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Family & Friends Take Part in Seekonk’s 1st Run/Walk 5K race to Fight ALS in Memory of Seekonk Local Triathlete Jon Blais By Laura Calverley

Many family, friends and weekend warriors will gather at Seekonk High School on May 29 to participate in the first annual Run/ Walk for pALS (people with ALS) 5K race. Jon Blais, a Seekonk native and 1989 graduate of Seekonk High School, is the inspiration behind the event, which is being organized by the Blazeman Foundation for ALS and Rhode Island Multisport. Blais, who had ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, died in May 2007 when he was only 35 years old. He was an elite athlete and multi-sport competitor for most of his life. He was also a special education teacher at a private school, Azeltine School, in San Diego for many years. The Run/Walk for PALS starts from the high school at 10 a.m. on May 29. More than 100 people will be taking part, to continue Jon’s mission to declare a “war on ALS”. All proceeds from the Run for pALS benefits the Blazeman Foundation. The money raised will go towards the foundations’ mission to raise awareness of ALS and to support scientific research to find treatments and a cure for the disease. The Blazeman name comes from the fact that Jon was known as “the Blazer” in

high school and his students at the Azeltine School in San Diego changed it and called him “Blazeman.” The Run for pALS is important, say Jon’s parents, Robert and Mary Ann Blais, because it will be the first event in Seekonk to honor Jon and his accomplishments. They plan to spread his ashes in a ceremony before the event. “This is the first opportunity to bring Jon home, to bring him back to his high school and to celebrate his life,” said Bob Blais, Jon’s dad. Jon’s parents hope that many of Jon’s friends and classmates will come to the Walk for pALS and share their personal stories about Jon with the family. The high school is particularly memorable for Jon’s family because of something that happened there about six years ago during a training walk with Jon and his dad. It was several months after Jon’s diagnosis and he bent down to tie his sneakers and found he was unable to do it. Two or three days prior, Jon had no problem tying his shoes. That day, Jon’s father had to help him. continued on page 4...

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Town of Seekonk News Notes by Laura Calverley

McLintock, Rice, Bilodeau and Dunn Win Elections

Former Selectman Robert McLintock and Planning Board Member William Rice were elected to the board of selectmen in the April election. Rice had the most votes, with 830 and McLintock came in second with 589. The two other candidates, Webster Larkin and John Turner, received 584 and 546 votes respectively. More than 14 percent of voters came out to the polls. In the school committee race, John Bilodeau defeated former selectman Robert Richardson by a huge margin, with Bilodeau getting 933 votes vs. Richardson’s 393 votes. Phoebe Dunn, an incumbent on the planning board, defeated challenger Russ Horsman, 698 votes to 571.

uncontested Races

Here are the names of the winning candidates in the uncontested races: Michelle Hines was elected town moderator, Jan Parker was re-elected as town clerk, David Pitassi was re-elected to the board of assessors, Teresa LeTendre was reelected to the housing authority, Cheryl Faria and Deborah Bostian were re-elected to the library board of trustees, and Philip Campbell was re-elected as water commissioner.

Ballot Questions

There were two ballot questions, which both passed. One was to approve the town charter amendment proposed at town meeting in January 2010. It involved changes to several articles and sections of the charter, including striking residency requirements for the town administrator, police chief, superintendent of public works, and superintendent of schools. The other was to approve the charter amendment proposed at town meeting in May 2010 which moved the time frame for the first town meeting of the year from March, April, or May to April, May or June.

Parker Appointed as Selectmen Chairman

The Board of Selectmen reorganized last month and Dave Parker was named the new Chairman of the Board. Newly elected member William Rice was named Vice Chairman and John Whelan was named clerk.

Memorial Day Parade

This year’s Seekonk Memorial Day Parade will take place on the actual holiday, Monday, May 30. In past years, it has been scheduled on the Saturday before Memorial Day. Anyone interested in helping to plan the parade or participating in it should contact Seekonk Veterans Agent Seth Bai at 508-336-1481 or send an e-mail to .

Town Administrator Search Committee Named

Selectmen recently appointed five residents to serve on a search committee for a new town administrator. Members of the search committee are Paul Buckley, Harold Devine, Peter Hoogerzeil, Edith Krekorian and Richard Perry. Town Administrator Michael Carroll will retire June 30, when his three-year contract expires. Carroll, a Wrentham resident and former selectman, began working for the town in January 2008. He was recently re-elected as a Wrentham selectman. Seekonk selectmen opted to conduct their own search for a new town administrator, instead of hiring a consulting firm, which could cost as much as $15,000. The search committee is expected to review all applications and present five finalists to selectmen for consideration. The board hopes to hire a new town administrator by mid June.

Workshops on Preventing and Dealing with Teen Substance Abuse

The Seekonk school department is continuing its series of workshops on teen substance abuse next month. On May 12, Dan Duval, a former star athlete in basketball, football and baseball, will speak about the dangers of substance abuse. Problems associated with alcohol resulted in his being dismissed from St. Mary’s College. The workshop will be held at Seekonk High School at 10 a.m. and again at 12:45 pm. On May 19, Stephen Wallace, CEO of Students against Destructive Decisions (SADD), will be addressing issues that impact teen decision-making and the “reality gap” that often divides parents and teens. He will offer practical advice to help improve family communication and strengthen relationships. The workshop will be at 7 p.m. at Seekonk High School.

Town Oﬃcials are Working on 2012 Budget

The board of selectmen and school committee recently had a combined meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2012 budget. School finances are a major concern because the school department is facing a projected $810,000 deficit. No decisions were made regarding possible cuts to the school budget. Both boards will be meeting with the finance committee next month for further budget discussions.

Inside this Issue Antiquarian Society....................33 Births.......................................93 Business Directory.....................101 Church Listings...........................88 Classifieds..............................99 Club Announcements.................27 Dining Guide...............................86 Events and Activities...................42 How You Can Help....................83 Letters to the Editor.......................5 Library......................................63 Obituaries................................97 People in the News...................36 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......90 Rehoboth Fire Facts...................22 Rehoboth Ramblings.................19 Rehoboth Rescue Squad..........17 Rehoboth Town News................14 School News..............................50 Scouts.......................................70 Seekonk Human Services..........78 Seekonk Scene..........................25 Sports Update............................59 Summer Fun...............................66 The Hummel Report..................35 Weddings..................................94

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Coninued from Cover... Family & Friends Take Part in Seekonk’s 1st Run/Walk 5K race to Fight ALS in Memory of Seekonk Local Triathlete Jon Blais

By Laura Calverley Jon was an inspiration to many people. He had been active in “That’s the thing about ALS. You go to bed at night being able sports all his life – as a mountain climber, hiker and BMX rider when to do something and you wake up in the morning and you can no he was a youngster. Blais competed in triathlons since he was 12 longer do it because the motor neurons have died,” Jon’s dad, or 13. In 2003, just two years before his diagnosis, he ran 30 races. Bob, said. Jon accepted his diagnosis and dealt with it by creating a war on Jon was diagnosed with ALS, or amyotropic lateral sclerosis, ALS. He fought the fight right up until his passing and he created when he was 33. ALS is a progressive degenerative disease that a family foundation that would carry on his work after his death. attacks the motor neurons, or nerve cells, in the brain and spinal “When he found out there was no treatment and no cure and cord. Motor neurons control the movement of voluntary muscles. the disease had been around for over 140 years, he just thought There is no treatment or cure for ALS. People with ALS have that stunk,” Bob said. an average life expectancy of 2 to 5 years. Jon had always wanted to compete in an Ironman competition “Jon lived 2 years and 25 days from the day of his diagnosis to and he didn’t let his illness stop him. In October 2005, only five the day of his passing,” said Bob. months after being diagnosed, Jon became the only individual The Run/Walk for pALS was created by Jon’s parents and with ALS to complete an Ironman, finishing in about 16 ½ hours. triathlete Joe Goddard from Rhode Island Multisport. Jon and his He crossed the finish line by log-rolling over it, and since then, parents had always considering doing a road race, but there was many other athletes have performed the “log roll” as a symbol of an existing race in Seekonk when Jon passed away and they didn’t hope, and as a means of raising awareness for ALS. think it was right to create another one. “When I’m sitting in a wheelchair down the road, I’ll know that I Goddard and his team at Rhode Island Multisport were looking have fought the great fight,” Jon said, talking about why he wanted for race opportunities to get involved in and contacted Bob and to participate in Ironman. Maryann Blais. He said he did the race “to put a face on ALS.” Rhode Island Multisport was formed by Goddard and two Jon’s legacy continues in the Blazeman Foundation for ALS, other triathletes, Gary Menissian and David Deary to give people created in 2007 to help raise awareness and much-needed funds interested in multisport the chance to participate in various events. for ALS medical research. “We wanted to give back to the multisport community and find Since its inception, the Blazeman Foundation for ALS, a 501 more affordable races to participate in,” said Goddard, who is also (c) (3) organization, has grown into an international organization, a spin instructor at Spin-Works in North Providence, RI. with athletes in five countries. When Jon’s parents learned that the other Seekonk race would Team Blazeman and those that support the war on ALS have not be continuing, they decided to organize the upcoming Run/ raised almost one million dollars for awareness and research, in a Walk for pALS with Goddard’s help and he became race director. little more than four years. “Jon was such an inspiration to me,” Goddard said. Almost 300 individuals have registered to become “Blazeman warriors” like Joe Goddard and his team, and they are the heart and soul of “Team Blazeman.” The ‘warriors’ are professional and amateur athletes, family, friends and weekend warriors who all love the sport of triathlon and are dedicated to the fight against ALS. Bob Blais says, “the weekend warriors are what make the difference.” The Foundation organizes and supports athletic events all over the world and has named February as the “War on ALS” month. Its major fundraising event, the “Cycle for ALS” takes place that month. It’s a nationwide event where participants “spin,” or ride stationary bikes, or outdoor bikes, to raise funds. This past February was the sixth year for the event and it was held at 16 sites across the country. In addition to raising awareness about ALS, the Blazeman Foundation’s other priority is supporting research. The Foundation is creating a postdoctoral fellowship in ALS research at Northwestern University, funding research at Wake Forest University and Northwestern University and a new project at the University of Maryland’s School of Medicine that allows individuals to register their tissue for research post mortem. If you are interested in joining Jon, his parents and Team Blazeman in their war on ALS, organizers are still looking for people to take part in the 5K Run/Walk for pALS. It costs $22 to register and anyone interested can sign-up at or visit RI Multisport on Facebook. The group is also looking for sponsors and volunteers to help out during the race. Visit the website or call the Blazeman Foundation at 1-877-429-9363. Rhode Island Multisport is organizing two other upcoming Here are a couple of photos to go with my feature for Seekonk races in addition to the May 29 event for ALS - the Du It Duathlon on the ALS walk. I thought the “Run for pALS” might work above (run, bike, run) on May 22 benefiting the Newman YMCA and the or next to the headline and the other is a photo of Jon Blais, who Deary Triathlon on July 30. Visit the website the story is about. for more information.

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

To The People Of Rehoboth:

Mike and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Rehoboth for their confidence in us. With a record turnout, the people of Rehoboth spoke at the polls and made their voices heard. It was a long and hard fought campaign, and we appreciate the enthusiasm and support the citizens have shown us. Rehoboth is a wonderful town with even more wonderful people. Although our town is rich in history, it’s true strength lies in its people. Over and over again during the campaign, we were impressed and humbled by the intelligence, generosity, and enthusiasm of the citizens of Rehoboth. We are a town of farmers and physicians, of laborers and executives, and of differing political persuasions. However, we can all be justifiably proud of where we live and we can all hold our heads high when we say, “I am from Rehoboth.” We would also like to thank our opponents, Ken Foley and Jim Paon, for their previous service to our town and their sincere desire to help our town. They are honorable men and they deserve the respect and gratitude of our town. Finally, we would like to thank our wives, Lisa and Susan, for putting up with our crazy schedules, last minute events, late night phone calls, and all the ups and downs that participating in such a campaign entails. They are both truly incredible women, and neither of us could have succeeded without them. It is our sincere hope that we can all move forward together as a town and continue to make Rehoboth a great place to live. Joe Tito Mike Costello

A Letter to Mr. David S. Parker, Chairman Seekonk Board of Selectman

This letter is written as a follow-up to my presentation on Wednesday April 13, 2011, regarding amending the policy of one voting location at the High School. I discussed this policy with our Town Clerk after the first election several years ago with the single voting location, stating my opposition, but have not discussed it since. You stated our Town Clerk made this recommendation after a request by the Board of Selectman to investigate reducing costs, which resulted in this policy of a single voting location. My criticism of the single voting location is based on access and convenience to the voters, and is no way a criticism of our Town Clerk. We are very fortunate to have such a competent, hard working individual in that position; someone with whom I enjoy a good working relationship. For the reasons herein stated I request the Board of Selectman amend the existing policy and designate a minimum two voting locations. The High School, as a single voting location while geographically centered, is not the best location or in the best interest of our citizens for the following reasons: The parking lot is inadequate to accommodate the added traffic during peak voting hours, while school is in use. This I witnessed when I went to vote at approximately 1pm at the last election. Closing the school is disruptive to the educational process, when other alternatives are readily and easily available. The reduced hours the polls are open (12-8), places a potential greater burden on a dangerous intersection, Arcade Ave. & Ledge Rd., inviting a potential large group of motorists (voters) to the High School, during a condensed time frame. This position is supported by the existing signs on Arcade Ave. in both directions, in the vicinity of Ledge Rd, warning “Dangerous Intersection”. The additional voter traffic reinforces the need for This signage, while adding to its message. Access to the High School Gymnasium for the elderly and physically challenged is difficult, when other easier less difficult alternatives are readily available. This complaint by several is exacerbated during inclement weather. Continued on next page...

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6 The Reporter May 2011 Having one location discourages participation in local government, which contributes to voter apathy, and distrust. The geography of our Town warrants more than one voting location. Participation in elections should improve with easier access and convenience. Government should make access to it, easier & convenient whenever possible. I would like to suggest the following policy for your consideration and deliberation by the Board of Selectman. Please consider a minimum of two locations for all future elec-

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tions. I would like to propose a voting location for Precinct 1 & 2 at either the Hurley Middle School, or the Seekonk Library, my preference being the Hurley Middle School. My reason for the Hurley Middle School is that Parking and access would be easier and more available. Unlike the High School, no students drive to school; the staff could for the day, if necessary, park at the Athletic Complex Parking Lot, making the entire parking area accessible for voting. The topography of the School Parking Area and access to the School Gymnasium is user friendly to the elderly and physically challenged, where I suggest Voting should occur. Disruption to the School would be minimal which could stay open for its intended purpose. Alternatively, the Library could provide a location to host precinct’s 1 & 2, but I would recommend the Hurley Middle School as it is larger and more easily accessible. I would like to propose a voting location for Precinct 3 & 4 at either the Martin Elementary School, or Town Hall, my preference being the Martin Elementary School. My reasons for the Martin Elementary School mirror that of the Hurley Middle School, so there is no need to repeat them. I would certainly be willing to discuss other equally available and easily accessible user friendly locations. For all the above reasons one voting location should be abandoned and a minimum two voting location be implemented. I recognize this proposal would increase the costs of Elections, but firmly believe this minimal additional expense is money well spent. You indicated this topic would be discussed at a future Selectman’s Meeting in June. Please notify me of the date and time it will be on the agenda so I may appear and discuss this proposal with the Board of Selectman. Thank-you Sincerely Gary S. Sagar cc Board of Selectman Town Administrator Town Clerk Press

New Selectmen A Breath of Fresh Air

Every resident in Rehoboth should be watching the selectmen’s meetings on Monday nights. With the election of Joe Tito and Mike Costello as selectmen, spring cleaning was done. It’s like a breath of fresh air has blown into town. Lorraine Botts Rehoboth, MA

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8 The Reporter May 2011 Paon containing his view of how CORI should be used in the selection of elected and appointed officials. Residents should note that this article is eerily similar to the one defeated not once, but twice during our Special Town Meeting this past fall. Mr. Paon’s article contains a highly discriminatory provision to prevent individuals with specific histories from running for elected office or being appointed to volunteer positions in the town. This provision flies in the face of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidelines, the CORI Reform Act of 2010, and the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services model CORI policy. All of these sources state that, unless otherwise required by law, presence of a criminal his-

tory should not be the sole factor in a hiring/appointment decision. Factors such as the seriousness and nature of the crime and time that has passed since conviction should be considered during the decision-making process. I’m asking you to vote down Mr. Paon’s article at Town Meeting. Let’s give our elected officials our trust and the time they need to pursue a sensible CORI policy for Rehoboth. Lori Rossi

Rehoboth Police Association Is Asking For Your Help

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CORI Checks in Rehoboth

At the April 11th Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Mr. Jim Paon again raised the issue of Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) checks for elected and appointed officials in town. This is not surprising, as the need for CORI checks was a cornerstone of Mr. Paon’s recent failed bid for election to selectman. At first blush, this proposal may seem innocuous, and even logical. The wording of the non-binding referendum question on the April 4th election ballot was a simple, “motherhood and apple pie” statement: “Shall the town seek special legislation to require a CORI check for its elected and appointed officials?” The question passed by a wide margin, and Mr. Paon, citing this margin, declared that “the people have really spoken”. However, he seemed to ignore the fact that, at Town Meeting in November 2010, the people, when presented with more of the details about CORI checks also spoke, and quite loudly rejected the idea. At that Town Meeting the people considered Article 14 and twice rejected it, once to table it for defeat, and once failing to vote to reconsider it – both votes by wide margins. The fact is, people were concerned that: 1) there was no clear definition as to what constituted a “serious crime” as noted in the article; Continued on next page...

