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Myron J. Francis, "Father of Townie Pride".

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By Bob Rodericks The 1947 East Providence High School yearbook said the following about its’ popular class president; “Myron is tall, good looking, intelligent, friendly, amusing and lots of fun. He has made a lasting impression on his classmates. He organized the boy cheerleaders and has been an asset to our football team.” That 1947 yearbook went on to list this senior class president’s many other academic and athletic achievements. Myron Francis was also the class president for his graduating class at Rhode Island College of Education and received a Master’s Degree from Boston University. The current high school web site added this phrase in a tribute to Francis; “…you are the reason that Townie Pride is our past and our future. Thanks for teaching us the meaning of community, Mr. Francis, we will miss you.” Myron John Francis, 1, died on Saturday May th, one day before Mother’s Day. The affable Francis was appointed Superintendent of Schools for East Providence in 1979. Francis started his career as an elementary school teacher, became an elementary school principal in 1963 and before being named Superintendent he served the district as Director of Elementary Education. Along the way he also served the district in many other administrative and curriculum roles. He was East Providence’s first coordinator of federal and state programs and an early leader in the Head Start movement for pre-school children. In 1977 Francis was a recipient of the state’s “Outstanding Educator Award”. Francis was only the 4th Superintendent of Schools that East Providence had known. Through the appointment of Francis, East Providence did not see a large turnover in that position. Preceding Francis was Edward R. Martin, the longest reigning Superintendent in the nation with a 7 consecutive year tenure. Myron Francis inherited a very large school system in 1979 with some 10,000 students, double sessions in a high school with 400 students in three grades, a middle school with close to 1600 students and another with close to 1,000 and several more elementary schools than exist today. continued on page 14...

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East Providence News Briefs Agreement Reached Between Union and School Board

School Committee Chairman Anthony Carcieri announced that the School Committee and union leaders representing the city’s 51 teachers had reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The two-year deal would be retroactive to last Nov. 1. The teachers were presented the offer in a closed-door meeting. The last contract expired Oct. 31, 00 . Valerie Lawson, East Providence Education Association president, said 467 educators cast ballots at the meeting held Wednesday, May 6. The agreement was approved with 367 voting for the agreement and 100 against the -year agreement. In January 009, the committee initiated cuts to the teachers’ salaries and benefits. The teachers’ union fought unsuccessfully for nearly a year before a judge ruled the committee’s changes were legal. The cuts were needed to close a budget shortfall that could be as high as $ .5 million for the budget year. The School Committee said it would not reduce teacher salaries by another 3% if the union agreed to the proposed twoyear contract. The School Committee will vote on the contract at its Tuesday, June 1 meeting.

State Oﬀers Career and Technical Center To East Providence

Ownership of the city’s career and technical center on Pawtucket Avenue could be transferred from the state to East Providence. The building is assessed at $ . million. The East Providence’s career and technical center, currently enrolls 560 students and is said to be the most energy efficient of all the city’s public schools. Thanks to a 004 bond, the state put $6 million to $ million in improvements that included a new roof, ceilings, floors and HVAC system. The only remaining improvement is the installation of a security system. It is estimated that the district will receive approximately $1 million for the transaction and these funds could be used to improve the school’s biomed room, its new cosmetology program and complete the center’s culinary arts kitchen. The state will continue to give $350,000 annually for vocational assistance. Council members unanimously gave their support to the proposal.

Special Needs Education Director Resigns

Arlene Garrison, the director of the city’s special-needs student population since June 00 , has resigned for personal reasons. Her last day was April 30. Garrison’s department failed to track the expenses of 19 out-of-district special-education students. This mistake created a deficit of up to $1 million for the last fiscal year. An auditor, John Verre, director of COMPASS Consulting was hired prior to the discovery of the tracking error and will now evaluate student services, department’s checks and balances and the department’s management. Twenty-seven percent of the city’s students are identified as special needs and the average cost to educate a special-needs student outside of what the city’s schools offer is $55,000. Cirillo said a lack of good record-keeping led to the mistakes that school officials found while preparing for the audit.

Home Values Down 18% According to Revaluation

After a three-year revaluation on commercial and residential properties, the appraisal firm, Vision Appraisal, determined the city saw an average drop in residential values of 1 .5 percent with commercial values falling about 5.5 percent. East Providence property owners will soon receive their 010 tax bills and many taxpayers could be seeing a smaller bill than last year. The tax rate for this year’s bills will be $19.41 per $1,000 of assessed value for residential properties and $ 1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value on commercial property. Both rates are increased from $15.97 (residential) and $ 0.37 (commercial) in 009. Property tax revenue for the city accounts for about $ 0 million of the total budget. Concerned residents can still appeal their tax bills by contacting the city tax assessor’s office.

Plans To Save The City $1.3 Million Is Stalled By Binding Arbitration

Last October, city manager, Richard Brown, announced he would eliminate two vacant Fire Department positions, lay off 6 of the least-senior firefighters, recommend a 4-hour work shift and have firefighters’

contributions to health care increased to 0%. These changes were expected to save the city $1.34 million in the budget year that ends Oct. 31 but nothing has changed and city and local fire-union officials have been in binding arbitration since December. Brown also cut the Police Department by letting go 13 of its least senior officers, but after negotiations, concessions were given and the men returned to work. As arbitration continues, Fire Chief Joseph Klucznik said overtime continues to rise. The department is down 17 fire fighters, 4 are out injured, another can only perform light duty and are serving in the military. Chief Klucznik has applied for a federal safety grant that, if received, will pay for 14 new firefighters for two years.

Inside this Issue Births..................................64 Business Directory...................70 Classifieds................................ 69 Clubs......................................39 Dining Guide............................65 E.P. Chamber of Commerce..... 0 EBCAP News............................11 Events & Activities....................33 How You Can Help................. 5 Letters to the Editor...................5 Library..................................51 News Briefs................................3 Opinion.............................. From the Mayor.................19 Talk of the Townies........... 1 Parks and Recreation..............30 People......................................41 Senior Center News................60 School News......................54 Scouts...............................6 Sports Update.......................6 State House.......................6 Summer Sun and Fun.............47 Town News............................ Weddings & Engagements.....63

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The 6th Annual East Providence Police Oﬃcers Memorial Service The 6th Annual East Providence Police Officers Memorial Service was held outdoors on Sunday, May 16, at the East Providence police station on Waterman Avenue. The service is held each year to commemorate members of the East Providence police force who have passed away – either by natural causes or in the line of duty – since the formation of the East Providence Police Department (EPPD) in the late 1 00s. One hundred five deceased officers are honored – from the first, Patrick T. Harrigan, who passed away in 1910, to the most recent, Hilding S. Pearson, who died in 010. Among those memorialized are three officers who died in the line of duty – Peter F. Pepin in 19 , James R. Caruso in 195 , and Alister C. McGregor in 001.

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The East Providence memorial service is held annually on the Sunday following May 15, which is traditionally observed as national Peace Officers Memorial Day and the culmination of National Police Week, which was established in 196 by President John F. Kennedy and a joint resolution of Congress, to “pay special tribute to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others” (http://www.nleomf. org/programs/policeweek/national-police-week-history.html). This annual service is co-sponsored by East Providence Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and Fraternal Order of Police Associates (FOPA) Lodge #1. After welcoming remarks from Candy Seel (R.I. State Lodge FOPA President and coordinator of the service), the EPPD Honor Guard advanced the colors. Retired police officers Bill Andrade and Jake Saraiva, members of the East Providence Police and Fire Retirement Association, then lowered the American flag. The national anthem was led by East Providence High School senior Sara Pothier. Greg Carpenter, EPPD chaplain, gave the invocation. Speakers included EPPD Chief Joseph Tavares, who noted the devotion to service of all law enforcement officers, and particularly the members of the East Providence police force. Police officer and FOP Lodge #1 president Paul Rodrigues noted that Lodge #1 has a long history, having been established over 50 years ago as the first FOP lodge formed in New England. Lodge #1 FOPA President Pat Brooks spoke of the close ties between the East Providence law enforcement community and the citizens of East Providence. Chief Tavares and Officer Rodrigues then placed a wreath in front of the three memorial stones upon which are engraved the names of the 105 officers who have passed away. Officer Rodrigues and Pat Brooks then called off the names of the officers in turn, followed by volley and taps by members of the Rhode Island National Guard. Following a benediction by FOPA Chaplain Jarrett Staton, the American flag was raised and the Honor Guard retired the colors. Before the service concluded, Officer Rodrigues presented a plaque to Candy Seel for her involvement in coordinating the service for the past six years. Following the formal ceremony, attendees at the service – including surviving families and friends of the fallen officers, as well as East Providence public officials, B.P.O.E. Lodge # 337 Elks Riders, and members of the general public – enjoyed light refreshments.

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East Providence; Citizens Becoming Wise to the Legislature

Running for State Senate in District 1 (East Providence), I have knocked on quite a few doors lately, and I have been asking questions about the impasse between the East Providence School Committee and the EPEA. The correspondence invariably targets the ever-increasing realization that the real failure is on the part of the Rhode Island General Assembly. The paradox presented here is that while government is not the answer to the public’s concern, it is indeed the answer to its own. The General Assembly must face up to the fact that major reform of the state and municipal pension systems is unavoidable. The actuality of the legislature’s refusal to admit and address this only serves to cause unwarranted injury to the people of East Providence, who already understand; there is no other way. Businesses are closing at an alarming rate, and not a single store owner I have spoken with would start a business in this city today. That fact needs to change. Unfortunately, our progress is shackled by a needless standoff that General Assembly could put to rest if it had the courage. State and municipal pensions must be brought into line with plans comparable to those offered by private sector employers. A defined contribution plan, offering specific benefits, is a valid and equitable offering to municipal employees. Simply put, it is an economic reality two years overdue. Alternatively, a cash balance plan, in which the risks (and yes, the potential for gain) is placed on the school department, offers benefits that many in our city could only hope for. Overspending on pension and fringe benefits for public employees is the primary cause of the underfunding of the facilities maintenance budget, and we’re just

beginning to find how much that has been underestimated. Should any child in the East Providence School System suffer harm due to neglected maintenance, the fault will weigh as heavily on the legislature as with either of the city’s arguing factions. Additionally, plenty of unwarranted economic harm may still be realized should the General Assembly refuse to act. Economic growth cannot occur under these conditions. The stagnation between the East Providence School Committee and Teachers’ Union exemplifies the General Assembly’s stubborn displacement of labor interests over the common good, and the public is becoming more aware each day. Continued inaction on the part of the legislature only serves to amplify the distrust between the people of East Providence and those who took the oath of office. The legislature as a whole should be ashamed to have allowed the impasse to come as far as it has, and has no excuse for allowing it to continue. Steve Gerling East Providence

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Dr. Isadore S. Ramos, Independent Senate District 18 Candidate

Dr. Isadore S. Ramos, former East Providence Mayor, announced his candidacy for the RI State Senate District 1 seat to a group of campaign volunteers. Ramos said that he “hoped to continue my public service to East Providence residents at the state level”. Ramos continued, “I have served on the East Providence School Committee and the East Providence City Council, in which I always sought to represent fairness and honesty in government. I have never been a ‘yes man’ to any single interest”. Throughout Ramos’ political career, he has always been an endorsed Democrat. This time, Ramos is seeking the Senate District 1 seat as an Independent. Ramos said that “while I still maintain many of my Democratic Party associations, I believe it is now time to seek this senate seat as an Independent candidate. People have always known me to speak my mind openly and without pressure from special interest groups”. “Today’s difficult economy calls for new and more independent strategies within our state house and legislature. My desire to vote honestly and to seek fair and equitable decisions on every state senate discussion, will allow me to be a strong independent voice for District 1 and all of East Providence. I promise no magic solutions to the problems we face. I do promise high levels of integrity, honesty and independence as we seek solutions together. I will not place special interests over my constituents’ interests”, said Ramos. “I was privileged to serve East Providence at the local level and I now want to bring this public service commitment to constituents at the state legislative level with your help”, Ramos said.

