro, MA, January 7, 2015 – For people who are new to the area or need a new physician, Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers a FREE physician referral service. Over 150 physicians, including OB/GYNs, internists and family practitioners, are on the active staff at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. In addition, there are also many specialists affiliated with the Hospital.

By calling 508/236-8500, a representative can assist you in finding an appropriate physician for your needs, keeping in mind your insurance specifications. You may also request a list of Hospital affiliated physicians accepting patients.

Sturdy Memorial To Offer Free Infant Massage Program

ATTLEBORO, MA, January 16, 2015 -- Sturdy Memorial Hospital will be offering a FREE infant massage program on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Auditorium at the Hospital.

This program is designed for new moms and their partners and will be led by Jean Stringham, Sturdy Memorial’s infant massage coordinator. It will focus on the techniques and benefits of massage for infants. Tips on how to soothe and calm a colicky baby will also be provided. Parents are encouraged to bring their infants, age two weeks to ten months old.

Class size is limited and pre-registration is necessary. For more information or to register by February 23, 2015, please call Nursing Administration at 508/236-7151.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital Lists February Support Groups

ATTLEBORO, MA, January 9, 2015 – 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 2015: Breastfeeding Support Group – Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508236-7151.

Friends and Family of Patients with Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms B & C. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Breathing Club – Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 1 – 3p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information, call the Respiratory Care Department at 508-236-7550.

Diabetes Support Group – Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

Breast Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms D & E. For more information, call Ellen Gilbert at 508-236-7015.

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Weddings, Engagements &Anniversaries Ashley Casavant Engaged to Benjamin Achin

Attleboro Happenings Winter Zoocademy for Kids

Attleboro, MA – February 2, 2014: Capron Park Zoo is offering fun and educational programs to children age 6-10 during the Winter Vacation week. Programs will run Monday February 16 through Friday February 20 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Pre-registration is required.

Monday, February 16: Keeper Kapers

The young animal lover in your life will ROAR with excitement about this perennial favorite! Children will be keepers for a day; cleaning exhibits, making animal diets, visiting with the vet and more! A great way to see what really happens behind the scenes.

Tuesday, February 17: Leapin’ Lemurs (and Lorises)!*

Learn about lemurs and their relatives, make some special enrichment, make a visit to see them and more.

Wednesday, February 18: Mystery Day

Who knows what we’ll do on this day at the zoo! No matter what it will be fun for us and for you!

Thursday, February 19: Chinese New Year! *

This day will focus on Asian animals and different ways they are represented in the Chinese New Year.

Friday, February 20: Keeper Kapers

The young animal lover in your life will ROAR with excitement about this perennial favorite! Children will be keepers for a day; cleaning exhibits, making animal diets, visiting with the vet and more! A great way to see what really happens behind the scenes.

FEE: CPZ MEMBERS $40/day NON-MEMBERS $50/day Sign up for more than one day and save!

2 days: save an additional 10% 3 days: save an additional 15% 4 days: save an additional 20% All 5 days: save an additional 25% Registration opens THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 - forms will be available for download from the zoo’s website: www. capronparkzoo.com.

Fundraiser For Food Pantry Assistance

Ashley Casavant and Benjamin Achin Eugene and Mary Ann Casavant of Rehoboth, Massachusetts announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Casavant to Benjamin Achin, son of Michael and Gail Achin of North Attleboro.

They will be married July 11, 2015 at The Glen Manor House in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Ashley attended Dighton- Rehoboth Regional High School and graduated from James Madison University with a Master of Arts in Teaching for both elementary and special education. She is now an integrated preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center for the Town of North Attleborough.

Benjamin attended North Attleboro High School and graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is a Construction Project Manger for H. Carr and Sons, Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island.

South Attleboro, MA - The South Attleboro Lions Club is planning a fundraiser for food pantry assistance on Friday, February 13, 2015. “Come “Love” The Oldies” will take place at the Attlebro elks, 887 South Main St. Rte 152, Attleboro, Ma. From 7 pm - midnight.

Come dance the night away to the music of our featured guests who include: The Reminisants (boston’s #1 oldies group since 1973), The Villanaires (music from the 50’s to the 80’s) and Tony Funches (lead singer of the platters for 12 years).

For tickets, call Pat Allard 508-509-5400 or Jim Jones 508-2262227. Tickets are $25 per person, price includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Make checks payable to: South Attleboro Lions Club. All profits will be donated to “outreach” to purchase high protein food for our local food pantries. Each $1 purchases 4 servings! Meals will be packaged by the following organizations; South Attleboro Lions, South Attleboro Village Lions, Attleboro Rotary, Attleboro High School Leo Club and The Attleboro High School Interact Club.

