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By Joe Siegel November 2, 2020--Rehoboth and Seekonk are reporting higher than usual numbers of mail-in ballots being sent in from voters.

The general election is on November 3. In Rehoboth, all polling will be conducted at Palmer River Elementary School. The poll hours are from 7 am until 8 pm.

Rehoboth Town Clerk Laura Schwall was unavailable for comment on Monday. Schwall said in a voice message that her office was busy processing 4000 mail-in ballots. Early voting was available from October 17 through 30.

2, 579 residents cast ballots.

In Seekonk, 3, 171 mail-in ballots had been received as of October 29, according to Assistant Town Clerk Lorraine Sorel. 2, 340 residents had taken advantage of early voting.

“We are expecting at least 2000 voters (on election day), and it should exceed the 2016 election,” Sorel noted. The polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm at Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Avenue. Voters must keep a space between them of 6 feet. The floor will be marked with blue tape to allow for sufficient distance between people. Poll workers will be 6 feet away from voters when checking people in and out. The poll workers will have gloves on when handing the ballot to a person. Voting booths will be regularly sanitized throughout the day.

Community Food Drive to Benefit Rehoboth Food Pantry and Seekonk’s Doorways

On Saturday, October 10, 2020 a Community Food Drive was held to benefit the Rehoboth Food Pantry and Doorways, which is Seekonk’s Food Pantry. Drop off locations were Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rehoboth Congregational Church, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Harvest Market and the Rehoboth Food Pantry.

That same weekend Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church held its Annual Fall Food Drive.

Donations were collected before each Mass.

Dozens of volunteers, from teens to octogenarians, gave their time and energy to plan, advertise and staff these community events.

Thanks to the extreme generosity of the residents of Seekonk and Rehoboth, hundreds of bags full of groceries were donated. Additionally, cash, check and gift card donations exceeded $1,700. All donations from both food drives were equally divided between the two food pantries.

The organizers of both food drives expressed their gratitude to all the donors and volunteers that helped make these events overwhelmingly successful.

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Inside This Issue Business Directory......................68 Church News..............................26 Classifieds...............................67 Club Announcements.................52 Events.......................................25 Food & Dining.............................60 Holiday Guide.............................34 Letters to the Editor.......................6 Library......................................

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Obituaries................................64 People.................................28 Rehoboth COA...........................50 Rehoboth Ramblings.................33 Rehoboth Town News................9 Restaurant Guide.......................63 School News...............................54 Seekonk Human Services..........48 Seekonk Town News...................21 Scouts....................................30 State House................................66

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk

Hello All ~ I hope the November issue of the Reporter finds you all healthy and safe. As we enter the month of November, this is a friendly reminder that quarterly Real Estate & Property Taxes were due Monday, November 2nd.

Laura Schwall

November 3, 2020 State & Presidential Election

WOW – What an incredibly wild ride for the Rehoboth Clerk’s Office, Rehoboth Post Office, Election set up/break down crew, Election Workers and Palmer River Staff – Thank you ALL – we couldn’t have pulled off this unsurmountable election without you all!!! Of the 10,028 registered Rehoboth voters, 78% (7,830) of the Rehoboth voters were afforded three ways to vote this year in the 2020 General Election – (1) Early Voting by Mail/Absentee Voting, (2) 14-days of In-Person Early Voting, inclusive of two full weekends, at Town Hall or (3) In-Person Voting on Election Day at Palmer River Elementary School. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Distancing Protocols, the 2020 State & Presidential Election looked much different than the 2016 Presidential Election; six-foot distancing markers, masks, gloves, disinfectant, Plexiglas shields, doors and windows open for proper ventilation and a limited number of voters entering the polling site in order to keep the voters, election workers and town staff healthy in safe. Back in 2016 Rehoboth had almost 1,800 voters vote early compared to 2020 where almost 6,000 voters took Continued on next page...

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Thank you to all the voters who came out in all types of weather (sunny/warm, rainy, cold and even snowy) prepared to vote with their masks, gloves, ballot pen and clipboard. We saw a steady Follow Dr. John Dacey’s podcasts on: flow of voters each of the 14 days of Early Voting with many days seeing over 200 voters. I would personally like to thank my Town Clerk Office Staff (Lynn, Odete and Logan) and the numerous Election Workers for hundreds and hundreds of hours of dedication to the voters of Rehoboth. The past few weeks have been long and grueling, but all our efforts produced a well-run election enabling every voter to vote in a way they felt comfortable (mail-in, in-person early voting on in-person on election day).

Early Voting was a huge success! Due to the July 6, 2020 Acts of 2020 legislation, this year we were able to process the early voting ballots (but not print the totals until election day) of the 5,740 voters, prior to election day.

This really helped alleviate the long hours on Election night. Also, for those voters who voted back in 2016, you will remember the long lines extending beyond all three precinct entryways and hours of waiting on line (not socially distanced 6-feet away) all day long. Can you imagine how long the lines would have been in 2020 if we didn’t have the option to voter early!! The 14-day early voting period and mail in ballot initiative really helped to alleviate the long lines at the polling site on Election Day ~ thank you voters who voted early!! Many voters were concerned about all three precincts voting at Palmer River; however, due to early voting, being able to social distance all voters inside and outside of the Palmer River Gymnasium, we were able to keep all involved with the Election Day Process secure – safe and prayerfully healthy. Almost every voter was kind enough to wear a mask for the protection of themselves and others ~ thank you!

Thank you, Election Workers, for bundling up and enduring the 16 ½ hours with the gymnasium outside doors open, (while windy and cold) as required by Massachusetts Board of Health, so there was plenty of ventilation in the polling area and with the door remaining open it eliminated a common touch point for voters. It was cold, but our Election Workers are tough and processed all of our 2,090 in-person voters on Election Day efficiently and effectively. Thank you, Palmer River Custodians, Administration, Office Staff, Gym Teacher and South Coast Collaborative, for allowing us to utilize the Providing Orthodontic care in Gymnasium for the 11-3-2020 Election ~ we understand the inconvenience it caused South Attleboro / / Vineyard Haven and appreciate your help in permitting Re(508) 761-5230 / (508) 336-3066 / (508) 693-3766 hoboth to hold the 9-1-2020 Primary and 11-3-2020 Presidential Election in the Palmer River Gymnasium. Thank you for allowing Democracy in Rehoboth to be held in a safe, Read Our Reviews! secure and efficient manner! * Seekonk location is minutes from our former East Providence location!

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November 2020 The Reporter Speaking of Thank You . . . Derek Melanson – Rehoboth Postmaster and his staff have gone above and beyond with all three elections this year (6-30 Town, 9-1 Primary, 11-3 Presidential).

Derek made the decision to keep all Rehoboth Ballots in Rehoboth rather than sending to Providence, which could take up to 7-10 days to arrive in our office. Derek and his staff, took the ballots we delivered in the morning and had them in the voter mailboxes either the same afternoon or next day. Derek also had to postal carriers bring back all voted ballots that were left in voter’s mailboxes and were processed the same day so our office would receive when we picked up in the morning. We even had a Rehoboth resident, who works at the Swansea Post Office, see a ballot, postmarked 11-3-2020, to be mailed to Rehoboth and personally drove the ballot, which was mailed from Swansea and hand delivered to Derek Melanson on Election Day so it could be counted. Derek waited for the last mail truck from Providence to come in to Rehoboth on Election Night and hand delivered all ballots that were postmarked 11-3-2020. Thank you, Derek, and the Rehoboth Postal Staff for a job well done. The voters and I cannot thank you enough! You too allowed Democracy to be demonstrated in Rehoboth because of all your hard work ~ thank you all!

Finally, to my amazing new and seasoned Election Workers & Town Clerk Office Staff who worked the Election and In-Person Early Voting session – words cannot express my gratitude for all you have endured. The 14-day In-Person Early Voting was like running 14 mini-elections while processing over 5,000 mail-in ballots. Setting up and breaking down the Palmer River Gymnasium in record time was absolutely a marvel to observe. Thank you all for your help in processing a total of 7,830 voters who wished to have their voices heard in the 2020 Presidential Election. You did it professionally, with a smile, efficiently and effectively~ thank you all! Because of your efforts – Democracy was shown at its best. I cannot thank you all enough!

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The Rehoboth Historical Commission oversees all the historic landmark signs throughout the town. No doubt you’ve seen them here and there with descriptions of historic people, places, and events. There are 26 signs in total but three have gone missing. This has never happened before and is disconcerting. Replacing them is quite costly and our budget is small. Replacing them will have to be postponed for a while.

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The Veterans Service Officer has taken all safety measures for Covid-19 in place to protect our Veterans and Drivers. If are a Veteran in need of a ride to the VA Hospital, clinics, doctor’s appointment other medical appointments, the Rehoboth Veterans Service Officer, Jake Kramer can help you. Call 508-252-4467 or new revised e-mail address to veterans@rehobothma.gov to coordinate the services for your needs. Appointments need to be scheduled no less than a week in advance to coordinate with the volunteer drivers.

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Rehoboth Animal Shelter News

There has been an ever-changing cat population at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter. As of this writing, there are two kittens available. Bea and Benji are littermates about two - three months old. Bea (pictured) is all black and quite calm; Benji is a handsome tiger tabby, somewhat skittish. They have had their first shots, and their mother tested negative for FeLV/ FIV. More information is available at Petfinder.com or by calling 508-252-5421, ext 126. You can also use that number to report a lost or found pet. There is a donation box at the Blanding Library, and we welcome donations of cat or dog food, treats, toys, and WASHABLE towels and blankets. Please do not leave pillows or upholstered item.

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Rehoboth Town Meeting Scheduled for December

By Joe Siegel In spite of the coronavirus pandemic, a special town meeting will be held on December 1 at the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School in North Dighton.

Selectmen chairman Skip Vadnais explained the state’s Department of Revenue was requiring the town to hold a “financial town meeting” to set the tax rate. “We have no choice, we’ve been ordered to do so,” Vadnais said Tuesday. The meeting cannot be held virtually. The articles will only be pertaining to financial matters and nothing else.

The board voted in June to postpone the annual town meeting due to uncertainty surrounding the state budget. The new fiscal year began July 1. Last August, in a discussion with Town Moderator William Cute, Finance Committee Chairman Michael Deignan, and Town Clerk Laura Schwall, the board said the meeting would not be held until there is a vaccine for coronavirus.

Cute called the idea of an indoor meeting “ludicrous” because of a lack of seating in the auditorium at the high school and suggested the school’s athletic field would have to be used instead.

Cute explained senior citizens would be putting themselves at risk of catching Covid-19. “I don’t want to put one citizen in this town in jeopardy,” Cute added. “I don’t want that on my conscience.”

Vadnais said the board will be working with Cute and the town’s legal counsel on holding an abbreviated meeting.

More information will be provided in mid-November during a financial summit featuring Cute and Deignan, Vadnais added.

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By Joe Siegel Rehoboth’s Camp Buxton, which is owned by the Boy Scouts, may soon be the site of a solar farm. Town Planner Daniel Roach said the proposed project at 90 Pond Street would be situated on two different parcels of land with a combined area of 38.5 acres.

The project will consist of a 3.3 megawatt solar facility, 3 stormwater management basins, 2 access drives, fencing, and associated support equipment. Roach said the project does include the cutting of trees.

Rehoboth has four solar farms, which are located at 124 Bay State Road, Barney Avenue, Summer Street, and Tremont Street. During the last fiscal year, the farms brought in over $138,000 in revenues for the town, according to the town treasurer’s office.

Some residents have complained about the solar farm, stating the removal of trees would have a detrimental impact on their neighborhood. “When considering the project from start to decommissioning it will have less of an impact on the neighborhood than the usual subdivision development when looking at traffic, the environment, long term availability, etc,” Roach explained. “Once the construction has been completed there will be minimal traffic and there will be none of the usual environmental contaminants associated with typical residential development.”

