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13 year old prodigy set to display her vocal chops By DANA BROWN For The 411 Talented thirteen year old singer Alexis Clare McKinnon will be performing a concert at the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket on May 25, to benefit St. Mary's Home for Children. With over 1,000 seats to fill, this will be her largest feature concert. Although, McKinnon has had thousands of eyes look her way before, whilst performing the leading role in a production of Gian-Carlo Menotti's 1951 opera, “Amahl and
the Night Visitors.” Nine years old at the time, McKinnon was the youngest singer to perform with Opera Providence. She knew the hour long composition by heart, mouthing the words as other singers aspirated their parts. Studying under the tutelage of Rene de la Garza, professor of music and vocal studies at URI, since the age of five, McKinnon has been through the drills of classical performance for years. Being stopped
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The date is set for the Fourth Annual Watchemoket Square Day event in East Providence on Saturday, October 4. This annual event is a celebration of East Providence’s past, present and future. The free event was created in 2011 by local businesspeople to bring awareness to the Watchemoket Square area of the City. As a result, more attention has been drawn to “The Square,” and the City has begun preliminary
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The P-B's Fan Club put together a road trip to Springfield, MA for game 5 in a best of 5 series. It was do or die for both teams, and the P-B's did it, winning 6-3. They are now moving on to round 2 of the Playoffs. They will be facing the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, in the best of 7 series.
P-B's LW Matt Fraser was called up to Boston on May 8th. He played in his first NHL game as well as his first NHL Playoff game. He was the hero of the game, scoring the only goal and an OT winning goal. Way to go Matt!!! The P-B's Fan Club held their May Monthly Meeting at the
Special Olympics RI, where we presented a check to the CEO Dennis DeJesus. The money was raised by the Fan Club during our 4th Annual Steak Fry. Mr. DeJesus was surprised and grateful for receiving the check, which will help out the Summer Olympics at the end of May.
BRT Summer Solstice Festival returns to Diamond Hill Park Blackstone River Theatre will present its 4th annual Summer Solstice Festival at Diamond Hill Park, Route 114, Cumberland on Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 22. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for children, and free for children under 5. The festival will feature five entertainment stages and more than 30 food and craft vendors. Performing will be Burning Bridget Cleary, Cantrip, Aoife Clancy, Eastern Medicine Singers, The Gnomes, Matt & Shannon Heaton,
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Rhode Islanders urged to become foster parents A former state orphanage site on the Rhode Island College campus was the setting Monday (May 5, 2014) for a gathering of former foster children and others dedicated to finding loving homes for children in need, particularly older children. “Because two Rhode Islanders cared enough to open their home and heart to me, I was given a chance and I took it,” said Michelle Saunders of Rumford, Rhode Island, who has a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Rhode Island and a bachelor of science in marketing from Johnson & Wales University. “Give a child in need a chance. That’s all he or she is asking for. Please consider becoming a foster parent.” The “Yellow Cottage” at Rhode Island College (RIC) in Providence, “is the last original building of the state orphanage complex that was in operation from 1885-1979,” according to documentation on the college’s website. Research on the website published as part of the “State Home & School Project” at RIC states the complex “was one of America’s first post-Civil War public orphanages.” Family Service of Rhode Island con-
vened the press conference as part of the observance of Foster Care Month in Rhode Island, as proclaimed by Governor Lincoln D. Chafee as part of the National Foster Care Month observance. “Today, our focus is particularly on the need for Rhode Islanders to open their hearts and homes to older foster children,” said Sarah Kelly-Palmer, LICSW, senior clinical administrator at Family Service of Rhode Island. Lynne Bates, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, served as a foster mom to an older foster child, later adopting her. “I ask Rhode Islanders to remember the older foster child. He or she needs what has been termed a ‘forever family’ because parenting doesn’t stop at age 18.” Her adopted daughter, Lana, thanked her adoptive mother for welcoming her into her home. “They saw me through my high school years and adopted me when I turned 18,” said Lana, who was welcomed into the Bates home as a foster child when she was 12. She called her adoptive mother “a true community hero.” Lana works in the medical field and is pursuing a business degree at the Community College of Rhode Island. Family Service of Rhode Island and
Calling all past scholarship recipients Google can’t find everything. Over the past fortyfive years, Scholarship Foundation of East Providence (formerly Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of East Providence) has administered scholarships to more than 3,000 residents of East Providence. Like many Rhode Islanders, a good number of those recipients have stayed in the area. Others have made their mark across the country. Past recipients include the writer and first woman director of an Oscar-award winning Disney animated film, Frozen, the co-host of WPRI-TV’s Rhode Show, a former mayor of the city and a former interim superintendent of East Providence schools. Teachers and staff at East Providence elementary, middle and high schools have benefited from our scholarships. Police officers, lawyers, doctors, nurses, accountants, artists and chefs who work in the city and the area have been assisted by Scholarship Foundation of East Providence. In celebration of their forty-fifth year of service to the community, members of SF of East Providence are seeking to locate as many past recipients as possible. As recipients marry and change their name or move out of state, it becomes difficult to maintain contact. “Our goal is to locate as many recipients as possible and find out what they are doing now, “ stated Louise Paiva of SF of East Providence. Past recipients and parents of past recipients who received scholarships through Scholarship Foundation of East Providence since 1968 are asked to contact Louise Paiva with news about their current address and profession at 401-433-3463 or at gonewalkin@cox.net.