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2) there was no definition as to who would have access to the CORI checks, who would be allowed to see them, how they would be safeguarded, how far back in time the check would consider, and how long these records would be kept; 3) counsel for the town advised against the adoption of Article 14 as it could result in lawsuits against the town by those who either considered such checks a violation of their Civil Rights, or who were wrongly found to be guilty of some “serious crime”. It seems to me that this issue is a solution looking for a problem. For example, employees in the School Department, COA, and Public Safety areas are presently required to undergo CORI checks, and it seems neither necessary nor fiscally prudent to expand this already extensive list. Ron Whittemore Rehoboth

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On the April 4, 2011 ballot a nonbinding referendum question requiring C.O.R.I. checks of all elected and appointed officials passed by an over two to one majority unlike that of Town Meeting last November. The language of the new article is to be voted on at our May 16th Town Meeting followed by a General Assembly final approval to become Town bylaw. In order to make a well informed decision regarding this issue it is important for you, the voters of Rehoboth, to understand the significance and relevance of what this all means to us as a

May 2011 The Reporter Town. C.O.R.I. is the acronym for Criminal Offense Records Information administered by the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (D.C.J.I.S.). It is designed to give employers, organizations, and municipalities the ability to do criminal background checks on individuals who would be entrusted with the care of minors, seniors, confidential and/or financial information, etc. There is NO COST to the Town to do CORI checks and is as simple as submitting the applicants’ name and date of birth. We, as the citizens and taxpayers of our Town have the right to know who represents us in government. It should be their obligation to us, in my opinion and apparently the opinions of the majority of those who voted in favor of this, in the spirit of transparency, for officials and potential officials to submit to a C.O.R.I. check prior to serving on any board or committee. It is important to note that this requirement should not be designed to discourage individuals from serving. The Town’s intent should also not be to disqualify someone based on a past misdemeanor or mistake in which many years have passed allowing time to learn from such an indiscretion. It is the serious criminal offenders in whom the Town should have concerns. Individuals committing offenses of a felonious nature within 10 – 15 years of a CORI application must be deemed ineligible from serving in most cases. All CORI checks are confidential and would only be reviewed by CORI certified board members comprised of a cross section of townspeople coordinated by the Police Department and Town Administrator’s office. The D.C.J.I.S. has a Model CORI Policy which can be viewed on their website and for purposes of correct dissemination of information I will refer to it here. It states, “Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Rather, determinations of suitability based on CORI checks will be made consistent with this policy and any applicable law or regulations.” It goes on to say, “If the (Town) reasonably believes the record belongs to the applicant and is accurate, based on the information as provided … then the determination of suitability for the position will be made. Unless otherwise provided by law, factors considered in determining suitability may include, but not be limited to the following: (a) Relevance of the crime to the position sought; (b) The nature of the work to be performed; (c) Time since the conviction; (d) Age of the candidate at the time of the offense; (e) Seriousness and specific circumstances of the offense; (f) The number of offenses; (g) Whether the applicant has pending charges;

(h) Any relevant evidence of rehabilitation or lack thereof; (i) Any other relevant information, including information submitted by the candidate or requested by the hiring authority” At the last November Town Meeting a CORI check article was the topic of much heated discussion. Two individuals who spoke out strongly against this article are the two newly elected members of the Board of Selectmen, Joe Tito and Mike Costello. Now, as a former elected Town Official, I am aware that you do not give up the right to your opinion once elected. However, as Selectmen, it is incumbent upon you to fulfill

your fiduciary obligation as advocates of the voting citizenry of the Town to represent their intentions, especially given that your whole campaign was based on the will of the people. My question to you Mr. Tito and Mr. Costello is this: will you fulfill your campaign promise of transparency and doing the peoples’ work even though it is against your biased opinions CORI checks? This is your opportunity to show true character by representing us, your constituents, who overwhelmingly voted for this article. Encourage your supporters to uphold the will of the majority yielding to what is in the Town’s best interest. Continued on page 13...

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Ronald Regan once said, “Trust but verify.” My analysis of this past election illustrates this notion extremely well! Rehoboth Town Meeting is Monday, May 16, 2011. I ask all those who came out in record numbers for the Town Election and voted overwhelmingly in favor of the CORI check referendum to come to support it by your vote once again. This is where the Town government’s great divide exists; the disparity between votes of 300 in attendance at Town Meeting versus 3,600 votes at the ballot booths on Election Day. This is your opportunity to listen, watch and participate in what some call “the purest form of government”. That remains to be seen based on the outcome of this vote but more importantly by your commitment to carry out your intentions by way of your Town Meeting vote and participation. Jim Paon, Rehoboth Resident

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3,502 voters turned out for our Annual Town Election held on Monday, April 4, 2011 for an astounding 45% turnout. Congratulations to our newly elected Selectmen, Michael R. Costello (3 year term) and Joseph M. Tito (1 year term), newly elected DR Regional District School Committee members Tiffany L. Bartholomew and Peter R. Hebda and our successfully re-elected incumbents – Moderator, William J. Cute, Jr., Tax Collector Cheryl A. Gouveia, Assessor Peter R. Jacobson, Housing Authority A. Werner Horlbeck, Planning Board Robert J. Moitozo, Park Commissioner Robert D. McKim, Jr. and Water Commissioners A. Werner Horlbeck and Walter H. Munroe. I would like to express my gratitude to Neal Harrington and his grandsons Bradley and Brandon Hoderny for volunteering their time to deliver and set up the voting booths in preparation for our Annual Town Election. The consolidated efforts of all of the election workers, constables and volunteers are the primary reason our elections run efficiently and smoothly ensuring an effectual and seamless process for our town residents when they cast their ballots on Election Day. Everyone behaves in a dependable, professional and courteous manner and these people must be commended for the outstanding contribution they make to our community.

Annual Town Census

All residents are reminded that census forms must be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office immediately. There are approximately 343 outstanding forms that we have not yet received.

2011 Dog Licenses

Dog licenses were due and payable on April 1st. Any dog license not paid by May 31st will be assessed a $15.00 per dog late in addition to the license fee(s). If you are applying for your dog license by mail please include a self addressed stamped envelope so we can mail your license back to you. Postage on the SASE should be 64 cents for one tag, 81 cents for two tags and 98 cents for three tags. Anyone having questions regarding any of the above information may call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-252-6502, X109 or X110.

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Rehoboth Animal Shelter

Several of the cats mentioned recently have been adopted, and we are very glad they now have good homes. There still are homeless pets at the shelter, however. Please come in and see them soon. This month’s pictures show two friendly cats. Chloe is an orange, brown, and white tabby female who is very sociable. The black kitten is an adorable little boy who was born in February. His mother is also waiting for a home; she has light Siamese coloring. For more information, please call 508252-5767, ext. 126, or visit www.petfinder. com/shelters/MA152.html.

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Rehoboth Helping Hands Food Pantry is once again in need of assistance. Coordinator Steve Martin says the shelves are really low right now and there are many new people coming in who need assistance. Spring and summer is usually a tough time because people tend to give mostly during the holiday season and they are so busy now that they may forget that help is needed year-round. Helping Hands relies mostly on the generosity of the community for donations and funding to run its programs. The pantry needs all kinds of canned goods, juice, cereal, peanut butter and jelly, tuna fish, mustard, ketchup, crackers, cookies, sugar, flour, condiments, toothpaste, shampoo, and paper products. The pantry has a refrigerator and freezer, so they can accept cold items. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated, and can sometimes go further because Martin and his staff can purchase food at reduced rates. Helping Hands is located at 51 Winthrop Street (Rt. 44) and is open on Thursdays 2-5:00 p.m. to Rehoboth residents for food pick up and by appointment. Anyone interested in using the pantry must have a voucher. The best location for food drop-off is 127 Martin Street. Please send donations by mail to: Rehoboth Food Pantry, 127 Martin Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769. To apply for a voucher, or for more information contact Steve Martin at 508-252-3263.

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More and more calls to the Rehoboth Veterans’ Service Office are concerning telemarketing companies soliciting money on behalf of so-called “veterans groups”. While these callers may say they help local veterans, in fact, none have ever produced any evidence that a single Rehoboth veteran has ever been given a dime of aid. Rehoboth’s lone veterans’ organization, American Legion Post 302, does not solicit for donations, nor has it ever employed a company to do so. Its fund raising activities are limited to dinners and meat raffles on the premises. A review of the Form 990 filed with the Town Assessors, showed that over ten thousand dollars was donated to local charities from the American Legion in 2009. Rehoboth residents should stay clear of phone solicitation for veterans groups, particularly those that want a donation taped to the front door. According to Bill Saunders, Veterans Service Officer for Rehoboth, Donations to the Red Cross, United Way and USO are far more likely to provide some benefits to local veterans. A recent group calling itself “Massachusetts Veterans Emergency Fund” was registered with the Attorney General showing that only 15 cents out of every dollar was going to veterans. Rehoboth Residents will have an opportunity to vote on an article at the May 16, 2011 Town Meeting establishing a fund for veterans’ memorials. Rehoboth Veterans can always add to the Ciccone Gift, a trust like fund established to assist and honor local veterans.

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Memorial Day usually brings warm weather and preparation for the summer. Many families open their pool Memorial Day weekend and start the cleaning process to prepare for cooling off on those hot summer days. According to the Insurance Information Institute, Inc. about 43,000 people are injured in and around swimming pools each year and more that 600 people drown in home and public pools. Half of these fatalities occur in the yards of single-family homes. To avoid swimming pool incidents, the Rehoboth Rescue Squad offers the following safety tips: Be sure all pool users know how to swim. A good swimmer should accompany beginners. Don’t swim alone or allow others to swim alone. Check to pool area often for glass bottles, toys, or other potential hazards. Remove toys from in and around the pool when it is not in use. Toys can attract young children to the pool. Put fencing around the pool area to keep people from using your pool without your authorization. Never leave small children unsupervised – even for a few seconds. During social gatherings at or near a pool, appoint a “designated watcher” to protect young children from pool accidents. When adults become preoccupied, children are at risk. Keep children away from pool filters, as the suction force may injure them or prevent them from surfacing. If a child is missing, check the pool FIRST. Seconds count in preventing death or disability. Go to the edge of the pool and scan the entire pool, bottom and surface as well as the pool area. Do not consider young children to be drown proof because they have had swimming lessons. Children should always be watched closely while swimming. Do not use flotation devices as a substitute for supervision. Keep CD players, radios, and other electrical devices away from pools or nearby wet surfaces. Do not allow anyone who is under the apparent influence of alcohol to use the pool. Check the water depth before plunging into an in-ground pool. Never dive into an above-ground pool Keep clear of the area near a diving board. Keep rescue equipment by the pool. Be sure a telephone is poolside with emergency numbers close by. Always dial 911 as soon as possible if you have a pool related emergency. Learn CPR. Babysitters, caretakers, and older siblings should also know CPR. If you wish to become enrolled in a CPR course, please contact us. We can provide you with the name of an instructor and/or a training facility locally. Stay out of the pool during rain or lightning storms. When thunder and/or lightning are first noticed, use the Flash-To-Bang (F-B) method to determine its’ rough distance and speed. This technique measures the time from seeing lightning to hearing associated thunder. For each five seconds from F-B, lightning is one mile away. Thus, a F-B of 10 = 2 miles; 15 = 3 miles; 20 = 4 miles; etc. At a F-B count of thirty, the pool should be evacuated and begin to seek shelter. Pool activities should remain suspended until thirty minutes after the last thunder is heard. The distance from Strike A to Strike B to Strike C can be some 5 – 8 miles away. Why take a chance with lightning?

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Auto, Truck, Tractor, Home Electronics, And Small Dry Cell Batteries Recycling Collection

The Rescue Squad will again collect and recycle discarded auto, truck, tractor, home electronics, and small dry cell batteries Locate the sign behind the Public Safety Building at 334 Anawan Street and drop off your large batteries on the pallet or small dry cell batteries in the bucket. Recycle and save the environment by removing these lead contaminants from our soil and water supplies.

Volunteers Wanted

Rehoboth Rescue is currently looking for volunteers to serve with us. No prior experience is required to join. Rescue members share a unique camaraderie and sense of mutual respect. We are a dedicated group of individuals with a calling to serve our community. We enjoy training and learning lifesaving skills to be prepared to help friends, family, or strangers. Training drills can also be quite a fun and exciting experience. Once initial certifications are met, minimum obligation for membership is attendance to monthly training drills. Most members also meet for additional training and practice. Volunteering with Rescue does not need to interfere with your busy lifestyle. Many of our members have young families or work multiple jobs. If becoming a volunteer sounds intriguing to you, please call (774) 371-0017 or visit our website for more info at http://rehobothrescue7.org.

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They say that over 65,000 books have been written about the Civil War. To all these millions of words, I’d like to add just a few more. I visited a Civil War battlefield (Fredericksburg, VA) in April for the first time since I visited Gettysburg as a kid. I am ashamed to admit that the childhood visit to Gettysburg didn’t make much of an impression on me. I guess that when you are a kid, something that happened 100 years ago seems like ancient history. I certainly had no great sense of what that terrible conflict must have been like. Now when I read that the casualties for that three-day battle, if you count the wounded as well as the dead, were over 50,000, I am absolutely horrified and appalled. My sister has been to Gettysburg many times. She says that she finds it a place of great peace today, as ironic as that sounds. I saw what she meant at the Union cemetery at Fredericksburg. Even though it’s perched on top of a hill overlooking a busy street and across another street from a residential neighborhood, it was so peaceful on a cool spring day with all the birds singing. I now understand how visiting a Civil War battlefield is a moving experience. Although I don’t believe in ghosts, I could almost feel that the Civil War dead were asking us not to forget them, even those who lie in nameless graves marked only with a number. In charge of the (losing) Union army at Fredericksburg was Major General Ambrose Burnside of Providence, the bewhiskered officer from whom we get the term “sideburns” and whose impressive post-Civil War home still stands proudly on Benefit Street. The continued on next page...

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Call for Artists - Arts Festival 2011

The Pawtucket Arts Festival is inviting artists of all mediums to participate in our 10-day juried annual arts festival. Established in 1999, the Pawtucket Arts Festival draws over 20,000 people to the City for this annual event, which will run from September 9 through September 18, 2011. Festival locations will be at several downtown Pawtucket locations including historic Slater Mill, in addition to Slater Memorial Park, the School Street Pier and several of our mills throughout the City. This year’s festival will showcase a wide variety of artistic expressions including music, hands-on art activities & demonstrations, culinary creations, unique arts and craft vendors, fine arts exhibitions and theatre performances. We welcome and encourage artists of all mediums to download and fill out an application form by visiting www.pawtucketartsfestival.org. The submitted application should also include supporting materials such as CD’s, DVD’s, and any previous marketing or newspaper materials that will support your proposed venue. For more information, please call Diane Agostini, Program Coordinator/Pawtucket Arts Festival at 401-724-5200. Completed proposals must be received by April 15, 2011 and can be mailed to Pawtucket Arts Festival, c/o Pat Zacks, Program Chair, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

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The East Providence Connection

Ken Foley and TLA Pond View Rages On By Bob Rodericks, Writer for the East Providence Reporter Battle continues. Ken Foley of Pond View once again addressed the city council in April. He offered all city residents free disposal of construction debris and free use of a dumpster. Foley then went on to say that “I think the city has not studied Omega Pond officially. We hired a firm (which he didn’t identify) and found that the city has 284 catch basins emptying into Omega Pond and the ten mile river. It’s basically a sewer”, Foley said. “This could cause the smell - not ‘PondView’, we are on sewers”. According to Foley, he stated that “the D.E.M. is about to cite Omega Pond as one of the state’s highest bacteria areas”. We’re not the bad people that some of this council says we are”, said Foley. “You folks have a serious problem here”, he said. Not impressed. Resident Joann Durfee, who lives less than 700 feet from Omega Pond, has been a regular critic of TLA Pond View. She wasn’t buying any of Foley’s comments. “Do they think we’re lying? We have constant dust and problems from Pond View and they’re operating illegally”, she told the Reporter. During the April 19th council meeting Durfee blasted Mayor Bruce Rogers, former councilman Brian Coogan, Pond View vice-president Jack Walsh and Ken Foley. Durfee alleged that a conflict of interest exists between Rogers and Coogan who are friends. Durfee also said that Foley provided a mortgage for Coogan. Coogan denied the statement. Coogan countered that councilman Bill Conley is behind the attacks on him from Durfee. Coogan further believes that Conley is going after Mayor Rogers because of his connection to himself. threats and Conﬂicts of Interest. Durfee went on to tell the council that there are “clear conflicts of interests because Rogers was Coogan’s campaign manager. She also disclosed that “someone” in the Walsh family contributed to the former Coogan campaign. Durfee went on to allege further conflict because Rogers was hired to work at a family business owned by the Coogans. “Coogan also threatened me and I reported that to Mayor Rogers who said ‘I know, Mr. Coogan told me’,” said Durfee. “I feel badly that they’re attacking Bill Conley for helping me. Mr. Conley had nothing to do with my charges against Pond View and Mayor Rogers. I did my own research. I have 15 years experience working in the legal field”, Durfee told the Reporter. Not going to the party. Joann Durfee and many of her neighbors won’t be taking up Mayor Rogers’ offer to ‘tour’ Pond View or the neighborhood surrounding Pond View on May 7th. “Mayor Rogers, we do not want you or Jack Walsh in our neighborhood. You are deceitful people”, she told the council. “Know this, we will be vigilant and watch what you do and know how you vote. We are united”, Durfee said. Durfee also maintained her accounts of Mr. Coogan’s financial ties to Ken Foley can be corroborated by city hall deeds in the clerk’s office as well as RI campaign election filings. senator daPonte legislation. The RI Senate passed a bill introduced by Senator Daniel DaPonte, District 14, which would limit the amount of debris companies like Pond View can process. DaPonte’s bill would revert PondView back to the original limit of 150 tons of waste per day. Currently Pond View is processing 500 tons a day and wants to increase it to 1,500 tons. East Providence’s Representative, Helio Melo, District 64, has also introduced legislation in the House. Omega Way resident, Joann Durfee told the Reporter that “Senator DaPonte, although it took him a while, did respond to me and did walk the neighborhood with us. He has been very helpful and I appreciate it”.

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Five members of the Rehoboth Fire Department were guests of the Plainville Fire Department for a day of live fire training at the Barnstable Fire Academy on the Cape. Firefighters from Foxboro, Norfolk and Wrentham were also in attendance. Firefighters were presented with firefighting tasks including the rescue of a downed firefighter, climbing to the fourth story by aerial ladder and cutting a ventilation hole, advancing a larger diameter hose to the third floor and a basement fire. All tasks were performed under live fire conditions. After each evolution a critique was done to evaluate the performance of the firefighters. All agreed it was a great day of honing their skills. We thank Chief Joubert of the Plainville Fire Department for this training opportunity!

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fire Instructor I training

During the last two weekends of March, the Rehoboth fire department hosted a Mass Fire Academy class for Fire Instructor I. The 35-hour program covers instructor methodology, the learning process and a number of subjects related to both. On the last day students are required to give a presentation on a randomly selected subject and are graded on their performance. Passing satisfies the practical part of the certification as a Fire Instructor. Students then can go on to the written exam to complete certification. Along with firefighters from Rehoboth, firefighters from Belmont, Bridgewater, Lakeville, Marion, Norfolk and Wareham completed the program. The four who completed and passed from Rehoboth were Asst. Chief Frank Barresi, FF Michael Bourdeau, FF Frank Cardoza and FF Steve Chobanian. The RFD always strives to bring in the best training available for its members.

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Yard equipment and lawn mowers. Gasoline vapors ignite at a very low temperature. These fumes are heavier than air and can travel a distance to find a spark. Keep anything that could provide heat to start a fire away from gasoline. Be sure engines cool before fueling. A spark or a lit cigarette is enough to light the invisible fumes that may linger on clothing. Gasoline is a tool, but it is a dangerous one and it demands respect. Keep gasoline away from children. Children between 10 and 14 were almost four times as likely to get in trouble with gasoline. If you need to carry or store gasoline, use an approved container. Make sure it is in a secured, upright position away from passenger areas, and that the fill and vent openings are tightly closed. At home, always store these containers in safe secure areas-outside of living areas- away from ignition sources such as pilot lights and pool chemicals. When refilling an approved gas container, place it on the ground, insert the nozzle and bring it into contact with the inside of the container to reduce the risk of static electricity igniting the vapors.

