The South Coast Insider - October 2014

October 2014

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COVER STORY

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Giving back

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Holiday hints

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By Elizabeth Morse Read

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24 A quiet place to read

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REGIONAL NEWS

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It seems like wherever you look, there’s another reminder that autumn has once again fallen upon us. Turn your head up and you’ll see the leaves changing colors on the trees. Look down and you’ll find yourself stepping through pumpkin patches.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER October 2014 / Vol. 18 / No. 10 Published by

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Break out your flannel because fall is officially in full swing. The days are shorter, as are the bills for running our air conditioners. Goodbye bathing suits and sandals—hello, pants and pullovers!

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But don’t let bundling up drag you down. We’ve put together an issue to ensure that your October is filled with treats and short on tricks.

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Marilyn Gaedtke, Paul E. Kandarian, Tom Lopes, Brian J. Lowney, Sean McCarthy, Elizabeth Morse Read, Jay Pateakos, Ross Perry, Matthew Schondek, Michael J. Vieira

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A bumper cranberry crop is synonymous with a South Coast autumn.

Marilyn Gaedtke shares her fond memories of the local celebrity crop on page 12.

Love hayrides on a crisp, fall evening? Are you in search of the perfect pumpkin to perch on your front porch? Can’t live without a refreshing glass of cider? Brian J. Lowney has your guide to some of the area’s favorite fall destinations on page 14.

It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays. Elizabeth Morse Read’s survival tips on page 8 should make Thanksgiving and Christmas more enjoyable and less stressful.

For all you antique-lovers, Sean McCarthy has the scoop on a handful of local spots where you can come away with some rare finds. Turn to page 20 to start shopping.

The fairs, feasts, and festivals of the summer are the thing of the past and the holiday bazaars are still a few weeks away, but that doesn’t mean that we’re going to stop enjoying our food! The New Bedford Seaport Chowder Fest is on October 5 and the Cranberry Harvest Celebration is on October 11.

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cover story

Giving back

By Sean McCarthy

The world’s most prosperous nation is also the most giving. In spite of this, poverty is still an issue in America. And the South Coast is on par with any other region or city in Massachusetts.

Imagine a Christmas tree with few gifts. A plate with little food. A winter without warmth.

For some South Coast families this is the reality of the holiday season. But for many it is not. And those people can make a significant difference.

If someone wants to experience greater meaning and humanity during this time of year, they should know that a little contribution can have large consequences.

Volunteers are needed

Whether you’re giving toys or giving your time, there are multiple ways to play an important role in the lives of others. There are more opportunities than the donation of canned foods.

This year the Salvation Army of New Bedford is seeking more than 200 volunteers to prepare for the holiday demands. They still want more hands to help.

Major Gilbert Parkhurst of the New Bedford Salvation Army says that one of the organization’s greatest needs is for people to ring bells at their traditional red kettles that are positioned throughout the region. The kettles are a major source of income for the organization.

Another area that the group requires assistance with is the sorting of the toys that flood the organization each year. They anticipate 4,000 children being given two toys and a book, which demands much assistance with sorting.

The group also needs help with stocking their shelves with the food they receive from local businesses and groups that host canned food drives.

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This task requires at least two weeks worth of work.

This season is an open door for those who wish to experience the gratification of holiday kindness.

There are ample chances to give. If someone is cold or hungry they’re not concerned with brand names and pricey cuisine. And a child without a toy is a bad thing any time of year.

And when the good cheer has passed, there are many who will still be in need of basics such as food and warmth.

The Fall River Salvation Army will put together its annual “Clothe the Child Program” which is supported by local donations of coats and money to buy more. As many as 3,000 coats will be supplied.

Both Fall River and New Bedford Salvation Armies will be giving out free meals to needy families this season. They will be distributing complete turkey dinners at Thanksgiving and ham dinners at Christmas. Both organizations will feed nearly 2,000 families this season.

Feeding the hungry

The Southeastern Massachusetts Food Security Network is an organization that deals with hunger issues from Westport to Wareham. They study the factors that cause and contribute to “food insecurity” in the region—and they do something about it.

Begun in 2010 and based out of the Dartmouth YMCA, one of the organization’s major roles is making sure the shelves of regional food pantries are fully stocked. If things are getting sparse in one pantry, the organization will step in to keep them sufficiently stocked.

The Hunger Commission, a division of the Greater New Bedford United Way, is a major provider to regional food pantries. But there are others who assist such as grocers, farmers, supermarkets, and restaurants. The area has 20 food pantries and they are always looking for assistance.

And when the good cheer has passed, there are many who will still be in need of basics such as food and warmth. People in poverty are going to seek shelter and warmth first, which results in a greater number of people at local pantries.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of what these pantries do,” says FSN Chairman Derek Hein.

“Every community is suffering and our need is to be making sure we’re good neighbors and good citizens. It’s very simple to get on the phone and get in touch with an organization in your area.

“We all know how important it is to eat.”

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DEDICATION This long overdue letter is to thank and commend all the wonderful people at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth for the dedication and care that my mother received during her four and a half year stay. During that time, I perceived that everyone, from the gracious receptionists, business office personnel, social workers, nursing staff, kitchen employees, activities staff, and maintenance people all work together to ensure that residents feel cared for and respected as well.

More specifically, I am compelled to send special thanks to Susan Plante and her staff on 2 South. I especially want to commend Sue for many reasons. In the time that my mother resided at 222 South, Sue provided professional care to my mother with warmth and a genuine desire to help her from the beginning of my mother's stay to her final days. Sue helped me and my family members understand the health concerns my mother faced and she did so with an engaging personality and a sensitive sense of humor. During Sue's time away from Brandon Woods so that she could further pursue her education, I sorely missed her. I missed her simply because she always communicated so clearly and consistently in regards to my mother's state and needs. Whenever I arrived to visit my mother and Sue happened to be working, she would take the time to touch base with me and discuss matters that affected my mother's well-being. Sue's candidness and concern assured me that my mother was in a good place. Sue is certainly an employee that is worth her weight in gold!

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cover story

10 tips for

the holidays

BY Elizabeth Morse Read

Visions of sugar-plums, Currier & Ives and Norman Rockwell… e always anticipate the holiday season with joy and excitement—but mixed with dread and anxiety. We want everything to be perfect and super-special, filled with kumbaya and Kodak moments. But too often we end up physically wrung out, financially over-extended, and emotionally exhausted. This is not what the holidays should be like.

Here are some simple suggestions on how to stay sane and minimally-stressed this holiday season.

Splurge on yourself

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Gift yourself and hire someone else to clean your house before the holidays.

Tempt a few pre-teens with real shopping money for raking the leaves, washing the floors, cleaning the bathrooms.

Swap babysitting/errand time with a friend so that you can take a nap or go for a run. Treat yourself to a nice leisurely lunch with a good book—don’t get run-down by skipping meals or over-caffeinating.

Schedule some form of “down time” for yourself every day, no matter how busy you are.

Nobody will enjoy your company if you’re a twitching, shrieking wreck between now and New Year’s Day. You are under no legal or moral

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obligation to do all or be all for everyone else this holiday season.

Lower your expectations

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Wouldn’t you rather have a nice, cozy close family-and-friends celebration at home, than plan a sprawling, brawling extended family reunion at the VFW hall, or the family-trip-from-hell to see the Rockettes and FAO Schwartz in New York City? Wouldn’t you rather give each child the (reasonable) gift they really want, rather than a pile of trendy commercial stuff they won’t look at or wear after January? Wouldn’t you really rather receive a gift certificate to a dayspa, than receive some expensive leopard-print jogging outfit you’ll have to stand in line to return?

Less is more.

Just say “no”

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Getting ready for the holiday season should not turn into a parttime job, like planning a wedding or a Papal visit. You do not have to volunteer for every church committee, every secret-Santa at the office, or every call for field-trip chaperones.

Likewise, you do not have to accept every invitation to the work-related parties, your second cous-

in’s third wedding, random fund-raising events or your godparents’ 50th-anniversary extravaganza in Newark. Use the RSVP card to send your regrets.

Don’t always be the one to say, “I’ll do it! I’ll do it!” just because no one else is volunteering. You do not have to always be the one shuttling to and from the airport, or hosting the soup-to-nuts turkey dinner for twenty, or organizing vacation entertainment for a van-load of someone else’s kids.

“If you want something done right, ask a busy person to do it.” That’s all well and good, but why should you be totally responsible for everything?

Why sabotage your own holiday season by being everyone else’s go-to person? If you’re everybody’s favorite point-person, then learn fast how to say, “Sorry—I can’t do that this year.”

Take a deep breath and learn how to delegate the chores instead of trying to bulldoze and choreograph every little detail. Ask people to bring a side-dish or dessert so that you don’t end up paying for and cooking the whole dinner. Get the teenagers to play butler while the guests mingle, so that you’re not emptying ashtrays while the carrots burn. Ask your aunts to supervise the little ones in a separate room until it’s time to eat. Make the holidays a group endeavor.

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made foods. The local bakery makes better pies and Parker rolls than you do, anyway. Cook your favorite side-dishes beforehand and freeze them.

Let someone else bring the gravy this year. Buy a pre-stuffed turkey at the local deli. Put your artsy-fartsy niece in charge of arranging the serving platters. Do what you’re best at in the kitchen, delegate the rest to family and local merchants, and enjoy your guests.

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Cut back on decorating

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According to holiday-marketing geniuses, your guests will notice your cheery front door, your tree, your fireplace/mantel and your focal point arrangement on the table. They won’t pay any attention to the holiday hand towels (with matching toilet seat cover), the evergreen swags on every interior door, the flashing reindeer on your roof, or the red-felt antlers on your cat. You want your holiday home decorating to create an ambience, not a Home Depot display.

Avoid sensory overload

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If you’re hosting holiday events at your home, try to think of it as writing a script for Seinfeld, Woody Allen or Archie Bunker. Most families and friends do not come straight from central casting for Mary Poppins. Putting them all in the same place at the same time will require some diplomacy and gentle choreography.

Let everyone know ahead of time that your holiday home is a DMZ, and that no arguing, whining, food fights or family feuds will be allowed— unless they want to eat outside with the dog. Discourage people from showing up with pets or tag-along friends with food allergies— get a headcount beforehand. Stagger everyone’s arrival time to avoid mayhem in the front hall and lines at the bathroom door. For instance, if there’s a game on TV that day or your friend has a 6-week old baby, factor that into your announced arrival time. No shame in being flexible.

Think ahead to minimize instant conflict. For example, do not seat your guests by age—Uncle Armand and your mother-in-law have never liked each other. Serve mulled wine, spiked eggnog or a punch bowl of sangria instead of an open bar and kegs. Do not ask the guys watching the game to take the kids outside to throw around a few balls before dinner. Do not ask the family vegan to carve the turkey.

