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Seekonk Town Meeting May 2012by Laura Calverly

Seekonk’s annual town meeting is scheduled for June 11 and voters will be reviewing 27 articles including the budget for Fiscal Year 2013. The proposed budget is $43.9 million, including approximately $21 million for the school department.

The meeting will include a Special Town Meeting to review two articles. The first article is on the new senior center. It asks voters to approve funding of $2.5 million for the design, construction and furnishing of the senior center. In the April election, voters approved a ballot question to allow a temporary tax increase, or override of Proposition 2 ½, to fund the center.

The 9,200-square-foot building would be constructed of prefabricated materials and located next to Town Hall on Peck Street. The building will include administrative of-fices, a kitchen, meeting rooms and an office for the veteran’s agent.

The cost to taxpayers would be $8 per $100,000 of home value per year.

“If your property is valued at $300,000 it would be $24 a year which I think is a good bargain for the town,” said Town Administra-tor Pam Nolan.

If approved, Nolan said construction on the center could begin by late summer.

The second article on the Special Town meeting agenda, submitted by petition, is a bylaw amendment that would prevent se-lectmen from serving on other town boards unless a temporary appointment is neces-sary.

There has been some controversy over the issue since selectmen appointed two of their own members, Chairman Francis Cavaco and selectmen Robert McLintock, to the board of health a few months ago. Cavaco has since resigned from the board.

Selectmen recently passed an adminis-trative policy that limits their ability to serve on other boards, but it has many more exceptions than this article, according to Nolan.

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Superintendent Resigns Superintendent Madeline Meyer re-

signed abruptly last month without giving a reason for her departure. Meyer, who has been superintendent since July 2009, had a new three-year contract renewed in March. The Sun Chronicle reports that there are rumors of plagiarism involving Meyer. A staff appreciation memo sent by Meyer and two news columns she wrote that were published on EastBayRI.com ap-pear to contain passages that are almost the same as ones published previously on other school district’s websites. There have also been rumors of a dispute with the Seekonk Educators Association although the union denies having anything to do with Meyer’s resignation. The school committee and SEA issued a joint statement to that effect, but did not go into any further details. They also said it was important for staff, parents, students and residents to focus on the future. Last december the SEA criticized the school committee for their positive evaluation of Meyer’s performance. Meyer’s contact was going to renew on July 1.

School Committee Proposes FY ’13 Budget

The school committee’s proposed bud-get for the next fiscal year is $20.2 million, which represents a 3.3 percent increase over the current year’s budget. No layoffs are expected and some positions will be added. The budget also includes fees for sports and transportation. Athletic fees for high school students will be $50 per sport and for middle school, $25 per sport, with a family cap of $450. Transportation fees will increase from $180 per student to $270. The transportation fees reportedly could bring in approx. $130,000 and the athletic fees could bring in approx. $25,000.

Elementary Students Received No Score on 2011 MCAS

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validated the test scores of 19 fourth-graders at Martin Elementary School in teacher Al-lison Sceeles’ class on their English MCAS tests due to a reported rule violation. A student was reportedly asked to read a portion of the instructions aloud, which is a violation of the testing protocol. Former Superintendent Madeline Meyer notified students’ parents that their children would not receive grades for those tests.

New Seekonk Library Director Interim Library director Peter Fuller, who

has been the Associate director for opera-tions and Technology for 15 years, has been appointed the new permanent director of the Seekonk Public Library. The appointment takes effect July 1. Fuller has been serving as interim director since the passing of Sha-ron St. Hilaire last September. Hilaire had been director of Seekonk Library for more than 30 years.

Selectmen OK New Policy on Board Membership

Selectmen approved a new ‘admin-istrative’ policy that allows its members to sit on other boards and commissions under certain conditions. The 3-2 vote was close, with Chairman Francis Cavaco and members Robert McLintock and Gary Sagar voting in favor and members William Rice and dave Parker voting against. The board was criticized for appointing its own mem-bers Cavaco and McLintock to the board of health. Cavaco has since resigned from the board of health. one of the articles on the June 11 town meeting agenda would restrict selectmen from sitting on other boards.

Selectmen Criticize Columbia Gas’ Response to Fire

Selectmen criticized Columbia Gas for their response to a recent fire at an aban-doned factory on Maple Street. It reportedly took 45 mins. for Columbia Gas technicians to arrive at the scene and a gas line that was supposed to be shut off years earlier was reportedly still open when the fire occurred. once they arrived, technicians had trouble locating the shut-off valve. Columbia Gas is expected to conduct an internal investigation on the matter and will be meeting with the board again.

Suicide Victim Found in Car Behind Closed Showcase

A man committed suicide one afternoon last month by sealing himself in a parked car and releasing deadly chemicals. He was found behind the closed Showcase Cinemas on Fall River Ave by four youngsters. The man had reportedly put a sign in the window warning that there was poisonous gas inside the car and that 911 should be called. The man has since been identified as Thomas Walsh, 60, of East Providence. This type of ‘suicide by chemical’ has been reported more frequently around the country in the last few years.

Officials Discuss Future Capital Projects

The municipal capital improvement committee is considering several future capital projects and how to pay for them. The projects include the Banna Fire Station renovation, expected to cost $775,000, a new South fire station estimated at $3 mil-lion, and improvements to the town’s animal shelter, budgeted at $100,000. The new senior center project, which will be voted on at the June town meeting will be funded by a temporary tax increase, or debt exclusion. There is approx. $624,000 currently in the municipal capital stabilization fund.


inside this issueAntiquarian Society....................39

Births.................................97

Business directory.....................101

Church Listings..........................82

Classifieds..............................99

Club Announcements.................32

dining Guide...............................84

Events and Activities...................45

Farm & Garden.........................70

Heard at Country Kitchen...........30

How You Can Help....................71

Letters to the Editor.......................7

Library......................................62

obituaries................................90

People in the News..................42

Rehoboth Council on Aging.......87

Rehoboth Ramblings..................22

Rehoboth Rescue Squad..........18

Rehoboth Town News.................11

School...................................48

Scouts.......................................72

Seekonk Human Services..........91

Seekonk Scene..........................24

Sports Update............................66

State House................................60

Summer Fun Guide....................74

Weddings & Engagements........96

Who’s Who.................................17

“It’s tough times economically for our taxpayers…We did our best to keep the budget level-serviced and level-funded,” said Nolan.

Nolan said the town has been trying to cut costs. The cleaning service at town hall and the public safety building was privatized, saving the town money. The town also negotiated a change in health insurance policy that will save the town approximately $400,000, but the full savings will not be evident until Fiscal Year 2015.

Taxpayers should not see any decrease in town services. “We are very fortunate to be one of the few towns in the Com-

monwealth that is not feeling the need to eliminate programs or employees. Basically that’s because of the success of the stores and restaurants on Route 6,” Nolan said.

other Articles Voters are being asked to approval several capital expenditures

including $58,000 for a ambulance, to be paid from the Ambulance Fund Receipts Fund, a $57,000 payment for a continuing lease for fire apparatus, $300,000 to repair and replace the boiler at Hurley Middle School , $33,000 for public safety equipment – all paid from Muncipal Capital Stabilization. And a $69,000 payment for the continuing lease/purchase of a telecommunications network would come from Free Cash.

There is an article from the Community Preservation Commit-tee allocating FY 2013 estimated revenues for various expenses, reserve funds and projects.

Another article increases the payroll for the Board of Assessors by $2,200 and was submitted by petition. This will restore the as-sessors’ salaries to their previous level, but the Finance Committee is not recommending it, according to Nolan.

There is another article for the purchase or replacement of town radio equipment for the Police, Fire and dPW departments.

“It’s to bring them all up to what the law requires now,” Nolan said.

There is an article that adds a new category to the General Bylaws that outlines specifics for curb cuts and driveways. This is not in the bylaws now.

Another article changes the make-up of the Banna Fire Station Building Committee, removing a requirement that a member of the Capital Improvement Committee serve on the Banna Station Committee.

“The Capital Improvement Committee, because they have a big fiduciary responsibility, is supposed to be a member only of that committee,” Nolan said.

There are four articles concerning alcoholic beverage licenses. Town meeting has to give permission for the town to petition the General Court to convert seasonal licenses to annual licenses. Seekonk only has seasonal licenses available now, according to Nolan.

“Anyone who comes in now may have to settle for a seasonal license and of course they’d like to see that turned into a full year regular license,” Nolan said.

The last article on the town meeting warrant proposes a new bylaw for temporary signs. The bylaw changes the size of tempo-rary signs and extends the time limits for having a sign from the current 30-day limit to 120 days, which is the main purpose of the article, according to Town Planner John Hansen.

Selectmen recently lifted the moratorium on enforcement of the current temporary sign bylaw, which has been criticized in the past.

The town has been trying to update and amend the temporary sign bylaw for years and it always seems to get delayed and it will be delayed again. Town Administrator Pam Nolan says this article will be postponed to the fall town meeting because a public hear-ing needs to be held.

Town meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 11 at Seekonk High School.

Nolan said that throughout the state there is a concern that committees that have control over money should not be influenced by other agendas that their members may have, so membership is limited to just their committee.

Yet there is also another side to the issue.“There is a school of thought that selectmen should be able to

do anything that they feel is necessary for the good of the town,” Nolan said.

Both these articles will likely generate some discussion at town meeting.

FY 2013 Budget The proposed budget for the next fiscal year is $43.9 million,

an increase of 3 percent over last year’s budget. There are no big changes in the budget. The increase is mostly due to a rise in expenses, such as gasoline and software licenses as well as step increases for employee contracts.

The town tried to “hold the line” on the budget, says Nolan, and selectmen asked all department heads to propose level-funded budgets.

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I am writing to voice my support for building a new senior/human services center. For 13 years, I worked for Seekonk Human Services, a vital department for this community. In those years, I saw a tremen-dous need for increased services. I also witnessed firsthand solid citizens, veterans and citizens with disabilities struggle to get up the stairs for services they were entitled to as taxpayers. I saw and felt the humilia-tion of the old and of young families in crisis explaining heart-rending life situations with no privacy from their neighbors. It broke my heart and is a disgrace to our town. A new senior center is the right thing to do.

My new job for the South Coast Visiting Nurse Association takes me to many senior centers in the area. Seekonk is extremely lacking compared to neighboring towns. What I see elsewhere is a constant stream of seniors coming in and out. Young seniors enjoy exercise groups, socialization over coffee and education to keep their brains as well as their bodies vital. In the afternoon, older seniors come on handicap buses for lunch and socialization. The brain is an amazing organ but if “you don’t use it you lose it.” A senior center helps seniors in “age in place.” It helps them stay healthier longer through socialization, assistance with services and brain stimulation. Right now in Seekonk we do not have a building that successfully administers to the needs of the town. You may not think this has anything to do with you or your family, but at some point it most likely will.

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A senior center is in everyone’s best interest. Having a place where seniors can go will provide services to allow them to stay home longer. This means keeping them out of nursing homes where no one wants to go, not to mention easing the tax burden that hits us all when the state picks up the tab for the care.

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delivering the warrants for the Special/Annual Town Meeting to the post office for mailing.

A Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting com-menced on Monday, May 14th, at the dighton Rehoboth Regional High School convening at 7:00 p.m. with 243 registered voters in attendance. The second session of our Annual Town Meeting was held on Monday, May 21st to transact any business that was not completed in our first session with 167 registered voters in attendance.

Article 5 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant was passed to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an agreement with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, or some similar agency, for the purposes of completing a needs based community survey and develop bid specification for developers to create senior af-fordable housing for income and age eligible seniors and income and age eligible veterans, at the building located at 53 Bay State Road, known as the former Anawan School.

Article 6 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the acquisi-tion of 340 Anawan Street for a Town Hall was passed and we will now go on to a debt Exclusion Election scheduled for Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

A voter registration to be eligible to vote in this election is scheduled for June 6, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s office.

The polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and all three precincts will be open.

dog LiCensesAll dog licenses were due and payable by April 1st. A $15.00

late fee will be will be assessed for any licenses that have not been renewed by June 1st.

We still have 275 dogs that are unlicensed for this year. A cita-tion with an additional late charge of $25.00 will be issued for any dogs that are not licensed by July 15th, so please, come in and license your dogs to avoid any further late charges.

non Respondents to annuaL town CensusAcknowledgement cards to non respondents of our Annual

Town Census have been mailed. If you have not responded to the census this will change your voter status to inactive unless you return the card with confirmation that you still live in the Town of Rehoboth. Individuals that are on the Inactive list (those that do not return our acknowledgement card) would have to provide proof of continuous residency before being allowed to vote in any Rehoboth town election or town meeting.

We still have 392 households that have not responded to our town census.


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relatively low mileages ranging from 8,135 to 16,618 miles and were secured without any cost to the town or its citizens. The vehicles were picked up at Fort drum, New York by Rehoboth Police officers using a tractor-trailer unit that was graciously donated by N.E.R. (New England Recycling) of 569 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA.

Through the generosity and gracious-ness of several local private companies, two (2) of the vehicles were completely refurbished and the vehicles were painted to reflect the color scheme of the depart-ment patrol vehicles. The individuals and companies who donated to this effort are as follows: Gilbert Lopes of G. Lopes Construction and N.E.R. of 569 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA generously donated the tractor-trailer unit and fuel used to retrieve the vehicles, sandblasted and painted the interior and exterior of one (1) HMMWV, and also performed a complete tune-up on the engine of the vehicle; Mark Miranda of Bristol County Auto of 2387 Winthrop Street, North dighton, MA generously donated the complete refurbishment of one (1) HMMWV including sandblasting and painting the interior and exterior of the vehicle; Jack Hoskins, Jr. of Bay State Truck & Trailer of 527 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA gener-ously donated the materials and welding services needed to weld the steel plates over the open roof gun turrets of the three (3) HMMWV’s thereby making them weather proof; Rene Boelee of Boelee Upholstery of 136 Plain Street, Rehoboth, MA generously

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The (3) HMMWV’s have been classified as special response vehicles and will be used only for special events or circumstanc-es. These circumstances would include the following events; hurricanes, flooding, extreme snow events and off road searches and rescues. Two (2) of the HMMWV’s have winches that could be used to clear debris blocking roads, as occurred during the Irene Storm, so that emergency personnel can respond quickly to any emergency. The vehicles will also be able to better respond during any major snow storms or blizzards, when the response of traditional patrol vehicles would be impossible. Also, these vehicles will be able to respond to remote off road areas where regular patrol vehicles cannot respond. They will be used in search and rescue for missing persons, searches for fleeing suspects and extrication of injured persons from remote areas such as utility lines that run through the town. Finally, the vehicles will be used by the department in special events such as parades and school and youth group events to promote and enhance our community relations with the citizens.

Patrolman Warish has also been suc-cessful in obtaining other equipment from the United States Government’s surplus property program that has or will benefit the town. Patrolman Warish successfully obtained a forklift for the Rehoboth Highway department that has only 84 hours of usage on it. He has also obtained two (2) genera-tors for the town, one which will be located at the Council on Aging Building and one portable/mobile generator that could be utilized at a temporary shelter or as a back up to the public safety building. Patrolman Warish also obtained a 53’ long van trailer that will be utilized for storage of department equipment and records and a 1998 Chevro-let Box Truck with 68,000 miles that will have various uses for the department. A special thanks goes out to G. Lopes Construction for providing the flat bed trailer used to retrieve the forklift from Maine and to Bay State Truck & Trailer for providing the tractor used to retrieve the 53’ van trailer from Connecticut. Again, without the generosity and assistance of these companies this effort would not have been possible.


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The Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) Pro-gram educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster re-sponse skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, C.E.R.T. members can assist R.E.M.A. in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately avail-able to help. C.E.R.T. members are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

To receive more information and to pre-register, citizens may contact R.E.M.A. by dialing 774-371-0017. Residents may also e-mail either director William Maiorano ([email protected]) or deputy director Bud Fagundes ([email protected]). Citizens may also visit R.E.M.A. on Facebook or online at www.rehobothema.info.

Rehoboth Ambulance Committee Celebrates EMS Week

on Sunday, May 20, the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee held a showcase and open house outside of Vino’s restaurant on Route 44. The Committee offered tours of one of the Ambulances and held a trivia game that highlighted the history of the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee. In addition, members were on hand to distribute the File of Life to interested residents of the Town. This activity allowed the Ambulance Committee to raise awareness about EMS within the town, and the services provided by the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee.

EMS Week is a nationally observed event that celebrates and honors EMS Providers and the services they provide to their commu-nities. EMS week is supported by multiple organizations including the National Association of EMTs, the American College of Emer-gency Physicians, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

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Take Time to Explore!Audubon Society of Rhode IslandJune 2012 Programs & Events for Children and Families

(May 3, 2012) – Schools out! Start the summer off right and let the kids explore the great outdoors. Head to South County for a sunset beach walk with an expert guide, learn about our feathered friends with a bird-banding program, or bring the little ones and discover a children’s garden. Summer has arrived!

A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Available by calling (401) 949-5454 or online at www.asri.org.

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Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2012; 10:00-11:00 am; Fee for four week series: $40/member child, $50/two member siblings; $44/non-member child, $54/non-member two siblings; Ages: Ages 3-5. Course Number: 164333-568. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email [email protected]

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Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, Exeter, RI 10 :30 – 11:30 am. Come visit the children’s garden at Fisherville Brook! This hour-long program includes a story with games and activities to help explore the garden. We’ll also do a small craft to take home. Join us for just one day or come once a month during the summer and see how the garden transforms. Watch the tadpoles grow and the flowers bloom! This program is appropriate for children ages 2 to 5. Meet in the barn.