“Currently the parcel of land is tax exempt as it is owned by a charitable non-profit, with the Town will also start receiving taxes from that property that will be used for town services that benefit the community,” Roach added.

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Superintendent Anthony Azar recalled a letter he sent out saying the district may have to close a building down, “not because of Covid-19 but because we don’t have the staffing to adequately maintain safety.”

“We have been working an incredible amount of time which is very much warranted to try to get qualified individuals in front of our (students) in every classroom,” Azar said Tuesday.

Paul Kitchen, the district business administrator, said noncertified substitutes were paid $80 a day. Certified substitutes were being paid $85 per day. Custodial staff are paid $12 per hour. “I think we need to increase our sub pay regardless because Seekonk is higher than us,” Kitchen said. “Somerset-Berkley is higher than us. It’s a competition now.”

Kitchen proposed paying non-certified substitutes $95 and $120 per hour for certified substitutes. Custodians would be paid $14 an hour.

Kitchen said the new pay rates would remain in effect through December 31 because of federal funding provided to the district.

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By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen have approved a new six year contract with Police Chief James Trombetta. The new contract will take effect on July 1, 2021 and will last until June 30, 2027. Trombetta, 58, has served as Chief for the last five years. He began in 1984 as a dispatcher and later became a reserve officer before joining the department on a full-time basis in 1985.

Trombetta worked his way through the ranks, and was promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant in 2002. He served as acting chief for one year following the departure of Dale Wetherell in 2003. According to the terms of Trombetta’s current contract, his salary is $155, 399. That number includes $2000 annually for “longevity pay.”

“Upon retirement, Trombetta shall be appointed as a Reserve Police Officer unless the town can show just cause to deny such appointment.”

The details of the new contract were not disclosed.

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The Seekonk Scene The Clerk’s Corner October was an unprecedented month as we processed thousands of early voting ballots. The Presidential Election would have taken place by the time you read this article. So, you already know the results.

However, I can provide you with some of election numbers in terms of participation.

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Day and amount of people who voted • Saturday, October 17 voted: 172 • Sunday, October 18 voted: 135 • Monday October 19 voted: 268 • Tuesday, October 20 voted: 217 • Wednesday, October 21 voted: 298 • Thursday, October 22 voted: 128 • Friday, October 23 voted: 94 • Saturday, October 24 voted: 113 • Sunday, October 25 voted: 114 • Monday October 26 voted: 217 • Tuesday, October 27 voted: 217 • Wednesday, October 28 voted: 308 • Thursday, October 29 voted: 206

The summary below is from 9:00 PM on Thursday 10/29 • Registered Voters: 11375 • Ballots Distributed: 6177 • Ballots Mailed: 3852 • In-Person Early Voters: 2340 • Mail-in ballots Accepted: 3171 • Total Ballots Cast: 5511

That’s as much as I can provide as this article had to be in to the editor before October 29th.

The Fall Town Meeting will take place 7pm, Monday, November 9th at the Seekonk High School Auditorium. Covid protocols will be in effect. Town Offices will be closed Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, in honor of our Veterans. Thank you for your service, sacrifice and the continued security that you provide.

Town Hall schedule for Thanksgiving will be: Wednesday Nov. 25th 8:30– 12:30 PM, Thursday Nov. 26, closed Friday Nov. 27 closed. My December article will have the results of town meeting and the election.

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By Joe Siegel November 4, 2020-The 2020 Presidential Election brought out a record number of voters to the polls Tuesday.

• 8,972 total votes were cast. That number is 78 percent of the town’s 11, 375 eligible voters.

• Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris, won 4, 769 votes. President Donald Trump, a Republican, and his running mate, Vice President Mike Pence, won 3, 957 votes.

• Democratic Senator Edward Markey won 4, 721 votes. Markey’s Republican opponent Kevin J. O’Connor won 3, 986 votes.

• Democrat Jake Auchincloss defeated his Republican rival Julie Hall for a seat in Congress. However, Hall won 4, 392 votes to Auchincloss’ 4,250 in Seekonk.

• Democratic State Senator Paul Feeney, who ran unopposed, garnered 6, 248 votes.

• Republican State Representative Steven Howitt, who was unopposed, won 6, 941 votes.

• Councillor Robert Jubinville, who ran unopposed, got 6,181 votes.

• In the contest for two County Commissioner seats, Paul Kitchen won 3, 917 votes. John Mitchell won 3, 711 votes. Nancy Stanton-Cross won 3, 877 votes.

• Christopher Saunders, who ran unopposed for County Treasurer, won 6, 108 votes.

• For Register of Probate, Thomas Hoye won 4,146 votes. Melanie Patenaude Layden got 3, 618 votes.

• Question One, which concerned motor vehicle repair, got 5, 470 votes in support and 3, 109 in opposition.

• Question Two, which was for rank choice voting, got 2, 856 votes in favor and 5,516 in opposition.

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By Joe Siegel Seekonk Public Schools will remain in a hybrid model for the foreseeable future due to rising rates of Covid-19 in Massachusetts. For the last two weeks of October, the state Department of Health has placed Seekonk in the red zone, for cities and towns with the highest rate of new infections. There were 19 cases reported the week ending October 22.

That number jumped to 40 for the week ending October 29. The daily incidence rate was 20.4 cases per 100,000 residents for the last 14 days.

“We want to keep six feet of distancing through our hybrid model,” Superintendent Rich Drolet said Monday. “I won’t be talking about bringing more students back until the numbers do decrease.” Drolet said if the statistics showed Seekonk in the red for a three or four week period, the schools might return to a fully remote model.

Governor Charlie Baker and the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) are urging schools to remain open for now.

“We would definitely shift to remote learning for a school if we ever had a cluster or any sort of transmission in the schools,” Drolet said. Last month, two positive cases of Covid-19 were reported at Aitken and Martin Elementary schools. Drolet said the contract tracing for those individuals revealed the transmission occurred outside of the schools.

“Our staff and students are doing a great job with following all of the rules,” Drolet added.

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By Joe Siegel Voters at the Fall Town Meeting on November 9 will be asked to approve a large number of expenditures, including $500,000 to fund the construction of an ADA compliant sidewalk, new curbing, and wooden guardrail along Arcade Avenue near the Senior Center.

Other items include: • Authorizing the town treasurer to borrow up to $350,000 for the cost of renovating or reconstructing the age 18 – 22 Transition Program at Seekonk High School • Transfer from available funds that have been reserved for appropriation the sum of $144, 310 to fund the purchase and equipping of a Trackless Machine to be used by the Department of Public Works • Appropriating $50,000 for repairs and upgrades to the Public Safety building on Taunton Avenue.

• The appropriation of $157,000 to fund the purchase and installation of guardrails, paving, landscaping and other site work at the Town Hall playground In addition, there are some zoning bylaw amendments and changes to the Town Charter which are to be voted on. The entire meeting warrant can be accessed by visiting the town website: https://www.seekonk-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1191/f/news/ signed_warrant.pdf.

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After 4 Months, Seekonk Has No New Police Chief

By Joe Siegel Four months after the Board of Selectmen selected Dean Isabella to serve as the new Police Chief, an investigation into his background is still not complete. “I can tell you that the Board of Selectmen and I are fully aware of an incident that occurred 20 years ago and Mr. Isabella has been forthright with all of our questions,” Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said in a statement last week.

“Mr. Isabella is currently undergoing the Town’s comprehensive background check, which is conducted on all applicants who have been given a conditional offer of employment. After the background check is complete and the Board of Selectmen vote on an offer of employment, the Town will be prepared to make a public statement regarding the position of Police Chief.”

Last month, Chairman Justin Sullivan told the Reporter the background check for Isabella was still ongoing. “Hopefully it should be done within the next few weeks,” Sullivan said at the time.

Isabella worked for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Rhode Island as assistant director of Child Services, overseeing the Child Protective Services unit that investigates child abuse.

Isabella, who lives in Narragansett, had been a member of the Providence Police Department since 1987 and retired as a captain in 2019.

Last January, members of the police department lobbied selectmen on behalf of Acting Chief David Enos. Enos was appointed to serve as Chief on an interim basis following the retirement of Frank John in July 2019.

John had been placed on administrative leave in March 2019 after being in the position for six months. At the time, Enos had been appointed to serve as Deputy Chief.

Under the terms of Enos’ three-year contract, his salary is currently $122,400. That figure will increase to $124, 848 next February.

Installation for Seekonk’s New Fire Chief

By Joe Siegel David Rave was sworn in as the town’s new Fire Chief at a ceremony held recently at the Public Safety headquarters. Rave was appointed at the August 5 Board of Selectmen meeting. Rave was a Battalion Chief from East Providence with 35 years experience. There were 29 applicants for the position. “I learned from everyone that I worked with and worked for and guys that worked under me too,” Rave said. “Sometimes they teach you the greatest lessons of all.”

“As Battalion Chief, he was highly regarded among his peers and had an outstanding reputation for his experience and leadership,” said Selectmen Chairman Justin Sullivan. State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, and State Senator Paul Feeney, D-Walpole, also paid tribute to Rave. “Being a public servant is not easy in normal times,” Feeney said. “But during these times when there’s trepidation in the midst of a pandemic and a public health crisis, communities like Seekonk look to our leaders. I know they have chosen the right person here in Seekonk to lead this department.”

Former Fire Chief Michael Healy retired in May 2019 but had remained in the position during the search process for a replacement. The installation ceremony can be viewed at various times on TV9 Seekonk.

Seekonk Pays Tribute to Retired Fire Chief

By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen honored former Fire Chief Michael Healy, who served in the department for the last 35 years.

Healy began as a call firefighter in 1985. He soon made his way up through the ranks to Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and finally Chief in 2014. Healy retired in 2019 but remained in his position until a replacement was found.

A proclamation read by Chairman Justin Sullivan at last Wednesday’s meeting said Healy “had the vision to further develop the town of Seekonk Fire Department. During his tenure he replaced frontline apparatus, increased staffing, oversaw the building and completion of the Banna Fire Station, and was instrumental in establishing the department’s first Deputy Fire Chief.”

Healy also held the position of Emergency Management Director of the Task Force team.

“During the Covid-19 pandemic, Chief Healy’s unwavering commitment remained with the health and safety of the town’s residents,” Sullivan added.

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Events & Activities 90th Birthday Drive-By Celebration Planned for November 7th

The Rehoboth Senior Club usually has a birthday celebration for our members who turn 90 in the current year. As we have a special situation with covid 19 we are planning on doing something different for the recipients’ celebration. We will be having a drive-by parade going by the recipients’ homes. Our Police and Fire Departments will be joining us.

Members who are celebrating 90 years are Dolores Bubier, Beverly Costa, Manuel Costa, Shirly Goff and Mildred Hamlin.

The staging area for this event will be the Palmer River School parking lot. We will meet there at 10 am on November 7th to begin the festivities.

The parade should be completed in under an hour. We hope to see you there with your decorated car. ALL are welcome!

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Register to receive a Zoom link to this free lecture at rehobothantiquarian.org/carpenter-museum/2020-speakerseries/ The Carpenter Museum is open T/Th and the first Saturday of the month from 1-4pm. Now on exhibit: Play Ball!

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On Wednesday, November 11, from 7 PM to 8 PM, there will be a virtual Veterans Town Hall with veterans sharing their experiences of war.

Sponsored by Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6th District), the event is inspired by the writing of war correspondent Sebastian Junger.

The public will have the opportunity to listen through Zoom by registering in advance or watch live stream on Congressman Moulton’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/RepMoulton.

Congressman Seth Moulton held the first Veterans Town Hall in Marblehead, MA, where veterans of all wars shared their stories with a live audience, who listened without debate or questioning and carried home in their hearts what they had heard.

