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Seekonk Baseball off to Hot Start under Leadership of Senior Captains

By Jim Chandley Last year, the Warrior baseball team lost two major pieces to graduation. Not only did they lose captains in Andrew Killian and Sean Heaney, they lost their starting shortstop and catcher; two great positions to have leaders at, but tough to lose leaders from. This year a trio of seniors is filling the void. Starting first baseman Jake Silva, starting pitcher Branden George, and pitcher and utility man Sean Corry have taken the reigns as captains, and the team is off to a 6-3 start. Ripping off six wins to start the season, the team was feeling great. “Run production throughout the whole lineup. It’s great to have such an offensive explosion so early in the season,” says Silva. He adds that this kind of hitting gives everyone the confidence to remain successful offensively throughout the year. Seekonk has a team batting average of .316 this year and is scoring nine runs per game. The offensive onslaught led Seekonk to win their first six games out of the gate. But then came familiar foes Apponequet and Dighton-Rehoboth, and some tough losses. Seekonk left six men on base in a 6-4 loss at home to Apponequet, the team that bounced them from the playoffs last season. “I felt like that game was the first time that we really didn’t play well all around,” said Silva. “It was definitely a game we were looking to bounce back from,” he added. Unfortunately for the Warriors, they didn’t bounce back against bitter rival D-R. They lost 12-2 in the only game all season where they were not close. “That game was our biggest disappointment. Our hitting has kind of cooled down,” said Corry after the loss. continued on page 6...

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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE SATURDAY, MAY 26TH 10:00 AM STARTS AT SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL Seekonk varsity baseball Captains Sean Correy, Brandon George, and Jake Silva.

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Town of Seekonk News Notes Parker and Sagar win Selectmen Race

Incumbent Dave Parker and Gary Sagar won the two selectmen seats in the April election. Parker got 1,063 votes and Sagar received 992 votes. The other candidates, Sagar’s running mate Robert Blanchard received 825 votes and political newcomer Nelson Almeida garnered 877 votes and former Selectmen and former Fire Chief David Viera had 756 votes. Turnout was average with 2,487 voters going to the polls, or 26.9 percent of the town’s 9,241 registered voters.

Viera Wins Re-election to School Committee

Mitch Vieira and Brian Freitas won the race for two seats on the school committee. Write-in candidate Jeffrey Starr Mararian finished a distant third.

Winners of uncontested Races

The following ran unopposed in the town election: Christopher Halkyard for Water Commission, Sharon Connors and Mari Ann Oliveira for Library Board of Trustees, Neil Ableson, Russ Horsman and Roger Ross for Planning Board, Paul Buckley for Board of Assessors and James Tusino for Housing Authority.

Voters Approve Senior Center

Voters approved a temporary tax increase to fund a new $2.5 million senior center. The ballot question passed by a vote of 1,459 to 962. The 9,200 square foot building would be built next to town hall and include administrative offices, meeting rooms, activity rooms, a nurses’ station, food pantry and office for the veterans’ agent. The cost to taxpayers is expected to be approximately $25 to $30 per year, depending on the value of their homes and may be less. Residents owning a $300,000 home would pay about $24 a year for the first year and then less as the loan is repaid.

Selectmen Seek to End Call Fire Dept.

Selectmen voted not to fund the call fire department in the budget for 2013 that begins July 1. Selectmen hired four full-

by Laura Calverley time firefighters last fall to boost the career department. The call department has been a subject of controversy over the last few years. The number of call firefighters has been decreasing. In 2004 there were 27 call firefighters. Today there are three. Representatives of the Seekonk Call Firefighters Association (SCFFA) have been critical of Fire Chief Alan Jack’s handling of the situation, but the board addressed the concerns and reportedly found their allegations regarding Jack to be “baseless.”

Town to Begin Enforcing Temporary Sign Bylaw

Selectmen voted last month to end the moratorium on enforcement of the town’s temporary sign bylaw. Only three types of temporary signs will now be allowed: 1. “Now Open,” “Coming Soon” and “Under New Management,” 2. “Moved to a New Location,” and 3. Political Signs. Temporary signs require a permit issued by the town building department. The complete sign bylaw is available on the town’s website.

Selectmen Consider Article on Restricting Service on other Boards

Selectmen may include an article in the upcoming town meeting warrant that restricts board members from serving on other boards. Selectmen were criticized recently for appointing two of its own members, Selectmen Francis Cavaco and Robert McLintock to the board of health. At the time, selectmen said that no candidates were available and the positions needed to be filled. A decision on the article is expected sometime this month. The spring town meeting date has not yet been finalized. It was originally scheduled for June 25, but it may be moved up.

Seekonk High School Gazebo Refurbished

A group of volunteers from the Seekonk Kiwanis Club, the high school’s Key Club and the Fire and Police Departments pitched in to refurbish a gazebo on the grounds of Seekonk High School. The structure is dedicated to three local teenagers - Eric Azevedo, Nick Velardo and Gregory Deverall - who drowned in the Turner Reservoir in East Providence about 14 years ago.

Seekonk Library Director Finalists

The finalists for the position of Library Director have been announced. They are Library Assistant Director Peter Fuller and Auburn Public Library Director Cyndee Marcoux. Final interviews will take place this month and a decision is expected shortly thereafter.

Inside This Issue Antiquarian Society....................33 Births.................................97 Business Directory.....................101 Church Events...........................83 Church Listings..........................82 Classifieds..............................99 Club Announcements.................28 Dining Guide...............................84 Events and Activities...................46 Farm & Garden.........................68 Heard at Country Kitchen...........26 How You Can Help....................70 Letters to the Editor.......................7 Library......................................61 Obituaries................................90 People in the News..................38 Prom & Wedding......................94 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......87 Rehoboth Ramblings..................22 Rehoboth Rescue Squad..........18 Rehoboth Town News.................12 School...................................51 Scouts.......................................71 Seekonk Human Services..........91 Seekonk Scene..........................24 Sports Update............................63 Summer Fun Guide....................76

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...Continued from cover Seekonk Baseball off to Hot Start under Leadership of Senior Captains

By Jim Chandley “Personally I wish we had played a little closer of a game against DR since we seniors only have so many games left,” added George. After the disappointing loss in that rivalry game came a narrow 2-1 loss to Fairhaven to drop Seekonk to 6-3 on the season. The team now looks to bounce back, and will need the leadership of its captains that have been instrumental in the good start. “We are definitely a tight knit senior group,” says Silva. He adds that good team chemistry helped the team out to a fast start and will help them bounce back. “Jake leads the team vocally,” says Corry, who credits Silva’s vocal nature with keeping the team focused in practice and games. Corry added, “I think all three of us lead by example. We all try to stay positive and set a good example for the rest of the team.” George echoed Corry’s sentiments, “We all want to win, and we all have to lead by example.” Despite a recent slide, the team still has very high expectations. With an 18 game schedule lined up, Seekonk will only need three more wins to secure a spot in the state tournament. If they find one of those playoff berths, it would equal their season success from last year. But the Warrior captains say they are aiming higher. “The goal of this season is to win a Massachusetts State Championship,” said Silva, “As a team, we are confident in each other and we feel like we can make a serious run in the tournament.” Silva added that the team is not overlooking the importance of finishing out the season and trying to win the South Coast Conference, but says these are secondary goals. His co-captains agree. “Our goal this year is to make a good run in playoffs. There are certainly no days off in our league, but we believe that we can beat anybody,” says Corry, “Winning a playoff game would be nice, especially considering that it hasn’t been done in a while, but hopefully we can get hot.” George agreed, “With this group of guys, I think that is very possible as long as we keep working hard and keep our heads up even when the times get hard.” One upcoming game for fans to mark on their calendars is on May 16th. The Warriors host rival D-R at Seekonk High School at 3:30 that Wednesday afternoon.

Seekonk Meadows Grand opening June 23rd! Seekonk, MA - April 26, 2012 Seekonk Meadows, Seekonk’s first community gathering space, is becoming a reality after nearly two decades of wishing and planning. A Grand Opening will be held on Saturday, June 23rd from noon to 7 p.m. Scheduled events include professional kite flying from noon to 5pm, 1pm ribbon cutting and walking tour of the Meadows and musical performances on the amphitheater stage from 2-7pm. Performances include: 2 p.m. Mud in Your Eye Bluegrass Band; 3:30pm-John Hopkins MLC 70’s and 80’s Pop Music Band; and 5pm-Blues Brothers Tribute Band. Food will be provided by the Seekonk High School Boosters Club. The rain date is Sunday, June 24. For additional information contact Seekonk Meadows is a recovered natural setting that overlies an existing landfill and provides passive recreation opportunities and environmental education. Two miles of trails are available for easy walking in this quiet and natural setting. Seekonk Meadows is open from dawn to dusk. Stone dust walking trails and educational signage are now in place, tall grasses and wildflowers have been planted, the fence and gate have been put up and the stage area with gazebo has been installed at the base of the amphitheater mound for summer concerts. Later this spring, benches, picnic table, trash receptacles and a donor recognition sign will be put into place. The June 23rd Grand Opening Event is an event in the year long celebration of Seekonk’s 200th birthday. The funding to create Seekonk Meadows has been raised entirely by private donations. Gifts can be made payable to the Seekonk Library Trust with a memo line designating the Seekonk meadows project and sent to the Seekonk Public Library, 410 Newman Avenue 02771.

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Seekonk Senior Center Letter

The proposed Seekonk Senior Center that passed by an overwhelming margin on April 2 will be considered at a Special Town Meeting scheduled just before the regular meeting scheduled in June. The voter turnout on April 2 is a testament of just how important this project is for Seekonk residents. The proposed building is a 9, 180 square foot single story building positioned on town owned land adjacent to Town Hall. Geographically it is within 1 mile of the center of town. The design is based on research and factual data vetted by a building committee comprised of an architect; a designer; two general contractors; a retired Seekonk Fire Chief; a member of the Seekonk Friends of Friends; a former Seekonk Human Services employee and a sitting selectman. The present facility is located at the old Pleasant Street school and does not comply with state and federal accessibility laws. A lot of discussion has been centered around the size of the new building. Presently, the Council on Aging and Human Services department share approximately 8, 550 square feet of the inaccessible space on Pleasant Street. Some have said that the design is too big while others have said its not big enough. Although the committee heard these concerns and took them into account the size of the building ultimately resulted from the initial spatial requirement analysis completed by the designer and architect. The size difference between the proposed facility and the current one is a space approximately the size of the selectmen’s meeting room. Care and consideration has been given to creating a building that incorporates energy saving principles. The architect’s emphasis on passive energy designs throughout the structure ensure that operating costs will be minimal. Financially the timing of this project could not be better. The town’s fiscally responsible stewardship has afforded the town with exceptional bond ratings. Combined with continuing debt run-off expirations and a construction industry hungry for work the cost of this building will be approximately $20-$24 per household in the first year and will decrease every year thereafter.

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Although the building will be known as the Senior Center it has the potential to be much more than that. Most senior centers that the committee looked at are also a social hub for their community. The geographical location of the new building is very important because it adds to the town center concept. It allows for a greater degree of community interaction which benefits everyone- young and old. Programming at the new senior center; town hall operations; a more user friendly animal shelter; the nature trails established by the YMCA as well as other activities centered around Peck Street will prove to be a great change for the better for town residents. Social programming that cannot be realized at the present site will thrive at the Peck Street location because of greater accessibility and a facility that was designed to accommodate such programs. I encourage folks to attend the June Town Meeting and to move this much needed project forward with a vote in the affirmative. Respectfully Submitted, Jim Reinke Former Seekonk Senior Center Building Committee member

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Seekonk Facing the Future Together

The only thing certain about the future is its uncertainty. We will grow older, but beyond that we don’t know what we will encounter – whether we or a loved one will suffer a debilitating illness or die, whether the economy will suffer another setback, whether our savings and investments will be worth anything when we need them, whether some natural calamity will strike. What we do know is that the best insurance we have against difficult times is our ability to come together in community, brainstorm solutions and provide mutual support. Facing the future together is the only reliable way of addressing our fears of the unknown. One of the things I most like about the new senior center is that it will be a place where people can gather for meals, for recreation, for educational programs, for social events, and for sharing ideas about how individuals and the community as a whole can provide the sense of security and well-being we all need. As a senior center, the building on week-days will serve the needs of senior citizens, veterans (both retirees and those recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan) and the low-income and disabled. It will be a logical place to hold the town’s flu clinics. In the evenings and on weekends, it will be available for community meetings, youth groups, public events, and rentals for weddings and other celebrations. If you’ve lost a spouse and your life is in upheaval, if you’ve recently been laid off from work and need help figuring out what to do, if you’ve experienced medical problems and are worrying about your finances, if you have transportation issues, the senior center is a place where you can come for professional assistance, peer support, and companionship. If you have ideas to contribute about how to solve some of the town’s problems, if you have time on your hands and skills you can share to make this a better community, the senior center can be a base camp for community involvement. The site on Peck Street is a perfect location. Near the geo-

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I wish to express my heartfelt thank you to the people of Rehoboth for my election to the Board of Selectman. I will work collectively with all Town officials (elected and appointed) to find solutions to the problems confronting our Town. I will always be available for any concerns or suggestions that you may have. Lorraine A. Botts

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!. It’s TOO BIG and TOO FANCY Fact: It’s the same square footage as the present center with all the other locations being used. The design is flexible for different activities and is suited for using energy efficient heating and lighting. 2. IT will raise my TAXES Fact: For every $100,000 of your house value, you will pay $8.05 a YEAR more. If your house is valued at $300,000, you will pay $ 24.15 as year which means your quarterly tax bill will rise $6.04. 3. I will have to pay this increase FOREVER Fact: Your payment will DECREASE each year until the “mortgage” is paid (probably 20 years) and then disappear. 4. I may never have to go to the Senior Center Fact: If you would like local health check-ups (ex. for blood pressure, diabetes, etc.); if you need flu shots; if you would like advice about taxes; if you need family help about agencies for child care, mental illness, or other problems; if you want physical activities to help keep you healthy; or if you would just like the social interaction of lunch, arts and crafts and games you would find these services and more at our Human Services Center if they had a new building without dangerous stairs, no privacy and limited space. Fact: With interest rates low, our town debt decreasing and more and more people needing help, THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BUILD THE SENIOR CENTER. Please remember that this article must pass at the June Town meeting with a 2/3 majority. Beverly Hart

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Rehoboth Town News used Motor oil Collection saturday, May 19, 2012 9:00 - 12 noon highway Garage Food Drive at Annual Spring Town Meeting May 14th 7 P.M. Troop 13 Boy Scouts will be conducting a food drive on the evening of the Town Meeting (first meeting only) to benefit those in need in Rehoboth. Please bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to the Town Meeting. Our goal is to exceed the 150 lbs of food gathered last time!

From The Clerk’s oﬃce ANNuAL ToWN MEETiNG

Rehoboth voters are advised that the date for the Annual Town Meeting and a Special Town Meeting preceding the Annual Kathleen J. Conti for the Town of Rehoboth has been schedTown Clerk uled by the Board of Selectmen and will be held at the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School beginning on Monday, May 14th at 7:00 pm. The Special Town Meeting will begin at 7:00 and the Annual Town Meeting will follow immediately at 7:30 p.m. I urge all voters to come out to our Special and Annual Town Meeting and let your voice be heard. It is up to you to vote how your town government runs and how your money is spent. YOUR VOTE COUNTS. The Voter Registration date to be eligible to participate in the Special and Annual Town Meeting has also been scheduled by the Town Clerk’s Office and will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rehoboth Town Clerk’s Office.

ANNuAL ToWN ELECTioN

1,340 voters turned out for our Annual Town Election held on Monday, April 2, 2012 for a 17% turnout. Congratulations to our newly elected Town Officials - Selectmen, Susan Pimental (3 year term), Lorraine Botts (2 year term), Planning Board Member Christopher Cooper, Jr. (5 year term, Planning Board Members Bradley Doyle and Tómas Ennis (1 year terms), Park Commissioner Lynore McKim (5 year term), Stormwater Officer David Perry, Jr. and Tree Warden Robert E. Johnson, II (3 year term). Congratulations also go to our incumServing Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea bents; Moderator William Cute, Jr. (1 year and surrounding area term), Selectman Joseph M. Tito (3 year term), Assessor Susan Taylor (3 year term), DR School Committee members David Katseff and Raymond Medeiros (3 year terms), Planning Board James Muri (5 year term); Park Commission Kathleen Amaral (2 year Services Include: term). I would also like to say that it is my plea• In-Home Pet Sitting • Mid-Day Exercise and Training sure to again serve as your Town Clerk for • Broad Range of Pet Training • Behavioral Modification the next three years.