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We started with some fabulous appetiz-ers, such as the shrimp with hot garlic sauce, (the batter is to die for), and vegetarian sa-mosas, which are potato dumplings. I then moved on to a tomato garlic soup, which was heavenly. Then, my daughter and I rounded out our meals with rice with cumin seed, carrots, an outstanding homemade cheese dish called paneer, and I even tried the chargrilled lamb, which was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned and marinated. My daughter is a strict vegetarian and I am a not so strict vegetarian. I love lamb and wanted to try it here and I was not disappointed in the least! We were also impressed with how our waiter took his time discerning our preferences and suggested the perfect meal for both of us! That alone, is a talent worth mentioning!

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Manager Jatinder Vij, who is affection-ately known as “Jay”, says Apna Punjab is a family oriented restaurant, and that their food reflects “…the true tastes of India!” He explained that he and his partners, Execu-tive Chef Subash Singh and Chef Ramon Jot Singh, are absolutely passionate about their cooking. Previously, they had two restaurants in Boston, which were very suc-cessful. Apna Punjab has only been open for eight months, but already it seems likely it will also be a huge success. I asked Jay about his claim that the restaurant features “true” Indian cooking, and he replied, “The secret is in the spices and the passion is in the cooking!”

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Steve notes that the meet is a measure of capability that Res-cue attempts through training to maintain and increase in all of its primary functions whether water/ice and large animal rescue, auto extrication or pre-hospital care, and ensures that Steve’s training is optimized to support all Rescue activity.

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There are still dogs galore in need of homes elsewhere, par-ticularly in the poorer parts of the South. Most of the dog rescues come from Southern shelters where they do not hold stray dogs long before putting them down. Here is where the rescue groups come in. These dedicated volunteers rescue dogs from certain death in these shelters, foster them, get them veterinary care, and eventually send them north to find new homes. I admire their work but the difficulty for me is that most of these groups want you to commit to a dog before it is sent north and before you have a chance to see it in person. We were quite wary of committing to a dog before we got a chance to interact with it first.

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We are half way through the 200th birthday activities. There are still plenty of activities to attend. A list is included in this issue of the Reporter. We want to thank the Reporter for publishing our list of birthday events for 2012. Their publicity certainly helps us get the word out to the community about planned events.

The July 7th Paw Sox game still has tickets available here in the Clerk’s office as well as tickets for the Lions Club Texas BBQ on June 24th. The Meadows grand opening activities are planned for Saturday, June 23rd.

The Celtics have invited us to hold another Seekonk day at Td Garden in 2013. It looks like there is enough interest to book another game and the buses, so we probably will do that again. The Seekonk Police Honor Guard and the kids’ tunnel with the players were very popular and will be included again.

Please support the various remaining events for the 200th birthday. Many people have put a great deal of time into some of these projects and it would be nice if the community supported their efforts.

The annual town meeting is June 11th at 7:00 P.M. at the High School. The next election in town will be the State Primary election. It is scheduled for Thursday, September 6th.

Just a reminder that dog license renew-als for 2012 were due by May 31st. A late fee of $20.00 is now assessed on renewals, per the town’s by-laws. Please bring a current rabies certificate when you renew or license for the first time.

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The Grand opening of Seekonk Meadows will be held on Saturday, June 23rd from noon until 7pm. The Grand opening is an event in the year long celebration of Seekonk’s 200th birthday.

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november – No date set yet –Historic luncheon at the old Grist Mill Tavern. Seekonk Public Library, a one Town/one Book celebration, with book discussions, film showing and possibly an event with the author contact [email protected]. Holiday house tour- no date set yet, contact [email protected].

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Seekonk Lions Clubon Sunday, June 24, 2012, the Seekonk Lions Club will sponsor

a celebration of Seekonk’s 200th year. The event will take place on the fields behind Hurley Middle School on Newman Avenue. This is not a fund raiser; admission is free. It is just the Lions Club’s way of throwing a community wide birthday party.

Event activities include:The Battle of the Bands – Local bands will provide music

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The Sports Clinics – A series of clinics will be presented for young athletes. Noted coaches will lead presentations in Base-ball, Softball, Soccer, and other sports. A schedule of clinics is forthcoming.

The Antique Fire Truck Show – A collection of antique fire trucks will be presented. Local firemen will make demonstrations of old time fire fighting techniques.

The Texas Barbeque – A centerpiece of the event will be a Texas Barbeque featuring barbequed chicken and pulled pork. There will be a dining tent. Barbeque tickets are available at the Seekonk Town Hall and Popular Pizza. The price is $10. There will be half orders available at $5 for children.

Water Treatment Plant Tours – The Seekonk Water Treatment Plant is adjacent to the event site. This facility is truly state-of-the-art. The plant personnel will organize tours of the facility throughout the day.

The Inflatables – Play inflatables will be available for small children. They will include Bounce Castle, Water Slide, and Pitch-ing Game.

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After the parade was over, Seekonk Vet-erans’ Service officer Seth Bai announced that a new project is being undertaken to build a Veterans’ Memorial outside Town Hall. “We’re using the same approach that several other nearby towns are, starting with a brick program,” said Bai in an interview on Wednesday. The town is selling bricks, which can be engraved with the message of your choosing. For Veterans, bricks will cost $50, any resident can buy a brick for anyone at a price of $65, and small busi-nesses may purchase one for $250. When the project is fully funded, the bricks will become part of the memorial in the form of a walkway or patio.

“We will be using that circle,” said the former Marine, indicating the grassy area in the middle of the rotary in front of Town Hall. “Right now we’re thinking of a circular walk, there may be engraved benches and other places to mount placards,” he added. The size and design of the memorial, as well as the time of its completion, depend largely on how many bricks are sold.

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by Jim ChandleyHundreds of people lined Newman Avenue in Seekonk this May

for the annual Memorial day parade. The procession was organized by the American Legion’s local 311 post and included plenty of local groups. Bands from both Seekonk High School and Hurley Middle School provided music while others, such as the local fire and police departments, YMCA dance crew, and breast cancer awareness groups, marched or rode along. Baseball players, soccer players and other athletes from recreational leagues in town joined, as did groups from local churches and scouting troops.

“I liked the part where they danced,” smiled young Lyla Mello of Burnside Avenue in Seekonk. Lyla and her mother took in the sights from their chairs pitched at the bottom of Read Street. The dancers were accompanied by a mobile speaker system playing popular music, and their dancing was aimed at getting kids excited about physical activity.

“It was really hot, but we had fun,” said Nate Girard, a trumpeter in the Hurley Middle School band. Girard and his band mate Na-than Amaral were sweaty and tired when they finally arrived back at Hurley Middle School, but they had smiles on their faces. “It was a little distracting, seeing friends waving at you, but it was nice to have the support,” said Amaral.

Seekonk’s Board of Selectmen also marched in the parade, “Nobody threw anything at us,” joked Selectman Gary Sagar afterwards. The board’s newly elected member had high praise for the work the Legion had done to arrange the celebration. “The American Legion did a very nice job putting it together. We know it’s a lot of work, but they did a very nice job.”


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Are you interested in purchasing a brick to help make the vet-erans’ memorial a reality? An order from can be printed from the Town Hall website (http://seekonk-ma.gov/pages/SeekonkMA_Vet-erans/brick.pdf), or you can pick up a copy of the form at Town Hall, American Legion Post 311, or the Seekonk Public Library. Anyone who wishes to buy a brick at the veteran price will need to include a dd form 214, proving a record of military service. If you have further questions, contact Veterans’ Services officer Seth Bai at (508) 336-1481.

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Before his death, duerson sent a text message to members of his family, explaining that something was wrong with his mind and that scientists should use his brain to better understand what, if anything, football had done to him. It was confirmed some months later that duerson suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease, which has been linked to concussions.

This May, Junior Seau took his life in much the same manner. There has been no report that Seau left a similar message about using his brain for science, but there didn’t really need to be. Almost immediately, talk show hosts and football fans across the country started connecting his death to concussions that they fairly assumed he must have suffered while playing 19 NFL seasons.

Now personally, I’m a pretty big fan of the game, and I take pride in my ability to understand the nuances of it both on and off the field. But I thought for this month’s column, we should bring in some of the people who teach the game locally. I talked to some of our friends from Seekonk Junior Warriors, Seekonk’s American Youth Football chapter.

“I think the game has changed as we know it, as fans,” says Jim Lamoureux, football coordinator for the Seekonk Junior War-riors. In his role, Lamoureux is responsible for making sure other coaches are aware of the danger of concussions. “I tell my kids, ‘be honest with us. It’s only a game’.”

“It’s definitely changed the way we perceive brain injuries. Not too long ago, the Patriots organization gave Teddy Johnson a real hard time with wearing a red [no contact] jersey at practice. Could you imagine that happening [now]?” asked Kevin dowty, one of the coaches from Junior Warriors.

The question that some are asking in light of recent events is simple. Will this game continue to exist as it has? Can the NFL, as well as the thousands of youth and scholastic leagues that feed it, survive lawsuits on the scale of the ones that are coming? Still others ask, should it?

These questions leave me torn on a personal and intellectual level. I enjoy football at all different levels. For years, part of my job has been covering high school football games here in Seekonk and in surrounding towns. It truly is one of the most exciting parts of what I do. Usually my reporting week ends on Saturday and I get most of Sunday to myself. In the fall and winter, I’m like that guy in your office who carries all of his stuff home on the Friday commute. I’ve spent the entire week around sports and I sit at home on my day off and watch as much NFL football as I can.

But I’d be lying if I said I am completely without concerns when these stories pop up. I remember the day the dave duerson story broke like it was yesterday. I was floored by it. It was immediately where my brain went when the Seau story broke. I wondered, are we doing more than paying the salaries of men who break each other’s bones once a week in pursuit of glory? Are we contributing to the premature deaths of former players? If so, how many? do we simply count the CTE related suicides? What other complications have resulted from years of bloody combat for these 20th century gladiators? does it matter, or are the few casualties the game has already claimed too many?

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These aren’t necessarily questions I can answer. If anyone can answer them, it would be a much smarter columnist with access to more doctors, coaches and players than I have. But I think for this topic, the questions might be more important than the answers. Until someone can answer these questions directly and specifically, we have to face the limited anecdotal evidence we have.

The game that so many of us love is proving to be more dan-gerous than we understood. Beyond the twinge of guilt you might feel when a player you watched takes his own life due to repeated brain trauma, we need to realize that our individual feelings may be irrelevant. Regardless of how jealously a fan may guard the game’s preservation, or how zealously a pacifist may attack its right to exist, this could be the end of the game. There could be enough lawsuits and public relations problems lined up right now to make this game untenable for future generations.

Seekonk Junior Warriors are holding a golf tournament to help pay for new helmets designed to prevent concussions. It will take place June 15th at Firefly golf course. Visit SeekonkJuniorWarriors.com to sign up.

Seekonk Junior Warriors are low in numbers this year. It is still early in the sign up process so come join the fun.

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American Association of University Women Taunton Area Branch

The Taunton Area Branch of the AAUW met on May 19th at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Taunton to honor its local schol-arship recipient and award winners at the 12th annual Recognition Tea.

The following young women were recognized as Remarkable High School Juniors: Amanda Fava, Bridgewater-Raynham Re-gional High School; Leah Burns, Bristol County Agricultural High School; deanna Gouvia, Bristol-Plymouth Technical High School: Bridget Nolan, Coyle and Cassidy High School; Victoria Alves, dighton-Rehoboth High School; Jayme Lipkind, Taunton High School.

The Anna Shaff Memorial Book Awards for 2012 were pre-sented to six graduating high school seniors: Tatiana Alexandra Gonzalez, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School; Courtney Babcock, Bristol County Agricultural High School; Gussara Varela, Bristol-Plymouth Technical High School; Lauren dykas, Coyle and Cassidy High School; Brooke Renaud, dighton-Rehoboth High School; Morgan Labrecque, Taunton High School. The award winners received copies of Women Who Changed the World: Fifty Inspirational Women Who Shaped History.

Shayna duff, a student at Babson College, was the recipient of the Mary Anderson Memorial Scholarship award.

Marilee Kenney Hunt, past president of the AAUW Taunton branch and founder of our Remarkable Young Women Program, presented an address to the gathered awards recipients, their families and members of the local AAUW. Mrs. Hunt is the winner of the Rotary of the Bridgewater’s Citizen of the Year Award 2011 and recipient of the Robert Kuehn Statewide Award honoring Com-munity Preservation heroes. A long time victim’s advocate and local volunteer, Mrs. Hunt is currently a candidate for the 8th Plymouth district seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

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The June 12th meeting will be our dine-out meeting. We will meet at the Fireside Grill in Middleboro at 5:30 P.M. call 508-824-0857 for reservations. June 26th we will welcome summer and elect officers. on May 19th we hosted Bay State Pomona Grange #33 with a sandwich and cheese platter luncheon. Chocolate Wonder cake for dessert. on June 23rd they will be treated to another luncheon after which they will elect their officers. We are winding down for the summer.

I was able to attend a meeting at Norwell Grange where the National Grange Master, Ed Luttrell, spoke to us about where the Grange is going. “With more than 2,100 local chapters, the Grange has evolved into the nation’s leading rural advocacy organization and a benefactor to local communities.”(Press release May 2, 2012)

National Grange Cheers decision to Pull Youth Farm Labor Regulations. “There is no substitute for the hands on training and cultivation of young work ethic that occurs on family farms and in hometown co-ops.” His slide presentation ended with the words “American Values-Hometown Roots.”

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BCHa to hold Sixth annual Priscilla “Petey” Escobar Ride

The Bristol County Horsemen’s Association has been holding rides to benefit cancer research for many years. Six years ago they began to dedicate these rides to one of their own who died from pancreatic cancer. Priscilla Escobar, better known as “Petey” or “Petit” lived for many years in Rehoboth. Her family once owned and operated The Ledge on Route 44.

Petey was a rough and tumble equestrian that was loved by many. Even in her waning days she spent her time with her friends at the many riding events held by the BCHA. Wildfire, her American Saddlebred, was her constant companion.

Sunday June 24th, the BCHA will hold their Annual Priscilla “Petey” Escobar Breakfast Ride at beautiful Borderland State Park in Easton Massachusetts. Proceeds from this ride will be donated to the dana Farber Cancer Institute to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research. Riders will be treated to the great breakfast that the ride has become known for and a raffle will be held after everyone has returned from the trail. The 6 mile or 12 mile ride is affiliated with New England Horse and Trail (NEHT). Sign-up is at 9:00 AM. donations vary from $20 to $30 depending on membership and when the registrations are received.

Ride registration forms may be downloaded at the BCHA’s site BCHAonline.org.

For further information, contact donna Spellman at 508-226-8681.

join us Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the South Rehoboth Fire Station on Pleasant Street for this event. Refreshments will be served.

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“Pete’s Hi-Lo Jack League” now forming for its September session. League will start September 5, 2012 at the American Legion Post 302 in Rehoboth - 15 weeks - $7.00 per week.

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Bristol County Horsemen’s associationThe June meeting of BCHA should be interesting, especially

for the equestrian community in Rehoboth and the surrounding area. The Rehoboth Rescue Squad is collaborating with BCHA to share how they conduct horse rescues. As recently as March, they partnered with the MSPCA, which is nationally recognized as leaders in animal rescue, to refresh its personnel in animal rescue techniques, particularly as applied to horses. Unbeknownst to many in Rehoboth, the Rehoboth Rescue Squad is the primary public safety entity responsible for animal rescue in the Town of Rehoboth and the only local large animal emergency department in this region. Rehoboth Rescue Squad is available for all animal related 911 calls in Rehoboth and through mutual aid in the region. For questions regarding the program, you may call (508) 252-5737. As always, BCHA meetings are open to the public. I hope you will


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Rehoboth Anawan Lions NewsWe have completed some events with many more to come, our

year is not done. our big event will be a Flea Market on June 2nd at the Seekonk Rod and Gun club, from 9am to 3 pm.

There will be tables available from books to jewelry and whatever your heart desires!!! There will also be refreshments available...If you have any questions call Jeanne@ 508-824-0534.

on April 30th the dighton Rehoboth Leos club was chartered with 40 members, and was held at the dighton Rehoboth High School cafeteria. Guests in attendance were the dighton Lions, dighton dandi Lions, Rehoboth Lion, Rehoboth Anawan Lions, district 33S Chairperson for the Leos Kathryn Guy, Ray Moreau 2nd Vice district Governor for 33S, dave Barbour 1st.

Vice District Governor for 33SLeo Club Advisor derek deMello was on hand to see the Leos

officers installed who were: President Tyler Cardenas, V. P. Aimee Mello, Public Relations Mackenzie Whitney, Treasurer donovan Burton, Secretary Emma Kearns. Congratulations to the officers, advisors and the 40 members who became Leos. We wish you all the luck in your endeavors. The two lions clubs from Rehoboth and the two from dighton presented the gong and the gavel to the new Leos club to be used at their meetings. The Rehoboth, the Rehoboth Anawan, the dighton, the dighton dandi Lions were the four clubs who sponsored The new Leos Club.

Some of our recent events were our usual Marian Manor Bingo night. They really look forward to our coming! We attended the Rehoboth Lions Recognition night and congratulate all the award winners, one being our own member Kathy Conti. Congratulations for a well deserved award. It was a great night and a good time was had by all.

