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Seekonk School Superintendent Announces Retirement

Seekonk School Superintendent Arlene Bosco announced that she is retiring at the end of August. Bosco served as interim superintendent from 2012 to 2013 and has been superintendent since the spring of 2013. She has been with the school district for more than 20 years and previously served as Special Education Director.

Seekonk Election Season Kicks Off

Nomination papers are available for the local election on April 2. There are several open seats including two three-year seats on the board of selectmen and two three-year seats on the school committee. For additional information, see Town Clerk Florice Craig’s column in this issue. Nomination papers must be returned to the town clerk’s office, with at least 50 signatures of registered voters, by 5 p.m. on Feb. 12.

No Decision Yet on School Redistricting

The school committee has not yet decided on a plan to reorganize the schools in the district in order to address the space problem in the elementary schools. Several proposals have been looked at, including moving fifth-grade students from Aitken and Martin elementary schools to Hurley Middle School, adding modular classrooms to the elementary school campuses, and re-opening North School for preschool and kindergarten (the last two are both expected to cost nearly $1 million). A consensus has not yet been reached, but the school committee has to make a decision soon because budgets for the next fiscal year need to be worked on.

Dyeing Factory Cleanup Could Cost Millions

A representative from a consulting firm that assessed the site of the former Attleboro Dyeing and Finishing Factory off Maple Avenue told selectmen the cost to clean up the area could be $2 million, according to a Sun Chronicle article. The site consists of a building, which caught fire in May 2012, three industrial settling ponds and a dam. The town’s conservation agent has been working with the state’s Dept. of Environmental Protection on the project. The town can apply for funding from the federal EPA to help with the cleanup costs.

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Ongoing severe winter weather has more than doubled the number of canceled American Red Cross blood drives and the resulting blood and platelet donation shortfall since earlier this month. The Red Cross now considers the situation critical and is reissuing an urgent call for blood and platelet donors. More than 550 blood drives have been forced to cancel due to winter weather in January, causing over 16,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected through last week. In Massachusetts, 28 blood drives have been forced to cancel due to winter weather this month, causing 750 donations to go uncollected. In addition, bitter cold and widespread flu have contributed to very low turnout at many blood drives. “Blood and platelet donations are currently being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in,” said Kelly Isenor, External Communications Manager of the Massachusetts Red Cross Blood Services Region “Donors are critically needed to restock the shelves for patients in their community as well as other areas where donors are unable to give due to inclement weather.” Every day, no matter the weather, the Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood and platelet donations to meet the needs of patients like Finnegan “Finn” Olson. Last January, Finn was born with a rare heart condition. He required multiple transfusions before, during and after heart transplant surgery last summer. Transfusions had an almost immediate effect on his personality and skin’s appearance. “Each time Finn received a transfusion, you could see him pink up right away and have significantly more energy,” said his mother, Ali Olson. “We credit blood donation with making Finn stronger and helping keep him alive long enough to receive a new heart. Finn is living proof that blood helps save lives.” Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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Inside This Issue

Antiquarian Society....................34 Audubon Society........................80 Business Directory......................93 Church News/Events................66 Classifieds...............................92 Club Announcements.................31 Dave Says..................................56 Dining Guide...............................90 Engagements.........................49 Events and Activities...................35 Health & Wellness......................50 Letters to the Editor.......................6 Library......................................42 Love is in the Air........................47 Obituaries................................88 People....................................26 Rehoboth 375th Celebration.......40 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......82 Rehoboth Ramblings...............11 Rehoboth Town News...............12 Scouts..................................60 Seekonk Human Services..........84 Seekonk Town News...................21 School......................................68 Sports....................................59 State House................................62 The View from My Hill.................25

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My name is Michael Koussa from Rehoboth, Massachusetts, currently a Life Scout serving in Troop 3, North Dighton. My ten year long journey in scouting is now at the point where I am working toward earning the highest and most honored rank in Scouting, that of Eagle Scout. For my Eagle Scout Project, I have chosen to help the Rehoboth Volunteer Fire Department. I have been given the task to locate the final resting places of deceased Rehoboth Fire Fighters so that we can pay tribute to them by placing a memorial grave marker and firefighter memorial flag at their gravesite. I will also be enhancing the current firefighter memorial at Station Three on Pleasant Street by adding a memorial bench, pavers, and various plantings. This is where I will need your help. It is a big project that will require many hours of labor and approximately $1,500.00 for the flags and grave markers alone, as well as the cost of materials needed to update the Rehoboth Fire Department Station 3 Memorial. As part of my project, I am required to request donations to fund materials necessary for this project. Any financial assistance you can offer to help me with my Eagle Scout Project , in conjunction with the Rehoboth Fire Department, will be greatly appreciated.

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I have participated in town government in one-way shape or form for well over (20) years. When it comes to elections, we as a community need to be certain that those seeking our votes will serve in a responsible manner commensurate with the requirements of the office they were elected to. Party affiliation is irrelevant, however what does matter is the individual who is willing or in some cases not willing to complete the term to which they were elected to. For me, a complete term means attendance at all meetings. It is understood that in some cases absences can’t be helped due to a valid reason. But participation and voting on issues is very important. That includes Executive Sessions. Executive Sessions involve discussion on employee matters, contract negotiations, legal consultations etc. Having served in this capacity before I had consulted with the Ethics Commission when items discussed involved or potentially could involve family members. The ruling from Ethics was that I should only refrain from voting on budgetary issues that I would personally benefit from financially. Otherwise, it is ethical to speak and subsequently vote.

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8 The Reporter February 2018 Given my disclosure to ethics of family ties, they said I was free to participate and in the event of uncertainty, ask to table the item and check with them again. It did not stop me from participating in executive sessions. When the Board of Selectmen is left to (4) members participating in executive session matters there is the chance that matters could result in a tie vote resulting in a waste of time and money. We elected 5 selectmen and five members should participate in meetings as well as executive sessions. The selectmen shouldn’t ever risk not having a quorum. Should any of the remaining members be absent, work does not get done. This type of behavior only serves to delay and could consequently cost the town money. As we all know Legal Fees are expensive. Follow the expenditure and you will see just how much legal fees are costing Seekonk. Actions can be delayed whereby implementing policy could be affected. This is clearly irresponsible behavior by certain selectmen and should not be tolerated any more. The registered voters of the Town of Seekonk must look at each candidate and decide. If seeking re-election, has the incumbent attended many of the required meetings, including Executive Sessions? Has the incumbent researched items and voted according to his/her own findings or did they “go along to get along”? Has the incumbent served you well in what you see for the future of Seekonk? Has the incumbent misled the public with incorrect information? If new to the ballot, are they willing to sacrifice family and personal time to serve? Will they do the research necessary to make informed decisions? Will they ATTEND every meeting as needed and conduct our business on our behalf diligently? Will they work for the betterment of the Town of Seekonk? This is my expectation. These candidates/incumbents will get my vote. Others will not. Thank you Doreen Taylor, Seekonk

Election Preview-Accountability vs Responsibility

Too often in the past (3) three years we have witnessed clear violations of our Town Charter with respect to Board of Selectmen meetings, the Town Administrator and to some extent Town Meetings. As per The Charter, (page 10; Section 2) General Powers and Duties it reads: The Executive Powers of the Town shall be vested in the Board of Selectmen. The Board shall have all the Executive Powers given to Boards of Selectmen by statute and by this Charter. It further states in basic terms that members of the Board of Selectmen whether individually or nor by majority shall at any time attempt to become involved in the day to day administration of affairs of the town but shall act through the established policies, directives and guidelines which are to be implemented by officers and employees. When have you heard any member of the Board refer to policy? When have you heard directives? Yes, there have been guidelines offered and suggestions made but clear directives to the Town Administrator have been too few. This reader understands this section of the Charter to mean the responsibility of the Board of Selectmen is not to interfere with operations of the Town, but it does not diminish their authority to ensure our town government is run properly. Directives and guidelines as well as policy requires accountability. Assurances of accountability require asking questions in open meetings and expecting timely and accurate answers. All too often instead of asking questions we have been hearing “that’s micromanaging”. Well, truth be told, that’s just an excuse. Asking questions of the Town Administrator is their job and a measurement of the Administrator’s accountability. The Town Administrator shall keep the Board and the Finance Committee fully informed as to the financial condition and needs of the town and shall make such recommendations to the Board for actions to be taken as he deems to be necessary, advisable or expedient. (Charter, page 12, sub section (F). The Board of Selectmen have the final vote. The Administrator’s interaction with the Finance Committee has been almost nonexistent. When questioned by the Finance Committee about Legal Fees, the Town Administrator has yet to comply. The request is now a year old. When a minority www. .com report was given at Town Meeting by a Finance Committee Member the Administrator’s response misled the audience. He stated, “a suggestion” was made by the Finance Committee Member and it could not be followed. I know this to be untrue because I gave the minority report and a suggestion on Legal Fees was never made. I simply asked for accountability. The Board of Selectmen knew this as well. No support, no comment, no accountability, your tax dollars. The Town Administrator shall be the Chief Procurement Officer for the town. (Charter, page 12, sub section (K). Once again, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen. During the budget preparation for this fiscal year did anyone hear of buying new furniture for town hall? While the furniture may be pleasing to the eye Owner what did it cost the taxpayers of the town? An Independent Agent This purchase, by definition, is a Capital Expense item. Did the Selectmen approve 17 Years in the Industry this expenditure? Was it on an agenda? Was there a vote? No support, no comment, no accountability, your tax dollars. “Proudly Protected by Frazao!” The annual budget presentation according to the Charter (page 16, section 6) reads, “The Board of Selectmen shall be responWE LOVE REFERRALS! sible for presenting the proposed budget at the spring session of town meeting for appropriate action.” Clearly this has not been followed. No support, No comment, Licensed in MA & RI No accountability, your tax dollars. Doreen Taylor

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The Planning Board is comprised of 7 members. We will have two open seats on April 2, 2018. The Board deals not only with site development issues for new homes, sites which may change purpose from the original approval, and in planning for Seekonk’s future. To that end, we will be addressing demographic changes, such as the burgeoning lower school enrollment, and consider how we will incorporate more affordable housing, a state mandate, into our plans. The Planning Board is one of several boards that are elected by the registered voting populace. For those unfamiliar with the process, application papers can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office. Fifty signatures are required from registered Seekonk voters. Papers are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 at the Town Clerk’s office. Voting day is April 2. Seekonk needs more citizens involved in our town government. Please consider volunteering. It would be especially wonderful to see a few more women become involved. Sandra Foulkes Member, Planning Board

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Rehoboth Ramblings by Leslie Patterson

A New National Museum Worth a Visit

February seems like a good time to talk about our visit to the almost-new National Museum of African-American History and Culture this past year. This is the newest addition to the Smithsonian’s extensive collection of museums on the mall in Washington D.C. Yes, the name of this new museum (NMAAHC) is a mouthful; most people just refer to it as the African-American museum. Needless to say, it is not just for African-Americans, and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to visit. At the time we visited, the museum was quite crowded and probably still is. You can Quality Workmanship make reservations online in advance (highly recommended) or you can make online reservations first thing in the morning for last-minute tickets that day. This plan worked out well for us. Like all the Smithsonian museums, this museum is free. Passes are for certain times of day but once you are in the building you can stay as long as you like. Don’t ask me what the gift shop is like because it was so packed when we were there, we didn’t even stop to shop. Wood & Vinyl Siding The museum’s design is very distinctive with ornate bronze-colored grillwork covering Roofing • Decks plate glass windows. It really is a beautiful building and the filigree pattern outside lets in lots of light. There is an African statue in in the lobby that shows how the architect got the Cement Work idea for the building’s design from an elaborate traditional headdress of a chieftain. The Additions & Restorations museum makes for a great photograph when aligned with the Washington Monument just down the mall. New Construction Once in the museum we stood in a line (it moved fast) to take an elevator down three Remodeling floors to where the story starts with the slavery era, dating from the 1400’s to Reconstruction in 1877. The next floor up focuses on the era of segregation, post-Civil War to 1968, and then up to a floor dedicated to a changing America from 1968 to the present. Some of the most gripping exhibits, literally and figuratively, include the heavy chains Rehoboth, MA and manacles the slaves were forced to wear, along with those 18th century diagrams of LICENSED & INSURED how many slaves were crammed into these stinking ships in horrifying conditions on what MA #058544 Reg # 111902 RI# 7169 is referred to as The Middle Passage. Also on display are old newspaper advertisements for slave auctions (for example, one announces that a mother may be sold with her young child or separately) and posters advertising rewards for finding runaway slaves. There are also exhibits on the Underground Railroad, including the life and work of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, along with the work of abolitionists who fought to abolish slavery. Some exhibits from the early 20th century are pretty horrifying too, especially the photos of black lynching victims hanging from trees while a white crowd looks on, sometimes even laughing, sometimes with their children in tow. There are also KKK hoods on “Filtration is our only business not our sideline” display along with photos of Klan rallies not just in the South, but 32 years experience - WQA Certified and factory trained personnel the Midwest as well. The next floor up is devoted to the Civil Rights era and includes many video clips as well as still photos of people such as Martin Luther King Jr. and the Freedom Riders. As you go up from floor to Iron, Manganese, pH, Bacteria, floor, the architect’s original idea becomes clear. The visitor starts out in the depths of misery with the slavery era and climbs up Rotten egg smell, Nitrates, Arsenic, through the past to the present day. Even though race in the US is Lead and a whole lot more still a fraught subject, the museum-goer may recall Maya Angelou’s famous quote “And Still I Rise”. Certainly I would describe the museum as a whole as inspiring rather than depressing. We custom assemble “traditional equipment” and Once you complete the historical part of the museum you can NEW “E3” custom tailored environmental systems that go up to one of the upper floors, spotlighting African-American arts, needs NO SALT, no electricity, NO BACKWASHING, music and culture. Enjoying pride of place here (you can’t possibly miss it) is a fire-engine-red 1973 Cadillac El Dorado convertible that no control valve, no customer maintenance. belonged to Chuck Berry. It’s about the size of a small yacht and See which is right for you. Maybe you can get rid of your current it’s a wonderful pick-me-up after the somber history displayed so salt system and save money with our new E3 systems that do not need well on the lower floors of the museum. salt, backwashings, electricity, time resetting and your attention All of the Smithsonian museums are national treasures that keep American history alive for all who visit. As the government shutdown (as of this writing, merely postponed) is so much in the news, let’s hope that things get settled soon for the benefit of all us. Speaking of Black History Month, Henry Louis Gates Jr. has a very interesting new book out (available at your library) called “100 Amazing Facts about the Negro”. Prof. Gates borrowed the title as 1-800-698-0068 • waterfiltercompany.com a homage to a book by that title, written by Joel Augustus Rogers Sales: Steve, Jim Service: Scott, Phil, Jeremy and published in 1957. 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Oh What a Night!!

Wow, what an amazing evening we had at the Rehoboth 375th Anniversary Costume Ball and Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 27th at the Hillside Country Club. The 375th Anniversary Ball was the “kick-off” event for Rehoboth’s 375th Anniversary Celebration. There were 194 guests in attendance and mostly all were dressed in various era apparel ranging from 1643-2018. A fun night was had by all as we enjoyed a fabulous firework display (compliments of Hillside Country Club), delicious meal, dancing to the music of Rhythm 44 (local Rehoboth band) and winning wonderful raffle gifts, which were donated by very generous local donors. I would like to thank all the table sponsors, raffle gift donors, and cash donors The Law Offices of for your generosity. Speaking of generosity, I would like to thank Cumberland, Rhode Island Photographer, William “Bill” Parmentier Tanya M. Gravel, Esq. of W.Parmentier Photography (https://wparmentierphoto.com) for volunteering his time to fill in when two Town Photographers took ill. Bill busily worked the entire evening capturing over 200 photos • Criminal Defense of Rehoboth’s 375th anniversary ball for future generations to en• Family & Personal Injury joy. We look forward to seeing Bill’s photography talents after he has time to edit his photos. We will share the photos on the town website (https://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/375th-anniversaryCall NOW for your free consultation! committee) check the slideshow link on the left side of the town MA Bar & RI Bar “375th Anniversary” webpage and will also be available on the Rehoboth375 website (http://www.rehoboth375.com/) when they P: 401-680-6259 • www.gravellegal.com become available. 127 Dorrance St., Penthouse Suite, Providence RI 02903 There are so many people to thank for making the 375th Anniversary Ball such a success. Thank you, Hillside Country Club, for a fabulous evening; thank you also Sheila Bouchard, Designs by Sheila (https://www.facebook.com/bloomingbike/), for the gorgeous “era” floral arrangements and the hours of research you dedicated to connecting the floral pieces to each era of Rehoboth’s history. For those of you who would like to read the various era descriptions and see Sheila’s floral talents, please check out the 375th Ball program and photos @ https://www. town.rehoboth.ma.us/375th-anniversarycommittee. Thank you, Rehoboth MinuteMedium/Heavy Truck & RV Services federal dot & Ri State inspections men (http://13thcontinentalregiment.org/), TRuck Computer diagnostic Specialist! for starting off our event with your wonderful Color Guard and leading us in the Pledge of *All Makes Engine Repairs *Oil Changes *Heavy Equipment *Fuel Pumps *Trailer Repair *Front Ends Allegiance. Thank you Rhythm 44 (https:// *Brake Work *Turbo *Rear Roll-Up Door Repairs www.facebook.com/Rhythm44band/) for *Electrical Repair *Lift Gate Problems *Installation the fantastic music throughout our evening. *Injectors *Welding Fabrication *Wiring Circuits Thank you Nelson, Kristin and Ian from Isuzu & After Treatment Specialist Graphic Ink of East Providence (http://graphDeisel Particulate Filter System Specialist - All Makes & Models icinkonline.com/) for helping us with the 447 York Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861 • MikesTruckandTrailerPawt.com beautiful etched 375th Anniversary stemless wine glasses that were given to each guest. (401) 725-2188 • (401) 724-9405 RI# 459EA

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There are extra commemorative glasses available for purchase at a cost of $5/glass. If you are interested, please stop by Town Hall or e-mail BallTickets@Rehoboth375.com for more information. Thank you also Rehoboth-TV (http://www.rehobothtv.org/) for organizing Daylight Weddings (http://www.daylight-films.com/index. html) to film our event. Thank you also Representative Steven S. Howitt for attending our gala and a huge thank you to my fellow members of the 375th Anniversary Ball Subcommittee ~ Cheryl Gouveia, Jean Grota, Connie Wenzel-Jordan, Kim Fagundes, Kathy Conti, Kelly Hathaway, and Jake Kramer for your time and efforts dedicated towards making Rehoboth’s 375th Anniversary Costume Ball and Dinner Dance so successful ~ it was an absolute pleasure working with all of you.

By now, you should have received your 2018 census form, dog license renewal, 375th Anniversary Celebration - Calendar of Events (on the back of the 375th Anniversary Ball flyer), Rehoboth Police surveillance survey (blue insert) and our 2018 calendar/ town directory. This year’s calendar features a collage of many of Rehoboth’s Historical landmarks in honor of Rehoboth’s 375th Anniversary. Hopefully, you find the calendar and town directory a helpful tool. I would also like to thank the many residents for their kind comments on how useful the calendar and directory are to them throughout the year. If you did not receive your census mailer, please let me know at 508-252-6502 x-3110 or email me at lschwall@town.rehoboth.ma.us . I would like to thank the 2,723 households that quickly reviewed their census data, made any necessary changes, and returned the forms to us. Again, this year, residents are afforded the opportunity to drop off their census forms at locations around town (Bristol Savings Bank, Blanding Library, COA-Senior Center, and Town Offices), the outside drop box at Town Hall, fax, e-mail, or mail them in. I would especially like to thank those families who processed their census forms and dog tags online. It was exciting to see that residents were able to choose the most convenient way possible to respond. Lynn and I are processing your changes and preparing the documents for our Registrars. During the months of February/ March, the Registrars will begin contacting those residents who have not returned their 2018 census forms. Please respond as soon as possible so we do not have to bother you with a phone call ~ thank you. Continued on next page...

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signature to either register you to vote or change your political party. 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 to register or change your political affiliation online, please go to www.RegisterToVoteMA.com. Mail-in voter registration applications are also available @ https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Voterreg-mail-in.pdf - please complete the application, save it, and e-mail or mail the signed form to us. In order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming Annual Town Election (Monday, April 2, 2018), all voter registrations and/or political party changes must be made no later than 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13th. As an added feature on the 2018 Census form, if you are a registered voter, you will note an (A) or ( I ) after your political party. “A” represents an active voter; “I” represents an inactive voter. Please contact our office as soon as possible if you have an “I” after your political party ~ thank you.

Town Clerk Online Payments

As a reminder, we continue to offer the option of a Credit/Debit card or EFT/ACH payment system, available on the town website under online payments and then clicking on Town Clerk Payments. This feature enables you to conduct several town business functions online, like processing dog licenses, through the town website @ www.town.rehoboth.ma.us or directly to town clerk online payments by going to https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs. Paying by Debit/Credit Cards or EFT/ACH payments is also available when visiting the Town Clerk’s office. We hope this added feature makes our town services more accessible and convenient for the residents. In 2017 we had a total of 363 individuals take advantage of our credit card/EFT payment system, which is up 70 transactions from 2016. The online activity this year (2017) resulted in a total of $7,695.73, which is up $1,472.57 more than 2016 for items such as genealogy fees, business certificates, raffle permits, dog licenses, birth/death/marriage certificates, street listings, and various miscellaneous items related to the clerk’s office.

