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Town of Seekonk News Notes by Laura Calverley

New Seekonk Fire Museum to Open

The Central Volunteer Fire Association (CVFA) will hold a special opening of its new museum for former members of the Fire Department and their families on Saturday, October 29, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The museum is located at 211 Newman Avenue and includes many old photographs and memorabilia as well as a vintage fire truck and other equipment. Bill George, President of the Fire Association, said he hopes that many alumni from the CVFA will attend. Refreshments will be served. The museum will be open to the general public for the first time on Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The museum will be open once a month thereafter, likely the first Saturday of the month. The Association is still accepting memorabilia for display at the museum. If you have an item to donate, or questions about the openings, contact George at 508-951-1398.

Bridgewater State University Student from Seekonk Killed in Car Crash

Hayley Sanford, 19, a Bridgewater State University cheerleader died from a car crash in Raynham on Sept. 21. Sanford was a 2014 graduate of Seekonk High School and daughter of a veteran Attleboro firefighter, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle. Sanford was thrown from her Jeep Wrangler after colliding with another vehicle on I-495 South. She later died from her injuries at Rhode Island Hospital.

Officials Appoint School Committee Member

The school committee and board of selectmen, in a close vote, appointed Deborah Viveiros to fill a vacancy on the school committee, according to a Sun Chronicle article. Viveiros was one of five candidates interviewed. The vote was 5-4. Viveiros, who served on the economic development committee, is a commercial lender at Webster Bank. Viveiros filled a vacancy left when committee member Robert Richardson resigned in July. Viveiros will serve until the next election in April.

Seekonk Offers Early Voting for Nov. 8 Election

Massachusetts voters will be able to cast their votes before Nov. 8 for the national and local elections. Early voting takes place October 24 to November 4 at 12 noon at the town clerk’s office at Town Hall. The town clerk’s office is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. An extra day to vote early is also being held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone who votes early cannot go to the polls again on Election Day. All ballots will be tallied on Election Day. All precincts vote at Seekonk High School. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day to register to vote is October 19, 2016.

Seekonk Town Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 28

Seekonk’s annual fall/winter town meeting will be held on Monday, November 28 at 7 p.m. at Seekonk High School.

School Dept. to Request Funds to Fix School Roofs

Seekonk High School Senior Wins Rhode Island Equestrian Championship

Seekonk High School Senior Abbie Hopkins became the RI Junior Medal Champion at the Rhode Island Equitation Championship last month. Hopkins has been riding for 14 years.

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Inside This Issue Births ..........................................80 Business Directory.....................93 Church News/Events..................41 Classifieds...............................90 Club Announcements.................44

The school department plans to put an article on the November town meeting agenda seeking approximately $800,000 to repair the roofs at Aitken Elementary School and Hurley Middle School, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle.

Events and Activities..................36

Seekonk High Football Coach Named Patriots Coach of the Week

Library......................................66

Vernon Crawford, coach of the Seekonk High School Warriors football team, was named New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. According to a Patriots press release, Andre Tippett, former Patriot and Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker visited the players and coaching staff to present the football program with a $1,000 donation on behalf of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation in honor of Crawford. The Warriors opened the season with back-to-back victories over Greater New Bedford Vocational Tech and Fairhaven. Crawford is now in the running to be named Patriots High School Coach of the Year.

Fall Fix-Up...................................57 How You Can Help.....................46 Letters to the Editor......................8 Obituaries................................88 People in the News....................20 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......82 Rehoboth Ramblings..................2 9Rehoboth Town News..............21 School News.............................74 Scouts..................................72 Seekonk Human Services..........84 Seekonk Town News...................30 Sports......................................64 State House................................54 Wedding & Engagement............80

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Dear Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District and Community Members

Welcome back to the 2016-2017 school year. I would like to extend to you a heartfelt thanks for your continued support of our programs through another balanced budget for School Year 20162017. As many of you know, the budget process begins in October and continues through the school year as the administrative T.E.A.M continuously monitors programs and professional development in order to better offer students a 21st-century education. It is my sincere hope that over the next school year both our municipalities and our school district representatives continue to communicate to ensure that we have the necessary resources to meet the needs of each student as well as the needs of each community member. May we look upon this next year for the promising possibilities it holds for our children’s education as well as for our municipalities. Since becoming your Superintendent of Schools in 2014, we have established our school district’s two overarching goals which are to increase student achievement for all students and to maintain fiscal stability for both communities. Moreover, I have remained committed to working collaboratively with the Rehoboth and Dighton municipalities in maintaining transparency with regard to the school budget. In our efforts to continue to build a “Pathway to Excellence” for all children, I would encourage you to continue to help strengthen our home, school and municipality communications. Please continue to connect with our administration while reaching out to me should you have any questions. Also, please continue to be involved with our school through the numerous activities that are provided throughout the school year. I truly value you as a key member of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District T.E.A.M. As always, we appreciate your continued support as we move forward with a promising and productive 2016-2017 school year for students, parents, teachers and staff. Sincerely, Anthony C. Azar, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District

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Rehoboth Food Pantry, Inc. will be starting the Christmas program for Rehoboth children. The ages will be new-born to High School age. We will start collecting names and addresses for gifts on October 1, 2016 to November 12, 2016 and hoping to start giving the gifts out on December 10, to December 18, 2016. We need a written list from parents or guardians of the children. Please mail to Rehoboth Food Pantry, Inc. at Cowboy Country - 127 Martin Street, Rehoboth, Mass. 02769. We need the sex and age of the child, size for clothing and list for toys or games. We are trying to stay away from electronic gifts. Please call if you need more information at 1-508-252-3263. Parent’s name or guardian’s name of child, address, and a telephone number to be contacted A.S.A.P. are needed. Also, another part of the of The Rehoboth Food Pantry, Inc. is the emergency fuel for town residents only. We will be starting October 3, 2016 until funds run out. We will provide oil, gas, electric, or wood to help other neighbors. We only do a 100 gallons at a time or the value of 100 gallons of oil. Please call 1-508-252-3263 for help. Last but not least, the food pantry needs your help to keep the shelves stocked. We are open 52 weeks a year at 51 Winthrop St., Unit 2 in the rear of the building in Rehoboth. Food and gifts are to be dropped off at 127 Martin Street and we also have several other locations to drop off food. If you need a list please call me. If you have friends that may be shy, you may come with them at first to the food pantry to ease the pressure. Together we will make this year the best for our friends and neighbors in need. God Bless you and your family. Steve & Sara Martin Cowboy Country

Big Tobacco is Sweet Talking our Kids

As the school year begins, our thoughts turn to what we hope young people will learn this year. As parents, teachers and others concerned with health, let’s be aware that youth are being targeted by the tobacco industry. Big Tobacco is sweet talking our kids with products that are sweet, cheap, and easy to get. Fruit and candy flavors in little cigars, chewing tobacco, hookahs, electronic cigarettes and e-liquids attract youth and contain varying amounts of nicotine that can lead to nicotine addiction. In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wisely banned flavored cigarettes (other than menthol) because of mounting evidence that the tobacco industry was using flavors to market to youth. Since then, the tobacco industry has been producing other tobacco products using the same flavor chemicals found in candy Continued on next page....

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10 The Reporter October 2016 and soft drink products like Life Savers, Jolly Ranchers and Kool Aid. Yet they are NOT harmless. The tobacco industry is using these flavors to attract youth to products that are highly addictive because they contain nicotine. In fact, the U.S Surgeon General found that tobacco companies use flavorings in smokeless tobacco products as part of a “graduation strategy” that encourages new users to start with flavored products with lower levels of nicotine and work their way up to more addictive products. Now the tobacco industry is circumventing the federal ban on flavored cigarettes by producing these other flavored products to establish a new route to addicting youth to nicotine. What can you do? Talk with young people about this. Make sure they know that these tobacco products contain nicotine and are not harmless. Back-to-school season is a time when youth are learning new and important information for the first time; as concerned adults, let’s make sure they learn that flavored tobacco products contain nicotine. For more information about these products and to learn how you can take action, visit or contact me at kawilbur@sevenhills.org or 774-634-3955. Big Tobacco is trying to sweet talk our kids into a lifetime of tobacco addiction. Sincerely, Kathleen Wilbur Program Manager, Southeast Tobacco-Free Community Partnership

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I had recently scheduled a pick-up of donations I had to go to the Vietnam Veterans. I called them, made the appointment and had all of my items out at the end of my driveway for them to pick up. I had two trash bags full of clothes, shoes, books etc., a rug, a lampshade, a printer and a small giraffe tv to donate. I had the items clearly marked to be picked up by the Vietnam veterans. My daughter called me at work and said someone stopped at our house in a light brown, older model SUV and put all of the donations in their car. The Vietnam veterans have a large, usually white box truck that comes to pick up the items so I know it was not them who stopped to pick it up. i can not believe that someone would basically steal from the Veterans. I had to call the vietnam veterans donation place back and cancel the pick-up as someone had already stolen the donations I had set for them. Please be respectful of donations and do not take things that do not belong to them. Kathy Craig Seekonk

This little piggy ran out…

On August 27th, the Rehoboth Lions Club sponsored a fundraising Pig Roast and community celebration. Unfortunately, even with all of the careful planning and coordination that it takes to manage these events, we ran out of the main course after an hour of serving. The event was a very big success for the Lions Club and will help the club fund the local charity work for the next year. However, if you attended the event and didn’t receive any pork and were not satisfied, please be sure to see the Lion from whom you purchased your ticket. We will process a refund immediately. It is imperative to us that when you support our club, you receive the products and services that you expect. Despite the supply shortage, we want to thank all of the sponsors and attendees who came out to support the community! We were able to raise enough funds to cover about

October 2016 The Reporter 30% of our annual budget. The Lions club has a history of providing funds for important local community charities such as: Helping Hands, Citizens scholarship fund, D-R State Band, Senior citizens dinner, Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, Rehoboth Food Pantry, Rehoboth Boy Scouts, Rehoboth Girl Scouts, Citizen Recognition night, School Peace Poster contest, Plus many more community and statewide charities. The Lions appreciate your continued support. Sincerely, Don Nokes and Ray Medeiros Co-Chairs

Let’s Get Fired Up!

When I see the American Flag displayed ANYWHERE, I get a renewed sense of pride and love of my country. What a strong statement it would make if every resident and business in Rehoboth and Seekonk and the surrounding communities displayed an American Flag--big or small! Oh what a beautiful, uplifting sight!! This action could “catch on” in other towns and states. What is a better and easier way to show our support and pride in the United States of America? Our country needs all of us, not necessarily to join the military, but to “STAND UP” and show our strength through unity and togetherness despite any differences we might have. WE CAN DO THIS!! Our beautiful American Flag is a symbol of our FREEDOM and of our LOVE of our country! So, PLEASE FLY an American Flag from your house, porch, yard and business; and pass the word along to your neighbors and families. It could be catchy for a good reason--we are PROUD Americans who want to help our country to be strong at home and abroad. “LET’S GET FIRED UP!”------NOW, BEFORE AND THROUGH THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS! Let’s raise those impressive USA flags and be proud!! MaryLou Paolino

Also for your information we pay for the lost gas. To use your Walmart analogy both companies (Spectra and Walmart) “stay in business” by making the consumer pay for their losses. Retailers build into their pricing overhead/waste/theft and pass it on to their customers…a business plan that works- especially if you don’t talk about it. If I was a CEO at Spectra, and had a long term plan to export out of Canada through New England, I’d use the ensuing years prepping the public to believe that gas was a “clean” fuel. Then (despite a considerable regional gas overdependence) I’d convince them the high cost of electricity was because they didn’t have enough gas. Then I’d launch my pipeline project on the fears of shortages once outdated facilities are set to close. And then I’d cap it off by promising of billion dollars in savings once my pipeline got built- even better, I’d try to make the suckers pay for it too! Continued on next page....

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Hope you didn’t miss the Spectra meeting at the Board of Selectmen Monday night. The proposed compressor site should be a concern for all of Rehoboth. It affects our health, safety, and quality of life. Get involved. Find out what Spectra has planned for Rehoboth. Put this on your calendar: > CARCS (Citizens Against the Rehoboth Compressor Station) meets every Wed. Night@ Goff Hall 7PM. Pat Abrahamson

Debunking Spectra

Dear Mr C, While I apologize for the length of my compressor station submissions, my purpose is to inform. Short quips and jabs are easy but the issues are complex. You are right, risk is a relative thing… and while most of us must drive a car, we can choose not to use a gas grill. We also have the option to make intelligent decisions about our energy future and weigh the relative risks of our choices. I have no problem with fixing the existing Algonquin and leaving it in place. But if we are being asked to believe there is a natural gas shortage in our region, wouldn’t it just make sense to fix the leaks? We would be saving gas while improving our environmental/health/ safety conditions. A win- win. But fixing pipes would be expensive and like all corporations Spectra’s goal is to make money. All pipelines eventually leak and corrode and the 20,000 leaks in our state are documented if you check into it.