Michelle Saunders of Rumford addresses the crowd. Photo submitted other foster care agencies across the state have a waiting list of children needing foster homes. “We have older children living in group homes when they should be in foster homes,” said Jen Etue, who runs Family Service of Rhode Island’s foster care program. The children were removed from their homes due to physical abuse, parent
drug and alcohol abuse and other reasons. She pointed out that foster parents can be married, single, straight, gay and lesbian. More information about foster parenting is available at www.familyserviceri.org, by calling 401-331-1350 ext. 3305 or emailing wrightgr@familyserviceri.org.
Prescription Drug take back a success In the United States, 3.4 million pounds of unwanted or unused prescription drugs have been surrendered since the first take back event in September 2010. In East Providence, 330 pounds which equates 10 large boxes, were alone collected on Saturday, April 26 at the East Providence Police Station. According to East Providence Coalition board members whom were present, in the first seven minutes of the event, two boxes were filled. "These take-back events highlight the problems related to prescription drug abuse and provide a unique and meaningful service to our citizens. While we continue to finalize a uniform system for prescription drug disposal, we will continue to sponsor these take-back opportunities and give Americans the opportunity to contribute to the solution," states DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart in a news
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Drive in East Providence. The Committee is pleased to announce that a farmer’s market has been added to the list of activities this year. Interested vendors should contact Nicole Sheusi at Tockwotton on the Waterfront at (401) 272-5280. Watchemoket Square (pronounced Watch-uhMocket or Watch-Moe-ket) began near Bold Point and was used by the Wampanoag Indians to cross the Seekonk River to what is now Providence. Watchemoket is an Indian word meaning the proximity of the river and the tidal marsh… with the feel and smell of the area. In the early years of East Providence, which was then known as Rehoboth, Massachusetts, the site was the best place to cross the river. In 1793,
release. According to the DEA, the majority of prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. The take-back events are designed to give people an environmentally friendly way to dispose of their medications, without having to flush them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash. In recent years, medications have been found in the nation's water supplies, and have been retrieved from the trash by people who want to abuse or sell them. The most recent Take-Back event was a collaboration between the East Providence Police Department, the East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) and the DEA. For the date and locations of the next Prescription Drug Take-Back Event, visit the DEA website at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov.
John Brown of Providence built a bridge from Fox Point (Providence) to Bold Point. In 1885, an iron bridge was built which led to development in the area; including an inn followed by over one hundred businesses. By 1906, Watchemoket Square became the central business district of East Providence and covered approximately nine acres of land in the central section of the town. In 2012, the City acquired the Odd Fellows Hall on Warren Avenue (Rt. 6) and is pursuing plans to have it restored. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information about the event visit the Watchemoket Square Facebook page, or to join the Event Committee, please contact co-chairs: Wendy Wood, Wood’s Heating, at (401) 4341487 or Laura McNamara, East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce at (401) 438.1212.