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Attleboro Arts Museum’s Annual Flower Show

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On Common Ground People for People Auction, Dinner & Comedy Show benefit

The South Attleboro Knights of Columbus is the host site for On Common Ground’s 4th Annual People for People Auction & Comedy Show on Friday, February 27th from 6-10:30pm, 304 Highland Ave., South Attleboro. After a full Willow Tree chicken dinner our auction will feature a variety of great items to bid on, silent bidding items and a penny social raffle. Immediately following the live auction will be a fun-filled show presented by John Perrotta’s Comedy Factory featuring: one of Boston’s funniest, Jimmy “PJ” Walsh, one of N.E.’s top comics, Tom Stewart, and hosted by the very funny Marie Forster promising us a great evening in support of a great cause! Tickets are $20pp/$150 table of 8. Tickets may be purchased by contacting On Common Ground at 508-226-0801 or through PayPal at www.oncommongroundinc.com Early purchases are encourages as this event is expected to sell out. All proceeds go to support On Common Ground Mentor Center program, providing hope in times of poverty to those in need.

Attleboro Arts Museum’s Flower Show The Attleboro Arts Museum’s annual Flower Show is a popular springtime community tradition – filled with inspiring sights and sounds of the oncoming spring. For this year’s theme, Rainforest: Canopy of Color, we are looking to the rainforest and all of its exotic colors, shapes and creatures as a source of inspiration.

Bright blue hyacinths, brilliant red tulips, glowing yellow primroses … a playful monkey garden, exotic overgrown jungles, flamboyant tropical creatures, mysterious ruins … join us for a spectacularly wild experience!

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Flower Show Dates: March 12 – 15th, 2015

Our Sneak Peek Benefit entitled “Tarzan’s Night Out” will be held Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 from 6-8pm. See the gardens before we open to the public!

Tickets go on sale during February 2015.

Flower Show hours: Thursday – Saturday: 9:30am – 4pm; Sunday: 12 – 4pm Admission each day is $3; children 9 years and under are free.

Daytime attractions are free with daily admission.

Attleboro Historic Preservation Society

The Attleboro Historic Preservation Society will hold its February 2015 meeting at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 647 North Main Street. Lisa Nelson will present the history of the Church and give a tour of the Immanuel Lutheran Church building. Mrs Nelson has been an active member of our community. Among her many endeavors is service on the Board of Directors of Memorial Sturdy Hospital for twenty three years, New Hope, Inc., Attleboro Enterprises, Inc. and is the first woman to serve as Fire Commissioner in Attleboro, where she served for seventeen years until 2010. This program will be held on Thursday, February 19. 2015 at 6:45 pm. The public is invited to attend this and all programs of the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society. Bring a friend to learn about Attleboro through its unique buildings.

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Centenary kicks off 150th Anniversary with an “English Tea & Vintage Auction”

Throughout 2015-16, Centenary United Methodist Church will be celebrating their 150th anniversary, starting with an “English Afternoon Tea & Vintage Estate Silent Auction” on Sunday, March 1, 2:30-4pm at the church, 15 Sanford Street, Attleboro.

Centenary’s rich history included teas sponsored by its many women’s groups since 1865. We are reviving this tradition with an event themed around the season 5 finale of the popular Edwardian era public television series.

Enjoy our specially blended 150th anniversary tea served with a flavorful scone, variety of tea sandwiches and petite sweet treats.

Coffee available.

Dress as your favorite character or simply wear period hats and gloves. Discuss your favorite episode or possible plots with other show enthusiasts, or choose to compete in a trivia challenge with prizes, and be entertained by a special guest.

Seating is limited for the tea and tickets must be prepaid. Cost is $12 per person or a table of 6-8 guests is $10 per person. For tickets and more information call the church at 508-222-1759.

A “no-see bid” silent auction of vintage antiques will be on preview at http://cumc.thischurch.org. Instructions for bidding are on the website. Non-tea attendees can place a bid in person starting at 3:30pm only. Auction closes promptly at 4pm. Snow date for this event is March 8.

United Way of Greater Attleboro/ Taunton Welcomes New Director of Finance

Kim Shulman joined United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. (UWGAT) on January 5, 2015 as the new Director of Finance.

“We are excited to be welcoming Kim as our new Director of Finance. Her experience in both nonprofit and for profit sectors provide Kim with the knowledge and skill set to serve our organization and community efficiently and effectively on our mission to advance the common good,” according to Jamie Crossman, President and CEO. Kim has a background in non-profit program administration and small business accounting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Salem State College and a master’s degree in Non-Profit Administration from Boston University.

She began her career directing programs for children and families in Boston with the Dorchester House and MSPCC. She made a transition to finance in 2009 and started a bookkeeping business that led to full time roles as the Management Accountant for BBA Remanufacturing in Taunton and the Finance Director for the Boch Ice Center in Dedham.

“I am so pleased to have this opportunity to bring my career full circle as the Director of Finance for United Way of Greater Attleboro/ Taunton and be part of the wonderful work done by UWGAT in my own community,” said Shulman.

A native of Milford, MA, Kim has lived in Norton for 13 years with her husband, David, and 9 year old son, Charlie.

UWGAT’s mission is to improve lives by uniting the caring power of communities to advance the common good. For more information about UWGAT, please visit www.uwgat.org, or follow UWGAT on Facebook and Twitter.

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Farm & Garden Rehoboth Garden Club

The February meeting of the Rehoboth Garden Club will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 6:15 PM at the Seekonk Library, 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA. ‘Crazy for Cranesbill Geraniums” will be presented by Mary Anne Brady of Cranesbill Nursery. She will share her knowledge of Cranesbill geraniums and other perennials. Doors will open at 6:00 and guests are invited as it is an open meeting. The presentation will begin at 6:30. Light refreshments will be provided. Hospitality: Host-Barbara Fields; Cohosts- Meredith Howe, Bonnie Kelley and Diane Wald.

