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We Did It! Orlo to get Playground! $75,000 DEM Grant Orlo Reaches Playground Goal - And More

By Bob Rodericks With a little - make that a lot of help, from State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Daniel DaPonte and House Finance Committee Chairman Helio Melo, the Orlo Avenue volunteers have reached their goal to build a playground. No longer will Orlo Avenue School be the only city school without a playground or green area. The concrete and asphalt surrounded school which lies in a busy traffic area will soon boast a new playground and grassy area.

Volunteers had already raised funds to build a smaller kids park in front of the school but were in need of some $35,000 to complete the projects largest phase in the school’s large rear asphalt covered yard. Parent volunteers Debbie Palumbo and Izilda Teves along with dozens of others planned to culminate their efforts with a pasta dinner on Friday night May 18th. They were also surprised to have former NFL player and Boston College and Townie star, Jamie Silva in attendance. Silva posed for pictures and signed autographs all evening.

The crowd on Friday was “good” but not overwhelming, a fact which some attributed to the number of fundraising events in the city this week-end. But the night’s biggest surprise came when State Senator Dan DaPonte and Representative Helio Melo showed up with a check for the group. I am pleased to come here tonight and present Orlo Avenue school with a check for $75,000,” said DaPonte. “You have all worked so hard and we think your kids deserve this,” he added. “Good luck and congratulations on such great work,” Mello told the crowd. Orlo volunteers were estactic. “Thank you, thank you,” they cheered long and loud. continued on page 9...

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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

EPHS Townie Coaches May Lose 60% of Stipend

Budget Commission wants cuts

In another cost cutting action by the city budget commission, interscholastic coaches at East Providence schools are being slated for a 60% cut in their coaching stipends. Publicly coaches throughout the city are not yet ready for comment but privately many are not happy. Some coaches have begun to meet and discuss this possibility and there is talk of not accepting these cuts quietly.

At this point it seems that coaches want to take a wait and see approach as the budget commission has acknowledged that these cuts may have to be a negotiated item. The teachers currently do not have a contract and the union has filed an unfair labor practice with the state.

A couple of coaches have expressed frustration that the community “isn’t aware of what is actually going on here.” “None of us is a coach exclusively for the pay. Anyone who has ever coached sports knows what kind of time it takes and how much work is done,” said a number of coaches not ready to be quoted yet. “We want to be professional and see how this develops. In the end, we will have to take a stand in the best interest of coaching and for what we do.”

There is also a move from some city officials to cut freshman sports (middle school sports has already been eliminated) and some team sports. High school hockey was on the chopping block but a recent state championship may have slowed the appetite to eliminate the program.

EP School Administration on the Move?

School Leaders to Vacate Riverside

The school administrative offices will be leaving their home on Burnside Avenue which they have occupied since the early 1980’s. City officials have agreed to transfer school department administrators and support staff mostly to the third floor of City Hall on Taunton Avenue. The move is seen as a way to save money by leaving the former Platt School and placing that property on the market for sale. Also involved will be the vacant adjacent former Watters School building. No information is yet available

on an asking price. The sale of the former Grove Avenue School, once also the school administration for the city, brought in about $450,000. The site of the former TristamBurges School on S. Broadway remains empty. The building was demolished and a local developer bought the property but was unable to get city permission to build the number and type of rental units he had hoped to. Area residents had opposed the level of development there. At one point former city officials wanted to build a new central fire station on the site. The large corner lot at Fort and Broadway sits vacant today. It is believed that the sale was never finalized between the city and local builder Michael West.

The school administration which manages the fifth largest school system in Rhode Island, has never really had its’ own ‘home’. Up through the late 1960’s, the school administration was housed within the former “old” high school and then Central Junior High on Wheldon and Taunton avenues (now the site of Taunton Plaza).

Around 1977 the administration was moved to the closed Grove Avenue Elementary building as the Central Junior High complex was turned into mostly elderly housing. A new junior high - The Edward R. Martin Junior High - was opened on Brown Street in 1977. With rising enrollments, the city had been renting the former Saint Francis and Lady of Loreto schools for public schools.

As enrollments began to decline the city moved the administration to the closed Platt School in Riverside and stopped renting St. Francis and Loreto schools. Children were again assigned to Grove Avenue and other public schools.

The administration has remained at the old Platt School since the very early 1980’s.

City officials have often talked about moving the administrative offices again in order to sell or lease Platt/Watters. A couple of years back the city was set to move the school administration to the closed Union Primary School on Pawtucket Avenue in Rumford.

That building is also vacant. Plans were drawn and office placement was put on blueprints and improvements were made, but that move never took place. The Union Primary building remains empty.

This brings the city to its current plan which is to take over the third floor of City Hall. Privately many question how practical this transition can be with the high number of confidential records that the school department has as well as where will everyone fit. Parking may be an issue as it is now at

City Hall. Many visitors conduct meetings and hearings at the School Administration.

The special needs department is large and confidential hearings are held regularly. Also there is the need for student registration and central records management. Some jobs may be easily moved if consolidation of payroll and finance functions take place and maintenance staff may also be assigned to city garages instead of city hall. continued on next page...

Inside This Issue Births..................................56 Business Directory...................62 Church Events...................27 Classifieds................................ 60 Clubs......................................28 Dining Guide..........................58 E.P. Chamber of Commerce.....20 East Bay Center....................22 Events & Activities....................24 Letters to the Editor...................5 Library..................................44 News Briefs................................3 Opinion

From the Mayor's Office..18

The Other Side of the Desk...23

Parks & Recreation...............46 People....................................34 School...............................43 Senior Center News...............52 Sports................................39 Summer Fun Guide..............46 Town News......................19

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Adjacent to Platt School is the vacant Watters school. Former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mario Cirillo wanted to operate an educational center at Watters. Before the program could begin the building needed some $60,000 in improvements which were done.

However the program was never implemented and the city now intends to sell or lease the entire Platt/Watters property. The school administrative move is planned for next September.

Live TV Coverage of Council / School Meetings Cut

Video Streaming of City Meetings Cancelled

City residents accustomed to watching live coverage of city council and school committee meetings via the internet can no longer do so. Residents will have to wait for tape delay replay on the city video portal or on public access cable television. Of course residents can always attend the meetings in person. Without much fanfare the state budget commission eliminated this feature to save money. It could not be readily learned what it cost to produce the live internet streaming.

Before the internet live coverage of meetings, city council and school committee sessions were videotaped by public volunteers and shown on a tape delay basis on cable television. This service was free to the public. The volunteers – led for years by George Donovan and Irwin Setzer – (and others) also covered zoning board and other ‘special’ school and city meetings.

According to a member of the budget commission the cost now to videotape the meetings (council and school committee) is “minimal, less than $3,000 per year for both the City and the Schools.” The City Clerk’s office is working with IT to get the meetings on the website or on YouTube so that people can view them that way. The school department has reported that they will be putting the meetings on their website.

The filming is done by an individual, Steve Bukner at a cost of $15 per hour. The total cost per year varies depending on the number of meetings the council holds and their length. In addition, the Clerk’s office purchases the DVDs which are borrowed by Cox to show on public access and returned the following week to keep with the filed paper documents.

The options for city residents to follow the city council and school committee meetings are to either attend the meetings in person or wait and watch the meetings on a delayed basis on the internet or cable television.

Unfair Labor Complaint Filed

By EP Teachers

The East Providence Education Association (EPEA) has filed an unfair labor practice against the East Providence School Committee. The city teachers have been working without a contract since the last one expired in October of 2011. Shortly after the contract expired, the EPEA and School Committee reached a tentative agreement on a new pact. However, even though both sides have reached an agreement, the state officials overseeing East Providence will not allow final ratification to take place. Major Stephen Bannon of the state police had stopped all city contracts upon his arrival as city overseer. Several things are unknown at this time. Under terms of the old contract, East Providence teachers became the lowest paid in Rhode Island. It is not known yet what new salary rate (if any) has been negotiated. Also unknown is who is answerable directly to the EPEA complaint - the budget commission or the school committee and city council.

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Thanks East Providence

The Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation would like to thank all those who came out to support this year’s event, along with the many sponsors and donors who cover the cost of the event. This support allows us to utilize one-hundred percent of the funds raised towards the three core missions established by the foundation: Providing scholarships to graduating and continuing students studying in the disciplines of theater/music, along with the fields of medicine or culinary arts.

This year’s event raised close to $15,000 which will be used to provide two $2000.00 and one $1000.00 scholarship, along with a donation of $1000.00 to the chorus program at Riverside Middle School towards the purchase of a new digital piano. Once again this year the foundation will also provide for families battling pediatric cancer through the Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children’s Hospital during the holiday season.

The additional funds allow us to continue building towards the goal of the fund reaching a level where it will be fully endowed.

Thank you again for your continued support.

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Please Support Benjamin Sears

My name is Benjamin Sears, and I am a 11-year-old 6th grader at Riverside Middle School. I am writing to you about an extremely special opportunity. I have been selected to become a People to People Student Ambassador to The Canadian West. This summer, I will join a delegation of students my age on a 12-day educational program that will take us through The Canadian Rockies, The Athabasca Glacier, Vancouver Islands, The Blackfoot Native Indian Reservation, whale watching, and an excavation dig.

Our curriculum will teach us about the history, culture, and people of the region. After all, there is no better way to learn about culture than to experience it firsthand, through home stays and school visits.

We will be led by experienced teachers and engage in a wide variety of cultural encounters and adventures. We will get to interact with a Canadian guide and interact with students of other states in America. Needless to say, I am incredibly excited. If you would like more information on the program, please contact me personally or visit www. peopletopeople.com.

I am paying my way and raising money for the program. I have been car washing, mowing lawns, cleaning garages and reaching out to local businesses. Would you be willing to help sponsor my trip? I would be enormously grateful for your support. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there are any services I can do around your business.

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Who Is Responsible

Taxation Without Representation?

Well, it didn’t take the East Providence Finance Commission very long to figure out how to get around the State’s 3.5 percent cap on property tax increases did it? Just do away with the Homestead Exemption one percent at a time and low and behold you have an automatic one percent tax increase over and above the 3.5 percent cap each year - for the next 15 years. (At least for those of us who live in our properties). And they didn’t need to get State approval, elected official agreement or voter input. Property owners who live in their properties should be outraged! Can you say taxation without representation?

Robert Amman East Providence, RI

To Whom It May Concern:

The American PIPE DREAM! Maybe if we all started to think of ourselves as AMERICANS as our ancestors who came to this country did and formed a melting pot with one interest in building a great and wonderful country instead of thinking of ourselves as special interest and minority groups forming a salad bowl of self~interests....maybe then...then we might be able to get this country going again?

Sincerely, Paul Maziarz Riverside, Rhode Island

As a resident of a neighboring city overwhelmed by its own fiscal dilemma, I was most interested in media coverage of the recent budget developments in Providence. Mayor Angel Tavares presented the 2012 budget to the city council. The city council, in return, votes to accept, adjust, or approve this budget. The process is not without conflict. In the end, what will pass will be a compromise; neither credit to nor fault of any one man.

