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Almeida Defeats Buckley, Joins Board of Selectmen

A total of 1,260 Seekonk residents turned out to vote in a special election to fill the seat left open by Bill Rice on the town’s Board of Selectmen. By the slimmest of margins, a majority of the voters chose Nelson Almeida over Paul Buckley in the contest. Almeida won with 639 votes to 607 for Buckley. “Words can’t say. I worked very, very hard,” said an emotional Almeida at a gathering he held for supporters Monday evening. “I’ve got many more supporters who couldn’t make it out here tonight,” the Selectman-elect continued as he juggled phone calls from excited backers. Buckley, who awaited the returns at Seekonk High School, was the first to congratulate his opponent. “The voters spoke and I’m fine with that. I look forward to seeing him work on the board,” said Buckley. The turnout was exceptional for a special election, which was held only for this race. The 1,260 votes cast equaled about 150% of the votes cast in the Commonwealth’s Presidential Preference Primary, held in March. In April’s town elections, only about 1,600 votes were cast. “Obviously both candidates worked hard and got the vote out,” said Buckley. Almeida will now take his seat on a board with three men who campaigned for his opponent. He indicated a desire to move past the campaign and work with his fellow board members. “I really hope they can see past this and see that, you know, ‘this guy campaigned, he worked hard. He’s going to sit on the board, we’re going to work as a team,’ and work on behalf of our residents,” said Almeida.

Flames Of Fall-2012 Friday, October 26th • 6:00-8:00pm At Aitken School over 150 jack-o-lanterns will be in the courtyard in a lit display set to music. Refreshments will be available as well as a “pumpkin café” serving pie, baked goods, coffee, hot chocolate, and apple cider. Young children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to this magical and festive family night.

Adults: $ 4.00 • Children: $ 1.00 • Rain or Shine! Should you have any questions regarding this event, please call John Fournier at 508-336-0288. We hope to see you there!

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Town of Seekonk News Notes by Laura Calverley

Attorney General Says No to Town Meeting Article

Attorney General Martha Coakley ruled that a June town meeting article preventing selectmen from serving on other town boards violates local and state laws. Coakley said in the ruling that the article restricts the appointing authority of the board of selectmen as outlined in the town charter and also violates a state law giving selectmen the authority to fill vacancies on boards. Controversy over the issue started when the board elected two of its own members, Chairman Francis Cavaco and Selectman Robert McLintock to the board of health last November. Cavaco has since resigned from the health board, but was recently appointed to the Housing Authority. The appointment was made after town meeting approved the article.

Almeida Wins Selectman Seat

Nelson Almeida won a close race for selectmen over opponent Paul Buckley in a special election held Sept. 24. Almeida defeated Buckley 639 to 607. Jeffrey Starr Mararian, who ran as a write-in candidate, received 14 votes. Turnout was higher than expected, but still low, with 1,264 voters, or 13 percent going to the polls. Almeida will fill the remainder of William Rice’s term, until April 2014. Rice resigned in June.

Selectmen to Meet Twice a Month

The board of Selectmen has decided to hold its meetings every two weeks instead of weekly. The vote was 3-1 with Selectmen Chairman Francis Cavaco, Robert McLintock and Gary Sagar voting in favor and Selectmen Dave Parker voting against. The board usually switches to a bi-weekly schedule during July and August because the summer months tend to be slow. Selectmen just continued the bi-weekly schedule in September. The board’s next scheduled meeting is October 10.

Selectmen Reconsider Design for Intersection

Selectmen met with representatives from Mass Highway and Greenman-Pedersen, the engineering firm working on the design of the intersection at Route 114A and Arcade Avenue, and are reconsidering building a roundabout at the site. Town officials

had previously said that a traffic light would be installed. A final decision is expected after the board gets the results of an environmental and traffic study. The project, which will be paid with state and federal money, is expected to cost $2.8 million.

Selectmen Approve Digging Streets That Contain Defective Gas Valves

Selectmen learned that Columbia Gas has reportedly found many defective gas valves in town. However, the company was not able to dig up the valves on streets that have been repaved because there is a moratorium on digging on those streets. Selectmen voted to allow digging on streets that may contain defective gas valves. The board had criticized Columbia Gas after a fire in May at an abandoned mill on Maple Street because the gas line to the building had reportedly not been shut off. They demanded a report on the location and status of all gas valves in the town’s right of way.

School Committee Extends Interim Superintendent Contract

The school committee approved a contract extension for Interim Superintendent Arlene Bosco until June 30, 2013. Bosco has served as Interim Superintendent since Madeline Meyer resigned in May. A search committee has been appointed and the job is currently being advertised.

Planning Board Approves Proposal for Senior Care Development

The planning board has given the goahead to a proposal by developer Charles Tapalian to build a senior community on the Firefly Country Club property on Fall River Avenue, but the project requires further approvals before construction can begin. Voters will need to approve a zoning bylaw amendment that would create a Continuing Care Residency Campus Overlay District on the site. The proposal also needs to be approved by other boards, including zoning and the conservation commission. Plans for the senior care complex include an assisted living facility, an independent living facility, a

nursing home, apartments, as well as retail space.

“Bearded Bandit” Suspect Arrested

The man suspected of being the “Bearded Bandit” and robbing a Seekonk bank and eight other banks in Rhode Island has been arrested. The suspect is Justin Worley, 33, of Texas who claims to be an Iraq War veteran. He was arrested at the Motel 6 in Seekonk where he has reportedly been living for three months with his fiancée and young daughter. Police were alerted when two vehicles matching the description of vehicles used in the robberies were sighted at the motel. “ Inside This Issue

Antiquarian Society....................31 Births..................................68 Business Directory.....................93 Church Listings..........................74 Classifieds..............................91 Club Announcements.................26 Dining Guide...............................88 Events and Activities..................40 Fall Home Improvement............76 Heard at Country Kitchen...........25 How You Can Help....................63 Letters to the Editor......................7 Library......................................60 Obituaries................................87 People in the News..................35 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......84 Rehoboth Fire Department........20 Rehoboth Ramblings..................17 Rehoboth Rescue Squad..........16 Rehoboth Town News.................12 School...................................50 Scouts..................................64 Seekonk Human Services..........71 Seekonk Scene..........................23 Sports Update............................54 State House................................67 Then and Now............................34 Weddings & Anniversaries........69

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Letters to the Editor... The letters in this section do not reflect the views of the staff of The Rehoboth Reporter. It is not our intent to take sides on any issues, but to present all arguments from all points of view. If your point of view is not represented on an issue, it is only because you have not voiced your opinion. Let us hear from YOU!

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Rehoboth Helping Hands Project Food Pantry

Dear Friends, We will be starting the Christmas part of the program for the children in Rehoboth on October 1, 2012 and will start taking the written requests for the children October 1, 2012 to November 24, 2012. I am hoping to start handing out the gifts to the parents on December 16, 2012 as it is nice to have the children’s presents under the tree. Knowing that you have a gift is a lot better than hoping for a gift; and it makes Christmas much better for the parents and children. We have had some wonderful volunteers in the past and we will need all of you again and some new faces to make this a successful year.

A brief update on the fuel assistance program.

We have a zero balance as of October 1, 2012. Last year we helped 60 families with fuel (oil, gas. electric & wood). As you all remember, last year was a mild winter and we hope for another mild winter this year, especially for our neighbors out of work. This is another task that seems nearly impossible, but you have MADE this possible with your donations. Last but most important is the operation of the food pantry. We run a very active pantry 52 weeks a year. The amount of food that is given out is unbelievable. At Christmas and Thanksgiving we try to do something special for the families and provide the same things that you and I have on our tables. Think what you have on your table and it will help tell what we need at the pantry. Also please support the Rehoboth Post Office food drive on October 20, 2012. If you have questions or ideas please call 1-508-252-3263. Donations can be mailed to the Rehoboth Food Pantry (a 501 (c) (3) public charity), Cowboy Country, 127 Martin Street, Rehoboth, Mass. 02769. God Bless you and your family. I look forward to working with all of you, especially the next few months. Sincerely, Steve Martin

Thank You, Rehoboth Fire Department

This letter is sent to you to express my gratitude to the Rehoboth Fire Dept. Last week I was working on my pool and made a mistake leaving a switch on. I ended up with three inches of water in my basement. I called the fire department and Mike Cordeiro responded. He was so understanding and consoling. He calmed me down and said he would do everything to drain the water. He did a wonderful job. The chief even stopped by to make sure all was well. With a department like that, I feel very safe in this town. My deepest gratitude to Mike Cordeiro and Chief Pray. Sincerely, Meredith Inman Letters continued on next page...

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that help to make this year’s bike run for Hasbro Children’s Hospital a huge success. I would especially like to thank the Seekonk, Rehoboth, East Providence, Dighton, Pawtucket, North Providence Bristol, Swansea and Warren Police Department and all the local businesses for their generosities in donating monetary sponsorships and raffle items. Also I would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped the day of the Bike Run and a special thanks to our Poster Child Tony who was able to be present for this event. Tony’s wish was to ride a motorcycle and thanks to Jr. the Dog his wish came true. Yours truly, Sandy Phillips, Community Relations

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Thanks Rehoboth EMTs On behalf of my entire family, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Rehoboth EMTs who responded to my 911 call for my mother, Norma Toner, on Thursday, Sept. 6th, 2012. We are grateful for the efforts of Bryan, Cliff and Sabrina who revived my mother and allowed us time to gather family from all over the country so we could all say good-bye to my mother, who passed away on Saturday, Sept. 8th, 2012. There aren’t enough words to describe Norma Toner. the gratitude I feel for their efforts and for the care and compassion they showed my mother and me that morning. Sincerely, The family of Norma Toner (7/24/1930 - 9-8-2012)

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On behalf of the Dighton-Rehoboth High School Marching Band, I would like to thank everyone in our community for their help in making the blood drive held in honor of Jacob Roy and the Roy and Traficante Families a success! Our preliminary figures show 46 people signed in, with 35 people successfully giving whole blood and 3 special donors able to give red cell procedures (each of which count as two units for one donation). This means 41 units of life saving blood were received. When you think that each of these units is potentially saving the life of 3 patients, it is humbling (and amazing) to think that not only did donors show such incredible support for the Roy’s, but also helped an additional 112 patients and their families as well! As a result of meeting our donor goal, we will receive an American Red Cross Deluxe Personal Safety Emergency Pack which will be placed in our new instrument transport trailer, The White Knight. We would like to thank Scialo’s County Bakery for donating the delicious baked goods for the Canteen recovery area. We also thank continued on next page...

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Rehoboth Town News From The Clerk’s Office State Primary

Kathleen J. Conti Town Clerk

The State Primary was held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 with all three precincts open. Out of 7,638 registered voters, there was 1 Green-Rainbow ballot, 217 Democratic ballots and 276 Republican ballots cast which represented 6% of our registered voters.

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There are still 27 unlicensed dogs in the Town and I would remind dog owners to get their dogs licensed as soon as possible. The Non-Criminal Citation process has begun will add an additional $25.00 fine to the license and late fees already in place for unlicensed dogs.

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Saturday, September 22nd, Members of the Rehoboth Veterans Relocation Committee met with a representative of the Rehoboth Park Commission at Red Way Plain. A tentative layout of a paver pathway and a Gazebo were made next to Bay State Road. The thirty foot diameter Gazebo will be used for future Memorial Day Celebrations and be available to outdoor concerts, displays, and events. The fifteen foot paved walkway around the gazebo will have the names of Rehoboth Veterans as well as markers identifying Rehoboth’s involvement in conflicts from the Indian wars to the current War on Terrorism. The meeting was marked by a special presentation. Steve Sammis, member of the Memorial Committee was presented with a framed flag and certificate. The certificate authenticated that the flag had been flown over the Marine Expeditionary Forces in Afghanistan by Rehoboth resident Capt Patrick Darcy in honor of Capt Benjamin Sammis. Capt Darcy is an osprey pilot with the United States Marine Corps. The mission was flown on April 4, 2012, the ninth anniversary of Capt Sammis in Iraq.

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The Rehoboth Animal Shelter has cats and dogs waiting for good homes. See pictures and descriptions at www.petfinder.com. To make an appointment to visit, call the Animal Control Officer at 508-252-5421, ext. 126. (Note; the shelter phone has not been working well, so be persistent.) While they wait for you to take them home, the shelter inhabitants would appreciate donations of food, cat litter, and toys. There are boxes for donations at the Blanding Library.

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In operation since 1986, the Tranquil Lake Nursery consists of twenty-one acres along the Palmer River. It is the largest grower of daylilies and Siberian and Japanese Iris in the northeastern United States. Committed to preserving land and farming, the owners and operators of the nursery applied to the MA Department of Agricultural Resources’ Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) program. The APR program offers to pay farmland owners the difference between “fair market value” of their property and the “agricultural value” of their property in exchange for a permanent deed restriction in order to permanently preserve the land for agricultural use. An appraiser determined a value of $430,000 if

October 2012 The Reporter the property were to be sold in the open market. The value of the property (excluding the existing house, driveway and frontage) if sold as farmland was determined to be $72,500. The difference of these two values is the value of the APR and is therefore $357,500. The State’s APR program has committed $292,890 or $14,043 per acre towards the APR. Tranquil Lake is requesting $64,610 or $3,330 per acre from the Community Preservation Committee to complete the balance of the value of the APR. The Town’s contribution would be 18% of the value of the APR, with the Stare APR program providing 82% of the APR value plus the cost of the appraisal and title and half of the cost of the survey. If the funds are committed and approved at the Special Town Meeting on October 29, the APR agreement would be recorded at the Registry of Deeds. Tranquil Lake would continue to own the property, but if/when the property is sold, it must be sold at farmland value and remain in active farmland use. Since the program began in 1979, the MA APR Program has preserved over 800 farms in Massachusetts, totaling 68,000 acres. Preserving the Tranquil Lake property meets several CPC criteria for projects, including preserving Rehoboth’s rural and agricultural character by preserving active farmland with soils of statewide agricultural significance. With wetlands, open fields and more than 1700 feet of frontage along the Palmer River, the property also contains diverse habitats and approximately 14 acres of habitat supporting rare and threatened species and lies within 1/3 mile of more than 150 acres of protected open space. The property is entirely within the Town’s Groundwater Protection District created to protect, preserve and maintain the existing and potential water supply and groundwater re-charge areas in town. Finally, preserving Tranquil Lake advances the goals of the Town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. The Community Preservation Committee strongly urges all residents to support this initiative at the Town Meeting October 29.