Dog Licenses for 2018

2018 Dog Licenses are now available and may be obtained by mail, online at https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs, or at the Town Clerk’s Office. Town Hall hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The licensing fees are as follows: Male or female dog $20.00, female-spayed or male-neutered $10.00. If paying by check, please make sure it is made payable to “Town of Rehoboth”. Dog licenses are due annually by April 1st. Whether renewing online, via mail, or in person, dog license applications must be accompanied by a current year rabies certificate (with a vaccination date covering the current licensing year) and proof of spay or neuter [if applying for the $10 licensing fee] unless we already have your documentation on file in the Clerk’s Office. If you are unsure, please give the office a call, and we can tell you how up-to-date our information is. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included with postage (the current postage is 71¢ for one dog tag, 93¢ for two dog tags and 1.15¢ for three tags). Since January 2nd we have processed over 264 – 2018 dog licenses ~ thank you all for submitting so quickly.

2018 – 5th Annual Rabies Clinic

Keep them safe . . . inoculate! The 5th Annual RehobothSeekonk $12 Dog and Cat Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018 - 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 2018 Dog Licenses. For more details, please call 508-252-6502 X-3110 or 3109.

Keep them safe . . . inoculate! The 5 Annual Rehoboth-Seekonk $12 Dog and Cat Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018 - 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 2018 Dog Licenses. For more details, please call 508-252-6502 X-3110 or 3109.

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January 29, 2018 – Special Town Meeting JANUARY 29, 2018 – SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

The Republican Town Committee Caucus to nominate candidates for the April 2, 2018 Town Election will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 - 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 21, 2018 - 7:30 p.m., has been scheduled, also at the COA – Senior Center. Positions to be elected on the ballot for 2018 are Moderator (one for one year), Selectmen (two for three years), Town Clerk (one for three years), Assessor (one for three years), School Committee (two for three years), Housing Authority (two positions - one for five years and one for three years), Planning Board (two for five years), Park Commission (two positions - one for five and one for three years), Storm Water Officer (one for three years), Tree Warden (one for three years) and Water Commissioner (one for three years). The final voter registration date to be eligible to vote in the Annual Town Election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office. Prospective voters are reminded that they may also register to vote by calling the Town Clerk’s Office to request a Mail-In voter registration form, stopping by the Town Clerk’s Office to fill out the necessary forms in person, or register online @ https://www.sec. state.ma.us/ovr/ or www.RegisterToVoteMA.com .

On Monday, January 23, 2017 – 151 registered voters out of On Monday, January 23, 2017 – 151 registered out 7:00 of 8,714 eligible (1.73%)– 8,714 eligible voters (1.73%) came voters out at p.m. onvoters a damp cameevening out at 7:00 to p.m.vote on a damp – cold evening to vote on the following articles: cold on the following articles: Article

Description

1. Fiscal Year 2018 Amended Budget

Other Tuition, Town Reports, Forestry Part-Time Wages and Town Clerk Certifications

2. Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Article 3. $15,100.00 for Senior Center HVAC Repairs

4. Purchase of Land

5. Authorization to License/Lease Overlay District Land for Cell Towers 6. Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills

7. D-R Regional High School Roof Repair/Replacement 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment

Vote Unanimously voted to approve by voice vote. Funding: Free Cash Unanimously voted to approve by voice vote. Funding: Free Cash Unanimously voted to approve by voice vote. Funding: Free Cash

Gas Powered Sign Post Driver for Highway Department Repair/replacement of any faulty sensor equipment, devices, controls, etc. The amended motion was to enter into an “option to purchase” agreement for the parcels of land described in the warrant, with a non-refundable deposit of $20,000, with said option to be exercised by August 31, 2018, and to authorize the Selectmen to execute any and all agreements relating to such option, and, further to transfer $20,000 from free cash to fund such option agreement. To allow the Selectmen to enter into up to a 30 year license or lease agreements for the renewal of our current cell tower agreements which end in 2018, or any new agreements.

Unanimously voted to approve as amended by voice vote. Funding: Free Cash

Voted by voice to approve Unanimously

Fire Department Vehicle Repair and Maintenance for $90.00 Voted to place ballot question on 4-2-18 Annual Town Election Ballot. Total Cost of High School Roof Project = $3,101,837; Rehoboth = 1,949,594.51 (62.8529%) and Dighton = 1,152,242.49 (37.1471%) None 8:48 p.m.

April 2, 2018 – Annual Town Election

The Annual Town Election for Rehoboth will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018 with the polls scheduled to be opened from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – ALL THREE PRECINCTS WILL BE OPEN. Precinct I is the Town Office Building at 148 Peck Street, Precinct II is the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center at 55 Bay State Road, and Precinct III is the South Fire Station at 102 Pleasant Street. Nomination papers are now available for any registered voter in Rehoboth wishing to run for election on the Town ballot and who chooses not to seek a nomination through their registered party’s caucus process. Nomination papers may be picked up by prospective candidates at the Town Clerk’s office and must be returned, signed by a minimum of 38 registered voters, to the Board of Registrars at the Town Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 12th. If you choose to go through the Democratic or Republican caucus process, the upcoming caucus dates and locations are as follows: The Democratic Town Committee Caucus to nominate candidates for the April 2, 2018 Town Election will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Blanding Public Library/Goff Hall, 124 Bay State Road.

Absentee Ballot Applications

Applications for absentee ballots are now available and may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office. Absentee ballots are obtained by written request only and must have the voter’s original signature. The deadline for filing absentee applications is Friday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. for the April 2, 2018 Annual Town Election. Absentee ballot request forms are also available online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee_ballot.pdf for an individual request or http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/ absentee_ballot_fam.pdf for a family member. continued on next page...

Voted unanimously to approve. Funding: Free Cash

Majority Vote

N/A

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Rehoboth, Seekonk

Treatment Periods January 29, 2018 – May 31, 2018

May 31, 2018 – October 15, 2018

October 15, 2018 – December 31, 2018

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BASAL

BASAL Further information may be requested by contacting (during business hours, Mon-Fri from 8:00 am-4:00 pm): Mariclaire Rigby, National Grid, 939 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01610. Telephone: (508) 860-6282 or email: mariclaire.rigby@nationalgrid.com

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

Town Hall Mail

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

Business Certificates

Business owners whose business certificate will expire during January through June of 2018 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/town-clerk/pages/businesscertificates . 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 19th 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. As a reminder, in honor of Rehoboth’s 375th Anniversary this year, please join us in the “I Love Rehoboth Heart Campaign” by displaying hearts on the doors and windows of your home, school, businesses and favorite places to show you are “Proud to live in Rehoboth” on February 14, 2018 – Valentine’s Day. I can’t wait to see how many hearts are displayed around Rehoboth!! Even though the weather is cool, it is encouraging that the days are getting longer. Spring cannot be too far behind. Thank you all – please take care ~ Laura & Lynn

Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Scholarship

The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society (RAS) will award a scholarship to one or more students accepted by or enrolled in a postsecondary program related to museum or library studies. This may include museum or library science, history, archeology, anthropology, conservation, restoration, preservation, etc. Applicants from the greater Rehoboth area may apply, and the funds will be applied to the second semester of the 2018-2019 academic year. The award of up to $1,000 is a one-time commitment by the RAS and all applicants will be informed of the Scholarship Committee’s decision by July 31, 2018. Additional information and an application may be found on the scholarship website. http://www.rehobothantiquarian. org/ras-scholarship/

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Also at the February 10, 2018 Caucus delegates will be elected to attend the MA DEMS 2018 Convention taking place on June 2, 2018 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. Anyone interested in seeking the above offices and/or attending the MA DEMS 2018 Convention, both as a Democratic candidate, should contact the Chairman of the Rehoboth Democratic Town Committee, Paul Jacques, at (508) 922-4394 or via email DemCommittee02769@gmail.com As always, registered Rehoboth Democrats and un-enrolled voters are invited to attend the upcoming Caucus and monthly meeting on the first Monday of each month. We invite all Democratic Candidates to attend our January 8th and February 5th RDTC Meetings prior to the scheduled Caucus. For more details visit our FB page at @RehobothDTC. Happy New Year!

Rehoboth Land Trust Annual Meeting 2018

The Rehoboth Land Trust will hold its annual meeting on Monday, March 5, 2018, in the Tilton Room at the Carpenter Museum at 7 pm. A portion of the evening will be devoted to honoring the Dyer family for its recent donation of 433 acres of land. If you’re passionate about open space protection and would like to meet others in town with similar interests, please join us. If you can’t make it, but want to become involved in any way, contact president Adam Latham at 508-252-1033 or awlatham86@gmail.com. In recent years, the Rehoboth Land Trust has increased the number of Rehoboth parcels that are being conserved in one way or another. Many of these properties are open to the public for recreational opportunities and are marked with RLT signage around the town. Others are private properties with Conservation Restrictions to keep the land permanently protected. Our annual membership drive is underway, and for those with some time to give, we are always looking for volunteers to help with everything from trail care to digital expertise! Donations can be mailed to Rehoboth Land Trust, P.O. Box 335, Rehoboth, MA, 02769.

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Rehoboth Station Three Men’s Fire Association, Inc. Receives $500 Community Spirit Grant from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Employee-Directed Mini-Grant Program Has Awarded $5.2 Million to Non-Profits in New England Since 2002

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The Seekonk Scene Town Clerk’s Corner

Happy February - By the time everyone reads this article Ground Day February 2, will be over. I can only hope it was a cloudy day for Punxsutawney Phil and he did not see his shadow because as folklore has it, if it’s a sunny day and he sees his shadow, we will have six more weeks of winter weather! Florice Craig

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Annual Census Update

By now you should have received your 2018 Annual Street List/ Census form in the mail. Thanks to the hundreds of residents who have already mailed it in, or dropped it off. Lorraine and I are busy scanning them in and making the necessary changes. We have had a few people write in a political designation by their name. I would like to remind everyone that you cannot register to vote, or change your party affiliation, on your census form. If you want to register to vote you can go online to www.123voter.com, or come into the Clerk’s office. I would also like to remind people that there are multiple ways to return your census: mail it in, drop it off in the Town Hall drop box, or Town Clerk’s office. Drop it off at the Seekonk Sr. Center, or the Seekonk Public Library. You can also scan it in and email it to: fcraig@seekonk-ma.gov We are also up and running with processing 2018 dog licenses. Please remember dog tags expire on March 31, 2018. You can come into the Town Clerk’s office to renew, or mail in the form with a check and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please send a selfaddressed envelope and a stamp for each dog you are requesting a license for. We will send the dog tag(s) back to you in the mail. It is Massachusetts general law that dogs be licensed annually, with proof of a current rabies vaccination. Failure to comply may result in a by-law citation fee.

2018 Annual Rabies Clinic

The 2018 Annual rabies clinic, for both dogs and cats, will be held Saturday March 10, 2018 at the Seeking Public Works Department on the corner of Route 44 and Lake St. The fee will be for the rabies vaccine will be $12.00 cash only. If you bring proof of a current rabies vaccine your animal will be eligible for a 3 year rabies vaccine. If you do not have proof of a current rabies vaccine your animal will be eligible for a 1 year vaccine. You will also be able to drop off your dog license form with proof of rabies and payment. Your dog’s license will be processed the following week and mailed back to you. If you need a dog license form you can go to: www. seekonk-ma.gov look under Forms and Documents, Town Clerk, downloadable forms, dog licenses.

Save the date

The Annual Town Election for Seekonk will be held on Monday April 2, 2018. The polls will be open from 7AM – 8PM. All precincts vote at the Sr. High School 261 Arcade Ave. The last day to register to vote for the Town Election is March 13, 2018. The Spring Town Meeting date has been set for Monday May 14, 2018. Just a reminder Town Hall will be closed on Monday February 19th in honor of President’s Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend. Also Happy Valentine’s Day from Florice and Lorraine.

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POSTAL NEWS USPS ASKS CUSTOMERS TO CLEAR WALKWAYS AND AREA AROUND MAILBOXES OF SNOW AND ICE Postal employees suffer serious injuries from slips, trips & falls Postmaster Chadsey requests that customers clear their mailboxes and walkways of snow and ice during the winter months. Several employees have suffered serious injuries related to slips, trips and falls during the winter season. Letter carriers are instructed to hold mail to addresses where ice and snow are not cleared. However, many risk their safety in order to provide service to their customers. None of us want to inconvenience our customers,” Chadsey explained, “but we must ensure the safety of our employees.” The Postal Service is asking customers to help. The letter carrier will need access to your mailbox clear of snow and ice. Shovel, sand and salt as needed. Another serious winter hazard to be aware of is letter carriers walking on streets due to unclear city sidewalks. If normal delivery time is after dusk be sure to keep access path to mailbox well lit. Be aware that normal melting of snow during daylight hours will freeze and form a layer of ice, which is sometimes covered by an evening snow fall. Customers are asked to clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the mailbox, deliver mail and to drive away from it without danger or the need for backing or leaving their vehicle. In the event of a large storm or multiple storms, a makeshift mail receptacle may be utilized. This can be a box on pole (48 inches off the ground) mounted in a 5-gallon container filled with sand (for stability) and placed roadside. “Please help our letter carriers provide the best service they can as safely as possible,” Postmaster Chadsey said.

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Seekonk Has Renewed a Program to Continue to Provide Rate Stability and Cut Electricity Costs for Residents and Small Businesses The previous supply contract provided rate stability and yielded savings

The Town of Seekonk will continue its electricity aggregation program under a new three-year supply contract set to start in January 2018. Seekonk is part of a buying group of 23 communities stretching from the South Coast to northern Middlesex County that originally launched their Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) programs in January 2016. By purchasing together, these communities have collectively saved over $8 million for their residents to date and have now renewed their supply contracts for another three years. In addition to savings, in an environment of continuing rate volatility, these aggregation programs have successfully provided safe harbor for rate payers with one fixed rate while maintaining the freedom to leave the program at any time without penalty. The goals of the program are to provide ratepayers with reduced electric rates, price stability and a responsible alternative to utility rates. The new electric rate is fixed at $0.10122 per kilowatt hour (kWh) from January 2018 to January 2021. This compares favorably with the Basic Service rate for National Grid from November 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 which will be $0.12673 per kWh. The electricity supply will be provided by Public Power, LLC. Public Power won a highly competitive bid conducted by consultant Good Energy in April 2017, beating out two of the nation’s largest power companies. The supplier name will change from Constellation to Public Power and this will be reflected along with the new rate of $0.10122 per kilowatt hour on your January 2018 bill which you will receive in February 2018. While the aggregation rate compares favorably with the winter rate of National Grid, there is no guarantee of future savings under the aggregation program. The National Grid Basic Service supply rate changes every six months. If you are currently in the program, no action is required to continue participation. If you opted out of the original program, you will not be sent an opt-out letter and you will not be enrolled in the new contract. However, you may still join the program by contacting Public Power, LLC at 800830-2944, or by email at customercare@ ppandu.com. If you are on the Basic Service with National Grid and have not previously opted out, you will be sent an opt-out letter which details the program. Residents who wish to opt into the program, including residents who previously opted out or who are currently with a thirdparty supplier, may still join the program by contacting Public Power, LLC at 800- 8302944, or by email at customercare@ppandu. com. Please note that residents currently on with a third-party supplier should check for any early termination fees associated with their existing supply contract prior to joining the new program. Town officials emphasize that no one affiliated with the program will call, email or knock on residents’ doors asking them to enroll or re-enroll. As before, there is no penalty or termination fee for leaving the program at any time. Comprising nearly two dozen diverse cities and towns (Acushnet, Attleboro, Carver, Dartmouth, Dedham, Dighton, Douglas,

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Representative Howitt Announces Local Grants Awarded for Seekonk

Representative Steven Howitt and the Seekonk Cultural Council has announced the award of fourteen grants totaling $5470, for cultural programs in Seekonk. Previous grant recipients include visiting authors at Aitken and Martin Elementary Schools, Ed the Wizard at the Seekonk Public Library, and storyteller John Porcino at the Seekonk Meadows. A complete list of 2018 recipients and grant amounts can Representative Howitt be found below. The Seekonk Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. Decisions about which activities to support are made at the community level by a board of municipally appointed volunteers. The members of the Seekonk Cultural Council are: Deborah Baldizar, Alex Dunwoodie, William Clark, Christine DeCesare, Tim Tolman, Stuart Montgomery, and Wendy Wagner. “I applaud the Seekonk Cultural Council for its work and commitment to the arts in our community. I am happy to offer congratulations to this year’s Massachusetts Cultural Council grantees,” announced Representative Steven Howitt. “I engage with and visit many of the Commonwealth’s arts and cultural organizations. I am always amazed by and appreciative of the creativity we have in our midst. The arts enriches our lives. We appreciate grants such as these, which serve those valued recipients and their audiences. We thank all of them for the important work they do and the value they add to our communities.” Statewide, more than $3.3 million will be distributed by local cultural councils in 2018. Grants will support an enormous range of grass-roots activities: concerts, exhibitions, radio and video productions, field trips for schoolchildren, after-school youth programs, writing workshops, historical preservation efforts, lectures, First Night celebrations, nature and science education programs for families and town festivals. Nearly half of LCC funds support educational activities for young people. The Seekonk Cultural Council will seek applications again in the fall. For guidelines and complete information contact Alex Dunwoodie at 508-558-3358, email: alexdunwoodie@comcast. net. Applications and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org. Applications are due October 15. We invite you to follow Seekonk Cultural Council on Facebook for event announcements.

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Seekonk Artist Network News

The Seekonk Artist Network is excited to share that nearby gallery, HeARTspot Art Center and Gallery in East Providence is currently holding a Seekonk Artist Network exclusive show. Several SAN members are participating in this first of its kind exhibit, running through February 22. The Seekonk Artist Network was created in 2012 by Seekonk artists as a grassroots effort to establish an artful community. One that strengthens Seekonk through supporting, networking and celebrating the artistic spirit! They informally gather throughout the year to share artwork, host an annual Open Studios Self-Guided Tour, engage in artful conversation, attend openings, and support each other creatively. You can learn more about their artful happenings on their Facebook page or Seekonk Artist Network website and contacting Maria Holme at seekonkartistnetwork@gmail.com Public invited to the Closing Reception. Many participating artists will be in attendance. February 22, 6:00-9:00 at HeARTspot Art Center and Gallery, 1970 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence.

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The View from My Hill By Susan Boucher

The Best Snow Day

What made this snow day so special was what we watched It was a Saturday morning in early January a year or so ago, and on television – the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 35th we were waiting, many of us eagerly, for a snow storm the weather president of the United States. As a nine-year-old, this was my first forecasters were promising would materialize. exposure to the pomp and circumstance of an inauguration and Early in the week, it was said to be nothing more than an inch or I was in awe. As a fourth grader, I did have enough knowledge two. But as the day approached, the snow total predictions steadily of our government to understand who this man was and what climbed. By Thursday night it seemed like a real possibility that we this pageantry was all about. And of course, I knew that he was a would be getting a plowable snow. Catholic from Massachusetts. The nuns at my elementary school And that’s when I started to get really excited. Yes, I am one of certainly made sure of that. But to be able to watch it on television, those odd non-skiing New Englanders that actually loves snow. The well I just thought it was the neatest thing ever. winter of 2014 – 2015, when we picked up over 76 inches of snow, That storm ended up dropping over 26 inches of snow. No doubt was the best winter for me weather wise since the Blizzard of 78! schools were closed all over New England. But I don’t remember I know a lot of people think I am totally out of my mind. And why that. I only remember watching this bit of history unfold live on that may be an accurate assessment some days, I don’t understand television with my family in a motel room in Connecticut. what’s not to love about having the chance to stay home all day in And it will always be the best snow day ever. my pajamas, with a warming fire in the woodstove, and a couple of new books by my side. Not only do I love the opportunity to stay home when it snows, but I also enjoy the peacefulness a good snowstorm can deliver. Snow days are quieter in my neighborhood. There are only a few cars on the road. When the snow is predicted to be deep enough and the gusts strong enough, even stores will sometimes close. In this quiet, peaceful setting if you listen carefully you can hear STARTERS • VOLTAGE REGULATORS • ALTERNATORS almost hear the snow falling, interrupted only by the rumble of the occasional plow going by. INSTALLED • REBUILT • EXCHANGED So it was on this particular day that my thoughts drifted back to AUTO ELECTRICAL WORK • OFF ROAD EQUIPMENT my childhood and the most memorable snow day ever. Actually, this is only snow day I remember from when I was ANTIQUE • MARINE • RACE • DC MOTORS • FORK LIFT TRUCK a kid back in the early 60’s, although I am quite sure there were plenty more. I do remember listening to Salty Brine on the radio Local 401-726-0291 • 1-800-498-0291 hoping he would make the pronouncement that there would be no 156 Division Street • Pawtucket, RI 02860 school, and I am sure he called my town more than once. But I don’t Corner Summit & Division Street remember actually staying home from school – except for one year. We are open from: 8am-5pm M-F • 8am-12pm Sat. This snow day was Thursday, January 19, 1961 and my family had just begun a cross country road trip in our Country Squire station wagon. We headed out from my grandmother’s home in Pawtucket, the station wagon crammed to the brim. My father was a chef at a local country club and back in those days he had a number of weeks off in the winter. Since two of my older siblings lived in California (there was a large spread in ages in my family), No one offers a better deal! he decided that we would take a drive out there to visit. Never mind that my brother and I would miss quite a bit of school. Apparently, it just wasn’t a consideration in those days. I don’t know if my Dad thought he could outrun the snowstorm that was forecast, or if he simply didn’t pay attention to the forecast. But a snow bank in Wethersfield, Connecticut put an end to our trip, temporarily, on the day it began. Thankfully, sliding into the snow bank convinced my Dad that this storm was more than he expected and it would be safer to get a motel for the night and start out fresh the next day. Dad was able to get us to a Howard Hours Johnson’s motel where we spent the night M•T•T•F Art Supplies • Custom Framing safe and sound. The snow was still coming 9-5 Fine Cabinet Lumber • Furniture Restoration down when my Dad looked outside the Wed til 8 next morning, so he declared this our snow Decoy & Woodcarving Sat 9-1 day. We would have to spend another night here. It would be a day to watch television and just relax. Luckily for us, the restaurant across the street from the motel remained open and we were able to get some warm food and bring it back to our room.