When I thought about it, I began to wonder why all his detractors are blaming former Mayor David Cicilline for the financial state of Providence. If we checked the Providence City Charter, we might find that the burden of fiscal responsibility for the city may lie with the city council and not the mayor.

According to The Nation (10/13/03), Mayor Cicilline “inherited a $59 million deficit and a legacy of corruption”. Yet, according to a report in the Providence Journal, 2006, under the direction of Mayor Cicilline, Providence earned its first A credit rating from all three national rating agencies in two decades. During his tenure as mayor, David Cicilline attracted billions of dollars through new private investment throughout the city, increasing economic development and creating jobs.

As mayor, David Cicilline was responsible for the creation of the Providence After School Alliance (PASA), a very successful after-school program that has been replicated in 17 other cities.

His administration is credited with collecting $7 million from outside sources to benefit after school programs. It is interesting to note that PASA “was ranked among the Top 50 Government Innovations of 2008 by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government (Providence Business News, 3/31/09)”.

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June 2012 The Reporter If the City of Providence had been solely affected by the economic recession, maybe finding blame might be justified. But, the cause and effect was global. Blaming David Cicilline for things that he had a miniscule part in and not blaming others bearing more influence is short-sighted; no, I take that back, it’s nasty political posturing at best.

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Orlo Reaches Playground Goal

By Bob Rodericks The $75,000 actually is more than the stated goal needed by Orlo and this was addressed by DaPonte. “This is a Department of Environmental Management green space grant which helps promote open space and recreation. We are glad to present Orlo with a grant to finish their project and the balance will be used for other school open space needs in our city,” DaPonte and Melo explained.

School Board Chair Charles Tsonos and Ward 2 school committee member Steve Furtado were in attendance. Also city councilman-at-large Bill Conley attended.

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By Bob Rodericks The political season has begun in earnest with several candidates announcing their plans for various elected positions. The political climate this year is somewhat different because of the existence of a state budget commission in the city. The commission is basically controlling every decision within the East Providence government. The commission has final say on everything from the hiring of a part time security position overseeing the Pierce Stadium complex to the elimination of Middle School sports and the entire city budget. The commission has also stopped live internet coverage of school committee and city council meetings. Most candidates have issued support for the work of the commission as the city hopes to avoid a total state takeover of finances. Moody’s Investors Service has elevated East Providence’s financial standing by removing the city from its critical watch category. By calling East Providence’s outlook as “stable”, Moody’s thinks that the city has shown progress and will provide near term-stability for credit.

Moody’s like the budget commission impact on the city.

The Candidates So Far:

Charles Tsonos now to Seek State House Seat. School Committee Chairman Charles Tsonos told a group of 60 supporters that he has decided to run for the newly apportioned State Representative District 63 seat. “A year ago I never dreamed I would be standing before you as I am tonight. I want to be part of the changes that need to be made to put our city and state back on the path to prosperity,” Tsonos stated. Tsonos has led the East Providence School Committee for almost two years but after initially saying he would seek re-election said that constituents have urged him to run for the state representative seat now open. “The budget commission is making most decisions now in the city and basically they are doing a good job,” Tsonos said. “This is a reconfiguration of the state house district lines and an opportunity for me to help my city at the state level,” Tsonos added. Tsonos stressed his small business ties as a reason for seeking office at the state house. He owns and operates CLC Menswear on Taunton Avenue in the city.

“We must help our large and small business owners, so they, in turn, can put people back to work. We live in a wonderful city that affords us a great quality of life, but we must create jobs in order to enjoy that quality of life,” continued Tsonos. Tsonos said that East Providence has been streamlining government to live with smaller budgets so he thinks the state can do the same. Tsonos and his wife Nancy reside on Wilson Avenue in Rumford.

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June 2012 The Reporter Robert Britto, a self-employed general contractor/project manager, has also announced his intentions to run in the House District 63 Democratic primary. In an interview with Britto, he said that he has lived in East Providence for 15 years, having previously lived in Providence. While in Providence, Britto said that he was very active with the Fox Point boys and girls club. He still helps that organization but since Dr. Lisa Daft, DMD Dr. Jared W. Stubbs, DDS moving to East Providence he became active with coaching youth football with the Mohawks and basketball with St. Martha’s Catholic Athletic League. “I Robert Britto consider myself a community organizer and I like to get out and work in the streets. My main reason for running is the high amount of taxes we pay in Rhode Island,” he said. Britto said he is also concerned with the educational system.

“I don’t want to reinvent the wheel in education, but different things must be tried with our budgets,” he added. “I support the effort to bring back middle school sports and I do not endorse the effort to cut coaching salaries drastically. There are monies spent in state government that could be better apportioned. Some of these funds could be shifted more toward the local communities,’ saidStubbs, Britto. DDS • Dr. Lisa Daft, DMD Dr. Jared W. Britto said that he is satisfied with the work of the state budget com-Avenue, Seekonk, MA 520 Taunton mission in the city and looks forward to a positive resolution with (508) 336-7260 that committee. “I want to work hard at hearing all the concerns www.smilebuilder.com of our taxpayers.” Britto said that he would accept the endorsement of the Democratic Party but is in the race to stay no matter what. “I’m in this to win and to work the streets hard.” Britto is 48 and lives with his wife and three school age children in Rumford.

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be placed on this year’s ballot for voter approval. “This Fund will be 1% of the yearly total of taxes taken in and can be used only for capital projects for infrastructure repairs such as City roads which are in dire need,” he said. Rogers further stated that under his leadership the “City Council supported a formula to re-allocate some of the CDBG federal monies in support of programs to help our local businesses and to attract new business to the City. “My desire to continue to serve the people of the City and to resolve those problems which affect them individually and personally is what I believe a City Council member is elected to do – serve as a go between to the City Administration. I have dedicated the past two years to attaining this goal and pledge to do even more community outreach if re-elected. I understand the needs of all residents both young and old, of varying income levels and of all backgrounds. I will never let them down,” Rogers statement added.

Gene Saveory, former East Providence Planning and Zoning Board official has announced his candidacy for the open ward 4 school committee seat. This seat is now held by Chrissy Rossi who will leave the school board to mount a challenge to city councilman Michael DiGioia. DiGioia is running for re-election to the council from ward 4.

“All things start from the bottom and go up. We need to return to basics, to get rid of the municipal mentality and move to the private sector mentality,” said Saveory. This quote would be repeated by Saveory throughout his Gene Saveory interview with the ReporterToday.com.

“Our infrastructure is a problem and has been for a long time. If our city is to prosper and improve, we’re going to need a better school system. I can bring my years of experience on the city planning and zoning boards to our school committee,” he maintained. Saveory was critical of the school system quoting a report from schooldigger. com which lists East Providence as ranked 36th in Rhode Island.

“I’m sure this will influence economic growth in the city, sad,” said a facebook entry by Saveory. “We must implement more private sector thinking. The school budget is the largest part of the city budget and let’s treat it more like a business,” he repeated. Saveory wants more action from the state and federal lawmakers. “The local officials get blamed for budgets but where are our state house people? I want our state Representatives and Senators to lobby officials in Washington to return more federal funds to the cities.

Sometimes our state officials seem to hide from us,” Saveory said.

“Let’s get out of some of these foreign wars and bring that money back home,” he suggested. Saveory was also critical of the school administration offices moving to the third floor of city hall. “Too much activity for one area, what about parking for the public and other concerns. The building is handicapped accessible but are all the work stations and is there enough room?” he added. “I’ve been around a long time, some 22 years on the Democratic City Committee. I’ve been a Democrat all my life, but I will probably run as an independent this time,” he said.

Joel Monteiro, a 41 year old father of two, has announced that he is a candidate for the East Providence School Committee at-large seat being vacated by two term member Luisa Abatecola who will not seek re-election. In an interview with the ReporterToday.com, Monteiro said that he has a passion and concern for the kids of East Providence. “I have been meeting with people and discussing ways in which I can help,” said Monteiro. “My family is on board and I’m ready to give it my best.” Monteiro and his wife Marti reside on Intervale avenue with their two children; a 3rd grader at Kent Heights School and a 6th grader at Martin Middle School. I’ve accepted an endorsement from the EP Democratic city committee and I am eager to meet voters throughout the city,”

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“This open seat is a good opportunity for me to step up Grand Opening and help our city,” Monteiro added. “I plan on doing a lot of sit-downs with parents, teachers and anyone with Sat. June 23rd a role in our schools. I want to understand everyone’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • Refreshments positions and also understand from the state budget Psychic Readings • Demonstrations commission role here. Hopefully we will soon get our June 9th & 10th city back on track and avoid the prior issues that put us First Spiritualist Church of RI in trouble. Fiscal responsibility is a must if we are to do Joel Monteiro Holistic Fair this,” he said. Monteiro was asked about the low teacher morale noted in the city. “It must be addressed. We have to find a way to support out We are your one-stop Healing teachers and become fiscally responsible. It is vital to have a first class school system for Center for your soul us to move on,” he said. “There will be a mutually beneficial solution to these matters if • Gift Shop filled with Metaphysical Items all parties remain honest and work hard together,” Monteiro said.

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401.432.7195 or 401.265.7720 We fail our kids if we don’t prepare them well,” said Monteiro. Monteiro is also prepared www.positivenewbeginnings.com to continue the trend of consolidation of city and school administrative positions to save money. “Most of these consolidations can and are working well,” he said. “However, it is critical to make sure we are not watering down our efficiency anywhere. At the end of the day, our efforts to manage our schools well must be more than just a line item.” Monteiro said that he has gone to budget commission hearings and he has talked with commission chair Michael O’Keefe. “I suggested that we don’t let any short term cuts creep back and find another line item. Justified cuts must be real and must make some basic sense without critically weakening any efficiency of effort,” he said. Monteiro, 41, works as a New England/New York manager for the country’s largest dental equipment maker and dental consumables producer. He is active in Little League and had been a youth football coach. He is a 1989 East Providence High graduate and a 1993 graduate of URI with a bachelor’s in Making automobiles beautiful one detail at a time Business. “I want to listen and learn and offer all that I can to do my part to help our city school system become the best.”

Tracy Adams Capobianco to seek city council-at-large seat.

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Outgoing councilman-at-large Bill Conley was an honest person who served his constituents well. I hope to continue to represent voters well,” she said. Adams Capobianco is a 1989 graduate of East Providence High and an honors graduate of URI.

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Conley’s statement says that he has “lead the fight for open and transparent government and the restoration of fiscal stability.” Conley said that “The Rhode Island Legislature is addressing issues which will affect the prosperity of our state well into the future. It is important Bill Conley. to protect pension reform, stabilize property taxes, and think innovatively to create jobs. I will work diligently to make sure that the voice of the people of the Cities of Pawtucket and East Providence is heard in our State Legislature.”

Conley has often been at odds with Mayor Bruce Rogers and had previously been the long time city solicitor for East Providence before being removed by a previous city council led by former Mayor Joe Larisa. Conley graduated EPHS and Boston College and received his law degree from the Catholic University of America.