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Above, some of the staff pose for a group photo. Right, Debra Rocchio clearing shrubs of leaves. Photos by Dana Brown Red Day continued from A1
out into the communities to serve them for the better. One branch picked up their trowels and sheers for some spring cleaning in the gardens of The Center. Rakes combed through grass, pulling up the scents of musky leaves left over from the fall. Backpack gas powered blowers cleared the sidewalks of debris. In the early air of the season, fruit flies buzzed around budding growth on young branches. Beneath these, volunteers were on hands and knees ridding the mulch of weeds. “We look forward to it,” said agent Kim Foley. “It makes the office closer. The camaraderie tightens. It's a great event. We love it.” The auburn, wood slatted building with forest green trim was surrounded by busy
workers. In the window of the back room, members of The Center could be seen in chairs doing the wave, lifting their arms in the air, then touching the ground. “It's a great company to work for,” said Marilyn Boyce, a seven year veteran with the company. “Their priorities are in the right place.” Boyce illustrated that the Red Day event was a birthday present to Keller Williams a few years back. She wanted people to get out and give to the community. The team was at it all day. Once the yard was all cleaned up, they headed to Mobile Loaves and Fishes in Cranston, serving food to the homeless at Harrington Hall. Evelyn Ranone, team leader for the expedition, estimates over 1 million hours of community service were logged on Red Day from all the agents worldwide. That's a sizable helping hand.
Gia Parmentier weeding a patch of mulch.
The Lincoln
Johnny Lightning Race Club meets on the second Sunday of each month at the
MacColl YMCA (Program Center) located at 26 Breakneck Hill Rd. Lincoln, RI Doors open to the public at 8:30 am.
Activities included are: Downhill Gravity Racing on the clubs 25ft. track with Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Johnny Lightning cars, ect. So come and race your partner head to head for a chance to win a first place trophy and of course BRAGGING RIGHTS! Also there are plenty of vendor tables with lots of diecast cars for buy, sell, and trade, Raffle prizes for kids/adults, Door prizes, ect. Its fun and cheap for the whole family! Only 50 cents per car to race and FREE admission! We also have yearly club memberships if you would like to join for as low as $10.00 dollars that comes with a monthly online newsletter and a membership card.
For more information please contact the club’s President at
401-248-1625 or email jeremy@ljlrc.com www.ljlrc.com
Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ljlrc Relocating leaves to beyond the tree line.
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Guide
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DINING
Guide
Carina & Dolce: Confectionary artistry personified By DANA BROWN ndrea Soave Nadeau was the highest ranking female chef in Providence. For fifteen years she was the chef-de-cuisine at Camille's on Federal Hill. At the top of her game, she opted out of the chef's life and opened up a boutique, Carina & Dolce, on the corner of Plainfield St. and Atwood Ave. in Cranston. Nadeau makes custom cakes and cookies for events. After being replaced at Camille's when a broken foot forced an extended medical leave, Nadeau used the opportunity to build up Carina & Dolce. It allowed her to nurture a natural talent for pastry arts and to spend more time with her family. “The reason why this is here,” she said, tussling her four year old son's hair. He ate the frosting off a miniature sample cupcake while she asked him about soccer practice. Behind them, light filtered through the pink curtains of Carina & Dolce's front window. “I decided to give this 100 percent,” Nadeau said. Instead of being a chef, who must always put the restaurant first, working inhuman hours while pioneering recipes, she chose to be an entrepreneur. In addition to cakes and cookies, Nadeau specializes in edible printing, favors, novelty pastries, french macaroons, cupcakes, and cake pops. “Keep it nice and classy,” Nadeau said. Using highend practices for a gourmet style product, she'll use real butter cream, rather than crisco or shortening, to get just the flavor she wants. Nadeau and her husband, also a former chef, would go out to dinner and play a tasting game, trying to figure out how to recreate dishes from a few bites. With an eye for interior design, the small, unas-
