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Town of Seekonk News Notes

by Laura Calverley

Police Arrest Suspect in Hit-and-Run of Seekonk Assistant Town Clerk

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Construction on the re-design of the intersection at Arcade Avenue and Fall River Avenue (Rt. 114A) has begun.

Work includes installation of a new traffic light and re-design of the median island as well as other road and bridge improvements.

Inside This Issue

Antiquarian Society.....................26 Births.....................................79 Business Directory.....................93 Church Events...........................72 Classifieds..............................92 Club Announcements.................22 Dave Says...................................74 Dining Guide...............................88 Events and Activities..................40 Farm & Garden.............................78 How You Can Help......................52 Letters to the Editor......................6 Library......................................54 Obituaries................................81 People in the News....................17 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......82 Rehoboth Ramblings..................10 Rehoboth Town News................11 School...................................66 Scouts..................................87 Seekonk Human Services..........84 Seekonk Town News.................14 Sports.................................63 State House................................90 Sturdy Memorial Hospital..........61 Then and Now............................33 Weddings & Engagements........80

Police charged Jacob LaCourse, 24, of Attleboro. in connection with the hit-and-run in January that killed Karen McHugh, Assistant Town Clerk. LaCourse is being held in jail without bail. Joseph LaCourse, Jacob’s father, reportedly turned him into police after learning from his daughter that Jacob was involved in the crash, according to the Sun Chronicle. McHugh was hit by a car outside her home on Arcade Avenue one night as she was walking to her mailbox.

Selectmen Want to Review Town Charter

Selectmen want to put together a committee to review the town charter. Voters at the June town meeting defeated an article seeking legislative authorization for residents to select a nine-member commission to study the charter. Selectmen want to form the committee anyway, but are reportedly having trouble finding volunteers to join the commission.

Seekonk Has New Town Planner

Seekonk’s new town planner is John Aubin. He previously served as town planner in Cumberland and North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Aubin replaces John Hansen who resigned in December.

Police Arrest Suspect in Series of House Burglaries

Police arrested a suspect, James Stanzione, 27, in connection with a string of home burglaries that took place between July 23 and July 26. Police received a tip on the suspect’s location after surveillance images of a man attempting to use a victim’s credit card were distributed on social media and through the news media. Four burglaries occurred on Cynthia Road, Cole Street and Watson Street in the south end of town. In all four break-ins, owners were home at the time. Items taken include cellphones, a camera, wallets and handbags.

Seekonk Police Dept. Has Two New Officers

Two new officers, Patrolmen Benjamin Mello, 32, of Pawtucket and James Nelson, 25, of Mansfield, joined the ranks of the Seekonk Police Department last month.

Patrolman Mello grew up in Seekonk and is a graduate of Seekonk High School. He previously worked as a customer service sales representative for an investment firm and studied at UMass Amherst for several years. Mello is also a member of the Army National Guard and has served two tours of active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a recipient of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in over 400 combat missions. Patrolman Nelson previously worked for a local carpentry company and was a reserve police officer for the Town of Mansfield. As a reserve police officer, Mello achieved certification with police mountain bikes. He is a graduate of Westfield State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice.

Newman YMCA Receives Grant from Bristol County Savings Bank

The Newman YMCA recently received a $5,000 grant from the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation. Bristol County Savings Bank awarded more than $40,000 in grants to six area non-profit organizations.

Public Hearing Planned for SRPEDD Municipal Aggregation Plan

The community electricity aggregation program is moving forward. In July, thirteen local communities including Rehoboth, Seekonk and Attleboro filed a petition with the Department of Public Utilities seeking approval of a municipal plan. The towns have contracted with Good Energy to assist with the preparation of the plan and related filings. The Department of Public Utilities will conduct a Public Hearing at its offices located at One South Station, 5th floor, in Boston on Wednesday, August 26 at 2 p.m. to receive comments on the plan. Any person interested in commenting may do so at the public hearing or submit written comments to the department no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.

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Hello. So, the girls at the shelter are calling me Sassy Sasha and I take it as a compliment.

I am an 11-month-old female torti and when I arrived at the shelter in May, I was frightened and very nervous. I’m pretty sure I got my name because whenever a human would approach, I would hiss and try to be intimidating so they would just leave me alone.

But then I started to realize that this life is way better than living out in the woods. Over the past month, the volunteers have been spending extra time with me and some even call me a princess and say that I’m a good girl… I like that!! I now trust the humans are not going to hurt me… I’m beginning to enjoy when they pet me and play with jingly bells and stuffed toys.

I heard the volunteers say that if I’m nice to everyone I will get my own family to love me and Sassy Sasha I will get to live at their house and be able run around, look out the window and sleep all day… that would be amaaaaazing!!

I’m not being a diva but I would just like my new family to give me extra TLC and patience when I move in so I can get comfortable with my new surroundings. I’ll be patiently waiting at the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St. for my new family to adopt me and spoil me rotten…. That doesn’t sound sassy, does it? Open daily 2-4, except Wed 3-6.

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Back to Pickleball!

Congratulations, dear residents of Rehoboth and surrounding towns!

I am so happy to inform you that a wonderful team of 32 great players of Rehoboth Pickleball Club (RPC) has been built thanks to the Rehoboth Reporter , the efforts and hard work of our RPC Board of Directors. Now we have a group of beginners, a group of experienced players, and also more people from Rehoboth, Seekonk, Dighton, Attleboro, and even Somerset are contacting me every day for information about the game and asking about how to get involved in this exciting sport.

We play every Monday and Thursday 3-6 PM at Nike park and Tuesday 8.30-10 AM at Anawan school (a special one mostly for the people who want to try my unbelievable game of Pickleball for the first time).

People who have never hit any ball or never been on any court are playing now! Usually they come just to watch, but cannot stay in their chairs and jump right into the game! During the very first session they learn how to hold the paddle correctly, to serve properly, the best way to return the ball, to volley and bounce the ball at both the net and at the serving line, and a lot more.

As I mentioned in my previous article, Pickleball is played on a badmintonsized court: 20x44. Each player covers on area 10x15. The Pickle-ball is served * diagonally, starting with the right-hand service-square, and the server has to be behind the serve line. The players on receiving side have to let the ball bounce * once, then hit it back to the serving team side. The serving team has to let the ball bounce once also and hit it. That will be two bounces: one on each side. *Valid on in-store purchases only. One After this everybody volleys or hits the ball I in the most comfortable manner for discount per purchase. Not valid with on in-store purchases One the players according to their position on the court. other*Valid discounts or offers or ononly. previous discount per purchase. Not valid with purchases.

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I want to take the opportunity to thank the voters of Seekonk who attended the Annual Town Meeting on June 15th. It was the largest attended Town Meeting in a long time with 225 voters checked in. You will recall that the Seekonk Water District (SWD) Article was the last item on the agenda. During the meeting, it occurred to me that there were very few voters exiting the meeting. I like to think that most of the attendees were there in answer to the SWD’s blue post card mailing asking for your support.

The SWD proposed revision to the Town bylaw because recent development has Not new construction! come extremely close to the Newman Wellfield and our current bylaw needed revision.

Had this bylaw been in place, a nine house development abutting our aquifer would not have taken place. Under the existing bylaw, SWD was not included in the permitting process. This revision places the SWD at the table with regard to development.

The SWD spent almost $200,000 on an extensive analysis of our Ground Water Realtor Emeritus Protection Zone. This provided us with the information necessary to delineate the area Past Realtor of the Year of the Aquifer that contributes water to our public wells under average daily demands Past President, Board of Realtors and the most severe pumping and recharge conditions.

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Construction on Busy Seekonk Intersection Is Underway

by Laura Calverley The construction project on the intersection of Arcade Avenue Massachusetts Department of Transportation is overseeing and Fall River Avenue (Route 114A) in front of the Grist Mill resthe project. The contractor is UEL Contractors, Inc. of Clinton. The taurant began during the last week in July. The median island is project is expected to cost approximately $2.5 million and will be being redesigned and a traffic light is being installed. It is a busy paid with state and federal funds. The expected completion date intersection and reportedly one of the most dangerous in the state. is May 2017.

The work includes realigning Arcade Avenue with Route 114A to reduce the skewed alignment of the intersection, according to Town Engineer Dave Cabral.

OMMUNITY EACHERS In addition to the installation of traffic signals, the work will EDERAL REDIT NION include the construction of pedestrian sidewalks, drainage imServing Our Community & Neighbors for over 50 years provements and bridge rehabilitation of Fall River Avenue over the Runnins Rivers.

Phase 1 is currently underway and should be complete within the next couple of weeks. Phase 2 involves modifying the median island. “This will allow for the right-turn movement from Arcade Ave to Fall River Avenue as well as left-turn movement from Fall River M I NG Avenue to Arcade to occur at a single point – a more traditional OON Let us help you! CSONew ‘T-intersection,’” Cabral said.

Location! g Im goin The modifications include the elimination of the Mill Road Back To Why be a customer of a bank, when you extension in front of the Grist Mill restaurant. Mill Road is used as School! can be an owner of a credit union a short cut for many drivers to get from County Street to Route 114A. “They will be blocking off the road in front of the Grist Mill, Loans All types • Shared Branching Talk to Real people on the phone the extension of Mill Road, starting the week of August 3,” Cabral Ask about our Vacation & Christmas clubs said. Mill Road will continue to be a two-way road, but only a rightturn will be allowed onto Arcade Avenue from Mill Rd. Finally, a bump-out will be created with barrier along Fall River Avenue just south of Mill Road to slow traffic and reduce the skewed alignment. Vehicles will need to make a right-turn movement to continue on Arcade Avenue rather than the straight-though movement that currently exists, Cabral explained in an email. The construction will create traffic at the intersection but the good news Member East Bay Chamber of Commerce. for drivers is that work on the roadway will not take place before 9 a.m. in the morning or after 4 p.m. in the afternoon.

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Rehoboth Ramblings

by Leslie Patterson

Another Walk in the Woods The last of the indescribably dirty ice left over in a Boston “snow farm” finally melted on July 14, if you’re keeping track of such things.

Though how they could tell whether there was any ice left amidst all the detritus I’m not sure. What a mess. Now it’s high summer and we’re only Female gypsy moth interested in the sort of farm that grows things like corn and tomatoes. When I go outside on a beautiful summer evening, I marvel at the change from four or five months ago. It’s like a different planet. Wish we could stay on Planet Summer.

This summer, everyone in New England seems to be everywhere you want to go every weekend, whether it’s the beach, the Newport polo games, or WaterFire. I keep thinking of the old line that “no one goes there anymore because it’s too crowded.” A July Saturday at Horseneck Beach reminded me of those old photos that showed the entire population of Brooklyn crowded together on Coney Island. At least there wasn’t an explosion at Horseneck, like there was on Salty Brine Beach that same day.

The polo games in Portsmouth seem to be a victim of their own success, with such large crowds on some Saturdays that they’re not as enjoyable (to me anyway) as they used to be. Everyone wants to cram in as much summer fun as possible in the short time we have.

The downside to this summer has been the gypsy moths. I believe they followed right after those little white winter months, to make things worse. In their caterpillar stage in June they ate through Rehoboth like the proverbial plague of locusts, even eating the needles on pine trees! The caterpillar dirt fell from the trees like a nasty rain.

These caterpillars seemed to morph into moths incredibly fast and were all over the place (and in your face) in July. They laid their eggs and died soon after and the ground is littered with their little corpses. I hope next year’s crop of the little vermin isn’t so bad but I’ll worry about this later. I am happy to see that some trees that were completely bare are putting out new leaves, even if it’s not a full leafy canopy.

Speaking of trees, according to a New York Times article on July 22, a recent study revealed: “A walk in the park may soothe the mind and … change the workings of our brains in ways that improve our mental health, according to an interesting new study of the physical effects on the brain of visiting nature. Most of us today live in cities and spend far less time outside in green, natural spaces than people did several generations ago. City dwellers also have a higher risk for anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses than people living outside urban centers, studies show.”

I’m sure that most residents of Rehoboth and similar places are only too happy not to have to live in the congestion of a large city. Meanwhile city dwellers assume that we must all be dying of boredom in the suburbs and the countryside. To each his own. The best thing is to be able to live where you want.

Anyway, “How Walking Changes the Brain” is an interesting article. It explains that we don’t brood as much when we are walking in a park or the woods. I would add my own comment that the “walk in nature” should give you a chance to commune with nature rather than texting on your smart-phone. And the only tweets should be coming from our little feathered friends up in the trees.

The older I get, the more I appreciate bird song. It’s like the Earth’s most beautiful music to me, though I also enjoy the rhythmic sound of the surf. I imagine that might improve your mental health too. One thing I especially like at the beach is that people generally sound happy there, playing and laughing.

A good place to go for a walk that I have somehow overlooked until now is Mt. Hope Farm on the left on Route 138 in Bristol, shortly before the Mt. Hope Bridge. The trails are fairly short (for those of us who hate long hikes) and they skirt the bay with a great view of the bridge. You can bring your dog too.

The sun is setting sooner now and the hummingbirds will be packing their little bags for the trip south. I know most New Englanders say that fall is their favorite season but it’s not mine.

September’s song is a melancholy one because I know what happens after October. But I’ll worry about that later too.

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk’s Corner

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Thanks to your vote at Town Meeting, I attended the first year Mrs. Marinalva Romeiro (three-year program) of the International Institute of Municipal Clerk’s training at the beautiful campus of Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. It was a wonderful learning and networking experience. I was one of twenty-four students in the “year-1” program. Our class was made up of fifteen clerks from Massachusetts, four clerks from Maine, two clerks from Connecticut, one clerk from New Hampshire, one clerk from Vermont and one clerk from Rhode Island. It was a grueling six days; however, we learned a wealth of information that will allow us to become even better Town/City Clerks. Over the six day schedule, I accumulated 89.25 hours of class time and homework hours. Classes started when we arrived on campus on Saturday, July 11th. First Established 1984 • Michael G. Salois, Owner class began at 4:30 p.m. and ended at 7:30 p.m. Starting with (508) 222-2656 • Rehoboth, MA our Sunday, July 12th classes, our “official” daily schedule for the week began at 7:00 a.m. each day in the cafeteria for breakfast.

Recently, Mike Salois and his team completed the construction of a farmer’s Classes started at 8:00 a.m. and ran until 9:00 p.m. with a lunch porch on the front of our house, after tearing down the existing one. From the beginning, we knew what to expect and when to expect it. Mike was very and dinner break in between. knowledgeable regarding the pros and cons of different material we could use, from It was interesting to learn how the Clerk’s role differs in other the railing systems to the decking boards. His pricing was very reasonable, and he States, as well as sharing ideas with fellow Clerks from Massanever asked for the next installment until we were satisfied with what was already chusetts. The Year One program, as described in our handouts, completed or purchased. Finally, Mike and Tony were true professionals on the job, encompassed “an introductory course in public administration with taking care to do a quality job, while thoroughly cleaning up after each work day. lectures on the topics of communication skills, decision making, Thank you Mike for a job well done. management theory, inter-governmental relations, government procedures, media relations and written communication. Clerks in Fully Insured • Free Estimates • MA & RI Licensed Year 1 will experience practical ‘nuts-and-bolts’ lessons in general 290 Winthrop St. Rehoboth, Ma 02769 and theoretical courses.” (NEMCIA.org) One of my favorite courses was entitled the “Peaceful Warrior” where we discussed the qualities of becoming a trustworthy leader. We learned the concept of the “R.O.C.C. of Trust” – the acronym R.O.C.C. stands for R=Reliable; O=Open; C=Compassionate; and C=Competent. We discussed many ways we can incorporate those qualities into the clerk’s daily routine and how it makes one a better person both professionally and personally; it was a great class. I also enjoyed the other courses: Introduction to Law, Municipal Government Procedures, Media Relations, Effective Call To Communication, Personnel Management, Book Summer Introduction to Finance, Benchmark (Evaluor 508-676-1995 Painting! ating Performance, Policies, Practices, & ~ Seniors 10% OFF ~ Philosophies), Gossip in the Workplace, Creative Thinking, Effective Letter Writing, Time Management, Computer Lab class on Microsoft Word, and even participated in a Professional Neat Work FREE ESTIMATES

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However, I was pleased to learn some great techniques that will optimize the daily routines of our office. I will also be sharing what I learned by offering a MS-Office workshop for the town hall staff if they would like to learn some of the timesaving techniques that were presented at NEMCIA. All in all, it was a wonderful, productive, and enjoyable week. I’m tired, but it’s a good tired because we learned so much that will allow us to be more productive and available to the community. I can’t wait until next year’s classes!

Oh, by the way, I won second prize on my Rehoboth poster. A photo of the winning poster appears below. We needed to tell a story of our town and town clerk’s office through the use of photos.

Requirements were to take photos of our town, office, and town hall staff. The display board needed to include the name of our town, clerk’s name, and population. Below please find a photo of my submission. Rehoboth is such a beautiful town, rich in history . . . no wonder I won, how can anyone resist the charm of Rehoboth!

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2015 Dog Tags – Past Due – Citations Unfortunately Issued

I am pleased we have registered 1,913 dogs so far this year, unfortunately, we still have 86 dogs that remain unlicensed. All dog licenses were due April 1st, a reminder postcard was sent out prior to the $15 late fee being imposed on June 1st and another postcard was sent out to the dog owners prior to the July 15th Citation and an additional $25 late fee was imposed. If you are one of the residents that have not renewed their dog’s license this year, please make sure the dog has a valid rabies certificate and register your dog as soon as possible. You may pay via mail, stopping by town hall, dropping off your payment and valid rabies certificate in the “drop box” outside of town hall, or by paying online at https:// www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs . Please know if your dog is ill or has passed, we will not know unless you notify the clerk’s office 508-252-6502 x-3109 or x-3110 ~ thank you.

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Vitals Information

Rehoboth is a popular place for weddings again this year; especially between June and August. To date we have thirty-two couples that have applied for a marriage license. We are right on track with last year’s thirty-three. In addition to the marriage certificates, we also had twelve births (down from twenty-five in 2014) and thirty-two deaths (unfortunately up from twenty-two in 2014).