Conley’s supporters state that “he has built a reputation in the legal community for independence, ethics, and skillful advocacy. The Rhode Island Bar Association has honored him with its Pro Bono Publico Award and its Dorothy Lohmann Award for community service.” Conley has served as Chief Legal Counsel for the Rhode Island Ethics Commission and has been appointed by the Rhode Island Supreme Court to sit on the Rhode Island Bar Association Committee on Character and Fitness. Conley has enjoyed an active civic life, which has included being the Chairperson of the Board of the East Providence Boys and Girls Club, serving as Vice President of the East Providence Education Foundation, and is a member of the Board of Regents for La Salle Academy. He has been a youth sports coach for boys and girls in baseball, basketball, and soccer for many years. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Legal Services Corporation.

Senator Frank DeVall, the incumbent Democrat for District 18 had already announced that he will not seek re-election.

DeVall, who is a school principal in Cranston, cited his “further responsibilities of today’s school administrators and the new educator evaluation system will provide me with considerably less time to continue the demanding position as your Senator. Therefore my decision is to not seek reelection once the 2012 General Assembly session is completed. I would Frank DeVall like to thank the 13,186 constituents who cast their vote for me over the four election campaigns that gave me the great opportunity to serve our community during an era where tough decisions had to be made. I appreciate the numerous contacts from constituents over the past years which were so valuable in my study of an issue, helping to form my opinion. I have learned much and many of you have helped me to sharpen my skills and abilities to serve. Thank you for your patience and thanks for all your efforts on my behalf,” said DeVall.

Michael DiGioia, incumbent ward 4 city councilman has told supporters that he will seek re-election to the city council. DiGioia has not yet issued a formal statement but has indicated he will run again. Speaking with the ReporterToday.com, DiGioia said that he has “appreciated the high honor of representing Riverside residents on the council for almost two years. Much work is left to do and I want to stay and get the job done. I want to continue continued on page 16...

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DiGioia has been closely aligned with councilman William Conley and the two have often voted together on issues against a council majority consisting of Mayor Bruce Rogers, Thomas Rose, ward 3 and Katie Kleyla, councilperson from ward 1. DiGioia, an attorney, will be challenged by current ward 4 school committee member Chrissy Rossi who has previously announced her intentions to seek the Riverside council seat. Her prior statements and an article have already appeared in the Reporter.

Candy Seel had previously announced her intention to seek the ward 3 city council seat now held by Thomas Rose. “Like so many East Providence residents, businesspeople and taxpayers, I’ve been alarmed at the steady decline of our proud city. Nearly 50 years ago, East Providence was named an “All-America City” by the National Civic League. The award came just a few years after the city incorporated in 1958. This was a proud time for our Candy Seel city – a time of prosperity and general wellbeing – and I want East Providence to regain what it’s lost since then,” said Seel in a statement. Seel explained that she is a newcomer to politics, but that she has a deep desire to serve the community, especially homeowners and business owners, taxpayers, school children, the elderly and the disadvantaged.

She said that she could offer only one promise to everyone who asks – that she’ll “approach every issue with honesty, fairness, independence, intelligence and compassion.” Seel has attended council meetings for several years and has been active on civic fronts. “East Providence is struggling to provide basic city and school-side services – the things that provide the quality of life that has made East Providence so great for so many generations of Townies. At the same time, the city struggles with a budget deficit that was allowed to grow over many years. Some on the council seem to base decisions not on the interests of the people as a whole, but on the interests of their friends and financial backers.

I have a different approach. My campaign is based on honesty, fairness, independence and intelligence. I’ll use my education, my integrity and my common sense to make the best decisions I can on the issues that face us,” stated Seel. Seel graduated from EPHS in 1965 and received of BA from George Washington University. After living and working in the Washington, DC, area until 1977, she returned to Rhode Island. Seel and her husband, Jerry, live on South Broadway in the city. Seel received a Master of Public Administration from URI Feinstein, 2009. Seel currently is Project Coordinator in the Media department for RI School of Design. Incumbent ward 3 council member, Thomas Rose said that his campaign committee will formally announce his plans to run for re-election soon. “I want to continue my representation of my ward and the entire city. We have done much and there is more to do together,” Rose said. Rose is also Assistant Mayor.

Steve Furtado, incumbent ward two school committee member will seek re-election. “There are many important pending issues that I feel obligated to help bring to positive closure,” Furtado told the Reporter. “The budget commission has been a good watchdog for the city and together we have just about erased an accumulated school budget deficit of some $7 million. When I was first elected we faced many controversies and I see things beginning to settle down,” he said. Although a supporter of the state budget commission, Furtado sees the need for checks and balances. “When the commission wanted to end all day kindergarten across the board, we helped to convince them of the need to keep it intact for our families,” he said. “The commission’s work is necessary to our financial health and we also need a public voice to speak out on

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Furtado doesn’t have an announced opponent at this point, although one may surface soon. Eric Zollo had previously said he was running for the ward 2 city council seat but has since indicated he may now run for the ward 2 school committee seat held by Furtado.

More declarations are expected to be announced publicly in the coming days.

At-large school committee member Luisa Abatecola is not running (see interview elsewhere in this issue) and third ward school committee member Ryan Tellier is not expected to seek re-election. The democrat and republican city committees are actively seeking and speaking with potential candidates for all seats. The local council and school committee seats are non-partisan by city charter but candidates often accept the support of political parties. Please check daily with ReporterToday.com for updates and new announcements.

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Six months have passed and the Budget Commission is still here. Hopefully, and it seems so, an exit strategy is in place. We have gone from weekly meetings to every other week and soon we will be moving toward monthly meetings.

With all the expertise and all the time spent, it still took six months plus to straighten out a financial mess that took countless numbers of years to create. It is now time for the City Council to step up to the plate, work together on behalf of the people that they were elected by and to never let this happen again.

There are a few “announced” candidates and it is their obligation to tell their potential constituents what they will do by way of keeping the City and School budgets at a reasonable level so as to not allow taxes to continue to climb higher and higher as they have been for many years. There will be at least two new Council members, as the incumbents have decided not to run for re-election, so this is the best time for our citizens to express their financial concerns!

I have been going door to door in three of the four wards during the last two months and have spoken to hundreds of people and the most important issue that is a concern, as should be expected, is the City’s financial status. When the Budget Commission leaves, we the City Council must make decisions that not only affect our current citizenry but all citizens for generations to come. I am proposing, now, as I did last November to form a local budget committee made up of East Providence taxpayers and business owners to advise the City Council, who in turn should then revise, change or support the City Manager’s presented budget each fiscal year. My personal opinion one of the first suggestions of this committee should be to advise that the prepared budget be presented in a simpler form with job descriptions for each position, extended out with salary and benefit costs so as to allow both the taxpayers and the City Council to make more intelligent decisions including need and possible consolidation of duties for a more efficient and fiscally responsible impact on each proposed budget.

Finally, I have heard you loud and clear on the condition of our City’s infrastructure, especially our roads. The majority on this current City Council has supported a Charter change proposal which would create a “Rainy Day Fund” This fund would be 1% of each year’s tax dollars which are already paid. Only 99% of the total taxes would be able to be spent for ongoing budgeted items and the final 1% - over a million dollars - would by law - be placed in a Rainy Day Fund to be used for capital improvement projects only, such as roads, building construction and repairs; to be used for both School and City buildings and not to balance budgets or create new divisions or departments. No City Manager or City Council will be able to touch this fund to supplant budgets or create “balanced” budgets on the backs of our hard working taxpayers.

This Charter change will be on the ballot in November in order for all voters of East Providence to decide it’s fate. Please support this change, it will put us on the right track toward the goal of repairing our crumbling City.

Finally, on page 31in this issue of the Reporter, you will see an article announcing my intention to run for re-election to City Council - Ward 2. It has given me great pleasure to serve you over the last two years and to meet and talk with you and to help, hopefully to solve, your individual problems on a one on one basis. I pledge to continue to serve you as a Ward Councilman, responding to each and every phone call or e-mail as I have done in the past, after all, the real duty of the Ward Council member is to work with each and every person as the liaison from our citizens to the City’s Administration. My office hours are Tuesdays 9:00AM-1:00PM and Thursdays 5:00PM-7:30PM; Room 103 at City Hall.

June 2012

E.P. Town News

The Reporter

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Townie Photo Trivia

EP Summer Neighborhood Playgrounds Shut Down

By Bob Rodericks “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer…” is an old Nat King Cole song with new meaning for East Providence this year. For the first time all city playground parks will not be staffed.

Instead the city will conduct a Summer Day Camp at Pierce Field.

And as a continued sign of the times, it will cost families to attend.

Registration is required and the fee is $20 per child per week.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm, June 25-Aug 3, 2012. The camp will run rain or shine. There will be no transportation so children will have to get there and be picked up.

This marks the first time that children cannot essentially walk to a neighborhood playground close to their home for supervised activities. Team sports, arts and crafts, talent shows, the proverbial ‘knock-hockey’ games and special events will not exist as generations of East Providence families have come to know. Instead children and teen-agers will have the option of going to Pierce Stadium to share that one facility.

Outgoing city finance director Ellen Eggeman proposed the idea as a way of raising money for the city. The city once hosted some 15 playgrounds which were staffed by minimum waged mostly college students. In recent years the city has diminished the number of playgrounds to 6 with a total census of about 600 kids. Under the new setup only 200 kids can be served and registrations will be stopped at that point. The Reporter talked with several parents and some city officials - all who were reluctant to be identified in print. This decision does not appear to be very popular. “Sometimes the juice just isn’t worth the squeeze,” is how one disappointed person described this policy.

So far about 50 kids have registered, according to the city recreation department. parents can register their children at the city recreation center at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, from 9am to 3:30 pm through June 8th. There will be 3 evening registrations from 4pm to 8pm on May 29, May30 and June 6th.

No registrations will be accepted after June 8th or once the census reaches 200 children. Families will have to pay the entire summer fee in full when registering. Familes cannot ‘pay as you go’.

The only children receiving transportation to Pierce Field will be some special needs children but they may be required to pay more than the $20 fee. Children will receive a lunch and on inclement days may be brought across the street from Pierce to the Hennessey School or taken to the recreation Center in Riverside.

Left unsaid is what will happen when a child comes to Pierce Field on his or her own without having paid or registered. That child probably can’t be denied access to the federally funded (at times) park but the Reporter has learned that unregistered children cannot participate in the playground activities or receive a lunch.

Also unsaid is how the few counselors at Pierce will track and identify those children coming and going every day. Time will tell if the “juice will be worth the squeeze.”

Playgrounds will not be staffed this summer. The Department will conduct a Summer Day Camp at Pierce Field. Registration is required and fee is $20 per child per week. Hours of operation are M-F, 9am-3pm, June 25-Aug 3, 2012. Camp will run rain or shine.

Please call 433-6361 for details.

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Food Pantry Varied and Evening Hours

East Bay Community Action Program’s food pantry, located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue in East Providence, offers day and evening hours. It is open on Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 pm, and Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm. New clients are welcome.

A variety of food items are offered based on availability. Often fresh produce and specialty items are available for healthier food choices such as low/no salt foods. Eggs, cheese and other protein products are also offered. In an effort to go green, cloth reusable bags are encouraged during a pantry visit.