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The Pipeline Affects Us All

Last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting with Spectra was encouraging and hopefully a pivotal moment in our fight to stop the pipeline and compressor station. As we were required to submit questions prior to last night’s meeting, Spectra’s presentation was all roses as they spouted the company mantra. When the citizens (100 +) and the selectmen began asking questions regarding the many safety and health concerns of this proposed project, one would get the feeling that the Spectra group were not completely candid with their presentation. They gave scripted answers and several times stated they would have to get back with more information. We have not even scratched the surface in this fight. Unless the number of Rehoboth (and surrounding communities) residents continue to grow and understand all the implications of this project, our fight will fail. This issue affects us all, especially our children. Roger Abrahamson

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Dear Mr. Perry, The Gas Compression station, proposed for my neighborhood in North Rehoboth is of great concern to me. I’ve read about how similar stations have impacted neighborhoods, none of the effects are good. I feel all citizens of our community should be well informed about the issues surrounding the proposed station. I recently got an email from the group that opposes the station, it reads: “Our BOS have repeatedly encouraged us to avail ourselves of the BOS meeting platform (channel 9) as well as channel 98 to announce our events. You may or may not know it, but we were on board to announce Dr Nordgaard’s event at the last BOS meeting (Sept 12) but they canceled the meeting last minute (and as per usual we were not notified in advance). Also, After repeated unanswered emails/ phone calls ( beginning on the 5th of Sept) I found out yesterday that our local access TV is NOT an independent entity but is controlled by the BOS - in particular Mr Dave Perry.Obviously the BOS speaketh with forked tongue and they are doing whatever they can to stone wall our cause at every turn.” Why? Why would the board of selectmen “stonewall” any citizens group that is interested in closely examining any issue that would have/will have a large impact on a huge proportion of it’s citizenry for years to come? It is your job to be the “eyes and ears” of our community. To present and allow access to accurate information so the citizens of Rehoboth can make an informed decision. The issue of the gas compression station, all aspects of it, including negative information, should be made-equally-available to citizens. I, as a citizen of this community, am asking you, as my BOS member, to do your job and allow me fair access to all the information available about the proposed gas compression station in Rehoboth. Put all presentations, and all information, on the public assess station. Sincerely, Jackie Lantry

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As a third generation resident of the 4th Bristol District, I care deeply about our Towns, and I want to do everything I can to make our communities better for us, our families and for the next generation. This is why I serve, and this is what drives me to work hard for you every day. As your State Representative, I’ve worked hard to represent you in Boston to tackle the opioid crisis, to protect our veterans, to ensure the welfare of our seniors, to fight for local aid and education and to bring more financial resources to our communities. I focus on staying in touch with and connected to all the priorities and concerns of the citizens of our district. I, too, have certain concerns about the existing Spectra Energy pipeline and the proposed compressor station to be situated in the Town of Rehoboth. I know and understand that there are those who are very worried about this project. It is my job to help educate and facilitate conversation and information sharing about issues such as this. That’s why it is critical to have an experienced representative who has a fact-based and logical understanding of the issue and understands both the strengths and, at times, the limitations of this elected state position. We need to educate ourselves and be well-informed with the facts about natural gas pipelines - not just here in Rehoboth but across the Commonwealth. That’s why I supported a bill pertaining to the timely repairs of natural gas leaks in the distributions lines as well as an amendment to the budget designed to enforce the repair of gas leaks in a timely manner. And it’s why I’ve worked closely with local officials to help gather information about the pipeline and in the process I have been educated myself. And at the request of the Board of Selectmen I was able to arrange a meeting earlier this year for the Board with a representative of Spectra Energy to both educate and inform, and to respond to questions. The Board has scheduled a follow up second meeting on September 26. It’s sad and unfortunate that my opponent has tried to politicize this deeply personal and sensitive issue. It’s even more unfortunate that he’s tried to do so in a way that is unmoored from real facts. Issues such as this are largely and predominately decided at the federal level. He clearly doesn’t have a grasp on this process, nor is he educating himself on how it works. My opponent would be

October 2016 The Reporter well-served by a better understanding of this issue, and specifically the fact that our local Congressman is the one official, by virtue of his elected federal position who actually can influence and have some authority over this particular interstate project. Further, my opponent should be more focused on the fact that his own touted political supporter, Congressman Kennedy has not, to date, come out against the pipeline project himself. My opponent’s inability to call out his fellow Democrat - the one Congressman we have whose opinion and influence will actually matter in this situation, unlike those of the local and state officials in this case - exposes my opponent’s own posturing as purely political and designed to mask the truth and to grossly mislead the public - a sad desperate commentary on his candidacy. Sincerely, Steven S. Howitt State Representative, 4th Bristol District

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4th Bristol District - September 24, 2016 - Rehoboth has a major issue on its hands. I don’t merely say this as your candidate for State Representative in the 4th Bristol District. Rather, I say this as a concerned citizen, as a longtime resident of Rehoboth, and most importantly, as the father of a 13-year-old son who will call this town home for many years to come. Spectra Energy’s pipeline – AND the accompanying compressor station, slated to be built right here, in our beautiful town of Rehoboth – WILL negatively impact home values, the local environment, and Rehoboth’s rural farming culture. These are the facts. My opponent has known about this issue since taking office, yet has said little, and done even less, about it. Only recently have local residents become aware of the pipeline – a project that Rep. Howitt often refers to as a “done deal”. The startling reality is that this project has never been a “done deal”. Rather, Rep. Howitt has allowed this project to happen on his watch, failing to provide a voice for the people of the 4th Bristol District. Over the next several days we hope provide information on this issue leading up to the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen’s meeting on Monday, September 26th, at which representatives from Spectra Energy will answer pre-selected questions about the compressor station and pipeline. I will be there to ask questions, voice my concerns, and stand with my neighbors and fellow community members to do the work my opponent should have done from the moment he was elected. Remember, #HowittDoesntWork. I will work for the people of the 4th Bristol District. #Vote4Jacques” Committee to Elect Paul Jacques P.O. BOX 818, Rehoboth, MA 02769, (508) 922-4394

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We will have two special voter registration sessions during the month of October, with extended hours for those who cannot make it to Town Hall during regular business hours. They will be held on Friday, October 7th (Special Town Meeting deadline) and Wednesday, October 19th (State and Presidential Election deadline) from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. If you are unable to make it to town hall, you may also register online @ https://www.sec.state. ma.us/OVR/ or www.RegisterToVoteMA.com . If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, you may check your voter status on the Secretary of State’s website at: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx. If your registration indicates your voter status as inactive, please contact the Clerk’s office. Should voters have questions or unable to check their voter registration status online, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508 252-6502, Extension 3109 or 3110.

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you need is a license or an I.D. issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles to apply online or in person. To be eligible to vote in the November 8th State Election, you must register to vote or make any necessary changes to your voter registration by October 19th, 2016. In the Town of Rehoboth early voting can be done in person at Rehoboth Town Hall – 148 Peck Street – Town Clerk’s Office on the following dates: Monday-Friday, October 24-November 4 between the hours of 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (Mondays-Thursdays) and 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon (Fridays). For public convenience, the Rehoboth Town Clerk’s Office has also decided to offer extended evening hours and weekend hours: Extended Evening and Saturday Hours of Early Voting: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Town Hall-148 Peck Street Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Town Hall-148 Peck Street Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – COA (Senior Center) 55 Bay State Road ( PLEASE NOTE: Different early voting location on SATURDAY . . . COA/Senior Center not Town Hall. ) Registered voters also have the option to request an early voting ballot through the mail. Simply fill out an application and mail to the Town of Rehoboth – Town Clerk’s Office, 148 Peck Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. You can find the application on the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele Please note, however, once a voter has cast an early voting ballot, the voter may no longer vote at the polls on Election Day. For the first time in Massachusetts, the first choice all voters will make is which day to vote. Early voting will make the most fundamental right of our citizens more convenient than ever to exercise. We encourage all of our citizens to exercise that right and take advantage of the opportunity to vote on their schedules. Please schedule your time to vote in the 2016 Presidential Election – your voice – your vote! Thank you.

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November 8, 2016 State and Presidential Election

The State and Presidential Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. ALL THREE PRECINCTS WILL BE OPEN. Precinct I is located at the Town Office Building - 148 Peck Street, Precinct II is located at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center - 55 Bay State Road and Precinct III is located at the South Fire Station - 104 Pleasant Street. The polls will open at 7 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. As mentioned above, if you will be unavailable to vote on Tuesday, November 8th, please either request an absentee ballot or participate in the “Early Voting Sessions” from October 24, through November 4th and let your voice be heard. Absentee ballot applications are available online at: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/ absentee_ballot.pdf Absentee Ballot Applications are also available at the Blanding Library, Post Office, and Senior Center in addition to Town Hall. The deadline to file an absentee ballot application is Monday, November 7th @ 12:00 Noon. All completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office by 8:00 p.m. on November 8, 2016 in order to be processed in the State election.

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At the Monday, September 19, 2016 Selectmen’s meeting, I presented three quotes for the mold remediation in the Town Hall Vault. The Selectmen and I felt the lowest bid was also the best vendor for our project. The deciding factor was that Polygon US Corporation has done similar mold remediation projects for the FBI, Pentagon, Georgetown University–Special Collections Unit, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum along with the Archival Programs Division–National Personnel Records Center. Polygon also has the contract for all Massachusetts Public Libraries and comes highly recommended by Gregor Trinkaus-Randal, Preservation Specialist for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Polygon Corporation holds the top honor of “Exceptional Rating” continued on next page...

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Dog Licenses

Unfortunately after two mailed reminders, several monthly reminders in the Rehoboth Reporter, and reminder calls from our Animal Control Officer, we have issued non-criminal citations to those residents who have not paid their April 1, 2015 dog license fees. If you received a citation, please make sure your dogs have a valid rabies certificate and send or bring your licensing fees to town hall as soon as possible. To date we have registered 2,050 dogs up 64 from last year and we currently have 36 license renewals outstanding.. As a reminder, the Town Clerk’s Office will be open for voter registration on Friday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 17th from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM if you would like to stop by and pay your dog license fees then. We will also be open until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 26th and November 2nd. Dog licenses can be renewed online @ https://www. invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs, or by mail (if paying by mail, checks should be made payable to the “Town of Rehoboth” ). We hope to hear from you or see you soon.

Vitals Update

So far this year, the Town Clerk’s Office has registered and processed 28 Birth Certificates (up 10 from last year at this time), 81 Marriage Intention (up 21 from last year), 66 Marriage Certificates (up five from 2015), 37 Death Certificates (down seven from 2015), 24 Burial Permits (up one from last year), and 31 new Business Certificates (up four from 2015). In addition to over 100 residency certificates we certified for the D-R School district, this year our office has been even busier than normal!

Marriage Intentions/Marriage Certificates

October is one of our busiest months for Marriage Intentions/ Certificates. Therefore, as a quick reminder of the process, both parties must come to town hall and complete a three-part packet (Marriage Intention, Marriage Supplement, and Marriage Worksheet). The parties must provide their social security number and mother’s maiden name. Upon completion of the documents, there is a “State required” 3-day waiting period before the couple may pick up their marriage license. The marriage license is good for 60-days. If you are not married within that timeframe, you must complete the process again. The charge is $20 for the Marriage Intention and $10 for the Marriage Certificate. Note: If you are using an officiant from another state (Rhode Island for example), your officiant must obtain a one-day solemnization certificate from the Secretary of State’s office prior to your wedding day. The application can be found on the Secretary of State’s website, the Rehoboth Town Clerk’s website, or we have copies at town hall.

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Remembering Otis Dyer Jr.

I would like to send my personal condolences to the Dyer family and friends with the passing of Otis Dyer Jr. on Sunday, September 25th. Having known Otis both as Town Clerk and as a Trustee for the Antiquarian Society (Otis was our Vice President), it was a sincere pleasure working with him over the past few years. It was such a shock to hear of Otis’ passing and he will truly be missed. His dedication to the town of Rehoboth was amazing – 25 years appointed to the Historical Commission, 14 years as an Elected Water Commissioner, and Otis also served on the 350th Anniversary Relocation Time Capsule Committee, 350th Anniversary Steering Committee, By Law Study Committee, Harvest Block Party and Town Events Committee. Otis participated in the building of the Carpenter Museum and became a Trustee for the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society earlier in this century. I sincerely enjoyed working on the Boston Post Cane project with Otis and am so very sad that he was taken at such an early age. My thoughts and prayers are with Otis Jr.’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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It is with considerable happiness tinged with a measure of sadness that we report the completion of the Munroe Farm Conservation Restriction in Rehoboth. The Munroe Farm CR protects 100 acres of farmland, well-managed woodlands, a large forested wetland known as the “Great Maple Swamp”, and scenic rural views along Fairview Avenue in North Rehoboth. The Trust first met Walt and Sharon Munroe in 2011 to discuss a potential conservation project involving their farm, believed to be the oldest continuously owned family farm in Rehoboth. Walt certainly fulfilled the textbook image of a farmer with his laconic but friendly manner, firm handshake, and trusty overalls—seemingly a living and breathing example of American Gothic. As we walked through his fields and woods during our first Walt with the wood-carving of Walt and site visit, Walt revealed his intimate grasp of his trusty canine companion Sadie. every landscape feature, and detailed how natural and man-made events had shaped them. There are few greater pleasures in our work than to walk a property with a landowner who possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of their land, and takes pleasure in sharing that knowledge. Walt was the epitome of our favorite type of landowner. As work proceeded over the next few years on the CR, we looked forward with anticipation to our next chat with Walt, which usually strayed from discussing the status of the CR to encompass what was going on in the woods and on the farm, the price of firewood, the vagaries of New England weather, and the comings and goings of wildlife. A true man of the soil with deep ties to the land, Walt spent most of his time in the woods and helping run the family’s grain and feed supply store. However, he somehow found the time to make substantial contributions to his community. He was a co-founder and charter member of Rehoboth’s Agricultural Commission and the Agricultural and Natural Resources Preservation Council, served on the Housing Authority and Water Commission, and was also instrumental in helping pass Rehoboth’s Right to Farm By-Law in 2005. As we approached the final stages of completing the CR, Walt unexpectedly passed away last August. Thankfully, Sharon has continued forward with completing the CR. Already a project infused with the legacy of eight generations of Munroes, it has evolved into something more—a tribute to Walt and Sharon’s vision for ensuring the farm’s permanent protection. With his decades of exemplary stewardship of the farm, Walt’s legacy was already secure as the keeper of the family tradition. The CR adds another dimension to his legacy. Walt was the 7th generation of his family to live and work on the farm, but fortunately not the last. Sharon and son Ben will carry forward with running the farm and feed store, and continue the family tradition of exemplary stewardship that has endured for centuries. The Munroe Farm’s 100 acres includes open fields, carefully managed woodlands, a portion of the “Great Maple Swamp”, a large expanse of wooded wetland, several vernal pools, and scenic views that have changed little over Walt and Sharon’s years as stewards of the farm. The Munroe Farm CR is the Trust’s second in Rehoboth, following the 52-acre CR donated by the Bertozzi family in 1999 and situated just a few miles to the northeast. Both of these CR’s help protect the rural character of North Rehoboth, an area that still retains its bucolic look and feel despite development pressures and Rehoboth’s attractiveness as a bedroom community for nearby Providence. Although we didn’t get a chance to obtain a specific quote from Walt about his preservation aspirations for the farm, he did provide a wonderfully direct and telling summary of his intentions, as quoted in a Rehoboth Reporter article posted last September. Walt was asked how he felt about his farm and how he envisioned it 50 years into the future. He said, “It’s very important to me. My only hope is that the land is still in one piece. I hope someone is still farming it. If I had anything to say about it, it would stay a farm forever.” Thanks to Walt’s and Sharon’s conservation vision, and Sharon’s commitment to carry forward with the CR, the Munroe Farm will indeed remain in one piece, and be available to future generations of Munroes for the types of traditional land uses pursued by their forebears, including farming and forestry. We can think of no better or more enduring legacy a landowner could establish. The Munroe Family want to thank everyone that donated to the Rehoboth Agricultural Land Trust in memory of Walt.