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People In The News Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Honor Seekonk Residents Lisa and Ed Medeiros with Philanthropy Award From serving as advocates in the community to raising more than $450,000 through an annual golf tournament, East Commerce Solutions owners making positive impact on the lives of Providence youth As the oldest continually-operating Boys & Girls Club in the country, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence (BGC Providence) has relied on the generosity of the community to fulfill its mission for nearly 150-years. On December 7, they surprised two of its most steadfast supporters, presenting Lisa and Ed Medeiros with the organization’s first ever Philanthropy Award during an event held at Massimo Ristorante in Providence.

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Elise DuBois Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year

The Massachusetts School Administrators’ Association (MSAA) would like to congratulate the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District on the selection of Elise DuBois as our Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year. A five-person committee reviewed all applications and selected two finalists, who were then interviewed by the committee. Elise emerged as the choice based on her exceptional leadership skills and her tireless work on behalf of the students, families, and staff of Palmer River Elementary School. The committee was impressed with Elise’s work to support a school climate of positivity by implementing a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Program (PBIS), as well as her work to establish a data-driven approach to excellence through collaborative work on data analysis, planning and sharing best practice. Her enthusiasm, her innovativeness and her genuine concern for excellence were evident throughout her interview. As a former principal with 27 years of experience in the role, I was impressed with Elise’s ability to articulate a clear vision behind why she took a particular action (to build teacher capacity) or for leading a program in the school. We would like to recognize Elise in her district at a date and location to be determined by the district. In addition, Elise will be formally recognized as part of the MSAA Summer Leadership Institute July 23-25 at the Hyannis Resort and Conference Center. We hope you will be able to attend and will sent more specific details once the conference schedule has been determined. Finally, Elise represent Massachusetts as a National Outstanding Assistant Principal, sponsored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Again, congratulations to Elise, Palmer River Elementary School and the entire Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District.

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Rehoboth/Seekonk Residents on Bridgewater Dean’s List

Bridgewater – The following Rehoboth/Seekonk residents were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Bridgewater State University:

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Cody Baker, Nicholas Bellavance, Courtney Berry, Christopher Berry, Elizabeth Beskid, Matthew Collins, Kylie D’Ambrosio, Alyssa Damiano, Keith DeBlois, Megan Decastro, Timothy Guimond, Rachelle Hyson, Darren Lynch, Morgan McKearney, Hannah Moitozo, Nathan Oliver, Kaitlin Palmer, Thomas Ranley, Laurel Rego, Leah Rickey, Victoria Sanson, Matthew Sly, Chrystal Sousa, Ashley Szczoczarz, and Chelsea Westgate.

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Kayla Baril, Andrew Brown, Alex Charpentier, Tiffany Costa, Kaylee Crooks-Letourneau, Daniel Difrancesco, Erin Doyle, Caroline Hindle, Samantha Johannes, Christine Kandarian, Samantha Lamoureux, Jeffrey LePage, Ryan Porto, Emmalee Sanders and Carly Sias.

Students Named To Dean’s List at Fitchburg State

Fitchburg, Mass.—Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the students who qualified for inclusion on the Dean’s List for the fall semester. A student is placed on the Dean’s List for the semester if an average grade of 3.20 or better is attained, and the student is attending the college full time. Fitchburg State University enrolls 7,000 day and evening students in more than 50 programs of study. The university was established in 1894. Attached is a list of the students in our area who have earned this status.

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Fitchburg, Mass.–Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the names of students included on the President’s List for the fall semester. The President’s List honors students for consistently high academic achievement. A student is named to the list after achieving a 3.75 average in each of three successive semesters. Fitchburg State University enrolls 7,000 day and evening students in more than 50 programs of study. The university was established in 1894. Attached is a list of students from our area who have earned this status:

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Respect Night at Seekonk High School

by Laura Calverley Seekonk High School held a Respect Night on January 26 durMore than a hundred students, parents and friends signed a large ing the Boys’ Basketball game. Students and community members banner that read “Pledge to Show Respect” and “Spread the Word took a pledge to show more respect and acceptance to everyone. to End the Word.” They promised to focus on someone’s abilities not their disabilities. The school also collected donations and donated a portion of the gate to the Meeting Street School for the Meeting Street Telethon which was held the following night on Jan. 27. Olivia Soares, a Seekonk High junior and varsity cheerleader, has a sister, Samantha, 15 who is a student at Meeting Street. Samantha co-hosted the telethon. Their mother, Laurie, is a nurse at Aitken Elementary School. They decided to hold the event after Laurie Soares told Kristen Nelson, the coach of the Unified Sports Program at the high school, about the Meeting Street Telethon. “We’ve done the pledge for respect and ending the “R” word at school, but wanted to bring it to the community and get them involved,” Nelson said. “We also wanted to do something to connect the Unified program with the basketball team. I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to help the Meeting Street Telethon and branch out into the community,” Nelson said. Sammy and her whole family were at the basketball game – her mom Laurie and dad Manny; her brother Manny, 12; The Soares Family: Dad Manny, brother Manny, Sammy, sister Olivia and Mom Laurie. her sister Olivia, who cheered at the game, her grandmother and several more family members and friends. More than $1,000 was raised that night. Aitken School collected an additional $500. The Soares family was able to donate more Endless Possibilities than $1,500 from the Seekonk community to The Meeting Street School at the telethon. 820 TAUNTON AVE(RT. 44) | SEEKONK, MA 02771 “It’s important to give all children an equal opportunity. It also helps children not be afraid or insecure about kids with different abilities,” Soares said. Nelson thanked everyone who helped make Respect Night possible.

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Rehoboth Garden Club Scholarship

As the recipient of the Rehoboth Garden Club’s 2017-2018 scholarship, Dighton resident Jeffrey Fisk was recently presented with a check for $1,000. A graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School, Jeffrey majored in floriculture. Jeffrey is now a biology major at Bristol Community College.

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Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club News

The New Year has arrived and was very blustery with storm after storm; our Lions Mid-Winter Conference was amongst the events. Some of our Lions club members attended the event which was very interesting. The snow kept some members home where it was warm and cozy. Oh well another year has started for the second part of our Lions year. The fiscal year for this year is July 2017 through June 2018, so we still have another 6 months for our President to fulfill what she has set out to do and we look forward to all the events and our service to the community, the fund raisers we have planned, and to complete all the events we will be undertaking. We are hoping for your continued support to make our year a complete success. We are holding our usual Marian Manor bingo’s weather being www. on our side, and going back to our usual meetings. Hopefully our schedule will be one that will interest you. The final one for January 2018 we have a twinning meeting with our sponsoring Lions Club, the Rehoboth Lions Club and will already have been held at the Anawan Club on Gorham Street...it is an enjoyable spot and we look forward to it. Thank you to all for going and our President Laura Schwall thanks the members who were able to go. Watch for any news in the coming months for our scheduled listings. One I already know is the big one in July, the Donations are 100% tax deductible as CARCS is a concert for the show that is held Every Year. Do you remember? Let’s see how many 501(c)(3) non-profit organization remember? Watch for our announcement and plan to attend! Scan the code with your mobile device, A list will be in next month’s reporter so watch for your event to attend. We will or, go to: have a busy schedule and remember our usual Memorial Day parade and all the goings on with our Anniversary of the Town of Rehoboth. We will all be busy along with our own club activities; .watch for dates etc. Remember our motto We Serve and indeed to learn why doing so protects you! we do. See you next month.

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Anawan Oakton Grange News

Due to weather and vacations we will not have a February 27th meeting as previously announced. We will see you on March 13th for a pot luck supper and penny sale for the youth. Meanwhile we continue to work on the design for our float for the October parade. We are still accepting applications for the Anthony C. Thatcher Scholarship For more information call 508-822-4946. The Grange Showcase Extravaganza will be April 8, 2018 at Guiding Star Grange in Greenfield MA. 2.00PM. The bake off for adults are a 25th anniversary cake , frosted and/or cinnamon rolls. Lots of opportunities for entering contests. Come to a meeting for more information. Looking forward to spring.

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Seekonk Lions Club News

At the Seekonk Lions Club, our award winning clam boils provide proceeds to local organizations and charities. We also provide funding to local community projects and our main cause the Massachusetts Eye Research center. At our January 2018 meeting held at Chelo’s Restaurant in East Providence, 33S District Governor Deb Grassi provided the member with a MLERF Certificate (Mass Lions Eye Research Foundation) stating the Seekonk Lions Club donated $15,165.00 last year. “Thank you Seekonk Lions for all you do for our Eye Research Foundation”, Governor Grassi said. “Your famous clam boils continue to provide funds to such a worthy cause.” Vice President Gary Sagar accepted the certificate for the club. Also, Governor Grassi handed out Chevron service awards to 6 Lions members: Alfred Gamboa 15 year chevron Dana Heberlein 15 year chevron George Poli 30 year chevron Keith Rondeau 20 year chevron Leonard Silva Jr 15 year chevron Pedro Correia 10 year chevron If you would like to be a part of the largest boils in the area, be a member of our organization or just see what the Seekonk Lions are all about, you can visit our website at http://www.seekonklions. org/ or contact our president Dana Heberlein at president@ seekonklions.org

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Rehoboth Lions Club News

The District 33S Mid- Winter Conference in Plymouth has come and gone. WOW time is flying by! On Jan.10, the club met at the Anawan Club. We were visited by District 33S Governor, Deb Grassi for Reports, Information and Fellowship. On Jan. 25, A Twinning Meeting of the Rehoboth Anawan Lions and the Rehoboth Lions Clubs also met at the Anawan Club, on Gorham Street. We learned about the new Administration of the Rehoboth Food Pantry and the great work of the Lions Sponsored D-R Leo Club! Great community work by both groups! • 2/7 At Anawan Club – Speaker Guest • 2/28 Mtg At RCC With Board Mtg AT 6 PM • 3/7 Clam Boil at the Seekonk Gun Club – see a lion for tickets. • 3/14 (Speaker guest Mike Delaney) Lions Reg. Meeting at the Anawan • 3/21 Board Meeting at the Nokes’ home. • 3/28 Easter Baskets to be filled • 4/4 Clam Boil at 7 PM at the Seekonk Gun Club – see you there! • 4/11 Peace Poster At Anawan Club – (Lions Election 18-19) • at the Anawan Club on the Reservoir • 4/25 Regular Meeting, Place TBA • 5/2 Clam Boil • 5/9 Recognition Night Save these dates: • August 10, Cigar Night – Jay Crandall has all the info. • August 18, 2018 – Rehoboth Lions Golf Tourney at Segregansett C.C. • October 7, Sunday – 375 Anniversary of the Town of Rehoboth, Parade, this is Columbus Day Weekend. The Lions are planning to participate. See our web site - http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/rehoboth_ ma OR – www.LionsOfRehoboth.org President’s Contact information: Ray Olivier, (508) 493-2796 E-mail ollierun@hotmail.com The Rehoboth Lions are always Happy To Have New Members To Help Us Serve Lions Charities, Eye Research And The Rehoboth Community! “Just ask” any member.

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Carpenter Museum Announces 375th Anniversary Programming, Including Genealogy Symposium

Book Signing and Presentation at Carpenter Museum February 10th, 7pm

Saturday, March 3, 10AM - 3PM

Location: Carpenter Museum, 4 Locust Ave, Rehoboth, MA Cost: Free and open to the public Contact: The Author, WillKalif@Comcast.net Local author and amateur astronomer Will Kalif will be holding a book signing for his newly released book “See it With a Small Telescope” at the Carpenter Museum in Rehoboth, MA. on Feb 10 at 7pm. The event is being hosted by the Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) and the author will be giving a presentation on the book, and on the challenges of writing and publishing a book including how to land a publishing contract. The book is a beginners guide to using a small telescope to experience and enjoy the night sky. The sub title of the book describes this well. “101 Cosmic Wonders. Including Planets, Moons, Comets, Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters and More.” If you have a small telescope and want to get more out of it the book is an excellent beginners guide. The Rehoboth/Seekonk area has the luxury of being far enough from larger cities to have dark skies that are suitable for amateur astronomy. For more information visit the authors website at www.stormthecastle.com or email at: willkalif@comcast.net

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New Research Center and Expanded Hours at the Carpenter Museum

The Carpenter Museum is pleased to announce our 2018 programs commemorating the 375th anniversary of Rehoboth’s founding in 1643. These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. All programs are free and open to the public.

Genealogy Symposium: “Celebrating Rehoboth through Genealogy” Explore early New England history by learning more about your ancestors and the communities who came before us. This full-day event will feature presentations on effective genealogy techniques and religious life in early New England. Attendees will also have the opportunity to talk with local genealogy experts. Lunch will be generously provided by the Rehoboth Congregational Church (donations welcome). Free! Registration required: http://www. rehobothantiquarian.org/museum-events/. At 3PM, join us for the official dedication ceremony of the new E. Otis Dyer, Jr., Research Center. For more details and to RSVP, please visit: http://www.rehobothantiquarian.org/museum-events/. A reception will follow.

Sunday, June 3, 1PM - 5PM

Hands-on history fun for the whole family! Try your hand at historical crafts and savor strawberry shortcake at our annual community celebration.

“Everyday Life in 17th-Century New England” Wednesday, April 18, 6PM

John McNiff, Park Ranger at the Roger Williams National Memorial, will explore what everyday life was like for the English colonists who came to New England in the 17th century, including the founders of Rehoboth. Why did they choose to come here? Where did they get their food, tools, and clothes? What hardships did they face? You may be surprised to discover that 17th-century colonists had many of the same cares and worries of people today.

“Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War” Thursday, September 27, 6PM

Lisa Brooks, Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Amherst College, will give a talk on her recently published book, Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War (Yale University Press, 2018). Our Beloved Kin recovers a complex picture of war, captivity, and Native resistance during the “First Indian War” (later named King Philip’s War) by relaying the stories of Weetamoo, a female Wampanoag leader, and James Printer, a Nipmuc scholar, whose stories converge in the captivity of Mary Rowlandson.

The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society’s Carpenter Museum is excited to announce the opening of our new research and genealogy center. The Research Center combines the genealogical and historical materials previously housed in the Robert S. Trim Collection at the Blanding Public Library with the Museum’s reference materials, in one centralized location. The Museum’s collection spans four centuries of Rehoboth history and includes thousands of objects, archival materials, and photographs. Visitors have the opportunity to schedule an appointment with our Collections Manager to view objects and archival materials from the Museum’s collections, while also making use of the reference materials. For more information or to request an appointment, please contact our Collections Manager, Crystal Johnson, at collections@rehobothantiquarian.org. We are looking for volunteers to lead tours of the Museum and/ or provide assistance to patrons in the Research Center. Please contact us at info@rehobothantiquarian.org or (508) 252-3031 for more information. To better accommodate visitors, we have modified and expanded our open hours for the Carpenter Museum and the new Research Center. We are now open:

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Admission is free for Rehoboth Antiquarian Society members, Rehoboth residents, and visitors under 18. For all other visitors, there is a suggested donation of $5/person. The Research Center at the Carpenter Museum is located at 4 Locust Avenue, Rehoboth, MA.

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Events & Activities Events at the American Legion

American Legion Post 302, 84 Bay State Rd. Rehoboth.

February 9th, 2018 @ 5:00-7:00+ PM

The 375th Rehoboth Anniversary Fund Raiser All You Can Eat Mexican Food for $15.00 Tickets available at Town Hall or the American Legion. Call 508252-4467. Rehoboth 375th T-Shirts, Polo Shirts and Denim Shirts will be available at the event or you can by them at Anawan Pharmacy.

Rehoboth Station 2 Firefighters Association Prime Rib Dinner Saturday, February 10th, 6PM

To be held at “American Legion Post 302” 84 Bay State Road, Rehoboth Tickets; 508-252-3132 $25.00 Sorry No Walk-ins Deadline for tickets; February 4th.

February 23rd, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

Surf & Turf Raffle by the Sons of the American Legion

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The 375th Rehoboth Anniversary Fundraiser Spaghetti Supper - $10.00 per Ticket Tickets available at Town Hall or call 508-252-6477. Rehoboth 375th T-Shirts, Polo Shirts and Denim Shirts will be available at the event or you can by them at Anawan Pharmacy.

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Riptide Performs at the Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, February 9, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, February 9, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Linda Leslie. Music will be performed by Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.

Rehoboth Community Dance February 18 from 7 to 9 p.m.

* Free * On Sunday evening, February 18, 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 music rooted in Celtic and other traditions. The February 18 dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. All dance steps will be taught. Admission is free and open to the public, and all ages and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to come with a partner. A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, contact Bob Elliott at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com or call 774-644-1369. http:// www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

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Julie Metcalf Performs at the Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, February 23rd, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, February 23, 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 Larry Unger. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

Arts in the Village Presents the Boston Trio Friday, February 24th

On Saturday, February 24, Arts in the Village will present a performance by the highly regarded Boston Trio. Since their formation in 1997, the Boston Trio has become one of today’s most exciting chamber ensembles. Acclaimed for their superb sense of ensemble and wondrous balance, these virtuosic musicians are committed to creating exceptional and daring performances of standard and contemporary repertoire. This concert will feature works for piano trio written largely before the nineteenth century. Violinist Irina Muresanu, cellist Jonah Ellsworth, and pianist Heng-Jin Park each have distinguished careers as soloists, recitalists, and chamber musicians and have appeared with major orchestras and at premier chamber music festivals throughout the United States and Europe. Mr. Ellsworth has performed as soloist with the Boston Symphony, Akron Symphony, Boston Philharmonic, Jacksonville Symphony, and New Bedford Symphony. Ms. Muresanu, who has appeared as soloist with the Boston Philharmonic, the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, and other top international orchestras, is the recipient of top prizes at the Montreal International Competition and the Queen Elizabeth Violin Competition. Ms. Park, who made her solo debut with the Boston Pops at the age of 15, is the founding member of the Boston Trio and founder and artistic director of the Halcyon Music Festival. Highlights for the 2017-2018 season include the Trio’s second performance at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall and tours from California to upstate New York. Recent appearances include concerts at UCLA, Detroit Pro Musica, Maui Classical Music Festival, Rockport Chamber Music Festival, and performances of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with the Boston Philharmonic. The Trio has coached chamber music at the Tanglewood Institute of Music, has served as Ensemble-in-Residence at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and has been in residence at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School. The individual members serve on the faculties of the New England Conservatory, the Boston Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and are in demand as master class teachers throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe. This concert will take place on Saturday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $8 for students and children. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. for a wine bar, and tickets are available at the door. First-come, first-seated. Cash and checks only. Information: 508-463-5384; http://www.rehobothantiquarian.org/arts-in-the-village/. This program is supported in part by BayCoast Bank and by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Cacoila Dinner

Saturday March 3, 6:30pm-11:00pm

Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity 43 Broad St Rehoboth MA For Tickets Contact Gil Travers 401-595-0079

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Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk 22nd Taste of the Towns March 6th from 6 to 9 p.m.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk is sponsoring their 22nd Taste of the Towns on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Rose Ballroom in the Clarion Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue (route 114A), Seekonk. Restaurants offering samples of their menus include: Applebee’s, Bone Yard Barbeque, Buffalo Wings, Chick-filA, Clarion Inn, Country Kitchen, Davenport’s, Ds’Lectables, Honey Dew Donuts, Lemon & Oil, Longhorn Steakhouse, Old Grist Mill, Sullivan’s Publick House, Toti’s, Tropical Smoothies, Wharf Tavern and Young’s Catering. The Dublin Rose Sports Bar will offer Wine and Beer Tasting. There will be raffles of gifts from the various vendors and local businesses and a 50/50 raffle. We would like to thank our GOLD SPONSOR Herb Chambers of Seekonk for his generous support. Also, thanks go to our SILVER SPONSORS: Angell Street Dental, Blu-Sky Real Estate, Frank Casarella DMD, Lisa Daft DMD and Associates, Michael Gross Chiropractic, Beverly Haley, Horizon Beverage Group, State Representative Steve S. Howitt, Lynn Kent Certified Medium, and David & Lisa Spencer Atlantic Paper Company. Tickets are $30 and are available from Beverly Della Grotta at 401-749-4841 or dellagrotta24@aol.com, Bev Hart at 508-336-9352 or russellhart@comcast.net, or the town clerk’s office at 508-3362921.

We are Painting on Rocks to Benefit “Service Dogs for Veterans” Sunday March 11th

A Painting Party will be held, Sunday March 11th at the Seekonk American Legion located at 351 Fall River Ave, 2nd floor, Seekonk, MA. We will be mandala painting on 2 white rainforest rocks. One will be a paw print and the other either a heart or flower. Doors open at noon with painting starting at 1 pm. Tickets include all materials and one free beverage. There will be a cash bar. Reservations must be made in advance by March 4th in the amount of $40.00 per person. Seating is limited to 35 people. Please make checks payable to: American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 311 and mail to Donna Beaulieu at 5 Cross Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. The nonrefundable tickets will be mailed upon receipt of reservation. Please send any questions to auxiliary311@yahoo.com or Donna.Beaulieu@yahoo.com or call/text Donna at 401-451-1944. Proceeds from the event will go to “Service Dogs for Veterans”.

St. Patrick’s Breakfast

Sunday, March 11th, 8 am to 11 am

Come on down to the Seekonk American Legion for an all you can eat St Patrick’s breakfast on Sunday, March 11th put on by the Sons of the American Legion. The $7.00 a person breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, toast, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are available in advance at the Legion and at the door. Serving from 8 am to 11 am. The Legion Post is located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. For additional information please call 508-336-9822.