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The Counter to The Finance Chairman Letter In The Warrant to protect its bylaws. Against town counsel recommendation, the ZBA over ruled the zoning officer’s ruling, which included Mr. Morra zoning violation. Any time someone sues the an elected official or the town for monetary damages, the town’s insurance steps in. There is no legal expense paid by the town, the insurance pays the legal costs. Mr. Morra is currently suing one of the police officers who he alleges illegally ran his plate when he was stopped FOUR years ago for speeding. I guess he forgot to mention that too. As far as lawsuits with monetary value, the town insurance, as I mention, steps in to defend the town. The town’s insurance is actually LESS than it was in 2007. As everyone knows, when determining insurance rates, claims are calculated to determine what the rate will be for an upcoming year. The town’s profesof Wellesley’s sional liability insurance premium is expected to cost 12,000, up from 10,000 the previous year. The lawsuits against the town with monetary value are related to defamation and all involve Mr. Morra, C o m p a n y another fact he failed to mention. Another reason why it’s important to elect officials who will work on behalf of the town and refrain from featuring the finest defaming residents with their own personal agenda. carpets in the world The finance COMMITTEE has provided a balanced budget for (wall-wall rugs, orientals, town meeting, but it is in no way a solution to our problem. We do Sisals, & needlepoints) not bring in enough revenue to cover our operating costs. Period. Now serving Mr. Morra forgets to mention (or doesn’t know) that the budget is the the Rehoboth board of selectman’s budget and that the finance committee simply & Seekonk area makes the recommendation of source of funds. The previous board of Mr. Foley and Mr. Leffort did not have ANY budget discussions IN Home Consultation and did not vote on any budget before it came to the finance comPlease call for an appointment 508-294-2099 mittee. The majority of our revenue comes from property taxes. In the 21 Million dollar budget, approximately 1 Million comes from state aid, the rest is from property taxes and local receipts. The issue isn’t declining state aid, we don’t bring in enough revenue to cover our operating costs and need to come up with alternative revenue sources. Of course, Mr. Morra has to take a pot shot on the previous finance committee by blaming them for not having a capital plan. That doesn’t surprise me… remember, divert, deflect then blame someone else. Last year, before the BOS removed the prior finance MOVADO committee by not reappointing long standing members, the finance committee had a meeting to discuss how to GUCCI & ESQ. fund capital needs in the town. When Mr. Leffort was elected, Mr. Morra went before the BOS the first night Now until and slammed the previous finance committee for its frank Mother’s Day and honest discussion on capital needs and its financial with special situation. I guess the truth hurts. We will never solve financing for the town’s financial issues unless we have an open and qualified buyers. honest dialogue. Come to town meeting and let YOUR vote be heard. LUXURY BRANDS SUCH AS It’s a shame Mr. Morra took his position as chairman and the annual town meeting for his own personal agenda ROLEX, BREITLING AND OMEGA, instead of informing residents of our financial situation… EBEL & EVEN PANERAI then he wonders why town meeting goes on for days. (new and pre-owned) Remember an informed and educated voter, is his worst nightmare. Sue Pimental Member of the finance committee and currently Vice Chairman

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

Unfortunately, April 29th is the last day that the Town Clerk’s office will be processing passport applications. Per the U.S. Department of State, any office that has access to or has the ability to correct birth records can no longer be passport acceptance agents. We have been doing them here for over 14 years. The Board of Selectmen’s Office will be taking up the task, as soon as the staff is trained. As well as being a service to the community, passports also bring in revenue to the town. Dog licenses are now due. After May 31st a late fee will be charged. You may renew through the mail by sending a current rabies certificate, a self-addressed envelope, and a check for the licensing fee. There are over 1200 dogs licensed so far, but there are still about 500 dogs not licensed yet. The annual town meeting will be held on June 20th at the high school on Arcade Avenue. This is the meeting where the budget for the next fiscal year is voted on. Save a Pet will be holding a yard sale in June. Date to be announced. There will be press releases as to the date, time and place. Table space will be available for rent and Save a Pet will have an area where they will be selling their items and donations. Glad to see the spring flowers popping up around town. Would be nice if it would get a little warmer though. Happy spring to everyone.

Seekonk Adopt-A-Drain Program

The Town of Seekonk through its Stormwater Advisory Committee has instituted an Adopt-A-Drain program as part of its stormwater management plan. The Adopt-A-Drain program is a partnership between the Town and residents with the goal being to keep the drains cleared on a regular basis so they don’t become blocked during heavy rains, causing flooding and to report any pollutants that may be flowing to the drain. In exchange for agreeing to keep debris off the adopted drain and reporting any pollutants flowing into it, Seekonk residents will receive a free roll of Town trash bags. For more information about the Adopt-A-Drain program, or to download an application, Seekonk residents can visit the Department of Public Works website at www.seekonkma.gov/Pages/ SeekonkMA_Public/index or call 508-336-7407.

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[Seekonk] — At last month’s annual meeting of the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust, President Willit Mason announced the recent acquisition of an additional 4.5 acres of open space. This land, purchased with funds raised through the Community Preservation Act (CPA), will be preserved in perpetuity for the residents of the town of Seekonk. Located on Arcade Avenue behind the Town Hall and the Seekonk YMCA, it is contiguous to other parcels of open space. The Runnins River serves as a border between the town land and this property, which extends west to Ledge Road. There are plans to develop a trail that will connect with the trails around the Turner Reservoir. “We have been working to preserve this land for a long time,” said Dr. Mason. “Birdwatchers from all over Rhode Island and Massachusetts come to the reservoir to observe the wide variety of species there. Preserving the remainder of the land in this locale assures birds and native wildlife a permanent habitat away from the traffic and commotion of Route 44.” Another benefit of this purchase will be to greater protect the Runnins River watershed. Looking to the future, the Land Trust and the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) hope that someday walking trails can be connected all the way to Slater Park in Pawtucket. The Turner Reservoir flows into Central Pond at Slater Park, which adjoins the Ten Mile River greenway, and all could eventually be connected by a series of trails. Dr. Mason also announced that he is stepping down as Land Trust president. During his tenure, the Land Trust worked hard with other community groups to get the CPA passed in Seekonk, and thus CPA funds will, in a sense, go back to the residents of town because they now own and can enjoy this open space. The new president, Tom Webb, is a retired professor of geological sciences at Brown, and has studied past vegetation and climate change. He is dedicated to working on preserving land that will provide habitats for wildlife and native plants. Willit Mason will All Makes & Models now serve as vice president; Judy Sullivan was elected secretary and Andrew Jencks will continue as treasurer. BONUS DISCOUNT To find out how you can join the Land Trust or volunteer for Land Trust activities, you can contact Volunteer Coordinator Your Entire Repair or Maintenance Cynthia Mason at 508-336-0707 or visit the Expires 6/15/2011 Land Trust web site at seekonklandturst@ yahoo.com.

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Well, May is almost upon us. The days are already longer and slowly the temperatures are getting warmer. April was a tough month for us Lions with the passing of John’s dad, Dr. Duvally and our close friend, fellow Lion Jim Amaral. Jim represented the meaning of “Lionism” and may we always remember him in that way as we move forward and continue to serve. During May we have our recognition night on May 11 at Hillside. We still have tickets for our flat screen but there’re going fast. We have completed a revised addition of a set of new By-Laws. The By-Law committee of Jay Crandall, Don Nokes and Jerry Hyatt, and our beloved Jim Amaral, worked very hard on trying to update them, but keep a balance of our old by-laws. Our goal is to have the new by-laws in place by the first of July. We will also be meeting at John Skurchak’s new restaurant in Norton, Uncle Ed’s Back Porch, for our May 25th meeting. Also, the tickets are now available for our 39th Annual Chicken BBQ on June 5. This is a large fundraiser that involves most of our members. We usually sell 1000 tickets and have a great time together. We are looking to continue that tradition. We are getting ready for our own new officers for the end of June. Russ Weddell is our incoming President and will be a fine King Lion. In closing I was wondering if anyone would like a 42” high definition Plasma flat screen for $10.00. I hear there are raffle tickets available for one of these TVs and there are only 250 tickets. Pretty good chances I would say. See any one on the Recognition Night Committee for tickets. (OR any Lion) Yours in Lionism President Mike

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The Rehoboth Cultural Council is seeking 2-3 new members to replace 3 members, whose terms expire later this year. We are Rehoboth residents representing a State agency, the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Our primary function is to administer State funds for Cultural Events to benefit Rehoboth citizens. There is a 3-year term commitment. We currently meet at the Blanding Library, on Monday nights, 6 times per year; April-June to further Council business and Sept. - Nov. to administer the grant cycle. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in the Arts, or a Cultural field. To diversify our membership, we especially seek candidates in the Performing Arts or Interpretive Sciences. Our goals for 2011 are to increase our visibility and educate prospective grant applicants on how to write a successful grant. We are developing an informative website and plan to hold Grant Writing Workshops in June and/or September (TBD). Interested? Please send a completed Talent Bank Form to the BOS, e-mail us at rehobothcultural@yahoo.com or stop by one of our meetings. The Rehoboth Cultural Council: Cheryl Wyman, Shelia Oliveira, Sandy Marquis, Lynore McKim, Connie Wenzel-Jordan and outgoing members Mary Goldberg, Denise Laferriere, and Amy Parelma.

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May 22, 2-4 p.m.: “UnEarthing Rehoboth’s Farming Past: An Oral History Project” at the Carpenter Museum. There will be a reception for the interviewers and interviewees of this 5 month project. June 6, 8, 10 (TBD): Thanks to Rosa Gross (for writing the grant application), the Beckwith Middle School 5th graders will attend the “Ben Edwards: Sons of Liberty and Paul Revere’s North End Tour”. June (TBD): Thanks again to Rosa Gross (for writing the grant application), the Beckwith Middle School 6th graders will attend the Rhode Island School of Design Museum School. June 21 at 6:45 p.m.: “Under One Sky: A Multi-Cultural Celebration” at the Blanding Library. This is an exciting program of story and song celebrating cultural diversity, held on the Summer Solstice. These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Professional Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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May is the month to celebrate spring flowers. Our family also celebrates by hanging a May basket on family and friends. The Grange will have a penny sale to benefit Educational aid on May 10th. That meeting will also be inspection by our Subordinate Deputy, Marion Horne. I am encouraging all members to come and be recognized for their good work. The second meeting in May is the 24th which will be a Memorial service. All meetings start at 7:30 P.M. During April - Grange month-- I had the privilege to show off a little of our Family, Food and Fun theme at the Dighton Rock Museum in Berkley. To quote from the Massachusetts State Grange site - “The Grange is the nation’s oldest national agricultural organization, with grassroots units established in 3,600 local communities in 37 states. Its 300,000 members provide service to agriculture and rural areas on a wide variety of issues, including economic development, education, family endeavors, and legislation designed to assure a strong and viable Rural America. It was formed in the years following the American Civil War to unite private citizens in improving the economic and social position of the nation’s farm population. Over the past 142 years, it has evolved to include non-farm rural families and communities.” Everyone is welcome and not all Anawan members are farmers so come on down. You can add to our fellowship.

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The Bristol County Horsemen’s Association’s May 20 meeting is being hosted by George and Arlene Brown at Briar Hill Farm, 21 Hillside Avenue, Rehoboth at 6:45 p.m. A tour of the farm will be given and the highlight will be a showing of the new moms and their babies. The Browns have opened up their farm to BCHA for several years and we always look forward to the entertaining horse stories told to us during the social gathering after the tour. Briar Hill Farm is the largest Thoroughbred breeding/training facility in New England and we are so fortunate that we have it located right here in Rehoboth. We hope you will join us. For questions please contact Sandy Beauregard 222-2959.

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Our newest exhibit is Hats, Hats, Hooray! 19th- and 20th-Century Ladies Headwear from the Collection. Located in the Gallery of the museum, it features twenty-six hats dating from the early 19th century through the 1960s. Period photographs from the museum’s holdings and several private collections put the hats in context by showing Rehoboth women and others in similar headwear wearing the fashions of the day. Highlights include a rare 1828 straw bonnet with its original taffeta trim, a smart-looking beaver riding hat from the mid-19th century, and several tilt-top examples that demonstrate why the decade of the 1930s was known as the golden age of hats. The exhibit will be up through the summer. Come take a look! Showing off their fashionable hats are: Mildred LaPoint, Ruth Parker Ramspott, Marion Packer, Marjorie Snow, Helen Hitchcock - 1935

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The following is the transcript from the Hummel Report published 5/3/2011 following the May 2nd Selectmen’s Meeting in Rehoboth. To view the video and additional videos relating to Chief Enos, visit… www.hummelreport.com

~ Rehoboth Chief Enos Stripped of Duties ~ The Rehoboth Board of Selectman (at the May 2 meeting) stripped Police Chief Stephen Enos of all duties while they investigate allegations from the rank-and-file about mismanagement, intimidation, retaliation and poor morale. The chief was relieved of duty and ordered to turn over his car, gun, badge, cell phone and computer. Jim Hummel has the details from the meeting. The Rehoboth Board of Selectman last night stripped Police Chief Stephen Enos of his duties while members investigate complaints from the rank-of-file about mismanagement, intimidation, retaliation and poor morale. The vote was 2-to-1, with newly-elected members Mike Costello and Joe Tito voting to place the chief on administrative leave with pay. Selectman Don Leffort shouted `Nay’ when the vote was taken, after a marathon meeting that included both private and public sessions with the chief. ``We felt it was necessary to remove the chief from the situation so we can do a proper investigation without the chief there,’’ Chairman Costello told The Hummel Report after the meeting. ``During Mr. Tito’s investigation (over the past several weeks) the officers were afraid to come forward because of intimidation by the chief.’’ As a result, Costello ordered the chief to turn in his gun, badge, car, cell phone and laptop computer. Enos will be barred from using his office at the police station. Lt. James Trombetta, the ranking officer in the department, takes over immediately as acting chief and completed the transition of power at the police station just after midnight Monday. Monday night’s vote caps five months of controversy surrounding Enos and his now-infamous drinking incident at an East Providence restaurant that left the chief lying in a nearby driveway screaming ``Kill Me’’ - and a subsequent investigation by The Hummel Report that turned up details which Selectman Leffort missed in his own review of the incident. That review led to an initial clearing of the chief with no punishment and the resignation of a selectman, in

part, over the way the situation was handled by the board. Public pressure - and a heated campaign for two open seats on the board - prompted then-Chairman Ken Foley (himself up for re-election) to hire a private investigator to take another look at the December drinking incident. The investigator, a retired Massachusetts police chief, found the chief demonstrated `conduct unbecoming an officer’ and Enos agreed to a a two-day unpaid suspension, which he served last month. Following last month’s election, Tito began taking statements from the department’s officers, who have taken two no confidence votes in the chief in the past four months, outlining their complaints. Monday night, the selectmen met with Enos, his lawyer and the board’s new lawyer for two hours behind closed doors before Enos asked to address the complaints publicly, which he did for another two hours. It all unfolded live on the local public access channel in Rehoboth. In an extraordinary session, the chief answered questions primarily from the chairman, Costello. Enos went on the offensive from the start, asking that Costello recuse himself from the proceedings, hinting that he might be investigating Costello for some unspecified issue. Enos gave lengthy answers to each question, painting himself as someone who turned around a struggling department and had made some enemies in the process. The board then conducted its regular business, went back into closed session, then emerged just after 11 o’clock to vote on two motions: the first, that the board return May 23rd to discuss further the complaints against the chief. The second, that he be placed on administrative leave with pay. Enos will have a chance to meet with and dispute any of the findings that Tito, liaison to the Police Department, expects to make in the next several weeks. He is scheduled to meet again May 31st with the board, but will remain suspended until then. Enos became chief after a 20 plus- year career in East Providence. His contract in Rehoboth expires at the end of September.

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Kaytlyn Wilson Invited To Attend the 2011 National Young Leaders Conference Kaytlyn Wilson a junior at DightonRehoboth Regional High School, Daughter to Amy Wilson of North Dighton and also Robert Wilson Jr. of North Dighton has been invited to attend the 2011 National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. this summer. Kaytlyn nominated for the conference by DRRHS English teacher Mr. Boutin. She will represent not only her school, town but will be representing the state of Massachusetts during this 9 day conference. The July 24 through August 1st conference will include tours of Washington museums, memorial as well as leadership workshops. She will also be meeting with high-ranking government officials, members of Congress, National Media figures and other distinguished Scholars. In a letter from NYLC Dean of academic affairs Marguerite Regan, Kaytlyn invitation distinguished her as one of the most promising youth leaders of today and tomorrow. She will join peers from across the nation for this unique learning experience. Kaytlyn is in Promusica, the French Club, and also on the National Honor Society at DRRHS. Upon her graduation she is going to be majoring in Political Science.

Local Resident Chosen to Attend USA Hockey National Camp

Raquel Pennoyer, daughter of Scott and Susanna Pennoyer 243 Brook Street, Rehoboth has just been selected to attend the USA Hockey National Player Development Camp this summer in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Raquel attends Tabor Academy in Marion, MA as a freshman boarding student. Over the past months thousands of hockey player across the country have been competing and evaluated to obtain a highly prestigious spot in this program. Massachusetts tryouts and Festival were narrowed down to over 60 of the State’s best players born in 1995. Raquel was one of only seven forwards chosen. After the 1980 Gold medal win, USA Hockey decided the best way of identifying the best players in the country, was to gather them at a camps during the summer along with the best college coaches in the country. The selected girls (U16 and U17) and the selected boys (U16 and U17) are the product of USA Hockey’s desire to bring together the top 1% of the players at each age level. The camps are USA Hockey’s way of tracking the development of the players selected to attend from all districts throughout the entire country. The purpose of the Camps is to identify, train, educate and evaluate the best athletes. Individuals are selected by Districts to attend the week-long event. During this week, the players are evaluated by USA Hockey’s national scouting program, college and junior recruiters and professional scouts. The competition gives each player the opportunity to measure themselves against others his/her age, gain knowledge about his/her development and to be exposed to outstanding coaching. Top college and junior coaches help to guide the players throughout their experience at the camps, as well as opportunities to make the U16 and U18 National Teams and represent the country on the World hockey stage.

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Cops for Kids With Cancer

On Wednesday April 20, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Chief Stephen J. Enos, Officers of the Rehoboth Police Department, and Robert P. Faherty, Chairman of “Cops for Kids With Cancer” presented the family of Emma Wheeler with a check for $5000.00 at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, R.I. Emma Wheeler is a 10 year old Rehoboth resident and student from Palmer River Elementary School who is battling Wilm’s Tumor Cancer for the second time since the fall of 2009. Several months ago, Chief Enos sponsored Emma Wheeler and her family with a request for assistance from the non-profit organization “Cops For Kids With Cancer”. The organization recently notified Chief Enos that they had acted upon his request and made a financial award to the family. Emma was also presented with a Rehoboth Police teddy bear and a card signed by all department members. “Cops For Kids With Cancer” raises money for children with cancer and makes awards to a number of families in the Commonwealth each year. Chairman Faherty is a former Superintendant-in-Chief and 40 year veteran of the Boston Police Department. Their website is www.copsforkidswithcancer.org.