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Established in 1940, 3rd Generation By Lorraine Botts The Economic Development Committee (EDC), with members appointed by the Board of Selectmen, believe residents should be fully informed on issues important to the future of our growing town. Specializing In September 2015, a comprehensive report on housing in Rehoboth was released by in Kitchen & Bathrooms the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District, commonly known as SRPEDD, a municipal partnership covering 27 towns and cities. The Housing Production • Remodeling • Additions Plan (HPP) identifies current housing stock in Rehoboth along with future housing needs • Siding • Tiling and creates goals for housing based on those needs. • Granite • Painting •Roofing Over the coming months, the EDC plans to publish a series of excerpts from this important report so everyone can become more knowledgeable about future housing development in Rehoboth. The data survey for the Housing Needs Assessment portion of Rehoboth’s HPP, conducted in 2014 using US Census Bureau, real estate market data, and local information, revealed the following main findings (4, 5 & 6): Finding 4: Rehoboth is relatively affluent, but also has significant low- and moderate(401) 435-4795 income populations that need quality housing opportunities. Cell (401) 639-7230 Compared to Bristol County and Massachusetts as a whole, Rehoboth is a relatively affluent community – the proportion of households making $100,000 or more is 41.8%, Peter Batty compared to 24.9% in Bristol County and 31.8% in the Commonwealth. Similarly, the RI Reg. # 33335 / MA Reg. # CS51340 proportion of households making less than $25,000 is 9.8%, whereas it is much higher in Bristol County and Massachusetts, at 23.9% and 20% respectively. This proportion of apResidential / Commercial proximately 10% equates to about 400 households with very low incomes (less than 50% of the Median Family Income of $72,200). Moreover, approximately 30%, or about 1,200, of Rehoboth households have incomes less than $57,760, which is 80% of the Median Family Income and which defines a low-income household according to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).. Serving Breakfast & Lunch Finding 5: Rehoboth’s housing units are overwhelmingly owneroccupied; this, when combined with Housing Cost Burden statistics demonstrates a need for more rental units. •Fresh Fruit Waffles• Approximately 90% of the 4,101 housing units in Rehoboth •Homemade Pies• are ownership units. This compares to approximately 62% in both CATERING Bristol County and Massachusetts. Approximately three-quarters •Fish-n-chips• of home-owners are 45 years-old or older. However, there is an AVAILABLE •Daily Specials• almost 50%-50% split of renters who are older and younger than •Catering Available• 45 years-old. These statistics indicate a need for additional rental units in Rehoboth and the likely presence of a market for rental Take out Available (508) 336-9807 units across all age groups. 469 Taunton Ave., Rt. 44, Seekonk, MA Finding 6: Rehoboth’s housing stock consists almost entirely Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6am-2pm, Sat. 7am-11am, Sun. 8am-12pm of single-family detached units; this, when combined with Housing Cost Burden statistics demonstrates a need for multi-family units. Approximately 90% of housing units in Rehoboth are singlefamily detached homes and less than 2% of units are in structures containing more than two (2) units. Moreover, of the 779 units permitted under existing zoning from 2000 to 2012, only ten (10), or just over 1%, were multi-family units. In light of these statistics and the socioeconomic trends in town, there is an apparent need for modest multi-family units that can serve different household types and do so in a manner that is financially attractive to the development community.

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Friends of the Rehoboth Animal Shelter, Inc. has changed its name to Rehoboth Animal Advocates, Inc. The name was changed because services have been expanded. Rehoboth Animal Advocates, Inc. is a non-profit organization, relying on donations, fundraisers and dedicated benefactors. The organizations mission is: 1. To provide a Trap/Neuter/Release Program in the Town of Rehoboth. To date the group has trapped over 69 feral cats and kittens, and there is a waiting list. 2. To promote awareness of the feral cat population and its effect on the animals, environment and residents. 3. To promote awareness of care and support for abandoned and neglected animals. 4. To support and help promote shelter animals. We also will help the elderly who are fuel assistance qualified with food for their dogs and cats. The costs for veterinarians, food, medicines, traps, etc. are quite expensive. The group will be having future fundraisers to help defray the costs. New members are always welcome, and the organization would greatly appreciate any donations which can be mailed to Rehoboth Animal Advocates, Inc., Post Office Box 42, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center, 55 Bay State Road at 10:00am. The website is under construction, but the group can be contacted through email. RehobothAnimalAdvocates@gmail.com.

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Spectra Energy Talks About Pipeline Project at Selectmen’s Meeting

by Laura Calverley Representatives from Spectra Energy made a presentation the potential for noise. Terry Doyle, an Environmental Manager, about the Access Northeast Project at the Board of Selectmen’s said they are required to meet all local, state and federal noise meeting on September 26 to a standing-room only audience. regulations. Spectra was invited to the meeting to provide further information Bonsall said some people questioned whether the gas would continued on next page... on the project. A long list of questions was submitted ahead of time to the company but they did not take the questions one-ata-time. Instead, they talked about details of the project, sometimes referring to the questions, for more than an hour. After the initial presentation and questions by town officials, residents were given the opportunity to ask direct questions of the Spectra 296 Fall River Avenue When the spine shifts: representatives. The project, planned by Spectra EnSeekonk, MA ● Mid Back Pain ● Dizziness (Vertigo) ergy, Eversource Energy and National Grid, ● Low Back Pain ● Rotator Cuff Issues involves upgrading and expanding part of its existing pipeline through New York, ● TMJ Issues ● Disc Herniations Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachu● Tennis Elbow ● Poor Posture setts. The project includes construction chironorthstar.com ● Headaches ● Pinched Nerve of a compressor station in Rehoboth, off ● Tendonitis ● Numbness/Tingling Finnegan’s Way, on the Rehoboth-Attleboro line. Compressor stations pressurize the gas ● Fibromyalgia ● Neck/Upper Back Pain and help it move along the pipeline. ● Fatigue ● Carpal Tunnel Many citizens are concerned about the ● Sinus Issues ● Muscle Spasms safety of the compressor station, especially ● Dowager’s Hump ● Asymmetry the possibility of accidents and environmenMost Insurances tal and health hazards from allegedly dan● Shoulder Pain ● Migraine Headaches gerous emissions. A group called “Citizens Accepted ● Breech Position ● Hip/Knee Pains Against the Rehoboth Compressor Station” has formed to oppose its construction. Jon Bonsall, of Algonquin Gas Transmission, a subsidiary of Spectra, gave the initial overview of the project. Bonsall said that there will be a growing demand for natural gas in the area because Brayton Point is retiring and Pilgrim will be retired in 2019. And the use of natural gas is increasing. “The region has become more reliant on natural gas for electric generation over the last 15 years,” Bonsall said. He said many people asked about the benefit of the project. He said it accomplishes three things: it ensures energy availability and reliability, lowers electric costs for all electric customers and reduces carbon emissions. Bonsall confirmed that the location is off Finnegan’s Way, which is off Tremont Street. The company currently owns 23 acres and is looking to purchase 120+ additional acres there. The station would be built on 10 acres, which will be far enough away from the street that it won’t be seen, according to Bonsall. He said the closest property owner residence is 1600 feet away. Questions came up about whether the company will develop the land further or sell it and Bonsall said there are no plans for that. “There are no plans at this time that would add additional facilities in Rehoboth,” he said. Bonsall said the company did look at 4 or 5 alternate sites for the compressor station, but Rehoboth was preferred because it is at the intersection of two major existing pipes. They were also questioned about

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be used for export. “The gas is coming into the region, to be used in the region, essentially for electric generation,” he said. On the question of potential leaks, one of the other representatives said that when you hear about leaks, it is on the local distribution system, not their interstate pipeline. “We do not have leaks on our system,” he said. Selectman Skip Vadnais asked whether there are state or local permits that the company would need. The company does not need any local permits except some paperwork from the conservation commission and health department. Approval is needed from the Army Corps., U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Environmental Protection Agency among others. There was a long list of state and federal environmental approvals that the company will have to get. Selectman Sue Pimental asked who oversees the project and she was told it is the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC. Spectra and Rehoboth Selectmen at the meeting. The project is also exempt from a local building inspection. The company has an independent inspection staff on site. Selectmen were concerned about this. “They look at reports compiled by an independent consulting company that is hired by you?” asked Selectmen Gerry Schwall. “That is a concern.” Schwall said. “Until the Feds give their permission to place a facility into service, we cannot place a facility into service,” Bonsall said. Their only water consumption will be domestic water supply for the restrooms. The facility uses air for cooling, not water. Joe Nunes of the Water Commission questioned where the facility would be built relative to the groundwater protection district and they said they would look into that question. They explained that water will be brought in to test the new pipes and the water will be discharged on site via a federal EPA permit Dr. Lisa Daft and Dr. Jared Stubbs into a hay bale structure they will build. One woman who lives near the site was Are pleased to announce Dr. Chris Vanderpool concerned because her son has asthma. has joined our family and cosmetic dental practice. She brought up a study from a researcher from Madison, WI, David Van Sickle, who Providing comprehensive dental care in reportedly found a link between the use of asthma inhalers and compressor stations in Seekonk, MA for more than 35 years. Louisville. “Those VOC’s you’re putting up, We welcome new patients! that’s right next to my house. You can say you are checking all the boxes but you don’t live next to the compressor station,” she said. “We will comply with all the regulations that the state of Massachusetts has identified and the EPA and those are health-risk-based standards that we have to meet,” one of the representatives said. But they promised to look into the Louisville research. The meeting lasted more than 3 ½ hours. Selectmen and residents brought up other questions, including how frequently the gas is vented; what, if any, carcinogenic materials and the amount of these and other chemicals present in the emissions, and what role the Rehoboth Fire Department would play if there is a fire or explosion at the facility and what happens in such a situation. There are a number of issues and questions that the town will be waiting for further information and answers on. The meeting was recorded by Rehoboth Community Access TV and is available to watch on the website rehobothtv.org.

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you are into genealogy, there is a group that meets monthly at the museum, led by Lende McMullen, genealogy researcher for the society’s Robert S. Trim collection, which is currently housed at Goff Hall. So the RAS continues to play a vital role in the historical and cultural life of our town.

What an enjoyable evening it was at the benefit concert for Goff Hall in September! We thank singer-songwriter Mary Bee for Rehoboth Antiquarian Society members were saddened by organizing the event, along with her friends Chloe Agnew (formerly the death of E. Otis Dyer, Jr. on Sept. 25. We extend our deepest of Celtic Woman) and Kate Connaghan. Mary grew up in Rehoboth sympathies to his family, especially his parents, Jean and E. Otis as Mary Brierly and now lives in Los Angeles, where she met Kate Dyer, Sr., RAS president emeritus. Both Otis Jr. and his father wrote and Chloe in a song-writing class. frequently about Rehoboth history and many of their articles have And let’s not overlook the wonderful piano solo that evening appeared in The Reporter over the years. Otis Jr. was a trustee and by the very talented Jordan Hillman, music director at Rehoboth past vice-president of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society. Congregational Church, and the finale with the church choir. RAS president Rebecca Smith said, “Otis was devoted to his Judging from the delighted audience, a great time was had by all. hometown, and was knowledgeable about Rehoboth history, New construction at Goff Hall is coming along, but the renovaparticularly its early history and land division. He was a dedicated tions are not quite finished yet. We are especially looking forward to volunteer at the Carpenter Museum and served for many years on the much-needed new restrooms that are handicapped-accessible. the RAS Board of Trustees and on the Rehoboth Historical ComSome of the proceeds from the benefit concert are going to renovamission. He will be greatly missed.” tion efforts, including interior work at the hall. It was fun to see Goff Hall filled to capacity for such a big event, but the auditorium is in almost constant use for local meetings, and of course, the other part of the building houses the Blanding Library, which sees a constant stream of people coming to use the library six days a week. The auditorium in Goff Hall is in great demand for a wide variety of events, which are scheduled though the library. Music lovers come from all over the area for the classical music series offered by Arts in the Village, and the Rehoboth Contra Dance and Sunday Night Jammers have become a local tradition. A lot of people aren’t aware of the relationship between the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society (RAS), the Blanding Library, and the Carpenter Museum. The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society is a non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the community through the Blanding Public Library and Carpenter Museum, which are overseen by the RAS. The society is also in charge of the Arts in the Village series. The RAS was founded in 1884 with the original goal of preserving local antiquities. At that time, the word We’re a local “antiquarian” (someone who studies family business for or collects historical artifacts) was very much in vogue; these days the word over 30 years is not so much in use and the mission of the RAS has greatly expanded. Goff Hall and the Carpenter Museum are part of the RAS. In addition, the Blanding Library has WE OFFER A COMPLETE grown from the original one-room local library into a full-service, state-certified FOR ALL YOUR PEST PROBLEMS HOME PROTECTION PLAN public library, and as such, is funded by the town, with some state support, while the RAS handles the administration of the building. The library is part of the SAILS library network in SouthLET US BE THE GUARDIANS OF eastern Massachusetts. Both the Blanding Public Library YOUR ENVIRONMENT! and the Carpenter Museum offer many interesting programs to the public and serve as local meeting places, something very important in a town with so few public spaces for gatherings. If

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October 2016 There are many people on the voting list that are listed as inactive voters because they did not return their town census. You can check your status on the www.123 voter.com site. If you find that you are an inactive voter before election day, please call us at 336-2920 so we can update you on our voter computer. Otherwise, if an inactive voter comes to the polls, they will need to show and ID and fill out an application of continuous residence. All of this slows down your voting process, but it is required by the State. If you have children that are college students, that are registered to vote here in Seekonk, please don’t wait until a week before the election to request an absentee ballot for them. The ballot would need to be mailed and get back to us before close of polls and many times, students ballots come back in the mail after the election and they cannot be counted on the tally sheet. If you have any questions on the early voting process or any other questions about the upcoming election, please call us. We want this election to run smoothly for all who want to vote. In advance, I want to thank the Department of Public Works and the School Department who are so helpful with setting up the polling area. Setting up for the State election takes many hours as we set up every voting booth and map out the best flow for the voters. Also, please know that voters are not permitted to wear any candidate pins, shirts, hats, buttons, etc. in the polling place. This will be enforced by the police that are on duty.

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Rehoboth Community Dance Sunday, October 16th

* Free * On Sunday evening, October 16, from 7 to 9 p.m., there will be a community dance held at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth. This dance is hosted by the Sunday Night Jammers, a group of area musicians who meet regularly on Sunday evenings at Goff Hall to play Celtic dance music. The October 16 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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The Greybeards to Perform at Goff Hall Sunday October 23, 3:00 pm

Goff Memorial Hall, Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA Local early music trio “The Greybeards” will be performing “Pastime With Good Company” on Sunday, October 23rd at Goff Hall in Rehoboth Village. Their program will include four sonatas by Marais, LeClair, Telemann & Bach --the French and German repertoire of the 18th Century when this music and these instruments were the iPod of their day. The trio consists of Mike Shand baroque flute, Will Ayton, viola da gamba, and Glenn Giuttari, harpsichord.--loosely the predecessors of our modern flute, cello and piano. Donations will go to support the great work of United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston.

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Guest Speaker: Stephanie Atanasoff Topic: Bee Venom Therapy for Pain Relief

Please bring your ideas and suggestions on how you plan to deal with the cold weather that will be with us shortly and any ideas for future Guest Speakers and topics that you wish addressed. If you have a continuous Support Group Listing, please include us as meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the same location as reported above except for November and December when the schedule may change because of the Holidays. Thank you for your help. For more information, please contact Carole Cowell at (401) 241-4659.

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New England Clam Boil Friday October 28, 2016 7:00 PM

Seekonk Gun Club 61 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA Tickets - $30.00 Each Tickets Only – No Walk-Ins For Tickets Call (508) 226-2914 or (508) 252-3132

Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, October 28, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, October 28, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lucia Watson. Music will be performed by French Roast, with Michelle Kaminsky, Rachel Panitch, Jim Joseph, Mark Wholley, and Alan Bradbury. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-2526375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/ rehoboth.html.