Junger, author of Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, has written of the tremendous disconnect veterans experience returning to a society that has not directly endured war and does not understand the burdens or strong bonds created in warfare. He suggests that a healthier society would do more than say, “Thank you for your service.” It would help carry the burden of war by listening to the wide range of experiences of those who have fought – the defining moment of one’s life, a chance to prove oneself, the devastating loss of a buddy, anger, physical and emotional pain, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Moulton and Junger both suggest that the best way to honor veterans, in addition to the various veterans’ benefits, is annually to hold Veterans Town Halls in communities throughout the nation on Veterans Day, November 11. Congressman Moulton’s office has a Field Manual available that provides all the resources needed to organize a Veterans Town Hall.

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Church News & Events Rehoboth Congregational Church to kickoff 300th Year of Service and Celebration

The Rehoboth Congregational Church is pleased to announce the kickoff of the 300th Year of Service and Celebration to honor the establishment of the Second Precinct of Rehoboth on November 29, 1721. We have much to be thankful for and we hope the community will join in the 300th Year of Celebration as we honor, educate, celebrate and share the history and service of the Rehoboth Congregational Church. On November 29th, 2020 we will reveal the 300th Logo and Banner at the Church as we begin this religious, historical and fun filled year.

The Town of Rehoboth was founded 1643 when the Reverend Samuel Newman established the settlement and erected the first meeting house at the Newman Congregational Church location on the east bank of the Ten Mile River, and called the town “Rehoboth” (Genesis 26:22). As the town expanded, many of the descendants of the early settlers moved east of the Palmer River, some distance from Newman Congregational Church. Wanting to worship regularly, they petitioned the General Court in Boston to have the town divided into two precincts for the support of the ministry. The Pastor, Reverend David Turner, and ten founding members of the new congregation completed the meeting house and the Palmer River Church on Lake Street was organized on November 29, 1721. The original meeting house of the new congregation was later replaced with the Yellow Meeting House located at the current Rehoboth Village Cemetery. Church growth necessitated the building of the Rehoboth Congregational Church at the current location on Bay State Road in the Village.

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Rumford, RI – This year, Newman Congregational Church, UCC will host their 25th Annual Mission Bazaar online, with many of the same items for sale you have come to expect from past bazaars.

All proceeds are donated to various charities. Last year’s profits were dispersed to the following: Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS, Bread of Life Food Pantry in Rumford, the Haiti mission, and CrossRoadsRI’s Women’s Shelter.

Amongst the items for sale, you will find ornaments, a variety of crafts, baked goods, and cookies. There will be decorated fresh balsam wreaths, beautiful gift baskets, hand knit items, quilted items, fleece scarves, handmade crafts, and jewelry. You can access the secure shopping site at newmanucc.org/ministries/ missions beginning November 14, and extending until November 30. Payment options include Visa, Master Card and Discover Card.

All shopping will be done online this year. All purchases must be picked up at Newman Church’s parking lot on Saturday, December 5, between 10 AM and 2 PM. Drive up and your purchases will be brought out to you. Please bring confirmation of your order (email sent, either printed or on your phone), or an id.

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.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues. For more information, call 401-434-4742.

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Ongoing Racial Justice Book Discussions

As part of Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ’s ongoing commitment to education and dialogue on structural racism and white supremacy, we invite the wider community to participate in our monthly book discussions.

The book group meets using the Zoom platform on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm over three consecutive weeks each month.

• November’s book will be: “So You Want to Talk About Race”

by Ijeoma Oluo • December’s book will be: “Breathe: A Letter to My Sons” by Imani Perry Interested in participating? Visit our website at newmanucc.org/ ministires/racial-justice. You may also contact Pastor Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 ext. 11 with questions or to add your name to an upcoming discussion.

First Christian Congregational Church’s 13th Annual Veterans’ Meat Pie Supper

The First Christian Congregational Church, UCC has begun planning for the 13th Annual Veterans’ Meat Pie Supper. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Meat Pie Supper will be held in April of 2021. Whether it will be held in the Church fellowship hall or be a takeout meal will be determined closer to April.

Area businesses will still be solicited at this time. While being aware of the huge loss of revenue many businesses have suffered, the Church also realizes that the need to help Swansea Veterans is as great as ever. Donations will be gratefully received and appreciated. Donations can be mailed to First Christian Congregational Church, UCC, 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA 02777. Gift cards and services will be given to the Swansea Veterans Service Agent in November. Thanking you in advance for helping us, help others in our community.

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It just wouldn’t be Christmas at Seekonk Congregational Church without our Christmas Bazaar. While we’re unable to celebrate inperson this year, the festivities will go on! Pre-order your one-ofa-kind wreaths, beautiful centerpieces, delicious ham and beans, and much more. All items will be available for drive-through pickup at the church (600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA) on Saturday, December 5 during our virtual bazaar. Please visit our Facebook page for a link to the online order form or simply call the church at 508-336-9355 for more information. All orders are due by Saturday, November 21.

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Seekonk Congregational Church UCC is now open for in-person services Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Masks and safe distancing are required. Advance registration is requested, the link is located on our Facebook page or you can send an email to donna.euell@gmail.com and the link will be sent to you. Please call the church office at 508-336-9355 if you are unable to register online and they will be able to assist you with registering. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome. We will continue to provide a virtual service at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube.

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People In The News Boston University Graduates Rehoboth Resident

Boston University awarded academic degrees to 2,003 students in September 2020. Among the graduates was Kevin English, who received a Master of Science in Healthcare Emergency Management.

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Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, has named Keri-Ann L. Kreyssig to the position of Vice President/Operations. In this role, Kreyssig will lead the Loan Servicing Team and will be responsible for the maintenance and support of the Bank’s Commercial, Consumer, Residential and Indirect (Automobile) Loan portfolios and customers.

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Local 216 (Fall River) Announces a Music Family Scholarship Awarded to Abby Abrahamson of Rehoboth

$100,000 awarded by the recording industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund to 125 students in the US and Canada Local 216 announced that Abby Abrahamson is the recipient of a Music Family Scholarship from the recording industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF). Abby’s father Scott S Abrahamson is a professional musician in Fall River.

“We are thrilled the Abrahamson family is being recognized in this way,” said Paul Mitchell, President of local 216. “With most of our live music events on hold due to COVID-19, this recognition serves as a reminder to us all of the enduring value of music in our lives and society.”

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The Rhode Island College Concert Chorus is made up primarily of students who major in music, but is open to any RIC student by audition. Part of RIC’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, the music program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, music performance, and music education.

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No Job Too Big or Small, Free Estimates In April, each chorus member recorded their vocal tracks while watching the video of Coffman conducting and Beaton accompanying on the piano. Then the tracks were mixed and edited into Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro by Zornado. After the month-long process was complete, the chorus met on a Zoom call to watch the premier of the video on Youtube.

“Although we all performed solo, there is no denying that we shared deep feelings, and performed as a whole, whether actually together in one space or not,” said K. Michelle Beaton, pianist.

“We are one collective heartbeat, and that shines through in this recording.”

Rehoboth residents Chris Hoskins and Kayla Leffort, both students at Rhode Island College, were among those recognized for their performance in this video. Hoskins, a Sophomore Music Education Major, said “I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Coffman, Michelle Beaton, Jack Zornado, and the rest of the RIC Chorus for helping me stay connected to music and our RIC music family during such a trying time.” Hoskins is the Chair of the Rehoboth Cultural Council.

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DARTMOUTH – Police departments, community organizations and school systems across the region are taking advantage of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office’s newest public safety program.

But the Autism Safety Seat Belt Covers are making noise outside of Bristol County too; far away from Bristol County in fact.

BCSO Manager of Public Programs, Tina Marie LePage, has been returning emails, answering calls and mailing seat belt covers to anyone who’s requested one. She’s sent them across Massachusetts and even filled requests from people in Rhode Island, Vermont, and as far away as Alaska.

“We had a good feeling the Autism Safety Seat Belt Covers would be a hit in the community, but we never thought we’d be sending them to Alaska and other states,” Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson said. “We know the challenges that parents, guardians, friends and family members of autistic individuals face in every-day situations, so it’s our sincere hope that these seat belt covers make a positive difference within the autistic community.”

The plush covers velcro around any seat belt in any vehicle and alert first-responders if an individual may resist help, may not recognize danger, is a risk to wander off, or may just need a special approach. They are available for free to anyone in Bristol County and beyond who can benefit. Please contact Tina at 508-995-6400 ext. 3640 or via email at tinamarielepage@bcso-ma.org to make a request.

The seat belt covers are also available at police stations across Bristol County, including Westport, Seekonk, Fairhaven, Raynham, Norton, Swansea and New Bedford. Tina is in the process of connecting with every police department in the county and is also reaching out to school departments and community service-providers.

Recently, Sheriff Hodgson delivered 225 seat belt covers to Sandra Ford, Executive Director for Special Education and Student Services at the New Bedford School Department, which has requested a few hundred more. In total, over the last month, more than 500 seat belt covers have been distributed in Bristol County and beyond.

“Any individual, community group, school teacher, administrator, public safety officer, anyone who thinks these can benefit someone, we encourage you to reach out,” Sheriff Hodgson said.

“Public safety is more than reacting to a situation; it’s doing our part to prevent potentially dangerous situations from ever happening in the first place. We feel like we’re making a difference with this new program, and that’s what public safety and law enforcement is all about.”

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Speaking for the Trees The best Halloween decoration I saw in October was a fake tombstone with some dirt and a shovel next to it. The simple inscription read “2020”. Yes! I think we all want to bury this year and be done with it. Now here’s another local worry -- the plans for turning Camp Buxton on Pond Street into a solar farm. The Boy Scouts of Rhode Island, longtime owners of this rustic camp, want to lease their mostly wooded property to a solar energy firm, which would install a solar farm. We have always worried that the Boy Scouts would want to sell such an extensive and desirable parcel of land at some point.

Installing a solar farm would involve cutting down hundreds of trees, mostly pine but some deciduous as well. The property borders Wilmarth Bridge Road and extends down the north side of Pond Street for about one-third of a mile. The back of the camp ends at the Palmer River. The solar farm plans call for a buffer of shrubs between the fence and the road, but plantings of rhododendrons are hardly the same thing as a woods.

At a meeting of the planning board on Zoom in late October, longtime neighbors of the camp, of which I am one, voiced their concerns about this plan. It is easy to understand why people would be upset at this planned destruction of such a large wooded area. After enjoying living across the street from woods for many years, home-owners would be facing a large field of solar panels instead. Speaking for myself, I mostly feel sickened at the proposed destruction of all those trees.

People who have moved to Rehoboth from elsewhere often say that they chose to live here because of the woods. I spent my childhood living literally across the street from a noisy, smelly, and polluting paper mill in the Midwest, back in the 1950’s. Talk about something you do not want to live across the street from! It left me with a lifelong desire to be near woods, streams, and ponds, since those were my favorite outings as a child. Imagine living in a leafy and peaceful setting all the time. Now imagine how people would/ will feel to have to see and hear the constant whine of chainsaws tearing down nearby woods.

The quandary behind forests vs. solar fields is a tough one.

Massachusetts is a leader in solar energy, yet the New England states are the most heavily forested in the country. There’s the problem. Even though solar power is a clean, quiet and renewable source of energy, trees provide a vital service to the environment in sequestering carbon.

But even if using solar panels results in a net gain in energy while allowing for loss of trees (according to one study I’ve read), trees are more than individual plants. A forest is an ecosystem of its own, with other plants, animals, and soil. Forests are also far more attractive than solar farms. There are studies and articles online you can read to get a more thorough evaluation of the solar farm conundrum. What I am writing here are just my own thoughts, the first of which is why does everything have to be so complicated?

Chopping down trees always reminds me of the Dr. Seuss book “The Lorax”. Dr. Seuss intended a deeper meaning for this book than his usual whimsy. He wrote it shortly after the first Earth Day over 50 years ago. The story is about someone (called the Onceler) realizing that he can make money from the colorful Truffula trees in his woods. To make a short story shorter, this character goes on a tree-cutting binge until they are all gone, all the animals have moved away, and there is nothing left but a wasteland. In the

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The proposed changes at the Boy Scout camp are not exactly parallel to chopping down Dr. Seuss’s mythical Truffula trees, but the Lorax is on my mind nevertheless.