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On Saturday May 1st , SAX’s Restaurant, sponsored a fundraiser for the Special Olympics of East Providence team. The fundraiser was a series of three hour All You Can Eat Buffet seating’s. There were raffle prizes drawn at all three of these seating’s, and also one final raffle for all three groups at the end of the evening. This event was a tremendous success and raised money to help with the funding of the Special Olympic program in East Providence. The East Providence team consists of 30 athletes from East Providence that participate in basketball, bowling, and Track & Field. The donations were gathered by SAX’s Restaurant employees and the parents, athletes, and friends of the Special Olympic of East Providence program. I would like to thank Pine Valley Country Club, Swansea Country Club, Reed & Barton, Rehoboth Country Club, Greggs Restaurant, Allison Reed, Stop & Shop, Shaws, Uncle Tony’s Pizza, M & M Restaurant, Dunkin Donuts, Riverside Liquors, Devaney Tire, Hair to Please, Lee’s Chinese Restaurant, Amaral’s Fish & Chips, Shroders Deli, Millers Roast Beef, East Side Tanning, McDonalds of Seekonk, Town Hall Lanes, Jamie Silva, and everyone else who donated to this fundraiser event. On behalf of the volunteers, coaches & athletes of Special Olympics of East Providence team, I would like to thank everyone who participated in this fundraiser. A “special” thanks goes out to SAX’s Restaurant, Andy Andrikopoulos, John High, and all the staff at SAX, for their support and for organizing this fundraiser for our athletes. Regards, James M. Bullock Head Coach - Rumford, RI

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I wish to welcome Mr. Isadore Ramos to the 010 race for Senate District 1 . Contrary to the position articulated by some I have spoken to, I believe Mr. Ramos’ candidacy will prove to augment the level of lively deliberation related to this election cycle, and will enhance the capability of informed East Providence residents to choose a senator who will best reflect the interests of the entirety of District 1 . First of all, as Rhode Island struggles for some semblance of security in this troubled economy, it cannot be said that any of the

candidates in this race would be doing so for the modest stipend afforded to General Assembly members. We all know that the health care package afforded to legislators is unaffordable, and cannot be maintained. This and other discordant remedies must be advocated for in the General Assembly, and may prove unpopular to colleagues at the Statehouse. Not to speak for the former Mayor, but I would certainly hope that he would be in concurrence on this issue. I look forward to hearing his opinions on such issues to better prepare myself for such debate. Secondly, the future of the small business climate in East Providence will fall squarely in the lap of whoever takes office this election cycle. This is a matter that requires energetic debate. I look forward to hearing the ideas put forth by all competitors for this position. Hopefully, the three candidates who have announced so far will have ample opportunity to explain their intentions to the public, as I have done on my website. As small businesses are afforded input into the discussion, we can all find common ground to improve our city. The hard working teachers of East Providence are facing economic realities that will indubitably prove disconcerting throughout this election. The leaders of the EPEA have worked fervently to uphold the trust of those they represent, and should be commended. Their zeal makes it admittedly more difficult to explain to residents why economic hardship must befall even those we trust with our children. I have long felt alone in this struggle. I hope that the former mayor will be able to help our still-great city to understand the dangerous implications of deficit spending. Moreover, the actual fiscal troubles of East Providence are numerous. Having a third point of view at hand should improve the ability of each candidate to explain the means by which they intend to allow (yes allow) recovery. The public is far too keen to believe that any politician will do this for them. From what I have heard knocking on doors, the public wants to know how we plan to get government out of their way. If this sounds “tongue in cheek”, it is not. I mean this sincerely. If I were in complete accord with either of my opponents, I would be helping their campaigns rather than opposing them, but the end result for us all must be the betterment of our city. Someone will have a huge burden on their hands come next winter, and the residents of East Providence are understandably anxious. Mr. Ramos’ opinions will prove invaluable to all candidates seeking the approval of East Providence voters. I look forward to lively debate in the near future. Steve Gerling, East Providence

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East Bay Community Action Program will present five Vision Awards and a Public Service Award at its Seventh Annual Seaside Gala on Thursday, June 10 at Castle Hill Inn and Resort in Newport. Vision Award recipients are: Rhode Island Housing for its ongoing assistance to residents facing foreclosure, having problems paying their rent and for its participation in the acquisition of the former St. Brendan’s Church Convent by EBCAP which will open in the fall as apartments for homeless individuals and families with children and two Head Start classrooms. Community College of Rhode Island has developed classes to meet the needs of EBCAP’S Head Start, including a Child Development Associate (CDA) course specifically for Head Start employees. CCRI is also an important partner in the Newport Skills Alliance and plays a strong role in the program’s goal of recruiting, training and finding employment for Aquidneck Island residents in a variety of growth employment opportunities. The RI Community Food Bank and the Newport Family and Child Opportunity Zone (NFCOZ) – a program of EBCAP - began a pilot program in 007 to provide supplementary food to the elementary school children at the Sullivan School in Newport. The Food Bank has also helped the NFCOZ by providing snacks and lunch as at a very reasonable cost for children in school vacation and summer camp programs. Dr. Joseph DiMase, noted Rhode Island gastroenterologist, started the Screening Colonoscopies for Underserved Persons (SCUP) which, working though community health centers like EBCAP’s in East Providence and Newport, provides free colonoscopies for uninsured residents. Over 100 residents have been served over the past year. Dr. DiMase obtained the volunteer services of seven hospitals and 65 physicians for the program. Dick and Stella Witcher have provided considerable support for the East Bay Coalition for the Homeless (EBCH) as generous donors to that program’s annual Welcome Home dinner and in helping to initiate EBCH’s Brick Campaign to raise funds for the new Turner Avenue apartment project. Dick Wicher is co-owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Minuteman Truck, one of the region’s largest medium and heavy duty truck dealers. The 010 EBCAP Public Service Award will be presented to Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, whose support over the years has been immeasurable. The most recent historic passage of health care reform will benefit the many uninsured residents that use EBCAP’s health and dental services. Rep. Kennedy has been a staunch supporter of Head Start, WIC, Low Income Home Energy Assistance, Weatherization, programs for senior citizens and services to the homeless, all programs that are part of the EBCAP network. Through his efforts, EBCAP was able to secure a $500,000 legislative appropriation for capital improvements to its headquarters in East Providence. The Seaside Gala will have a celebrating American Bandstand theme and feature entertainment by Ed Massa Music, as well as live and silent auctions. All the auction items are open for bidding

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By Bob Rodericks Francis was a standout athlete most of his life. He was a three letter student-athlete in high school and held scoring titles from Rhode Island College of Education. He also was an outstanding youth coach for CYO and DeMolay basketball. He was the first football coach for Riverside Junior High School. It was during one of these early football games when “coach” Francis inspired one of his former students to enter the field of education. During a Riverside - Central Junior High School football game at the Riverside Rec field, a young Howard “Howie” Levine was a spectator. Levine had recently graduated from East Providence High (1955) and was contemplating a career in Law. “I was in bank management training and thinking about Law school when I was inspired watching Mr. Francis coach junior high football. I was also impressed with the Central coach, Jim Whitaker”, Levine said in remarks after Francis’ passing. “I told Mr. Francis that I knew where I wanted my life to go from that day on”, said Levine. “How do I teach and coach young people some day?” a young and inspired Levine asked Myron Francis. Levine started teaching in 1961 and has, himself, become an icon to many Townies. He went on to be principal at Riverside and Martin (Central) Junior Highs. Levine, too, has been inducted into the EP High School Hall of Fame. Myron Francis was the youngest of 1 children of Antone and Maria Francis. He was quick to always mention his roots as a youngster growing up in the Suttonville neighborhood of East Providence. He was married some 59 years to high school classmate Barbara “Peters” Francis. They had two children, Mark Francis of Vermont and Joann Rondeau of Seekonk. He enjoyed time with his 4 grandchildren. After moving to Barrington for a few years he moved back to East Providence upon being named Superintendent in 1979. He thought it appropriate to physically reside in the city as its’ educational leader. Although Myron Francis was a learned scholar and a man of many accomplishments, he will be forever remembered and revered in the minds of thousands for coining the phrase, Townie Pride. Soon after being appointed Superintendent of Schools in 1979, Francis led a charge to accentuate a theme of Townie Pride. His first and foremost intent was to emphasize academic achievement from kindergarten through high school. Francis wanted to help students instill a sense of pride in self, school, family and community. He and his able staff developed scores of awards and acknowledgements for recognizing high academic achievements of students. “Townie” awards were given out at all levels in all schools and students were pushed to achieve every day. High school class day activities showcased a culture of academic achievement. The top three academic students in the senior class received special public recognition for their hard work and success in the classroom. Additionally, Superintendent Francis invited the parents of these top students to accept these awards with their children on stage before a packed auditorium of classmates, parents and faculty. It was always a highlight of graduation week. In every corner of East Providence schools Townie Pride was indicative of those who sought to excel in academics, athletics and the arts. Francis would always stress academic achievement before athletics and all else. Francis believed that the best student is wellrounded and full of school spirit. In 19 4 Francis led an effort to recognize East Providence High School’s centennial celebration. Thousands of local residents came together for a week-end of activities including a large parade on Pawtucket Avenue to the high school, musical concerts, games and activities for all ages and the first EPHS Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. Francis would also be the first to introduce the choral program to the junior (middle) high and elementary school levels.

June 010 The Reporter After convincing residents that the old, decrepit school buildings in the North end of East Providence needed replacing, a new consolidated school building was built. Many of the educational specifications for the new school were directly developed by Francis. The city would later honor their former Superintendent by naming the new school in his honor. Many of today’s students may have never met Mr. Francis but they certainly had heard of him. Especially the children of his namesake school who were very excited whenever Francis visited the school in his retirement to read or talk with students and teachers. One student got to meet him. John Butler, class of 007 and president of the East Providence Alumni Association, recently spent some time with Francis. Butler was developing programs for the alumni association and met with the former school chief. “I called and wanted to speak with him and he graciously invited me to his home”, said the current Providence College student and Townie alumni leader. “I spent a half hour or so with him at his home. We enjoyed lemonade and talked about being a Townie. We discussed the Hall of Fame, our alumni oratory contest and other topics. I found Mr. Francis to be very inspirational, with a great love for his alma mater. It was a pleasure to get to know him”, said Butler. “He was a true gentleman”. Myron Francis would often contribute when asked to attend school events after his retirement. However he refrained from meddling or taking sides when issues of the day became controversial. He kept his thoughts private, believing that it wasn’t his place to intervene in his successor’s policies. He enjoyed attending the scaled down version of the annual Townie Pride parade, now held every year before a high school football game. When it was difficult for him to walk he would be driven around the field in a golf cart, to the delight of Townie fans in the stadium. Generations of Townies came out to show respect during the recent Francis services. People lined up an hour before the visitation at Rebello’s Funeral Home. They waited in line patiently as many reminisced about their years as Townies. They talked about that week-end in 19 4 when Townie Pride was kicked into high gear. They talked about history and the end of an era. Many members from Francis’ class of 1947 led the beginning of an honor guard which was joined by scores of former colleagues and friends of the late Superintendent. Former Townies John Butler, Robert Perry and Peter Barilla held up the large red Townie Pride banner at the head of the impressive honor guard. The banner being the same one designed and ordered by Francis himself many years ago. And the link in history was also made as current schools superintendent, Dr. Mario Cirillo also joined with the Francis honor guard that bright sunny morning of Myron Francis’ burial. The celebration of Francis’ commitment to Townie Pride continued on at the cemetery chapel. Former colleague and hall of fame member, John Rezendes, arranged for high school senior Sarah Pothier to sing the high school alma mater and God Bless America, accompanied by another hall of fame member, Ronald Procopio. Townie Pride was with Myron Francis right to the last possible moment. And so, even though Myron Francis was very proud that he left a million dollar surplus in each of his operating budgets and often spoke of the high academic standards that he set for all students, as well as hundreds of significant achievements, he will be destined to forever being remembered as the “Father of Townie Pride”. It is a slogan that has rallied most of East Providence while being set aside by only a few critics of public education in this era of unrest. One thing can never be denied by anyone. Townie Pride is the most recognizable phrase in East Providence and the reason for this inspiration is Myron J. Francis.

