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survey conducted by Steelhouse Marketing Consultants asked 1,000 consumers how they planned to spend their hard-earned, hard-to-come-by dollars this holiday season.

Fifty-six percent of families predict they will comparison shop more than they have in the past, and a whopping 62 percent predict they will spend less money overall on the holidays.

[Insert line about how bad the economy is.]

I don’t need to tell you that times are tough, or that people are struggling. You’ve heard it all before. It has occupied headlines for years now. Heck, it’s even occupied city parks. Rather than dwell on the bad, though, I think the holidays are a time to focus on the good.

As Charles Dickens wrote in his classic, “A Christmas Carol,” “It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”

The surest way to laughter and good humor isn’t from an expensive piece of jewelry or a new wardrobe (though we’ve covered those bases in this issue, too); the path to holiday cheer is by spending time with the people you love. Normal Rockwell didn’t depict flashy gifts; his brush strokes captured the love of family surrounding the table, enjoying a warm meal together.

Rockwell’s art and Dickens’ words speak to the heart of the holiday season. So if more families are able to get back to that experience instead of getting caught up in the commercialization of Christmas, Hanukkah or whatever holiday you celebrate, then maybe there are some bright spots to this bad economy after all.

At the Providence Rescue Mission, volunteers bring dignity back to the families who are suffering during these tough times, and we were able to see that work firsthand for this issue of PrimeTime.

In addition to serving hundreds of meals for Thanksgiving, the shelter opens its doors in December and allows parents to shop for new presents for their children. They aren’t handed a generic gift for “boy, age 6.” They choose the toy they think their son or daughter would most appreciate, and the child never knows that the Mission exists.

December 2011 For those of you who are lucky enough to 1944 Warwick Ave. have some shopping money set aside, we went Warwick, RI 02889 on a spree through Garden City and scoped out 401-732-3100 FAX 401-732-3110 all the best gifts this season. But before you get out the wrapping paper, wrap your home in the Distribution Special Delivery Christmas spirit with decorating tips and tricks from Laurie Langford of Wishes Under Wrap in Johnston. Langford’s famous upside down ChristPUBLISHERS mas tree can be seen on this month’s cover. Don’t Barry W. Fain, Richard G. Fleischer, forget to turn on the holiday tunes. Don Fowler John Howell caught up with the West Bay Chorale and asked them about their favorite December carols.

EDITOR We didn’t want to give Christmas all the atMeg Fraser tention, though, and I got a serious education megf@rhodybeat.com on Jewish traditions this year courtesy of Cantor Richard Perlman. I had no idea that the dreidel MARKETING DIRECTOR was used by Jewish children as a decoy so they Donna Zarrella donnaz@rhodybeat.com wouldn’t be persecuted for studying their faith. I also had no idea that Hanukkah is a minor event CREATIVE DIRECTOR in the Jewish religion. Basically, I knew nothing.

Linda Nadeau So if you were in the same boat as me, definitely lindan@rhodybeat.com check out my piece on Jewish traditions.

When you’re ready for a break from the holiWRITERS days (that does tend to happen), read about the Don Fowler, Don D’Amato, John Howell, Rhode Island Community Food Bank in this Joan Retsinas, Mike Fink, Meg Chevalier, month’s A Worthy Cause, try a new restaurant Cynthia Glinick, Joe Kernan, Kerry Park with That’s Entertainment, and don’t miss ReADVERTISING tirement Sparks, because it had me laughing out REPRESENTATIVES loud.

Donna Zarrella – donnaz@rhodybeat.com No matter what holidays you celebrate, or what your plans are this December, try to avoid Carolann Soder, Lisa Mardenli, Janice Torilli, Suzanne Wendoloski, Gina Fugere the madness. When someone cuts you off on the highway, brush it off. When shoppers are pushy at CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING the mall, smile and say, “Happy Holidays.” And REPRESENTATIVES when your family or friends start to drive you up Sue Howarth – sueh@rhodybeat.com a wall, remember that you’re lucky to have them Brittany Wardell – brittanyw@rhodybeat.com around you. It’s what Dickens would do.

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6 INVESTING IN GIFTS A guide to starting investments for your grandkids

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For Laurie Langford, the holiday season lasts year-round.

It’s been that way for 17 years.

“I always wanted to open my own business and at that time, in 1994, there were very few gift shops,” she said. “I’ve always liked decorating and being creative, and I love shopping, but I wanted to do something different.”

Something different became Wishes Under Wrap, a specialty gift shop in Johnston that carries everything from handbags to gourmet food. They offer customized baskets starting at $20, and have many gifts under $10. Wishes Under Wrap ships worldwide, delivers locally, and also offers shopping parties where the hostess earns a percentage of profits from her event.

One of the biggest draws for shoppers, though, is Langford’s collection of holiday decorations.

“I love decorating trees. I’ve always done it for family and here in the store,” Langford said. “People would tell me, ‘you should take your trees outside.’ At that point it gave me the idea that I should go to a few businesses and see if they want me to put a tree in their foyer.”

Last year, her Christmas window display caught the attention of a business Langford never expected to work with.

A woman from Twin River Casino saw Langford’s holiday creations - including an upside down Christmas tree decked out in coppers and reds - and reached out to the business owner.

Months of paperwork and negotiations later, Langford received a three-year contract to decorate Twin River for the holidays.

“I was so excited and yet I had butterflies,” she said. “I was nervous because it was something I never even dreamt I would be doing.”

By the time the contract was signed, it was already October, and Langford needed to have the casino dressed to impress by Thanksgiving. The challenge ahead included a 15-foot Christmas tree, a 12-foot tree, two 9-foot trees, four 7-foot trees and a fireplace setting. Add in another dozen wreaths, and she had her work cut out for her.

It took 600 feet of garland to recreate Langford’s signature holiday style, but thanks to the help of longtime employee Elena Bergsten taking care of the store, and her husband David Crogan at her side, sometimes working through the night, Wishes Under Wrap transformed the casino into a winter wonderland.

This year, Langford feels even more confident going into the Twin River project. After all, she’s been in Christmas mode since January.

Starting just after the New Year, Langford attends gift shows to find out what colors and styles of decorations will be popular the following December. In the summer, orders are placed, and the inventory is ready to put out by fall.

The first week of November, Langford and Bergsten are on step-

ladders, hanging ornaments that have been specifically selected for Wishes Under Wrap customers.

“For my customers, I’m looking for quality but affordability, and my customers like to see something unique,” Langford said.

She offers snowflakes and Santa ornaments, angels and wreaths.

“I think because of the economy, people are moving back toward things that are familiar, that make them feel good,” she said.

Langford is a sucker for anything that sparkles.

“My favorite thing is glitter,” she said. “The lights just twinkle on the glitter and it makes everything so festive.”

Langford’s also a fan of snowflakes, and recommends using these holiday-neutral choices if you want to keep your tree up past Christmas.

By changing the ribbons or other subtle details, the tree can last through Valentine’s Day. One emerging trend she sees is the use of natural ornaments and decorations, and trees adorned with ferns, feathers, leaves and bird ornaments.

Unsure of how to decorate your home? Langford says leave it to Bing Crosby.

“First, I put on some Christmas music. Christmas music puts me in the mood,” she said.

Then, look at the colors in your home and figure out what holiday color scheme will work best.

“If they have children, I usually suggest a very traditional look with lots of reds and greens - make it fun,” she said.

Bright kiwi green is popular now for families, but older couples going for a more elegant look often opt for reds and golds.

“You can even add a touch of black ribbon and it really pops,” Langford said.