No referral is needed, but clients must present a photo ID and provide proof of residency in one of Rhode Island’s East Bay communities (East Providence, Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, or Jamestown).

The food pantry is stocked with food that is both donated and purchased from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and with donations from the community such as local food drives.

For information please contact Food Pantry Coordinator Judy Macedo at 401-437-0006, ext. 127.

Tax Bill Exemptions

East Providence, MAY 29, 2012: The City of East Providence, through its vendor, Peregrine Services; mailed the annual tax bills on May 18, 2012. The amount due on the bills correctly reflects all of the exemptions the taxpayer is eligible and approved for; however, in case of more than one exemption, each exemption may not show separately.

“The billing file sent to our vendor included all of the information, including multiple exemptions, but due to a programming error, approximately 4,000 of the printed bills did not list the detail of all exemptions granted” said City Manager Peter Graczykowski.

For example, if a taxpayer receives a homestead exemption and another personal exemption, such as veteran’s or elderly exemption, only the homestead exemption would show in the bill detail.

Motor vehicle and tangible property tax bills were mailed separately and were not affected by this error.

“The taxpayers can rely on the bill they received for immediate payment, since the calculated amount due is correct,” added Graczykowski, “however, the City is working with the vendor to resend all of the affected real estate bills as soon as May 30, 2012 so that each taxpayer can receive detailed information for their record.”

Taxpayers are eligible to receive a 2% early payment discount this fiscal year, if the tax bill is paid for the entire year by July 1, 2012 deadline. If a taxpayer needs to confirm that all exemptions were applied, a duplicate bill can be printed by the Treasurer’s office, who collects the bill payments.

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The “Art of Recovery” Exhibit

In February 2012, Jim H, a consumer at East Bay Center, approached staff about the possibility of starting an art class at the Center. Jim had never run an art class before, but had worked in various mediums of the art process throughout much of his life. He talked about his love of art with such passion; sharing some of his paintings like they were DaVinci’s own “Mona Lisa”. Jim said his art “got him through some really difficult times” in his life.

During the months of February/March 2012, Jim fulfilled his dream and facilitated several art classes of various mediums (basic drawing, painting on canvas, tree etchings, and more) to up to eight adults at EBC. They were inspired to use art as an outlet for self-expression during their ongoing recovery with mental illness. Some of the newfound artists shared:

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• Numbness and Tingling into the arms and hands • Chronic Headaches or Migraines • Constant rib pain • Stiffness and loss of motion • Sciatica - One or both legs • Weakness in the legs and hips • Hip Pain – Radiating into groin & legs.

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“The classes got me out of bed and out of the house”, “I met some great people who shared my love of the arts”, “I didn’t know art could be so much fun”, and “I feel better when I come to the art classes”.

When the classes ended, their selfexpression and inspiration for wanting more did not diminish. EBC had the opportunity to apply for and received a generous grant from the East Bay Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) to continue art classes during “May is Mental Health Month”. Amy Kinney from PeaceLove Studios was contacted and developed four art classes for the children of EBC’s Family Outpatient Program. They also provided four programs for adults, including photography and other art mediums. PeaceLove graciously provided the instructors and materials, while EBC provided space and the budding artists.

The classes allowed some children for the first time to positively express their moods and feelings through decoupage, mandala art, t-shirt making, and mask making. More importantly they learned and applied coping and communication skills, developed positive friendships, and had an outlet to pursue creative expression.

As part of May is Mental Health Month, a photography exhibit was held at EBC on May 10th and an art exhibit was held on May 24th. Both events were a resounding success, as consumers socialized, shared their new experiences with artistic expression, built on new friendships, enjoyed good food, and even sang some Karaoke. One artist was even fortunate enough to sell one of her paintings to a visitor of the exhibit!

The events culminated with posthumously honoring a long time client of EBC, who during his life, provided artistic inspiration himself, who thought each day of recovery was a gift, who honored his mother for her unyielding love and support, and whose own paintings – showcasing amazing diversity and talent – permanently decorate the walls of EBC. EBC would like to give special thanks to Cheryl Hopkins, Client Advocacy Manager, Nancy Guertin, Family Outpatient Program Director, and the members of the Peer Advocacy and Learning Center (PALC) of EBC, who worked tirelessly to promote and conduct these events.

EBC’s mission has remained the same for many years – to improve the lives of individuals and families within our communities by providing a broad range of high quality mental health and addiction services.

Especially in the face of adversity, EBC will be here to help you, your family, and your community. We encourage you to visit our website at www.eastbay.org for information regarding services, employment, locations, etc. To speak to someone regarding services or to schedule an appointment, please call 401-246-1195 and ask for “Intake”.

June 2012

From the Other Side of the Desk

By Joe Larissa

Thank You East Providence!

The 2012 election will mark 20 years since I first ran for the Council. A lifelong EP resident, in 1992 at age 29, I ran for councilman at large and posted an upset victory. I have been on the ballot every election since then, posting a 7-3 record. I first won when Bill Clinton was elected President, then George Bush and Barack Obama. All 3 losses occurred when there was no election for President on the ballot.

It has been an honor to serve the residents of my hometown over the past 2 decades. For better or worse, I write this month to announce that I will not appear on the 2012 election ballot. Twenty years is a long time for public service. I have been blessed with a great wife and two beautiful kids – Joey is 2 ½ and Rosie is 14 months old.

When I took office in 1992, the voters had agreed with me and others that a partisan strong mayor form of government would be a disaster for our city. The KEEP organization had prevailed to stop of hodgepodge of charter amendments designed to replace our form of government with a strong mayor. I then proposed a charter amendment mandating that any future city manager have minimum qualifications, including college degrees and real prior experience. Voters passed it overwhelmingly. Still today, that amendment has served us well, preventing unqualified but politically connected individuals from taking the crucial city manager job. Our city government depends on a professional city manager to check city council politics when necessary.

In most of my 20 years, indeed until my last two years in office, we have had a runway school committee, with nothing but lip service paid to Townie taxpayers. We moved to two year terms to keep them connected o the voting taxpayers and moved to an election by ward system to keep them local. We also were among the first to require by charter that all school contracts (like city contracts) be approved by the council. This charter amendment was desperately needed and just recently saved the city from funding yet another bad school contract.

I fought for open government since my first days on he council.

When I arrived, no appointments were listed on the docket. No residents were invited to apply. Instead, party leaders made their picks in secret and the politically connected got the appointments. They were announced at a council meeting by the majority. We changed that. Every council member now gets a pick to all important boards like zoning and planning, and all appointments are posted on the docket. Dockets were revised to become user friendly and they remain that way today. In my last term, we were among the first to institute real time streaming council meetings on the web.

Perhaps my biggest legacy will be the fight for fairness for EP property taxpayers. Early on I fought at the state house for a 15% homestead exemption. Then I proposed and placed the 3.5% property tax rate increase cap in ordinance. Last election, voters by a 72% to 28% placed that cap in our charter. Without these caps, EP taxpayers would have paid hundreds more a year in taxes that many could not afford. It is the best in the state.

Finally, during my last term on the Council we fought the good fight in the worst of times. We balanced the City budget and the School budget while state aid was being decimated, and we stuck to the tax cap; again rightly saving our residents from excessive tax increases.

Along the way, I have never forgotten that as a public servant, we work for the people, not the other way around.

This month is filing time for elective office. You will see several of those who served on our present failed council and school com-

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mittees asking you to reward them with a promotion in November.

Having embarrassed EP, they now wish to move from a failed local government to the Senate or House, and from the disaster that is the school committee to the council.

It is time for some new blood. It is time for public spirited citizens to run for office to restore our once great city. Take the Townie shame of the last two years, take our city back from State control, and mark a return of Townie pride.

This time I will not be on the ballot, but will be watching, commenting and helping those who wish to put public service ahead of private gain. We all should do the same.

* Joe Larisa served four terms as Mayor of East Providence, a position elected by the Council from among its members.

His latest term ended on December 1, 2010. He also served as councilman at large for the City from 1992-2002 and 2004-06 and 2008-10. Questions or comments?

Email me at mayorlarisa@verizon.net.

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We offer Lobsters, 32" Flat Screen TV, meats and every week is a different selection of gifts and more Proceeds benefit EP Jr Townies Football and cheerleaders and Special Olympics RI/ Wampanoag Warriors

For more info call (401) 433-9859

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Vision Awards and Public Service Award to be presented at EBCAP’s 9th Annual Seaside Gala

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) will present four Vision Awards and its Public Service Award at the Ninth Annual Seaside Gala on Flag Day - June 14 at the Castle Hill Inn and Resort on beautiful Ocean Drive in Newport. The Gala, EBCAP’s major fundraising event of the year, will also feature a cocktail hour, dinner, silent and live auctions and a performance by Ed Massa Music. This year both the date (Fall 2012) and the anticipated opening of the agency’s new health center in Newport have influenced the theme of the event: “We’re Rolling Out the Red (White and Blue) Carpet.”

EBCAP’s Vision Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have helped the agency to serve its clients in a special way or have contributed to its overall effectiveness, efficiency or growth. This year’s awards will be presented to Courtney Hunter, who resides in Jamestown, Member Relationship Manager from People’s Credit Union for her dedicated service to the participants in EBCAP’s Newport Skills Alliance Program; St Brendan’s Church (Riverside) – St. Vincent De Paul Ministries - for its support of the Head Start Holiday Adopt-a-Family Program; Rogers Free Library (Bristol, RI) for its hospitality and contribution of meeting space to EBCAP; and Sally Huff , the spouse of an enlisted member of the military for her contribution to Head Start and its families. The agency will also present its Public Service Award to U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for his leadership on affordable health care and service to Rhode Island residents.

Sandra Pattie, President and Chief Executive Officer of BankNewport, and her husband, Ken Pattie, will serve as Honorary Event Chairs. The Bank will make a special presentation to EBCAP for the health center during the event. This year’s lead corporate sponsor is Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (NHPRI).

EBCAP welcomes Michelle Muscatello, WPRI Eyewitness Meteorologist, as Gala auctioneer to lead the bidding on several exciting items and packages including a 7-day Holland America Line Cruise for two to either Mexico or the Caribbean; a foursome of golf at Newport County Club, and get away packages in Boston, Providence and Newport. Earlier this year, Muscatello served as an auction host for the Meeting Street Telethon.

Auction items will be available for online bidding beginning May 7th at www.ebcap.org.

Local businesses wishing to support the agency’s event with donations to the auction may contact Maggie Laurianno, Event Coordinator by email: publicrelations@ebcap.org or by telephone: 401-847-7821, ext. 339. Items being sought include dining gift cards, sports and entertainment tickets, hotel stays, jewelry, certificates for services for the home and health and fitness.

East Bay Community Action Program is a non-profit agency that serves approximately 22,000 residents of the East Bay (including Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton, Jamestown, Bristol, Warren, Barrington and East Providence with a wide array of health and human services including Head Start; family health and dental; WIC, senior services, youth services and family development and basic human needs services.

Anyone interested in further information on the event may contact Maggie Laurianno, Event Coordinator, at 401-847-7821 x 339.

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Activities

Tables are $20 to benefit various veterans charities, they will also be collecting non-perishable food to support the Riverside Food Bank.