The March meeting of the Rehoboth Garden Club will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM. An English Garden for New England Gardeners will be presented by Kathi Gariepy. Her focus will be on Hidcote which was developed by an American gardener but came to be the quintessential “English Garden”. Hidcote was the first garden to showcase “Garden Rooms”. Lunch will be provided. The Host will be Gail Romanovich who will be assisted by Hoa Aldous, Barbara Beals, Linda McHugh and Elizabeth Wilson.

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Seekonk Human Services Seekonk Human Services Staff Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239

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

*Center Hours

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

Seekonk Human Services will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2015 to observe President’s Day.

Valentine Day Party

Wednesday, February 11 @ 10am

A delicious meal of Chicken Alfredo for $3 will be served for lunch. Bring in wedding photos or candid’s of your significant other to spread the Valentine’s love.

Please sign up for the party & lunch at 508-336-8772 Entertainment by Barney Mallon Karaoke King

Free Hearing Screening

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Give yourself ten minutes to have your hearing professionally checked by Mass Audiology. In just 15 minutes they can check your ear canal for wax buildup and screen you for hearing loss with an audiometer. If you already have hearing aids, they can check them and replace your batteries and/or answer any questions you may have about your hearing device. Call us today

at 508-336-8772 for your FREE one-on-one hearing screening at Seekonk Human Services. Appointments are necessary for the hearing screening.

TRIAD: Homestead Act

Wednesday, February 25 @ 10am

Al Souza from the Registry of Deeds will be presenting the benefits of the Homestead Act. The homestead estate is designed to protect home ownership from execution and forced sale, so long as the owner or covered family member occupies or intends to occupy the property as his or her principal place of residence. The Homestead Act only has to be done once per property. There is a $35 fee for the Homestead Act to have your property protected. Lunch will be Chicken Salad Sandwiches, chips and pickles for $3. *Please call in advance if you will be participating in the Homestead Act.

Exploration Wednesdays

March 4 @ 10: TBD Lunch: American Chop Suey for $3 March 17 @ 10am: St. Patrick’s Day Party Lunch: Corned Beef Lunch for $3 March 25 @ 10am: TRIAD: Lunch: Meatloaf Dinner for $3 April 1 @ 10am: Easter Party Lunch: Ham, Potatoes, & Veggies for $3

Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, February 12 @ 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, pay for what you order. Speaker is from the MA DMV

Women’s Brunch

Thursday, February 19 @ 10:00am Toti’s Restaurant

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

Fuel Assistance

If you have never had fuel assistance and would like to apply or if you need help filing your application, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department.

Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $32,618, for 2 people is $42,654, for 3 people is $52,691, and for 4 people is $62,727.

Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income.

Needed Documents: • Proof of income • 4 consecutive pay stubs • Social Security Award Letter or 1099 • Pension (Current 1099) • Interest Dividends (1099) • List of everyone in household plus their income • Homeowner’s must include: • Mortgage statement • Real estate tax bill • Insurance bill • Recent copy of electric bill and gas/ oil bill Renters include: • Rent receipt • Recent copy of electric bill and gas/ oil bills • Food Stamps—copy of verification

Free Tax Preparation

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be preparing taxes at the Seekonk Town Hall on Thursdays from February 5 until April 9 with appointments at 9am, 10am and 11am. Appointments can be made by calling Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

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

You must file a state income tax return to claim the Circuit Break Credit, whether or not you have to file otherwise. If your credit is greater than the amount of income taxes you owe, the state will give you a refund for the difference. The maximum credit for the tax year 2014 is $1,050.

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: ¨ $56,000 single ¨ $70,000 for head of household ¨ $84,000 married filing jointly *Total income includes some types of non-taxable income, such as social security, retirement, pensions and annuities, cash

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To qualify: ¨ You or your spouse must be 64 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 $691,000 by January 1, 2013 ¨ If you’re a renter you can’t be getting federal/state rent subsidy and your landlord must pay property taxes.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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

Get Healthy And Fit For The New Year Wii Fun

Fridays @ 10am

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

YMCA*

472 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.7103 $3 fee per class for the following classes: • Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 9am • Aquaerobics Monday, Wednesday Friday @ 9:45am • Silver Sneaker Classic Wednesday and Friday @ 11am *Must be a Seekonk senior and have a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information.

Seekonk Total Fitness

1301 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.4545 Seekonk Total Fitness is offering Senior Fitness Group Exercise Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am—12pm.

The one hour fitness class is designed specifically for older adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor. This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your inactive lifestyle by increasing muscular strength,

range of movement & balance. The cost per class is $1.

Gatra Photo Id’s

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

Free Medical Equipment

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

2015 Trips

Chicken & Slots

Thursday, February 12, 2015

$53 per person (gratuity included) Departure: 11am Return: Approximately 7:30pm Everyone’s a winner! We will begin our day at Wright’s Farm Restaurant where their fabulous dinners are served family-style.