The Lions State Convention was held at the beginning of May in Sturbridge where the election took place for all five districts Y, A, N, K, S. our territory is district S. The Youth Speech competi-tion took place between the representatives from the five districts and the winner was from 33S who was William Tringili and he was sponsored by the Kingston Lions Club.

Congratulations to William. The Massachusetts Lions All State Band representatives for our club were Richard Muri on the clarinet and Ryan Wilson on the saxophone along with all the All State Band member from across the state of Massachusetts put on a fantastic concert. Congratulations to all on your accomplishments.

We will be attending the Memorial day Parade which will be held in dighton this year. We are all looking forward to it.

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Seekonk Kiwanis UpdateThe Seekonk Kiwanis is helping to sponsor students at the

high school to participate in a summer job program at the school. Also, a donation has been made to the after-prom program at the high school to help the seniors have a fun time but be safe. The club will be presenting a scholarship to a senior who demonstrates need, involvement in community service and a desire to attain fur-ther education. Members recently attended a meeting of the high school Key Club to present them with a banner to acknowledge their charter in 1995. Kiwanis is preparing their schedule for next year. Included will be a soap box derby on September 29th. Information about construction, safety specifications and suggested design details can be found on the web at Soap Box derby kits There will be different classes for age groups from 7 years old to 14 years old. This is a fun filled family event designed to encourage participa-tion through an adult-child program. It provides an opportunity to develop mutual respect and trust and the importance of individual pride and sportsmanship. If you have any questions, please contact david Viera at 508-844-3657 or [email protected].

other activities will include a Breakfast with Santa, the annual Tree Lighting as well as the 17th annual Taste of the Town.

The priority goad of Kiwanis is to help children. It is an interna-tional organization with over 600,000 members in 92 nations and geographic areas. In New England, we support the Pediatric Re-search Institute Program in Boston focusing on childhood illnesses. We have supported emergency personnel at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. And we have purchased automatic defibrillators and pe-diatric trauma equipment for Seekonk rescue vehicles as well as a water rescue sled and water protective gear for firemen. We help to sponsor an annual safety day to exhibit fire and rescue vehicle and the correct installation of child car safety seats and distribute bike helmets. our current international goal is to prevent maternal and neonatal tetanus which kills nearly 60,000 babies every year.

Seekonk Lions Clubon Sunday, June 24, 2012, the Seekonk Lions Club will sponsor

a celebration of Seekonk’s 200th year. The event will take place on the fields behind Hurley Middle School on Newman Avenue. This is not a fund raiser; admission is free. It is just the Lions Club’s way of throwing a community wide birthday party.

Event activities include: The Battle of the Bands. Local bands will provide music throughout the afternoon. A schedule of Band times will be forthcoming.

The Sports Clinics. A series of clinics will be presented for young athletes. Noted coaches will lead presentations in Base-ball, Softball, Soccer, and other sports. A schedule of clinics is forthcoming.

The Antique Fire Truck Show. A collection of antique fire trucks will be presented. Local firemen will make demonstrations of old time fire fighting techniques.

The Texas Barbeque. A centerpiece of the event will be a Texas Barbeque featuring barbequed chicken and pulled pork. There will be a dining tent. Barbeque tickets are available at the Seekonk Town Hall and Popular Pizza. The price the Barbeque is $10. There will be half orders available at $5 for children.

Water Treatment Plant Tours. The Seekonk Water Treatment Plant is adjacent to the event site. This facility is truly state-of-the-art. The plant personnel will organize tours of the facility through-out the day. The Inflatable’s. Play inflatable’s will be available for small children. They will include Bounce Castle, Water Slide, and Pitching Game.

This all adds up to fun. There will be no rain date but in case of inclement weather the fun will be moved to the American Legion Hall on Fall River Avenue.

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Lions Clubs Organize A Community Wide Recycling Day And Food Drive

June 9, 2012 from 9 A.M. to Noon!Rehoboth, MA, May 30, 2012 -- Members of the Rehoboth

Lions Club and the new dighton- Rehoboth Leo Lions will be on hand at the dL Beckwith School located at 330R Winthrop Street in Rehoboth on June 9, 2012 to raise funds and assist area com-munities recycle electronic waste, car and truck batteries, securely dispose of sensitive documents and receive food donations for the Helping Hands food pantry. In addition, the Lions are asking for old eyeglasses which will be made available to improve the sight of our less fortunate neighbors. Funds donated by community members will be used to continue the work of the Lions Clubs in the community.

According to Russell Weddell, the Rehoboth Lions Club Presi-dent, “Money raised on June 9th will allow Lions to meet pressing needs in our community including providing free use of medical equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, ramps and walkers for our residents. Lions members thank everyone who contributes to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a differ-ence in our community.”

on June 3rd, you may bring your electronic waste to the dL Beckwith Middle School and for a $3 donation per item, Lions Club members will collect your old computers, laptops, monitors, cell phones, fax machines, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, cameras, Hi-fi equipment, hairdryers, alarm clocks, power tools, air condi-tioners, used toner/ink cartridges virtually any mid-sized item that plugs into the wall.

TV’s will also be accepted but the fee will be slightly higher; $10 for units 19” or under and $20 for TV’s 20” or larger.

Car and Truck Batteries will also be taken for the same $3 fee. (no household batteries please)

A shredder truck will also be on hand so area residents can bring their old sensitive documents to securely dispose of for $0.45 per pound.

Lions will be collecting eyeglasses for re-use by the needy as well as food donations which will go to the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Rehoboth. Please bring non-perishable food to help re-stock the food pantry. There is currently a significant need.

We will have plenty of helpers to remove the items from your car or truck. Please come out rain or shine to support our com-munity and your Lions Clubs. This event is not limited to Rehoboth residents. Residents from other area communities are invited to participate.

Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Rehoboth Lions Club, please contact Bill Cute at 508-252-9435.

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to com-munity service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.


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Lions Club State ConventionThe Massachusetts Lions Clubs held their state convention this

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There is a Jazz Ensemble, this year directed by Mr. Paul Pitts, director of Music at the Boston Latin School. and the Program Conductor for 2012 was Mr. Thomas G. Everett, director of Bands at Harvard for many years.

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The Carpenter Museum...Reserve your tickets now… Come to the annual

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meaning to try our Annual Clambake, this is your year. Experience the same summer event that’s been held behind Goff Hall (Blanding Library) for over 100 years. Enjoy tasty clams, fish, sausages, on-ions, potatoes, stuffing, sweet corn, brown bread and watermelon. Price: $34 per person. Call for reservations: 508-252-4363.

attention students! scholarship deadline is June 15 Announcing the 2nd annual Rehoboth Antiquarian Society

Scholarship which will be awarded to a student accepted to or enrolled in a post-secondary program related to history, museum or library sciences. Applicants from the greater Rehoboth area may apply. Application deadline is June 15, 2012. For more information and an application form, go to our website: www.carpentermuseum.org, or call 508-252-3031.

Rehoboth history Comes alive for third graders We’ve been enjoying our young visitors from Palmer River

School this year as they take part in our third grade education program. This field trip is especially valuable to these students, since local history is part of the third grade curriculum. The children have the opportunity to try various hands-on activities, including open-hearth fireplace cooking, colonial games, weaving, and mak-ing pegs for our post & beam barn.

We are extremely thankful to all our volunteers: dave downs, Cathy Potter, odete Lacourse, Kylee Hitz, Kim Peranzi, Tracy Moran, Marie Sweeney, Jill Brown, Laura Napolitano, Gina Allard, Tina Hag-man and Russ Spooner. Special thanks to Rebecca Smith, who organizes and runs this wonderful program, and to John Evans, who volunteers in the barn every day, every year that we have the program. With an entertaining approach, he not only teaches the children about the artifacts in the barn, but also teaches them how to hammer pegs and twist rope with a rope making device that he designed himself.

The Carpenter Museum is grateful to Sally duncan of Mason Street, who recently donated a partial set of china owned by her great-great grandparents Eliza A. (Bailey) and John Martin Horton. The Hortons married in January 1842 and purchased the dwight Hammond Farm on Pleasant Street. Thereafter the farm was called the Horton Homestead. Sally estimates that her ancestors purchased the china around 1847. The pattern is called “Pelew” and was produced by Edward Challinor, who worked in the Staf-fordshire potteries area of England. It was discontinued circa 1855. The dishes are made of ironstone with a flow black or mulberry transferware underglaze. The design is characterized as chinoiserie, a style popular during the 17th and 18th centuries that reflected Chinese artistic influences. The dishes all contain a landscape scene with pagodas. duncan’s gift to the Museum consists of components of a China set with five-piece place settings. There are eight tea bowls, seven saucers, nine bread & butter plates, two dinner plates, and a creamer and sugar bowl. They will be placed on view in the Parlor exhibit at the Museum.

Remembering Rehoboth school days:Retired educators Recall their teaching years

How have things changed in Rehoboth schools over the past few decades? This was the question posed at the “Teachers Talk” Forum held at Goff Hall on May 6. The program was part of the “Remembering Rehoboth School days” series of events sponsored by the Carpenter Museum.

Panelists at this event included retired Rehoboth teachers Bill Cute, who served as moderator, Janice Rogala, Kathryn Warish, Nancy Carpenter, and donna delPrete, as well as Al St. John, former principal of Palmer River School from 1975 to 2005.


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Bill Cute graduated from dighton-Rehoboth High School in 1969. He began teaching social studies at dR in 1973 and also served as department chair before retiring in 2008. He was also coach of the golf team for 36 seasons. Nancy Carpenter taught at North School in Rehoboth from 1942 to 1955.

Janice Rogala, who taught third grade at Palmer River School between 1967 and 2002, had Mrs. Carpenter as a teacher in grade school. “She is the reason I wanted to be a third grade teacher,” Mrs. Rogala said. donna delPrete also went to North Rehoboth School as a child. She taught at Palmer River from 1988 until last year. Kathy Warish taught fourth grade at Palmer River from 1975 to 2006.

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Janice Rogala: I started in 1967, in my hometown. It was a way to give back, and I learned from wonderful people. There was a strong feeling of community between the schools and the community at large in my early years of teaching. A lot of that changed after I left what with “no child left behind” and MCAS, and teaching for the test.

donna delPrete: The biggest change for me was the inclusion of special needs into the classroom.

Al St. John: Special needs students used to go to a separate classroom. Thanks to teachers like donna, over a two-year period “special needs” was eliminated and these students were included in a regular classroom. our school was considered a model for the state of Massachusetts.

standardized testing Janice Rogala: I think that MCAS

compares apples and oranges. Naturally a teacher who is teaching a remedial course will have students who do not test as well as students in an AP Physics course, for example, yet the teachers are evaluated on how well their students do on tests.

Janice Rogala: We’ve always had standardized testing. It’s what is done with testing now that I have a problem with.

Nancy Carpenter: I didn’t pay any atten-tion to standardized tests in my classes [in the 1940s & 1950s] and they all did all right.

are kids different today? donna delPrete: Kids are kids, but inter-

action with adults has changed. Kids today are bolder and freer about what they say to the teacher. Then there’s all this technology, hand-held games, video games. Kids are obsessed with them. By the time I left, I felt like I had to entertain kids, not just teach them. The teacher’s job is a lot harder when you are competing with entertainment.

Janice Rogala: Kids are exposed to a lot more today. The younger kids don’t remem-ber the twin towers falling. They only know the world of lockdowns we have today. Kids haven’t changed. Their world has changed.

Al St. John: Children seemed more like individuals when I started and more like part of a group when I left. Peer groups are important and everything is so organized. It’s changed.

Kathy Warish: If parents allow all that is not so good out there to come into their homes they are doing a disservice to chil-dren. They need to monitor more what their kids are doing.

Nancy Carpenter: Everything has changed. Teachers are now told what to do. We used to be able to go to the kitchen and cook when I was teaching the kids about fractions.

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Chief Wetherell has been with the Community College of Rhode Island since June 5th 2005, Wetherell was hired as the departments Captain, served in that position for three years while stationed at the Newport County Campus. Wetherell was transferred to the Lincoln Campus in May of 2008, assumed the position of Acting deputy Chief of the College Police department and ran the day to day activities of both the Lincoln and Newport Campuses.

on March 5th 2012 Wetherell took over as Acting Chief of College Police, Wetherell assumes command of a College Police Force that staffs 8 Command officers, 20 sworn patrol officers, and 3 non-sworn at four Campuses Warwick, Lincoln, Providence, and Newport. Chief Wetherell is stationed at College Police Head-quarters in Warwick.

Wetherell spent 30 years as a member of the Rehoboth Police Department, joining the Department in May of 1974 and retiring as Chief of the department in 2003. Chief Wetherell has many fond memories of his time while serving the Town of Rehoboth; Chief Wetherell was proud to serve as an officer on the Rehoboth Police department and is extremely proud of the men and women that serve the Town of Rehoboth now.

Chief Wetherell resides in Rehoboth a lifelong resident; he has two children daughter Shannon Weremay, a granddaughter Jaiden Weremay both of Rehoboth, and a son Mark Wetherell who is cur-rently entering his sophomore year at Springfield College majoring in Administration of Justice.

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winners of the 2012 Campaign announcedThe Rhode Island Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma

Society (LLS) wrapped up its 2012 Man & Woman of the Year competition on May 12, 2012 at a Grand Finale in Newport with Tim Robey and Cathy Edington coming out victorious in this 10-week fundraising competition.

Man of the Year, Tim Robey, the Senior Vice President of dwight Asset Management raised over $52,000 in is 10-week campaign. Cathy Edington, Strategic Account Specialist for Cox Communica-tions won the title of Woman of the Year raising over $18,000 in her 10-week battle. Both candidates raised these funds through online donations, social media, and numerous events – golf outings and 80’s dances, just to name a couple.

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Ian Richard Hiatt, Carol Jean Moran and Meghan Leigh Trace, all of Rehoboth, earned advanced degrees at Bridgewater State University’s Graduate Commencement Convocation on May 9.

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Seekonk resident Michael R. Bartlett received a Bachelor of Science in Manage-ment, magna cum laude, from Rhode Island College. Michael is employed as the Asst. Superintendent of Parks for the City of East Providence, Rhode Island.

Alyssa Karol Limperis graduates Magna Cum Laude

Alyssa Karol Limperis of Seekonk gradu-ated Magna Cum Laude from Middlebury College, earning a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish. Alyssa gave the commencement address at the graduation ceremony. Alyssa has accepted a position as management consultant with BTS in Manhattan, beginning in the fall. She has been accepted into the dartmouth College Tuck Business Program this summer.

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Mariah was a 14 year old girl diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in May, 2006. After many treatments, she lost her battle with cancer in March, 2007. The reason for this fundraiser is to give back to those who have helped her.

The Tomorrow FundMotorcycle Registration: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (must have

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Reading of declaration of IndependenceLibrary – Summer Art Camp15: Community Church - day Lily Show21: Tribal Council Powwow26: Library – An evening with Annawon Weeden31: Library – Children – summer reading – Time CapsuleAUGUST 4: Library – for everyone – Movie Under the Stars9: Library – The Big 300 Nature Quest—Part I16: Library – The Big 300 Nature Quest – Part II18: Canoe/Kayak Adventure18: St. Nicholas of Myra Church -dighton Rock Presentation

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Save the Date!Attention Dighton-Rehoboth

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D-R Class of 1962 ReunionThe dighton Rehoboth Regional High School Class of 1962

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HELP - If anyone knows where we can find these missing classmates please call Jeanne (Rogers) Noons at 508 824-0534 or email [email protected] or call Craig Stevens at 508-222-8824. Missing classmates - david Boily, Gail L. Arsenault, Carol A. Creasman, Sandra Louise Nelson, david Rathkamp, Lynn Kay Vangilder, Sandra Janice Wood, Cynthia B. Clayton, Christine M. (Borden) Jennings.

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May was a busy month with many fun filled activities for our students and families. I would like to extend a special thank you to the following volunteers. Thank you to debra Fitzgerald and Catherine Benevides for planning our Family Fun Bingo Night, there were many winners and lots of prizes! Thank you to Peter and Lisa Hebda for orchestrating the fabulous Palmer River Talent Show and Sundae Funday Event. The audiences enjoyed two shows of comedy, singing, dancing, and other acts. We have very talented children in our schools. Thank you to debra Fitzgerald for bringing RIF (Reading is Fundamental) to our first and second graders. The students were delighted to receive free books.

At our May meeting we voted new board members for the 2012-2013 school year. I welcome Meghan Coyne as Vice President of Beckwith Middle School, Tiffany Bartholomew as Treasurer, and Traci Cady as Assistant Treasurer. I thank Tiffany Bartholemew for her years in the role as Vice President of Beckwith, and Molly Lewandowski for her years in the role as Treasurer.

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Around the World in First GradeStudents in the first grade have been exploring the seven

continents. The children learned about where the continents are located, animals that live there, and the major facts about each continents. Miss Andrews and Miss Harper kept it fun by leading a safari “Through Africa”. Beyond this, the students took an outback adventure where they discovered compound words, trekked into the bitter cold of the Antarctic, and watched the platypus in the “Australian zoo”. The students explored how to pick up items with chopsticks in Asia, watched the panda cam at the zoo, climbed Mount Everest in search of word blends, and explored the rain-forests in South America. Finally, the students all traveled back to North America where they learned that the USA is not the only country in North America. The children made passports which were stamped at every continent. The children each collected a recipe from each continent and decorated the collection to make a book to take home so that they could possibly try food from around the world. on the last day everyone made a suitcase to bring home all of their treasures from around the world!