Kids aren’t the only ones who get overstimulated at holiday events. Don’t squash everyone in the same room—designate “activity” zones ahead of time. Turn off the TV and video games in the center zone—the decibel level of voices alone will be more than enough to give a headache. Don’t spray fake

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Streamline shopping lists

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Everyone’s watching their pennies, so agree ahead of time with extended family, acquaintances and colleagues to either not exchange gifts entirely or to put a price limit on each gift—including the cost of shipping the gift! A thoughtful holiday notecard (not an e-card!) goes a long way. Save money by shopping year ‘round for gifts, wrapping them immediately and hiding them for the next holiday season—you’ll feel less pain financially if you spread it out over twelve months. And for those hard-to-buy-for folks, consider making a donation to their favorite charity in their name instead of giving them another ugly sweater.

Buy your holiday gifts and decorations at all those squirrelly little gift shops in your town, and let your local butcher, baker and costs candlestick-maker EliminateDon’tthewastehidden your money buying silver cookie sprinkles or pickled provide their wares oysters or embossed-snowflake napkins or anything else you can’t use for your holidays. “evergreen” scent everywhere, especially if your sister-in-law’s over-the-top perfume will clash.

Go for soft lighting that “twinkles,” like candles and white tree lights, not lighting that strobes or flashes like a disco hall. Banish cell phones and pagers from the center zone, and ask everyone to take their private conversations out-of-hearing on the porch. Designate a “quiet” room for naps, and feed the little ones (and change their diapers, please) before the festivities begin.

Less time in the kitchen

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I love to cook and I love to entertain, and I have learned that the two need not be mutually exclusive.

What fun is it if you invite family or guests to your home and you never get to relax and enjoy the party? Plan ahead—no one’s going to sue you if you don’t serve all-home-

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up after the holidays. Make do with what you’ve got. Children are delighted to receive gifts wrapped in comic-book pages—why waste fancy foil holiday wrapping paper? Save yourself postage costs by making a “reach out and touch someone” phone call, instead of sending a card or token gift. Don’t pay a fortune to ship a special gift to your favorite uncle in Montana—go to www. freeshipping.org , www.overstock.com or www. amazon.com for shipping-free gifts. And if you must hit the malls, carpool with your sister-in-law to save on gas—and let your brother babysit while you shop.

Consider buffet-style

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Norman Rockwell’s iconic illustrations notwithstanding, seating and serving a holiday crowd is not always a pretty event. Spilled cranberry sauce, cold mashed potatoes at the

end of the table, boarding-house reaches for the gravy boat, snarky comments about someone’s casserole. Why not just set up a smorgasbord on the holiday table and let everyone serve themselves? Make sure there’s plenty of seating scattered around and places for people to put down their plates. Do you really care if the guys eat while watching the football game in the den?

(Better than watching them shoveling the food in at the table during half-time!) Spread a picnic blanket on the family-room floor and let the kids eat while watching a movie. (And no one gets dessert until they put their cleaned dinner plate in the dishwasher!)

The reason for the season

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Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas—bottom line, they’re all about traditions, family and friends, about giving and appreciating. But don’t let yourself get into such a holiday-season frenzy that you forget about people who don’t have family or friends. Invite an elderly neighbor or a foreign student or a recently-bereaved acquaintance to your holiday celebrations. Set an extra place and throw another potato on.

Start a family tradition by getting everyone to gather up out-grown winter clothing and toys and offer them at www.freecycle.org or donate them to a homeless shelter. Buy your holiday gifts and decorations at all those squirrelly little gift shops in your town, and let your local butcher, baker and candlestick-maker provide their wares for your holidays. Take the kids to the town tree-lighting or school concerts or church fairs.

And don’t forget to thank all the neighbors who’ve been nice to you—the store clerk who always remembers your name, the crossing guard who waits patiently for your slow-poke kid, the mailman who warns you that your back tire is losing air. A heartfelt “Happy Holidays!” doesn’t cost you anything in time or money. Do a mitzvah.

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I’ve drawn one simple conclusion about

our culture here in the South Coast: the cranberry is our number one regional celebrity. Without fail, every Autumn, we fall crazy in love with these tiny red berries. I don’t know what it is about them, but as soon as they start to ripen and are ready for harvest, we’re drawn to them like a magnet.

Flashback: I’m 10 years old and we’re in the middle of an Indian Summer, visiting relatives who live on the Cape. It’s an unseasonably warm day—an October day that feels more like July.

Nothing special is happening and I’m getting bored listening to all the adult conversation. That’s when Auntie announces that she has a few errands to run and says to me, “Would you like to tag along with me and your cousins?” Without hesitation I reply, “Yes,” and run to her car as fast as my little feet will take me.

My aunt is a character—a fun aunt. She’s one of those people who can take an ordinary day and turn it into an extraordinary one. Although she’s not a native Cape Codder, Auntie sure can pass for one. She knows everything there is to know about the Cape and never stops marveling over the natural beauty of the environment. She repeatedly tells us, “The Cape is my heaven on Earth.”

That’s why it comes as no surprise to me when Auntie gets sidetracked and decides to pull her big,

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clunky station wagon over to the side of the dirt road. She shouts to all the kids she has in tow, “Look!” Only a few yards away, there’s a dilapidated old farm, with fields ablaze in every shade of scarlet-red. Auntie’s excited expression is reflected back to me in the rear view mirror. She turns and says to anyone who is listening, “Nothing could be more beautiful than the cranberry bogs at harvest time.”

I was listening. I agreed. I still do. Each year I wait for the harvest.

Passing the torch

Today, with temperatures in the 80’s, and a cloudless blue sky overhead, I know it’s going to be a perfect day for my annual outing. Only Auntie won’t be coming with me this year; she’s passed on, but I know she’s sitting right beside me in spirit.

As I exit off of Route 195 near Wareham, I realize how times have changed. Now I’m the one with a carload of noisy kids trying to find a field of berries.

It doesn’t take long before I spot them. Acres and acres of farmland covered by a blanket of red.

Slowing down my SUV, I notice that all my little cherubs appear to be lost in playtime and oblivious to their surroundings. I holler out, “That’s the cranberry bogs at harvest” but no one seems vaguely interested. I yell louder, “Check out that tractor.

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My words seem to be falling on deaf ears. What a disappointment.

What was wrong with them? They couldn’t have cared less. Then, when I was just about ready to give up on them, I heard a few soft “oohs” and “ahhs” escape from my granddaughter’s mouth. Her sparkling eyes

danced with delight. I realized that this is how my Aunt Betty must have felt on that day long ago, when I connected with her at the bogs.

What a magical moment it was. I realized that I was the one keeping Auntie’s torch lit and that someday my granddaughter would be doing the same for me. We share a bond with this bountiful region and with each other.

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A taste of fall

By Brian J. Lowney

Autumn is a special time of year along the South Coast. Our senses are dazzled by colorful falling leaves, crisp golden and bright red apples and sweet cider. Big orange pumpkins are fun to pick and carve into delightful characters that add laughs and joy to this wonderful time of year.

At Frerichs Farm in Warren, R.l., owners David and Barbara Frerichs pull out all the stops to ensure that guests will have a memorable visit to the pristine property, which borders the tranquil Kickemuit River.

During the fall, the farm is ablaze with colorful mums, Indian corn and thousands of bright orange pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.

“We have thousands of pumpkins, bales of hay, gourds, and mums,” says David Frerichs, adding that one of the highlights of the fall season is the annual pumpkin weigh-off,

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sponsored by the Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers, which attracts more than 50 entries.

Last year, the contest was won by Bob Singleton from Portsmouth, R.I., whose winning entry weighed 1,426.5 pounds.

The contest winner receives a lucrative cash prize, a portion of which is raised from the $5 parking fee charged to all visitors.

The weigh-off is held on October 11 during the farm’s Columbus Day weekend celebration. Events include pumpkin painting, scarecrow

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making (participants should bring old clothing to dress their creation), a corn maze, a pirate ship for children to explore, a dragon ride and a delightful pumpkin coach.

“It’s a fun, family event,” says Frerichs. “We try to keep it affordable.”

On weigh-off day, hundreds of anxious spectators gather at 11:30 a.m. for the annual pumpkin drop, which always creates a large boom when the large fleshy fruit hits the ground.

“It’s so cool,” Frerichs shares, adding that once the giant pumpkin falls to the earth and shatters, dozens of eager children rummage through the scattered flesh to find precious seeds.

The event will also include local craftsmen, vendors and food sold by local groups, ice cream, musical entertainment and more.

On other weekends during the fall, the farm hosts Pumpkin Palooza,

where visitors can pick pumpkins, shop for seasonal decorations in the farm’s attractive gift shop, and get lost in the corn maze.

After Halloween, when thoughts turn toward the holidays, the farm offers beautiful hand-decorated wreaths, Christmas trees from Maine and holiday décor.

For more information, visit the farm’s web site: www.frerichsfarm.com; or visit the farm at 65 Kinnicutt Ave., Warren, R.I.; Tel. (401) 245-8245. Open Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fall favorites

At Almeida’s Vegetable Patch in Swansea, owner Irene Almeida Mello says that the farm stand is popular in the fall with customers searching for pumpkins, gourds, seasonal decorations, sweet cider, apples, colorful fall flowers and many varieties of winter squash.

“We go right up to Halloween,” she tells, noting that many folks decorate for the special day of ghosts and goblins, which is celebrated by many folks with a cup of hot spiced cider.

After a short respite following the busy fall season, Almeida’s Vegetable Patch reopens for Christmas, selling fresh cut trees, decorative wreaths and holiday décor. For more information, visit the farm stand at 110 Grand Army Highway, diagonally across from the Venus de Milo, or call (508) 676-6333. They are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sensational cider

At Dartmouth Orchards in North Dartmouth, third generation farmer Brian Medeiros has been pressing cider for four decades.

apples to make one gallon of cider, which is pressed at a rate of 125 gallons per hour. He donates the waste—discarded apple pulp and skins—to another local farmer who feeds it to his cows and swine.

According to Medeiros, the cider gets sweeter as the season progresses. Cider production at Dartmouth Orchards usually starts in mid-September and runs until Christmas or until the supply is gone.

Medeiros adds that the orchard has about 2,000 apple trees in more than 20 varieties. Since different apple varieties mature at various times throughout the season, the taste of the cider can change slightly from week to week.

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“Our cider is unpasteurized and has no preservatives” “Our cider is unpasteurized and has no preservatives,” begins Medeiros, adding that he uses the same process that his grandfather Antone and father Raymond employed for decades on the picturesque 80-yearold family farm.