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If you live in a cold weather climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that the power will be out and you will not have heat. Rethink your clothing and bedding supplies to account for growing children and other family changes. One complete change of warm clothing and shoes per person, including: - A jacket or coat - Long pants - A long sleeve shirt - Sturdy shoes - A hat and gloves - A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person Below are some other items for your family to consider adding to its supply kit. Some of these items, especially those marked with a * can be dangerous, so please have an adult collect these supplies. - Emergency reference materials such as a first aid book or a print out of the information on www.ready.gov - Rain gear - Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils - Cash or traveler’s checks, change - Paper towels - Fire Extinguisher - Tent - Compass - Matches in a waterproof container* - Signal flare* - Paper, pencil - Personal hygiene items including feminine supplies - Disinfectant* - Household chlorine bleach* - You can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to treat water. Use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners. - Medicine dropper - Important Family Documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container Citizens are reminded to follow Rescue & REMA on Facebook and Twitter (@REMARescueSquad) for severe weather updates. Storm preparedness information can also be found at www.rehobothema.info. To learn about how the Rescue Squad trains and responds to emergencies, log on to www.rehobothrescue7.org.

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The Rehoboth Fire Department will be holding a Fireman’s Memorial Service on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 1PM. At the Public Safety Building. Please contact the Department if you have had a family member who served with the Rehoboth Fire Department recently pass away so that person may be honor at the Memorial.

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Lt. Randy Larrivee and his SAFE staff are preparing for the new school year. They will be at Palmer River for in class delivery of various Fire Safety Topics. Randy is also has programs for community groups and civic organization and Senior Fire Safety. Please contact the Department is you are interested in a program.

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Department Actions For Emergencies

Should you have or suspect you have a fire, chimney fire or other related incident have all persons leave the house and then call 911. Do not be embarrassed about calling. The embarrassment and damage is much greater if there was a real problem and you did not call immediately. When the dispatcher answers give your name, your address, and the reason you are calling. The dispatcher may ask questions to verify and assess the call. If you are calling from a neighbor’s home the 911 read out will indicate a different address than where the emergency is. The dispatcher may give you additional instructions. DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE DISPATCHER. The Department will respond from the district station closest to your home. The dispatcher may elect to send two stations and EMS depending upon their evaluation of the call. The response time to your home will take between 3 – 8 minutes. Police officers and individual fire and EMS personnel may arrive sooner than fire apparatus. Answer their questions as best you can. Try to remain calm. Often people describe the wait until help arrives as much greater than it usually is. The first concern arriving personnel will have is about you and your family’s welfare. When we are certain you are okay we will direct our attention to the incident. Often at carbon monoxide incidents EMS evaluation will be recommended by on scene personnel and you are greatly encouraged to accept. Fire Department actions will be dictated by the situation encountered. The Fire Service operates under a management system known as Incident Command. All actions to be undertaken will be based upon three factors, Life Safety, Incident Stabilization - stopping the problem - and Property Protection - in that order. Some incidents will require the Building, Electrical, Plumbing/Gas Inspectors and Health Agent to evaluate the results of an incident. Having each department at the incident hastens the recovery process. Before the Fire Department or EMS leaves the incident, we will again see to your welfare. You will be provided with information on the cause of the incident and may be given recommended courses of action or options to follow. If you have any question about Fire Department response please contact the Fire Department.

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The Department has been responding to many smoke investigation calls and complaints caused by outdoor boilers and cooking/ camp fires. Massachusetts has recently passed regulations limiting the use of outdoor boilers between May through the end of September; contact the Health Agent for specific details. Out door fires are prohibited in Massachusetts. Cooking fires are allowed by permission. Residents need to call the Department for permission before Friday at 12 noon to have a weekend fire. Weather and air conditions will dictate if fires will be allowed. Please remember that the smoke from cooking fires can travel great distances and create a nuisance.

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October was change your clock, change your battery time, however Day Light Savings time has been moved to November 4, 2012. The Department reminds everyone to change the battery in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clock. If your smoke detectors are wired into the home’s electrical system, test the detectors and clean them. Hardwired smoke detectors installed in homes after July 1997 also have batteries that need to be changed. If you need assistance, or have any questions about your smoke detectors please call the Department at 508-252-3725. Senior Citizens can get assistance by contacting the Department or the C.O.A.

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The Seekonk Scene Town Clerk’s Corner By Jan Parker, Seekonk Town Clerk

Certified Seekonk Town Clerk’s Corner e The State has sent out informational pamW.B.E. y phlets for the November election. There will be three questions on the Massachusetts balInc. lot, along with the usual contests for elected positions. The pros and cons of voting either way on each question are described in detail. We urge residents Commercial We Accept to know before enter the polls which way you want to vote on the & Competitor questions. It will be a very busy day at the polls and we will be Residential Coupons trying to move about 7500 voters in and out as quickly as possible. Pumping ($20 Limit) The booklet includes a voter registration form. You DO NOT need to send that in if you are already a registered voter. That form is for new registrations or address or party change. If you will not be in town for the November 6th election, please Family Owned & Operated call us at 336-2920 and request an absentee ballot application. When the ballots are delivered we will mail out the absentees to all who applied. The annual town meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 400R Taunton Ave., Annex Office 13th at the High School on Arcade Avenue at 7:00PM. Any Seekonk registered voter may vote on the articles that are presented. As Seekonk MA 51 Maple Ln., Rehoboth we get nearer the 13th, the warrant will be available to residents. The Seekonk animal shelter has many cats that need good homes, so if you can help by adopting, please call the shelter to find out the hours of operation. The Save a Pet craft fair was a great success, raising money for the shelter occupants. Imagine that the group will make this an annual event as it was so well received by both the vendors and the customers. We want to thank Representative Steve Howitt for donating his 50/50 raffle winnings back to Save a Pet. That was a nice gesture on his part. Thank you to all who took space as a vendor and to those who support all Bay State Road, MA Rehoboth MA Bay State Road, Rehoboth the efforts of Save a Pet. We appreciate all ® the support we receive in this community. There are a lot of animal lovers and we are A Developmentally Appropriate A Developmentally Appropriate grateful for that.

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The Seekonk Republican Town Committee will be holding its next meeting Saturday October 6, 2012 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Seekonk Library meeting room. We welcome local Republican and right minded Independent voters to attend. Get involved and help shape the political make up of your community and State by working with people who look to make a difference. During this election year, let your voice be heard!

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Heard at Country Kitchen... By Jim Chandley

As a journalist, I have to pay attention to Twitter whether I like it or not. One of the things you learn pretty quickly when you start following things on Twitter is that it’s important to make sure any “celebrity” from any walk of life using the medium is actually who they say they are. There’s a little blue check mark next to the real accounts of famous people to tell you that Jim Chandley Twitter has verified that the author is who they say they are. Last week, I had to double and triple check for that mark, because I couldn’t believe that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker had tweeted the following: “After catching a few hours of sleep, the #Packers game is still just as painful. #Returntherealrefs” You’ll have to forgive the lack of spaces, if you’re not social media savvy. That last part of Governor Walker’s tweet is indeed a plea to “return the real refs” to the NFL. Those would be the unionized referees who were locked out by the league when the NFL preseason opened this summer. The labor dispute between the NFL and the referees centered on provisions for performance review of all officials and a transition from pensions to 401k-style retirement plans. These sticking points are not dissimilar to the ones that separated Governor Walker and several thousand of his employees in Wisconsin over the last few years. I’m not going to stand on a soapbox and say that I think all referees (or all teachers, public works staff, etc) deserve pensions and immunity from performance review. For my part, I recognize that pensions are a thing of the past, and that unions in most professions almost always oppose increased performance review. Juxtapose these problems with the fact that unions are responsible for the 40-hour workweek, child labor laws, and many other valuable advances for workers, and you realize an important truth: the existence of unions is important, and the rampant overdevelopment of unions is no less dangerous than the unchecked greed of massive corporations. I’m pro-union, but I don’t defend everything unions do. I wish teachers’ unions nationwide would submit to strict testing to make sure the best people are in the classroom. I wish in places like my home state of Rhode Island, unions would be more willing to compromise on pensions, to help offset some of the massive deficits that states struggle with daily. But these organizations are important because they bring more qualified individuals to the market for key positions, like teaching our children or (apparently paramount to all else) officiating our football games. Here’s what no one has mentioned about Governor Walker’s comments. When you put grossly under-qualified referees out on an NFL field in an attempt to gain an advantage in negotiations with the referees’ union, we notice. It becomes readily apparent as soon as the ball is snapped that there could be major consequences (at least by football standards) for spitting in the face of unionized referees. It becomes so apparent that someone like Governor Walker, who is widely believed to be the most anti-union politician in the country, comes to the defense of the union because his Packers got hosed on Monday Night Football. But what if the union an executive is trying to break doesn’t represent football officials? What if instead it’s a union that represents teachers or civil engineers? It took exactly three weeks, or 48 regular season games, for us to realize that the replacement referees weren’t cutting it.

If teachers are replaced by less qualified individuals, how long will it take for us to spot their deficiencies? How many students will underachieve? How many kids will lose interest and drop out because the teacher didn’t go that extra mile with them? How many is too many? What if the engineer is replaced by someone with less aptitude? How long will it take to realize that a bridge is crumbling? Will we realize in time that the integrity of a key structure is compromised, or will there be some terrible accident? Again, I’m not trying to tell you that the union is always right in labor disputes. I don’t claim we need a union for every single profession in the country. Unionized workers don’t always deserve the concessions they want. But the unions don’t just raise the compensation employees get; they raise the caliber of employee the employer gets. I don’t know what kind of results you would get if you broke all the public sector unions in Wisconsin. Test scores could go up or down, bridges and roads could become safer or more dangerous. Long before I was born, this country had the best test scores, the only modern highway system, and engineered things other countries couldn’t even imagine. Nearly every teacher, architect and engineer had union representation. I can’t say that non-unionized replacements will do any worse, but that’s what happened in the NFL, and it was painfully obvious in three weeks’ time. If all those other unions are broken, and the results are disastrous, when will we know?

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Rehoboth Anawan Lions News

The Rehoboth Anawan Lions club held it’s meeting at the Hillside Country Club where the plans for the White Cane Day for Massachusetts Lions Eye Research collections were held at the Dunkin Donuts on the Saturday. The event was very successful and we thank all who donated to the cause. We also thank everyone who helped collect as well. On Saturday there were some who went to the anniversary celebration in Dighton where a good time was had by all. We will be doing our Marian Manor Bingo this coming month as well. We participated in the Harvest block party as well and enjoyed seeing all our friends who stopped in to say hello. Our Yankee Candles are going well and will be done On October 4th. Hope you have seen your usual sales person to order yours; they will be in before Christmas, sometime in November. We will be attending the South Attleboro Village Lions Fashion Show in Rehoboth where we look forward to a good time. We have been going to their show ever since they have held them. A good time was always had by all who attended. We will have more news next month and will keep you posted on what we are doing. So Remember our motto “WE SERVE” and indeed we do. See you next month.

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In percussion music, a rudiment is one of the basic patterns used in rudimental drumming. These patterns of drum strokes can be combined in many ways to create music. A local Seekonk based drum corps, The Yankee Volunteers, is proud of their drum line of accomplished rudimental drummers. By utilizing the methods of the rudiments, the drumming of each individual is tight, which allows the drummer to perfect difficult rhythms and tunes. The Yankee Volunteers (YV) will soon begin accepting new drummers into their ranks with the start of their next season. While performing in such parades and events as the Bristol 4th of July Parade, Gaspee Days Parade, and several St. Patrick’s Day events, the drummers play 18th century style wooden, rope tension drums. These drums are hand made and are worn in the traditional style, slung over the left shoulder. Each season the YV highlights their season with an all expense paid concert tour. In the past years the group has performed in many locations including: Washington, DC, Disney World, Niagara, NY, Nantucket Island, MA and London, England. The year 2103 will bring with it a very special experience for the group. The Yankee Volunteers have been invited to perform at the famous national monument, Mt. Rushmore, in SD. The tour will include stops along the way in a very special trip. Anyone interested in honing their drumming skills or learning from the ground up, please don’t hesitate to call for more information about the group. (508) 558-9301 or (508) 336-8869.

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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk held its annual meeting at the Johnson & Wales Inn. David Kohey, past Governor, installed the following officers: President – Edith Krekorian, Vice-President – Beverly Hart, Secretary – Teresa DeSilva, Treasurer – Karen Perkins. Outgoing president Marty Ulak was presented with a plaque and many thanks for his successful year. The events of the year included participation in Fire Safety Day and Bike Safety Day with Kiwanis distributing bike helmets; conducting the annual Tree Lighting with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus; helping restoring the gazebo at the high school in memory of the boys who drowned in the reservoir; joining with the YMCA in the 200th birthday party for the town; and supporting the Key Club at the high school and the Builders Club at the Hurley Middle School. Our annual fund raiser, The Taste of the Town, allowed us to support our scholarship at the high school, the grants to parents for child care, a summer intern program at the high school, support for the fight against childhood obesity organized by the YMCA and donation to the Pediatric Trauma Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital. The club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at the Johnson & Wales Inn on route 44 in Seekonk at 6:00 p.m. We invite anyone interested in helping us help children, our number one priority, to attend. For more information call Edith Krekorian at 508-336-8150 or krekoriane@yahoo.com.