She always uses three colors in her trees, and says a good way to make a fantastic looking tree without breaking the bank is by relying on ribbon to make a statement, rather than expensive ornaments.

“Ribbons, I think, make a tree,” she said.

If you’re tired of the look your tree has been sporting for the past decade, trade out one of your three colors for a new one, and it can completely change the aesthetic.

Most importantly, have fun with it; Langford certainly does.

“I enjoy what I’m doing,” she says, “it’s always a lot of fun.”

Wishes Under Wrap is located at 225 Greenville Avenue in Johnston.

Holiday hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 3, they will host a Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including refreshments and door prizes. For more information, visit www. wishesunderwrap.com or call 232-1190.

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Investing in gifts for the grandkids A study from Grandparents.com finds that American grandparents spend more than $50 billion annually on their grandkids. Of that astonishing total, $16 billion is going toward clothing and toys alone in the form of gifts.

To put that in perspective, the amount of money grandmothers and grandfathers spend on party dresses, video games and jewelry as graduation, birthday or holiday gifts is about 10 times the government’s annual budget for the National Endowment for the Arts.

Despite the recession, America’s 70 million grandparents continue to be a gift-giving force.

Regardless of what the present is for, the act of gift giving is about happiness, both on the part of the person giving the gift and the person receiving it.

But here’s a question grandparents might want to ask themselves: Am I giving gifts just for immediate pleasure, or should I be thinking more about what a gift can mean for their future?

A different Grandparents.com study

found that grandparents spend nearly $1,700 on each new grandchild annually.

Even if a small portion of that came in the form of stocks - instead of easily forgotten novelty gifts, for example - long-term happiness could show big returns.

Introduce young minds to investing Giving kids stock isn’t just about the monetary value of the stock shares. It’s also about introducing young minds to the world of investing. Just like a new baseball glove inspires dreams of playing in the big leagues, a share of stock could spark a lifelong passion for numbers, economics and current events. Let the kids help decide where to invest the money. No matter how his or her portfolio performs, they are getting a hands-on introduction to the world of finance and financial responsibility.

In a world saturated with video games, social media and television, a world where 71 percent of children between 8 and 18 years old have a TV set in their bedroom, kids may welcome a chance to stimulate

their brains with something new. These days, kids can track their stocks’ performance any time they want, even on their smart phones.

Children who get interested in the stock market at a young age quickly learn how it works, and in many cases start to invest their own money in additional shares. Instead of tuning out to mindless reality TV, they might start flipping to CNBC or Bloomberg television for news.

And who knows, they might even ask you for help.

Invest in their future Investing, obviously, is also about accruing money and learning how to manage it. This generation of young people needs to understand money management just as much as their older counterparts.

A good introduction to investing is by purchasing stocks through a custodial investment account. These accounts give kids ownership over their portfolio but also give their parents (or grandpar-

ents) managerial authority. Custodial accounts are typically set up in the child’s name, which could offer a nice tax benefit, while also teaching the value of investing. Because these accounts are for minors almost exclusively, some brokerage firms offer reduced fees and waive minimum purchase requirements.

Part of the joy of grandparenting is spoiling your grandkids. Instead of doing it just with trendy toys, give a gift that will help get them to their next graduation and beyond. Your grandchildren will thank you now and later.

Dan Greenshields, CFA, is President of ShareBuilder Securities Corporation, a subsidiary of ING Bank, fsb. For more information, visit www.sharebuilder.com/ gift.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS By the time millions of children wake up on Dec. 25 to see what Santa Claus left for them, their Jewish peers will be five days into their Hanukkah celebrations.

For many Christians, when they think of the Jewish faith, they think about Hanukkah.

Truth be told, though, it’s not what Jews think about.

“Hanukkah is a minor holiday,” said Cantor Richard Perlman, who will soon be ordained as a rabbi at Temple Am David in Warwick, where he is also the director of education.

He says Passover, Rosh Hashana, Sukkot and Yom Kippur are all more revered as holy days. And the most important day of the year, he adds, is the Sabbath.

“The Sabbath day is the day of rest; it’s the day when all work stops,” he said.

The catch is that it happens every week. From sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday, Jewish people are meant to lay their work aside. Services are held at the temple on Friday night, and again the next morning when they read from the Torah. After going home to rest and study, they reconvene at the temple on Saturday evening.

“It takes us from Wall Street to, ‘I don’t care. I’m here to celebrate.’ It’s a stop day,” Perlman said. “There’s something very nice about that, stopping to take a breath.”

For an Orthodox Jew (someone who adheres to the traditional interpretation of the Torah), or a Jewish family who observes the Sabbath in its truest form, even lighting a candle or cooking a meal would be considered “work.” Conservative Jews, who take a more modernized approach to their faith, observe the Sabbath at varying degrees, as do Reform Jews, which take the most liberal approach to the religion.

The structure of Hanukkah, on the other hand, is much looser than the Sabbath, and the preparations are minimal.

With Rosh Hashana, for example, Perlman will blow the shofar every day for a month prior to the holiday, with the exception of Sabbath days. The blowing of the shofar is meant to remind Jewish families of the important day to come. With Passover, too, there are extensive preparations, as families clean their homes, change dishes and ensure that no leavening products are used in their meals.

To prepare for Hanukkah, all families must do is get their menorahs out of storage.

Dreidels are another commonly recognized symbol of the holiday. During the period of oppression, young Jews were forbidden to study, but continued to do so at their own risk. They kept dreidels close at hand so they could pretend to be playing tops when their oppressors were nearby.

“The dreidel became this symbol of freedom,” Perlman said.

The Hebrew characters on most dreidels roughly translate to “a great miracle happened there.” A dreidel from Israel has one variation, so it instead reads, “a great miracle happened here.”

The roots of Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, date back to that period of oppression by the Syrians during the 4th century B.C. In a David versus Goliath battle, Judah Maccabee was able to lead a small army of Jewish people to defeat the massive Greek forces against all odds and reclaim the temple.

“We’ve been hurt; we’ve been taken down many times, but we survived and that’s a miracle,” Perlman said. “We had the opportunity to do something that was impossible to do, by the grace of God.” To symbolize the importance of what happened when the temple was reclaimed, and the miracle of having enough oil to last eight days, Jewish people serve traditional foods fried in oil, such as latkes and jelly donuts.

Still, with the commercialization of the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, so too has Hanukkah been commercialized. Jewish children, understandably envious of the gifts and festivities surrounding Christmas, began to receive gifts on each night of Hanukkah.

Orthodox Jews do not exchange presents for the holiday, and even Reform Jews have different interpretations of how the holiday should be observed. Perlman does not criticize families who do exchange presents, but he and his wife do not.

“I believe Hanukkah is more of a festival of trying to give to the less fortunate. We try to teach the kids to give to charity,” he said. “The miracle of Hanukkah really has nothing to do with gift giving; it has to do with giving generously and remembering we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for God.” In that sense, Perlman appreciates the publicity that Christmas gets. People tend to be more charitable and considerate to strangers during the holiday season, and that mindset fits in with the teachings of Judaism. In fact, for several seasons, Perlman took on the role of Santa Claus (“Cantor Claus” was his nickname) while volunteering for a social service agency that made phone calls to children who were sick or going through a rough time.

“I wish it was Christmas all year long,” Perlman said. “Why can’t we be kind and giving and caring every day?”

Regardless of whether you celebrate Hanukkah or Christmas, however, Perlman just hopes people remember what they’re celebrating during the holiday season.

“We’re not a religious society anymore, so we’re hung up on the ‘fun’ holidays like Hanukkah. But we can’t lose sight of what it really is,” he said. “It’s about the salvation.”