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11% of our registered turn out for the Presidential Primary on March 6th. The Democratic Ballot recorded 59 votes for Barack Obama (Presidential Preference), 64 votes for Joseph H. Kaplan (State Committee Man) and 61 votes for Claire B. Naughton (State Committee Woman). The Green-Rainbow Ballot recorded two votes for Presidential Preference Jill Stein. The Republican Ballot recorded the following votes for Presidential Preference: Ron Paul-94 votes, Mitt Romney-455 votes, Rick Santorum-131 votes, Jon Huntsman-1 vote,

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All residents are reminded that census forms must be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office immediately. There are 561 outstanding forms that we have not yet received.

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The Seekonk Animal Shelter has several adult cats who are awaiting homes. In the photo is Addie, a young female. Addie followed two little boys on their way home from school. Their mother agreed to keep Addie safe until a cage was available at the shelter. While at her temporary home, Addie enjoyed being with the boys and their golden retriever. Addie loves being with people of all ages. She is very affectionate and follows visitors around. She reaches out through the cage to get their attention. Addie would love to have a family of her own to follow around. For more information about Addie, please call the Seekonk Animal Shelter at 508336-6663. You can also go to Petfinder. com to get information and see more pictures. Addie, a young female.

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The Key Club of Seekonk High School held its 16th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 6th. Over 200 children from kindergarten to grade 3 attended. Before the hunt began, there were numerous events for the children including face-painting, tattoos, guessing and coloring games, miniature bowling, find the yellow ducky, egg hockey and hit the piñata. A balloon animal blower made the children’s choices. And a real Easter bunny as well as a student Easter bunny entertained everyone. There were 2 hunts – one for k -1st grade and another for the older children. Over 2000 eggs were found each containing candy or prizes such as to Fantasy Land, Dunkin Doughnuts and pizza.

The Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk. They chose their own activities for their community projects. They recently collected 279 Teens for Jeans. They do child care at school events, tutor elementary student, help at the library and the Newman Y, help at the Save-a-Pet Auction, and they participate in the Kiwanis activities such as Taste of the Town and the annual Tree Lighting. They plan to join in the Kiwanis Activity Day on April 21st to help the Seekonk firemen clean and restore the gazebo at the high school dedicated to the three Seekonk boys who drowned in the reservoir.

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Every four years, Seekonk has two elections inside of about one month. Is this really necessary? Look, I’m all for voting. I subscribe to the eroding theory that it’s patriotic, admirable, and generally good for our society. But I don’t think we all need to vote twice a month. We can probably leave that to members of voting bodies like town boards, legislative bodies, and the indispensible panels of five dentists consulted for advertisements of toothpaste and sugar-free gum alike (What is that fifth guy’s deal? He always picks the other one). On March 6th, nearly 900 residents came out to declare their presidential preference for the general elections in November. Less than a month later, over 2,000 Seekonkers visited the polls to elect town officials, as mandated by the town bylaws. “The Annual Town Election shall be held on the first Monday in April of each year,” the bylaws state, going on to prescribe that the polls should be open at least from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm. The only mention of a town election in the town charter itself is a passage stating that all policy-making officials shall be elected “on a date as determined through the bylaws.” The average election costs the town between $5,000 and $8,000 (these are direct costs to the town only). “Thank goodness the presidential primary and election are only every four years,” said Town Clerk Jan Parker. Among Parker’s many duties is the organization of the polling place at Seekonk High School, as well as budgeting for all the costs associated with running it on Election Day. Between paying for poll workers, police, ballots (for town election) and coding for the various machines required, the money starts to add up. With four elections inside of a twelve-month period every fourth year, the presidential election year can see election budgets in excess of $24,000 for the town. This doesn’t even count the costs that are picked up by the state, which are also paid with your tax dollars. There’s also the issue of losing participation with all these elections. It isn’t American Idol, you can’t vote with a text message from your couch. So I wonder how many people just say, “Forget it, I’ll vote next month.” In March, 842 residents turned out to vote for their presidential preference, out of 9,840 registered voters (a shade over 8% participation). In April the number was 2,487 votes cast (25%). There was certainly some overlap, but is it possible there could have been one election with 30% participation and 50% of the costs? As I understand it, you can change this, and it wouldn’t be all that difficult. Article Two, Section 6 of the Town Charter says, if what I’m talking about here has gotten under your skin enough to do something, you only need nine friends to help you change it. Forget it, they don’t even have to be your friends. They just have to be registered voters from Seekonk who will sign your initiative to put an item on the agenda for the next town meeting. Like I said, voting is cool. I like it that we popularly elect the people who rule us in this country, the people who run our state houses, the people who organize the logistics of our local governments and yes, even the people who flood our top 40 stations with mediocre music. Last month I took my little sister to the polls to vote in her first election ever and it was high on the list of proud moments in my life. She was so excited we went to vote in an election where half the precincts were contracted for low expected turnout and we cast the 77th and 78th votes at a precinct that was supposed to serve 5,000+ registered voters. It was still a great moment. But we don’t have plans to go again this month.

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On April 30th a new Leo’s club was chartered under the sponsorship of the Rehoboth lions Club, the Rehoboth Anawan Lions club, the Dighton Lions club and the Dighton Dandelions. All clubs are the sponsoring clubs who worked to get the Leo’s club started. The affair was held at the DR cafeteria. More news will follow in the next reporter. Good Luck to all the student’s who became Leo members. On May 9th a number of members will be attending the Rehoboth Lions recognition night at the Hillside Country Club. It is always a very memorable night where those who receive the recognition are honored for their service to all of the town and it is a very enjoyable evening. On the 19th of May we will be at the Dunkin Donuts to make our collection for Mass Eye Research. All the monies collected go to help in research for blindness and any new projects that relate to eye problems. This money helps to keep the projects going when less money comes from the other sources. Thank you in advance for continued support. It is greatly appreciated. On June 2nd we will be having a Flea Market at the Seekonk Gun Club in Rehoboth on Reed St. See our additional ad in this reporter or for more information call Jeanne Noons @ 508-824-0534 who is the chairperson for the event and can fill you in. She will look forward to your questions!

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Don’t miss our upcoming “Teachers Talk” Forum on Sunday, May 6, 1-3pm. Some of your favorite retired teachers and administrators are invited, including Janice Rogala, Kathryn Warish, Bill Cute, Donna DelPrete, Nancy Carpenter, Al St. John, Russ Latham, Dr. Harrington and Dave Downs. We’ll ask them and the audience to share memories. All of the “Remembering Rehoboth School Days” oral history interviews will be on display, too. Local D/R students who have done the interviews include: Brooke Renaud, Case Framson, Nick Andrade, Taylor Stebbings, Caitlin Downing, Cam Downey, Elizabeth Oakley and Jenna Ziegelmayer. Three very special guests who attended Rehoboth’s one-room schoolhouses have also been invited: Evelyn Bois, Frances Jones and Harriet Swallow. Thanks to Beverly Pettine who interviewed these fascinating people.

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May 2012 The Reporter dresses so I had a grain sack and on the grain sack you had to be careful that it didn’t say flour or sugar; you had to pick the back of it. I was small enough that I could use just one bag. Some of the girls had to use patches. Grain bags – that was your dress. Beverly: What did you do? You did something special to your dress to make it a little prettier? Evelyn: I put some crocheting on it and my sister put a little green on hers – she didn’t want me wearing her dress. Beverly: What’s your favorite memory of your years at Hornbine School? Evelyn: Just walking to school [Evelyn walked two miles to and from Hornbine] and having all my brothers and the other children with me. I was like a mother to them all. I used to have maybe fourteen of them. And when it was cold, they wanted to go on the ice. The iceman came to cut the ice [on the pond]. Today they don’t do any of that. They’d go skating there and in the summer they’d go fishing there. And I still have a lot of children I’m responsible for because I go to the Hornbine School now and I enjoy every minute of everything I’m doing.

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We had such fun at our “Tea with Louisa” on Sunday, March 4th! The Tilton Room at the Carpenter Museum was packed to capacity. While enjoying afternoon tea, visitors learned about the famous New England writer Louisa May Alcott from Barbara Barnes, tourism services manager at the Rhode Island Historical Society in Providence. Recipes were used from “The Schoolhouse Cookbook,” compiled by the Rehoboth PTA in the 1950s. Here is one of the recipes: Vienna Cream Bars 1/2 c. soft butter 2 tbs. milk 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 tbs. water 1 c. flour Beat until creamy. Spread on cookie sheet. Bake 350 about 20 mins. Cool. Cut crusts lengthwise in three layers. Put one layer on large piece of foil. Top with filling (below). Add second layer and repeat ending with filling on all sides. Wrap in foil. Keep in refrigerator for 2 hours and until used. continued on next page...

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Any good detective will tell you that often a mystery must be solved by deduction rather than clear facts. Such is the case with our mystery of the identity of Rehoboth’s one-room school teacher “Stella.” Was her last name Barrows or Mason? Following the recent article in our newsletter and the Rehoboth Reporter, we received two helpful phone calls, one from Rehoboth resident Roni Hass and the Stella P. Mason other from Michael Martins, Curator of the Fall River Historical Society. Both Roni and Michael said that Stella’s appearance, her hair and dress, indicate that she was a teacher during the early 1900s rather than the 1870s. Roni mentioned that in 1870 women wore bustles And Stella’s dress and hair appear more like the “Gibson Girl” look of the turn of the century. Curator Michael Martins wrote this: It was with interest that I read about Stella in the latest issue of Society News, and do hope that the mystery has, by now, been solved. If not, perhaps this bit will help: It is most likely that the image is that of Stella P. Mason and not that of Stella M. Barrows.on theworn by the subject,have beencirca 1900, at which point Miss Barrows would have been considerably older than the woman depicted in the photograph.

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Our “Bus Tour of One-Room Schoolhouses” was filled to capacity, with over 50 people in a full-size coach bus. Trustee Sue Withers, who joined us, commented, “You see Rehoboth with a new perspective when you’re looking at it from above!” We viewed 14 former schoolhouses and stopped for a short visit at Hornbine School. Tour guide Dave Downs did an outstanding job during the trip. Present-day Hornbine school teacher Beverly Pettine hosted us at Hornbine School, and guest speakers Linda Grant, Lende McMullen and RAS Vice President Dan Santos added intriguing facts about Old Palmer River School, Village School and Blanding School. A reception at the museum followed, hosted by Hornbine School and served by Barbara Barnes, Kim Peranzi and Sharon Beskid. There people had the opportunity to view oral history interviews of Hornbine School’s past students Evelyn Bois and Frances Jones, and a video of Rehoboth’s one-room schoolhouses narrated by Pat and Norm Cleaveland 30 or so years ago. They also visited our new Education Exhibit, “Reading, ’Riting and ’Rithmetic in Rehoboth.” Thanks to Leslie Patterson for guiding people through the exhibit.

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by Leslie Patterson As we approach Memorial Day, we recall not only those who gave their lives for their country, but also those who put their lives at great risk and were both skillful and fortunate enough to survive harrowing wartime experiences. One such World War II veteran was Parker S. Dupouy, who was a Rehoboth resident for many years. He was recently inducted posthumously into the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame, along with five other distinguished flyers from Rhode Island. Parker was born in ProviParker Dupouy in his Flying dence on April 22, 1917 to Milton Tiger uniform in 1942. and Rachael Shapleigh Dupouy, who had eight children in all. The family moved to Seekonk when he was a baby. Although Parker Dupouy lived in Rhode Island at various times during his life, he was also a resident of Rehoboth for many years, and he and his wife Virginia (Ginny) raised their four children (Parker Jr., Melissa, Susan, and Priscilla) in Rehoboth. He died on May 16, 1994 at age 77.

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Parker S. Dupouy was one of the 57 combat pilots serving as the Flying Tigers in China in the early days of World War II. The American Volunteer Group (AVG) or Flying Tigers were an elite group of volunteer pilots formed in the summer of 1941 to help the Chinese in their struggle against Japan. A Central Technical High School graduate, Parker enrolled as an aviation cadet after graduating from Brown University in 1939, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering. In May, 1941 he resigned his Army Air Corps commission to volunteer with General Claire Lee Chennault and the Chinese Air Force. He eventually moved to Kunming, China, as vice-commander of the Hells Angels Squadron. In July of 1941, his unit (with 18 planes and 25 pilots) destroyed 81 Japanese planes while being outnumbered ten to one. He was awarded the “Chinese Sixth Cloud Banner” after his encounter with a Japanese Zero on Christmas day, 1941. Pursuing the Zero, DuPouy sheared off the enemy plane’s left wing, which sent the Japanese plane spiraling below. In the process he lost the last four feet of his own right wing. Parker later said he quickly figured out that he could fly his damaged plane at exactly 142 mph without it listing too far to the right or to the left, so he flew the crippled plane 45 minutes to get back to base. This dramatic encounter is the subject of a painting by Dan Zoernig called “One the Hard Way”. The Flying Tigers’ victories against the Japanese so early in the war gave a big morale boost to US forces at this very difficult time. Parker also flew Madame Chiang Kai-Shek around China on her tours. After the AVG disbanded in July 1942, Dupouy returned to the US and became one of an elite group of test pilots, working for Republic Aviation. His daring work testing aircraft contributed

May 2012 The Reporter greatly to the war effort too. In one gripping story of being a test pilot, Parker was flying a plane and realized that the landing gear wasn’t going to work, so he got out his toolkit and fixed it mid-flight, after putting the plane on automatic pilot. He and one other AVG pilot did all of the testing on the P-47 Thunderbolt as it came off the production line. He taught Charles Lindberg to fly the P-47 Thunderbolt too. He became chief test pilot in 1944, working on Republic’s new XP-72 Thunderstorm fighter. In 1946 he moved to Pratt & Whitney where he worked as a test pilot for the B-29 and also worked on the experimental B-50 bomber. After his years in aviation, Parker went back to work as an engineer, ending his professional career with KG Engineering in Woonsocket.

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In remarks at the recent induction ceremony at the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame, Parker Dupouy Jr. said that in the basement of their Rehoboth home there was a rudder from a Japanese Zero his father had shot down in Burma. “Our dad was a wizard to us, his four children,” he said. “It seemed that he could make or fix anything in his wonderful workshop. He was always there for any of us four children to help with our math, science, physics or chemistry homework.” He also recalled, “Our dad rarely talked about his exploits from his Flying Tiger days, but I do remember sitting with him while he was talking to one of his closest friends, Dick Ramspott. Dick may have asked Parker if he missed the excitement of ‘dog fighting’. My dad answered that it was extremely exciting and challenging until you had to shoot down your opponent. He said that after playing this three dimensional chess game in the sky with a pilot whose maneuvers you began to admire, having to kill him was awful and made him feel very sad.” Longtime Rehoboth resident Lende McMullen (Dick Ramspott’s daughter) recalls how well liked Parker Dupouy was. “All the young boys in the neighborhood wanted to visit with Mr. Dupouy and learn about the Flying Tigers. And Ginny was very active in Rehoboth, both as a leader of the Garden Club and the Girls Scouts. She was an artist known for her pottery.” Melissa Dupouy Smith, the only one of Parker’s children who still lives in Rehoboth, says that they didn’t talk about her father’s World War II experiences much when they were kids growing up and that it was always a surprise to hear someone say, “Your father is famous.” She added, “We’ve learned more about him in the past 20 years than when we were growing up. My mother kept every article about him.”