Summer Treat for EPHS Class of 1997!

The East Providence High School Class of 1997 will celebrate its fifteen-year reunion this summer at the Hot Club in Providence on Saturday, July 28th at 6 p.m. Price is $20 for alumni and their guests and includes food and select drinks. Please RSVP to Nicole Kudarauskas by sending checks to 18 Bailey Street, Rumford, RI 02916. Checks must be made payable to the EPHS Class of 1997 Reunion. For any questions, please e-mail Becky DiStefano at Becky47417@ gmail.com.

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Sport & Spine Physical Therapy Would Like To Welcome Lori Dacosta, PT To Their East Providence Office.

Myron J. Francis Elementary School Food Drive

Myron J. Francis Elementary School in Rumford RI held a food drive from 4/2 - 4/41/12 and students, families teachers and staff collected over 500 food items for the Bread of Life Food Pantry.

Families were asked to send in non-perishable food items to school with their children or to drop off items in the school foyer in a collection area. To make a donation to the Bread of Life Food Pantry or for more information, contact Newman Congregational Church at 401-434-4742.

5th Annual Hasbro Children’s Hospital Motorcycle Run

To Benefit Hasbro Children’s Hospital Sunday July 15, 2012 (Rain Date July 22, 2012) Location: Wal-Mart, 1180 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, Ma Upper Parking Lot Ride End’s at Tweet’s Balzanos 180 Mt. Hope Ave., Bristol, RI Tickets $20.00 per person, $15.00 if purchased by July 1, 2012 Raffles, 50/50 Raffle • Full Police Escort Registration Begins At 10:00 Am, Ride Leaves At 12:00 Noon Sharp!

Helmets Will Be Needed For This Ride For Early Registration / Info Contact Sandy Phillips 508-336-0290 OR 508-336-3749

EP Class of 1987 25th Reunion Outdoor Clambake and Steak Fry Sunday, July 29, 3-8pm

Twelve Acres of Smithfield, 445 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI $50 per person - includes traditional clambake with choice of chicken, steak, or lobster. Tickets need to be purchased in advance by visiting our website: http://ephs1987reunion25.weebly.com/.

EP Class of 1962 50th Reunion

East Providence High School - Class of 1962 50th Reunion Saturday, October 6, 2012 Metacomet Country Club 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway East Providence, RI. Contact: Karen 401-433-1094 Email: hbovi@aol.com Kathy 401-231-6504 Email: gene-kate@cox.net

Lori comes to us with 14 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy. She has worked with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions but really enjoys treating spinal disorders and sports medicine injuries. Lori is currently taking new patients, so please call and make an appointment today.

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EPHS Class of 1982 Reunion Notice

Save this date! The East Providence High School Class of 1982 will celebrate their 30th reunion on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Hillside Country Club, Rehoboth, Mass. Tickets cost $50 per person. For information, contact Dawn Gama Eccleston, dawn9093@aol.com; Karen Costa Rebello, hkydad16@aol.com; or Cathy Barilla Anthony, caanthony78@gmail.com.

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CHURCH EVENTS St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Yard Sale

81 Warren Ave, East Providence Will be having a Yard Sale/Bake Sale on June 9th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a large selection of home baked good, along with other food products; Our Thrift Store will also be open.

From our Bakery we will have Pies, Cakes, Desserts, including Cannoli’s, Boston Cream Cakes, Bread Pudding, and more.

From our Kitchen we will have Salads, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Stuffies, Nachos, etc.

From the Lawn we have vender tables as well as church tables that include a large selection of yard sale items, gifts, and an assortment of specialty food items.

Tables are still available. For information, call Dorothy at 401-253-2734.

Sacred Heart Church News

Sacred Heart Church will celebrate their Patronal Feast on June 8, 9, & 10. The events will take place on the church grounds at 118 Taunton Avenue. The calendar of events will include: Friday - Food and Bazaar Booths Open at 6:00 All other booths open at 8:00-11 Music by DJ Saturday - 10:00 Mass with Anointing of the Sick, 6-11 All Booths Open, 7:30 p.m. auction Music by DJ Sunday - Malassadas available after all Masses - 12 Noon - Procession with the Blessed Sacrament and the statue of the Sacred Heart 12 Noon-8:00 p.m. - All Booths Open 1:00 Sacred Heart School Band Concert 7:30 Grand Raffle Music by DJ For more information call 434-0326

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The St. Brendan Forever Young Club will hold their June meeting at the Wharf Tavern in Warren at 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 14.

Tickets are $20 and should be reserved by June 5 by calling Alice at 433-0427 or Helen at 433-2796. Non-members are welcome.

The next board meeting will be Tuesday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the school.

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CHADD FREE Program Wednesday, June 6, 7 p.m.

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The program is “How to Make the Best Life Choices for Children or Adults with ADHD” No registration needed. Free to CHADD members. A $5donation from guests is appreciated.

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AARP, local chapter #1302

The AARP, local chapter #1302 will hold an installation luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday June 7, 2012, at the wharf tavern in warren, RI. A choice of baked scrod, baked stuffed chicken or prime rib will be served. Tickets are on sale now for $20.00 and guests are welcome! Please call Barbara at 433-0283 for reservations by June 1.

State AARP president, Anthony Regine will install, Helen Hubbard, Helen Maiella and Florence Quigley for a three year term and Virginia Hanoian for a one year term on The board of directors.

Annual dues of $10.00 will be collected at the next regular meeting, on Thursday September 6, 2012.

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Sunday, June 10 – Festa de Santo Antonio (Feast of Mastro/Mastru) 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Hot Dogs and Juices for Children; Chicken Dinner for Adults; Children’s Tent; Exhibits – CVME, CV Club & CACD; Drummers & Dancers; DJ – Marilyn Alves with Creole & R&B; Free; Cachupa Cook-off in Hall

June 2012

Friends of Pomham Rocks lighthouse Meeting

The Right to Crow: A Look at R.I.’s Firsts, Bests and Uniques Roberta Humble, author of numerous books about Rhode Island will be making a presentation at a meeting of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and the public is invited to attend.

The presentation will explore some of the bests, firsts, and uniques of Rhode Island, including the uniqueness the author found in writing about the nation’s smallest state. A quiz will be given to the audience to see how much they already know. Participation is requested in routing out more superlatives and stories about Little Rhody. The audience will reminisce, learn, and gather sufficient ammunition to combat those confused out-of-staters who believe Rhode Island is a part of New York. Presentation done with Power Point.

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Rumford Lions – Scott Gorham 13th Annual Road Race

On Sunday, June 24 the Rumford Lions will be hosting the 13th Annual Rumford Lions – Scott Gorham 5k Road Race & 2 Mile Family Fun Walk. The proceeds from this event support the Scott Gorham Scholarship Fund and other Rumford Lions Charities. To date over $50,000 has been raised.

Cash prizes and medals will be award to the top 3 male & female runners. The top runner in each of 7 male & 7 female age groups will also be awarded medals. The cost for entries postmarked by June 14th is $17 for adults, $12 for students. Later postmarks and race day registrations are $20 for adults, $15 for students. Race day registration is from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM with the race starting at 10:00AM sharp. The race will start and end at Hunts Mills, route 114A in Rumford.

Registration forms may be requested via email at rumfordlions@ cox.net, U.S. mail at: Rumford Lions; P.O. Box 4921, Rumford, RI 02916, or by calling 401 438-2967.

The New England Grange Church Service

The New England Grange Church Service will be on Sunday June 24, 2012 at the Cathedral in the pines in Rindge, New Hampshire. The Officers of the Rhode Island State Grange are asked to wear their sashes as they form a line of march into the cathedral.

The Rhode Island State Grange will be sponsoring a bus trip to the service and for dinner following. The bus (school bus) will be leaving from Rocky Hill Grange in East Greenwich at 11 A.M. and stop briefly at a fast food restaurant for a quick lunch if desired. Following the service, there will be a Ham Dinner with fresh strawberry shortcake provided by members of Granite Grange in Milford, New Hampshire. The price of this bus trip, which includes transportation, dinner, and all gratuities, is $35 per person. Those who drive up in their own vehicles are welcome to attend for dinner at the cost of $10 per person. Everyone is welcome to come on this trip, so family and friends are invited to attend. Reservations, including payment are due by June 14th. Checks are to be made payable to “Rhode Island State Grange.”

For payment and information about this event, you can call John A. Lawson Jr. at 401-434-1491.

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East Providence Knights hosting a Concert of Hope...

Join us on Sunday, June 24th, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00pm for a Concert of Hope to be held at the East Providence Knights of Columbus Council. This is another perfect example of what the Knights of Columbus supports and believes in.

The Concert is to be held at the EP K of C Council home located at 3200 Pawtucket Avenue, EP RI 02915. Please spread the word and join us in helping area food banks collect food to assist the hungry in our area. Admission to this family friendly event is two (2) unexpired Non-perishable food items.

This event is to help local food shelters and to bring awareness to the great need for food in our communities. Please join the Knights and their families for an afternoon of Fun and Live Music along with some snacks and even face painting. Together we can help bring hope to hungry families.

For more information contact event Chairman Michael DeAngelis by email: deangelis36@msn.com.

Rotary District 7950 Weekly Radio Show

For the first time in its 92-year history, Rotary District 7950 has taken to the airwaves with a weekly radio show dedicated solely to informing the public about the good work of Rotary Clubs from throughout the area.

“We Are Rotary” is a new weekly radio show that broadcasts live from the AM790 (WPRV) studio in East Providence. The show airs on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm and features guest Rotarians (local, national and international), call-ins from listeners, and lively conversation about the mission, membership and programs of Rotary International. The show is co-hosted by Rotarians David Clifton, 2007-08 district 7950 governor from the Sharon (Mass.) Rotary Club, and Betty Galligan, PR Chair for the district and 2005-06 past president of the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club. Their aim is to be entertaining, fun and interesting – much like former TV morning show hosts “Regis and Kelly!”

“There is so much happening within our 67 clubs located in the district alone, that we could fill a radio show every day,” states Rotary 7950 District Governor William R. Vangel, Jr., who notes the district covers 2,500 Rotarians from Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and two of the islands (Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard). “Thanks in part to a public image grant our district received, we are able to present this radio show each week until September 2012.”

“We Are Rotary” streams live on http://www.790business.com, so anyone with an Internet connection can tune in.

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On Saturday, 10/20, the American Legion Auxiliary of Seekonk will be holding their Fall Bazaar. It will be held at the American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Each space holds an 8 foot table and 2 chairs. Tables and chairs will be provided. The donation for each space is $25.00. Proceeds will help the Auxiliary to continue their programs that benefit Veterans, their families and our local community. Please contact Kathy at 401434-8917 or auxiliary311@yahoo.com to reserve your space or for more information.

June 2012

Mayor Bruce Rogers, announced today he would be seeking re-election to the position of City Council – Ward 2.

Rogers, when announcing pointed to the fact that the majority of the City Council, under his leadership supported and fought for consolidation of all City and School Departments. Rogers stated, “Although IT, Facilities and City Clerk/Municipal Court offices are consolidated, our work is not done. We are close to consolidating Human Resources and Finance, this will not only save money because of the efficiency that is created but also because of the attrition factor, some people who have retired will not be replaced.”