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Previously, I reported that the EP Fire Department Union has demanded a 6% wage increase last year and another 6% this year in binding arbitration. They also demanded, among other things, the addition of 44 new firefighters. If granted by the arbitrator, the union would require a double digit tax increase from our hard hit taxpayers to pay for it. As I write, the binding arbitration goes on and on with no end in sight and no much needed savings for EP taxpayers in this fiscal year. The City needs real savings (not phony baloney) of over $1 million a year and has reasonable proposals to do so. The present proceeding shows in detail why binding arbitration simply does not work in the middle of the “great recession,” when state aid is being slashed and taxpayers need relief now. This month, I show in vivid detail the culture of entitlement that permeates some, but not all, public employee unions that prevents even the most common sense changes. On May 3, 010, the City Manager sent a letter to the union to end any personal business on the taxpayer dime. In relevant part, that letter states that “the City has been informed that the union considers past practices including but not limited to sleeping during the evening shift, shopping for food, banking or conducting other personal business, and washing personal vehicles to be binding on the City as a past practice.” The letter goes on to state that these actions contravene the contract and that the City repudiates them to the extent they are occurring. In short, stop it. To be fair, one such item - washing of personal vehicles while on duty - was effectively stopped before the Union’s response. To the others, however, the City received this immediate and amazing letter on May 7, 010 from the Union President. In relevant part, it reads that “this correspondence is to serve as notice to the City that the Union is in disagreement . . . . I would also advise you that the Union is of the position that several items contained within your letter are contractual terms and conditions of employment. It is also the position of the Union that the City is bound [to them]. . . . The Union shall enforce [them] through the grievance and arbitration provisions [and] all other forums and legal venues that are available.” In other words, the Union will fight to the end to protect “several” of the following practices: sleeping on the job, shopping for food, banking and conducting other personal business. Do they get it? You decide. The City has reached taxpayer friendly agreements with the Police Union and the School Committee with three of its unions (aides, custodians, clerical) - and at press time even a fair deal with the teachers’ union. Yet, to date, the Fire Union has rejected every offer that saves the necessary tax dollars that the people of East Providence so desperately need. It is long past time for the Fire Union to come to the table and do the right thing. With all the great work our firefighters do on the job each and every day, we need the Union that represents them to do the same with a contract Townies can afford. As always, if you have any questions, concerns or comments, please email me at mayorlarisa@verizon.net. * Joe Larisa was elected Mayor of East Providence for a fourth term in December 2008 by the Council. He was elected councilman at large in November 2008, a position he previously held from 1992-2002, and 2004-06

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Talk of the Townies By Bob Rodericks

Thanks to so many of you who have emailed or called me about the whereabouts of my column in this paper. The onset of forced retirement has been settling in and the ugly political climate in East Providence hasn’t been conducive to staying actively involved. One might think the opposite is true, but realizing how short life can be has given me pause on a new set of priorities. Gone are the days when government leaders conducted themselves in public with class and honest debate. Gone are the days when it was a good thing for civic morale and pride to promote qualified, positive role models from within our school, police and fire departments. Gone are the days when school committees allowed the public to speak freely at meetings without acrimonious comments. Now they hire expensive police details to remove or arrest residents who applaud too loud or speak out from their seats. Some of this is impolite but doesn’t warrant the hiring of expensive police details to arrest residents. The prior school committees could have used the police, I guess, when the ‘then’ regular group of critics berated the committee and Superintendents, etc! However, I am doing well and have decided not to run for any elected office at this time. That may change, but for now I will use the written word to exercise my constitutional right of freedom of speech. My political blogging will represent solely my own personal opinions based upon my nearly 40 years or so of community and political experiences. I appreciate the outpouring of good wishes as well as the urging of many to run for elected office. For now, I have decided to continue this column as often as time allows and I have developed a personal web site (talkofthetownies.com). My web site is a mix of political satire, opinions and personal anecdotes. I will keep it fairly light and whimsical with a biting opinion or two when I need to. School Class Size… I don’t agree with the current school committee proposal to increase class size beyond the current limit of 5 students. For me, this is an issue that will impact on quality instruction for students. If class size isn’t so important, why do the nation’s best schools and academy’s stress their “small and caring class size environments”? Many critics of our public schools send their children to private/parochial schools which love to accentuate their small class sizes which foster more individual instruction and attention. According to Forbes’ Raquel Laneri, the top 0 private secondary schools boast small class sizes of less than a 10 to 1 student/teacher ratio. Of course, public schools could never afford that but it certainly makes a 5 student limit seem reasonable. Tiny classes with individualized attention certainly help students earn their way into the best colleges - according to this Forbes article. Common sense, I think. Anyone out there who is a parent or grandparent or who has coached a little league team, should appreciate the need for group size limitations when working with youth. Is it better to take 35 children to a museum or zoo or 5, with 1 adult? Even little league teams with 15 to 1 player rosters may have 3 or 4 coaches to help instruct and supervise. I understand that the school committee must find ways of funding public education. But education isn’t a simple task like cutting a 1 ” piece of wood. A 1 ” wood cut will always measure 1 ”. Developing a child’s mind - and education in general - is a difficult task, not always so rotely measured. I think it would be helpful for proponents of larger class sizes to spend one day (regardless of the length) in a classroom. This is important especially in light of the many differing levels of student ability that exist. Teachers in East Providence have had

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June 010 The Reporter in hiring. This convoluted notion has never been at the heart of Townie Pride. There is nothing wrong with feeling pride for one’s school or community. Even with the fact that improvements and change are and have always been a part of school management – one does not have to abandon a feeling of pride. If every other school in America can speak of their prideful efforts, then so can we, without being chastised for doing so! R.I.P. Myron J. Francis… As all of East Providence knows by now, we have lost the Father of Townie Pride. At 1 years of age, former Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Francis, passed away on May th. His wake and funeral were a celebration of such a wonderful life. I appreciate and thank the large funeral honor guard for paying their respect to Mr. Francis. I also thank current Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mario Cirillo, for joining in the large honor guard as well. Mr. Francis was a mentor, teacher, coach, and beloved icon to many in our city. He affected the lives of thousands in East Providence through a career which started as he was voted president of his high school class of 1947. He was an elementary teacher, principal, director and of course, our beloved former Superintendent of Schools. He succeeded a legend himself - Mr. Edward R. Martin, who was Superintendent here for 7 consecutive years! A national record to this day. Mr. Francis had big shoes to fill and he did so in amazing fashion. Mr. Francis, in turn, left large shoes to fill upon his retirement and now his passing. I will leave it to this community to decide if those shoes have or will ever be filled. Much more will be said here in future columns and on my talkofthetownies web site about the life and career of Myron J. Francis. But for now, we simply say - thank you, Mr. Francis and we’ll always keep our Townie Pride. (Bob Rodericks is a 1972 EPHS graduate, member of the high school Hall of Fame and an independent columnist. He can be reached at bob_rodericks@yahoo.com)

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Myron John Francis of Hedley Circle in Rumford, a “wonderful gentleman” who was “loved by many,” according to published condolences, died on May . Mr. Francis was 1 and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Francis. The fourth Superintendent of East Providence Schools and the namesake of the Myron J. Francis Elementary School on Bourne Avenue in Rumford, Mr. Francis had been dubbed East Providence’s Father of Townie Pride. East Providence was once the largest “town” in the country, until it became chartered as a city in 195 . In the 19 0s, Mr. Francis coined the term Townie Pride for East Providence residents, seeking to cultivate “pride” about their community in school students and meaning to encourage people to better themselves and their community. The Townie Pride slogan and movement led to many civic and cultural events in the life of the city, including the annual Townie Pride Parade. At the 009 Townie Pride Parade, East Providence broke the Guinness world record for longest bead strand, thanks to an effort including many students to create the longest (over 1300 feet) string of red and white beads, the adopted colors of East Providence. Money donated for the beads was earmarked for the financiallystrapped schools. Mr. Francis was the youngest of 1 children born to Antone and Maria Silva Francis, both from the Azores, so was a first generation American of Portuguese descent on both sides of his family. He is a past president of the Portuguese Cultural Society of Rhode Island, and through the years he belonged to other Portuguese benevolent organizations.

All of Mr. Francis’ eleven siblings have predeceased him. According to his obituary in the Portuguese American Historical and Research Foundation news, the last name Francis was an American creation, his father’s original last name actually being Fonseca. Myron Francis and his wife also had two children and four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Francis was in some ways a classic American success story. He attended East Providence High School, then got a degree in elementary education from Rhode Island College, and a masters degree in administration at Boston University. After coaching football and basketball in the area, Mr. Francis taught elementary school in his East Providence hometown, then was made a school principal. Another promotion made him Director of Elementary Education, and ultimately Superintendent of Schools for his city. “Our students and our citizens carry with them a great heritage left to them by the thousands of good people who have gone before them,” Francis once said. “And it’s our spirit. Kids should always have spirit.” Townie Pride eventually became the high school’s mascot, a city ordinance, and an annual Hall of Fame gala. There also have been flag design, band and other competitions. Tributes coming to Myron Francis upon word of his death ranged from those of close friends and family to the Vermont State Police. True to his devotion to students to the end, the Myron Francis obituary requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the East Providence Citizens Scholarship Fund at PO Box 15443 , East Providence 0 915, and St. Luke’s School Endowment Fund at 5 Waldron Avenue, Barrington 0 06.

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Taxpayers Group expresses alarm that school officials have offered a contract protecting teachers’ pay and benefits for at least two years when no adequate plans are in place to resolve current year budget deficit, accumulated debts from previous illegal deficit spending, and funding of school repair costs. (East Providence, RI – May 4, 010) - The East Providence Taxpayers Association (EPTA) issued a statement today expressing concerns that school officials have placed a two-year contract offer on the table that promises to protect teachers’ pay and benefits for at least two years. EPTA spokesman Bill Murphy said, “We do not think it is appropriate for school officials to make such an offer at this time given the financial challenges and economic uncertainties facing the city and its taxpayers. We don’t think it is a good idea for school officials to lock in the biggest part of their budget for two years when they haven’t even explained to the public their plans for dealing with the current year budget deficit. Nor have adequate plans been presented for dealing with the debt that has accumulated from previous illegal school deficit spending and funding school repair expenses.”

June 010 The Reporter While there is no question that the school department’s plan achieves significant cost savings, primarily through layoffs and reform of paid sick leave policies, it is not clear that these savings are enough to warrant a -year lock-in of teachers’ pay and benefits. Our elected officials must be careful not to make any hasty decisions that will leave no alternative but to raise taxes later as the outlook for the state budget and other revenue sources continue to deteriorate. We need to preserve the flexibility to better control personnel costs in light of the future uncertainties we’re facing. Forfeiting this flexibility in budgeting is simply too risky at a time when so many taxpayers in the city are barely hanging on by a thread financially. The community simply can’t afford to further increase taxes or fees of any kind.” The taxpayers group also expressed its displeasure that school officials and teachers’ union representatives have been discussing the terms of the two-year contract deal in sessions closed to the public. The EPTA is also troubled that school officials declined a request to provide the group with a copy of the contract proposal. Murphy explained, “We’re concerned that the lack of information could mean bad news for taxpayers in the long run. Taxpayers need to

monitor what is going on here carefully and make it clear to elected officials that they don’t like what they see at this point.” “Aside from the financial terms of the contract proposal,” Murphy said, “we were very pleased to read in last week’s press release that the School Committee and School Department have introduced so many innovative proposals to improve the quality of education. This is commendable. The city has never seen this degree of competence, energy, creativity, and dedication from any of its previous School Committees or school administrators. But we can’t put ourselves in a position where we take on unaffordable commitments in exchange for winning agreement to reforms that by rights should have been put in place long ago. These reforms should be implemented immediately on the merits because it is the right thing to do to improve the quality of education in East Providence. We shouldn’t have to trade financial incentives or contract guarantees in order to secure education reforms. In fact, we must implement these improvements in educational practices even as we must further reduce spending to deal with the economic realities of the time and the inability of taxpayers to support the burden of higher taxes and fees.”

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The Recreation Center weight rooms are open during the summer for adult members and limited hours for youth members ages 16 & 17 only. Children may not accompany members during their use of the center. Hours and program schedule are as follows: Monday - Thursday: Adults, 9 a.m. -7 p.m. / Ages 16 & 17, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: Adults, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Ages 16 & 17, p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed

The East Providence Parks & Recreation will be taking reservation for: June 25, 2010 Foxwoods Casino

Please call Deborah Rochford at (401) 435-7513 for reservation.

The 55th annual Dolly Searle Memorial Golf Tournament

At the Metacomet Country Club on July 6, 010. Registration will begin at :00AM on Thursday, June 3, 010 at City Hall room 303. Entry fee is $360.00 per foursome. All members of the foursome must be age 1 and over. Call 401-435-7511 for more information.

August 4th Lobster Roll Cruise in East Dennis, MA August 11th Portland Duck Tour, lunch will be at the Clam Bake Restaurant in Scarboro, MA

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Plan on attending St. Margaret’s Church, (1098 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford) first Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 5th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Parish School, Lower Level. Vision, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure screenings and body fat analysis will be offered. Educational materials will be provided on various health topics. Participants include Lifespan, Pawtucket Memorial Hospital, Whole Foods, Newman YMCA, Comfort Keepers, RI Blood Center, Ocean State Immunization Coalition, Rumford Lions and the RI organ Donor Awareness Coalition. Register to be an organ donor and give the gift of life! Drive up and have a car seat safety check. Learn how you can save a life by joining the Be The Match Registry and become a bone marrow donor. Refreshments and children’s activities will be provided. All ages are welcome. Please bring a non-perishable food item to support the Bread of Life Food Pantry.