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Spread out prep time. If you’re busy putting the final touches on a meal as guests begin to arrive, you’ll miss out on the excitement as the party begins. Rely on tricks to spread your meal preparation out over the days before your event, such as making sides and casseroles ahead of time and freezing them so all you have to do on the big day is pop them in the oven. Mashed potatoes are a notorious last-minute time suck, so make them early in the day and keep them warm in a slow cooker. Just add a bit of cream and stir periodically to keep them soft and fluffy.

Simplify cleanup. After enjoying a meal surrounded by loved ones, there’s no reason to halt the conversation while you slip away to bring order back to the kitchen. Cover dishes and put perishables away then return to your guests for the quality time you deserve. If you use disposable tableware, there’s even less to worry about later.

For example, Chinet Classic White products make cleanup easy so you can spend more time with friends, family and guests. The plates and bowls are strong enough to serve the heaviest, messiest meals with style then you can simply toss them when you’re done.

Shop local for shortcuts. Local businesses are feeling the crunch of 2020 in a big way, but you can give them a boost while doing yourself a time-saving favor. Pick up a pie or specialty dessert from a local bakery. Inquire about family-size sides from the family restaurants in your community. Also remember to check with school-age children you know, as many seasonal fundraisers offer pre-made holiday desserts and other treats you can share with guests with minimal effort.

Get out of the house. If you’ve spent too much time this year looking at your own surroundings, getting away from it all may lift your spirits while saving the hours you’d pour into getting your home ready for entertaining. Community groups with their own facilities often have space available to rent, and these spaces are typically large enough to maintain social distancing requirements and are subject to rigorous cleaning protocols. Alternately, if you’re keeping the guest list small, renting a vacation home offers the opportunity to turn the seasonal celebration into a short road trip for added memories and joy. With some simple decorations, you can create a fun atmosphere for your holiday event and skip the headaches of hosting at home.

Go short and sweet. If the idea of a full-fledged dinner event is stretching you too thin, look for festive ways to scale back. For example, a dessert-only party lets you gather with loved ones and keep the focus on the company rather than the food. Plan themed stations with different styles of desserts and consider asking family members to help stock each station with their own favorite treats.

Add a touch of style by placing a stack of Chinet Cut Crystal dessert plates at each station so guests can sample all their favorites while they mingle. The collection also includes cups and stemless wine glasses ideal for a beverage table or single servings of desserts like mousse or parfaits.

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Celebrate Like It’s 2020

After a whirlwind of a year, this holiday season promises to be a little different than those of years past. Instead of lamenting what won’t be the same, treat this year as an opportunity to deck the halls in a whole new way.

Invite technology to the party. With group gatherings and travel restrictions likely to continue in many parts of the country through the holiday season, there’s a good chance you may not be able to gather with everyone you’d like. However, the pandemic has shown how simple it can be to use technology to stay connected. Go ahead and schedule a virtual party or make time to jump on a video chat during your celebration to include those who can’t be there in person. To help add a touch of normalcy to the festivities, consider packaging and sending small boxes of party essentials in advance to each person who’ll join the virtual party.

Make giving a group effort. Helping those in need is a tradition many people honor around the holidays, but this year your giving is likely to be especially impactful. When you join efforts with family or friends, your contributions can go even further, and it’s a way to bond over your shared experience. Consider volunteering as a group at a food pantry, adopting a family or two together or finding another local cause that could use some extra help and count your blessings while you enjoy the extra time together.

Simplify gift-giving. As families grow, the gift lists get longer.

However, especially in a year like this, not many wallets have expanded to keep up with the pace. Forgo the time and money required to buy for everyone in the family and start a new tradition by drawing names and instead of buying smaller items for a lot of people, put a little more toward a single item your recipient truly wants or needs.

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In lieu of holiday parties this year, Dublin Rose is happy to announce Seekonk’s “Santa’s Ballroom” this December. In an effort to make the best out of a difficult situation, Dublin Rose will be offering holiday inspired themed dinners & a movie throughout the month of December. The movies will include Home Alone, A Christmas Story, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and many more holiday classics. The Ballroom will be decorated to get everyone in his or her holiday spirit. Dinner will include a 3-course meal consisting of salad, choice of entrée and dessert. There will be 1-2 screening per night. Due to social distancing, limited tables will be available for each showing. Ticket details and full movie schedule will be listed on their website- www.DublinRose.com.

COVID APPROVED: We will be following all state mandated guidelines to ensure all guests & staff are safe throughout the event.

Tables will be spaced at least 8’ apart with a max of 8 guests per table. We ask that all guests remain seated and wear masks when entering/exiting your table. Our ballroom will be professionally sanitized before and after each dinner service.

Reservations required. Minimum 4 guests per table – max 8 guests per table. Facemasks are required. Doors Open 30 min. prior to Screening. All ages. Must remain seated at all times, unless the use of restrooms. See our ad on page 21.

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•Contest is limited to what can be seen from the street side of the house at night.

•People or live animals are not allowed as part of display.

•Participants are requested to keep their houses decorated through January 1st, so the community may view and enjoy them.

•Judging will take place during December 11 – 19 from dusk until 9 pm. Please have your decorations turned on by 5 pm.

•Winners will be notified on December 22, 2020. Judges decisions are final.

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Enter your home in the 1st Annual LIGHT UP REHOBOTH Outdoor Decorating Contest!

Judging will take place during the evenings of December 11 - 19.

Winning entries will be listed in the Rehoboth Reporter and Facebook.

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News And Notes From Blanding Library

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Ongoing Book Sale & More

We missed being able to hold our annual used book sale this fall, but the ongoing book sale in the hall continues. New items are added all the time. Come in and browse anytime during library hours. Masks and social distancing are still required inside the library and the hall. The Blanding staff has been working hard to make sure the library is a safe as well as fun place to visit.

When returning library books to the Blanding, please put them in the outside book drop. Just a reminder that books and other items from other SAILS libraries are being held for a few days of “quarantine” before being checked in or out. So if you see that something you returned in the book drop is still on your record, don’t worry. It will soon go through the system and you won’t be charged any overdue fees. All items on the shelves at the Blanding are available for immediate check-out. Items requested from other libraries may take a few days longer to arrive.

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The Blanding has many books about the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving for children. Why not make reading about the Thanksgiving story part of your holiday tradition? Among the many, many books for adult readers about this pivotal period in American history, two of the most interesting are Nathaniel Philbrick’s “Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War”, and, for a new look at the Wampanoag side of the story, there is “This Land is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving” by historian David Silverman.

The Blanding also has a DVD of the excellent “Pilgrims”, a film

by Ric Burns, which is worth watching or watching again. What makes this film unique is the poignant portrayal of Gov. William Bradford by the late English actor Roger Rees, in his final role.

And the image of the Mayflower sailing all alone, looking so small against the vast and turbulent Atlantic, is one that will stay with you.

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• Miss Joyce is offering two new Story Time productions on the Blanding Library’s Children’s Service Facebook page.

One is a “Splash of Fun”, along with her newly posted “A Chance to Dance”. She and her daughters have become quite the production team, and we thank them for creating virtual fun, stories and adventures. Joyce plans on continuing to create new events each month.

• The Blanding is still featuring our local children’s author, Nancy Cote, and also Newton’s Puppets with Leigh Baltzer.

There is a continual sharing of virtual programs within many public libraries on Facebook, allowing our viewers to choose from a wide variety, all for free.

• The “Take and Make” scarecrow craft in October was so popular that the library will be offering another simple “Take & Make” turkey craft, along with our own Story Walk set up around the library’s garden area featuring “A Turkey for Thanksgiving” by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Diane de Groat.

Both of these programs are sponsored by The Friends of the Blanding Library.

• The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 pm. and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays. The library will be closed on Wed. Nov. 11 for Veterans’ Day and on Thanksgiving Day. The library will close at 4 p.m. on Wed. Nov. 25, the day before the holiday. Phone: 508-252-4236 or www. blandinglibrary.net.

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Seekonk Public Library Virtual Adult Craft: Pinecone People Mon, Nov 16th at 6:00 PM

Looking to spruce up your holiday display? These adorable pinecone people will do the trick! Just register online to reserve your supplies and reserve a space in our online class, featuring instructions from Creativebug. Participants will receive most supplies but are asked to provide their own basic supplies like glue guns, paint brushes etc. A full supply list is detailed on our online event calendar.

Please register online in order to receive a Zoom invitation for the program. For information, visit seekonkpl.org, email agreil@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

Virtual Ukulele Circle: Holiday Songs

If you envision playing ukulele for a gathering “someday,” increase your confidence with this virtual program and make your holiday season debut! For players only, this ukulele circle provides an opportunity for you to play from the comfort of your own home in front of a supportive group of your peers. Prepare your song (one or more, with or without singing) and get ready to play your best! This program will be moderated by librarian Michelle Gario.

No ukulele? No problem! Borrow a ukulele and a beginner’s book from the library ahead of time and prepare your song! Need help selecting a song? Options will be provided in the program registration from online collections such as Doctor Uke’s Holiday Songs or the San Jose Uke Club Holiday Song Book.

Join us for Virtual Ukulele Circle: Holiday Songs hosted through Zoom on Wednesday, November 18 at 6 PM. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive the login information for the program. If you’re not familiar with Zoom or if you do not receive the login information by the date of the program, contact the library at library@seekonkpl. org for assistance.

For more information, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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RSVP online to reserve a space in this program. You will receive a Zoom invite the day of the program. For information, visit seekonkpl.org/teens, email teens@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

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Join us for a lively discussion of Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War by Nathaniel Philbrick through Zoom on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive an invitation to the Zoom call approximately one hour before the start time. The title is available digitally through Overdrive, or you may pick up a print copy at the library.

From the perilous ocean crossing to the shared bounty of the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrim settlement of New England has become enshrined as our most sacred national myth. Yet, as author Philbrick reveals, the true story of the Pilgrims is much more than the well-known tale of piety and sacrifice; it is a 55-year epic.

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The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library News

Please remember to return YOUR Annual Friends of the Seekonk Library Supporter Appeal Envelope with a donation to keep our library strong!

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Virtual Adult Craft on Needle Felting

Needle felting is a fun way to add soft, three dimensional texture to all kinds of projects. Join us for Virtual Adult Craft: Needle Felt Fairies hosted through Zoom Wednesday, December 2 at 6 PM. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive the login information the week of program. Space is limited; registration with a SAILS library card is required.

Materials will be provided to make two wool fairies. As a prerequisite for this program, participants will learn needle felting with the Creativebug video “Intro to Needle Felting” to create the basic sphere shape (solid color); in the Zoom workshop you will incorporate the shape into creating a Wool Fairy. Materials will be available for pickup at the library beginning November 23 for registered participants. If you’re not familiar with Creativebug or Zoom, contact the library at library@seekonkpl.org for assistance.

For more information, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www. seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@ seekonkpl.org.

Ted Reinstein Presents “Fighting Back: New England Underdogs”

Everyone encounters an obstacle to overcome at some point in their lives and a little inspiration to keep going can make all the difference. As we enter Winter 2020 be inspired and entertained in the virtual presentation by Chronicle reporter and author Ted Reinstein Fighting Back: New England Underdogs hosted through Zoom on Thursday, December 3 at 6 PM. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive the login information before the program. If you’re not familiar with Zoom or if you do not receive the login information by the date of the program, contact the library at library@seekonkpl.org for assistance.