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Elizabeth Powis Inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

Elizabeth Powis, daughter of Dale and Michael Powis of Rehoboth, MA has been inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society at Worcester State University, Worcester, MA, the nation’s oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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Eliza Barrett Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at uMass Amherst

Amherst, Mass. – Eliza Barrett, daughter of Jane and John Barrett of Summer St. in Rehoboth, Mass., will be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on May 13. Phi Beta Kappa honors recent graduates and current juniors and seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in the humanities and fine arts, natural sciences and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. Founded in 1776, it is the most prestigious national honor society recognizing excellence at the undergraduate level. The chapter at the university was founded in 1963. Barrett is a member of the Class of 2011 and is majoring in Biology. She is also a member of the Golden Key International honor society. Barrett graduated from the Lincoln School in 2006.

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Helen Burns Awarded a Fulbright Fellowship

Helen Burns, daughter of Philip and Deborah Burns of Locust Avenue in Rehoboth, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship for 2011-12. She will be teaching English and conducting research in Russia during the academic year. Ms. Burns is a 2007 graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth High School. She will graduate from Oberlin College in Ohio in May 2011.

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“My doctor did a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) on the knee and confirmed that it was a partial tear,” she said. “He said it wasn’t a good idea for me to continue playing, but said I could if I could tolerate the pain. I have been going to Performance Therapy in East Providence for rehab and the pain hasn’t been too bad, so I’ve kept playing.” Lonczak’s desire to keep playing has nothing to do with seeking championships or personal glory this year. DCA’s team finished with a season record of 4-11 after losing two of three contests in a tournament in Attleboro in early March. During the second of those three tourney games, Lonczak exhibited the grit and determination which has made her an inspiration to teammates. Although wearing a brace on her right knee, she displayed no ill effects from the injury and displayed aggressive offensive and ballhandling abilities to complement her defensive tenacity. “I was very happy to see Jamie come back after the injury, but not that surprised,” Motta said. “I know her family has a history of competitiveness and she’s just living up to that standard.”

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For the Love of the Game: In Memory of Albert Knight Antonio

By Karen DeQuattro and Michael Antonio Over the years, Albert served his community on the Planning Rehoboth and surrounding communities recently lost a good Board for the Town of Rehoboth, as a Sunday school teacher at Refriend. On March 20, 2011, Albert Knight Antonio passed away hoboth Congregational Church, and as a member of the Standing suddenly at the age of 60. Committee at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Norton. He was Albert and his wife Karen Kuhn Antonio built their home in perhaps best known, however, for his contributions to youth sports. Rehoboth in 1986, and they quickly became very active in the From 1989 – 1996 Albert organized tournaments, travels teams community. Their five oldest children, Karen DeQuattro, Matthew and in-house leagues as a basketball coach for Rehoboth ConAntonio, Michael Antonio, Kristen McDonough, and Katherine Angregational Church. 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Do you find yourself saying yes when you mean no? Do you want more time for yourself? Is your life crazy and hectic all the time? Calling all women who believe it’s time for a change! Join Deb Titus from Workshops for Women and learn fun and engaging tools to decrease stress, reduce pressure, and unlock time for you. My workshop provides women with the confidence to “step out of the box” and take positive risks. I guarantee each woman participant will leave my workshop with a different outlook and a written plan. This workshop will empower women to make changes using the following activities: affirmations, role-plays, games, journals, problem-solving tools, and time-management techniques. Together we will be doing fun and entertaining role-plays that will encourage women to say no, discover how negative, self-fulfilling thoughts are linked to guilt, and how guilt manifests itself in everyday day life. Journaling will allow participants to acknowledge their feelings and recognize the best choices for them. Each woman participant will make a commitment to take the necessary action to create change in her life! Debbi Titus is conducting two It’s Time for a Change Women’s Workshops: May 14, 2011 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Taunton Public Library, 12 Pleasant Street, Taunton, MA. Call 508-821-1410 to register. For more information, please visit: www.WorkshopsForChildren. com “Make a Date with Yourself”

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Coalition For Animals 12th Annual Pet Fest And Walk For Animals

The Coalition for Animals is having it’s 112h Annual Pet Fest and Walk for Animals on Sunday, May 15th from 11-3 p.m. at Buttonwood Park, New Bedford, MA. Great prizes, contests, demonstrations, food, music and more! Help raise money for injured, sick, abandoned and homeless animals. Walkers without dogs are welcome. Call 508 991-6366 or visit www.coalitionforanimals.com or www.nbaco.info for more info and where to get registration forms. Call (508) 991-6366 For Information.

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Be part of the inaugural Run for pALS 5k Run/Walk event through the town of Seekonk. The race will be based on the premises of the Seekonk High School with proceeds going to The Blazeman Foundation for ALS, founded by Seekonk High School graduate Jonathan “Blazeman” Blais. The money raised will be directly contributed to the foundations’ mission to raise awareness about ALS. Funds will also be directed toward cutting-edge scientific research to find treatments and an eventual cure for ALS....So Others May Live. As a sponsor, your corporate logo and/or slogan would appear on race clothing and on our website. Most of the participants are from your community, and this is a great opportunity to expose your company to a large number of potential future customers while supporting a community based organization in The Blazeman Foundation for ALS. Following is an explanation of our tiered sponsorship opportunities and a list of benefits for each particular level. This inaugural year, the gun goes off on Sunday May 29th, 10am and we would love to have you there. We appreciate your support of The Blazeman Foundation for ALS and RI Multisport and thank you for your generosity. Sincerely, Joe Goddard, race Director Email: Joeg@rimultisport.com; Phone: 401-954-3514

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Gold Sponsor - $500 Company name and logo printed prominently on race t-shirts Listed as sponsor on the “Run for pALS” Website Sponsorship Signage at event Bronze Sponsor - $300 Company name and logo on race t-shirts Listed as sponsor on the “Run for pALS” Website Name recognized at event Donor - $100 Company name on t-shirts available on a first come first served basis as room permits Name recognized at event Checks payable to: RI Multisport; 461 Main Street Suite 223; Pawtucket, RI 02860

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Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Dighton Rehoboth 10th Annual Golf Outing Monday, June 27th, 2011

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Please join us for a night of Summer fun as we celebrate our 30th Year Class Reunion, Saturday July 23, 2011 at The Sandbar Grill, Taunton, MA 02780, Cocktail hour is at 7:00 p.m., Buffet style dinner to follow at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $30 per person, tickets includes dinner in the Tiki Room and music by the Baha Brothers. Cash Bar. **Visa/MasterCard accepted through Paypal, send to; lynnie033@live.com. Please make checks payable to: 30th Class Reunion, c/o Lynn Carter, 80 Lakeside Drive, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (508.685.3833)** Attire/Theme: Boardwalk On The Beach (dress however you want to) Appetizers: Scallops wrapped in bacon, Chowder and Clam Cakes, Chicken Wings with carrot and celery. Main Entrees: Baked Stuffed Chicken, Baked Ziti and Meatballs and Baked Fish with Newburg Sauce. Choice of Roasted Potato and Vegetable of The Day. Dessert: Cake and coffee Hosted by: Douglas Veronesi and Lynn Carter (508.685.3833) Special thanks to Janet Tetreault, Lori Horton and Carl Terry.

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Leah Needs Your Help!

You may know the Fernandes family from Chartley Country Store in Rehoboth. Five year old Leah Fernandes “Leah Bear” is the daughter of Peter and Rhiannon Fernandes. Leah had been complaining of headaches. Her pediatrician was told of these symptoms and upon performing a coordination/motor skill test, the doctor advised that Leah needed an immediate MRI. The MRI revealed that Leah had a tumor in the back of her brain. The tumor was removed on March 21st. Upon removal of the tumor, Leah was diagnosed with medulloblastoma meaning the tumor she had removed was malignant and the cancer spread to the fluid that is in her brain and spinal column. She spent longer than expected recuperating from the surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital. Finally she was able to come home for some much needed family time only to return to the hospital a few days later because of vomiting and headaches. As a result of the vomiting and headaches, Leah underwent another surgery on April 8th to place a cerebral shunt to help drain excess fluid to relieve pressure in her brain. After an in-depth MRI following the shunt surgery, it revealed that the tumor had grown back, spread and multiplied. The tumor was creating pressure on her brain stem, which is the hub of the brain, and also regulates breathing. This impaired Leah to breathe on her own resulting in her being hooked up to a respirator. She spent 2 weeks recovering in ICU. Because surgery is not an option at this point, doctors are administering high doses of chemo in hopes that the cancers cells will immediately start shrinking. Leah began radiation therapy on April 15th despite mild to severe neurological risks. Doctors feel that the benefits outweigh the risks. Many doctors have said that they have never seen a tumor this aggressive. Leah has astonished the staff at Children’s Hospital with her bravery as well as her smile and personality. Leah is currently stable and has begun her long journey towards a full recovery.

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Plans for our Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May11th 7pm in the Palmer River Cafeteria are in full swing. We will be awarding those who participated in our Reflection Art contest. This Program has encouraged millions of students across the nation and in American schools overseas to explore their artistic talents. Over 600,000 students participate in the Reflections Program through their local PTA’s each year. This program provides opportunities for children’s creative self-expression, and recognition for their artistic endeavors. Supporting the Reflections Program is one way you can promote the arts in your home, school, and community. I am happy to say that this local PTA is a proud supporter. We also would like to show appreciation to those students who donated their time and effort consulting or volunteering their time during this school year. Thank you for joining together to make a difference. At our ceremony, light refreshments will be served and Art Work will be available for viewing. Thank you for your continued support, Debbie Fitzgerald

***Thank you to those who contributed to our Spring Fundraiser! This will bring our thermometer closer to our revenue goal.

PTSA Palmer River Talent Show

Calling All Performers! The Palmer River School will be hosting its annual Talent show and Sundae Funday event sponsored by the PTSA on Friday, May 27th in the Beckwith Gym. There will be two shows (6 p.m.-7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.) we are looking for 15 acts per show from grades K-4 plus someone to sing the National Anthem before each show. There is no cost to participate and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 acts for each show. A mandatory rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, May 25th. If you would like to participate please submit form with name, parents name, phone #, grade/homeroom, email, time of show 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., and describe your act. We are also looking for volunteers to help scoop ice cream. Any questions, please contact Peter Hebda prfunday@gmail.com or 508-252-9657.

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Students were able to shop during school hours and parents were welcome to visit during STEM Night. The bookfair was a huge success and raised over $2,500 for the Beckwith library. Thank you to all who attended.

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Hitting A Home Run With Their Learning - It is exciting to see Ticks of all kinds are very active this year. Get in the habit of our students make significant growth academically, socially and inspecting nightly for ticks. emotionally. This year we are excited to share that we are honorMost importantly, a good night’s sleep is essential to a good ing a great number of “Most Improved” students at the 3rd Annual day at school. Children of the elementary age should be getting Student Program sponsored by the Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball at least nine hours of sleep a night. Club. On May 2nd, 23 of our students will be honored by the Paw Please put fashion aside, it is important for our children to have Sox and the Palmer River School community at large for their great the freedom to run wearing supportive footwear. Flip-flops are improvement this year. They are: responsible for many unnecessary injuries. In Kindergarten – Aden Rheaume. Your help and vigilance will go a long way in keeping our children healthy and happy. In Grade One – Alex Arocho, Christian Chase & Trevor Hayden. In Grade 2 – Anna DeGirolamo, Jordan www.musclesandminds.com Dickson, Hailey Enos, Sarah Howard, Samantha Marsella, Collin McCarthy, Chad ﬁtnessmom@comcast.net • 508-336-0123 Paiva, and Patrick Palazzi. In Grade 3 – Seth Cordeiro, Kellie Humes and Abby Moitoso In Grade 4 – Elias Carr, Victoria Evans, TM Christopher Heron, Tyler Keisling, Kyle Kerrigan, Caitlin McCarthy, Vicky Nguyen, and Nathan Schreiner. As seen In celebration of their achievement each of the children have been given a free ticket on CH 10! for the Paw Sox game. Additionally, the children will all be recognized at the game. We thank the students’ teachers for their support and encouragement. We are proud to have so many children who have made such remarkable gains. In the Clutches of a Raptor - Pull out that laptop…you have got to see what first graders in Ms. Shibley’s room have discovered. Room 10 has been having a blast watching Pre-register now a live “Raptor Cam” through a link sent from Portland, Oregon. The live streaming video for our highly acclaimed of the raptor and her newly hatched chicks FaLL aFteR-SchOOL PROGRam is connected to the classroom’s ELMO or document projector. The students enjoy - perfect for your full-day discussing and writing about their observaKindergardener. tions. The children report that it has been amazing to see the mother raptor fly off to Bicycle riding/safety Program find food and come back moments later (featured on NBC10) to feed her growing chicks. Anyone can visit the site at: http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/ Construction and Building Program raptor-cam . The children encourage you to Colonial re-enactment village “check out the chicks.” fabulous art Projects Judo, Muay Thai and TaekwonDo Tis the Season – There is a lot of “seaPerforming Circus Week sports and Games sonal activity” in the Health Room. Mrs. Hutson is seeing - lots of running noses from Pirates, Puppets and Paper Dolls allergies, scratching from poison ivy, and uri Master Gardeners crawling skin from real and imagined ticks JWu student Chefs (the insect kind). Spring fever has taken the “Mini-me Mornings” 3 -5 y.o. form of many anxious stomach aches from neW! One WeeK 1/2 day Judo Program the students and dreamy, far-off looks on faces. Mrs. Hutson is expecting an uptick New! C.I.T. Program in peeling red skin and “turned ankles” as Supervision by adult expert instructors the month draws to a close. Here’s how ...who are parents! you can help: Children need to remember to wear fitness Mom studio • 340 anawan st. • Next to Police/fire - rt 118 sunscreen when they are outdoors for an extended period of time. Don’t forget fieldtrips. www.fitnessmom.com • fitnessmom@comcast.net • (508) 336-0123 When children are outdoors, it is helpful 3500 s.f air CONDiTiONED gym, large field, garden and wooded area to inspect the area for poison ivy.

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In Mrs. Augusta’s fourth grade classroom the children have put a creative twist on writing an autobiography. The children are working on life maps and graphic organizers about their childhood. The templates tell the story of their life now and what the students foresee in the future. Once complete, the students will use this information to write traditional autobiographies. Our art teacher, Ms. Pappas, will be on board working with students to make really creative self portraits to go along with their autobiographical writing.

Mail Call!

In the first grade with Mrs. Dembrow and Mrs. Conrad the children will be taking on a new vocation…they will now become mailmen. Each child will have their own opportunity to be the classroom mailman for a day. The remainder of the children will utilize their free time developing their skills as writers and sending each other friendly letters. Rules state that the children must include a Heading, Greeting, Body, Closing and a Signature. The children are also encouraged to send there letters throughout the school to friends and former teachers. (I will be stocking up on note cards!)

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We greatly appreciate the great generosity of this school community. We recently held a bake sale event and staff dress down in honor of fourth grader, Emma Wheeler. A generous donation of $2, 262.00 was made to the Emma Wheeler Pediatric Cancer Foundation. We hope that your contributions will go a long way to lighten the financial burdens for this family. We will continue to keep Emma in our thoughts as she courageously battles on. In the words of Jen Wheeler….we will “storm the heavens” in sincere hopes of a full recovery.

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BEACH DAY

Contributed by the students in Room 42 - Room 42 recently had “Beach Day’ because we earned 30 points. How did we earn these points? We were complimented, behaved, and we worked hard. We had a vote to decide what we wanted to do with our points. In the past we had “Pajama Day”, “Change-Your-Name Day”. We also had triple day which we did three activities and that day was my favorite, “Hot Chocolate/Stuffy (stuffed animal)/ Movie Day”! It was a close vote but “Beach Day” succeeded. So, we had “Beach Day” and it was total BLAST! We had an intense game of Volleyball, and an amazing Dance Party. In Volleyball we split into two big teams, “Boys vs. Girls’! Although we didn’t keep score, we had a BLAST! The Dance Party was possibly the best, singing classical party songs like “Cotton-Eyed-Joe”, ”Cha-Cha Slide”, and the “Macarena”. Also, instead of our usual lunch place and regular clothes, we dressed up in Hawaiian Clothes and ate our lunch on top of beach towels in our classroom. Beach Day was possibly one of the best days Room 42 had.

Slater Mill Community Guild Studios Offers Felt Workshop with Artisans of Prince Edward Island

Felt artists Louise Lortie and Elaine Schuller will teach in May Pawtucket, RI: Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue in the heart of Pawtucket, will host Louise Lortie and Elaine Schuller, accomplished felt artisans on May 22, 2011 from 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Participants in this full day workshop at Slater Mill will each go home with a finished pair of earrings, crescent pendant, flower pin and rope sample. Beading technique will also be demonstrated. This is a chance to try out different types of felting within one workshop while creating beautiful felt jewelry pieces of your own. Elaine Schuller and Louise Lortie are both all around fiber and textile enthusiasts. Playing with color and texture are special joys for them whether felting, spinning, weaving, sewing or knitting. They love sharing their passion for felting by teaching workshops and are also devoted to supplying shops and galleries in Quebec City and the Maritime provinces with felt jewelry and hats. Workshop is $115, which includes materials and tools. Students are asked to bring one large towel and two hand towels. For more information please contact Bernadette Vaughan at 401-725-8638 ext. 108 or bernadette@slatermill.org.

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Crestwood can also accommodate your special events. Our multiple function rooms can be configured to fit from 25 to 200 people. Our chefs prepare a variety of delectable cuisine for you to enjoy. Whether you’re planning your wedding, graduation party, meeting, outing or any other event, Crestwood is the perfect place. Our on-site event planner can help you make the event you are dreaming of become a reality! Come to Crestwood and See for Yourself!

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Beckwith Middle School News Dates to Remember

May 4 - Spring Concert for Seniors 1 p.m. May 4 - Spring Concert 7 p.m. May 6 - Spring Math Meet at Dighton May 11 - MCAS starts again! May 18 - Principal’s Coffee May 20 - Progress reports issued May 26 - Beckwith Talent Show May 30 - No School – Memorial Day

Grade 7 Travel Agents

If you have ever considered traveling to Europe, Miss Bradley’s Geography class could convince you to go. Students have become “travel ambassadors” for different European countries and could certainly persuade you to visit their “homeland.” Anyone interested in an informational travel guide about European destinations, just ask a seventh grader.