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A 7 on 7 Charity Football Tournament will take place at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7th at Pierce Field, in East Providence. Proceeds will go to Steve Lopez of East Providence, RI. Steve, who was paralyzed while diving into a pool in June of 00 , was a member of the Wrestling and Football teams at East Providence High School. Steve has faced enormous challenges as he has adjusted to his new life and as he has continued fighting to regain feeling throughout his body. Having begun his rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, MA, Steve moved back home to East Providence in August, 00 . The financial burdens of modifying his house for a quadriplegic along with attaining and maintaining the proper medicine and equipment needed for his medical care and rehabilitation have been tremendous on the Lopez family. The goal of the tournament is to provide financial relief to alleviate the burdens of Steve’s rehabilitation. The Tournament will begin at 1 PM and each team that enters will be guaranteed at least two games. The format will be flag football and each game will consist of two 15 minute halves with running time, official time will be kept for the final two minutes. Teams consist of 10 players, with 7 on the field at a time. All participants will receive an official Jamie Silva 7 on 7 Charity Football Tournament T Shirt. There will be additional prize packages for the winning team. Participants must be 1 years of age or older. Proceeds raised from the tournament will benefit the Lopez Family. Cost: $ 00 per team. Contact: jamiesilvafootballcamp@gmail.com

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On Friday night, June 5th, Jamie Silva will host a Pasta Dinner benefiting Steve Lopez at East Providence High School. The event will begin at 6 PM and admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 1 . The event will include a raffle, silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle, with all proceeds going to Steve Lopez’s recovery. Anyone interested in donating items to either the raffle or silent auction is encouraged to contact Chuck Rogers at 401-935-1957.

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The YMCA partners with the ARC of Northern Bristol County, the Special Needs Departments of surrounding schools, the Apparelized Spinal Cord Injury Support Group and many others to provide inclusion opportunities for people with physical disabilities and those with developmental delays or disabilities. Financial Assistance is available for memberships. Programs are offered in the fully accessible pool, gymnasium as well as in the wellness center which houses specialized equipment such as the new FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation Bike) provided by grants from the Bristol County Savings Foundation and the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Contact Luca DelBorgo for details 508-336-7103 ldelborgo@gpymca.org Newman YMCA 472 Taunton Ave on Route 44 in Seekonk MA, call 508-336-7103 or register online www.YMCAGreaterProvidence.org See more Newman Y events on page 49.

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The Red Bridge Neighborhood Association, (RBNA) is happy to announce that they have a new meeting location at The East Providence Boys & Girls Club, located at 115 Williams Ave. Keeping in line with working in the community, members of the RBNA cannot think of a better place to meet than a strong community institution within the RedBridge Neighborhoods. We feel this is more sensible move being this a more comfortable and easier to access location than our former meeting location. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of month. We encourage our neighbors and business owners to attend. The Red Bridge Neighborhood Association’ mission is to work in partnership with organizations, businesses, and officials seeking to improve the City of East Providence’ Red Bridge neighborhoods preserve and promote our diverse, urban community as a safe, vibrant, and sustainable place to work, live, and play. RBNA also will provide neighbors with resources to solve community problems and opportunities, to become a powerful voice in the neighborhoods planning and development. Ultimately, we want to strengthen relationships among neighbors to build community and civic involvement. RBNA President Richard Rodi, “The RBNA meetings are where you may voice your opinion and bring up issues that affect you and your neighbors or businesses. Take advantage of your Neighborhood Association and get involved with taking back your neighborhood.” Red Bridge Neighborhood Assoc. Richard Rodi, President 401- 70-0613 Julie.silva@redbrideneighbors.org

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East Providence/Seekonk Rotary and Seekonk Lions Clubs Announce Charity Golf Tournament Wannamoisett Country Club to host tournament on July 26, 2010 with proceeds beneﬁting area charities The East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club and the Seekonk Lions Club announce their Annual Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, July 6, 010 at the Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Avenue, Rumford, R.I. Anchor Karen Adams of WPRI-TV and Fox Providence will serve as Honorary Chair of this year’s event. Proceeds from the Rotary/Lions Annual Charity Golf tournament will benefit a number of community organizations including the East Providence and Seekonk High Schools, the Meeting Street School, Bradley Hospital, Seekonk Food Bank - Doorways, Seekonk Youth Baseball, Tap-In Food Bank and the RI Community Food Bank. The fee for an individual golfer is $175 and $700 for a foursome, and includes greens fees, carts, prizes, favors, lunch, after-golf hors d’oeuvres and dinner. A prize of $10,000 will be awarded to any participant who scores a hole-in-one. Sponsors of the event include: East Commerce Solutions Inc., Kavanaugh’s Bakery, Narragansett Brewery, Donnelly Photography, Atlantic Paper & Twine Co., Troy, Pires & Allen Insurance, Minuteman Press and East Bay Self Storage. “We are pleased to announce that the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary and the Seekonk Lions Clubs are joining forces to sponsor our charity golf event this July,” states Mike McQuade, president of the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club. “By bringing these two organizations together, we will maximize efforts and continue to serve our communities and aid those in need. Special thanks goes out to the Seekonk Lions Club members under the leadership of President Nate Helgerson for their willingness to partner with us again for the third consecutive year.” For more information on the Rotary/Lions Clubs’ Annual Charity Golf Tournament, contact David Murphy (Rotary) at 401-434-4300 or Keith Rondeau (Lions) at 50 -336-9113.

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At the recent Annual Board Meeting, Tap-In members elected a new slate of officers for 2010-2012. Outgoing co-Presidents, Sue Holmes and Jane Ryan, were applauded enthusiastically for their efforts. They successfully steered the all volunteer, donor supported organization not only through a celebration of 25 years of service but also dealt with the spiraling increase in East Bay area clients due to the troublesome economy. Statistics for the fiscal year showed that 633 rides were provided to the 580 clients registered by a volunteer pool of only 50 drivers. The majority of the clients live in the East Providence area. Being a volunteer driver is very rewarding, and there is always a need for more of them. Please consider giving a little time to help someone get to their medical appointments. Also during the fiscal year 5511 families (16,896 individuals) received emergency food from the Food Closet. These numbers do not include the Thanksgiving and Holiday distributions to another 615 families (2015 individuals). Tap-In is located in the lower level of the Library building on County Rd. and is open Mon thru Fri from 9 to noon, and on Sat, May 22 from 10 to noon. Please call 247-1444 during those hours for further information.

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Jeanine Achin Accepts Awards for the YMCA Jeanine Achin, Executive Director of the Newman YMCA graciously accepted two awards on behalf of the staff of the YMCA. The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education honored the Newman YMCA for their work creating and implementing inclusion programming and for the full accessibility of the YMCA. Karen Rebello, the co-chair of the EPLAC presented the Ms Achin Jeanine Achin. with a Special Community Partner Award. The Newman Y also received the Community Outreach Award at the YMCA of Greater Providence Spring Award Breakfast for their work identifying and partnering with like minded, mission driven organizations such as ARC, the National Park Service, Human Services, Council on Aging and more.

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Trey Britto, a wide receiver from East Providence High School (R.I.), has been nominated to play in the 011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, joining an elite group of student-athletes. Those nominated will have the chance to play in the game on Saturday, January , 011, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The annual classic East vs. West match-up will be televised live on NBC at 1:00 P.M. EST and will feature the nation’s top high school football players. “The U.S. Army All-American Bowl provides the national platform for young adults to reflect the strength of Army Strong Soldiers,” said Col. Derik Crotts, Director of Marketing and Outreach, U.S. Army Accessions Command. “This nomination recognizes the mental, • Sales emotional and physical strengths and leadership qualities that these players have developed • Service on and off the field. The Army is proud to be a partner of the game and congratulates all of the athletes on their nominations.” • Parts The players were nominated by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which consists of All American Games’ network of regional directors throughout the country, Rivals.com and Tom Lemming. Of the 400+ nominees, 90 will ultimately be selected and invited to this year’s game. The next step for these nominees will occur in September, when the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Tour begins. The tour, running through SUMMER SPECIAL! December, will occur nation-wide during which the final players will be announced. For more than 10 years, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been the nation’s premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America’s expires 7-10-10 future college and NFL stars. Adrian Peterson, Reggie Bush, Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, and Terrelle Pryor all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. The 10th Anniversary U.S. Army All-American Bowl drew more than 34,000 fans to the game at the Alamodome, along with being the most watched sporting event on television over the weekend, besides the NFL Playoffs. The U.S. Army Accessions Command (USAAC), a subordinate command of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, meets the human resource needs of the Army by transforming volunteers into officers, warrant officers, and enlisted Soldiers. In providing the force, the 1 ,400 men and women of Accessions Command prepare these future Soldiers and leaders for their initial military training. Commanded by Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, USAAC is located at Fort Knox, Ky., and Fort Monroe, Va. REMODELING, KITCHENS, BATHS, BASEMENTS, For more information on the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and HANDYMAN JOBS, PAINTING, TILE WORK & MORE its related events visit www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com & www. goarmy.com/events/aab. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is From Small Repairs to Full Remodels owned by All American Games, a New Jersey-based sport marketLowest Prices Guaranteed ing and event management company. Other national sponsors of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl are Football University, Degree DeCall My Cell: 401-480-7190 or 508-838-9740 odorant, Athletic Republic, Rivals.com, Russell Athletic, Spalding, Free Estimates - Quick Response Schutt Sports, EAS, San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau, beRecruited.com, Choice Hotels, Deloitte, NCSA, and Gatorade. 20 Years+ Contractor • Licensed and Insured in Mass and RI

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome To My Gardenâ&#x20AC;? features the work of local artist at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island

Providence, R.I. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader in hospice and palliative care since 1976, highlights the work of Rhode Island artists in its second installation of art within its new facility at 10 5 North Main St., Providence. For this project, Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island will work with Public Art Works (PAW), a group of professional Rhode Island-based artists working together to promote and encourage art in public spaces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working with Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island is such a unique opportunity that allows this special audience of family, friends and staff a moment to reflect and connect with art during what is most often a very sorrowful time.â&#x20AC;? says Nancy Gaucher-Thomas, a member of PAW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a profound connection between art and healing,â&#x20AC;? says Diana Franchitto, President & CEO of Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Besides the inherent beauty that each exhibit brings, art creates a sense of peace and joy that can be a powerful healing force. Art enhances well being and can be tremendously uplifting.â&#x20AC;? Residing in Riverside, Rhode Island, Hildi Rezendes has always had a special interest in photography. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My love for gardening has grown since childhood. My fondest memories are of my grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful garden in Watertown, MA. In the past two years I have experienced the loss of two sisters. My gardens made them so happy. Hospice care meant so much to my family in those most difficult and painful times.â&#x20AC;? Although she has no formal training, her colorful photographs of flowers in various stages of bloom during different times of the year are a very personal visual diary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome To My Gardenâ&#x20AC;? is the theme of this exhibit of fifteen photographs that are on display through August. For more information about Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services, visit www.hhcri.org or call 401-415-4 00. For information about Public Art Works, log onto www.publicartri.com.

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Rumford Resident Has Perfect Golf Season

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Rumford, RI—April 6, 010—Rumford resident Kyle Long, a captain and three-time Rhode Island Interscholastic League All-Division forward for the Providence Country Day Knights hockey team, has been selected to play for the Walpole Express affiliate Cranston Reds, the newly launched Junior B team entering the Metropolitan Junior Hockey League for its inaugural 010- 011 season. The Junior Reds will play a 4 -game schedule in the MJHL Francis/Jennings division, which includes the Express, Hartford Jr. Wolf Pack, Northern Cyclones, and the Portland Jr. Pirates. The Reds will also play a number of showcase events designed to provide players with exposure to NCAA DI and DIII collegiate hockey coaches. “When Rob Barletta, owner of the Walpole Express, informed me that competitive junior hockey was coming to Rhode Island and that the coaching and management of the Express were behind the Reds program, I immediately became excited at the prospect of taking my game to the next level,” states Kyle Long. The road hasn’t always been easy for Long, who at eight-years old broke both his tibia and fibula playing in a game for his ‘AAA’ squirt team, the Providence Junior Friars. A playmaking and goalscoring forward, the honor student will balance junior hockey with his studies for his final year at PCD. Long has for three seasons been among the top-ten in scoring since a freshman playing for the Knights in the RI Interscholastic League’s Division III South. He finished the 009- 010 season ranked fifth with 19 goals and 0 assists for 39 total points in 1 games. If Long also plays with an edge, it might be due to the fiery competitiveness developed on the backyard ice rink his father constructs every winter for Kyle and his two hockey playing younger brothers. The Long hockey family includes Mark, an aggressive, close-checking forward who as a freshman skated with Kyle at PCD this past year, and Joshua, an up-and-coming blue-liner attending middle school and competing on Barletta’s Northeast Elite Hockey teams. “My father rigs a flood light in a tree over the rink in the backyard, making it possible for my brothers and friends to play every night and weekends, Fridays and Saturdays sometimes past two in the morning,” states Kyle Long. “When there’s no coaches or whistles, we can skate old school pond hockey. It definitely helps develop your game.”