Suicide Prevention Program

Monday, March 19th 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm

In collaboration with the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention, Community Counseling of Bristol County & the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, the Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition invites the general public to come to:

A Community Conversation

Speakers will address issues of loss, grief and healing, suicide attempts and recovery, and new, innovative wellness check options & trainings for a variety of impacted people including new resilience based & creativity focused projects for teens. Please join us for this public health forum. Location: Blanding Public Library 124 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA 02769 Questions? Contact Jaime Conlon, RN Rehoboth Public Health Nurse 508-252-5947 x3127 jconlon@town.rehoboth.ma.us

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Spring Psychic Fair

Saturday, March 24th, 10am-4pm

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Anawan Fire Association 4th Annual New England Clam Boil Saturday March 31st, 7:00 PM

Sponsored By Anawan Fire Association South Seekonk Rod & Gun Club 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA Tickets - $30.00 Each Prizes Will Be Raffled Tickets Only – No Walk-Ins For Tickets Call (508) 226-2914 or E-Mail DERICKRFD@gmail.com

Craft and Yard Sale

Saturday, May 19th, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Craft and Yard Sale is planned for Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 9:00am until 3:00pm. Rain date May 26th. Event to be held on the grounds of the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center, 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Vendors must have own tables, chairs, canopies and take home what is not sold. Spaces are $15.00. To reserve a space send a non-refundable payment of $5.00 made out to The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club, Inc. and mail in care of the senior center. For questions please call Diana 508 336-4195 or Lorraine 508 916-0971. Proceeds to benefit The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club.

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Three evenings of fun and excitement, as donated items and services from around the country are auctioned off by local celebrities in support of our furry friends at the Seekonk Animal Shelter. Please join us for the thrill of participating in a live auction!

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31st Annual “Save A Pet” Charity Auction Benefits Seekonk Animal Shelter April 10, 11 and 12, 6:30 – 10:00pm

Please join us for the 31st Annual Save A Pet Society Charity Auction, which raises funds to benefit the Seekonk Animal Shelter. The event will be held on the evenings of April 10, 11 and 12, 2018 at the Ramada Inn located at 213 Taunton Avenue (Rte 44), Seekonk, MA from 6:30 – 10:00pm each night. Each evening is full of fun and excitement as local celebrities auction off donated items and services in a casual setting! Refreshments will be available and admission is free. Major credits cards, checks and cash accepted. We would like to thank our event sponsors for their continued support: Herb Chambers-Honda of Seekonk and Bank Rhode Island. Visit www.SeekonkSaveAPet.org or the “Seekonk Save A Pet” Facebook page for updates and to view auction items, which will be updated regularly. If interested in donating a new item, gift certificate or service, please contact Patricia Cloutier 508-336-4223.

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CASH BAR MARGARITA SPECIALS

5 to 7 PM American Legion Post 302

RAFFLE

84 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA

Authentic . Delicious FAJITAS . ENCHILADAS . RICE . REFRIED BEANS . TACOS. NACHOS

New Year! New Career!

FUNDAISER FOR THE 375 PARADE $15

Green Industry Career Fair

Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, Sturbridge, MA Tuesday, February 27, 2018 ~ 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Wednesday, February 28, 2018 ~ 8 am to noon You’re Invited ~ It’s free! Looking for a career in Environmental Horticulture? The Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association’s (MNLA) Green Industry Career Fair is where landscape, nursery and greenhouse companies from across Massachusetts will connect with individuals looking for jobs in the green industry. This is a win/win opportunity for employers and job seekers. Who will job seekers meet at the MNLA Career Fair? Landscape, nursery and greenhouse companies will be on hand to talk with job seekers about a wide variety of jobs. The industry needs irrigation technicians, project managers, foremen, salespeople, managers and supervisors, horticulturists and licensed applicators, landscape designers, equipment and fleet mechanics, people with CAD experience and laborers. Green industry companies have offices and need support staff on their teams, too. • There are a wide range of jobs as well as experience and compensation available. • Jobs range from full time, part time, seasonal, summer, etc • Jobs from every region of Massachusetts and perhaps outside of Massachusetts available. Don’t forget your resumes! Cost: It’s FREE but pre-registration is required www.mnla.com/ job-fair-2018 Like our page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mnlaoffice/) to receive updates on this event. About the Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. (MNLA): The MNLA is a statewide nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the interests of “green industry” professionals. MNLA members are businesses and individuals committed to promoting awareness of environmental horticulture and upholding the highest standards of the nursery and landscape industry. MNLA is the largest green industry business development vehicle in Massachusetts, providing its members with educational opportunities, industry news, legislative representation, and business development resources. First established in 1910, MNLA has represented the needs of nursery and landscape professionals for more than 100 years.

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Spaghetti Supper THURSDAY . MARCH 1 4:30 to 6:30 PM

American Legion Post 302 84 Bay State Road . Rehoboth

Fundraiser for 375 Parade For Tickets: Call 508-222-4467, drop by the Legion or Town Oﬃce or email Veterans@town.rehoboth.ma.us

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Rehoboth 375 Events

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Programs

Sponsored by the 375 Committee, Town of Rehoboth Committees, or Community Organizations

1-27 375 Anniversary Ball Dinner Dance

2-9

All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Supper

2-14 We Love Rehoboth Heart Display Campaign

3-1 Spaghetti Supper

4-14 Chicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Surprise Supper

3-3 Rehoboth History and Genealogy Symposium

4-18 Lecture 17th Century Life 22 to 28 Roadside Clean Up

3-11 Talent Show Auditions 3-25 Talent Show Auditions

6-3

Strawberry Festival

5-12 Sine Nomine Concert

6-5

Taste of Rehoboth

5-19 Historic House Tour

6-23 Family Carnival

5-5

Rehoboth Talent Show

7-21 Clam Bake

8-13 Golf Tournament TBA - Soap Box Derby

TBA Canoe/Kayak Regatta

9-15 Harvest Block Party

10-7

375 Parade

9-15 Grown in Rehoboth Contest Awards

10-13

Blanding Book Sale

10-14

Blanding Book Sale

10-14

Blanding Ghost Stories

9-22 Historic Time Line Encampment TBA Lecture on King Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s War

10-24 375 Anniversary Date

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All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Food Fundraiser for 375 Parade Friday, February 9th 5 to 7 PM

American Legion Post 302 Don’t cook. Eat out for a good cause. This fundraiser for the Rehoboth 375 parade features all-you-can-eat Mexican cuisine. Tickets are $15. Cash bar with special margaritas. Try your chance at raffles. Ticket info to be announced soon.

I Love Rehoboth Town-Wide “Put A Heart On It” Campaign Wednesday, February 14 Valentine’s Day

Proud to live in Rehoboth? Play a part in a town-wide campaign to show the love! Display hearts on the doors and windows of your homes, schools, businesses, and favorite places! Let’s cover in the town in hearts on Valentine’s Day! Be creative. Put a heart on it.

Spaghetti Supper 375 Parade Fundraiser

Thursday, March 1 4 to 6:30 PM

American Legion Post 302 Don’t cook! Eat out for a good cause. This fundraiser for the 375 parade will feature the acclaimed “375 Secret Sauce” served with spaghetti, pasta, meatballs, sausage, plus salad and rolls. Cash bar. Tickets are $10 per person. For tix, email Jake Kramer at Veterans@town.rehoboth.ma.us.

Carpenter Museum Genealogy Group Symposium Saturday, March 3

Details to Come. “Celebrating Rehoboth History and its People” will feature booths, displays and workshops to be held at Goff Memorial Hall, the Carpenter Museum Farmhouse, and E. Otis Dyer Barn. More information to come.

Auditions For Rehoboth 375 Talent Show

Sunday, March 11 and 25 at 1 PM DRRHS Auditorium

Rehoboth has many talented people. If you are 13 years of age or older, please audition for the Rehoboth Talent Show to be held on Saturday, May 5 at DRRHS. Arrive for your audition ready to perform. All acts considered. Those chosen to perform in the judged Talent Show with prizes for first, second and third place winners. You

must be pre-registered by email to audition. Include your name, contact info, age, and describe your act. You may include one photograph and/or link to a video. To register or get more information, email: TalentShow@ Rehoboth375.com.

Rehoboth. This fundraiser will benefit the 375 Parade.

Carpenter Museum Presents 375 Anniversary Lectures

Nike Park This is a rare opportunity to step back in time with historic re-enactors representing periods of time from the early Rehoboth colony. Learn about the people who lived during the Revolutionary War, Civil War, through modern day.

March and April Details to Come

Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Roadside Clean-Up Campaign Month of April

All residents are encouraged to help clean up roadside debris and litter. This town-side campaign is brought to you the Rehoboth 375 Committee, Rehoboth Litter Prevention Initiative, and the Rehoboth Business Association. Details to come.

Chef Chico’s Surprise Supper Saturday, April 14

American Legion Post 302 The Rehoboth 375 Committee hosts this family friendly fundraising supper to benefit the Rehoboth 375 Parade Fund. Details to come.

Rehoboth Historic Home Tour Saturday, May 19 10AM-2PM

Various Locations in Rehoboth The Rehoboth 375 Committee and Rehoboth Historical Commission are hosting a tour of historic Rehoboth homes. More information to come.

Rehoboth 375 Carnival Saturday, June 23

Details to Come. This family fundraiser will benefit the 375 Parade.

Rehoboth 375 Clam Bake Saturday, July 21

Francis Farm Everyone is invited to Francis Farm to enjoy a longe Rehoboth tradition - the clam bake. Other meal options will be available including chicken dinners, hot dogs and hamburgers. Cash bar. This fundraiser will benefit the 375 Parade.

Rehoboth 375 Golf Tournament Saturday, August 4

Multiple Rehoboth Golf Courses This unique golf tournament will be held simultaneously at multiple courses in

Rehoboth Minutemen Present a History Timeline Encampment Saturday, September 22

Rehoboth 375 Parade Sunday, October 7

Ghost Story Telling October 2018

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Attention: Photographers and Videographers

Do you love photography or videography? The Rehoboth 375 Committee welcomes submitted digital images of public 375 events and photos/videos of beautiful Rehoboth. If you capture closeups of individuals, please identify and obtain their permission to use. Email your images or video links along with your contact information to: images@ Rehoboth375.com

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News And Notes From Blanding Library

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Story Hours & More

The LEGOS club will meet Saturday, Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m. The library supplies the LEGOS; bring your imagination! Open to all inspired builders. Tot Time continues on Tuesdays at 10 and includes songs, books, movement, music, and fun for children under 3 years old. (Siblings are welcome) Story and Craft Hours for children ages 3-K are held on Wed. and Thurs. at 10 a.m. There will be no Wed. story hour on Feb. 21 (school vacation week) but there will be a special story hour on Thurs. Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. with Allie and Sue. Allie is Sue’s Yellow Lab. She is a registered therapy dog who loves being read to as part of the Blanding’s Puppy Pals program. Listen to a few fun stories with Allie, create a craft to take home, and learn about Allie’s training. Note: registration is no longer required for morning story hours at the Blanding, so feel free to drop in at any of these programs. Kids Book Sale in March: The Blanding will again offer its March Madness children’s book sale on March 13-15, during library hours. All of the gently used books for kids will be for sale at $3 a bag. Since this sale is especially for kids, all adults must be accompanied by a child.

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Puppy Pal Allie will be at story hour at the Blanding on Thurs. Feb. 22 at 10 a.m.

Friends of the Library

We thank all those who have renewed their membership in the Friends of the Blanding recently. We hope everyone who received a letter from the Friends in January will renew their membership and encourage others to join. Basic dues are $10 a year per household. Additional contributions are always welcome. You can also pick up a membership form at the library and drop it off there or send it to P.O. Box 464, Rehoboth, MA 02769. The Friends of the Blanding Library is a registered non-profit organization of volunteers. Its purpose is to create an awareness of library services, and to raise funds for library programs and activities, including a number of children’s programs.

Genealogy Room Now at Museum

The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society’s Robert S. Trim genealogy collection has been moved from Goff Hall to its new home at the Carpenter Museum down the street. The hours at the museum differ from the library, so those wishing to do genealogy research should check the museum’s website or call the museum first at 508-2523031 for information or to set up an appointment.

Book Club and Knitting Group

The Blanding book club will meet on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss the new novel by Lily King, “The English Teacher”. On Wed. March 7 at 7 p.m. the book of the month will be “Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea” by Barbara Demick, which looks at the lives of six defectors from the totalitarian regime in North Korea. The book club is open to all and copies of the books read will be available at the library. The knitting group will next meet on Thursdays Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Knitters with all levels of experience are welcome. The Blanding Library (blandinglibrary.net, or phone 508-2524236) is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Mon. Feb. 19 for Presidents’ Day. The library is usually closed when the public schools have declared a snow day.

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Seekonk Public Library www.seekonkpl.org • library@seekonkpl.org Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive

The Seekonk Public Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in their annual pajama drive to benefit DCF Kids and Cradles to Crayons. The PJ Drive’s goal is to collect 15,000 pairs of new pajamas for children and teens in need. “It’s hard to imagine that so many kids and teens don’t know the comforting feeling of putting on PJs before settling down to sleep. We’re happy to be part of an effort to change that” said Kate Hibbert, Associate Director. The Boston Bruins PJ Drive runs from February 1 through March 15, 2018. The library will be collecting new pairs of pajamas for babies, children and teens. Bruins forward P.J. Axelsson and his wife, Siw, started the PJ drive during the Boston Bruins 2007-2008 season as a way to give to give back to their community. The couple collected 1,600 pairs of pajamas for Cradles to Crayons which connects with social service agencies to identify specific children in need. In 2017, the drive expanded to benefit DCF’s Wonderfund. DCF estimates that at any given time the agency is working with 45,000 babies, children and teens. DCF’s participation helps ensure that PJs stay in the area in which they were collected, benefitting local kids and teens. Amy Riley, a social service partner from MassSTART that benefits from the PJ Drive, spoke about the drive’s impact. “Mario, his mom and two brothers are living in an apartment that is not heated properly. The bedrooms are very cold at night, and as a result the children are often sick. Mario and his brothers were also not sleeping well and would end up sleeping together in order to stay warm. Cradles to Crayons was able to provide the family with pajamas, warm clothing, bedding and blankets. This allowed Mom to save money and focus on finding a new, better heated apartment.” Participating libraries will compete with other organizations for special Bruins prizes including a street hockey clinic with Bruins Mascot Blades and autographed Bruins items. The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) works with the Boston Bruins to coordinate library participation in the drive. Libraries from around the state use the Massachusetts Library System’s delivery service, typically used to send books and other library materials, to send their PJs to area collection locations which increases libraries’ ability to participate in the drive. For more information, visit the library or call 508-336-8230.

Family Storytime and Playgroup (0-5 year olds)

Thursdays at 10 am through February 15 Stories and music followed by learning in a playgroup setting.

Reading to Oliver...or Spencer!

Tuesdays February 13 and 27 Build redaing skills and gain confidence in reading aloud be reading to one of our reading therapy dogs. Sessions are 20 minutes in length between 3:30 and 5:15. Call to reserve your time slot.

Seekonk Schools Early Release Day Friday, February 16

Drop in Chinese New Year Art Project- all day long. Family Movie at 2pm. Hint: Mane 6, Equestria, and an epic journey to save Ponyville from a dark force. Call for title.

School Vacation Week Specials

All details at seekonkpl.org Calendar of Events

Tuesday, Feb 20 - Snow Stories

Ages 2 - 3 at 10 am and Ages 3, 4, 5 at 1 pm

Tuesday, February 20 - Rainforest Reptiles at 3 pm No registration- just come.

Wednesday, February 21 - No-Bake Snowball Cookies

Grades 1 - 2 at 1 pm; Grades 3 - 5 at 3 pm; Registration required

Thursday, February 22 - Drop-in Art 10am-1pm Friday, Feb 23 - Stop-Motion Video

Grades 3 - 5 at 1 pm. Registration required

Seekonk Meadows

Remember, if there’s snow on the ground, come into the Children’s Room and borrow our snow toys to play with in Seekonk Meadows. Build snow bricks or snow balls, shovel a path or create snow paintings with colored water. Winter family fun!

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Children’s Programs at Seekonk Library

• Laminate Floors • Linoleum • Ceramic Tile

Storytimes

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

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Lapsit (0-2 Years)

Mondays at 10 am through February 12 Includes a story, fingerplays, music, a musical instrument experience and yes, BUBBLES!

Toddler (2 and 3 year olds)

Tuesdays at 10 am through February 13 Includes stories, music, a musical instrument experience, an early learning take-home activity and bubbles.

Preschool (3, 4 and 5 year olds)

Wednesdays at 1:30 pm through February 14 Includes stories, music and a craft.

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Make Origami Cards & Envelopes at Seekonk Public Library Saturday, Feb 10th at 1 PM

In today’s world of constant email and texting, a handwritten card stands out from the rest. Add an extra personal twist to your written notes by attending the Origami Cards & Envelopes Workshop on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 1 PM at Seekonk Library. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and is offered free to the public. All materials are provided and space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register through the library Events Calendar online or by calling the library at 508336-8230. In this workshop you will learn to make inviting cards and envelopes that rival the expensive options available in stores. Origami beginners especially are welcome to attend this session to create simple cards perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year! This 90 minute workshop will be led by local origami instructor Sandra Medeiros. Sandra has over 20 years of experience leading origami workshops to audiences of all ages and experience levels. All participants will leave with handmade cards that are ready for use immediately. Come to this class to learn some simple creative techniques that you can use again and again! For more information, visit www.seekonkpl.org or email library@ seekonkpl.org.

Book Hacks Workshops: Treasure Box and Journal 2.0

When is a book not a book? When you hack it to make something else! Join us as we continue the Book Hacks series where we take books that have outlived reading and make them into something useful. No previous experience is necessary. A limited number of books will be provided; For planning purposes, please register on the library’s Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org or call Adult Services at 508-336-8230.

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Make your beloved book into a brand new work of art by transforming it into a journal. We will explore multiple ways to mine new creative uses from our well-used titles while rescuing them from recycling. For more information, email library@seekonkpl.org or call the library at 508-336-8230.

Movie Night @ Seekonk Library Monday, February 26, 5:30 PM

Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive concession stand! Take some time for yourself and enjoy this select DVD release for FREE at Seekonk Public Library. This program is free and open to the public. Jeff Bauman, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, was one of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. This true story follows him as he helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma. Rated R; 1 hour 59 minutes. Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@ seekonkpl.org

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All About Bitcoins

Do you find it hard to understand the concept of this new digital currency called Bitcoins? This educational series will be the perfect place to come and ask all your questions and finally get some answers! The All About Bitcoins series presented by local expert Jim Joiner will begin on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6 PM at Seekonk Library. To get program updates, please register through the library Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org or call Adult Services at 508-336-8230.

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February 21 and 28 at 6 PM

We will explore the most frequently asked questions for novices and beginners alike. In simple terms you will learn what a Bitcoin is, where it is stored, how it is spent, and how it is secured. We will review how “mining” works and similarities between Bitcoins, banks, and Visa/Mastercard payment systems.

Bitcoins 201: Advanced Topics March 7 and 14 at 6 PM

Come to learn about the technical aspects of Bitcoins. These sessions are perfect for those who are considering being an active part of the Bitcoin network. You will learn more about Bitcoin infrastructure and programming, including nodes, information extraction, miner setup and monitoring and mining pools. Prior experience or attendance at Bitcoins 101 is highly recommended. Jim Joiner is a long-time Seekonk resident. He spent 35 years working in high-tech industry as a Software Engineer, retiring in 2013. After retiring, he has been applying his skills as a Maker and programmer in multiple disciplines. He first started Bitcoin mining in 2013 as a hobby but gave up as its future was unclear. He became active again in mid-2017 when he realized it was going to last, and that it has the potential to disrupt multiple industries. He runs a full Bitcoin node and has written numerous programs to monitor activity.

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A Non-Fiction Book Group at Seekonk Library Tuesday, February 27 at 6:00 pm

Join us for a lively discussion of The Big Short by Michael Lewis at the Seekonk Library on Tuesday, February 27 at 6:00 pm. In this month’s selection, Lewis takes us on a journey of the build up to financial market crash in 2007-2008. The story of this economic disaster follows the people who believed it was coming and the bubble would burst and those that took the biggest loses after the crash. This book, as well as each following months’, will leave you wondering how this story could possibly be true. As it turns out, you can’t make this stuff up… Our book group meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 6 PM and tackles a variety of nonfiction topics from gambling to birding and even mortality itself; its nonfiction that fiction readers can enjoy. New members are most welcome. Even if you only read a small portion of the book we’d love to hear what you’d have to say! This program is free and open to all. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@seekonkpl.org

Pioneering Sounds: Bjork February 20th at 6 PM

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Bjork is probably not her music. If one had to guess, your first thought is probably the Swan Dress she wore to the 2001 Oscar Awards. Unless you’ve listened to a fair amount of her work you may even think of her as a “shock-rocker” or “provocateur” much like Madonna and Lady GaGa have been labeled. Both visually and musically, Bjork gravitates toward weird and strange elements, so the label may not be too far off base. What sets her apart though,

after digging into her music you begin to realize her art actually stems more from an eclectic curiosity and not from any desire to be outright provocative. At first glance, the innocent weirdness found in Bjork’s music might get attributed to her being a native Icelander. The American ear is none too familiar with the music of Iceland so it definitely adds to the alien qualities of her soundscapes, but it is only a small piece to the Bjork puzzle. Her musical influences are vast and include elements from electronica, dance, jazz, alternative rock, and classical, just to name a few. Each style on its own is quite different from the other. Even if she wasn’t from Iceland, her ever growing list of influences would be a recipe for an otherworldly listening experience continued on next page...