No Cell Phones During MCAS

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education prohibits cell phones during MCAS testing. If your child brings a cell phone to school, please know that cell phones are not allowed in the testing environment and that lockers are not secure. Students found to have cell phones in the test environment will have their tests invalidated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Invalid tests receive no points and students do not have an opportunity to retake the test. MCAS sessions start again on May 11. Please check our website for the complete schedule.

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Reminder for all parents/students: The outdoor portion of the physical fitness testing will be administered during the 4th quarter of school. Grade 5 students will be participating in the 1-mile endurance run/ walk. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will be participating in the 50-yard dash and the 600-yard run. As the weather gets warmer and we start to go outside for our physical education classes, please make sure that your child uses sunscreen and/or a hat. Water bottles are also permitted in physical education classes when we go outside. Insect repellent is helpful, especially for those who have bee sting allergies. Sprays must be applied at home only (no sprays in locker room), but wipes would be fine to use at school. In addition, postural screenings will be taking place in physical education classes at the beginning of the 4th quarter. Students will be informed about when to be ready for the screenings. Any questions or concerns, please contact Miss Miller or Mr. Lampman at 508-252-5080.

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success and raised over $2500 for the Beckwith library. Greg Boudreau-Fine was the winner of the “how many popcorns” contest. Greg’s guess was 237, only 3 off the actual 234 pieces in the jar.

Baseball/Softball

We are pleased to announce our baseball and softball rosters for this season. The schedule is on our website. Opening day was April 11 at home against Dighton. 2011 Raiders Baseball Team: Alex Richardson, Kyle Rose, Chris Trudeau, Matt Doane, Chris Mota, Jay Bingham, Nick Main, Nathan Duffy, Matt Pray, Jake Salera, Josh Vententes, Anderson Lapierre, Mike Charette, Nathan Oliver, Keigan Cox, Cam Reed. The boys will be coached by Mr. Neville.

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Eighth grader Matt Pray qualified to represent Beckwith at the state level of the 23rd annual National Geographic Bee which was held on Friday, April 1st at Clark University in Worcester, MA. Competition was fierce on Friday as there were 100 contestants from 80 communities across the state. Although he didn’t make it to the final round, he did answer 6 really difficult out of the 8 questions correctly. One winner from each state will advance to the national competition to be held in Washington, D.C. in May.

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It was an exhausting and fun afternoon April 13 as a few brave faculty members battled our Raiders basketball team in the annual faculty basketball game. All players played hard and were good sports as the faculty successfully managed to have the score in their favor at the end of the game. Thank you to everyone who attended and a special thank you to all the staff and faculty for their playing, cheering, and supervision. It was a great game!

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The winners of the March 29 Math Challenge are: Emma Johnson of grade 5, Sam Humes of grade 7, and Brandon Pimental of grade 8 The winners of the April 4 Math Challenge are: Kari Perez of grade 5, Benjamin Bellavance of grade 6, and Sam Humes of grade 7. Students should keep those Math Challenge Puzzles coming in to the main office for an opportunity to win a prize.

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Beckwith’s first Dodge ball Tournament was held on April 8. It was an intense competition but in the end the fifth and sixth grade champions are the team consisting of Joshua Ranley, Mitchell Carroll, Austin Caruthers, Taylor Johnson, and Jonathan Lacaillade, and Sam Taraian. The seventh and eighth grade champions are Kyle Rose, Seth Amaral, Matt Andrade, Justin Albernaz, Matt Ricker, and Kylie D’Ambrosio. Thanks to all staff who stayed and helped.

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On Thursday April 7, 2011 Rehoboth Police Detective Brian Ramos attended the Beckwith Middle School STEM night. Detective Ramos, who is one of the two detectives at the RPD, had a booth which demonstrated to middle school students the various types of forensics and technology currently in use. Attached is a photo of that booth/display. Patrolman Keith Perry also was in attendance at STEM night with one of RPD’s newest cruisers and other various technologies in use by the Patrol Division. The event lasted from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and was well attended by Beckwith students and their parents.

May 2011

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Rehoboth Head Start Hops to Help!

The Children of the Rehoboth Head Start recently held their 2nd annual Hop A Thon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The children collected money in donations and pledges from their family and friends and more than doubled their total of last year, with special thanks to the Rehoboth Congregational Church for a major contribution. The Largest Circulation in Town! Call 508-252-6575 The Hop-A -Thon was held at the end of a unit of study on disabilities, and the life of bunnies (happy ,mad, naughty and nice, which helped the children learn social emotional skills) and the celebration of Spring. They played various hopping games, including Bunny, Bunny, Hop (similar to Duck, Duck, Goose), Hop Scotch, basketball from a wheelchair, they rolled a huge dice and hopped the number seen to practice math skills, they Bay State Road, MA Rehoboth MA Bay State Road, Rehoboth blew bunny bubbles, practices the letter ® sound of “B” and they got a surprise visit from two classmates, Joseph and Tru’s pet A Developmentally Appropriate A Developmentally Appropriate bunnies. The children met the new minister, Pre-School for: Pre-School Program Program for: Rev. Sarah Weaver, from Connecticut and welcomed her to Rehoboth. They showed and Seekonk Dighton, Dighton, RehobothRehoboth and Seekonk her how well they could hop and then they then hopped right off to their spring vacation! They are looking forward to returning to a unit on caterpillars and butterflies, a special field trip to Capron Park Zoo and a Spring Fling event for families at Heritage Park in Fall River. The Rehoboth Head Start is operated • Foster Children Automatically Qualify • Foster Children Automatically Qualify by Citizens for Citizens Inc. of Fall River. We are blessed to be housed in the building of Breakfast & Lunch Served • Breakfast &•Lunch Served the Rehoboth Congregational Church in the Village of Rehoboth. We service children Part Based Day & Options Home Based Options Available • Part Day & •Home Available that are 3 and 4 years old from Rehoboth, Dighton, Seekonk and Berkeley. The school is strictly a preschool program with a focus on giving the children a “Head Start”. There is no affiliation with the church or any religious denomination. Persons interested in enrollment for their child are encouraged to Ma. License # 8117990 Ma. License # 8117990 #212592 call the center at 508-252-4232.

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Hornbine School continues to offer a re-enactment of a 19th century day of school based on a program that began over forty years ago. Our first classes this year will attend the school later this month. In the last ten years the program has grown by leaps and bounds. Public and private school classrooms, as well as home school groups, fill the schoolhouse daily in May and June. A handful of September and October days are used for classes as well. Two Sundays a month, (June – September) the school is open from 2:00 – 4:00 so that the public can visit. During 2010 two special open house days were held. One of those days was in conjunction with a special event at The Carpenter Museum. The other was to support an event at The Hornbine Baptist Church. In 2010 the schoolhouse was open from May 4th – October 8th. Public school classes came from the Massachusetts towns of Rehoboth, Swansea, Seekonk and Taunton. We welcomed Rhode Island students from Barrington, Rumford, East Providence, and Woonsocket. Private school classes from Friends Academy and The Wheeler School experienced a day at the schoolhouse. Four different home school groups came as well. A record breaking number of 952 students, teachers, and chaperones came as part of the 2010 school program. This year when we held our weekend open house days, visitors from as far away as Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Alabama, Missouri, Arizona, and Colorado stopped by along with our Massachusetts and Rhode Island neighbors. In all, we had 162 visitors. Between school programs and the Sunday afternoon open houses, 1,114 people used Hornbine School last year. Built ca 1846, Hornbine School, like any old wooden building, is always in need of repair. With much help from the Rehoboth community, we have been able to keep up the work to complete all of the most urgent repairs. We are very appreciative of the consideration being given so that our windows might have some much needed attention.

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May 2011

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AYSO BC United U14 Boys hosts first ever, Easter Egg Hunt to benefit the Relay for Life. The boys and their families donated candy, and their time to fill eggs, and help at the hunt. The egg hunt was held on April 17th at Kent Heights Park, and was a great success. $300 was raised for the benefit of the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life. Over 1200 eggs were found by the hunters. If you need more information regarding the Relay for Life, go to http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11NE? px=15595455&pg=personal&fr_id=31323, to make a donation, join our team, or start your own team. If you need additional information about AYSO soccer in East Providence go to http:// www.ayso715.org.

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The Blanding Library is offering another major online resource called ePrep, in partnership with Recorded Books LLC. This is an online, video-based study program that offers students the opportunity to improve tests scores on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, and PLAN tests, without paying the expensive fees for private tutoring or classroom courses. Using a video delivery system that replicates the private tutor experience, ePrep makes test preparation easier. Students take practice tests under timed conditions, have them graded online, and immediately launch into video reviews. With ePrep’s software, students can prepare for their tests like never before. Go to www.blandinglibrary.net and find out more, or inquire at the library for more complete details on this exciting new offering. This is just one more way your public library contributes to the community. We still love books at the Blanding, but strive to be up-to-date in offering new online learning resources too. Look for more online programs coming soon. For more frequent updates on Blanding programs, be sure to log on to the library’s website regularly (www.blandinglibrary.net.) The Blanding Library is located at 124 Bay State Rd., 508-252-4236.

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Seekonk Public Library May Day Sale! Attention Gardeners, Vendors, And Shoppers

Need A Mother’s Day Gift? Need To Unload Perennials From Your Own Garden Or Add More To Your Landscape? Looking For A Venue To Showcase Your Talents? The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library is hosting a May Day Sale at the Seekonk Public Library, 410 Newman Ave., Seekonk on Saturday, May 7th at 10 a.m. The sale will include annuals, perennials, various hand made gifts from area artists, specialty items from local vendors and of course, books for sale. Residents are welcomed and encouraged to donate perennials. The Friends is looking for volunteers willing to share some of their gardening gems. Please drop of your clearly labeled (plant name, height, sun requirements, etc) donation at the library by Friday, May 6th at noon. We still have room for additional vendors. Consider purchasing a table for $25.00 to showcase your talents. Interested vendors please contact the Friends of the Library by emailing friendsofseekonklibrary@gmail.com. Can’t make it to the May Day Sale? Stop by the library and check out this year’s spring raffle basket complete with seeds, gift certificates, gardening tools and more. This is your chance to either begin a garden or add to your collection. A name will be drawn at the end of the May Day Sale on Saturday, May 7th. You need not be present to win. Monies generated from both the May Day Sale and the spring raffle basket is used to sponsor many of the popular adult and children’s programs at our library. Donate a plant, buy a plant, become a vendor or shop and support library programming! A special thank you to all the vendors participating in the May Day Sale, residents donating perennials and Friends volunteers assisting with organizing the May Day Sale, spring raffle basket and maintaining the ongoing Lobby Book Sale. Perennials, Annuals, Arts, Crafts and Books… We Have Something For Everyone! Please Join Us On Saturday, May 7th.

Bake a Perfect Pie • May 31, 6:00 p.m.

Seekonk, MA –The sweet smells of pie will be emanating from the Seekonk Public Library on Tuesday, May 31st, at 6:00 p.m. Just in time for berry picking season, baker Kara LaBelle of North TV’s Kara’s Kitchen will share her personal passion for making pie! During this session Kara will demonstrate making three pies, starting with how to make a homemade pie crust and teaching her fool-proof method of rolling out and crimping a perfect crust. Get hands on experience on working with dough and tips for success with “blind bake” with pies pre-cooked fillings. Participants will finish the night’s demonstration by having a tasting of Kara’s pies! Free and open to public. www.seekonkpl.org.

May 2011

Fly Fishing: Score Your Biggest Catch Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 pm

Seekonk, MA –Massachusetts Statewide Free Fishing Weekend is just around the corner! In order to make sure our patrons are ready to make the most of the weekend, Jim Graney will be here to share his 20 years of fly fishing experience throughout New England and Canada on Wednesday, May 25th at 6:30 p.m., he will come to the Seekonk Public Library to share his experiences and teach the art of fly fishing. Learn everything you need to know to get started. Topics will include the cost of equipment, casting techniques, and types of lines, reels and rods available. Whether you have never picked up a rod and reel in your life or if you are an expert, Jim has something to share with you. Find a new fishing hole or pick the perfect lure. Of course, we want to hear about your biggest catch! Jim claims he was “the world’s worst fisherman” when he started. Now, not only has he perfected his craft, he teaches it across New England and Canada. Join us as we learn from one of the most accomplished fisherman in the area. It will be a night to remember. This program is free and open to the public through a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@seekonkpl.org

Free Zumba® Classes at the Library Four Weeks Beginning Saturday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m.

Seekonk, MA – The Seekonk Public Library has joined the Zumba® revolution! Sara Greene will present a 4-week program beginning on Saturday May 14th at 10:30 a.m. in the Large Meeting Room. Instructor Sara says, “Come to Zumba® to have fun. You won’t even know that you are exercising.” Greene knows what she is talking about. She has been teaching Zumba® for more than six years to adults, kids, and seniors. She loves to dance and her teaching style is non-intimidating and judgment free. Her class is great for beginners or people who are currently taking Zumba®. Adult Services Librarian Melissa Chiavaroli adds, “The Library is a great place for people who want to try out Zumba® but may be nervous about dancing in front of a group of Zumba® experts or who are unsure if they will like it. Participants have a great time and spend most of the class laughing and smiling.” Registration is required. Participants should bring water and wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. This program is free and open to the public through a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@seekonkpl.org

One World, Many Stories at Your Library!

The Youth Services Librarians of Seekonk Public Library are now looking to borrow clothing that represents cultures throughout the world to help them decorate the Children’s Room for the summer reading program, “One World, Many Stories at your library!” Think Mexican sombrero, Japanese kimono, French beret, German lederhosen, Scottish kilt, African Dashiki, Russian babushka… you get the picture! The community has always been very supportive of Seekonk Library and we’re hoping children and adults alike are able to assist in making the 2011 children’s summer reading program fun, educational and successful once again. Call Mary Ellen or Sharon at 508-336-8230 x140 before May 16, if you can have any clothing, hats or shoes which would be appropriate for a summer display.

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Summer Providence Children’s Museum

Teaberry Farm

305 glebe St. • taunton, MA • 508-823-9144 HUNTERS – JUMPERS – EQUITATION lessons for all ages Ride for Pleasure or Competition Come Take One Lesson and Get Your Next Lesson

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Play and learn

Monday, May 9; 10:00 A.M. - Noon Preschoolers dip into a bounty of big beads to practice patterning and fine motor skills. Ages 2 - 4

where in the wild?

Tuesday, May 10 • Thursday, May 12; 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 17 • Thursday, May 19; 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 24 • Thursday, May 26; 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 31; 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Get out and play, climb, crawl and discover in the Museum’s Children’s Garden and try your hand at fun-filled outdoor challenges all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ages 4 - 11

fetCh! lab: Blast Off

Time For Camp • JULY 11th - 15th

DANCE * CRAFTS * FUN!

Ages 3-6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm • Ages 7-11 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm $15.00 Registration due by June 1st! Monday- Tap & Jazz, Games Tuesday - Cheerdance & Spa Day Wednesday - Ballet & Games Thursday - Hip Hop & Crazy Hat Day Friday - Pajama Day, Movie, Popcorn & Yoga 319 Tremont St., Rehoboth, MA 508.252.5157 • www.stepaheadschoolofdance.com

Camp Ramsbottom • Among New England’s best summer day camps for kids, 6-13, located on Route 44 in Rehoboth • Open House on Sunday, June 26, 12-4 p.m. • Two-week sessions, June 27 – August 19, $260* per session • Swimming, fishing, crafts, sports, nature programs, archery, petting zoo and much more • Visit us online at

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Wednesday, May 11; 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Sunday, May 15; 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Kids get outside and use the power of air to blast a rocket high in the sky in the FETCH!™ Lab, a hands-on activity station. Ages 5 - 11 TM/© 2007 WGBH Educational Foundation. Providence Children’s Museum FETCH! Lab sponsored by The Amgen Foundation.

explorers’ studio

Friday, May 13; 10:00 A.M. - Noon Kids make fairy houses with materials fit for a fairy queen! Ages 3 - 6

happy Birthday, Rhode Island!

Saturday, May 14; 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Celebrate Rhode Island’s 221st birthday month with a day of festive fun. Meet Rhode Island Red chickens and chicks from Casey Farm and learn about the life cycle of these feathered friends. Make a colorful pennant and raise a cup of coffee milk in honor of the smallest state! Ages 5 - 11

Play and learn

Monday, May 16; 10:00 A.M. - Noon Preschoolers practice spatial skills and learn directional phrases as they steer small cars over bridges and through tunnels. Ages 2 - 4

hoopla!

Wednesday, May 18; 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Saturday, May 21 • Sunday, May 22; 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Kids invent their own fun and games with hula-hoops of all sizes and colors in the Museum’s Children’s Garden. Ages 3 - 11

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Fun & Sun

Metlife family friday

Friday, May 20; 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Admission is free all evening for MetLife Family Friday, sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and splash, play, explore and discover! Kids ages 5 - 11 use the power of air to blast a rocket high in the sky in the FETCH!™ Lab from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. TM/© 2007 WGBH Educational Foundation. Providence Children’s Museum FETCH! Lab sponsored by The Amgen Foundation.

explorers’ studio

ALSO Friday, May 20; 10:00 A.M. - Noon Children play with prisms and explore patterns with a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes. Ages 3 - 6

Jump In!

Wednesday, May 25; 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Saturday, May 28 • Sunday, May 29; 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Long ropes, short ro pes, flat ropes, round ropes – kids get outside to play with them all in the Museum’s Children’s Garden. Ages 3 - 11

Biking, Hiking, Bird Watching... w/ Audubon Society of Rhode Island A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature tours and Program Guide. Visit www.asri.org to download a copy.

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The Newman YMCA offers a wide range of fun, safe summer camp programs for children aged 3-17. Choose Dance, Sports, Art, Science and Engineering Specialty Camps

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Friday, May 27 10:00 A..M. experiment with building challenges and engineer giant block towers! Ages 3 - 6

Active hands-on fun, inside and out!

100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District. April through August, open 7 days. Programs are free with Museum admission of $8.50 per person; admission is always free for Museum members. Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.childrenmuseum.org.

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ADD, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers, PDD, Developmental /Sensory Delays, Auditory/Visual Impairment, Downs Syndrome Created and supervised by a Special Needs Teacher with 10 years experience, this program is in its’ 4th year running at the Newman YMCA. This full inclusion model is designed for children who are identified through their IEP (Individual Education Plan) as having social, emotional, physical and educational. Trailblazers is a structured program that fulfills the requirements of extended school year services. The program provides a fresh air camp experience with activities like archery, arts and crafts, sports and games, swimming and new this year - educational components including: Mad Science, Lego Engineering and Music Theater. Counselor to Student ratio is no higher than 1:3. A Speech/Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist are on staff.

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Fun & Sun Trailways Teens through Young Adults

Adhd, Autism, Aspergers, Pdd, fine Motor/sensory delays, and Physical diabilities

Mom and Me Art Class with Robyn Franczyk Call for Details

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Peer coaches provide individual attention and support in order to prepare and assess the skills and interests of participants. Employer expectations are taught to educate participants on achieving future job success. This is balanced with fresh air camp activities like archery, boot camp fitness, arts and crafts, sports medley and swimming. Counselor to Student ratio is no higher than 1:3. A Speech/Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist are on staff.