Bugs AboundIt is beginning to look like “Ladybug Land” in Mrs. Bergeron’s

first grade. Ladybugs arrived three weeks ago as larvae and the children were able to observe them crawling around their “Ladybug Land”. The children enthusiastically watered their food with an eye dropper daily. They are busy bugs; the children and teacher found two bugs who had escaped outside of their house one morning but were able to corral them back into their house. Since their arrival, the ladybugs have turned into the pupa stage where they remained for five days. The children were thrilled to finally release them in our courtyard. To close out the lesson, the class read The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle and designed whales just like those in the story. The children learned a lot about the life cycle and the role of ladybugs in our environment. The students were surprised to learn that ladybugs are not all red with black spots...there are orange, yel-low and even black ones The students wrote fictional stories about their own “fingerprint ladybug” to share all that they had learned.

Green Thumb - Kindergarten students with Mrs. George have taken to a study of “agriculture”. Recently, these five and six year old students planted a flower garden. Mrs. George reports that the flower garden is off to a great start. The students were appreciative of the help offered by one of the parents, Mrs. Mackenzie. Mrs. George’s dad also assisted in tilling the area. This class is looking forward to seeing the flowers bloom into June. The children are hopeful they will have a beautiful garden to share by the kinder-garten field day. They are excited to show off their “green thumb”

It is a ZooIn our fourth grades, many students are anxiously awaiting the

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In the Feinstein SPIRITThank you to all of our Palmer River families for supporting the

Palmer River Spirit Week initiative. Spirit week provided a great op-portunity to celebrate the hard work done by our third and Fourth graders on their MCAS tests. In addition to dressing for each day’s spirited theme, the students did an amazing job bringing in cans and boxed items for the Rehoboth Food Pantry. Some children have shared that they have donated their allowance and have done chores to earn money. one child set up a lemonade stand on the weekend and donated the proceeds to the Rehoboth Food Pantry. We are very proud of all the students and families that took that extra moment to select items to give to this very worthwhile cause. The children seemed so pleased and proud of their efforts. Thus far… 654 cans/boxed items and $205.00 dollars have been donated. We will continue the effort hoping to reach 1000 items collected!

Amazing VolunteersAs we close out the year, on behalf of the teachers, office staff

and administrative team, I would like to extend a word of appre-ciation to all our very dedicated volunteers. Throughout the year, nearly 100 parents, grandparents, aunts, and ‘friends of Palmer River’ have helped to help shape our school. We value the work of all of our volunteers. Many supported our classrooms as room parents, helped with learning activities, supported our library, dedi-cated countless hours to copy work, and much more. our PTSA also played an integral role in strengthening our school climate and affording our children additional enrichment opportunities, fieldtrips, and technology throughout the school. Members of this association, also volunteers, are amazingly dedicated to our children and continue to go above and beyond in so many ways. There are not words enough to express my gratitude to each and every volunteer. We have extended an invitation to each of you to join us at our volunteer appreciation breakfast this month. Please come to join in the camaraderie and let us show you a small token of gratitude for all you do. You are the greatest!

Summer Reading Rocks!Yes! Reading is still one of the most important activities that

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Dates to RememberJune 5 Step-Up day for grade 4June 5 Spring ConcertJune 6 Beckwith Talent ShowJune 7 Step-Up Night -6:30 gr. 4 parentsJune 13 Grade 7 Field dayJune 15 Grade 8 Field dayJune 18 Grade 6 Field dayJune 19 Grade 5 Field dayJune 19 Grade 8 Graduation 7:30 p.m.June 20 Gr 5, 6, 7 Last day of SchooldISMISSAL AT 10:00 a.m.June 30 Term 4 Report Cards Mailed

Spring Math Teamon Friday, April 27th, Beckwith Middle

School hosted the Spring 2012 Massasoit League Math Meet. The following partici-pants proudly earned a third place finish for us! Greg Boudreau-Fine, Caylie Cross, Kylie d’Ambrosio, Caroline deCoste, Sara Enos, deanna Fleming, Lexy Froment, Kelsey Hastings, Emma Masse, Haley Mitsmenn, Kim Reilly, Antonia Scott, Victoria Scott, Liza Sousa, Raquel Sousa, Ashley Szczoczarz, Jon Ursillo, and Holly Wentworth. Sara Enos, Antonia Scott, Holly Wentworth, and Jon Ursillo were the top scorers for Beckwith and all the mathletes demonstrated a great team effort! Job well done! Congratulations!

Gardening ClubWith spring in the air, the newly formed Gardening Club at

Beckwith is looking to beautify our school grounds. Since the club is solely run by volunteers, we are seeking donations of any kind. If you have bulbs that need to be split, or extra gardening equipment such as shovels, trowels, edgers, etc., please consider donating these items to be used to enhance our school. Please note we are looking for non-invasive plants/flowers/ shrubs. donations can be dropped off to Mrs. Heim (Room 102) or Mrs. deMelo (Room 214) by May 30th.

Beckwith Music NotesThe d.L. Beckwith Middle School Bands will be marching in

the dighton Memorial day Parade on May 28th. They will also be performing with the d.L. Beckwith Middle School Choruses in the annual Spring Concert on Tuesday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the d.L. Beckwith Middle School gym. There will also be a concert for senior citizens at 12:30 p.m.

SEMSBA ChorusCongratulations to Caroline deCoste who was chosen as a

member of the 2012 Junior SEMSBA Chorus. She represented Beckwith Middle School in the SEMSBA Music Festival that was held on May 4th and 5th in Braintree, Massachusetts. The music festival concluded with a chorus concert that was attended by families and friends.

Special thanks and congratulations to our Math Team Ad-visor, Ms. Freeman.

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SpringtimeIt feels like spring has finally arrived. Baseball and softball

seasons are underway, flowers are in bloom, and the weather has finally warmed up some. Keeping the nice, warm weather in mind, please help your child to continue to select clothing each day which is suitable to wear to school. Remind them to dress appropriately for the occasion; school is a learning environment.

Staff Appreciation WeekThe Beckwith Middle School staff would like to thank the Re-

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Beckwith Middle School in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, were hon-ored at the thirteenth annual Middle Level Scholar Leader Awards Banquet held at the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough, Massachusetts, on May 23, 2012. The Middle Level Scholar Lead-ers Award is organized annually by the Commonwealth of Massa-chusetts Middle Level Educators (CoMMLE) and the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS), with supporting sponsorship from Lifetouch National School Studios.

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Beckwith Middle School Spirit WeekBy: Tristan Rabbitt - Grade 8

It’s not every day that you get to sit next to Princess Peach in class or bump into Spiderman while navigating the hallway. And you know that something is up when none other than Smallville’s own Clark Kent is teaching you American history.

Normally occurrences like this would be thought to be quite extraordinary, but for students at Beckwith Middle School during Spirit Week these encounters are actually quite ordinary.

Spirit Week 2012 kicked off on Monday, April 2nd and ran until the 6th. The situation described above was actually an excerpt from Monday’s Superhero/Character day theme. Throughout the day the school was safe from the powers of evil as many superheroes flew through the halls. In addition to the protectors of the universe there were many popular movie and book characters.

Tuesday was a blast from the past - decade day. The school came alive with fashions from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. While there were not any hot rods parked in the lot, there were many leather-jacket clad greasers strutting throughout the school. The scent of clothes that had been buried deep in the closet for too long mixed with hairspray to form an “interesting” aroma. Rumor has it that a few confused scholars dressed as pirates.

on Wednesday the festivities continued with Twin day. The aim of this day was for students to dress identically to a friend or two. Entire baseball teams jogged through the halls, procrastinators swapped shoes in homeroom, and teachers attempted to crack jokes about seeing double. They weren’t successful.

Spirit Week concluded on Thursday with the annual Color day theme. Fifth graders dressed in purple, sixth in orange, seventh in green, and finally eighth in red. The upstairs hallway shared by the seventh and eighth grades looked like a late Christmas celebration. This was without a doubt the most popular day. You could easily realize this in the cafeteria by looking out and seeing that there were very few spots of land in the sea of color.

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dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School welcomed Chris Herren to our school on Friday, May 11. He spoke to our entire student body regarding the impact of making good (or poor) decisions as they enter the adult world.

“It is important for our students to hear the real, authentic experience of someone to whom they can relate,” said High School Principal Gail Van Buren. “We were so fortunate to have him spend time with our students, and the reaction across our building, from students and staff alike, was extremely positive.”

With over ten years of basketball experience in the NCAA, NBA and Europe, Chris Herren offers a wealth of knowledge and insight from working with some of the top names in basketball. From Prep schools and high schools to division1 College programs and professional organizations, Chris discussed his lessons learned from a life in the spotlight and the struggles he faced in dealing with his addictions. Recapturing his Hoop dream, Chris is determined to help players capture their dreams on and off the court.

Chris Herren began his legendary basketball career as one of the greatest schoolboy players in Massachusetts history, playing at durfee High School in Fall River, becoming a Mcdonald’s All American and earning distinction as the Gatorade New England Player of the Year in both his junior and senior years of high school. From there, he starred at Fresno State University before an international basketball and NBA career. He has spoken at many area high schools, including a visit to nearby Seekonk and Taunton this past fall,

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Chris spoke about his personal journey through addiction, detailing the impact his struggles with drug and alcohol abuse had on his career and family. Throughout the program, 800-plus students and roughly 85 staff and faculty members were riveted.

Following his talk, Mr. Herren had time to take several ques-tions from our students, ranging from those about his storied schoolboy basketball career to personal questions regarding his struggles with drug and alcohol abuse. In exiting the building, a number of students took the opportunity to speak with him about their personal struggles or those of their friends - even handing him email addresses and phone numbers of people who could use the support of Chris or his organization. A number of other students took the time to send Mr. Herren messages over Twitter and email in the days following his talk at d-R.

Mr. Herren also took some time to meet with our television production class in advance of his talk in the gym for a piece that will air on d-R news.

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their 4th annual Hop A Thon for Muscular dystrophy and reached their goal and exceeded last years total by raising $629.00 ! They held hopping activities throughout the month of learning about dis-abilities and Muscular dystrophy, and bunnies of course! They did math with rolling dice and hopping the right number and adding two together! They built towers of bunnies to increase their fine motor skills, they matched bunnies and shapes, they heard lots

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State Representative Steven Howitt (R—Seekonk) launched his reelection campaign on May 20 with supporters, constituents and friends turning out in force at Lombardi’s Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth, MA. Howitt was elected to the House in 2010 and is looking towards a second term. “I look forward to continuing to work on behalf of the people of Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Swansea Massachusetts,” Howitt said.

He continued, “I will continue to represent the District by promoting job creation, fiscal responsibility, supporting our Towns with local aid, and making government work for the people.”

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Assistant Minority Leader George Petersen (R—Grafton) introduced Representative Howitt, noting that “Steven is a tireless worker and advocate for his constituents, and is well regarded by both parties as he does the work in the district, and on Beacon Hill, to represent the 4th Bristol district. Assistant Minority Whip Elizabeth Poirier (R—North Attle-boro) introduced Steven as the “hardest working Representative on Beacon Hill” in her opening remarks. There was bi-partisan support in attendance from Howitt’s colleagues in both the House and Senate.

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Foxborough, MA …Today sur-rounded by family, friends and supporters Jeff Bailey of Attleboro proudly announced his candidacy for the Massachusetts State Senate at the Lafayette House in Foxbor-ough, MA.

“Year after year we see scandals plague the State House. We have lost a Congressional seat because people are voting with their feet and leaving. Local aid has been cut. Unemployment is high Underem-ployment is even higher. We pay a huge tax burden, but yet the results

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Bailey’s top issues for this race are going to be reviving the economy, improving education, fighting the problem of illegal immi-gration and most importantly restoring integrity to the State Senate.

“It is our flawed leadership that’s holding back our state. over the years, our elected officials have refused to make the hard deci-sions that we elected them to make, and have, instead, chosen to protect their incumbency. Retention of power has become more important to politicians than the people of our great state. I have a deep and abiding love for our state and for the people of this district and I am saddened, every day, to watch as we fail to turnaround the economy and reach our full potential,” said Bailey. “our next Senator must be the driving force behind finding the answers to our state’s economic woes and so many other issues.”

Jeff Bailey is a community leader, pastor, former teacher, con-cerned taxpayer and most importantly a devoted husband and father. For the past 23 years, Jeff has served as Senior Pastor for Attleboro’s Grace Baptist Church. In 2001 he established the Grace Baptist Christian Academy.

Understanding the importance of public service, Jeff has been very active in community affairs. He attends various community meetings regularly. He is especially attentive in assisting the Attle-boro Council on Aging and takes a special interest in the efforts of the Bristol Elder Needs program. He has also devoted many hours to youth sports over the years serving as both the Vice-President of the Attleboro Pop Warner football program and a coach. He has also coached teams in the Attleboro Little League. Before decid-ing to run for public office Jeff served as chaplain of the Attleboro Police department.

Bailey is a graduate of Corban University earning his Master’s degree and Cedarville University, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree. Bailey resides in Attleboro with his wife Lorraine. They have a son and daughter.

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Representative Howitt serves on the Joint Committee on Con-sumer Protection and Professional Licensure; the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural development and the Joint Committee on Transportation.

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Thanks for helping support your public library is such a big way to these donors: Judy Gates, Iain Ross, Bernice Baer, Anawan Cleaners, Earle’s Carpet Cleaning, KP Grill, Vino’s, Azaria Tanning, Francis Farm, Shear Artistry Salon, dr. Richard Cohen, Nana’s Place, Plaza Pizza, Five Bridge Inn, Chartley Country Store, Bristol County Savings Bank, Rehoboth House of Pizza, zeno’s, dr. Jared Stubbs, Propane Plus, Elizabeth Munroe/Mary Kay, Country Thyme Florist, david Smith Realty, Arts in the Village, Hillside Country Club, J&J Materials, Hidden Acres Kennel, Araujo’s Garden Center, Don’s Small Engine Repair, oakdale Farms, Bella Faces, Tranquil Lake Nursery, Monroe Feed Store, Faial Restaurant, The Secret Garden, Farrell Backlund Insurance, doug’s Music, and Rosasharn Farm. (If we missed anyone here, please let us know.)

Summer Programs “The Sun doesn’t Want to Go to Bed And Neither do We!”

Vanessa Trien, a Boston-based singer-songwriter will welcome summer in the Blanding Library’s annual Summer Solstice Celebra-tion, this year on Thurs. June 21 at 6:45 p.m. The free program is for all ages. Vanessa’s musical energy will have us dancing in the aisles. Put on your pajamas, bring a blanket and favorite stuffed animal and join the summer fun. (No reservations necessary).

Regular children’s programs for the summer will get underway after the Fourth of July. A six-week series of Tot Times for little ones and Story and Craft Hours for older kids will begin that week. Look for more information to come on our website, www.blandinglibrary.net. The theme of the 2012 summer reading program is “dream Big -- REAd!” The statewide summer reading program for children is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library Sys-tem, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

We thank the Rehoboth Cultural Council for making possible two recent children’s programs at the Blanding, Making Music at the Library with Ellen Hoffman and Mr. Vinny’s Little Puppet Show.

The Banding Library book club will next meet on Tues. June 12 at 7:30 p.m. The book of the month is “The Gardner Heist” by Ulrich Boser.

The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd. Rehoboth, is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Fri-days and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Wed. July 4 for Independence day. For more information: www.blandinglibrary.net or call 508-252-4236.

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A miniature animal farm with full grown animals in smaller sizes!! Animals may include Nigerian dwarf goats, alpacas, dwarf bunnies, bantam chickens, call-ducks, and/or a miniature sheep or horse!! Weather permitting, the animals will be on display in the Library’s backyard, in The Meadows. This program is sponsored by The Friends of Seekonk Public Library. It is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

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director Ray Grant Tuesday as he smiled with pride. The coach’s pride was well founded; for the first time in his tenure, all of the spring teams are playoff bound. Although track is a nebulous sys-tem where the regular season and playoffs are difficult to segregate, there are Seekonk athletes bound for the track state tournaments.

baseballAt 12-7, Warrior baseball will head for the playoffs again this

year, their second berth in as many years under skipper Joe de-melo. Senior captain Ryan Corry was recently named to the South Coast Conference All-star team. He will take the ball on Saturday when his team will take on the Spartans of Bishop Stang in the second round of the playoffs (both teams received first round byes).

“Pitching’s easy when you’ve got guys who can make the plays behind you. When you give an award to a pitcher, it’s like giving an award to the whole team,” said Corry when he learned of his selection to the All-star team. Corry had high praise for his catcher, Matt Foley, the team’s other conference All-star. “Most people don’t even know how good Matt Foley is…he’s 6’4”, 210 lbs., it’s like throwing to [Red Sox catcher Jarrod] Saltalamacchia,” said Corry. The starter added that his team is ready for Bishop Stang, claiming that the knowledge that the next seven innings could be their last is fueling this team.

softballWith an impressive finishing mark of 14-6, Seekonk’s softball

team is off to the playoffs once again. Coach Gary Miller’s team has been riding the hot bats of Lindsey Leclerc and Katie Andrade this season. They also have sound defense, particularly Shayna daCunha and Ally Whitelaw, who make up the left side of the War-rior infield.