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Turkey (Lucky Target) Shoot to support the Rehoboth Food Pantry Serving Our Community & Neighbors for over 54 Years

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RIMLC is hosting its third annual Turkey/Lucky Target Shoot and food drive on October 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or shine. Please note that no actual turkeys will be used, only paper targets. RIMLC is a sporting club located at 12 Plain Street in Rehoboth and this is one of the many ways in which we give back to the community. The public is welcome and we ask that you bring non-perishable food items, as all proceeds will benefit the Rehoboth Food Pantry. This is a family friendly event and shooters of all skill levels are invited (minimum age 10 years old) with no previous experience necessary. The event will be supervised by certified Range Safety Officers and Firearms Instructors, as safety is paramount at RIMLC! All firearms, ammunition and safety equipment will be provided and refreshments will also be available for a donation. Gift certificates and prizes will be given for most (weight-wise) food items donated as well as high score shooting … so come enjoy, shoot a few rounds and support your local Rehoboth Food Pantry!

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Arts in the Village Presents The Euclid Quartet November 5, 2016

On Saturday, November 5, Arts in the Village welcomes the acclaimed string quartet Euclid. One of the most well-regarded chamber ensembles of its generation, Euclid is known for performances filled with passion, virtuosity, and sensitivity. For this concert, the group will be performing works by Schubert, Haydn, and Beethoven. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the ensemble takes its name from Euclid Avenue at the cultural heart of Cleveland. The members are a multinational mix representing four continents: violinist Jameson Cooper (UK), violinist Jacob Murphy (US), violist Luis Enrique Vargas (Venezuela), and cellist Jacqueline Choi (South Korea). They are the first American string quartet to have been awarded a top prize at the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition, following wins at the Hugo Kauder International Competition for String Quartets, the Carmel Chamber Music Competition, and the Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competition. Among the group’s appearances on tour have been Carnegie Hall, the Library of Congress, the Aspen Music Festival, and the National Gallery. Euclid holds the prestigious residency at Indiana University South Bend and was awarded an American Masterpieces grant from the NEA for its innovative educational programming. Sponsored by BayCoast Bank, this concert will take place on Saturday, November 5, 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: 508463-5384; http://www.carpentermuseum.org/Arts.htm.

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CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS Oktoberfest

October 8, 2016 12:00pm-till dark

New Destiny Christian Assembly 1494 Fall river Ave • Seekonk, MA 02771 508-336-4023 Activities & games for all ages • live music • great food Portuguese malasadas for sale and much more Hay rides, pumpkin patch and much more!! Come and celebrate the wonderful experience with us! Free hotdog per person till 2pm

Newman Congregational Church, UCC Announces Church Volunteer Workshop Helping Kids Be Kids: Supporting Children and Teens Involved in the Child Welfare System

Many of our churches are blessed to have an increasing number of children coming into our Religious Education ministry. We are becoming aware that a number of these children have experienced traumatic events in their past, many of which have caused them to enter into foster care in the Child Welfare System. With that understanding, we wish to provide an opportunity to learn how to meet these children where they are, equipping ourselves with increased knowledge and understanding of what their individual needs may be. Whether you serve as a volunteer in your church’s Religious Education program or interact with children and youth during Fellowship Hour, this training opportunity will benefit both you and the children/youth of our faith community. This workshop is being offered on two different days: Thursday, October 6, 6pm to 9pm Saturday, October 22, 11:30am to 2:30pm Contact Pastor Timoth Sylvia to RSVP 401-434-4742 x11 Emily Lyon and Amanda Choiniere from Adoption Rhode Island will lead our training using a program designed specifically for adults working with children and teens. Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 x11

First Christian Congregational Church Meeting about Alzheimer’s October 23, 2016 at 11:45

First Christian Congregational Church 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, Ma 02777 508-673-7179 welcomes the public to a free meeting to get your questions answered about your loved ones that may have Alzheimer’s. We have a panel of 10 to 12 professional people. We will be serving a light lunch of soup and rolls, coffee or tea. Join us October 23, 2016 at 11:45. Any questions contact the office. or Dottie Waite 508-222-0203. Looking forward to seeing you there.

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30th Reunion

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Looking for Students and Teachers from DRHS classes or 1985 & 1986 to Celebrate To sign up and for more information go to “Dighton Rehoboth 30th Class Reunion 1985 & 1986” on Facebook Call Rob Johnson at 508-243-4160

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First Spiritualist Church Of Brockton Offering October Classes

Get ready to experience the spirit of Halloween and participate in Sunday afternoon classes that are fun, exciting and educational. In each class, instructors guide students to prepare themselves as they receive spirit messages. October 16: Learn how to do Spirit Drawing. Students will be instructed how to ‘connect’ and draw what’s seen in the mind’s eye. Please bring a sketch pad and pencils. October 30: Have fun and feel the excitement witnessing the phenomena of Table Tipping All classes are held on Sunday afternoons from 12pm to 2pm at the Rehoboth Grange located at the intersection of Routes 44 and 118 in Rehoboth. The price for each class is $20 members/$25 non-members. Come join us and experience these ‘spook’tacular activities!

Rehoboth Baptist Church To Install New Pastor

Sunday, October 23rd at 3:00 P.M.

Rev. Stephen Kitchen, affectionately called Pastor Steve, will be installed as Senior Pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church at a special service on Sunday, October 23rd at 3:00 P.M. Steve began his preaching ministry at RBC on September 11. He and his family are new residents of the town, having just moved from Eastham, MA. They look forward to participating as members of the community. The installation service will include a formal welcome from representatives of the community and area pastors, as well as a charge to Pastor Steve and to the congregation. A reception will follow.

RBA Business After Hours HOSTED BY BLU SKY REAL ESTATE and B & R FOURNIER CONSTRUCTION

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You are cordially invited to a “two-in-one” Business After Hours at new RBA member B & R Fournier Construction along with Blu Sky Real Estate. Drop by and see their new offices. Kindly RSVP by October 17 to salcyn506@aol.com or call 508-641-7146

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All are invited to attend. Please RSVP by October 17th by calling 508-252-6437 or sending an email to rbcsec@rehobothbaptistchurch.org. Rehoboth Baptist Church is located at 132 Moulton Street (Route 118) in Rehoboth, two miles south of the intersection of Routes 118 and 44. Learn more about us at www.rehobothbaptistchurch.org. Sponsored by

Seekonk Congregational Church Harvest Supper Saturday, October 29

The Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA will hold its Annual Harvest Supper… Saturday, October 29 … Two seatings are planned, 5:00PM and 6:45PM. Menu… Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Harvard Beets, Onions, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter, Apple Crisp and beverage. Ticket Prices: Adults $12.00 and Children (5-12 years old) $4.00. Take out is available. Tickets will be available in the church office by calling 508-336-9355. Reservations Are Required! www.scc-ucc.com

Holiday Craft Fair, November 5, 2016 at St. Nicholas of Myra Church- St. Nicholas of Myra Women’s Guild is sponsoring Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 5, 2016 from 9 am to 2 pm at St. Nicholas of Myra Church 499 Spring Street, North Dighton. There will be Roll-up table, Bake table, many crafters. Homemade soup and sandwiches will be sold from the kitchen. For further information, call Marilyn Crawford at 508-669-5098.

Bowl-A-Thon for Becky October 29th at 1pm

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Come “Strike” up some fun for Becky’s 30th Birthday and help support the treatment for her that is in the very near future. 2 Hours of bowling & shoes, food and fun >>$15.00. Chances for various basket raffles and a 50/50 drawing will be available. All funds raised will go to Genespark and the treatment that is in the near future to help Becky and her peers that have Kleefstra Syndrome. Donations of baskets and raffle items appreciated. RSVP by Oct. 16 : Pam 774-3923127 or email at Pbjwalnut@aol.com. If you can’t make it, but would like to donate > you can visit Becky’s page on-line at : https://www.crowdrise. com/bringingacuretobeaut/fundraiser/pamelapeirce/setup_success/ member Or google: Bringing A Cure To Beautiful Becky !

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Rehoboth Garden Club News

On September 12, 2016 the Rehoboth Garden Club began our eighty third season with a highly successful flower show and potluck luncheon. Congratulations to all members who entered their floral designs and horticulture in the show. Also in September, members enjoyed a private tour of the unique Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The club’s next meeting, on October 3, 2016 will feature Nancy Warner, owner of The Worm Ladies of Charlestown, who will present her program, “Worm Castings: The Ultimate Soil Enhancer.” Mixing humor and information, she will teach us about those invaluable little creatures we rely on in our gardens. All are invited to join us at the Carpenter Museum, 4 Locust Ave., Rehoboth MA at 6 PM for refreshments and the program. Guest fee $5. Members are reminded to bring nonperishable food contributions for the Rehoboth and Seekonk Food Pantries. We always welcome new members. Please contact Dianne Burns at 508-336-9933 or dburns54@comcast.net for club information.

Rehoboth Anawan Lions News

At our recent meeting that was held at the beginning of the year upon our completion of our Gatlin Show in July we voted to donate to some local programs that were looking for support. One event was to the Antiquarian Society; another was to LCIF. Rehoboth, MA We gave a donation to the New Bedford Vocational school to help out a teacher who LICENSED & INSURED was killed trying to save someone; gave the Leo’s Club a donation for helping out at our Gatlin show; gave a donation for the assign at the Bliss Soccer field sign was 4x6; gave a donation for new clothes for the beginning of school for Palmer River and Beckwith schools. ne of the events that we participated in was the Harvest Block party, we had a booth and showed what we do and had any answers that you may have had to becoming a member. We do have several prospective members who will be joining us very shortly. We held a World Youth Project community day at Palmer River Termite & Pest Services School where we spread mulch in the playground area. With the Woodboring Inspections support we had who showed up it was completed in one hour of Residential • Commercial time. For that we want to say Thank You for all your time and support. Chairman of the event was Sue Nokes a teacher at the school. In October we will have a pasta night, and we will be selling Not Valid With carnations and we will also be having a white cane for the MasAny Other Offer sachusetts Lions Eye Research program. (508) 252-1227 There will be more news in the reporter every month on what we will be doing so watch and join us anytime. Remember our (800) 720-1227 Motto “We Serve” and indeed we do. www.bistatepest.com See you next month!

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Just got home from our September 27th meeting where we shared our hobbies with each other. Collections of cups, shot glasses, magnets from foreign lands, and bells were shown and described. One member does genealogy while some others knit preemie hats and another quilts. Raising chickens and energy usage/saving were other topics. It was fascinating to hear about old time photography with dark room developing. We also shared what a great time we had at the Rehoboth block party. The Lecturer announced next meeting will be October 11 with a discussion of interesting news articles. On the 25th we will have an open meeting for a Halloween party with pumpkin carving. Come on down and have some spooky fun. Late night, that is all for now. Meetings at 7 at the hall 243 Winthrop St Rehoboth.

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Rehoboth Lions Club

Dates of Meetings and Activities

Oct. 12 Regular Lions Meeting @ 7 PM @ M&D Country Kitchen Oct. 19 Board of Directors Meeting @ President Mike’s @ 7 PM Oct. 26 Will be a Regular Meeting with Special Guest PDG Ray Moreau 7 at M&D Country Kitchen Notice For All – The Lions Recognition Night is moved back to the Spring and will happen in May 2017. Please think about who to nominate for special recognition! Nov. 2 Clam Boil, “All you can eat” 7 PM @ the Seekonk Gun Club, Read Street, Rehoboth. Tickets $30 each from any Rehoboth LION. Come with your friends for the food and the fun! Nov. 9 Regular Meeting @ the Anawan Club @ 7 PM – Peace Poster Voting See our web site - http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/rehoboth_ ma OR – www.LionsOfRehoboth.org The Rehoboth Lions Are always Happy To Have New Members To Help Us Serve Lions Charities, Eye Research And The Rehoboth Community!

Rehoboth Genealogy Group

Wednesday, October 26th • 7 to 9 PM at the Carpenter Museum

All those interested in genealogy are invited to join. We will chat about recent field trips, finish projects, plan future outings, and share research tips.

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How You Can Help Do You Want To Make A Difference?

Do you have a few extra hours each week that you would like to turn into something special? Consider tutoring an adult at The Literacy Center! Help someone learn to read, improve writing, computer or math skills, earn a high school equivalency, learn to speak English, study for Citizenship, prepare for job training or higher education. Training is 6 sessions, daytime or evening. Tuesday mornings - 9:30 - 12:00 October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, November 1st, 8th OR Wednesday evenings - 6:30 - 9:00 October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th To register call 508-226-3603 or email jricci@theliteracycenter. com.

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Can You Spare 2 Hours to Play with a Homeless Child?

Volunteers are needed to play with young children living in family homeless shelters throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. Horizons for Homeless Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children by providing quality play and opportunities for early education. Volunteer with homeless children at a Horizons Playspace in one of more than 100 family shelters state-wide including in Fall River, Taunton & Attleboro. A commitment of 2 hours a week for 6 months and formal training are required. Upcoming volunteer training: Thursday, October 20th 6:00 – 9:00 PM Bourne, MA To find out more, view other training dates, or to apply, call 508.510.3250or visit horizonschildren.org/playspace. Please join us in giving homeless children a better tomorrow.

Your Open Door Is Hope! Become A Foster Parent

Dare Family Services is seeking caring families to provide foster care for area children. While helping a child, you will receive excellent training, 24 hour support and a tax free stipend toward the child’s care. For more information, please call 508-802-9515 or visit www. darefamily.org

Opioid/Drug Awareness Day

Combating an Epidemic Ezekiel Bates Lodge in cooperation with the Attleboro Police Department will be hosting this important event to draw awareness to the Opioid Epidemic. On Saturday, October 15th 2016 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm held at Ezekiel Bates Lodge 71 North Main St Attleboro, Ma. This event is completely free and open to the public. Often we think “this can’t happen to anyone I know”, but in 2015, 142 people aged 15-24 in Massachusetts died from opioid related death while the same year 132 people aged 55-65 died from opioid overdoses, this epidemic does not discriminate! The event will be followed by a question and answer period. For questions or comments please contact Bryan Simmons at bryanco1@yahoo.com or 508-431-7018

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Tri-County’s Student-Run Restaurant Reopens For The School Year

FRANKLIN, Mass. – Tri-County Regional’s student-run restaurant, Gerry’s Place, opened its doors for the school year on Wednesday, September 14. The first quarter menu features an Italian Stuffed Mushrooms appetizer, Homemade Soups du Jour, and a Stuffed Tomato Salad served with a choice of Turkey or Tuna. Entree options include Chicken Gruyere, Asian Pork Cutlets, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and a low-fat Cajun Poached Haddock. Lighter fare includes an 8 oz. Open Steak Sandwich and a Buffalo Chicken Breast Sandwich. Gerry’s Place offers an assortment of Coca Cola products, coffee, and tea. Seasonal baked goods are available at the school’s pastry display case during regular restaurant hours. Gerry’s Place is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Mondays, half days, any day when school is not in session, and on days as announced. Those interested in making reservations can call 508-528-5400. A complete restaurant menu and hours of operation are available on the school’s website. The Culinary Arts program’s student-run restaurant is one of many initiatives which provide Tri-County students with practical, hands-on experience working with the public. Members of the community can also receive a host of Automotive, Carpentry, Printing, and Beauty services at nominal fees. To learn more about Tri-County’s Shop Services, please visit the school’s website, www. tri-county.us. 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.