Ted Reinstein is best known in New England as a journalist and reporter for Chronicle, Boston’s celebrated (and America’s longest-running, locally-produced) TV news-magazine. In the talk ‘Fighting Back’ Ted profiles several extraordinary people who overcame enormous odds and daunting challenges to create, succeed, or just to live a life of inspiring worth and dignity. While some of these stories are also culled from his three books, others are from more recent Chronicle programs.

For more information, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www. seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@ seekonkpl.org.

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This holiday season will surely be different from those we remember from years’ past. Reminisce with us on Taunton’s renown holiday history in the program Holiday History in the Christmas City hosted through Zoom on Thursday, December 10 at 6 PM. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive the login information the week of the program. If you’re not familiar with Zoom, contact the library at library@seekonkpl.org for assistance.

This program is free and open to the public.

This program on Christmas City will be led by Old Colony History Museum. Learn how Taunton earned its nickname “The Christmas City“ thanks to its spectacular displays of decorations and holiday lights on the Taunton Green and its reputation as a destination for shoppers buying gifts for their loved ones. In this presentation, we’ll take a trip back in time and explore this wonderful local history.

The Old Colony History Museum is home to an extensive collection of regional objects and archives and a research library specializing in local history and genealogy. It’s parent organization, the Old Colony Historical Society, was founded on May 4, 1853, making it one of New England’s oldest historical societies.

For more information and to register, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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Minecraft Club-Education Edition Weds, Nov 4, 18 & Dec 2, 9 4-5 PM

Join us as we enter into an adventure with Minecraft Education! We will explore as we create and build fantastic new worlds together in Minecraft Education. We will be following unique lesson plans and learning so much along the way! Minecraft Education Edition varies a bit from the traditional Minecraft platform in that we will be utilizing lesson plans and options that are not available in the traditional Minecraft edition. No Minecraft experience or personal membership required.

Participants need to have their own device (as this program is virtual) as well as a free Zoom account. We ask for a commitment to the 4 session dates. Limited to grades 3, 4, & 5 .

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Abe Lincoln & Thanksgiving Monday, Nov. 9th 5:30-6:30pm

Mr. Abraham Lincoln (Kevin J Wood) shares the story of how our national, annual observance of the Thanksgiving holiday came to be established during his presidency. It is a reminder that despite whatever difficulties we might be experiencing, we can still find reasons to be thankful. Mr. Lincoln will provide us with a 45 minute presentation followed by time for Q & A. This is a live, virtual program. You will need a free Zoom account in order to participate.

This program is most appropriate for children ages 6 plus (including grown ups!). Registration is required, space is limited.

Mr. Lincoln is portrayed by Kevin J. Wood, a professional Lincoln presenter who bears a remarkable resemblance to "the Great Emancipator" and who is extremely knowledgeable about his life and times. Mr. Wood has been portraying Mr. Lincoln since 2000. He has made over 1,100 appearances as Honest Abe.

Make Your Own Video Game Tuesday, November 17, 4 PM

Have you ever wondered how the designers of your favorite games work their magic? Come "crack the code" of games in the Rhode Island Computer Museum's "Make Your Own Video Game" workshop. This is a great chance to put down your controllers, dive into learning and create your very own video game sample.

Participants will use Scratch, a user-friendly program developed

by MIT to teach software coding. Note: Scratch will work on a PC or Mac but not on a tablet.

Presented by Dan Berman from the RI Computer Museum, the workshop also features an exhibit on 'Historic Video Games' that explains the impact of Early Video Games and describes how designers made games. Participants will walk away with the skills they need to develop a game and a deeper understanding of the history of technology. Game ON! Participants must be ages 9 and above. A free Zoom account is necessary to participate. Register and then a Zoom invite link will be sent out to registrants one hour before the event, to the email address provided upon registration.

Made By Me Cooking School: Pumpkin Pie Monday, November 23, 5-6 PM

Let's cook! In these live Zoom classes, children ages 7+ (with an accompanying adult) will learn how to cook and prepare a delicious meal or dessert for their family.

For November, they will make a pumpkin pie to be served on Thanksgiving. For December, participants will make a recipe and serve it for dinner immediately following class.

Taught by Heather Dupee, owner of Made By Me Cooking School, each class is 1 - 1.5 hours long. Subjects covered include kitchen safety, knife skills, and cooking methods such as saute, broil, and/or bake. The programs also include time for questions and answers.

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to 15 families. Monday, November 23, Pumpkin Pie. Wednesday, December 16, Chicken Pot Pie. Join us for this new, family oriented series of programs. How wonderful it will be for kids to cook dessert (or dinner) for the family!

Register and then a Zoom invite link will be sent out to registrants one hour before the event, to the email address provided upon registration.

Thanksgiving Family Storytime Friday, November 20th, 10 AM

Join Miss Sandie (virtually) for a family Thanksgiving storytime for all ages!

Pre Registration is required. One hour before the event you will receive a program invite and password to log in. The program will be held virtually and a Zoom account is necessary.

Turkey Tales Storytime on the Go: Week of Monday November 16th. It's a special Thanksgiving "Storytime on the Go!" Parents of toddlers and preschoolers are invited to register and receive two Thanksgiving library books to borrow, as well as an activity booklet and a themed, early literacy craft to keep. Designed for children ages 2 - 5. Register in advance and pick up the packet anytime between Monday, November 16 and Saturday, November 21.

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten On-going

Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Seekonk Public Library. This program encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their young children which builds literacy skills and helps lay the foundation for school success.

To participate, parents register for the self-paced program then keep track of the books that are read by using either the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten app or by tracking the books on paper reading logs available through the library. Incentives are earned after each 100 books including special achievement stickers, a tote bag, a lunch bag and even a t-shirt after reading 1,000 books.

Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to learn how to read and succeed. These skills include understanding the sounds letters make, developing rich language, learning vocabulary words and building background knowledge. In addition, sharing books with children helps promote a lifelong love of books and reading.

The program is self-paced and achievable. By reading three books a day, the program can be completed in one year. By reading one book a day, families will reach the goal in three years. The program is educational, free of charge and children ages birth through age 5 may participate. Registration is on-going and requires a SAILS Library card. For more information, call the Youth Services Librarians, Sharon Clarke and Sandie Gauthier at (508) 336-8230 x56140, or visit seekonkpl.org/kids

Family Binge Boxes

Get cozy on the couch with Seekonk Library's newest Binge Boxes. Check out a family oriented, binge-worthy box of 6-7 family and children's DVDs based on a variety of themes. Our latest boxes are Disney Classics, Family Classics, Storytime (animated readalouds), and Preschool Education (Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, PBS etc). All materials are in DVD format and are rated G or PG. Come into the library to browse the collection and select a box that’s just right for your family. Binge Boxes circulate for two weeks at a time.

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Whether you’re looking for picture books, beginner readers, chapter books, or nonfiction books for your child, we have thouServicing Rehoboth and surrounding sands of eBook titles to choose from. Available in eBook, audiobook towns for over 20 years and video formats. Browse our online collections at seekonkpl.org and scroll to the bottom of the home page for the links to OverDrive, Hoopla and Tumblebooks. You will need your SAILS library card to check books out. Don’t have a card? Contact us at childrens@ seekonkpl.org or (508) 336-8230 x56140 OverDrive: Your child's source for e-Books and audio books for every device. Discover picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and more. Explore Libby, the 'user-friendly' OverDrive app. seekonkpl.org. No monthly limit on checkouts.

Hoopla: Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music and more for your child, 24/7 with your library card. Monthly Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Commercial & Residential limit on checkouts.

TumbleBooks: Encourage reading with interactive books and activities. Something for every age child! Featuring picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, National Geographic videos, games, puzzles & more.

No app needed, nothing to download, no borrowing, just click and read. Visit seekonk2 Burnside Ave. • Seekonk, MA 02771 • https://www.facebook.com/tmland/ pl.org and scroll to bottom of homepage for link Tom Moreshead To search our main catalog of hardcover Over 20 Years and paperback books (not eBooks) visit the (508) 399-5399 SAILS online catalog at seekonkpl.org Experience!

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Seekonk Human Services Dates to Remember

• Veterans’ Day, Wed, Nov 11th - CLOSED • Thanksgiving Holiday - Closing early on Wed, Nov 25th at 12:30pm • Thursday & Friday, Nov 26th & 27th- CLOSED

Activities

Guided Meditation: Mondays, Nov 2nd & 16th @ 11am Zoom Trivia*: Tues at 1:30pm—2:00pm Chair Yoga: Wednesdays @ 10am Zoom BINGO!*: Thursdays at 1pm *Please contact the office to access BINGO cards

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Zumba: Friday @ 9am Tai Chi: Fridays at 10:15am Podiatry Clinic: Thurs, Nov 12th @ 10am—2:30pm Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic: Wed, Nov 18th @ 9:30am *Note: Zoom activities can be done on a laptop, tablet, smart phone or by dialing in the specific number for that activity. If you would like to participate but don’t have a tablet, please call the Seekonk Public Library at 508-336-8230. If you are interested in participating in a zoom activity call the office to sign up. If you have a registered email address please inform us so we can send you the log in information for the class!

Activities and Clinics Guidelines

Outdoor activities will be capped at 15 people. Masks are not required for outdoor activities as long as proper social distancing is taking place. Health clinics will be inside with mask requirements as well as a COVID form upon arrival. *Sign ups required 24 hour in advance for all Outdoor Activities & Health Clinics. For all appointments and health clinics, please call, 508-336-8772 upon arrival to check in.

Nutritional Meals To Go Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Seekonk Human Services will be working with Bristol Elder Services to provide nutritional meals for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to go. Meals come completely cooked and prepackaged. All you need to do is heat it up! Meals need to be ordered the day before by 9:30am. Payment is $2.25 per meal which will be due at the time of pickup. Pick up will be between 11am— 12pm. If you are unable to pick up at that time or are experiencing financial hardship please reach out to the office to speak with the Outreach Department. Please call 508-336-8772 to hear November’s menu and to order!

Thanksgiving

If anyone is in need of assistance this Thanksgiving or know someone who is in need, please call our office at 508-336-8772. All clients must have a current intake on file. The deadline for a Thanksgiving meal or basket is Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

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It’s that time of year again! If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO/ PPO), expect an information packet from your plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and save this information: it explains the changes in your plan for 2021. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and the drugs covered by your plan can change significantly!

During Medicare Open Enrollment, you can adjust your plan for next year.

SHINE Counselors help you understand your plan changes as well as other options you may have. Call now to discuss your insurance questions, schedule

November 2020 your SHINE phone appointment by calling 508-336-8772. Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7! *Please note all clients will be required to fill out a Medicare prescreening form to help us better serve you by looking up your current plan and comparing it to the future plans, if changes are necessary.

Fuel Assistance

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

Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $37,360, for 2 people is $48,855, for 3 people is $60,351, and for 4 people is $71,846.

Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income. Needed Documents: • Proof of income: - 4 consecutive pay stubs - Social Security Award Letter or 1099 - Pension (Current 1099) - Interest Dividends (1099) - List of everyone in household plus their income - Food Stamps—copy of verification • Homeowner’s must include: - Mortgage statement - Real estate tax bill - Insurance bill - Recent copy of electric bill and gas/ oil bill • Renters Include: - Rent receipt - Recent copy of electric bill and gas/ oil bills • Other Documents Needed - License - Social Security Cards for all members in household - Birth certificates for members under the age of 18

Attorney: Overview of Legal Services

Elizabeth Elmasian will be available for phone consults to discuss the following topics.

1. Power of Attorney - A description of the legal document, what it consists of and when such a document is necessary.

2. The explanation and description of a Health Care Proxy and Living Will; the difference between both documents and which is recognized in Massachusetts 3. A brief overview, purpose and need for a Will. Explanation of intestacy laws without a will.

*Please call to set up your phone appointment at 508-336-877

Veterans’ Services

The Seekonk Department of Veterans’ Services recently sent out a letter to all registered voters who are listed as Veterans.