Dinner begins with rolls made daily in their own bakery served along with crisp, fresh salad topped with Wright’s Farm Classic Italian dressing. These are followed by familysize portions of shell macaroni, truly unique French Fries and their famous chicken. Our next stop will be Twin River Casino – New England’s place to play. While at Twin River, we will be treated to their bonus package which includes $10 bonus play and $7 food credit.

WASHINGTON, DC – 3 DAYS March 28 – 30, 2015 Price Per Person: Double: $449 Triple: $429 Single: $579

Final Payment is due by February 23, 2015

Trip Includes: 2 Night Hotel Accommodations with baggage handling 2 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners Tram Tickets for ANC & All Sightseeing Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation *Note this trip requires a lot of walking

FENWAY TOUR: Jerry Remy’s & Samuel Adams Brewery Tuesday, May 19, 2015

$81 per person (gratuity included) Departure: 10:15am Return: Approximately 5pm Join us for a day dedicated to The Red Sox. Visit the park where the Babe pitched,

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The Kid Hit, Yaz dazzled and today’s stars still thrill Red Sox Nation. Fenway Tours provide a 50min historic walking tour of the ball park guided by an official Fenway Park Tour Guide. After the tour we will have some time in the gift shop before we walk over to Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grille for a delicious buffet lunch. If time allows we make a stop at the Prudential for a little free time before heading to Samuel Adams Brewery. Here we will experience the entire brewing process, from start to finish. Taste the special malts used to brew Samuel Adams beers and smell the Hallertau hops.

Samples are included! *Not this trip requires a lot of walking.

Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant Lobsterfest Monday, June 29, 2015

$54 per person (gratuity included) Departure: 10am Return: 5pm Trip Includes: Play & Cabaret - KILLJOY Buffet including 1 1/4lb Lobster Transportation

Gloucester Lobster Cruise Tuesday, August 11, 2015

$85 per person (gratuity included) Departure: 9am Return: Approximately 6pm Dine, Dance, & Cruise Historic Gloucester Harbor in True New England style!

Docked at Cruiseport Gloucester, the Beauport Princess has 2 dance floors, 3 full-service bars with top-shelf liquor, a full-service catering menu, open-air top deck and comfortable, indoor seating for up to 300 people. When you’re onboard Beauport Princess you’ll cruise the historic Gloucester harbor, full of fishing boats and schooners and witness extraordinary views, only seen by water, of the city’s historic skyline, working waterfront, iconic Man at the Wheel statue, Rocky Neck Art Colony, the famous Greasy Pole, America’s first lighthouses and more. While on board you enjoy a fabulous Clam Bake Buffet (fresh rolls, NE clam chowder, steamed lobsters, steamed clams, baked haddock, corn on the cob, cole slaw and dessert). Following this amazing lunch cruise, you stop in beautiful Rockport to enjoy some free time before department home.

Cranberries, Chowder & Wine Tour

Thursday, September 10, 2015

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cranberry grower! Here we embark on a 1 ½ hr Cranberry Bog Tour. After our cranberry excursion we are off to lunch at the award winning Lindsey’s. Enjoy your choice of yummy Roasted Turkey Dinner, Baked Stuffed Chicken or Baked Stuffed Haddock.

Included with each meal is their delicious Clam Chowder and a Glass of Wine! The day isn’t over yet. Before we depart Wareham we make one more stop at Hy-Line Cruises. Enjoy a scenic Cape Cod Canal 2 hour sightseeing cruise. The perfect day! *Meal choice due on reservation *Please note: All trips leave from Seekonk Human Services unless otherwise noted. 50% deposit is required at sign up and final payment must be made two weeks prior to trip. Checks are to be made payable to the Town of Seekonk. To ensure trips are not cancelled please sign up one month prior to trip at the latest in order to give the tour company an accurate count. For any information regarding trips please contact Ashley Pimental at 508-336-8772. *Pawtucket bus trips depart from the Parking lot across from the BV Sports Arena (Formerly Lynch Arena) at the corners of Dexter Street and Ferland Way (Behind Wendy’s) in Pawtucket. Call the office to put your name on a trip; we need 30 people before any trip can depart. Checks are to be made payable to Pawtucket Parks & Recreation. Please make every effort to submit your e-mail addresses to the Slater park office so we can e-mail everyone a copy of the new trips. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cindy or Tracy at (401) 728-0500 x 251 or 252 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ONLINE *The Town Crier website link is www.seekonk-ma.gov Click on Departments Click on Human Services * NOTE: Seekonk Human Services offers many legal, financial, recreational, medical screening and/or other activities and services by volunteers or nominal cost practitioners. Seniors participating in these services/activities do so with the understanding that Seekonk Human Services, the Town of Seekonk or its employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for any advice or services rendered by such volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.

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Rehoboth Council on Aging 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Phone 508-252-3373 Fax 508-252-4617 Special Announcements for the Month

Council on Aging Will Be Closed February 16th, Presidents’ Day

COA Corner TAI CHI

The Rehoboth Council on Aging is pleased to be able to continue offering classes in Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese exercise which Chinese seniors have been using for over 4000 years to improve their overall health and mobility. The Rehoboth program has developed quite a following for their Tuesday morning classes. Why not join this class that features slow moving, stress free exercise emphasizing techniques that pay particular attention to arthritis, balance, stress control, back problems.