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October 3 Lions Clam Boil at 7 PM 10 Regular Meeting at Goff Hall @ 7 PM 13 33S Walk-A-Long, Family Fun Day @ the Cape Cod Canal for LIONS Eye Research– Let’s all go! 17 Rehoboth Lions Board of Directors 18 THURSDAY - will be a Twinning meeting with the Anawan Lions Club with District Governor David Barbour. This will replace our second meeting in October. November 7 Lions Clam Boil @ 7 PM @ Seekonk Gun Club. See any Lion for tickets at $25 each. TWO Big Drawings this night! 14 Regular Lions Mtg. at The Anawan Club on Gorham Street at 7 PM. School Supt. Dr. Jennifer Wordell will be our guest and speaker. We will be voting on the Peace Poster at this meeting 28 Board of Directors Mtg. @ 7 @ Ray’s No Second meeting in November. Notes: Lions Peace Poster Contest is going on at Beckwith School Lions Speech Contest will be going on for High School Students

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Now accepting enrollment in our licensed school age before and after school programs; servicing Seekonk, East Providence and Rehoboth. We offer a great combination of enrichment and fun, including; academic enrichment, homework help, physical activities, arts & crafts, theatre, team sports and more. All Y Out of School Time sites are led by highly qualified staff who are committed to providing a quality experience for every child. Contact Jen Farley at jfarley@gpymca.org or call 508.336.7003 for more information. Space is Limited.

Dr. Lisa Daft and Dr. Jared Stubbs Are pleased to announce Dr. Chris Vanderpool has joined our family and cosmetic dental practice. Providing comprehensive dental care in Seekonk, MA for more than 35 years. We welcome new patients!

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Now accepting enrollment in Kid’s World, our licensed preschool program; servicing Seekonk, East Providence and Rehoboth. Our nurturing staff and environment provides structured programs that stimulate physical, intellectual, social, emotional & creative growth. Children have the opportunity to grow at their own pace while having fun, swim lesions built in to our weekly curriculum. Contact Jen Farley at jfarley@ gpymca.org or call 508.336.7003 for more information. Space is limited.

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We’ll have over 70 crafters, plus demonstrations, food and entertainment at the Folk Art & Artisans Show at Francis Farm, 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth, on Fri. Nov. 2 (4-9pm) and Sat. Nov. 3 (9am-4pm). Start your Christmas shopping early, and enjoy a wide selection of beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts, including jewelry, pottery, clothing, wooden items and much, much more! For directions and a list of vendors visit our website: www.carpentermuseum.org. All proceeds support Rehoboth’s Carpenter Museum. (Make sure to visit the Church Bazaar in Rehoboth Village, too!)

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Have you been waiting to see the completed videos from the Carpenter Museum’s “Remembering Rehoboth School Days” oral history project? Go to www.carpentermuseum.org to view those videos, and “UnEarthing Rehoboth’s Farming Past” videos, too.

Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners!

Joseph Day, Lauren Scungio and Meghan Sullivan-Silva are recipients of this year’s 2nd Annual Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Scholarship Award. All three young people are Rehoboth residents. The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society (RAS) awards scholarships to students from the greater Rehoboth area who are accepted to or enrolled in post-secondary programs related to history, museum or library sciences. We encourage students to apply. Deadline for next year’s applications will be June 15, 2013. For more information contact the Carpenter Museum: 508-2523031, carpentermuseum@gmail.com.

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By E. Otis Dyer, Jr. Starting last year and running to 2015, the 150th anniversary of the Civil War is being commemorated in the North and South. While most of the national focus will be on the battlefields, mostly in the southern states, this article will tell the story of the war’s effect on the residents in Rehoboth.

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The townspeople, like the state as a whole, were strong supporters of the Union cause and the abolition of slavery. For the four years of war from 1861 to 1865, Rehoboth repeatedly filled the state required draft quota of men from its population of 1,900 citizens to serve in the Union Army and Navy. About 163 soldiers served with about 46 wounded and about 23 killed by battle or by the diseases that were rampant in camps and field hospitals. A Rehoboth soldier’s chance of being a casualty was about 1 in 4, and the chances of that casualty dying were 1 in 2! This rate matches the state as a whole where 1% of the population died at the battlefields. If that were to happen today, the deaths in Massachusetts would be about 60,000 citizens. Men from 18 to 45 years of age were eligible for the draft quota, though many took the option of paying $300 to have someone else serve in their place. In these cases, men from other cities and towns took their place. In this way Rehoboth sponsored one notable soldier, Benjamin McGill of the famous “colored-regiment,” the 54th Massachusetts Volunteers Regiment led by Col. Robert Gould Shaw. Unfortunately, Private McGill died in late 1864 in a field hospital in South Carolina either from battle wounds or disease.

Town Budget Skyrockets

At the start of the war, Rehoboth’s government was typical of Massachusetts and very frugal by today’s standards. Statistically, the town had about 475 voters amongst a population of about 1,900. The voters had to be adult (over 21) men, who were required to pay an annual “poll tax” of $1.50 (later raised to $2.00 during the war). That tax was declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court years later. The entire town had an assessed value of about $797,000. Taxes were paid at a rate of $4.80 per $1,000 property value. In 1860, the treasurer reported with pride that the town government ended the year with a surplus of $547.50 in a total town budget of about $8,900. Town officials devoted their time to the 15 one-room school houses throughout town which received about $1,000 total for the salaries and maintenance of teachers and the schools. The other big expenditures were highway and bridge maintenance, and the town poor farm, the welfare program for the indigent. The poor farm was expected to pay its expenses in farm labor. It regularly turned a small profit back to the town coffers. If you were looking for a police and fire department, none existed. The local constable or deputy sheriff took care of what little crime occurred. As the war dragged on with an alarming amount of casualties and cost, local taxes soared to meet the recruiting demands from the state and federal governments. Rehoboth’s annual budget soared to about $24,000 by late 1863, and peaked at about $32,000 in 1864. Most of the expenditures were covered by borrowed money. Still, taxes tripled within a few years for property owners. For the first time, the town ran up large annual deficits, exceeding the annual tax collection. The state allowed bonds to be issued in the name of Rehoboth, but backed by the state. For years after the war, the town was paying off these bonds with high tax rates.

Legacy of Debt

For a soldier sponsored by the town, Rehoboth was at first required to pay his cost for drill services (“basic training” of about $8), his uniform and bounty of about $25, and for three months time at $33. As the war went on and recruits were getting scarce, the amount of money paid rose in the hundreds of dollars. In ad-

October 2012 The Reporter dition, Rehoboth was required to pay money to the widows and dependents left behind, amounting to hundreds of dollars per year. After a bill was posted in 1867 by the Massachusetts Legislature, the towns were required to make continued annual payments to soldiers and widows. By 1868, the Rehoboth town budget had fallen back to about $24,000, still far above the $8,900 in 1860. Most of the money went to reducing the war debt, which was in the form of bank borrowings and war bonds, backed by the state, but Rehoboth’s obligation. The town reduced its war debt by applying a high tax rate of $18.50 per $1000 property value. It took many years to recover from the Civil War. Note: The Carpenter Museum’s collection contains several artifacts from the Civil War, including Lieutenant George Carpenter, son correspondence of Francis of Worcester and Lavina Brown A. Bliss and Isaac H. CarCarpenter, who died at Port Royal, penter, a dragoon sword, South Carolina, in 1862. a dagger bayonet said to have been taken from a Confederate soldier by Captain Otis Baker in 1863, a rifle, a uniform button polisher, and a powder measure, powder flask and two shot flasks that belonged to Ansley Sleeper when he served in the U.S. Cavalry. Come visit us Sundays from 2 to 4pm, or call us and we can arrange a time to give you a tour.

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First known as Half-Way House, and later as the Lewis Tavern, this establishment in 1793 served as a toll station on the TauntonProvidence turnpike. It was demolished on February 1, 1971 and a new business was built on the same site. Can you guess the name of the business that is on this site today? Location Hint: 41° 51.28° N, 71° 14.342° W. Send your answer to the Carpenter Museum at carpentermuseum@gmail.com or P.O. Box 2, 4 Locust Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769. Or stop by the museum on Sundays from 2 to 4pm. A winner will be drawn from all entries, and that person will receive a prize. Winners will be announced in the Reporter next month, along with a photo of the correct business and more details about the history of this fascinating inn. “Then & Now” will be a monthly feature of The Rehoboth Reporter and the Carpenter Museum. Special thanks to Carpenter Museum research volunteer Heather Handegard.

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by Laura Calverley Gertrude Messier, founder of “Gert’s Café” at the Gladys Hurrell Senior Center, has won the first “SeniorLife” Appreciation Award for volunteering at the Senior Center for 26 years. Gert and three runners-up – Lisa Reigle, Patricia Higson and Kay Mann – were honored at a special ceremony and luncheon at the Senior Center on September 27. The award was created by “SeniorLife in New England”, a news talk radio program focusing on senior issues that runs on WNRI-AM, 1380 radio. It includes a $1,000 cash prize, donated by area sponsors. Gert and the runners-up all dedicate a great deal of their time to the community and make a big difference in the lives of many seniors. Gert created Gert’s Café, a weekly lunch for seniors in 1986. It started with soup and sandwiches at the former senior center on Anawan Street. Today 60-70 hot lunches are served every week. Reigle runs the Rehoboth Community Garden next to the senior center, working in the garden almost daily during growing season. The fruit and vegetables grown are donated to Helping Hands Food Pantry and seniors. Higson has been a senior center volunteer for seven years. She helps wherever she is needed, including cooking for Gert’s Café and delivering meals for Meals on Wheels. Mann, a retired nurse, has been volunteering at the center for 20 years. She cooks for Gert’s Café, coordinates the men’s coffee group, delivers meals for Meals on Wheels and conducts monthly blood pressure screenings. continued on next page...

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At the SeniorLife Award Day ceremony, there were about 100 well-wishers in attendance, including Gert’s daughter Louise, her son Alan and his wife Tanya said Selectman Chairman and Gert’s granddaughter Mike Costello. Holly. Several local and state officials also attended, including Selectmen Chairman Mike Costello, Selectwoman Sue Pimental, Selectwoman Lorraine Botts, Town Administrator Jeff Ritter, Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson, State Senator James Timility, and State Rep. Steve Howitt. Norie Palmer, Senior Center Director, was mistress of ceremonies. Representatives of WNRI radio, including “Senior Life in New England” host Brian McKearney and his daughter Sarah also spoke. Gert and the runners-up received several citations from the Board of Selectmen, Hodgson, Timility and Howitt. Selectmen Chairman Costello said that Gert always makes people smile and she always brightens his day when he visits. “Gert, your heart is as big as this town. You give so much to this center and the people in it, I cannot express it,” Costello said. Sheriff Hodgson called Gert “the spirit of Rehoboth” and said she is “a pretty incredible woman.” “She gets up every day and makes a difference in the lives of all the people who cross her path…I’m blessed to say that you’re my friend,” Hodgson said. State Senator Timility said one of the most special stops he makes in his job has been visiting Gert’s Café. “If there was a definition and a picture beside it of a wonderful community effort at keeping people healthy and happy, it would be a Monday afternoon right here at the senior center. It’s because of all the wonderful volunteers and individuals who make that possible,” Timility said. State Rep. Howitt praised all the volunteers for their efforts, especially Gert. “I would call her a sparkplug. She is so full of energy,” Howitt said. Gert did not give a speech but she managed to make everyone laugh as usual by joking with the speakers. In an interview after the ceremony, she said that when she found out about the award, she felt bad at first because the others didn’t win, but today she felt differently. “I’m so happy,” Gert said. “I’m happy because it’s not just one that voted, everyone voted.” Gert, who was born in Quebec, Canada, has lived in Rehoboth most of her life. Before she started volunteering at the senior center, she worked as Meal Site Manager at North Rehoboth School for 23 years. Gert, who turned 90 this year, was also honored with a birthday party at the senior center a few months ago with more than 60 friends, family and local officials. What’s her secret? “I tell everybody when you reach 90, be patient…and go, go, go!” she said.

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The award was created by McKearney and his daughter, Sarah. McKearney, who has hosted “Senior Life in New England” since it began in 2010, said he wanted to come up with a way to thank volunteers. “Towns and cities were cutting back sharply. If it wasn’t for the volunteers, a lot of senior centers couldn’t function or would have to cut back on the programs they offer. Something needed to be done to recognize these people,” McKearney said. They decided to present the first award in Rehoboth because Kearney grew up in town. He and his family now live in Bristol, RI.

October 2012 The Reporter Gert, Lisa, Pat and Kay were chosen as the top four out of 17 volunteers who were nominated for the SeniorLife Appreciation Award. Voting took place online on the radio program’s website. McKearney said votes came in from all over the country and overseas. The award was sponsored by the following Rehoboth businesses: Flynn Pest Control, Propane Plus, J & J Materials, Robert Johnson Landscaping. Other sponsors include WNRI-AM radio, Mary Kay Cosmetics representative Donna Kepner of Attleboro and LTC Consulting of New England in Bristol, R.I. “It was the sponsors who made this possible,” said McKearney. Norie Palmer said the event wouldn’t have been possible without her wonderful staff that coordinated the luncheon. “This will always be Gert’s Café. As long as I’m here, I won’t close Gert’s Café, even if the staff and I have to do all the cooking,” Palmer said. For more information on SeniorLife in New England and the Senior Appreciation Award, visit the website: www.seniorlifene.com.