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To ensure the most appropriate and positive experience for all children, the Y works collaboratively with school departments, social service agencies and families. Applications are available now, contact Karen Rebello at krebello@gpymca.org or Josie Dutil jdutil@gpymca.org 508-336-7103 x 122.

Tween/Teen Tennis, Ping Pong and More

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Ages 11/12+ Afternoons and evenings at the y

There is new space for teens to socialize at the Y featuring Ping Pong lessons and tournaments, Wii tournaments and Expresso Bike Challenges in air conditioned comfort. Outside, the basketball courts and tennis courts are ready for use. Personalized Fitness programs are available to get in shape for the summer, too. Many Teen programs now included in YMCA memberships. Or choose a drop-in fee. Contact Sean Tormey stormey@gpymca.org for details and to get your kids some wholesome activity.

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Ladies Night Sports Medley fridays 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wipe the dust off your sneakers and refresh or develop your skills in basketball, volleyball and soccer through drills and game time providing a fun and challenging workout. Instruction is provided by former college players who specialized in each sport. $40 for 7 weeks for community members, Y members $20. Contact Josie Dutil 508-336-7103 jdutil@gpymca.org

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A.M. & P.M. classes offered FREE at the Y Rehoboth Program Ctr The Y Program Center, home of the Shooting Stars School of Dance on route 44 in Rehoboth is expanding programming to adults who like to dance. All classes are open to existing Y members at no charge and FREE to community members during the entire month of May. Our instructors are all nationally certified and/or college degreed. The classes emphasize fun and fellowship. Teens through Seniors all welcome! Class schedule features Zumba®. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Open House on Thursday, Cinco de Mayo May 5th from 9-11 A.M. Contact Ashlee Bourque 508-336-7103 abourque@gpymca. org or check the website www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org for more info and schedule.

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Pack 1 Rehoboth Cub Scout Badges and Advancements

Pack 1 Rehoboth has had an eventful month in which many boys successfully completed many of their requirement. Many boys, in several of the dens received awards and/or advancement during our last Pack meeting. The boys have worked very hard this year and should be commended for their efforts. The Cub Scout motto is ‘Do Your Best’, and these boys certainly have. Congratulations everyone!

Den 5 receiving their Bear Badges

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Pack 2 Seekonk

Pack 2 in Seekonk has been very busy with activities leading to their Tiger Cub badge. They took a hike at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in April, on which they ate wild onion, discovered a snake, and made leaf rubbings. In the fall, they also visited the Rehoboth Fire Station and were graciously given a tour of the station and the trucks.

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Clam Boil May 18th

Boy Scout Troop 1 Rehoboth Clam Boil at the South Seekonk Rod and Gun Club. Wednesday May 18th, 7 P.M. $25 per ticket. Beverages will be sold. Raffles and 50/50. For tickets call 508 252-3254.

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- dark brown Cameron Sears doing his best “Man vs. Wild” impression handling the snake

At the Rehoboth Fire Station.

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Troop 1 Blood Drive

Troop 1 Rehoboth had most of the troop out Saturday March 19th helping get people to give blood at the blood mobile at the Blanding library. It was a great success. There were times when people had to wait outside before they could go in. The new scouts participated by giving donors little gifts from RIBC. The older scouts where out on Rte 44 with signs trying to get people to donate. The majority did at least 4 hours of community service and that included the new scouts. Great job by all.

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Rehoboth Pack 2 Pinewood Derby

Rehoboth’s own Pack 2 Cub Scouts were proudly represented at the Narragansett Regional Finals of the Pinewood Derby Race on April 9th. The boys had a great time competing with about 60 other scouts and their cars. Pictured from left to right: Tyler Pellechio placed 3rd and received the most aerodynamic design award. Isaac Taylor placed 14th and received the best looking car award. John Lewandowski placed 12th and Zachary Richards took 6th place. Great job Cub Scouts!

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Scouts Visit Battleship Cove

Pack2 Rehoboth recently made a trip to Battleship Cove, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to explore the world’s largest collection of historic naval ships. After touring the battleship Massachusetts, destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., submarine Lionfish, PT Boats 617 & 796, and the Russian missile corvette Hiddensee, the scouts, their parents, and adult leaders spent the night of April 29, 2011 on board the famous USS Massachusetts. Battleship Cove’s Nautical Nights program included a knot tying class, storyteller, living history presenter, a major motion picture, and a Morse Code class. The trip has enabled the scouts to better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans of all military branches in all wars. Highlights of the sleepover included special access to the inside of one of the 16” guns, dinner and breakfast served in the ships galley, and extended museum hours. Of course none will forget the snoring in our sleeping area, which echoed throughout the ship! Battleship Cove serves as the Commonwealth’s official memorial for Massachusetts citizens of all military branches who lost their lives in World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf conflicts, and most recently, the Commonwealth’s victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks. Preserving five National Historic Landmark naval vessels, Battleship Cove also delivers educational programs that expose a national audience of 60,000 youths to a mission that promotes duty, honor and country. Battleship Cove is open all day, 362 days each year. They offer free parking, dining at the Wardroom Grille, and a Gift Shop. Battleship Cove also offers educational workshops, a summer boating program, and an all-inclusive birthday, banquet, conference, or reunion catering package. For more information contact them at (508)-678-1100, toll free (800)-533-3194, fax (508)-674-5597 or visit them at www. battleshipcove.org. Go to www.pack2rehoboth.com to find out more about our sleepover and to join our Pack!

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Thanks to the most recent advances in laser dentistry, many dental procedures can now be completed without the need for anesthetics, vibration or the disconcerting whine of the dental drill. Dr. Alan Merchanthouse employs just such technology in a relaxing country setting in Rehoboth. For the highest quality dental care – furnished by a highly trained and friendly staff of dental professionals – call (508) 252-6121 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Alan Merchanthouse. Pack 2 boys at the end of our first day of exploring Battleship Cove. They slept in the same canvass cot bunk beds used by WWII veterans more than sixty years ago.

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Rehoboth Girl Scout Troop 507 Cookie Sales

Girl Scout Troop 507 enjoyed a busy cookie selling season this year. Cookie sales are a major source of funds for us and make it possible for us to enjoy many enjoyable and educational activities as well as to help others. We would like to thank all our customers for supporting Girl Scouts, and especially those who donated a little extra to benefit the Rehoboth food pantry. Our girls were proud to pass on 40 boxes of cookies to those in need.

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Pack 2 Rehoboth Diversity Training

The boys of Pack 2 Rehoboth (www.pack2rehoboth.com) recently heard from John Pimentel and his Seeing Eye Dog Gatsby. John explained to the boys how a blind person can read a newspaper, send and read emails using JAWS, tell which coffee cup is his and use a calculator. But it was Gatsby who stole the show! This presentation was part of Pack 2’s diversity awareness program, and highlights that all are welcome in Pack 2. To find out more go to the web site above or talk to any one of the many Pack 2 youth.

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Pack 2 delivers on its community commitment by helping to recycle bottles and cans. The cub scouts learn responsibility while collecting recyclables to help fund our camping and awards program. The recycling bin is conveniently located at the Town’s Transfer station. Did you know that no sticker is required to drop off your recyclables there? And did you know donations can be dropped off directly at Redemption Plus (513 Winthrop Street) just by letting staff there know it’s for Pack 2? Find out more how you can help your town and our pack by going to www.pack2rehoboth. com. And thanks for all of your support!

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Annual Ralph P. Schlenker Golf Tournament

May 23 at Foxborough And Norton Country Clubs

Attleboro, MA, April 25, 2011 – The Fifteenth Annual Ralph P. Schlenker Golf Tournament, to benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital, is planned for Monday, May 23, 2011. The golf tournament is named in recognition of Mr. Schlenker’s generous contributions to the Sturdy Memorial organization. This 18-hole, scramble format tournament is held on two courses – the Foxborough Country Club and the Norton Country Club – to accommodate the large number of golfers participating. The tournament begins with lunch at 12 p.m., then progresses to a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The day concludes with a cocktail hour, dinner and awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Mansfield. Individual players (men and women) may participate for a donation of $300, which includes entry into the tournament, players’ gift, lunch and dinner. Other sponsorships are available to area businesses at several different donation levels, including tee sponsorships. All proceeds benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Please call 508-236-8008 for more information. Due to space limitations, reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

Free Infant Massage Program

Attleboro, MA, April 21, 2011 - Sturdy Memorial Hospital will be offering a Free infant massage program on Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at the Hospital. This program is designed for new moms and their partners and will be led by Jean Stringham, Sturdy Memorial’s infant massage coordinator. It will focus on the techniques and benefits of massage for infants. Tips on how to soothe and calm a colicky baby will also be provided. Parents are encouraged to bring their infants, age two weeks to ten months old. Participants from prior programs have the following to say: “Not only did I learn how to soothe my baby, but I now know when the optimal time to massage him is.” “It was especially helpful to me as a first time mother. I really enjoyed the program.” Class size is limited and pre-registration is necessary. For more information or to register by May 23, 2011, please call Nursing Administration at 508/236-7151.

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Town Government needs citizens to give of their time and talents serving the Town of Rehoboth. A Talent Bank has been established as a means of compiling a list of interested citizens willing to serve on a voluntary basis on a variety of boards and committees. Some boards meet often--some require less time--and some are busy at different times of the year. From time to time, there is also a need for advisory committees or sub-committees appointed to work on a specific project. If you are interested in serving, please indicate your preference below and return the completed form and resume to: Selectmen's Office, Town of Rehoboth, 148 Peck Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769 or FAX to us at 252-5342 □ □ □ □ □

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Seekonk Human Services Seekonk Human Services Staff Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 15

Outreach Case Managers Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC ext. 17 (Monday, Wed, Friday)

Administrative Assistant Phyllis Corbitt ext. 12 Art Therapist

Outreach Assistant Nancy Rodrigues ext. 16

Editors of “Town Crier” Phyllis Corbitt & Kimberly Mallon Clerical Assistant Kimberly Mallon ext. 10

Educational & Social Programs Karen Stutz ext. 14 (Monday – Wednesday mornings)

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Executive Board Members Christine Allen Rene Andrews Anita Gendron Victoria Kinniburgh Anne Libby Lynne Neves Josephine Veader

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Senior Aides Carol Bragg, Loretta Ferreira, Elaine Miranda

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

*Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday’s 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. at Town Hall *Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

May 2011 Newsletter Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Many of us don’t understand the actual meaning of Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day has a broad definition. Mother’s Day isn’t only for “mothers” but also for all the women in the world. It is not always about the gifts but more about remembering our mother’s or wives and appreciating them for what they do. So, on Sunday, May 8 Seekonk Human Services would like to say Happy Mother’s Day to all the women!

Silver Tea

You are cordially invited To attend a Silver Tea Honoring women in Seekonk Age 75 and older the tea will be held at the Johnson & wales Inn wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 12:00 noon

Hosted by Seekonk Human Services And Funded by Friends of Friends Community Services R.S.V.P (508) 336-8772 by May 6, 2011 Transportation available

Memorial Day

Monday, May 30, 2011

Memorial Day is a United States Federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day was formally known as Decoration Day. It commemorated U.S. soldiers who have died while serving our nation.

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Upcoming Trips

Men’s Breakfast

Seekonk Human Services Presents: Call 508-336-8772 to book a trip!

8:30 am @ Brothers Seafood Restaurant Men of all ages are welcome to attend and no sign up is required. Bring a friend with you to enjoy a delicious breakfast. There is no set price for breakfast – the cost is up to you. Bruce Alexander from Town Hall Finance Department will be the guest speaker.

Be on the look out for upcoming trips this summer! Seekonk Human Services has some great trip ideas at an affordable price. Trips are open to everyone, so spread the word, bring friends and family, and enjoy a great day!

May 12, 2011

Foxwoods Casino

Thursday, June 16, 2011

$20 Per Person; Departs: 9 a.m. – Returns: 6:30 p.m. Trip Includes: *Casino Time: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. *Package: $15 Food Coupon or Buffet & $15 Keno *Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation

Theater by the Sea

Bookkeeping & Business Consulting Meredith

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

$59 Per Person; Departs: 11 a.m. – Returns: 6 p.m. Trip Includes: *Man of La Mancha play * Premium Seating * Lunch at Bistro By The Sea

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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$69 Per Person; Departs: 9:30 a.m. – Returns: 5:30 p.m. Trip Includes: *Harbor Cruise, Buffet Luncheon, Entertainment *Shopping at Quincy Center *Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation

Nantucket Spectacular

Thursday, August 18, 2011

$69 Per Person’ Departs: 7:30 a.m. – Returns: 7:30 p.m. Trip Includes: *First Class Cabin Ferry Service to Nantucket (Includes Private Sundeck, Food & Beverage Service) *Sightseeing time on Nantucket *Luxury Silver Fox CD/DVD/WiFi Motor Coach

Newport Playhouse

Thursday, September 15, 2011

$46 Per Person; Departs: 10 a.m. – Return: 5 p.m. Trip Includes: *Let’s Murder Marsha *Buffet

Exploration Wednesday’s

10:00 A.M. @ Seekonk Human Services

May 4, 2011 “Estate Planning” David McGuire Meatball Subs 10 a.m. May 11, 2011 “Silver Tea” Greg Curtis Johnson & Wales Inn. 12 p.m. May 18, 2011 “Cardiac Care” 9-12 May 25, 2011 “Topiary Arrangements” Michelle Hines Lunch $3 Pot roast, mashed potatoes, veggies 10 a.m. June 1, 2011 “Class on Balance” Kristen Haworth Lunch $3 Hot dogs, baked beans, and potato salad June 22, 2011 13th TRIAD Birthday Party Celebration Vic Solo-Entertain 10 a.m.

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Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up for any of the above lunches. Payment must be received in advance of the event.

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Cardiac Prevention Clinic

May 18, 2011 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

concerns you may have or any medications you are taking. No appointment is necessary; it is first come, first served. This clinic is a perfect way to monitor your health each month.

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You are cordially invited to attend a Luncheon honoring men in Seekonk Age 65 and older. The Lunch will be held at Johnson & Wales Inn in Seekonk on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:00 Noon. Hosted by Seekonk Human Services and Funded by Friends of Friends Community Services. R.S.V.P by June 2nd. Transportation is through GATRA (DialA-Ride) @ 1-800-483-2500

Seekonk Human Services holds a FREE clinic on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. This clinic is staffed by the same two exceptional nurses from South Coast Hospital who have been doing this clinic for several years. Why not take advantage of a Free opportunity to check your cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure. While you are waiting you may ask the nurse about any

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Men’s Annual Luncheon

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This month we are pleased to have Michelle Hines present a flower arranging class. You will need to bring a mug and scissors with you to arrange your flowers in. If you are planning to attend, you must call 508-336-8772 so that we will have enough flowers for all the arrangements. A delicious lunch of pot roast, mashed potatoes, and veggies will be served following the presentation. Because we would like to be able to accommodate all of you who would like to stay for lunch, we ask that you sign up and pay $3 for lunch and $3 for the topiary at least one week in advance.

June 22, 2011

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Entertainer Vic Solo (a.k.a Elvis) returns to Seekonk Human Services performing Neil Diamond. Everyone is invited to attend the presentation and if you would like to stay for lunch, please sign up at 508-336-8772. A lunch will be served for $3.00.

Volunteers Needed

town of seekonk Animal shelter

The Animal Shelter is in need of volunteers to help feed, walk, play, etc., the cats and dogs among other animals. If you’re an animal lover this may be just the right place for you. Please contact Sharon Hall at 508-336-6663

Board Of Directors

Josephine Veaders departure

Recently, Josephine Veader has resigned as a member of the Board of Directors for the Seekonk Human Services. On behalf of Seekonk Human Services Department and Board of Directors would like to thank Josephine Veader for her years of service. Josephine has served the community as a member of the Board of Directors for over 30 years. She has volunteered countless hours in the Seekonk Human Services Department whether it be assisting with phone calls or going on trips to help chaperone. In her years as a Board of Director member Josephine has always put the seniors first and done what’s best for them. Although, her departure saddens the Seekonk Human Services Department and the Board of Directors, she has done her time and will be greatly missed.

Pitch (Hi-Lo-Jack) 12:30 – 2:30 • May 18th

Come join the fun. Why not enjoy an afternoon playing cards with a great group of people. No sign up is required and pastry and coffee is available. If you have any questions you may call 508-336-8772.

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Seekonk Human Services Food Pantry

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

Cancelled Programs and Trips! Why Is This Happening??

Seekonk Human Services offers wonderful programs and trips but they become cancelled. So we ask ourselves why was the program and/or trip cancelled? Sometimes wonderful programs and/or trips are cancelled because we all tend to wait until the last minute to register. Please register early to avoid disappointment that the program and/or trip you wanted was cancelled, perhaps unnecessarily. Also, remember that out of town residents can attend programs and trips as well. If you have a friend or a family member that is interested have them sign up. The more people that sign up for programs and trips the more Seekonk Human Services can have in the future.

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Students from Johnson & Wales University culinary arts program will be demonstrating economical and nutritious meals for one or two people during this class. They will go over different recipes and ways to cook them. Contact Karen at 508-336-8772 for more information regarding classes.

Knitting Class

Monday’s @ seekonk human services 12:30 – 2:30

Ladies! You are welcome to join the knitting group on any Monday afternoon. Please bring your own knitting needles if you have them, yarn is provided. The knitters are busy creating hats, sweaters & mittens for infants in our town and seniors who need lap robes. If you are interested in “Knitting for the Needy” please feel free to drop in with your knitting needles or just to see what the group is all about. Yarn Is Always Needed!!! Please Drop Off At Seekonk Human Services Or Call 508-336-8772 If You Need It Picked Up.

AEROBICS

Aerobics class that is scheduled on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 11:30 will be coming to an end. Aerobics last class is June 17th. Don’t be alarmed though, aerobics will be starting back up in the fall! Be on the look out for upcoming newsletters with more information on when the next session starts up!

Brown Bag Program

The dates for “Brown Bags” are on the 4th Wednesday of every month. The next “Brown Bag” is May 25th. Please call 508-3368772 for more information.

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SHINE Training To Begin May 2011

Volunteers are being recruited for the Serving Health Information Needs of Elders Program, known as SHINE. Those who have 4 to 8 hours a week and would like to help senior citizens understand health insurance coverage are sought. The SHINE program is looking for dedicated people willing to make a commitment (some traveling may be required.) The SHINE program is seeking counselors in the greater Attleboro, Taunton and Fall River areas. For more information, upcoming dates, or to sign up for training, please call Lisa Sarkis, Regional SHINE Director, at (508) 222-1399.