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Moses Brown is pleased to report that of the 54 students who sat the National Latin Exam, 39 received honors for their examination scores. These 39 students received commendations ranging from Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Silver Maxima Cum Laude, to Gold Summa Cum Laude. The National Latin Exam is offered annually to students who are enrolled in Latin or have completed a Latin course during the current academic year. This year, over 149,000 Latin students from all fifty states participated, as did students from thirteen foreign countries. The exam provides every Latin student with the opportunity to experience a sense of personal accomplishment and success in his or her studies of the Latin language and culture, aiming to promote the study of the language at a secondary level. High School seniors that receive a gold medal and summa cum laude standing in Latin III, Latin III-IV Prose, Latin III-IV Poetry, or Latin V-VI qualify for a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants for the scholarship must agree to take at least one course per semester of Latin or classical Greek in their first year of college. Moses Brown congratulates the following Rehoboth student for his performance on the 2012 exam: Latin IV Awards: Cum Laude Jonathan “Jon” Sigal ‘13, Rehoboth, Mass.

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Bay View Academy Student Ties for First Place in National Essay Contest Emily Petrie wins the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America Essay Contest

East Providence, RI – Bay View Academy Junior, Emily Petrie of Seekonk, MA, tied for first place in a national essay contest. Emily’s essay on the present day relevance of Abraham Lincoln’s statement, “a house divided against itself cannot stand,” has won her a spot at the 2012 Congressional Seminar in Washington D.C. The seminar is sponsored by The Colonial Dames of America and the Washington Workshops Foundation. Emily entered the contest at the suggestion of her Advanced Placement History teacher, Lee Emily Petrie. Haines, of East Providence, RI. The 2012 Congressional Seminar will take place in June and is a unique experience in the study of the American national government with an emphasis on the concerns of the US Congress and includes seven days in Washington, D.C., guest speakers on the Legislative Branch, Federal Government and the media, meet and greets with U.S. Senators and Representatives, visits to the National Mall, Mount Vernon, The Pentagon and the memorials and monuments of Washington, D.C. Emily says she is, “extremely excited to attend the seminar in DC this summer and grateful for the opportunity.”

outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award 2012

Sheridan Kimball, a senior Early Childhood Education student from Dighton, was selected as Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School’s Outstanding Vocational Technical Student. This award, presented by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators, recognizes students from across Massachusetts whose scholastic and vocational technical achievements have contributed to the school and vocational technical education overall. Each nominee will be honored on April 25, 2012 at the 26th Annual Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Awards Dinner at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. Sheridan was nominated by the Career & Technical Education staff at D-R and final selection was made based upon personal character, and academic and technical achievements. Sheridan is highly motivated and demonstrates an excellent work ethic. She works hard to maintain a good grade point average in both her technical and academic programs of study. Sheridan demonstrates her leadership abilities on a daily basis, always looking to lend a hand. Her passion for working with children is evident through her interactions with the children in the preschool lab. Sheridan is employed at the Taunton YMCA where she is a greeter in the welcome center, a gymnastics instructor for children ages 1 – 6, and a child care provider for

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Alissa Musto East Providence, RI — Alissa Musto ’13 of Rehoboth was among the twelve Providence Country Day School students who were honored with admission to the International Cum Laude Society in a ceremony honoring academic and moral excellence in the School community. The Society, founded in 1906, recognizes intellectual achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor. The Society was modeled after Phi Beta Kappa and includes 350 chapters in public and independent schools throughout the U. S., Canada, England, France, Spain and the Philippines. Alissa has distinguished herself in academics throughout her PCD career. Last year she received the PCD Alumni Award–given to a member of the 10th grade for high scholarship combined with consistent and constructive leadership. This year Alissa participated on the PCD Mock Trial Team, where her relentless on her cross examination of the prosecution’s witness during the final trials made an enormous impact as they won the Rhode Island Championship. “There are a lot of improvisational, linguistic and rhetorical skills that go into making a successful case,” noted Coach and History Teacher Steve Robinson. “One of our strengths in the playoffs was the students’ ability to distill an enormous amount of information and integrate it into their arguments in a persuasive fashion.” Alissa, has also been awarded a travel prize and will be going to Spain over the summer. She is best known, however for her outstanding performing abilities. Alissa sings and plays piano both on campus and across the region.

May 2012 The Reporter PCD Head of School, Vince Watchorn acknowledged the values of academic and moral excellence in his opening remarks before the gathering of Upper School students, faculty, and family members. He referenced the many arenas in which students excel at PCD. “We lead by example, have good character, and serve others,” he said. “Above all, we participate. We engage. Cum laude recognizes something unique. Today, we acknowledge the highest pursuit of the highest purpose of the school–academic achievement.” The Providence Country Day School Chapter was accepted into the Society in 1952. The Society’s Regents specify that membership should require demonstration of good character, honor and integrity in all aspects of school life. Each year the school may elect up to 20% of the members of the senior class and 10% of the junior class who have maintained an honor record. The Providence Country Day School, established in 1923, is a college preparatory school serving students in grades 6-12. The diverse student population draws from more than 45 communities throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our educational program balances rigorous academics, visual and performing arts, and competitive athletics. Our mission and values are upheld by a faculty distinguished by academic excellence and deep personal commitment.

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Attleboro, MA …Today Jeff Bailey, Republican candidate for State Senate in the Bristol and Norfolk District, announced that Wendy Wolfe Cardarelli has signed on board to be the Rehoboth Town Coordinator for the Bailey campaign. “I am proud Wendy has joined our growing team. She will be vital to our victory in Rehoboth,” said Bailey. Two weeks ago surrounded by a large crowd of friends, family and supporters Bailey formally launched his campaign for State Senator. As our next State Senator, Bailey wants to revive our economy to grow jobs, restore integrity to the State House, implement Secure Communities in the Commonwealth, improve education, and fight for fight fiscal responsibility. “I know Jeff greatly values education. As a devoted father, he understands the importance of educating the next generation. Having established the Grace Baptist Christian Academy, Jeff has a proven track record making sure that our children are prepared for the new global marketplace. I know as our next state Senator he will passionately fight to improve our public schools. That’s why I am supporting Jeff Bailey,” said Wendy Wolfe Cardarelli. Originally from Seekonk, Wendy graduated from DR Regional HS. She is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton Jr. College in Boston, Associates Legal Secretarial. She has lived in Rehoboth for over 40 yrs. Wendy is well known in Rehoboth town government…being involved throughout the years as the Rehoboth Assistant Dog Officer, a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, a member of the Board of Selectmen and the Rehoboth Town Moderator. She is the owner and manager of Ashberry Farm with her husband William. Wendy will assist the campaign with organizing leaflet drops, phone banks, and sign stand outs, and collecting signatures.

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, May 11, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA. All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf. Music will be performed by Heyday, with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and George and Shirley White. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $8. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks. com/rehoboth.html.

Dighton’s Tri-Centennial Founders’ Day Celebration! May 12, 2012

Schedule Of Events: 1 P.M.: Colonists begin their journey across the Taunton River to the Dighton Ferry Landing (opposite 2308 Pleasant Street) 1:30 to 2 P.M.: Colonists, Brothers of the Brush and guests will travel from Pleasant Street to Friendship Hall on Elm Street, the site of the Town’s Third Meeting House. 2 P.M.: Colonisis will be greeted by Native Americans and other colonists for a musical program. Proclamations and a brief history of Dighton will be presented by Selectmen and other dignitaries. 2:20 P.M.: Student Essay Winners will recite their winning essays and prizes will be awarded. 3 P.M.: Brothers of the Brush Awards Ceremony 3:30 P.M.: Closing Ceremony and Refreshments 7 P.M.: Evening Ecumenical Service at the Dighton Community Church, Elm Street

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Nancy Schoenewolf… has been involved with the mental health field for over 20 years. Utilizing various creative methods in her practice and in her personal life is common, with poetry being one of the strongest. She is one of three co-hosts of an open mic poetry reading in Providence, called GotPoetry! Live. She has performed as the feature poet in several venues, and has won the local “Future Feature” award. She is currently compiling her poetry to be published in her first chapbook Ever! POETRY IN THE VILLAGE is located at Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, MA and is the 3rd Wednesday of every month. There is always an open MIC. Contact nlmboucher@comcast.net.

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Dighton’s Tri-Centennial Revolutionary War Encampment and Battle Re Enactment May 18-20, 2012

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* FREE * On Sunday evening, May 20, 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 May 20 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 Suzanne Elliott at suzanne.suz.elliott@gmail.com or call 508-6695656. http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

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Second Annual Just Du It Duathlon RUN 3 BIKE 11 RUN 2

Ocean State Multisport is hosting the Second Annual Just Du It Duathlon at the Newman YMCA in Seekonk on May 20. Proceeds help kids go to summer camp at the YMCA. The duathlon is a 3 mile run, followed by a 11 mile bike ride, followed by a 2 mile run. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. Same day registration is 7-8:00 a.m. This is a USAT-sanctioned event. Registration is $45 for USAT members and $57 for non-members. Ocean State Multisport’s mission is to get more people involved in exercise while building confidence and self-esteem in individuals who would like to compete in a sanctioned event. Questions? Contact Gary Menissian at oceanstatemultisport@gmail.com or 401-688-5779 or visit oceanstatemultisport.com to register.

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Caller, Sue Rosen; music by Julie Metcalf and Bruce Rosen Friday, May 25, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, May 25, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA. All dances will be taught by caller Sue Rosen. Music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Bruce Rosen. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $8. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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2nd Annual 5K Run Walk Sunday, May 27th 2012 10:00 AM

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Mariah was a 14 year old girl diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in May, 2006. After many treatments, she lost her battle with cancer in March, 2007. The reason for this fundraiser is to give back to those who have helped her. The Tomorrow Fund Motorcycle Registration: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (must have helmets) Place: Kevin Hurley Middle School, 650 Newman Avenue (Route 152), Seekonk, MA Donations: $15.00 per person in advance, $20.00 at the door The ride will end at The Whiskey Republic, 515 South Water Street, Providence, RI All proceeds to benefit The Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children’s Hospital After the ride, food, raffles, and music by Mercy Bullets. For more information, please visit the website (aridefortomorrow. com) or our Facebook Page For Tickets, contact: Jean Burda 508-726-5139, Tom Burda 508-726-1187

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American Homecoming: A Special Concert to Honor Those Who Serve

This season, the SMFC presents a very special concert that celebrates the return of so many of our men and women serving in the armed forces! Entitled American Homecoming, the event will be a joyful celebration of our country’s proud heritage and a stirring tribute to our nation’s military. With one hundred voices and live professional orchestra, the two-hour musical program will be held on May 19 and 20 at locations in Taunton and Bridgewater. The concert will feature familiar patriotic anthems such as Battle Hymn of the Republic, Salute to the Armed Forces, God Bless the USA, and a rousing medley of This Land is Your Land, Grand Old Flag and This is My Country. The program will also include several stirring selections to honor our veteran and active military such as the new arrangement based on the Navy Hymn, Prayer for Our Time, the classic folk-pop favorite, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, the stirring lament from Les Miserables, Bring Him Home, and to honor our heroes lost in battle, the beautiful and moving Blades of Grass and Pure White Stone. This event will also seek to raise awareness and funds for locally-based, veterans’ charity, Homes for Our Troops (HFOT), which builds specially adapted homes for those who have given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries. Founded here in 2004, HFOT has already built over 100 homes for disabled veterans across the nation, at no expense to its recipients. SMFC has been following the progress of Massachusetts soldier, Joshua Bouchard, who will receive one of these houses very soon. In April, several members of SMFC traveled to Josh’s home town of Granby to participate in his new home’s groundbreaking. Tickets to this special concert are already on sale. Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $12 for children twelve and under. To purchase tickets with a major credit card, please visit www.smfconline.org. For more information or to pay by check, please call 508-821-9571.

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Thank you to Tiffany Bartholemew for organizing our Book Fair at Beckwith Middle School. We thank Jennifer Karamanian for managing the Spring PartyLite Fundraiser at Palmer River. Thank you to Debra Fitzgerald and Catherine Benevides for coordinating the PR Family Movie Night. Families enjoyed a viewing of Hop with children and their blankets covering the cafeteria floor. Thank you to our Nominating Committee, Traci Cady, Karen Deroche, and Colleen Moitoso, for reaching out to many to fill open positions. We thank Andrea Wasylow for her inspiring work to bring Play It Forward to Palmer River. This movement initiative will bring fun exercise to our students and raise funds for many, including, The Rehoboth Helping Hands Food Pantry, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and The Not For Sale Campaign. Finally, thank you to the volunteers who helped during MCAS testing. We appreciate the time and creativity that our volunteers give so effortlessly.

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Throughout the months of May and June the PTSA will support many class trips by providing bus transportation for our students to various sites. We are pleased to sponsor a showing of the Gaslight Band to Palmer River students on May 23rd. The Palmer River Talent Show is scheduled for May 25th, two shows with times TBA. The Beckwith Talent Show is scheduled for June 6th at 6p. Come and see the amazing talent of our students, singing, dancing, and comedy acts.

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We are looking to fill open board and committee chair positions for the 2012-2013 school year. The following is a list of these positions: Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer, Newsletter, Boxtop Program, Beckwith Fundraising, Reflections Contest, Staff Appreciation Celebration at Beckwith If you have an interest in volunteering for one of these positions please contact Jennifer Moitoso at jmoitoso@comcast.net.

Dighton Rehoboth Regional 50th High School Reunion

The Dighton Rehoboth Regional 50th High School Reunion Class of 1962 is in the planning stage. A small committee has formed to plan our reunion (we sure could use help) if interested please call Jeanne Noons at 508-824-0534 email gramnoon@aol. com or Craig Stevens 508-222-8824. Save the date Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth. HELP - If anyone knows where we can find these classmates please let us know: David Boily, Carol Creasman, Sandra Nelson, Stephen Stahlbush, Joela Scoville, Gail Arsenault, Elizabeth DeAmaral, David Rathkamp, William Rose, Sandra Wood, Cynthia Clayton, Aime Filbotte, Arthur Smith, Lynn Vangilder and Sandra Smith.

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As the weather improves, our students are actively enjoying our playground and outdoor sporting in their own neighborhoods. With the increase in activity we encourage families to refresh their memory on some outdoor safety tips. Remember the importance of safe footwear. While sandals, clogs, and flip-flops can be stylish and fun to wear, open-back footwear often leaves the foot unsupported and more prone to injury. In the school setting, children sometimes inadvertently step on the heal of a flip flop causing dangers when getting on and off playground equipment and school busses. Try to help your child select footwear that supports their level of activity. There are many new hiking “shoe” models that offer the freedom of a summer sandal with full foot/ankle support and rubber sole for an active child. Helmets on! Whether bike riding or skateboarding, children should always wear their helmet. Helmets, certified by the CPSC, Consumer Product Safety Commission, are the best way to protect your child from head injury. Skateboarding ‘spills’ can also lead to concussion when a child falls on their chin. A mouth guard will serve to protect from this injury and any harm to the teeth. Leave the headphones at home. Children should never wear headphones while riding or skating. If they are unable to hear the noises in their environment they will be less likely to respond safely when approached by a car, dog, or other safety issue.

Yes… it’s Time for MCAS Again!

We are very pleased with the great effort our third and fourth grade students recently put forth in the completion of their ELA MCAS tests. The children seemed to really put forth some serious effort and hopefully did their very best. We’ve just one more MCAS challenge before us; May is the month of mathematics testing. Most all of our students are honing their math skills as we speak. While our Everyday Mathematics Program has rigorously prepared them throughout the year, our students are working to strengthen their skills in hopes of bringing their performance up a notch. We commend them in putting forth the extra effort to bring their scores to a new level of proficiency. What can your child do to be better prepared? We encourage families to help their child access Study Island. Each of our students has their own password to log in and can spend as little or as much time as they would like getting prepared to take the MCAS this month. Please make sure your child will be in attendance for MCAS. Mark you calendars:

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This past month, many Rehoboth children had an exceptional experience at the with the Paw Sox. As part of a special promotion, The 4nd Annual Most Improved Student Program, the Pawtucket Red Sox dedicated a special evening to celebrate the academic accomplishments of our elementary students. Teachers were asked to nominate students who had shown outstanding effort and academic improvement. The students received complimentary tickets to the Pawtucket Red Sox game in their honor. You can imagine the excitement as our Palmer River students joined those from other local schools and paraded across the field at the start of the game. There they were on the mound with their names in lights on the “big board”…and the crowd goes wild!!! We are very

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As you begin to empty your home of unwanted items leftover from a long cold winter, please remember our PAPER RECYCLING containers. Remember us with your newspapers, magazines, and even scrap paper or junk mail; these items can be put in our recycling bins. If you were not aware, we are also recycling used ink cartridges of all sizes and you may drop them off in our Palmer River office. Thank You in advance!