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Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, October 12

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, October 12, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Linda Leslie. Music will be performed by Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Max Newman. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $8. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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One Day. Three Stages. One Common Connection. New England’s Newest Christian Music Festival Saturday, October 13

Rehoboth, MA – Two nationally popular Christian rock bands – Kutless and Fireflight – will headline Connect Fest 2012 on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Francis Farm in Rehoboth, MA. The day-long event will feature multiple musicians and speakers, all presented with the goal of connecting Christians from various churches and denominations throughout New England at a threestage venue where they can celebrate the love of Christ in a day of fun, fellowship, and worship. Kutless has released nine best-selling CDs since 2002, the most recent being Believer and featuring “Carry Me to the Cross.” The Oregon-based group tours regularly throughout the United States and Canada. Fireflight has just released its fourth CD, Now. The Grammy Award-nominated band, also on a national tour schedule, has released a new collection of music every two years since 2006. Among more than one dozen other national and local artists scheduled to perform are the Rhett Walker Band, Hyland, The Wrecking, Out of Hiding, Andy Needham Band, Mauve, Beyond Muzik, Purpose, Bill Mallia, Glorify, and Collington. Two workshop rooms will feature national speakers – including Eric Samuel Timm, Justin Kendrick, and Brian Heil – with messages designed to equip and challenge attendees in their faith. “Connect Fest 2012 offers Christian music fans in Southern New England the opportunity to experience some of today’s top artists and to connect with others who share their love of music and Christ,” said Brian Sawyer, founder and president of Fuse

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Christian Concerts and producer of Connect Fest 2012. “We are particularly excited about our venue at Francis Farm in Rehoboth, Massachusetts,” he continued. “It’s an ideal location for the exciting and inspirational day we are committed to presenting.” The festival grounds include volleyball, bocce, and basketball courts; horse shoe pits; and a full arcade. The family-friendly event also will feature a Kids Zone with activities for young children and dozens of information booths representing local and national charities, ministries, and Christian organizations. For information about ticket prices, sponsorship packages, volunteer opportunities, and other details, visit the Connect Fest 2012 website at: www.connectfestival.org.

Arts in the Village Opens 12th Season with Pianist Christopher Atzinger Saturday, October 13th

The Arts in the Village Concert Series opens its 12th season on Saturday, October 13, with a performance by the award-winning pianist Christopher Atzinger. The program will include classical works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Debussy, as well as works by contemporary American composers Monica Houghton and Richard Danielpour. Praised in Gramophone for his “abundant energy, powerful fingers, big sound and natural musicality,” and in the San Francisco Chronicle for his “fervency and panache”, pianist Christopher Atzinger has performed in Austria, Germany, England, Italy, France, Spain, Malta, and Canada. Performances throughout the United States are highlighted by concerts in New York at Carnegie Hall (Weill), New York University, St. Paul’s Chapel, Liederkranz Hall; in Chicago at the Dame Myra Hess Series and PianoForte Salon Series; and in Washington, DC, at the Smithsonian Museum of American Art and the Phillips Collection. He has performed at the Banff International Keyboard Festival, Brevard Music Festival, Bridge Chamber Music Festival, and the Chautauqua Institution. He has lectured at the Juilliard School and Berklee College of Music and has given master classes across the country. As a medalist of the New Orleans, San Antonio, Cincinnati, Shreveport, and Seattle International Piano Competitions, Atzinger has been praised by critics for his “personal interpretive vision” and “virtuoso aplomb.” He has also been a winner of the National Federation of Music Clubs Artist Competition, the Simone Belsky Piano Competition, and the Premio Città di Ispica prize at the IBLA Grand Prize Competition in Ragusa-Ibla, Italy, in addition to receiving honors from the Frinna Awerbuch International Piano Competition, the National Society of Arts and Letters, and MTNA. Additionally, he has received grants and fellowships from the McKnight Foundation, the Theodore Presser Foundation, the American Composers Forum, the Minnesota State Arts Board, Foundation La Gesse, and the Joyce Dutka Arts Foundation. With interests in American music, Atzinger has given premieres of works by Stephen Rush, Gregory Fritze, Robert Pound, and Kevin McCarter. Most recently, Mr. Atzinger received honors at the 10th San Antonio International Piano Competition for his performance of the commissioned piece, Ivory and Ebony, by Joan Tower. Also an accomplished collaborative pianist, Atzinger won first prize at the Sydney Wright Memorial Accompaniment Competition. In addition to degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Michigan, Atzinger earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University. This concert will take place on Saturday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $6 for students and children. First-come, first-seated. Cash and checks only. Subscriptions are still available. For information, please call 508-252-5718.

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Soup Supper Saturday, October 13th

Rehoboth – The Helping Hands food pantry of Rehoboth will benefit from proceeds from a “Soup Supper” to be held at the Rehoboth Congregational Church on Saturday, October 13th, at 6 p.m. This is the second such supper being offered by the Missions Committee at the Bay State Rd. church and will feature a number of different soups prepared and served by volunteers. Tickets for the event are $6.00 and can be purchased through the church office, 508-252-4545, from Barbara Medeiros, or from Todd Ingham, 508-493-1113 or at TCI42@comcast.net. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Home baked goods will also be offered for sale during the event.

Rumford Quilters Hold Show

If you have never been to this local quilt show, you won’t want to miss the Piecemakers quilt show on October 13th from 10AM to 3PM. Located at the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenue in Rumford is the Newman Congregational Church, home to “The Piecemakers” quilting group. Although the group is only 12 years old, the church was established in 1643 and is a well recognized building in the community. The Piecemakers were founded by Eileen Lovett in 2000, along with several other quilters from the church and neighboring communities. Since that time, the membership has grown to over three dozen members. As Sue Tierney says, “The Piecemakers are a great group of quilters who offer lots of creativity and inspiration.” As long time member Nancy Poor says, “it is a caring, nurturing group of women with a passion for quilting who never judge a person by their ability and there is never any pressure.” Over the past twelve years, The Piecemakers have expanded their activities from informal gatherings to lessons on quilting and techniques, sharing knowledge of their craft, friendly competitions and many charitable works. Perhaps the project closest to their hearts is the “Ginny” quilt. Named after the late church member Ginny Abel, these special quilts of pink and red are given to women suffering serious illness to provide comfort and warmth. Quilts were also made and shipped to hurricane Katrina victims and shelters in the community. Other charity projects include raising funds for TAPIN in Barrington, the Good Neighbor Energy Fund and the RI Food Bank. This year, The Piecemakers will hold their 6th biennial quilt show on October 16th. There will be numerous quilts on display from their work of the past two years, a delightful array of quilted bags and varied interpretations of a pinwheel design wall-hanging that was the 2012 Summer Challenge. The church sanctuary will become a gallery and you won’t have to keep quiet as you walk through and view the beauty of these quilts! Admission to the show is only $4.00. The Piecemakers also support the annual Newman Christmas bazaar to raise funds for charity. This year the bazaar will be held on December 1st. and at that time a special quilt will be raffled off. The theme of the quilt this year is a “Christmas Sampler”. Tickets for this unique quilt will be available at the quilt show and all the

October 2012 The Reporter proceeds go to the church Missions Committee. Quilted items and seasonal gifts will also be for sale at the bazaar. Membership to The Piecemakers is open to everyone and if you have ever been interested in learning a new skill or expanding the skills you have, information will be available at the show. You can also visit the Newman Church website www.newmanucc.org to check the calendar for the meeting schedule.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Walk in Memory of Cathy Ahern SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2012

Registration @ 9 a.m. AND Walk @ 10 a.m. Pop Warner/Babe Ruth Football Field/Track, Behind Rehoboth Town Hall/Animal Shelter; 148 Peck Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769 $20.00 Pre-Registration (T-Shirt Included); $15.00 Registration at Walk (T-Shirts are first-come); $15.00 T-Shirt Purchase Only ** Please RSVP to Christine at 401-228-4585 to pre-register or e-mail nitrox5276@yahoo.com . If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, we are accepting “cash” donations and will include you in the Raffle Ticket Drawing. All proceeds will go directly to New Hope (Domestic Violence Organization in Attleboro, MA) and the local MSPCA. Activities/Items for Purchase: Raffle Tickets, Face Painting, Cupcakes by T.~Cakes, Handmade Scarves & Handbags, Photography & many more! Cell Phone Drop-off: Bring your old cell phones & we will donate them to “New Hope”

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The Rehoboth Garden Club will hold its October Meeting on Monday, October 15th, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Carpenter Museum. The program will be Creating Pressed Flower Note Cards with Elizabeth Wilson. Elizabeth is a local artist and long-time member of the Garden Club. The Hostess will be Kathy Sullivan assisted by Laura Ferlazzo, Robin Alcott, and Lucille Amaral. For more information on membership or to attend as a guest, call Laura Ferlazzo at 508 252 4641. The Garden Club would like to thank those who participated or attended the Autumn Joy Flower Show. It was a great success. The Rehoboth Garden Club is planning a Rehoboth Christmas Door Decorating Contest with three categories: Rehoboth Businesses, Rehoboth Residential, and Rehoboth Garden Club Members from the Local Area. More details will be forthcoming.

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Come One, Come All to the American Legion Auxiliary’s Fall Bazaar Saturday October 20th

On Saturday, 10/20, the American Legion Auxiliary of Seekonk will hold their annual Fall Bazaar. It will be held indoors at the American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA between 10 AM and 4 PM. Hand made crafts, food, jewelry and more. Spaces are still available. Please contact Kathy at 401-4348917 or auxiliary311@yahoo.com for more information.

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Dighton Community Calico Fair October 20th, 9-2pm

The Dighton Community Church will hold its annual Calico Fair on Sat. October 20, 2012, in Friendship Hall, from 9a.m.-2p.m, located at 2036 Elm St. Dighton, off of Route 138. Craft tables, Raffle table, 2nd time around, delicious home baked goods and more. The country kitchen will be open serving breakfast and lunch. At 2:00 p.m. the raffle will begin. Ample Parking is available. See you then.

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Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Annual Open House

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Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, October 20th, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. All areas in the school will be open to the public. All technical programs will be in operation and there will be demonstrations and exhibits throughout the day. Faculty and administrators will be available to answer guests’ questions and guidance personnel will have information available on Bristol-Plymouth’s application procedure. Door prizes will be awarded every half hour. Bristol-Plymouth is a four-year public regional technical school serving the communities of Berkley, Bridgewater, Middleborough, Raynham, Rehoboth and Taunton. The school is located at 940 County Street, Taunton. Students who choose to attend Bristol-Plymouth pursue a major in a technical area of study and also a full academic schedule which leads to employment in one or more of seventeen career areas. The school also offers both a day and evening Practical Nurse program at the post secondary level.

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Saturday, October 20 ~ 9am-2pm Crafts, Raffles, Bake Sale & Food Location: American Legion 84 Bay State Road ( at the Cannon), Rehoboth MA

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Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, October 26

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, October 26, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Will Mentor. Music will be performed by Perpetual e-Motion, wit Ed Howe and John Cote. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $8. For information, call 508-252-6375; http:// www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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Eighth Annual Dighton Arts Festival

The Dighton Lions Club welcomes artists to exhibit at its Eighth Annual Dighton Arts Festival on Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Araujo Farms and Greenhouses in Dighton. The registration fee is $50 for a 8 foot wide by 10 foot deep exhibit space through September 30th ($75 after September 30th). The exhibitor registration form can be obtained at the festival web site (www.dightonart.org) or by contacting Bob Mullen, Festival Chairperson, at (508) 669-6469 or pmmullen@verizon.net. The family-oriented event features over 50 artists selling and displaying their work, entertainment by local musicians throughout the day, exhibits by local schoolchildren, and activities for children. More than 2,000 people filled the greenhouses at Araujo Farms in each of the four previous years. Exhibits have included watercolor, pastel, and acrylic paintings, photography, handcrafted jewelry, pottery, mosaics, and charcoal and graphite drawings among other media. More information about the Dighton Arts Festival can be found at the festival web site (www.dightonart.org). General questions about the festival can be directed to info@ dightonart.org.

Memorial Baptist Church

Memorial Baptist Church Praise Team will be having a benefit concert on Saturday, Nov. 17th, to benefit the Doorways Food Pantry. Looking for non-perishable food items & monetary donations for Doorways. While at the concert, there will be a sign up sheet for the blood drive on Monday November 19th. Memorial Baptist Church is located at 340 Central Ave Seekonk, MA. Please call the church at 508-761-5142 for any questions.

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The cool air has come to Providence reminding us the change of seasons is imminent. This looming inevitability of cool days is the first that it is time for a new stage, the beginning of wonderfully exciting things to come. Last week the doors to FBP sprang open with all the vibrato of opening day at McCoy Stadium as anxious and excited students returned, and in some cases, walked through the double doors on Hope Street for the first time. This week the second phase of the opening ceremonies take place with the return of the company. Just as with students, there are new faces gracing the halls of the now vibrant Hope Street studios. Artistic director, Misha Djuric announces the addition of Alan Alberto, Ruth Whitney, Alex Lantz, Elizabeth Mochizuki and Harunaga Yamakawa into the company. Former trainees Brenna DiFrancesco, Madeleine Issa and Tegan Rich have all been promoted to apprentice positions. Every season the FBP junior company experiences the same sort of fluctuation and transformation that the professional company does. This 2012-2013 season is no different. The following students have been named as junior company trainees: Lan Pricolo, Olivia Luicanno. Lucy Ehrlich, Brandon McGuirk, Joseph Lynch, and Julia Feeley. Promotions into the junior company from their former trainee positions include: Jane Schiavone, Isabella Mclea, Olivia Kczmarzyk, Michaela Dalton, Olivia Frangos and Tanith Benedick. Congratulations to all!