“People come from all over just because of that,” he continues, adding that a jug of unpasteurized cider will last about 14 days in the refrigerator before it starts to ferment. Medeiros notes that some customers, especially those who travel a great distance to purchase the fruity beverage often freeze the cider for a few weeks or months and save it for a special occasion such as Thanksgiving.

Other folks, he adds, use the beverage to make hard cider, a popular winter alcoholic drink.

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the McIntosh and Macoun varieties are most often used to produce the autumn drink.

The cider expert emphasizes that it’s important to use firm, ripe and clean apples free of any blemishes.

Medeiros says it’s crucial that the apples not only have a good appearance, but also have an appealing flavor, so when they are blended with the other varieties, the cold fresh cider will always taste “fresh, clean and crisp” and never sour or bitter.

“We make it with love,” Medeiros quips, adding that Dartmouth Orchards has won several awards for its cider.

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YOUR HEALTH

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BY Jay Pateakos

It’s no secret that people are more aware of their health than ever. It was only a matter of time before the focus moved from their bodies to other aspects of their lives, including where you live.

For friends Steve Andras, owner of Pioneer Basement, LLC and Joe Pires, partner of Grate Products LLC, who co-host the weekly WSAR radio show “Your Healthy Home Show”, it’s been about healthy homes long before it became trendy.

On October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the pair will take their knowledge and relationships with companies that provide healthier alternatives for your home, and put on the second annual “Your Healthy Home Expo”.

Who is going

The show will feature dozens of companies, all from different sectors. Displays will include products, services and home improvement trends that are healthy for you, your family and your home. A total of 40 companies will be represented including Glynn Electric, Southern Light Solar, Turbitt Construction Corp., Basement Depot, Healthy Home Van, South Coast Energy Challenge, Customized Meal Preparation and many more.

A number of exhibitors will be promoting special sales and giveaways as well as demonstrations throughout the day.

“The Healthy Home Expo will help create

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awareness for improving the health of families and the homes they live in within our local communities,” said Pires. “In the spirit of supporting local business, we have attracted companies that are health conscious with products and services they provide to participate in the expo.”

Their weekly radio show, which airs on Fridays, recently covered topics such as organic, Non-GMO, why we should buy local, vaccines, indoor air quality, choosing the right contractor, home safety, child safety and others. The show covers a wide range of topics that relate to the health of the home and people who occupy them. Pires said for the week of the October 11 they will begin the radio show on its typical Friday 11 a.m. timeslot but will continue it the next day at the expo as well.

Help a charity

Admission into the event is free and some lucky participants will win an Ipad mini, with chances costing $1 each. All of the money raised from the raffle will go toward local youth programs, non-profits and charity groups that have been hit hard by cuts in recent years. The groups to benefit from the fund-raiser include Boy and Girl

Scouts, American Legions, Fire Departments, Animal Advocacy, Salvation Army, YMCA and other community groups.

Andras said during their work in helping people improve their basements many years ago, they were constantly being asked for recommendations on what companies they should hire for various home improvement tasks. And it’s the same thing with their radio show, where people are calling in trying to find reputable contractors to make their homes healthier while not getting raked over the coals financially.

“This expo was a chance to get all these companies together, companies that we work with and trust, so that customers will be able to get to them, all under one roof,” said Andras.

“These are great, local companies that hold the same mission as Pioneer Basement, in providing great products and great customer service.”

Customer service key

Pires said the key is that the companies involved in the expo are more about answering questions home-owners have rather than focusing simply on making a sale.

“This is about helping people and seeing the joy in people getting the answers they’ve been looking for a long time,” said Pires. “It’s not about selling, it’s about giving people good advice. It’s wonderful being able to provide people with the answers they need.”

Andras said all sorts of questions come up in their show and part of their job is finding companies that can answer them, which isn’t always easy or local. A recent inquiry led them to a company based all the way out in Shasta, California.

“Our listeners ask questions and we go out and try to find them the answers,” said Andras.

“The Healthy Home Expo is an offshoot of that in getting companies to work and listen to these people. Consumers are more educated than ever and having these companies help them to make the right decisions for them is huge for all involved.”

Pires said their first show last year involved helping make people aware that there are products and services out there that are available and healthy for you and your home and the second version denotes much more of the same.

“This expo allows us to uncover products and services that can help improve your quality of life, make you focus more on your home and how you can live healthier,” said Pires. “People are more concerned than ever and having a healthy home goes a long way to improving you and your families lives.”

Andras said a lot of it is just simply educating people that many of the products they use can be harmful to their home or themselves and how there are environmentally-safe products that can be used instead.

“Take Raid for instance. You have insects and you go to grab a can of Raid not knowing that there are much healthier products you can use that would do just as good of a job for what you need,” said Andras.

Continuing along the education theme, Pires used a roof needing to be fixed as an example.

He said if the roof leaked, you would simply get it fixed. But with the companies they are working with at the expo, they would inform the consumer why it needed to be fixed and what brought it to that point so maybe a proactive approach could deter it from happening again.

“The education is key,” Pires said.

The Healthy Home Expo will take place on October 11 at White’s of Westport from 10 a.m, to 2 p.m. For information, call Michelle Cote at 508328-0932 or email michellec@pioneerbasement. com.

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BUSINESS BUZZ

Business bonanza

BY Jay Pateakos

While other trade shows have faded into obscurity, over the last two decades the South Coast Business Expo, to be held October 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at White’s of Westport, continues to prosper.

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ith an average attendance of more than 1,000 people and just about 100 exhibitors showing off their wares and services, this is a show that has a little bit for everyone whether you’re a business owner yourself looking to make connections or a resident looking for a service.

Booths this year include Fisher College, Diversified Marketing Group, Flint Armament, Spherion Staffing, Poyant Signs, Able Associates, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Center for Sight, Mass.

Department of Career Services, Interise, Coastal Orthopaedic, Owens Corning, Mass Development and so many other that run the gamut between staffing needs, health, home, tourism and so many other sectors.

The event is produced by the Fall River and New Bedford Area Chambers of Commerce and the Southcoast Business Bulletin.

The day will start out with a Business Breakfast with State Auditor Suzanne Bump, which will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., prior to the start of the expo. The Business Breakfast format is a comfortable one where business owners and residents get a rare opportunity to hear directly from Auditor Bump about the state of finances in the Commonwealth.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask Bump questions, something Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Robert Mellion said should be of the utmost importance to businesses.

“The 26th South Coast Business Expo is slated to be an impressive event. There is much at stake involving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that impacts the cost of doing business,” said Mellion of the Business Breakfast. “The breakfast program with Auditor Bump promises to be very informative and should not be missed.”

This low-key Business Breakfast event helps to set the stage for the importance of the expo and the state of doing business to follow.

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we feel that attendees will find something beneficial to their business growth no matter what time they attend,” said Caitlin Joseph, Manager of Programs and Events at the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. “Whether you come for an hour, or plan to stay all day, this year’s expo is sure to be worth your time.”

Price is right There is no cost to get into the expo, you simply use your business card as an “entry fee”.You’ll need more than one card because many smart business owners and employees use the expo exhibitors and guests as connections to further business down the road. That is really what it’s all about—connections.

Where would we be without them? Many of the exhibitors have been doing the expo for many years because they’ve found it to be a great way to get in front of people, answer questions and talk shop to a seemingly captive audience.

But the expo also includes a number of workshops and seminars that hold importance with all business owners and even residents. Although the schedule was not fully completed by press time, the workshops will include such topics as “How to Green Your Office Space” with the Marion Institute, “Digital Marketing for your Business” with the Herald News of Fall River and New Bedford Standard Times, “Succession by Design: Planning for Leadership Transition,” with Clifton Larson Allen LLP, and others in the planning stages.

“This year we want all exhibitors and attendees to benefit from every aspect of the expo. By adding the business breakfast in the morning, and some fundamental workshops throughout the day,

See what’s new It’s the largest business to business trade show in the South Coast for a reason. Businesses get rare exposure to other businesses and residents alike and it provides a cost-effective way for new businesses to be seen and existing businesses to show off new products or services that perhaps people didn’t know they offered. And like business itself, even when the show is almost over, it’s only just beginning in a way too.

Called the “Network Power Hour” which many vendors use as a way to wind down and others use as a way to connect in ways similar to a Business After Hours, the Power Hour sees dozens of people recalling the points of the day and making plans to meet and of course, do business, again and of course network. The Networking Power Hour, which runs from 4 to 5 p.m., is sponsored by New Bedford Historical Society and AHA! So there you have it. The expo will provide you with an outlet to conduct business or a way to find some of the new and exciting products and services going on in the South Coast region. If you are new to the area or thinking of opening up your own business, this is the place to go to learn. For those who have been in business for years, ditto because we’re never too old to learn, eh? You may be surprised when you go. I always am.

If you need any more information, please call the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce at 508-999-5231 or the Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce at 508-676-8226. Remember your business card and if you don’t have one, make one.

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Business BuZZ

Something for everyone

By Sean McCarthy

People like stuff.

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In the world of antiques, one person’s junk could be another person’s gem—and there’s plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in this collectible cornucopia. Most local antique shops are a browser’s paradise, where something unpredictable could grab your interest, or you may be seeking out a particular rarity.

Depending on the customer, an item could be useless or priceless. But regardless, many antique dealers claim that there’s something for everyone.

The possibility exists for a visitor to come home with an item they’re unlikely to find anywhere else.

“Antique stores are largely about diversity,” says Kathleen Pepin of Acushnet River Antiques in New Bedford.

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items. Many of the things here were once somebody’s favorite items. A lot of people come in looking for a bargain, but a lot of people are looking for something that reminds them of their parents or grandparents. They’re looking to buy back their memories.”

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And there’s a lot to buy. New Bedford is an antique mecca.

If you’re a resident or a tourist you can easily spend a day surveying the opportunities of this South Coast city. New Bedford boasts three substantial buildings with hundreds of vendors, enabling an interested person to indulge in the bounty of belongings. If you treasure trinkets or you’re in search of high-quality furniture and interior decoration, a local antique store can almost certainly supply you with what you seek.

“I’ve been to many other cities and I haven’t seen any with this many available antiques,” says Pepin, a 35-year veteran of the antique world.

The opportunities in New Bedford are seemingly endless. In the city’s south end is the massive New Bedford Antiques at the Cove—a 55,000-square foot room with 260 dealers. Acushnet River Antiques is located in a renovated textile mill in the city’s north end which is 18,000-square feet with 100 dealers. The New Bedford Antique Center has two floors, providing more than 150 spaces along with the unique offering of The Museum of Glass, devoted entirely to the versatility and possibilities that the medium has to offer.