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Newport woman writes exciting novel about Antarctica J. D. Boss was at the PrimeTime Senior Living Expo this fall, promoting the Newport Writers group, in addition to her new novel, “Deception Island.”

I picked it up ... and couldn’t put it down.

Her favorite travel destination is Antarctica, the site she chose for an exciting novel about an evolutionary anthropologist who becomes involved in secret genetic experiments being performed by bioterrorists in an abandoned World War II Nazi base beneath the Antarctic ice.

The novel is a fast-paced read that jumps from one adventure to another with a bit of a love story thrown in.

There’s a pendant with seemingly magic powers, a frozen body and some eerie antagonists to deal with before all the pieces are put together.

I enjoyed the many realistic references to Antarctica, as Boss mixes fantasy and reality to create suspense and intrigue at every turn.

“Deception Island” is available at amazon.com and barnesandnobel.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Lighting the way Take a lantern-lit stroll through historic Newport on a 75-minute tour through Dec. 23. Tours leave at 4:30 p.m. and offer insight into how residents of colonial Newport celebrated the holidays. Reservations are encouraged, as space is limited, and tickets are $12 per person. For more information, call 841-8770 or go to www.NewportHistory.org.

Most wonderful time of the year The sidewalks of historic downtown Westerly will be lined with luminaria as Rhode Islanders enjoy a hayride with Santa, listen to holiday music and get a jump on shopping in the local stores. There will be discounts and promotions available during the stroll, which takes place on Dec. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. Go to www.westerlychamber.org for details!

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Senior Safety Net Under the provisions of the Older Americans Act, the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA) is charged with developing and monitoring programs that prevent elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. To meet this responsibility, DEA partners with federal, state and community agencies, as well as local law enforcement and fire departments, to promote the safety and security of more than 202,000 persons in Rhode Island age 60 and older. Given the complex nature of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, it is not always clear where to turn when we suspect an elder has been harmed.

Collaboration is the key.

DEA developed the Senior Police Advocate network with municipal and state law enforcement officials, and firefighters joined the network in 2005. Every year, The Rhode Island Citizens’ Commission for the Safety and Care of the Elderly, in partnership with DEA, sponsors a training session for these advocates, who are designated by their individual communities. DEA updates the advocates on the latest issues affecting seniors and the advocates get a chance to report on local safety concerns.

We recently conducted the 2011 Senior Police and Fire Advocate Training at the Pilgrim Senior Center in Warwick.

Providers and state workers joined the advocates to cross-train. More than 100 professionals were in attendance. For the first time, we brought the Police and Fire Advocates together with representatives of DEA’s Adult Protective Service Unit, the Office of Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Unit, the State Long Term Care Ombudsman and the RI Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental

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Disabilities and Hospital’s (BHDDH) Quality Assurance Unit. The five entities presented on the Duty to Report statutes that govern their activities, and what happens when a report is made.

DEA Adult Protective Services (APS) Unit is responsible for accepting and investigating reports of abuse in the community of Rhode Islanders 60 and older by a family member, caregiver or person with duty to care for the senior. Abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation or abandonment. Self-neglect occurs when a person is no longer able to care for him or herself. Rhode Island law requires any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a senior has been abused, or is neglecting his or her basic needs to report it to DEA. Abuse and self-neglect reports can be filed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling 4620555. Reports can be made anonymously and all reports are confidential. Failure to file a report can result in a fine of up to $1,000. In 2010, DEA received 987 reports of elder abuse and 935 reports of self-neglect.

After a report has been filed, the collaboration with community agencies and public safety personnel begins in earnest.

DEA protective services workers begin an investigation to gather as much information as possible about the case. When the report is completed, DEA protective services staff work with case managers to develop a case plan to stop the abuse or to construct a network of community-based services to mitigate self-neglect circumstances. DEA and case management staff monitor the plan to ensure that abuse or self-neglect does not reoccur.

It’s clear that if a senior is facing immediate physical or emotional trauma, the first call should be to 911.

It’s important to note that reports of possible scams that may be making the rounds in any community should be reported to the local police department.

Public awareness is a key element in the battle to protect seniors from scams and schemes. The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Unit, established in 2005, is responsible for prosecuting all cases of crimes against senior citizens, including financial exploitation, physical abuse and neglect, with the exception of those cases handled by the Medicaid Fraud Unit.

In 2010, the Elder Abuse Unit opened and disposed of 91 Superior Court cases, resulting in 64 years time in ordered sentences and more than $53,000 in restitution for victims. Call 274-4400 for more information.

Rhode Island contracts with The Alliance for Better Long Term Care to run the State Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) program, which advocates for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and those receiving home care or hospice services. The LTCO is responsible for investigating complaints of inadequate care and abuse suffered by seniors who are using long-term care services. All reports of abuse and neglect are confidential. Call 785-3340.

Under Rhode Island law, reports involving caregiver abuse, neglect or mistreatment of a disabled adult between the ages of 18 and 60 should be made to the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). The disabled adult can receive crisis intervention services that are necessary to ensure their immediate health and safety. Reports should be made by calling 462-3234.

October’s collaborative panel discussion was an excellent example of interagency and intergovernmental commitment to these objectives. Training participants gained greater clarity about what sorts of incidents must be reported to which entities. Beyond that knowledge, participants came away with two important principles.

First, anyone who works with the elderly should develop a relationship with the Senior Police and Fire Advocates in their community, and reach out to them when there is a question about the safety of an elder.

Second, many cases of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation do not fall neatly under the auspices of one particular agency. Therefore, there needs to be open communication among stakeholders to ensure that we use all the tools we have at our disposal to promote the safety and well being of our elders.

I offer my personal thanks to our hosts, Warwick’s Mayor Scott Avedisian and Pilgrim Senior Center Director Meg Underwood; to our panelists, DEA’s Mary Ann Ciano, Cumberland Deputy Police Chief Michael Kinch, Martha Crippen of the AG’s Elder Abuse Unit, Kathy Heren of The Alliance for Better Long Term Care, and Jane Morgan of the Executive Office of Human Services; and to Cumberland Hill Fire Chief Richard Susi (Ret.), chair of the Citizens’ Commission.

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ROCKY POINT - Steamboats & Harrington The American Steamboat Company In 1865, Captain William Winslow sold Rocky Point to Byron Sprague, who spent a small fortune trying to make the park a playground for the very rich. He failed, and four years later the park was sold to the American Steamboat Company, which later became the Continental Steamboat Company.

In the late 19th century, many mills and factories closed for a week or two in July and provided transportation to Rocky Point for their employees. For many, such as the English immigrants at Greystone in North Providence, this was as far as they ever ventured from the factory town in which they lived and worked. For many mill workers, the day at Rocky Point was the most enjoyable day of the year.

By the time the Warwick Railroad was running its line to Rocky Point, thousands took the ride on the railroad to meet and hear many politicians and celebrities.

President Rutherford B. Hayes The rich and the famous also came to Rocky Point. One of its most illustrious visitors was President Rutherford B. Hayes, who visited here in 1877, the summer after becoming president in the disputed Election of 1876. Hayes made history’s first presidential telephone call when he called Dr. Alexander Graham Bell from Rocky Point. Hayes later reported that he could understand words, but could not understand whole sentences.

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the great problems was the fear of fire. Entrepreneur Byron Sprague, who had purchased the property from the Winslows for $60,000 in 1860 and added another $300,000 to build a three-story hotel, saw his dreams go up in smoke. His hotel, which was capable of housing 300 guests, and his observation tower that was 10 stories high and 250 feet above sea level, along with a large 3-story mansion, were severely damaged when, in 1883, a spectacular fire demolished the Rocky Point Hotel. The fire started on March 16, before the season opened, when there were only a few employees at the hotel.