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It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of the year again – the start of another school year. The Rehoboth PTSA would like to welcome all new and returning students and their families back to school. The Rehoboth PTSA is a volunteer organization made up of parents, grandparents, teachers, school administrators, and students with one goal: to foster a nurturing and caring environment to help give our children a better education. We help teachers and school administrators with the resources they need so they can do their best while making school fun for our kids. Through fundraising efforts and continued parent involvement, the PTSA is able to raise and donate money needed to purchase educational materials and equipment for Palmer River and Beckwith (and also offer some fun activities in the process!) that further promote each child’s education. Our success depends on participation from as many parents as possible. It’s a parent’s enthusiasm, support and involvement that inspire children to do their best. There are endless ways you can contribute. To find out how you can help, visit us at www.RehobothPTSA.org or just let us know if a program or event interests you and when you might be free to lend a hand. We promise that the time you give to our group, our school and our children will be worth it. We invite you to join us throughout the year and make a difference in your child’s education. Please join us for our next meetings: Wednesday, October 3 and Wednesday, November 7 in Palmer River at 7pm. Reminder: the Palmer River PTSA fundraiser will run from now until October 12. The Beckwith PTSA fundraiser will run from now to October 5th.

Citizens Scholarship Foundation

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Dighton and Rehoboth (CSF) is a non-profit organization. It is a Chapter Member of the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc., a “Dollars for Scholars” affiliate, which is the largest national private scholarship organization. CSF members are comprised of citizens from the towns of Dighton and Rehoboth who volunteer their time and energies toward raising money for Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School seniors for educational scholarships. 100% of all funds collected go directly to students needing scholarship assistance. Your participation is invited and welcome. Please join us at our next monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., Room 214 at the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School.

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Beckwith Middle School News Welcome back!

We opened our doors and welcomed over 600 students on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. We operate on a six-day schedule and began with Day 1. It’s the beginning of a new school year – and the perfect time to help your adolescent set up new routines. Be Efficient: If your child belongs to a club or team that meets after school, have him/her plan for extracurricular activities by spreading out required studying over the entire week. On free afternoons, he/she can read ahead in the textbooks or work on longrange assignments. When middle school students stay on top of their work, they won’t be tempted to rush through homework on meeting or practice days. Review Together: The next time your child is preparing for a quiz or test, try making a quiz game (like Jeopardy) to review the material. Plan Ahead: As your child completes his/her homework, take time to look over the papers and assignments together. This will help you to understand what the curriculum is and also let your child know that you are interested and involved their schoolwork. Once the homework is neatly done and checked, put it in the proper folder/notebook and place the books into his/her backpack. Place the backpack near the door or in a location that will remind your child to take it with them the next morning.

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The school agenda study skills program is an important and required part of student life at Beckwith Middle School. Each student has been provided with a school agenda, which is a daily planning booklet in which students are required to record all assignments. Also, you will find the school calendar on the back cover of this year’s agenda. Teachers will review study skills tips with their students and require them to use it to record assignments. Therefore, the agenda must be carried to all classes. Students who lose or damage their agenda will be required to purchase a new one at a cost of $5.00.

Textbooks & Materials

The cost of one student textbook very often exceeds sixty dollars. We ask your cooperation in encouraging your children to respect and care for all books and school materials. Students who lose or damage books and/or school materials will be required to pay for them.

ACE Program

ACE Program flyers have been sent home with students. There is a one- time fee of $75 to participate. Class size is limited to facilitate instruction in some clubs. Some clubs have been delayed in starting due to low enrollment. Enrollment is based on a first-come,

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Student Council Election

Student Council Elections will be held on September 26th. Each homeroom will elect 1 homeroom representative and 1 alternate for student council. Each candidate was required to make a speech stating why he or she would like to be the representative. This commitment requires them to stay after school for meetings.

School Dances

School dances are open to grades 6, 7, and 8. Please note that all school dances this year will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. These are new dance hours.

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School Advisory Councils were established in all schools under the Educational Reform Act. Monthly meetings of the School Council are open to the public. Meeting dates are posted in the town hall and at the school.

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As you may be aware, Beckwith Middle School is participating in the Box Tops for Education and the Labels for Education programs. To participate, simply save the Box Top coupons from various General Mills products. Send those saved Box Tops to school with your child and we will submit them to General Mills, which in return sends our school a check. Each Box Top is worth ten cents. We usually earn about $1,200.00 each year. The Labels for Education program earns us points so that we can buy products from the catalogue. The Labels for Education are found on Campbell’s, Pepperidge Farm, Post, Swanson and V8 products. We do NOT need the whole label, just the Labels for Education logo and the UPC code. The ink cartridges are taken to STAPLES where we earn $2.00 per cartridge. The teachers use the coupons from the recycling to buy extra supplies for their classrooms. We want to thank those of you who take the time to clip the box tops and labels and collect ink cartridges and send them into school. The homeroom that earns the most points each semester wins a free lunch!

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You are encouraged to join our K-8 Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). The PTSA provides Beckwith Middle School with a tremendous amount of support for enrichment activities and field trips. Our enrichment program includes many outstanding activities and performances that would not be possible without the PTSA’s funding and support.

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Dates to Remember

Sept. 26 Picture Day Sept. 27 Principal’s Coffee 2 p.m. Oct. 3 PTSA Meeting at PRES Oct. 3 School Council Meeting Oct. 8 No School - Columbus Day Oct. 9 School Committee 7:00 p.m. Oct. 10 Progress Reports issued Oct. 15 Early Release 11:30 a.m. Oct. 23 School Committee 7:00 p.m. Oct. 24 Lip Sync Contest Oct. 30 Picture Re-take Day Nov. 6 No School –Teacher Workshop Nov. 12 No School – Veterans Day Nov 21-23 No School Thanksgiving Recess

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Seekonk Football is experiencing a rebuilding year, and they have a rebuilding record of 0-4. Things will not get any easier going forward when Seekonk gets a perennially tough New Bedford team and a Bourne club that appears to be the class of the conference. The story surrounding the Warriors this season is less geared toward wins and losses and more about how new coach Vernon Crawford’s system takes hold in the young team. Be sure to visit our website for more about the integration of an entirely new system in Seekonk’s football program.

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At 4-5-1, Warrior Soccer is eyeing state competition at the end of the season. “We have to start winning. We’ve got some winnable games ahead. The goal is to make playoffs,” says coach Jeff Creamer. Wins in their last two games have the team riding high, and just one point off of the playoff pace. “On one hand we have a young team. Most people wouldn’t expect us to be as good. But I do believe based on what we did last year, we can be better than what we’re doing,” the coach says. According to the coaching staff, Seekonk needs to move more without the ball to create more pressure on opposing defenses. Target men have also been missing the net at an alarming rate, a trend that cannot continue if the team is to qualify for the postseason.

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The Lady Warriors are a long shot for the postseason now at 3-6-1. Tough fixtures remain ahead with Apponequet, Fairhaven, and Old Rochester Regional who are currently battling for the top spot on the South Coast Conference table. Goal scoring has been hard to come by this season; the team has been shutout in half of their games to this point in the year.

Cross Country

Boys Cross Country is off to a roaring 5-0 start this season. “We should be in the hunt. Our pack is great,” says head coach Frank Mooney. In some races this season, the team has had as many as nine runners finish within a minute of the lead. They plan to compete for their conference championship and continue into state competition. “They’re running really well,” says Mooney.

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Field Hockey

“We have not been playing extremely well,” admits head coach Kim Pellerin. Despite the coach’s modesty, her team is currently the second best chance Seekonk has for a team in the postseason. At 5-3-1 and holding 11 points in the standings, the team needs only five points in their remaining seven games to secure a spot in the second season. “We’re trying to fix what ills us,” says Pellerin, “If we qualify [for the playoffs], which we should, I want us to go in on a high.” The team is being led by Lucy Belt and Ally Whitelaw, a dynamic one-two combination in the middle that claims those respective spots on the scoring list.

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Seekonk sits alone atop the standings for golf in the South Coast Conference. Their 10-2-0 record is good for first in the conference and a commanding lead of two games plus the tiebreaker over Bourne. They will still have to contend with rival Dighton-Rehoboth who are 9-0 and sit in second place. Senior Pat McDole is still leading the team and performing admirably. The 1.6 handicapper is a fixture at the top of the Seekonk rotation.

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Seekonk is rebuilding this year and has the 1-4 record to prove it. “We’re a small team with a lot of new kids. I’m happy with the way they’re swimming,” says head coach Kate Farrington. While the postseason looks like a dream from here, the coach says she is happy with the progress her swimmers are making. “People are cutting their times down meet by meet.”

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“We’re pretty much on pace [for a playoff berth],” says head coach Earl Berwick. His team is 4-3 and, if the season ended today, a playoff squad. The team unexpectedly beat a very good New Bedford side earlier this season. In an interesting quirk, there is a suspended match to be completed between Seekonk and Case later in the season. A volleyball hit and broke a piece of equipment on the ceiling of Seekonk’s gymnasium last week during the match. The facility was deemed unsafe for continued play, so the match will resume at a later date. The coach says the outcome of this partial game could be big for Seekonk. The success to this point has been a true team effort. “We’ve had a different player of the game every game and a new player of the week every week,” says Berwick.

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Near the midway point of the season, the Lady Falcons sit at 3-4-2 for a total of eight points. At their current pace, just shy of a point per game, they will need to pick up one extra point the rest of the way in order to make the postseason. “We have a loss and a tie to teams we shouldn’t have,” admitted coach Trish Madsen while reflecting on the first half of the season. The coach’s bunch will need to work even harder the rest of the way after senior Tammi Lynch was lost to injury for the remainder of the season.

Cross Country

On the boys’ side, the team has one of the top runners in the state, Ty Enos. Despite a loss to rival Seekonk this season (a team that coach Ben Pease calls “a machine”), Enos finished first overall in a tri-meet with Seekonk and Fairhaven. Their record is a respectable 2-2 at this point in the season. “We want to get to the all-state championship meet as a team this year,” said coach Ben Pease with a smile. The coach knows this is an ambitious goal because his team will compete for the remaining two spots, after Bishop Feehan and Pembroke likely take the first two of four available in the division. The girls’ team can finally compete in upcoming meets. They have, of course, been running in scheduled meets regularly throughout the first month of the season. Unfortunately, the Falcons were ineligible to win any of those contests because they did not have the requisite number of runners in the field. “Today I actually have a positive answer for you, we’ve added a sixth runner to our roster,” said Pease, whose team can now compete with the hope of adding some wins to their 0-4 record.

Boys Soccer

The Falcons recently managed to beat Fairhaven in a 5-3 shootout, with Fairhaven fresh off of scoring eight goals against the Seekonk Warriors in their previous fixture. The team sits at 4-3-2, which puts them on pace for postseason play. They will next oppose Case, which should be a relatively easy win for the Falcons side, which has an eight-point advantage in the standings.

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Golf

Dighton-Rehoboth golf continues to contend at the highest level. At 9-0 they are in a virtual tie with rival Seekonk at the top of the South Coast Conference standings. Noah Kowal continues to lead the team and is having a great season. When the team traveled to Pocasset Golf Course last month, Kowal shot a five over 41, one of the top rounds the program has had in some time.

Field Hockey

The local field hockey team was expected to be extremely competitive this season, as they often are. With a 5-1-2 record, they are well on their way to postseason play, and are in a virtual tie with Old Rochester Regional for second in the conference. They did lose a 1-0 match with rival Seekonk earlier this season. The two teams will face off again next week; a 3:30 start on October 10th at Seekonk.

Volleyball

At 3-5, the Falcons still have an outside shot at a postseason appearance. They did manage to beat a strong team in rival Seekonk, a squad that is tracking for the playoffs. Unfortunately, this is the only win Dighton-Rehoboth can hang their hats on; their other victories came against Apponequet and Wareham, who are scraping to avoid the dubious distinction of inhabiting the South Coast Conference cellar. The team has been led by seniors Brittany Rebello and Emily Murphy. Junior Jordan Lizotte and sophomore Kelly Brown have “stepped up and are making contributions to our team,” according to head coach Jill Saxon.

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Seekonk Football has begun! The 4th 5th grade Jr. Warriors started the season strong. Some of the highlights in the first half included a fumble recovery by #47, Daniel Cruz, and a nice touchdown run from #42, Brendon Morales. The first half ended by #26 Casey Brown making an excellent tip to spoil a big pass play attempt by the Chiefs, holding them to a one point lead. The second half began with a tough blow to the Warriors when a fabulous strip by #34, Cameron Oliveria, was called back. They continued to fight hard with great running by #21, Jack Murphy, and a touchdown on a QB sneak from #11, Kyle Blanchard. The defense was strong with great tackles by #41, Jared Moran, and #42, Brendon Morales, but in the end it wasn’t enough to fight off the Cranston Chiefs. Hats off to the Chiefs with a 20-12 victory.

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What a difference a week made for the 4th 5th grade Seekonk Jr. Warriors. They really brought their A game and played like the definition of the word team. While the day belonged to #42, Brendon Morales, with his four touchdowns, including one on defense, it was made possible by great team effort and an outstanding job from the offensive line. From great kicks and defense from #34, Cameron Oliveria, to a fumble recovery by #26 Casey Brown, and a touchdown run from #22 Jordan Pina, Seekonk came to play. The 49ers didn’t know which way to turn against a well-oiled defense lead by great tackles by #59 Jacob Barreira, and Will Smith closing the door on the 49ers a handful of times. It was a great win for Seekonk and great effort all around. Seekonk wins with a final score of 32-7. Let’s hope the momentum carries into next week’s game against the Providence Packers.

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Another great game by the 4th/5th grade Seekonk Warriors. It was a repeat performance with #42, Brendon Morales, getting four touchdowns and #22, Jordan Pina, getting one. The defense was strong again lead by #88, Ace Ayotte, #14 Greg Desmarais and #21, Jack Murphey. That along with a 2 interceptions one from #59, Jacob Barreira, and one from #42, Brendon Morales, helped Seekonk win in their 32-12 victory against the Providence Packers.