Registry of Motor Vehicles

The Registry of Motor vehicles will no longer mail out the following materials to customers: License renewal notices, Mass ID renewal notices The express branch of the Registry of Motor Vehicles is open in Downtown Attleboro in the former Post Office building on Park Street. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 for license and registration renewals. The hope is that an Attleboro facility will reduce the long lines at the Taunton & Fall River offices. Check your license each year near your birthday to see if this is the year it expires. Renewal can also be done online at www. mass.gov/rmv. You may call 1-800-858-3926 for more information. You can purchase a GATRA ticket at Seekonk Human Services or you can pay cash on the van. Tickets cannot be purchased on the van. If you are homebound and need a ticket please call Human Services @ (508) 336-8772.

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Are you having trouble affording the “donut hole” costs for your prescription drugs? Massachusetts has a state prescription assistance program called Prescription Advantage to help limited income seniors and low income disabled persons under 65 cover their prescription drugs. Membership in Prescription Advantage also entitles you to change your prescription drug plan once a year at any time of the year. To determine whether you are eligible for Prescription Advantage, call Seekonk Human Services @ 508-3368772 to make an appointment with a SHINE counselor.

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Shopping trips are being offered by GATRA for any senior citizen who resides in Seekonk. The GATRA van will be picking you up at your home, but you must call 1-800-483-250-0 to schedule your pick-up time. Swansea Mall 1st Tuesday of every month 9:00 – 1:00 Wal*Mart/Target 3rd Tuesday of every month 9:00 – 10:30 Grocery Shopping Wednesday’s at Stop & Shop 8:30 – 9:30 Grocery Shopping Price Rite (2nd Thursday of month) 9:00 – 10:30 * Rides will be FREE until further notice.

GATRA Photo ID’S

You Must Fill Out An Application And Make An Appointment by calling Stacey at GATRA at 1-508-222-6106 ext. 273. The representative will not be at Human Services if she doesn’t have any appointments. This is a great opportunity for anyone who needs a photo ID to get one in town, rather than travel to Taunton. The cost is only $3 and you will receive it in the mail within a couple of weeks. * NOTE: Seekonk Human Services offers many legal, financial, recreational, medical screening and/or other activities and services by volunteers or nominal cost practitioner. Seniors participating in these services/activities do so with the understanding that Seekonk Human Services, the Town of Seekonk or its’ employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for any advice or services rendered by such volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.

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Collection for Food Pantry at Memorial Day Parade

Just A Bunch of Clowns from Christian Life Church will once again be collecting food and personal hygiene items for Helping Hands, Rehoboth’s food pantry. Please bring your donations to Rehoboth’s Memorial Day Parade on May 30 and hand them to the clowns and their helpers as they go by on the parade route. Thank you for being as generous as you can!

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Attleboro, MA, April 6, 2011 – Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s Nursing Education Department is currently accepting registrations for the following CPR courses; all classes are held at the Hospital and are open to the public: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Friday, May 13, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. This class is designed for experienced ACLS learners who are current in their certification and have taken a full ACLS course at least two times. Participants must show proof of current CPR certification and have basic knowledge of cardiac dysrhythmias. The cost for the full and recertification for registered nurses is $85 and $125 for physicians. Course fees include course materials, ACLS textbook, and light refreshments. Infant Basic Life Support: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Classroom 303. The course is designed to teach adults how to perform CPR on a child from 0 -1 years of age. The fee is $30/per person or $45/per couple, and includes current learning materials. Healthcare Provider CPR Course: Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Auditorium. The class is designed for all professional health care providers who care for patients in a wide variety of settings. The fee is $50/per person, and includes a current text. For more information or to register for any of these classes, please call the Nursing Education Department at 508/236-7161.

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Cranston, RI – March 31, 2011 – Grab your sneakers and join your friends and neighbors to put a stop to bullying in the Ocean State – Walk the 1st Annual WALK to STOP Bullying at Roger Williams Park on May 21, 2011. Register now online at www.ripin.org. Walkers can participate in the 3.1 mile Walk as individuals, families or in teams from schools, classrooms, offices, organizations, youth groups, etc. Participants can also use wagons, strollers, wheelchairs, and scooters. Funds raised from the Walk will support programs that help prevent bullying like those offered by RIPIN, Stop Bullying Now RI and others. “Everyone who wants to make a difference and show community solidarity against bullying in our schools, on our playgrounds and online is invited to join us at this important event!” says Linda McMullen, Director of Administration at RIPIN. The Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) and Stop Bullying Now! RI have partnered with many other Rhode Island organizations (with more joining each day) for the 1st Annual Walk to STOP Bullying. Current sponsors include Perspectives Corporation, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Webster Bank, Citizens Bank, A Child’s University, Communities for People, Domino’s Pizza, EBO Hauling, Diffley and Daughters, Family Voices, East Greenwich United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Central Falls Teacher’s Union, Cranston Teachers Alliance, Plumber Fitters Local 51, Attorney Generals Office, East Bay Martial Arts, Family Service of RI, Federal Hill House, Horizon Enterprises, Katie Brown Educational Program, Mastery Martial Arts, Partnership to Address Violence through Education, Sojourner House, The Point, Women’s Center of RI, and Youth Pride, Inc. Founded in 1991, the Rhode Island Parent Information Network is a non-profit that helps thousands of families and individuals each year in every part of Rhode Island. RIPIN’s more than 18 statewide programs and services assist Rhode Islanders in becoming better advocates for themselves and their children in school, in health care and in their communities. It is RIPIN’s mission to help Rhode Islanders through support, advocacy, training, parent involvement, and workshops. Stop Bullying Now! RI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing bullying through education and awareness. To learn more about Stop Bullying Now! RI, please visit www.stopbullyingnowri.yolasite.com or email at stopbullyingnowri@yahoo.com To learn how to get involved or create a team, please contact Jerry McCole at RIPIN at 401.270.0101 x 151 or mccole@ripin.org.

Your open door is hope! Become a foster parent.

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

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Enjoy A Picture-Perfect Summer: Welcome A Fresh Air Child Into Your Home!

You can enjoy a picture-perfect summer this year by inviting a Fresh Air child into your home! Close to 5,000 New York City children visit volunteer host families every summer through The Fund’s Friendly Town program in communities from Virginia to Maine and into Canada. Hosting a child does not take much – just a little room in your heart and your home – but the experience creates friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. “A child taking a walk in the grass barefoot, gazing at the stars, being outdoors and enjoying a slower pace - that’s what it’s all about,” explains one host parent about the Fresh Air experience. Residents in and around the Massachusetts and Rhode Island area can help light up the face of a Fresh Air child this summer by hosting through The Fresh Air Fund. Since 1877, New York City children growing up in low-income neighborhoods have been able to experience simple summer pleasures in rural and suburban communities. By welcoming visitors into their homes during the summer, host families give Fresh Air children an opportunity to escape the sometimes dangerous, hot and crowded city streets. First-time Fresh Air children are between the ages of six and 12. Many families find their hosting experiences so rewarding that more than 65 percent of all children are reinvited to stay with the same host families, year after year. For more information on hosting a Fresh Air child, please contact Claire Duckmanton at 508-761-8242 or The Fresh Air Fund at (800) 367-0003. You can also visit The Fund’s website at www. freshair.org.

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Welcome to the cabin. With spring here and summer around the corner, our New England culinary world opens up this time of year. Soon we will have fresh local vegetables and herbs, corn and tomatoes! I grill all year round, and pretty much daily in the spring and summer. I think everyone enjoys cooking and eating out doors. Now we can plan all kinds of messy barbeque and finger foods, give the kids ice cream cones, and rinse everyone off at the garden hose. If you like barbeque sauce, try to make your own. I never buy bottled barbeque, because it is so easy and economical to make myself. Also, I can customize my sauce for my use; different sauce for different proteins, and for my group; spicy or mild, sweet or savory. Most BBQ sauce starts with a basic recipe, then you can add or emit your favorite flavorings. Many BBQ sauces, and the basic sauce I most often prepare, start with ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar. The most basic recipe is considered to be a Carolina-style recipe by many BBQ enthusiasts. Different regions of the country 9:56 AM use different base ingredients, varying thicknesses, and unique applications. The best part about making sauce is that you can add just about anything to a BBQ sauce. To follow is the basic Carolina-style recipe, to which I add my secret ingredients. I basically will use whatever I think might taste good and that I have around, like, molasses, mustard or honey, or all of them! This is a rich, thick, tomato based sauce recipe. Adjust the heat by changing the amount of cayenne.

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May 2011 The Reporter With your own favorite flavor secrets, and suggestions for addins, why not create a New England-style BBQ sauce? If you have already developed a sauce you are proud of, and you are willing to share, please send me the recipe. This month I also include a dessert made with my fave New England perennial, rhubarb. Yes I know I have mentioned rhubarb before. And I will again. This dessert recipe is the usual combination of strawberries and rhubarb, done differently in a fruit crisp, under a nutty crisp topping. An updated version of the classic flavor combo. To me a fruit crisp tastes better than pie, and it’s easier. Get out and grill. Plant some rhubarb. Let’s all eat each other’s cooking and say it was good. Chef Erin chefchicks@yahoo.com

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

(serves 8) 4 cups rhubarb 4 cups strawberries, sliced 1 cup sugar 1 TBS orange zest 2 TBS cornstarch 1/3 cup Cointreau or Triple Sec 1 ½ sticks butter 2 cups flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats ¾ cup brown sugar 1 TBS cinnamon ¼ cup sliced almonds 1 egg

Barbeque Sauce

This is a rich, thick, tomato based Kansas City style barbecue sauce recipe. Adjust the heat by changing the amount of cayenne. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Yield: Makes about 2 cups Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cayenne Preparation: Heat oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and sauté until brown. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.

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In large bowl, toss rhubarb and strawberries in sugar and orange zest. Mix cornstarch with Cointreau; add to fruit and toss to coat. Spread in 13x9 pan. Place softened butter, flour, oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and mix with mixer (or use your fingers to combine) on medium speed until crumbly. Stir in almonds. Beat egg and mix into topping mixture. Bake at 350 degrees until top is golden and rhubarb is bubbly @ 45 minutes.

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Church Listings Newman Congregational Church

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

Vedanta Society of Providence

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

Seekonk Congregational Church

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

New Testament Baptist Church

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

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

Holy Cross Catholic Church

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

Memorial Baptist Church,

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

Eusebeia Bible Church

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

Saint Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church

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

West Dighton Christian Church

Epworth United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Rehoboth Congregational Church

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

51 Railroad Ave. Taunton 508-824-8244

North Christian Church

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

Church of Salgion

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

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

The First Baptist Church of Dighton

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

St. James Lutheran Church

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

St. Dominic Catholic Church

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

Lighthouse Gospel Pentecostal Church

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

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

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

United Church of Christ

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

Winthrop Street Baptist Church

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

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

81 Warren Ave., East Providence, RI 401-434-7456

Taunton Seventh-day Adventist Church

109 Winthrop Street, Taunton (508) 823-6679

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

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

First Christian Congregational Church United Church of Christ

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

Brick Church

1056 Center St. Dighton Call 951-7358

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New Beginnings Evangelical Church

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

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

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

Hornbine Baptist Church

Church Services Sunday 9 A.M. 141 Hornbine Road, Corner of Baker Rd. South Rehoboth Madaline Simmons 508-252-3425

First Spiritualist Church Anawan Grange

Rt. 44 & 118 Rehoboth www.firstspiritualistchurch.com

Christ Church Episcopal

Church of the Epiphany

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

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

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

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

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

website: www.rehobothbaptistchurch.org

Community Covenant Church

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

Greater Fall River Baptist Church

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

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church

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

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Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal

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New Grant Allows Bradley Hospital To Expand After-School Program For Children With Disabilities East Providence, R.I. – For the second year, the National Inclusion Project (Project) and its Let’s ALL Play initiative will allow Bradley Hospital to expand its partnership with the Riverside Family Center’s (RFC) and its AfterSchool with the Arts program. The partnership, which was established last year, created capacity for children with special needs in a fully inclusive after-school enrichment program. Previously, AfterSchool with the Arts – which offers performing and visual arts activities for children between the ages of 5 and 13 – had been unable to accept children with significant disabilities due to a lack of resources. But with support last year from the Project, the program welcomed additional children who otherwise would not have been accepted for services or may not have transitioned successfully into the program. Additional funding from the Project means students with special needs – including behavioral or medical challenges – will continue to have the opportunity to enroll in AfterSchool with the Arts and share experiences with their peers from the community. It also will allow Bradley Hospital to continue to place expert staff members at RFC’s East Providence site as well as additional staff at the program’s new location in Cranston. More than $12,000 in funding from the Project also enables experts from the hospital’s department of behavioral education to continue training RFC staff on how to integrate children with highly specialized needs into their program. “We are grateful to have the support of the National Inclusion Project on this important initiative,” said Margaret PaccioneDyszlewski, Ph.D., director of the department of behavioral educa-

tion at Bradley Hospital. “In the first year of our partnership, it’s been wonderful to watch the culture of acceptance and tolerance to the needs and gifts of all children emerging at the center. We look forward to building on this momentum in our second year as we expand to a new location and move toward a full inclusion model of care.” AfterSchool with the Arts provides an environment where children can build competence and confidence in their particular area of interest and ability. Classes and lessons include chorus, dance, karate, visual arts and a wide range of different musical instruments. Children also have the opportunity to spend time on their school assignments for an hour before classes in a separate “homework room” away from games and lessons. Children are enrolled for one semester at a time, and participate for a minimum of two days each week, and as many as five. Any elementary school age child from the East Providence and Cranston communities who meets the criteria for AfterSchool with the Arts may be eligible. For more information, please contact Dr. Paccione at (401) 432-1321.

About Bradley Hospital

Founded in 1931, Bradley Hospital, located in East Providence, R.I., was the nation’s first psychiatric hospital devoted exclusively for children and adolescents. It remains a nationally recognized center for children’s mental health care, training and research. Bradley Hospital is a member of the Lifespan health system and is a teaching hospital for The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. For more information, please visit www.bradleyhospital.org.

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Rehoboth Council on Aging May 2011 Council on Aging Newsletter

COA Board meets at 10:30 a.m. 55 Bay State Road, on the 4th Thursday of the month, Phone 508-252-3373 Fax 508-252-4617 Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Closed Fridays Kitchen hours: Monday through Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon

“ Monday, May 30th Closed in Observation of Memorial Day “ The Rehoboth Council on Aging Monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. The next meeting is on Thursday, May 26th. The Rehoboth Council on Aging Invites you to attend the 7th annual

Mothers Day Tea Luncheon On Friday, May 6th 12:00 noon

The Council dinning room is transformed into a tearoom with lace tablecloths, fine china (donated by ladies from Rehoboth), finger sandwiches and assortment of delightful desserts. The event is open to all Mothers, Grandmothers, soon-to-beMothers any one that ever had a Mother. Put

on your fancy hats and gloves and join us for a little old fashion fun and door prizes. Please call or sign up at the front desk. Reservations are a Must!

Services available at the Rehoboth COA Mass Bar Presentation

The Mass Bar Association will present a lecture on Monday May 16th at 10 a.m. If you have any legal questions please stop.

Scrapbooking

On Wednesday, May 18th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. the AC Moore Arts and Crafts Store will host a free scrapbooking class in their Darthmouth location. All participants will receive exclusive offers. If interested or for more information, please call Shirley at the COA.

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On Monday, May 23rd at 10 a.m. Community VNA’s Jan Tabor will be at the COA explaining about the different programs and presentation that the organization has.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr, Marian Markowitz

Appointments start at 10 a.m. please call to schedule yours by calling 508-252-3372

Meals on Wheels and Meal-site Information

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

S.H.I.N.E Counselor at your COA on Thursdays

The Rehoboth Council on Aging is pleased to convey that there is an S.H.I.N.E. Counselor every Thursday from 9am to 1pm by appointment. If you need assistance with Insurance, Medicare Part “D” or Prescriptions please call and set up your appointment. If you have any questions or require assistance with an application, please call the SHINE Program at 508-252-3372.

The COA Posts Community Information & “FREE” Health Screenings & Support Groups

Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for Free Health Screenings and Support Groups updates, we also post other important information that can be a benefit to you, family or friends.

“HEALTHBEAT” COA Fitness Corner

“Wanabee Weight Meeting” Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE

Come down and join our group of ladies support each other with their weight losses and gains. The best way to lose weight is with

May 2011 The Reporter encouragement and support of friends. In this meeting we as a group will cover what we ate, if we exercised and share what we did if we lost weight. Meetings are held on Mondays at 11am prior to Gert’s Café.

Tuesday Tai Chi at 9:00 a.m. Cost $3.00 per Class

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

Tuesday Aerobic (Line) Dancing 10:00 a.m. Cost $ 3.00 per Class

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

Balancing Exercise and Upper Cardio

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

COA Social Gatherings GATRA’s going to the Swansea Mall

GATRA is going to the Swansea Mall! Do you need a ride? Join GATRA as they once again offer to take you to the Swansea Mall on Wednesday, May 4th from 11am to 2pm for some “summer” shopping, going for a walk or having lunch at the Food Court. Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and set up your ride before Monday May 2nd by either signing up at the COA or by calling GATRA at 508-823-8828.

Musical Mondays

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

Gert’s Café

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

“Men’s Morning Coffee”

This is a group of “men” who meet Thursdays 9 a.m. to enjoy fresh coffee, pastry and conversation with old and new friends. Come on down and enjoy the morning with them and share your comments and ideas. Make your reservations early….

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

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

COA Craft Corner Crafty Wednesdays

Starting Wednesday, May 4th 10 a.m. and continuing through June, Michele Poirier-Mozzone a local artist will be at the COA giving you the opportunity to learn how to paint and draw. The cost is $4.00 a class. If you would like, check out Michele’s information at www.poirier-mozzone.com.

Knitting and Crochet Group

If you ever wanted to learn more about knitting or crocheting, the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy! Come in and join the group on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Quilters

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

Announcements

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

The Rehoboth Council on Aging (Municipal Department)

Mission: The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the problems and needs of the aging in Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: A. Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town’s elders. B. Carry out programs and services to range from information community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, inter-

generational activities, crafting programs, and other programs as offered.

News from the SHINE Program

Serving Health Information Needs of Elders Healthcare Reform Improves Medicare Benefits Medicare coverage has been improved because of the Healthcare Reform, now called the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is important to understand the changes, so you will be able to take advantage of them. Remember there are SHINE counselors, who volunteer at Senior Centers to help you understand your Medicare plans and to assist you in getting your Medicare services. If you have prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO), during the coverage gap (donut hole) your drug costs increase significantly. In 2010, as part of the ACA, individuals in the donut hole were eligible to receive a $250 rebate on drug costs. If you were in the donut hole in 2010 and have not received your rebate check, contact SHINE. The ACA will over time close the prescription drug coverage gap. This year, in the donut hole there will be a 50 percent discount on brand-name drugs and a 7 percent discount on generic drugs. If you get into the donut hole and you are not receiving these discounts, contact SHINE. New this year, due to the ACA, Medicare now covers many preventive services at no cost. These free services include an annual wellness exam, mammograms, colonoscopies and osteoporosis screenings. Also this year, the Affordable Care Act will provide qualifying doctors and other health care professionals providing primary care to people on Medicare a 10-percent bonus for primary care services. This will help ensure that those primary care providers can continue to be there for Medicare patients. To learn more about your Medicare benefits, you can go to www.medicare.gov or the Medicare & You 2011 Handbook. For a free, confidential SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) appointment, call your Senior Center. You can also reach a SHINE counselor by phone at 508-252-3372. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and phone number. A counselor will call you back, as soon as possible.