Unfortunately, Warwick had no fire departments that could handle a large fire. There was a fire engine, called the Little Giant, on the premises, but it was inadequate for this task and a cry for help was sent to Providence. By the time help reached the park, the amusement center, the hotel, clam dinner hall and boathouse were demolished.

Colonel Randall A. Harrington, Master Showman The fire ended Rocky Point’s dual identity as a resort for summer guests and day excursionists, as the hotel was never rebuilt. The park continued, however, to be popular for another 100 years.

In 1911, R. A. Harrington purchased Rocky Point Amusement Park from the Providence, Fall River & Newport Steamship Company and ended wild speculation concerning the future of the park.

Colonel Harrington announced that he would keep the site as a summer resort and would add amusements so that the

Rocky Point in the 1870s provided work for Warwick’s fishermen and quahoggers as the shore dinner hall began to attract large numbers of customers. This old photo recalls the time when sailing ships and rowboats were on the bay in great numbers. (From the Henry A. L. Brown collection)

Warwick park would rival that of Coney Island. Harrington leased the park in 1888, and by 1900, his flair for the business had already made him the most popular resort proprietor in New England. He advertised extensively and drew customers from as far away as Maine and Canada. The excitement of going to Rocky Point was so great that, often, excursions of hundreds arrived accompanied by their own bands. During the height of the season, trolley cars ran from Providence every five minutes, and boats came into the wharf on an hourly basis.

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by ELAINE M. DECKER

RETIREMENT OBSERVATIONS:

Species of Retirees The end of the year always sees the publication of various lists. Last year, Time’s end-December issue included a list of 10 new species, including the Tube-Nosed Fruit Bat, the Bluetooth Tarantula and the Giant Woolly Rat. I do not lie. Check for yourself.

As I’ve collected information for my retirement, I’ve identified a number of distinct species of retirees.

The most familiar one is the Pot-Bellied Pensioner. He was fortunate enough to spend his entire working life at one large corporation. They gave him an irresistible buyout package that has enabled him to sit back and do nothing at all. His lack of motivation to augment his discretionary income has resulted in a substantial weight gain around his midsection, which has led to considerable health problems. He doesn’t care, however, because his buyout included full health care coverage. The good news for our economy is that this species of retiree is on the verge of extinction.

A large but relatively young group is the Double-Dipping Unionites. These former government functionaries and public servants received lucrative retirement packages around age 40, at which time they took a second job. That job provided a similarly lucrative package that kicked in around age 60. Although I have yet to collect sufficient data to prove my theory, I believe that there is an unwritten but clearly understood system of job swapping among the Double Dippers. At age 40, those in career A trade places with those in career B, so that at age 60, they all retire with double dips. If enough of our cities and states go bankrupt, thus voiding all existing contracts, this species may one day become extinct, too. Don’t hold your breath.

Those of you who live in more progressive states, like Rhode Island, have surely seen the Downy-Chested Community Organizer. Dressed in a puffy insulated vest in winter, this activist retiree goes door to door trying to drum up enthusiasm, signatures and contributions. She champions such causes as Save the Bay, Don’t Feed the Pigeons, Protect the Tube-Nosed Fruit Bat and Free the Giant Woolly Rats.

This type of retiree shows no signs of impending extinction.

A particularly flamboyant species I identified is the Condo Commodore. Often self-appointed, but sometimes elected to his position, he patrols your community looking for violations of condo rules. Weather permitting he is dressed in a navy blazer with brass buttons, khaki slacks and white patent leather loafers. If he is a widower, you are done for. The widows in the community will never support an uprising against him.

An unfortunately common species is the Red-Nosed Wal-Mart Greeter. Most of us are familiar with the three-legged stool concept of funding one’s retirement

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She balances precariously on that stool at the door of your local Wal-Mart, alternately smiling a greeting and dabbing at her leaky nose. It seems as though the vital fluids of her life are draining slowly out of her, but it’s probably just hay fever.

The last and most obnoxious retiree that I’ve identified is the Smug-Mouthed Investment Wizard. This migratory creature had the foresight (and the time) to carefully manage his or her investments from at least age 40 onward. When it came to real estate, they bought at the low points in the market and sold at the high. They now own retirement-appropriate homes in every climate that the calendar requires, and they make sure everyone knows when they are making their winter pilgrimage to Sanibel Island. On the brighter side, each time they return to New England, their skin looks more and more like leather. There is a God after all.

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On the surface, being a chef looks like a glamorous profession, but it’s a lot of hard work and requires skills in many more disciplines than turning out a sirloin steak at the perfect temperature and color.

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I imagine it would be the same for every chef - working together as a team with my kitchen and dining room staff to put a smile on the face of each and every resident, each and every meal. And it’s a bonus when we know that a dish they really love is also good for them. As a chef, what could be more rewarding than that? At the end of the day, that’s what all the effort is all about.

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Santa’s Helper The sparkling white lights start going up in October at Garden City Center, but it’s not until Black Friday that the season officially begins. On Friday, Nov. 25, the holiday music comes on and the lights are bright for an experience that Garden City Marketing Director Janice Pascone says keeps shoppers coming back each winter.

“I would have to say it’s our stores and the atmosphere that makes us so special. We offer a wonderful outdoor shopping experience unduplicated anywhere in New England,” she said.

The International Council of Shopping Centers estimates that holiday sales in retail stores will post a moderate gain of 2.2 percent in 2011, but Pascone and Garden City owners The Wilder Companies are hoping to see an even bigger improvement in Cranston.

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“Garden City Center has been trending higher than the national average, so we are optimistic for a successful holiday season,” Pascone said.

On Dec. 2, 9 and 16, the shopping center will host special shopping events that feature store sales and promotions, holiday entertainment and a live ice carving. Spend $100 or more and you can receive a $10 Whole Foods Market gift card.

To get ready for the holidays, we spent a day at a few of the center’s locally owned stores, picking out gifts for every recipient at prices ranging from $7 for a box of decadent chocolates to $10,100 for a Rolex.

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Gifts run the gamut from ornaments and earrings to purses and scarves. Purchasing a gift at Ten Thousand Villages provides a fair living wage to a struggling artist in a developing nation. *Cuff bracelet: $18 *Handcrafted lamp: $74 *Assorted woven scarves: Starting at $48

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by JOAN RE TSINAS

An East Side

Holiday Tradition

By day, DB Hebb is a physician.

The adults gathered in the basement of the Central Congregational Church on Angell Street also have day jobs, working as teachers and lawyers and retailers.

But one night every the fall, these adults morph into a combination of Martha Stewart and a referee as they

watch over 50 boys, ages 6 to 10, decorate holiday wreaths.

With spray-on snow (lots of spray-on snow, notes Hebb, the scoutmaster of Cub Scout Pack 88), the Scouts slap on pinecones, Mardi Gras beads and assorted decorations that parent-volunteers have collected throughout the year. The result: sellable wreaths.

The wreaths are part of the annual holiday tree sales that this troop has mounted for more years than East Siders can recall. Ed Bishop, a Boy Scoutmaster 40 years ago, recalls that the tradition was well established, at least for 10 years, when he took over as Scoutmaster. In those years, the boys traveled to Parson Pete’s farm. Parson Pete, the minister of the Roundtop Church on Beneficent Street in Providence, had retired to Scituate, where he planted trees. Later, the boys bought the trees from a farm in Voluntown, Conn. With parental help and supervision, the boys would cut down the 70 to 100 trees, haul them to a few trucks parents had lent and deposit them in the yard of the church.