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What a busy summer it was at the Blanding Library! We would like to thank all 19 teen volunteers -- Andrew, Tyler, Dylan, Sierra, Brittany, Dorian, Maryssa, Charis, Jacquelyn, Victoria, Brendan, Jenna, Raquel, Kristina, Kari, Megan, Faith, Andrew and Cody. Children’s librarian Cathy Charbonneau says, “Our volunteers are very important to us and help our summer programs run smoother and our library look tidier! They are a valuable asset to the library and we miss them now that they are back in school.” The Friends of the Blanding Library and all the library staff were very pleased to see such an excellent turnout for a Friends’ sponsored program in September. Author Stephen Puleo drew a full house in Goff Hall when he talked about his book, “Dark Tide: the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919”. Mr. Puleo was an excellent speaker. A number of D-R students attended the program too. Thanks to DR teacher Kurt Loell for organizing this student-library outreach activity. Copies of “Dark Tide” are available at the Blanding if you haven’t read it yet. The Blanding Library book club will next be discussing Jon Krakauer’s gripping non-fiction book, “Under the Banner of Heaven” on Tuesday Oct. 9 at 7:30 pm. By the way, October is National Reading Group Month. The knitting group will meet at the library on Thursdays Oct. 18 and Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The library is accepting used books in good condition for our annual book sale, which will be held in the spring at a date to be announced later. Book donations should be left only during library business hours and should not be left outside or in the book drop, which is for the return of library items only.

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Fall story hours continue into November. Story hours for preschoolers (ages 3 through kindergarten) are on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Tot Time programs for little ones under three are offered on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. Children must be registered for all story hours. The Puppy Pals reading program is underway at the library. Dogs taking part in this current program in which children in grades 1-4 read to a canine listener are Ralph, Lickety, Joyia and Devon. We thank their owners for bringing them to the library. Call the library to learn more about this fun reading program for children. What do you know? There is a handsome old stone wall at the edge of the back lawn at Goff Hall now that the overgrown area has been cleared out and landscaped. Benjamin Munroe is the general contractor in charge of library and museum projects for the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society. Also, please enjoy the butterfly garden out front before it goes into hibernation for the winter. We will look forward to the return of the butterflies next summer. The Blanding Library is at 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, 508252-4236. The library is open Mon. through Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Monday, Oct. 8 for Columbus Day. For the latest information on Blanding programs, check out the calendar at www.blandinglibrary.net.

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Seekonk, MA – The Seekonk Public Library is celebrating Seekonk’s 200th anniversary with a community read! This 5 week program will include book discussions, film showings, food events, town history and more! The featured title for this program is Richard Russo’s Empire Falls. The 2001 Pulitzer award winning novel epitomizes the New England experience of small town life. Seekonk residents will relate to the main characters as they try to raise their families, keep the town going under serious financial duress, and give directions by what used to be there. Staff Librarian Melissa Chiavaroli shares, “As a lifelong New Englander, this novel spoke to me in ways that no other novel has. It is easy to find a great novel of the south or a depiction of New Englanders as puritan caricatures. Empire Falls really speaks to you deep in the heart about what it means to live here and what we value.” This is an especially perfect novel as we celebrate our 200th Anniversary because it looks at Empire Falls as it is today and how the small mill town began 200 years prior. Seekonk’s history has not been one straight line from the past until now and many town residents are interested in how Seekonk became the Seekonk we know today. “This program will really give us the opportunity to open up the discussion about our town’s history and what resources the library has for residents who want to learn more about the town or their own family history,” Chiavaroli adds. Events for Seekonk Celebrates: Read begin on Wednesday, October 3rd. Copies of Empire Falls are available for SAILS cardholders to borrow from the Seekonk Public Library. This community read program has been made possible by a sponsorship from The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. For more information, call the library or visit our website at seekonkpl.org. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@ seekonkpl.org.

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New England Diner History Thursday, October 18, 6:30 pm

Seekonk, MA –Seekonk Celebrates: Read! continues its celebration of Seekonk and Richard Russo’s novel Empire Falls with a fun discussion of New England Diner History. Daniel Zilka, founder of the American Diner Museum, will join us to discuss the important role New England has played in the history of American diners. As any fan of the Food Network’s Diners, Dives, and Drive-Ins knows, no two diners look the same and each one has a unique attention grabber to ensure people stop in and eat. Miles Roby, Richard Russo’s main character in Empire Falls, understood this and tried to update his diner with a new menu with lots of flair. Massachusetts has a particular fondness for diners and has even considered putting a diner on the back of its second state quarter. Be sure to join us as we celebrate this fascinating food tradition! We will have items to take home and more surprises this evening. This event is free and open to the public thanks to a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. Registration is required. Call the library to reserve your space today at (508) 3368230 or visit www.seekonkpl.org. continued on next page...

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Empire Falls Book Discussion Monday, October 22, 6:30 pm

Seekonk, MA –Seekonk Celebrates: Read! continues its celebration of Seekonk and Richard Russo’s novel Empire Falls with a discussion of the featured novel. Participants will enjoy a sampling of local diner cuisine while discussing Empire Falls and its similarities to the Town of Seekonk. We will have items to take home and more surprises this evening. This event is free and open to the public thanks to a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. Registration is required. Call the library to reserve your space today at (508) 336-8230 or visit www.seekonkpl.org. Fo r i n f o r m a t i o n : w w w. s e e k o n k p l . o r g o r Contact: library@seekonkpl.org

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Seekonk, MA – While students are busily preparing college applications and waiting for those thick envelopes, many parents are anxiously looking for ways to pay for their child’s dream school. Dollars & Sense is here to help! Join us on Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 pm for the tools you will need to help pay for your child’s education and still be able to retire. Studies have shown that earning a college degree can result in more than a million dollars more earnings over a lifetime than not earning a college degree. But with top schools costing $50,000 a year or more, how can anyone afford to go? Robert Lo Re knows what it is like to budget for your child’s future as well as your own. In this session you will learn about real world strategies to pay for what could be you and your child’s greatest investment, including scholarships, loans, 529 plans, and more. If a college is in the future for your child, do not miss this event! This event is open to the public, but registration is required. Call the library at (508) 336-8230 or visit www.seekonkpl.org to register. Join us today and be prepared for tomorrow! 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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How You Can Help Squash Gathering

Dear Friends, I think we are going on our ninth year of informally assembling as a random group of people to gather butternut squash off the fields in Rehoboth. In the past we have picked truckloads of oddshaped, slightly marred or under-sized squash that would otherwise be tilled under and brought them to the local pantries, senior centers and soup kitchens. This squash is what is left behind after the perfect squash have been brought to market. It is perfectly good, highly nutritious and long lasting. It only takes a couple of hours of many of us gathering to do this. We will meet this SUNDAY OCT 7th at 1:00 PM at my house in Rehoboth. I will take you to the fields from there. (They have yet to be designated by the farmer.) Please recruit your friends children of all ages are most welcome - bring trucks/SUVs, sturdy cartons, plastic bags and a laundry basket for gathering off the field. Gloves, hand wipes, and a water bottle are a good idea. Location to meet at 1:00 PM: 2 Peckham Street Rehoboth, MA (intersection of Peckham, Brook and Water) yellow house, circular driveway-side. You may bring your squash to any food pantry, soup kitchen or senior center of your choice. Feeding people is feeding people. We have brought squash all-over including Plainville, Fall River, Dighton/ Berkley, RI Food Bank, Dorchester, etc.. We will meet if there is a light drizzle, but not if we have a soaking rain. If need be, we will re-schedule. My cell phone is (508) 642-8461 and home number (508) 336-0123. Hope to see you and your friends in droves! Best, Julie Sweet

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scouts Girl Scout Cookie Sales Benefit Gemma Foundation

When tearing open a fresh box of Girl Scout cookies, remember that your purchase has made a difference in someone’s life. Providence, R.I., (September 5, 2012) – Girl Scouts throughout Rhode Island have made a tradition of spending countless hours learning to network, market and sell during the famous Cookie Sale season. But what is it all really for? According to the Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, “the activity of selling cookies is directly related to our purpose of helping all girls realize their full potential and become strong, confident, and resourceful citizens.” But it’s more than just about selling cookies. In addition to being a main fundraiser for Girl Scout troops every year, each troop contributes a portion of the proceeds from their hard work to benefit a charitable cause. This year, in light of the organization’s 100th anniversary, the girls of GSRI chose the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation in memorial of the Girl Scouts of America founder, Juliette Gordon Low, who lost her life to breast cancer. Creeping above last year’s contribution to the RISPCA, the Girl Scout troops presented the Gemma Foundation with a check for $5820.04 to improve and support the resources offered by the foundation. With the donation from GSRI, the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation can continue to build awareness and offer free resources and preventative services to the community, survivors and those living with breast cancer.

Upcoming Blood Drive on November 9th

My name is David Simpson, and I am a Star Scout of Troop 3 North Dighton. I, with the Rhode Island Blood Center, will be hosting a Blood Drive on November 9th at the Dunkin Donuts at the intersection of Routes 118 and 44 from 3pm to 8pm. As a scout I must plan and carry out a service project to help my community. I have chosen to do a Blood Drive that will be beneficial to many at the hospitals in the surrounding areas. Ever heard the saying, “There is always a need for blood”? Well, it’s very true. Blood, which is actually made up of red blood cells, platelets, and plasma, is always in need. Red blood cells, after testing, have only 40 days or so before they are no good. And they rarely, if ever, actually sit that long because of the great demand. Platelets, which have a shelf life of 5 days, are used in certain types of cancer treatments, such as leukemia. Plasma can be stored for up to a year, and is used in liver transplants among other operations and treatments. Blood’s demand is so great that sometimes, sadly, hospitals don’t get the needed amounts of blood. Please come out to donate blood on November 9th at the Dunkin Donuts. Many lives can be saved by a single donation of a pint of blood. If possible, sign up online at www.ribc.org so we can get a better feel of the number of people attending. Click on Find a Blood Drive under Our Locations, and search for 02769. Find the drive under Dunkin Donuts Bloodmobile. Please schedule a time appointment so we can maximize the number of donations we can receive. Walk-ins are welcome and appreciated. Thank you and see you there.

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Gloria Gemma’s Gary Calvino, Director of Development and Carol Donnelly, Office Manager and Survivor, received a check from Ginger Lallo, GSRI Product Manager and Girl Scout campers at Camp Hoffman in August 2012.

Troop 1 Seekonk’s Court of Honor was held on September 25th at Camp Buxton in Rehoboth. The scouts received many badges and rank advancements, thanks to their time at Camp Yawgoog this summer. Planned for September and October are four camping trips, three of which are hiking. Two of the hikes will be in the Mount Washington National Forest. The first is a day hike around Bald Face Mountain and the other is a backpacking trip to northern New Hampshire. October will bring the troop backpacking to Hidden Lake at Camp Yawgoog for a weekend trip, and again later in the month to participate in emergency preparedness classes. November and December are proving to be just as busy. If you would like to learn more about scouting and Troop 1 Seekonk, contact us at: www.troop1seekonk.org.

Pack 2 Rehoboth Information Session

Pack 2 Rehoboth held several very successful information sessions at Palmer River’s Open House night on September 12th. Dozens of interested parents stopped by to find out about our excellent program. We offer 1st – 5th grade boys the opportunity to grow physically and mentally fit, morally straight and community aware. We discussed our pack activity plans which include a Pirate Ship Adventure weekend in September, a Hayride and Bon Fire in October, Scouting for Food in November, and lots more in early 2013. Many families signed up that night to join our Pack. But if you missed us, check us out at www.pack2rehoboth.com or call 508397-9023 for more info.

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Do you have a boy between the ages of 6-11 yrs old that is looking for fun and adventures? If you answered yes to this question, then you want to sign him up for Cub Scouting with Pack 21! We have regular den meetings throughout the month and a pack meeting once a month. We would love the opportunity to teach them the cub scout motto of “do your best” and teach them the self esteem that all children need. If you are interested, please contact Amy Brown at (774)565-0005 or amyzing77@comcast.net. More Scouts news on next page...

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Rehoboth Girl Scout Troop 1080 and Troop 56 had a special visitation by Miss Ann Salisbury. Miss Salisbury brought her Mom’s Girl Scout uniform from the 1930’s to show to both troops. Her Mom was the recipient of the first highest award in Girl Scouting-The Golden Eaglet which is the equivalent to the Gold Award. Ann’s Mom had also received a Letter of Commendation and a pin. The girls enjoyed viewing the various badges and awards that Ann’s Mom had earned and found some badges that were similar to modern badges that they had earned. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting and it was a wonderful way to celebrate by viewing and learning about a vintage Girl Scout uniform.

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Girl Scout Troop 694 under the direction of Wanda Hanson, her assistants Beth Byron, Taya Garabedian were honored at the recent Selectmans meeting. While there they explained how they wanted to do something for their local heroes in blue, so they adopted the K-9 unit of Officer Forgea and his partner Ceasar. During the year they made dog biscuits for the dog and gave matching blankets to the partners for Christmas. The theme of their Memorial day float was a statue of Ceasar and a banner stating “We support our local heroes in blue”.The girls put their cookie sale money towards the purchas of a police badge to give to Ceasar in this his reitrement year. Last night during the opening of the selectman’s meeting they gave officer Forgea the badge and he put it on Ceasar. The girls were grateful for this opportunity, and sensed the honor. At such a young age I am impressed with their sense of duty, honor and pride towards their community and the people that serve within it said Mrs. Hanson. I’ m proud to be their leader she added. This year they plan to cater a reitrement party for ceasar that will include all of the police officers in our town.

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From the State House Representative Steven Howitt addresses RBA Outlines plan for jobs, talks economy and small business

REHOBOTH—State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) addressed the Rehoboth Business Association at the organization’s Thursday, September 27 dinner meeting at Country Gardens. Representative Howitt outlined several of his legislative accomplishments in his first term including proposals for job creation, making government more responsive and efficient, tackling EBT welfare card abuse, as well as increasing local aid funding back to the communities in the district. Representative Howitt also noted that the legislature passed two consecutive state budgets without increasing taxes. Representative Howitt also spoke about the many small businesses throughout the district he has visited with to discuss not only the challenges they face during this business climate, but the ways government can better foster an environment to help small businesses continue to expand and hire. One of the highlights of Representative Howitt’s two-year business tour was bringing Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop) to the district to discuss the local agricultural industry with local farmers and vendors. “As the owner of a small business, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to balance budgets, make payroll, and tighten one’s belt to keep a business running,” said Representative Howitt. “As a State Representative, I will always be an advocate for our local job creators, employees, and citizens at the State House.”