Rogers continued, “We must not only look at the remaining departments but also must consolidate further and look into the possibility of regionalization. I support our taxpayers by reining in City spending while still maintaining our most valuable City services in a more efficient and effective manner.”

Bruce Rogers in his position as Mayor is also a member of the State appointed Budget Commission and as a member feels that they have been instrumental in assisting the City with its long established financial deficit situation. Part of their work included having all departments present a plan which would separate their essential needs from their non-essential needs in order to further cut expenses. The end result cuts millions of dollars from the City budget and projects a balanced budget going forward for the next five years.

In addition, as a member of the budget commission the Mayor supported a proposal for a Rainy Day Fund Charter change to be placed on this year’s ballot for voter approval. This Fund will be 1% of the yearly total of taxes taken in and can be used only for capital projects for infrastructure repairs such as City roads which are in dire need.

Mayor Rogers further stated that under his leadership the City Council supported a formula to re-allocate some of the CDBG federal monies in support of programs to help our local businesses and to attract new business to the City.

Mayor Rogers further clarified his decision to seek re-election by stating, “My desire to continue to serve the people of the City and to resolve those problems which affect them individually and personally is what I believe a City Council member is elected to do – serve as a go between to the City Administration. I have dedicated the past two years to attaining this goal and pledge to do even more community outreach if re-elected. I understand the needs of all residents both young and old, of varying income levels and of all backgrounds. I will never let them down.”

Toastmasters Program Brings Public Speaking Education to RIDOC Inmates

Toastmasters couldn’t ask for a more enthusiastic instructor to bring the public speaking program Speechcraft inside the walls of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections than Ed Skurka DTM and his team of six Toastmasters. All are RIDOC volunteers.

Skurka, who has his own business teaching public speaking, can’t stop talking about the impact the program has had on the dozens of men and women who have participated in it since he began teaching it in men’s Maximum in September of 2010 at the request of the warden. On average, there has been a waiting list of 20-25 for the Speechcraft class in men’s Maximum. It came to women’s more recently, in January of 2012.

Members of the press are invited to sit in on a session of the Speechcraft program in either Men’s Medium or Women’s. Please contact Tracey E. Zeckhausen, Chief of Information and Public Relations, at (401) 462-2609 or via e-mail at tracey.zeckhausen@ doc.ri.gov, if you are able to do so. more at www.ReporterToday.com

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Britto Announces Candidacy for State Representative District 63

(East Providence): Robert Britto announced that he is running for State Representative District 63.

Britto, a self-employed local business owner and active member of the community, has lived in the district for the last decade.

“For the last 10 years, this district has been my home. I have a deep interest in this community. The issues that we currently face here in our own backyards have ignited my desire to run for public office,” said Britto.

Britto said the district is currently facing many challenges including its educational system, the well being of its senior citizens and tax reform for both individuals and businesses.

“My goal is to address these issues and others and work to create reasonable and working solutions for today and for generations that will follow,” he said.

While this is the first time Britto will embark on a political candidacy, he is no stranger to public service.

A proven leader, Britto has served as the President of the Fox Point Boys & Girls Club Alumni Association, is a member of the Board of Directors Fox Point Senior Citizens Center and was selected to the Pew Charitable Trust Civic Entrepreneur initiative.

Britto resides in Rumford with his wife and four children.

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By Bob Rodericks The state of Rhode Island mandates that communities assist parents and children within special needs programs. This is done in part by establishing local advisory committees for Special Education. On May 10th the East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education held its’ fourth annual recognition program.

The EP advisory group is made up of parents and staff and according to Chairperson Laurie Brown, “we want to identify and honor those individuals and programs that provide consistent outstanding service to Special Education students, especially in the area of inclusion.” Brown and co-chair Jennifer Enos were event organizers for the 2012 recognition reception held at Martin Middle School. “It is our honor to share these success stories with others and celebrate their commitment to the students of East Providence,” said Brown and Enos in addressing the over 100 people in attendance at the reception. “Through their hard work and dedication, students are provided with opportunities that promote self-determination, independence and meaningful learning.”

David Sienko from the Rhode Island Department of Education welcomed the large crowd. “I’m impressed with East Providence and humbled to be here,” said Sienko. “Tonight is truly a celebration and we should be very proud. For some, there is much emphasis on testing and ‘Race to the Top’, etc. There are budget challenges everywhere and cumbersome education policies. I am glad that tonight we are focusing on grass roots efforts of parents and school staff,” said Sienko. “We must help the community understand that it is not just about academic achievement but also social growth.

Both are so important. These kids need to know about post high school opportunities in work and college,” continued Sienko. “I am glad that the graduation rate is up and the dropout rate has declined for special education students.”

The large crowd included Mayor Bruce Rogers, School Committee members Charles Tsonos, Luisa Abbatecola, Steve Furtado and Chrissy Rossi. Senator Frank DeVall (also an award recipient) was present as was elementary principal Nadine Lima and some special education administrators. But it was obvious that the focus of the evening was on the many award recipients for a cross-section of roles and efforts on behalf of ‘their’ students. In speaking about teacher Karen Rebello, an emotional parent told the group that “my son would not be what he is today if not for Karen. She made a non-verbal introverted child - a smiling, math-loving boy who now loves school,” as she tearfully embraced Rebello. Rebello, who was emotionally moved by this parent’s words, told the Reporter after the meeting that “inclusive education is about embracing all students and making a commitment to do whatever it takes for these kids….”

Toward the end of the program the committee gave its’ ‘special community award’ to Katelyn O’Brien, coach of the East Providence JR Townie Challenger Cheer Program. A special video was shown of the cheerleading group accompanied by the song, ‘You’ve Got a Friend.’ “Reaching out and touching so many lives, keeping parents informed, making students feel safe and secure and helping families find food and clothing services…” were just some of the examples of praise heaped upon the award recipients. “I want to thank our entire advisory committee for working so hard every year

June 2012 The Reporter and for all the dedication shown to our special education and all students,” said Laurie Brown. The 2012 Special Needs award recipients are as follows: Whiteknact School; Kimberly Forrest - Teacher Special Education, Katie Kenahan - Teacher General Education, Riverside Middle School; 6B Full Inclusion Model - Martin Middle School Team: Lian Furtado - Teacher Special Education, Barbara Burns - Teacher General Education, Nicole Cram - Teacher General Education, Marian McMahon - Teacher General Education,Kevin Riley - Teacher General Education and Lynn McCusker - Teacher Assistant. Meagan David - Occupational Therapist, Corey Howland - Social Worker, Orlo Elementary School. Roland Mathieu - Educational Specialist at Whiteknact Elementary School. Also, Senator Frank DeVall for his support of Meadowcrest School. Katelyn O’Brien - Coach East Providence JR Townie Challenger Cheer Program and Ivan Hammond - Owner/Coach Out of Control Allstars - Special Needs.

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AfterSchool With the Arts provides child care before and after school along with arts education to build children’s social and emotional development.

“Music makes an astounding contribution to a child’s life,” Rev. Dyszlewski said. “Learning to play an instrument requires a discipline that is valuable in itself, but the reward of being able to play makes it all worthwhile. When a little one plays a song, it sounds like ‘Happy Birthday’ or it doesn’t. But when it does and it is grandma’s birthday, what a joy.

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Secretary of State Mollis Honors Four East Providence Students for Public Service

2012 Civic Leadership Awards recognizes students who make outstanding contributions to their school and their community Providence, RI -- Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis honored four East Providence residents with his office’s 2012 Civic Leadership Awards, which are given annually to members of the senior class who make outstanding contributions to their school and their community.

“This award recognizes students who show an understanding of the importance public service has in a democratic society. They take the principles of civics and put them into action at home and at school,” said Mollis.

This year’s award winners from East Providence include Natalie Beauparlant & Austin Faria of East Providence High School, Amanda Horton & Samuel Hawkins of East Providence High School Career & Technical Center. Natalie Beauparlant, Class President was a member of the golf team, student council, participated in a RI Autism Project, National Honor Society member, Athletic Board, & peer tutoring. Austin Faria’s activities include, Student Government, Boys Scouts, Townie Volunteer Groups, CYO, Marching band, Volleyball, Cross-Country, International Club & Photography Club.

Amanda Horton was a member of the National Honor Society, Director of Public Relations, Townie Volunteer Group- Voluneer, Public Relations, Indoor track & field, JV & Varsity Softball, Figure skating Coach, and was a College application process mentor. Samuel Hawkins was a member of the Rhode Island Honor Society, Drum Major EPHS Band, Concert band, and is a volunteer church musician at the Zion Gospel Temple.

As hundreds of their family and friends looked on, nearly 100 students received awards at a State House ceremony.

Mollis asked high schools around the state to nominate one female and one male member of the Class of 2012 based on their record of public service, leadership ability and academic achievement.

Nearly 70 high schools ranging from Barrington High to Woonsocket High nominated seniors for the honor. This is the sixth consecutive year Mollis has presented the awards.

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Bobby Rathbone accepted into the Macy’s Great American Marching Band

Under the direction of East Providence High School Band Director, Bobby Rathbone, sophomore (2014) Shondra Texeira, has been accepted into the Macy’s Great American Marching Band (MGAMB) for 2012. This is an accomplishment that she has achieved for a second year. Students are selected based on their musical ability and past achievements. The opportunity is open to students from over 14,000 high schools across the United States. Since 2006, when the band was formed, over 1500 students have had the opportunity to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of the MGAMB. While in NY, Shondra will have the opportunity to attend a leadership/educational workshop. The workshop will focus on encouraging students to achieve their maximum potential.

In addition, Shondra, who is the daughter of Victor & Rita Texeira and sister of Taylor Texeira, has been selected by Music for All to be a member of the Bands of America (BOA) Honor Band in the 2013 Tournament of Roses® Parade. She was selected from among hundreds of applicants across the nation for membership in this prestigious national honor band. Shondra will spend a week in southern California where she will have rehearsals, participate in performances at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest and Disneyland, as well as in special activities, and make a featured appearance in the world-famous parade. The 124th Rose Parade®, presented by Honda and themed “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” will take place on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. (PST). The 5.5-mile parade (which is often referred to as the “Rose Bowl Parade”) will be broadcast on ABC, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, KTLA (Tribune), NBC, RFD-TV and Univision. The Parade is also seen in more than 220 international territories and countries. Magnificent floral floats, spirited marching bands and talented equestrian units anchor the traditional, two-hour spectacle along Pasadena’s famed Colorado Boulevard.

To be selected for these unique opportunities is a once-in-alifetime experience for students and a testimony to their excellence and achievements. Their participation deserves the admiration and support of everyone in their community.