The boys would be in charge of marketing the trees - walking would-be customers through the lot, helping them decide on the best tree, collecting the money, lopping a few inches off the bottom of the tree and hauling it to a waiting car. The income from that sale subsidized Scout activities throughout the year.

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Over time, a few details changed.

The Boy Scouts relinquished the sale to the Cub Scouts. The boys no longer go to a tree farm. Today Al Jac’s on Valley Street delivers the 100 trees to the Angell Street playground. But the Cub Scouts still walk customers through the lot, help them pick the best tree, saw off a few inches from the bottom (sometimes with adult help), then haul it to a customer’s car.

The boys learn a bit about salesmanship. Hebb recalled one longtime customer patiently reminding his Cub-Scout-salesman, “Are you going to ask me whether I want to donate anything extra to the troop?”

They collect money, they count it and they know that it is their kitty for the year.

Are the boys learning to be entrepreneurial whizzes? Hebb acknowledges that most of the boys enjoy the excitement of being outdoors with their friends on a cold night, walking around the lot, showing off the trees and drinking hot chocolate, all accompanied by lively music. Although trees have morphed into symbols of Christmas, Troop 88 looks on the sale as a time-honored ritual - not just of Christmas or the winter solstice, but also of fundraising.

The income from the trees subsidizes Troop 88’s activities. The Central Congregational Church has chartered a Scout troop for 54 years, and for 54 years, boys have gathered in the church’s basement to plan camping trips, the annual pancake breakfast (slotted for this March, another ages-old East Side spring tradition), the food collection (an October ritual, as Scouts put out bags that neighbors can fill with canned goods) as well as this Tree Sale. The troop welcomes boys of all religious and non-religious persuasions.

The boys share in the excitement of a snowy tradition, as do East Side customers.

Many have come for years to buy “the” tree for their home. Indeed, Ed Bishop each year buys two trees. He puts one inside his house, the other in his yard. For Valentine’s Day he decorates the tree with red gizmos; for St. Patrick’s Day, he adorns with green gizmos.

He, as well as the birds, loves extending the tradition up until March.

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by DON FOWLER

ome A-Wassailing C e W e r e H It is the time of year to dust off those great Christmas classic CDs, listen to church choirs singing our favorite hymns, and hopefully, attend a live Christmas concert.

Church, school and community choruses around the state are busy rehearsing for their annual concerts.

They will be performing at shopping malls, churches, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, singing familiar carols we remember from our childhood.

The West Bay Chorale, now under the direction of Amanda Santo, is in its 31st year of providing beautiful music year-round.

They rehearse every Monday night at 7 at St. Mark’s Church in Warwick, and always welcome new members.

The Chorale started as the Warwick Ecumenical Choir, drawing from local churches but has since expanded to include members from as far away as Charlestown, Exeter and Barrington. The only requirement is a love for singing good music.

While members of the chorale were checking out the music for their annual Christmas Concert, I asked a few about their favorite Christmas songs.

Joan Martin liked “The Mass in Honor of St. Michael.”

“I first sang it in 1998, and I know it well and love it,” she said.

Deborah Bergeron chose the “Wexford Carol,” a song the chorale was rehearsing that evening.

“It reminds me of my childhood,” she said. “Every year my father would buy the latest Firestone Christmas Album for a dollar, and that song was my favorite, and still is.”

Sandra DiPalma liked “In the Blue Mid-Winter,” with lyrics by the famous poet Christina Rosetti, which she has sung since she was a child.

Amanda Santo said she “likes them all ... and I have the job of picking them every

year.” But she did admit a preference for the Russian folk tune, “Sleigh Bells” (Not the Leroy Anderson one).

Judy Dewey, who also sings with the Edgewood Congregational Church choir in Cranston, has been singing with the chorale for over 20 years.

“Silent Night,” she said. “I was in Jerusalem, in the Church of the Nativity, standing with other travelers from all over the world, and singing the carol. There were a group of Germans singing it in their native language. There wasn’t a dry eye in the church.”

They all had their favorites, but admitted that “The Twelve Days of Christmas” wasn’t one of them. One of the men suggested that anything Frank Sinatra sang was his favorite.

He also mentioned that the chorale is looking for more men to join.

The chorale has sung at Gaspee Days, First Night and other Rhode Island events. They have done concerts with the American Band, AtwaterDonnelly and have performed at the Breakers and other famous Ocean State venues. They also perform Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.

Santo has a Masters degree in vocal performance from the Hartt School of Music, is a graduate of Rhode Island College, and teaches at CCRI. She’s a soprano soloist at Beneficent Congregational Church and a student of Maria Spacagna.

Accompanist Susan Carroll has a certificate in sacred music from Yale, is the Minister of Music at Beneficent, and accompanist for the Ocean State Children’s Choir, teacher and recitalist.

West Bay Chorale’s Christmas Concert will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at The Church of the Ascension, 390 Pontiac Ave. in Cranston. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

For tickets and more information, check them out at www.westbaychorale.org.

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lessingdales transforms a basement room of the Providence Rescue Mission into a department store where parents who are struggling financially can provide the holiday their children deserve.

“It’s a good shopping experience. Those parents find something their child will love and they’re excited about it,” said Matt Cairone, a full-time volunteer at the Providence shelter. “We don’t want the kids to know it came from the Mission. This gives the parents some peace of mind, and it helps families enjoy the holiday.”

Blessingdales has recreated the typical shopping experience since 2002. In order to participate in the program, parents must register in advance. They provide the Mission with the ages of their child and a copy of their birth certificate, in order to ensure that only parents are taking advantage of the resource.

Tags with the child’s information are added to Giving Trees around the state, and gifts come flooding in from individuals, churches and businesses. Gregg’s Restaurant is one of the Mission’s largest supporters.

Families are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped gifts to the Mission from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Once the gifts are assembled, Blessingdales opens up for five days in the middle of December, and parents are able to choose three presents and a few stocking stuffers with the help of a personal shopper.

“They’re participating in something that doesn’t feel like it’s a free giveaway,” Cairone said. “It’s fun for all of us and we hope it’s enjoyable for the parents. It’s a real shopping experience, created through the grace of God.” The Providence Rescue Mission was established in 1999 as a non-denominational, faith-based non-profit that houses approximately 100 men, women and children each night. The Mission also offers dental services, emergency food, clothing, a place to bathe and a discipleship program for homeless individuals trying to rehabilitate their lives after addiction.

Preserving the dignity of the men and women they serve is a top priority for the Providence Rescue Mission, not just on Christmas, but all year round.

Each night, the Mission serves about 125 sit-down meals from their Cranston Street shelter. Those numbers swell during the winter months, with an increase of as much as 20 percent during December and January. Another 125 meals are

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served at the Harrington Hall halfway house, and still more are given to shut-ins in Providence.

When Cairone began volunteering at the shelter more than seven years ago, a busy night meant 30 meals and 25 people to shelter.

“The need is there. It has grown tremendously,” he said.

On Thanksgiving too, Rhode Islanders who have fallen on tough times are able to enjoy the holidays.

The Saturday before Thanksgiving, the Mission served approximately 750 meals between the hours of 12 and 6 p.m. Another 300 or so people enjoyed a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day. Meanwhile, more than 30 volunteers helped to assemble Thanksgiving boxes, complete with turkeys, that were distributed to an astonishing 2,000 families just in time for the holiday.

Preparations for the Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations start in March, and PRM is always on the hunt for more donors and more volunteers just to keep up with the increased demand.