Representative Steven Howitt hosts Farm to School Celebration in Seekonk

SEEKONK—State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) and State Representative Paul A. Schmid (D-Westport) joined 5th graders at the Mildred H. Aitken Elementary School for their Farm to School celebration on Friday, September 21. Chartwells Food Company, also on hand, helped partner the Aitken Elementary School with apple growers at Noquochoke Orchards from Westport, MA. The Farm to School celebration included apple tasting for the 5th graders with three varieties of apples: Royal Gala, Macintosh, and Red Delicious. Students were able to vote on their favorite choice after listening to presentations from Sue Smith, owner of Noquochoke Orchards, Jack McGinn from Sid Wainer, New Bedford food distributor, as well as both Representatives Howitt and Schmid. “The Farm to School celebration was an enjoyable and informative event for everyone involved. Teaching our children the value of eating local and eating healthy is important for local farms and the overall health of the citizens in our region,” said Representative Howitt. “This local partnership not only provides investment to local agriculture which is a job creator, but promotes healthy foods for our youth and lowers our carbon footprint when shipping food from our local farms.” Representative Howitt and Representative Schmid were cosponsors of a bi-partisan Buy Local budget Amendment this past legislative session. The budget amendment secured funding for agricultural regional partnerships including the Southeastern Massachusetts Agriculture Partnership (SEMAP) which has assisted companies like Chartwells partner local farms with schools throughout the region. “Working across the aisle for the betterment our region is very important and we will continue to promote our local agricultural industries here in the 4th Bristol district and throughout southeastern Massachusetts,” Howitt stated.

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Birth Announcements

Patrick Andrew D’Aiello

Victoria and Anthony D’Aiello of Seekonk are excited to announce the arrival of their brother Patrick Andrew. Patrick made his debut on May 25, 2012 at 3:49am at Charleton Memorial Hospital. He was 8lbs. 13oz and 22 inches long. Proud parents are Drew and Katie D’Aiello of Seekonk. Maternal grandparents are Sue and Jeffrey Olson of Rehoboth and paternal grandparents David and Patricia D’Aiello of Rehoboth.

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John and Jennifer Steinkamp of Rehoboth, MA are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Jordan Savannah, born on July 16 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was 7.0 lbs and 20.5 inches long. Jordan is the first granddaughter of Tom & Kim Mayers of Seekonk, MA. and Kathleen Steinkamp of Rehoboth, MA. She is the first great-granddaughter of Bob and Cena Mayers of Raynham, MA. and Jeanne Schoeppner of South Attleboro, MA.

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Kendra and Gary Prevost of Warwick, RI are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Ellie Ava, born April 26th at 6:13 AM at Woman & Infants Hospital. Ellie weighed 7lbs 14oz and was 21inches long. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Dot Gibney of Seekonk, Ma. Paternal grandparents are Judi and Ray Jardin of Somerset, Ma and Dan Prevost of West Palm Beach Fla.

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Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries

Heather Magnus Weds Max Solie

Courtney Rourke Weds Joshua Schreiner

Joshua Schreiner, son of Robert and Lisa Schreiner of Rehoboth and Courtney Rourke, daughter of Jeffrey and Cheryl Rourke of Rehoboth were married June 23, 2012 in a beautiful garden ceremony at Country Gardens in Rehoboth, where a reception followed. Maid of Honor was the bride’s sister, Kayla Rourke, Bridesmaid was the groom’s sister, Jessica Schreiner, Best Man was the groom’s father, Robert Schreiner and Groomsman was the groom’s brother, Nathan Schreiner. The groom is working on his HVAC certification at New England Tech while working full time. The bride is a manager with Cumberland Farms. The happy couple honeymooned in Las Vegas and will reside in Attleboro. Wishing the couple much love and happiness from their family and friends.

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Heather Magnus and Max Solie, were married June 30 in a mountaintop ceremony at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA. The wedding was followed by an indoor reception. The groom’s brother, John Solie, officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Deborah and Mark Magnus, of Rehoboth, MA. The groom is the son of Priscilla Plato and Rick Solie, of Melrose, MA. Brooke Magnus, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Brooke also played a flute solo during the ceremony. Bridesmaids were cousin of the bride, Kate Johnson, and friends, Karin Eichelman, and Mary Purdy. The best man was Michael Trainor with groomsmen Harry Solie, Ed Gately, and John Solie. The bride graduated in 2002 from Dighton Rehoboth High School and is a graduate of UMASS Amherst with a Bachelor’s degree in math. She also holds a Master’s degree in Education from Springfield College. She is employed as a high school math teacher by the Agawam School Department. The groom is also a graduate of UMASS Amherst with a Bachelor’s degree in History, and a Master’s degree in Public Policy. He is currently studying law at Quinnipiac University. He expects to earn his JD in 2013. The couple resides in Easthampton, MA.

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Laura Tavares, Engaged to Domenic Covello

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold & Filomena Tavares of Seekonk, MA announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Laura Tavares, to Mr. Domenic Covello son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel & Laura Covello of Worcester, MA. Domenic and Laura met at Providence College where they both received a bachelor’s degree in biology. The future bride went on to pursue a master’s degree in nursing from Regis College. She is currently employed as a family nurse practitioner. The future groom is a graduate from Salus University with a doctoral degree. He is currently employed as an optometrist. A June 2013 wedding is planned and the couple will live in Seekonk, MA.

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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

5th ANNUAL FOOD FOR FUEL PASTA FEST Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Seekonk High School 4:30 – 7:30 pm, Open Seating ADULTS: $10: CHILDREN 12 & UNDER $5

Please help your neighbors have a safe winter! With rising costs of fuel, our neighbors are in need of assistance and the only way it can be done is with your help! Sponsored by the Seekonk Non-Profit Coalition—Benefiting Fuel & Utility Fund of Seekonk Human Services. Tickets will be sold in advance and take out will be available. Please call 508-336-8772 for tickets. *Dessert donation will be greatly appreciated. Please bring them to the Seekonk High School

HOMESTEAD ACT

Wednesday, October 3 @ 10am: The Bristol County Registry of Deeds from Taunton will be at Seekonk Human Services to help you file a “Declaration of Homestead.” The cost is $36 which includes the filing fee. Please bring a copy of the deed to your home if you have it and your driver’s license. Lunch will be Chicken Salad Sandwiches for $2. Call 508-336-8772 to sign up.

WHAT IS A DECLARATION OF HOMESTEAD?

An Estate of Homestead is a protection for a person’s residence, in the form of a document called a “Declaration of Estate of Homestead.” The form is filed at the Registry of Deeds in the county where the property is located, referencing title/deed to the property. It allows the homeowners in Massachusetts to protect their primary residence up to $500,000.

NEXT MONITORING INC. WAYS TO SAVE ON UTILITIES

Wednesday, October 10 @ 10am. Ray Melanson will be at Seekonk Human Services for the purpose of supplying information on ways to save money on utilities. Lunch will be sausage, peppers and onions for $2. Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up.

TRIAD: FALL SAFETY

Wednesday, October 24 @ 10am. Speakers: Michelle Hines from the Seekonk Police Department and Marty Ulak from the Seekonk Fire Department will be presenting a ‘Fall Safety Program’ at Seekonk Human Services. Does your furnace or chimney need to be cleaned? Be ready for winter with some important safety tips. Lunch will be beef stew for $2. Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up.

Halloween Party

Wednesday, October 31 @ 10am Our Halloween Party will feature a delicious lunch of Chicken Parmesan for $2. Wear a costume if you like. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Please sign up at 508-336-8772 For lunch and pay in advance so that we can accommodate you. Entertainment will be by our own Karaoke King BARNEY MALLON

EXPLORATION WEDNESDAYS

Nov. 7: Veteran’s Celebration Lunch: Turkey Dinner for $2 Nov. 14: Seasonal Decorating Ideas for the Home Lunch: Sheppard’s Pie for $2 Nov. 28: TRIAD: Holiday Scams Lunch: December 5: Medicine-On-Time by Tom Pasternak from Walsh Pharmacy Lunch: Venus de Milo Soup for $2 December 12: TRIAD: Christmas Party with entertainment by Vic Solo Lunch: Pot roast, mashed potatoes, and veggies for $2

MENS BREAKFAST

Thursday, October 11 @ 8:30am Alex’s Family Restaurant 1520 Fall River Avenue (RT. 6) 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. The speakers will be Bruce Alexander, Finance Director for the Town of Seekonk.

CHEF ON A SHOE STRING

Tuesdays @ 2:00—3:30 @ Seekonk Human Services Student chefs from Johnson & Wales University gives a cooking demonstration of recipes that are both economical and nutritious for one or two people. Please call Karen Stutz at 508-336-8772 for more information.

HOLIDAY MEALS

Anyone who is homebound and would like to have a hot meal delivered on Thanksgiving should sign up at Seekonk Human Services by Thursday, October 25th. Please call 508-336-8772 to have your name put on the list.

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to work with Bristol Elder Services to better serve you, your authorization is required. For more information, please contact us at 508-336-8772

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT October 15—December 7

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15—December 7) is the time to enroll in or CHANGE your Medicare coverage for next year. State-Certified SHINE (Medicare) Counselors can help you understand your plan, as well as other options you may have. Call now to schedule a SHINE appointment during the Open Enrollment. After December 7th, changes will not be able to be made to your Medicare plans for next year unless you have a qualifying event.

on the lookout for your application. File the application as soon as you get it. If you have never had fuel assistance and would like to apply, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department. Fuel Assistance begins November 1st.

Income Guidelines:

Maximum income for 1 person is $31,271, for 2 people is $40,894, for 3 people is $50,515 and for 4 people is $60,137. Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income. If you need help filing out your application, please contact the Outreach Department at Human Services for an appointment. If you are homebound or unable to climb the stairs to our office and need assistance, please call 508-336-8772.

TIME TO CHANGE YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR BATTIERS!

Daylights saving ends on Sunday, November 4th. This is the perfect time to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries. Remember fall back—gain an hour of sleep! If you need assistance changing the batteries, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE Friday, November 16 @ 10:30am

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On Friday, November 16th there will be a Veterans Day Observance at the Town Hall with the Veterans Agent Seth Bai. The Wampanoag will be doing a ground breaking ceremony. The guest speaker will be General Rice. If you have any questions contact Seth Bai at 508-336-1481. *Seekonk Human Services will have a Veterans Day Celebration on November 7th, we would like all the Veterans to attend.

CARDIAC PREVENTION CLINIC Wednesday, October 17 • 9am—12pm

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.

Wii Bowling - Mondays @ 10am

Come join us for some Wii bowling fun. The Wii is an excellent way to have fun and be active. Come join us on Mondays at 10am. Call 508-336-8772 for more information.

KNITTING AND CROCHETING Mondays @ 12:30 – 2:30

Ladies! You are welcome to join our 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. Need help finishing a project such as knitting, crocheting or needle point, come in and we will help you tackle it.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS Mondays @ 1:00 - 3:00pm

On Mondays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Seekonk Human Services will be hosting an Arts & Crafts class. Come join us as we make home décor, flower arrangements, and other crafts. There is no cost for this class. For more information please call 508-336-8772. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Come join the fun. Why not enjoy an afternoon playing cards with a great group of people? No sign up is required. Pitch is played on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you have any questions you may call 508-336-8772.

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MEDICAL LOAN CLOSET

Our FREE Medical Loan Closet provides temporary loan of medical equipment (such as wheelchairs, canes, walkers, commodes) and is available to Seekonk residents. If you need OR would like to make a donation of an item, please call 508-336-8772

YMCA*

472 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 • 508.336.7103 $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

*Must be a Seekonk senior and have a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information

SEEKONK TOTAL FITNESS

1301 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771• 508.336.4545 Seekonk Total Fitness is offering Senior Fitness Group Exercise Classes on Mondays 11:30-12:15 and Thursdays from 10:30am – 11:15am. The 45-min fitness class is designed specifically for older adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor. This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your inactive lifestyle by increasing muscular strength, range of movement & balance. The cost per class is $1.

GATRA PHOTO ID’S

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

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OLQM Senior Group

The OLQM Senior Group met for the first meeting of the new season on Tuesday, Sept 4, 2012. The Seniors all brought a ‘brown bag lunch’ and strawberry shortcake and coffee were served for this get together meeting for the coming year. All Seniors, of any denomination, are welcome to join our senior group. We come together on the first Tuesday of each month to be served a dinner and to have entertainment for all our enjoyment. Dinners are reserved at the previous meeting and must be paid at least a week in advance of the meeting. Tickets that are not bought at the previous meeting can be purchased by contacting Marilyn Leddy at 508761-4867 or Claire Cinq-Mars at 508-226-7163, payment to be paid one week in advance of the meeting. New members, who would like to join, can contact Yvonne Wordell at 774-203-3370 to fill out an application. There are no requirements to belong to our parish for the senior group. It is just a group for seniors to meet and have fun on a monthly basis. Dues are only $6.00 per year and need to be paid at sign up.