I know this is not a complete listing of all Seekonk Veterans’, so I will use this platform to continue to get the word out about three topics. Here is the body of the letter: Dear Seekonk Veteran, 1. The Seekonk Veterans Council would like to formally invite you to participate in a rolling parade, a parade of cars and motorcycles on Veterans Day 2020, Wednesday November 11th at 9am. The proposed parade route starts at Briarwood Plaza and ends at the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park. Kindly R.S.V.P. to my email or phone.

This is a great opportunity for those in town to appreciate your service to the nation.

2. In regards to the memorial park, pavers are still available at the memorial. They are $200 for a 12”x12” paver. It should also be noted that they are not limited to just Seekonk Veterans, the memorial is for all Veterans.

3. I know many Seekonk Veterans are receiving federal benefits, mostly due to service related disabilities. For those of you who may not know, Massachusetts has a unique program to assist low income/low asset Veterans. This program assists by paying for health insurance, pharmacy copays, fuel assistance, monthly stipends, as well as pre-approved emergency repair costs. Please contact me if you think you may qualify.

Those interested in participating in the parade may contact me via telephone (508)336-2940 or email jlaflame@seekonkma.gov. Email is the preferred way to R.S.V.P. as follow up will be much easier.

If you don’t have email, a phone call will suffice.

Several Veterans have inquired about the “dress code” for the rolling parade. There is none, but if you have an old uniform that still fits, a ball cap from your branch of service or war in which you served, or hat from a

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service organization, i.e. American Legion, VFW or DAV…that is great. Your families are welcome to ride along, as families are the unsung heroes for the Veterans.

Finally, the paver application is available the Veterans’ Services section of the town website using this link: http://www.seekonk-ma.gov/sites/g/files/ vyhlif1191/f/uploads/brick_order_form1.pdf James LaFlame Veterans’ Services Officer *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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Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769

Phone 508-252-3372 Fax 508-252-4716

The COA remains close until further notice to the public.

Exceptions by appointment only. For pressing issues please call the Senior Center at 508-252-3372. Please note our new temporary address 183 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA.

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 noon

• Meals on Wheels is still being delivered by our volunteers.

• We are continuing to make masks for Seniors. Please call if you need one or two masks. We are in need of cotton fabric.

We are accepting yarn donations for hats. If you can donate, please call and we will set up a safe and secure drop off.

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We would like to thank the Rehoboth American Legion Post 302 for immediately allowing us to accept and distribute Meals on Wheels from their kitchen.

Thank you!

Gert’s Café: Lunch is served at Gert’s Café Mondays at 12 Noon. $3.00 Donation Tuesday Lunch: Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM The COA Breakfast: Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Tasty Thursdays Lunch: Held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Cost $3.00 donation.

Men’s Morning Coffee: Fridays 9:00 AM Card Games: Mondays at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Cribbage Wednesdays at 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Hi-Lo Jack Art Classes: Michelle’s Art Classes Wednesdays at 10:30. Cost $4.00 Donation Knitting and Crochet Group: Fridays at 10:00 AM Ladies Sewing and Quilting: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings: Please contact the COA 508-252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz: Please call 508252-3372 to schedule your appointment.

Cardio Drums: Mondays @ 2:00 pm Tai Chi Classes: Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. Cost $3.00 Donation Line Dancing Classes: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 Donation Chair Yoga: Thursdays at 9:00 Cost $3.00 Donation Zumba: Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Cost of $3.00 Donation Meals on Wheels: Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program.

Senior Citizens Club: 1st Thursday @ 12:30 & 3rd Thursday @ 12 Noon Friends of the Rehoboth Elderly meets at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month.

Veteran’s Information and Benefits:

Veterans Service Officer – Jake Kramer . Call 508-252-4467 for an Appointment(s) as needed. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday—8:00 AM to – 4:00 PM; Friday – 8:00 AM to Noon

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach/SHINE 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 508-252-3372.

There is a possibility of FAMER’S MARKET TICKETS available call to find out.

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Fall Reflections on Staying Safe

By Dorothea Vafiadis, MS | 7.30.2020 (Edited by Bradley Marshall for this COA edition) The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. Here is the latest advice from public health experts about the best way to protect yourself and to reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Some of these tips will be familiar to you and some are new.

It’s still true that the best way to stay safe is to limit your interactions with other people as much as possible and take precautions to prevent getting COVID-19 when you do interact with others.

Here are 4 things to remember.

1. Remember the rest of your health.

• Many older adults have one or more chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or hypertension. For managing these conditions, consider seeing your doctor using a telehealth. Check with your provider.

• Many health care providers are now encouraging some patients to schedule the routine visits they may have been putting off. Speak to your doctor about whether vaccinations and other preventive services are up to date to help prevent disease.

• Do not delay emergency care, especially if you are experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, or discomfort in your arms, back, or neck. These could be symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.

Acting fast can save your life.

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3. Use common-sense actions to stay safe.

• Stock up on cleaning supplies. You should clean frequentlytouched surfaces in your home such as light switches or doorknobs at least once per day.

• Manage stress, get enough sleep, and wash your hands often (and for at least 20 seconds) with soap and water. If soap and No one offers a better deal! water is not available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, be careful of fraudulent ones containing Methyl.

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• Stock up on healthful foods, have 30 days of medication on hand, and try to stay physically and socially active. . Regular physical activity benefits your mind and body! Go for a walk or try chair exercises with such programs as NIH’s Go4Life .

4. Ask for help if you need it.

• If you are at high-risk of complications from COVID-19 or are unable to get items you need, consider contacting family or friends to lend a hand. Call the COA Director, Linda Sherman or the Outreach worker Bradley Marshall at 508-252-3372.

• If you’re having trouble paying Hours your bills, please contact Bradley Marshall, M•T•T•F Art Supplies • Custom Framing Outreach Coordinator for Rehoboth at the 9-5 Fine Cabinet Lumber • Furniture Restoration Council of Aging, to see if you qualify for the Wed til 8 hundreds of programs that help older adults Decoy & Woodcarving Sat 9-1 pay for food, housing, utilities, medication, and more. Stay connected to family, friends and neighbors with phone calls, letters, email, and through social media.

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Club News & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rehoboth Lions Dates Coming Up

WE ARE MEETING REGULARLY Nov. 4 – 7 PM Board Mtg via ZOOM. Nov. 5 – 7 PM Club Board members are invited to the 2nd Voting Cabinet ZOOM Meeting Nov 18 – 7 PM Reg. Mtg. @ maybe LIVE WITH THE PLACE TO BE ANNOUNCED with a remote option.

Dec. 5th We will sponsor the Community Food Drive with the Rehoboth Food Bank

BOTH REHOBOTH LIONS CLUBS (Ladie’s Anawan and Rehoboth Men’s) DONATED TO EYE RESEARCH AT A VISIT

BY DISTRICT 33S GOV. SANDY FIFE. Rehoboth Lions won the District Gov. Sandy Fife’s 1st Place Presentation.

THE REHOBOTH LIONS ARE always HAPPY TO HAVE NEW MEMBERS TO HELP US SERVE LIONS CHARITIES, EYE RESEARCH AND THE REHOBOTH COMMUNITY! R. Latham

Rehoboth Garden Club News

The Rehoboth Garden Club will have a zoom presentation on holiday arrangements November 2, 2020 at 6:30. Our presenter, Denis Deisignore is the creative director at Stone Blossom Flora and Events.

Plan ahead for your holiday decorating this year. We will be selling Christmas wreaths in order to raise money for our scholarship fund. The wreaths will be designed by our club members and will be a beautiful addition to your front door. Our wreaths will be available for purchase on November 28 th outside of the Goff Hall Blanding Library area from 9-2 until supplies last . We will advertise more details as we finalize our plans.

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Rehoboth Minutemen at Redway Plain

The local unit took advantage of beautiful Redway Plain on Oct. 17th; it was a great day for a socially distanced business meeting.

It seemed the perfect place for the Minutemen as it was a Militia drill field in the 1770.

We are slowly reaching out to be involved in some small local events. On Oct 21st some members supplied a volley for the raising of the Liberty and Union Flag in Taunton. We will join with the local veterans at the ceremony on Veterans Day. The 11 month 11days and 11th hour at Redway Plain to fire a volley to honor all veterans.

The unit is looking forward to a very busy 2021 and wishing all will be safe and healthy.

The Minutemen will sponsor a major Time Line event On June 24-25 2021 in Sutton Ma. at Waters Farm.

We are recruiting new members as the coming year will be one of our busiest. Many colonial events from 2020 have been rescheduled for 2021. There are also all the events that originally had been planned for 2021 If you have an interest in history this might be the right time to get information about joining our unit.

The main requirement to join is an interest in history. Trying out the hobby is free and a easy way to see if a Colonial reenacting is for you.

Visit us at http://www.thirteenthcontinentalregiment.org or on face book Thirteenth Continental Regiment.

If you have any other questions contact Cathy Potter 508-2523682

East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club Announces A Food Drive

On November 14 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Bay Coast Bank Located at 110 Taunton Ave Seekonk MA The drive will support food relief organizations in Seekonk, as follows: Doorways Food Pantry (Seekonk) The public is asked to drive into the parking lot to donate their non-perishable canned goods and food items for families in need throughout Seekonk.

We ask that all donations be brought in bags or boxes, and loose/single items will be accepted. Volunteers will remove the items from the donor’s vehicles so it’s a completely contact-less and touchless transaction. Event will go on rain or shine, volunteers are welcomed.

Rehoboth Anawan Lions News

The Anawan Lions would like to thank everyone who bought tickets for our recent Drive-by Spaghetti Dinner. You made it a huge success for us! We had a great time preparing the dinners and saying Hi to everyone that came by to pick up. We look forward to future drive-by dinners, we hope you do too! Look for us at the Legion on Nov 9 for the monthly breakfast. Stop by and enjoy a good meal for cheap. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 5 at the Gazebo at 3 pm. Unfortunately we will not be having the usual refreshments and festivities as in past years due to Covid-19 this year. Please stop by the Gazebo to help us spread some cheer!! Thank you for supporting us so we can "Serve" you

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American Legion Post 302

84 Bay State Road “At the Cannon” Rehoboth, MA Phone # 508-252-9079; Jake @ 315-415-2277; E-mail Jake at Speedyjake@aol.com or Facebook “American Legion Post 302”

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American Legion & Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club Monthly Breakfast Sunday November, 8th 7:30-10:30 A.M.

The Rehoboth Anawan Lions along with the Rehoboth American Legion Post 302 will now alternate each month giving the public a monthly breakfast at the American Legion All You Can Eat Delicious, Affordable Breakfast Sunday, Wake up for a great country breakfast in Rehoboth $8 per person suggested donation Fresh Home Cooked Goodness: Scrambled Eggs – pancakes – Bacon – Sausage – SOS - Home Fries – Fruit Cup – Juice – Coffee Under MA Covid-19 Guidelines, seating inside or outside available or TAKE OUTS are welcome and can be picked up in the expanded patio area under the BLUE umbrella next to Bay State Road

Spaghetti Dinner Thursday December 3rd, 2020 5:00-6:30 P.M.

with Homemade Meatballs, Salad & a Dinner Roll $10.00 suggested donation per plate RSVP NOW - Tickets Only – No Walk-Ins Take Outs are welcome DEADLINE DATE FOR TICKETS IS November 30th!!

Under Ma. Covid-19 Guidelines, seating inside is available or TAKE OUTS are Welcome

Veterans Day Ceremony

On the 11th Month, on the 11th Day at the 11th Hour, with Covid-19 guidelines in place, the Rehoboth American Legion Post 302 and the Rehoboth Veterans Service Officer will conduct the annual Veterans Day Ceremony over at the Cenotaph located across the street from the Veterans Memorial on US 44.

This year, the minutemen of Rehoboth will assist in the ceremony with their display of muskets at the rising the American Flag and with the support of the Rehoboth Police Department.