Jamie McGuire our instructor started his martial arts training at age 6 with Judo, and then went on to Tae Kwon Do, attaining a black belt at the age of 16. While a member of the U.S. Air Force, Jamie was stations in California. Here he studied other forms of martial arts, which led to his traveling to China, Hawaii, Japan, Korea and Philippines for even more extensive, intensive involvement in his chosen field.

Jamie has also studied Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Iridology, Reflexology, Nutrition and Homeopathy and is a Certified Member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association.

Gert’s Cafe`:

Lunch is served at Gert’s Cafe` Mondays at 12 Noon. Menus consist of soup or salad, a main course, dessert, coffee, or tea.

Stop in and enjoy a delicious lunch for the “Bargain” price of $3.00 donation Sign up to get the good stuff and have a seat.

Soup’s On

Tuesday from 11:30-1:00

Soup and bread $3.00 donation. Two choices of soup to be announced on the Monday before.

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

Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon Kitchen hours: Monday through Thursdays 8:00am to 12 The COA Breakfast:

Wednesdays from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M.

The COA is serving egg sandwiches, 2 pieces of French toast or 2 pancakes coffee or tea for $2.00 donation and with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra 25 ₵. What a bargain and it is freshly made with eggs from our own Rehoboth Farmers. Start you 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 12noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends.

Cost $3.00 donation. Please remember that October’s was the last for the season. We will reopen in April.

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings:

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

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz: is funded by Friends of the Elderly

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

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes:

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

Tai Chi Classes:

Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M.

Tia Chi Classes - a way to exercise that’s easy on the joints and helps with balance...

Makes a whole new you and has a great positive outcome for any age. Cost is $3.00 per class

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Line Dancing Classes:

Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M. get in the grove if you like dancing this is a fun group for you. Everyone is welcome to try out some steps. $3.00 per class.

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach worker Bradley Marshall is available Monday thru Thursdays 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 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: Fuel Assistance applications are still open to apply.

Call the office for the information that is needed and to review if you qualify.

If you are in need of emergency assistance for fuel please contact this office or the Director of the COA Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particulars on how to apply.

S.H.I.N.E. Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

S.H.I.N.E. Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone

What is a SHINE Counselor?

A committed volunteer who is trained and certified by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in many areas of health insurance, including Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D; Medigap insurance, Medicare HMOs, retiree insurance plans, prescription drug programs, Medicaid, Medicare assistance programs (QMB, SLMB and QI), and other programs for people with limited resources.

How Can a SHINE Counselor Help Me?

The SHINE Program assists elders and individuals with disabilities in understanding their Medicare and MassHealth benefits and other health insurance options. The SHINE program ensures that Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers have access to accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information about their health care options.

Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)

People in Medicare Advantage plans have an opportunity after the start of the year to leave their plan if they change their minds.

This opportunity is known as the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP), and it runs each year from January 1 to February 14. During this period, you can disenrollment from a Medicare Advantage plan and then get your health care through Medicare Parts A and B through Original Medicare. You also have a Part D Special Enrollment Period (SEP) associated with the MADP to enroll in a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) if you need it. As the name implies, the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period is just that – an opportunity to disenrollment from Medicare Advantage.

However, there are few important rules to keep in mind about what changes you can and cannot make during this period.

Please contact Bradley Marshall if you are contemplating dropping your Medicare Advantage plan prior to doing so.

Social Security Changes

Beginning August 2014, Social Security will no longer issue Social Security number printouts in their field offices. Individuals, who need proof of their Social Security number and cannot find their card, will need to apply for a replacement card.

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will stop providing benefit verification letters, except in emergency situations. Benefit verifications are available online, and can be obtained anytime by registering for my Social Security account located at: www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount, or by requesting through their national toll-free number: 1(800)772-1213.

It is VERY IMPORTANT to SAVE the Social Security information that you receive at the end of every year.

Meals on Wheels and Meal-Site:

Please contact our meal site manager or the COA Director at 508-252-3372 for information on the Meals on Wheels program and on site meals served on Thursdays at the COA. A donation of $2.00 is requested for lunch, which consists of a main course, dessert and milk. Copies of the month’s menus are posted at the front door, at the reception desk, and posted in the Dining room for your review.

Gert’s Cafe`:

Have Lunch on Mondays at 12:00 noon for $3.00 donation with your friends. Come in a little early and stay a little later and have a great time with your friends and all the people that come in. A great time for conversation and friends,

Musical Mondays:

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

Men’s Morning Coffee:

Fridays at 9:00 A.M. come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry, and conversation with this lively group of Men.

Card Games:

Cards are here at the COA

Mondays at 9:30 am- Cribbage group Tuesdays at 12:30 pm - ladies group that play cards and other games Wednesdays at 12:30 P.M. we have Hi-Lo Jack group 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 has restarted her Art Class. Cost of this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Come early and have breakfast that is served from 8:30 to 10:30 Wednesdays.