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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. Thurs, Oct 18, 2012- Italian Festival @ Luciano’s, Lake Pearl. – Arrive 11:30 AM. Drive on your own. Featuring Gian Faraone, incorporating the signature sounds of the greatest voices of the 20th century, from Pavarotti to Sinatra. Known in Boston as the ‘Crooner of Little Italy’. Meal choice Chicken Parmesan or Haddock Saturday, Oct 20, 2012- Turkey Supper @ First Congregational Church of North Attleboro, 675 Old Post Rd. We will attend the 6:00 PM serving. Make reservations with Claire or Terry. Tues, Oct 30, 2012 – Red Hat Mamas - the Newport Playhouse for the production of ‘The Second Time Around’. A side-splitting comedy, with a hysterical twist. Includes buffet, play, and cabaret after the play. Drive on your own. November 13, 2012 – Memorial Mass for our deceased members at 11:00 AM and then A Hawaiian Luau luncheon at 12 Noon. Get out your Moo-Moo’s and Hawaiian shirts and Lei’s. Meal will be Ham & pineapple with the fixins. Tues., Dec 4, 2012 - Saints Christmas Party – at the parish center Roast Beef & Baked Chicken, Vegetables, coffee/tea, and Dessert Entertainment by Dave Valerio for your dancing & listening pleasure.

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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

141 Hornbine Road, Rehoboth, MA (401) 475-4133

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

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

The First Baptist Church of Dighton

109 Winthrop Street, Taunton (508) 823-6679

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Somerset Congregational Christian Church, UCC

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

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

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

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

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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 150 Taunton Ave East Providence, RI 02914 (401) 365-2162 • www.lbcri.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

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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

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

141 Hornbine Road Rehoboth, MA• (Corner of Hornbine Rd & Baker St)

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church

Email: secretary@holycrosscc.com Pastor - Father Raymond Laliberte

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

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Email: mountcarmel1@verizon.net

Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal

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

(401) 475-4133 • www.holycrosscc.com

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:00pm (English) Sunday - 8:00am (Portuguese) & 10:30am (English) Daily Mass as announced in the Bulletin Join us in praying the Rosary 15 minutes before every Mass

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2012 Fall Home Want pristine outdoor spaces next year? Take action in the fall

(ARA) - The cooling weather signals most homeowners to retire their lawn and garden equipment for the year. But before you stow away the rakes and hoes, remember that fall offers a unique opportunity for starting projects that can yield beautiful landscape results next year. You can save time and potentially money by doing a few simple projects now so when spring arrives, your yard reaches its full potential. Every year, a lot of time, money and effort is devoted to the pursuit of a beautiful and well-maintained home landscape. According to the 2011 American Time Use Survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans who dedicate time to lawn and garden care spend on average more than two hours a day maintaining their outdoor spaces. While a beautiful yard takes effort, there are ways you can better utilize the time, money and energy you spend on maintenance. Keep these tips in mind when tackling the landscape during the cooler months:

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Get your home ready for winter Transform Your Interior Decor To Create A Cozy Atmosphere

(ARA) - The change of seasons, the change of family schedules, or even a change in furniture - there are many reasons to take the time to transform the interior of your home and revitalize your decor. Why not take the opportunity this fall and winter to refresh your interior with the bold colors trending this year? Traditional fall colors like bronze orange, vibrant gold and comfy eggplant bring plenty of life to a home’s decor, especially after the temperatures have dropped and you’ve closed up the house for a season. Winter colors are warm this year, with a lot of browns blended in with reds, yellows and taupe, creating a cozy interior feeling through the long winter months. And if you’re looking to transform your home into a blooming spring or summer theme inspired by next year’s anticipated colors, brighter hues in traditional primary shades are a good direction to go. Changing a paint color is always the first big step to take in refreshing the look of a room. But many people often eschew painting a room because they think it takes too much time. Not so any more. Edging is often the most time-consuming and frustrating portion of a painting project,&rdquo; says Arti Lyde, project director for Wagner Spray Tech. &ldquo;Combining the taping and the painting time together allows homeowners to accomplish the project much quicker.

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Rehoboth Council on Aging October 2012

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769

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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, October 8th – Columbus Day

The Rehoboth Council on Aging Monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for the 3RD Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Well Fall is a pond us! It is time to be thinking about changes your batteries in your smoke detectors and winterizing your doors and windows. If you are in need of help with your heating bills please give the COA a call for a list of required information. Heating season is from November 1st through April 30. The Veterans Lunch will be held at the American Legion on Sunday, November 11th at 12noon. Please sign up at the Post or at the COA. There is a lot of events going on at the COA in the month of October. Come in any time between 8am & 4pm and join in. Bring in your quilting material on Thursdays and join the Quilting Group. The Tuesday Ladies card club have a few new board and card games come in and join in. They meet on Tuesday afternoons at 12:30. Gert’s Cafe will host a costume party on Monday, October 29th at 12. Prizes will be given for the Best costume We at the COA would like to Thank Brain McKerney from radio station 1380am Senior Life of New England for choosing Rehoboth as the first to receive their Appreciation Award. This is such a wonderful thing to do for a volunteer. Enjoy the rest of the summer! Respectfully, Norie Palmer, Director

Up Coming Event Flu Clinic On Wednesday, October 24th from 9am to 2pm CVS will be at the Council on Aging to give Flu shots. Free of charge with your Medicare Part B card. Please call the COA 508-252-3372 to make your appointment.

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Social Security & Medicare Changes On Wednesday, October 24th at 11am Lisa Sarkis, Bristol County S.H.I.N.E. Director will be at the COA for a presentation on the 2013 changes for Social Security and Medicare open enrollment October 15th to December 7th. Refreshments will be served. Please call the COA 508-252-3372. Appraisal On Saturday, November 3rd, 10am to 2pm bring your antiques and collectibles to the COA to be appraised by expert dealers and registered appraisers. Art, jewelry, coins, stamps, toys, etc. Fees: 1 item $6.00; 2 items $11.00; 3 items $15.00; any additional items $4.00 each.

Lessons & Services Art Class

Michelle’s Art Class on Wednesdays at 10am is going strong. Michelle teaches drawing, watercolor and a few other things in her class. Come join in on the fun class and others in the group with their brushes and watercolors… The cost for these interesting classes is $4.00

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

On the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 10am to 12pm, 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.

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The COA’s outreach worker Bradley Marshall is available Monday to Thursday 9am to 1pm to assist you with your medical Medicare and insurance needs. SERVING HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF ELDERS S.H.I.N.E Counselor at your COA on Thursdays

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October 2012 ing important information from your Prescription Drug Plan, your Medicare Health Plan, and/or Prescription Advantage (if you are a member). You need to read these letters and understand the information they contain. DO NOT IGNORE ANY LETTERS FROM YOUR PLANS! SAVE ALL LETTERS FROM YOUR PLANS! During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7), you will have a chance to CHANGE your coverage for next year. State-certified SHINE (Medicare) Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have. Make your SHINE appointment early. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE! Trained SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health insurance programs. Call your senior center at 508-252-3372 and ask for a SHINE appointment.

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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. $ 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.

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

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Scrap-booking On Friday, October 12th 9:30 to 11am the COA will start a 6 week scrap-booking class. If you want to make holiday gifts or frames those old pictures, please come in for this free informative class . The cost for the next 5 classes will be $4.00 per class. Knitting and Crochet Group: If you ever wanted to learn more about knitting or cro-

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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. Wear your most scary costume for our Halloween Party on October 29th

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.

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cheting, 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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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.

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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.

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Sheriff, Police and Seniors working together to enhance the lives of our seniors. They meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. New Members always welcome.. No Dues.. Call Marilyn 508252-9366 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: October 4th – Meeting & BINGO ; October 18th & 19th – Craft Fair Set up; October 20th – Craft Fair;

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This years annul Veterans Day Lunch is being held at the American Legion Post 302, 84 Bay State Road Sunday, November 11th 12noon. If you would like to attend please either sign up at the Post or Council on Aging by November 5th. Thinking of filing a claim with the Veterans Administration? The Veterans Service Officer can help. (508 252 4467, x122) Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – Noon. Appointments are available at almost any other time. Lt. Col. William C. Saunders, U. S. Army, (Retired) Director of Veterans’ Services

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Rehoboth has been chosen as the first town to receive the Senior Life of New England Appreciation Award. This award is from the Senior Life of New England Radio Show 1380 AM. Host Brian McKearney chose the Rehoboth Council on Aging to be the first receive this award because of his ties to Rehoboth. Brian grew up here and his father was police Chief. The award is sponsoring by local Rehoboth businesses including Propane Plus, J & J Materials, Flynn Pest Control, and Robert Johnson Landscaping Company. Out-of-town business sponsors include Mary Kay Cosmetics representative Donna Kepner of Attleboro and LTC Consulting of New England in Bristol, RI. The nominees for this award are: Gert Messier, Kay Mann, Patricia Higson, and Lisa Reigle. The prize is a plaque and one thousand dollars for their personal use.

Rehoboth’s Annual Senior Christmas Dinner

This years Annual Rehoboth Senior Christmas Dinner will be held at the Hillside Country Club, Hillside Avenue on Sunday December 9th, 2012 12 noon. Tickets are $3.00 per senior and can be purchased at the Rehoboth Council on Aging starting Monday October 1st. This event is sponsored by the Rehoboth Lions Club, Rehoboth Helping Hands and the Rehoboth Council on Aging. For other information please call 508-252-3372.

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IN MEMORIAM Rehoboth

HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Burial will be in Rehoboth Village Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 5-8. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Tomorrow Fund, 593 Eddy Street Providence,RI 02903 would be appreciated.

She was an active member of the Red Hat Society, the Secret Sisters, the Orchid Society, the Loyal Order of the Moose and a faithful supporter of the Little Theater. She was an avid reader, loved to travel and took many cruises and visited England several times. Joan is survived by her brother A. Russell Shearing and his wife Lora, three children, Joseph H. Faria, Jr. of Central Falls, RI, Jeffrey Faria and his wife Cheryl of Seekonk, MA and Joyce Emond of Rumford, RI and Joan’s long-time traveling companion, Paul. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. E-mail condolences can be sent to cjfaria@verizon.net .

George J. Amaral

George J. Amaral, 80 of Summer Street died Monday, September 3, 2012 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Catherine “Dot” (Brown) Amaral and the late Joan (Inman) Amaral. He was born in Rehoboth a son of the late Manuel and Mary (Amoral) Amaral. Mr. Amaral was the head custodian for the Dighton - Rehoboth School Department before retiring. He was a member of the Rehoboth Planning Board and a hockey & football coach. He was a Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a commander of the American Legion for twenty years. Besides his wife he leaves four daughters, Jacqueline Stafford of West Virginia, Marcia Wetherell of Rehoboth, Susan Pimenta of Taunton and Jean Burda of Rehoboth; three stepsons, Leon LaFrance of Bolton,Ma., Joseph LaFrance of Ohio and Kenneth LaFrance of Rehoboth; one sister, Mae Parace of Seekonk, thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His funeral will be held on Friday at 9:00 AM from the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL

Norma Julia (Penta) Toner, 82, of Danforth Street, Rehoboth, died on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com.

JOAN S. FARIA

SEBRING – Joan Grace (Shearing) Faria, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 31, 2012, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was born in Brockton MA on August 26, 1933. Her parents were Alfred Christian Shearing and Gertrude (Hood) Shearing. She held an RN and a BA in Nursing and worked as an operating room nurse, for an OBGYN and most recently in long term care. She retired two years ago at the age of 77. She was deeply committed to the community of Sebring, residing in Whisper Lake beginning in 1994 and most recently at Fairway Pines.

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Mary E. (Nolan) Gravel 76, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com.

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Sundays at Grandma and Grandpa’s house was always like a holiday. Walking into the welcoming warmth with the aroma of foods cooking mixed with the lingering scent of my Grandfather’s cigars and the sounds of family greetings was one of the great joys of my life and early childhood memories. The moment we pulled up in front of the house my sister and I would leap from the car and run up on the porch with the distant sound of my mother saying, “slow down” which, by the by, never happened, we’d burst into the house calling our greetings and running to each of them for a hug and kiss. Coats went on the bed, (unless Grandma had pasta on sheet pans drying at the time) then on to the kitchen to see what was cooking and how we could help. Of course there was a little treat waiting for us, which usually consisted of what my Grandmother called “Tomato Pie”. I’ve seen sad reproductions called “Pizza Strips” but other than from the kitchens of my family I’ve never seen anything to compare to the “Tomato Pie” of my childhood. Sunday dinners were always at the dinning room table set with the “everyday” dishes as the “good china” was meant for actual holidays. However the “everyday” consisted of beautiful Italian ceramic serving bowls, one of which holds a place of honor in my own dinning room these days. The table became a work of art as each dish was given a place. The stew pot would be set on a pot holder right from the stove, basket of fresh sliced bread, newly grated Romano cheese, the Tomato Pie, and some of what Grandma called “a little of this and a little of that” which usually included homemade pasta in a light marinara sauce, some type of greens sautéed in garlic and olive oil, meatballs or stewed beef and sometimes either a bit of spinach or sausage roll. She may have only been serving 7, my Grandmother always cooked for 30 people. Sometimes after dinner my Grandfather, Anthony Yacco, would take us for a walk. I on one side my sister RayeAnn on the other reaching up for Grandpa’s hand would stroll down the street. My Grandfather wore wingtip shoes he was what was referred to as a “dapper” dresser. He had style. I remember vividly the design of his shoes and the crunching sound the leather soles made against the sidewalk as we strolled to our destination that being, “the café” as 7 he called it. This was a little neighborhood Italian bakery and café. This was a magical place with elaborate samples of wedding and holiday cakes dressing the windows. It was a long room with the display cases on the left containing a variety of beautiful Italian pastries in paper lace doilies and on the right was a row of tables and chairs consisting of both delicate iron design and basic wooden bistro. Pictures of Italian scenes and maps of Italy covered the walls. My sister and I always chose to sit in the pretty chairs while my Grandfather joined some of his friends in the more manly wooden chairs. They would smoke cigars and sip espresso from demitasse cups while discussing the issues of the day and my sister and I swinging our feet from the iron scroll chairs would pick from the pastries, spumoni, or gelato. Once done we would choose some pastries for “the house”, carefully boxed and tied with a decorative sting we’d then start back to share our treasures. Some of our most precious memories can be sparked by our sense of smell, either of food or the scent on an autumn breeze. I wish you great memories both old and new. Open 7 Days 4:30pm

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