And those are only the sizeable stores. The area also boasts other smaller antique outfitters.

“There’s a camaraderie amongst the three shops,” says Jeff Costa, the owner of New Bedford Antiques Center who has been in the antique

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industry for more than 20 years. “We have the highest number of co-op dealers in Massachusetts.”

Acushnet River Antiques has a three-page waiting list of prospective dealers.

“We have a very slight turnover,” Pepin says.

“When people get a space here and start making money they want to stay.”

Pepin says that dealers pay a monthly rent for their space, but the amount fluctuates depending on where the space is located and whether or not they want walls to segment themselves from other dealers. A corner space where aisles intersect sees the most customer traffic. As a result it will cost more and is highly sought by other dealers if it becomes available.

Finding the pot of gold

The New Bedford Antique Center is a combination of 75 percent dealers and 25 percent consignment clients. The dealers range from Florida to London and throughout New England, and consignors are from across the nation.

The consignors are usually people who have moved from the area and leave items with Costa rather than bring them along with them.

All of the store’s dealers receive a monthly check from Costa based on what items were sold. Many times dealers will mail objects to Costa to re-stock their space.

“The tenth of every month is like Christmas when they get their check in the mail,” Costa says.

A popular approach for acquiring items is from estate liquidations. When a home owner passes away or moves to downsize their living space, a dealer may be called in to price and eventually sell items in the house. Other sources include storage containers, where items may be stored away for as long as a decade.

“People are looking for that hidden treasure, they’re looking for that pot of gold,” says Chris Engel of Rochester who works with local antique companies. He says that the majority of buyers are 55 and older.

“A smart person can find something nice for a good buy,” says Frank McNamee, owner of Marion Antiques on Route 6 in Marion. “Most of the time things will sell very reasonably. You can buy something old with great character and it might last at least 100 years.”

McNamee says that the most popular items are

furniture, Oriental rugs, glassware and China.

McNamee has more than 35 years of experience with antiques and their appraisals. His store has been in business for 25 years.

McNamee’s resume includes graduation from the Appraisal Studies Program at Rhode Island School of Design, The H.F. Dupont Winterthur Winter Institute Museum School, along with a degree in Marketing from Bridgewater State University and History from Providence College.

McNamee is often called on to evaluate and advise homeowners on the value of their goods.

He may choose a few items to sell or he may recommend the entire house. When he comes across a particularly valuable piece he will store it in his company’s warehouse. These goods of higher value are saved for one of the two auctions that Marion Antiques conducts each year. On the last Saturday in July and the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Marion Antiques holds an auction that is publicized internationally and broadcast over the Internet to prospective buyers around the world.

Held at the VFW in Marion, the event attracts more than 400 visitors.

“I determine the price of items by comparing them to similar items,” McNamee says.

“I research the items to see what similar things have been brought in a similar marketplace within the last 5-to-10 years, and then I average it out. I don’t guess at the value of an item. Eighty percent of the items I can do by memory, and the other 20 percent I can use the Internet.”

McNamee says that for something to be determined antique it must be 100 years old, but that is not always the case.

“Something from the mid-1900s could be well made and have more value than something 150 years old and sell for more money.”

McNamee claims that he visits houses for appraisals seven-to-10 times a week.

Antique stores are often a study in contrast.

While each store offers a selection of items that are somewhat commonplace and have practical value, some antique items may catch you by surprise.

Certain pricey items can be juxtaposed with eccentric and obscure artifacts.

“I’ve sold items for a dollar and I once sold an Edgar Allen Poe manuscript of “The Conquering Worm” for $300,000,” McNamee says. “The average item sells for between $25 and $100.

“People are looking for that hidden treasure, they’re looking for that pot of gold.”

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Continued from page 21 Antiquing is a great way to find good deals at cheap prices. Many of the items are of higher quality than those being made today.”

People in the industry say that passion is the main ingredient for getting into the antiquing world.

“Dealers always have that need to buy,” Perry says. “They have a passion. Once they get into it they stay with it.”

“Some people might think it’s a good business to be in, but you’ve got to have a real passion for it,” McNamee says.

“It’s the hunt that keeps you going,” says 26-year old Aaron Barr, a dealer from Yarmouth whose display is located at New Bedford Antiques Center.

“You never know what you’re going to find.

Certain items speak to people, and often times it’s something that reminds them of their past. When tourists come to the area there’s always something they want to take home with them.”

And since it’s nearly impossible to know about every antique that is available, most collectors stick to a certain item or time period.

A passion for antiques

furnish her new abode. Today the house is almost three-quarters antiques.

“With antiques you can really personalize your home,” she says. “You can make a statement of who you are and what you like. Most antiques are hand-made with care using sturdy materials. I like the look of older items with worn surfaces to them.

You don’t pay a lot of money for items that have character.”

Rosbe recently purchased an Oriental rug from McNamee. The rug was made in England in the mid-1800s. In return, she traded the rug she was replacing to McNamee who sold it for her on consignment.

When you enter New Bedford Antiques at the Cove there is a glass-encased poster for sale that says “Something For Everyone.”

They’re not fooling. The sprawling storehouse contains tens of thousands of items, including furniture, books, and dinnerware, with ample opportunities for novelty items such as Nova Scotia driftwood, a traffic light, a telephone from the early 1900s, plastic fruit and a few record players from a distant day. A testament to the store’s wide swath of appeal is a rocking horse next to a rocking chair as well as a collection of a dozen small rusty shovels next to three shelves of ornate German beer steins.

New Bedford Antiques Center also has its share of odd pairings. Examples include a statue of Mother Mary in prayer next to a stone bullfrog and a 1940’s dentist chair next to a pinball machine. Eventually, a visitor can take in a gathering of 20 metal pigs approximately two-feet in length.

Like our lives, we may brush past much of what is available, but occasionally we may be captivated and enamored. Vendors can supply opportunities that are compelling or inspiring, bringing something special into your world.

“If you see something you like don’t pass it by,” Perry says. “It’s probably the only one like it and if you don’t buy it someone soon will.”

A trip to an antique store could have you spending a couple of dollars or a couple of hundred, maybe more. There is a plethora of goods, from prizes and surprises to the curious and erroneous.

Ultimately the true value of an item is determined by whomever desires it. Someone’s past could be an enjoyable part of your future.

“If you see something you like don’t pass it by…It’s probably the only one like it and if you don’t buy it someone soon will.”

A pertinent example is Steve Cabral of Fall River.

The 64-year old has a profound taste for items from the Victorian era. Ninety per cent of the belongings in his home are from that time period.

Growing up in Fairhaven, Cabral was enchanted by the Victorian architecture of the town that had been financially funded by Henry Huttleston Rogers. When he got older and learned more about the era he eventually began collecting items from that age. At the age of 37 he bought his first antique – a Victorian cottage organ.

“I didn’t buy it to play it, I bought it for the looks,” Cabral says. “It became the cornerstone for a 25year career of collecting antiques. Antiques have become a major part of my life. I’ve furnished my home to that specific period.”

Today, Cabral is a professor of Anthropology at Bristol Community College, UMass Dartmouth, and Bridgewater State University.

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THINGS TO DO

Cool places to read

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ike it or not, the leaves are turning. But just because you can’t read on the beach for much longer without a sweatshirt and jeans, doesn’t mean you have to put away your books and turn on the TV. Fall might actually be the best time to grab a “real” book and sit out in a chair under a colorful tree or near the water. This time of year, you don’t have to worry about the glare on your iPad or fiddle with your Kindle.

If you’re like me, you have a shelf of things you meant to read or rows of “old friends” you want to revisit. Grab one of them, head to a library, or go to a real store.

Once it’s cold, you can go back to shopping online. Now’s the time to take a ride, enjoy the South Coast in its best outfit and visit a store where you can talk with a fellow reader and pick up a book or two.

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If you’ve only zipped through Westport on Route 195 or shot down Route 88 to the beach, you’ve missed the main road. Literally.

Main Road winds pleasantly from Fall River through Westport. Time your ride so that you miss the high school traffic, and you’re in for some great surprises. Markets, restaurants, farm stands and eventually, Partners Village Store.

Partners has been in business for 35 years and in the current location for seven. With ample parking and an impressive structure, the store is a destination in itself. There are gifts and goods, treasures and treats, and a small but impressive book section.

“Our bookstore is small in comparison to what people generally expect of a general bookstore.

But size has also worked to our advantage,” Jan Hall noted, adding, “Customers know that what we have is interesting, well written, and filtered or curated from the thousands of books published annually.”

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On a recent, random Friday there were several folks exploring the shelves which held an impressive local history section as well as books by local authors and books for local book clubs – including their own group that generally meets once a month and discusses whatever they’ve read that month rather than focusing on one book.

They also have a popular Writer’s Series. One of the recent authors was Lily King, whose book “Euphoria” was the winner of the 2014 New England Book Award for Fiction.

Partners also hosts a story hour for preschool children every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. led by “Miss Joan.” According to Hall, she reads some stories, and has a coordinating craft and snack.

“Her socks or outfit often match the theme of the day too,” she added.

The store also uses Facebook, Twitter and email to provide book reviews. These include “Reporting from the Easy Chair” for adult books or from the “Beanbag Chair” for children’s books.

Although Hall admitted that they sometimes may not be able to compete on price with larger or online book sellers, they offer knowledge and customer service. She explained: “We welcome customers’ suggestions, and

special requests,” said Hall. “The book industry today allows us to be creative, and spontaneous. If someone wants a book that we don’t have in stock, we can often have it here within the next day or two with no extra shipping costs.”

Partners Village Store also has a used and outof-print section and has published three books by Janet Gillespie, a longtime Westport resident who passed away in 2005.

In a way, she represents the residents and the visitors who enjoy the town and places like Partners Village Store where you can get gifts, clothing, cards, toys and even lunch or a snack.

Not a bad stop along the road.

New Bedford gem

For decades, downtowns had book stores. Now, many are gone along with the Five and Tens, lunch counters, hat shops and other retailers.

On Union Street in New Bedford, Larry Jaquith has brought the books back. Subtext Bookstore is a sliver of a shop in the center of the city, but it’s worth finding.

“We’re trying,” he said.

They feature Spinner Publications and specialize volumes focused on New England, especially

Jan Hall (center), Partners Village Store owner, with local authors Lily King (left), and Dawn Tripp (right).

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Clerk Ann Hathway is a great resource for visitors to the Bookstall in Marion.

Visit Marion

Whether winding along Route 6 or heading straight up Interstate 195, it’s not much of a detour to Marion. And it’s time well spent.

Drive along the harbor and past Tabor Academy.

There are some shops and spots to eat and drink, a General Store that feels like you’ve stepped into

the past but still seems to have anything you’d need today.