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Knitting and Crochet Group:

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

Quilters:

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

The Best is Yet to Come:

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

Senior Citizens Club:

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a Social and Charitable Club to help Seniors in Rehoboth have a better life. Meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 1:30 P.M. at the Rehoboth Council of Aging building.

The Friends of the Elderly

The Friends of the Elderly help and partially fund some of the services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging - such as the podiatry and blood pressure/cholesterol clinics. Friends meets at 10:00 A.M. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30am.

New members are always welcome

Veteran’s Information:

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

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Important:

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

COA Bulletin Post on Community Information:

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

The Rehoboth Council on Aging

A Municipal Department of the Town Mission:

The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the needs, problems and benefits for the aging population of Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall:

a. Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town of Rehoboth’s elders. b. Carry out programs and services that range from information on community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, inter-generational activities, crafting programs and other programs beneficial to our seniors.

AARP Tax Aid

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will be providing free tax preparation at the Rehoboth COA this year on Fridays from February 6th through April 10th. This program is targeted toward low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those aged 60 and older. The tax preparation includes both Federal and State returns including the Massachusetts Senior Real Estate Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker) and the Federal Affordable Care Act. Please contact the COA for an appointment. 508-252-3372

Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club

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

Membership Application = Must be 60 years of age

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

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Dining Guide

Amy’s Veggie Fettuccine Alfredo

By Janet Tharpe

Easy to prepare, yet with a presentation that will wow your guests, Amy Jajliardo’s Veggie Fettuccine Alfredo is a wonderful recipe all the way around. It’s a great way to sneak some veggies into dinner. Serve this with a side salad and nice, crusty bread you’ve got one memorable meal.

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1/4 c butter 1/4 -1/2 c flour 2 c half and half 1/3 c cooking sherry 1 pinch nutmeg 1/2 c Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper, to taste 1 lb cooked fettuccine noodles

Directions

• Heat oil in skillet. Add onions and saute. After 3 minutes, add sugar to carmelize onions. Cook 2 more minutes. Add peppers and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes until softened and browned.

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• While noodles are cooking, melt butter in small saucepan.

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IN MEMORIAM Lori J. O’Brien-Foeri

Rehoboth

Muriel A. Quint, 84, of Williams Street, Rehoboth died Thursday January 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy F. Quaglia, 71, of Rehoboth passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Eleanor S. Plante, 90, longtime resident of Rehoboth, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 in Attleboro.

Diamantina “Tina” Abrams, 83, wife of Kenneth Abrams, died on Dec. 19th.

Lori J. O’brien-Foeri, 52 passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, MA. Eleanor M. DeMattos, 91, of Rehoboth, MA. passed away on January 10, 2015.

John Evans, of Rehoboth passed away peacefully at home in the devoted care of his family on January 9, 2015.

Joseph I. Sousa, 65, of Wheeler St., died Jan. 11, 2015 at the Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, Florida.

Evelyn Mae (Rose) Bois, wife of the late Joseph G. Bois, died at Morton Hospital in Taunton on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015.

Edith “Cricket” (Jones) Gendron, of Rehoboth, passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at Morton Hospital, Taunton.

Seekonk

Robert M. Corbitt, 86, passed away peacefully on January 8 surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Ronald A. DeSilva, 63, of Alameda Drive, died Tuesday January 13, 2015 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his loving family.

Robert R. O’Connell, age 90 of Seekonk, Jan. 16, 2015.

Amy C. Duggan, 37 of Evelyn Way passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Lori J. O’Brien-Foeri Lori J. O’Brien-Foeri, 52 passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, Ma. She was the wife of Arthur Rossi.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Raymond Reed of Rehoboth and the late Jean (Kohler) Reed. Lori was an Attorney specializing in elder law, disability law and estate planning. She was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar on March 23, 2010. She was a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Bristol County Estate Planning Council and the Academy of Special Needs Planners.

Besides her husband and father she leaves one daughter, Amanda O’Brien-Hebert and her husband Craig of New Bedford, one son, Stephen R. Foeri of East Providence, two sisters, Raye Reed-Olarte and Kimberly Caisse both of Seekonk.

Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 4-8. Contributions in her memory to HopeHealth, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis ,Ma 02601 would be appreciated.

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Eleanor M. DeMattos

Eleanor M. DeMattos, 91, of Rehoboth, MA. passed away on January 10, 2015. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Arthur DeMattos. Survivors include her daughter, Carol Arnold and her husband Norman, two grandsons, Christopher Arnold, Gregory Arnold and his wife Renee’, and three great-grandchildren, Cammi, Sarah, and Matthew Arnold. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, Taunton.

Muriel A. Quint

Muriel A. Quint, of Williams Street, Rehoboth died Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Frederick Quint, Jr., to whom she was married for 65 years. Born in Rehoboth, MA, she was a daughter of the late Lester R. and Elizabeth A. (Flaherty) Gray. Mrs. Quint worked for Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School before retiring. She was a Sunday School teacher at Rehoboth Congregational Church, a volunteer for the Rehoboth Republican Party and was a warden for the town of Rehoboth elections. She was also a former Telephone Dispatcher for the Rehoboth Fire Department. Mrs. Quint was a seasonal resident of St. Petersburg, Florida for 20 years. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Keith H. Quint of Berkley, MA, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Jeffrey M. Quint and Frederick “Mike” Quint and sister of the late Lester R. Gray, Jr. and Marjorie Kane. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:00AM in the Rehoboth Congregation Church, Bay State Road, Rehoboth. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held on Monday 4-7. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Community Visiting Nurses Association Hospice Division, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703-9944 would be appreciated.