“We are ready for the new competition and the challenge. A win against Spellman would put us into the semifinals,” says Leclerc. The team will square off with Cardinal Spellman in the second round of the playoffs (both teams received byes) on Saturday evening.

boys tennisWith an impressive 11-3 record, boys’ tennis is headed to the

playoffs with the best winning percentage of any of the spring teams at Seekonk this season. Coach dale Seward’s boys are hard at work. They practiced for more than two hours on Tuesday as they awaited news of whom they would face in the first round of the playoffs. When the news came, they were pleased to have a first round bye, awaiting the winner of Cape Cod Academy and Cardinal Spellman on Friday. Adding to the spoils, their matchup with one of those teams will take place in Seekonk at a time and date to be determined.

girls tennisAt 7-7, girls tennis just squeaked into the 2012 MIAA playoffs,

but they made it. Hope Starr-Mararian has been having a splendid season, playing first singles as a Freshman. With her help, and under leadership like that of captain Alex Beyrouthy, coach Mike Petrucci’s girls are headed to the second season. The good news is, the girls get to take a ferry ride. The bad news is, they will take on the three seed Martha’s Vineyard on the island on Friday afternoon. If they should advance, they would face the winner of Fairhaven vs. Westport in round two.


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RYBSA NEWSopening day took place on Saturday 4/14 and it could not have

been a more picture perfect day. It was great to see everyone come down to the field for our opening ceremonies to officially start our baseball season. Thank you to Liam Clancy who did a wonderful job singing the national anthem and to the Rehoboth Police officers who assisted in raising the flag. We have been having a great season of baseball so far. The weather has not been too rainy and the fields look great. Thanks to all the coaches and volunteers who work every day to get our fields ready to play ball!

trackBoth boys and girls track are now preparing for their state

meets, coming up . Nate Robitaille finished second in the shotput in the Eastern Massachusetts divisional meet with a throw of 53’ 9”. He was first in the discus at 151’ 1”, a throw that beat his closest competitor by over 15’. “Good day at the office,” said Robitaille after the divisional meet. The boys finished 13th overall in the meet. Robitaille is the only male competitor from Seekonk to make the all-state performance list.

Vanessa Noelte finished third in the girls 100-meter and 400-me-ter hurdles at the divisional meet, helping the team to a 14th place finish out of 36 teams. She is the only female competitor on the all-state performance list for Seekonk, placing in both events.

martial artsStudents from the Rocky Silva American Karate dojo dem-

onstrated their talents at Seekonk High School in late May. Five students received their black belts at this ceremony, while three others became second-degree black belts.

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All Star Coaches have been named. This year’s coaches are:

Here are the 2012 Baseball All Star Coaches.

8u - Jay delaplain9u - Sean dunn10u - John Pray11u - Al Tatton12u - Craig CoxCongratulations to the following players

who have made the 2012 Rehoboth 8u All Star Team:

Ryan BoulayHunter BrierlyMitchell BushellKyle delaplainBryce downsJeremy KinniburghJackson LifrakIan Papa

Hendrix PrayKameron RobitailleAlex TomelliniBrady WalshU10 girls softball team.Sarah ArnoldAndria BragaBrianna CambraGrace CoutoEmily d’ Ambrosio Madelynne dunlopJenna GrossMeghan Reed Sophie Reposa Vanessa RipleyTaegan SaleraGwen TattonCheck the website for updates on all of

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Summer Slam Dates Have Been Set. Mark your calendars:

8U - June 28th - July 1st9U - July 5th - July 8th10U - July 19th - July 24th11U - July 26th - July 29th12U - July 12th - July 15th

Clam BoilFriday Night, June 22, 2012Seekonk Rod and Gun Club61 Reed St., Rehoboth, MAdoors open: 6:00 pmdinner Served: 7:00 pmTickets: $25 per personBYoB, soft drinks available for purchaseTickets available at Concession Stand

Pitch Hit and Run4/29/12 was the date for RYBSA’s

annual hosting of a local chapter of the National Pitch Hit and Run Competition. Players were challenged to pitch to hit in a strike zone, hitting distance challenge and a timed running challenge. The high-est scorers in each division, in each age group will be advancing to the next level of competition which will be held in Fairhaven MA. The weather was great and the turnout was strong. Congratulations to all the con-testants moving on!!

Check our website and Face book page for updates and other information. www.rybsaonline.com.


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- Hakim Muhammad, Produce SupervisorNew England Soccer Classic Tournament

Victor da Costa and Ryan Gilmore, both freshmen at dighton-Rehoboth High School were members of a U-15 boys team that won the New England Soccer Classic Tournament in Cape Cod over Memorial day Weekend playing for Explosion FC Premier Soccer Club.

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DR StrikersAbout 30 dR Strikers Players and

Coaches marched in this years dighton Rehoboth Memorial day Parade held in dighton this year on Monday May 28th. Notice in the bottom right hand corner the Strikers mascot Bosco sporting a dR Striker T-Shirt. The dighton Rehoboth Soccer Club will be hosting the U10 Friendship Tourney at Bliss Field on Sunday June 10th. 19 teams from the South Coast Soccer League will be attending. For more information on the Strikers please visit drstrikers.org.

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Rehoboth Garden ClubThe Rehoboth Garden Club will hold the June meeting at

Tranquil Lake Nursery on Monday, June 11th at 11:00 AM. We will tour the Nursery and then have lunch there. Members will need to bring a bag lunch and a drink.

Also, the Rehoboth Garden Club is once again offering a second semester $1000.00 scholarship to a high school senior or graduate student from Rehoboth and surrounding communities. Applicants must have been accepted to an accredited college or graduate school. Applicants must major in some phase of natural science such as landscape architecture/design, agricultural sciences, for-estry, environmental sciences, natural resource management, land use management, horticulture, botany, plant science, agronomy, soil and crop science or marine biology. Students may obtain ap-plications by writing to the Rehoboth Garden Club, 117 Carpenter Street, Rehoboth Mass.02769 or calling 508-252-6337. deadline for applications is June 30th, 2012. Completed applications should be mailed to the 117 Carpenter Street address.

A Fall Flower Show entitled “Autumn Joy” and sponsored by the Rehoboth Garden Club will be held at the Carpenter Museum in Rehoboth on September 22, 2012 from 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. Profits from the show will be used to renovate the Blanding Library Garden. Floral designs can be submitted by members and the horticulture section is open to the community for submissions. For more infor-mation call Marjorie Johnston at 508 252 4528.

It’s Our Silver Anniversary!25th Annual Strawberry Festival

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Volunteers NeededTo Play With Homeless Children!

Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking fun-loving and dependable volunteers to interact and play with children living in homeless shelters in Southeastern MA. We offer morning, after-noon and evening shifts, so there is likely to be one that fits your schedule. A commitment of 2 hours a week, the same day and time each week, for 6 months is required. Trainings occur every six to eight weeks. All training sites are handicap accessible.

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American Red Cross Schedules Blood Drives The American Red Cross will hold sever-

al community blood drives during the month of June. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Blood donors are needed everyday to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need.

In June, all presenting donors will re-ceive a collectible Red Sox t-shirt and a coupon for a free 24 pack of Nice! Spring Water. Plus, receive a coupon for up to 20% off, redeemable at participating Walgreens.

Prizes are non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash. To make an appoint-ment to donate blood, please call 1-800-REd CRoSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org.

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Ian Papa earns the Light of Christ Medal

Ian Papa from Pack 1 Rehoboth earned the Light of Christ Medal. He was presented his medal by Reverend Tim Goldrick at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church in North dighton, MA on May 20, 2012.

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Bingo for Project UndercoverRehoboth and Seekonk Girl Scouts held a bingo event to benefit Project Undercover

and the Rehoboth Food Pantry. They collected 485 items consisting of new packages of socks, underwear and diapers, 1 package of wipes and food items for the Rehoboth Helping Hands. All proceeds are to benefit local families in need. Troop 56 and Troop 1080 hosted this event.”

Pack 1 RehobothThe Wolf Cubs visit Araujo Farms in Dighton. A very big thank you to Brenda and

Kenny who gave the boys a tour of the greenhouses. The boys also learned how to prop-erly plant flowers and vegetables. The Wolfs have now completed the Cub Scout World Conservation Award.

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Wolf Cubs at Araujo Farms

Girl Scouts at The Food Pantry


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Seekonk Post Office / Scout Food DrivePhotos by John Pozzi

Bob Penacho, Seekonk letter carrier food drive coordinator, watches boy scouts unload food from mail trucks at Doorways.

Boy scouts, Troop 1, Seekonk, help letter carrier Jorge Couto unload food collected on his route.

Scout Bailey Fernandes and Diane Fox sort food at Doorways food pantry.

Connor and Jesse Pozzi sort food at Doorways food pantry.Photos by John Pozzi

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Camp WamsuttaOpen House

Saturday, June 10th, 1-4 PMLocated on the grounds of the New-

man YMCA in a generous outdoor space that has spacious athletic fields, archery, low ropes course and a mile long nature trail. Enroll now as space is limited. Con-tact Shane at [email protected] or visit our website at gpymca.org for more information.

Backyard LearnTo Swim Program

Backyard swim makes our well-known swim lessons as convenient as possible. We utilize your indoor pool, outdoor pool or community beach so your family is comfortable in their learn-ing environment. This program provides lessons in your community, each lesson is based on individual learning abilities with a variety of swim techniques taught and reinforced. For more information contact Anthony at 508-336-7103 or [email protected].

Family LuauFriday, June 22nd6:30 PM-8:30 PM

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Open Soccer Tryouts at Milot Field 46 RiverStreet, Rehoboth, MA 02769

academy (U8&9), U10 & U11: June 4, 11 & 20; 6:00-7:30 (Arrive at 5:30 to register)

u12-u18: June 20, 26 & 28; Rain-date: July 36:00-7:30 (Arrive at 5:30 to register)

Tidal Wave SC is a non-profit soccer club based out of Rehoboth, MA dedicated to player development and educa-tion. The club is one of the most successful in the region and is constantly looking for strong, dedicated players of all ages. Currently, our club is the only program in the state with two state championship teams. For more information or to check out our website, please e-mail club president [email protected] or visit www.TidalWaveSC.com. (Please check the website frequently in case of any changes!)

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Paw Sox Family NightFundraiser

Thursday, June 28th, 7:05 PM$21 ticket/ admits up to 6 people

Join us for a night of fun at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, RI. PawSox vs. Charlotte Knights. Foam finger night. Tickets available at the Newman Y Welcome Center. Contact Jen at [email protected] for more information.

National Trails DaySaturday, June 2nd

10:00 AM-12:00 PMAmerica’s largest trail walk, connect with friends and family, join

us at the Newman Y to explore our Nature Trail on the grounds of Camp Wamsutta.

Community GardeningWorking together to educate, grow food and re-connect with

the land. It’s a simple and easy way to live a healthier life, 14 plots available, fill out an application at the Welcome Center. For more information contact Ajia at [email protected].

Masters SwimTuesday & Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM

Workouts for intermediate to advanced swimmers, training and endurance with instruction on stroke technique, fellowship and motivation.

Birthday PartySchedule your birthday party at the Y and pick any of the follow-

ing themes: Toddler Tumbling, Gym Relay Games, Moon Bounce, dance or Acro dance, Sports Medley, Pool Palooza, Indoor Vol-leyball, Soccer, Tennis or Badminton. Community Groups, Mom Groups, PTAs or businesses may also schedule a party. one hour of activities and one hour of party room. Fees range from $125 to $225. Includes a birthday host and/or instructor.

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Pack the right clothingMother Nature is a fickle beast - meaning that even during

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Remember sun protectionWhen spending long hours outdoors, the sun can be intense,

especially if you’re doing an activity on the water or away from shade. Always pack plenty of sun block at SPF 30 or higher - re-member to spread all over your body including often-forgotten areas like feet, ears, hands and knees. Make sure to pack sunglasses for the whole family to protect the eyes and face. It’s wise also to bring hats and light, cotton long-sleeve shirts too, which can provide ad-ditional protection from the sun and from bug bites.

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Sunshine- no matter how clean and pure it looks, it likely contains water-borne parasites and micro-organisms that can make you ill. If necessary, use a chemical treatment to purify water.

Make a plan for the unexpectedWhether you’re taking a causal hike or

trying a new activity like rock climbing or kayaking, it’s smart to bring a companion. In case of an emergency, you don’t want to be alone. If you’ll be out for a while, pack a portable first-aid kit for minor injuries. Talk with your travel companions ahead of time and develop an emergency plan should someone get lost or a medical emergency occurs. on hikes or during camping trips to more remote locations, parents often give children whistles to blow in case they become lost.

A little planning and some smart thinking means adventure travel outdoors can be safe and full of memory-making potential. Consider these tips and you’ll be well on your way to having a great vacation.

Professional GrillingTips For The Perfect Backyard Barbecue

(ARA) - Grilling season has arrived. The unique flavors of sizzling meat on a hot grill are loved by Americans young and old. Whether you’re an enthusiastic foodie or a simple family chef, it’s time to get outside and perfect the art of the barbecue.

If you’re new to grilling, it’s easy to make some wrong turns. No one wants to end up with dried out chicken, burnt steak or flavorless ribs. When you’re cooking, keep in mind a few tips from the pros from the WETSU BBQ Crew, a competitive barbecue team sponsored by Tree Top.

* Get to know your butcher. He can help you pick out the best cuts of meat for your intended use. For example, fat marbling is one of the most important things to look for when selecting a steak, but too much or too little can ruin the cut. Chicken and pork are leaner meat options. Be ready to answer questions about preparation and cooking, because this information will guide his or her suggestions.

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* Think about spices. once you have your meat, it’s time to visit your spice rack. A harmonious blend of spices will bring out the natural flavor as it cooks on the grill. Some traditional grilling spices include paprika, salt, pepper and garlic, but more exotic spices like cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning can be used too if you’re feeling adventurous.

* Enhance your flavors. Barbecue pros around the country have a secret that takes their spice mixtures to the next level: fruit juice like Tree Top Apple Juice, made from 100 percent U.S.A. apples. Using juice, you can enhance the flavors of the spices and meat during the grilling process. Apple is a great juice option because the flavor pairs well with sweet, savory or hot spices. Tree Top Apple Juice can also be injected into the meat to keep it juicy and tender.

* Learn how to cook on a grill. When your meat is fully prepped, warm up the grill and get ready to cook. But before you start, keep in mind cooking on a grill is different than cooking on your stove or in your oven. Thin-cut meats cook better with direct heat like a charcoal or gas fire. Chicken, thinly-cut steak and pork chops will cook quickly and evenly. on a gas grill, use all the burners to ensure the heat is even throughout the grill, and grill with the hood down as much as possible. When turning meat, use a spatula or tongs. don’t poke it, because this allows juices to escape and can result in a tough, dry main dish.

These tips should help you get the perfect grilled foods; but remember: if at first you don’t get it right, try again. With so many different steps and factors to consider, it takes practice to get the perfect succulent barbecue. Why not try this recipe for a tasty start to your grilling season? Your family and friends won’t mind being the taste-testers, and with so many wonderful scents floating through the summer air, your neighbors might be knocking on your door, as well.


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Live music from midnight sun Country band - Library book sale

Fun for the whole family!Crafters wanted Call nancy @508-644-5374

Please come and join us at The BandstandSouth Main Street Assonet, MA

Assonet Village Four Corners at the BandstandRoute 79, Exit 10 from 24 South, Exit 9 from 24 North

our signs will lead you there! This annual Festival is held to provide scholarships for students from Freetown, MA.

Sponsored by The Tuesday Club of Assonet and the Freetown Cultural Society.

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DirectionsMix all dry ingredients well. Rub thoroughly on brisket or heavy

beef. Use fresh spray bottle with Tree Top Apple Juice to spray down all dry ingredients on meat. Rub in thoroughly again because the apple juice activates the dry spices. Allow to marinate 4 to 6 hours or overnight if possible. Keep refrigerated.

Cook on smoker or any indirect heat for 6 to 8 hours or until internal temperature reaches 192 F. Smoker or grill temperature 225 F to 240 F.


Memorial Baptist Church, 340 Central Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771,

508-761-5142Seekonkmbc@verizon

Trinity United Methodist Church51 Railroad Ave. Taunton

508-824-8244

Dighton Community Church2036 Elm Street, dighton, Mass.(508)669-6241 or (508)761-5503

West Dighton Christian Church

2767 Horton Street No. dighton, MA Phone 508-252-9066

www.westdightonchristianchurch.org

Holy Cross Catholic Church

(HoRNBINE BAPTIST CHURCH)141 Hornbine Road, Rehoboth, MA

(401) 438-4616

Church of Salgion Rt. 114, Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MACircle of Salgion - Church of Wicca

Email: [email protected]: 774-229-6019

Christian Life Church222 Plain Street, Route 118

Rehoboth, MA 508-252-3364

www.clcrehoboth.org

New Testament Baptist Church

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

www.NewTestamentSchool.org

Newman Congregational Church

Corner of Newman & Pawtucket Aves (Rumford)

For more info: 401-434-4742www.newmanucc.org

Seekonk Congregational Church

600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk,MA(508)336-9355

Web site: www.scc-ucc.com

North Christian Church Located at 2360 Chestnut Street

North dighton, MAwww.northchristianchurchdighton.org

Tel: 508-252-9494

Vedanta Society of Providence

227 Angell St Providence RI 02906 401-421-3960

www.vedantaprov.org

Church Listings

The First BaptistChurch of Dighton

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

(508)822-1743

St. James Lutheran ChurchMiddle Highway and County Road

in Barrington, RI (401)-246-0227

Taunton Seventh-day Adventist Church

109 Winthrop Street, Taunton(508) 823-6679

Fall River Seventh Day Adventist Church

(English language)2695 No. Main St., F.R.