The Bookstall is not far away on Front Street. This independent bookstore is worth the trip, and has been for 50 years. Currently owned by John and Doris Ludes of Marion, it remains, “a vibrant, up-todate, independent book store.”

Look for local history books, regional author selections, and a knowledgeable staff who can help with special orders, advice and more. They are also firmly entrenched in the community.

Sippican School has a “Wish List” of books that they want for their library. Patrons can buy a book or more and donate it in honor of or in memory of a family member or friend.

The Bookstall also tries to maintain the reading list books for nearby Tabor Academy and other schools.

There’s also free coffee, a monthly book club and a frequent buyers’ club. If you buy 12 books, you get $10.99 off the 13th purchase.

“People like that,” Ann Hathaway said. She is one of four clerks who are there to help.

There’s also a little section that contains greeting cards that you won’t find in the chain stores along with quality note paper, gifts and other goodies.

Some of the note cards feature watercolors by Kathryn Davies Bruce. They’ll keep the summer themes of shells and flowers alive all winter.

The Bookstall is open year-round and hosts an Open House in early November with wine, snacks and sometimes authors who will sign their books.

“We had a good summer,” Hathaway said, but for her and the other booksellers in the region, it’s apparent that a great read has no season.

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New Bedford and Cape Cod. But he admits that lately he’s added non-fiction, cookbooks and art.

“We’re kind of becoming what I never wanted to be,” Jaquith admitted, “General.”

At the urging of his godchild, he’s even adding children’s books. But he admitted, that might be a good strategy because people who come in to buy kids’ books often leave buying one or more for themselves.

Most of the books in the store are used and many are from his personal collection. He said that he tries to keep the prices at half of what the Internet charges—“plus there’s no shipping,” Jaquith added.

But don’t expect many “dollar books.” Jaquith says there are some, but you have to look for them.

If you want those bargains he said, “Go to Savers or the library.”

Subtext has some First Editions in the back and lots of treasures buried in the book shelves. The space is shared with Gatlin’s Framing and so far that has worked well.

“People look at our books while waiting for framing,” he said, adding that some folks who come in for books may ask about Gatlin’s services.

“It’s worked so far,” he suggested.

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FOOD NOTES

Sweet spots

By Brian J. Lowney

Who can walk into a bakery and not be tempted by the assortment of delicious confections just waiting to be sampled?

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hether it’s a warm juicy pie fresh from the oven, rich chocolate brownies, hermits full of plump raisins, or giant cookies that bring out the child in everyone, just about everyone has a favorite bakery treat or two.

The South Coast offers a plethora of sweet shops, ranging from family bakeries started by immigrants who offer ethnic specialties to specialty shops that focus on one product, such as pies, cookies or cupcakes. A few local bakeries concentrate on special diets, creating items that are gluten-free or are made without dairy products.

At Sweet as Pie in Somerset, owner Anne Torres is always up to her elbows in piecrust and has countless loyal customers who enjoy both sweet and savory treats.

“I never seem to have enough pies,” she begins, adding that fruit pies are big sellers during the summer, and savory pies, such as chicken, salmon, clam chowder, French meat, chourico and seafood are appreciated throughout the year.

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Torres says she’s enjoyed making pies since she was a little girl, and often brought homemade apple pies to her grateful neighbors.

“My mother, Lorraine Gagne, was a pie maker,” she tells. “We ate pie often. Invite her to a party and she’d show up with a tray full of pies.”

Torres recalls that her professional baking career took off a few years ago, following the success of her pies that were baked in a leased certified kitchen for a local farm stand. She decided to open a pie shop, and today customers flock to the small bakery from as far away as Connecticut.

Selections include a variety of cream and fruit pies, cheesecakes, quick breads, homemade jams, and of course, main dish savory pies that can be served with a salad or vegetable.

Sugar-free pies can be made on request, and gift certificates are available.

Torres emphasizes that the pie shop gets busy around the holidays, and closes for production for a few days before Thanksgiving. Orders are not taken, but pies are available on a first-come, first served basis on the day before the holiday.

“It’s the best job anyone could ask for,” Torres

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Gluten-free options

Meanwhile, in Fall River, local bakers Christine Holden and Dorry Silvia opened Duke’s Bakery and Variety last year with a bold mission to improve the number of food offerings, especially bakery products, available to folks who suffer from celiac disease and other dietary issues.

“We offer a variety of products from sweet to savory,” Holden adds. “We work to create the things that people often miss.”

All of the bakery products are gluten-free. Duke’s also offers items that are free of grains, refined sugar, soy, casein and artificial dyes. Many of the products sold at the bakery conform to the requirements of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, which was developed for people on the autism spectrum as well as those suffering from various forms of bowel disease including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

In addition to a variety of desserts such as pies, brownies and cookies, Duke’s will also offer gluten-

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Selections will include banana cream, apple, blueberry, custard, coconut custard, pecan and pumpkin pies, as well as chocolate turtle, pumpkin and fruit topped cheesecakes.

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At Emma Jean’s Bakery Café, Candy House and Ice Cream Shop, owner Cathy Melanson and her four daughters Christine, Samantha, Kim and Sarah have been baking up a storm.

“We love to bake, “ Cathy Melanson begins, adding that the culinary enterprise, which is co-owned

by Cathy’s husband Ken, honors the memory of the couple’s late granddaughter who was named Emma Jean.

“We have tons of cupcakes,” she continues, adding that the busy bakers also create birthday cakes, eclairs, fruit and cream pies, cider doughnuts, malassadas, cannolis and many other tempting treats.

The confectioners also create delicious caramels, butter crunch, creams and clusters, as well as a variety of Halloween treats that will delight ghosts and goblins of any age.

Melanson says that many folks who are planning a special event but can’t decide what to order from the shop’s vast selection of goodies often opt for a sweet bar, which allows guests to enjoy an enticing selection of baked goods and candies.In addition, the shop serves homemade Italian ices, and several flavors of ice cream.

At the newly opened EJ’s Restaurant, Deli and Bar, guests can savor comfort foods such as a sumptuous turkey dinner, meatloaf and other family favorites, as well as enjoy a cocktail from a full service bar.

The deli and butcher shop sells Boar’s Head premium meats, specialty cheeses, seafood, imported pastas and sauces and other delicacies.

Sweets were certainly on the mind of local children’s book author and illustrator Nancy Cote of Somerset, whose latest book, “Watch the Cookie”, was recently released.

“It’s a book about friendship, dedication, perseverance and change, all centered around a cookie,” Cote shares, adding that the captivating story also offers a message a recipe for a good life.

“Being surrounded by good people is so important,” she says, adding that the idea for the book came out the ordinary experience of baking a batch of chocolate chip cookies for her appreciative family.

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— PAID AVERTISEMENT —

Members come first

by Matthew Schondek

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ach year, on the third Thursday of October, credit unions around the world celebrate International Credit Union Day. With the array of options for obtaining financial services, this is a day set aside to acknowledge the unique role credit unions play in providing products and services to its membership. It is also a day to pay tribute to those pioneers who founded the credit union movement 150 years ago.

to be formed in the United States was established in New Hampshire, while the same year, Massachusetts, guided

by Alphonse Desjardins and Edward Filene, from the Filene’s department store chain, passed Massachusetts Credit Union Act of 1909 and was the first comprehensive credit union laws in the United States. This would serve as the model for the Federal Credit Union Act of 1934. (World Council)

The Credit Union story

The first successful credit unions began in Germany under the leadership of cooperative pioneer Hermann Schulze-Delitzsch. Unlike many institutions that were developed to promote thrift and provide needed financial services that have changed dramatically from their original form, these credit unions would be recognizable today, since they adhered to the basic aspects of the co-operative identity: that is, they were “based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-operative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.” Shulze is credited with developing the idea of a common bond among members which still forms the legal basis for credit unions today.

In the early 1900’s, the credit union movement made its way over the Atlantic Ocean, to Quebec, Canada where Alphonse Desjardins formulated the forerunner of the current North American credit union. In 1909, New England and Massachusetts became the birthplace of credit unions in the United States. The first credit union

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“People helping people. That’s what the Fall River Municipal Credit Union is all about.”

— Steve and Jennifer Lourenco In 1930, even before the Federal Credit Union Act of 1934 was passed, Fall River Municipal Credit Union (FRMCU) was founded. From its humble beginning in an old cigar box in a locker at the Pocasset Fire Station in Fall River, Massachusetts; today, the credit union has grown to five convenient branch locations and one operations

center. Though originally the credit union was formulated by municipal employees, membership has expanded to include individuals who live, work, or are educated in multiple counties in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

FRMCU is extremely proud to work for the southern Massachusetts counties of Barnstable, Bristol and Plymouth as well as Newport and Bristol Counties in Rhode Island.

Fall River Municipal Credit Union is committed to serving the communities that have supported them throughout the years. The credit union feels that it is not only necessary to serve; but rather it is their honor.

The credit union actively participates in fundraising efforts for many local charities. These charities are chosen by the dedicated board of directors and staff. Whether it is a book, clothing, or toy drive, the directors, employees, and loyal members of the credit union, are always very generous to give. FRMCU continually supports the arts, scouting, school, sports, and theater programs through donations and sponsorships. It also offers six scholarships each year to its members who are continuing their education.

In 1961, Governor John Volpe signed into law the Share Insurance Bill, creating MSIC. MSIC began as an industry sponsored cooperative insurer, owned by its members. When created, MSIC was the first company in the nation to offer deposit insurance to credit unions.

At this time, MSIC is the sole insurer of credit union deposits in Massachusetts.

It was not until 1970 that the National Credit Union Administration and the National Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) were formed and credit union

deposits were federally insured. During the banking crisis of the late eighties and early nineties, Massachusetts credit unions converted to federal insurance, and MSIC converted to being solely an excess deposit insurer. As an excess insurer, MSIC now insures deposits in 86 credit unions across Massachusetts. MSIC currently insures just under a billion dollars of credit union member’s deposits.

Meeting members’ needs

Fall River Municipal Credit Union is extremely focused on the very heart of the institution and its membership.

“We are committed to making sure the financial needs of our membership are met” stated, Matthew Schondek, President and CEO, of Fall River Municipal Credit Union. “An example of this commitment to our members is the Life Savings program. Prior to federal insurance being available, many credit unions began offering a Life Savings account to promote savings and provide the member a benefit at death. Over the years the cost of maintaining the insurance on these accounts has increased as the member accountholders have aged, but Fall River Municipal Credit Union is committed to honor the agreements made many years ago to loyal members.”

In addition to honoring commitments to long term members, FRMCU continues to create new products and services as a key to helping members find financial success and attract new members.