This year, due to the Covid-19 guidelines the Rehoboth American Legion Post 302 and the Rehoboth Veterans Service Officer are sad to say that the annual Veterans Day Dinner is cancelled this year.

SEEKONK/REHOBOTH: 26-Acre Private Estate

26-acre private estate in the business / agricultural zone. This property features 2 homes, a 4 bay-3,000 sf commercial garage, a 4 stall -33’ x 50’ horse barn, and a 3 story 35’ x 50’ barn. The newer home built in 2007 is nestled back in the woods off Taunton Ave. and features 3,300 SF of primarily 1st floor living space, 4 beds, 5 baths, 50’ raised patio, a bonus loft above a 3 car garage (Possible in-law) and a drive through portico. The lower level of this home features a 2nd- 3 car garage, wood stove and loads of additional entertaining space. The second home is a 1,573 sf 3 bed, 2 bath farm house built in 1900 and is located on Blanding Rd. Some TLC is required on this one but both septic systems have passed Title V. The grounds feature a winding driveway between the homes, grazing pastures, a babbling brook. Great Opportunity! $1,395,000

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$150 worth of tickets (1-$30 ticket, 2-$20 tickets, 4-$10 tickets and 8-$5 tickets) Raffle Tickets for Wreath: $1 each, $5 for 6 tickets, Or $10 for 15 tickets Raffle Tickets available at the Legion Post Drawing: December 4, 2020 Good Luck!!

REHOBOTH: CAMERON WAY 1.5 – 3 ACRE HOMESITES. $235,000 - $299,000

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SCHOOL Seekonk Public Schools Recognizes District’s Principals during National Principals Month

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From left to right: Hurley Middle School Principal Alexis Bouchard, High School Principal Dr. William Whalen, Martin Elementary School Principal Bartholomew Lush and Aitken Elementary School Principal John Haidemenos. (Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools) Seekonk — Superintendent Rich Drolet would like to recognize the four principals of the Seekonk Public Schools and thank them for their hard work and dedication as part of National Principals Month.

Each October, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) recognize National Principals Month. Through nationwide efforts at local, state and federal levels, research initiatives and appreciation events, National Principals Month aims to honor school principals for their significant impact on the success and well-being of their students.

Dr. Drolet would like to recognize Seekonk High School Principal Dr. William Whalen, Hurley Middle School Principal Alexis Bouchard, Aitken Elementary School Principal John Haidemenos and Martin Elementary School Principal Bartholomew Lush.

“Though we appreciate our school principals every day, October is a month for us to recognize all they do and their efforts to support our students, staff and families in our Seekonk Public Schools,” Superintendent Drolet said. “I would especially like to recognize and thank our principals for their tireless work over the summer to develop our return to school plans.”

Seekonk Public Schools Launches School News Blog

Seekonk — Superintendent Rich Drolet is pleased to announce that Seekonk Public Schools has launched a brand-new news blog to serve as a hub for the latest updates, information and news about the district’s schools, students, faculty, events and accomplishments.

The blog, seekonkschoolnews.com, will start to be integrated into the district’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and will automatically broadcast news blog content onto the feeds.

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NEWS With a clean, user-friendly and mobile responsive layout, the news blog allows for easy navigation throughout the blog. It can be accessed on computers, cell phones and tablets.

“The new site has a sleek, user-friendly look and we encourage all Seekonk parents and guardians to sign up in order to receive the latest news blog content in their inboxes,” Superintendent Drolet said.

Parents/guardians, students, staff and community members should still utilize the district’s main website to access the districtwide calendar of events, contact information, school committee meeting notices and minutes, important documents and notices and to view general information about the district and its schools.

A link to the news blog site can be found on the district homepage under the “Quick Links” section.

Seekonk Public Schools Reports Positive Case of COVID-19 at Aitken Elementary School

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Seekonk — Superintendent Rich Drolet reports that Seekonk Public Schools were informed today of a positive case of COVID-19 at Aitken Elementary School.

An individual at Aitken Elementary School has tested positive for the virus and is self-quarantining in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocol. Under state and federal privacy laws, no further information is available about the individual.

Out of an abundance of caution, all Aitken Elementary School fifth grade students will participate in remote learning for the week of Oct. 26-30. Information about this transition was sent to fifth grade families on Sunday night by Principal John Haidemenos. If any fifth grade student still needs a Chromebook, please contact Principal Haidemenos or Technology Director Colleen Terrill.

The district is actively working with and DEER, TICK & MOSQUITO CONTROL following guidelines from DPH and the Seekonk Board of Health Agent.

The district worked with the Seekonk Deer Taking a Toll on Your Plantings?

Board of Health Agent to identify and contact all close contacts of the positive individual.

Our All-Natural Deer Repellent Has If you were not contacted by the school Saved Many a Garden! as part of the contact tracing process, you are not considered to be a close contact.

Those who are identified as a close contact (anyone who was within 6 feet of the infected individual for at least 15 minutes up to two days prior to the positive test result) have been contacted and are required to quarantine for at least two weeks.

If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, such as a fever, chills, respiratory illness, aches or change in taste and smell, please stay home and get a COVID-19 test. Testing can be done either through your primary healthcare provider or at one of the testing sites located throughout Call or Text 774.266.7995 for a quote the state.

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Deep cleaning of all schools will continue to be conducted each night. High touch surfaces are and will continue to be cleaned frequently and as needed throughout the day while the building is occupied.

In addition, to prevent further spread of the disease in the community, Seekonk Public Schools ask that students, families and staff take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease: • Stay home if you have a fever or are not feeling well. Students should stay home from school should any new or unexplained illness, no matter how mild, develop. This precaution is meant to keep all staff and students safe.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

• Avoid close contact with others. When outside your home, please adhere to social distancing guidelines and keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.

• Wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

Children may worry about themselves, their family and friends getting sick with COVID-19. Tips for talking to children about COVID-19 can be found here.

Families with additional questions or concerns may contact Aitken Elementary School Principal John Haidemenos at haidemenosj@seekonkschools.org or 508-336-5230; Aitken Elementary School Nurse Jessica Devane at devanej@seekonkschools. org or 508-336-5230; or Superintendent Drolet at droletr@ seekonkschools.org or 508-399-5106.

DRRSD Update to Families October 16, 2020 Dear Families,

Our hybrid learning program began for our first cohort of students in grades K, 1, 5, 6, 9, and 12 on Tuesday, 10/13 and our second cohort of students on Thursday, 10/15. It was exciting to see students back in our buildings. Both students and staff were smiling (behind masks) clearly happy to be learning together inperson. The commitment from staff to make hybrid learning work was evident. We would like to thank all building staff including teachers, nurses, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodians, IT specialists, and administrators for making the opening of hybrid learning positive for our school communities. We would also like to thank our parents, families, and students for their patience, understanding, and support as we engage in new learning experiences at DightonRehoboth Regional schools.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for the overall operation of school. No doubt, classrooms, lunchrooms, hallways, and most spaces in school buildings look different to ensure physical distancing and safety precautions to promote the wellness of our students and staff. An additional challenge is the procurement of substitute teachers to cover staff absences due to COVID-19 precautions. Throughout the Commonwealth, school districts are struggling to staff school buildings due to a shortage of substitute teachers, and an increase in staff absences.

At DRRSD, we are working with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and local universities and colleges to prepare to staff buildings in the event of increased absences. District and building administrators will continue to monitor the amount of staff absences. If the amount of absences becomes unmanageable and cannot be covered by substitutes or building staff leading to supervision shortages in a specific school building, that school may

November 2020 be closed for in-person learning; instead, remote learning will be offered for all students. In the event of school closure due to supervision shortages, parents and families will be notified via email as well as the One Call system as soon as possible.

Understanding that closing a school building is a major inconvenience to families and an interruption in learning, the district will only close schools if student and staff safety is at risk.

We are hopeful that our schools can continue to provide our students with in-person learning experiences going forward. DRRSD is working extremely hard to creatively problem solve to address the challenges presented by the pandemic. We appreciate your continued support. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a substitute for DRRSD, please contact Celeste Sullivan in our district office: csullivan@ drregional.org; 508-252-5000.

Thank you, Dr. Anthony Azar

A Snapshot of Learning at Palmer River

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First grade Madison B. shares a picture of herself doing the “Wonder Woman Workout� for asynchronous Physical Education.

Students have many extra options offered to them in a specialist menu. You go girlfriend!

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Now Enrolling for 2020-2021 Supporting remote learners up to age 8!

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Technology Brings Us All Together

In an effort to keep all of her students connected, Mrs. Kennon hosts a class meeting with her “live cohort” and her “asynchronous” cohort simultaneously. Students are able to join together at least once a day to hear about new events, set goals for the day and share together. While it is challenging, every effort is made to connect with all students every day.

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Snack Al Fresco!

Kindergarten students with Mrs. Augustyn take a fresh air break outdoors to enjoy their snack. Absent from the photo are all of the audible giggles. Our goal is to keep them all healthy, happy and learning!

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Holiday Spirits to Sip On Toast the season with festive twists on favorite drinks

Shocking Data for Median Sale Prices of Single-Family Homes Written by Albert Hajdaraj & Serena Gendron-Hajdaraj Data sourced from the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Multiple Listing Systems.

2020 has been a year of unpleasant revelations to say the least, and the Real Estate market has shifted accordingly.

This year we’ve seen a historic degree of depleted inventory (the lowest the National Association of Realtors has ever recorded) accompanied by record low interest rates. As a result, the market has buyers in hot competition to get bids in on the homes that are for sale.

As full-time realtors in this unbalanced market, we’ve become accustomed to seeing homes sell for 30 to even $60,000 dollars over asking, all while being on the market for only two or three days. Each year the market usually cools down during the Fall going into the Holiday season but, like the rest of this year, this time is going to be anything but usual. We anticipate that competition will remain fierce for buyers, and that sales prices will continue to rise.

Below you’ll find data regarding the growth of median sale prices in September 2019 to 2020 in some of the towns near you that our team covers. For reference, we averaged out the median sale price percentage changes of the towns listed below and found that together they averaged a price increase of 8.51% from 2018 to 2019, but from 2019 to 2020 the average increase was 16.65%. That’s quite a jump in numbers. Here’s the recent data:

Bristol County, Massachusetts

Seekonk, MA: September 2019, $328,700 > September 2020, $360,000 = 9% increase in price Rehoboth, MA: September 2019, $430,000 > September 2020, $$527,000 = 22% increase in price.

Dighton, MA: September 2019, $390,000 > September 2020, $411,000 = 5% increase in price Swansea, MA: September 2019, $362,450 > September 2020, $405,000 =11.7% increase in price

Providence and Bristol Counties, Rhode Island

East Providence, RI: September 2019, $259,950 > September 2020, $305,000 =34.6% increase in price Providence, RI: September 2019, $200,000 > September 2020, $245,000 =22.5% increase in price Pawtucket, RI: September 2019, $223,500 > September 2020, $250,000 =11.8% increase in price By looking at these numbers, we can confidently say that market appreciation is abnormally strong and that the Fall and Winter real estate markets are going to continue to be on fire. Even with this data available, a lot of homeowners will choose to wait until the Spring to list their homes with hopes of making more money. It is because of this that if you decide to list your home now, you’ll have the least competition and high interest in your property to potentially cash in big.

Call us today to find out what your property is worth in this market and to learn how you can best take advantage of it; and check out our website to see more data on a longer list of towns in your immediate area.

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Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Family Features) Despite a holiday season that’s practically guaranteed to feel different than any other, one constant will remain for many: enjoying the tastes of favorite foods and beverages while cozied up at home. Enhance the holiday spirit and complement the meal at your table with adult beverages that call for seasonal flavors to add to the festive vibe.

Whether you prefer your drinks with a fruity twist and plenty of mix-ins or would rather opt for a simpler combination, the options are vast. Many traditional holiday drinks require a small handful of ingredients that blend, mix or shake together to create a wintry flavor that’s worth the wait.