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Summer is here…the time of year to explore waterways, take a drive, and experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and history in our own backyard. Kenyon’s Grist Mill, the oldest operating manufacturing business in the state, invites visitors and Rhode Islanders alike to their second annual Summer Festival on July 4th & 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Incorporating a wide variety of businesses across the state, the event is a celebration of locally made and grown products, culinary specialties, and activities that directly benefit our local community. The mill will be open for free, historic narrated tours of the grinding process. Enjoy free johnny “We’re More Than Just Cartwheels!” cakes, cooking demonstrations, free food, East Providence, RI oysters, wine and ice cream samples, and the opportunity to pet an alpaca. Visit the mill’s county store, enjoy the scenery and There’s still room for you at waterfall, and meet local artisans and farmRGA’s SUMMER CAMP 2010!! ers. Clam cakes, chowder and other local items will be available for purchase. There will be free kayaking along the picturesque Princess and Pirate Animal Adventure Queen’s River (donations to benefit the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association). Wet and Wild Admission and parking are both free, Rock Stars Rule but please bring a food/clothing donation to the Jonnycake Center and/or the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Free parkWe’ll also be having miniing is available at the Washington County theme days such as Balloons & Fairgrounds & Richmond Antique Center Bubbles and Sports & Games! with free shuttle bus service. For more inPlus, our own usual mix of cool formation on this event and the upcoming RenaissanceAcademy-RI.com crafts, water play, gymnastics, Harvest Festival on October 3 & 4, call and great memories! 401-435-0159 00-7-KENYON or visit www.kenyonsgristmill.com.

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Newman YMCA Parent’s Night Out Friday, June 12th 5:45-8:45 p.m. - $10 y members

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Food and Fun Activities 6:00-7:30 P.M. Swim with the Dolphins 7:30- :45 P.M. Join us for a healthy, inexpensive Luau dinner sponsored by local restaurant and supermarkets. Join the Hula Hoop Champion, Randy and learn some new Hula techniques, enjoy Hawaiian Music with Luca, then play games, jump in the bounce house, do an art project, have a face painting and much more Hawaiian style fun including swimming with dolphins in the 5 yard indoor pool. Once a month the Newman YMCA offers a special family night to share a meal and special moments. These nights we call Eat Cheap Family Nights and the Luau is our annual June event. We thank Autumns Catering in Rehoboth for providing the great meal for the April Eat Cheap Night and Lemon and Oil for May’s great meal and event. Pre-registration is required each month and space is limited so sign up early. Members $3, Non Members $6 Proceeds of the Luau will benefit the Newman Y Neighbors Helping Neighbors Campaign supporting our Youth Development Programs and providing Summer Camp for children. The Newman YMCA is finishing up the 010 campaign, chaired by Suzanne Nadeau from Rehoboth, and has $ 0,000 left to reach goal. For more information contact the Y or donate on-line www.YMCAGreaterProvidence.org – Newman Branch in Seekonk. The Newman YMCA is a 501(c) 3 charitable nonprofit organization. All donations are used exclusively for people in this community.

Summer Day Camp Camp Wamsutta, Loving heart

Ages 3-teens should register now for the Newman YMCA newly named Camp Wamsutta. The YMCA thanks the Seaconke Wampanoag Tribe and Cultural Advisor, Three Bears for bestowing the name “Wamsutta” to our camp. Wamsutta, whose name means “Loving Heart”, was the sachem of the Pokanoket tribe and son of Massasoitt. We are honored and humbled to call our camp this wonderful name. The Y offers ½ and full day Preschool camps and full day school age camps throughout the summer starting June 1st running through Labor Day. Camp day is :30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with before and after care available. Participants are divided by age group and participate in Youth Development skills such as nature studies, archery, sports, art and field games. Math and Reading Tutoring is a new summer option. Specialty Camps options include Adventure Daily Field Trips, Gymnastics, Dance, Theater, Krump, Lego Engineering and Mad Science. Newman YMCA 47 Taunton Ave on Route 44 in Seekonk MA, call 50 -336-7103 or register online www.YMCAGreaterProvidence.org

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Premier Sponsor: Capital Properties, Inc. This summer, beginning June 4th at 6:30 p.m., the Rhode Island Historical Society will kick-off its “Concerts under the Elms” outdoor summer concert series with the patriotic music and “pop” repertoire by The American Band. We are delighted to have Traditional American and Celtic Folk band Atwater-Donnelly joins us this year, and to welcome back the Duke Robillard Band and their classic blues, R&B, and swing. Swing n’ Strings with Al Basile is back, and to round out the summer, Magnolia returns with the lively sounds of Cajun music. And for the first time, Steve Smith & the Nakeds will perform! Concerts are held Thursday evenings through August 5th on the sweeping lawn of the Society’s historical John Brown House in Providence, located on Benefit Street between Power and Charlesfield Streets. Shaded by a canopy of elms – the John Brown House’s broad lawn is a delightful venue for a summer evening’s entertainment. Adult admission is $ .00 per person, with Rhode Island Historical Society members and children under twelve entering free. Concert goers can enjoy their own picnic, or purchase food and beverages on site. Please be advised that in the event of inclement weather, decisions regarding concert cancellations will be made at midday on the day of the concert. For more information about the concert series, please check the Rhode Island Historical Society’s website at www.rihs.org, or call 401-331 575 ext. 33.

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East Providence Public Libraries June Programs at The Riverside Branch Library Buying or Selling a Home in a Challenging Real Estate Market Thursday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Phil Tirrell, Broker/Owner of Weichert, Realtors Tirrell Realty, will explain why, even in a market that is not great, real estate is still a good long term investment. He will talk about how to sell a house in a challenging real estate market. He will also discuss buying programs available through RI Housing and the Federal Housing Administration. Learn from a realtor who is an East Bay resident and has been selling houses since 1979. This program is free and open to all.

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Will your loved ones follow your final wishes in their time of grief? Learn how to take steps to avoid disagreements among the children of blended families about your funeral and burial or cremation decisions. Learn how to read the fine print of funeral contracts. Hear about burial and cremation options, veteran’s benefits and how Medicaid may affect funeral prepayment. The presenter, Ken Hughes, has been a licensed Rhode Island Funeral Director since 19 7. He has been a funeral director with the Rebello Funeral Home for four years. He also holds the additional credentials of a Certified Preplanning Consultant. This program is free and open to all.

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SoundWaves, with lead singer Shelley Pray, tenor Simone Guenette, bass Pam Collet, and baritone Nancy Grandgeorge will sing in their barbershop style in the Weaver Library Champlin Program Room! Don’t miss this free concert by an exciting women’s a cappella quartet. Weaver Library Programs are free and open to all. No registration required unless otherwise noted.

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Bays, Beaches & Bouquets

The Barrington (RI) Garden Club is presenting a Standard Placement Flower Show and House Tour on Wednesday, June 9, 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m. This combination flower show and house tour event will be staged inside six Barrington homesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;two in the historic Alfred Drowne district, two waterfront properties in the Nayatt area and two in the Rumstick Point section of Bar7KH FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH WR OHDG rington. The Horticulture Division will be at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, 191 County WKH FRPPXQLW\ WKDW FDUHV Rd., Barrington, along with the Special Exhibits Division. A Standard Flower Show conforms to strict standards established by the BGCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parent organization, National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC). The showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6DLQW 0DUJDUHW 6FKRRO purpose is to stimulate interest in horticulture and floral design, provide John P. Rezendes, Principal an outlet for creative expression, promote NGC objectives, and otherwise educate the viewing public and members. Exhibits of both floral design and 42 Bishop Avenue horticulture are judged by a panel of three NGC Accredited Flower Show Rumford, Rhode Island Judges. www.stmargaretsch.org Judging encompasses a standard point system leading to blue ribbon 401-434-2338 jrezendes@stmargaretsch.org awards, red, yellow and white ribbons. Entries fall into carefully devised and themed divisions, sections and classes and are displayed strategically Pre-K to Grade 8 throughout the six homes. The Horticulture Division is open for entry to any gardener, club membership is not required. This division serves as a venue Full day Kindergarten to show prized specimens which have been under the gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long term Extended Day Care Program care. Specimens may include flowering perennials, herbs, flowering vines, house plants, branches and outdoor container plantings. Proceeds from the Bays, Beaches & Bouquets event will provide funds for continuation of many local established civic beautification projects that the Barrington Garden Club manages. In addition to overseeing seven gardens at public spaces in Barrington, the club sponsors a Junior Garden Club whose members are participating in the show, a garden therapy program, and supports a local scholarship fund. It also maintains Osamequin The Seekonk Junior High School Class of 1962 is planNature Trail, and provides holiday decorations at various public buildings ning a reunion and is looking for former classmates. and the Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home in Bristol, RI. Historically and for decades, garden Contact Diane Penacho Perry at: 508-336-0242 clubs have also concerned themselves with conservation, environmental, bird and wildlife topics. In addition to the National Garden Clubs membership, the Barrington Garden Club is also a member of the Rhode Island Federa" VOJRVF MFBSOJOH DPNNVOJUZ tion of Garden Clubs, Inc. Barrington is the where every child thrives largest garden club in the state of Rhode Island. The club recently opened up its membership to non-Barrington residents " QSPHSFTTJWF FEVDBUJPO living in or nearby areas without a federPQUJPO GPS ZPVS DIJME ated club. This June 9 event is open to the pubNow enrolling K-4 lic. Pre-event tickets sell at $20 by calling 401-246-1960. Tickets the day of the show General Education students are $25 and will be for sale at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church. For information about making horticulture entries, call 401-245-0326 prior to June 6. For further information about the Bays, Beaches & Bouquets event contact Show Chairman, Sue Redden 245-8215 or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inclusion in Actionâ&#x20AC;? Open House sueredden@verizon.net.

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The class of 1959 from Central Falls High School is planning a reunion on June 12th at the Crown Plaza in Warwick. If you have not been contacted please call Louise (Perry) Harrop at 401-3335387 or Louise (Gagnon) Colninan at 401-333-4026.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Rumford Lions Have Diverse Activities

The 11th annual road race & walk to benefit the Scott Gorham Scholarship Fund & other Lions Charities will be held on Sunday June 27. This year there will be an added attraction for children ages 4 through 12. They will be able to participate in age group sprint races at the Hunts Mill site, no advance registration is required to participate in these new races. If you received a save the date card via email you will also receive a registration form in your email. You may be added to the mailing by sending your email address to rumfordlions@cox.net. Please put Road Race in the subject. Race day registrations will be from 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. For more information contact us at the email address above or call 438-2967. Boosters will have their company name on the course map. You may become a booster by mailing a check for $25 to: Rumford Lions, PO Box 4921, Rumford, RI. 02916 On Saturday, May 8th members of the Rumford Lions will be out cleaning the highway from the Seekonk line on route 114A to the East Providence – Pawtucket line on Pawtucket Ave. The Lions pickup litter along this stretch of road 3 times a year, if driving by feel free to honk and say hi. Looking to join a great organization to help people and communities? Become a Lion and enjoy the pleasures of helping others. Our motto is “We Serve”. Contact any Rumford Lion officer listed at http://lionwap.org/eclub/sites/rumfordri. View this website for what Rumford Lions do for the community. And visit the Lions International site for added information about Lions clubs and becoming a Lion.

Jump Rope for Heart A Jumping Success!

On Friday, May 21, 2010, 86 students from Orlo Avenue Elementary School participated in their 2nd annual Jump Rope for Heart Celebration. The P.E. teacher, Miss Sousa, set up a variety of Jumping Activities for the students. The American Heart Association - Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator, Donna Trignali, joined the students in the celebration. Ms. Trignali was so grateful for the generous support from Orlo Avenue students, families, and staff. Orlo Avenue raised $1,710.00 for Jump Rope for Heart.

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EPHS Alumni Association

Just how sacred it one’s conscience? To what extent should one defend his ideals? These were the questions that six East Providence High School students grappled with last month at the EPHS Alumni Association’s Second Annual James E. Bates Memorial Oratory Contest. The contest, named for the longest-serving principal in the High School’s history, provides students with the opportunity to deliver original speeches on a specified topic in a forum for intellectual inquiry. The highlight of the evening was an address by keynote speaker RI Supreme Court Justice William P. Robinson III. An East Providence native, Judge Robinson holds degrees from the University of Louvain, the University of Rhode Island, the University of Connecticut, and the Boston College School of Law. He has served on the RI Supreme Court since 2004.