Business Certificates

If you are filing for a new business within the Town of Rehoboth, or if you are planning to file a DBA (Doing Business As), you must first go to the Building Inspector/Zoning Officer’s office at 320 Anawan Street to determine if any filings are necessary with their office prior to completing the final step of filing with the Town Clerk’s office. The fee to file for a business certificate is $50. The certificate is valid for four year. Should an amendment to the business certificate be needed, a $10 fee will be charged. For forms and additional business certificate information, please visit our town website @ http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/Pages/RehobothMA_Clerk/ buscertform In closing, as a volunteer on the Town Event’s Committee, I would like to remind you to mark your calendar for the upcoming 16th Annual Larry Procopio – Harvest Block Party on Saturday, September 19 (rain date – Sunday September 20) from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Redway Plain. Any vendors interested, please contact Chairperson, Mary Beth Moriarty @ maryelizabethmoriarty@yahoo.com.

Lynn and I wish you all a safe, happy, most enjoyable summer, and a wonderful Labor Day holiday.

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Dog license renewals were due March 31st, so if you have not licensed your dog yet, please come in or do it through the mail.

By our count, there are many dogs still not currently licensed for 2015.

We also ask that you send in your census form. There are many of those missing also. It is important for counts for the schools and for voting purposes. Please, if you have not done so yet, check the information on the form, make any corrections, sign and date it and send it to Town Hall.

With 2016 bringing four elections, the State will be asking town clerks to inactivate voters for various reasons. If you do not answer your census, you could be made an inactive voter and have to show ID at the polls and fill out paperwork in order to vote.

This can be avoided by returning your census annually. The State wants voting lists to be up to date and accurate, especially during a Presidential election year.

Save a Pet is starting to make plans for the annual craft fair at the Middle School. The date is Saturday, September 12th. We will be looking for crafters who want to sell their items. Also, white elephant tables are welcome.

We are taking orders for the K-9 shirts that Adam Laprade is selling to support the K-9 program. Kilo and Adam are such an asset to our police department and the sale of the shirts helps support this great team. We have some of the shirts here in the office depending on your size requirement or we can order one for you.

In closing, friends and family of Karen McHugh are relieved that the person who was responsible for the hit and run accident in January, has been identified. It has been a long and difficult seven months for Karen’s family who have been hoping for justice for Karen. Her Town Hall family misses Karen every day.

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Controversy Over Seekonk School Fees Ends on Positive Note

By Laura Calverley The Seekonk School Department notified parents on June 30 more than a million extra this year, how can you not have enough? that transportation and athletic fees would be implemented in the That’s what I can’t understand,” Parker said. upcoming school year. Selectmen and parents were not happy “They were supposed to save money on transportation when about the news and there was controversy about the timing of the they contracted with Tremblay’s Bus Company. That’s why they fees and the need for them. laid off all the Seekonk bus drivers,” Karlene Souto said.

On August 3, the school committee voted to rescind the fees Selectman Mike Brady said that more than 20 parents had at the recommendation of Superintendent Arlene Bosco. The fees contacted him, complaining about the fees. Brady told the school included a $90 transportation fee for students in Kindergarten committee at their July 13 meeting that he was “disappointed” in through sixth grade living two miles or less from school and for the school committee’s decision to implement fees. Brady said all students in grades 7 through 12, with a family cap of $225 per he specifically asked during a tri-board meeting whether the $1.2 year. There were a few exclusions including students in grades million increase would be sufficient and whether the committee K-6 who live more than two miles from school. The athletic fee was would seek additional money and he was told no. “I think I and the $50 and would apply to students playing any sport. There was a other members had a right to know that before we went into town $250 family cap. meeting with a budget,” Brady told the committee. “If you can’t live The school department estimated, according to documents on with that $1.2 million, then you need to look at what you’re doing,” the school website, that the transportation fee would yield $55,000 Brady said. in revenue and the athletics fee would bring in $26,850 for a total According to school officials, there was a “miscommunication” of approximately $82,000. about Brady’s question because he asked if they were going back Voters at town meeting approved the budget for Fiscal Year to the town for more money. “We didn’t plan to go back to the 2016, which included a 6% increase for all town departments, town for more money. We weren’t going to ask to increase the including the schools. budget,” Grant said. Brady said (in a later interview) that if he had Many parents felt that should have been sufficient. “As a taxknown, he would have made an amendment at town meeting to payer, to approve a $24.5 million budget, which is a 6% increase take $80,000 from the budget. over the previous school year, then that budget should have Many other school districts in the state require fees. Out of covered everything they needed. To come back a week later and 332 districts who responded to a survey from the Seekonk School approve fees, up to $475 for parents, doesn’t seem fair,” said parDept. regarding fees, 283 charge for athletic fees and 93 responded ent Colleen O’Halloran. Others questioned the need for the fees. stating they charge anywhere from $75 to $600 for transportation Selectmen Dave Parker noted that the fees were not inordinately fees. School officials said the athletic fee was considerably less high, but what bothered him was how the school department did it compared to fees paid for town sports and less than what other or appeared to do it. “If you had enough for it last year and you got districts charge. continued on next page...

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Bosco said the fees would be put towards the budget, from staffing to professional development, which was cut from the budget totally last year. “We made cuts last year. This must account for those, for new mandates, and re-instatement of positions that we had previously,” Bosco said in an email. She also noted that costs for special education transportation had increased. (The transportation fees would not have applied to special ed. students.)

School officials reported that that the cost to transport a child in Seekonk is $450 per year. The $90 transportation fee amounted to 50 cents per day. Bosco said that “50 cents per day to transport students who do not qualify for transportation services is reasonable and considerably less than fees charged by other districts.” The state does not require districts to provide busing for high school students.

School Committee Chairman Ray Grant said the fees were needed “to make sure we had the funds necessary to provide the educational programs we felt were needed.” The town did have athletic fees several years ago and they were reportedly higher than the ones proposed for this year. “We tried to make it as fair as we could,” Grant said.

What Happened to Reverse Their Decision?

Grant read a letter from Bosco at the Aug. 6 meeting in which she recommended waiving the athletic and transportation fees for the upcoming year.

The town was notified in July that “Circuit Breaker,” reimbursement for special education services, and Title 1, a federal support program, would be higher than expected and Bosco was “cautiously optimistic” that it would cover the costs of the fees. The school committee then voted to eliminate the fees this year.

Grant cautioned that if fees are necessary, the school committee may address them again in the future. The committee said they are committed to providing a quality education to children in the district. Parents who have already sent in their fees will either have their checks returned or receive a refund from the school department. The refunds are expected to be sent out by September.

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People In The News Local Students Graduate From Police Trooper Program

Jenna Barlow and Dylan Sousa, who are both 16 years old and Rehoboth residents, recently graduated from the Massachusetts State Police Student Trooper Program in New Braintree, MA. Jenna and Dylan are both studying Criminal Justice at DR. The American Legion, Department of Massachusetts, Inc. sponsors a “Student Trooper Program” in cooperation with the Massachusetts State Police Academy every year.

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Rehoboth Resident Receives Recognition for Academic Achievement from Wheelock College

Boston, MA (July 27, 2015) – Briana Simmons, a Rehoboth resident, was recently recognized for excellent academic performance this past semester at Wheelock College and placed on the Dean’s List.

She joins Wheelock College’s growing student body on the Dean’s List, a universal acknowledgement within the academic arena as a symbol of high achievement. A student is eligible when he or she earns a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.8 (on a 4.0 scale); successfully completes a minimum of twelve credit hours during the semester which are graded on a ‘letter grade’ basis; and does not carry any Incomplete grades (‘I’) or Failing grades (‘F’) for the semester at the time the Dean’s List is determined.

She is majoring in Psychology & Human Development with a minor in Juvenile Justice & Youth Advocacy.

“I am extremely proud of Wheelock’s 2015 Dean’s List academics. By achieving strong scholastic standing, these students are representing the educational values instilled at Wheelock,” noted Jackie Jenkins-Scott, President of Wheelock College. “I am confident these exceptional students will go on to pursue successful careers and endeavors and make a difference in the life of families and children across the globe.”

As a private college with a public mission, Wheelock strives to be the premier college educating people to create a safe, caring, and just world for children and families for the past 128 years. Wheelock College provides opportunities for students to achieve academic success and to go on to inspire a world of good. As a highly respected advocate for social policy, Wheelock also helps to shape and strengthen the social systems that positively impact children and families around the globe.

Abigail Tenreiro of Seekonk Qualifies to Compete in Jacksonville FL with Top USA Runners

USA Junior Olympic Track and Field Runner, Abigail Tenreiro of Seekonk Qualifies To Compete With Top USATF Runners in Jacksonville, FL Abigail Tenreiro of Seekonk Middle School and member of R3 raced on July 1011th at the Regional USATF Junior Olympics held at Fitchburg State Un. Abigail placed 4th in the 3000 meter, and 5th in the 1500 meter races qualifying her to compete against the nation’s top USA track and field runners in Jacksonville, FL at the final USA Junior Olympic race.

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2015 has been quite the year for musician, singer-songwriter and Rehoboth-native, Alissa Musto. In between classes at Harvard and performing at Point Street Dueling Pianos in Providence on the weekends, Musto can be found rocking out songs from her new album at the House of Blues, shooting music videos and advocating music education as Miss Tri-County. Playing the piano since age four, Alissa has performed around New England including the Hard Rock Cafe, the Massachusetts State House, the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, Foxwoods and on the national TV series, America’s Most Talented Kid. Alissa’s recent honors include winning the Justine Magazine Talent Search and the MusicToVideo contest, receiving her second nomination for the Limelight Music Awards and being one of 6 participants (out of 4,300 entries) chosen for the House of Blues Bringing Down the House Class of 2015.

Tell me about your new album, “What We Saw From the Piano Bar”.

“What We Saw From the Piano Bar” is my first full-length album; it features 10 piano-oriented songs that I’ve written over the last two years. I released the album on January 5th, the same day that my biggest inspiration, Bruce Springsteen released his debut album back in 1973. So far, “What We Saw” has been featured in the Sound of Boston blog and is available on iTunes and Amazon.

Some of the highlights include a remake of my father’s song, “Over and Over” and ‘Black Flak’ which won the MusicToVideo contest.

What is the MusicToVideo contest?

MusicToVideo was a music competition with 25 local artists.

Each artist submitted a song and listeners online voted for their favorite. The prize was a music video made by videographer, Nico Johnson. “Black Flak” won and the music video was released in May. Check it out on my Youtube channel!

What was it like performing at the House of Blues in Boston?

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August 2015 The Reporter program that gets girls involved with their communities and rewards them for academic achievement and talent. I was honored to win the title of Miss Tri-County and represent the communities of Middlesex, Norfolk and Worcester county at Miss Massachusetts. I was also thrilled to make the top 5 and win the preliminary talent award at Miss Massachusetts amongst 23 titleholders from around the state.

What are your plans for the rest of the summer?

I can be found every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at Point Street Dueling Pianos in Providence. I’m also taking a few summer courses, working with my piano and vocal students, volunteering with Girls Rock! Rhode Island and promoting “What We Saw From The Piano Bar”. I’d also love to get more involved with promoting music education and have started developing my own non-profit organization. In this [the music] business ,everything is day by day and you just need to roll with the surprises that get thrown at you.

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books, and other materials. She spent many hours organizing historical Hornbine School photos, news articles and other information into book binders that are organized by year. This will insure that the information contained in the binders will not get lost. Future Rehoboth residents will profit from Bev’s efforts.

Rehoboth has benefited from Beverly Pettine’s selfless efforts during her active seventeen year association with the Hornbine School. Thank you Beverly Pettine. We are going to miss you!

The Hornbine School Museum is open to the public each 2nd and 4th Sunday, 2-4p.m.

Beverly Pettine Retires From The Hornbine School Program

On June 15th the Third Grade at Palmer River School gathered in the auditorium to recognize Beverly Pettine. Ms. Pettine has run the Hornbine School Program for the last 17 years. She retired from her many school responsibilities at the end of this school year.

The students saved their pennies this spring to buy books which were dedicated to Ms. Pettine and donated to the Palmer River School Library. All the books were related to one-room schoolhouses and will be available in the library for students and teachers.

Rebecca Smith and Cathy Potter, from the Rehoboth Historical Commission, were on hand to present Beverly Pettine with a proclamation from the town selectmen commending her for her seventeen years of volunteer work.

In 1968 the Hornbine School Association was a vibrant active group. But after several decades, the membership declined and they were unable to complete the necessary activities needed to operate a functioning program.

Beverly Pettine, who lives in East Providence and taught third grade in Swansea, retired seventeen years ago. Soon, she joined the Association and revived the school program. Ms. Pettine continued to build the program and now we have about eight hundred students visit the school each season.

Over the years, Beverly Pettine recruited and trained several people to teach at the school. Ms. Pettine wrote a variety of realistic but non-threatening lessons for homeschoolers, third graders and other grades which attended the school for the day.

Beverly revived the Open House Sundays from June to September. It wasn’t long before we had many Sunday visitors from around the country. Now, we have dozens of visitors each season.

Bev always kept the Hornbine School decorated with bird’s nests, flowers grown in her own garden, and colored chalk drawings on a couple of the chalk boards, drawn by her niece. Pumpkins, hay bales and dried corn were prominent outside the school in the autumn.

Beverly arranged for building maintenance which included the landscaping, carpentry, emergency repairs and the chimney sweep. In recent years, the Rehoboth Historical Commission and the Rehoboth Community Preservation Committee have arranged for several major repairs. At times, Ms. Pettine has worked around these repairs during the school season.

Beverly loves the Hornbine School and poured hours of effort into it each year. She often spent her own money for decorations,

Cathy Potter, a member of the Rehoboth Historical Commission, presents a proclamation from the Rehoboth Selectmen to Ms. Beverly Pettine, a resident of East Providence.

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August 17, Meeting of the Citizen’s Recognition Night Committee @ 7 PM @ Latham’s. All members that want to continue on this committee and any other LION that would like to joint this committee.

August 23, The Rehoboth Lions Golf Tournament will be at Swansea C.C. with a 1:00 PM Tee Off. See any Lion, see Rehoboth Lions Website for more information.

Sept. 2 is this years 1st Clam Boil, @ 7 PM at the Seekonk Gun Club! LIONS NEEDED! Come at 8 AM to Breakfast at KP, then to set-up at the Gun Club @ 9 AM. Evening come by 6:30 PM to sell raffle tickets, beer, soda and water. Get ready to serve at 6:55 PM. Sell tickets! Sell tickets! Sell tickets!

October 21, 2015 – Citizen’s Recognition Night – Nominate good people for awards – Youth, Neighbor, Public Servant, Senior Citizen, Outstanding Service to the Community. Think about it and be ready.

We are planning a 20-WEEK CLUB that will run between October and Feb. next winter.

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“Are you interested in quilting? Linsey Woolsey Quilt Guild is open to quilters of all levels. We have monthly Guild Meetings, Workshops, and lots of fun! We meet on the second Monday of the month at the First Baptist Church in Attleboro. Annual membership dues are $35. If interested in joining us, please call Carol at 508-252-3103 or email at cfoelsche@comcast.net.”

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The July 14th meeting was a fun time at Aarons home where good food could not be dampened by the rain showers. We had a short business meeting at which the letter about the Harvest Block Party was read. It will be held on September 19th from 10 AM till 3 PM. everyone welcome .Our August 25th meeting is also lots of fun with a short business meeting at 7 pm followed by out for ice cream.

I read a question in the Farmers Almanac newsletter that intrigued me, and I will share it. Do you stay drier running or walking to your car in the rain?” When you run the rain hits you in the front (large surface) and walking it lands more on your head and shoulders(less surface).This ongoing debate has been solved by two North Carolina Climatologists who dressed in identical clothing with water measuring equipment. One ran 100yards through a downpour while the other simultaneously walked. Result the one who walked was 40% wetter. Now we know you get less wet when running to your car. Just be careful.

We are working on the programs for next year. You can look forward to some of the usual Halloween, Christmas and anniversary parties as well as learning about the environment, spoon carving. and Earth day plantings. The Anthony C. Thatcher scholarship is available. For information call 508-822-4946.

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Come on down to the Seekonk American Legion for a Pig Roast with the fixings. It is being held on Saturday, 9/12/15 at 2 pm. Donation is $15.00 and advanced tickets are available at the Post. The Seekonk American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Tickets will also be available at the door. For additional information please call the Post at 508-336-9822.

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A Psychic Fair will be held on Saturday, 9/19/15. There will be several Readers and each Reading is $ 20.00. Admission is free.

The hours are from 10 am to 3 pm. The Psychic Fair will take place at the Seekonk American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary programs for our Veterans, community and children.

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Operation Stand Down Rhode Island’s mission is to help homeless and at-risk veterans secure stable housing as well as other assistance according to individual needs including case management, basic human needs, referrals, and education and employment services. Each year OSDRI holds a three day outreach event at Diamond Hill State Park in Cumberland. This year the event will be held Friday, 9/18, opening at 8 am and closing by noon on Sunday, 9/20.

OSDRI staff and volunteers set up a military style encampment for veterans in need of services to stay in throughout the weekend and access some of these life essential services. Over 450 veterans attended the weekend last year. The veterans were given access to a variety of services including medical, dental, mental health, housing, employment, legal, veteran affairs benefits, restoration of driving privileges, social security, and welfare benefits.

There is a need for donations to help make this event a success. New items are needed include: towels, facecloths, toiletries, razors, soap, socks, underwear and T-shirts. All donations will be delivered to Operation Stand Down RI before 9/18. A donation box is located downstairs at the American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA.

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August 2015 Activities at Providence Children’s Museum New! My Sky – an exhibit exploring the universe On view through September 7, 2015

Providence Children’s Museum hosts My Sky, an immersive traveling exhibit that encourages children and adults to look up and be inspired by the wonders of the universe. My Sky invites families to explore close-up images of the sun; gaze through a telescope to study the stars and planets; invent new constellations; meet scientists, artists and others who are inspired by the sky above; and much more!