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Women’s Cancer: Screening To Survivorship At Sturdy

Attleboro, MA, September 23, 2016 – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sturdy will be hosting a FREE event titled “Women’s Cancer: Screening to Survivorship” on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in the Hospital Auditorium from 6-7:30pm. The event will include oncology experts from Sturdy including: Dr. Asma Latif, Board Certified Oncologist and Hematologist Karen Messier, MSN, RN, AOCN, Oncology Program and Clinical Manager; Kathy Martin, BSN, RN, OCN, CHPN, Oncology Program Nurse Navigator; Keri Dickinson, BS,PT Director of OT, PT, and SLP; and Nancy Hardy, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, Occupational Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Specialist. Bring a loved one or a friend and learn more about the importance of self-screening, early detection, treatment options and survivorship. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 508.236.8025 to register.

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BRISTOL-PLYMOUTH REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL 207 Hart Street • Taunton, MA 02780 Phone (508) 823-5151 • Fax (508) 822-2687

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Excellence in Education — and Beyond. At B-P Tech, excellence is more than a buzzword. Because your education is the springboard to your future, we’re committed to a high standard of scholastic achievement. Combining rigorous academics with strong career training, our diverse programs are designed to challenge your limits and prepare you for the real world. B-P Tech provides a well-rounded education that stimulates intellectual exploration and pushes every student to excel — both in the classroom and beyond.

A Full Education for Your Full Potential. Our technical programs deliver exceptional training for today’s most exciting careers, so you can be conﬁdent in your skills and abilities. No matter where you’re headed after graduation — college, the workplace, or further training — a B-P Tech education gives you a powerful advantage. And to make your time here at B-P Tech even more enjoyable, we also offer an array of exciting extracurricular opportunities! From academics to activities, B-P Tech offers the complete educational experience so you’re ready for everything that comes next. Catch the school spirit and connect with your peers through these fun social opportunities: • Special School Wide Events • Varsity Sports • And More! • Student Clubs

Strong academics, relevant training, and enriching extracurricular activities — you’ll love the full educational experience here at B-P Tech!

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People In The News New Carpenter Museum Director Hits the Ground Running by Laura Calverley

The Carpenter Museum has a new director and she wants to get the word out on what the museum has to offer and make it more accessible to the community. The new director is Elyssa Tardif. She replaces Barbara Spencer who retired this summer after many years. Tardif grew up in North Attleboro and studied English undergraduate at Bates College in Maine. She went on to earn her Master’s and PhD from Purdue University.

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Local Youth Launches Menstrual Hygiene Products Drive

Rehoboth - Lack of access to proper menstrual hygiene products can lead to unsanitary conditions, infection, and a loss of confidence and self-esteem in women. These are problems that people face all around the world, even right here in Rehoboth. On average, a box of sanitary pads or tampons costs $6.00. If a family consists of three menstruating women that each use one box of tampons a month, the yearly cost of menstrual hygiene products adds up to $216.00. This is a costly expenditure, and many people and families of little or no income cannot afford needed menstrual hygiene products. To aid in solving this problem, local teen Abby Abrahamson has launched a community campaign called Project: Pink. Project: Pink is a menstrual hygiene products drive that will begin on October 1, 2016 and run until November 14, 2016. All items acquired throughout the drive will be donated to the Rehoboth Food Pantry & Assistance program. “We are seeking items such as sanitary pads, tampons, and underwear. Your donations are greatly appreciated!” says Abby. Additionally, to help spread the word about Project: Pink supporters are asked to post a picture of their donation using the social media hashtag #projectpinkrehoboth when making a donation. There will be donation boxes at many local businesses. In Rehoboth: Shear Artistry Hair Salon, Erin’s Chop Shop, Anjulans’ Florist & Gardens, Shanti Yoga & Fitness, Alicia’s Dance Studio, Step Ahead School of Dance, Anawan Cleaners, Mind Body Barre, Rosemary’s School of Dance Education and the Rehoboth Congregational Church. In Warren: Rosemary’s School of Dance Education.

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Recorded across thousands of miles and three states, the 5 original members of Final Approach Come Together for the first time in 12 years to benefit the ASPCA. The band Final Approach, which performed across Massachusetts and Rhode Island from 2000-2013, reunited with their original lineup to record the song “Come Together” for a charity album to benefit the ASPCA. The band reunited via remote recording studios and the internet and recorded each portion of the song in 3 different states. The final tracks were then mixed and mastered in Rehoboth Massachusetts for release. Final Approach, Mark Parisi - guitar, Kevin Belanger-bass, Rehoboth resident John Poole-drums, Bill Stinnett-Guitars/

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My name is Noah Gross and I currently attend La Salle Academy in Providence and live in Rehoboth. This summer I was able to collect over 200 pounds of school supplies to send to Portugal. They went to a small elementary school, in the poor village of Fenais da Ajuda. While this village is located on São Miguel, the biggest of the Portuguese Azorean islands, it is in a section of the island isolated from the major cities. Education in these smaller villages only goes up until 4th grade. Then the student must endure a lengthy ride into the nearest city every day. Additionally due to the lower incomes of people living in the villages, most elementary schools are not well supplied. This coming year I wish to expand to some of the surrounding villages who could also benefit from our help. These schools are looking for donations primarily of: notebooks, pencils, erasers, pens, coloring pencils, and any similar materials. Additionally monetary donations are appreciated. It allows us to buy new supplies in bulk, as well as pay for the cost of shipping the supplies. Feel free to email me with any questions. I can pick up any supplies at your convenience. Thank you in advance, Noah Gross Feel Free to Email me at: saomiguelschools@email.com

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From the State House Representative Steven Howitt Provides Status Updates On Rte. 44 Resurfacing And Other Local Road Projects

Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) released the following statement today concerning the resurfacing and related work planned for Rte. 44, as well as the status of other local road projects in Rehoboth and Seekonk: After much lobbying, I was happy to learn that the resurfacing and related work on Rte. 44 was Commercial • Industrial included in the MassDOT 5 Year Transportation Improvement Program for an estimated project cost of Residential $7,776,000. However, I was disappointed to learn that MA - RI License the bid for this project will not take place until 2019. Bucket Truck Service When I learned of this schedule, I contacted the MassDOT headquarters in Boston to let them know that, given the present condition of the patched road, this timeline ~ Fully Insured ~ was unacceptable. Fire Alarms Installed & Serviced I’m pleased to report that a short term compromise was agreed to by MassDOT where the worst spots of the roadway will be milled/scarified (removal of existing asphalt that is found to be unacceptable) and resurfaced from the RI line to the Taunton line. This 93 Tremont St., Rehoboth, MA work is to be done at night from 7:30 P.M. to 5 A.M to minimize the impact for commuters. Tim Dorrance -Owner Hopefully, the worst areas will be addressed and we will have fewer problems this winter. I am also pleased to announce the progress of additional roadwork occurring in Rehoboth and Seekonk, as reported by MassDOT: Rehoboth: Wheeler St. Bridge – Project #86467; Contract price:$1,600,015 The Wheeler Street Bridge reconstruction is at 71% with a completion date of 4/10/2017. Currently the contractor, Walsh Construction from No. Attleboro, is forming and placing concrete We are taking our customer service to new for wing walls and headwalls. Future operations include waterproof• Our friendly secretary will answer ing and backfilling precast arches. your questions and return calls Intersection improvements & related work at Winthrop St. (Rte. 44) and Anawan St. (Rte. 118) – Project #608230; Estimated cost: • We have a no-pressure salesman to $2,100,000 give free non-contractual quotes Design has not started and advertising date to be determined. • Our expert crew will complete your Funding for this project has not been identified. Base survey has job safely, with good morale been completed. Our goal is to make every step of maintaining your trees and property Work on this project consists of traffic signal and geometric as enjoyable as possible. Thank you for supporting us! improvement at the intersection of Rte. 44 and Rte. 118. In addition to geometric improvement and signals, additional safety improvements will be made for bicycle and pedestrian accommodation. This location has been identified by SRPEDD as having a higher than normal crash rating in the Southeast Region. The skew of the Rte. 118 northbound approach creates difficulties for opposing vehicles making left-hand turns from Rte.44. Seekonk: Get Your Roof Done Before Winter Strikes! Seekonk Rte. 114A, Arcade Ave. & Mill Rd. – Project#84663; Contract price: $2,487,166 Work on this project includes the installation of traffic signals as well as geometric improvements at Rte. 114A, Arcade Ave. & Mill St. Sidewalk and bicycle accommodating shoulders will be constructed. Work also includes milling and overlay, drainage From roofs to windows upgrades, pavement markings and signs. Tabeley’s has your needs covered Intersection project is at 19% with a completion date 5/02/2017, Master Elite Installer, 16 years of perfection although this will be extended due to design errors with the footing and retaining wall. The contractor, UEL Contractors, has finished www.Tabeleys.com • (401) 431-2816 demolition of the existing culvert on the North side and started excavation for the proposed north side footing and pedestal walls; Our Reputation is on the Top of Thousands of Homes however, while excavating for the north footing it was discovered Bill Hopkins that a survey/design error has temporarily put that work on hold. e y r

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Fall Fix-Up Home Improvement: What's Old is New Again

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(BPT) - As September closes the door on summer with falling temperatures and leaves, many homeowners mistakenly slip into hibernation from yard work. However, this timeframe is crucial for prepping your yard for the coming winter- and positioning it to look its best the following spring. The typical yard goes through a lot in a given year: natural wear and tear, rainstorms, dry spells, blankets of leaves, weeds and so on. Properly managing the inevitability before the season changes requires simple planning and a little elbow grease. The following tips will help even the novice homeowner stay on top of things.

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While it seems obvious, it is deceptively easy to let leaves and debris pile up to the point where a homeowner gives up for the season. Regular raking is one of the simplest ways to protect your lawn. Fallen leaves during the wintertime smother grass and can prevent new grass from sprouting. Moreover, getting the job done in the fall makes for a much drier chore come spring.

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Aeration is less common than raking and fertilizing but is just as important. Tools like the Strongway Tow-Behind Plug Aerator by Northern Tool + Equipment penetrate and extract plugs from lawns to loosen compacted soil and break up thatch. In turn, aerating frees up the soil to allow for air, nutrients and water to flow down to the roots of the grass. The rejuvenated roots grow deeper, producing a stronger and richer looking lawn.

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Trimming and pruning trees are a heavy dose of risk management for homeowners. Pruning branches allows new growth and can stop diseases from spreading to the rest of the tree. Troubleshoot your trees each fall for weak branches that may become weighed down by the weather. Having these trimmed will save you from the misfortunes of a broken window or hole in your roof. Yard care should take a rightful place on homeowners' winterization checklist, right next to installing storm doors and checking the furnace. As with many things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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(BPT) - As cooler temperatures begin to sweep the nation, homeowners are turning on their heat for the first time in months. With every degree increase on the thermostat, utility bills follow suit. A warm, comfortable home shouldn't cost you a small fortune. Luckily, there are some simple strategies for combating the chill while lowering heating costs at the same time.

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The summer and fall months are a prime time for airborne allergens and microbes, which can clog furnace filters and inhibit airflow. This makes your furnace work harder and in turn, costs you more. Change your filters monthly to help open airflow and save money.

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Want to help heat your home for free during the winter? Pay attention to the sun. Try opening curtains on south-facing windows and the radiant heat from the sun will help naturally heat your home. Just remember to close them at night to keep out the evening chill.

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Instead of moving air through ductwork as central heating and air conditioning systems do, duct-free systems deliver warm conditioned air directly into a room. Duct-free systems like those from LG provide high-performance zone heating, allowing homeowners to keep their bedrooms toasty warm at night when it's frigid outside, while turning the heat down (or off!) in the rest of the home to help save energy.

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The Blanding Library is holding its annual used book sale, along with a raffle of several quality items, the weekend of Oct. 7-9 at Goff Hall. The preview sale is on Friday Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. for members of the Friends of the Blanding. New members may join at that time. Saturday Oct. 8 features a bake sale as well as a general book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clearance sale is from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday Oct. 9; books are $3 a bag. This is the library’s biggest fund-raiser of the year and many thanks go to the library staff and volunteers who make this event possible.

Murder Mystery Night at Goff Hall on Oct. 22

Lights! Camera! Murder! A murder has been committed on Hollywood’s red carpet! Come spend an evening dressed for the Academy Awards and help us solve this who-dun-it on Sat. Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Donation of $10; pre-registration required. For ages 16 and over. For details, call the library at 508-252-4236.

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Beginning Sat. Oct. 15 at 10:30, the library will offer a Lego Club for all ages. After that, the club will meet the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. The library will supply the Legos. You bring your imagination. What will you make? The possibilities are endless. The Blanding is now accepting any donations of new or used Legos.

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Here are just some of the things available through the library in addition to printed books: audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs, as well as digital audiobooks and e-books available to download; Zinnio, the world’s largest newsstand (offering digital magazines and newspapers) now available through your library’s website; and one-day discount passes to over a dozen institutions and attractions in Southern New England, including Boston. These passes can really save you money. Library cards are free to local residents. See what else you can do with your SAILS library card at blandinglibrary.net, and if you don’t have a card already, it’s easy to get one at the Blanding. The library will be closed on Mon. Oct. 10 for Columbus Day and on Friday Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day.

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Having a children’s book published in today’s tough market can seem like an impossible dream. But in reality, getting your book idea into shape and into print can hinge on just the right advice from a pro. Do you need an agent? Should you connect with an artist? What about self publishing? Join author, Peter Mandel, at the Seekonk Public Library on Monday, October 17th at 6 PM to have these questions answered and more! In this one-session seminar, nationally-known author, Peter Mandel, will pass on the insider’s tips you need to know in order to create a marketable first book and get it into the hands of exactly the right gatekeepers in the publishing world. A regular contributor to The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Providence Journal, Mandel is the author of eleven books for kids including Bun, Onion, Burger (Simon & Schuster), Jackhammer Sam (Macmillan) and Zoo Ah-Choooo (Holiday House). This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and offered FREE to the public. For more information call Information Services at 508-336-8230 x5130, visit: www.seekonkpl.org or contact: library@seekonkpl.org.