To put members in the home of their dreams, the credit union offers Mortgages with conventional fixed or adjustable rates and terms up to thirty years. They offer Construction Loans to Permanent Loans, and Land Loans.

Government Mortgages with as little as 3.00% down, VA 0% Mortgages, and Rural Housing Mortgages may also be obtained through the credit union and their partnered agencies.

FRMCU also created a new First Time Homebuyers Program to help make home ownership attainable and affordable. This program allows qualifying first-time home buyers the ability to get into their own home with as little

as a 3% down payment. As with any first-time homebuyer program, some restrictions and qualifications may apply. To help existing homeowners, Fall River Municipal Credit Union created the FRMCU Relief Refinance Program, which provides help for homeowners with underwater mortgages.

Fall River Municipal Credit Union also offers great rates on Home Equity Loans, New and Used Auto Loans, Personal Loans, and Secured Loans with terms designed to fit the member’s needs. The credit union runs specials

and services that fit your needs and lifestyle and offers a complete range of financial products and services, similar to other financial institutions. However, unlike other banking intuitions, FRMCU provides additional benefits to its members through lower loan rates and fewer fees because they are owned and operated by its members and are a not-forprofit organization.

FRMCU also offers a host of personal, convenient services and cutting edge products such as online banking, Internet bill pay and electronic state-

Reminiscing the past, planning for the future, and living for today. to reward members with lower rates, such as the current Five Year Home Equity Loan special. To help improve their member’s financial situation, Fall River Municipal Credit Union offers the FRMCU Credit Card Consolidation Loan and also partnership with MASS Save Heat Loans 0% finance loans.

Satisfying members

When Steve and Jennifer Lourenco, members at FRMCU were asked what they liked about Credit Unions? They replied, “People helping people. That’s what The Fall River Municipal Credit Union is all about. FRMCU works to provide financial services that enhance their members’ lives and offer a variety of products and services from which to choose. FRMCU truly provides you with the ability to select the accounts, loans

ments. FRMCU also supports the local community through generous sponsorships and volunteerism and remains dedicated to offering its members topnotch products and services.

The credit union offers other products, services Fall River Municipal Credit Union continues to work to provide more products, services, and delivery channels that are designed to meet members’ needs. Mobile Banking to be launched later this year and access to surcharge free ATM machines in local area Rite Aid Pharmacies for Fall River Municipal Cardholders.

See what membership means at Fall River Municipal Credit Union.

Matthew Schondek is President and CEO of Fall River Municipal Credit Union

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REGIONAL NEWS

Spending taxes wisely

by Ross Perry

Have you ever wondered why large stores often can sell their goods for less than smaller stores?

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aybe you haven’t worried about this situation, because it’s self evident. The large stores buy more and can negotiate lower prices from their vendors. These lower prices are feasible because it also more efficient for vendors to work with fewer large customers than multiple small accounts.

Shouldn’t the same principle work for purchases by your city or town? Well it can. Municipal departments can combine their purchasing requirements with their counterpart departments in other communities and double, triple, quadruple their purchasing power. This process is called Cooperative Purchasing. It is initiated by enlightened department heads or municipal purchasing departments willing to explore new purchasing solutions. And despite our area’s long history of following an independent home rule philosophy, it is even happening here.

Team effort

Recent cooperative purchasing programs include a group bid for office supplies conducted by the Town of Kingston and Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD).

A group bid covering the requirements for 25 communities worth over $1.4 million per year was submitted with the winning vendor offering a 54 percent discount, no minimum orders, and free next day shipping terms. This contract is projected to save the region $700,000 or each participating community an average of $23,000 each year during the 3 year contract.

Another program included the supplies used by emergency medical services, such as municipal ambulance departments, local boards of health, and a couple of public schools. SRPEDD partnered with two other regional planning agencies for a bid representing 116 municipal departments with a combined annual budget of $1.9 million.

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The bid was awarded to multiple vendors with savings ranging from 23 to 83 percent per item.

Save time, money

As part of our regional support, SRPEDD provides cooperative purchasing services to our participating communities. The requirements, specifications and the ordering processes of each municipality are incorporated into the bid. Each participating department retains control over the purchasing process. There is no central stocking or additional administrative process.

In addition to the lower cost per item realized for municipal departments that join our Cooperative Purchasing programs, we also handle the administrative work; collecting individual town requirements, issuing the bid (RFP- Request for Proposal), evaluating responses, vendor selection, Chapter

30B compliance, and any ongoing monitoring. In the case of the EMS supplies bid, SRPEDD handled the procurement process that otherwise would have been repeated up to 116 times, if each department had purchased these items on their own.

For many of our cooperative purchasing projects, there is no charge to the community. In other purchasing programs, SRPEDD has collected a small fee from the vendors. Even with this fee, the net savings to the communities is significant.

Bright idea

A new purchasing initiative is underway to aggregate residents’ demand for electricity into a large multi-town bid. This process will provide individual residents with the purchasing power of a very large commercial business for their electricity requirements. This aggregated bid is projected save residents and small business money on the supply portion of their electricity bill. It will also give them more control over the source the electricity, i.e. the ability to designate the amount of renewable ‘green’ power that is supplied. It will smooth out the spikes in electricity rates due to supply and weather conditions that we experienced last winter.

For these aggregated electricity purchases, residents will still have their power delivered and serviced by the same utility and receive one electric bill each month.

Ask your city or town departments if they are utilizing the benefits of “large enterprise” purchasing power, or are they paying more because they are buying as an individual. Ask if they are participating in cooperative purchasing programs and realizing the economies of scale that will save them time and (your) money.

Ross Perry is the Director of Municipal Management for Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District

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DATELINE: SOUTH COAST

News, views and trends... from Mount Hope Bay to Buzzards Bay

by Elizabeth Morse Read

I love the smell of October on the South Coast. Dried leaves, mulled cider, hayrides. It’s getting dark earlier (Daylight Saving Time ends November 2), so activities are starting to move indoors. It’s time for sweaters in the evening and stocking up the proverbial wood pile.

October is our reward for having survived the family visits, sunburn, Chinese fire-drill schedules, mildew, junk food—and all the other joys of the summer months. But we’re on the verge of the holiday blitz, folks, so exhale and enjoy the calm and quiet of October.

Across the region

“Attention, shoppers! Food fight on aisle 3!!”

Market Basket’s very public family feud/corporate meltdown over the summer months led to mass layoffs, supplier boycotts and dislocated customers, especially in the greater New Bedford and Raynham areas. The governors of both Massachusetts and New Hampshire tried to intervene, given the disastrous social and economic impact the supermarket chain’s implosion was having. Fortunately, just before Labor Day, the situation was resolved, when the ousted (and much-beloved) CEO Arthur T. Demoulas was reinstated and bought out his rivals. This unique drama will definitely be a case study for future MBA students, folks.

A 120-bed, $30 million behavioral health facility is under construction in Dartmouth, and is expected to be completed by fall of 2015. A joint venture of Southcoast Health and Acadia Healthcare, the new inpatient facility will provide psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment.

Cape Wind has chosen Fall River Electrical to be the electrical outfitter for the 130 wind turbines planned for Nantucket Sound.

Chow down at the New Bedford Seaport Chowder Fest October 5 on Pier 3, with live music and

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children’s activities. Call 508-990-2777 or visit www.downtownnb.org.

The Rev. Dr. Henry James of Memorial United Methodist Church in Taunton—and a native of Liberia—is spearheading a regional project to send much-needed medical help to West African countries suffering in the Ebola virus epidemic. He is coordinating with Trinity Methodist Church in Providence, and both churches are accepting donations of medical supplies and equipment.

“Connecting for Change” conference in New Bedford October 24 and 25, sponsored by the Marion Institute. For info, call 508-748-0816 or visit www.marioninstitute.org.

Show up hungry to the 3rd Annual Newport Food Truck Festival on October 25 at the Newport Yachting Center. Go to www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com or call 1-800-745-3000 or 401-846-1600.

The Ocean Explorium’s programs and exhibits in downtown New Bedford will be moving to the Buttonwood Park Zoo over the next few months.

Calling all cyclists! Gear up for the 8th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride from Horseneck Beach in Westport to Woods Hole on October 5.

Visit www.savebuzzardsbay.org.

Take the family to the 11th Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration October 11 and 12 at Tihonet Village in Wareham! Call 508-322-4000 or visit www.cranberryharvest.org or www.admakepeace. com.

If you’ve never seen the “Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular” at the Roger Williams Park Zoo (5,000 professionally-carved pumpkins!) in Providence, catch it this year October 2 through November 2.

Visit www.rwpzoo.og or call 401-785-3510.

Eleven-year old Alex Craig of Mattapoisett spearheaded a project to memorialize native son Milton Silveira, former chief engineer at NASA, who died last year at age 84. A plaque and bench dedicated to Silveira’s achievements is now on display at Ned’s Point.

Do your part! Help the Salvation Army of New Bedford and Fall River by attending the 9th Annual Kickoff Dinner on October 18 at White’s of Westport. Contact Manuela Cimbron at ela@ tetreaultinsurance.com or call 508-995-8365.

UMass Dartmouth has released a six-year strategic plan to create a world-class research environment and entrepreneurial engine for the region.

Get ready for the 10th Annual Bioneers’

Everyone should mark their calendar now for the 5th Annual Soup Bowl Supper on November 8 at the Seaport Inn in Fairhaven. The benefit dinner will help out the Neediest Families Fund. Contact Amy Tolivaisa at 508-979-4497 or at atolivaisa@s-t. com.

Enjoy the bounty of South Coast farms, farmers markets and roadside stands—to find fresh local foods near you, visit www.semaponline.org, www. pickyourown.org , www.farmfresh.org or www. localharvest.org.

T’is the season for haunted houses, corn mazes and hayrides! To find a harvest or Hallowe’en event or activity near you, contact your town hall, a local farm/orchard, or visit www.MAHauntedHouses. com, www.RIHauntedHouses.com or www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org .

If you’re 50 or older, check out the day trips sponsored by the New Bedford Senior Travel Program—there’s George’s of Galilee and Mohegan Sun October 8, the Winnipesaukee Turkey Train October 15 and 20, “Say It with Music” in Sturbridge October 22 – and plan ahead for Cirque Dreams Holidaze December 8 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. A multi-day trip to Atlantic City and the Taj Mahal is planned for October 26 through 28. For details, call 508-991-6171.

“My Brother’s Keeper” of Easton and Dartmouth now services the Fall River area, and is looking for volunteers and gently-used residential furniture for families in need. Free pick-up. Call 774-3054577 or visit www.MyBrothersKeeper.org.