My Sky was produced by Boston Children’s Museum in collaboration with Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and NASA; sponsored in Providence by June Rockwell Levy Foundation.

Get Out! Stomp Rockets Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Kids use the power of air to blast a rocket high in the sky in the Museum’s Children’s Garden. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Kids and adults learn what’s so funny about trash during an interactive family comedy that gives a lighthearted look at the three R’s of protecting the environment – reducing, reusing and recycling.

Four 20-minute shows at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM; recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Providence Children’s Museum is open free of charge every Friday evening June through Labor Day from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for “MetLife Family Friday - Free at Five!,” sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and splash, play, and discover My Sky, a traveling exhibit exploring the wonders of the universe.

From 6:00 - 7:00 PM, see “Go Team: The Sports Plays,” hilarious one-act plays created by kids from The Manton Avenue Project.

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In celebration of the My Sky traveling exhibit, explore activities related to the daytime sky. Make a sundial to harness the power of the sun, create a miniature solar warmer out of foil, and more.

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Get Out! Moon Sand Tuesday, August 18 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get out and play in the Museum’s Children’s Garden each Tuesday afternoon in August! This week, kids build, shape and engage with kinesthetic sand and use their imaginations to walk on the moon.

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Sun Power Saturday, August 22 - Monday, August 24 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

In celebration of the My Sky traveling exhibit, explore activities related to the daytime sky. Make a sundial to harness the power of the sun, create a miniature solar warmer out of foil, and more.

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Get Out! Stomp Rockets Tuesday, August 25 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get out and play in the Museum’s Children’s Garden each Tuesday afternoon in August! This week, kids use the power of air to blast a rocket high in the sky. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Wheels at Work: Weather Mobile Wednesday, August 26 • 10:00 AM - Noon

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Block Builders Thursday, August 27 & Friday, August 28 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Kids build with interesting blocks of all shapes and sizes in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space. Stack blocks to construct tall towers, experiment with tangram puzzles, and build on mirrors to explore shapes and symmetry.

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Providence Children’s Museum is open free of charge every Friday evening June through Labor Day from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for “MetLife Family Friday - Free at Five!,” sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and splash, play, and discover My Sky, a traveling exhibit exploring the wonders of the universe.

Chalk the Walk Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Kids make a mark by creating colorful sidewalk chalk drawings and doodles.

Block Builders Monday, August 31 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Kids build with interesting blocks of all shapes and sizes in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space. Stack blocks to construct tall towers, experiment with tangram puzzles, and build on mirrors to explore shapes and symmetry.

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Come to chat with friends, enjoy wine, and bid on one-of-a-kind items. But be wary - strange visitors from the past will be mingling among the crowd. Who are those oddly garbed guests from the grave? Hear their stories and guess who is telling the truth. You could win a prize! Just $10 members/$15 non-members includes six different wines to taste and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

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What’s in your DNA?

Wendy Wagner Helps Rehoboth Genealogy Group Find Answers

Did you know that genealogy is the second most popular hobby in America? Gardening is the first. (Guess that means that genealogy comes in as the Number 1 hobby in New England during the winter.) The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society now has a genealogy group that meets at the Carpenter Museum on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

While there have always been people interested in their family tree, the new ease of searching records on the Internet, coupled with all the new DNA test kits available to the public, has really made genealogy more popular than ever. Programs such as the “Finding Your Roots” series on PBS have also made people more curious about their own roots.

Wendy Wagner of Seekonk spoke about DNA testing at both the June and July meetings of the Rehoboth Genealogy Group this summer. Wendy teaches English and Media Studies at Johnson & Wales University during the school year and likes to devote any free time she has in the summer to genealogy research. She has compiled quite an impressive collection of her own family tree charts.

Wendy said, “DNA testing can help determine our ethnic heritage, aid adopted people trying to discover their birth families, and break down brick walls,” referring to those searches that seem to come to a dead end. She spoke about the three main companies that do DNA testing, which are AncestryDNA, 23andMe, and Family Tree DNA. By now, both AncestryDNA and 23andMe have over one million members. There is also a third party company called GEDMatch which allows you to compare DNA results from these three major companies.

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August 2015 The Reporter if you have real questions on where your last name came from.

Questions on your mother’s side of the family can be investigated through mtDNA (mitochondrial DNA) search. Wendy pointed out the interesting fact that DNA is not distributed evenly among all of someone’s descendants and that we do not get DNA from all our ancestors. This explains why two siblings may get slightly different results on their DNA tests.

DNA testing is a complicated subject and genealogical research in general can be confusing, so the goal of the Rehoboth Genealogy Group is to give people a chance to get together, ask questions, and exchange ideas. The Rehoboth Genealogy Group is open to all. For more information, call the Carpenter Museum at 508-2523031. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 26 at 7pm.

All are invited to come and share their “brick walls.” For more info, go to: https://www.slideshare.net/secret/tC8KQ6KA9YONFE and https://www.slideshare.net/WendyWagner/part-ii-50573737.

Wendy Wagner helped unravel some of the complicated issues about DNA testing during the June and July meetings of the Rehoboth Genealogy Group at the Carpenter Museum.

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By Leslie Patterson Many Rehoboth residents can trace their ancestors to the earliest English settlers, but maybe this is no wonder when you consider that in the 17th century more than 350,000 English people crossed the Atlantic to America. This interesting fact is the first of many in a new book on the first English settlements in America, Between Two Worlds: How the English Became Americans by Malcolm Gaskill, a professor at the University of East Anglia in England.

It’s always interesting to read about the colonies from an English point of view and Prof. Gaskill has written a very readable book.

The other thing that makes this book stand out from others is that he talks about not just the Puritans in New England but the English colonies as a whole, including Virginia and the other southern colonies, and also the Caribbean. There were stark contrasts among these three groups.

This new book makes a fine companion to an older book, Albion’s Seed: Four British Folkways in America (published in 1989)

by David Hackett Fischer, a professor at Brandeis University. Both books are highly recommended to anyone with an interest in how the English became Americans.

Looking for a mention of Rehoboth in Between Two Worlds takes us to King Philip’s War: “Noah Newman, a minister turned soldier from Rehoboth, told John Cotton of a pregnant woman who was killed as she ran to a garrison house, an infant in her arms.”

Gaskill quotes Rev. Newman: “What an emblem of the sudden & dreadfull appearance of the great Judge of the world when he shall come to render vengeance to the wicked.” Exploring this grim period in greater detail, Gaskill points out, “Both sides behaved with extravagant cruelty.”

Yet for all the trials and tribulations of the early years of English settlement in America, few would disagree with Prof. Gaskill’s conclusion that the most remarkable thing about the Pilgrims was continued on next page...

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“their extraordinary courage” that “resounds across the centuries and should inspire us. The best way to remember the Pilgrim Fathers, it has been said, is to look at Plymouth Rock, then turn around to gaze at the vastness of the ocean whence they came.”

Between Two Worlds: How the English Became Americans, by Malcolm Gaskill is available through our local SAILS library system.

In the book Between Two Worlds: How the English Became Americans, author Malcolm Gaskill mentions a Rehoboth woman who was brutally killed during King Philip’s War.

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This extraordinary farmstead on Broad Street was built around 1800. It was the home of Dr. William Blanding from c. 1840 to c. 1855. The side view featuring a man atop a twoseated Democrat wagon shows the home about 1875 while William P. Gardner lived there.

(Gift of Anna-Frances Apap.) Can you tell us the house number?

If you would like to guess the answer, email it to the Carpenter Museum at carpentermuseum@gmail.com or mail it to PO Box 2, Rehoboth, MA 02769. A winner will be randomly drawn from all correct entries, and that person will receive a prize. Winners will be announced next month in the Reporter and the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society newsletter, along with a photo of the correct location and more details. Deadline for submitting a guess is August 20.

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Audubon offers plenty of nature activities to keep you cool and connected with the great outdoors in August.

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online at www.asri.org.

A complete listing of programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Download a copy online at www.asri.org.

August 8, 2015 Paint and Sip: Owls

Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Create your own beautiful owl painting while enjoying a glass of wine! No painting experience necessary - we’ll lead you through the creative process with step-by-step instruction.

Start with a blank canvass, and leave with your own masterpiece! And don’t forget to check out our exclusive after-hours shopping event in the Nature Store. Registration is required.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; August 8, 2015; 6:00-8:00 pm; Program Fee: $35/member, $40/non-member. Ages: 21+. Register online at www.asri.org.

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Smithfield, MA 2:00 am – 4:00 pm Take the next step in using a map and compass and practice the skills learned in “Introduction to Map and Compass.” We will review the basics and hone our skills with some simple navigation games. Then we’ll try the short orienteering course on the refuge for our final exercise. Bring your own compass or borrow one of ours.

This is a follow up class to “Introduction to Map and Compass”, but if you already have basic compass skills, feel free to join us for this second level class.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $10/member, $14/non-member. Ages: 9+.

Register online at www.asri.org.

August 14, 2015 Bats and Beer

Audubon Fisherville Brook Refuge Exeter, RI 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Join us at Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge for an evening of fun learning about the fascinating world of bats and tasting some local brew. Start with a brief presentation and learn about the bats live in your area. Then head out onto the trails in search of these winged creatures. We will stop at the pond and watch these magnificent creatures at work catching their evening meal. If we are lucky, we may even catch a glimpse of the beaver that lives on the pond.

Please bring a flashlight.

Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: $15/member, $20/non-member. Ages: 21+.

Register online at www.asri.org

August 14, 2015 Just for Seniors!

Introduction to Mushrooms of Rhode Island Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 10:00 – 11:30 am

Are you interested in learning something new and meeting other seniors with the same interests? Come to Audubon! Classes may include a nature walk, so please dress accordingly and wear sturdy shoes.

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Introduction to Mushrooms of Rhode Island

Learn all about wild mushrooms and how to identify local species, including Rhode Island’s “foolproof four”. This is a great beginner program for those without experience identifying mushrooms. Joe Metzen of Audubon will provide a presentation on mushrooms, background history, and tips on working with field guides. Registration is required.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program fee: $5/ member, $7/non-member; Ages: Adult.

Register online at www.asri.org.

August 15, 2015 Sea Glass Jewelry

Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Come design and create a beautiful pendant with sea glass found on local beaches. Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it into fun, creative jewelry using quick and easy wire wrapping techniques. Program includes all materials.

Find something special on the beach? Bring that too! This class fills quickly so don’t wait! Advance registration is required.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $25/member, $30/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online at www.asri.org.

August 16, 2015 Bird Banding

Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 9:15 – 11:15 am

10:00 am-2:00 pm; Program Fee: $30/member, $40/nonmember. Ages: Adult.

Register online at www.asri.org.

August 25, 2015 Shorebird Van Trip

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Hop aboard the Audubon van and with an expert guide to visit some of Rhode Island’s best shorebird locations: Charlestown Breachway, Quonochontaug Breachway and Succotash Marsh.

Please bring a lunch, optics, old sneakers or water shoes, towel and bug repellent. Be prepared to get wet up to your waist for this program.

Departs from Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: $45/member, $55/non-member.

Ages: 14+. Register online at ww.asri.org.

August 28, 2015 Full Moon Paddle Barrington, RI 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Paddle through one of Barrington’s quintessential salt water marshes and discover the wildlife that call it home! Observe Osprey and terrapin turtle nesting sites in this habitat that serves as a filtration system to Narragansett Bay. Great Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets often dot the banks of this tidal marsh. Watch as Osprey dive and pluck fish out the water and see how many creatures of the sea serve as food for our migratory bird population. We will get out along the marsh, stretch our legs, and view the cages of the terrapin turtle’s nests! Beautiful 100 Acre Cove is a place you must visit to understand its importance. Included in the fee is equipment is provided by EMS. Departs from Walker Farm Boat Ramp, Hundred Acre Cove, Barrington RI; Program Fee: $55/member, $65/non-member. Ages: 16+. Register at www.asri.org continued on next page...

Join Audubon and witness bird banding, where experts capture, band, measure and release songbirds in order to record their movements. Birds will be gently removed from tall “mist nets” set in the shrubby habitats on the grounds of the Environmental Education Center. The techniques of identifying, measuring, weighing, and banding the birds will be demonstrated before they are released.

The migratory habits and life history of each captured species will be discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera and binoculars.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child; $12/ non-member adult, $6/ non-member child. Ages: 6+. Register online at www.asri.org

August 22 & 29, 2015 Taking the Mystery Out of Mushrooming Two Locations Offered 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join Audubon for an introduction to mushrooms and fungus, and learn how to identify mushroom groups and species that grow in the area. Start inside with a presentation on mushroom identification - view wild mushrooms on display that were collected from other areas, depending on availability. Next, venture out for a hike in the woods with an expert guide to find mushrooms growing in the wild. Afterwards, sample a couple of tasty mushroom dishes using a variety of cultivated ‘wild’ mushrooms. Please note: Collecting mushrooms on Audubon properties is prohibited. Wear closed-toe shoes, socks and long pants and dress for the weather.

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Long Pond Woods offers some of the most spectacular vistas in Rhode Island. The view from the summit is worth the hike in any season. The forest and rocky hillsides are home to many native animals and plants. Join Audubon Director of Conservation Scott Ruhren for a guided tour of this New England treasure. Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately and pack water and a snack.

Long Pond Woods, North Road, Hopkinton, RI; Program Fee: $10/member, $14/nonmember. Ages: 10+. Register online at www.asri.org.

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Kids love creatures…so bring them to Audubon to learn about tidepool animals. Summer fun begins with Audubon!

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Register online at www.asri.org or call (401) 9495454.

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August 8, 2015: 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $10/member child, $14/non-member.

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August 8, 22, 2015 Guided Trail Walks

Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Join an Audubon naturalist for a leisurely walk along trails and boardwalk to the coast of Narragansett Bay. Along the way we’ll stop to observe wildlife in field, wetland, and forest habitats. You never know what we may see. Bring your binoculars and camera.

This program is weather dependent. Free with admission. No registration needed. For all ages.

August 2015 The Reporter Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: Free with Admission.

August 8, 2015 Map and Compass (Part 2): The Next Steps Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge Smithfield, MA 2:00 am – 4:00 pm Take the next step in using a map and compass and practice the skills learned in “Introduction to Map and Compass.” We will review the basics and hone our skills with some simple navigation games. Then we’ll try the short orienteering course on the refuge for our final exercise. Bring your own compass or borrow one of ours. This is a follow up class to “Introduction to Map and Compass”, but if you already have basic compass skills, feel free to join us for this second level class.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $10/member, $14/non-member. Ages: 9+. Register online at www.asri.org.

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August 14, 2015 Junior Naturalists for Home-schooled Families Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Join other home-schooled kids and learn about nature and science! This hourlong program will introduce participants to a different topic each class, with hands-on experiments and nature-based activities that are sure to foster a love of the natural world.

Classes are limited to 15 children, so please register early. Adult must attend with child.

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Join Audubon and witness bird banding, where experts capture, band, measure and release songbirds in order to record their movements. Birds will be gently removed from tall “mist nets” set in the shrubby habitats on the grounds of the Environmental Education Center. The techniques of identifying, measuring, weighing, and banding the birds will be demonstrated before they are released. The migratory habits and life history of each captured species will be discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera and binoculars. Programs are limited to 15 participants, so please register early. continued on next page....

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Bring the kids, ages 4 to 10 years, to Fisherville Brook for Little Nature Hikers. Children head outside and explore nature through games and activities. Each month we will explore different parts of the wildlife refuge. Learn about bugs, dip with nets in the pond, or explore the children’s garden. Join us for one class or come for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty are a must.

Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: $8/member adult/child pair, $5/each additional member; $12/non-member adult/child pair; $7/each additional non-member. Ages: 4+. Register online www.asri.org.

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Bring the kids along to explore the amazing diversity of the estuary, from tidal creeks and salt marshes to the rocky shoreline!

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August 27, 2015 Eco-stories and Art

Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Bring a snack and relax while an Audubon naturalist reads a nature story. Then create a unique work of art from different recyclable materials and found objects. Will it be a bouquet of flowers made from plastic bottles? A bird’s nest made from scrap paper and yarn? Join us and find out! No registration required.

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Agawam Hunt, 15 Roger Williams Avenue, Rumford, RI Description & Additional info: On Monday, October 5, 2015, United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. (UWGAT) will host its Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament at Agawam Hunt in Rumford, RI. The event begins with registration at 10:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. A boxed lunch is provided. Enjoy golfing a scramble format with a Poker Run, Putting Contest, Best Dressed Individual contest, as well as, prizes for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

After golfing, enjoy dinner and dessert, awards, and Chinese raffle.

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Sponsorship opportunities along with golfer registration information may be obtained by visiting www.uwgat.org. If you would like to donate a raffle prize or cash donation, or for further details, please contact Emily Treano at 508-222-2337, ext. 116 or Emily@uwgat.org.

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Events & Activities Rehoboth Station 2 Firefighters Association Annual Jay Hilsman Chicken Barbeque

Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, August 14, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, August 14, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Linda Leslie. Music will be performed by Dave Langford, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman.

Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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Gilly’s Ride August 16th

Gilly’s ride is in memory of Seekonk firefighter Gilly Ferreira Jr. The event will take place on Saturday August 16, 2015 and will start at Hillside Country Club. The event will end at Seekonk Gun Club with a BBQ, DJ, and t-shirt for participants. Staging will be at 10:30 AM. Tickets are $20. For tickets please contact Leisa Ferreira-Silva 508-2694355 after 5 PM. Proceeds will benefit the Seekonk Fire Dept equipment program and Seekonk K9 program.

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Summer Festival to Feature Top Artists, Musicians and Theatrical Performances On August 22, the East Providence Arts Council (EPAC) will host visual and performing artists from across the state at the historic Crescent Park for “The looff,” a whirlwind festival of art, music, and life. This free, familyfriendly event will run from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (rain or shine).