Muriel A. Quint

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VACATION/HONEYMOON RENTAL: St. Michael, Azores (Portugal), pristine 2-bed/2-bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR, & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck, near golf, beach, etc. Call 401-480-0374 or 508-336-8432.

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WANTED

FOR SALE

Baby Girl and Boy Clothes Wanted for Single Mom: Crib sheets, swing, and clothes size newborn to 24 months. Please donate. Call Debbie 401-632-3602.

FOR SALE: Reebok 310 Incumbent bike, works great, comes with programmable games, $125. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

WANTED: Looking for clean curtains, drapes, area rugs and lamps; please donate. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

FOR SALE: Pink color, three wheel bike, 3 speed, 2 years old, $275.00 or best. Seekonk. Call Marie. 508-639-9416 or 401-5850577.

WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-217-8074.

GENERAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

Traditional Yoga Classes @ Five Bridge Inn: Yoga Instructor, trained and certified in India, is offering classes on Saturday & Sunday mornings 8:00-9:00am and Tuesday nights 6:30-7:30pm.

At Five Bridge Inn, 152 Pine street in Rehoboth, MA. For more information please visit: Facebook.com/RituGaurYoga or Call: 774-930-4765.

BOATS

U Got It We Take It! Trash Removal: Odd Jobs of Any Kind, Firewood Cut Split and Delivered, Pit Wood (Pine and Cedar) Delivered; Disposal, Attic, Basement, Decks, Garages, Sheds, Demolition, Firewood, Pitwood, Junk Cars, Mowing, Raking, Tree Work, Storm Damage, No Job Too Small, Free Estimates. Mike (508)761-8078.

House for sale. 151 Cedar Street, Rehoboth $389,000 3 bed, 1 1/2 baths, 2,605 sq ft on 1.59 acre lot. Fireplaced living room & kitchen, first floor laundry, 2 car garage. New roof 2013, exterior painted 2014. Call Anne Marie 508-971-1198

Boat Mooring mushroom 400# Located (in water)off Rose Larisa Park, Riverside. Good used, includes chains, pendant and pickup buoy. Inspected 2013. Call EP Harbormaster to remain on location. $575 cash or Paypal Call Art: 401-433-2803.

FOR RENT

REHOBOTH VILLAGE APARTMENT RENTAL. Five plus rooms in beautiful historic home. 1 bed/AC. Antique wood floors. Security lighting. Hotwater, parking, storage (in and out), HD cable, appliances. Land, privacy,gardening. Near library. NS. Owner occupied. $950 per month. 508-269-2600.

Certified Hypnotherapist: Trying to lose weight loss, quit smoking, manage pain, stop procrastinating, stressed, or more. Make the call now and transform your life! Call 774-991-0574.

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EXPERIENCED TEACHER OF PIANO, VOICE AND ORGAN: Classical & popular. Beginners & Advanced. All ages. Traditional and modern methods. Natalie Lawton, M.A. Music, 45 Central Avenue, North Seekonk, MA 508-761-3334 .

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February Business Directory CATEGORY

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CATEGORY

COMPANY NAME

PAGE

A/C & Heating

LS Heating & Air Conditioning

61

Dog Services

Canine Mastery, Inc

55

Appliance Repairs

Affordable Appliance Repair Co.

11

Driveways & Masonry

DeJesus Driveways

24

Appliance Repairs

McPartland Appliance Repairs

62

Dry Cleaner

Anawan Cleaners

7

Art Supplies/Framing

Gregory D. Dorrance, Co.

16

Dry Cleaners

S & B Cleaners

7

Attorney

Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto

86

Electrician

AC Electric

22

Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney

85

Electrician

ALKO Electric

36

Attorney

Laurie P. Mullen

25

Electrician Dorrance Electric

64

Attorney

Law Office of David J. Marciello

75

Electrician

Greaves Electric

56

Attorney

Law Office of Luke P. Travis

35

Electrician

Neal Bellavance Electric

72

Attorney

Lori O’Brien-Foeri

55

Excavating

MJD Excavating, Inc.

77

Auto Body

Sousa’s Auto Body

16

Farm - Apparel

Kave Rock Farm

48

Auto Body

Tri Star Autobody, Inc.

26

Fence Installation

Fence Tech

55

Zumba with Liz Morrell

51

Auto Body Shop

Seekonk Auto Body

73

Fitness - Dance

Auto Dealers

Rt 6 KIA Auto Mall

10

Flooring - All Types

Custom Linocraft

34

Auto Detailing

MS Classic Cars

24

Flooring - Wood

David J. Ledoux Hardwood Floors

43

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

3

Florist

Robin’s Corner Flower Shop

48

Bakery

Scialo’s Country Bakery

7

Fuel - Oil

Al’s Quality Oil Co.

29

Bank

Coastway Community Bank

19

Fuel - Oil

COD OIL

9

E & V Oil Co.