646-3506

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

81 Warren Ave., East Providence, RI401-434-7456

[email protected]

Somerset Congregational Christian Church, UCC1411 County Street, Somerset

Phone - [email protected]

Winthrop Street Baptist Church

Rt. 44 / 39 Winthrop St. Taunton, MAwww.wsbcfellowship.org

508-822-1976

First Christian Congregational Church

United Church of ChristGAR Highway, Rt. 6 • Swansea

508-673-7179 or 676-3815

Rehoboth Congregational Church

United Church of Christ139 Bay State Road, Rehoboth

508-252-4545www.rehobothucc.org

Brick Church1056 Center St. dighton

Call 951-7358

Lighthouse Gospel Pentecostal Church

6 Meadow Hill Ct, Easton MA774-565-0333

Eusebeia Bible Church600 Taunton Ave Buldg B

Seekonk, MA 02771508-557-1634 www.eusebeia.org

St. Dominic Catholic Church

RT—6 1277 Grand Army HighwaySwansea Mass 02777

Rectory 508—675-7206

Epworth United Methodist Church

915 Newport Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02861 Service starts at 9:30- 10:30 A,.M.

(401) 722-0816 • www.epworthri.org

Saint Margaret of ScotlandRoman Catholic Church1098 Pawt. Ave., Rumford, RI

401-438-3230Web: [email protected]

All Saints Angelican Church1188 S.Main Street, Attleboro, MA

508-222-2640


West Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ

Winthrop Street at North Walker (Rte 44) • Taunton, MA

Church office: 508 824-3461

Rehoboth Baptist Church132 Moulton Street (Rt.. 118)508-252-6437 • Fax 252-1080

website: www.rehobothbaptistchurch.org

The First Baptist Church of Swansea21 Baptist Street Swansea, MA

Telephone (508)379-9728

Church of the Epiphany1336 Pawtucket Avenue

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

Faith Fellowship Chapel457 Milford Road, Suite 1

Swansea MA 508-671-9871E-mail: [email protected]: www.FaithFellowshipChapel.org.

Lighthouse Baptist Church150 Taunton Ave

East Providence, RI 02914(401) 365-2162 • www.lbcri.org

Grace Community Chapel110 County Street, Seekonk, MA

508-336-5971www.gccfamily.org

New Beginnings Evangelical Church

294 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MATel. #: 508-336-4038

http://www.nbechurch.org

Good News Bible Chapel235 West Street, Attleboro

508 226 2916www.gnbc.org

Greater Fall River Baptist Church

1980 South Main StreetP.o. Box 975, Fall River, MA

(508)673-7700

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church

Rt. 44 - Seekonk, Massachusetts 984 Taunton Ave. • P.O. Box 519336-5549 • Rectory: 336-9022

Website: WWW.MoUNTCARMEL1.CoMEmail: [email protected]

Hornbine Baptist Church141 Hornbine Road,

Corner of Baker Rd. South Rehoboth508-252-3452

Christ Church Episcopal57 Main Street, Swansea, MA

(508) 678-0923

Community Covenant Church

615 Tremont Street, Rehoboth, MA(508)-222-9400

www.communitycovenant.org

Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal490 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI

[email protected]

First Spiritualist ChurchAnawan Grange

Rt. 44 & 118 Rehobothwww.firstspiritualistchurch.com

Sundays 7-9 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 1188 So. Main St., Attleboro, MA

Square Dance Classes,

The Caller is Barney Mallon

Singles and couples are welcomethe cost is $3. per personthe person to contact is

Carol Leonard at 508-409-5188

Dighton Community Church to host Mothers’ Day Concert

Twin brothers, dighton natives and wide-ly renowned trumpet players Robbie and dan LePage will present a Tri-Centennial Concert at the dighton Community Church, Elm Street, on Mothers’ day Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Curch service is sat-urday may 12th at 7.pm

They will be joined by organist Nelson Mendes and soprano soloist Jessica Frost of Rehoboth, a student at Berklee College of Music. The concert, sponsored by the digh-ton Community Church, is free of charge.

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish

The seniors from our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish of Seekonk will meet at noon on the first Tuesday of each month at the parish center, 365 Central Ave., Seekonk, MA. For further information on events, contact Claire at 508-226-7163.

May 15, 2012 – “Broadway’ at Luciano’s at Lake Pearl, Wrentham, MA.

June 5,2012 – June BBQ Luncheon 12:00 Noon

JULY 7, 2012 - PawSox Game – Seekonk Centennial Celebration – BBQ, Game, In-cluding Fireworks – McCoy Stadium

Power Mountain Bluegrass Gospel Concert

West dighton Christian Church2767 Horton St., No. dighton, Ma.Friday night, May 11, 20127:00 p.m.Love offering will be takenR e f r e s h m e n t s w i l l b e s e r v e d .

Come and enjoy a night of wonderful music and God’s blessings.

The First Christian Congregational Church

Corner Maple St. and GAR Highway. Swansea, Ma. 02777 Presents Author Brad Pitman “Ma Is Back” Meeting held at 7:00 P.M. May 15, 2012

Complimentary soup and sandwich served at 6:00 P.M. Meeting will follow.

Quote from Attleboro Sun Chronicle dated Friday November 5, 2011: “She came back from Alzheimer’s”. With his daily regimen his mother came back. He will talk about the what’s and how’s of the natural treatment he used. Come join us for this informative meeting. Reserve your seat by calling the church at 508-673-7179 or e-mail [email protected].

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Beautiful June the gateway to summer! Spring flowers have bloomed. Gardens are planted. Farmers Markets are teeming with fresh herbs, veggies and fruits. one of my favorite fruits from this time of year are blueberries. I love blueberries! These sweet little treasures contain health benefiting soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and pigment anti-oxidants that contribute immensely for optimum health and wellness.

Fresh blueberries are readily available in the markets all around the year due to imports from across the continents. However fresh wild berries are at their best from June until August when the harvest season begins in Michigan and Maine in USA and from Quebec province in Canada.

I grew up in Central New York along the Mohawk Valley, just outside of the Southern Adirondack Park, which was originally all part of the Mohawk Nation. There are literally hundreds of fresh water lakes to enjoy throughout the area. One such lake, a favorite place to canoe is Hinckley Lake located on the outskirts of the Ad-irondack Park. one could spend a lovely afternoon quietly gliding along the calm silky water enjoying birdsongs and fish jumping. But the sweetest treat was the little island we “discovered” in that lake. These are what I call “Camping Islands” not much bigger than a nice campsite with shade trees and a little space to walk around. This one particular Island was filled with wild blueberries. Beautiful perfectly ripe wild blueberries! It was like Nature saying, “You wanna see something really cool?” We hadn’t even gotten out of the canoe yet and we were picking them right from the shore. Needless to say we lingered on this little Island for a while, devour-

ing our lunch of wild blueberries, watching the sun dancing on the water and between the leaves of our shade trees.

Chefs and foodies alike will tell you of an experience with taste and scent that has left an indelible impression. I have a few. Yet that special experience of the day discov-ering wild blueberries will always stay with me. This was eatable art created by Earth, Nature and blessed by God. A beautiful gift.

Whether you use domestic or wild; blueberries are great raw, dried, or cooked. I have included a multiuse Fresh Blueberry Sauce, so easy and great to have on hand. I have also shared with you one of my favorite recipes, the Rustic Blueberry Tart with Cornmeal Crust. Cooking the berries at a low temperature for a longer time basi-cally slow roasts the berries and they take on an elegant texture and flavor that makes this simple easy treat appropriate for any occasion.

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Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Add blueberries and remaining ingredients to pan; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 4 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Use chilled over ice cream or pound cake or use warm over pancakes, waffles or French toast.

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Filling: 5 cups blueberries½ cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons fat-free milk1 large egg white1 ½ tablespoons turbinado sugar

To prepare pastry, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a food processor; pulse two times. Add butter to flour mixture; pulse 4 to 5 times or until mixture resembles course meal. With processor on slowly add but-termilk until dough forms a ball.

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Combine milk and egg white in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Brush dough with milk mixture, sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over dough. Bake for one hour or until pastry is golden brown. Let stand 30 minutes; cut into wedges. Top with whipped cream if you like.


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The COA Staff and Volunteers serving at this years annual Mother’s Day Tea held on May 11th. 70 quests enjoyed the

traditional lace table cloths, china cups and wonderful foods. Special thank you go to Willow Tree for their donation of our finger sandwiches and Kay & Family for their great dessert,

which were enjoyed by all.

The COA recognized and said thank you to our Volunteers on May 16th with a luncheon provided by Vino’s Restaurant. The event is where each volunteer is introduced with what depart-

ment they give their time & energy too, to make our COA what it is. After many years of giving to the seniors in Town through the BES Meals On Wheels project 2 volunteers have retired. Thank

you Eileen Farley and Peter Vuskin, You will be missed.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital Lists June Support Groups

Attleboro, MA, May 10, 2012 – Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers support groups on a variety of topics throughout the year. The groups are free and open to the public. The following are scheduled for June 2012:

Prostate Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call the oncology department at 508-236-7010.

ostomy Support Group – Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Audi-torium. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues-day, June 12, 2012 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Clinical Education Center. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7151.

Partners and Caregivers of Patients with Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Confer-ence Room A. For more information, call the oncology department at 508-236-7010.

Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call the oncology department at 508-236-7010.

diabetes Support Group – Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Au-ditorium. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

Breast Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call Ellen Gilbert at 508-236-7015.


Rehoboth Council on Aging55 Bay State Road,

Rehoboth, MA 02769

Phone 508-252-3373 Fax 508-252-4617

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

Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon

Kitchen hours: Monday through Thursdays

8:00am to 12

special announcementsClosed Monday in

observation of Memorial day

The Rehoboth Council on Aging Monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for the 3RD

Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

June 2012 Newsletter

Special AnnouncementsThe Rehoboth Council on Aging Monthly

Board Meeting is scheduled for the 3Rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm

the Rehoboth Council on aging invites you to attend the

8th annual Father’s day breakfastFriday, June 15th 9am

The Council will honor our men with our annual Father’s day breakfast on Friday, June 15th at 9am. The menu for breakfast will be bacon, sausage, eggs, home fries, juice, pastry and of course coffee. We will also have a raffle and door prizes. Reserva-tions are a must.... Please sign up at the front desk or by calling 508-252-3372.

I want to thank all of the Ladies that at-tended our Mother’s day Lunch. our Staff had the pleasure of serving 70....with finger sandwiches, punch, wonderful dessert and of course tea.

We will be having Gert’s Cafe thru the summer months. We hope you will continue to come and enjoy the great food cooked and served by our volunteers.

Please do stop by to relax, in air con-dition and join in on a card game, watch one of our 2 TV’s , watch a movie, join the exercise, art or computer classes or use one of the machines, read a book or have a cup of coffee or ice tea and a chat.

Also remember June 1st starts the Hur-ricane Season. Please make sure you are prepared for any problems associated with them. A list of what is needed and a form to fill out if you want to be put on our “are you okay list”will be available at the Front desk of the CoA staring June 11th. Please stop by and pick up one.

Please remember Everyone is welcome to visit….

Respectfully, Norie Palmer

Director

Available Lessons& Services

Art ClassStarting Wednesday at 10am Michelle

will hold her next 6 week art class session. The cost for this class is $4.00 per week. Come join in on the fun class and others in the group with their brushes and water-colors…

Computer Class on Thursday, June 7th, 14th and 21st,

Aaron will hold a “one on one” computers lessons at the CoA. Please call to set up your appointment . Please bring your laptop computer with you to learn how to use your email and “bill pay” on it.

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

on the 3rd Thursday of the Month from 11am to 1pm, you will be able to have a blood pressure and glucose screening done free of charge. Please contact the CoA 508-252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr, Marian Markowitz

dr. Markowitz’s appointments start at 10am please call 508-252-3372 to schedule yours.

Meals on Wheels and Meal-site Information

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

Morton Hospital & Healthcare Proxy

on Wednesday, June 27th 11am Randy Veraguas of Moton Hospital will do another presentation on what mental health services are available and to learn about Healthcare Proxies and a few other topics that can as-sist our seniors.

Social More than Meets the EyePlease join us for an educational semi-

nar where you will learn the facts about So-cial Security program. This presentation is sponsor by Linda Ferraira of Edward Jones and will be held on Wednesday June 13th at 6pm. Please call the CoA 508-252-3372 to sign up. Refreshments will be served.

AnnouncementsThe Rehoboth CoA has the pleasure

to announce that we now have a outreach worker Bradley Marshall. He will be available

Monday to Thursday 9am to 1pm to assist you with your needs. We also will still have our own Claire Boyle here on Thursdays to assist you with your Medicare and insur-ances.

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S.H.i.N.E Counselor at yourCOA on Thursdays

The Rehoboth Council on Aging has a Trained SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) volunteer to offer free, con-fidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. If you need assistance with Insurance, Medicare Part “d” or Prescriptions Call your Rehoboth Council on Aging Senior Center at 508-252-3372 and ask for an SHINE appointment, which is scheduled for a Thursday between 9:30am and 12:30pm or if you have any questions or require assistance with an application.

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You can help stop fraud by reviewing your Medicare statement (Medicare Sum-mary Notice – MSN) to make sure Medicare is not charged for items or services you did not receive. The MSN shows what Medicare was billed, what Medicare paid and what you may owe. If you have a question or concern regarding a Medicare claim, you should discuss it directly with your physi-cian, provider, or supplier that provided the service.

For further assistance with this matter, call your senior center at 508-252-3372 and make an appointment with a SHINE (Serv-ing Health Information Needs of Elders) counselor.

Assistance is also available through the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), which is a group of trained volunteers who help Medicare and Mass Health ben-eficiaries avoid, detect, and prevent health care fraud. SMP volunteers teach Medicare beneficiaries how to protect their personal information, identify and report errors on their health care statements, recognize scams—such as illegal marketing, provid-ing unnecessary services, and charging for services that were not provided— and report fraud and abuse to the proper authorities. You can contact the Massachusetts SMP program at Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, 1-800-892-0890.

For more information, upcoming dates, or to sign up for training, please call your local Senior Center at 508-252-3372

Veterans’ Corner from William Saunders-

Veterans’ AgentMassachusetts Law Chapter 115 stipu-

lates that veterans and widows of veterans are entitled to assistance if they are in financial need. The primary responsibility of the Veterans’ (agent) Service officer is to administer this program. If you think you might qualify, call and ask.

Thinking of filing a claim with the Veter-ans Administration? The Veterans Service officer can help. (508 252 4467, x122)

office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – Noon. Appointments are avail-able at almost any other time.

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“H E a l T H B E a T” COA’s Fitness Corner

Tuesday Tia Chi at 9:00am Cost $3.00 per Class

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

Tuesday Line dancing 10:00am. Cost $ 3.00 per Class

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

Balancing Exercise and Upper CardioThis class is free and held on Wednes-

days at 11am. There is plenty of room avail-able in any or all of our classes if you care to join us. This activity uses weights and stretching bands and balancing done on exercise balls. You can also do this exercise class in chairs.

COA Social Gatherings Gert’s Café

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

Musical MondaysThe group is blending their voices in

perfect harmony. They meet on the first and third Monday of the month. New voices and friends are always welcome.

“Men’s Morning Coffee” Fridays at 9am! Come in and enjoy

fresh coffee, pastry and conversation, share your comments and ideas with old and new friends. .

Card Games 3 Days a Week! Cards are here at your COA!Mondays at 9:30 am we have a crib-

bage group, Tuesdays at 12:30pm we have a ladies

group that not only play cards but also games

Wednesdays at 12:30 pm we have a Hi-Lo Jack group.

All have a great time and are always looking for a few “new” folks to join them.

COA Craft CornerKnitting and Crochet Group If you ever wanted to learn more about

knitting or crocheting, the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. don’t be shy! Come in and join the group on Fridays at 10 am.

Quilters do you quilt or know of anyone who

would like to come to our Quilting Group. There is always plenty of knowledgeable support offered. This group meets on Thurs-day s at 9:30am

AnnouncementsIMPoRTANT! Registration is required

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

The Rehoboth Council on Aging (Municipal Department)

Mission: The Rehoboth Council on Ag-ing shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the problems and needs of the aging in Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.


Friends of Rehoboth’s Elderly, Inc.P o Box 228, Rehoboth, MA 02769

2011 - 2012 MEMBERSHIP

Name_________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________

Sponsorship contribution

Individual - $ 5.00 Family - $ 20.00 other ______

Rehoboth Senior Citizens ClubThe Friends of the Elderly partly fund some services at the

Rehoboth Council on Aging such as podiatry and cholesterol clin-ics. They meet at 10:30am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. New Members always Welcome.

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Membership Application Members Must Be 60 years of Age

Name_________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________

Phone Number_____________________________

d.o.B.____________________

dues are $4.00 a year resident; $8.00 a year non resident

Amount Enclosed:$_____________________Please make Checks Payable to Rehoboth Senior Citizens ClubSend To Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club55 Bay State RoadRehoboth Ma, 02769

The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet

the needs of the Town’s elders. Carry out programs and services to range from information

community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, inter generational activities, crafting programs, and other programs as offered.

The COA Posts Community InformationPlease check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the

Council on Aging for Free Health Screenings and Support Groups updates, we also post other important information that can be a benefit to you, family or friends.

ORGANIZATION EVENTS AND NEWS: The Best Is Yet to Come!

The Best is yet to come, a senior social group that enjoys doing activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month 1pm at the Gladys L. Harrell Senior Center 55 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, MA. Annual dues are $6.00.

Up Coming ActivitiesJune 14 - 1pm - Picnic at Colt State Park Leaving the CoA

at 11am. July Meeting – Bowling after meetingAugust – Annual Pot luck Lunch MeetingSeptember - Ham & Bean Supper Fund RaiserNew members always welcomed. Call Marge Johnston for

details. 508 252-4528And remember…..The Best is yet to Come.