“The looff” Arts Festival will include top artists demonstrating and selling their work, live music, Big Nazo Puppets, dancing, storytelling, children’s performances from Kaleidoscope Theater, and of course rides on the historic Looff Carousel. Food trucks and local vendors will also be on hand.

Rick Lawson, President of EPAC, states, “The historic Crescent Park Carousel – itself a work of art – and beautiful coastline views of Narragansett Bay’s Providence River from Crescent Park offer the perfect setting for this summertime fair.”

“This event captures the spirit of the ‘Riverside Renaissance Movement,’ which is the momentum that is building among Riverside residents and local organizations, such as the EPAC, to enhance our waterfront community as a vibrant cultural center.”

Says local resident and EPAC board member Jason Rafferty.

The festival name, “The looff,” commemorates Charles I.D. Looff who designed the Crescent Park Carousel in 1895, which is a nationally recognized masterpiece of wood sculpture. It is the largest and most elaborate of Looff’s works featuring 62 spectacular hand carved figures and 4 whimsical chariots.

EPAC is a grassroots nonprofit composed of passionate residents and local artists aspiring to make East Providence a thriving arts community. In addition to “The looff,” EPAC works throughout the year to commission art displays, to beautify public places using the arts, and to organize community workshops and events. More information can be obtained at www.epartscouncil.com.

Local artists and vendors are encouraged to apply to be a part of this extraordinary event. EPAC is also soliciting local businesses for sponsorship.

See the EPAC website or email epartscouncil@gmail.com for details.

Lawson adds, “Guess who’s looffing around this summer…

Hopefully YOU! This is a family event not to be missed.”

What: “The looff” Arts Festival organized by the East Providence Arts Council.

Cost: Free When: Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, rain or shine Where: Crescent Park and the adjacent Rose Larisa Park, Riverside, RI Who: Family-friendly, all are welcome Details: www.epartscouncil.com East Providence Arts Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a thriving arts community in East Providence through promoting arts programs, recognize local artists, and advise the City Council on the needs of the artistic community. Board Members include Rick Lawson (President), Courtney Repoza, Jade Sisti, Bill Hurley, Annette Mozzoni, Eileen Socha, and Jason Rafferty. Learn more at www.epartscouncil.com.

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The August 23 dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. All dance steps will be taught.

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27th Annual Lions Golf Tournament at Swansea C.C. August 23rd

The Rehoboth Lions are again sponsoring their annual golf tournament to benefit eye research and honoring longtime Lions member, Ray Dyer. The tournament will be held at the beautiful Swansea Country Club on Sunday, August 23, 1 PM tee time.

This year’s tournament will feature nearly many raffle prizes as well as prizes for top teams. The format will be a modified Scramble called a “Bramble”. Each team will play the best drive and every player in the team will play in from that spot. Best two scores on each hold are counted. It is a great chance for each player to get in personal golf on this great layout.

For further information contact Jim Whitehead at 508 9890821. Player forms as well as tee sponsor forms are available at the Rehoboth Lions website http://lionsofrehoboth.org. There is a discount for early sign up.

Rehoboth Contra Dance

Friday, August 28, 8 p.m.

There will be a special Rehoboth benefit contra dance on Friday, August 28, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf, who will provide iPod music that has been specially recorded and edited to fit contra dancing. The purpose is to raise funds for the dance series to support its operations. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $10. For information, call 508-2526375; http://www.contradancelinks. com/rehoboth.html.

Lisa Greenleaf calls to a mix of iPod music at the Rehoboth benefit contra dance on Friday, August 28

Newman YMCA Partners With Macy’s For 10th Annual “Shop For A Cause” August 29th

Swansea, MA, August 29, 2015 - Macy’s will partner with Newman YMCA to invite customers to participate in Macy’s 10th annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event on August 29, 2015. Customers can purchase shopping passes from Newman YMCA now. Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” is a unique one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts. Since 2006, the program has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for charities across the country.

“Macy’s is proud to invite our customers to join us in giving back to causes that make a difference both locally and nationally,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer. “For the last nine years, Macy’s Shop For A Cause program has raised many millions of dollars for thousands of charities across the country.

We look forward to offering our customers and associates an easy way to make a positive impact in our communities while enjoying great savings at Macy’s.”

Macy’s has provided Newman YMCA with shopping passes to sell for $5 each. Newman YMCA will keep 100 percent of every shopping pass it sells. The more the YMCA sells, the more money it will raise!

By purchasing a shopping pass from Newman YMCA, customers support our diverse membership, programs, child care

August 2015 The Reporter and camps that provide something for everyone and every age while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and special events at Macy’s. Pass holders will receive special discounts on most regular, sale and clearance purchases all day, but some exclusions apply.

The YMCA of Greater Providence wants to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed and learn. To help eliminate the achievement gap, we assist all children in our community - regardless of income - in our OST programs and camp. Our goal is to help every child grow academically, emotionally, and physically.

For more information about Macy’s “Shop For A Cause,” visit macys.com/shopforacause. To purchase a shopping pass from Newman YMCA contact Paula Roy at proy@ gpymca.org or call the Welcome Center at 508-336-7103.

About Macy’s Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy’s offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy’s flagship stores -- including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California -- are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors.

Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $70 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.

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A Chicken Barbecue is planned for September 12 at 5:00 PM (one sitting) at the First Baptist Church in Swansea, ( at the corner of Baptist Street and Route 6). Menu includes barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and baked beans, followed by Swedish apple pie. Tickets may be obtained by calling 508 679-8921. Adult tickets are $16. Children age 10 and under tickets are $8.

DRRHS 50th Reunion

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School class of 1965 will be holding its 50th reunion on September 18, 2015 at the Holiday Inn in Taunton.

We are still missing the following classmates: Judith Ann Bartoswicz, Kathleen Bush, Lauren Davis, Everett Gonsalves, Robert Hopkins, Charles Lewis, Linda Lindberg, Leonie Linden, John Maker, Barbara Jo Packer, Stanley Perry, Robert Reardon, Elsie Lynn Ryan, Judith Sawtelle, Sharon Simpson, Bianka Souza and Walter Vandenberg.

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Seekonk Save A Pet Society, Inc will be holding their annual Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Dr. Kevin M Hurley Middle School, 650 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA. (rain date Saturday, September 19, 2015) This is a family and pet friendly event that is held annually to benefit the homeless animals at the Seekonk Animal Shelter. There will be 60+ vendors selling everything from pet related items, home décor, makeup, jewelry, crafted items and much, much, more.

There will be animal rescue groups bringing adoptable dogs and cats as well as a variety of exhibitors including Seekonk Jr. Warriors Cheerleaders, Seekonk Police’s K9 unit and a Pet Runway Show.

You won’t want to miss the Pet Runway Show which starts at 1:30pm and features YOUR pets in a fashion show. The runway show was as big hit last year and is limited to 40 contestants, so register soon. Visit the “Seekonk Save A Pet Society” facebook page or www.seekonksaveapet.org for additional info and to register your pet.

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Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk 5K Race and Walkathon 2015 Sunday, September 27

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On Sunday, September 27th, the Seekonk Kiwanis will sponsor the 2nd annual 5K Race and 1.5 Walk. The race is USA Track and Field sanctioned and will be held rain or shine starting at 10 a.m.

Registration is $25 before September 25th or $30 on the race day starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will start at the Martin School on Cole Street and be on the neighboring side streets. Tee-shirts will be given to the first 100 registrants.

There will be events for pre-school, elementary and middle school age children sponsored by Seekonk Youth and Recreation with a donation of $5 to Seekonk Kiwanis.

Sponsors are welcome to help with the costs - gold for $500 or silver for $125. Names will appear on the tee-shirts. We also welcome donations for prizes (gift certificates, articles) or money for food or advertising.

The proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for child care and for graduating seniors and to sponsor the Key Club at the Seekonk High School and the Builders’ Club at the Hurley Middle School to encourage students to perform community service. Kiwanis is a world wide organization dedicated to improving the world “one child and one community at a time”.

For applications to participate or offers to help, please contact Beverly Hart, 508336-9352 or russellhart@comcast.net or pick up applications at the Seekonk Town Hall, 100 Peck Street or Seekonk Library, Newman Avenue.

Golf To Make A Difference Monday, October 5th

The Seekonk High School Athletic Boosters will hold their annual golf outing on Monday, October 5 at Ledgemont Country Club. The shotgun start is at 9:00 - play your own ball. The cost of $110 per person includes golf, cart, lunch and raffles. Bring a foursome or play on your own. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to play a great course and raise much needed funds for all of the athletic programs at SHS. Put in for the vacation day now! Please contact Karen McKenna 508-336-3168 or Michelle Silva 508-942-7840 for a registration form or additional information.

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The Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony, a collaboration between the Southeastern Massachusetts Arts Collaborative, better known as SMARTS and the Wheaton College Music Department is accepting new woodwind, brass and percussion players ages 14 to adult.

Comprised of adults, area high school students and students from local colleges, the Wind Symphony offers its members the opportunity to perform a wide variety of music for wind ensemble and concert band.

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JW Graham and Yes! Gallery, located in Wickford Village, want to reward their customers for their donations to the North Kingstown Food Pantry.

With school in recess for the summer, many of our lower income families depend on the N. K. Food Pantry to help them replace school- time meals. As a result, the Food Pantry is especially in need for donations during summertime. JW Graham and Yes! Gallery are holding their 4th annual “Feed The Pantry” fundraiser. For

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your donations throughout the month of August, JW Graham and Yes! Gallery will thank you with a coupon for future use at both shops. For a $10 donation to the Food Pantry you will receive a 10% OFF coupon. A $20 donation will be awarded a 20% OFF coupon and a $30 donation will earn you a 30% OFF coupon. For more details call or stop in either store.

In addition to customer donations, all JW Graham and Yes! Gallery employees will be contributing to a Feed The Pantry pool which will be matched by owners Palmer and Julie Beebe.

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Play at the Park with Providence Children’s Museum!

Providence, RI – For a fourth summer, Providence Children’s Museum is bringing playful hands-on activities to neighborhood parks across Providence, building on its efforts to advocate for and raise awareness of the critical importance of children’s play, and its commitment to provide play opportunities throughout the community.

The Museum will facilitate open-ended activities at city parks during Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative evening concerts in July and August. Families will build forts and creative contraptions, blow bubbles, and much more.

Play at the Park with Providence Children’s Museum from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on these dates: Thursday, August 6 • Harriet and Sayles Park (Harriet and Sayles Streets) Neighborhood Block Party Thursday, August 13 • Harriet and Sayles Park (Harriet and Sayles Streets) Neighborhood Block Party Tuesday, August 18 • Roger Williams Park (Broad Street entrance) Performance by ECAS Theater Unstructured, child-directed play is vital for kids’ healthy growth and development. In a 2007 clinical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics stated that “…play is essential to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth.” Through spontaneous, freely chosen play, children develop confidence and learn problem solving, self-regulation, conflict resolution and other significant skills. With increased emphasis on academics at school, more time in structured after-school and summer programs, parental concerns about safety, and more time in front of television and computer screens, many kids today lack time and space for free play – especially outdoors.

The Museum is bringing play to public spaces to combat children’s growing play deficit and to make unstructured, high-quality (new clients only) play experiences available to all kids and families. “The Museum is a strong advocate for the critical importance of open-ended, childdirected play,” said Interim Executive Director Megan Fischer. “We Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm are delighted to partner with Providence parks to bring creative Saturdays 8:30 am play opportunities to kids and families in communities throughout 340 Anawan St. (Rear entrance) Rehoboth, MA the city.”

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Providence Children’s Museum – active summer fun, inside and out! The Museum is located at 100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District. September through March, open Tuesday through Sunday and Monday school holidays, 9 AM to 6 PM, and selected Fridays until 8 PM. April through August, open 7 days. Activities are free with Museum www.stepaheadschoolofdance.com admission of $9.00 per person; admission 319 Tremont St, Rehoboth MA is always free for Museum members. Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.ChildrenMu508.222.5157 seum.org.

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Horizons for Homeless Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children by providing quality play and opportunities for early education. Volunteer with homeless children at a Horizons Playspace in one of more than 100 family shelters state-wide including in Brockton, Stoughton, Bourne, New Bedford, Fall River, Middleboro, Attleboro, Kingston, Norwell, Weymouth, Taunton, & Marshfield.

A commitment of 2 hours a week for 6 months and formal training are required.

Upcoming volunteer training: Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 – 9:30 pm • Lakeville, MA Saturday, September 12, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm • West Bridgewater, MA To find out more, view other training dates, or to apply, call 508.510.3250or visit horizonschildren.org/playspace. Please join us in giving homeless children a better tomorrow.

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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 or visit www.darefamily.org.

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On Common Ground Information Session

Are you interested in mentoring for 1-2 hours a week in order to help an adult living in poverty? As On Common Ground’s Mentor Center becomes more recognized for providing mentors to adults experiencing poverty in the greater Attleboro Area, we find a need for more volunteers. We currently have a list of people hoping to be matched with a mentor in order to improve their lives!

Our next Mentor Training Program is on September 23th, 30th, and October 7th, so now is a great time to reach out. Attend our upcoming Information Session on August 6th and 7th from 2:004:00pm or 5:00-7:00pm to learn more about how you can make a difference in the life of someone in need.

On Common Ground is located at 453 South Main St. Attleboro, Ma. Please use the Demers Bros. entrance on the backside then follow our signs. RSVP with Ana Brenescoto at 508-226-0801 or at ocgmentorcenter@gmail.com.

Feel free to visit our website at www.oncommongroundinc.com for more information.

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Seekonk Save A Pet Society, Inc. To benefit the homeless dogs and cats at the Seekonk Animal Shelter

Craft and Vendor Fair When:

Saturday, September 12, 2015 (rain date Saturday, September 19, 2015) 9:00am – 3:00pm

Where: Dr. Kevin M Hurley Middle School 650 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771

FAMILY AND PET FRIENDLY EVENT Special Event: Pet Runway Show at 1:30 pm

¥ 60+ vendors selling everything from children’s toys, pet related items, home décor, makeup, jewelry, crafted items and much, much, more! ¥ Many animal rescue groups bringing adoptable dogs and cats! ¥ A variety of exhibitors including Seekonk Jr. Warriors Cheerleaders, Seekonk Police’s K9 unit, and a Pet Runway Show! ¥ Pet Runway Show starts at 1:30 pm (visit our website or facebook pages for updates and details on how to register your pet to participate) Note: All dogs MUST be leashed. ¥ Live DJ ‘Mark’ with Music for All Ages playing your favorite tunes! ¥ Food and drinks will be available & water stations for your pet will be provided!

COME SUPPORT A GREAT LOCAL ORGANIZATION! Visit our Facebook pages: Seekonk Animal Shelter Seekonk Save A Pet Society

Visit our website: www.seekonksaveapet.org

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Sat. Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.

Come say farewell to summer on Sat. Aug. 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at an old-fashioned ice cream social. This is another of the Blanding’s Centennial events and is free and open to all ages.

Musical entertainment will be the Sunday Night Jammers. Bubbles will be provided

by Vinny Lovegrove of the ToeJam Puppet Band. No registration is required. See you there!

August Programs for Kids

Fiona the Whale Returns on Wed. Aug. 12 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. What would it be like inside the belly of a whale? Stop in for books, fun activities & visit Fiona, our life-size humpback whale!

No registration needed.

Science for Superheroes

For kids in grades 1 to 4. Thurs. Aug. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Strength, gravity, flight & more with super activities! Registration is required.

It’s been a busy and happy summer at the Blanding. Look for a new series of story hours and tot times to begin in the fall.

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The Blanding Library is celebrating Goff Hall’s 100th anniversary all this year. The library was named in honor of the parents of Amelia Blanding, wife of Thomas Bicknell. (That’s Amelia’s picture on the wall by the front desk.) She and her husband gave $500 to the newly formed Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in 1886 for a new library to be named after her parents. This was part of the original Goff Hall that was struck by lightning and burned in July 1911.

The new building was dedicated in May 1915 and still serves as our town library, though the collection and services available have greatly expanded in the past 100 years.

One of the things that Thomas Bicknell is most famous for is having a town in Utah take his name. In 1914 he offered a library of 1,000 books to any town in Utah that would adopt his name.

Two towns vied for the prize, Grayson and Thurber. The two towns compromised and in 1916 Thurber changed its name to Bicknell and the town of Grayson took the name of Blanding; each town received 500 books.

The town of Blanding is in the southeastern corner of Utah, not far (at least by Western standards) from Mesa Verde in the Four Corners area. Blanding, Utah, is a key location in a fascinating new book, available at our Blanding Library called “The Lost World of the Old Ones: Discoveries in the Ancient Southwest” by David Roberts. This book is an updated follow-up to his previous book from the 1990’s called “In Search of the Old Ones: Exploring the Anasazi World of the Southwest.” If you are interested in the art and culture of the ancient peoples of the American Southwest and if you’d like to know more about Blanding, Utah, you’ll want to put this book at the top of your reading list.

The Library with be closed Monday, Sept. 7, Labor Day.

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“Home on the Harbor”

An informative lecture at the Bridgewater Public Library presented by Kevin Rogers of the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on August 11.

Learn how the National Park was created geologically and politically and how it is managed. An overview of most of the islands with pictures will be presented with special attention to the two “Gateway Islands” of Georges and Spectacle Islands. (www.bostonharborislands.org) Also, stop by the library to pick up a weekday Boston Harbor Tour Pass for buy one get one free for up to four adults.

The event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Public Library, is free and open to the public.

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Make some unbelievable pickles with locally grown cucumbers this summer!

Instructor, Chuck Currie has been making pickles for over a decade. You will be walked through the step by step process, discuss pickling options and leave with a perfect jar of pickles.

Freedom Food Farm is a sustainable, full-diet farm started by Chuck Currie serving Southern New England located in Raynham, MA. The farm grows and produces food year-round. (www.freedomfoodfarm.com) The event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Public Library, is free and open to the public.