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from any artist of her caliber regardless of their country of origin. Each of her albums are rife with musical experiments. Some notable examples of these experiments include “The Anchor Song,” from her 1993 album Debut, which features her vocals accompanied only by a saxophone. Some credit this album as bridging the gap between Pop music and early 90s Dance and Electronica. 1997’s Homogenic continues this thread by juxtaposing jarring electronic beats with orchestral strings on songs like “Joga.” Bjork’s experimentation also seeps into the kinds of instruments she chooses to use. 2001’s Vespertine features rhythms and beats

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that were created with household items such as playing cards and ice. For 2011’s Biophillia, an instrument had to be created for the song “Crystalline” called the Gameleste. Perhaps just to shake thing up, or merely to follow her next artistic impulse, she completely breaks away from her avant-garde use of strange pairings and odd instrumentation to make, of all things, an all vocal album with 2004’s Medulla. One unfortunate downfall of all these experiments is they have largely been lost on or ignored by the radio listening public. Things like her Swan Dress making a bigger impact than her music have been par for the course. Her visual presentation and the music videos of her songs have often gained more popularity with the general public than the singles. Though, it is doubtful Bjork cares. The unique power of her voice is what ties all of her sound sculptures together. She has the versatility to sing quiet and evoke images of an elfin pixie of the forest and then turn around and growl like a techno-banshee. Don’t let her slight frame deceive you. The amount of power she can deliver vocally can be shocking at times. Her music has had a far reaching impact on the present. While her music is often considered avant-garde, more conventional acts may not be what they are today without her. Lady Gaga is constantly using the shock value of her visual elements to create interest in her work. Ten years after Bjork’s swan dress, Lady Gaga announced her arrival to the 2011 Grammy by arriving in an unhatched egg, only to emerge for the performance of her song “Born this Way.” Another less obvious example of Bjork’s influence can be seen in artists like Beyonce. Beyonce’s latest albums have been pushing the boundaries as to what an album is and can do. Her most recently album Lemonade aired on HBO as a movie, only to have the music from it immediately released as an album. This harks back to releases from Bjork like Biophillia that were made in conjunction with a suite of apps that gave the listener an interactive experience for each track. Experimental is the best way to describe the music of Bjork. Unlike many artists, when she finds a formula that works, she doesn’t spend much, if any, energy trying to capitalize on it. Instead, she simply moves on to the next idea and artistic impulse she has. While this approach can be trying for casual listeners, it gives her music a persistent freshness that is absent from other musicians. This aspect of her music is especially refreshing when comparing her to her peers whose music has begun to sound stale after having been in the business for thirty plus years. Even though Bjork’s music is firmly ensconced in the Art-Pop world, she takes inspiration from nearly everywhere and in turn spreads her influence equally as wide. One never knows what they are going to find when they dive into a Bjork album. You can be sure it will be unlike anything you’ve ever heard, or perhaps experienced. If you’d like to check out the music of Bjork the Seekonk Library can get a hold of any album you might be interested in. Locally we can borrow from over 70 libraries in the SAILS Network and if need be we can try other Networks in Massachusetts and beyond. You can even try out our digital music service: Freegal! Pioneering Sounds is also a discussion group at the Seekonk Library. Join us on February 20th at 6 PM for our discussion on Bjork and her seminal album, Homogenic. For more information visit www.seekonkpl.org or contact us at library@seekonkpl.org This program is offered FREE to the public, no registration required.

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Love is in the Air 5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas She’ll Love

Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Family Features) Finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift has been a challenge for ages. Whether your relationship is new or has withstood the test of time, it’s the perfect time to remind her that she plays an important role in your life. It turns out all that worry may be for nothing. A survey by PANDORA Jewelry found 65 percent of women agree that they receive the gift they want when they drop hints. This year, make the giftgiving process seamless by watching for hints, reading between the lines and considering one of these sure-to-please gift ideas. Put a sparkle in her eye. According to the survey, the majority of women consider jewelry to be the most covetable gift, yet 77 percent normally receive flowers or chocolates. Read between the lines and give her a desirable gift, like pieces from the PANDORA Jewelry Valentine’s Day collection. From stacking rings to gorgeous pendants, the Lock Your Promise and Explosion of Love collections are full of high-quality, hand-crafted, stylish pieces that nearly any woman would be thrilled to receive this year. It’s the thought that counts - really. Most women agree that a thoughtful gift, not the most expensive one, is a winner. Something that shows you really know her can send a strong message. For example, if you decide to give flowers, instead of defaulting to the usual dozen red roses, think about her favorite bloom, or choose a flower that may have special meaning in her life. Make time the treasure. A busy pace of life means that there’s rarely enough time to spend together without distractions. A gift doesn’t have to be a physical object, but rather an experience you can share together. Plan a date night away from home, enroll in a class to learn a new hobby together or make a point to simply enjoy each other’s company. Simple and sentimental. Even if sappy isn’t your standard MO, Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to get a little sentimental. Give a copy of the movie from your first date, or revisit a restaurant that holds special meaning in your relationship. Make it meaningful and you’ll see how a simple idea can earn a big response. When in doubt, ask. If you’re out of ideas or inspiration, ask your beloved what she’d enjoy most. That’s not to say you must forgo the element of surprise. Remember that just because she suggests jewelry doesn’t mean she knows exactly what you’ll choose. Find more tips for Valentine’s Day gift ideas at Pandora.net. Source: Pandora

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(BPT) - Now that the holidays are over, many health-conscious Americans do their best to make healthier choices in the new year. But according to new research, even those who do their best to eat a balanced diet aren’t getting enough omega-3s - essential nutrients that the body requires to function. Among their numerous benefits, omega-3 fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA), have been associated with overall heart health, improving eye, brain and joint performance as we age. But when it comes to health, knowledge is just the first step. People should consider if they are consuming enough omega-3s and take action. A study recently published in Nutrients compared consumers’ knowledge and perception about omega-3s in their diet with the actual levels in their blood. Interestingly, participants were familiar with omega-3s, their health benefits and appropriate food sources, yet they simply weren’t getting enough. In fact, 98 percent of adults who were not using dietary supplements had low omega-3 levels. Many experts recommend 1,000mg of EPA and DHA per day. Since omega-3s are not produced naturally within the body, you can increase your intake by eating two fatty fish meals per week, such as salmon, mackerel, herring or tuna, or by taking a supplement. But if you are like many others who do not consume significant amounts of fish on a regular basis due to dietary preferences, or if you simply don’t have access to fresh fish, consider adding a supplement to your self-care routine. Look for omega-3 supplements high in EPA

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New Year. Focus on Nutrition

5 Ways To Add More Nutrients To Your Lifestyle (Family Features) A nutritious diet is crucial for overall health and well-being. While it’s OK to indulge from time to time, it’s important to make sure you’re providing your body with appropriate nourishment. There are many ways to help you add more of the essential nutrients you need into everyday meals, including these nutritious ideas from CocoaVia. Sneak in More Fruits and Vegetables. You can bulk up the nutritional value of nearly any meal by incorporating fruits or vegetables directly into your recipes. Pureeing veggies is a good way to disguise textures or flavors you might typically avoid. For example, celery is a natural flavor enhancer for many types of broth soup. Adding finely pureed celery to the stock will add the flavor without the crunchy bits. You can also slip vegetables like spinach or carrots into smoothies, and depending on the base and fruit, you may never even taste them. Fresh, canned or frozen, fruit can give a boost of nutrition to dishes like oatmeal or pudding. You can also use purees (think applesauce) as a low-fat substitute for eggs and oil in baked goods like cake. Go Frozen. Fresh fruits and vegetables provide a wealth of essential vitamins and nutrients, but you may be surprised that their frozen counterparts do the same. Frozen foods are often perceived as less nutritious, but they can contain just as many nutrients as fresh produce. In fact, since freezing often involves picking the food at its peak and then quickly freezing it, freezing can actually help retain vitamins more efficiently than refrigeration or canning; frozen vegetables can actually hold on to nutrients longer than fresh produce and are a great alternative when seasonal fruits and vegetables are unavailable. In many cases, frozen veggies also

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Photo courtesy of Getty Images make it easy to experiment with better-for-you meals because the cleaning and prep work is already done. You can try adding them to soups, stir-fries, casseroles and even pasta dishes. Cook Quickly. If you’ve historically shied away from cooked vegetables, you may find that proper preparation is the secret ingredient. Not only does overcooking veggies deplete their flavor, in most cases it also diminishes their nutritional value. Cook veggies lightly and quickly using methods like stir-frying or steaming to help retain water-soluble nutrients like vitamins B and C. Get Saucy. You may think of dishes covered in rich gravy or sauce as unhealthy, and in some cases, you would be right. However, it’s actually quite possible to create saucy dishes that taste terrific. Both tomato sauce and pesto add nutrients and can top pretty much anything, from pastas to grilled chicken. Tomato sauce contains lycopene, a bright plant pigment known as a carotenoid that has been linked to a range of health benefits. Pesto is traditionally made with healthy pine nuts and basil, but you can also get creative and prepare this light sauce alternative with options such as arugula, spinach and heart-healthy walnuts or pecans. Consider Cocoa Flavanols. Another option to consider adding to your diet is cocoa flavanols. These plant-based phytonutrients are found naturally in cocoa, and research supports that these flavanols work within your body to help maintain healthy blood flow. While chocolate, including dark chocolate and natural (non-alkalized) cocoa powder, can be sources of cocoa flavanols, they are often not a reliable source of cocoa flavanols. The way cocoa is handled matters in the retention of these phytonutrients. However, one easy way to add cocoa flavanols to your routine is by incorporating a daily cocoa extract supplement, such as CocoaVia, which contains the highest concentration available in a cocoa extract supplement today. The

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New You. supplement can be added to the food or beverage of your choice, like a Chocolate-Chai Smoothie or coffee. Visit CocoaVia.com for more information about cocoa flavanols and ideas for adding them to your diet.

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While there are many misconceptions about chocolate, especially when it comes to its health benefits, these facts from the experts at CocoaVia set the record straight on some of the most common chocolate myths. 1. Chocolate contains powerful antioxidants. Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, does contain cocoa flavanols, phytonutrients which numerous scientific studies have demonstrated have a positive impact on health. However, cocoa flavanols are not antioxidants. While not antioxidants, cocoa flavanols have been shown to have positive effects on health that are linked to their ability to support the health and function of your blood vessels. 2. Chocolate is good for your heart. Chocolate can be part of a healthy diet, but it is not a health food. Even if chocolate is high in cocoa flavanols, the calories, fat and sugar leave it best-suited as an occasional indulgence. 3. Chocolate containing 70 percent cacao or greater is good for you. The percentage of cacao is not a reliable indicator of a product’s cocoa flavanol content. Unfortunately, there is also no way of knowing exactly how many cocoa flavanols are in a conventional chocolate product because traditional cocoa processing, which includes fermenting, drying and roasting of beans, destroys many of the flavanols naturally present in the cocoa bean. 4. Chocolate is high in caffeine. Chocolate does contain caffeine, but an average 1-ounce serving of dark chocolate contains less than half the amount of caffeine found in an average cup of black tea. The amount of caffeine in chocolate is in proportion to the percentage of cacao in the product, meaning milk chocolate contains less caffeine than semi-sweet or dark chocolate. Content courtesy of CocoaVia Source: CocoaVia

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New Year. Medicare Takes Aim at Medical Identity Theft

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(Family Features) Criminals are increasingly targeting people age 65 or older for personal identity theft. In 2014 alone, there were 2.6 million such incidents among seniors, according to the Department of Justice. A growing offshoot of identity theft is healthcare fraud, which can result when someone unlawfully uses another person’s Medicare number. Medical identity theft can lead to inaccuracies in medical records, which in turn can result in delayed care, denied services and costly false claims. That’s why Medicare works with the Department of Justice, taking aim squarely at wouldbe thieves. In the largest law enforcement action against criminals fraudulently targeting the Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare programs, 412 people around the country, including 115 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, were charged in 2017 with bilking U.S. taxpayers out of $1.3 billion. The next big fraud-fighting push is well underway -- and its focus is protecting the personal information of senior citizens by removing their Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. People with Medicare don’t need to take any action to get a new Medicare card. Beginning in April, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will mail out newly designed Medicare cards to the 58 million Americans with Medicare. The cards will have a new number that will be unique for each card recipient. This will help protect personal identity and prevent fraud because identity thieves can’t bill Medicare without a valid Medicare number. To help with a seamless transition to the new cards, providers will be able to use secure look up tools that will support quick access to the new card numbers when needed. Healthcare fraud drives up costs for everyone, but healthcare consumers can be an effective first line of defense against fraud. Follow these tips to help protect yourself:

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New You. Medicare providers, to review your medical records or recommend services. • Don’t let anyone persuade you to see a doctor for care or services you don’t need. • Don’t accept medical supplies from a door-to-door salesman. Learn more about how you can fight Medicare fraud at Medicare. gov/fraud, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). You can also visit a local SHIP counselor, who can provide free, one-on-one, non-biased Medicare assistance. With a common sense approach to protecting health information, senior citizens can be effective partners in fighting Medicare fraud. By Seema Verna, CMS Administrator

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(Family Features) The winter season is here, and it’s important to get in the habit of taking care of your skin. Cold weather brings low humidity levels and dry air, which can suck the moisture from your skin, and without proper care, skin can become dry, cracked and irritated, causing discomfort. This winter, focus on a regimen that helps protect and hydrate skin so you can spend time enjoying the benefits of winter like family game night, snow days and snuggling by the fire. Prepare your family for cold weather with these simple tips that can be easily incorporated into your family’s daily routine, keeping skin feeling soft and healthy all winter long. Hydrate Inside and Out. Staying hydrated during the hot, summer months is a given, but it is also important to remember that cold winter air can leave your skin parched. Use a humidifier to keep skin hydrated during the dry months and be sure to lather on moisturizer. Natural moisturizers like coconut oil and shea butter can act as protective barriers against harsh elements, sealing in moisture. In addition to hydrating on the outside, it is just as important to stay hydrated on the inside. By drinking water throughout the day, your skin can stay healthy and moisturized. Switch to a Mild Laundry Detergent. Many common detergents can be abrasive to sensitive skin, especially when it is more vulnerable to irritation during the harsh winter months. Wash bed linens, towels and clothes with a mild detergent like all Free Clear year-round, especially during the winter months. As the No. 1 recommended detergent brand by dermatologists, allergists and pediatricians for sensitive skin, all Free Clear includes no dyes, fragrances or irritating residues. Using the power of stainlifters to fight tough stains, it is also safe for the whole family to use, keeping laundry clean while being gentle on skin. Avoid Toxins, Specifically Allergens and Irritants. Products that contain toxins, allergens and irritants should be avoided during months when skin is most sensitive. Choose moisturizers and skin care products that don’t contain common irritants, and opt for mild cleansers and moisturizers that are specifically labeled for sensitive skin. Castor oil is another moisturizer alternative that is natural and can be used on both the face and body.

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Dave Says Married? Pay Attention to These 4 Things at Tax Time The day you walked down the aisle, you dreamed about all the things that come with happily ever after—from moonlit walks on the beach to his and hers hand towels. Now it’s time to share another time-honored marital tradition: filing taxes. If this is your first tax season as husband and wife, here are four things that will be different this time around. Your Personal Information To make your first tax-filing as a couple as smooth as possible, you’ll need to take care of a couple of things first. If you moved, be sure to notify the IRS of your address change by filing IRS Form 8822. Report any name changes to the Social Security Administration so your name and Social Security number match on your tax forms. If they don’t, the IRS will hold your tax refund until you resolve the issue. Fill out form SS-5 and file it at your local Social Security office. If you don’t have time to change your name before the tax deadline, you can file with your husband using your maiden name. But make sure you take care of the name change by next year. Don’t forget to let your employer know of any changes to your name and/or address so your W-2 arrives on time and in good order.

Your Tax Withholdings Now that you have a new household income, be sure to adjust your tax withholdings. You can do that by completing a new W-4 form at work. Remember, a big refund means you’re lending your money to Uncle Sam interest-free for a year. That’s a bad idea! Try to get your refund as close to zero as possible so your money makes it to your paycheck where it will do you the most good! Your Filing Status Filing as a couple isn’t much different than filing as an individual. Simply report your and your spouse’s incomes and deduct your combined allowable expenses. Most couples will find that filing jointly reduces their tax bills. Why? For one thing, you’ll qualify for additional tax benefits with a joint return. Here’s another reason to consider. Let’s say you and your spouse file separately. If you make $40,000 a year while your spouse makes $32,000, you would end up in the 25% tax bracket and your spouse would be in the 15% tax bracket. By filing together, you both pay the 15% tax rate. Keep in mind that couples with similar incomes in higher tax brackets could end up paying higher tax rates with a joint return, depending on the deductions and credits you qualify for. Your Deductions You and your spouse will also have to decide whether to itemize or take the standard deduction. The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly is $12,600 for the current tax year. If your individual deductions add up to more than the standard deduction, you could benefit from the extra hassle of itemizing. Common deductions include property taxes, certain types of interest, medical expenses and charitable giving. Eliminate First-Year Tax Jitters Marriage changes everything, and change can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be. A qualified tax pro can take the stress out of tax season by working with you and your spouse to get your taxes done right. If you’re looking for advice you can trust, we can put you in touch with a tax advisor Dave recommends in your area today.

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you need to do is get him or her a Social Security number. If you don’t, you’ll delay the process. You can request a Social Security card at the hospital when you apply for a birth certificate. Child Tax Credit and Dependent Exemption Kids are great. A new baby gives you a $1,000 tax credit, plus the ability to claim a $4,000 tax exemption. With a credit, your tax bill is reduced dollar for dollar, while an exemption reduces the amount of income that Uncle Sam can touch. Age and income limits do apply, so ask your local tax pro for details. Single Parent If you’re a single parent, you may be able to file your returns as head of household rather than single. The advantage? You get a bigger standard deduction, and you’ll fit into a better tax bracket. In order to be considered head of household, you must pay more than half the cost of providing a home for a qualifying person (your child). Child and Dependent Care Credit Did you pay someone to care for your child last year? If so, you may be able to get some of your money back. You can claim this credit—a percentage of expenses based on your income—until your child turns 13 as long as care is provided while you and your spouse work or look for a job. An experienced tax advisorcan help you determine if you qualify and what kind of credit to expect.

The Truth About Taxes

Myth: Getting a big refund on my income taxes is a good way to save money. Truth: If you get a large tax refund, you’re allowing the IRS to take too much money out of your paycheck. You’re loaning the government your money; interest free. That’s money you could use to pay off debt and/or build wealth each month. Related: Our tax pros can show you how to take home as much cash as possible with each paycheck and avoid overpaying the IRS. Connect with a tax pro today! Getting a chunk of your money back at tax time is not the same as taking it home in your paycheck each month. According to the IRS, the average tax refund will be $2,800 in 2010. That’s about $230 per month you can’t use because you’re sending it to the government! If you’re following the Baby Steps—Dave Ramsey’s plan to get you out of debt and building wealth—$230 will go a long way. In Baby Step 2, you pay off all debt (except the house) using the debt snowball. Imagine how much more quickly you could accomplish that by adding $230 each month to your payments. And, because you’d be paying down principal, you’d save on interest, too. continued on next page...

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Or, instead of giving your $230 a month to Uncle Sam, invest it in a Roth IRA earning a 12% rate of return. In 10 years, you’ll have $53,438. Got some extra time? After 32 years, your Roth IRA will be worth over $1 million—tax free! Your goal is to pay nothing at tax time and not get a big check back from the government. To do that, do some figuring now to determine what your taxes will be for next year. Fill out a new W-4 to have the proper amount withheld from your paycheck. You can get an idea of your potential savings by using thewithholding calculator at irs.gov. More than one million families have turned to Dave and his common-sense approach to money. Dave has also developed a network of service providers who implement this approach into their businesses. You can work with one of these tax services Endorsed Local Providers to determine what adjustments you need to make to keep more money in your paycheck.

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Dear Dave, I’m looking at long-term disability insurance policies. What does the term “elimination period” mean? —Glen Dear Glen, The elimination period is, by definition, the time from the point you’re declared disabled by a doctor until you begin receiving payments from the insurance company. If you have a 90-day elimination period, it will be about that long from the time you’re officially declared disabled until you see your first check. I recommend 90- to 180-day elimination periods, depending on what kind of financial shape you’re in, and how much money you have stashed away in savings, investments, and your emergency fund. If you have a fully-loaded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses — and you have little or no debt, plus other money stashed away — you should be able to carry a policy with a longer elimination period. And remember, the longer the elimination period, the lower your premiums will be. Hope this helps, Glen! —Dave

When Can I Have Some Fun?

Dear Dave, At what point can you spend, and have a little fun, when you’re following the Baby Steps plan? —Jen Dear Jen, Everyone likes having fun, and there’s nothing wrong with spending some cash if you can afford it. I just want people to make sure they have their finances in order first. I recommend completing the first three Baby Steps before you run out and buy a bunch of toys. Just to review, Baby Step 1 is saving $1,000 for a starter emergency fund. Baby Step 2 is where you pay off all debt — except for your home — using the debt snowball method. In Baby Step 3, you go back and fully fund your emergency fund with enough cash to cover three to six months of expenses. Completing the first three Baby Steps puts you on pretty solid financial ground. At this point, once you’ve saved up the cash, it’s okay to take a vacation or buy a reasonably-priced toy. But don’t have so much fun that you forget about the other Baby Steps. Baby Step 4 means putting 15 percent of your income into pre-tax retirement plans, like mutual funds and Roth IRAs. Don’t neglect saving for college if you have kids. That’s Baby Step 5. Baby Steps 6 and 7 are paying off the house early, and building wealth and giving like never before. Remember, there are only three things you can do with money — spend, save, and give. You can do all three without putting yourself in a bind by following my plan! —Dave

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SPORTS UPDATE Tidal Wave Soccer Club 2nd Place

Congratulations to the Club Team Tidal Wave SC. The U8 Boys placed 2nd in the overall standing of the regular Indoor Season at Team-Works in Somerset. In the end of season play-offs not everything worked out but the team still secured a place on the podium as the 3rd ranked team. The team was first built on friendships in their Rehoboth neighborhood: not solely on talent or specific skills. So a year ago when they entered the league they lost almost every single game. But because of strong friendships and the mentality to never give up, they just kept showing up at every single game. Who knew things would indeed change. Just one year later they dedicated themselves to the club and the game, that involved a lot of practices and a huge love for the sport of soccer. The result was they ended up 2nd overall in the regular season, and were the highest scoring team in the league.