SHINE Training Begins May 2011

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may be required.) The SHINE program is seeking counselors in the greater Attleboro, Taunton and Fall River areas. For more information, upcoming dates, or to sign up for training, please call Lisa Sarkis, Regional SHINE Director, at (508) 222-1399.

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

The Best is Yet to Come, a senior social group, is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center 55 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, MA. The next meeting of The Best is Yet to Come are May 12th 2011 at 12:30 p.m. (note new time).

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Members should bring items for the Rehoboth Food Pantry and/or the Rehoboth Animal Shelter for our monthly charitable donation. New members always welcomed. Call Marge Johnston for details. 508 252-4528 And remember…..The Best is Yet to Come.

TRIAD:

Sheriff, Police and Seniors working together to enhance the lives of our seniors….. New Members always welcome. No Dues

Programs being offered through TRIAD are: “ “ “ “ “

Free “911” cell phones File of Life Are you OK? Program Project Lifesaver. Yellow Alert

Senior Citizens Club

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a Social and Charitable Club Meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month at 1:30pm at the Rehoboth Council on Aging.

Up Coming Activities

“ May 19, 2011 at 12 noon Installation of Officers “ June 16, 2011 Strawberry Festival

The Friends of the Elderly Club

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

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Rehoboth Friends of The Elderly is Putting together a Cookbook and are looking for recipes. There is a box at the Rehoboth Senior Center so you can put your recipes in. Rehoboth Senior Citizen’s Club May 5Th meeting @ 1:30 after meeting Bingo May 19Th Installation of officers 12:00 noon Roast Beef Dinner and Entertainment $10.00 Active Members Sign up at May 5th meeting Or call Virginia at 508-252-3943

Senior Trips

The following trips are co-sponsored by Sandcastle Seniors and the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club with pick ups in both Sandcastle and Rehoboth. First trip is: Wednesday June 22, 2011, a luxurious 2 hour cruise on historic Boston Harbor on the “Spirit of Boston” featuring dining, dancing and enjoying star quality entertainers, while enjoying an outstanding buffet luncheon. Then you’ll visit Quincy Market before returning home, arriving at approx 5:45 p.m. Cost is $75.00 per person and includes all of the above w/r,t, bus trans. And drivers tip. If interested, you must sign up by May 15 with full payment due by May 20, 2011. Call Wilfred “Pete” Michaud 508-761-5087 for more information and where to send your payment. 2nd trip is: Wednesday, August 24, 2011,day trip to “Foxwoods” for a matinee show “Legends in Concert” featuring performances by Celine Dion, the Beatles. Carrie Underwood, Donna Summer and Frank Sinatra look alike’s and sound alike’s. Trip includes, full buffet or $15 food coupon, $15 keno coupon, r.t. bus transportation and drivers tip. Cost is $46.oo per person. Sign up by 7/31 with full payment due by 8/10/11. For more information contact Wilfred “Pete” Michaud at 508-761-5087. Trips are open to everybody and are on a first come first served basis.

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Jack and Bree Hoskins of Rehoboth, Ma would like to announce the birth of their daughter Brynn Emma Hoskins. Brynn was born on April 8, 2011 at 10:40 p.m. weighing 8 lbs 5 oz and 21 1/2” long. Welcoming Brynn home were her 3 brothers, Tyler 13, Ian 5 and Joshua 3. Maternal Grandparents are Denise and Gary Hall of Franklinton, NC as well as Jeff and Sue Olson of Rehoboth, MA. Paternal Grandparents are Linda Hoskins and the Late Jack Hoskins, Sr. of Rehoboth, Ma.

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(ARA) - Something old, something new, something borrowed, something - very unique. To make a wedding both fun and sophisticated, modern brides give the old wedding adage a playful twist. If you’re planning your wedding, or helping someone special plan her own, here are some modern variations on the tradition:

Something old:

Something old represents the bride’s past. Personalize this tradition by incorporating a small memento from you and your fiance’s past together. Did you keep something from one of your favorite dates? Maybe you still have the ticket stub from the first concert you attended together, or the wine cork from your first date. Brides are tucking these small items into their bouquets to bring them good luck. At a special moment during the evening, you can reveal the keepsake to your husband and remember just how far you’ve come as a couple.

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Something borrowed:

To inherit luck, tradition says that something borrowed should be from a person who has a happy marriage. Thinking outside the box may mean that your something borrowed isn’t an actual item. Perhaps you want to honor your grandparents on your wedding and “borrow” parts of the vows they said so many years ago. Or maybe your best friend has a marriage philosophy you admire that you can print on the dessert napkins for all guests to enjoy. Feeling musical? Ask your parents what song played during their first dance and surprise them by borrowing it for your own.

Something blue:

Looking for something fun for your guests to take home as a thank you token? Wrap up blue lollipops and or other blue candies in gift bags with a special note thanking them for being part of your special day. The modern bride is always finding new ways to incorporate tradition into their wedding. Finding something that is personal and meaningful to both you and your husband to be will make your wedding day even more memorable.

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Bridesmaid’s dresses are not just for weddings anymore (ARA) - You bought the dress, the shoes and the special accessories. Now the big day is over and you’re left with yet another bridesmaid’s dress cluttering the back of your closet. No matter how many brides have told you that you’ll totally be able to wear that dress again ... you’ve never worn that dress again. Halloween doesn’t count. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could? What if it wasn’t just another few hundred dollars down the drain? Design experts say go ahead and take those dresses out of the closet and introduce them into your wardrobe. Step one: “Take a look at the overall silhouette of the dress and say, ‘What changes can I make that still keep the silhouette?’” says Rosalind Grenfell, academic director for fashion design and fashion retail management at The Art Institute of Colorado. Next, if that dress is floor length, it’s time to cut it down to size. “Shorten the skirt to a mini,” suggests Zoya Nudelman, fashion design instructor at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago. And while you’re at it, Nudelman says you may as well remove any extraneous bows. Now that you have all that extra material left over after hemming your dress, it’s time to use it. “Make it asymmetrical, add a shoulder to a strapless dress,” recommends Marina Saba, fashion design instructor at The Art Institute of Houston. You can also add beaded spaghetti straps to a strapless dress to change the look says Nudelman. But you don’t have to have a tailor on retainer in order to make your bridesmaid’s dress not look like a bridesmaid’s dress anymore, especially if it’s already cocktail length to begin with. “Reaccessorize,” says Grenfell. “Put a shawl with it, change the shoes or put a cardigan with it for a more casual look.” Nudelman also suggests chunky jewelry. Since most brides pick the same dress for all of their bridesmaids even though the ladies usually all come in different sizes, make sure the changes you are making are enhancing your best features and that the new look will complement you and fit your personality, adds Saba. And speaking of brides, your dresses can get a once over, too. “Some brides make their wedding dresses into cocktail dresses and wear them out on their first anniversary,” says Grenfell. Saba says if brides do go that route, they should choose a tailor carefully. “Make sure that you can retain some of the special effects of the dress while still getting more use out of it.” Nudelman acknowledges most brides are too afraid to ruin the dress and choose to preserve it. A P H Y To learn about The Art Institutes visit, www.artinstitutes.edu/nz.

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IN MEMORIAM Rehoboth

James L. Amaral

James L. Amaral, 67, of New Street, Rehoboth, died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. He was the husband of Kathleen (Pavao) Amaral. He was born in Attleboro, a son of the late Sylvester and Elizabeth M. (Fagundes) Amaral. Jim was a school maintenance worker for the Rehoboth School Department for more than 30 years before retiring five years ago. A lifelong Rehoboth resident, he was a member of the West Dighton Christian Church. Mr. Amaral had coached the Beckwith Middle School baseball team, coached in the Rehoboth Junior Baseball Association and was very involved in the town sports programs. He was a member of the Hillside Country Club, and was a sporting enthusiast who enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. Mr. Amaral was the past district governor of the Lions International; he also had received the Melvin Jones award from the Lions. He was also past president of the Lions Eye Mobile. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, James L. Jr. and his wife, Meredith Amaral, of Dighton, and Timothy J. Amaral of Marthas Vineyard; a brother, Peter and his wife, Lucille Amaral, of Rehoboth; a sister-in-law, Elaine Amaral of Rehoboth; a stepbrother, Wayne and his wife, Nancy Purnell, of Boston; a stepsister, Vanessa and her husband, Victor Moyteka, of Friendship, Maine. He was the grandfather of Conner and Christopher, also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Sylvester Amaral Jr. His funeral service was held Thursday, April 21, at 10 a.m., in the West Dighton Christian Church, 2767 Horton St., Dighton. Burial followed in the West Dighton Christian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be sent to the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research or to the West Dighton Christian Church, 2767 Horton St., Dighton, MA 02715.

Rev. John B. Ide

Rev. John B. Ide, 61, of Queens, NY, died April 8, 2011, concluding an ardent 3-year, 7-month survival of brain cancer. Born June 6, 1949 in Providence, RI, John was a resident of Rehoboth from 1977-1985. He was an Army OR Tech during the Vietnam War. He committed his life to Christ in 1979, attained a Master’s degree in Divinity from Columbia Bible College, and was ordained June 4, 1989 at Rehoboth Baptist Church. His compassion and humility aided many throughout his ministry. He was appointed by Conservative Baptist Home Mission Society in 1988, serving until1997. During his 16-year career as a hospice chaplain he provided loving care and comfort to hundreds of patients and families throughout New York City. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Lou [O’Brien] Ide, three loving children, Kimberly, Kath-

leen and Jonathan; grandson, Brendan; father and stepmother, Howard and Florence; brothers, Phillip and William; and sisters, Marcia McOsker and Marjorie Gardner. He was predeceased by his mother, Marjorie Phillips Ide. Private burial will be held at Lakeside Cemetery, Rumford, RI. All are welcome to a memorial service in May; visit rememberingjohnide.com for date and location TBA. Contributions in John’s memory may be made to the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research, 1100 Peninsula Blvd., Hewlett, NY 11557 or New Life Fellowship (for their Health Center and Food Pantry), 82-10 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373.

Susan (Hunter) Randall Susan (Hunter) Randall, 59, of Plainville (formerly of Rehoboth) went home to her Lord peacefully on April 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family and close friends after a two year courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of 35 years to Robert Randall. She was a daughter of Rita Hunter of Rehoboth and the late Clifford Hunter. Susan and Robert were the former owners of Butler Child Care Center in Norton. Susan loved to travel, ski, and hike with a circle of loving friends. Spending time with her family always came first. In addition to her husband Robert and her mother Rita, Susan is survived by four brothers; Wayne Hunter and his wife Edie of Arizona, Gerald Hunter of Rehoboth, John Hunter and his wife Linda of Rehoboth, and Randall Hunter and his wife Martha of Mansfield, two sisters; Marjorie Soares and her husband John of Attleboro, and Paula Fernandes of Rehoboth. Also survived by 12 dear nieces and nephews and 18 great-nieces and great-nephews. For those wishing to remember Susan in a special way, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to any Breast Cancer Society of your choice.

Albert Knight Antonio

On March 20, 2011, Albert Knight Antonio, of Rehoboth, passed away suddenly at the age of 60. Please turn to page 40 for more informaiton.

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Alice E. Malo

Alice E. Malo of Chestnut Hill Drive died Monday, April 4, 2011 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. She was the wife of Donald F. Malo to whom she was married 46 years. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Bohdan and Madonna (Giuliano) Pomoransky. Mrs. Malo was a registered nurse and worked as a head nurse at Rhode Island Hospital. She was a member of the Rhode Island Nurses Association and the Crestwood Country Club. She was a summer resident of Narragansett for 35 years. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Cheryne Ray of Norfolk, MA and Jode C. Johnson of Attleboro; two sisters, Marylou Hagopian of Narragansett and Anne B. Davis of New York and five grandchildren. Her funeral was held on Friday, April 8th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Basillica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1545 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02120 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Bing Center for Waldenstrom’s, 450 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215 would be appreciated.

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Teresa Marie Pereira

Teresa Marie (Camara) Pereira, 55, of Greenville, SC, died Saturday, April 2, at home. She was the loving wife of David Pereira. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Joseph Camara and the late Anna (Cima) Camara. She also is survived by her four children, Kate Pereira of New York, Emily Pereira and Julie Pereira of Washington, DC, and John Pereira of Greenville; and a sister, Doreen Enos of Rehoboth, MA. Terry spent her childhood in East Providence. She attended Our Lady of Loretto School and was a graduate of East Providence High School and Rhode Island College. She and her husband raised their family in Seekonk until 2002, when they relocated to Orange County, CA, and later to SC. She was active in her children’s schools and at her local church. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, April 12th at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Healing Journeys, PO Box 221417, Sacramento, CA 95822; www. healingjourneys.org.

Arthur M. Pacheco

Arthur M. Pacheco, age 63, of Ledge Rd., died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the RI Hospital. He was the husband of Maria Grace (Arruda) Pacheco. Born Jan. 18, 1948, in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of Angelina (Furtado) Pacheco of East Providence and the late Jose Medeiros Pacheco. In addition to his mother and his wife, he leaves his seven children, Linda M. Pacheco of East Providence, Lori A. Goncalves of Seekonk, Christina M. Oliveira of Seekonk, Arthur M. Pacheco Jr. of Rehoboth, Artur A. Pacheco of Seekonk, Marlene A. Pacheco of Seekonk, and Lilia A. Pacheco of Sao Miguel; and 12 grandchildren. He was the brother of Carlos Pacheco of Rehoboth, Armando Pacheco of Cranston, Jose Pacheco of Sao Miguel, Bertha Pacheco of Cranston, Fernanda Correia of Calif., and the late Jose Pacheco. His funeral was held Thursday, April 14th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Traverse St., Providence. Burial took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Thomas Joseph Devine

Thomas Joseph Devine 78 of Seekonk passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. He was the husband of Ann (Castelli) Devine to whom he was married 56 years. He was born in Somerville, NJ and grew up in Dunellen, NJ a son of the late Thomas J. and Alice (Krimm) Devine Tom graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in management engineering. He was a pilot in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant and served his country for twelve

years. He moved to Seekonk 45 years ago and worked as an Industrial Engineer for Raytheon for many years. He was also an Industrial-Engineering Manager for Speidel and a Senior Management Consultant for Rath and Strong. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Seekonk. Besides his wife he leaves four children, Thomas J. Devine of Cumberland, Robin L. Devine of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Mark R. Devine and his wife Cheryl of Far Hills, NJ, and Jodi A. Devine of Providence and two grandchildren, Matthew Thomas Devine of Boston and Erin Claire Devine of Far Hills, NJ. His funeral was held on Friday, April 15th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Burial was in Seekonk Cemetery.

Thomas H. Poland

Thomas H. Poland, 69 of Taffy Drive died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Vinnitti) Poland He was born in Providence a son of the late William F. Poland, Sr. and Esther (Backer) Poland. Mr. Poland was an electrician for Local 99 IBEW for forty three years before retiring in 2003. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Keri Lynn Poland of East Providence and one sister, Ann E. Wesley of Flat Rock, IL. He was the brother of the late William F. Poland, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, April 18th at 9:00 A.M. in St. Dominic’s Church, G.A.R. Highway, Swansea. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated.

Julius Bloom

Julius Bloom, 96, a resident of Seekonk, MA since 1955 died at home on Sunday, April 17, 2011. For 61 years, he was the devoted husband of the late Fannye C. Bloom. He is survived by his sons, Jay Bloom and his wife Linda Sebelia of Barrington and John Bloom and his wife Joan Caldarera of San Francisco. He was a generous grandfather to 6 grandchildren: Aram, Lauren, Lenya, Jessica, Michael-Tobias, and Andreas. Mr. Bloom was a 1935 graduate of the RISD Architectural program. He was an Army veteran having served in the European Theatre during WWII. Upon his return to Providence, he joined the family store fixture business, William Bloom & Son, which he developed into national prominence over the next 46 years. He continued his working career up to his final days. Mr. Bloom was always an avid golfer, and over the course of four decades held the Ledgemont Club Championship seven times. He was also a past president of the RI Golf Association. Mr. Bloom died peacefully in his sleep, having enjoyed a round of golf just the day before. His funeral service was held Friday, April 22nd at 9:30 AM in the Redwood Chapel

at Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. Shiva was held at his late residence Friday, April 22nd from 4 P.M. until sundown.

Edmund A. Rendine

Edmund A. Rendine, 84, of Mohawk Dr, Seekonk died peacefully at home on April 19, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in East Providence he was the son of the late James and Carmela (Storti) Rendine. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Babbitt) Sollitto Rendine and the late Georgiana “Jean” (Perry) Rendine. He was a long time resident of Rumford, RI, West Yarmouth, MA and Seekonk, MA. He leaves behind one daughter, Judith Rendine Pendergast, and her husband, Thomas, and two granddaughters, Kelsey and Megan, all of Annandale, VA. He lived with his stepson and wife, Randie and Felicia Sollitto and their children Brody and Charlotte. Additional stepchildren include the late Edmund Rendine Jr., Robert Porter, Deborah Sollitto Blickhan and Brad Sollitto. He is survived by his two sisters Carolyn Maynard and her children Robin and Robert and Doris Lyons and her children James, Karen and Patricia and a stepbrother, James Mark Carroll and his beloved dog, Beanzie. He graduated from East Providence High School in 1947 and Johns Hopkins University in 1951. He was a member of the Military Police with the United States Marine Corp and the Occupational Forces in Japan during World War II. He was a member of the Freemasons (Rising Son Lodge #14), Sons of Italy, East Providence Senior Center and Firefly Golf Course. He spent the majority of his career in automotive sales, finance and consulting. He was also an avid Red Sox fan. A memorial service was held at Newman Congregational Church (Rumford) Monday, April 25 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: East Providence Dialysis Support Fund c/o The Dialysis Center of East Providence, 318 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914. Arrangements by the J.H. Williams & Co. Funeral Home, 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence.

John C. Guerra

John C. Guerra, 57, of Linden Rd., died Wednesday April 20th, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mary Claire (Borges) Guerra, his children; John, Patrick, Melissa, Alicia Guerra and Sarah Souza, his parents, John and Barbara (Medeiros) Guerra; 4 sisters, 1 brother and 2 Granddaughters. His funeral and celebration of his life was held on Wednesday, April 27th at 10:00 A.M. in the Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. Burial followed in the Vinnicum Woods Cemetery, Swansea. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be directed to the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11457, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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