“It’s a big event so we need all the food we can get. With the tough economy, a lot of places say no now, but it’s worth the call. If every grocery store or supermarket gave us two bags, we could feed a lot of people,” he said.

A donation of time is just as important, as volunteers do 90 percent of the work at the Mission. On any given day, volunteers are making beds, cleaning house, cooking meals and delivering plates to grateful men and women.

That gratitude, Cairone says, is what makes the work worthwhile.

“The reality is, when they’re out in the world, they’re not always treated nicely.

Here, you’ll always have that respect,” he said. “Here, you’re important because you’re a human being. Everyone matters and everyone is respected. We’re here to help.”

For more information, visit providencerescuemission.org or call 274-8861. To drop off a donation of a new, unwrapped gift, visit the Mission at 627 Cranston Street in Providence.

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Fine food and wine... and cupcakes?

Know where you can get some great food, a wine slushie and the best cupcakes in Rhode Island?

Head over to Razzle, the new restaurant in Cranston that offers a unique dining concept.

The brainchild of owner Maureen Pergoni, Razzle opened recently in the shopping complex at 1460 Oaklawn Avenue, around the corner from Mardi Gras and across the street from Phred’s Drugs.

Pergoni, daughter of former Cranston Councilman Ed Ferns, has always been praised for her incredible cupcakes. With her baking talent, plus 27 years in management, she decided to open her own shop, adding a restaurant and unique wine bar to the mix.

“It’s the Cheesecake Factory concept, “ Maureen told me. “Offer them good food and add a gourmet cupcake for dessert.”

The fruit-infused wine comes from a Coventry winery, Shela Lara, and has been given the name, Gaspee. We tasted the strawberry and watermelon “slushies” and are convinced that Maureen has something good going here. The wines can also be used in making frozen drinks.

Currently, Razzle is one of only two places in Rhode Island offering this unique experience.

The comfy restaurant and wine bar has 38 seats, plus 24 for outside dining. It is the former site of the Pippin Orchard Dairy, and more recently a Japanese and then Chinese restaurant, and now sits next to another Asian restaurant.

Pergoni did extensive remodeling (“My life savings”) in the front of the house and the kitchen, which provides her with her own baking area, plus plenty of room for Chef Cindy Viggiano to prepare lunch and dinner.

Viggiano’s family owned Barbara’s Restaurant on Elmwood Avenue in Cranston for many years, and many of her father’s recipes have made it to Razzle’s menu.

The luncheon and dinner menus, like the entire concept, have some unique items.

We skipped the typical calamari and bruschetta items and went for the tuna and avocado tartare rollups, served with wasabi soy sauce ($8.95) and the Razzle Egg Rolls, Italian hams and provolone cheese topped with marinara sauce and Romano cheese ($9.95). Both were absolutely delicious.

The appetizers, like the entrees, are huge, and enough for two.

Joyce ordered the Shrimp Razzle, which was an enormous bowl chock full of shrimp, roasted red peppers, black olives, mushrooms, and garlic sautéed in a wine and garlic sauce over linguini (penne and rice pilaf also available) for $14.95. Joyce, who can be a discriminate critic, said it was one of the best meals she has ever had, bringing half of it home for the next day.

The serving was bigger (and tastier) than one ordered recently at a chain restaurant that claimed to serve three. Chef Cindy said that the recipe was her father’s favorite.

I ordered a salmon burger, fresh salmon ground with fresh herbs and spices, topped with pineapple salsa on a toasted bulky roll ($11.95). If you are a salmon fan, you’ve got to try this one. It came with hot potato wedges, lightly sprinkled with delicious Belgian spices. The burger was huge, so I removed the top of the bun and ate it as an open sandwich.

Razzle has a full menu of grilled pizzas ($9.95/$10.95), hamburgers ($9.95), wraps and panini ($7.95 to $10.95 for the tuna/avocado supreme), plus pasta, chicken, seafood and steak entrees.

Don’t leave without a visit to the cupcake counter. While we were too full for dessert, we did take out six different cupcakes, from a carrot cake to a mocha, and couldn’t resist trying one later that evening. They were gone within two days. The cupcakes are $2.75 each, $15 for a half dozen, $29 for a dozen. They are to die for.

Pergoni donates unsold cupcakes to various charities and organizations in the area.

She reminds us that these are gourmet cupcakes, and are best eaten with a fork.

When I mentioned to our waitress Andrea that the portions were so large, she said that most people enjoy taking some home for the next day. We certainly did. And with the check comes another unique twist; a special Razzle candy that turns into chewing gum.

Razzle is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pergoni plans to start a Sunday brunch soon, with Belgian waffles, French toast, crepes and all the fixings. For more information, call 463-7299, or visit them online at www.razzlecupcakes. com.

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by MIKE FINK

Lucky number 12 Having some Rumanian roots, I refuse to divulge my age on the occasion of the anniversary of my birth. It’s a Gypsy thing; Death might grab you thinking, “That’s enough.” The day, though, was the 12th and likewise the month - 12/12. That’s all I will declare.

Twelve is my lucky number.

I would, however, like to scribble somewhat a few lines about the destiny that was inscribed on or before that unnamed year. The official anniversary gem is the turquoise and the horoscope is the horse ... the kind with wings, Pegasus, the sign of the poet, or perhaps the Centaur.

I was told my first word was “house.” I wrote it carefully, painstakingly, but without the final “e.” That too was an omen. Like the scriptural Jacob, I cling closely to the hearth. My elder brother likes to list my shortcomings.

“You never helped with the outdoor chores. You just went in the house and sulked, over a glass of wine.”

He will say such things in front of my children!

Or: “You were stung by a bee at summer camp and yelled all across the grounds and around the lake, screaming!”

My eldest brother annoyed by me and long ago tired of my impertinent questions after his dates, shouted “Drop Dead!” to me, at the table!

My siblings both claim that our father was always fed up with me. That is, especially as the middle bro insists, until I brought Isaac Bashevis Singer, the famous Nobel prize-winning author, as my guest to the house for lunch.

On that occasion, I was forgiven for all my eccentricities and difficulties.

Yeah, after a certain age, you sort-of forget almost the embarrassments of your childhood and youth, or you keep them as secrets fit only for your own private company as

you toss and turn in bed. You achieve the dignity of work, of paying the bills for your own homestead, of holding your grandchildren on your lap and lying just a bit about your life’s adventures. Exaggerating and editing, anyway.

But there is always somebody who brings up the awful truth, the dreadful things you said and did. Better by far to say such things yourself, before somebody else makes it sound even worse than it was.

My grammar school days have the innate charm, or intensity anyway, of that era. We started out in kindergarten after the Hurricane of 1938 and still during the Depression and at the very start of World War II - I still call it the Duration. Israel became a state while I was in Nathan Bishop Junior High School. I can list that as a major event of my generation, to witness the birth of the post-war phoenix nation. Also, I was never afraid to ask a pretty girl out for a date, and although I was certainly not a lady-killer, still, at least I could handle the details: the corsages, the identification bracelets, the zoot suit key chains. So much for Junior High.

At Hope we learned how to get along with all kinds of kids. For me, it had nothing to do with athletic fields of combat and cooperation. I had to debate, to conquer the stage, and to spend the “stag” evenings either at the nearby North Main Street bowling alley, or at the pubs in Central Falls.

I really spent a lot of time in the “hous” alone, perhaps down cellar, maybe up in the attic, hunting for souvenirs. My parents were at work in their small furniture store over the bridge in East Providence. My siblings were helping in the warehouse or on the delivery truck, or they were playing poker with their crews of chums.