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"Architectural Shingles At 3-Tab Prices" In addition to Judge Robinson, Joseph Botelho, Marithza Cadet, Courtney Cooke, Charles Fay, Kristen Saucier, and Manuela Teixeira, all students at the High School, delivered speeches at the contest on the nature of personal ideals and values in response to these words from Joan of Arc: “One life is all we have, and we live it as be believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.” In his address, Judge Robinson noted that he intended to complicate the issue by pointing out that there may be instances which require a re-ordering of values. He noted that we all recognize truth as a good, but that lying would be acceptable for a person in Germany during World War II, for instance, if that person were housing Jews and questioned by the Gestapo. The students addressed the issue from many perspectives. They invoked a number of historical precedents and examined the lives of many well-known individuals who have given their lives for just causes. The insight, poise, and in-depth analyses of the students not only made the contest an event to remember, but also shed some light on a very complex issue. The Judging Panel awarded Miss Teixeira first place in the contest based on the content of her speech and her elocution. Mr. Botelho earned second place and Mr. Fay earned third place. The Alumni Association congratulates all of the speakers for their hard work and their willingness to deliver their speeches in a public forum. For photographs of the event, and for more information on the Alumni Association, visit www.ephsalumni.webs.com.

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The Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union, in partnership with East Providence High School, is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, students from East Providence High School in East Providence, Rhode Island, participated in a CU4 Reality Financial Literacy Fair, sponsored by Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union at the Ramada Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, Massachusetts. During the CU4 Reality Financial Education Fair, the students interacted with Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union and other selected businesses as consumers with a career and a monthly salary.

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The Financial Education Fair allowed the students to apply the knowledge they learned during the school year on managing their personal finances and budgeting. The students experienced firsthand what it takes to make ends meet from month to month for expenses such as food, clothing, housing, utilities, transportation, luxuries, etc., and gain a better appreciation of the importance of budgeting, financial planning and making wise purchasing decisions. Kenneth Saunders, President and CEO of Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union, said “the success of the program was the direct result of the cooperation between the East Providence High School’s administrators, teachers and credit union. This collaboration is helping to meet a critical need for these high school students. I have been impressed by the students’ interest to advance their knowledge of banking products and services and most importantly their desire to develop an understanding of financial responsibility and good money management practices”. The following businesses were represented at the Financial Education Fair: Best Buy, Bowling Academy, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union, Donovan Travel, Herb Chambers Honda of Seekonk, MetLife, Money Management International, Newman YMCA, Ramada Inn, Stop and Shop, and several others. In 2009, the Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union established the partnership with East Providence High School, and implemented the CU4 Reality Financial Education Program in the 2009-2010 academic school year that was developed by the Financial Literacy Education Committee (FLEC) of America’s Credit Union Museum in association with the New Hampshire Credit Union League. The CU4 Reality Program was identified by the Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union as a means of enhancing the credit union’s financial literacy initiative and community outreach. During the school year, credit union representatives made presen-

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tations to the East Providence High School students on Careers, Banking Basics, Checking Accounts, On Line Banking, On Line Bill Payment, Electronic Banking Services, Budgeting, Savings and Loans. The Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union, chartered in 1961, serves over 2,400 members. The credit union is located at 362 Taunton Avenue, East Providence and members’ savings are federally insured through the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

Phone-A-Thon Nets A Record $94,000 In Scholarships

East Providence – Calls to local residents in March for the sixteenth annual Dollars for Scholars Phone-a-thon were successful in raising a record amount for Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation (CSF) of East Providence. The first $40,000 received was matched by the Carter Family Charitable Trust. The total amount of $94,175 received to date will all be awarded as scholarships in June to East Providence students. New scholarships were established through the phone-a-thon, including the following: Daniel Carvalho Memorial, East Providence Prevention Coalition, Joseph and Linda Hartley Cammarano, Marilyn M. Chartier and Roderick R. Edge Memorial. New book awards include those named for Blanche L. Richmond, Christine A. Partington, Colleen B. McKhann, Gerry Manning, and Ray and Bonnie Sabourin.

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Phone-a-thon Chairman Louise Paiva thanked local residents for their generosity. This year’s total is the most raised by the volunteer scholarship organization since they initiated the phone-a-thon in 1995. “We are most grateful to local residents who demonstrated their support of higher education for East Providence students,” she said. Despite the difficult economy, phone-a-thon donors contributed more than $9,000 more than last year. Contributions are still being accepted, although the deadline has passed for matching funds. Local residents who have not yet sent in their pledge or who did not receive a phone call can send their check payable to CSF of East Providence to P.O. Box 15443 , East Providence, RI 0 915. All contributions to CSF of East Providence are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

School Project to Feed the Hungry

The girls from St. Mary Academy-Bay View Elementary School had a chance to do something fun this week while helping their fellow Rhode Islanders. On Tuesday, thirty representatives from grades three through five brought 1 9 seedlings to a Rhode Island Food Bank Community garden in Bristol They planted them, then planted additional seeds for beans, cucumbers and snap peas before moving on to weeding a new garden area. When the vegetables are harvested later this summer, they will be donated to the RI Food Bank and distributed to those in need. The school project started five weeks ago coinciding with Earth Day activities. Every girl in the elementary school, from the three year olds in pre-kindergarten to the fifth graders, took part in a school wide planting day. The students carefully nurtured the plants in the classrooms for over a month in preparation for outside planting. Ray Sabourin, the volunteer who runs the farm located on Poppasquash Point in Bristol, was ready and waiting for the gardeners to arrive. A plot in the one-acre garden was turned and ready for planting. He made sure that everyone had a job to do, and the tools to do it. “It’s nice to have groups come to help with planting, and there are many lessons for the girls to benefit from” he commented. One important thing that the girls learned? That fresh produce is often a treat for people struggling with hunger and poverty. That should make them all look at the food in their own homes differently. The Rhode Island Community Farm harvested its first crop from one small community garden site in 001. Since then, it has grown to include garden sites across the state. Over the past five years, the farms, in conjunction with the efforts at

June 2010 The Reporter the University of Rhode Island's College of the Environment & Life Sciences, have generated over 500,000 pounds of produce for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

While the number of Rhode Islanders needing food assistance has continued to grow, farmland throughout the state has continued to shrink. Since 1960, the state has lost 35,000 acres of farmland to development. The Rhode Island Community Farm utilizes some of the most fertile soil in the state as it seeks to provide fresh produce for Rhode Islanders in need while preserving valuable land.

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Saint Margaret School Rhode Island History Day winners Emma Clerx, first place performance, Benjamin Macksoud, second place exhibit. Both won an opportunity to participate in the National History convention in Washington D.C. in June.

Volunteer at a Farm

Volunteer opportunities exist at all of the farm locations throughout the state. Please contact the Farm Coordinators if you are interested in volunteering or would like additional information. Visit the RI Food Bank website at www.rifoodbank.org for more information on how you can help this summer. Volunteers of all ages are welcome through the Rhode Island Community Farm.

Saint Margaret School Rhode Island Science and Engineering winners. Back row: Catherine Metcalf, Christian Boyer, John Wheeler, Drew Silveira. Front Row: Shannon Grady, Erica Stad, Margaret Hanna, Sean Lydon and William LaRose

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East Providence Senior Center News Monthly Highlights

Seniors Rule 1st 10:30 a.m. Clinical Lab 2nd 8:30 a.m. Stroke Club 2nd 1:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Clinic 7th 10:30 a.m. East Bay Center 8th 9:00 a.m. Neighborhood 8th 10:30 a.m. Weight Maintenance 8th 10:45 a.m. Attorney General Lynch8th 11:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic 9th 10:30 a.m. The Townie Red Hats 10th 1:00 p.m. Summer Pest 15th 11:00 a.m. Food Stamps 16th 10:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic 17th 10:30 a.m. In-Sight 18th 12:45 p.m. East Bay Center 22nd 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic 22nd 10:30 a.m. Albion Court 22nd 10:30 a.m. RSVP Board Meeting 23rd 1:00 p.m. Advisory Board 24th 9:00 a.m. Diabetes Support 24th 1:30 p.m. Caregivers Support 28th 10:30 a.m. Pharma Recourses 29th 10:30 a.m.

Consumer Protection Seminar

Tuesday, June 8th - 11 a.m. Attorney General Patrick Lynch will outline scams geared toward seniors. This information is a great reminder for folks that we are never too old to be a victim of con artists. Last year alone as many as ten million Americans were victims of identity theft, costing consumers approximately $49 billion. Another $300 billion was lost as a result of white-collar crimes. Please join this discussion to help protect yourself. The information will include tips on recognizing scams, telemarketing phone calls, and safety to protect you from identity theft. Class Size Is Limited

6 Week Full Body Fitness Plan

Mondays - 4-4:30 and 4:30-5:00 The program will consist of strength training, endurance (aerobic) training, flexibility, balance and coordination, and will also include basic assessments before and after the six weeks of fitness training. The program will be designed to help educate seniors about wellness and to get them involved in an exercise program that makes sense for them. All people participating will be asked to sit with Matt for a one to one meeting in order to properly program that individual. Each week will consist of a theme and will be designed to give the participants the tools necessary for a higher quality of life achieved through monitored safe exercise.

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Computer Assistance

Friday’s - 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning this month, two students from MTTI career training school will assist any member with computer questions. The volunteers will try to resolve your computer problems and help you with a computer course you may be taking. The students will be in the computer lab from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on that last Friday of the month. This is a free service to our members. MTTI has been serving Rhode Island and SE Massachusetts for over 25 years, offering programs in a variety of in-demand fields. Our new vendor program has been successful! Local vendors who have services or products of interest to seniors will have space in our lobby to showcase themselves and provide education. Each Tuesday this month we have in our main lobby: June 1st Seniors Rule, Clutter Control, June 8th Neighborhood Diabetes, Standards of Care, June 15th NE Pest Control, Summer Pests, June 22nd Albion Court, Exercising your Brain, June 29th Pharma Resources, Overactive Bladder

AARP-RI 4-Hour Driver Safety Program

Monday, July 12th - 11:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. A newly redesigned AARP 4 hour Driver Safety Course is being offered at the East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence. This program is opened to people 50 and older and required paperwork begins promptly at 11:30 A.M. The class runs from 12 Noon to 4 PM with a break provided. You are encouraged to bring a snack, etc. to class especially if you have a medical / dietary requirement. Participants in the course may be eligible for a discount on their automobile insurance. (Check with your insurance carrier). The course fee for AARP members with proof of membership is $12.00. All others pay $14.00. Registration is required. Cash and checks are accepted the day of the program and checks should be payable to AARP. The course is taught by AARP trained instructors.

General Services

Elder Information Specialist: Our Elder Information Specialist assists the elderly and their families in providing information/referral and assistance with accessing services and programs. Nutrition Program: The center provides a nutritional meal to approximately 125 seniors per day. The Cranston Senior Center provides the meals. Case Management/Senior Services: The center coordinates with East Bay Community Action Program Inc., for all casework and follow-ups. Protective Services Council, made up of city departments and mental health/social service agencies, meets monthly to discuss problems concerning the elderly. Transportation: The center has two buses that are used daily for door-to-door transportation to and from the center. Notary: This service is available in the Administration Office at no charge. Seminars: Monthly social, educational, and financial seminars on topics relating to seniors. Manicurist: A manicurist visits the center weekly for manicures and polish changes. Gift Shop: The gift shop has many different items for the convenience of the seniors. Small items from candy and greeting cards to jewelry, handmade items and crafts are available.

