The Rehoboth
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OCTOBER 2012 Volume 24, no. 10
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You’ll See Artisans Galore at the Folk Art & Artisans Show
Fri., Nov. 2nd • 4-9pm & Sat., Nov. 4th • 9am-4pm We’ll have over 70 crafters, plus demonstrations, food and entertainment at the Folk Art & Artisans Show at Francis Farm, 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth, on Fri. Nov. 2 (49pm) and Sat. Nov. 3 (9am-4pm). Start your Christmas shopping early, and enjoy a wide selection of beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts, including jewelry, pottery, clothing, wooden items and much, much more! For directions and a list of vendors visit our website: www. carpentermuseum.org. All proceeds support Rehoboth’s Carpenter Museum. (Make sure to visit the Church Bazaar in Rehoboth Village, too!) More Carpenter Museum news on page 31...
Gert Messier Wins Senior Appreciation Award
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by Laura Calverley Gertrude Messier, founder of “Gert’s Café” at the Gladys Hurrell Senior Center, has won the first “SeniorLife” Appreciation Award for volunteering at the Senior Center for 26 years. Gert and three runners-up – Lisa Reigle, Patricia Higson and Kay Mann – were honored at a special ceremony and luncheon at the Senior Center on September 27. The award was created by “SeniorLife in New England”, a news talk radio program focusing on senior issues that runs on WNRI-AM, 1380 radio. It includes a $1,000 cash prize, donated by area sponsors. Gert and the runners-up all dedicate a great deal of their time to the community and make a big difference in the lives of many seniors. Full story on page 35...
On September 27th Rehoboth COA held their annual Senior Life Volunteer Appreciation Award Day. (L to R) Runner up Nominees Lisa Reigal, Kay Mann, Pat Higson, and Winner of the Senior Life Volunteer Award Gert Messier shaking hands with Rep. Steven Howitt