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Head for The Great Pumpkin Festival at Silverbrook Farm on October 25 and 26 – a special family Halloween movie night will be held October 24. For more details, call 774-202-1027 or go to www.thesilverbrookfarm.com.

ATTLEBORO

Don’t miss the Attleboro Community Theatre’s performance of “Done to Death” on October 10, 17 & 24. Go to www.attleborocommunitytheatre.com.

Woooo! Don’t miss the Zoo Boo Spooktacular at the Capron Park Zoo on October 24, or the Feasts for the Beasts November 8 and 22. Call 774-2031840 or visit www.capronparkzoo.com.

Attleboro is to the Christmas season what Bristol is to the Fourth of July – find time to visit the 61st Annual Festival of Lights at LaSalette Shrine starting November 27. For dates and times, call 508-222-5410 or visit www.lasalette-shrine.org.

BRISTOL

Take the walking tour “Tales of the Slave Trade” at the historic Linden Place on October 18.

For details, go to www.lindenplace.org or call 401-253-0390.

Blithewold events are always special—there’s the Fall Foliage Walk on October 5. Go to www.blithewold.org or call 401-253-2707.

Head for Oktoberfest throughout October at Redlefsen’s Restaurant. For more info, call 401254-1188 or visit www.redlefsens.com.

Experience pre-Industrial Age life at the Coggeshall Farm Museum, rated the “Best Living-History” farm in Rhode Island by Yankee Magazine. To learn more, visit www.coggeshallfarm.org or call 401-253-9062.

If you’re a boat-lover, don’t miss the Herreshoff Marine Museum, home to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. Learn more at www.herreshoff.org.

BUZZARDS BAY

Mark your calendar—take the kids on the “Train to Christmas Town” from Buzzards Bay to Hyannis starting November 28. Go to www.capetrain.com or call 888-797-7245.

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Thursdays in October, 10:00 a.m.

Begins at Town Hall, 40 Center St. Learn about a Standard Oil Co. millionaire’s architectural gifts to his hometown. Free.

Harvest Fun Day & Scarecrow Contest

Saturday, October 11, 10 am-4 pm Visitors Center, 141 Main St. More than 35 booths of kids activities, art & crafts, food, yummy treats and more. Music by KJ-Tunes performance by the Showstoppers.

Scarecrow contest with prizes. http://HarvestFun.blogspot.com

Riverside Cemetery Tour

Head for Edaville Railroad for “Pumpkins Aglow” on the weekends starting October 3. And, while you’re there, take the kids to Dinoland, the 20-acre animatronic dinosaur exhibit! Plan ahead for “The Polar Express” and the Christmas Festival of Lights beginning November 21. Call 508-866-8190 or visit www.edaville.com.

Go back in time at King Richard’s Renaissance Faire, weekends through October 19. For more info, call 508-866-5391 or go to www.kingrichardsfaire.net.

DARTMOUTH

Don’t miss the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “Entrancing Showpieces” October 19 at St. Julie Billiart Church in North Dartmouth. Go to www.nbsymphony.org or call 508-999-6276.

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Sunday, October 12, 2:00 pm 274 Main Street Begins inside main gate of cemetery, Main St. Tour this beautiful rural-style cemetery created in 1850 by F.D.R.’s grandfather Warren Delano. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Free.

Halloween Horribles Parade

Sunday, October 26, 5:00 pm Main Street from Benoit Square to St. Mary’s Church A judged costume parade for all ages with prizes awarded in several age groups. Candy, cider and cocoa.

Sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association. Free.

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The Big Value Plaza will be receiving a major face-lift, as well as an opening of a BayCoast Bank branch office by early next year.

School lunches will cost more this year for Dartmouth public school students.

Enjoy the great outdoors at the Lloyd Center for the Environment. Sign up for the Taunton River Fall Foliage Canoe Trip October 26! Visit www.lloydcenter.org. or call 508-990-0505.

EASTON

Don’t miss the Mad Scientist Halloween Romp at the Children’s Museum in Easton on October 26.

For info, call 508-230-3789 or visit www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Fairhaven

There are plenty of Halloween events and hauntings in town this year! Take the family to Fairhaven’s Harvest Fun Day and Scarecrow Contest on October 11, or the annual “Horribles Parade” at Livesey Park. For more info, go to www. hauntedfairhaven.blogspot.com, www.fairhaventours@aol.com or call 508-979-4085.

Meet your friends on Saturday mornings at the Oxford Book Haven and Café at the Church of the Good Shepherd in North Fairhaven. Fresh soups and desserts, used books on sale, board games.

To learn more, visit www.goodshepherdfairhaven. com or call 508-992-2281.

Plan ahead—there’s something for everyone at the multi-event “Old-Time Holiday Weekend” December 13 and 14. Call 508-979-4085 or visit www.fairhaventours@aol.com.

Fall River

Cape Wind has chosen Fall River Electrical to be the electrical outfitter for the 130 wind turbines planned for Nantucket Sound.

The city has received a $94,000 federal grant to purchase much-needed new public safety equipment.

All hands on deck at Battleship Cove! Reserve your tickets now for the 3rd Annual Battleship Brewfest on October 12. Free admission for

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Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. Observe Pearl Harbor Day and enjoy a Navy Christmas on December 7. Learn more at www.battleshipcove. org or call 508-678-1100. Restoration and upkeep for Battleship Cove got a big boost recently from a $10 million state grant spearheaded by state Sen. Michael Rodrigues.

Do your part! Help the Salvation Army of New Bedford and Fall River by attending the 9th Annual Kickoff Dinner on October 18 at White’s of Westport. Contact Manuela Cimbron at ela@ tetreaultinsurance.com or call 508-995-8365.

The Narrows Center for the Arts has a great lineup—there’s Rusted Root October 10, The Tubes October 21, Los Lobos October 30, Renaissance November 2, and much more! Plan ahead for Jonathan Edwards November 22, Roomful of Blues November 26, Quinn Sullivan November 28 and Savoy Brown December 13. For a complete schedule, visit www.narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.

Don’t miss this year’s “Factory of Terror.” For dates and times, call 508-324-4077 or go to www.

MAHauntedHouses.com. And walk past the Lizzie Borden House on Halloween – if you dare!

Fall River’s Little Theatre will present “Les Miserables” October 16-18. For details, visit www. littletheatre.net or call 508-675-1852.

Step into the colonial past on Sundays at the Lafayette-Durfee House. Go to www.lafayettedurfeehouse.org or call 508-813-8230.

Stroll through “A Victorian Christmas” at the Fall River Historical Society this holiday season. For dates and times, call 508-679-1071 or go to www. fallriverhistorical.org or www.lizzieborden.org.

LAKEVILLE

Head for the free 10th Annual Lakeville Arts and Music Festival on October 4, rain or shine. For more info, visit www.lakevillearts.com.

Don’t miss the Lakeville Haunted House, Fridays & Saturdays in October. Call 508-923-0053 or visit www.lakevillewhauntedhouse.com or www.

MAHauntedHouses.com.

MATTAPOISETT

Mattapoisett native Timothy Prefontaine, executive chef at the Fort Worth Club in Texas, won

the “USA Chef of the Year” award at the American Culinary Federation’s national convention.

MARION

The Sippican Tennis Club 18 and Under team won the New England Championship in August, and will compete in the National Championship this month.

The Marion Council on Aging will host a day trip to Battleship Cove in Fall River on October 20 – call 508-748-3570.

MIDDLEBORO

Don’t miss the Unscary Halloween Party this month or the Holiday Fair in December at Soule Homestead. For details, call 508-947-6744 or visit www.soulehomestead.org.

MIDDLETOWN

Head for the Harvest Fair October 4 and 5 at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Call 401-846-2577 or go to www.normanbirdsanctuary.org.

NEW BEDFORD

New Bedford High School senior Patricia Dias won the Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Competition for the 9th District for developing an app that tracks inventory. She hopes to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute this fall. You go, girl!

Veteran TV talk show host Maury Povich is betting on the local labor force by opening “Mother Freedom,” a men’s clothing company, in a Belleville Avenue mill building.

Don’t miss the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “Entrancing Showpieces” October 19 at St. Julie Billiart Church in North Dartmouth, “A Thanksgiving Musical Feast” at the Zeiterion on November 30, or “Family Holiday Pops: Magical Moments” at the Zeiterion on December 20. Go to www.nbsymphony.org or call 508-999-6276.

Chow down at the New Bedford Seaport Chowder Fest October 5 on Pier 3, with live music and children’s activities. Call 508-990-2777 or visit www. downtownnb.org.

Head for the 9th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest on October 4 at the State Pier, sponsored by the South Coast Business Alliance. Food trucks and non-stop music. Go to www.scballiance.org.

Chow down at the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival under the tents on October 18 and 19. Live music, free admission. Go to www.bowenswharf.com or call 401-849-2243.

Stop by WHALE’s 24th Annual International Wine Festival and Auction at the State Pier on October 10. For details, go to www.waterfrontleague.org or call 508-997-1776.

“Harris Cashes Out” will play through October 26 at the Newport Playhouse. Go to www.newportplayhouse.com or call 401-848-7529.

It’s time for “Boo at the Zoo” at the Buttonwood Park Zoo. For dates and details, call 508-991-6178 or visit www.bpzoo.org.

Downtown New Bedford is the place to be as the holidays approach—there’s the “Halloween Treats Not Tricks” October 25. For a complete schedule of downtown events, visit www.downtownnb.org or call 508-990-2777.

Pack up the kids and spend an afternoon at the Whaling Museum! For info, go to www.whalingmuseum.org or call 508-997-0046.

Enjoy FREE family fun and entertainment at AHA! Night. The October 9 theme is “Reap What You Sow.” The November 11 theme is “Made in New Bedford.” Go to www.ahanewbedford.org or call 508-996-8253.

If you’re a fan of Americana and roots music, check out the monthly Salon Concerts at the Wamsutta Club. There’s the Rolling Roots, SLD and Mississippi Sound mini-tour October 9 through 13.

For details, go to www.wamsuttaconcerts.com.

It’s all happenin’ at the Z! There’s “Jekyll & Hyde” October 9, Jake Shimabukuro October 16 and several holiday performances by the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra. Call 508-994-2900 or visit www.zeiterion.org or www.nbsymphony.org.

Step back into whaling-era past at the RotchJones-Duff House and Garden Museum. Call 508-997-1401 or go to www.rjdmuseum.org.

Your Theatre will perform “Postmortem” November 13 through 23. For more info, go to www.yourtheatre.org or call 508-993-0772.

NEWPORT

Ready, set, go! Join in the Pell Bridge Run on October 26. Call 401-318-2991 or visit www.pellbridgerun.com.