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Derek Forand has Outstanding Year in Wrestling

Derek Forand of East Providence, a freshman at LaSalle Academy, just completed an outstanding year on the Rams varsity wrestling team. Derek finished the regular season with a thirteen and three record with thirteen pins. In the freshman state tournament he lost in the semifinals, but came back and finished third in the 106 weight class. He then wrestled in the varsity state championships where Derek wrestled in the 113 weight class. Derek finished second in his weight class, losing to a former Riverside Middle School teammate. Derek earned Second Team All-State Honors for his effort. He was also awarded Academic All-State by the Rhode Island Wrestling Coaches’ Association having earned First Honor’s with Distinction in the classroom. He is the son of Sandra and Roger Forand.

Area Resident Inducted Into International Honor Society Connor Pirruccello-McClellan ’12 of Rumford was one of twelve Providence Country Day School students who were honored with admission to the International Cum Laude Society on Tuesday, April 24, in a ceremony honoring academic and moral excellence in the School community.

Connor has distinguished himself both in and out of the classroom during his PCD career earning recognition last year with the Harvard-Radcliffe Club of Rhode Island Book Prize—an award given Connor to the outstanding student in the Pirruccello-McClellan next to the graduating class who “displays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields.” He is a two-season athlete, participating on the SENEISSA Champion Boys Varsity Cross Country team this fall and on the Varsity Baseball Team this spring. Connor will be attending Lafayette College in the fall.

Junior Achievement Honors Award Recipents

More than 200 community and business leaders were on hand as Junior Achievement of Rhode Island (JARI) held its annual Morris J.W. Gaebe Profile in Excellence Award Dinner on May 11th at Bryant University’s Bello Center. The award, JARI’s highest honor, is named after Morris J.W. Gaebe, Chancellor Emeritus of Johnson & Wales University and recognizes leaders who demonstrate excellence in the Rhode Island community. These leaders have demonstrated courageous thinking and actions, vision and innovation, inspiring leadership, and community mindedness.

This year’s honorees included: Ms. Betty Capaldo, President (retired), Junior Achievement of Rhode Island, Resident of East Providence

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SPORTS UPDATE Sports Update

By Bob Rodericks St. Mary’s Bay View softball team leads Division 1 with a strong 13-3 record. Bay View has scored 109 runs so far this season while holding opponents to only 28 runs.

Lincoln, Mt. St. Charles and North Kingstown high schools. The Bengals recorded 9 wins in May. Cranston West and East Providence are Bay Views’ closest threats.

The Townies softball team defeated Warwick Vets twice and Smithfield while losing to BayView and Smithfield last month. In The Townies 21-1 win over Warwrick, Lexie Wilson went 4-for-4 with two doubles; a triple and two RBI while Casey Traverse had three hits and two RBI and Nicole Strik pitched a two-hitter for the win. The Townies are in third place in Division 1 trailing Bay View and Cranston West but their playoff run began with a nice win against Cranston West in late May. Lauren Discuillo pitched a three-hitter and Lindsee Allienello hit a leadoff homer as East Providence won its sixth straight game with a 10-0 win over Cranston West. Lucianna Medici had two hits, two runs and an RBI for the Townies.

The EPHS Boys Outdoor Track & Field team continued their successful season by placing seventh against the state’s top competition at the Class A Championship. The competition took place Saturday May 19, 2012 at Chariho Regional High School.

The Townies registered an impressive 41 total team points and in the process earned many individual ALL Class A honors. Among those placing during the meet were; Ryan Williams 2nd in both the 100 Meter and 200 Meter, Chris Moura 2nd in the Long Jump and 5th in the Triple Jump. Demetrius Fennell 5th in the Javelin, Joshua Rambert 3rd in the Long Jump and 5th in the 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles, the 4x800 Meter Relay team consisting of Josh Concepcion, Dan Castillo, Michael Christian, and Dan LaBrie who placed 6th, and the 4x100 Meter Relay consisting of Chris Moura, Josh Rambert, Trystan Casey, and Ryan Williams who placed 4th.

The team has a strong 6-2 record in league play only trailing 7-1 Portsmouth and 8-0 Barrington. EP had big wins over St. Ray’s and Mt. Hope in May contests.

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Chris Moura was the Townies lone champion winning the Long Jump. Moura also place fourth in the Triple Jump. Ryan Williams unfortunately had his individual undefeated season come to an end. Ryan still placed an impressive third in both the 100 and 200 Meter. Freshman Trystan Casey continued his sterling first season at the varsity level by placing sixth in the Triple Jump. Josh Rambert placed fourth in the Long Jump. The 4x100 Meter Relay team consisting of Chris Moura, Josh Rambert, Trystan Casey, and Ryan Williams ran a season best 44.6 and place third. The 4x400 Meter Relay team consisting of Josh Rambert, Chris Moura, Joao Vicente, and Jay Andrade ran a season best time of 3:43.2 and placed second. Michael Christian placed fifth in the Sophomore 800 Meter. Although he finished out of the placings finishing seventh, Jay Andrade recorded a season and career best time of 2:02. 3 in the 800 Meter which currently ranks in the top ten in the state of Rhode Island. Justin Pelletier also recorded a career best in the High Jump. (Info and stats provided by coach Bob Lyons’ blog).

The EPHS girls track team is also finishing a strong season.

They are currently in third place with a 6-2 record only trailing Mt. Hope (8-10) and Barrington (9-0).

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Division 3 North Lacrosse has Smithfield in 1st place with a 13-0 record. Tiverton/Rogers is next at 5-8 with East Providence (boys) close behind with a 4-8 record. The Townies have earned a playoff appearance with a good 10-7 win over Scituate. “I’m pleased with our efforts considering the sport is so new to us. The kids are working hard and getting better every day,” said new coach Angelo Pizzi. The Townies had impressive wins over Tiverton and Burrillville in May. The EPHS girls Lacrosse team is solidly in 4th place in Division 2 with a 7-7 record. The Townies defeated Mt. St. Charles, Smithfield and Scituate last month.

EPHS Golfers have made the state playoffs with a 5-8 record.

Recent wins over BayView twice, Rogers and Tiverton have veteran coach Bill McEnery very pleased. They had losses against Tiverton, Barrington, Middletown and Mt. Hope. Barrington and Portsmouth lead the league with 13-1 records. “We’re not a golf town, even though we have some of the state’s best golf courses,” said McEnery referring to Wannamoisett, Agawam Hunt and Metacomet country clubs in the city. McEnery’s biggest hurdle may be the state budget commission and some local officials which plan to cut golf from the high school. “I won’t let that happen,” said a determined McEnery as he manned a fundraising table in the high school. “I’ll raise the funds to keep the sport intact. We’ll reach out to former golfers from the high school, we’ll have golf next season.”

The EPHS baseball team did not gain a playoff birth after a couple of wins in May. Chances were dashed even though the Townies got a nice win over defending state champion Cranston West 6-1 and a 3-2 win over TollGate. The Townies had a chance to upset league leading Hendricken with its’ 16 and 1 record, but lost a close 2-1 game to the Hawks. Other losses to Cranston East, Barrington and Warwick Vets have sealed EP’s playoff hopes for this year. The Townie JV squad picked up wins over Hendricken and Cranston West during May. As of this writing the JV squad made the first round of the playoffs.

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SCHOOL NEWS It’s Official - Luisa Abatecola Not Running

School Committee Member / PTA Activist Stepping Aside

By Bob Rodericks Four year at-large East Providence school committee member, Luisa Abatecola announced today that she will not seek election for another term. “Basically I am not seeking re-election because I need time to care for my Mom who became ill a couple of years ago,” Abatecola told the Reporter today. “Two days before my last election my Mom became ill. “As an only child I take care of her and my Dad. This is very important to me,” she added. Abatecola was a very active PTA parent at Kent Heights School where her children attended and she sought the school committee at-large seat four years ago. She won overwhelmingly with 60% of the vote and was again re-elected two years ago with 54% of those voting.

Abatecola has remained relatively non-controversial and continued her PTA activities while on the school board. She is currently PTA president at Kent Heights School and will also leave that post after this school year. Her four children have attended Kent Heights, Martin Middle and East Providence High School.

Abatecola did express a little frustration with the role of the state budget commission versus her role as a school committee member: “We really have very little say over anything. It’s a bittersweet relationship. The budget commission has done some good work here but I wish Chairman O’Keefe was more in tune with the needs of East Providence,” she said. “With the budget commission it’s either black or white with no flexibility,” she added.

But Abatecola insisted that her reason to not run again was pretty much just about the need to spend more time caring for her ailing Mom and her Dad, both in their seventies. “It’s time for me to step aside after two terms and I do so with no regrets at all. I totally enjoyed visiting all the schools and supporting the many positive award ceremonies. I loved to help recognize people for doing a good job on behalf of our kids. Unfortunately the school committee gets more bogged down with budget issues and loses focus on the kids,” said Abatecola.

Abatecola described her very first vote some four years ago as her most difficult. “I voted with the committee against the teacher association on a major issue. Today, I don’t support that action.

It wasn’t the right thing to do after all,” she said. She said her easiest vote was the vote to implement all day kindergarten in all schools. “That is a wonderful thing to provide our families with and I’m very supportive of that.” Abatecola also joined committee member Chrissy Rossi in voting against the move to oust former Superintendent Mario Cirillo. “I’m not sure of that action (to fire Cirillo) but I don’t want to comment too much because of pending litigation,” she said. Abatecola left the door open for a return to politics some day. “I’m not going away. I may come back, politically, after my kids are older and if my family responsibilities ease…I’ll be back.” In the meantime she has recommended a successor to her constituents. “I want to thank all those who have voted for me and everyone in the city for all the support I’ve received. It has been an honor to serve our community.” Abatecola said she wants to endorse parent and community volunteer Joel Monteiro. “Joel is a good candidate with a similar thought process. He is a good person who will represent our city well,” she said. Read about Joel Monteiro’s declaration for office in The Reporter.

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City Hall and School Administrators Getting Raises?

EP Teachers See Hypocrisy

By Bob Rodericks A sign of the times in financially strapped East Providence means no summer playgrounds, no middle school sports; cut varsity school coaches pay 60%, other sports cut, hiring freezes, fundraisers everywhere, etc. But as teacher union president Val Lawson told the Reporter before attending the May 17th city budget commission meeting, “Giving school administrators large raises for merit while they are already among the state’s highest paid is bad policy when our teachers are the state’s lowest paid.” Interim schools Superintendent Edward Daft asked the commission for permission to award 14 merit raises because their administrative contracts called for them. A similar request by city hall was approved by the commission at an earlier meeting. Daft inherited these contracts after former superintendent Dr. Mario Cirillo recommended them to an outgoing school committee at its’ final meeting.