suming shop bears Nadeau's impeccable imprint, the tache and thick red lipped cupcakes in the front wincontrasting bright colored origami hanging on dark dow –– opting not for the heart and cupid Valentine's, wood walls, the displays of elegantly laced cookies she went for the theme, “I mustache you a question. and towering birthday cakes, the rainbow of flowers Will you marry me?” from Atwood Greenhouses for opening day, Saturday “She makes everything possible,” said her right the 3rd of May. hand, Hugo Echevarria. “The great thing about her Exclusively open on weekends, it's a cozy place to is she likes to teach. She's easy going and patient.” meet and sit down with Nadeau to discuss designs “I pride myself on my reputation,” Nadeau said. and try samples that are always available, like the bite “It bothers me when someone's not happy. I really sized red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. internalize it.” From turtle, crab and starfish cupcakes, to sharp This dedication to people is the heart of Carina & teeth and many eyed monster cookies, superhero Dolce. Nadeau has carved a niche for herself, taking tower birthday cakes, to burger and Dr. Pepper fon- the freedom of entrepreneurship and using it to keep dant cakes, she's capable of transforming any theme an eye on her family, to support the local community, into something delicious. to make people happy with the things she crafts with “You should make it your own,” Nadeau said. her hands. “Life events, milestones should have your stamp on them.” Round faced cookies with light pink and baby blue caps were baby shower ready. Moments like first communions, sweet sixteens and quinceaneras, Nadeau tries to crystallize and preserve through beautiful images and sensations. Nadeau looks for that whimsical twist to make a cake more than just a pastry. Like the musAndrea Nadeau owner of Carina & Dolce. Photo by Dana Brown
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Crochet Club every Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 PM. Beginners & pros are invited to participate in our weekly crochet club. Instructor, Zenobia Gifford will be on hand to offer expert tips on yarn, hooks, stitches and more. Due to limited class size reservations are required. Program sponsored by Interim Healthcare. Reservations suggested. This event is FREE and open to the public with canned good donations supporting the local food pantry. Call (401) 438-3250. Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation located at One Evergreen Drive, East Providence. Friday, May 16 The Ultimate Disco Ball. Friday, May 16, 2:00 - 3:00 PM. Slip on your sequin tube tops and leisure suits and come experience the magic of disco during this live musical performance featuring hits by 70s artists like ABBA, Donna Summer, The Bee Gee’s & More! Evergreen
Nursing and Rehabilitation located at One Evergreen Drive, East Providence.
Thursday, May 22
Totally Awesome 80s Saturday, May 17, 2-3PM. Join us as vocalist Janine DeAngelo performs a variety of upbeat 80s classics including songs by Madonna, Cindy Lauper, Prince and Michael Jackson just to name a few. Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation located at One Evergreen Drive, East Providence.
Living Well RI. This six (6) week series begins Thursday, May 22, 1:30-4PM. Two RI Department of Health trainers will help you to better self-manage chronic conditions by presenting options on healthy eating, safe exercise, relaxation techniques and more. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Registration required. Call (401) 438-3250. Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation at One Evergreen Drive, East Providence.
Tuesday, May 20
Saturday, May 24
Peace Education Program presented by the Prem Rawat Foundation. Discover your own inner resources and personal peace. Meets every Tuesday through June 24. Free. For more information or to register, call Jean DePasquale at 401-323-1151 or email jeanjd@hotmail. com. Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St.
Classic/Custom Car Show. Saturday, May 24, Noon3PM (Rain date Sunday, May 25). Come support our local food pantry! DJ Richard George will spin the hits from yesteryear, while you enjoy a fabulous display of classic and custom automobiles. Awards will be given for each auto class division. Auto Exhibitors: call Julie Fox at 438-3250 to register.
Saturday, May 17
The $10.00 registration fee will be donated to support the cause. Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation at One Evergreen Drive, East Providence.
Friday, May 23. Please put ATTENTION: Julie Fox on the front of the envelope. Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation at One Evergreen Drive, East Providence.
Saturday, May 31
Tuesday, June 3
AARP Smart Driving Course/ Breakfast Saturday, May 31, 8:15AM-1:30PM. This program is conducted by Anthony J. Ballirano, Rhode Island AARP Smart Driving Assistant State Coordinator. If you are a licensed driver and 50+ years of age please inquire with your automobile insurer to see if you qualify for a possible discount upon completing the course. THERE ARE NO TESTS. This program is free however, due to limited seating a $20.00 reservation fee is required and will be refunded upon completion of the 5/31/14 program. Checks made payable to Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation can be dropped off or mailed to the address above and must be received before
Responsible Beverage Service Training Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Training is from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at East Providence City Hall. Space is first come first serve! Cost is only $25 per person. Register today by calling 401-4351923. November 7 to November 19 The East Providence Chamber of Commerce presents a trip to Portugal and its Island featuring the Estoril Coast, Azores and Madeira Islands. Open to the public. Book by June 2 and save $250 per person. For more information, contact Michael Kennedy, Captain Cruise & Crew (401) 431-1480 or mike.k@ captaincruiseandcrew.com.