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Last month I put forward an invitation for any local landscapers to assist us in the primping of our outdoor courtyard. Due to the great weather and landscaping demand, it is likely they could not volunteer their time. With this in mind, is it possible there are some avid gardeners that might like to join us for a “spring clean-up” in our courtyard? I invite anyone who might be interested in helping to contact the office or myself at Palmer River. We need your expertise to prepare this attractive learning space for our students. Please consider joining us for an hour or two at your convenience. Calling all Volunteers – We are in need of some eager volunteers to help with our Palmer River end of year book returns. As we begin to close out for the academic year, consider coming in during the school day to help our librarian. She will welcome you with open arms as she works to close out a wonderful year in the library.

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The Hornbine School Museum was neat and spiffy when it opened in April for its 44th season. The “one room school house bus tour”, sponsored by the Carpenter Museum, stopped at the Hornbine School for a short visit on Sunday, April 22nd.

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Taking 8th grade students to Washington was a long-standing tradition at Beckwith Middle School more than 10 years ago, and now it is time to bring the tradition back. The School Committee approved a proposal on March 13th to allow forty-five 8th grade students from D. L. Beckwith Middle School to travel to our nation’s capital on June 28, 29, and 30, 2012. Mrs. Bilentschuk, Mrs. Jerauld, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. Patrick will be chaperoning the trip along with a tour guide representative from Smithsonian Student Travel. Students needed to write a two hundred and fifty word essay titled “why a trip to Washington, D. C. would be important to me” to be considered as an applicant for the trip. Thirty-five students have done that and have been accepted to go on the trip. The cost of the three-day, two-night excursion is currently $520.00 per student. The travel company will be accepting payments of $174.00 on April 5th, $173.00 on April 15th, and the final payment of $174.00 on May 1st. All meals and accommodations are included with the trip with the exception of breakfast and lunch on day 1. Everyone is getting excited about the trip. Please stay tuned for information concerning the trip details and fundraising opportunities. We hope this will be the start of a long-standing tradition, memory making, and educational trip for our current and future 8th graders here at D. L. Beckwith Middle School. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Bilentschuk if you have any questions or concerns about the trip.

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Updated physicals with proof of having received Tdap booster and 2nd Varicella vaccine are REQUIRED for entrance into 7th grade per the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. If this information is not received by the first day of school for the 2012-2013 school year, your child will be excluded from attending school until the appropriate documentation is received. Any questions please call Mrs. Cathy Mondor, school nurse at 508-252-5080. Documentation may be faxed to 508-252-5082.

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Geography Bee Update

Chris Joaquim competed at the state level of the National Geographic Bee on March 30. Despite doing very well, he did not qualify for the final round. Congratulations for making it to the state championships Chris!

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On April 3rd Beckwith hosted our annual STEM Night. The event was a great success with over twenty exciting presenters sharing their insight into science, technology, engineering, and math careers. The Army National Guard was there with their bomb robot, fire truck, and bomb suit. Fireman Randy and the Rehoboth Fire Department demonstrated how sprinklers worked with real fire. Rehoboth Rescue came with their Zodiac and other equipment. Officer Perry gave a tour of the technology in his squad car. Mr. Meagher and the Rehoboth Ambulance team showed off some life saving technology. Some of Ms. Wagner’s students’ projects were on display as well as a PowerPoint presentation on World War I. Inside the cafeteria were representatives from iRobot, Lockheed Martin, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, The Society of Women Engineers, US Solarworks, Manny’s Automotive, and Hope Global. Mrs. Cordeiro demonstrated a neat computer game that dealt with mental health, and Miss Haining made some “gloop” with anyone willing to get their hands dirty. The highlight of the night had to be Mr. Hayes and the technology students’ Welcome to STEM Night machine. Several of our students spent time after school to make a Rube Goldberg inspired welcome sign. It sure looked like fun to build and it made quite an impression on everyone who came. If you didn’t come to STEM Night, don’t miss out next year. We would like to extend our special thanks to all the faculty and students who helped out and all the presenters who made STEM Night a great success.

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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education prohibits cell phones during MCAS testing. If your child brings a cell phone to school, please know that cell phones are not allowed in the testing environment and that lockers are not secure. Students found to have cell phones in the test environment will have their tests invalidated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Invalid tests receive no points and students do not have an opportunity to retake the test. MCAS sessions start again on May 7 and will run through May 22. Please check our website for the complete schedule.

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It was a fun-filled afternoon in the Lussier gym on March 8 at the Annual Faculty Basketball game. All participants and fans enjoyed an entertaining basketball game. The Raiders started quick and took the lead. But the Faculty men came out strong and took the lead back. The game was back and forth throughout and ended with a last second 3-point shot by Mike Charette to tie the game at the end of regulation. With a 1 minute over-time, the Faculty prevailed and won the contest with minimal cheating. Special thanks to all staff who played, cheered, helped with crowd control and sold refreshments. It was a great event and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

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Beckwith resumed World Cultures Day on February 15th with Dr. Maureen Hall sharing her experiences in India. The next day the 7th graders learned about Poland, Uganda, Ghana, Somalia, Haiti, and China. Mrs. Pereira explained and demonstrated how the people in villages in Uganda have to walk several miles to fill a jerry can with water and then carry the can, which weighs about 40 pounds, on their heads back to the village. Mr. Bashir shared his experiences living in Somalia and described how he and his family got out of the country. He also explained the history of the Somali pirates. Mrs. Garcia talked about the history of Poland, showed the traditional dress, and taught the students some Polish vocabulary. Mrs. Bartholomew had a great slide show of her trip to China which included the Great Wall and the Forbidden Palace. Dr. Patenaude shared his experiences as a doctor visiting Ghana and Haiti. In both of these countries the people are very poor but work hard to survive and support their families and villages. He emphasized the importance of treating all people with respect and compassion and challenged the students to think about how they will help the world in the future. After the presentations the 7th graders did map activities and answered 70 trivia questions based on the presentations. They also made thank you cards to send to the presenters.

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graduation rehearsal the first week of June. For any student who has paid his/her class dues in full, the cap and gown is free. Any other student must pay $14.50. The cost covers the rental and cleaning of the gown; the students keep the cap and tassel. when does my child return his/her gown? After the graduation ceremony, students will proceed to the media center, where they return the gown. Upon returning the gown, seniors will receive an envelope containing all their records, final transcript, and actual diploma. Are graduation rehearsals mandatory? The first graduation rehearsal is scheduled for the seniors’ last day of school, June 4. The second graduation rehearsal day is scheduled for June 7, at which point tickets 508-336-6610 and caps and gowns will be distributed. A 508-336-5334 third day of rehearsal is scheduled for June 8. All rehearsals are mandatory. We reserve Fax 336-2510 the right to cancel the third rehearsal if the students satisfy everything after the first two.

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The annual used book sale will be held this month at the Blanding Library. This is the library’s one big fund-raiser for the year. This year the sale will begin Friday, May 18 from 5 to 8 pm. This is a preview sale for Members of the Friends of the Library only, though you may join at that time if you aren’t already a member. New this year: members of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society also qualify for admission to the Friends of the Library preview sale on Friday evening. Saturday’s program will includes a bake sale, a silent auction, and a yard sale/flea market (individual sellers only, see more information below) from 9 am to 3 pm. A clearance sale of books only will be held on Sunday from 9 am to noon (books for $2 a bag). The library is still accepting used books in good condition. Please leave them inside the library during business hours only. We are also looking for people to bake for the bake sale. If you have a good quality item (not flea market items) or a service to donate to the silent auction, please leave word at the Blanding desk or call 508-252-4236. Please note: The yard sale will be for individual sellers only. Tables may be rented for $15. Those renting tables bring their own merchandise to sell and take away items at the end of the day. The library cannot accept or dispose of flea market/yard sale items. Call the library for more information and to volunteer. We heartily thank those who have been working so hard already to make another successful sale, especially organizers Sharon Beskid and Avis Prior.

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Library director Laura Bennett reports, “Our butterfly garden is getting underway. Lisa Gervais is working on a simple garden plan. Zach Oudin and some Scout friends have pulled out the overgrown, invasive barberry bushes, and lifted up the flagstones that were under the original site of a bench. The Cadets, under Jami-Lynn Araujo’s direction, have picked up all sticks and raked out front, trimming back the perennials as well. Jami mentioned that they have an extra $45 in their fundraising budget for a community project, and we asked her to find a birdbath for us. Zach is working on a bench design, and will build two benches, and hopefully a table. One of the benches will bear a plaque dedicated to the memory of Gerry Foley, a longtime member of Friends of the Blanding. All of the funds donated in memory of Gerry plus $830 from the tote bags we sold will go towards the butterfly garden for materials. Planting will be done by our Scout volunteers, under our direction.”

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SEEKONK, MA –The Dollars & Sense kickoff has been a huge success! Now it is time to do the real work of making our money work for us. Robert LoRe will be at the Seekonk Public Library beginning on May 9th for a 3-session financial planning workshop to help us begin creating a personalized financial plan. Session 1: An Introduction to Financial Planning Wednesday, May 9th 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Begin creating your financial plan by identifying your goals and the financial steps it will take to accomplish them. Session 2: Budgets and Spending Plans Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Begin creating a working budget or “spending and savings plan” to start saving toward your identified financial needs. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of budgeting so that you can create a plan you can actually follow. Session 3: Debt and Net Worth Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Create an accurate account of your debts in order to begin a debt elimination plan that will help us get on track with savings goals. Registration is preferred, but optional. Open to the public. To register or for more information, please call the library at (508) 336-8230 ext 130. For more information: www.seekonkpl.org Contact: library@seekonkpl.org Dollars & Sense is made possible by a grant from the Smart investing@your library® program. Smart investing@your library® is a partnership between the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association, and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The program supports public libraries across the country in their efforts to meet financial education needs at the local level

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SPORTS UPDATE Seekonk Sports Roundup

By Jim Chandley In an attempt to keep fans up to date on the various teams in action this spring, we would like to offer a round up of the happenings with the varsity teams from Seekonk High School. Around the halfway point of the season, all of the teams are still in the hunt for playoff spots. Some may clinch as early as this week.

What home games should i attend? boys tennis vs. dighton-Rehoboth May 9th at 3:30 pm. baseball vs. dighton-Rehoboth May 16th at 3:30 pm. softball vs. fairhaven May 23rd at 3:30 pm.

Baseball

At a mark of 6-3, Warrior baseball is mired in a slump. The team ripped off six straight wins to start the season, riding hot bats that produced over 60 runs over that stretch. Senior Branden George leads the team with 13 runs batted in while his classmate Matt Foley leads the team in batting with an average of .429. But things did not go as well when league foes Apponequet, Dighton-Rehoboth, and Fairhaven came to visit. The team went into a three game slide, hitting just .136 as a team in the losing streak. If they can right the ship enough to win three of their remaining nine games, they will make their way to the state tournament again.

Celtics Win Girls Recreation Basketball Championship

On Tuesday, April 2, Seekonk Girls Recreation Basketball crowned the Celtics town champions. The Celtics beat the Magic 41-35.

Softball

Lady Warrior softball is 9-3 coming off win over rival DightonRehoboth in Seekonk. Junior Lindsey Leclerc was excited after beating the rival Falcons, “Being down five runs and coming back with the win against DR shows just how far we’ve come!” One more win clinches a playoff spot. The remaining schedule includes six teams Seekonk has beaten, most notably Dighton-Rehoboth, who they will see at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High on May 16th (first pitch is at 3:30 for those hoping to attend).

Track and Field

Both the boys and girls track teams are 3-1 on the season. “We’ve had some injuries, so the start could have been better. But we’re really starting to come together,” said junior shotput and discus thrower Nate Robitaille. He is a standout thrower who garnered a national invitation this winter for his work with the shotput. Both teams are looking forward to a very long day on May 16th. That Saturday, starting at 9:30 am, Seekonk will host the South Coast Conference Championship meets. For those who have never attended a conference meet, it is quite a spectacle. If you have free time that Saturday, stop by Frank Mooney track and check out some of the action.

Boys Tennis

Warriors tennis is off to a red hot start at 6-1 this season. Riding hot singles play from Colby Dressler and Max Hagenburg, they have only lost six individual matches over the seven contests thus far. With a win over Bourne on May 2nd, they will clinch a spot in this year’s state tournament. This time around may be a bit more difficult with a trip to Bourne High School for the match, but when the two teams met in April for the season opener, Seekonk blanked Bourne 5-0. They will also face Fairhaven, Case, Apponequet, and Wareham, all teams they have defeated already this year.

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Lady Warrior tennis is having a respectable season with a record of 3-4 so far. Alex Beyrouthy has turned in some great efforts playing second singles, including a 31 game match in a contest with Case last month. They will need to win four of their final seven matches in order to qualify for the state tournament at the end of the season. Wareham, Case, and Dighton-Rehoboth will provide rematches where Seekonk has already recorded victories. If the Lady Warriors can repeat those victories, they will need a win against Apponequet, Bourne, Fairhaven, or Old Rochester, teams they fell to the first time around.

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The Dighton-Rehoboth Soccer Club (DR Strikers) will be holding their Annual General Meeting and election of officers for the 2012 – 2013 Season on Wednesday June 6, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. sharp at the Bliss Soccer Complex Field house in Rehoboth. The Annual General Meeting is being held earlier this year than usual because some Board of Directors will be retiring at the end of this current year. By holding the Annual General Meeting early it will give the new Board of Directors the summer months to plan any and all activities that usually start in September of each year. If you want to be a volunteer and be considered for an Office please contact a current Board Member before May 15, 2012. The list of officers and Club bylaws can be found on the Club website www.drstrikers.org. All parents and coaches are encouraged to attend this very important annual meeting. Patrick Gouveia President Dighton-Rehoboth Soccer Club

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D-R Pop Warner Weight Changes

Dighton Rehoboth is part of the Rhode Island Southern MA (RISMA) Pop Warner football Conference. The teams within this conference have voted to play ‘weight unlimited’ at the Midget level eliminating the older / lighter (15 yrs old) rule from midgets. The weight age limits for the MIDGET team is as follows: Age 11-14 105 lbs (min.) to no maximum limit and against players of similar age (typically to 8th grade). There is now a place for everyone to play. In addition to this level we also offer teams for ages 5 -14(by July 31, 2012) in both football and cheer. Please contact Kevin or Sue Wood 508-669-5904. Information and sign ups can also be found at www.drfalcons.com. Or walk in registrations will be on April 22 11:30-12:30 at our home field 148 Peck St Rehoboth, May 9th 6-8 pm at Dighton Elementary School 1250 Somerset Ave Dighton and again on May 16th at the Somerset public Library (Rt 138) from 6:30 p.m. -7:45 p.m.

Fencing—Gavin turner Qualifies For Summer Nationals

Gavin Turner from Rehoboth, MA, fenced at a Division II/III/ Veteran qualifying tournament held at Boston Fencing Club in Waltham, MA, during the weekend of March 31-April 1, 2012. Division II restricts fencers to those holding a national rating of “C” or under; Division III restricts fencers to those holding a “D” or under. National ratings are awarded by the United States Fencing Association and range from “A” at the highest to “E.” Gavin reached the medal podium with a silver 2nd place win in Men’s Saber. With this top-three finish, Gavin qualified for a place at Summer Nationals, the final national fencing tournament of the American sport fencing season held, this year, in Anaheim, California, in early July.