I did have a group of buddies of my own: Larry and I often walked about the streets of town, admiring the new

and old houses or just talking about the meaning of life, or laughing at the latest jokes, or mulling over the new and old movie stars. My father wasn’t crazy about Larry, partly because if I talked him into doing something mischievous, he took the full blame for my instigations and foolishness. As a youngest, I may have been spoiled in some ways, but in other ways I was the one looked down on like the family pet, the brunt and the runt.

“That damned dog,” our dad would declare if he had any trouble with a chore, even if the poor pooch was far away from the scene of the minor disaster.

I think that describes my plight as well. Now, that logo of Dec. 12, the flying horse, the longtime symbol of Mobil Gas, suggests aiming high, the rhythmic hoof beats of verse, and the love of trying out adventurous new directions. I would rather see myself, at a birthday solstice, with those metaphors, rather than go through all the doubts, dilemmas, dull reminders of wasted days and opportunities, mistaken milestones and outrageous misfortunes that pile up in the subconscious, unless you find a way to dispose of them. My way is laughter, elaborate interpretations or ritual cleansings, like putting out the trash on Sundays, swimming as often as possible, taking your week’s linens to the cleaners, having my beard trimmed and the car washed. Pretty soon, on the dead end of December, the month to remember, the whole world celebrates its annual anniversary, just a fortnight after my personal turn of the screw, lost as it often is among the holidays of the season when the year dies and is reborn.

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Caregivers recognized for ‘special hearts’ Recently, 300 members of the Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA) gathered at an awards luncheon to pay tribute to some of their own - five winners of the RIHCA Distinguished Service Awards.

Long-term care is often the distant cousin of health care, receiving much less attention than hospitals or the latest insurance issue. But once a year, RIHCA, whose membership is comprised of roughly three-quarters of Rhode Island’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, honors a select few of the extraordinary people who work to insure the best care possible for the short- and long-term residents of Rhode Island’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers.

“Without a doubt, caring for Rhode Island’s eldest and most infirm residents requires special skill and a special heart. Their job isn’t easy and they don’t often get the credit they deserve,” said Virginia Burke, RIHCA president/ CEO. “The Distinguished Service Awards are just one way to say thank you to some of the people that go out of their way to make sure that our eldest loved ones are well taken care of.

They’re a special group and they deserve special recognition.”

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This year’s recipients of the RIHCA Distinguished Service Awards, chosen by their peers, are: • Long-term Care Nurse of the Year: Marianna Macdonald, director of Nursing at Forest Farm Health Care Center in Middletown.

This award highlights the competence and dedication of a long-term care nurse who handles the various responsibilities of the job with skill, compassion and unparalleled dedication.

•Social Worker of the Year: Kelly Cookson of Scallop Shell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Peace Dale.

This award acknowledges a social worker who is revered by his or her peers and who works as a liaison between patients, families, discharge planners and staff.

• Distinguished C.N.A. Award Winner: Indira Hernandez of Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence.

As the front line of care in a skilled nursing center, Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.) are often the primary contact for residents and their families. This award honors a certified nursing assistant who goes above and beyond the direct care responsibilities required of them and routinely exhibits competence, compassion and dedication to those they care for.

RIHCA Distinguished Service Award winner John Gage poses with RIHCA CEO Virginia Burke.

• Therapy Resources Management Spirit Award Winner: Janet Somerville of Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence This award recognizes a long-term care worker whose energy and positive attitude enhances the morale of those around them.

• Chair’s Award Winner: John Gage of Health Concepts Ltd. in Providence.

The Chair’s Award, chosen by 2011 RIHCA Chair, Joan Woods of Grand Islander Genesis Health Care, recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions over time to the long-term care community.

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A WORTHY CAUSE

by MICHAEL J. CERIO

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t is one of the state’s most recognizable non-profit organizations, one that helps people from Woonsocket to Westerly meet their most basic of needs: putting food on the table.

And, as the state’s economy continues to struggle, its work has never been more important.

Each month, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, through its statewide network of emergency food programs, provides help to 60,000 people – an astounding 50 percent increase over just three years ago.

The need for food assistance in Rhode Island has increased by 50 percent over the past three years.

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“Hunger is truly a statewide issue,” said Andrew Schiff, chief executive officer of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. “Every one of our member agencies has seen an increase, and our network is pretty much at the point of having reached capacity. Most of the folks we talk to don’t see a way to feed more people.”

In an effort to meet the growing demand, the Food Bank distributed 9.4 million pounds of food last year. People who never before needed help found themselves in line at food pantries.

“Distributing more than 9 million pounds of food sounds like a lot, and is a lot, but if you look back to 2008 when we were serving 40,000 people each month and distributed 8.3 million pounds, it’s not the same increase as the 50 percent jump we’ve seen in demand,” said Schiff.

What was once seen as an urban problem affecting low-income individuals and families has now seeped into the middle class and suburban communities. At risk, too, are seniors who live on fixed incomes. To further compound the problem, food donations to the Food Bank have slowed in recent years as less surplus product becomes available from manufacturers, distributors and the supermarket industry.

According to data from the United States Census Bureau, one in eight Rhode Islanders live in poverty, something the Food Bank sees as a driving force behind the growing demand.

“With increases in the costs of food, fuel, and utilities, household budgets are squeezed and people need to turn to a food pantry to avoid going hungry,” said Schiff. “A good thing about Rhode Island is that there are emergency food programs across the state to help people. No matter where you live, it’s possible to get assistance.”

Of particular concern to the Food Bank is the growing number of seniors turning for help, and the impact that poor nutrition has on one’s health. Schiff says that 10 percent of the people served are seniors, and for those living in poverty, the rate of food insecurity is even greater.

A recently released Census report indicates that seniors are falling into poverty at a faster rate, with one in six Americans over the age of 65 now living in poverty – an increase from one in nine just a few years ago. Another factor impacting poverty among seniors is the growing number of those caring for grandchildren. For seniors living on a fixed income, it can be difficult to provide additional meals on an already limited budget.

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“If you are over 65 and in poverty, you are at a high risk for hunger,” said Schiff. “But, no one should ever be embarrassed to ask for help.”

Fortunately, there are resources available to help during times of need. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called Food Stamps, helps people who are struggling buy the food they need through a specialized debit card system. Over the past four years, the number of Rhode Islanders receiving SNAP benefits has doubled.

The program now helps 165,000 people each month.

While many seniors are eligible for the program, Schiff says some are reluctant to apply due to the stigma of asking for help, and their belief that others may lose access to benefits once more people enroll.

However, SNAP is an entitlement program and available to everyone who is eligible.

“The stigma of receiving Food Stamps has definitely been reduced since the program began using Electronic Benefits Transfer cards,” explained Schiff. “When you’re shopping in the store, and paying for food, no one knows that you have food stamps. Some individuals are eligible to receive a maximum benefit of $142 per month, and for those who need it, it’s a big help.”

Along with SNAP benefits, there are additional resources that help seniors get the food they need. Many senior centers offer meal programs, which are open to everyone and reduce stigma by serving food in a communal setting. And, Meals on Wheels has been an invaluable program for homebound seniors for over 40 years, currently delivering more than 2,000 meals in Rhode Island each day.

For those who may not know where to turn, or need additional information on the resources available in their community, United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island is there to help. United Way 2-1-1 is an information and referral help line that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The helpline offers referrals to many other resource programs.

With an economic outlook that remains bleak, and tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders out of work, the Food Bank anticipates that the need for food assistance will remain high. In response, the organization is in the midst of its Holiday Meal Drive, which continues through the end of December. As part of the effort, members of the community are encouraged to visit the Food Bank at 200 Niantic Avenue in Providence to make a donation of food or money.