96

Bird Feed & Supplies

Wild Birds Unlimited

47

Fuel - Oil

Building Contractor

A. M. Carpentry

71

Fuel - Oil

Pricerite Discount Heating Oil

44

Building Contractor

DTP Construction

76

Fuel - Oil & LP

W.H. Riley & Son

57

Building Contractor

East Providence Siding

45

Gun Shop

Bay State Trading Post

9

Building Contractor

M.G. Salois Construction

43

Hair / Nails

Perfect Nails & Facials

48

Building/Remodeling

Ferreira Builders, Inc.

40

Health & Fitness

Bliss Life Yoga & Wellness

52

Carpet Cleaning

M & S Carpet & Upholstery

62

Health & Fitness

Renaissance Gymnastics Academy 47 Norma Faraone - Psychotherapy

40

Child Care

Alphabet Soup Preschool

69

Health Care

Child Care

Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center

68

Heating & Air

Taylor Heating-Air Conditioning

75

Chimney Cleaning

RJD & Sons - Chimney Sweep

45

Heating Service

Larry’s Heating & A.C.

56

Cleaning Service

Debbie’s Cleaning Service

61

Heating Service

LIMA HVAC, Inc.

24

Collectibles

Wexler’s Collectibles

25

Home Improvements

Mark Koussa Carpentry

81

Computer Repair

ICU 4 PC’s

52

Home Products

Fuller Brush - Earl Goff Jr.

35

Concrete

American Mobile Mix Concrete Inc.

36

Home Products

The Vacuum House

11

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

33

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

2

Hospital

Dance Studio

Arthur Murray

49

Hypno Therapy

Thought Alchemy

50

Dentist David C. Zaluski, D.D.S.

68

Insurance Agency

Smith Insurance Group

18

Dentist Dr. Wassouf D.D.S.

63

Jewelers

Attleboro Jewelry Makers

8

Dentist

Eager Family Dentistry

50

Jewelers

Attleboro Jewelry Makers

49

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

39

Landscape Service

Big Sky Landscaping

42

Liquor Basket

14

Dentist

Ritebite Dental

27

Liquor Store

Dentist

Romani Orthodontics

17

Marble Fabricators

Star Marble & Granite

34

Disposal Service

Professional Duct Cleaning

96

Martial Arts

USA Karate

51

Dog Grooming

Groom & Style

52

Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho

64

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CATEGORY

Mortgage Broker

Accutrust Mortgage

26

Real Estate

Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker

13

Mortgage Broker

The Washington Trust Company

74

Remodeling

Batty Construction

56

Music

Ray Mullin Music

38

Restaurant

Boneyard Barbecue & Saloon

88

Nail Salon

Creative Nails

18

Restaurant

Country Kitchen

89

Nursing Homes

Waterview Villa

79

Restaurant

Honey Dew Donuts

18

Orthodontics

Romani Orthodontics

17

Restaurant

Krazy Korner Bagel & Deli

88

La Collina

89

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PAGE

Painting Contractor

Advantage Painting

46

Restaurant

Painting Contractor

Cronan Painting

36

Restaurant

Tito’s Cantina

89

Painting Contractor

Delisle & Son Painting & Repair

23

Restaurant

Vino’s Family Cafe

88

Painting Contractor

EZ Painting

94

Roofing Contractor

B & R Fournier Construction, Inc.

61

Painting Contractor

Gagne Painting Company

25

Roofing Contractor

Tabeleys Roofing

81

Painting Contractor

Iachetti Painting Company

72

Seafood Market

Digger’s Catch

23

Painting Contractor

Lundco Painting LLC.

59

Security Systems

Home & Commercial Security

15

Pro Inspection Services

94

Painting Services

KGM Painting & Wallcoverings

38

Septic Inspections

Paving Contractor

Custom Paving Company

60

Septic Systems

Fisk Contracting

76

Pet Services

Rehoboth Pet Care

12

Septic Systems

Bay State Sewage Disposal, Inc.

37

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David Laurino - Plastering

62

Septic Systems

Croome Sanitation, Inc.

77

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Sine Plumbing & Heating

32

Septic Systems

Soares Sanitation Pumping, Inc.

22

Plumbing & Heating

Vintage Plumbing & Heating

12

Septic Systems

Town Sanitation

45

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Custom Pool Services

75

Septic/Trash Removal

A. Viera Disposal

29

74

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Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC

20

15

Tax Preparation

New England Tax Service, Inc.

34

Real Estate

Deb Donahue - ReMax River’s Edge 29

Tax Preparation

Terrance A. Charest CPA P.C.

37

Real Estate

Keystone Property Group

28

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Cleanway Disposal & Recycling

64

Real Estate

Maria Correia, Realtor

27

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Big Blue Removal Service

21

Real Estate

Mateus Realty

87

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Choate Tree Service

71

Seekonk Tree

43

Real Estate

Aubin Realty

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ReMax Rivers Edge

19

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Real Estate

Robin Lozito, Remax Rivers Edge

17

Tree Service

Steve’s Tree Service

11

Real Estate

Stateline Home Inspection, LLC

26

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Water Filter Company, Inc.

13

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