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The Seekonk Junior Golf League(SJGL) is now accepting players of all ability levels for its 2012 campaign. The League, starting its 10th season, will begin play with Clinics held June 27th and 28th, and Opening day planned for June 30th. The season will run every Saturday throughout the summer with play concluding the 18th of August. The league was founded by Dan Preston in 2002 with support from local businesses as well as the Seekonk Lions Club, and the Seekonk Recreation Committee. Over 90 plus players registered and on Saturday, July 12th, 2003 the Seekonk Junior Golf League was in full swing! Today, the Seekonk Junior Golf League (SJGL) is a tax exempt, non-profit organization, which allows boys & girls, ages 10 to 16, the opportunity to play golf and receive golf instruction at a low cost during an eight-week period over the summer. The league is open not just to Seekonk residents, but prospective golfers from the surrounding communities. Special financial consideration is available to those experiencing financial hardship. Now boasting a roster of over 120 junior golfers, the SJGL provides a safe and positive environment for those learning to play the game of golf with their peers. The players are organized into teams, sponsored by local businesses, competing for the rights to the “Carner Cup”, named after local golf legend and LPGA Hall of Famer, Joanne Carner. The unique scoring system allows for golfers of varying ability levels to contribute to their team either through a relaxed individual play or a more competitive match play format. While the league’s home course is Hillside Country Club, located in Rehoboth, MA, other locations throughout the Southern Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island are utilized. Registration for the 2012 season is open now through June 1st on the league’s website, http://www.sjgl.org. The game of golf offers several valuable “lessons of life” that are embraced and taught to our players. The unspoken rules of golf etiquette reinforce the values of honesty, team play, courtesy, respect and responsibility. The Seekonk Junior Golf League is dedicated to ensure all our players enjoy the game of golf, but also recognize the area’s rich golf heritage and instill the values that this great game demands. Come join us for the 2012 season! If you are interested in supporting the league through a donation, please contact the league through the website or use the registration form on the website as their suggested levels for donations.

Seekonk Youth Soccer Fall 2012 Registration

Games will be played on Saturdays starting in September. Our program is open to ages 4 ½ to 13. Registration fee is $65 per player with family discounts. Register before June 30th to avoid the late fee and waiting list. When you are registering your child(ren) please remember to volunteer. We will be looking for coaches and asst. coaches in every age group. Open Registration Closes 6/30/12 For more information or to register visit:

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Greetings! A National Historic Landmark and non-profit founded in 1921, the Slater Mill is a fascinating museum with a wide variety of ways for volunteers to get involved. Slater Mill staff will help you choose a project that works with your time commitments and provide you with the necessary training. Gardener Volunteer - Each year the museum raises plants for use in public programs. Assist with the planting and care of the museum’s historic gardens which include vegetables, dyeing plants, fiber plants, culinary herbs and medicinal herbs. Seasonal: March through November. Scrapbooking Volunteer - Since 1921 Slater Mill has maintained scrapbooks of current events going on at the museum. This volunteer collects current newspaper clippings and maintains the museum’s scrapbook. Machine Mechanic Volunteer - The Slater Mill operates and demonstrates a variety of 19th century machines for the benefit of visitors. This volunteer assists with the maintenance & repair of the museum’s machine artifacts; specifically lathes, spinning frames, looms, braiding and knitting machines and waterwheel. Building Maintenance Volunteer - The Slater Mill owns three historic buildings built between 1758 and 1810. Maintenance volunteers help with the maintenance and repair of buildings, including carpentry, painting, and plastering. Grounds-keeping Volunteer - The Slater Mill owns 5.5 acres of land in downtown Pawtucket. Assist with pruning trees and bushes, litter pick-up, maintaining the museums picnic benches and iron railings. Volunteer can also spearhead the museum’s annual Earthday cleanup. Collections Volunteer - The museum holds the historic records of many of Rhode Island’s textile mills and manufacturers. This volunteer assists with cataloging, organizing, describing and digitalizing of the museum’s artifacts. Volunteers who can type and use computers preferred. Volunteer work can be ongoing throughout the year, or project based. Administrative Volunteer - Over 20,000 people visit the Slater Mill annually. Administrative volunteers assist with the operations of the Slater Mill, from answering phones, to replying to inquiries from students and researchers, to helping out with bulk mailings. Interested? Please Contact Us! If you are interested in volunteering at Slater Mill, please contact museum curator Andrian Paquette via phone (401)-725-8638 or email apaquette@slatermill.org.

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Yes Vote on Article 1 is Win-Win for Rehoboth The members of the Community Preservation Committee, the Agricultural and Natural Resources Council, the Conservation Commission and the Rehoboth Land Trust in partnership with the Trustees of Reservations ask you to VOTE YES On Warrant Article 1 at the Special Town Meeting, May 14, 2012, 7:00 pm to enable the transfer of $65,000 from the Community Preservation Funds for the purchase of a Conservation Restriction and a perpetual trail easement on the 92 acre parcel known as the Oak Hill Beagle Club on Fairview Avenue. A YES vote will: Preserve critical habitat; Provide public access to the Town Forest; Keep the property on the tax rolls without increased demands for services. The Special Town Meeting begins at 7:00 pm at the DR High School. Please arrive on time to vote for this important article. It is the first article to be considered. We would very much appreciate your support. For more information, visit our website at: rehobothlandtrust.org

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The Rehoboth Garden Club will hold their May Meeting on Monday, May 7th at the Carpenter Museum. It begins with the annual cleanup of the Carpenter Museum gardens at 9:30 AM. Following the cleanup, there will be a picnic lunch and meeting. The Hostess is Pat Knowles assisted by Norma Blackledge, Bea Philbrook, Elizabeth Watson, Helen Davis and Shirely LaBanca. For more information or to join, contact Betsy Charnecki at 508 252 5718. On Saturday, May 12, 2012 the Rehoboth Garden Club will hold their Plant Sale from 10:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. at the Goff Hall Shed/ Barn on Bay State Road in Rehoboth. Perennials and annuals will be available for purchase. The Rehoboth Garden Club is planning a Fall Flower Show entitled “Autumn Joy” to be held at the Carpenter Museum in Rehoboth on September 22, 2012 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Profits from the show will be used to renovate the Blanding Library Garden. For more information call Marjorie Johnston at 508 252 4528.

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The Rehoboth Garden Club is once again offering a second semester $1000.00 scholarship to a high school senior or graduate student from Rehoboth and surrounding communities. Applicants must have been accepted to an accredited college or graduate school. Applicants must major in some phase of natural science such as landscape architecture/design, agricultural sciences, forestry, environmental sciences, natural resource management, land use management, horticulture, botany, plant science, agronomy,

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Our local Farmer’s Market offers a wide variety of fresh, seasonal produce and farm products each Sunday from mid-June into mid-October. Supporting our local farms and farm families contributes greatly to the sustainable aspect of local agriculture and to this communities’ local economy. Please consider the most important reasons to buy from our local farms: Its Fresh! Our community food is harvested and available in a day, In contrast, the average grocery store carrot travels over 1500 miles to reach your table. Preserving local food diversity. With this, our local growers can choose the best vegetable varieties for taste and nutrition rather than those that travel well or endure the rigors of mechanical harvesting. Supporting our community. Buying local, really on all fronts, supports the local businesses that help support our town and the other area businesses. Promotes Responsible Stewardship. Supporting local food producers preserves Open space, ensuring their ability to manage and maintain their soils against erosion or other harm and encouraging successive generations to continue a successful tradition on the land. Helping your family. Buying fresh is better. Buying local may not be inexpensive, but dollar for dollar, pound for pound the value is there. Value in what you give back to the community, what and how you support the individual agricultural enterprises which in turn support an important economic engine in our local region. Your dollars count. Your support will be even more impressive.

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The Rehoboth Agricultural Commission invites you to take a break from politics, the Town Meeting and the rhetoric of the 2012 election year to enjoy an informative evening about what our local vegetable farms have to offer you as a consumer. Increase your edible knowledge of plant and production methods as it pertains to local foods and the value of buying fresh products. Learn what is in your refrigerator and what it took to get it there. Discover how uniquely specialized this vital local industry has become. Our speakers for the evening are Donald Franczyk, of Bay State Organic Certifiers in Dighton, MA and David Rose, retired Director of the Bristol County Farm Services in Segregansett, MA. Together they will discuss the various terms that are found at markets today and what those terms mean in how these products were grown in the farm to fork sequence. Learn about organic and certified organic vegetables, local beef that is grass fed and free range chickens. Find out what IPM is and how it relates to food production. Clear up any misconceptions that you might have about food terminology currently used. Hear about the sustainable farm management methods practiced locally to safeguard your food. Simply put, fresh vegetables taste better. This night will offer an excellent opportunity to have your consumer questions answered by those who give support and guidance to our local farmers and growers. Come, learn about and appreciate the value of buying and using local produce. Hear a little, ask a lot. Bring a friend.

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Adoption Options Offers Free Informational Meetings Providence, April 18, 2012 – Adoption Options is holding a free informational session those considering adoption and are interested in hearing about available options. Licensed adoption workers will be available to provide information and answer questions. In Rhode Island, the next meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 959 North Main St. in Providence on May 17, 2012. Adoption Options, a non-sectarian, non-profit, comprehensive adoption program of Jewish Family Service works with prospective adoptive parents, birth parents and people who have been adopted. The agency is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with offices in Rehoboth and Providence. The agency’s work with all members of the adoption triad is focused on helping individuals to understand their options and make the most informed choices for their future. For more information, please contact Peg Boyle at 401-331-5437 or visit www.AdoptionOptions.org.

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On March 25, 2012, 225 contestants gathered at Francis Farm in Rehoboth to take part in a 5K road race organized by Gary Manissian of Ocean State Multisport. The focus of the event was Organ Donation Awareness. Among the participants were 25 members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 460 from Seekonk along with their leaders, Darlene Sicard, Dawn Houle, Kerri Tortolani, and Beth Fecteau. The scouts were joined by many siblings and parents. For the Scouts, it began in Jan 2012 as a quest to obtain their Practice with Purpose Badge as well as a Fitness Badge. The badge involves setting goals and planning the necessary steps to achieve them. The girls trained regularly in groups and on their own under the guidance of trainer Lori Keough, an accomplished runner whose daughter belongs to Troop 460. In addition to the 25 Scouts who participated in the Francis Farm 5K, another member of the troop trained with the group and participated in the St Patrick’s 5K in Providence, RI. By March 25th, the Scouts were ready to earn their badges, but in reality, they got more than they anticipated. At the opening ceremonies, the racers learned about the importance of organ donation from organ recipient, John Jennings, an Iraq war veteran who received a kidney from Patrick Fitzgibbons that saved his life. Fitzgibbons was also at the race to show support. Jennings’ talk sent the Scouts and all the runners off with a most inspiring message. All runners received a race certificate and medal, and of course the Scouts got their badges.

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Pack 1 celebrated all den advancements during their March Pack meeting. Congratulations to all the Scouts and their parents. Thank you all for your continued support and commitment to Pack 1 Rehoboth. Pack 1 also invites all boys entering first grade next year through fourth grade to join Pack 1 in their Spring recruitment. Please join us on Wednesday May 30th at 6:00 p.m. at Camp Buxton on Pond Street in Rehoboth. Look for fliers via backpack the week of May 24th.

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Cub scouts and their families from Pack 2 Rehoboth’s Bear Den spent an afternoon cleaning debris from the Shad Factory Pond Conservation Area in Rehoboth in April.

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Pack 1 teamed up with the Rehoboth Food Pantry to participate in the Annual Spring Scouting for Food Project. Pack 1 is happy to report that the donations collected this year were greater than any past year. Sadly, when we entered the food pantry the shelves were rather bare. When we were done stocking shelves we were happy to see shelves overflowing with food and many bags still not unloaded. Thank you to everyone in town who made the food drive a huge success. Please continue to donate to the Rehoboth Food Pantry. All donations stay in town and help our friends and neighbors that may be in need. A big thank you to all Pack 1 Scouts and their families. This project was a huge success solely in part to all of you who donated your time putting out bags one weekend and collecting bags the next. A special thank you to Deborah and Tony DeCosta for organizing the event.

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Rehoboth Daisy Troop

In March, Rehoboth Daisy Troop 750 took a tour of the Seekonk Fire Station. The girls really enjoyed it! They got to go inside the fire truck, see the ladder extended on the ladder truck, and tour the building. The Daisies were surprised to see that the firemen actually sleep and eat at the station. The firemen went above and beyond duty! The girls were very impressed and had lots of fun!

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Earthday CleanupRehoboth Troop 13 Rehoboth Girl Scout Troops visit Plymouth Plantation

“Members from Rehoboth Girl Scout troops 1080,56 and 628 participated in Scout Day held at the Plimouth Plantation and The Mayflower. They toured the Plantation and the Mayflower learning about life in the 1600’s and earned a special event badge.”

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The Seekonk Pack two Bear Scouts had a great learning experience at the WPRI Studios in East Providence. They had a tour of the newsroom, editing, make-up rooms and the set of The Rhode Show. They even watched the live broadcast of the 5:00 news from inside the studio, just a few feet away from Mike Montecalvo, Susan Roberts and Tony Petrarca.

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Rehoboth Pack 1 and 2 Pinewood Derby

This years’ District-wide Pinewood Derby participants from Rehoboth Pack 1 and 2 were: (pictured left to right) Nicholas Ware (20th), Zach Richards (8th), Tyler Pellechio (1st), Jack Wilson (5th) and Owen Moran (13th). Congratulations!

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Troop 13 Bike Hike in Miles Standish State Forest and Earthday Cleanup

Rehoboth Daisy Troop 694

Rehoboth Daisy Troop 694 adopted the local K-9 unit as their community project. Shown here with ofﬁcer Forget and K-9 dog Ceasar, they learned about the job of a police dog. Girl Scouts learn about honor at an early age. This is the last year the girls will wear blue, and to always remember that color and how much it has meant to them, they chose to «Honor our local heroes in Blue». Next year they will bridge to Brownies.

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May 12 & 19 • 9am - 1pm

Register for a half hour special garden consultation with our own talented horticulturist and garden designer Warren leach and he will help you come up with a planting design solutions. Pre-registration required. $50 registration fee. See our website for details

Spring Garden Talks 2012

May 5 • What’s New in the Garden; Perennials & More May 26 • Choice of Plants for Exceptional Performance for a Long Season in the Garden June 2 • Plants w/Fabulous Foliage to Light Up the Summer Garden

All workshops are free and will be held at 11 a.m. We will move indoors in case of rain. Bring a lawn chair. All plants that are discussed will be available for sale. See our website for details

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Troop 13 had its annual Bike Hike and campout in Miles Standish State Forest on April 13-15. Weather was perfect for the event and we put in a good 18 miles on Saturday. Midway through we stopped and had lunch on Curlew Pond and enjoyed a game of dodgeball/tetherball along with a game of soccer. The evening culminated with the scouts cooking linguine Alfredo and chicken saltimbocca, while the leaders dined on lentil soup and baguettes. The coveted golden fork award was taken by Cobra Patrol with with their interpretation of “twinkies over pancakes”. Earthday Cleanup was conducted with RBA and DR Marching band. Troop 13 collected a dozen bags of trash. Linda Ferreira with Edward Jones Investments cooked up a feast of hot dogs, hamburgers, and chourico, somehow managing to fill the hungry scouts (no small feat). FastSigns-N. Attleboro provided transportation and bags and Propane Plus provided a truck for disposal of collected trash. Thanks also to numerous other volunteers, including other RBA members, DR Marching Band and other RBA volunteers. Good Job, Byah! Rehoboth Rescue has been volunteering a big chunk of their time teaching first aid merit badge to some of the newer scouts. Normally this is conducted by BSA personnel, but when Scott Abrahamson and Jordan Khoury stepped up to the plate, we had to say yes as these guys are the professionals! In addition to getting in depth instruction on first aid techniques, the boys have had a chance to see all the professional gear and how it’s used. Thanks Guys! Next Month’s campout is on Worden Pond in Kingston, RI, where we hope to enjoy our annual “Re-enactment of epic sea battles”. Currently, Troop 13 has three Eagle projects underway, with Richard Muri conducting a Bone Marrow Donor Drive, Jeff Muri conducting a re-model of the pump station at the Rehoboth Town Offices, and Matt Kucia conducting a project to distribute low cost/no cost chicken coops to those in need in the Dighton/Rehoboth area.

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Rehoboth Pack 2 Tigers

Rehoboth Pack 2 Tigers had a fun visit to Wrights Dairy Farm and learned about the milking process.