(And had the top scorer of the league on our team) In addition we were also the team with 2nd least goals against. Good job from our Tidal Wave U8 Boys team out of Rehoboth; showing what is possible with hard work and belief! Again Congratulations to the players, parents & Tidal Wave SC!

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Rehoboth & Seekonk Girl Scouts at Zumba Rehoboth & Seekonk Girl Scouts came together for fun and exercise at a Zumba class in January. Zumba instructors, Beth Lamarre and Laura Peterson, shared their skills for free with the Scouts and Rehoboth Congregational Church donated the space.

Scouts brought new underwear, socks, and diapers that will be donated to local residents in need. Thank you Beth, Laura, and Rehoboth Congregational Church for providing fun and healthy opportunities for local Girl Scouts!

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Open Your Heart and Home to a Fresh Air Child Rehoboth Girl Scout Brownie Troop 494 took part in Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England’s Cookie Rally to start off Girl Scout cookie sales. They had a fun afternoon with their families participating in Girl Scout Cookie themed events followed by watching a Providence Bruins hockey game. Girl Scout cookies arrived in Seekonk and Rehoboth on January 21 - contact a local Girl Scout or be on the lookout for cookie booth sales in the area through the end of March.

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In the coming weeks a total of 693,720 packages of delicious Girl Scout cookies will be transported from the shelves of Paul Arpin Van Lines warehouses to customers in Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, CT – officially kicking off the 2018 Girl Scout cookie sale season here in southeastern New England! Thin Mints, the most popular Girl Scout cookie, will be sold along with Peanut Butter Patties, Lemonades, Thanks-A-Lots, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbreads for $4 per package. And making its grand return, the S’mores™ will once again be made available after an incredibly successful cookie debut last year. As always, gluten free “Trios” will be available on a limited basis for $5 per package. Proceeds from Girl Scout Cookie sales remain in the local area - Rhode Island, southeastern MA and Pawcatuck, CT - and provide support forrecruitment and training of volunteer leaders, outdoor programs and troop camping, property maintenance, and educational programs. Troops use their proceeds for trips, events, and have the option to donate a portion of their proceeds to a community service project. The beneficiary of the 2018 Cookie Sale Community Service Project is The Confetti Foundation. The mission of The Confetti Foundation is to supply birthday parties to children who have to spend their birthday in the hospital. The foundation was started with the hope that families will be able to shift their focus from their child’s sickness for just 30 minutes and celebrate. Although the party is not a cure, it will be a welcome distraction and a good reminder that ever child deserves to be celebrated. In January 2014, The Confetti Foundation started supplying birthday party kits to children who spend their birthdays in the hospital. Through the party kits, children of all ages are celebrated and honored on their special day. For more information, visit confettifoundation.org. About the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program The $760 million Girl Scout Cookie Program is the country’s largest girl-led business. It helps girls develop financial, leadership and life skills, including goal setting, money management, people skills, business ethics, and decision making. In fact, many successful business women today say they got their start selling Girl Scout cookies! Along with sales to friends and family, local Girl Scouts will begin selling cookies at booth locations outside grocery stores and other retail locations. Booth sales generally take place through the end of March. Cookie lovers may find a nearby booth sale with ease by downloading the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder mobile app, available on iTunes or Google Play, or at www.gssne.org.

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From the State House Representative Howitt Supports Effort to Expand Affordable Housing Programs in Massachusetts $1.7 Billion Bond Bill also Funds Rehabilitation of Public Housing Units

State Representative Steven S. Howitt, R-Seekonk, is supporting a comprehensive housing bond bill that will provide $1.7 billion in additional capital authorization for the rehabilitation and modernization of public housing units across the state while also promoting more affordable housing opportunities for Massachusetts residents. House Bill 4134, An Act financing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residents, was approved by the House of Representatives on a vote of 150-1 on January 24. The bond bill reflects many of the same spending priorities that were included in legislation filed by Governor Charlie Baker last April. In addition to providing $400 million in new capital authorization for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support private affordable housing development, the bond bill includes $150 million for the Housing Stabilization and Investment Trust Fund, along with $600 million to fund capital improvements across the entire affordable housing stock. It also provides $50 million in new capital authorization for the Public Housing Demonstration Program to encourage housing authorities to pursue innovative, market-driven strategies and leverage private resources.

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“There is a critical need for affordable housing in Massachusetts,” said Representative Howitt. “I’m proud to support this housing bond bill, which builds on Governor Baker’s original proposal by making significant investments in preserving affordable housing and rehabilitating properties overseen by local housing authorities.” The housing bond bill extends the Community Investment Tax Credit to 2025; extends the authorization of the Housing Development Incentive Tax credits, at $10 million per year, from 2019 to 2024; and provides for a five-year extension of the Brownfields Tax Credit, from 2018 to 2023. The bill also includes: • $60 million in new capital authorizations for the Home Modification Loan Program for persons with disabilities; • $65 million for the Facilities Consolidation Fund to finance community-based housing in rental developments for clients of the Department of Developmental Services and Department of Mental Health; • $55 million in loans for community-based housing and supportive housing for persons with disabilities who are institutionalized or at risk of being institutionalized but are not eligible for housing developed through the Facilities Consolidation Fund; • $100 million for the Housing Innovations Trust Fund to support innovative and alternative forms of rental housing for residents who need extensive support services; • $125 million for the Capital Improvement and Preservation Trust Fund to help preserve affordable housing for which affordability restrictions would otherwise expire; • $50 million for the Commercial Area Transit Node Housing Program, which supports the development of residential units and mixed used developments in neighborhood commercial areas; and • $45 million for the Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund for the development of eligible facilities for early care and education and out of school programs. The housing bond bill now moves to the Senate for further action.

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Seekonk Republican Never Missed a Roll Call Vote Since Election to the House in 2010

State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, has a perfect voting record for the first half of the 2017-2018 legislative session. The fact is that the Seekonk legislator has never missed a roll call vote since his election to the House of Representatives in 2010 – he has compiled a 100% voting record over the course of seven years: 2011-2012: 375/375 total votes cast 2013-2014: 505/505 total votes cast 2015-2016: 559/559 total votes cast 2017-2018: 305/305 total votes cast (to date) Total: 1,744/1,744 votes cast since elected in 2011 This term, to date, Representative Howitt’s voting record includes voting in all 305 roll call votes cast in the House of Rep-

February 2018 resentatives between January and the end of calendar year 2017. “I’m very proud to work for my constituency in this capacity,” he said, smiling. “That’s how it works.” “Our service model for “constituents served” for our District’s residents is probably about the highest in the State House. I talk with countless people in the District on a regular basis, my door is always open, and calls and emails are constant. I am appreciative of our great staff and our interns, and I am privileged to enjoy the support, the rapport and the feedback from neighbors and friends. They know my door is always open to them.” The Representative continued, “I can’t thank the people of the 4th Bristol District enough for putting their faith in me to get their issues resolved, help them cut through red tape, or tackling a community issue together to seek resolution. It may sound a bit corny, but I love my job, I really do. Voting is one piece of this pie, but perhaps it is the most critical component of the position – to serve and actually represent the people in the House and give a voice to them. I want to thank my constituents for the key roles they have in making the 4th Bristol District a wonderful place to live, work, and play, and for enabling me to represent them on Beacon Hill. I continue to be humbled by their support and their votes for me to continue this work on their behalf.” He remarked – “I must add, as seriously as I take this responsibility, I would not be able to accomplish all that I do, every and any hour of the day, without the support and understanding of my lovely wife, Pam, who stands with, and works beside me, every step of the way. She is very much a part of the process and I am blessed to have her in my life.” Representative Howitt serves on the Committees on Redistricting, Transportation, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Representative Howitt Reflects on Legislative Accomplishments at Mid-Session

At the midway point of the 2017-2018 legislative session, State Representative Steven S. Howitt, R-Seekonk, took time to reflect on some of the major legislative initiatives undertaken by the House in 2017, including several bills that were signed into law.

Workforce Protections

Representative Howitt noted that 2017 marked the passage of many important workplace protection measures for expectant mothers with the signing of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Chapter 54 of the Acts of 2017). The new law, which takes effect on April 1, 2018, requires Massachusetts employers to offer reasonable accommodations to workers who are pregnant or nursing, and prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee for requesting such an accommodation. It also bars employers from discriminating against pregnant workers when hiring or promoting. The bill’s passage comes just one year after the signing of the Massachusetts Pay Equity Law (Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2016), which Representative Howitt also supported. Set to take effect on July 1, 2018, this law requires employers to compensate men and women with equal pay, regardless of gender, when performing comparable work that is substantially similar in skill, effort and responsibility.

Criminal Justice Reform

In November, the House engaged in a lengthy debate on comprehensive criminal justice reform legislation (House Bill 4043). In addition to reclassifying fentanyl – which is now present in 81 percent of all opioid-related deaths in Massachusetts – as a Class A substance, the House bill also creates a fentanyl trafficking penalty for 10 grams of fentanyl or any of its derivatives, punishable by a

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3 ½ year mandatory minimum sentence with a maximum penalty of 20 years. Several Republican-sponsored amendments were adopted as part of the final House bill, including proposals to: • Set a minimum mandatory prison sentence of one year and as many as 10 years for committing assault and battery on a police officer, along with a potential fine of between $500 and $10,000; • Establish a statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), which will conduct an audit of all existing untested kits associated with a reported crime to determine the state’s existing backlog; • Add “a finding of guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity” to the definition of what is required to be disclosed on a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) report; • Allow judges to hold individuals facing a third OUI charge if it occurs within 10 years of a prior OUI conviction, a change that was made after a recent SJC case declared the wording of the existing law to be ambiguous; Continued on next page...

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• Establish a $250 fine for making 3 non-emergency 911 calls, and a $500 fine for all subsequent offenses; • Expand witness intimidation protections to include victim witness advocates, correction officers, court reporters and court interpreters; and • Require outstanding Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) fees to be reported to the Department of Revenue (DOR), Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) within 60 days of an offender’s initial and annual registration date, while also authorizing the interception of tax payments by DOR and prohibiting license or registration renewals by the RMV until the fees have been paid. The debate on criminal justice reform was not without controversy, however, as a Republican leadership amendment to hold drug dealers accountable for their actions was watered down through an inoculating floor amendment. Representative Howitt supported the original amendment to impose a mandatory prison term of 5 years up to life for selling drugs that lead to death, but this effort was undermined by the passage of a further amendment that calls for the proposal to be studied, rather than implemented immediately.

The Senate passed its own version of the criminal justice reform bill in October. A six-member conference committee was recently named to try to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. English Immersion

Legislators this past year also approved changes to the state’s sheltered English immersion law to give cities and towns more flexibility in helping children successfully develop their English language skills. An Act Relative to Language Opportunity for Our Kids (LOOK), signed into law as Chapter 138 of the Acts of 2017, also directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish “seals of bi-literacy” for high school graduates who are proficient in English and another language, and allows for greater parental input by establishing parent advisory committees in schools with a high concentration of English language learners.

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Veterans

A longtime advocate for our country’s veterans, Representative Howitt supported a series of initiatives in 2017 to honor those who have served, including: • A $199 million bond authorization to pay for the design and construction of a new 154-bed Soldiers Home in Chelsea, more than half of which is eligible for federal reimbursement (Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2017); • A study of the long-term capital and deferred maintenance needs of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, to be conducted by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), in consultation with the Department of Veterans’ Services, and completed by April 30, 2018 (Chapter 136 of the Acts of 2017);

February 2018 • Legislation, which passed the House and is currently pending in the Senate, authorizing cities and towns to include a check-off box on their municipal property tax or motor vehicle excise tax bills for residents to make a voluntary donation, over and above the amount owed on their tax bills, to support local activities honoring the contributions and sacrifices of the community’s veterans (House Bill 4019); and • A bill, also approved by the House and pending in the Senate, requiring a designated parking space to be made available free of charge to veterans at all city and town hall parking lots during regular business hours (House Bill 2763).

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Representative Howitt also backed efforts to expand the one-time, tax-free benefit provided to the families of first responders killed in the line of duty, doubling it from $150,000 to $300,000. This change was included in a supplemental budget bill that was signed into law on March 28 (Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2017).

Following the legalization of recreational marijuana by Massachusetts voters in November of 2016, the Legislature took steps this year to amend the ballot question in an attempt to provide sufficient oversight of the cannabis industry and ensure that adequate protections are in place to keep marijuana out of the hands of minors. An Act to ensure safe access to marijuana (Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017) gives cities and towns more flexibility to control the number of local marijuana dispensaries, providing communities with the option of implementing reasonable safeguards through local Peter Batty bylaws and ordinances or banning retail marijuana facilities outright. It also implements RI Reg. # 33335 / MA Reg. # CS51340 strict guidelines for the advertising, marketing, branding and packaging of marijuana and marijuana-infused products to help keep them out of the hands of minors. Residential / Commercial One point of contention during the marijuana debate centered on the reworking of the tax structure for recreational marijuana sales. The original ballot question called for all recreational marijuana purchases to be subject to a 3.75% excise tax, the 6.25% state sales tax, and a 2% local sales tax at the point of purchase, for a total tax of up to 12%. The new law raises the excise tax to 10.75%, while allowing for a local sales tax of up to 3%, creating an effective tax rate of 20% after factoring in the state sales tax. There were also concerns expressed during the debate about the decision to expand the Cannabis Control Commission charged with overseeing the marijuana industry in Massachusetts from 3 to 5 members, and providing them with compensation. The new law General Practice of Law Including: requires each commissioner to receive a salary equivalent to up to three-quarters of the salary paid to the Secretary of Administration • Wills and Trusts and Finance, with the chairman of the Commission to be paid the • Real Estate same salary as the Secretary.

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Other bills approved by the Legislature and signed into law in 2017 include: • Changes to the state’s handicapped parking laws, including increased penalties for the fraudulent use of handicapped placards and license plates (Chapter 137 of the Acts of 2017); • The establishment of a Home Care Worker Registry in the Department of Elder Affairs (Chapter 139 of the Acts of 2017); and • The ACCESS Law (Advancing Contraceptive Coverage and Economic Security in our State), which requires health insurers to cover FDA-approved birth control without a co-payment, but exempts churches and church-controlled non-profits (Chapter 120 of the Acts of 2017).

Coming Up This Year

Looking ahead to this year, Representative Howitt said that in addition to trying to finalize criminal justice reforms, the House is expected to consider legislation aimed at containing health care costs. He also anticipates action on Governor Baker’s proposed $1.287 billion housing bond bill, which includes funding for affordable housing construction as well as improvements to state-aided public housing. Representative Howitt is also hopeful the House will act on Governor Baker’s CARE Act (An Act Relative to Combatting Addiction, Accessing Treatment, Reducing Prescriptions, and Enhancing Prevention) and will continue to take steps to address the state’s opioid epidemic.

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As a way of beginning the Christian season of Lent, Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ will again be offering the Ecumenical - Drive-Thru Ashes. Wednesday, February 14, 2018 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 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 that evening at 7:00 p.m. 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.

"At Table with Jesus" A Six-Week Lenten Series

Much of Jesus’ ministry happened while sharing a meal with others - often sharing the meal with those society deemed as unworthy. This Lent, we are invited to join Jesus and others at table in hopes of gaining a deeper understanding of Grace, Compassion and Mission in and for our world. Join us in preparing and sharing a delicious meal followed by an opportunity to engage with one another in dialogue and learning.

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Seekonk Congregational Church Concert Saturday February 24

Prism of Praise, a Community Gospel Choir will bring its music ministry to the Seekonk Congregational Church for a praise-filled evening in fellowship on Saturday February 24, 2018 at 6 PM in the Sanctuary, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. Doors open at 5:30 PM, a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Seekonk Congregational Church Wider Mission & Youth Ministry. Please check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/prismofpraisechoir/ and join us for a night of spirituality & friendship.

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The community is invited to a spaghetti supper Sunday, March 11 at 5:30 pm at Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ - 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford RI. The cost of the dinner is $8 per person, with a family maximum of $25. All proceeds will benefit the programs supported by Newmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Missions, including the Bread of Life Food Pantry, which serves many East Providence residents. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The menu for the evening is spaghetti (regular and gluten free), meatballs, salad, bread and butter, dessert and beverages. Join us for a fun evening of food and fellowship. For more information, contact Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ at 401-434-4742.

Rehoboth Congregational Church Spaghetti Supper Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 6 PM

Rehoboth Congregational Church Spaghetti Supper and Desert Auction will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 6 PM in Fellowship Hall at the Rehoboth Congregational Church, 139 Bay State Road, Rehoboth MA. Ticket prices for the All You Can Eat supper are $8 for adults and $5 for 12 & under. All proceeds to go to the RCC Missions Committee. Reservations are required. Please call 508-252-4545 and leave your name and number of reservations.

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The advisor to DECA, Mr. Dan Demers said, “I would like to thank all of the teachers and advisors for their strong influence in today's success and specifically recognized business teachers Trish Madsen, Barry Cowgill, and former marketing teacher David Lentz whom retired.” The DECA State Career Development Conference will be held at the Boston Marriott

2nd Place - Travel & Tourism Team: Alyssa Medeiros & Celina Medeiros Superintendent Dr. Anthony C. Azar announced today that congratulations were in order to the following DECA members on qualifying for the state competition (MA DECA District 2) in their respective business categories which was attended by 750 students from 14 schools. Dr. Azar said, “We appreciate the students hard work and determination in garnering so many awards and are proud that these students consistently embody the D-R Difference. Once again congratulations to each of these students and their families.” Most notably, two teams took 1st place overall along with a 2nd place performance: • 1st Place -Financial Services Team: Emily Leonard & David Joachim. • 1st Place - Entrepreneurship Team: Zoe Fitzgerald & Ben Hoskins. • 2nd Place - Travel & Tourism Team: Alyssa Medeiros &Celina Medeiros. Top 6 Medalists: • Heather Devolle, International Business Plan • Megan Kelley, Business Finance • Noah Avila, Hospitality & Tourism Team • Colby Deschenes, Hospitality & Tourism Team • Chris Pires, Automotive Services Marketing • Andrew Gagnon, Business Services Marketing • Sophie Raposa, Financial Services Team • Kaitlyn Marcotrigiano, Financial Services Team • Jason DeRosa, Accounting Applications

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Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for 2018 – 2019 will be held on Thursday, February 8th, from 12:15-1:45 and Friday, February 9th, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the preschool while children can engage in developmentally appropriate activities. For more information, please visit www.tcchildrenscenter.com. Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the TriCounty District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district. The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so a random drawing was established. The random drawing for enrollment will take place on Friday, March 2, 2018. Those names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list. Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2018 for the three day program, and 4 years by September 15, 2018 for the four day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the

February 2018 preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three day program and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the four day program. Tuition is $36.00* per week for the three day program and $48.00* per week for the four day program. Class size is limited to 30 children. *Subject to change Three teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program supervise the programs, and are assisted by students in the Early Education Major. Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

D/R Regional Schools Receive Competitive Grant from MA Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently announced a grant award to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Schools (DRRSD) in the amount of $50,000.00 over the course of two school years. This grant titled Resource Reallocation to District Priorities grant (Fund Code 110), (RADAR grant) was highly competitive. DRRSD received the highest allowable amount for a single school district. The RADAR grant is aimed at Examining and questioning resource allocation in more depth, using data available in districts along with tools provided by ESE, particularly new Resource Allocation and District Action Reports (RADAR) Making meaningful changes in resource allocation to support best practices and district improvement strategies Measuring the impact of resource shifts on the desired outcomes. Districts awarded grants are paired with an action research consultant who will help gather data, measure impact and report results. Funds may be used to cover costs associated with implementing the grant and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of the proposed changes. DRRSD’s grant was specifically written to increase and enhance science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) learning in the district through integrated curriculum unit design, professional development for teachers, equipment and increased computer science courses. As part of DRRSD’s multi-year initiative to increase active student engagement STEAM, this grant will not only provide funding for STEAM but will also help the district gauge the direct impact of that funding through a process termed A-ROI or Academic Return on Investment. DESE commented on the importance of the RADAR grant stating, “In these times of limited budget increases and greater student needs, districts must make the most of their resources of money, people, and time. District superintendents recognize the importance of working strategically with available resources. Seventy- five percent of superintendent respondents to the Department's most recent Views of Instruction, State Standards, Teaching, and Assessment (VISTA) survey indicated that deployment of resources to maximize teaching and learning is a challenge.” Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anthony C. Azar also echoed those comments by saying, “We are extremely grateful for the resources availed to our school district by this grant. It provides us additional means to support our two overarching district goals: 1) Increase Student Achievement and, 2) Sustain the financial stability of both member towns.”

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Additionally, with funds from a federal Student Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) grant, the Department has awarded nine grants for proposals to implement specific reallocations of resources toward district priorities by identifying areas where resource use is less efficient and effective. By working closely with these districts over the next two years, the Department will gain a greater understanding of how to support all districts in using resources effectively. The grant recipients are as follows (District/Group): SEEM Colaborative for Woburn, Wilmington, North Reading, Melrose, Wakefield, Stoneham, Reading; Andover; Dighton/ Rehoboth; North Adams for Adams-Cheshire, North Adams and North Berkshire School Union; Waltham; Berkshire Hills; Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical; Marblehead; Maynard For more information on the DRRSD RADAR grant contact Kerri Anne Quinlan-Zhou, kquinlan- zhou@drregional.org, 508252-5000, ext 5146.