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You’ve heard of the Bermuda Triangle. Don’t be alarmed, but did you know that we live in a similar paranormal epicenter called the Bridgewater Triangle?! Get in the Halloween spirit and join us at the Seekonk Library on Monday, October 24th at 6 PM for a screening of the film documenting the mysterious occurrences of the triangle. This film is presented by Aaron Cadieux, one of the film’s producers. Stay for a Q & A with him once the film concludes. The Bridgewater Triangle sits within the Southeastern portion of Massachusetts, and includes a number of locations known for unexplained occurrences; the most prominent of which include the

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October 2016 legendary Hockomock Swamp and the infamous Freetown/Fall River State Forest. The triangle’s traditional boarders are revealed by connecting the dots between the town of Abington to the North, the town of Freetown to the Southeast, and the town of Rehoboth to the Southwest. The region hosts an unusually high volume of reports involving strange occurrences, unexplained mysteries and sinister activities. From ghostly hauntings and cryptic animal sightings, to UFO encounters and evidence of satanic ritual sacrifice, the Bridgewater Triangle serves as one of the world’s most diverse hotspots for paranormal activity. The first-ever feature-length documentary on the subject, The Bridgewater Triangle explores the history of this fascinating region. The film features a number of local residents providing first-hand accounts of unexplained occurrences. In addition, an all-star assembly of paranormal researchers, folklorists and authors provide expert analysis regarding the many mysteries of the triangle. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and offered FREE to the public. For more information call Information Services at 508-336-8230 x5130, visit: www.seekonkpl.org or contact: library@ seekonkpl.org.

Fashion & The First Lady at Seekonk Library

Through the course of American history, the First Ladies have been watched, admired, copied, sometimes criticized, and followed for their fashion and style. Join us for a look at the clothing and accessories worn by our presidents’ wives, as we journey through time from our earliest first lady to our current president’s wife, Michelle Obama. We will examine the ladies who changed the course of fashion as well as those who had little or no effect whatsoever. Join us for this presentation by Karen Antonowicz on Fashion & the First Lady at the Seekonk Library on Wednesday, October 26 starting at 6:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public, no registration necessary. Karen (Ren) Antonowicz received her Masters Degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design, with a concentration in Historic Costume & Textiles from the University of RI. She then taught History of Fashion and other courses full time at the college level for 13 years, and taught part time in the CE Program at the RI School of Design. In the meantime, Ren and her husband, Mike, opened Nostalgia Antiques continued on next page....

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Seekonk Public Library commemorates America Recycles Day

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On Saturday, November 5, 2016 Seekonk Public Library will hold an event to commemorate America Recycles Day. The event is from 10 am to 1 pm and is being sponsored by the Town Recycling Committee. Aimed at providing our residents with current recycling information and trends, attendees can participate in projects using recycled materials and there will be takeaways in honor of the event.

Stunning Still Lifes Pastel Workshop for Adults Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00 pm

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Seekonk Public Library will host award-winning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack’s workshop, “Pastel Paint Stunning Still Lifes Like the Masters!” on Wednesday, November 9 at 6 PM. This pastel painting workshop is for adult beginners to advanced artists. All materials are provided. This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. Space is limited; registration with valid SAILS library card is required. Maichack’s classes fill up quickly so contact the library to register today!

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October 2016 The still life is a genre chosen by famous artists throughout history as a subject. In this program, Gregory demonstrates how beginners to accomplished artists can easily pastel paint a still life while applying techniques applied by masters such as van Gogh, O’Keeffe, Monet & da Vinci. He shares humorous and insightful anecdotes on the artists in this fun workshop. Essential techniques of pastel painting will be clearly demonstrated as participants follow along creating their own work which they will take home.

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Seekonk Library’s storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing and playingimportant skills for your child’s reading readiness! Drop-in. SAILS Library card required.

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Fun With Circuits!

Wed, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 4 - 5:30 pm Ages 8-12. Register.

Kids’ Astronomy

Sat, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 10 1 - 3:30 pm Ages 6+. Registration preferred

Reading To Oliver

Tues at 3:15 pm Oct 4, 11, 18, Nov 1,8,15

Children read to Oliver, our lovable labradoodle to build valuable reading skills, gain confidence in reading aloud or to just have fun! Call to reserve a time slot (preferred) but drop-ins are always welcome!

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Sat, Nov 5 10 am - 1 pm

Three recycling and upcycling projects for the whole family. Projects include turning your old t-shirt into a shopping bag (no sewing) and contributing to a collaborative art project using recycled items. Great family and community event. Drop-in. Free and open to the public. A collaboration between Seekonk Public Library and the Seekonk Recycling Committee.

Children’s Homework Help

Discover reliable, resources for learning, exploring, homework help and more. This month’s featured database is ScienceFlix. Kids browse topics in the fields earth, life, space, health, and the physical sciences. Includes fun experiments, information on STEM careers and the section “Science News” which connects news articles to science for kids. Great time-saving database for homework, too. Log into ScienceFlix with your SAILS Library card at seekonkpl. org/children

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN Rehoboth & Seekonk Girl Scouts Update

We have a new Facebook page! It is updated daily. We are at https://www.facebook.com/RehobothSeekonkGSSNE/ on Facebook as Rehoboth & Seekonk Girl Scouts GSSNE. We’d appreciate any “promotion, shares, or likes” of our page to appeal to recruiting more volunteers and girls to become involved with us from Rehoboth and Seekonk.

Rehoboth and Seekonk Girl Scouts Annual Fall Fundraiser

The Rehoboth and Seekonk Girl Scouts have started their annual Fall Fundraiser selling Nuts, Candy, and Magazines! Find a Girl Scout that you know and check out their selections! Don’t know any Girl Scouts in the area? No problem! We’ll help you! We can even send you ways of ordering online or renewing magazine subscriptions, so that you can our support Girl Scouts, too! Send us a message, please, if you want more info.

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Brownie Troop #494 Bowling

Brownie Troop #494 had a fun bowling get-together over the summer at East Providence Lanes. The girls enjoyed chatting about their summer vacation as well as welcoming the new girls into the troop. There were lot’s of laughs and the girls had a blast. If you are interested in joining girl Scouts, please go to www.GSSNE.ORG to get information and register.

Girl Scout Annual “Bring-A-Friend” Costume Party

We will be having our annual “Bring-A-Friend” Costume Party at Goff Hall in Blanding Library on Saturday, Oct. 29th. 6-8 PM. Parents can drop off & sign in girls at 6:00 PM* Pick up & Sign out at 8:00 PM. (*This will be a Girl Scout Leader and GS Volunteer supervised event.) It will be for girls in Grades K thru 12 from both Rehoboth and Seekonk that are interested in joining our party with the area Girl Scouts. Registration information will be available for interested girls. There will be Games, Crafts, Snacks, Music & LineDancing. Entry is $1.

Community Service

We will be collecting nonperishable food items for the Food Pantry, as well as collecting cans of corn, cranberry sauce, and stuffing for filling Thanksgiving Baskets as a community food drive. We will happily accept grocery store gift cards, as well as money to be put towards food donations. The public is welcome to drop off bags or boxes of food donations during the party. They can contact me by email for special deliveries or pick-ups. We ask to RSVP Girl’s name and grade (as well as Troop # if already a Girl Scout) to Carol-Anne Blackwell akaredant@comcast. net Include any questions.

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American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 Receive the I Live My Faith Medal and Patch

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Troop MA3712’s first service project of the year is fleece baby and toddler blankets which the girls tied together at our September meeting. The girls will travel to Abundant Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Attleboro in October to celebrate Respect Life Month, get a tour, see their new ultrasound machine, and deliver the blankets!

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L-R: Ireland Larkin, Madison Burbank, Amanda Abbott, Emily Day, Lily McCormick. Presenting the awards, Father Mark Hession, Pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. In attendance, Chairman of the Fall River Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting, Michael K. McCormack. On Sunday, Sept. 25, at the 9:00 Mass, five members of American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 chartered by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Seekonk, were awarded religious medals and patches they earned through the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.

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Awards, SATs, Advanced Placement and Exciting New Projects!

Seekonk High School had many students and coaches win awards over the past month. Once again proving that Seekonk students and staff continue to work hard and attempt to be the best they can. Here are a few: Vernon Crawford was named the New England Patriots Coach of the Week. Pro Football Hall of Famer and ex Patriot Andre Tippett arrived at Seekonk High School on Tuesday, September 20th to give the award while the football team and cheerleaders looked on. Furthermore, the news attended the warriors practice the next day and then featured them during the Patriots night game on Thursday, September 22nd. Senior Jacob Ciolfi was recognized as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Jacob received this honor due to his outstanding achievement on the PSAT taken last fall. He is now qualified to participate in a national scholarship opportunity along with the other semi-finalists across the country. It has been quite a few years since Seekonk High School has had a student earn this level of achievement in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Seekonk High School senior and equestrian Abbie Hopkins recently became the RI Junior Medal Champion at the Rhode Island Equitation Championship Finals on September 4th, at Heritage Equestrian Center in East Greenwich, RI. Junior riders from the area try to qualify for the championship throughout the year. The top 25 qualifiers compete at the final. Hopkins bested the field over two rounds of jumping to be named the 2016 Champion. Abbie has been riding for 14 years. She is also captain of the Seekonk High Field Hockey team. Seekonk High School also continues to focus on academics as well. They recently received their scores from the most recent SAT test and the results were very good. In the area of critical reading, students’ average was six points higher than the state average and the scores have trended up 10 points over the past five years. The state of Massachusetts has increased four points over that same time period. In math, students› average was two points higher than the state average and the scores have trended up 15 points over the past five years. Massachusetts has not increased over that same time period. Seekonk High School will once again be administering the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) on Wednesday, October 19th beginning at 7:30 AM. All sophomores will be participating in the testing and the testing fee will be paid for by the district. Testing will be optional for juniors. Any junior that wants to participate in testing will need to register by bringing a check to the guidance office for $15.00 made payable to the Town of Seekonk. Payment should be made by October 12th. Students should see their guidance counselor with any questions. In the realm of academics and improving themselves, Seekonk High School held its annual Advanced Placement Kickoff Assembly on Thursday, September 22. They asked the students to challenge themselves and they have delivered! Seekonk High School students doubled the number of students taking the exam and their scores were fantastic! John Souther from Mass Insight and State Representative Steven Howitt were present at the assembly. Seekonk high School is grateful for their continued support of the students. There will be some additional, exciting projects and curriculum being offered as the year progresses. Mrs. Cunard, Mrs. MachadoCook, Mrs. Hellmold, and Mr. Petrucci all attended a two day workshop as part of an ongoing collaboration between the William Joiner Institute at UMass Boston and Seekonk High School. They spent the time meeting with teachers from other schools, watching

October 2016 presentations, and examining various themes concerning the social consequences of war and conflict. Mrs. Hellmold and Mrs. Machado-Cook were actually presenters for one of the sessions! They explained the projects they completed last year as well as the impact on the students. They should all be commended for taking the time to continually bring new, creative, and engaging learning opportunities that are tied to current, global issues to the students of Seekonk High School. Seekonk High School is attempting to help support various service and learning organizations by holding a joint fundraiser with Panera of Seekonk. A portion of the press release by Panara read; “Panera Bread Seekonk, located at 221 Highland Avenue, Seekonk, MA, is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, October 5th, the café will support Seekonk High School’s ‘Service and Learning’ initiatives with a fundraising event to support three organizations: Students Practicing Equality and Kindness (S.P.E.A.K.) a club that focuses on anti-bullying events; the Model United Nations club which participates in competitions and creates real-world experiences for students; and the Key Club, a community service organization. ‘This is great example of what can be accomplished when community businesses collaborate with local schools to support students learning and practicing the value of service,’ said Dr. Christopher Jones, Principal, Seekonk High School. ‘It is great to see Panera giving back to the students of the community in which it resides.’” Starting September 19, the SHS library will be open until 3:30 on Mondays and Thursdays to allow students more time for studying and group projects. “So many students have asked for more time in the library, we are really pleased to offer this academic support,” says Suzanne Larson, SHS library media specialist. Finally, Seekonk High School wants to give special recognition to Ms. Kristin Nelson for setting up and presenting Friday Morning’s “Leadership Breakfast” to all those involved in making Seekonk High School a “Unified Champion Commitment School.” Ms. Nelson, the Seekonk High Coordinator and Head Coach of Unified Sports, brought together former partners and teammates of last year’s Unified Track and Field team with this Fall’s first-ever Seekonk High School Unified Basketball team which will start workouts next week. Additional details concerning any of these events and more may be found in the Seekonk High School newsletter; “The Warrior Call” located at https://www.smore.com/g3gyk. Be sure to also check out the official Facebook page @SeekonkHighSchool. You can follow both for up to date information on events.

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Greetings from your Rehoboth PTSA!

We hope your first month back to school has been a good one, and that you enjoyed the Palmer River Book Fair and the Beckwith Color Run! Here are some schedule reminders and upcoming events: • Reminder: we have a new meeting schedule this year. We will now meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Palmer River School library. All our welcome to attend. • On October 15th, we will host our Jack O’Lantern Festival. Enjoy hay rides, games, some ghoulish fun, and fun, creative pumpkins! • October’s Restaurant of the Month is Hillside Country Club. Enjoy their great menu while supporting our students! • Our annual 5K and Fun Run will be held this year on Sunday, 11/6-registration is open and the link in available on our website, www.RehobothPTSA.org Whether you come to meetings, volunteer on committees or at events, participate in fundraisers, all of the above or none of the above—we encourage you to all become members. Your membership supports our students in so many ways, and really does make a difference! Visit our website for more information, and please feel free to contact us with any questions. Sincerely, Karen DeRoche Rehoboth PTSA President

School District and Law Enforcement Work Together

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The unfortunate incident at Cumberland Farms recently in Rehoboth clearly illustrates the importance of our school district working together with our local law enforcement agencies and our bus transportation provider to keep our students safe. While events were unfolding at the intersection of routes 44 and 118 this morning, the school district was monitoring the safe arrival of our students and staff. The impact to the morning commute was substantial, however in spite of this delay we are grateful to our students, staff and parents for handling the delay in a very seamless manner. Finally, we would like to thank our local law enforcement folks and various Town of Rehoboth Departments for their support in making our schools safe everyday, but especially with what transpired today in Rehoboth. Dr. Anthony C. Azar Superintendent of Schools Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District

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Saturday, October 15th 5:00 - 8:00 pm

~ Pumpkin Walk ~ Hay Rides ~ ~ Face Painting ~ Games ~ ~ Haunted Hallways ~ Food & Drink ~ Palmer River & Beckwith School Campus Admission: $10.00 per family & An item for the Rehoboth Food Pantry

• Carve a pumpkin for submission in the pumpkin carving contest and display on the Pumpkin walk! • No limit to the number of carved pumpkins per person • Please include a flameless source of illumination (LED tea light, glow stick, etc.) • Please label the pumpkin with your Name and Grade (grade level awards) • Pumpkin drop off at PRES: Friday 3-8:00pm or Saturday 10-2:00 • Pumpkins may be taken home at the conclusion of the event on Saturday or picked up from 10-12:00 noon on Sunday the 16th

Rehoboth PTSA Restaurant Program October 2016

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What’s YOUR Story?...