Help Richard Save Lives!

We need your help! Come out and register with DKMS Eagle Scout Project Saves Lives! – 16 year old Richard Muri makes the ultimate difference, saving lives while earning his Boy Scout Eagle Scout award! “Members from Rehoboth Girl Scout Troops 1080, 56 and 628 “When I was thinking about what to do for my Eagle Scout recently toured the facility at the National Weather Service. They project, I knew I wanted to make a difference. About the biggest learned about Doppler Radar, how weather data is gathered and difference one can make is to save a life. My grandfather died from passed along to the media.” leukemia and I would like to do all I can to help other people with the disease” explains Richard, a junior at Dighton-Rehoboth High School. We need you! Every day thousands of patients search for a bone marrow donor match. Only 4 out of 10 patients are lucky enough to receive a transplant. “I lost my Take a walk through our many mother to leukemia when I was 14,” stated Katharina Harf, COO, DKMS Americas, “and green houses and you’ll see I have made it my mission to recruit more donors so that other families don’t have to we have the best quality and Delivery Available go through the pain we did. We need your the best prices around! help so we can save more lives.”

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Registering to become a bone marrow donor is more than a cheek swab; it is a commitment to help save a life. You must be between 18 and 55 and in good general health. When you register with DKMS, you can be found as a donor match for any patient in need of a bone marrow transplant. Registering one potential bone marrow donor costs DKMS $65. Because DKMS does not require new donors to pay the registration fee and does not receive government funding, DKMS must rely on donations from the general public to fund donor registrations. 100% of your financial contribution is used to register new potential donors. Every dollar counts!

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Located on the grounds of the Newman YMCA. Register by May 5th and save $25 per session. Enroll now as space is limited. Contact Shane at swhittet@gpymca.org or visit our website at gpymca.org for more information.

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y-a-thon saturday, May 5th, 4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Join us for our first annual Y-a-Thon. Funds raised will support; Academic Achievement for kids through summer learning programs, Cancer Survivors living healthier with Livestrong strengthening classes, Autism Full Inclusion recreation programming for children and adults, Water Safety & Swim Lessons to keep our children safe this summer and so much more. Contact Paula at proy@gpymca.org for more information.

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Enjoy food sponsored by our local community restaurants. Healthy and inexpensive option for a great family night together. Pre registration is required as seats are limited. Enjoy swimming, our bounce house and great family fun. Proceeds support our annual financial assistance campaign which provides scholarships for membership, child care, camp and programs. Y Members $3 Community $6

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Workouts for intermediate to advanced swimmers, training and endurance with instruction on stroke technique, fellowship and motivation. Schedule your birthday party at the Y and pick any of the following themes: Toddler Tumbling, Gym Relay Games, Moon Bounce, Dance or Acro Dance, Sports Medley, Pool Palooza, Indoor Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis or Badminton. Community Groups, Mom Groups, PTAs or businesses may also schedule a party. One hour of activities and one hour of party room. Fees range from $125 to $225. Includes a birthday host and/or instructor.

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Head out with Audubon for the best birding of the year! Explore ponds, wetlands, fields and forest in search of spring migrants. There’s no better time of year to hit the trails with binoculars and field guide in hand! Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Available by calling (401) 949-5454 or online at www.asri.org.

May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012 - tuesday Morning bird walks - 8:00 am

Audubon’s popular Tuesday Morning Bird Walks continue through May 2012. Phil Budlong will be coordinating the programs. Meet at the Charlestown Mini-Super on

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Summer Summer will will be be here here before before you you know know it! it! Start Start making making Your Your summer summer plans plans Route 1-A at 8:00 a.m. If you’d like advance details on the itinerary for that week, email pbudlong@cox.net. Departs from Charlestown Mini-Super, 4071 Old Post Road (Route 1-A), Charlestown, RI; Every Tuesday in April, and May; 8:00-10:30 am; Program Fee: Free; Ages: Adult.

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May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012 wednesday Morning bird walks at Maxwell Mays wildlife Refuge Coventry, RI - 8:00 – 10:00 am

Explore Audubon’s newest refuge and be part of the discoveries as we document for the first time the arrival of spring migrants. Wear sturdy shoes, bring binoculars and bug repellant. Meet in the parking lot. Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, 2082 Victory Hwy, Coventry, RI; Program Fee: Free for members, $5/non-member; Ages: Adult.

May10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 thursday Morning bird walks at eppley 7:30-9:30am

Audubon Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge; West Kingston, RI May is the peak month for the spring migration, with different species moving through each week. Come explore the Audubon Marion Eppley Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the largest Audubon refuges, but closed to the public except for guided educational programs. Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge, Dugway Bridge Road, West Kingston, RI; Program Fee: Free for members, $5/non-member; Ages: Adult. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

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May 11, 25, 2012 friday Morning bird walks at Fisherville Brook

Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge Exeter, RI 8:00 – 10:30 am Come explore Fisherville Brook in search of new neo-tropical migrants. Observe birds like Northern Waterthrush, Prairie Warblers, Bluebirds, Scarlet Tanagers and more. You never know what birds may be spotted. Don’t forget your binoculars! Meet in the parking lot. Note: there will be no walk held on May 18. Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: Free for members, $5/non-member; Ages: 12+. Course Number: 134333-212. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

May 6 to June 31, 2012 Birds, Butterﬂies and Treasures of the Natural world: Photography exhibit by stephen tierney

Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Native Rhode Islander Stephen Tierney has behind the camera for over 25 years. Since his retirement he has been photographing birds and butterflies at many scenic wetlands and national parks. He was awarded the prestigious Charlie Miller Award from the Photographic Society of Rhode Island, and in 2001 he was named Master Member of the New England Camera Club Council. Meet the photographer on May 6, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Free with admission.

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Climb aboard the Audubon van and explore the many birding hot spots of Rhode Island during this exciting time of the year. Warblers, vireos and other spring beauties will make for an unforgettable trip. Visit many favorite birding spots, as well as some lesser-known locations. Be sure to pack a lunch and bring your binoculars. Departs from Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $45/member; $55/non-member; Ages: 16+. Course Number: 134333-224. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

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International Migratory Bird Day is May 12! Come celebrate one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas - bird migration. Each spring birds travel great distances to spend the summer in Rhode Island. Learn all about the fascinating lives of these migrants. The day will be filled with games, scavenger hunts, crafts, activities, bird walks, and much more! Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: All activities are free with admission except for Birds and Breakfast program*; Ages: All. (*Bird Walk with Continental Breakfast Fee: $10/member and $15/non-member. Please register at programs@asri.org or call (401) 949-5454 est. 3041.

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Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 8:00 – 10:00 am Explore the Environmental Education Center and the McIntosh Wildlife Refuge before the crowds arrive! Join an Audubon naturalist on an early morning bird walk and watch the refuge come alive. The stroll will take you along our boardwalk and down to the shore. A continental breakfast will be served after the walk and participants are welcome to linger in front of their favorite exhibits after breakfast. Advanced registration is required. Fee includes continental breakfast, admission and bird walk. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $10/member, $15/non-member; Ages: Teen to Adult. Course Number: 164333-567. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org

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oPEN MIC NIGHT at 7pm Warblers, flycatchers, vireos and thrushes are all just part of the attraction. Highlights in recent years have included Bell’s Vireo, Golden-winged Warbler, Blue Grosbeak and Summer Tanager. When conditions are ideal, the concentration of migrants can be staggering and the views of the birds you will see will be like no other. Audubon guides have experienced this trip under all conditions and participants have never been disappointed. Also included is a cruise around Eastern Egg Rock, the southern most breeding colony for Atlantic Puffins, where Black Guillemot, Arctic Tern and Roseate Tern can also be found. Departs from Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $885/members, $925/ non- members; Fee includes all transportation, accommodations, meals, (except lunches), the puffin tour and guided walks. The trip is for three nights; 4:45 am-8:00 pm; Ages: Adult. Course Number: 034333-001. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org

May 19 and June 16, 2012 Map ‘n’ Compass: Part I & II Audubon Powder Mill ledges wildlife Refuge smithfield, RI2:00 – 4:00 pm

Introduction to Map ‘n’ Compass Part I; May 19, 2012 Have some fun while learning the basics of using a compass to navigate. We’ll combine the use of a map and talk about the many of the pitfalls people experience. This is a workshop for beginners and will cover introductory compass use (no declination) and will be indoors with a very short time outside. Bring your own compass or use one of ours. We’ll send you home with pocket-sized ‘cheat sheets’ for practicing on your own. The Next Steps: Map ‘n’ Compass Part II; June 16, 2012 . Ready for a challenge? Take the next step and practice the skills you learned in “Introduction to Map ‘n’ Compass.” Review the basics and hone your skills with some navigation games and a short orienteering course. Bring your own compass or borrow one of ours. This is a follow up program to “Introduction to Map and Compass,” but those who already have basic compass skills are welcome to join! Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee per program: $8/member, $12/ non-member; Ages: 9+. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

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Church Listings Newman Congregational Church

Corner of Newman & Pawtucket Aves (Rumford) For more info: 401-434-4742 www.newmanucc.org

Vedanta Society of Providence

227 Angell St Providence RI 02906 401-421-3960 www.vedantaprov.org

West Dighton Christian Church

Epworth United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Rehoboth Congregational Church

2767 Horton Street No. Dighton, MA Phone 508-252-9066 www.westdightonchristianchurch.org

51 Railroad Ave. Taunton 508-824-8244

North Christian Church

Seekonk Congregational Church

Located at 2360 Chestnut Street North Dighton, MA www.northchristianchurchdighton.org Tel: 508-252-9494

New Testament Baptist Church

Rt. 114, Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA Circle of Salgion - Church of Wicca Email: Celtic@ici.net Phone: 774-229-6019

600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk,MA (508)336-9355 Web site: www.scc-ucc.com

corner of Woodward St. and Rt. 140 in Norton. 508-285-9771 www.NewTestamentSchool.org

Christian Life Church 222 Plain Street, Route 118 Rehoboth, MA 508-252-3364 www.clcrehoboth.org

Holy Cross Catholic Church

(HORNBINE BAPTIST CHURCH) 141 Hornbine Road, Rehoboth, MA (401) 438-4616

Memorial Baptist Church,

340 Central Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771, 508-761-5142 Seekonkmbc@verizon

Eusebeia Bible Church

600 Taunton Ave Buldg B Seekonk, MA 02771 508-557-1634 www.eusebeia.org

Saint Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church

1098 Pawt. Ave., Rumford, RI 401-438-3230 Web: www.stmargaretchurch.org office-stmargaretchurch@cox.net

Church of Salgion

Dighton Community Church 2036 Elm Street, Dighton, Mass. (508)669-6241 or (508)761-5503

The First Baptist Church of Dighton

438 Main St. - Dighton, MA 02715 Church Phone:(508)669-5077 (508)822-1743

St. James Lutheran Church

Middle Highway and County Road in Barrington, RI (401)-246-0227

St. Dominic Catholic Church

RT—6 1277 Grand Army Highway Swansea Mass 02777 Rectory 508—675-7206

Lighthouse Gospel Pentecostal Church

6 Meadow Hill Ct, Easton MA 774-565-0333

All Saints Angelican Church 1188 S.Main Street, Attleboro, MA 508-222-2640

915 Newport Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02861 Service starts at 9:30- 10:30 A,.M. (401) 722-0816 • www.epworthri.org

United Church of Christ

139 Bay State Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4545 www.rehobothucc.org

Winthrop Street Baptist Church

Rt. 44 / 39 Winthrop St. Taunton, MA www.wsbcfellowship.org 508-822-1976

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

81 Warren Ave., East Providence, RI 401-434-7456 www.stmaryseastprovidence.org stmaryseastprov@aol.com

Taunton Seventh-day Adventist Church

109 Winthrop Street, Taunton (508) 823-6679

Somerset Congregational Christian Church, UCC 1411 County Street, Somerset Phone - 508-672-6623 church@netzero.net

Fall River Seventh Day Adventist Church (English language) 2695 No. Main St., F.R. 646-3506

First Christian Congregational Church United Church of Christ

GAR Highway, Rt. 6 • Swansea 508-673-7179 or 676-3815

Brick Church

1056 Center St. Dighton Call 951-7358

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New Beginnings Evangelical Church

294 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA Tel. #: 508-336-4038 http://www.nbechurch.org

Christ Church Episcopal 57 Main Street, Swansea, MA (508) 678-0923

Good News Bible Chapel 235 West Street, Attleboro 508 226 2916 www.gnbc.org

Grace Community Chapel 110 County Street, Seekonk, MA 508-336-5971 www.gccfamily.org

Hornbine Baptist Church

141 Hornbine Road, Corner of Baker Rd. South Rehoboth 508-252-3452

First Spiritualist Church Anawan Grange

Rt. 44 & 118 Rehoboth www.firstspiritualistchurch.com

Community Covenant Church

615 Tremont Street, Rehoboth, MA (508)-222-9400 www.communitycovenant.org

Greater Fall River Baptist Church

1980 South Main Street P.O. Box 975, Fall River, MA (508)673-7700

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church

Rt. 44 - Seekonk, Massachusetts 984 Taunton Ave. • P.O. Box 519 336-5549 • Rectory: 336-9022

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Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal

490 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI 401-723-0408 rector.goodshepherdchurch@verizon.net

Church of the Epiphany

1336 Pawtucket Avenue Rumford between Newman Avenue and Rumford Library 401-434-5012

The First Baptist Church of Swansea 21 Baptist Street Swansea, MA Telephone (508)379-9728

Faith Fellowship Chapel 457 Milford Road, Suite 1 Swansea MA 508-671-9871

E-mail: office@FaithFellowshipChapel.org Website: www.FaithFellowshipChapel.org.

The First Christian Congregational Church

Corner Maple St. and GAR Highway. Swansea, Ma. 02777 Presents Author Brad Pitman “Ma Is Back” Meeting held at 7:00 P.M. May 15, 2012 Complimentary soup and sandwich served at 6:00 P.M. Meeting will follow. Quote from Attleboro Sun Chronicle dated Friday November 5, 2011: “She came back from Alzheimer’s”. With his daily regimen his mother came back. He will talk about the what’s and how’s of the natural treatment he used. Come join us for this informative meeting. Reserve your seat by calling the church at 508-673-7179 or e-mail swanseawhitechurch@meganet.net. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Power Mountain Bluegrass Gospel Concert

West Dighton Christian Church 2767 Horton St., No. Dighton, Ma. Friday night, May 11, 2012 7:00 p.m. Love offering will be taken Refreshments will be served. Come and enjoy a night of wonderful music and God’s blessings.

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West Congregational Church United Church of Christ Winthrop Street at North Walker (Rte 44) • Taunton, MA Church Office: 508 824-3461

Rehoboth Baptist Church 132 Moulton Street (Rt.. 118) 508-252-6437 • Fax 252-1080

website: www.rehobothbaptistchurch.org

Lighthouse Baptist Church 599 Waterman Ave East Providence, RI 02914 (401) 365-2162 • www.lbcri.org

Dighton Community Church to host Mothers’ Day Concert

Twin brothers, Dighton natives and widely renowned trumpet players Robbie and Dan LePage will present a Tri-Centennial Concert at the Dighton Community Church, Elm Street, on Mothers’ Day Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Curch service is saturday may 12th at 7.pm They will be joined by organist Nelson Mendes and soprano soloist Jessica Frost of Rehoboth, a student at Berklee College of Music. The concert, sponsored by the Dighton Community Church, is free of charge.