Scholarship Money Deadline

Congratulations to the 41 seniors from the Dighton-Rehoboth Class of 2017 who were awarded scholarships totaling $33,500 from the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of D-R. By now you have completed your first semester of higher education, and your community is very proud of you! Deadlines and Instructions You must claim the funds or lose them! Your instruction letter required you to submit your second-semester bill to CSF of D-R, P.O. Box 696, Rehoboth, MA 02769 (not to the High School) by the end of February 2018. Also, you must keep your student ID number and other profile information current at all times. Unclaimed Scholarships Any scholarships that are not claimed in time will become void and the amount of your award will return to the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of D-R, in order to benefit graduates of the D-R Class of 2018. About the Foundation We are a program of Dollars for Scholars ®, a Scholarship America® organization, which is the largest national private scholarship establishment in the United States. Members are citizens who volunteer their time and energies toward raising money for educational scholarships. There are no paid employees, and many hands make light work of the tasks needed for the youth of our future. Contact us: CSF of D-R, P.O. Box 696, Rehoboth MA 02769, (508) 222-5872.

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Nov/Dec Students of the Month

Each classroom at G.R. Martin School recently awarded “Student of the Month” honors for the months of November and December. The honor for each classroom went to the following students:

Kindergarten:

Mrs. Miguel: Teigan Cronan and Elijah Duarte Mrs.Churchill: Jayla Bernardo and Julia Ando Mrs. Archambeault: JR Gardner and Hayden Sollitto

Grade 1:

Mrs.Maynard: Jacob Correia and Riley Gridley-Craig Mrs. Sloat: Lakin Rolon and Cristofer Soares Mrs. McCaffrey: Kylah Harrington and Mya Harald Mrs. King: Aaliyah Bentley and Lienne Gong

Grade 2:

Mrs.Braganca Avery Hem and Addison Hunt Mrs. Andrews: Ryan Paiva and Emily Flynn Mrs. Steitz: Sophia Vieira andAidan Connell

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Dear Parents and Guardians, There will be NO preschool March 6th through March 10th due to screening for next year’s preschool program. We would like to invite all three and four year old model students that attended the pre-k program this year to return to our program next year. Therefore, these children will NOT be required to participate in the screening/lottery process. If you would like your child to return, please forward a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $200 made payable to the DightonRehoboth School District along with this form by February 27, 2017. Thank you, Preschool Staff

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Students Selected to Showcase Work at SMARTS Art Show

Congratulations to the following students whose artwork was selected to be displayed at the annual SMARTS Show: Grade 5: Brendan Henneous, Haleigh Kelley, and Xavier Landry Grade 6: Sarah Lima, Riley D'Alessio, Liam Dee, Zoey Lawrence, Sean Callaghan, and Aden Cortinhero Grade 7: Melody Lowe, Hailey McGee, Harley McCallops, Emilia Toldo, Thomas Dyson, Angelina Araujo, Danielle Amaral, and Abby Gilliatt Grade 8: Charleigh Blackwell, Gianna Blackwell, Ryan Hazel, Kayley Cronin, Benjamin Wheeler, Avery Thomas, Emma O'Neill, and Emma Herman The Southeastern Massachusetts Arts Collaborative, better known as SMARTS, is a non-profit organization that aims to enhance and expand art programs. A reception for teachers, students, and their families will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street, Brockton, Massachusetts. The exhibit will run from March 4-19. Several pieces from each school will be selected to be part of the travelling art show. These selected pieces will then be displayed at each of the participating schools for one week following the opening reception. For more information about SMARTS please visit www.smartscollab.org.

Dates to Remember 2/8 DRRHS Grade 8 Open House - stay tuned for details 2/12 Band Social 6:30pm 2/13 School Committee Budget presentation 2/15 Faculty Basketball game 2/19-2/23 Winter Recess 2/27 School Committee Budget presentation 3/13 School Committee Budget presentation 3/27 School Committee Public Budget Hearing

Students of the Month January Gr. 8 – Sophia Fiore/Benjamin Wheeler Gr. 7 – Sophia Silva/Jared LaScola Gr. 6 – Hazel Thomas/Luke Peltz Gr. 5 – Penny Braga/Benjamin Pray Related Arts – Lindsey Luthi/Wesley Lacourse

Beckwith Learning in Action!

Fifth grade students using the chrome books for a writing assignment

Students in fifth grade independently reading

Students in seventh grade math class using two column notes learning the difference between equations and expression

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BMS Geography Bee 2018

2018 BMS Geography Bee contestants Congratulations to all of the Geography Bee contestants who competed in the school level Bee! Out of hundreds of students who took the qualifying test, the top ten students faced off on January 8th in order to determine the school winner. The following students were part of the competition: Grace Campos, Sam Brown, Ethan Martinous, Ryan Callaghan, Joshua Franco, Benjamin Wheeler, Hayden Bessette, Bryce Downs and John White. Sam Brown came out on top and has been awarded the title of school champion. Sam will take a qualifying test in order to move to the state level competition where he may compete with students from all over the state of Massachusetts. Congratulations Sam! Best of luck with the state qualifying test! 2018 BMS Geography Bee winner with Mrs DeMelo and Miss Mullaney

Save the Date! This year’s Drama Club production at Beckwith Middle School is in full swing! Students in grades 5 through 8 have been hard at work with Aladdin Junior since October and they are looking forward to sharing their hard work with the community. After auditions, our cast of 40 students started to learn the music. In November, we started adding work on the stage and blocking our many different scenes. Now, in January, students are learning some wonderful choreography to this upbeat musical. Another group of almost 30 students are working on making our set and props. The Drama Club at Beckwith believes that the show is all about the students and we strive to allow the students to follow their instincts and see their own ideas in action. Almost all of the props and all of the sets are created and built by our students. We strive to use mostly recycled materials so that our impact is not too rough on the environment. Students are currently working through creating a throne that can fit around a regular chair for our Sultan,

as well as making the cave Aladdin gets thrown into full of some great, golden “junk.” When we are blocking our scenes, the students are now naturally turning themselves towards the audience and are willing to make suggestions for the best places to stand. When students are unable to make rehearsals, other cast members step up and teach them the choreography they have missed! We truly have a motivated and kind group of students working with us this year. The Drama Club still has two months of hard work ahead of us, but we hope that you attend and support the students that have put countless hours of work into this show since October. Our performances are Friday, March 16th at 7pm, Saturday, March 17th at 7pm, and Sunday, March 18th at 2pm at Beckwith Middle School. There will be more information to follow about ticket prices, but for now, please save the dates!

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Dentistry At Its MOST Advanced. Dentistry At Its MOST Comfortable. Thanks to the most recent advances in laser dentistry, many dental procedures can now be completed without the need for anesthetics, vibration or the disconcerting whine of the dental drill. Dr. Alan Merchanthouse employs just such technology in a relaxing country setting in Rehoboth. For the highest quality dental care – furnished by a highly trained and friendly staff of dental professionals – call (508) 252-6121 to schedule your appointment with Students hard at work during play practice. Dr. Aladdin Alan Merchanthouse.

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Beckwith author reads Native American children’s book Fifth grade students in Mrs. Heim's and Mrs. Coyne's social studies class have been studying various Native American tribes and their ways of life. After learning about where the tribes lived, the natural resources available to them, their culture and their lifestyle, the students wrote Native American themed children’s' books using bookcreator.com. The fifth grade authors then visited Mrs. Oremrod's and Mrs. Larrivee's second grade classroom at Palmer River Elementary School to share their stories.

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From the Health Office

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Per the Mass. Department of Public Health regulations, students who will be ENTERING 7th grade in the Fall 2018 need to show proof of having received a Tdap Booster as well as a 2nd Chicken Pox (Varicella) vaccine PRIOR to the first day of school. In addition, a current physical done within the year prior to starting 7th grade needs to be given to Mrs. Mondor, School Nurse. Students who do not have this documentation on file with the school nurse prior to the first day of school are subject to exclusion per MDPH regulations. Please contact Mrs. Cathy Mondor, RN at 508-252-5080 extension 4007 or cmondor@ drregional.org if you have any questions regarding this matter.

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One afternoon when I was in middle school, my computer teacher made an announcement that our lab was now connected to the internet. My classmates and I looked at each other unimpressed. We didn’t really know what the internet was or why we needed to learn how to use it. Was this another way to play The Oregon Trail game? My computer teacher then announced that we would each be receiving an “internet driver’s license” after completing a safety course about the internet and signing an agreement that we would use the internet appropriately. This “license” would give us access to the internet at school. With the creation of the “internet driver’s license,” my computer teacher developed what would be soon known as “acceptable use policies” for computers and the internet in schools around the country. At this time, all schools were grappling with this new concept of the internet and how to safely expose students to its capabilities. As we enter 2018, schools are still struggling with students’ use of the internet, but in the form of personal devices rather than school computers. Many students have personal devices that access the internet with little restrictions resulting in inappropriate use. As adults it is difficult to proactively educate our kids on the dangers of the internet because new dangers are invented every day. Usually by the time adults know and understand a potential risk, kids have moved on to a new trend. We see this with apps, challenges, videos… the list goes on. The reality is that we understand the risks the internet can pose for kids. We knew this 20 years ago when the internet came into our schools and homes. Anything that poses a risk for kids should be regulated or at least have restrictions. At school we regulate our internet connection by using filters to block inappropriate content. However, we obviously cannot regulate students’ personal devices so I am asking for help. If your child needs to have a cell phone, please work with your service provider to find appropriate ways to help regulate the content to which your child has access and the 508-399-jump capability of the device. Too many kids are negatively affected by cyber bullying, sexting, and inappropriate and dangerous content directed toward kids. We all collectively work hard to protect our kids from danger but we too often forget the threat in their front pockets. We need to work together to outsmart phones and keep GROOMING our kids safe.

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Palmer River Elementary School A Snapshot

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Third grade teacher Mrs. Placido and eighth grade teacher, Mrs. Nevil created an opportunity for the students from both of their classes to work together in math. The older students created and taught several “really cool” math games affording all of the students to learn from each other. The students from both classrooms gained many new strategies and learned about collab-orating together and giving back.

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Grand Opening

Kennon’s Korner Market! - Students in Mrs. Kennon’s grade one classroom were busy as bees preparing for the grand opening of Kennon’s Korner Market. Children prepared the merchandise for the store, stocked the shelves and used their writing skills to apply for a variety of jobs at the market. Pictured here, “Mr. Anderson” has just interviewed for the position of ‘delivery person’. He shared that he “likes to ride his bike” and “is good at solving problems”. (He got the job!) The students had a great time connecting this activity across the curriculum and evidenced a great knowledge of coin counting and interpersonal skills.

Gym-tastic!

Bravo!

Each day, students at Palmer River are recognized for following our school–wide expectations. Occasionally, students are recognized for going above and beyond to help make Palmer River the extraordinary school that it is. Nominated by their classroom teachers, “Bravo students” are celebrated for their unrelenting and often understated efforts to help make our school better each day. These students show leadership by promoting a spirit of respect, responsibility and safety. The caring members of our school community pictured here are: (left to right) Brooke L., Ava R., Celia B., Keldin H., Lanie K. and Lexi H. with Principal Arlene Miguel. Bravo!

Students at Palmer River Elementary perfect their skills in gymnastics. Pictured here, Julia M. models the ‘Scorpion Handstand Pose’ while Samantha M. shows us the ‘Straight Arm Hold’ on the bars. Students in grades K-2 are exploring body control and the practicing skills requiring them to put weight on their hands. Older students in grade 3 and 4 are using their own creativity and mastery of gymnastics to develop their own gymnastic routines.

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Because STEAM Matters

Each day our young “engineers” take on varied challenges and learn to solve problems with their own creativity using ordinary household materials. As we shape the ‘inventors of the future’- we see how enthusiastic, confident and capable our students have become. Proudly showcasing his own work and prowess is Connor Q. from our kindergarten. He was determined to construct his prototype of a "just right" chair for Baby Bear. In our fourth grade, Sara and Sam are examining the composition of the Earth, acting as geotechnical engineers. Their objective is to design a tarpul and determine the best location to place it.

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

Frosty Trails, Owls and Ales!

February 2018 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Take a walk to look for sea birds at the shore or sample some tasty ales as you learn all about owls. Bring a friend, bundle up and join an Audubon expert to discover those natural wonders found only during the winter months. Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org. A complete listing of programs is 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.

Dinosaurs Cousins

Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day - Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI

February 3, 2018; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thanks to the Citizens Bank, the Environmental Education Center is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. Join us for crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. No need to register! Take a look at the dinosaur family tree and celebrate our living dinosaur cousins. Explore how eggs, scales, feathers and more link these cousins together, make your own dino-rific craft and meet a dinosaur cousin animal ambassador! Programs and admission are free thanks to the Citizens Bank. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Find all ten dinosaur cousins and get a prize! 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Dinosaur Cousin Craft Table 10:30 am - Dinosaur Story Time 11:30 am and 2:30 pm – Dinosaur Cousin Interview: Meet a reptile or bird. 1:00 pm – Eggs, Scales, Feathers, and More: Join us for some roaring science activities to investigate special adaptations that dinosaurs and their cousins share.

Intro to Beekeeping: Six-week Series

Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI

Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2018; 2:30 – 4:30 pm

Find out why there is so much “buzz” about bees! In this six-session course you’ll learn the basics from local beekeeper Kevin England. From honeybee health to equipment and hive construction, this course will provide the details to get started with backyard beekeeping. Participants will also receive “The Backyard Beekeeper” by Kim Flottum.

FREE Wednesday Morning Bird Walks Locations Across the State

February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018; 9:00 – 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 website (ww.asri.org) or Facebook Page for the location. Contact Laura at lcarberry@asri. org for more information. Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday through June 2018; Ages: 14+.

Naked Tree I.D.

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI

Feb 10, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:00 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.

Winter Birding at Sachuest Point

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Middletown, RI

February 17, 2018; 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is one of the few places in Rhode Island where the “hot” birding comes during the winter. Winter specialties include Horned Larks, Snow Buntings, Northern Harriers, Purple Sandpipers, and a variety of sea ducks. The stars of the show are Harlequin Ducks, and in some years Snowy Owls. We’ll meet in the refuge parking lot, then head for the shore to look for waterfowl and other winter residents of the rocky seashore and scrubby coastal habitats. Be sure to dress for the cold and the wind.

Junior Naturalists for Home-schooled Families Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI

February 13 &14, 2018; 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Our popular home-school program now lasts an hour and a half. That means more time for outdoor exploration, so come dressed for the weather. Join other home-schooled kids to learn about nature and science. This 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.

Owls and Ales

Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI

February 17, 2018; 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Meet some of Audubon’s amazing owl ambassadors up-close! Come to the Environmental Education Center for a presentation on these fascinating birds of prey and enjoy some locally brewed beers. Then take a guided walk through the wildlife refuge at night to look and listen for owls and other signs of animal life. Leave the kids at home —this program is just for adults! Come prepared to go outside on a chilly winter evening.

Sea Glass Jewelry

Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI

February 24, 2018; 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Come create a beautiful pendant with sea glass found on local beaches. Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it into 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. Advance registration is required as space is limited to 10 participants. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $30/member; $35/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register through the events calendar at www.asri.org. School Vacation Week Events (January 8, 2018) – Come meet some radical reptiles, awesome owls, amazing hawks and more! Vacation week is WILD at Audubon, so bring the kids and join the fun. 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. For more program details and to register online, visit the events calendar at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3014.

February 2018

- School Vacation Week Events -

Come meet some radical reptiles, awesome owls, amazing hawks and more! Vacation week is WILD at Audubon, so bring the kids and join the fun. 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. For more program details and to register online, visit the events calendar at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3014. Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI

February 19 – 23, 2018; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Looking for family fun during February school vacation week? Head to Audubon and learn about how animals live, participate in science investigations, and meet some of our resident animal friends! Nature Crafts: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Nature Story: 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Special Programs*: 11:00 am 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. Monday, February 19, 2018: Groovy Groundhogs – It’s the time of year for groundhogs to peek out of their burrows! Share your love for our furry friends and join us for a day full of activities celebrating this special critter. Make a groundhog-themed craft and experiment with shadows. Tuesday, February 20, 2018: Radical Reptiles – Come celebrate our cold-blooded friends and explore the radical world of reptiles. Kids will participate in activities and games to learn what makes reptiles so special, and make a scaly craft to take home. Wednesday, February 21, 2018: Awesome Owls – We think owls are a hoot! Join us for a day filled with one of our favorite feathered friends as we investigate what makes owls so unique and meet our live owl ambassador. Kids ages 6 and up can try some hands-on science as they dissect an owl pellet. Thursday, February 22, 2018: Creep, Crawl, and Flutter – From butterflies and ants to crabs and spiders, we love things that creep, crawl, and flutter! Join us as we explore the world of arthropods. Kids will play arthropod themed games and even make some scientific investigations about our very own arthropods at the center. Friday, February 23, 2018: Rock On – We dig rocks and minerals! Kids 6 and up will participate in a rock cycle activity made entirely out of candy! Take home a craft that will rock your world.

Live Animal Interview: Owl Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge,Smithfield, RI

February 20, 2018: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come meet one of Audubon’s live owl ambassadors and learn all about their amazing adaptations. Families can investigate wings, talons and other biofacts.

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plete. Additional kits may be purchased for $20 each. All building materials are provided in each kit, but participants should bring a hammer and safety glasses for each builder.

Live Animal Interview: Snake Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge,Smithfield, RI

February 23, 2018; 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come meet one of Audubon’s live snake ambassadors and learn all about their amazing adaptations. Get a sense of how a snake sheds its skin and how it feels.

February 20, 2018; 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Many birds cough up pellets containing objects they cannot digest such as bones, shells, and fur; but no species does it quite like owls. Come and investigate what we can learn from owl pellets. Dissect your own sterilized pellet and play detective as you identify whose skeletons are inside. (For those with allergies: pellets contain fur and/or feathers)

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Live Animal Interview: Hawk February 21, 2018; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come meet one of Audubon’s live hawk ambassadors and learn all about their amazing adaptations. Families can investigate wings, talons and other biofacts.

Feed the Birds! Feeders to Make and Take Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge,Smithfield, RI

February 21, 2018; 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Wild birds eat all sorts of food to survive. Come learn about what birds eat and then make two different bird feeders to take home. Please note for those with allergies: seeds and nuts will be in use and handled during this class.

Live Animal Interview: Turtles Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge,Smithfield, RI

February 22, 2018; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come meet a couple of Audubon’s live turtle ambassadors and learn all about their amazing adaptations. See how turtle shells feel and watch how turtles they move.

Build Your Own Bluebird Nesting Box Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge,Smithfield, RI

February 22, 2018; 2:00 – 3:30 pm

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 bluebirds and other 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 com-

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Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769

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

Special Announcements

The COA will be closed Monday February 19th for Presidents’ Day. Happy Valentine’s Day!! • We are still in need of cotton or flannel fabric for our pillowcase project. • We are donating baby stuff to new moms at Sturdy Hospital. So if you love to knit, crochet, and/or sew and would like to make extra items, we can add them to the donations.

Core Class Tuesdays at 2:00pm

The class will be taught by Karen Damiecki. Karen is our Yoga instructor. All are welcome to join the class. This class is designed for those who want to increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance using light weights, low-impact cardio, a resistance band, balls and chairs. Below are some of the benefits of the class: • Renewed energy and endurance • Enhanced flexibility and balance • Decreased joint and back pain • Better circulation • Reduced depression and anxiety • Improved sleep • Lower blood pressure • Improved cognitive skills

COA Corner

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

Gert’s Café

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

Soup’s On

Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

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

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

The COA Breakfast

Wed from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

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

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

Tasty Thursday Lunch is held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 Noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends. We will have Dollar Store Bingo sponsored by Marion Manor. Cost $3.00 donation.

Musical Mondays

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

Men’s Morning Coffee Fridays at 9:00 AM

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

Card Games

Calling All Card Players

Mondays 9:30 AM - Cribbage Wednesdays12:30 PM - Hi-Lo Jack Come on in and try your luck and have a great time doing it. All are welcome and if you are not sure how to play the folks will gladly teach you.

Art Classes

Michelle’s Art Classes - Cost for this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Art Classes are Wednesday’s at 10:30. Old and new students are welcome. Come in and have fun painting. Art Class will start up again on February 14th.

Knitting and Crochet Group Fridays at 10:00 AM

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

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

Ladies Sewing and Quilting Guild Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

This is our charitable sewing group. We will still be making pillowcases, baby blankets & quilts. No experience necessary.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Screenings

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

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

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

Tai Chi Classes

Tuesdays At 9:00 am

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

Line Dancing Classes Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Get in the grove if you like dancing. Everyone is welcome to try out some steps. Cost is $3.00 per class.

Core Class

Tuesdays at 2:00 PM

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

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes Thursdays at 9:00 AM

Come and try this gentle style of yoga that’s performed mostly from a seated position. Cost $3.00

Zumba

Thursdays at 10:00 AM

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

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Meals on Wheels

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

The Best Is Yet to Come

A senior social group that helps sponsor and do activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Senior Center. They have many great activities through out the year. Annual dues are $6.00.

Senior Citizens Club

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

The Friends of The Elderly

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

Veterans’ Information & Benefits

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

Important Information About Joining Activities

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

COA Bulletin Post On Community Information:

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

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach/SHINE worker Bradley Marshall is available Mondays thru Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist you with Social Service needs from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.

Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particulars on how to apply. Don’t be deciding whether to buy medication, pay bills or food for the table – Call Bradley Marshall to discuss areas of help he can assist you with. Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – State Fuel Assistance applications for 2017-2018 winter season. New applications can be done anytime up to April 15, 2108. For additional questions for this service please call Bradley Marshall who can answer questions and help guide you in preparing a new application for this heating year which began November 1st. New Applications are available in this office so please call for an appointment. If you are low on heating fuel – ¼ tank or less – Call the Outreach Office – Bradley Marshall – to see if you qualify for emergency assistance. We have been receiving multiple requests for emergency assistance at this time much of the funds for Emergency assistance have been depleted, but due call and we will do what we can to assist. Preferable those that need assistance to call to set up an appointment to come in to do an application either for the Citizens for Citizens Fuel Assistance program or the Good Neighbor program.

S.H.I.N.E.

Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

Open Enrollment has closed for Medicare but you could still be able to enroll under special enrollments. Please call Bradley Marshall for more information Open enrollment has ended for 2018. But can you still make changes to your medicare plan now? • Yes, if you are unhappy with your Medicare Advantage Plan Between January 1 and February 14, 2018, you can drop your Medicare Advantage plan, return to Original Medicare and enroll in a Part D drug plan, which will begin the first of the following month. If you wish, you may also enroll in a Medicare Supplement (a Medigap) plan. Coverage will begin on the first of the following month. • Yes, if you are a member of Prescription Advantage, the state pharmaceutical assistance program, or are eligible to join Prescription Advantage At any time during 2018, you have one additional chance to change your Part D drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan or to add a Part D drug plan, if you have none (a penalty may apply). In 2018, Prescription Advantage will continue to help most members with the cost of drugs in the “donut hole.” • Yes, if you have MassHealth or if you qualify for “Extra Help” (LIS). Every month, you can change your Part D drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan. • Yes, if you are first becoming eligible

for Medicare, or if you lose your current health insurance Special rules will apply Special Enrollment Periods and Extensions • Disaster Special Enrollment – Medicare beneficiaries in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands affected by the fall hurricanes and beneficiaries in the FEMAdeclared emergency and major disaster areas of California may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) that runs through March 31, 2018. Contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or visit a local Social Security office to make an enrollment request due to weatherrelated events. • Part B Equitable Relief – If you delayed enrolling in Medicare Part B so you could stay in an Affordable Care Act Marketplace Qualified Health Plan (QHP), you may be able to enroll in Medicare Part B without penalty or with a reduced late enrollment penalty. You may be eligible for this equitable relief if you are enrolled in a QHP and you are enrolled in a premiumfree Part A, AND your initial enrollment period (IEP) began April 1, 2013 or later OR if you were notified of retroactive premium-free Part A on October 2, 2013 or later. You have until Sept. 30, 2018 to request equitable relief from the Social Security Administration. • Changes Based on Star Rating – Medicare uses a star rating system to measure how Medicare Advantage and Part D plans perform. You can switch to a fivestar rated Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Cost Plan, or Part D plan (if one is available in your area) once per year outside of annual open enrollment (Dec. 8 – Nov. 30). People in consistently lowperforming Medicare Advantage or Part D plans (lower than three-star for three consecutive years) can request a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in a higher star rated plan throughout the year.

3 Scams to Protect Against in the New Year

Millions of Americans fall prey to scams each year. Staying alert and knowing where to report financial exploitation helps stop scammers from claiming more victims. Here are three tips to keep you up-to-date on scams that are making the rounds right now. Beware the (fake) IRS Scammers know that taxes strike fear in the hearts of men and women. Exploiting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) name and function is one way that scammers have been able to get people to open their wallets. Two types of IRS scams have been making the rounds in the past year: • Email “Phishing” (as in “fishing for information”). Scammers send phony e-mails that claim to come from the IRS and tell victims that they are due a tax refund.

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The victims then provide their personal and financial information, which can be used to steal their identities. • IRS-impersonating phone calls claiming to be from IRS employees, using fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and use a Washington, DC area code (202) to seem like the IRS really is calling about unpaid taxes. The scammer may even threaten victims with arrest or, in the case of immigrants, deportation unless they pay up immediately. It’s important to remember that the real IRS never initiates contact with you via phone call, email, or through social media. The IRS cannot threaten to have you arrested or deported for not paying taxes. Here’s how to tell if it really is the IRS approaching you with a tax issue. You can send any suspect correspondence to phishing@irs.gov and let the FTC know. If you get a fake IRS call, hang up immediately and report it to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484. You won’t pay for your new Medicare card You may have heard that, beginning this spring, Medicare will be sending out new cards to all beneficiaries. The new card removes the current Social Security-based identifying number and replaces it with a random number/letter sequence that helps to reduce identity theft and fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns against scammers posing as Medicare “agents” or health care providers telling seniors they need to purchase a replacement card. The new Medicare cards are free, and everyone with Medicare will be mailed a card between April 2018 – April 2019. The only action you need to take is to ensure Social Security has your current address, as the new cards will be sent to the address in their files. If you’ve been solicited by a possible Medicare scammer, report it by calling 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477), or submit a complaint online to the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Recognize how scammers make you pay Whether it’s a phone call from someone impersonating a grandchild in trouble, or a plea for a donation from a fake charity capitalizing on a recent disaster, one of the quickest ways to spot a scam is by recognizing how you are being asked to send money. The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers that if someone says you can only pay by wiring money, putting money on a gift card, or loading money onto a cash reload card: that is a scam. (See video below for more information.) Hang up the phone, throw that email or flyer away, and report it to the FTC to keep yourself and others safe.

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

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

*Center Hours

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

Seekonk Human Services will be closed Monday, February 19th for Presidents’ Day.

Valentine’s Day Party

Wed, Feb 14th @ 10am

Please join us for our annual Valentine’s Day Party. Bring in photos of your wedding and we will try to guess who is who! Lunch will be Eggplant Parmesan for $3. Entertainment By Barney Mallon. Please sign up and pay in advance for the party and lunch. *Lunch will be hosted by Wingate Healthcare, all proceeds will benefit the WaterFire in Providence, RI*

Meditation

Wed, Feb 21st @ 11am

When you hear the word meditation do you think of someone sitting on the floor, crossed legged, eyes closed trying to keep their mind clear of all thought? Meditation takes different forms so come and learn about Guided Meditation and its benefits

for your physical, mental and emotional health. You will also get to take part in a short guided meditation for relaxation. Toward the end of the class there will brief talk about Angel card readings and everyone will be invited to choose a card from the deck for their personal guidance. Jan Randall has been using guided meditation, and positive affirmations for her personal benefit since 2011. She is also a certified Angel Card reader. Lunch will be Shephard’s Pie for $3. Advance sign up and payment required for lunch. Activity is free of charge.

Let’s Learn Together! Your Library, Online Wed, Feb 21st @ 2pm

Bad weather or a busy schedule doesn’t have to keep you from getting what you want from the library! The library is as near as your computer, laptop or mobile device. Bring your laptop or tablet so we can review renewing your books, downloading ebooks and more, all from home. Librarian Michelle Gario will lead this 90 minute class. Please make sure your laptop is fully charged or bring your cable and charger with your device. Contact the Senior Center to register at 508-336-8772. For more information, contact Michelle Gario at the Seekonk Public Library, 508-336-8230.

TRIAD: R.U.OK? Program Wed, Feb 28th @ 11am

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

Brown Bags

February 21, 2018

Brown Bag drop off will be from 9:00am—11:00am and pick up at the center will be 11:15am to 12pm.

Outreach Information & Referral

We provide home visits and assistance for frail, homebound elders. Trained staff is available to consult with elders, family members and caregivers to give information

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Basic Beginner Sign Language

on available services and discuss resources designed to improve quality of life. Our staff can answer your questions about community services and available resources. If you or someone you know is homebound, oxygen dependent or needs help leaving their home in case of an emergency, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508336-8772 to speak with an Outreach worker to be put on an emergency list for the future.

This is a signed English class. You will learn words, sentences and choruses. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm for 10 weeks starting January 23, 2018 through March 27, 2018. Please contact Nancy Smutek to sign up for class or if you have any questions, 508-336-9547

Phones for Seniors

Mon & Wed 10am - 10:50am

Wed, Feb 7th @ 10am

A representative from AT&T will hosting a question and answer session on cell phone usage. Types of cell phone usage varies from GPS, text messages, photos, memory on the phone, videos, among other types of usage. Activity is free of charge.

Permanent Absentee Ballot

A permanent absentee ballot is for people who are a registered voter in the Town of Seekonk, MA and because of medical reasons or other reasons beyond their control are not able to make it to the polls to vote in ALL elections during the upcoming year. The permanent list is NOT for people who might be away on the day of the election is happening. That situation would require requesting an absentee ballot for that particular election. Applications for the permanent absentee ballot are available at Seekonk Human Services and the Town Hall. If you have any questions please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 508-336-2920. The Elections that are scheduled for 2018 to date are: April 2, 2018 – Annual Town Election November 6, 2018 – State Election

Tech Time

Wed, February 14 at 2pm-4pm

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

Grocery Shopping Assistance “Bags”

BAGS (Bringing Assistance with Groceries to Seniors) provides a personal shopper for frail Seekonk residents, 60 years of age or older, who are unable to shop for themselves. Human Services personnel assess the needs of the elder, review their grocery list, shop at local stores, bring home and unpack the groceries, if necessary. Elders who may be in crisis and in need of food immediately are served by the program on a priority basis. For more information, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Chair Yoga

Silver Sneakers

Tues. & Thurs. 10am - 10:45am

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

Mahjong

Wednesdays At 1pm

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

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

Knitting for the Needy

Advanced Floor Yoga

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

This class is a Vinyasa practice that is taught at a slower pace to help students find beneficial alignment and nourishment in each pose. This a truly a practice for all and will leave you feeling energized and centered. Class is $5.

Mondays at 12:30pm

Cribbage

Thursdays 1pm to 3pm

Cribbage players wanted! Come drop in on a Thursday afternoon and play cribbage.

Fridays 9am - 10am

Tai Chi

Fridays 10:15am – 11am

Free Tax Preperation

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

Zumba

Thurs Feb 8th at 9:30am

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, will be preparing taxes at Seekonk Human Services on Thursdays from February 1-April 12 from 9:00am - 11:00 am. Appointments can be made by calling Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Mondays at 1pm

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

Nutritional Meals

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30am

Seekonk Human Services offers nutritional meals for $2 each. The menu will be available at Seekonk Human Services. Sign up is required for this as the meals are brought in from an outside agency.

Bingo Update

Thursdays At 1pm

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

Men’s Breakfast

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.

Women’s Brunch

Thurs, Feb 15th @ 10:00am

Mary De Leo’s 751 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk All women are invited to attend, there is no sign up necessary. Bring a friend and enjoy good food and good conversation. All meals are dutch treat.

Balance -- Memory -- Weight

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

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Exercise is not always easy and sometimes it hurts. This is a painless and fun way to exercise. I would love to show you how this program could help you. Contact Nancy at 508-336-9547

Newman YMCA*

$3 fee per class for the following classes • Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 9am • Aqua Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday Friday @ 9:45am *Must be a Seekonk Resident

Seekonk Senior Shopping Day By GATRA (800) 483-2500

Tues from 10:15am to 11:30am

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

Circuit Breaker

What is the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit?

The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is a state income tax credit for eligible Massachusetts residents age 65 or older who paid rent or real estate taxes during the tax year. The credit is for senior homeowners and renters who meet income limits and other eligibility requirements. Homeowners may claim the credit if they paid more than 10% of their total income for real estate taxes, including water charges. Renter can count 25% of their rent as real estate tax payments. You must file a state income tax return to claim the Circuit Breaker Credit, whether or not you have to file other-wise. If your credit is greater than the amount of income taxes you owe, the state will give you a refund for the different. That maximum credit for tax year 2016 is $1070.

Am I eligible? The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is for low and moderate income seniors whose real estate tax payments are greater than 10% of their income. Homeowners and renters can claim the credit. Income Guidelines: • $57,000 single • $71,000 head of household • $86,000 married filing jointly *Total income includes some types of non-taxable income, such as social security, retirement, pensions and annuities, cash public assistance, tax-exempt interest and dividends, and certain other income. To Qualify: • You or your spouse must be 65 or older by the end of the year • If married, you must file jointly • You must rent/own a home in MA that is your primary residence • Your property’s assessed value can’t exceed $691,000 by January 1, 2012 • If you’re a renter you can’t be getting federal/state rent subsidy and your landlord must pay property taxes

Fuel Assistance

If you had fuel assistance last year, be on the look-out for your application. File the application as soon as you get it. If you have never had fuel assistance and would like to apply or if you need help filing your application, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department. Fuel Assistance begins November 1st. Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $34,380, for 2 people is $44,958, for 3 people is $55,537, and for 4 people is $66,115. Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income. Everyone must include picture ID and social security cards. Needed Documents: Proof of income: • 4 consecutive pay stubs • Social Security Award Letter or 1099 • Pension (Current 1099) • Interest Dividends (1099) • List of everyone in household plus their income • Food Stamps—copy of verification Homeowner’s must include: • Mortgage statement • Real estate tax bill • Insurance bill • Recent copy of electric bill and gas/oil bill Renters Include: • Rent receipt • Recent copy of electric bill and gas/oil bills

Two Safety Measure One Priority

The Bristol Count Sherriff, Thomas Hodgson, is offering the “R.U.O.K?” program. Calls are placed to seniors, disabled persons, and shut-ins at the same time each day to check on the wellbeing of the individual. After a second call if no one answer, Emergency responders will be dispatched to check in on the person. Applications are available at Seekonk Human Services, or by calling 774-628-0030. FREE File of Life Folders are available at Seekonk Human Services. These folders are designed to be kept on your refrigerator as an alert to emergency medical personnel of your medical information during an emergency situation. These files could save your life or the life of a loved one. Pick up yours today!

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Gatra Transportation Service 1-800-483-2500

Riding Dial-A-Ride is Easy: To be considered for Dial-A-Ride service, customers must completed GATRA’s Statewide Access Pass and ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application form and/or a Senior Application. BEFORE CALLING, HAVE YOUR TRIP INFORMATION READY. Exact address and requested travel times are required. The day before your travel date, please call the office to check your pick up times. We ask that you call the office between 4:30pm and 6:00pm Monday through Friday, and between 9am and 6pm on Saturday. Making a Reservation: Make your reservation Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Dial-A– Ride Service Area: The Seekonk Dial-A-Ride service takes riders to the following towns ONLY: • Rehoboth • Plainville (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • Attleboro (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • North Attleboro (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • East Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence (Mon., Wed., & Fri.)

2018 TRIPS

Newport Playhouse Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Depart: 10am Return: 5pm Cost: $60 per person (driver gratuity included)

Newport Playhouse, “Remember Me.” Written by Sam Bobrick. Directed by Daniel Lee White. A couple in the mid-forties to early fifties, who have a happy but tired marriage, find themselves examining their relationship after woman’s college boyfriend shows up... or doesn’t. Enjoy the delicious lunch buffet which includes dessert.

After the play enjoy the cabaret. You are in for a laugh! Trip sign up and 50% deposit is due at the time of sign up in person, no phone call sign ups. **Residents must sign up by February 10th. None residents can begin signing up on February 15th** *Please note: All trips leave from Seekonk Human Services unless otherwise noted. 50% deposit is required at sign up and final payment must be made two weeks prior to trip. Checks are to be made payable to the Town of Seekonk. To ensure trips are not cancelled please sign up one month prior to trip at the latest in order to give the tour company an accurate count. For any information regarding trips please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508336-8772. Please utilized the Knights of Columbus parking lot first**

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IN MEMORIAM Constance L. Stacey Constance L. Stacey formerly of Norfolk, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her adoring family on January 4, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Leonard Stacey to whom she was wed on April 4, 1945 and the mother of the late Constance M. Stacey and Wanda L. Stacey. Born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on April 7, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Cormier. Connie grew up and was educated in P.E.I. After marrying Leonard in Canada, the couple moved to Allston MA and then later to Norfolk MA. She was a retired bus driver and prior to retiring had worked for the Kendall Co. She was a dedicated mother and wife and was involved with the local school department, scouts, and many civic organizations. Constance L. Stacey Connie’s family was her first priority and the focal point of her life. Her hobbies included bowling, sewing, poetry, cooking, listening to country music, riding her motorcycle, gardening, reading and most of all camping. Her loving extended family of the Fox’s Den, Jolly Fox Campers and the Sam’s Club members gave her great joy during their camping adventures. She is survived by her devoted daughter Wanda Hanson and her husband Alan Hanson whom Connie lived with for the last 27 years in Rehoboth MA. She is also survived by her cherished granddaughter Christa Spremulli, as well as many step grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of her life and burial at the Norfolk Cemetery in Norfolk will be held privately at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held Saturday January 13, 2018 at 10AM at Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave. in Seekonk, MA 02771. In lieu of flowers Connie’s family has requested that donations in her memory be made to: Halo’s Wish c/o Mass Good Sam attention: Joe Cavossa 149 Hartford Ave East Mendon, MA 01756

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Mildred J. (Mello) Hatten

Mildred J. (Mello) Hatten Mildred J. (Mello) Hatten, 90, passed away peacefully at her childhood home, in Dighton, on December 30, 2017, with her son and his fiancé by her side. Mildred was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alexandria (Barry) Mello and wife of the late Peter C. Hatten, Sr. Born in Providence, RI and a resident of North Dighton for many years, Mildred was a graduate of Dighton High School class of 1945. She attended Bryant & Stratton College. She was an employee of Davol Rubber Company, in Providence, for fourteen and a half years in the payroll department, worked at Princess House in the bookkeeping department and was Town Accountant for the Town of Rehoboth for twenty-seven years. She was a member of various accounting and municipal organizations. She was an avid seamstress and enjoyed crafting. Mildred also enjoyed camping and traveling with her late husband but spending time with her grandchildren brought her the most joy. Mildred is survived by a son Peter C. Hatten, Jr. and his fiancé Mary Peterson-Goff of Dighton; three grandchildren, Dominique (DJ), Elizabeth, and Casey Hatten; two sisters Genevieve Mello and Mary Jane Kingsland both of North Dighton, MA; and several nieces and nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 11:00am, in the Crapo Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave, Taunton, MA. Visiting hours will be prior from 9-11am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Southcoast VNA and Hospice, 200 Mill Road, Suite 120, Fairhaven, MA 02719.

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Hazel V. Lundgren (Fiske)

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Barbara M. (Brickley) Armstrong, 92, of Rehoboth, died peacefully on January 3, 2018, at Steere House surrounded by her loving family.

Joseph C. Braga, 79, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018.

George Thomas Gorman, 67, of Winthrop Street in Rehoboth, died on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 at his home after an extended period of declining health.

Hazel V. (Fiske) Lundgren, 90, of Seekonk, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Miriam Hospital.

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Hazel V. Lundgren (Fiske) Hazel V. Lundgren (Fiske), 90, of Seekonk, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Miriam Hospital. Born in Rumford, she was a daughter of the late Edward A. Fiske & Olive (Bear) Fiske. Hazel was a graduate of Lincoln School in 1945 and Green Mountain Junior College in 1947. She was a member of Newman Congregational Church for almost 75 years. In her younger years she enjoyed spending her summers at Blazing Trail Camp in Denmark, Maine. Hazel was employed at her family's business, E.A. Fiske Dairy, in Rumford. She also worked at Cherry & Webb and Auto Show Volvo in Seekonk. She leaves her children: Susan J. Bashall of Rumford, Richard L. Lundgren Jr. of Seekonk, Joyce A. Motson and her husband David of Laurel Springs, NJ, Edward F. Lundgren of Barrington and Amy E. Lundgren of Seekonk. Grandmother of Abby, Eric and Kevin Motson & Hilary and Lt. Ethan Lundgren (U S Army). Great-grandmother of Cole, Blake and Kate Motson & Ryan Mary Gosetti. She was the former wife of Richard L. Lundgren, Sr., sister of the late Ruth Lawson and mother-in-law of the late Mary Welch Lundgren. Hazel also leaves her beloved cat, Margaret. Her family would like to thank the medical staff of Miriam Hospital and Coastal Medical. Relatives & friends are invited and may call on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 4:00-7:00 pm at J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 210 Taunton Avenue, Route 44, East Providence. Her funeral & burial in Seekonk Cemetery will be private. Kindly omit flowers. Gifts in her memory to Seekonk Save A Pet Society, P.O. Box 474, Seekonk, MA 02771 will be appreciated. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com.

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Dining Guide Show Off Your Sweet Side This Valentine’s Day

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Staying In? Going Out? Good food right here! Simple Seafood Solutions for Lent (Family Features) With people across the country observing Lent, a religious tradition observed during the 40 days before Easter, it’s time to rethink the standard family meal menu. This nearly eight-week period typically calls for a special diet. Specifically, red meat is cut out on Fridays for some and for the entirety of Lent for others. According to Datassential, 26 percent of consumers observe lent and of those, 41 percent said they eat fish on Fridays instead of meat. Eating two servings of seafood per week – as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Photo courtesy of Getty Images Americans – is one way to make a positive commitment to you and your family’s health during Lent and throughout the year. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, research shows eating seafood 2-3 times per week reduces the risk of death from any health-related cause. Seafood also provides unique health benefits as a lean protein and is a quality source for omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats essential to human health and development. With so many seafood options available, including Alaskan cod, snapper, salmon and more, it can be easy to incorporate this nutritious lean protein into your diet. This simple recipe can help you on your way to a more nutritious meal plan that includes consuming seafood twice per week. If you can’t find catfish or prefer to substitute, any white fish such as cod, mahimahi or flounder will work. For more seafood recipes and Lenten meal inspiration, visit seafoodnutrition.org or follow #Seafood2xWk on social media.

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