The Reflections arts program offers students an opportunity to express themselves in a variety of media. From writing a story or a poem, to composing music, choreographing a dance, or creating an image with a camera, paints or crayons, there is something for everyone. In addition, this year’s theme “What Is Your Story?” is particularly inspiring. What child doesn’t want to share a little bit of who they are, to give you a glimpse into their world? Along with positively affecting students’ critical thinking, academic achievement, and social and emotional development, Reflections provides a perfect opportunity to strengthen family/school partnerships. Interested?

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Spanish, Music, Art and much more...

This September, even our very youngest students embarked on journey into the “Digital Age”. Pictured here kindergarten students, Julia Furtado and Quinn Garcia, learn the basics of opening and closing their digital windows. All students have a technology class once a week and have access to an additional computer lab when helpful to their learning. Students use the computers to measure their academic progress, learn to do research, strengthen their skills and create presentations. Mr. Pearse encourages students to “hold the mouse correctly whilst navigating a website”. Always a wonderful resource, Mr. Pearse has developed his own web page, Mr.Pearse. com, which serves as a host for links to all kinds of educational games and activities. It is a nice starting place for your children to navigate safely on the web.

Show What You Know!

First grade students with Miss Gidea demonstrate their knowledge of letter sounds and writing. Using a white board, every child is able to respond to her challenging questions. The students love to hold them up and check their answer against the “hidden” answer on their teacher’s board. September is filled with opportunities for assessments. Their response provides great information for the teacher to learn about her students’ skills and adjust her instruction. Apologies for not sharing their young faces…they were so engrossed in their learning!

STEAM: Earthquakes

Celebrating 35 years of academic excellence

Miss Lyczynki guides some of her fourth grade students, Brianna Camara and Mackenzie Clark, to use their creativity and ingenuity to solve a problem. How do you use the given materials to create a structure that will withstand the turbulence of her “Lyczynski-made” earth- quake simulator? Students ‘race to the finish’ by recording their design plans, testing their model and adjusting to get better results. STEAM provides an opportunity for student to use their higher order thinking skills and test the limits of their own creativity. Encourage your children to question and “think out of the box” to find their own solutions to your own everyday problems!

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September 2016

Student of the Month

Throughout the school year, Beckwith Middle School will recognize students who go “the extra degree.” These students are selected based on their effort and citizenship and their commitment to the Beckwith Ideal. Students of the Month make Beckwith Middle School a place where both students and staff want to be every day.

The Boosterthon Color Run Comes to BMS!

This year Beckwith will be participating in an awesome fundraising experience called the Color Run. Sponsored by the PTSA, the Color Run replaces passive fundraising drives with an active event that promises a fun experience for students and staff. All money raised for the Color Run helps bring enrichment experiences for students including motivational speakers, field trips, and enrichment activities. We are very excited to have this event at Beckwith this year! For more information, please visit: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/beckwith-middle-school-color-run-tickets-26943278070 .

Classical Lunch

This year students can have a ham sandwich with a side of Vivaldi. During lunches, classical music as well as instrumental jazz, bluegrass, and world music is played for the enjoyment of students. When asked, students have mixed reactions to the music. “What is this?” inquired one curious 8th grader. “This is relaxing,” a fifth grade student commented. “I like it,” remarked a sixth grader. In general, most students nod indifferently when asked about the music, but it seems to have been embraced in that middle school sort of way. So what’s on the menu for tomorrow? Mozart. I mean chicken nuggets.

Beckwith Staff Take First Aid Course

On September 15 many staff members including several of our coaches, teachers and paraprofessionals volunteered to participate in a First Aid Program run by Safety Program Consultants. Many topics of First Aid were covered in this 3 hour program including allergies, burns, Epi-pen administration, choking, bleeding, and diabetes. Many of our staff members are also CPR/AED certified and these certifications are renewed every 2 years.

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Birth Announcement Diem Daisy Bielecki

Engagement Diana Simas Engaged to Robert Pacheco

Diem Daisy Bielecki Big Brother Dexter Bielecki would like to announce the birth of his little sister, Diem Daisy! Born May 13, 2016 at 4:31 am, at Woman and Infants Hospital, Diem weighs 8 pounds, 6 ounces and is 21 inches long. Her proud parents are Derek and Erin (Dwyer) Bielecki of Riverside, RI. Welcoming her home was her maternal grandparents Tom and Renie Dwyer of Rehoboth, MA and Dennis and Janet Bielecki of Angola, NY. Her wonderful great-grandmothers are Jean Dwyer of North Kingstown, RI and Betty Hermann of Boston, NY. Diana Simas and Robert Pacheco Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Simas are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Diana Simas of Seekonk to Robert Pacheco of Bristol. Diana is a graduate of Seekonk High School 2004. They are planning their June 2017 wedding.

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Dear Families, It has been a great start to the school year at Beckwith Middle School. On the first day of school, we challenged students to go “the extra degree” based on the following premise: Sometimes, a very small increase in effort can result in powerful change. For example, studying for 15 extra minutes Monday through Thursday would add 30 hours of study by the end of a school year. Reading for 45 minutes instead of 30 minutes every night would add 91 hours of reading by the end of a calendar year. We want students to push themselves further and most importantly do their best. At Beckwith Middle School, we celebrate growth over achievement and effort rather than ability. When encouraging continual improvement, there is no end to learning. We will again stress the importance of Growth Mindset that teaches us that there are no limits to what we can achieve. The Extra Degree motivates us to push ourselves to the limit. This year students and staff will work harder than ever before to make Beckwith Middle School a place both students and staff want to be every day. Just one degree can make a big difference. Sincerely, Joe Pirraglia

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Restores Its Level 2 MCAS Determination

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participating in Advanced Placement Courses and doing well in them, nevertheless, were designated as a level 2 school this year. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anthony Azar commented, "Our team of administrators working in collaboration with educators, families, and our School Committee are confident that we will have a district and already in place school improvement plans that will continue to raise student achievement. We have new mathematics resources and curriculum in place that are already showing promise. Moreover, we are carefully analyzing formative and summative assessment data to monitor and adjust instruction for all students including those in high need categories to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all learners. We will continue to look specifically at the achievement gap for our Special Education students and then prioritize where our energies and resources will need to be channeled." Azar further commented, "We will continue to be vigilant in monitoring our districts two overarching goals: 1) increasing student achievement, and 2) maintaining fiscal sustainability for our two member towns." Finally, Azar noted that in the entire state only five school districts were newly ranked at Level l or 2 for 2016: Bellingham, Dighton-Rehoboth, Gateway Regional, Medford and Oxford. *For further information please contact Dr. Azar at aazar@ drregional.org The mission of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, in partnership with parents and the community, is to provide students with the tools, including technology, to acquire knowledge, apply skills, critically analyze information and issues, and develop social responsibility. Dighton-Rehoboth does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected group.

Only one year after being designated a Level 3 district by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anthony Azar has announced today that The DightonRehoboth Regional School District has once again achieved Level 2. In a given year, the district level is determined by the MCAS scores of the lowest performing school in relation to past performance and statewide performance. As reported last year, the Palmer River Elementary School was designated as a level 3 due to a small margin of high needs student scores that did not meet the target. Arlene Miguel, principal of the Palmer River Elementary School commented on the accountability rising to a level 2, "Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the teachers and staff we are able to celebrate this achievement and continue to improve on teaching and learning. Through ongoing collaboration with our Central Office Administration and strong teacher teams, research-based strategies and effective pedagogy we strive to ensure the success and growth of each and every student. We will continue to monitor students carefully for adequate progress throughout the year and interventions were designed and implemented to close gaps in reading and/ or math." Beckwith Middle School, Dighton Elementary School and Dighton Middle School all maintained their Level 2 status. RSVP AT MOSESBROWN.ORG/ADMISSIONS Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, that was a Level 1 commendation school last year, continued to achieve very high EARLY CHILDHOOD – 12TH GRADE, CO-ED levels of students in the proficient and advanced categories as well as students

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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 for the Month The COA will be taking applications for the Senior Work-Off program from September 15st to November 1st. Information about the program is available at the COA • The COA will be closed Columbus Day Monday October 10th • Flu Shot Clinic - Rite Aid will be at the COA on October 3rd from 10:00am12noon & October 12th from 9:00am11:00am • Zumba is at the COA!! Thursdays @ 10:00 come join us for some fun and exercise • We are still in need of cotton or flannel fabric for our pillowcase project. • We are donating “Baby Stuff” to new Moms at Sturdy Hospital. So if you love to knit, crochet, and/or sew and would like to make extra items. We donate the items to Sturdy Hospital.

COA Corner

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

Gert’s Café

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

Soup’s On

Tues from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

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

The COA Breakfast

Wed from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

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

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

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

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

Tasty Thursday Lunch is held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends. Cost $3.00 donation.

Musical Mondays

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

Men’s Morning Coffee Fridays at 9:00 AM

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

Card Games

Cards are here at the COA Mondays at 9:30 AM - Cribbage Tuesdays at 12:30 PM -a ladies group that plays cards and other games Wednesdays at 12:30 PM we have HiLo Jack Come on in and try your luck and have a great time doing it. All are welcome and if you are not sure how to play the folks will gladly teach you.

Art Classes

Michelle’s Art Classes Cost for this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Art Classes are Wednesday’s at 10:30. Old and new students are welcome. Come in and have fun painting. Come early and have breakfast that is being served from 8:30 to 10:30 AM Wednesdays. Classes start again September 21st

Kitchen hours: Monday – Thursdays 8:00am to 12 noon ed to learn this amazing Craft the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy; women and men are both invited. Come in and try it out Fridays at 10:00 AM

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

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

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

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

Tai Chi Classes:

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

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.

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes

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

Zumba:

Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Zumba is a fun aerobic workout that mixes in dance moves. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn calories without even realizing it. Cost of $3.00.

Senior Citizens Club

Ladies Sewing and Quilting Guild

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

Knitting and Crochet Group

The Friends of the Elderly help and partially fund some of the services at the

(Formerly called the Pillow Case Project) This is our charitable sewing group. We will still be making pillowcases, baby blankets & quilts, dresses for “Dress a Girl Around the World”. No experience necessary. Meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

If you like to knit or Crochet or you want-

The Friends of the Elderly

October 2016 The Reporter Rehoboth Council on Aging - such as the podiatry. Friends meets at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month. New membs are always welciome.

Meals on Wheels:

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

The Best is Yet to Come:

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

Veteran’s Information and Benefits:

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

Important Information about Joining Activities

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

COA Bulletin Post on Community Information:

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

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach/SHINE worker Bradley Marshall is available Mondays thru Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist you with Social Service needs from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372. Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particulars on how to apply. Don’t be deciding wither to buy medication, pay bills or food for the table – Call Bradley Marshall to dis-

cuss areas of help he can help you with. Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – State Fuel Assistance for 2015-2016 winter season has ended. Watch your mail for renewal applications beginning the first of August for the 2016-2017 Fuel year. For additional questions for this service please call Bradley Marshall who can answer questions and help guide you in preparation of for the new application year. If you are low on heating fuel – ¼ tank or less – Call the Outreach Office – Bradley Marshall – to see if you qualify for emergency assistance

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Serving Health Information Needs of Elders Open Enrollment is coming for 2017

What is Open Enrollment? The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is an annual period of time (October 15 through December 7) when current Medicare users can choose to re-evaluate part of their Medicare coverage (their Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plan) and compare it against all the other plans on the market. What does this mean for you? If you’re already on Medicare, you are going to start receiving A LOT of mail in October. Specifically, dozens of letters and offers telling you to use the Open Enrollment period to drop your current coverage and switch to Company X’s far superior (according to them) plan. In order to determine if any of these offers are potentially a good fit for your needs, you need to establish a baseline. What is working about your current plan and providers–and what could use some improvement? What you can do during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP): Anyone who has (or is signing up for) Medicare Parts A or B can join or drop a Part D prescription drug plan. 1.Anyone with Original Medicare (Parts A & B) can switch to a Medicare Advantage plan. 2.Anyone with Medicare Advantage can drop it and switch back to just Original Medicare (Parts A & B). 3.Anyone with Medicare Advantage can switch to a new Medicare Advantage plan. 4.Anyone with a Part D prescription drug plan can switch to a new Part D prescription drug plan. Why should I consider re-evaluating my current Medicare coverage during Open Enrollment? Unfortunately, choosing health insurance is no longer a one-time decision for most Medicare beneficiaries. Each year, insurance companies can make changes to Medicare plans that can impact how much you pay out-of-pocket—like the monthly premiums, deductibles, drug costs, and provider or pharmacy “networks.” A network is a list of doctors, hospitals, or pharmacies that negotiate prices with insurance compa-

nies. They can also make changes to your plan’s “formulary” (list of covered drugs). Given these yearly changes, it is a good idea to re-evaluate your current Medicare plan each year to make sure it still meets your needs. Below are some additional benefits of re-evaluating your coverage during Open Enrollment: 1.You can switch to better prescription drug coverage. Using Open Enrollment to switch your drug coverage—or add drug coverage for the first time—can make crucial medications that you need less expensive. It can also ensure that your drug plan still covers the drugs you need (as your prescriptions may not be included on your plan’s formulary for next year). 2.You can save money and keep your doctor in-network. Switching your Medicare Advantage or Part D plan can potentially save you hundreds of dollars a year—especially if your current plan’s out-of-pocket costs will increase next year. Research shows that the average consumer can save $300 or more annually if they review their Part D coverage. One way to lower your medical costs is to check that your current doctors, hospital, and pharmacy are “in-network” with whatever Medicare Advantage or Part D plan you choose. If your insurance company has changed your plan’s provider or pharmacy network for next year (and your doctor or other resources will no longer be included), you can use Open Enrollment to switch to a plan that will include your current doctors, hospital and/or pharmacy in-network, thereby lowering your medical costs. 3.You can find a higher quality plan. Finally, check the quality of your plan using the Medicare 5-star ratings system. Plans with a 5-star rating are considered high quality and those with fewer than 3 stars are considered poor quality. If your current plan is ranked as less than a 3, consider using Open Enrollment to switch to a higher rated plan. How do I re-evaluate my current Medicare coverage during Open Enrollment? Interested in re-evaluating and/or switching your current Medicare coverage? We recommend one of the two options below: 1.Use the plan finder tool on Medicare. gov. This is the official U.S. government site for Medicare. 2.Contact your local SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone). SHINE councilors provide federally-funded Medicare counseling through a trained staff members or volunteers. Your local SHINE coordinator is – Bradley Marshall – located at the Rehoboth Council of Aging, 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth MA. Call Mr. Marshall at 508-252-3372 to arrange for an appointment to review your options and assist in making the proper selections to benefit you and your needs.

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Seekonk Human Services

Seekonk Human Services Staff

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

*Center Hours

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

Volunteers of the Seekonk Senior Center Thank You

Volunteers of the Seekonk Senior Center would like to extend their appreciation to all those who donated their items and time to the Savers’ Fundraising Drive. It was a great success, we raised almost $400.00.