Regardless of personal preferences, one ingredient you can rely on when creating an at-home concoction is a mixer like those from Zevia, which are naturally sweetened with stevia and include no artificial ingredients, colors or preservatives. These nonalcoholic, zero-sugar, zero-calorie mixers for cocktails (or mocktails) are available in three different flavors: Lemon Lime with Bitters, Tonic and Ginger Beer to provide a simple yet delicious complement to the ingredients of your choosing.

For a fruit-flavored solution, this Cranberry Smash Moscow Mule offers a sweet spin on the classic cocktail. Break out your favorite copper mug and let the cranberries and cinnamon sticks add festive flair to your fusion of vodka and ginger beer.

Alternately, if the sour notes of a margarita better fit your style, go for a holiday twist with this Winter White Margarita by blending in coconut milk and garnishing with cranberries and rosemary sprigs. By rimming your glasses with granulated stevia, you can add a sweet touch to each gulp.

To find more holiday cocktail ideas, visit Zevia.com/recipes/cocktails.

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Dining Guide Cranberry Smash Moscow Mule

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• 1 cup cranberries, plus additional for garnish (optional), divided • 3/4-1 cup water, divided • 2 ounces vodka • 1-2 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice • 4 ounces Zevia Ginger Beer Mixer • ice • rosemary, lime slices, cinnamon sticks, for garnish (optional) In saucepan, boil cranberries in 1/2 cup water until they burst.

Use fork to smash cranberries. Boil 3-4 minutes. Keep mixture moist by adding water 1/4 cup at a time.

Let mixture cool to room temperature.

In copper mug, combine vodka, lime juice, ginger beer and smashed cranberries over ice.

Garnish with additional cranberries, rosemary, lime slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired.

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• 12 ounces coconut milk • 12 ounces silver tequila • 1 tablespoon orange extract • 2 1/2 cups ice • 1 1/2 cans Zevia Lemon Lime with Bitters • granulated stevia, cranberries, rosemary, for garnish (optional) In blender, blend coconut milk, tequila, orange extract, ice and bitters until smooth.

Rim six glasses with granulated stevia.

Divide mixture among glasses and garnish each with cranberries and rosemary, if desired.

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Dine Out or Take Out! Or Try a Recipe by Nancy at Home...

KALE SOUP • 2 cups hot chourico, cut in pieces • 2 cups linguica, cut in pieces • 1 ½ lbs beef stew, from BJs • 1 pkg onion soup mix • 1 box beef broth

• 2 cups water • 1 ¼ cup frozen chopped kale • 1 can red kidney beans • 3 potatoes, cut in pieces • Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste • 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables

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In a large pot, add all ingredients and cook until done.

Serve hot with Portuguese bread.

OPTIONS: Add 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni to pot Or Add 1 ¼ cups rice to pot

PORTUGUESE SIRLOIN TIPS

• 2-3 lbs sirloin tips • 1 bottle goya cooking wine • 1 ½ cups ketchup • 1 large onion slices • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp pepper • 1 tsp garlic powder In a large bowl mix together wine, ketchup and onion.

Put salt, pepper and garlic powder all over meat; place meat in marinade, cover and refrigerate for 4 days In a large pot, place all the meat and marinade and cook over low to medium heat for 1 ½ hours. BE SURE TO STIR OCCASIONALY SO MEAT DOES NOT STICK TO BOTTOM OF POT. When done, eat can be serves with white rice or baked potatoes.

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• 3 cups flour • ½ tsp nutmeg • 1 ¼ cups sugar • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon • 5 eggs • 1 cup water • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 ¼ cups oil • 2 tsp baking soda • 1 cup raisins or craisins • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans • ½ tsp salt • 1 cup maraschino cherries cut in half • 1 can pumpkin Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan.

In large mixing bowl, mix together first 12 ingredients until wellblended; add nuts, raisins and cherries; mix until well blended.

Pour into prepared pan.

Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour + 10 minutes or until done. Cool in pan 5 minutes and place on desired plate.

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• ¼ cup butter • 1 ½ cups sugar • 1 large egg • 1 cup pumpkin • 1 tsp vanilla • 2 ½ cups flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp baking soda • ½ tsp salt • 1 tsp nutmeg • 1 tsp cinnamon • 1 8-oz pkg chocolate chips Cream butter anb sugar until light and fluffy; add the egg, pumpkin, vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon; mix until well blended and smooth. Add chocolate chips and mix well.

Grease a cookie sheet and drop butter by tablespoonful and bake in 350 oven for 10-15 minutes or until done.

Cool on wire rack.

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Support Local Restaurants CRANBERRY EGGNOG CAKE

• 1 pkg yellow cake mix • 1 cup flour • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1 ½ cups eggnog • 1/3 cup oil • 4 large eggs • 1 ¼ cups craisins • 1 ¼ cups chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 Grease and lightly flour a 12 cup tube pan or bundt pan Mix together in a large bowl cake mix, flour, pumpkin pie spice, eggnog, oil and eggs; mix until well blended and smooth; mix in craisins and walnuts until blended Pour into prepared pan and bake in 350 oven for 50-60 minutes or until done.

Cool in pan 5 minutes then place on desired plate.

Skillet Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce From Culinary.net

• 4 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced • 1/4 cup sugar • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon, divided • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 6 tablespoons butter • 1/4 cup, plus 2 teaspoons, brown sugar • 2 refrigerated pie crusts • 2 teaspoons whipping cream • caramel sauce Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, combine apples, sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and lemon juice until apples are covered. Set aside.

In oven-safe, 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar and remaining cinnamon; mix until combined.

Boil 5-8 minutes.

In same skillet, place one pie crust over brown sugar mixture. Pour apples over pie crust. Cover apples with second pie crust.

Cut slits in top to release steam. Brush whipping cream over crust. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.

Bake 35-45 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Drizzle with caramel sauce.

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IN MEMORIAM Jean E. Taylor Jean E. Taylor, 93, of Rehoboth and formerly of Bradenton, FL, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020. She was the wife of the late George E. Taylor. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Brassill) Miller.

She was a graduate of the Truesdale Hospital Nursing School. Jean worked as an R.N. at Truesdale Hospital emergency room for many years and later worked as a real estate agent for Century 21 Samra Sullivan of Riverside, following her Jean E. Taylor nursing career. Jean and her husband George, were the former owners of Francis Farm in Rehoboth for many years.

She leaves three children, Cassia Krasnianski and her husband John of Rehoboth, David Taylor of Bradenton, FL, Stacie Norris and her husband Tom of Swansea, a daughter in-law, Susan Taylor of Rehoboth, She was the mother of the late Michael Taylor. She leaves eleven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Raymond Miller and Helen Foley.

Jean enjoyed reading books, playing cribbage, winning against Papa at card games, and taking her children or grandchildren on a “happening”. Jean’s tenacity and strength did earn her the nickname ‘General Jean’; however she would ultimately correct you and tell you it’s ‘Angel Jean’. Now, reunited with her husband & son, she will forever be our Angel Jean.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Burial was in Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours were held on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 5-7 PM in the PERRY-MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to, Truesdale Hospital Nursing Scholarship: PO Box 9215 Fall River, MA 02720.

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Mary K. Healy Lake, 77, of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully Friday, September 25, 2020 at home.

She was the beloved wife of the late David Lake.

Mary was born Mary K. Healy Lake in Attleboro on April 10, 1943 to the late Earl and Irene (Leonard). She was a graduate of Attleboro High School in 1961 and obtained her associates degree in Computer Science at Fisher College in 1999. She was employed as a medical secretary for most of her career. Mrs. Lake most of all loved animals and her dogs, was an avid reader, loved gardening and was active with her high school reunion committees.

She is survived by her son Scott Lake, and had many cousins.

Calling Hours for Mrs. Lake were held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 4-7pm Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 S. Main Street, Attleboro. Burial was held on Friday, November 6, at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Rehoboth. To sign the guest book, for facility directions or to view her tribute page go to www.hathawayfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested for donations to be made to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at www.aspca.org

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Edward Stephens, III Edward Stephens, III, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020.

He was the husband of Marilyn O. (Adey) Stephens to whom he was married for 54 years.

Born in Somerville, MA, he was a son of the late Edward Edward Stephens, III and Ellamae (Russell) Stephens, Jr. Mr. Stephens was a decorated Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a 1966 graduate of Norwich University in Vermont where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business. He was a sales represented for Shell Oil for 10 years. Following his employment with Shell Oil, he worked in commercial printing as a salesman for 35 years before retiring.

Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Laurel S. Rosa and her husband Stephen of Rehoboth, Rebecca L. Springer and her husband Damian of Rehoboth,two sons, Edward Stephens, IV and his wife Cindy of Mendon, MA and Adam Stephens of Rehoboth, eight grandchildren, Damian, Ryan, Olivia, Alexis, Samantha, Linsey, Ella and Charlie, three great grandchildren, Julia, Levi and Aviana, sister-in-law’s, Carrol Stephens, Beverly Reber and her husband Marshall, brother-in-law, Richard Adey and his wife Virginia and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Douglas Stephens.

His funeral services will be private. Donations in Edward’s memory can be made to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Rhode Island, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.

Keith G. Milligan, Sr., 88, of Seekonk, formally of Rumford, passed away suddenly at home on October 1, 2020.

Edna M. (Luescher) Dalton, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020 in Providence.

Alma M. Cobb, 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 8, 2020.

John P. “Jack” Searles, Passed away on October 22, 2020 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI.

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Henry L. Foley, Thinker, teacher, soldier, loving husband and devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, died on October 16, 2020, in Manhasset, NY on Long Island.

Jose Henrique da Silva, 73, passed on October 27, 2020.

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Dr. Sudarshan “Mike” Malik 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 29, 2020.

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From the State House Protections to Renters, Landlords through Eviction Diversion Initiative Boston - State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) would like to remind residents of the 4th Bristol District that protections are still available to landlords and tenants, despite Steven Howitt the recent expiration of the statewide eviction moratorium.

The Representative noted that a moratorium issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will remain in effect until December 31, 2020 to protect households making under $99,000 a year, or $198,000 if filing jointly, provided the tenant submits a written declaration to their landlord. The CDC moratorium bars evictions if the household is making best efforts to pay rent, tenants have sought rental assistance, and are facing homelessness.

On the state level, Representative Howitt noted that the new Eviction Diversion Initiative unveiled by Governor Charlie Baker on October 12 will provide $171 million for rental assistance and rapid rehousing efforts as the state continue to deal with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

“I appreciate the leadership taking steps to ensure that the expiration of the moratorium will not result in a wave of evictions across the Commonwealth,” said Representative Howitt. “The resources provided through the Eviction Diversion Initiative will help provide

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Representative Howitt noted some of the highlights of the initiative which include: • $100 million to expand the capacity of the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program to assist both renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19; • $48.7 million for the HomeBASE program and other rapid rehousing programs to protect evicted tenants from becoming homeless; • $12.3 million for access to community mediation and legal representation for both tenants and landlords; • $6.5 million for counseling and mediation services provided through the state’s nine regional Housing Consumer Education Centers (HCECs); and • $3.8 million for case management support provided by the Tenancy Preservation Program (TPP).

Representative Howitt noted that the maximum benefit available under the RAFT program has been increased from $4,000 to $10,000 per household. This expanded capacity will be available for six months and will be extended through June of 2021 for households with school-age children.

In addition to streamlining the application process for both the RAFT and the Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) programs, the state will now allow landlords who own fewer than 20 units to apply directly to these programs for assistance, with consent from their tenants.

The CDC declaration forms are available at ncov/downloads/ declaration-form.pdf. Representative Howitt encourages tenants and landlords to call the state’s 2-1-1 information hotline or visit mass.gov/CovidHousingHelp to learn more about the Eviction Diversion Initiative.

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