The Food Bank also wants to stress that while many view the holidays as a time of increased need, hunger has no offseason and support is needed throughout the year.

“There’s no question that every dollar, every can, makes a difference,” said Schiff. “But, we can make a dollar go very far. Cash donations allow us to bring food into the state through Feeding America, the nation’s Food Bank Network, and also allows us to purchase foods that are not often available through donations, like rice and cereal, but are very important and nutritious.”

Thanks to the efforts of the Food Bank, thousands of Rhode Islanders at-risk of hunger have access to the nutritious food that they need. With the holidays and cold winter months upon us, the Food Bank is hoping for everyone to get involved and help their neighbors in need.

“We’re asking everyone to do a little, and if everyone does a little, it adds up,” said Schiff.

You can help the Food Bank by making a secure online donation at www.rifoodbank.org or by calling 942-MEAL.

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American adults increasingly have a basic understanding of long-term care and its costs, but most seem ill-prepared to pay for their own care if they need it. November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month and a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance finds that three-quarters of adults recognize that one year of care in a nursing home can be more expensive than four years of college.

The study finds that few adults over age 50 have a plan in place should they or a spouse require long-term care at home or in a skilled facility. To call attention to the importance of awareness and planning, the U.S. Congress has urged Americans to recognize this as an opportunity to learn more about the potential risks and costs, and the options available.

“Americans are living longer lives and that makes long-term care awareness vitally important,” said Lynn Pohl of Lynn Pohl LTC, Inc., in Providence. “We are committed to creating awareness and educating more people during the month. The federal government now offers tax incentives to encourage individuals to initiate a long-term care plan, the local professional explains. For example, certain small business owners may be able to fully deduct the cost of protection that can pay for future long-term care.”

For more information on long-term care planning options or a no-obligation cost quote for long-term care insurance, call Lynn Pohl at 274-7213 or e-mail her at lynn@ lynnpohl.com.

Winter rite of passage Festival Ballet Providence will present “The Nutcracker” at the Providence Per forming Arts Center from Dec. 9 through 11, with night and afternoon performances. Tickets range from $23 to $98, and families will be captivated by the classic holiday tale of a Nutcracker doll that comes to life. For tickets, call 421-2997 or visit ppacri.org.

Making it through the winter Throughout the month of December, hear the history of the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, circa 1760, including how its residents survived the winter in the 18th century. A costumed historical interpreter leads the program, and reservations are required. Tours are offered on Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 11:30 a.m., and depart from the Museum & Shop at Brick Market. Admission is $15 per person, $10 for Newport Historical Society members and $5 for children 12 and under.

December Dreams Visit the Providence Performing Arts Center from Dec. 13 to 18 for Cirque Dreams Holidaze, directed by Neil Goldberg. An international cast of more than 30 costumed artists performs acrobatic feats in this performance with original music.

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Located on Oaklawn Avenue, Victoria Court has 45 private, semi-private or shared suites designed to approximate a small, apartment-like setting. Each suite has a full bathroom as well as a small kitchenette (including a sink, small refrigerator and ample storage space). As soon as you enter the lobby, you are immediately aware of the homey setting ~ soft comfortable chairs, a baby grand piano and private gathering areas greet you. The smell of delicious food wafts through the air, enticing you to enter the nearby dining area where elegantly set tables await you. On the premises, you will also find a full-service salon as well as laundry and housekeeping services to address all your loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. There is even a lovely courtyard to linger in on warmer, sun-bathed days.

While the setting and ambience are important when considering this level of care for a cherished family member, they would matter little if it werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the compassionate care provided by the skilled staff at Victoria Court, including a full complement of service directors, nurses and therapists. They are united in their desire to keep your loved one active, engaged, inspired and nurtured. Along with skilled nursing care, Victoria Court residents are engaged in a whole assortment of stimulating activities such as daily physical exercise, entertainment by local musicians, and quiet time for games, art projects and important socialization. There is also time carved out for spiritual enrichment. A special note for animal lovers considering Victoria Court â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if you can provide the care; you may even keep a small pet in your suite.

On Nov. 29th, the staff, the residents and their families spent an entire evening learning about safety concerns at their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safety Matters at Victoria Courtâ&#x20AC;? symposium.

The following organizations addressed the audience on issues such as ambulances designed especially for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patients, services to help with adults who tend to wander, as well the emergency programs provided by the City of Cranston; they are MainStreet MD, Safety Net (LoJack), Coastline Ambulance, the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, and both the State of RI and the City of Cranston 911 Emergency System and Medical Services. As always, the safety and security of your loved one is of paramount importance to the staff at Victoria Court.

Along with its full-time residential services, Victoria Court also offers Adult Day Care from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays. If you are exploring the option of assisted living, memory care or adult day care, contact the loving staff of Victoria Court. Come to 55 Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston for a full tour, or call 946-5522 to speak to director Lillian Jean Delmonico. You will find more detailed information on their website: www.pacificaseniorliving.com.

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Closing the gender gap MetLife Foundation recently awarded a $1,000 Volunteer Ventures Grant on behalf of Susan A. Pomfret to the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island.

Pomfret, a MetLife employee and the cochair of the Board of Directors who has volunteered with the organization for many years, proposed the grant in support of Project G.R.O.W. (Gaining Resources for Older Women). This is a one-year community education project that will seek to raise the economic security issues facing older Rhode Island women that deserves community response. Through

a statewide series of community presentations, it will educate the community about the declining economic status of many older women and the gender-related disparities in their average income compared to older men. Pomfret will be assisting in these community educational series. Pictured here, Pomfret presents the check to Senior Agenda Coalition Executive Director William F. Flynn Jr. For more information, call 401-274-6900 or visit www. senioragendari.org.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Holiday Craft Fair On Dec. 10 and 11, the Knights of Columbus will host Holiday Craft Fair 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and shoppers can peruse more than 35 crafters and vendors with unique holiday creations. The Knights of Columbus is located at 28 Fish Road in Tiverton.

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Excellence in Action at Tockwotton Tockwotton Home received the Excellence in Action award for employee satisfaction from My InnerView. This national recognition was awarded to the Providence-based nursing and assisted living center as a result of scoring in the top 10 percent of 5,930 qualified nursing homes in the nation surveyed for employee satisfaction.

“This year’s awards recipients were first recognized by their own employees,” said Amanda Twiss, CEO of My InnerView-OCS, a division of National Research Corporation. “There is no doubt that these nursing homes understand the value of measuring quality improvement over time, as evidenced not only by their outstanding scores, but the differences that they are making in the lives of their residents and employees.”

The Excellence in Action Award is presented annually to leaders in the senior care profession who score in the top 10 percent of their peer group with a response rate of 30 percent or more and is based on the results of a survey given to employees about job satisfaction.

“Our staff enjoys their jobs because they understand that being a part of residents’ lives is an honor and a privilege for us at the Tockwotton Home,” said Executive Director Kevin McKay. “This award reaffirms the value of our family-centered approach. We treat everyone - employees and residents alike - with dignity and respect. This award affirms the value of those core values.”

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Christmas on the Cloud On Dec. 11, experience the holidays at the Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum in Warwick from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, and guests can enjoy music, cider and cookies as they check out the holiday decorations. For more information, contact Anne Holst or Wayne Cabral at 8849490.

Join the Block Party Grab the grandkids and go to the Providence Children’s Museum on Dec. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids can stack blocks of all shapes, sizes and colors to create towering structures. Admission is free for members and $8.50 for non-members. The museum is located at 100 South Street. For details, go to www.childrenmuseum.org or call 273-5437.

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