TRIAD: Sheriff, Police and Seniors working together to enhance the

lives of our seniors. TRIAd meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am.

Up Coming Activities BBQ Friday June 8th, Christian assembly Church Rte. 6

Seekonk 11:30 to 2:30 , Tickets $5New Members always welcome.. No dues.. Call Marilyn 508-

252-9366programs being offered through tRiad are:

Free “911” cell phonesFile of Life

are you ok? programProject Lifesaver.

yellow alert

Senior Citizens ClubThe Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a Social and Charitable

ClubMeetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the

Month at 1:30pm at the Rehoboth Council on Aging.

Up Coming ActivitiesJune 7th – Regular Meeting & BingoJune 21 – Strawberry Festival

The Friends of theElderly Club

The Friends of the Elderly partly fund some services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging such as podiatry and cholesterol clinics. They meet at 10:30am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. New Members al-ways Welcome.

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IN MEMoRIAM

Rehoboth

James “Jimmy” SouzaJames “Jimmy” Souza, 85, died Satur-

day April 28th at home. See full obituary at www.reportertoday.com.

Larry PopkinLarry Popkin of Rehoboth, died unex-

pectedly on Friday, April 27, 2012. See full obituary at www.reportertoday.com.

Ruth L. StanleyRuth L. Stanley, 72, passed May 5th.

See full obituary at www.reportertoday.com.

One Year Anniversary

Richard F. Perry

May 31, 2011 - May 31, 2012

October 25, 1935 - May 31, 2011

Doris E. (Bennett) Walkerdoris E. (Bennett) Walker, 84 of dam-

ariscotta, Maine and formerly of Rehoboth died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at St. An-drews Hospital, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. See full obituary at www.reportertoday.com.

Edward D. LawtonEdward d. Lawton, 47, passed away

May 12th. See full obituary at www.report-ertoday.com.

Anna Emily (Liberatore) RuccoAnna Emily (Liberatore) Rucco, 89, of

Rehoboth, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Lifecare of Attleboro. See full obitu-ary at www.reportertoday.com.

Seekonk

Colleen E.(Smith) AkersColleen E.(Smith) Akers 60, passed

away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 5, 2012. See full obituary at www.reportertoday.com.

Donald B. Leggatdonald B. Leggat 82, May 6, 2012.

Husband of Nancy (Greer) Leggat. See full obituary at www.reportertoday.com.

Frank S. Padykula, Sr.Frank S. Padykula, Sr., 82, entered into

eternal peace on Monday, April 30, 2012. See full obituary at www.reportertoday.com.

Elaine F. (Dias) AndradeElaine F. (dias) Andrade 64, of Pine St.,

passed away Monday afternoon, May 14, 2012. See full obituary at www.reporterto-day.com.

Dorothy (Nee Tylock) Deebdorothy (Nee Tylock) deeb - May 11,

2012, of Seekonk, MA, See full obituary at www.reportertoday.com.

Joyce Estelle Roy-CrowleJoyce Estelle Roy-Crowle, 74, of An-

thony Street died Friday, May 18, 2012 at her home. See full obituary at www.report-ertoday.com.


Seekonk Human Services StaffTelephone: (508) 336-8772

FAx: (508) 336-2239

Executive directorBernadette Huck Ext. 15

Senior SecretaryAshley Pimental ext. 12

Clerical AssistantKimberly Mallon ext. 10

Seekonk Human Services Telephone: (508) 336-8772FAx: (508) 336-2239

Educational & Social ProgramsKaren Stutz ext. 14

outreach Case ManagersAdriana dossantos ext. 11

(Monday-Friday)Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SoC LSWA

ext. 17 (Mon. Wed. Fri.)

outreach Assistant Nancy Rodrigues ext. 16

Senior AidesLoretta Ferreira, Elaine Miranda ext. 19

executive board membersVictoria Kinniburgh, ChairpersonLynne Neves, Vice Chairperson

Christen AllenRene Andrews

Beverly della GrottaAnita Gendron

Anne Libby

*Center HoursMonday – Thursday 8:30 – 4:30, Wednesdays 5:00 – 7:00 at Town Hall by Appointment only, Friday 8:30 – 12:30

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The Future Of Seniorsbrothers Restaurant

thursday, June 14, 2012 @ 8:30amMen, age 65 and older, Please join us for a free breakfast

Sponsored by Friends of Friends Discuss the future of seniors in Seekonk

Please call for a reservationSeating is limited

508-336-8772

Intergenerational Programwednesday, June 6 @ 10am

Van Egmond’s program, “Young Fogies & Old Whippersnappers” will celebrate the wit, wisdom, and spirit of seniors and their special connection with youngsters. His tales, songs, riddles and poems will range from the rib-tickling to the spine-tingling to the heart-warming. Come hear “The old Woman and the Red Pumpkin,” a tale from India about an elderly woman who braves the dangers of the jungle to visit her grand-daughter’s family, and they help her with a way to outsmart the fierce creatures waiting to eat her on her return journey. This pro-gram is supported in part by a grant from the Seekonk Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Lunch will be a cookout for $2. Call 508-336-8772 to sign up.

Thank You Martin SchoolSeekonk Human Services would like to

take the opportunity to thank the students of Martin School and their Principal for their donation of a kindle to the seniors. The students were given the option of choosing which group they wanted to raise money for. They voted to donate to the Seniors of Seekonk. The students came up with the fund raising activities on their own and implemented them with great enthusiasm.

They raised $75 dollars and used the money to purchase Amazon gift cards for the books. Seekonk Human Services is grateful and proud of the student’s initiative and com-mitment to the elders and their community.

Come help us celebrate The 4th of July

At our TRIAD 14th Birthday Party Wednesday, June 27 @ 10am Seekonk TRIAd is a three-way com-

mitment among the Seekonk Police/Fire department, Bristol County Sheriff’s office, & Seekonk Senior Community

To work together by creating programs beneficial to enhancing the quality of life of

Seekonk’s senior residents. A brunch will be served for $2

Seating is limited, please call to sign up508-336-8772

New Upcoming ActivitiesComing This Summer

Thursdays different movies every thursday,

call to find out movie • Movie showing from 1pm to 3pm • Free refreshments • Air conditioned afternoons • Children are welcomed with adult

supervision

Fridaysgame day

• Mexican Train (Dominos) • 10am to 12pm • Pastry and coffee will be available

Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise

thursday, June 21st $69 per person

Featuring narrated cruise, buffet lun-cheon & scenic sights! Depart on your luxury Silver Fox Motor Coach. In the summer time, there’s no better way to enjoy the beautiful, warm seasonal, climate than a trip to New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. departing from Weirs Beach, you’ll delight in the beautiful vistas of the White Mountains from the decks of the 230-foot M/S Mount Washington as you cruise the famous lake. You’ll enjoy a relaxing, splendid day as your Captain sails from port to port. Your narrated cruise of this immense Lake also includes a delicious buffet luncheon. After your de-lightful cruise, you’ll have time to enjoy some local attractions before leaving for home. departure time will be 8am and return time will be 6:30pm. Please call 508-336-772 to reserve your spot!


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Contact: [email protected] or call 401-438-8367

Newport Playhouse Presents:The Kitchen Witches and Lobsterfest!

monday, July 9, 2012$52 per person

The Kitchen Witches is about two cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years – dolly and Isobel – end up together on a TV cooking show. Before long, the insults are flung harder than the food, and the show becomes a rating smash as dolly and Isobel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer. departure time will be at 10am from Human Services and return time will be approximately 5pm.

Shine Newsmedicare Fraud and abuse

While most Medicare payment errors are simple billing mis-takes, Medicare Fraud and Abuse does exist. Last year, a record amount of nearly $4.1 billion in taxpayer dollars was recovered from individuals and companies who attempted to defraud seniors an taxpayers or who sought payments to which they were not entitled.

Fraud occurs when someone intentionally falsifies information or deceives the Medicare Program. A common example of fraud is knowingly billing Medicare for services or equipment that were never provided or received. Abuse occurs when doctors or sup-pliers do not follow good medical practices. These practices may result in unnecessary costs to the Medicare Program for services that are not medically necessary.

You can help stop fraud by reviewing your Medicare statement (Medicare Summary Notice – MSN) to make sure Medicare is not charged for items or services you did not receive. The MSN shows what Medicare was billed, what Medicare paid and what you may owe. If you have a question or concern regarding a Medicare claim, you should discuss it directly with your physician, provider, or sup-plier that provided the service.

For further assistance with this matter, call your senior center at 508-336-8772 and make an appointment with a SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) counselor.

Assistance is also available through the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), which is a group of trained volunteers who help Medicare and MassHealth beneficiaries avoid, detect, and prevent health care fraud. SMP volunteers teach Medicare benefi-ciaries how to protect their personal information, identify and report errors on their health care statements, recognize scams—such as illegal marketing, providing unnecessary services, and charging for services that were not provided— and report fraud and abuse to the proper authorities. You can contact the Massachusetts SMP program at Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, 1-800-892-0890.

Cardiac Prevention Clinicwednesday, June 13, 2012

9:00 am – 12:00 noon Seekonk Human Services holds a FREE clinic on the 3rd

Wednesday of every month. This clinic is staffed by the same two exceptional nurses from South Coast Hospital who have been doing this clinic for several years. Why not take advantage of a FREE opportunity to check your cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure. While you are waiting you may ask the nurse about any concerns you may have or any medications you are taking. No appointment is necessary, it is first come, first served. This clinic is a perfect way to monitor your health each month.

William E. Dalpe(508) 252-6980

Good old fashioned reliable service


Cultured Care, Inc.Nursing and Home Care agency

33 James Reynolds Road, Unit ETel 508.379.9060 • Fax 508.379.9064 • [email protected]

Pediatric Home Care Division / Adult Home Health Care DivisionCultured Care, Inc. is now serving the pediatric population!

Cultured Care, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional care to the patients we serve, allowing them to remain at home safely. We

are sensitive to your loved ones unique medical, emotional and safety needs. Our clinical staff is compassionate and attentive to our

patients, ensuring the maximum level of care possible.

Cultured Care, Inc. also offers services in various languages.Please call us for more information on how we can help your loved one.

Participating Providers with Medicare and Medicaid.Accepting All Major Insurances.

Services offered include:• Nursing Skilled visits • Nursing Home Care • Home Health Aides

• Personal Care Attendants • Medical Translation Services

Wii Exercise Classmondays @ 10am

Come join us for some Wii exercise fun. The Wii is a great way to stay in shape without the high costs of joining a gym. It’s great for people of any age. Come and try it to see how much fun keeping in shape can be! Call 508-336-8772 for more information.

Knitting And Crochetingmondays @ 12:30 – 2:30

Ladies! You are welcome to join our group on any Monday afternoon. Please bring your own knitting needles if you have them, yarn is provided. The knitters are busy creating hats, sweaters & mittens for infants in our town and seniors who need lap robes. Need help finishing a project such as knitting, crocheting or needle point, come in and we will help you tackle it.

Pitch (Hi-lo-Jack)wednesdays @ 12:30 – 2:30

Pitch will be the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Come join the fun. Why not enjoy an after-noon playing cards with a great group of people. No sign up is required. Call 508-336-8772 for more information.

Monthly Newsletter Online*the town Crier website link is

www.seekonk-ma.gov Click on Departments

Click on Human Services

YMCA* 472 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771

508.336.7103$3 fee per class for the following classes:• Chair Yoga (Slow Flow) – Wednesdays

10:00 – 11:00am• Balance Class – Fridays 11:45am –

12:15pm• Aqua Aerobics – Wednesdays 8:15 –

9:00am oR 9:45 – 10:30am• Arthritis Foundation Certified Aqua

Class – Fridays 9:00 – 9:45am*Must be a Seekonk senior and have

a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information

SEEKONK TOTAL FITNESS

1301 Fall River AvenueSeekonk, MA 02771

508.336.4545Seekonk Total Fitness is offering Senior

Fitness Group Exercise Classes on Mondays 11:30-12:15 and Thursdays from 10:30am – 11:15am. The 45-min fitness class is designed specifically for older adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor.

This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your inactive lifestyle by increasing muscular strength, range of movement & balance. The cost per class is $1.

GATRA PHOTO ID’SGATRA Photo Id’S can be done at

Seekonk Human Services. No appointment is necessary. Just fill out an application and a picture and the Id will be mailed within 2 weeks. Please contact Ashley Pimental @ 508-336-8772.

* 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 under-standing 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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Save the Date For Dighton’sTri-Centennial Ball

The Tri-Centennial Ball for the Town of dighton will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Segregansett Country Club from 7 to 11 p.m. details will follow as they are developed. Please mark your calendars and share this information with everyone you meet.

Dighton Tri-Centennial Essay Contest Winners Announced

There were eleven winners from the over 200 essays received by the dighton Board of Selectmen in the dighton Tri-Centennial Student Essay Contest. Essays were received from 3 kindergarten classes, 3 second grade classes, third, fifth, sixth, eighth grade classes and dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. No essays were received from the Bristol County Agricultural School, although the school had been invited to participate.

The essays will be on display at the Segreganset School House on Memorial day, Monday, May 28, 2012.

The winners received copies of Helen H. Lane’s HISToRY oF dIGHToN. Every student who participated received a certificate of participation signed by the Board of Selectmen.

The winners, listed by class, are:Kindergarten: - Tess Elizabeth Coombis, Jacob Gardner and

Madison oliveiraGrade Two: - Cole Beagan, Jaden Faria and Nicholas KalaposGrade Three: - Brenna doehlerGrade Four: - Samantha CookeGrade Six: - Mark MarinoGrade Eight: - Tyler doanedighton-Rehoboth Regional High School: Emma Kearns

Rehoboth Minuteman and member of the 13th Massachusetts Regiment Richard Gunther poses with his family: wife, Kim and

daughters Katarina and Cassandra, at the Colonial Encampment held at Sweet’s Knoll in Dighton on May 19 and 20, 2012.

Richard helped to organize and participated in the encampment and fought in the reenactment held in honor of Dighton’s 300th Anniversary as an incorporated Massachusetts town. His family came by to wish him well and watch as he fought and helped to

defeat the British at the two Battles of Sweets Knoll, Dighton.

Rehoboth MinutemenThe Rehoboth Minutemen and the dighton Historic Commission

hosted an encampment in dighton during the weekend of May 19th & 20th as part of Dighton’s 300th anniversary. The public enjoyed wonderful weather and a great setting, while two hundred Revolu-tionary War Re-enactors fought two battles with cannon and horses.


Slater Mill to Hold Rhode island’s Only Textile Arts Tag Sale

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital Offering FreeCervical Cancer Screenings

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is offering FREE cervical cancer screenings on Thursday, June 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Hospital’s LdRP outpatient department. The screenings will be conducted

Sturdy Memorial Hospital To HoldBlood Drive - Thursday, June 21

Sturdy Memorial will be holding a Blood drive in partnership with the Rhode Island Blood Center on Thursday, June 21 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Hospital Auditorium. Each donation you make can treat up to three people and will help alleviate the region’s seasonal blood shortage. Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell anemia, and other illnesses, as well as those who need regular blood transfusions to live.

Sturdy Memorial is committed to bringing in at least 80 donors for the Blood drive.

People often think they are unable to donate, but many com-mon illnesses and medications do not affect the quality of blood for donation. For example, people with asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, high blood pressure, or people who have had a heart attack, stroke, surgery, vaccines, mononucleosis or tooth extraction, and are re-covered, are all eligible to donate. donors need only be 17 years of age and at least 110 pounds.

All donors will receive refreshments and be entered in a raffle. To schedule an appointment for the Sturdy Memorial Blood drive, call 508-236-8555. The process takes approximately one hour.

Fundraiser will benefit Slater Mill Museum and Community

Guild StudiosSlater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue in the

heart of Pawtucket, will hold a Textile Arts Tag Sale on Sunday, June 24th from 10-2 to benefit Slater Mill and Community Guild

Studios. The sale will be held on the second floor of the Slater Mill Museum.

Items for sale will include: Fabric* Yarn* Threads* Notions* Pat-terns* Fiber Arts Magazines* Fiber Arts Books* Buttons* Knitting Needles* Beads* Looms* Hoops* Stands* Tools*

Volunteers to help during the sale are needed, and will have the opportunity to preview and purchase before the sale opens.

For more information please contact Bernadette Vaughan at 401-725-8638 ext. 108 or [email protected].

by dr. Lawrence Greb, a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist from The Foxboro Center for Women’s & Family Health, and will include Pap tests and pelvic exams.

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 12,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year, and that over one-third of those cases will prove fatal. Regular Pap tests and pelvic exams help detect cancer in its early stages, increasing the effectiveness of treatment. These tests can also discover precancerous disorders that can be treated to prevent cancer from developing. All women, including those who have finished having children, are encour-aged to have regular Pap tests and pelvic exams.

Pre-registration for this program is required by Monday, June 18. For more in-formation or to register, please call 508/236-7015.

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

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Carl and Kathy Chace celebrate50th Anniversary

Carl and Kathy Chace celebrated their 50th, Golden Anniversary on May 12, 2012. A surprise dinner was given for them by family and friends. Carl worked for the Town of Rehoboth for 13 years as a Mealsite Manager and Custodian at the Rehoboth Council on Aging. Carl also worked for 9 years as a Manager at the Rehoboth Transfer Station, retiring in 2007. Kathy retired from APEx in Pawtucket, R. I. after 18 years as a sales associate. They both are very active in volunteering in Rehoboth activates. They have a son Carl Chace Jr., and three grandsons Steffan, Joshua , and Coen.