Senior Center Healthy Aging

Nutrition-Weight Loss begins again! Our next ten-week session starts June 16 for the Wednesday class and June 17 for the Thursday class. You must pre-register for this award winning program by contacting Rita in the Health Office. Free weekly meditation group! Our own Ann Marie Sabula RD and Dolores Norton Braica RN lead this wonderful group each Friday at 11 am. This program welcomes all from beginner to expert. Se if this can reduce any stress in your life. We are very pleased to have Hattie Ide Chaffee Home for monthly blood pressure checks beginning this month! They will be here Monday, June 7 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the dining room. Please stop by to welcome them and to find out the wonderful services they offer our community. The East Bay Center clinical social worker, Kathleen Beltramello LICSW, assists our seniors with any of their needs. Kathleen is at the senior center twice monthly, in the Health Office, for individual appointments. This month the dates are Tuesdays, June 8 and June 22 from 9am to12 noon. Please see Rita in the Health office for a

June 2010 The Reporter confidential appointment. Nutrition/Weight Loss Maintenance group will be meeting Tuesday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the seminar room. Ann Marie Sabula RD will be discussing: Vitamins, supplements and “new stuff”. Please join us for a lively discussion! Waterview Villa’s nurse, Sonya Moniz will be taking blood pressures on Wednesday, June 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the dining room. Come sit and chat with her about her lovely facility. Wednesday, June 16, we have a very special presentation by Dr. Sonali Pandya of Women and Infant’s Hospital at 11 a.m. Dr. Pandya is a Breast Fellow and will be presenting on: Breast cancer - Diagnosis and Management strategies. She will discuss routine screening, early diagnosis, sequence in management, and various therapeutic modalities. Please join us for this timely topic given by one of our area’s leading specialists. The Food Stamp Assistance program will be here on the third Wednesday of every month to assist seniors with eligibility requirements and the application process. Many seniors are eligible and they do not know it! This month Janet Holmes will be here June 16. Please contact her at 4370006 ext. 147 to make an appointment. Evergreen House Health Center will be taking blood pressure readings on Thursday, June 17 from 10:30 to 11:30am in the dining room. Stop by to have your blood pressure taken and to speak with Ivone Joia about their services. Atria Bay Spring Village will be taking blood pressures on Tuesday, June 22 in the dining room from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Atria Bay Spring Village extends an open invitation to anyone of our members for a tour and lunch at their facility? They can accommodate up to ten for this free event. Just contact them directly at 246-2500. Lisa Marie McCormick RD from SNAP is now here twice each month! On Wednesday, June 23 at 2pm and Thursday June 24 at 11 am Lisa Marie will be discussing Heart Health and Stroke Prevention. Please join us. Lisa Marie brings treats and recipes to this free program! Diabetes Support Group will be meeting on Thursday, June 24, from1:30-3 p.m. in the seminar room. Ann Mare Sabula RD will be providing a “Nutrition Q & A”. This popular program is free and open to anyone with diabetes. Please join us for support and helpful hints from others with diabetes. Our Caregiver’s Support Group is scheduled for Monday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the seminar room. We will be having an open discussion. If you are caring for someone, this group is for you. Please join us for support. Local vendors who have services or

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Caldor was a chain of American discount department stores based in Norwalk, CT., operating locations throughout the northeastern United States. At one time the company was a subsidiary of May Department Stores, and was also one of the largest discount retailers in the country. Caldor had Several Locations in RI, Including Woonsocket, Lincoln & Warwick. On January 22, 1999, Caldor announced it was liquidating its remaining merchandise and closing all of its 145 stores. Narragansett Brewing Company 18901981was founded in Cranston, Rhode Island in 1888. It was closed on July 31, 1981, and then re-established in 2005. "Hi, Neighbor, have a 'Gansett!" Shepard's Department Store In 1880, the Shepard Company Department Store opened in two floors of a small building at the corner of Westminster and Clemence

Streets in downtown Providence. What was initially a small retail venture would by 1903 grow to be the largest department store in New England In 1974, suburban retail establishments finally took their competitive toll on the Shepard’s Department. Store when it filed for bankruptcy, thus ending nearly one hundred years of business. Lord & Taylor, was an upscale clothing store in Providence Place Mall. It was known to fashion buffs for its luxury, unique style trends & classics. It closed its doors 2007. It reduced its stores due to economic times and unfortunately the Rhode Island store was one of the first to go.... Based in New York it still operates today with the closest store in Boston. It was one of the anchors for Providence Place Mall. Crescent Park, Riverside, RI - Originated in 1886 – 1979. Considered to be "The Coney Island of New England" it was most spectacular of all of Rhode Island's Victorian-era amusement parks. Amusement parks in those days included boating, games, picnics, music, tunnels of love, and, notably, carousels. Crescent Park known for a grand carousel with 62 hand-carved figures and four chariots - carousel figures date from 1905 to 1910. Constructed by Charles I.D. Looff. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

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Scouting Around Town Rhode Island. East Providence Girl Scouts are very proud of this accomplishment! No other Girl Scout community within Rhode Island chose to keep their local meeting facility - much to their dismay. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday, June 13th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Outback SteakHouse in Seekonk. The buffet style dinner includes salad, rolls, steak, chicken, dessert, and soft drinks. The cost is $20 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years old. All of the proceeds will be given to the East Providence Scout House Association. If you would like a ticket(s) to attend this fundraiser, please call Linda at 433-4028.

Boy Scouts from Troop 55 Busy Spring for Girl Scout Troop 505

East Providence Girl Scout Troop 505 has had a very busy spring! In March, the troop sold Girl Scout Cookies at Citizen’s Bank in Barrington and Shaw’s Supermarket in Riverside. In April, you could have seen the troop at Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut or taking a tour of the Slater Mill in Pawtucket. While visiting Slater Mill, the troop members learned what early production processes were like and were able to look back in time when spinning, weaving, cooking and quilting were a part of everyday life. They also learned what children their age did and what was expected of them in the early 1800’s.

Fundraiser for East Providence Scout House

The East Providence Lions and Outback SteakHouse are teaming up to hold a fundraiser for the East Providence Scout House. The proceeds will be used to pay the expenses incurred in running the East Providence Scout House. The East Providence Scout House is located at 351 Willett Avenue in Riverside and is used as a meeting place for East Providence Girl Scout Troops, Girl Scout Leader meetings, and other Girl Scout activities. The East Providence Scout House Association was incorporated in June of 1999 as a non-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). This was done because Girl Scouts of Rhode Island disposed of all their properties with the exception of their camps. East Providence Girl Scouts did not want to lose the use of the Scout House so they chose to undertake the task of preserving it and formed the East Providence Scout House Association. The East Providence Scout House Association is responsible for all expenses associated with operating the Scout House. There is absolutely no affiliation with Girl Scouts of

(Above) “Boy Scouts from Troop 55 Riverside and Troop 1 Seekonk recently participated in a mini merit badge college held at Camp Buxton in Rehoboth. Scouts worked on the four vintage merit badges being reintroduced this year to celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Boy Scouting. The badges are Carpentry, Tracking, Signaling and Pathfinding. (Below) “Boy Scouts from Troop 55 Riverside recently completed a 6 mile hike at the Great Swamp Management Area in Kingston, RI. While hiking the Scouts used their maps and compasses to navigate their way as well as catalog the various wildlife they encountered along their trek to complete requirements for rank advancements.

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Krista Sauvageau and Alfred (Fred) Francis are pleased to announce their marriage which took place on April 4, 010. The Rev. John E. Unsworth performed the Roman Catholic ceremony at St. Brendan Church in Riverside, RI. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her brother, Frank Andreozzi, III. Matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Marilyn Walsh, and best man was the groom’s son-in-law, Christopher Pouliot. During the ceremony, gospel passages were read by the bride’s sons, Paul and Ian Sauvageau. The groom’s daughters, Andrea and Amanda Francis brought the communion gifts to the altar. A wedding celebration was held at Metacomet Country Club in East Providence, RI. The couple enjoyed their honeymoon in Sedona, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. Krista is the daughter of Jean Andreozzi and the late Frank Andreozzi, Jr. of Riverside, RI. Fred is the son of the late Arthur and Constance Francis of Seekonk, MA. The newlyweds now live on a beautiful farm in Rehoboth, MA.

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Birth Announcements

Colby Ryan Silva

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Mr. Randall Romanoff of East Providence announces the engagement of his Daughter, Jennifer Romanoff, to Eric Terceira, The son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Terceira of Rumford. A summer wedding is Planned On June 4th, 011.

Christian Rodrigues Barbosa

Daniel and Lynn Barbosa of East Providence are proud to announce the birth of their son Christian Rodrigues Barbosa. Christian was born on March 0, 010 at Women and Infants Hospital at :19 A.M. He weighed 5 lbs 13 oz and was 19â&#x20AC;? long. Maternal grandparents are Alexandre and Margaret Rodrigues of Pawtucket and paternal grandparents are David and Hilda Barbosa of East Providence. Godparents are Paul and Nidia Barbosa from East Providence.

Richard and Michelle Silva of East Providence are proud to announce the birth of their son, Colby Ryan Silva. Colby was born on April 7, 010 at 9:53 am at Woman and Infants Hospital in Providence. He weighed 9lbs. and oz. and was 1 inches long. Colby has a big brother named Brady. Maternal grandparents are Norioval and Maria Lopes of East Providence and paternal grandparents are Victor and Maria Silva of East Providence.

Mikayla Marie Alves

Joseph and Lindsey Alves of East Providence are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Mikayla Marie Alves. Mikayla was born at 6:17 a.m. on January 6, 010 at Women and Infants Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 1 1/ inches long. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Tammy Niedfeldt of Cottage Grove, WI. Paternal grandparents are Patricia Nicholson and the late Joseph Alves of East Providence and paternal great grandparents are Anthony and the late Mildred Leiter of Riverside.

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Welcome to the cabin. Strawberry fields forever. Sure, this time of year even strawberries at the food store are relatively sweet & tasty, but if you can, go to a local pick-your-own or farm stand or farmer’s market this year. Picking strawberries yourself is the best. You choose each exact and perfect berry, still warm from the sun. You smell the luscious aroma of the ripe fruit. And, in my case, you involuntarily eat about a pint of berries while you pick, as a bonus.

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When picking berries look for the shiny ripe fruit. Strawberries do not ripen further after picking, so don’t choose under-ripe fruit, it will stay under-ripe. Strawberries should be deep red throughout, and the shinier the skin the fresher the fruit. The simplest and most classic preparation of fresh strawberries is the strawberry shortcake. This is macerated strawberries over a buttermilk biscuit topped with whipped cream. When I was a child, my grandparent’s neighbor was a farmer who grew strawberries. If my brother and I picked for his stand he would give us each a quart and a ride in the bucket of his tractor (no seat belts!). Right away, my grandmother would clean and slice the berries. To macerate strawberries, begin with a proper cleaning. Strawberries should be placed in a bowl filled with water, submerged and gently agitated, then removed to a colander to dry. This cleans off any little loose leaves and removes much of the tiny “hairs” on a strawberry. Hull and slice strawberries. Cut off the green leaves and stem and slice or quarter the berries. Place berries in a nonreactive (ceramic,pyrex or stainless steel) mixing bowl. For each pint of strawberries, sprinkle with about ¼ cup granulated sugar, and toss gently to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit 1 hour at room temperature or longer in refrigerator, at least -3 hours. The longer they sit the more the juice will be drawn out and the softer the fruit will get. I like to add a bit of triple sec or cointreau to the berries for flavor and punch. Make a strawberry vinaigrette by adding balsamic vinegar and a touch of dijon – so wonderful on a summer salad. This month at the cabin I will be making strawberry shortcake a multitude of times for my guests. It fits the rustic setting and it tastes like summer in New England. Don’t miss out; make some yourself right when the berries are ready mid-June.

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June 010 The Reporter Coming into June, I will also amp up my grilling, using my outdoor kitchen as much as possible all summer. Anything I can grill, I grill. This month I will sear some beef short ribs on the grill, cover them with bourbon barbeque sauce and braise them in the oven until they fall off the bone and melt in your mouth. The recipe for Barbeque Short Ribs of Beef follows. I love them with mashed sweet potatoes, or sweet potato salad. As the weather finally gets warmer I like to offer more cold salads as side dishes. By the end of June or certainly into early July, I should be able to find some fresh corn to prepare one of my favorites, the Corn and Black Bean Salad. Try this recipe. The mix of corn, black beans, jalapeno, cilantro, in a sweet and tangy dressing is earthy and refreshing. Take this salad to your next backyard barbeque and enjoy the rave reviews. It goes wonderfully with anything grilled, and vegetarians love it. My advice: Get out in the good weather! Pick strawberries, grill, bring a salad to a barbeque. Let’s all eat each other’s cooking and say it was good.