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish

The seniors from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish of Seekonk will meet at noon on the first Tuesday of each month at the parish center, 365 Central Ave., Seekonk, MA. For further information on events, contact Claire at 508-226-7163. May 15, 2012 – “Broadway’ at Luciano’s at Lake Pearl, Wrentham, MA. June 5,2012 – June BBQ Luncheon 12:00 Noon JULY 7, 2012 - PawSox Game – Seekonk Centennial Celebration – BBQ, Game, Including Fireworks – McCoy Stadium

Square Dance Classes,

Sundays 7-9 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 1188 So. Main St., Attleboro, MA The Caller is Barney Mallon Singles and couples are welcome The cost is $3. per person The person to contact is Carol Leonard at 508-409-5188

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Hello, I’m Angela Hall and welcome to “Play With Your Food”… because cooking should be fun! Is it really May!! The beautiful merry month of May! Spring is in full bloom. Time now for planting and picking…picking strawberries! Homemade Jellies Sweet ripe strawberries! The strawberry is a member of the rose Breads - Pastries •Fresh Fruit Waffles• family. The plant produces succulent, red, conical fruit from tiny Baskets to order •Homemade Pies• white flowers, and sends out runners to propagate. Strawberries are • Daily Specials • •Fish-n-chips• one of the few sources, along with grapes and cherries, of ellagic • Catering Available• acid, a compound which has been shown to prevent carcinogens from turning healthy cells into cancerous ones. Take out Available (508) 336-9807 When choosing select bright red berries with their caps intact. 469 Taunton Ave., Rt. 44, Seekonk, MA Smaller berries are usually more sweet and flavorful. Avoid soft, Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6am-2pm, Sat. 7am-11am, Sun. 8am-12pm moldy and/or shriveled berries. Strawberries should be eaten as soon as possible. Do not wash until you are ready to consume them. If you must store strawberries, place them on a paper towel in a tightly-covered container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. They may also be frozen whole or in pieces. To freeze, wash and hull, sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar, and toss gently with your hands. Place in freezer containers or zip-top bags. Use within 1 year. Use strawberries in place of tomatoes over a mixed green or spinach salad then sprinkle with a nice Stilton Blue Cheese and drizzle with Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil…it’s a beautiful thing! This month is also great for foraging for Fiddlehead Ferns. Fiddleheads are young, edible, fern shoots that are gathered when they are still curled. They are very similar in shape to the head of a violin, hence their name. There are thousands of varieties of ferns, only a few of which produce edible shoots. Edible varieties include the ostrich fern and the buckhorn, or cinnamon fern. Always be Famous for our Wings, sure to identify edible varieties. If you’re not Pulled Pork & Steak Tips so much the forager then they can also be found in most supermarkets these days. Over 30 Flavors of Sauce North American Indians appreciated Huge Salads fiddleheads long before the arrival of Euro12 Ft 12 Beers on Draft peans. The plant has also been known to the Japanese and the aboriginal peoples of HD TV Australia and New Zealand. • Karaoke Every Thursday Fiddleheads are a good source of po& Saturday 9pm-Close tassium; they also contain vitamin C, niacin and iron. • Every Monday All Day 30¢ Wings Fiddleheads are perishable and should Hours: Mon-Wed 11am* Every Tuesday 5pm-9pm be refrigerated as soon as possible to 11pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-1am, prevent them from ripening further, and 2 for 1 Appetizers Sun 12pm-11pm uncurling in the process. Wrap them in plastic bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days. * Every Thursday 2pm-6pm • Take-Out Available Fiddleheads stand up well to freezing when $1.00 Rib Day • Catering & Party blanched for 2 to 3 minutes. Plunge into cold * Special Rules Apply water immediately after blanching and dry Platters Available them thoroughly before freezing. Blanched fiddleheads will keep for up to 9 months in 540 Central Ave., Rte 152 • Seekonk MA• 508-761-6854 the freezer. There is much discussion about WWW.BONEYARDBARBECUE.COM the flavor of these succulent greens. Some

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May 2012 describe it as a cross between asparagus and broccoli; others say it is a combination of asparagus and mushroom. Fiddleheads have a unique flavor that reminds you they have just come up from the soil. The exquisite flavor of fern is at its best when they’re served within hours of picking, either steamed just until tender, about 8 minutes, or cooked, uncovered, in a large amount of boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes or until stalks are bright green and tender crisp. (Do not overcook. Overcooking robs them not only of their color, taste and texture but some of their nutrients as well.) As a general rule, do not thaw frozen fiddleheads; simply boil or steam frozen fiddleheads for 6 to 10 minutes or just until tender crisp. Do not add baking soda to the cooking liquid, as this will affect their color. Do not be alarmed if the water turns brownish; this normal. Fresh fiddleheads are best enhanced only by butter, salt, pepper and a sprinkling of fresh lemon juice or vinegar. Do not overpower their subtle flavor with heavy sauces or combine them with highly flavored foods or seasonings. Whether you want to go foraging, picking or shopping spring is the beginning of fresh, local, healthy foods! If you have any questions or want to share thoughts on these and other receipts you can contact me at PLAYWITHFOODTODAY@ gmail.com or look for me on Facebook.

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FIDDLEHEADS WITH ANGLE HAIR PASTA 1 lb. of Fiddlehead Ferns 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon of Anchovy Paste or 2 Anchovies Extra virgin olive oil 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth Zest and juice of one lemon 1 lb. Angel hair pasta Blanch ferns in boiling water for about 7 minutes, do not overcook. Drain and dry. Saute garlic and shallot in olive oil until tender, add Anchovy paste or anchovies and stir until dissolved. Add both. Let simmer. Cook pasta according to directions until desired texture, be sure to leave at least ½ cup of pasta water with pasta. Add lemon zest and juice, ferns and pasta to sauce, toss. Add your favorite cheese.

1 cup sliced strawberries ½ cup pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon lemon juice Heat strawberries and syrup in a small saucepan for about 3 minutes. Drain through a sieve into a heat proof container. Using a wooden spoon, gently push on strawberries to get all of the juice in the container. Stir in lemon juice. Use on everything!

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Rehoboth Council on Aging May 2012 Newsletter The Rehoboth Council on Aging invites you to attend the 8th annual

Mothers Day Tea Luncheon Friday, May 11th 12:00pm The Council dining room is transformed into a “tearoom” like setting with lace tablecloths, fine china (donated by ladies from Rehoboth), finger sandwiches and assortment of delightful desserts. The event is open to all Mothers, Grandmothers, soon-to-be-Mothers any one that ever had a Mother. Put on your fancy hats and gloves and join us for a little old fashion fun and door prizes. Please sign up at the front desk or call 508-252-3372 Please do stop by to relax, join in on a card game, watch one of our 2 TV’s , watch a movie, join a exercise class or use one of the machines, read a book, or have a cup of coffee and a chat. Everyone is welcome to visit…. Respectfully, Norie Palmer - Director

Available Lessons & Services Art Class

Starting Wednesday May 9th at 10am Michelle will hold her next 6 week art class session. The cost for this class is $4.00 per week. Come join in on the fun class and others in the group with their brushes and watercolors…

Computer Class

On Thursday, May 24th & 31st, Aaron will hold a “one on one” computers lessons at the COA. Please call to set up your appointment . Please bring your laptop computer with you to learn how to use your email and “bill pay” on it.

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

On the 3rd Thursday of the Month from 11am to 1pm, you will be able to have a blood pressure and glucose screening done free of charge. Please contact the COA 508252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr, Marian Markowitz

Dr. Markowitz’s appointments start at 10am please call 508-252-3372 to schedule yours.

Meals on Wheels and Meal-site information

Please contact our meal site for information on the Meals on Wheels program or the site meals served on Thursdays. A donation of $2.00 is requested for lunch, which consists of a main course, dessert and milk. Copies of the month’s menu are posted at the front door, on the reception desk and in the dining area for your review.

Morton Hospital & Healthcare Proxy

May is National Mental Health Month, with this on Wednesday, May 9th 11am Randy Veraguas of Moton Hospital will do a presentation on what mental health services are avaiable and to learn about Healthcare Proxies.

Serving Health information Needs of Elders

S.H.I.N.E Counselor at your COA on Thursdays The Rehoboth Council on Aging has a Trained SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) volunteer to offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. If you need assistance with Insurance, Medicare Part “D” or Prescriptions Call your Rehoboth Council on Aging Senior Center at 508-2523372 and ask for an SHINE appointment, which is scheduled for a Thursday between 9:30am and 12:30pm or if you have any questions or require assistance with an application. “What do I do if my new Part D Plan doesn’t cover all my medications!!” Medicare Fraud and Abuse While most Medicare payment errors are simple billing mistakes, Medicare Fraud and Abuse does exist. Last year, a record amount of nearly $4.1 billion in taxpayer dollars was recovered from individuals and companies who attempted to defraud seniors and taxpayers or who sought payments to which they were not entitled. Fraud occurs when someone intentionally falsifies information or deceives the

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Phone 508-252-3373 Fax 508-252-4617 Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Kitchen hours: Monday through Thursdays 8:00am to 12 special Announcements Closed Monday in observation of Memorial Day The Rehoboth Council on Aging Monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for the 3RD Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Medicare Program. A common example of fraud is knowingly billing Medicare for services or equipment that were never provided or received. Abuse occurs when doctors or suppliers do not follow good medical practices. These practices may result in unnecessary costs to the Medicare Program for services that are not medically necessary. You can help stop fraud by reviewing your Medicare statement (Medicare Summary Notice – MSN) to make sure Medicare is not charged for items or services you did not receive. The MSN shows what Medicare was billed, what Medicare paid and what you may owe. If you have a question or concern regarding a Medicare claim, you should discuss it directly with your physician, provider, or supplier that provided the service. For further assistance with this matter, call your senior center at 508-252-3372 and make an appointment with a SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) counselor. Assistance is also available through the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), which is a group of trained volunteers who help Medicare and MassHealth beneficiaries avoid, detect, and prevent health care fraud. SMP volunteers teach Medicare beneficiaries how to protect their personal information, identify and report errors on their health care statements, recognize scams—such as illegal marketing, providing unnecessary services, and charging for services that were not provided— and report fraud and abuse to the proper authorities. You can contact the Massachusetts SMP program at Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, 1-800-892-0890.

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For more information, upcoming dates, or to sign up for training, please call your local Senior Center at 508-252-3372

Veterans’ Corner from William Saunders- Veterans’ Agent

“Starting in 2013, the check will no longer be in the mail! All government issued benefits (Social Security, VA disability, Retirees, etc). The federal government which issues 73,000,000 checks a month will no longer issue paper checks. Recipients must have a bank account or the federal government will issue a one-time DEBIT card and the funds will be deposited into that account. About 90% of those who receive benefits currently, already have direct deposit. The other 10% should set up their own accounts. The Debit Cards will be issued through several different banks and financial institutions. The Debit Card can be used for point of sale purchases and can be used to obtain cash from banks. Not all banks will honor the Debit Card for “FREE”; there could be a service charge – better to get your own now. When you open a new account, the bank can arrange to have your federal check automatically deposited.” “Calling all Military Spouses! Military Spouse Appreciation Night! Main Street, Greenwich, RI May 10th 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Pr-registration by April 26th - 401275-44325.” Memorial Day Parade will be held in Dighton, May 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM Main Route is 138 from Center Street to Town Hall.” Veterans’ Service Officer in Dighton stepping down as of 1 May. Local Veterans interested, should contact Town office in Dighton.” Anawan School to be converted to Senior and Veteran Housing. The Massachusetts Housing Partnership has visited the school and deemed it an excellent location for future housing for seniors and elderly veterans. THE MHP will do all the work and secure all the funding. The cost to the citizens of Rehoboth will be -0-. Town Meeting

will be asked to endorse the concept and then MHP will go ahead with a feasibility study. IF that is successful. They will then contract out for engineering design(s). Next, the engineering designs would go out for bids. All of this could take a couple years or more. The funding for converting the facility would all come from State and Federal sources. Once the facility is done, the Town would be involved in managing it. Rehoboth Seniors and veterans would have first priority. Initial studies by the COA and Veterans’ Service Officer indicate that there might be as many as 35-40 eligible people. The facility is not intended for low-income families. HAVE YOU BEEN CALLED BY A SO CALLED VETERANS’ GROUP LOOKING FOR A DONATION? Don’t be taken in! No organization has registered with the Rehoboth police or the Veterans’ Service Office. No local veteran is known to have received any direct benefit from any of these “so-called” telephone solicitors. The Veterans’ Service Officer recommends that you keep your donation local, such as the Food Pantry or Senior Club Oil Fund. Some people have made donations to the Rehoboth Veterans Services which designates the Ciccone Gift Fund for all donations. Veterans’ Grave Flags will be disseminated to chosen volunteers to place of the graves of deceased veterans prior to Memorial Day. Anyone who’s relative does not have a flag by Memorial Day should contact the Veterans Service Office AFTER Memorial Day. Please have the veteran’s information available so that it can be checked in our records. A volunteer will go out to the cemetery and place any missed flags. (508 252 4467 x122) Massachusetts Law Chapter 115 stipulates that veterans and widows of veterans are entitled to assistance if they are in financial need. The primary responsibility of the Veterans’ (agent) Service Officer is to administer this program. If you think you might qualify, call and ask. Thinking of filing a claim with the Veterans Administration? The Veterans Service

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“H E A L T H B E A T” COA’s Fitness Corner Tuesday Tia Chi at 9:00am Cost $3.00 per Class

Try a graceful way of exercising which is easy on your joints. This method of balancing may be new to you, but it has a great positive outcome for any age.

Tuesday Line Dancing 10:00am. Cost $ 3.00 per Class

If you like to dance and have fun then this is the group is for you. Everyone is welcome to come in and try out some steps.

Balancing Exercise and Upper Cardio

This class is free and held on Wednesdays at 11am. There is plenty of room available in any or all of our classes if you care to join us. This activity uses weights and stretching bands and balancing done on exercise balls. You can also do this exercise class in chairs.

COA Social Gatherings Gert’s Café

Lunch will be served at Gert’s Cafe Monday’s at 11:45am. The menu consists of soup or salad, a main course, dessert and coffee or tea. The best part is!…You get this home cooked meal at the “bargain” price of $3.00.

Musical Mondays

The group is blending their voices in perfect harmony. They meet on the first and third Monday of the month. New voices and friends are always welcome.

“Men’s Morning Coffee”

Fridays at 9am! Come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry and conversation, share your comments and ideas with old and new friends. .

Card Games 3 Days a Week! Cards are here at your COA!

Mondays at 9:30 am we have a cribbage group, Tuesdays at 12:30pm we have a ladies group that not only play cards but also games. Wednesdays at 12:30 pm we have a Hi-Lo Jack group. All have a great time and are always looking for a few “new” folks to join them.

COA Craft Corner

Knitting and Crochet Group

If you ever wanted to learn more about

May 2012 knitting or crocheting, the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy! Come in and join the group on Fridays at 10 am.

Quilters

Do you quilt or know of anyone who would like to come to our Quilting Group. There is always plenty of knowledgeable support offered. This group meets on Thursday s at 9:30am

Announcements

IMPORTANT! Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities will have participant sign up sheets for them. Most of the Activity programs that are at 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 be either canceled or postponed. Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities or to sign up.

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Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club

The Friends of the Elderly partly fund some services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging such as podiatry and cholesterol clinics. They meet at 10:30am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. New Members always Welcome. **************************************************

Membership Application Members Must Be 60 years of Age

Name_________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________ Phone Number_____________________________ D.O.B.____________________

Mission: The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the problems and needs of the aging in Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town’s elders. Carry out programs and services to range from information community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, inter generational activities, crafting programs, and other programs as offered. The COA Posts Community Information Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for Free Health Screenings and Support Groups updates, we also post other important information that can be a benefit to you, family or friends.

Dues are $4.00 a year resident; $8.00 a year non resident Amount Enclosed:$_____________________ Please make Checks Payable to Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club Send To Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club 55 Bay State Road Rehoboth Ma, 02769

Organization Events And News: The Best Is Yet to Come!

The Best is yet to come, a senior social group, is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Gladys L. Harrell Senior Center 55 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, MA.

Up Coming Activities

March 8th at 1pm - meeting at the COA New members always welcomed. Call Marge Johnston for details. 508 252-4528. And remember…..The Best is yet to Come.

TRIAD:

Sheriff, Police and Seniors working together to enhance the lives of our seniors. TRIAD meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am.

Up Coming Activities

BBQ Friday June 8th, Christian assembly Church Rte. 6 Seekonk 11:30 to 2:30 , Tickets $5. New Members always welcome.. No Dues.. Call Marilyn 508-252-9366

Programs being offered through TRIAD are:

Free “911” cell phones; File of Life ; Are you OK? Program; Project Lifesaver.; Yellow Alert ; Senior Citizens Club The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a Social and Charitable Club Meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month at 1:30pm at the Rehoboth Council on Aging.