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Adalyn Mckayla KimballAndrew & Meggan Kimball of Bristol, CT are happy to announce

the birth of their daughter, Adalyn Mckayla Kimball. Adalyn was born on Easter, April 8, 2012, at Bristol Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and was 21 inches long. She joins very proud big sister, Caydence, 4 years old. Maternal grandparents are Paul and Rita Klaje of Bristol, CT. Paternal grandparents are Jay and Sharon Kimball of Rehoboth.

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30 Baker St. Seekonk, Ma. Saturday June 23, 9am-3pm Estate and family yard sale. Antiques, housewares and many other treasures. No earlybirds! (e612)

2 Family Yard Sale Saturday June 23. 94 Lakeside St. 9-2pm (e612)

HORSES & SUPPliESHoRSE BoARdING (semi-boarding)

1 Stall matted floor close in leantoo barn. Horse can come in and out. Riding ring out-side. Food NOT included. I will let out & feed in morning & Clean. $360.00/month. Call Marilyn 774-991-2686. Rehoboth, MA (e612)

WANTEDWE BUY diabetic Test Strips for Cash.

Unopened,Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. ToP CA$H paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-217-8074. (e612)

WANTEd: Looking for a small camper or popup, good condition, call 401-499-4728 (e612)

MERCHANdISE WANTEd: old Christ-mas decorations and ornaments; call 401-632-3602. (rfd)

FOR RENTFoR RENT - Seekonk; 2-bedroom/5-

room duplex apartment; fully applianced kitchen; portable washer and dryer; off-street parking; backyard; no pets, non-smokers; $900 water only, no other utilities; call for details (508) 252-5737. (e612)

FoR RENT: East Providence 650 per month, 3rd floor apt. Clean. 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, large living room and kitchen. Cats and dogs oK but no large animals. No utilities included. Quiet location near bus line and convenience store. only 5 min. from downtown Providence. 55 Fort Street East Providence, RI 02914. Phone: 401-413-1595 ask for Bob (e612)

FoR RENT: Seekonk, studio, fully appli-anced, cable, all utilities, off-street parking, no smoking/no pets. $800 month plus se-curity deposit. 508-761-6383. (e612)

CHURCH SPACE RENTAL: Trinity Tab-ernacle Church, 745 North Broadway East Providence. For more info, please call 401-680-0822 and ask for Pam. (e612)

FoR RENT/LEASE: How many acres do you need on busy Rt. 44 in the dighton Rehoboth Area? Close to intersection, d.R. High, Largest car auction in the country etc, with town water. Great for drug store, auto parts, fast food etc. Call for info 744-218-1959 (e612)

VACATION RENTALSSUMMER RENTAL, Bristol NH. 200

yards from Newfound Lake. Private Beach Association, Swimming, Boating, Hiking. Newer home with 3BR & 2 baths. Sleeps

6. Full Kitchen, Gas Grill, W&D, AC, TV. Please no smoking or pets. $950/wk. 508-415-3208. (e612)

VACATIoN/HoNEYMooN RENTAL:St. Michael, Azores (Portugal), pristine 2-bed/2-bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR, & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck, near golf, beach, etc. Call 401-480-0374 or 508-336-8432 or email [email protected] for info/reservations. (e612)

FOR SALE2000 FoRd TAURUS: Silver, leather,

54,000 miles, one owner, inspected, $5,900; 508-336-0400. (e612)

ITEMS FoR SALE by appointment only. dining room furniture, Roll top desk, drafts-man table, High wheel bicycle, Vintage doorstops, Electric trains with tracks, village buildings and scenery. Call 508-761-7574 (e612)

CEMETARY LoT - 20’x20’ plot inRe-hoboth Historic Cemetary #43 on Spring Street. Includes perpetual care. $5,000.00. Phone 508-252-4410. (e612)


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MoVING SALE: Furniture; Proform folding treadmill; Kenmore brand vacuum, portable dishwasher, 2 1/2 yr old refrigera-tor with ice maker, 2 1/2 yr old 5-burner gas stove; 7 1/2 ft pre-lit christmas tree, used only once. Stove and refrigerator are avail-able for offers only and will be sold when I move. Pickup only with cash please. Phone 401-499-2345 9am-9pm only please. (e612)

FoR SALE: Firewood, 9x5 Slate top Pool table, Ping-pong table, and desk. Call 508-252-4369 (e612)

FURNITURE MoVING: new desk; new butcher block table; tv 22”; dressing table; new rocking chair; microwave oven; oak heating unit. Call 508-252-5015 (days) 401-226-5717 nights. (E612)

BUSINESSBusiness for Sale: distribution busi-

ness providing sales/service to retail stores throughout CT., RI, MA, ME. A van is necessary. Inventory (@ cost) plus $10,000, 2 weeks of training, business files, templates,etc. Approximate cost $25,000. A great part time business. Serious inquiries only. 401-258-8460. (rf513)

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your area! Earn up 50%, FREE training & FREE on line web store! only $10 start up. Call Sandy: 401 624-2401 or www.starta-von.com CodE: sgreenghalgh (e612)

GENERAL SERVICESGagne Painting A Benjamin Moore

Contractor Free Estimates Interior & Exterior RI#28604 MA Lic#171546 Fully Insured Call 401-663-1709 GagnePainting.com (e612)

A2z CLEANoUT SERVICES. Items re-moved at reasonable prices. Free estimates. We do single items to complete homes including attics, basements, garages, sheds, yards, commercial buildings and storage units. We do a complete cleanout not just “Cherry Picking” the good stuff. We are Fully Insured for YoUR protection...

CHilDCaRECHILdCARE: openings for 1-6 year

olds. Licensed by state of MA. CPR & First Aid Certified. Healthy drinks / meals / snacks included. Lots of bright open space. Activities, crafts, preschool education. Lots and lots of fun. Call denine 508-252-5772. License # 8028912 (e612)

CHILdCARE: opening in active child-care for 1-5 year olds ½ day $30, Full day $40. 30 years’ experience, CdA certified, EEC Lead Teacher, CPR and First Aid, Preschool program, Nutritious meals and snacks included, 2 acre fenced playground, indoor playground, 4 large play rooms, 6 to 1 ratio 7am-5pm Call Joanne 1-508-252-1252 or 1 508-243-4406 (e712)

ClaSSES / lESSONSPIANo LESSoNS: Taught in my home,

both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208. (e812)

HoRSEBACK RIdING LESSoNS: Begin-ners through advanced, boarding with all day turnout, training with world champion, Indoor-outdoor lighted rings, reasonable rates, ponies for parties and outings, sum-mer camp, pony club at farm; Hawkswood Farm 508-336-6114. (e712)

PUPPIES FoR SALE: Labradoodle and Jack Russell puppies; call Hawkswood Farm 508-336-6114. (e712)

PETSFoR SALE: Shih Tzu puppies $500. 1st

shots/vet checked/wormed. Parents on premises. Call 401-433-1003 (e612)

Very important when you let people on your property!!! Tim Cummings, 508-369-9067, [email protected] (e612)

MOONWALKS & TENTS: For rent or Sale. Call 774-306-1278 (e812)

CUT MY GRASS!! Lawn care services - grass cutting, fertilize, mulching, shrub pruning, etc. Professional equipment and quality work. References available. Servic-ing Seekonk and Rehoboth. Call/email: My Yard Guy / Brett (774) 225-8803, [email protected] (e612)

HEALTH: Nutritional Consulting and Reiki II Practitioner - Health, Nutrition, Weight loss classes and workshops, guided grocery shopping and cabinet clean-outs. Enrolling now: Contact: dawn Parente, NC, HHP 774-991-0695 www.eatyourselfhealthy.webs.com (e612)

CLEANOUTS & CLEANUPS: Houses, attics, cellars, garages, sheds, yards, etc. demolition of sheds, fences, pools, decks, etc. Junk Removal, gutters cleaned, & handyman services. Insured. Call Gary at (508)245-0832. (e712)

TUTORINGSUMMER TUToRING: Private tutoring

of your child in your home. Grades K-8: all subjects. High School Math, All Levels. Experienced teacher, engineer, tutor, home-schooling Mom. References available. Kilian 508-252-4413, [email protected] (e612)

TUToRING: Certified elementary teacher with 11+ years tutoring experience in Math, Reading and Writing available for immediate and summer tutoring. Flexible schedule.Liz 401-368-8238. (e612)

MATH TUToR: Help your child maintain and improve math skills during the sum-mer! Bridgewater State education student, available for all grades and levels, flexible schedule. Contact Abbie Woodard at 508-463-8038 or [email protected] (e612)


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A/C & Heating LS Heating & Air Conditioning 94Antiques/ Cash for Gold Grandma’s Attic 27Appliance Repairs Affordable Appliance Repair Co. 45Appliance Repairs McPartland Appliance Repairs 58Appliance Store Iz Schwartz Appliance, Inc. 17Art Supplies/Framing Gregory d. dorrance, Co. 32Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 91Attorney donald E. MacManus, Attorney 92Attorney Laurie P. Mullen 36Attorney Law office of david J. Marciello 63Attorney Law office of Luke P. Travis 50Attorney Lori o’Brien-Foeri 32Auto Body A-1 Custom Auto Body 34Auto Body Sousa’s Auto Body 37Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 59Auto Body Shop Seekonk Auto Body 58Auto Repairs Manny’s Auto Repair Inc. 25Auto Repairs Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair 43Auto Repairs New England Tire 3Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep 40Auto Repairs Somerset Subaru - Max Motors 22Auto RV Service Bristol County RV 67Auto Salvage Gary’s Auto Removal 43Auto Salvage Seekonk Auto Salvage 50Bank Coastway Community Bank 4Bowling Alley Bowling Academy 78Building Contractor A. M. Carpentry 46Building Contractor dTP Construction 26Building Contractor M.G. Salois Construction 12Building Materials J & J Materials Corp. 19Building/Remodeling Ferreira Builders, Inc. 27Candidate Jim McGovern 38Candidate Steven Howitt 13Carpentry - Finish Mark Koussa Carpentry 14Carpentry - Finish Pine Woods Construction 60Carpet Cleaning Earle’s Carpet Cleaning 24Carpet Cleaning M & S Carpet & Upholstery 13Cheerleading out of Control Allstars Cheer Co 77Child Care Citizens For Citizens - Attn. Carol 21Child Care Rehoboth Family Childcare Assoc. 30Child Care Twin oaks Farm Learning Center 33Child Care Village Green Preschool 97Chimney Cleaning RJD & Sons - Chimney Sweep 49Chimney Services Peace of Mind Chimney Sweep 64Chiropractor Mobley Family Chiropractic 45Church Eusebeia Bible Church 90Circus Circus Vidbel 29Circus Circus Vidbel 52Cleaning Service debbie’s Cleaning Service 102Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles 101

Concrete American Mobile Mix Concrete Incorp 34Concrete Cutters Cut Rite Concrete Cutting Corp. 34Country Club Rehoboth Country Club, Inc. 39dance Studio Alicia’s dance Studio 75dance Studio Arthur Murray 13dance Studio Precision dance C/o dougs Music 81dance Studio Step Ahead School of dance 79dentist dr. Wassouf d.d.S. 44Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC 23dentist Ritebite dental 64dentist Romani orthodontics 40disposal Service Professional duct Cleaning 104dog Boarding Longview Kennels 75Dog Grooming Groom & Style 57dog Services Canine Mastery, Inc 47Electrician AC Electric 24Electrician dorrance Electric 60Electrician James Tavares Electric 56Electrician Neal Bellavance Electric 48Excavating MJd Excavating, Inc. 42Farmers Market The Farmer’s Garden 41Feed & Supply Store Munroe Feed & Supplies 103Fence Installation Fence Tech 59Fence-Sales/Serv. Foxx Fence 55Festival City of East Prov Recreation dept. 76Fishing The Bass Boys 79Flooring - All Types Custom Linocraft 46Flooring - Wood david J. Ledoux Hardwood Floors 48Florist Anjulan’s Florist & Gardens 96Food Service BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. 69Food Service Bryner’s Mountain Rubs 21Fuel - oil Affordable Fuel 97Fuel - oil Al’s Quality oil Co. 8Fuel - Oil E & V Oil Co. 104Fuel - oil Pricerite discount Heating oil 45Fuel - Oil Stateline Fuel & Burner Service 19Furniture/Upholstery Masterson Furniture and Upholstery 63Garden Center Little Tree Nursery 28Gift Shop Casa Ideal 96Gift Shop The Claddagh Connection 37Gifts & Collectibles Cards Plus 31Glass Fabricator Anawan Glass & Mirror Inc. 30Golf Cars New England Golf Cars 78Hair Salon Snipits 9Handyman CBS Enterprises 92Health & Fitness Bliss Life Yoga & Wellness 54Health & Fitness YMCA - Newman 74Health Care Community VNA 88Heating & Air Taylor Heating-Air Conditioning 36Heating Service Cod Heating 94


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Home Improvements All Pro 31Home Improvements Professional Property Maintenance 56Home Improvements Stateside Vinyl Siding Company 65Horse Stable-Lessons Journey’s Haven Riding School 80Insurance Agency Lefebvre Smith Insurance 18Insurance Agency The Agency Paiva 86Jewelers Attleboro Jewelry Makers 20Jewelers Attleboro Jewelry Makers 9Junk Removal Junk Vehicles 61Landscape Service Acorn Landscapes 37Landscape Service Atlantic Landscaping 38Landscape Service Bee Green Lawncare, LLC. 65Landscape Service Big Sky Landscaping 51Landscape Service Chris Manley 73Landscape Service Green Care Landscaping 27Landscape Service Lawnscapes 70Landscape Service MacManus Landscape Services 6Landscape Service Moreshead Landscaping 55Landscape Service oakhill Landscape 16Landscape Service Superior Lawn Care 8Lawn Sprinklers P & G Irrigation 66Limousine Service Lea Limousine Service 50Marble Fabricators Star Marble & Granite 30Martial Arts USA Karate 51Masonry-Construction o’Brien Masonry Inc. 25Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho 67Masonry-Construction William Gallant, Jr. Masonry Services 54Massage Therapy Adventure Spa 23Medical Center East Providence Urgent Care 10Music Doug’s Music Retail & Learning Ctr 81Nail Salon Creative Nails 95New Age Shop The Silver Willow 39Nursing Service Cultured Care, Inc. 93optometrists Barrington Eye Center 11optometrists Brown Center 36optometrists oscar Ni,o.d. ,optometrist 46orthodontics Romani orthodontics 40Painting Contractor Advantage Painting 70Painting Contractor Cronan Painting 43Painting Contractor Delisle & Son Painting & Repair 59Painting Contractor Ez Painting 101Painting Contractor Iachetti Painting Company 62Painting Contractor Lundco Painting LLC. 20Painting Contractor Reliable Painting Co. 57Paving Contractor Action Industries 66Paving Contractor driveway Medics 70Paving Contractor Mohegan Seal Coating Co 62Paving Contractor Ryan Asphalt Paving 6Pest Control & Lawn Northeast Pest Control 28Pest Control Services Bi-State Pest Control 16

Pet Services Rehoboth Pet Care 12Physical Therapy Healy Physical Therapy 65Plastering & Painting David Laurino - Plastering 51Plumbing & Heating Sine Plumbing & Heating 56Plumbing & Heating Vintage Plumbing & Heating 14Pool Club The Grist Mill Pool & Tennis Club 77Powerwashing East Bay Pressure Wash Company 61Private School The Childrens Place Ltd. 35Private School The Pinecroft School 54Real Estate david Smith, Century 21 15Real Estate Mary-Jane King 25Real Estate ReMax Rivers Edge 4Real Estate T. R. Little, Realtor 2Remodeling Batty Construction 33Rental Stores Taunton Rental 15Restaurant Apna Punjab 17Restaurant Boneyard Barbecue & Saloon 84Restaurant Country Kitchen 84Restaurant diParma Italian Table 85Retirement Community Brookdale/East Bay 18Roofer/WaterProofing Cameron Roofing 66Roofing Contractor B & R Fournier Construction, Inc. 49Roofing Contractor Certified Roofing & Construction 61Roofing Contractor Tabeleys Roofing 67School - Private American Sign Language Academy 26Seafood Market ocean Fresh Seafood Market 85Security Systems Home & Commercial Security 16Septic Inspections Pro Inspection Services 102Septic Systems Ao Construction 42Septic Systems Fisk Contracting 60Septic Systems Town Sanitation 22Septic Systems-Clean Bay State Sewage disposal, Inc. 72Septic Systems-Clean Croome Sanitation, Inc. 28Septic Systems-Clean Soares Sanitation Pumping, Inc. 42Septic/Trash Removal A. Viera disposal 8Special Needs Lori o’Brien-Foeri 35Sports - Soccer Tidal Wave 75Stone Masonry Reeves Stone Mason Contractor 49Stump Grinding M.C. Stump Grinding 47Summer camp Camp Ramsbottom - Boys & Girls Club 80Trash Removal Cleanway Disposal & Recycling 32Trash Removal Waste-Tech, Inc. 10Trash/Junk Removal Big Blue Removal Service 47Tree Service Advanced Tree 63Tree Service Choate Tree Service 57Tree Service Little Beaver Stump Grinding 24Tree Service Seekonk Tree 95Water Treatment Water Filter Company, Inc. 11Welding ForceFed Fabrication 14Writing - Editing david Howard - Writing Workshop 92


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