COMMUNITY
DIRECTORY Schools
Alice M. Waddington Elementary School
James Oldham Elementary
Edward R. Martin Middle School
Myron J. Francis Elementary School
Orlo Avenue Elementary School
Riverside Middle School
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Silver Spring Elementary School
East Providence High School
Kent Heights Elementary School
Emma G. Whiteknact Elementary School
East Providence School District
Officials
Weaver Library
101 Legion Way East Providence, RI 02915 Ph: 401-433-6235 Fax: 401-433-6207 64 Bourne Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 Ph: 401-435-7829 Fax: 401-435-7853
75 Fort Street, East Providence, RI 02915 Ph: 401-435-7831 Fax: 401-435-7835
2680 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Ph: 401-435-7824 Fax: 401-435-7839
Emergency & Public Services East Providence Police Department
750 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Chief of Police: Chief Joseph Tavares Non-Emergency: 401-435-7600 Emergency: 401-431-1111
East Providence Fire Department
913 Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914 401-435-7682 Chief of Department: Joseph Klucznik Headquarters - 913 Broadway Station 2 - 329 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside Station 3 - 30 N. Broadway, Rumford Station 4 - 66 Wampanoag Trail, Kent Heights
East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce
60 Bart Drive, East Providence, RI 02915 Ph: 401-433-6209 25 Orlo Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915 Ph: 401-435-7834 Fax:401-435-7825
120 Silver Spring Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Ph: 401-435-7836 Fax: 401-435-7826 261 Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Ph: 401-435-7828 Fax: 401-435-7862
179 Forbes Street, Riverside, RI 02915 Ph: 401-433-6230 Fax: 401-433-6261 2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Ph: 401-435-7806 Fax: 401-435-7864 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Ph: 401-435-7500
Ward 1 - James A. Briden, Mayor 17 Hollow Ridge Road, 02916 401-323-8641 Jbriden@cityofeastprov.com
41 Grove Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 Ph: 401-434-2453
Ward 2 - Helder J. Cunha 101 Williams Avenue, 02914 401-285-1504 Hcunha@Cityofeastprov.com
25 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, RI 02914 Ph: 401-438-7200
Ward 3 - Thomas A. Rose, Jr., Assistant Mayor 5 Rowley Street, 02914 401-952-8208 Trose@cityofeastprov.com
1011 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 Ph: 401-438-1212 Fax: 401-435-4581
Ward 4 - Christine A. Rossi 29 Woodbine Street, 02915 401-481-1721 Crossi@cityofeastprov.com
East Providence City Hall
East Providence Animal Control Center
145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914-4505 Ph: 401-435-7500 Fax: 401-438-1719 Public Works: 401-435-7700
111 Brown Street, East Providence, RI 02914 Ph: 401-435-7819 Fax: 401-435-7851
62 Commercial Way, East Providence, RI 02914 Animal Control Supervisor: William Muggle Ph: 401-435-7675
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Magic Mike’s Wellness Tips One Evergreen Drive East Providence, RI
401-438-3250 www.EvergreenHouseHealth.com
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Mike Maciel, PTA Outpatient Coordinator
Tip of the week: Maybe laughter is the best medicine Laughing literally makes us feel better. It is impossible to be sad, angry or anxious while laughing. If you have forgotten how to laugh, use the tips below to get started and lighten up: • Smile. When you look at someone or see something even mildly pleasing, practice smiling.
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• Count your blessings. Considering the good things in your life will distance you from negative thoughts that are a barrier to humor and laughter. • When you hear laughter, move toward it. People are generally very happy to share something funny because it gives them an opportunity to laugh again. When you hear laughter, ask, “What’s so funny?”