Don’t miss the International Oktoberfest on October 11 at the Newport Yachting Center. Call 1-800-745-3000, 401-846-1600 or go to www. newportwaterfrontevents.com.

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Enjoy a performance of The Nutcracker” at Rosecliff Manor in Newport, performed by the Island Moving Co., November 28 through November 30, December 2 through 5. Visit www. islandmovingco.org.

Plan ahead to take a walk through “Christmas at the Newport Mansions” starting November 22.

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PLYMOUTH

Plan a day-trip to Plymouth! (It’s not just for November.) Experience the Pilgrim past at Plimouth Plantation (www.plimouth.org or call 508-746-1622); visit Pilgrim Hall Museum (www. pilgrimhall.org or 508-746-1620), Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II while you’re there, too!

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Wade through Escobar Farm’s famous 8-acre corn maze or enjoy Harry Potter Day or the Halloween Party. For dates and times, go to www.escobarshighlandfarm.com, www.cornfieldmaze.com or call 401-864-1064.

What could be better than live jazz and wine on a Saturday afternoon? Enjoy the Jazz Tastings at Greenvale Vineyards through December 13. Call 401-847-3777 or visit www.greenvale.com.

Head for Common Fence Music for some downhome entertainment. Call 401-683-5085 or visit www.commonfencemusic.org.

PROVIDENCE

Take the family to the free PRONK! Providence Honk Festival of outdoor street bands and musicians on October 13. For more info, go to www. providencehonkfest.org.

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Don’t miss FLICKERS: the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival October 20 through 26 at locations throughout Rhode Island.

For details, go to www.film-festival.org or call 401-861-4445.

Laugh it up on October 11 with The Daily Show Writers Standup Tour at the Columbus Theatre. For more info, visit www.columbustheatre.com.

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Listen to a Rhode Island Philharmonic performance of “Scheherazade!” on October 18 or “The Four Seasons” November 15 at The VETS. Call 401248-7000 or visit www.ri-philharmonic.org.

Go on the Providence Ghost Tours evenings throughout October. Call 401-484-8687 or go to www.providenceghosttour.com.

Head for the Providence Performing Arts Center to see “Cinderella” October 10 through 18, The Best of Jethro Tull October 29, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” November 4 through 9, “Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival” November 16, Trace Adkins November 21, “Camelot” December 9-14 – and much more! Call 401-4212787 or go to www.ppacri.org.

Rhode Island College has a full schedule of arts events starting this month—there’s the Senegal St. Joseph Gospel Choir on October 7, ballet

by The Island Moving Company October 10, cabaret “Laurel Canyon Folkies” October 27, and opera “Diva Triple Play” October 29. For a complete schedule, visit www.ric.edu/pfa or call 401-456-8144.

Chekhov’s “Ivanov” plays through October 5 at Trinity Rep. Plan ahead for “The Christmas Carol” November 8 – December 31 and “Barefoot in the Park” November 13 – December 21. Call 401-3514243 or visit www.trinityrep.com.

Be amazed by Waterfire in downtown Providence on October 11 and 25, November 8 and 29. For info, visit www.waterfire.org.

REHOBOTH

The Clean Energy Collective, a “community-owned” solar array, which will provide 1.43 kilowatt hours of electricity and a savings of $400,000 in annual electric bills, opened in August.

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October 5 with a performance by pianist James D’Leon at Goff Memorial Hall. Get ready for the annual Folk Art & Artisans Show November 14 and 15, too. Join the Sunday Night Jammers for free monthly dances. Call 508-252-3031 or visit www. carpentermuseum.org.

SEEKONK

Pick your own pumpkins and raspberries, minicorn mazes at Four Town Farm! Call 508-336-5587 or go to www.fourtownfarm.com.

Take the Mother Nature’s Halloween Hike on October 25 at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge. Call 401-949-5454 or visit www.asri.org.

SWANSEA

Robert Silveira, principal at Case Junior High School, has been named Middle School Principal of the Year by the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association.

“Nana’s Naughty Knickers” will be performed

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For details, go to www.footlightsrep.net or call 508-674-9354.

TAUNTON

Boo! Check out the Ghoulie Manor Haunted House at the Galleria Mall on selected dates throughout the month. Go to www.

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TIVERTON

There’s always something happenin’ at Tiverton Four Corners – the Asylum Quartet will perform November 1. For details call 401-624-2600 or visit www.tivertonfourcorners.com.

The Tiverton Four Corners Arts Center offers many free events at the Meeting House. Classical guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto with perform October 17. For details, go to www.fourcornersarts.org or call 401-624-2600.

The Sandywoods Center for the Arts will present the Magnolia Cajun Band on October 4, November 1 and December 6, as well as Claude Bourbon October 17, Harpeth Rising October 24. Plan ahead

for Forever Young November 22 and Abbey Rhode November 29. For a complete schedule, go to www.sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.

WAREHAM

The new urgent care center at Wareham Crossing, operated by Southcoast Health Systems, opened for business in September.

Once again, Wareham has been selected as a location for filming scenes for a Hollywood comedy film. Mark Wahlberg and the crew of “Ted 2” filmed scenes at the Tremont Mill Pond Diner back in August. Adam Sandler and Steve Carell also used Wareham locations in previous movies.

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Head for 2nd Story Theatre! “Enron” plays October 3 through November 2, “Eleemosynary” plays October 24 through November 23. For details, call 401-247-4200 or go to www.2ndstorytheatre.com.

Make your own scarecrow and enjoy “Pumpkin Palooza!” on the weekends at Frerich’s Farm. Call 401-245-8245 or visit www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org.

WESTPORT

“Concerts at the Point” presents the South Coast Chamber Music Series on October 19. For details, visit www.concertsatthepoint.org or call 508-636-0698.

Don’t miss SEMAP’s Twilight Grower Education Workshop “Storage Crops for Winter” at Skinny Dip Farm on October 6. For details, visit www. semaponline.org.

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ON MY MIND

Lessons learned

BY Paul E. Kandarian

I have incredibly tough hands and feet.

I can move around sautéing veggies in a pan, flip steaks on the grill with my fingers, handle potatoes hot out of the microwave, run my hands under super-hot water that makes most people scream in pain.

I can walk barefoot most anywhere, across gravel driveways or scorching sands or the sharp blanket of a crushed seashell driveway, and dig for clams in the ocean with my feet and toes, feeling no pain.

And I owe it all to two guys from my Seekonk youth, Val LaFontaine, my old football coach, and Domenic Pesaturo, a cook I worked with at the old Seekonk Howard Johnsons’ restaurant.

It may not seem that important.

But it was, and they were, to me.

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Coach Val was a great guy, a growling bear of a man who would scream and shout at us throughout practice, but beating beneath all that gruffness was the clichéd heart of gold. He loved football, and more importantly, his players.

The summer that practice started, he’d tell us to go barefoot all the time, to ready our feet for the tight kangaroo-leather shoes we’d wear to play. “It’ll toughen ‘em up,” Coach Val would snarl. “Get ‘em ready.”

I grew up in then-rural Seekonk, a country kid, and I went barefoot a lot anyway. But I took Coach Val’s advice to heart, and that summer hardly ever wore shoes, dancing across the steaming-hot pavement of my driveway and patio or through a backyard of stubbly grass and sticks.

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those shoes never gave me any trouble, nary a blister in sight.

Coach Val came at us hard, always, yelling in our faces. He was known as a spitter. Up close, he’d grab our masks and bellow “Run 22 Power Play!” every T and P in those words accompanied by a spray from his mouth.

I was junior varsity at best. One day, when it looked like I had a shot to make varsity and bump my good friend Jimmy from the tackle slot, I worked my butt off.

I distinctly remember being in a shady grove of pine trees at Seekonk High after practice, Jimmy on his back exhausted, me dripping sweat as I stood triumphantly over him, knowing I’d had a great practice. My slot was assured.

Coach Val praised my efforts. And

then announced the starting lineup for that Saturday’s game. I wasn’t in it. Jimmy was.

I was crushed, hurt, confused, my pride mortally wounded. How could I work so hard at something I wanted so much only to have my efforts go unrewarded? It took many, many more years before I realized that the moment summed up life. It doesn’t come with guarantees. Coach Val taught me that. I’ll never forget him for it.

Domenic was a lot like Val, a gruff, growly bear of a man, an old-school cook, an Italian guy who came up the hard way, with dark, flashing eyes and a sneer on his face most of the time. I remember him in the kitchen of HoJo’s, where I worked on and off for 12 or so years starting when I was about 16, a cigarette clamped in his

lips, his big hands mixing cole slaw, dripping ashes be damned.

And those big hands were amazing to me. His fingers were fat, stubby, and parts of them were missing, owing to years in the trade and the occasional slip of the knife or miscalculation using the meat slicer.

This was a guy who could flip sizzling bacon on the grill with those fingers like he was turning cards in a deck. I had no idea how he did it, but wanted to. First time I tried, it hurt like hell. But many years later, I could.

And still can. It was Dom’s lesson in toughness, about being ready for what life would bring you, the same lesson I learned from Coach Val. That’s not all I learned from Dom. I worked my way up to head short-order cook, one of the most demanding, on-your-feet-for-hours, non-glamorous jobs you could imagine. I’d be at the grill, a dozen or more greasy dupes, the order slips put in by waitresses, waving in the heat from the grill below. It was my job to scan them, do the grill work, and bark out orders to the other cooks on the

fry station or steam table or broiler, so everything came out together. It was a frantic lesson in timing, doing many things at once, and I learned it well, seldom getting it wrong, rarely finding myself in the weeds.

Granted, it was Howard Johnson’s, hardly the epitome of fine dining.

But it was a job that taught me multi-tasking. Today, as a writer, traveler and actor, I’m constantly juggling a half-dozen or more stories at once, making time for trips, slotting auditions or rehearsals.

None of that skill, I am thoroughly convinced, would I have if not for those sweaty hours at the grill of Howard Johnson’s, with a guy like Dom as my moody mentor.

They’re both gone now, Coach Val and Dom, my tough hands and feet the metaphors for the lessons they taught me. I think of them nearly every time I flip a steak on the grill or walk casually across hot sand. Or more importantly, adapt to whatever life brings my way. I owe them so much for that.

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The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts sent off the season with their tenth annual Summer’s Last Blast. The evening of food and music was held at Destruction Brook Farm in South Dartmouth, hosted by George J. Leontire, Esq. and Will J. Milbury. It was the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year and a celebration of 19 years of service to the community.

The Community Foundation has distributed more than $16 million from over 200 funds since 2005 to humanitarian, educational and cultural organizations in the region. More information about the Foundation can be found at www. cfsema.org. The Foundation has recently moved to a new address: 30 Cornell Street in New Bedford.

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