9th Annual Food For Fuel Pasta Fest

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Seekonk High School 4:30 – 7:00pm, Open Seating Adults: $10: Children 12 & Under $5. Please help your neighbors have a safe winter! With rising costs of fuel, our neighbors are in need of assistance and the only way it can be done is with your help! Sponsored by the Seekonk Non - Profit Coalition —Benefiting Fuel & Utility Fund of Seekonk Human Services. Tickets will be sold in advance and take out will be available. Please call 508336-8772 for tickets. *Dessert donations will be greatly appreciated. Please bring them to the Seekonk High School.

The Road We Are All On: Healthy Planning For The Future

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 @ 10am We plan for all kinds of major events in our lives, but how many of us plan for the challenges of coping with serious illness? An overview of resources everyone should know about before there is a crisis—we’ll talk about issues to consider and solutions to be found. You may be surprised to learn about the wide range of services available that can provide expert care delivered wherever you are, covered by Medicare and all private insurance. Come get answers to your questions—it’s healthy planning for the future. Presented by Melissa Weidman, Director of Community Relations at HopeHealth. Lunch will be a chicken casserole for $3. Please sign up in advanced.

Food For Thought

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 @ 10am Registered Dietician, Meghan Tiernan from Evergreen will be facilitating the Food for Thought workshop on the second Wednesday of the month from 10am— 11am. There will be a different topic each month to discuss. Come on over! Lunch will be Portuguese soup and pulled pork sandwiches for $3.

Radio’s Greatest Moments

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 @ 10am Return with Richard King, Radio Historian, to the thrilling days and sounds of yesteryear with Old Time Radio’s greatest moments. Richard will share his radio knowledge about the history and little known stories of performers and programs. Programs from the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s will be featured and images of radio’s actors, actresses, and historical events will be shown. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a trip to the past and relive some great memories of “Radio: the theatre of the mind.” Lunch will be roasted pork, potatoes and veggies for $3.

Halloween Party

Wed, October 26, 2016 @ 10am

Come one, come all! Come join the Halloween Party! Wear your most creative costume, Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes! ntertainment by our very own, Barney Mallon, Karaoke King A delicious lunch of meatloaf, mashed potatoes and veggies with dessert for $3 will be served. Please sign up and pay advanced By calling 508-336-8772

Basic Beginner Sign Language Class

Location: Seekonk Senior Center Beginning: Tuesday, September 20th Time: 10:00am—12:00pm This is a signed English class. You will learn words, sentences and choruses. Class will meet every Tuesday through November 29th. We will use the book “The Joy of Signing.” The book will be available for $6.00 the first day of class. Please contact Nancy Smutek to sign up for class or if you have any questions, 508-336-9547

Exploration Wednesdays

• November 2— Holiday Decorations & Triva. Lunch: TBD • November 9– Veteran’s Day Celebration. Lunch: Turkey Dinner for $3 • November 16—Diabetes Cooking Class. Lunch: Turkey Chili for $3 • November 30—TRIAD. Lunch: TBD

American Red Cross Blood Drive Seekonk Human Service Friday, Sept 16, 2016 1pm—6pm

Chair Yoga

Mondays 10am— 10:50am

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

Knitting Group

Mon 12:30pm—2:30pm

Knitting and crocheting are great activities year round. Even if you have never held knitting needles before, you can learn the basics and get started. Join us on any Mondays at 12:30 pm and learn why this ageless pastime is gaining in popularity. Crocheted and knitted items are donated to many different entities. Enjoy yourself while contributing to the Seekonk Community and more.

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.

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Bingo

Wed 1pm—3pm

Come one come all and enjoy an afternoon of BINGO. Play one card for .25 cents or play five cards for $1.00. Let’s see if you’re the next winner!

Movies

Thurs @ 1pm

Come join us on Thursday afternoons for a movie and popcorn, avoid that summer heat! Bring your friends and grandchildren to enjoy an afternoon out!

Mixed Yoga

Fridays 9am—9:50am

Human Services by Monday, November 14th. Please call 508-336-8772 to have your name put on the list.

Free File of Life Folders

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

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wednesday, Oct 19th 9:00am—10:30am

Services to schedule pick up/drop off and/ or donations at 508-336-8772. *Please do not leave medical equipment at Town Hall.

YMCA*

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

Seekonk Senior Shopping Day

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.

Seekonk Human Services has partnered with the Seekonk Fire Department to provide blood pressure & glucose screening. This is a perfect opportunity to get your blood pressure & glucose tested.

By GATRA (800) 483-2500 Tuesdays from 10:15am to 11:30am. GATRA will go to WalMart, Stop & Shop and Pricerite in Seekonk. Please call GATRA to schedule your shopping day.

Tech Time

Men’s Breakfast

Daylights Savings Time Ends

Thurs, Oct 13 from 2pm to 4pm

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

Advanced Floor Yoga Fridays 9am—9:50am

Thursday, Oct 13th 8:30am Toti’s Restaurant

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

Women’s Brunch

Thursday, Oct 20th @ 10AM Broadway Diner, No Broadway, EP

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

Tai Chi

Wednesday, June 22nd

Fridays 10:15am – 11am

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

Holiday Baskets & Meals

Anyone who receives food from Doorways Food Pantry is eligible to receive a Thanksgiving turkey from Doorways. If you are not currently participating in Doorways, you may call the Outreach Department at Seekonk Human Services for an appointment to receive a holiday basket. You will need to fill out an intake form. Please call 508-336-8772 by Wednesday, October 19th if you or anyone you know needs a basket. Anyone who is homebound and would like to have a hot meal delivered on Thanksgiving should sign up at Seekonk

Brown Bags

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

Balance -- Memory -- Weight

Three of the biggest problems for senior citizens are poor balance, memory loss and the inability to loose excess weight. Using the Wii Fit Plus program on a regular basis can help you with all three of these things. Exercise is not always easy and sometimes it hurts. This is a painless and fun way to exercise. I would love to show you how this program could help you. Contact the Senior Center at 508 336-8772 and ask them to set up an appointment with Nancy.

Free Medical Equipment

Our FREE Medical Loan Closet is available to Seekonk residents. We are in need of wheelchairs. Please call Seekonk Human

It’s almost that time of the year! Daylights savings time will be ending on Sunday, November 6, 2016. This is a perfect time to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries. Remember fall back — gain an hour of sleep! If you need assistance changing your batteries, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Do Not Ignore Medicare Mail!

It’s that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should expect information from your plan by the end of September. This information is important because it explains changes in your plan for 2017. During Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7), you will have a chance to CHANGE your plan for next year. SHINE Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have. Call early to get a SHINE appointment during Open Enrollment!

Do Not Wait Until It’s Too Late!

Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and Medicare-related health insurance programs. Call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772

Free Medical Equipment

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

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Gatra Transportation Service 1-800-483-2500

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

2016 TRIPS Hu Ke Lau

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Depart: 9:45am Return: 4:30pm Cost: $73 per person (driver gratuity included) The Hu Ke Lau is one of the area’s premier full-service facilities, a restaurant * dinner theatre offering award-winning Polynesian dining and great shows. In addition to a great show you will enjoy a wonderful lunch. Your choice of Prime Rib or fresh baked Boston Scrod, complete with salad, rolls & butter, dessert and tea or coffee. What a better way to spend the afternoon!?

Newport Playhouse “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” Thursday, December 8, 2016

Depart: 10am Return: 5pm Cost: $54 per person (driver gratuity included) Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet Grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five borough area! *Note: 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. Make checks payable to the Town of Seekonk. Please sign up one month prior to trip in order to give the tour company an accurate count. For more information call 508-336-8772.

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Film Explores End-of-Life Care - Free Screening of ‘Being Mortal’

Community VNA is holding a free, community screening of the documentary “Being Mortal” on October 6 and 20 at 10 Emory St., Attleboro MA. Presentation times are: 2:30 - 4:30pm October 6 and 6 - 8pm October 20. After the screening, audience members can participate in a guided conversation on how to take concrete steps to identify and communicate wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences. At no extra cost, nurses and social workers earn one educational unit. A certificate of attendance is available for all others. “Being Mortal” delves into the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness. The film investigates the practice of caring for the dying and explores the relationships between patients and their doctors. It follows a surgeon, Dr. Atul Gawande, as he shares stories from the people and families he encounters. When Dr. Gawande’s own father gets cancer, his search for answers about how best to care for the dying becomes a personal quest. The film sheds light on how a medical system focused on a cure often leaves out the sensitive conversations that need to happen so a patient’s true wishes can be known and honored at the end. “Being Mortal” underscores the importance of people planning ahead and talking with family members about end-of-life decisions. Seventy percent of Americans say they would prefer to die at home, but nearly 70 percent die in hospitals and institutions. Ninety percent of Americans know they should have conversations about end-of-life care, yet only 30 percent have done so. In February 2015, “Being Mortal” aired nationally on the PBS program “Frontline.” For more information about the film, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/being-mortal/. The film is adapted from Dr. Gawande’s 2014 nationally bestselling book of the same name. More information about the book is at http:// atulgawande.com/book/being-mortal/. Preregistration is required; contact 774-203-1306 or register@communityvna.com. Application for social work continuing education credits is being submitted. Please contact Community VNA before the event for the status of social work CE accreditation. Community VNA is partnering with Sturdy Memorial Hospital to present this program in Attleboro. This screening is made possible by a grant from The John and Wauna Harman Foundation in partnership with the Hospice Foundation of America. The following information for professionals is provided by Sturdy Memorial Hospital: Accreditation: Sturdy Memorial Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Sturdy Memorial Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Disclosure: Disclosure information from faculty and all other persons in control of content will be provided to attendees prior to the beginning of the educational activity. Speaker and Planning Committee members have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose.

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IN MEMORIAM E. Otis Dyer Jr.

Thomas “Tom” J. Mello, Sr.

Rehoboth – E. Otis Dyer Jr., 56, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning on September 25, 2016. A lifelong resident of Fairview Avenue, Rehoboth, he was the son of E. Otis Dyer, Sr. and Jean (Palmer) Dyer and a direct descendent of the founders of Rehoboth and Truro, and of the Pilgrim fathers. Otis grew up and lived all his life on his family’s 200-year-old ancestral farm on Fairview Avenue. He attended local schools E. Otis Dyer Jr. and graduated from Dighton-Rehoboth Regional H.S. in 1978 and the University of Maine in 1982 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He was employed as an assistant engineer in the City of Attleboro’s Engineering Department, a land surveyor for Hayward Boynton and Williams Inc. in Taunton MA, and, for many years, as a Massachusetts Registered Land Surveyor in the surveying office of E. Otis Dyer Sr. in Rehoboth. Otis enjoyed farming: caring for a herd of cows, a flock of hens, and raising the hay and grain for them on his family’s farm. He enjoyed studying and researching local history. He was a trustee and past Vice President of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, a strong supporter and volunteer of the Carpenter Museum, and a member of the Rehoboth Historical Commission for many years, serving as its Chairman several times. He researched and wrote many articles on Rehoboth’s history for the Antiquarian Society Newsletter. He was an expert on deciphering the Rehoboth Proprietor records, the original documents from the 1600s and early 1700s that divided up the land in Rehoboth. He served as Co-chairman of Rehoboth’s 350th Celebration in 1993. Besides his parents, Otis leaves two sisters, Betsey Dexter Dyer (Bob Obar) of Walpole MA and Lydia Dyer Carswell (Larry Carswell) of Rehoboth, as well as a brother, Nathaniel Paine Dyer (Lisa-Marie) of Rehoboth, and six nephews and nieces: Daniel Carswell of Providence RI, James Carswell of Rehoboth, Alice Obar of Brooklyn, NY, Samuel Obar of Walpole MA, and Caleb Dyer and Tatum Dyer, both of Rehoboth. Funeral arrangements will be made with Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Home in Attleboro MA. Funeral and burial will be private and interment will be in the family’s lot in the Stevens Corner Cemetery in Rehoboth. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Carpenter Museum, P.O. Box 2, Rehoboth MA 02769 will be appreciated.

Rehoboth – Thomas “Tom” J. Mello, Sr., 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Judith “Judy” (Mitchell) Mello. Together they would have celebrated their 45th anniversary on October 2nd. A lifelong resident of Homestead Ave., Rehoboth, he was a son of the late Manuel and Georgianna (Rocha) Mello. Tom grew up working on his parent’s dairy farm and later served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He then attended the University of Maine, Thomas “Tom” J. Mello, Sr. Farrier School and served his apprenticeship under James Mitchell of Johnston, RI. Throughout his life, Tom shoed horses at many of the New England area racetracks and most recently at Plainridge Park, where he worked as the farrier for the past several years. Tom’s true passion in life was farming; he enjoyed raising horses, pigs, goats and poultry. Together with his wife Judy and their sons, they owned and operated Rainbow Turkey Farm on Homestead Ave., Rehoboth. Tom also loved spending time with his family, friends and “Cronies”, attending auctions and stopping in at the many area farms and diners. He had a magnetic personality and was always the life of the party, he was a free spirit who was not worried what anyone thought. Tom always demonstrated this at the many family reunions, weddings and get-togethers, by taking over the mic and leading the “Marine March” for his family and friends. He will be fondly remembered for his many, many catch phrases, light hearted and easy going ways. Besides his beloved wife, Tom leaves two sons: Thomas “TJ” J. Mello, Jr. and his wife, Crystal of Rehoboth, Gregory N. Mello and his wife, Kara of North Dighton; five grandchildren, Mason, Gage, Reid, Carly and Mary-Kate Mello; five brothers, Dr. Richard Mello, Manuel Mello and James Mello all of Rehoboth, Raymond Mello of Greensburg, PA and Peter Mello of Cincinnati, OH; a sister, Sr. Carole V.M. Mello, Dominican Sister of the Presentation of Fall River; many nieces, nephews and friends. His funeral was held Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Coyle Dr., Seekonk. Interment followed at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Rehoboth. VISITATION was Friday, September 23, 2016 from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, NY, NY 10004 will be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Rehoboth Charlotte R. Bliss, 93, passed away at home in Rehoboth, MA on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Thomas “Tom” J. Mello Sr., 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. Constantina (DeMattos) Ormond, age 98 of Rehoboth, passed away on September 18, 2016 at Saint Elizabeth Manor in Bristol, RI. Thomas Anthony Boisclair Jr., passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at home where he wanted to be.

Seekonk Eugene Penniman Buker, 90, of Ferncliffe Road passed away Wednesday August 31,2016 at the Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Providence surrounded by his loving family. Maria C. Furtado Cruz, 88, of Briarwood Dr., Seekonk, died peacefully surrounded by her family at home Sunday morning, Sept. 4, 2016. Eileen (Clukey) Mello, 65, of Seekonk, died on Sept. 10, 2016 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. James E. Egan, 92, passed away September 12, 2016. Marian “May” Mazzeo, 63, passed away at home on Friday, September 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Philip J. Fox, 71, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his home. Omer Cinq-Mars, of Seekonk passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016. NW-CN13136637

Ronald B. Johnson, 74, of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

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