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The Friends of Seekonk Library Volunteers Needed

Do you love your library? Have you considered giving back by volunteering? The Friends of Seekonk Library is looking for volunteers to staff the lobby book sale! The shifts we currently have available are Monday through Thursday from 5-8 PM. You will assist customers with their selections and collect money for their purchases. Those who staff the book sale find it to be a rewarding experience helping people find something they want at great prices! If interested, send an email to friends@seekonkpl. org with the subject line “lobby volunteer”. Thank you for your consideration.

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We will be holding our annual Craft & Vendor Sale on Saturday November 28, 2015 (Small Business Saturday). The hours of the sale are from 9-3. There are currently just EIGHT tables left, so if you are interested, please send an email to friends@seekonkpl. org with the subject line “CRAFT SALE”.

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What could be better than our bargain book prices? Getting one free! On Saturday August 29, we will be holding a BOGO (BuyOne-Get-One Free) book sale alongside an Antiquarian Book Sale!

All lobby books will be sold on a BOGO basis. We will also have a selection of antiquarian books available for purchase as well. The sale will run from 9-5, however, the antiquarian sale will end at 2PM.

Book Donation Reminder

The Friends welcome book donations according to the following guidelines. Please remember that these items are meant to be re-sold in our lobby, so we cannot accept items that are musty, mildewed, torn, missing parts, etc. Thank you!

Book Donation Guidelines

The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library accepts donations year round according to the following guidelines: • Books must be in good to excellent condition - there should be no writing/highlighting, no torn pages, and no mold/mildew/ dampness. If the book was sold with a book jacket, it should be on the book.

• Magazines should have covers and no more than 3 months old.

• Puzzles that are in good condition and DVDs are accepted.

• We cannot accept games, encyclopedias, condensed books, textbooks/ workbooks, reference books, technical manuals, phonograph records, VHS tapes, professional journals, as well as Reader’s Digest or National Geographic Magazines.

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Outdoor Summer Concert Series Continues

Seekonk Public Library will bring two more of our annual summer concert series outside to the Meadows this August. Join us for the following wonderful free performances open to the public (rain dates to be determined):

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Are you ready to move beyond basic design for your 3D printing? Seekonk resident Jim Joiner will lead this series on the Blender interface, scripting, and text engines. Sessions will be held on consecutive Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The total course is divided into 3 sections of 3 lessons each. The First Section will concentrate on the User Interface, the Second Section on Scripting and the Third Section on the Text Engine.

For registration or more information, visit www.seekonkpl.org or email library@seekonkpl.org

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Wednesday, August 5, 6:30 pm

TONY FUNCHES OF THE PLATTERS

As lead singer of Herb Reed’s Platters, Tony Funches brought doo-wop to stages around the world for over 12 years. Join him here in the Seekonk Meadows outside the library for this very special performance.

Enjoy classic hits such as “Only You,” “The Great Pretender,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” and many other timeless gems. Tony is a top notch singer and entertainer you won’t want to miss!

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Join us in the Seekonk Meadows outside the library for music by two-time Grammy award winner Bill Harley. This concert has been rescheduled to this new date and time.

Harley’s mix of storytelling and song has something for the entire family. The Los Angeles Times has said, “Harley’s audiences are families, but it’s hard to tell who enjoys him more-parents or children.” Whether he is writing, acting, or performing live on stage, Bill has a gift of being able to tell a story that makes us all feel connected by the end.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and enjoy these concerts sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Library (except where noted). In the event of rain, concerts will be rescheduled.

For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@seekonkpl.org

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Seekonk Public Library is pleased to present an intensive nine session series Creating 3D Objects in Blender beginning on Monday, August 3 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This program is best suited for adults experienced with 3D printing and/ or programming experience. Participants will need to have the free Blender software (from blender.org) installed on your own PC or Mac, preferable before the first session.

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This summer, share the beauty of your community with a Fresh Air child while enjoying the pure joys of summer in your own backyard! Thousands of volunteer host families in rural, suburban, and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada open their hearts and homes to New York City children from low-income communities through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family Program. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-forprofit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. The Fresh Air Fund is currently seeking more families to give inner-city children a Fresh Air experience this summer.

Host families open their homes to children who might not otherwise be able to enjoy a summer away from New York City. Fresh Air children experience simple pleasures like running barefoot through the grass, swimming in a cool lake, and gazing at star-filled skies.

Through the eyes of Fresh Air children, families often rediscover the beauty of their own communities.

“We love sharing the wonders of lightning bugs, sleeping in tents, and swimming in lakes with our Fresh Air child! It helps us to slow down and enjoy the summer a bit more,” says Liz, a Fresh Air host.

For more information on how you can make summer special for a Fresh Air child, contact Erik Myxter at 212-897-8953 or visit The Fresh Air Fund at www.freshair.org.

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Adoption Options is holding a free informational session for those considering adoption and are interested in hearing about available options. Licensed adoption workers will be available to provide information and answer questions.

In Rhode Island, the next meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 959 North Main Street in Providence on August 20, 2015.

Adoption Options, a non-sectarian, non-profit, comprehensive adoption program of Jewish Family Service works with prospective adoptive parents, birth parents and people who have been adopted.

The agency is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with offices in Attleboro and Providence. The agency’s work with all members of the adoption triad is focused on helping individuals to understand their options and make the most informed choices for their future.

For more information, please contact Peg Boyle at 401-331-5437 or visit www.AdoptionOptions.org.

August 2015

8 Visions

Work from 8 Juried Member Artists including 3 from Rehoboth

The artwork of eight juried member artists will be on display during the Attleboro Arts Museum’s “8 Visions” Exhibition from August 6th – September 3rd, 2015.

For the past thirteen years the Attleboro Arts Museum has presented a late summer “Visions” group exhibition featuring the work of select member artists. The exhibiting artist review process for “8 Visions” began during the Museum’s Members’ Exhibition in December of last year. Over sixty artists applied to be considered for this premiere exhibition opportunity.

Members’ Exhibition guest juror Leah Niederstadt, Wheaton College Assistant Professor of Museum Studies/Art History & Curator of the Permanent Collection, carefully reviewed the work of these artists and the field was narrowed down to twenty. Two new jurors, Wyona Lynch-McWhite, Executive Director of The Fruitlands Museum and John Quatrale, Executive Director of Unbound Visual Arts, then combed through the eligible portfolios. In the end, an elite team of eight, working in diverse mediums, will exhibit their art in “8 Visions, ”a much-celebrated annual show in the Museum’s Ottmar Gallery.

“Our 2015 8 Visions artists will offer provocative paintings in watercolor and oil, photography that is both poetic and rich with history, ceramic works that beautifully connect art and the natural world, and intimate conceptual pieces that utilize everyday materials” comments Mim Fawcett, Executive Director and curator of the exhibition. Fawcett continues, “The diversity of message and toptier execution from our 8 Visions artists creates a rich exhibition.”

Exhibiting artists from Rehoboth (in alpha order): Lindsey Epstein – Rehoboth, MA; Dave Kendrick – Rehoboth, MA; Valerie Albert Weingard – Rehoboth, MA

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Lindsey Epstein works with clay. She is intrigued by its remarkable ability to take on any form imagined by its creator. It can be pulled, stretched, spun, twisted, molded and filled into new shapes to take on a new life and use. Its final state can be functional, decorative or some combination thereof. However, a certain level of skill and knowledge are required to be able to achieve the desired outcome. She enjoys exploring the limits of clay, only to find that there are few. One unsuccessful result actually leads to something amazing upon further discovery.

Lindsey is constantly excited by new possibilities and various interests – with each batch of work leading somewhere else. Although the finished pieces differ in techniques, she strives to create work with an element of refined cleanliness and elegance. Nature and animals are a recurring influence in how the piece moves or is decorated - from floral in decoration, flowing movement in the form, textured with a raku finish, deep and invigorating in the glazed surface, or by growing crystals in the glaze.

All of these elements are combined to create something useful.

The sculptural pieces serve to stimulate the imagination. They ask the viewer to look into the surface and wonder how it was created.

The functional pieces are designed to be used in daily life. They ask the user to take the time to slow down and contemplate while enjoying a cup of tea or new creation in the kitchen.

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“As a child, my family nurtured my artistic spirit. I spent my summers at art school exploring with watercolor, charcoal, clay and paper. This one particular summer, I drew trees in every variety and every medium. These explorations were shared with my father. Although he regarded these many newsprint expressions of branches and bark questionably, they were kept in a treasured spot by his sketching journal. He approved of them and I loved him for it.” – Alice Benvie-Gebhart Dave Kendrick works with photography and synthesizes his images to explore impressionistic views of his subjects. Using fullframe multiple exposures of common objects and scenes, Dave tries to capture a sense of transition and illusion. His final image is a lyrical montage that may invoke reflections of form and memory.

The series titled The Greenhouse Effect began around 2006 when Dave found a group of abandoned greenhouses located in an area of southeastern Massachusetts. The buildings were in a seriously distressed state, but he was attracted to how his photos could take advantage of the optical effects that would occur while recording different views through these overlapping prisms of glass. Dave found the project inspirational. It led to receiving a second prize at the International Photography Awards in 2007 and an honorable mention from Prix de la Photographie Paris, PX3, in 2008.

Over the years, Dave has added to this series with work from other locations. While the mood is generally melancholic, he’s not pessimistic about the metaphor of the series and its relationship to climate change. He feels that people are generally attracted to the aesthetics of desolate and mysterious places – although in reality they would not want to go there.

Passages by Dave Kendrick, an archival digital print photomontage. In 1790 Samuel Slater signed a contract to replicate British cotton spinning machine designs. Slater had memorized, some say stole, these from his home in Britain. Thus the “American Industrial Revolution” was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The direction of the country was forever changed, technology was the wave of the future and has become an American way of life ever since. New England had a lock on the manufacturing of textiles until the close of the 19th century when southerners started opening mills and jobs started to move to the south. This proved devastating to the New England area. Yet there are still holdouts that have managed to endure – most through investing in new technology.

Valerie Albert Weingard cannot remember a time when she wasn’t interested in drawing and painting faces. Portraits and narrative works that somehow exude a rich interior life of their subjects, or their emotional state beyond a likeness, are what she has always found the most compelling. She strives to achieve this sensibility in her own work.

The subject of Valerie’s series, “Made in China” is informed by her vocation as a toy designer for more than two decades. Working closely with Chinese factories where the toys she worked on – and where almost all of our consumer goods are now made – she found herself thinking of the many thousands of workers whose hands help form, assemble and ship the countless objects we all use in our daily lives. She felt compelled to paint portraits of some of these workers who are a world away and hidden from view, yet touch so many aspects of our lives in a very tangible way.

Plush Toy Assemblers at the Bosswin Factory by Valerie Albert Weingard; watercolor.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital is a fullservice, independent, financially stable, not-for-profit, acute care community hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Babysitting Course

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is offering a babysitting course on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Auditorium. The course, taught by Certified Emergency Nurses, is open to youths ages 12 through 16.

Participants will learn how to perform infant and child CPR. They will also learn about general home safety, prevention of common home accidents, emergency treatment of burns and falls, and fire prevention and safety.

According to Maureen Metters, R.N., director of emergency and ambulatory care services, parents should encourage their teen to be well-prepared if they babysit. “It’s the responsibility of every babysitter to know how to effectively handle a home emergency,” Metters says. “The Hospital’s babysitting course is a great way for them to learn.”

The fee for the program is $25 and includes lunch. Space is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. Preregistration is required by Wednesday, September 9. To register, call 508-236-7040.

Warm Weather Safety Tips

In January it seemed like the warm weather would never arrive, but it finally did and now the calendar seems to be changing quickly. However, there is still plenty of time to enjoy all those summertime activities. By putting safety at the top of your “to do” list, you can protect yourself and your family from accidents and injury. The Emergency Care Center (ECC) staff at Sturdy Memorial Hospital offer these tips for keeping families safe during the warm weather months.

Heat Protection

• Have plenty of drinking water available.

• Never leave a child or pet in a car unattended.

• Know the early signs of heat stress, such as dizziness, weakness and profuse perspiration.

• Be mindful that certain drugs can increase sun sensitivity, causing the skin to burn in less time and with a lower level of sun exposure than normal. Check to see if your medication carries this warning label.

Bug bites

• Apply insect repellent to clothing and exposed skin. Avoid 100 percent DEET products for children. Always have an adult apply the repellent, and always follow the product’s instructions.

• Remember that scented products, such as perfumes and shampoos, tend to attract insects.

• Use ice for local reactions to bites and seek medical care for more extensive swelling or if any difficulty breathing.

• Do a “tick check” of all family members after outdoor activities.

SMH Becomes ACR Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center

The Radiology Department at Sturdy Memorial Hospital recently announced that it had been designated by The American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Lung Cancer Screening Center.

Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program that recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, low-radiation dose quality CT imaging for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer. In order to receive this elite distinction, the Sturdy CT Department was submitted to a rigorous assessment of its lung cancer screening protocol and infrastructure.

There are specific criteria for screening eligibility. Currently, exams can be ordered for patients who meet the following criteria: • Age 55 - 77 years • Asymptomatic - no signs or symptoms of lung cancer • 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years Patients should speak with their primary care physicians to determine if lung cancer screening is appropriate for them.

Wound Management Services At SMH Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Wound Management Services (WMS) at Sturdy Memorial Hospital celebrates 20 years since it first opened its doors in 1995. This center was the first of its kind in southeastern Massachusetts, and one of only 150 centers nationwide. Sturdy’s team of experienced physicians, surgeons, wound care specialists, and registered nurses, specializes in the evaluation and treatment of chronic, nonhealing wounds.

Since its inception, WMS has treated over 78,000 patients with an outstanding healing rate of 98.1 percent. In addition, WMS consistently heals patients faster than the national average, healing patients in an average of 41 days, in comparison to the average of 66 days, when benchmarked with over 700 wound care centers nationally.

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If you notice that you have a wound, immediately contact your health care provider. If there are no signs of healing or the wound has not healed completely within six weeks, advanced wound care may be necessary. Neglected wounds can result in infection, or in severe cases, amputation. To learn more about WMS or to make an appointment, please call 508-236-7600 or visit www. sturdymemorial.org

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers support groups on a variety of topics throughout the year. The groups are free and open to the public. The following are scheduled for August 2015: Prostate Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Ostomy Support Group – Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital is now offering laser assisted cataract surgery. This procedure, known as ReLACS™, or Refractive Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, brings a new standard of precision to cataract surgery. This custom, blade-free, laser assisted cataract removal option allows the surgeons at Sturdy to plan and perform cataract surgeries to exacting, individualized specifications.

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. And, with the first wave of baby boomers turning 65, the number people suffering from decreased vision due to cloudy lenses, or cataracts, is only expected to grow.

Since cataract surgery using ReLACS™ uses the laser to perform the most critical steps of cataract surgery, which was previously done by hand, patients not only receive the highest precision in surgical incision, but also can reduce their dependence on glasses after their surgery. The use of ReLACS™ along with premium lens options help people improve their vision at distance, at near, and even help people with astigmatism.

“There are no two eyes that are exactly the same, so our ability to use a laser instead of a blade to treat the growing cataract population is really exciting,” says board certified Ophthalmologist, Dr. Peter Fay. “It gives us the ability to precisely perform critical steps of cataract surgery that may play a role in how accurate our post-op results can be. The procedure takes less than 15 minutes, with time in the Hospital totaling about two hours. Patients should be back to their normal schedules the next day. With consideration to the minimal sedation, time spent and recovery period, laser cataract surgery can produce wonderful results with very little recovery time.”

With cataract surgery numbers growing it is important for patients suffering from cloudy or hazy vision to understand all of their surgical options. If you or someone you know has cataracts, cloudy vision, hazy vision or glare, please call Dr. Fay’s office at 508-226-1809 to schedule an appointment.

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SPORTS UPDATE Bristol County Eagles Win Championship

Practices began in January at the “Eagle’s Nest” and continued through a very long spring for this Rehoboth-based team. The boys ended the season 10-2 to win their conference and secure a spot in play-offs. Sixteen teams competed across the state over two weekends culminating in a championship game Saturday July 18 at Norton High School. BC Eagles beat KR Express in 7 innings score 6-5 to become State Champs!

Congratulations to the Bristol County Eagles baseball team from Rehoboth for winning the U14 New England Championship on July 18th in Norton against the Ken Ryan Express.

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The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Field Hockey 2015 Season

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The first game of pool play Xtreme faced Rampage Silver winning 15-3. Mia Iodice of Rehoboth had a 2 run homerun in the 4th, a double and 2 RBIs. Shelby Mello of East Providence had 2 doubles and a single.

Xtreme moved on to SC Mayhem winning 11-1. Xtreme’s bats woke up in the 2nd with 9 runs. Mia Iodice had 1 hit and 3 RBIs. Shelby Mello had a hit and a double with 1 RBI. Mia Iodice pitched the first 3 innings striking out 6. Xtreme finished their pool play with CT Raiders winning 10-0. Once again the Xtrreme bats came alive in the 4th. In the 5th, 5 hits, 1 hit by Shelby Mello. Mia Iodice pitched 5 innings with 9 strike outs and allowing only 1 hit.

With Xtreme’s exceptional defensive skills, Xtreme was seed 3 out of 12 teams. On Sunday, Xtreme faced number 6 seed Lady Sting Gold winning 5-0. Mia Iodice had a hit and double. Mia Iodice pitched 7 innings with 7 strike outs and allowing only 2 hits.

This win allowed Xtreme to continue to the semi-finals facing Rampage White winning 8-0. Mia Iodice came in the 6th with 2 strike outs. Xtreme’s bats were on fire in the second scoring 6 runs with Shelby Mello had 1 hit and 1 RBI. Mia Iodice had a double with 3 RBIs. Shelby Mello came in the 3rd to catch doing a nice job behind the plate.

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Beckwith Celebration of Achievement

One hundred and sixty-three Beckwith eighth grade students received promotion certificates on June 26th in a ceremony held in the Lussier Gymnasium. The ceremony was opened by student Kathryn Poole who led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Montana Rose gave the welcome address. Principal Mrs. Pincince addressed students and guests. School Committee Member Tiffany Bartholomew and Assistant Principal Mrs. Michelle Bartley presented the certificates.