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SPORTS Riverside Raiders Youth Football and Spirit

P.O. Box 15031 • Riverside RI 0 915 4th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser You are cordially invited! Saturday August 14th, 010 at Swansea Country Club Registration starts at Noon, complimentary range balls after registering Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m. / Scramble Format Dinner following 1 holes of golf on the Championship Course Prizes, Various Golf Games and Contests throughout the event, Can you beat the “Calloway Pro?” Registration Fee is $100 per person Includes 1 Holes of Golf, Cart, & Dinner Dinner only: $ 5 per person (arrive at Swansea Country Club around 5:00) Please make checks payable to: Riverside Youth Football Please remove and return section below, with payment, by August 1, 010. Team Leader ________________________________________ Golfer ____________________________________________ Golfer 3 ____________________________________________ Golfer 4 ____________________________________________ Contact number in case of questions __________________

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Everyone plays AYSO Announces: Region 715 East Providence Fall soccer registration will be held on Saturday, June 14th at Martin Middle School. Saturday, June 14th - 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. 1st child $50.00 (Discount), nd child - $45.00, 3rd child - $40.00 (Discount) After June 14th the registration fees are as follows: $60.00, $55.00 and $50.00 for the 1st, nd and 3rd child respectively. First Annual Cleat Swap At AYSO Registration! Clean out the attic and bring in your used cleats. If Swapping, Cleats are Free! If No Swap, Cleats will be $3.00/pair! Please log onto www. eayso.org to register on-line and save $5 per registration. eAYSO Helpline 00- 7 - 976 - M-F 1 P.M. - P.M. EST

The East Providence Mohawks continue their 010 Season Sign-ups for East Providence residents between the ages of 7 and 15 for the 010 Season. Come have fun and learn about teamwork and dedication. Practices begin August nd. Sign up today! Visit our website at www.eastprovidencemohawks.com <http://www. eastprovidencemohawks.com> for additional details.

Brendan Whittet Hockey Camps

Brown University Head Men’s Hockey Coach, Brendan Whittet, will be hosting a coed youth development hockey camp August 3- 7 at Brown’s Meehan Auditorium in Providence, RI. The goals of the camp are to teach fundamental, individual and team skills, develop existing skills and improve ability, and increase each camper’s enjoyment of the game. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5-1 and the cost is $1 5 ($ 5 discount for camp sibling). Go to www.brownbears.com/athletics/camps to download a registration form or email brendanwhittethockeycamps@gmail. com with any questions.

From the State House Melo: Blue Cross Rate Hikes Must Be Denied

State House – Rep. Helio Melo today said the state must deny Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s second request for double-digit rate increases so far this year, at a time when the state’s small businesses are rapidly going under and nearly 13 percent of Rhode Islanders are unemployed. “Here we go again,” said Representative Melo, a Democrat who represents District 64 in East Providence and serves on the House Finance Committee. “I understand that Blue Cross & Blue Shield came up $100,000 short last year, but they should do what the rest of us and every company in Rhode Island had to do this year: swallow hard and look for savings before they try foisting a second significant increase off on the ratepayers in a matter of just a few months. They’re trying to squeeze blood from a stone. The ratepayers are already stretched about as thin as they can be. The result of this proposal is that people and companies will drop Blue Cross and many Rhode Islanders are going to join the unfortunate ranks of the uninsured.” Blue Cross and Blue Shield cited the rising costs of health care, a 009 deficit of $100,000, and the reduction of the rate hike it sought earlier this year, in its request for a 10- to 15-percent rate increase that would go into effect in May. Representative Melo, who was also a vocal critic of BCBSRI’s request in January for rate increases that ranged from 11.9 to 14.6 percent (which were granted in February, but reduced to 9. to 9.9 percent), said that if the not-for-profit insurer is struggling, it should have cut back on its newly built $1 5 million downtown headquarters or executive salaries before turning once again to the ratepayers. “Blue Cross has to learn to live within its means the same way everyone else has to in this economy. If it doesn’t, there are going to be a lot of Rhode Island businesses and individuals who are going to be forced to drop health insurance coverage through Blue Cross to stay within theirs,” said Representative Melo.

Hearn Cosponsors Statewide Education Aid Formula

State House – Saying education aid from the state must be equitable, predictable and reflect the needs of students and their communities; Rep. Joy Hearn is cosponsoring legislation developed by the Department of Education to enact a statewide formula that will determine each school district’s state funding. The legislation ( 010-H 094), which was introduced today by House Finance Chairman Steven M. Costantino, would put an end to Rhode Island’s status as the only state without a statewide education funding formula, where state aid is usually based on the previous year’s amount and does not reflect changes in districts’ student populations and needs. The lack of a formula played a role in Rhode Island’s failed bid to win the first round of federal Race to the Top funding in March. “School funding is far too important for the state to be apportioning it arbitrarily or politically. Rhode Island has limited funding. We aren’t spending it wisely if we aren’t carefully sending it where the students and the needs are today. This formula will help the state get the most value for its education dollar while finally treating students equitably,” said Representative Hearn (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East Providence), who has pushed for the formula throughout her freshman term in the General Assembly.

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JUNE BUSINESS DIRECTORY A/C & Heating Architectural Design Attorney Attorney Attorney Auto Body Auto Body Auto Body Auto Dealers Auto Dealers Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Bakery Bank Building Contractor Building Contractor Carpentry - Finish Cemetery Chamber of Commerce Church Circus Collectibles Community programs Consignment Store Construction Credit Union Credit Union Dance Studio Deli Dentist Dentist Dog Grooming Engine Repair-Lawn Fence-Sales/Serv. Festival Food Service Fuel - Oil Fuel - Oil Fuel - Oil Fuel - Oil Fuel - Oil Fuel - Propane Furniture/Upholstery Garage Doors Garden Center Garden Equipment General Contractor Golf Club Golf Club Golf Tournament Hair Salon Hair Salon Hair Salon Hair Salon Handyman Hardware Store Health Care Health & Fitness Health & Fitness

Vicmir 25 VIZCAD 21 Attorney William C.Maaia 16 Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 69 Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 29 A-1 Custom Auto Body 24 Auto Enhancements 56 Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 6 Hot Rides INC. 17 Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 8 Barbosa & Son Auto Repair 26 Fred's Service Center , Inc 28 Mike's Truck & Trailer Repair 39 New England Tire 27 Somerset Chrysler Jeep - Max Motors 57 Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 23 Crugnales Bakery 66 Coastway Credit Union / Decunha 10 East Providence Siding 41 Wood Frame Structures Inc. 40 Mark Koussa Carpentry 43 Lakeside Cemetery Association 59 East Providence Chamber 20 St Brendan Church 59 Cole Bros. Circus 50 Wexler's Collectibles 31 City of EP Community Development 33 Saks Consignment 19 Reinke Construction Company 44 Columbus Credit Union 38 Community & Teachers Credit Union 72 Fabulous Feet 49 Bucketts General Store & Deli 65 Jared W. Stubbs, DDS 22 Kenneth J. Rawlinson, D.D.S. 7 Pampered Pets 7 Fred's Service Center 4 Foxx Fence 41 City Of EP Recreation Dept. 48 Thomsen Foodservice 16 Affordable Fuel 51 Al's Quality Oil Co. 22 Columbus Energies Inc. 18 Savard Oil Co. Inc. 35 Stateline Fuel & Burner Service 38 Arrow Gas Corp. - Inergy Propane 28 Masterson Furniture and Upholstery 34 Fred Brown 11 J & L Landscaping & Garden Center 43 J J Gregory & Son 45 R.A. Bradley Co., Inc. 4 Crestwood Country Club 63 Wampanoag Golf Course 50 City Of EP Recreation Dept. 31 Jace Salon & Spa 34 Running With Scissors 19 Shear Image Salon 28 Snipits 17 Just In Time Handyman Service 6 Standard Hardware 55 Barrington Urgent Care 57 Renaissance Gymnastics Academy 48 YMCA - Newman 13

Home Improvements Home Improvements Home Improvements Insurance Agency Insurance Agency Landscape Materials Landscape Service Landscape Service Landscape Service Landscape Service Landscape Service Laundromat Medical Center Mortgage Broker Music Nursing Homes Optometrists Optometrists Optometrists Orthodontics Painting Contractor Painting Contractor Physical Therapy Plumbing & Heating Plumbing & Heating Pool Club Powerwashing Private School Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Remodeling Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant Roofer/WaterProofing Roofing Contractor Roofing Contractor Roofing Contractor School Sheds Small Engine Repair Special Events Special Events Spiritual Healing Spiritual Healing Sports - Soccer Tanning Salons Tanning Salons Theatres - Live Trash/Junk Removal Travel Tree Service Writing - Editing

Almeida Home Improvements 55 Grant's Home Improvement 11 Professional Property Maintenance 34 Lezaola Insurance & House Group 46 Stateline Insurance 58 Daniel D. Wright Realty LLC 39 East Bay Landscape, Inc. 40 Jacole B Landscaping 51 MacManus Landscape Services 9 Moore's Landscaping 14 Superior Lawn Care 42 Launder Plus 32 East Providence Urgent Care 46 Jason Potrzeba - Benchmark 14 Dougs Music Center 49 Waterview Villa 61 Brown Center 21 Envision Eyecare 52 Oscar Ni,O.D. ,Optometrist 51 Romani Orthodontics 25 Adams Painting 21 Z Painting 19 Sport & Spine Physical Therapy 12 Dyer Plumbing & Heating 9 Fullport Plumbing & Heating 12 The Grist Mill Pool & Tennis Club 47 Deck Washing 55 St. Margaret School 53 Juan Cerda BOA Remax Heritage 15 Juan Cerda BOA - Richard thomas 18 Marcel Robert / Tirrell Realty 26 Maria Correia Realtor (Mateus) 52 Mateus Realty 71 Red Realty 2 Remax Heritage Agent Brokers 15 ReMax Rivers Edge 10 The Tirrell Team 36 Home Pro Remodeling 72 Gavi Trattoria 65 Luxury Box Bar & Grille 67 Phillips Street Restaurant 67 Schroder's Deli 66 Tito's Cantina 67 Cameron Roofing 42 Artesani Remodeling 29 S. Willard Roofing 39 Tabeleys Roofing 40 Meeting Street - The Grace School 53 B.O.B. Supply 56 Seekonk Small Engine 43 Biomes 30 Zion Gospel Temple 35 A Master's Touch 23 Positive New Beginnings 6 R.I. Oceaneers Soccer Club 54 Exotic Tans (formerly Sunset Tans) 31 SunSational Tanning 14 Trinity Repertory Company 47 Big Blue Removal Service 42 Conway Tours 44 Advanced Tree 41 David Howard - Writing Workshop 24

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MAtEUS Realty Serving East Providence and surrounding areas since 1975. the experience makes the difference!

So if you're ready to buy or sell, Call Mateus Realty today at 434-8399.

ATTENTION BUYERS!! • LARGE INVENTORY!! • LOWER PRICES!! NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!! • LOW INTEREST RATES

EAST PROVIDENCE - PeirceField!! Estate Sale!! Neat Custom Built 3 Br Ranch, HW's, garage. Young roof & boiler $189,900

EAS PROVIDENCE - Kent Heights!! Short Sale!! Aproved!! Tudor, dining / sliders to patio, spacious LR/WS partially ﬁnished lower, roughed master suite bath, adjoining room, cathedrals, skylights on 2nd ﬂ. young gas boiler, upgraded electric, HW's / tile garage, 7500sf lot $229,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Warren Ave!! Zoned c3, several professional posibilities, 2 spacious apartments plus 5 room ofﬁce space w/ central air on ﬁrst. 1176sf heated 4 car garage w/ loft. New roof, replacment windows 9000sf lot $279,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Brightridge/ Silver Spring!! Short Sale Approved!! 3 Br Ranch, FR, Cathedrals, skylights, WARWICK - Lakewood! Clean 3 Br sliders, patio, HW's, gas heat, garage, Colonial, dining, FLRM, PRCH, HW's. 7000+sf lot $179,900 Young boiler/HW tank, some replacement windows, Corner lot $159,900 ED

EAST PROVIDENCE - Well kept 3Br, 1.5 bath, Ranch, 2 kitchens, FR, HW's/tile, gas heat/central air. New roof, siding windows, upgraded electric, sliders, patio, garage. $219,900.

East Providence - 2/3 Br, 2 bath Ranch, partially ﬁnished lower with spacious FR, Den, Bath/jacuzzi, gas heat, Hw's/ tile, pool, fenced yard. $194,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - 3 BR Ranch, HW's, gas heat, upgraded electric. New roof siding windows. 9,000+sf fenced corner lot. $199,900 EAST PROVIDENCE - Brightridge!! 3 Br 2.5 bath Colonial, spacious LR/MBR with FP's, dining, FLRM, FR/bar, modern kitchen, laundry on 1st, jacuzzi, hw's / tile, upgraded electric, new roof, siding & replacement windows, decks, sprinklers, patio, garage $249,900

RIVERSIDE - Condo Alternative without the fees!!! 2 BR Ranch, partially ﬁnished lower, hw's, young gas furnace / HW tank, upgraded electric, modern kitchen, 3 season porch, young roof, replacement windows, 7000sf lot $164,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Shor t Sale Approved!! 2 Family, 2 BR, dining each. New gas boilers and HW tanks. Upgraded electric, separate utilities, HW's, vinyl siding & replacement windows, garages $169,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Brightridge / Silver Spring!! 3 BR Ranch, HW's, Tile, upgraded electric, siding, replacement windows, 6400sf corner lot. $199,900

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