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Recipients of the 2014 Civic Leadership Award On Friday, May 9th, 2014 the Secretary of State's Office held it's annual Civic Leadership Awards ceremony on the North Plaza of the State House. The following is the names of winners from every high school across Rhode Island. A-Venture Academy: Annalee Lescarbeau, Derick Ramey Alvarez High School: Mikel Baker, Julian Santiago Barrington Christian Academy: Amanda Ricard, Nathan Marshall Barrington High School: Virgina McQuade, Timothy Connor Beacon Charter High School: Emily Hill, Elijah Martino Bishop Hendricken High School: Conor D. Garrahy Bishop Keough High School: Shannon McMillan Blackstone Academy Charter School: Savannah Gomes, Romanuel Percy Block Island School: Kimberly Woodward, Oliver Mott Burrillville High School: Victoria M. Libby, Michael C. D’Antuono Central High School: Christcyra Sok, Pedro Guarcas Central Falls High School: Seleena Martinez, Keven Brito Chariho Regional High School: Jocelyn Foraker, Kyle Kirby Charles E. Shea Senior High School: Kelcy Fortes, Daniel Ekenavie Classical High School: Samantha Goldman, Max Binder
Coventry High School: Emily Dietzel, Andrew LeCampion Cranston Area Career & Technical Center: Victoria Johnston, James Sweeney Cranston High School East: Wen Wen Chen, Anthony DeAngelis, III Cranston High School West: Allison Parkes, Nicholas James Cumberland High School: Sarah King, Eli W. Dias East Greenwich High School: Gauri Ganesh, Shiv Patel East Providence Career & Technical Center: Kaitlyn Silva, Andrew Mastrostefano East Providence High School: Madeleine Carroll, Joshua Concepcion E-Cubed Academy: Cristian Rivera Exeter-West Greenwich High School: Abigail Borges, Joseph Miceli Hope High School: Kimberly Arraial, Analdin Saldana Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing & Visual Arts: Allison Meyette, Ryan Gomes Johnston Senior High School: Alexandra DiRaimo, Jordan Villella LaSalle Academy: Savannah Stewart, Naryan Murthy Lincoln High School: Elizabeth Gagnon, Brodie Enright Lincoln School: Ibukun Olubowale Masters Regional Academy: Jessica Theroux, Bennett Chemelowski Middletown High School: Sundrene Kennedy, James Traglia Mt. Hope High School: Elisabeth
Iacono, Adam Dutra Mt. Pleasant High School: Sarah Murray, Dontell Rodriguez Mt. St. Charles Academy: Marissa L. Lahousse, Nicholas P. Sangiovanni Narragansett High School: Mackenzie Page, Vincent Santos NEL/CPS Construction & Career Academy: Merissa Tunstall, Christopher Vieira North Kingstown High School: Chelsea Campbell, Benjamin Stewart North Providence High School: Danielle Carey, Nicholas Sollitto North Smithfield High School: Bridget Hall, Michael Cicerone Pilgrim High School: Taylor Ryan, Sean Morris Portsmouth High School: Megan Elwell, Ben Harper Providence Career and Technical Academy: Roxanne Witter, Joshua Zanni Providence Country Day School: Elizabeth Weiner, Bryan Cloherty Rocky Hill School: Amelia Caramadre, Juan Giraldo Rogers High School: Hannah Deen, Erik Sola Saint Raphael Academy: Lauren Mercer, Kevin Garcia School One: Morgan Sullivan, Michael White Scituate High School: Amber Lipsky, Jared Pressley Smithfield High School: Antoinette Bongiorno, Matthew Kuhar South Kingstown High School:
Drive to help needy veterans a success! Family Service of Rhode Island recently concluded a community drive to assist needy veterans and their families. Many boxes of personal care items—such as toothpaste and shaving cream—were brought by community members to several Family Service of Rhode Island locations. “The response was terrific,” said Margaret Holland McDuff, Family Service of Rhode Island chief executive officer. “We are so thankful to the people of Rhode Island for this wonderful support of our men and women in uniform and their families.” The campaign was headed by former Army sergeant Jeanne M. Sherman, MEd, CAGS, LMHC, clinical supervisor of Family Service of Rhode Island’s Children’s Treatment and Recovery Center, which works with military