The Williams College Book Award was presented to Julia Iwaniec by Cathy Edington. Michael Koussa and Rebecca Howard received the Anthony Ferreira Good Citizenship Awards. Erica Duncan was presented the MSSAA Student Achievement Award.

Five students were recognized for receiving President’s Award for Educational Excellence. The following students achieved this honor: Erica Duncan, Olivia Freitas, Samantha Leandro, Ryan Medeiros, and Kathryn Poole.

Twenty-one students were recognized for receiving the President’s Award for Educational Achievement. Those students are: Abigail Behm, Olivia Blais, Thomas Brown, Sean Collins, Haley Croke, Meghan Downs, Tatum Dyer, Samuel Garcia, Benjamin Gaucher, Connor Glynn, Christopher Hoskins, Abigayle Lizotte, Sara McNaughton, Melina Nuttall, Emma Wheeler, Jenna Barros, Matthew DaCosta, Rebecca Howard, Brooke Kennedy, Sarah Lynch, and Nolan Martinous.

Nurse’s Notes

If your child is interested in trying out for soccer in the fall, he/she needs to have picked up a permission form, concussion checklist and concussion video sign-off from Mrs. Mondor. Physicals must be up to date and a copy of the physical needs to be on file in the health room. The MIAA recognizes a physical as being current if it is done within the past 13 months. If a physical “expires” during the season, the student must sit out of play and practice until a new physical is received.

Note: If your child is having a physical over the summer, please make two copies. Send or bring one to the school over the summer and address it to Mrs. Mondor. The second copy should be handed to the coach on the first day of tryouts. If a current copy is not received, the student will not be allowed to tryout per rules of the MIAA league.

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5 Tips To Help Your Child Have A Great School Year (BPT) - They grow up fast, don’t they? One minute they’re in a car seat and the next you’re picking out a school backpack. The transition to preschool and kindergarten is a big leap for most families and sometimes it can feel like a roller coaster ride. There are some obvious ways to prepare your kids for these changes: buying school supplies, getting them used to waking up on time, eating breakfast and possibly even taking a school bus ride. But there are some not-so-obvious preparations, too, like preparing yourself to take on a brand new role - as the parent of a school-aged child.

“As parents, it’s so easy to focus on our kids and what they need that we forget to consider what we need,” says Donna Hunt O’Brien, an expert in early child development and Director of Training, Curriculum & Program Innovation at Parents as Teachers, an organization devoted to supporting families and young children.

“It’s important to prepare yourself for your child’s transition too. You are your child’s first and best teacher and that role will expand as your child starts her journey through school. The more confident and prepared you are the more confident and successful your child will be.”

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* Open the lines of communication with your child’s teachers and adult friends. You’re not the only teacher in your child’s life any more. Now she has other adults who are there to help. Introduce yourself, give out your contact information and make it clear you’re happy these new teachers are a part of your child’s world. After all, you both already have something in common -- you like watching your child learn new things. Establish a positive relationship with these other adults right away and you’ll feel more comfortable coming to them when you need support. * Involve your child’s fan club. By the time your child is 3 or 4 years old, she will have many adults in her life who care about her, including grandparents, babysitters, and relatives. They are her loudest cheering section, so keep everyone in the loop about her triumphs and challenges as she enters that next grade level. * Let teachers know what makes your family tick. What’s the free time passion in your household? Do you read books together, play music, or do you love to spend time outdoors playing games?

Share what your family likes to do with your child’s school. This will give teachers an inside look at what your child loves and make it easier to find ways to capture her imagination.

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* Share what makes your child special. If you’re the parent of multiple kids, then you know better than anyone that every child is different - each has his or her own strengths and needs. As your child’s first teacher and parent, you’re the expert on everything to do with your kid. Take the time to listen to her thoughts and concerns and make sure you pass along this information to your child’s school. It can help teachers know what to look for and how to lend a helping hand when your child needs it.

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(BPT) - It’s that time of year again; time for class projects and quizzes, field trips and friends, recesses and recitals. Yes it’s time for another school year and for parents, that can mean a little bit more stress as well. If the last school year left you feeling more like a survivor than a thriver, take heart. The following tips will help you get a handle on things from the get-go so you and your children can enjoy everything this year has to offer. * Make your morning routine a team effort. Everyone wins in the morning when you work together. Set a goal to leave by a certain time and make it a fun task by giving each of your kids a role. Younger kids can focus on brushing their teeth and getting dressed while older kids can be named team leaders and help their younger siblings get ready. When everyone works together, you’ll be amazed at what can be accomplished. And when you leave on time, don’t forget to celebrate. A little positive reinforcement will get everyone excited to be part of the team. * Create a lunch plan. Packing a lunch should be an easy task, not an obstacle. Try and get organized by developing a 5-day lunch planner. Map out what your kids - and even you - will eat for lunch each day. Include fruits, vegetables, breads, proteins and a fun treat like Entenmann’s Little Bites Party Cakes or Sara Lee Brownie Chocolate Chip Cakes. This allows you to provide a balanced meal, allow for portion control and put a smile on your child’s face when they open their lunchbox! Once the menu is planned, you can shop with your child in advance for any ingredients or supplies you’ll need and prevent that early morning scramble - and make it fun! * Pack the night before. Eliminate the risk of forgetting projects or homework by getting your children in the habit of packing their school bags the night before. This will give everyone the time they need to get everything in order and cut another task from the morning routine.

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* Quell afternoon hunger with a snack. The hectic nature of the morning can quickly return in the afternoon if you haven’t prepared a snack for your kids to enjoy as they do their homework. To help, Kathleen Robbins, head baker at Entenmann’s Little Bites and Sara Lee Snacks, has created two DIY homework helpers, the Little Bites Party Cakes Caterpillars and the Sara Lee Brownie Chocolate Chip Snack Kabobs, featuring Entenmann’s Little Bites Party Cakes and Sara Lee Snacks Brownie Chocolate Chip Cakes. These snacks will satisfy your kids during their homework sessions. You can find these fun and easy DIY recipes on the Sara Lee Snacks Facebook page, Little Bites Facebook Page and YouTube.

The start of another school year always adds a bit more hustle to your normal routine, but a little extra planning can help. By using the tips above and getting your kids onboard, you’ll be able to pass the first tests of this school year with ease.

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Banish Back-to-School Lunchbox Blues with Grapes

(BPT) - When it comes to packing a school lunch, you know the drill: Lay out two slices of bread. Spread one with peanut butter, the other with jelly. Press together, slice diagonally and place in sandwich bag.

Repeat. And repeat. And repeat.

Of course good ol’ PB&J is a lunchbox staple, but who doesn’t crave something just a little different every now and then? Here are some quick and easy ideas that are sure to earn an A-plus with your kids: *Add halved grapes to chicken salad for a refreshing take on this timeless sandwich filling. Pack it in a separate container, and provide crackers for a crunchy alternative to bread.

August 2015 *Offer a mix of baby carrots and sugar snap peas with hummus for a smashi For creative sandwich substitutes, think outside the bread box: * Create a bento-box-style, snackable lunch combo: include cheese and crackers, fresh grapes from California, and a small handful of nuts. * Make a sandwich rollup, using flatbread or flour tortillas as the base, or stuff pita pockets with filling, as a fun replacement for sliced bread. * Tuck whole-grain tortilla chips and salsa, a side of black bean and corn salad, plus cheese and grapes for a Mexican spin on lunch. * Looking for a gluten-free alterative? Try a cheese stick rolled with a slice of ham, with grapes on the side. *Shape-shift familiar lunch items to add interest: offer cheese cubes, apple rings, carrot coins, and tortilla pinwheels. *Tuck in a cluster of fresh grapes from California for an easy finger food that’s juicy and hydrating too.

After school, a good snack can revive and refresh your student for homework time and afterschool activities. Smoothies are a greattasting option, offering unlimited possibilities for ingredient combos and the ability to customize to everyone’s liking. Plus, they’re a nutritious way to tide over tummies until dinner, or even start the day at breakfast, by providing an excellent source of protein.

Grapes and yogurt are a classic combination, and this greattasting smoothie proves the point: creamy and naturally sweet, simple to make and easy to embellish as desired. Just whirl all the ingredients in the blender and you’ve got a delicious superfood smoothie.

Grape Smoothie

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Note: To make a green smoothie, use green California grapes instead of red, and toss in a handful of spinach leaves.

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Family Fun Fair Here Comes Jesus, He Walked on Water Saturday, August 15th, 11am – 3 pm Rehoboth Baptist Church

This sixth annual family event will be held at 132 Moulton Street in Rehoboth, MA. Activities will include: Puppet show, music, Bible story, cupcake decorating, maze, crafts, face painting, water games, moon walk, and more. Hotdogs, popcorn, snow cones, and watermelon. Appearance of the Triboro Bluegrass Gospel Jam. It’s free and all are welcome.

For more details, please visit our website www.rehobothbaptistchurch.com or call us at 508-252-6437. 132 Moulton Street, Rehoboth

Stained Glass Golf Tournament

Plans for “A Golf Tournament to Preserve Rehoboth History” on Saturday, August 29 at Swansea Country Club are now complete.

With a 1 PM shotgun start, we will provide lunch for participants before tee-off and a chicken and pulled pork bbq dinner afterward.

Non golfers are also welcome to attend the dinner and join in the raffle table, silent auction and slide show of the golfers for just $40.00 as a way to share in the camaraderie and make a contribution to the preservation project.

Rehoboth Congregational Church UCC is sponsoring the tournament as part of a larger capital campaign to raise funds to clean and protect the distinctive stained glass windows in the church. All ten full length, fifteen foot windows are Tiffany quality. The eight in the sanctuary bear the names of early town founding families whose descendants contributed to the original window installation project in 1906. If you have never viewed these stained glass jewels from inside the church, you are invited to do so, any Sunday morning during regular service of course, but also by calling the church number below and arranging a time to do so.

Interested golfers can sign up to play the Swansea CC 18-hole championship course - $500 per foursome; or the 9-hole executive par 3 course - $400 per foursome, also playing 18 holes. As of this writing there are just a few 18-hole foursomes still available.

A tournament informational flyer and printable registration form are available on the church website wwwrehobothucc.org, along with instructions for mailing the form and registration fee. Or call the church office 508-252-4545. Also available on the website is information about sponsorship opportunities and other ways to contribute to the success of the tournament or to the capital campaign directly.

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Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Announces “Godspell” Auditions

A masterful retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements.

Auditions have been set for September 8th and 9th at 7:00 pm and September 12th at 11 am at Newman Congregational Church, UCC - 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI. Rehearsals will be held throughout September, October and November. Performances will be November 20-22.

August 2015 Please prepare one vocal piece (not from Godspell) for the audition. You will also be asked to do a reading from the script.

Please spread the word about “Godspell” especially to different church groups in the area.

This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love has touched the hearts of countless theatregoers all over the world. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from 3-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children Of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day By Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs including “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All For The Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.”

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

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A Chicken Barbecue is planned for September 12 at 5:00 PM (one sitting) at the First Baptist Church in Swansea, (at the corner of Baptist Street and Route 6). Menu includes barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and baked beans, followed by Swedish apple pie. Tickets may be obtained by calling 508 679-8921. Adult tickets are $16. Children age 10 and under tickets are $8.

Central Congregational Church located at 115 Commonwealth Avenue in Attleboro Falls is seeking area Crafters who make their own products to participate in their first “Crafts On The Common”, an outdoor Craft Fair set for Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 9am – 2pm; Rain or Shine.

Price= $40 per 10 x 10 ft lawn space.

Sorry, no commercially made products this time.

For an application, or more information, please call 508-9301046, or 508-369-3720 or send an email to centralucc@verizon.net.

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ALPHA is contagious! Have YOU caught it yet?

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will begin the Alpha Course on September 20, 2015, at the Parish Center, 1040 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA. This ten-week practical introduction to the Christian faith offers answers to some key questions. Each weekly session begins with an informal dinner, followed by a large group learning time, and ends with small group discussions and interaction. Alpha began in London and is now held in thousands of churches around the world. Join the thousands who have found answers to their questions about life and God and how they relate.

To learn more about the course, call 508-472-4242 or come to the Alpha Dinner on September 13, at 5:00, at 1040 Taunton Ave, Seekonk. MA. For reservations cal 508-336-5549 between 9:30-4:00.

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Dave Says... *Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Dear Dave, My husband and I are both 50, and we make about $50,000 a year. We have a little bit of debt, and recently my mother-in-law moved in with us due to health issues. We’ve always gotten by, but now we’re struggling with the additional expense of having her with us. We love her, but we’re unsure what to do financially. Do you have any suggestions?

Jen Dear Jen, Anytime things get tight and something like that happens, it’s your wake-up call. It’s the phone ringing, so I’m going to tell you to pick up the phone. It’s telling you that you’ve been kind of sloppy and disorganized with your finances in the past, but you’ve made just enough money to get away with it.

Her moving in tightened things up, and that’s understandable to a point. But it has shone a spotlight on the fact that you’re going to have to start doing a written plan and behaving. Chances are you’re going to have to cut back on some stuff, because you’ve chosen

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to take care of her. This is an honorable choice and a wonderful thing you’re doing, by the way.

With this added responsibility you’ve taken on — and many Americans are facing the same thing — you’re going to find yourselves on one end of the Sandwich Generation. They’re sandwiched between taking care of their parents and taking care of their grown kids. And the way you handle it is with a written budget.

The good news is that with a detailed plan, you can analyze whether you need extra income, if you need to cut some expenses or both. You’ve got to create a little margin to have a clear picture of your future. If you just wander along without a plan, you’re going to make a mess out of this, and it’s going to get bad fast.

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Don’t Give a Flighty Explanation

Dear Dave, I’ve been in my current job for five years. I’ve also had a second job for three of those years, but now I’d like to make a change. Do you have any advice on how to convince a potential employer that I’m a good hire, even though I had a couple of jobs in the past that I quit after a month or two?

Bill Dear Bill, Quitting a job after a month or so isn’t normally some kind of sin that automatically disqualifies you from being hired. It might be with some corporate goober who’s looking at things through some silly, one-size-fits-all hiring paradigm, but that alone wouldn’t be the kiss of death around my office.

Now, would we look at something like that and want to know what happened and what your explanation was? Absolutely! But if it made sense, there wouldn’t be a problem. However, if it made you sound flighty or disgruntled with things in general, we’d probably pass.

My guess is that the fields you’re interested in are like most — there’s a lot of importance put on who you know. And I don’t mean this in a negative way. Work and try to develop good relationships with people in your field and those associated with it. If that’s in place, they can honestly give out positive references.

Knowing someone within the field or at the company, or being connected to someone with a positive reputation, can help you avoid the résumé slush pile. It can help cut through the mess and achieve clarity!

—Dave

What Percentage?

Dear Dave, What percentage of your total net worth should your personal residence be during retirement?

Sue Dear Sue, Honestly, I don’t have a set percentage for this kind of thing. The larger your net worth, the smaller the percentage would be. Let’s say you’re worth $5 million. In this scenario, you wouldn’t want to have 50 percent in your home. But if you’re worth $150,000, you’re probably going to have more than 50 percent in your home.

So, the smaller your net worth is, the larger the percentage your

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August 2015 home will likely be. That’s very reasonable, and it’s one way you can look at. If you’re in the million-dollar range of net worth, I don’t think I’d want to have half or more of it in my house.

But I think you see how I’m looking at that. You want to try and have as small a portion as possible, but you also have to have a home that’s suitable for your needs.

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Dear Dave, I’m self-employed, and I travel about 30,000 miles a year in my van. I’m three payments away from having the vehicle paid off, but it has 170,000 miles on it. Do you think it would be a good idea for me to buy a new van and have the tax advantages that would go along with it?

Doug Dear Doug, There are two things you can do on taxes when it comes to your automobiles. You can straight line depreciate them, which is what you do with expensive vehicles, or you can write off the mileage. That’s a good idea if you drive a lot. The thing is, you get the mileage whether you have debt or not.

Let’s say you bought a $25,000 van. If you depreciate that over five years, that’s $5,000 a year. If you made $65,000, and take $5,000 from that, you’d pay taxes on $60,000. If you didn’t have that, you’d end up paying $1,250 in taxes. In other words, you’d be spending $25,000 over five years to save $1,250 a year on taxes. That’s a trade I don’t think you want to make.

Remember, too, that you basically destroy whatever you drive. You have to think of your vehicle as overhead. So, you’re going to destroy a $25,000 van or a $5,000 van all in the same period of time. As a businessman, which would you rather destroy? The answer is whatever is the least expensive and gets the job done!

—Dave

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Stand Up to Them

I have a debt with a collection agency and they have started calling my office. Last week, I made an agreement for monthly payments, along with an initial payment. All of a sudden, they were calling me again this morning at my office. Can I legally demand that they not call me at my place of employment?

Joelle Dear Joelle, Yes, you can. I’m glad you’re keeping in mind that you have a legal and moral obligation to pay your debts. But collectors have rules they must follow, also. They’re governed by law just like everyone else.

If they call you at work again, simply remind them of the terms of the payment agreement already in place and demand that they never call you at your office again. Also, send them a certified letter, return receipt requested, so that you’ll have proof you sent the letter and they received it. In the letter, let them know that according to guidelines set forth in the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are formally demanding that they not call you at your office again.

If they call you at your office after you demand that they stop, they’ll be in violation of federal law. And if that happens, let them know that you’ll be talking to a lawyer and you will sue them!

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Summer is a busy season for the Rehoboth Garden Club. Members have been hard at work keeping the herb garden at the Carpenter Museum in tip top shape.

Several members have hosted tours of their beautiful gardens, to the delight of all who visited. Whether country cottage style, formal or whimsical, each garden has its own personality, and shows off the talents and efforts of the club member.

Recently the club took part in the annual Dighton Day Lily Show held at the Dighton Community Church. “Gardening In Style” was the title of the project submitted by Marj DeAngelis, Helen Davis, Dawn Leland, Dianne Burns and Linda McHugh. Exhibiting individual arrangements were Bonnie Kelly, Dianne Burns and Linda McHugh.