Up Coming Activities

May 3 – Regular Meeting & Bingo May 17th – Instillation of Officers

April 23rd on 1 of his many visits to the Rehoboth Council on Aging, Senator Jim Timilty and staff supplied and served “Gert Cafe” participants with a delicious 1/2 a BBQ chicken, veggie, salad and their choice of either chocolate or white cake for dessert. The Lunch was enjoyed by both attendees and Gert Cafe volunteers.

Friends of Rehoboth’s Elderly, Inc. P O Box 228, Rehoboth, MA 02769 2011 - 2012 Membership Name_________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________ Sponsorship contribution Individual - $ 5.00

Family - $ 20.00

Other ______

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IN MEMorIaM Rehoboth Florence L. (Ghys) Galarneau

Florence L. (Ghys) Galarneau (78) of Rehoboth passed away on Wednesday February 29th at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She leaves her loving husband of 46 years, Phillip Galarneau. S. he was born in Attleboro. The daughter of the late Camile and Emma (Berry) Ghys. She worked in the Attleboro school system for over 20 years before retiring. Besides her husband, she leaves sons, Michael Trombley of Port Charlotte Florida and Bruce Trombley of Warren RI and a daughter Naomi DaConceicao of Rehoboth. Grandchildren, Zachary, Molly, Derrik, Lauren, Ariana and Trinity and greatgranddaughter Kylie. A celebration of her life will be held at Vino’s Restaurant in Rehoboth on Sunday May 20th at 3pm.

Barrington, Rhode Island, and James E. Brown of Ft. Myers, Florida, a grandson; Justn D. Nicholson of Rehoboth, and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Laurant R. Beauvais and sister of the late Alice Stencil and Claire Joynes. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, Joan was be laid to rest in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, and for those wishing to remember Joan in a special way, contributions in her memory may be made to: American Legion Post 302, 84 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. An online guest book for family and friends to express their condolences and additional information may be found at www. duffypoulecares.com.

day, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Development Office, 211 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703, or Community VNA, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA 02703.

Jane M. Sullivan

Jane M. Sullivan, 83, passed away on March 27, 2012. See full obituatry at www. reportertoday.com

ola B. Madsen

Ola B. Madsen, of Winthrop St., Rehoboth MA, passed away April 21, 2012. See full obituatry at www.reportertoday.com

Seekonk Cecile M. Foye

Cecile M. Foye age 82, passed away March 26, 2012. See full obituatry at www. reportertoday.com

Anna M. (Wehner) Britton

Anna M. (Wehner) Britton, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2012.See full obituatry at www.reportertoday.com

Margaret M. Castro

Chester M. “Mert” Munroe

Joan J. Beauvais

Joan J. Beauvais, 81, a longtime resident of Tremont Street, Rehoboth, passed on April 21, 2012 in Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. Beauvais who passed in 1974. Born Joan J. (Brown) in Middletown, Connecticut on September 27, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Maude (Talbot) Brown. Joan was raised and educated in Barrington, Rhode Island. She worked as a vault worker at Leach & Garner for over eight years retiring in 1991. Joan was a member of the American Legion Post 302 in Rehoboth, and the Rehoboth Senior Citizens. She also served as a census taker in Rehoboth or many years. Joan enjoyed gardening, was an avid reader, liked bird watching, and was a NASCAR racing fan. Joan is survived by a son Paul A. Beauvais of Rehoboth, four daughters; Judith C. Wilson of Smithville, Missouri, Jean Adams of Lawson, Missouri, Jacqueline Beauvais of Rehoboth, and Joanne Beauvais-Lockhart of Rehoboth, two brothers; Jack Brown of

Chester M. “Mert” Munroe, 84, of Bay State Road, Rehoboth, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Ruth (Payette) Munroe for 60 years. Born in Attleboro, he was the son of the late Chester and Lillian I. (Goff) Munroe. He was owner of CM Munroe Equipment. He was a member of the American Legion Post 302 of Rehoboth. Mr. Munroe was a former Rehoboth firefighter and on the ambulance committee. He was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his sons David M. Munroe and his wife Gitti of Trier, Germany, and Sgt. 1st Class James A. Munroe and his wife Dawn of Ansbach, Germany, and his daughter Susan and her husband Harold of Rehoboth. He was the loving grandfather of Stephanie, Sarah, Michael and Meagan. He is survived by his great-granddaughter Kaitlyn. He was the brother of Carl A. Munroe of Somerset, Muriel French of Rehoboth, Grace I. Quintin of Norton, Claire L. Rebello of Tiverton, Carol Martin of Florida, and the late Linda L. Knoll and John F. Munroe. His funeral service was held on Wednes-

Margaret M. Castro 99, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012. See full obituatry at www.reportertoday.com

Raymond Dean Holmes

Raymond Dean Holmes, 83, passed away April 2, 2012. See full obituatry at www. reportertoday.com

Jerry W. Ragan

Jerry W. Ragan, 60, passed away April 2, 2012. See full obituatry at www.reportertoday.com

Mark F. Brisson

Mark F. Brisson, 56, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012. See full obituatry at www. reportertoday.com

Josephine (Vendentullo) Green

Josephine (Vendentullo) Green 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. See full obituatry at www.reportertoday.com

Robert M. Smutek

Robert M. Smutek, 64, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. See full obituatry at www.reportertoday.com

Seekonk Human Services Seekonk Human Services Staff

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Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239

Educational & Social Programs Karen Stutz ext. 14

Senior Aides Loretta Ferreira, Elaine Miranda ext. 19

Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 15 Senior Secretary Ashley Pimental ext. 12

Outreach Case Managers Adriana Dossantos ext. 11 (Monday-Friday) Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA ext. 17 (Mon. Wed. Fri.)

Clerical Assistant Kimberly Mallon ext. 10

Outreach Assistant Nancy Rodrigues ext. 16

Executive Board Members Victoria Kinniburgh, Chairperson Lynne Neves, Vice Chairperson Christen Allen Rene Andrews Beverly Della Grotta Anita Gendron Anne Libby

*Center Hours

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

Silver Tea You are cordially invited to attend a Luncheon Honoring women in Seekonk Age 75 or older

Lunch will be held at Johnson & Wales Inn On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 @ 12:00 Noon Hosted by Seekonk Human Services Funded by Friends of Friends Community Services Entertainment by Greg Curtis

EXPLORATION WEDNESDAYS May 2: Diabetes Cooking & Dining Out, Lunch: pot roast, mashed potatoes and veggies for $2

DIABETES COOKING & DINNING OUT Wednesday, May 2 @ 10am

Diabetes cooking & dinning out is a continuation from April’s TRIAD: Diabetes program. The nurse will go over ways to cook enjoyable meals for diabetics as well enjoy dinning out. Diabetics can enjoy the same foods as non-diabetics in moderation. This program will teach you about ways to assure your eating the correct foods. Lunch will be pot roast, mashed potatoes and veggies for $2. Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up!

REBELLO FUNERAL HOME Wednesday, May 16 @ 10am

May 30: Shopping for One, Lunch: barbeque chicken, potato salad and coleslaw for $2

Rebello Funeral Home will be doing a presentation regarding prepaid funerals. This presentation will go over how to prepare for a funeral expense and prepaying future funerals. Funeral expenses can frighten many people but the staff at Rebello Funeral Home will be sure to guide you in the right direction for your future planning. FREE LUNCH. Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up.

June 6: Intergenerational Program, Lunch: hamburgers, etc. for $2

TRIAD: DAVID DOWNS CLUTTER CONTROL II

May 16: Rebello Funeral Home, Lunch will be Venus de Milo Soup FREE May 23: TRIAD-David Downs Clutter Control II, Lunch: chicken stir fry with brown rice for $2

June 13: Solar Power, Lunch: stuffed peppers for $2 June 27: TRAID: 14th Birthday Party, a brunch will be served for $2

Clutter Control II will go over the January presentation and updates about Clutter Control! Lunch will be chicken stir fry with brown rice for $2. Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up.

SHOPPING FOR ONE Wednesday, May 30 @ 10am

This program will provide helpful tips and ideas to make grocery shopping more affordable, health and plentiful. Learn grocery store secrets when it comes to savings and how to maximize nutrition in your diet. Presented by Stacey Hiltner. Lunch will be barbeque chicken, potato salad and coleslaw for $2. Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up!

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INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM Wednesday, June 6 @ 10am

Van Egmond’s program, “Young Fogies & Old Whippersnappers” will celebrate the wit, wisdom, and spirit of seniors and their special connection with youngsters. His tales, songs, riddles and poems will range from the rib-tickling to the spine-tingling to the heart-warming. Come hear “The Old Woman and the Red Pumpkin,” a tale from India about an elderly woman who braves the dangers of the jungle to visit her granddaughter’s family, and they help her with a way to outsmart the fierce creatures waiting to eat her on her return journey. Get happily befuddled singing along with “I’m My Own Grandpa” in which a young man marries a widow, then his father marries the widow’s grown-up daughter, which makes the young man’s Dad his son-in-law and his wife his mother’s mother. “This program is supported in part by a grant from the Seekonk Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.” Call 508336-8772 to sign up.

CHICKEN & SLOTS THURSDAY Thursday, May 17, 2012 $48 Per Person

We will begin our day at Wright’s Farm Restaurant where their fabulous dinners are served family-style. Dinner begins with rolls made daily in their own bakery served along with crisp, fresh salad

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topped with Wright’s Farm Classic Italian Dressing. These are followed by family-sized portions of shell macaroni, truly unique French fries and their famous chicken. The macaroni is served with Italian sauce made from their recipe. Our next stop will be to Twin River Casino – New England’s place to play. While at Twin River we will be treated to their bonus package which includes $10 bonus play and $7 food credit. Departure time at 10:30am and return time at 7pm. Please call 508-336-8772 to book your trip!!

LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE CRUISE Thursday, June 21st $69 Per Person

Featuring narrated cruise, buffet luncheon & scenic sights! Depart on your luxury Silver Fox Motor Coach. In the summer time, there’s no better way to enjoy the beautiful, warm seasonal, climate than a trip to New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Departing from Weirs Beach, you’ll delight in the beautiful vistas of the White Mountains from the decks of the 230-foot M/S Mount Washington as you cruise the famous lake. You’ll enjoy a relaxing, splendid day as your Captain sails from port to port. Your narrated cruise of this immense Lake also includes a delicious buffet luncheon. After your delightful cruise, you’ll have time to enjoy some local attractions before leaving for home. Departure time will be 8am and return time will be 6:30pm. Please call 508-336-772 to reserve your spot!

NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: The Kitchen Witches and Lobsterfest! Monday, July 9, 2012

The Kitchen Witches is about two cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years – Dolly and Isobel – end up together on a TV cooking show. Before long, the insults are flung harder than the food, and the show becomes a rating smash as Dolly and Isobel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer! Departure time will be at 10am from Human Services and return time will be approximately 5pm.

CARDIAC PREVENTION CLINIC CANCELLED FOR MAY 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon

Seekonk Human Services holds a FREE clinic on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. This clinic is staffed by the same two exceptional nurses from South Coast Hospital who have been doing this clinic for several years. Why not take advantage of a FREE opportunity to check your cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure. While you are waiting you may ask the nurse about any concerns you may have or any medications you are taking. No appointment is necessary; it is first come, first served. This clinic is a perfect way to monitor your health each month.

SENIOR CENTER THANK YOU

Seekonk Human Services would like to take the opportunity to thank the residents who went out to vote for the Senior Center. Task I has been completed! Next task is for the proposed Senior Center to pass vote at the June Town Meeting.

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MEN’S BREAKFAST

Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:30 am @ Brothers Seafood

adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor. This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your active lifestyle by increasing muscular strength, range of movement & balance! For more information contact Seekonk Total Fitness @ 508-336-4545

SEEKONK HUMAN SERVICES Food Pantry

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

Men of all ages 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 – the cost is up to you.

Seekonk Human Services is in great need of non-perishable items. Our cupboards are bare and we have nothing to give when families come in. We know that we can count on the Seekonk residents to come through for us! Please drop off donations at 320 Pleasant Street, Seekonk, MA 02771.

PITCH (HI-LO-JACK) Wednesdays @ 12:30 – 2:30

Pitch will be the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Come join the fun. Why not enjoy an afternoon playing cards with a great group of people. No sign up is required. If you have any questions you may call 508-336-8772.

Wii Exercise Class Mondays @ 10am

Come join us for some Wii exercise fun. The Wii is a great way to stay in shape without the high costs of joining a gym! It’s great for people of any age! Come and try it to see how much fun keeping in shape can be! Call 508-336-8772 for more information.

KNITTING CLASS Mondays @ 12:30 – 2:30

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Ladies! You are welcome to join the knitting group on any Monday afternoon. Please bring your own knitting needles if you have them, yarn is provided. The knitters are busy creating hats, sweaters & mittens for infants in our town and seniors who need lap robes.

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$3 fee per class for the following classes:

• Chair Yoga (Slow Flow) – Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00am • Balance Class – Fridays 11:45am – 12:15pm • Aqua Aerobics – Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:00am OR 9:45 – 10:30am • Arthritis Foundation Certified Aqua Class – Fridays 9:00 – 9:45am

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& Wedding Consider these wedding ideas from the wedding planning pros at The American Club resort:

Tip No. 1: Give your guests ample time to “ogle” - the cake, that is.

“Often, the cake arrives in the reception room just in time for the bride and groom to partake in the cake-cutting ceremony,” says head pastry Chef Richard Palm. “And then it’s quickly whisked away to be cut, plated and sauced in order to create a seamless dining experience when served as the dessert.” For a more memorable experience, give your guests extra time to view, photograph and comment on the cake by using additional cake - not immediately needed for food service - in the reception room. “Having the time to ‘ogle’ the cake will make it that much more memorable,” Palm says.

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Wedding planning can be stressful, and stress can take a toll on your appearance as well as your health. “It’s important for brides-to-be to take steps to minimize stress and its effects before their big day,” says Jean Kolb, the resort’s director of wellness and Kohler Waters Spa. Establish a wellness routine well in advance of your wedding day and include daily meditation and exercise in your ritual, she advises. Your routine could be as simple as a yoga class, five minutes of at-home meditation and a brisk walk every day. As your wedding day approaches, arrange a massage and spa time for yourself and your attendants. “A massage for the bride is not just a luxury,” Kolb says. “It’s a tried-and-true way of calming nerves prior to your special day.”

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Brides aren’t the only ones who can feel stressed before the wedding day. Bridegrooms and groomsmen can also benefit from some relaxation. If you’re doing a destination wedding, take advantage of recreational opportunities like golf to help bond and decompress. “Enjoy everything at a leisurely pace,” advises Ed Elsner, tournament coordinator at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. “Play the day before the wedding, not on the wedding day, so that you don’t stress yourself with conflicting responsibilities. And allow plenty of time for relaxing afterward with a few cocktails and cigars.”

Tip No. 4: Personalize everything, including your drinks.

Personalization is a popular trend in weddings, and it touches every aspect of your day, from the colors you choose for your bouquet and bridesmaid gowns, to the hors d’oeuvres and entrees served at the reception. Don’t forget to personalize your drink selection, too. Missy Dortman, director of meetings and events, says her team often receives requests from couples to create a personalized cocktail for their weddings. “We try to incorporate something special from their courting, such as the drink the bride

might have enjoyed on their first date, a drink they always share, or something that pays homage to the color of the attendants’ dresses,” Dortman says. “One fun couple named Brad and Alexandra chose to serve Brandy Alexanders.”

Tip No. 5 - Variety is the spice of life and it makes for great pictures, too.

Photos of your wedding will be the tangible memory of your big day, so it’s important to keep in mind how they’ll look when you’re choosing your wedding venue, says Christine Loose, resident manager for the American Club and Inn on Woodlake. Look for venues that offer a variety of picture settings, from a beautifully landscaped garden setting to an elegant courtyard to a paved lane for carriage rides. “Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, with memories and photos you’ll look back on forever,” Check says. “With creativity, planning and the right venue, you can ensure your big day is a five-star experience for everyone especially you!”

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