families with past, current or upcoming deployments. Collected items were put into tote bags by the American Red Cross Youth Council and given to veterans in need as part of their “Totes of Hope” drive. “We are so thankful for Family Service of Rhode Island’s community outreach,” said Jason Campagnone, director of volunteer resources for the American Red Cross in Connecticut and Rhode Island. “Many thanks to all who brought in the items to Family Service of Rhode Island. They’ll never know, but their kindness and generosity will make a tremendous difference to veterans and their families. Family Service of Rhode Island is a statewide non-profit human service and educational organization. More information is available at www. familyserviceri.org. In the photo, (left to right), David Vargas and Jason Campagnone from the American Red Cross join Family Service of Rhode Island’s Jeanne Sherman and her intern from Providence College, Jacquelyn Desrosiers, in looking over just a small portion of the donated items. Photo submitted
Charly Kring, Reilly W. McGreen St. Andrews School: Amelia Karlin, Seaver Boyce St. Mary Academy Bay View: Shannon L. Coffey The Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical Center: Heidy Orellana, Tue Banto The Prout School: Celine DeSantis, Lorenzo Finamore The Wheeler School: Nicole Nowak, Michael Janigian Tiverton High School: Rebecca Turner, Nathan Carvalho Tollgate High School: Taylor Venter, Caleb Gouge Tolman High School: Raquel Banks, Adam Ghazal Trinity Christian Academy: Brittany Wood, Jonathan Maaz Warwick Area Career & Technical Center: Alyssa Banno, Steven Russell Warwick Veterans Memorial High School: Casey Bennet, Stephen Denis West Warwick High School: Gina Swanson, Richard Leso Westerly High School: Angela Chen, Charles Elliott William M. Davies, Jr. Career & Technical High School: N’deye Dabo, Derrick Pereira Woonsocket Area Career & Technical Center: Emely Baez, Nick Andrei Peret Woonsocket High School: Lauren Rochefort, Sean Frayne
Rhode Island State Archives’ new exhibit ‘Fun in Little Rhody’ The new exhibit at State Archives titled, Fun in Little Rhody, is a retrospective of recreational activities of residents and tourists from images of the holdings of the Rhode Island State Archives. Photographs and memorabilia from vacation destinations and activities highlighted in the Fun in Little Rhody exhibit include, a riverboat in Scituate, fish weighing scales at the US Atlantic Tuna Tournament at Point Judith, the Warwick Musical Tent, and much more. Local movie maker, David Bettencourt's movie "You Must be This Tall" a documentary on Rocky Point, will also be featured at the exhibit, for all to watch and enjoy. Secretary Mollis hopes everyone will try to make an effort to come down to State Archives to see the new exhibit. "This is one of those exhibits that makes you feel good when you see it. Memories from childhood will no doubt come flooding back to anyone looking at old photographs of Crescent Park in Riverside, or some of the early days at Rocky Point, where so many of us spent summer days having the time of our lives," said Mollis. Additionally, the exhibit features examples of promotional materials from the Secretary of State's Bureau of Information, plans of the Metropolitan Park Commission, postcards highlighting popular venues and plat maps of well-known tourist destinations "Fun in Little Rhody" is FREE and open to the public at State Archives, 337 Westminster Street in Providence, weekdays from 8:30a.m.- 4:30p.m. through August 31st. The exhibit is also viewable and on display on the Secretary of State's online virtual exhibits at sos.ri.gov/virtualarchives.
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register.
The $10.00 regist ration fee will be WAIVED wi th a canned good dona tion.
Saturday, May 24, Noon-3 PM Come support our local food pantry! DJ Richard George will spin the hits from yesteryear, while you enjoy a fabulous display of classic and custom automobiles. Awards will be given for each auto class division. Auto Exhibitors: call Julie Fox at 438-3250 to register. The $10.00 registration fee will be WAIVED with a canned good donation. (Rain date: Sunday, May 25)
Smart Driving Course/Breakfast Saturday, May 31, 8:15AM -1:30 PM This program is conducted by Anthony J. Ballirano, Rhode Island AARP Smart Driving Assistant State Coordinator. If you are a licensed driver and 50+ years of age please inquire with your automobile insurer to see if you qualify for a possible discount upon completing the course. THERE ARE NO TESTS. This program is free however, due to limited seating a $20.00 reservation fee is required and will be refunded upon completion of the 5/31/14 program. Checks made payable to Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation can be dropped off or mailed to the address above and must be received before Friday, May 23. Please put ATTENTION: Julie Fox on the front of the envelope.
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