We will kick off our 2015-2016 season with an alfresco potluck luncheon in September, hosted by VP Beverly Panas. Not only are our members green-thumbed gardeners, they are excellent cooks!

New members are always heartily welcomed! For information please contact Dianne Burns at 508-252-1449 or dburns54@comcast.net.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital will be offering a FREE infant massage program on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 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.

Class size is limited and pre-registration is necessary. For more information or to register by August 17, 2015, please call Nursing Administration at 508/236-7151.

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Engagements Carr Sisters Engaged

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John and Susan Carr of Rehoboth wish to announce the engagements of two of their daughters. Sarah and Rachel Carr.

Sarah and Rachel are also daughters of Lisa McDonough of Sterling Heights Michigan.

Sarah is engaged to Joe Falvo of Johnston. Sarah is a 2002 graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School and also attended Johnson & Wales University. She works as a bookkeeper at James P. Ventriglia CPA Inc. in Cranston, RI and as a waitress at Micheletti’s Restaurant in Seekonk. Joe is a 1997 graduate of

Johnston High School and works as a personal trainer and manager of Fitness Together in Lincoln, RI. They are planning a September 2016 wedding.

Rachel is engaged to Tyler Germain of Attleboro. Rachel is a 2006 graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School and a 2010 graduate of Bridgewater State University. She is an elementary school teacher at the Aiken School in Seekonk. Tyler is a 2006 graduate of Foxboro High School and works for Germain Plumbing and Heating in Attleboro. They are planning a August 2016 wedding.

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IN MEMORIAM Henry “Harry” T. Young Henry “Harry” T. Young, 84, of Roosevelt St., Seekonk, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family late Tuesday night, July 7, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Concetta “Tina” (Perroni) Young.

Born in Pawtucket, August 23, 1930, he was a son of the late Henry and Hurrlie Claire (Morris) Young.

As a young man, Harry enlisted in the US Army serving as an infantry man participating in 3 major battle campaigns in the Korean War. In 1958 he founded his famHenry “Harry” T. Young ily’s business, Young’s Catering.

Through his hard work, dedication and love for family, he understood the importance and the power of people gathering to share a meal. He ensured that each catering function helped a family to celebrate a joyous occasion or to come together to share a meal with family and friends when the occasion was sorrowful.

In addition to his wife of 63 years, he leaves 6 children, Henry “Tom” T. Young Jr. and his wife Linda of Seekonk, Carol Marcil and her husband Raoul of Seekonk, Robert Young and his wife Colleen of Rehoboth, Lisa Halajko and her husband Stephen of Rehoboth, Catherine Benevides and her husband Michael of Rehoboth and Paul J. Young of Seekonk; 13 grandchildren, Amie, Ryan, Melissa, Cory, Michael, Amanda, Andrea, Abbie, Jordan, Brianna, Jake, Madison and Samantha; 6 great grandchildren, Paige, Peyton, Blake, Aubrey, Adelynn and Jewel; and his brother, Alfred Young of Pawtucket. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Young.

His funeral will begin Monday, July 13, at 8:30am from the Rebello Funeral Home and Crematory, 901 Broadway, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 385 Central Ave., Seekonk. Military honors and burial will follow at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 4pm until 7pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

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she leaves two daughters, Karen L. Greggerson of Seekonk and Diane C. Greggerson; a son, Robert C. Greggerson and his wife, Pammie of Seekonk; three grandchildren, Lance A. Greggerson of East Providence, Robert G. Greggerson of New Hampshire and Jodie O. Greggerson of North Attleboro; a great-grandson, Jackson Greggerson and her beloved grand-dog, Gunny. She was the sister of the late Elsie Kubiak and Edna Lyons. Her funeral was held from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church. Interment followed at Seekonk Cemetery. For online condolences visit: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Edward A. Bechard, 71, of Nelson Lane, Rehoboth, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at his residence.

Jonathan S. Frazier, 28 of Rehoboth, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015.

Louise M. (Laurie) Lewis, 76, passed away at home on Sunday, July 26, 2015.

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Eleanore C. (Carol) Leblanc, of Seekonk, died Wednesday, May 20th in Vermont after a brief illness.

Henry “Harry” T. Young, 84, of Roosevelt St., Seekonk, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family late Tuesday night, July 7, 2015.

Philip Ferris, age 92, of Hamlyn St., died July 13, 2015 at Miriam Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Charlotte M. (Irons) Emerson, 87 passed away Monday, July 13, 2015.

Ronald W. Robson, 72, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015.

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Olga M. Greggerson

Olga M. (Rosentreter) Greggerson, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Charles F. Greggerson, the couple would have celebrated their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary in August. A lifelong resident of Seekonk, she was a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Helena (Madalinska) Rosentreter. Olga was a bookkeeper at the former Robison Rayon Company, Pawtucket. She was a member of St. Mary’s Senior Saints; former member of the Providence Turners and a New England Turners Gymnastic and Heptathlon Champion. Besides her husband,

LeRoy B. “Bud” Simmons, 91, of Seekonk, passed away July 18, 2015 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.

Edward F. Flynn, Jr., 60, of Seekonk, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015.

Ernest N. “Tex” Watson, 77, of Anthony Street passed away Tuesday July 28, 2015 at his home.

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We would like to thank our volunteers for all of their help.

Gert’s Cafe

Lunch is served at Gert’s Cafe` Mondays at 12 Noon. Menus consist of soup or salad, a main course, dessert, coffee, or tea.

Stop in and enjoy a delicious lunch for the “Bargain” price of $3.00 donation. Sign up to get the good stuff and have a seat.

Soup’s On

Tues from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Small 16oz Soup and Sandwich $3.00 Small 16oz Soup comes W/Bread $2.00 or Large 32oz Soup comes W/Bread $3.00 donation To be announced on the Monday before.

The COA Breakfast

Weds from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

The COA is serving egg sandwiches, 2 pieces of French toast or 2 pancakes for $2.00 donation and with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra .25 What a bargain and it is freshly made with eggs from our own Rehoboth Farmers. Start you day off with good Home Style cooked breakfast or have a mid-day snack for those who wake up with or before the chickens!

Come on in and join us!

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

Tasty Thursday Lunch is held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends.

Cost $3.00 donation.

Musical Mondays

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon Kitchen hours: Monday – Thursdays 8:00am to 12 Card Games

Mondays at 9:30 AM - Cribbage group Tuesdays at 12:30 PM - ladies group that play cards and other games Wednesdays at 12:30 PM we have Hi-Lo Jack group Come on in and try your luck and have a great time doing it. All are welcome and if you are not sure how to play the folks will gladly teach you.

Art Classes

Michelle’s Art Classes Cost of this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Come early and have breakfast that is served from 8:30 to 10:30 AM Wednesdays. Please note that Art Class will resume in September. Art Class students are welcome to come in on Wednesday’s from 10-noon and paint.

Knitting and Crochet Group

If you like to knit or Crochet or you wanted to learn this amazing Craft the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy; women and men are both invited. Come in and try it out Fridays at 10:00 AM

Quilters

Do you quilt? Do you know someone who quilts? Come on in and join in the fun of creating with our Quilting Group. There is plenty of knowledge and a great deal for fun with this group. Meets Thursdays at 9:30 AM.

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

Our town of Rehoboth nurse, Jamie will be available for blood pressure and glucose screenings. Please contact the COA 508252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

Have fun with this group blending your voices in harmony and song. They meet on the first and third Mondays of the month at 1:00 PM. New voices are always welcome and invited.

Dr. Markowitz’s appointments start at 10:00 AM. Please call 508-252-3372 to schedule your appointment.

Men’s Morning Coffee

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes

Fridays at 9:00 AM come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry, and conversation with this lively group of Men.

Thursdays at 9:00 AM.

Cost is $3.00 per class. Coming and have some fun and check it out..

Tai Chi Classes

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM.

Tia Chi Classes - a way to exercise that’s easy on the joints and helps with balance.

Makes a whole new you and has a great positive outcome for any age. Cost is $3.00 per class

Line Dancing Classes Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.

Get in the grove if you like dancing this is a fun group for you. Everyone is welcome to try out some steps. Cost is $3.00 per class.

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach worker Bradley Marshall is available Mondays thru Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist you with Social Service needs from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help.

Please call for an appointment at 508-2523372.

Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particulars on how to apply.

S.H.I.N.E.

Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

Caregivers need time too, sometimes through Respite Care: Question: What is respite care, and what does it provide for a disabled or chronically ill person and their primary caregiver?

Answer: Respite care is temporary relief from caring for someone who is disabled or requires assistance with their illness to stay at home.

Respite care allows a caregiver some time away so they can “recharge their batteries.”

Respite care can be for an hour, a day, a weekend, or a week. During respite care, another individual or organization takes over the care of a loved one while the caregiver is away.

Respite caregivers are varied in the services that they provide, depending upon the age and medical condition of the person requiring care. For example, teenagers may attend a week-long or weekend respite care camp. Adults may stay in a facility for a day or a weekend that offers care just to adults.

Another option is visiting respite care, in which an individual visits the home of a person needing care. The primary caregiver can use the free time to do something for themselves or to do needed chores around the home.

While the caregiver is away, a respite caregiver provides the same type of care that the primary caregiver does. This includes, feeding, dressing, hygiene care and activities, which would normally occur during the course of a day.

There are many benefits from respite care for caregivers, which include better

August 2015 The Reporter mental and physical well-being. Caregivers that have time to themselves are much better equipped to handle the day-to-day caregiving responsibilities and stress.

Respite care is an important service for patients and their caregivers. It provides a temporary break in caregiver responsibilities, allowing caregivers a much needed break, vacation, or otherwise time to care for themselves. You might think this kind of relief sounds like a luxury for the rich but there are many resources for respite care that may be available for you.

Traditional Funding Sources for Respite Care

Hospice Care/Respite Care - The Medicare Hospice Benefit includes a provision for respite care of up to five consecutive days.

Care is usually provided in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and paid for by the hospice agency. Respite care under the hospice benefit is usually considered in cases of caregiver stress or burnout or in instances where family members need to travel or take care of their own health related problems.

Long Term Care Insurance - Most long term care insurance plans include a respite care benefit. The amount and length of coverage differs widely from plan to plan so be sure to read you coverage benefits carefully.

SSI - Patients with disability coverage from Social Security may qualify for home health care benefits. Home health care may not cover 24 hour care giving needs so you’ll need to verify your eligibility with the Social Security Administration and get specific information from home health agencies as to what services they can provide.

Medicaid - Medicaid doesn’t fund respite services directly but some states are able to apply federal funds to help cover respite services. Check with your local Area on Aging for more information on federally funded programs in your area.

Veterans Benefits - The Veterans Administration (VA) provides inpatient respite coverage for up to 30 days per year for qualified veterans. In addition, when veterans care for their spouses, funding for in-home services are available on a state-by-state basis.

State Agencies - Over half of all states allow family members to receive payment for providing respite care. Eligibility, delivery modes and funding vary from state to state.

Finding resources and funding for respite care may seem like a daunting task.

It’s made much easier with the help of a social worker or geriatric case manager. If you don’t have access to either one of these professionals, just begin at the top of this list and work your way down contacting as many agencies as possible to find out what is available to you.

Call Bradley Marshall, our Outreach Coordinator for additional assistance.

Meals on Wheels and Meal-Site

Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program and on site meals served on Thursdays at the COA. A donation of $2.00 is requested for lunch, which consists of a main course, dessert and milk.

Please call the day before to order a lunch.

The Best is Yet to Come

A senior social group that helps sponsor and doing activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Gladys L. Harrell Senior Center - 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Annual dues are $6.00 - they have many great activities through out the year

Senior Citizens Club

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a Social and Charitable Club to help seniors in Rehoboth have a better life. Meetings are scheduled for the 1st Thursday @ 12:30 & 3rd Thursday @ 12 Noon at the Rehoboth Council of Aging building.

The Friends of the Elderly

The Friends of the Elderly help and partially fund some of the services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging - such as the podiatry. Friends meets at 10:00 AM on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

New members are always welcome.

Veteran’s Information

Veterans Service Officer can help you.

Call 508-252-4467. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to Noon

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Important

Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities will have a participant signup sheets for that program.

Most of the activity programs that are in 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 either be canceled or postponed.

Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities or to sign up.

COA Bulletin Post on Community Information

Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for information on up coming events such as Free Health Screenings, Support Groups, and other important information that could benefit you, your family or friends.

The Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town Mission: The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the needs, problems and benefits for the aging population of 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 of Rehoboth’s elders. b. Carry out programs and services that range from information on community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, intergenerational activities, crafting programs and other programs beneficial to our seniors.

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club had a returned engagement at Country Gardens for their annual picnic on July 23rd. Nice people, and good food made a marvelous time.

Lorraine Botts, President

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Seekonk Human Services

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

Seekonk Human Services Staff

Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 15 Senior Secretary Ashley Cartwright, MBA ext. 12 Clerical Assistant Kimberly Mallon ext. 10 Educational & Social Programs Karen Stutz ext. 14 Outreach Managers Adriana DoSantos, LSW. ext. 11 (Monday-Friday) Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA ext. 17 (Mon. Wed. Fri.) Senior Aides ext. 19 Loretta Ferreira, Sharon Bettencourt Executive Board Members Victoria Kinniburgh, Chairperson Rene Andrews, Vice Chairperson Anne Libby, Secretary Anita Gendron, Treasurer Christine Allen, Guy Boulay Beverly Della Grotta

*Center Hours

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

Farmers’ Market

Elders receiving food stamps, supplementary security income (ssi), medicaid, fuel assistance, housing assistance or are enrolled in similar programs are eligible.

Coupons are available in limited amounts and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Elders must obtain coupons in person, if you are unable to come in person, a proxy form must be completed prior to distribution. Note: if you’re a brown bag participant fresh produce will be in your bag each month. You will not be eligible to receive Farmers’ Market coupons. Please call 508-336-8772 to confirm coupons are available.

Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, July 9, 2015 @ 8:30am Thurs, August 13, 2015 @ 8:30am Toti’s Restaurant

All men 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, order what you want, and pay for what you order.

Women’s Brunch

Thursday, July 16, 2015 @ 10:00am Thursday, August 20, 2015 @ 10:00am Toti’s Restaurant

All women are welcome to attend and no sign up is required. Bring a friend with you to enjoy a delicious brunch. There is no set price for brunch, order what you want, and pay for what you order.

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Cooling Center

Seekonk Human Services is happy to announce that we are working with Seekonk public safety again to create a cooling center on those extreme humid and hot days where it can be unbearable. The cooling center will be monday through saturday on the days of extreme heat. Any of the town buildings can be used as a Cooling Center such as the Library, Town Hall, and Seekonk Human Services. Please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 if you have any questions regarding the Cooling Center.

Medicare News-Hospital Status Affects What You Pay

It’s important to understand your medicare benefits—know your rights. Your hospital status, whether you’re inpatient or outpatient, affects how much you pay for hospital services (like x-rays, prescription drugs and lab tests). More importantly, it will affect whether medicare will cover

care you get in a skilled nursing facility (snf) following your hospital stay, even for rehabilitation services. You’re “inpatient” starting when you’re formally admitted to the hospital with a doctor’s order. You’re “outpatient” if you’re getting emergency department services, observation services, outpatient surgery, lab tests, or x-rays, or any other hospital services, and the doctor hasn’t written an order to admit you to a hospital as an inpatient. In these cases, you’re an outpatient even if you spend the night in the hospital. Important: time you spend in a hospital as an outpatient before you’re admitted does not count toward the 3-day inpatient days needed to qualify for a stay in a skilled nursing facility (even for rehab). You must also enter the SNF within a short time (generally 30 days) of leaving the hospital. Medicare regulations can be very complex. Whenever spending time at a hospital, be sure to ask if your admission status is inpatient or outpatient (which normally means for observation). The answer could have a major impact on how you are billed.

Keep Your Cool in the Hot Weather by the CDC

Learn about heat-related illness and how to stay cool and safe in hot weather.

Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can’t compensate for it and properly cool you off. Heat exposure can even kill you: it caused 7,233 heat-related deaths in the united states from 1999 to 2009.

Main things affecting your body’s ability to cool itself during extremely hot weather: •High humidity. When the humidity is high, sweat won’t evaporate as quickly, which keeps your body from releasing heat as fast as it may need to.

•Personal factors. Age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use can play a role in whether a person can cool off enough in very hot weather.

People at greatest risk for heat-related illness can take the following protective actions to prevent illness or death: •People who are at highest risk are the elderly, the very young, and people with chronic diseases or mental illness.

• Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather.

•Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. If a home is not air-conditioned, people can reduce their risk for heat-related

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Take these steps to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths during hot weather: • Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as possible.

• Drink plenty of fluids even if you don’t feel thirsty.

• Schedule outdoor activities carefully.

• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen.

• Pace yourself.

• Take cool showers or baths to cool down.

• Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.

• Do not leave children or pets in cars.

Check the local news for health and safety updates

MedWheels Long Distance Medical Transportation What is MedWheels?

Medwheels is a shared long distance transportation program funded through the united way of greater Attleboro/Taunton for seniors 60 years of age or older and people with disabilities who have exhausted all other transportation options. Eligible persons who live in Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk or Taunton. There is a limit to how often you can use this service each month. Call GATRA for additional information.

How do I make a MedWheel reservation?

Call 508-823-8828 ext. 263 Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 4:00pm.

48 Hours advance notice is required. When making reservation for medwheels please tell the GATRA customer service representative that you are calling for the MedWheels program. If you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, please contact MedWheels within 24 hours.

Please have the following information available: •Where are you to be picked up •The date, time and destination of your medical appointment •A telephone number of the doctor’s office or medical facility you be visiting.

Additional information

Escorts/Personal Care Attendants:

Our drivers cannot leave their vehicles unattended. If you require assistance to enter and exit a facility, you may bring an escort or personal care attendant as long as additional seating is available on the day of your appointment. Reservations for escorts or personal care attendants must be made at the same time you call for your reservation.

Return trips:

Please call when your appointment is

complete and we will schedule you on the appropriate return trip.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, July 15 & August 19, 2015 Seekonk Human Services 9:00am—10:30am

Seekonk Human Services has partnered with the Seekonk Fire Department to provide a blood pressure & glucose screening on the 3rd wednesday of the month from 9:00am to 10:30am. This is a perfect opportunity to get your blood pressure & glucose tested. This is a first come first serve clinic.

Senior Aid Program

This program enables us to help employ low-income individuals, age 55 and older, throughout the commonwealth. Enrollees are placed in temporary training assignments where they gain valuable on-the-job work experience and training needed to gain employment in the private sector.

Enrollees benefit from training, counseling, and community service assignments at nonprofit organizations in their communities.

Participants are placed at eligible training sites for which they are paid minimum wage for 20 hours per week. Interested participants can contact James Souza at 508-679-0041 to fill out an application.

Wii Fun

Fridays @ 10am

Come join us for some wii fun! The Wii is an excellent way to have fun and be active.

Come join us! Call Seekonk Human Services @ 508-336-8772 for more information.

No sign up is necessary just on in!

Seekonk Total Fitness 1301 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.4545

Seekonk Total Fitness is offering senior fitness group exercise classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am—12pm.

The one hour fitness class is designed specifically for older adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor. This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your inactive lifestyle by increasing muscular strength, range of movement & balance. The cost per class is $1.

YMCA*

472 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.7103 Mon/Wed/Fri

$3 Fee per class: •Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise @ 9am •Aquaerobics @ 9:45am

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•Silver Sneaker Classic @ 11am *Must be a Seekonk senior and have a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information.

GATRA Photo IDs

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

Free Medical Equipment

Our free medical loan closet is available to seekonk residents. We are in need of wheelchairs. Please call Seekonk Human Services to schedule pick up/drop off and/ or donations at 508-336-8772. *Please do not leave medical equipment at town hall.

2015 Trips

Glouster Lobster Cruise Tuesday, August 11, 2015 $85 Per person (gratuity included) Dep: 9am Return: approx 6pm

Dine, dance, & cruise historic gloucester harbor in true New England style! Docked at cruiseport Gloucester, the Beauport Princess has 2 dance floors, 3 full-service bars with top-shelf liquor, a full-service catering menu, open-air top deck and comfortable, indoor seating for up to 300 people. When you’re onboard you’ll cruise the historic Gloucester Harbor, full of fishing boats and schooners and witness extraordinary views only seen by water of the city’s historic skyline, working waterfront, iconic Man at the Wheel Statue, Rocky Neck Art Colony, the famous Greasy Pole, America’s first lighthouses and more. While on board enjoy a fabulous clam bake buffet (fresh rolls, ne clam chowder, steamed lobsters, steamed clams, baked haddock, corn on the cob, cole slaw and dessert). Following this amazing lunch cruise, stop in beautiful Rockport to enjoy some free time before departure home.

Cranberries, Chowder & Wine Tour

Thursday, September 10, 2015 $88 per person (gratuity included) Dep: 8:15am Return: approx 5pm

Join us as we head to Wareham, MA! We start our morning at A.D. Makepeace company, which is the world’s largest cranberry grower! Here we embark on a 1 ½ hr cranberry bog tour. After our cranberry excursion we are off to lunch at the award winning lindsey’s. Enjoy your choice of yummy roasted turkey dinner, baked stuffed chicken or baked stuffed haddock.

Included with each meal is their delicious clam chowder and a glass of wine! The day isn’t over yet. Before we depart Wareham

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we make one more stop at Hy-line Cruises. Enjoy a scenic Cape Cod Canal 2 hour sightseeing cruise. The perfect day! *Meal choice due on reservation.

Newport Playhouse Featuring Always a Bridesmaid

Thursday, December 17, 2015 $ 49 Per person (gratuity included) Depart: 10:00am Return: approx 5:00pm

In this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their senior prom: to be in each other’s weddings…no matter what. More than thirty years later, these southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. Always a Bridesmaid is the rollicking tale of four loyal and determined women who definitively answer the question, “just how far are you willing to go to keep a promise to a friend?” If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the mental stability of the duo saying “I do” or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny jones hope wooten comedy is definitely for you…and your dearly beloved!

Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law

General Practice of Law Including: • • • •

Wills and Trusts Real Estate Personal Injury Business & Commercial

Call (508)336-6440 309 Taunton Ave, Seekonk MA 02771

The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series

A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites.

Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the bureau of land management and bureau of reclamation. A pass covers entrance and standard amenity fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person). Children age 15 or under are admitted free.

Beaches, wooded parks, parkways, and reservoirs - all of these places make up the massachusetts state parks. You can find a place to go in all regions of the commonwealth from pittsfield to boston and gloucester to provincetown. Each one offers activities and amenities.

Senior Pass

•$10 Lifetime pass •For u.S. Citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.

•May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using this application form. The cost of obtaining a senior pass through the mail is twenty dollars ($20). Ten ($10) for the senior pass and ten ($10) for processing the application.

Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.

•May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services.

•Generally does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.

8th Annual Food for Fuel Pasta Fest

Date: Late September Time: 4:30pm to 7pm open seating Where: Seekonk High School Ticket Price: Adults $10, Children 12 and under $5

Please help your neighbors have a safe winter! With rising costs of fuel, our neighbors are in need of assistance and the only way it can be done is with your help! Sponsored by the seekonk non Licensed to practice in Massachusetts & Rhode Island - profit coalition — benefiting fuel & utility fund of seekonk human services. Tickets will be sold in advance and take out will be available. Please call 502-336-8772 for tickets. *Dessert donations will be greatly appreciated. *Please note: all trips leave from seekonk human services unless otherwise noted. 50% Deposit is reWe are always happy to welcome new members into our club… Rehoboth quired at sign up and final payment must be made two weeks prior to trip. Checks are to be made payable to residents or non-residents are welcome. Dues are payable on or before the first the town of seekonk. To ensure trips are not cancelled meeting in May. If you would like to become a member of our club, please fill out please sign up one month prior to trip at the latest in the application below: order to give the tour company an accurate count. For any information regarding trips please contact ashley pimental at 508-336-8772.

Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club

Membership Application = Must be 55 years of age

Name_________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ Phone number_________________________________________________________ Date of birth___________________________________________________________ Dues are $4.00 a year Amount enclosed $__________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club and send to: Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club 55 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA 02769-2317

Monthly Newsletter Online

*The Town Crier website link is www.Seekonkma.Gov Click on Departments Click on Human Services * Note: Seekonk Human Services offers many legal, financial, recreational, medical screening and/ or other activities and services by volunteers or nominal cost practitioners. 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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scouts Camp Yawgoog Celebrates Its 100th Season Camp Yawgoog has welcomed Boy Scouts from across the Each Camp has its own traditions - a color, songs and cheers – but northeast for its 100th consecutive season this summer. The share reservation program facilities.

1,800-acre reservation, located in Rockville, RI, serves over 6,400 The camps allow Scouts the opportunity to participate in activiScouts during the eight-week summer season. Known as a “Scout ties such as sailing, kayaking, archery, climbing and rappelling.

Adventureland, Forever,” Yawgoog is the country’s second oldest Scouts are also given the chance to work in outdoor classrooms continuously run Boy Scout camp and is owned and operated by to improve their nature, astronomy and geology skills. the Narragansett Council and Boy Scouts of America.

“More than 200 Scouts learn how to swim at Camp Yawgoog The camp serves Scouts not only from Rhode Island and nearby each summer and over 250 boys will earn the Mile Swim Award,” Massachusetts, but also hosts Scouts and Leaders from nearly said Mosby. “In addition, our Scouts are learning important life every state on the East Coast and across the country. It hosts skills during their stay here at Yawgoog, such as how to work with international Scouts, as well. Generations of Rhode Islanders adults, how to organize their peers into groups that accomplish have camped at Yawgoog, including many of the state’s leaders daily tasks in the dining hall and campsite, and how to communisuch as Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, Senator John Chafee, and cate with others by understanding body language and intonation.”

Governor Bruce Sundlun.

“Yawgoog has inspired hundreds of thousands of young “The skills Scouts learn at camp stay with them forever,” Mosby men over the years and we are thrilled to be celebrating its 100th added. To learn more, visit Camp Yawgoog online at season,” said John Mosby, the Narragansett Council’s Scout Exhttp://www.yawgoog.org/ ecutive/CEO. “The camp has really passed the test of time, and About the Narragansett Council: The Narragansett Council, Boy it’s thrilling to see our alumni return to Yawgoog and see that it Scouts of America’s mission is to serve others by helping to instill remains unchanged to them, with the same spirit and enthusiasm values in young people and, in other ways, prepare them to make they remember from their days as campers.” ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential.

Congressman Jim R. Langevin (D-RI) will be visiting the camp The Narragansett Council offers a program for boys and young on August 6th to meet with Troop 66 Garden City and applaud men ages 6 to 21 and young women ages 14 to 21, serving nearly them for their hard work and community service. As a Boy Scout 12,000 youth in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and himself, Langevin attributes much of his success to the skills he Pawcatuck, Connecticut. For more information, please log on to learned in Scouting as a young man. www.narragansettbsa.org.

“Not many institutions last 100 years,” said Langevin. “It’s great to know that Scouting still has such a positive impact on young people and teaches them to be responsible, independent, and involved members of the community.”

Scouts from Troop 66 will host the Congressman on a tour of their campsite, Netop, located at Medicine Bow. He will also visit the Bucklin Memorial Building and the Yawgoog Alumni Heritage Center, among other sites.

“Yawgoog has a long and important history in Rhode Island,” added Langevin. “I’m looking forward to learning more about the camp’s traditions and different activities the Scouts participate in during the summer.” www. .com Each year, over 200 counselors are available to offer several dozen merit badges including camping, small boat sailing, fishing, lifesaving and first aid. Courses are also offered to adult leaders who would like to improve their basic leadership and CPR Residential

Commercial skills. But Camp Yawgoog has changed with the times too – today’s campers can also earn merit badges involving robotics, LICENSED BUILDING & REMODELING CONTRACTORS drones, and more. In all, over 40 merit badges are offered to Scouts during their stay at the camp.

“Our goal is that every Scout learns a REMODELING new or improved skill set and leaves the camp devoted to Scouting’s values,” said Second Levels • Additions • Dormers • Garages • Family Rooms Mosby.

Kitchen & Baths • In-Law apts.

Scouts of all ages from Webelos Outdoor Adventure Camp to the New Frontier Proudly Celebrating Program can attend any of Yawgoog’s three CUSTOM BUILT HOMES Our 36th Year! separate camps; Camp Three Point, Camp Licensed in Mass. & RI LOG HOMES Medicine Bow, and Camp Sandy Beach.

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Just a Pinch Recipe Column

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Light and Flavorful Pineapple Cranberry Zucchini Bread

Wondering what to make with zucchini, that's not another fritter? Try baking a couple of loaves of Diane M.'s moist Pineapple Cranberry Zucchini Bread. Your family will fall in love with this recipe. I added the optional coconut and would highly recommend you do too!

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3 eggs 2 c shredded zucchini 1 c vegetable oil (can use 1/2 coconut oil melted & 1/2 veg. oil) 1 can crushed pineapple, 8 oz, drained 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 c flour 1 3/4 c sugar 2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 c chopped nuts (macadamia or pecan) 1/2 c dried cranberries 1/2 c coconut (opt)

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine eggs, zucchini, oil, pineapple and vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

Fold in nuts, cranberries and coconut (if desired).

Pour into 2 greased 8x4" loaf pans or 3 small loaf pans.

Bake larger pans for approx. 50-55 mins and smaller pans for 35-40 mins or until golden brown and inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Cool for 10 mins before removing bread from pans onto wire racks. www.justapinch.com/zucchinibread ©2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club.

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Dining Guide Savory Bacon Onion Tomato Pie Showcases Summer Veggie

The ingredients in Lolly St. John's Bacon Onion Tomato Pie may sound a bit unusual, but trust me this is divine. It reminds me of a BLT. The textures and flavors play perfectly together. And, it's a great way to use extra tomatoes!

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Citrus Flavors Elevate Easy Weeknight Meal

1 9-inch pie shell 5 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 sweet onion, sliced or chopped 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tbsp milk 1/2 c mayonnaise 1 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 c butter crackers, crushed 2 tsp butter, melted 2 scallions, sliced

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Prick pie shell with fork and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

• Fry bacon; cook until tender. Drain, set aside.

• Peel and slice tomatoes to fill bottom of pie shell.

• Sprinkle with chopped onion, salt and pepper.

• Layer more tomatoes, salt and pepper (again).

• Mix mayo, bacon, cheese and milk.

• Spoon on top and pat down to cover tomatoes.

• Mix butter crackers with 2 tsp melted butter. Sprinkle over tomatoes.

Sprinkle scallions on top.

• Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes. www.justapinch.com/tomatopie ©2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club.

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2 lemons, very ripe 1 orange 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/4 c cornstarch 2 chicken bullions 3 c water

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What You Need 2 tbsp curry powder 1 pinch salt 1/4 c sugar 1 egg, well-beaten 1 lb chicken tenderloins (frozen) 3 carrots (shredded)

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Squeeze the juice from the lemons and orange into Crock Pot. Get rid of any seeds.

Add the well-beaten egg, soy sauce, curry powder, bullion, sugar and salt.

Combine cornstarch and water; add to above mixture.

Add the frozen chicken.

Shred carrots directly into the Crock Pot. Set on high for 3 hours.

Serving Suggestions: Rice, noodles or shredded cabbage pan fried with butter. www.justapinch.com/citruschicken ©2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club.

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From the State House House Passes $38.1 Billion Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Boston – Representative Howitt (R-Seekonk) joined with his colleagues in approving a $38.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2016 that holds the line on taxes, increases local aid to cities and towns and implements key transportation reforms at the MBTA. The budget passed the House of Representatives today on a vote of 153-1.

The final budget includes a $4.5 billion allocation for Chapter 70 education aid, which represents an increase of $111.2 million, or 2.5 percent, over the current year. Unrestricted general government aid, which helps fund many other essential municipal services, will see an increase of $34 million, bringing the statewide total to $979.8 million, an increase of 3.6 percent over current levels.

According to Representative Howitt, “the Towns of the 4th Bristol District will receive a collective $24,510,958 in Chapter 70 aid under the Fiscal Year 2016 budget plan, along with $5,742,806 in unrestricted general government aid. Also included are projects secured to fund the Children’s Advocacy Center, The Arc of Bristol County, People, Inc., and the Fire Chiefs Association of Bristol County. It is gratifying to be able to generate this support benefitting the constituents of the 4th Bristol District.”

The budget calls for significant increases in reimbursements to cities and towns to help offset the costs associated with special education and regional school transportation services. The special education reimbursement, also known as the Circuit Breaker, is funded at $271.7 million, an increase of 7.2 percent, or $18.3 million, over this year, a level that fully funds the state’s share of special

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education aid for local school districts at 75 percent. Regional school transportation will see a 14.6 percent increase, bringing the statewide total to $59 million, up $7.5 million from the current year.

An additional $80.5 million has been set aside for charter school reimbursements to cities and towns. This represents an increase of $3.6 million, or 4.7 percent, over current reimbursement levels.

For the first time in 8 years, the budget does not rely on a draw down from the state Stabilization Fund for balance. It also includes no new taxes, but does provide for an increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from 15 percent of the federal award to 23 percent of the federal award, effective January 1, 2016.

The current state EITC award ranges from $74.40 – which is available to qualifying single heads of household with a federal adjusted gross income of $14,590 and married couples filing jointly with an adjusted gross income of $20,020 – to a high of $921.45 for single heads of household with 3 or more children and an adjusted gross income of $46,997, as well as married couples filing jointly with 3 or more children and an adjusted gross income of $52,427.

With the increase included in the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, the allowable state credit cap will now range from a low of $114.08 to a high of $1,412.89, based on the same family size and income guidelines.

The Fiscal Year 2016 budget also contains several key transportation reforms that have been endorsed by Governor Charlie Baker and the House Republican Caucus to put the MBTA back on solid financial footing and to ensure proper oversight of the authority’s

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August 2015 The Reporter operations moving forward. In addition to expanding the MassDOT Board of Directors from 7 to 11 members appointed by the Governor, the budget also creates a 5-member Fiscal Management Control Board that will remain in place until June 30, 2018. The budget contains provisions that would allow the Fiscal Management Control Board to continue for an additional two years, if the board and the Governor determine that it would be “in the best interest of the public and necessary to achieve operational stability and to establish performance metrics for the MBTA.” One of the most significant transportation reforms included in the budget is a three-year moratorium on the Pacheco Law, which will provide the MBTA with more flexibility in determining whether certain operations can be outsourced at a savings to the state’s taxpayers. A new report released this week by the Pioneer Institute estimates that the MBTA has foregone nearly $500 million in savings since the late 1990s due to the restrictions imposed by the anti-privatization law.

Representative Steven Howitt Welcomes Governor Baker to the 4th Bristol District

Rehoboth— Representative Howitt (R-Seekonk) welcomed Governor Baker to the 4th Bristol District on Thursday, July 16 at a fundraising event. The Governor spoke at the Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth, commending Representative Howitt on the hard work he continually devotes to his constituents.

“This is a great state and we do a lot of things really well”, Governor Baker stated. “Our goal is to make sure we keep getting better and better and better going forward. With folks like Steven representing you, that’s exactly the type of people we need on the team with the pragmatic approach to get stuff done. I’m happy to be here”.

Many other local officials from Southeastern Massachusetts were also in attendance to meet with Representative Howitt and Governor Baker. “I am humbled and honored to have so many people with us this evening, Republicans and Democrats alike”, Representative Howitt stated. “It’s wonderful to have such a great working relationship with our Governor, Charlie Baker, and we thank him and First Lady Lauren Baker for taking the time to join us. Everyone is enjoying the opportunity to meet and speak with them tonight.”

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