The fiscal impact for 2012 would be $24,789 and in fiscal year 2013 would be $34,914. Not all of the persons listed on the list submitted

by Daft are actually ‘administrators’. Three of the fourteen only work at the high school - a facilities supervisor and two conflict resolution specialists. The highest paid person on the list (technology director) would go from $92,791 to $96,299. The lowest paid position slated for a raise is the district truant officer. Dr. Cirillo and the Anthony Carcieri led school committee reorganized staff and eliminated the former truant officer’s position saying that it was not needed. But shortly after that action they then hired a retired Cranston police officer to assume those duties. Commission chairman Michael O’Keefe did not initially support Daft’s recommendation but left the door open for Daft to return with further justification for these raises based on an evaluation of performance process. “I don’t see the fairness here or the common sense,” said Lawson.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A LAWN SIGN or T-SHIRT $10 EACH Available at:

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686 Willett Ave. Riverside, RI 02915

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Bay View Academy Student Wins First Place In National Portuguese Exam

East Providence, RI - Bay View Academy senior, Christina Healy, (East Providence) won first place in the Level II Heritage Language section of the 2012 National Portuguese Exam which engages students in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Christina was one of only nine winners of this national contest. The exam is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

East Providence Public Libraries Weaver Library

41 Grove Avenue, East Providence

A Library Welcome

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 9:30 - 11:30am at the Weaver Library; 1:00 – 3:00pm at the Riverside Branch Library

The Friends and the Staff of the East Providence Public Library extend a warm welcome to our Fuller and Rumford Library patrons. Please join us on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 to meet the friendly staffs at the Weaver and Riverside libraries, tour the buildings, and learn about special collections and services.

Making a Home of Her Own: Newport’s Architectural Patronesses, 1850-1940

Monday, June 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Dr. Catherine Zipf is an architectural historian with expertise in historic preservation and a keen interest in women’s participation in architecture and the decorative arts. Her current project, Making a Home of Her Own: Newport’s Architectural Patronesses, 18501940, examines the more than 60 women who constructed primary and secondary homes in Newport, Rhode Island.

Tick-Bite Awareness and Disease Prevention Monday, June 18, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Christina Healy of East Providence

University of Rhode Island’s TickEncounter Resource Center outreach coordinator, Erin Rainone, will discuss how best to keep yourself and family safe this tick season.

East Providence Library Locations www.eastprovidencelibrary.org Weaver Memorial Library 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-434-2453 Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5 Fuller Branch Library 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-434-1136 Monday & Wednesday 10-6; Friday 10-5 Riverside Branch Library 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 401-433-4877 Monday – Thursday 10-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5 Rumford Branch Library 1392 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford, RI 401-434-8559 Tuesday & Thursday 10-6; Saturday 10-5

Introduction to Reiki

Monday, June 25, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Reiki Master Carole Caprio offers an introduction to Reiki and gives dramatic examples of how Reiki has helped her and her clients with pain, inflammation, and stress. Carole will give several audience members an opportunity to experience Reiki in 5 minute sessions.

Library programs are free and open to all. No registration is needed unless otherwise stated. Questions? Contact Joyce at 434-2453 or eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com.

Healing Energy Workshop

Thursday, June 14th at 6:30pm

Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) is a form of energy therapy that helps to remove emotional blockages such as fear, distrust, guilt, anger, resentment and stress. At this workshop you will learn where the integration points are located on the body and with which emotion it is associated. You will also learn about the “Heartlink” process and an audience volunteer will receive a 5 minute empowerment session. Free and open to all, no registration necessary.

Book Signing with Toni Lynn Cloutier Thursday, June 28th at 6:30pm

Meet Toni Lynn Cloutier, a Riverside resident and published author. Her first romance novel has recently been released and we’re celebrating with coffee, sweets and a booksigning! Hear about Toni’s long journey to publication and find out how she generates ideas for her stories.

Activities for Children Earn Prizes For Your Summer Reading

Report your summer reading @ the library to earn prizes & FREE passes to museums and other local fun spots.

Two lucky East Providence readers will each win four tickets to a Pawtucket Red Sox game and be entered to win a trip for four to Walt Disney World in Florida.

Kick Off Craft

Thursday, June 21, 9:00am-8:00pm @Weaver & Riverside

All ages Create a unique “Dream Big, READ!” collage with magazine cutouts, stickers, crayons, etc.

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Burt The Raccoon Puppet Show Tuesday, June 26, 11:00am @Weaver Ages 4-10

Burt the Raccoon is perhaps the funniest of all the one-man/raccoon puppet shows that you are likely to see in the greater Rhode Island area this year! Very interesting, informative and interactive, the Burt the Raccoon Show explains life in the forest through puppetry, storytelling, American Sign Language and incredible tree impersonations!

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, June 27, 6:30pm @Weaver Movie snacks will be served.

Storytimes

June 28 - August 9

No advance registration is necessary. Half hour story times include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities.

Thursdays, 10:00am, ages 2 – 6 @Weaver

CRAFT – all ages

Wednesday, June 27, 11:00am - Paper Plate Owls @ Riverside

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“Creature Feature” Monster Movie

@ Weaver Enjoy a scary movie and snacks with your friends.

Monday, June 25, 3pm.

Monster Wall Hanging Craft

@ Riverside Create a monster wall hanging using coat hangers, nylon and felt. Tuesday, June 26, 3 p.m.

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Kids 16 and younger can “pay” their overdue fines by reading in the library. Just tell a librarian when you start and finish reading, and we will waive $1 for every 30 minutes of reading.

Reading Buddies

The library matches volunteers, age 13-adult, with younger children to read together for one hour each week at the library. Call the Weaver Library (434-2453) for more information.

Video Book Reviews

Kids in grades K-5, would you like to recommend good books to other kids? Contact Children’s Librarian Pam Schwieger at 4342453 or eplibrarypam@yahoo.com to schedule an appointment to record your review. We will post your review on the library’s website. www.eastprovidencelibrary.org For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.

Special June Program

Weaver Library 41 Grove Avenue They Call Me Oil Can: Baseball, Drugs, and Life on the Edge Talk and Book Signing with Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd at the Weaver Library Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 7 pm Join us at Weaver Library for a talk and book signing with East Providence’s own Dennis Oil Can Boyd. Books will be available for sale and signing. This program is free and open to all.

June Teen Programs

(Programs are for ages 10 and up unless otherwise noted.)

Teen Summer Reading Kickoff!

@ Weaver and Riverside Kids entering grades 6-12 may sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program where you can earn free books and raffle tickets to win gift cards. Sign up begins Thursday, June 21, all day.

Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

Charlie Tsonos

Candidate for State Representative District 63 Paid for by Charlie Tsonos - School Committee

Paying Cash For Gold, Silver, and Sterling u.s. and Foreign coins old comics and sporting cards old watches and collectibles diamonds and jewlery

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School's Out...

Still Room to Register In EPPRD Summer Camp

279-281 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside RI Introduces

Summer Fun Dance Camp For Ages 7-13

July 16-20 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Each day will include: Dance Lessons, a craft, and a snack. Bring your own lunch.

Week will conclude with a performance on Friday.

All Dance Disciplines Offered

Open House For Summer & Fall Classes June 9th • 10am-2pm

For more Information Call (508) 336-5284 or (401) 433-4300 Visit our website for more Info TwinkleToesRI.com NDCA Certified Director ~ Sarah Halpin • Classically trained Ballet instructor

Spots are still available in the EP Parks & Recreation department’s summer camp program! The camp is for youth ages 6-15, (ages as of Sept. 1st 2012), and will run rain or shine M-F, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., June 25 to August 3. Camp will operate at the Pierce Field Complex, 201 Mercer Street.

Camp activities include field trips, special events, arts n’ crafts, sports and more!

Transportation is not provided to and from camp, children must be dropped off and picked up.

The fee is $20 per child, per week and must be paid in full upon registration, (cash or check only).

Registration times are M-F, 9am-3:30pm at the Recreation Center located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue.

For more information please call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

Men’s Basketball League

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Register today! Visit the Newman branch or go to www.gpymca.org

Camp Wamsutta (508) 336-7103 472 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771

The East Providence department of Parks & Recreation will sponsor a summer basketball league for male players ages 16 and up. Games will be played at the Pierce Field Sports complex located at 201 Mercer St. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. The league will run June 12 – August 9, 2012.

The league has an 8 team/10 players per roster limit. The fee is $350 per team which includes referee costs. T-Shirts and prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

Registration takes place at the Recreation Center, 100 Bullocks Point Avenue.

The team fee must be paid in full at time of registration. Registration ends at 3:30pm on Friday June 8th.

For more information please call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

Youth Tennis Clinic

The East Providence department of Parks & Recreation will sponsor an introductory tennis clinic for youth ages 7-12. The program will be held at the Kent Heights tennis courts on Clyde Ave. on Wednesdays from 6-7pm on the following dates: June 6-27, July 11 and 18. (No clinic on July 4)

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for SUMMER! This program is free of charge and made possible by Gunjan Gupta, a former Barrington high school tennis standout who is offering the tennis clinic as a community service.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required call recreation center at 433-6360.

Open Soccer Tryouts

at Milot Field 46 RiverStreet, Rehoboth, MA 02769

BOOT CAMP!

The East Providence department of Parks & Recreation will sponsor “Boot Camp!” an intense, back to basics workout for ages 16 and over. Led by Casey Bushway, ACSM certified personal trainer and health coach.

Tues. 7-8pm / June 5, 12, 19, & 26 Pierce Field, 201 Mercer Street

FEE: $25 per person. Must be pre-paid.

To register, call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

Play Tennis In The Park!

The East Providence department of Parks & Recreation will sponsor youth and adult tennis programs this summer at the Pierce Field tennis courts located at 201 Mercer St. Presented by Coastal Quick Tennis, lessons will be offered twice a week for 2, 3 week sessions, and a youth camp will be held August 6-9.

Lesson fee is $65 per person, per session, and the youth camp is $97 per child. Register online at www.cqtennis.com or by calling the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

The schedule is as follows: SESSION I: Mon. & Wed. June 25 – July 11 / $65 per person Ages 6-10, 9-10am / 11+ Juniors, 10-11am Adult Beginners, 6-7pm / Adult Intermediates, 7-8pm SESSION II: Mon. & Wed. July 16 – August 1 / $65 per person Ages 6-10, 9-10am / 11+ Juniors, 10-11am Adult Beginners, 6-7pm / Adult Intermediates, 7-8pm YOUTH TENNIS CAMP: per child Ages 6-10

M-TH, 9-11:30am / August 6-9 / $97

Rock The Bay [Live music] Saturday June 16, 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Colt State Park, Bristol, RI

Shelter #1 Right on Narragansett Bay What to bring: Donations of non-perishable foods will be accepted for “Hope for the Homeless” in Providence, RI Bring a picnic lunch and lawn chair Bands: NBJ (Nothin But Jesus), Parousia (Blues), Crimson Rain, The Brethren Group, and Lisa Boisclar & the Trophies of Grace.

For more info: www.rockthebay.org Presented by: TK Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Academy (U8&9), U10 & U11: June 4, 11 & 20; 6:00-7:30 (Arrive at 5:30 to register) U12-U18: June 20, 26 & 28; Rain-date: July 3 6:00-7:30 (Arrive at 5:30 to register) Tidal Wave SC is a non-profit soccer club based out of Rehoboth, MA dedicated to player development and education.

The club is one of the most successful in the region and is constantly looking for strong, dedicated players of all ages.

Currently, our club is the only program in the state with two state championship teams. For more information or to check out our website, please e-mail club president dptidwell@comcast. net or visit www.TidalWaveSC.com. (Please check the website frequently in case of any changes!)

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THURSDAY, JULY 19 6-11pm 7:30 & 9:30pm Brother 2 Brother FRIDAY, July 20 6-11pm 7:30 & 9:30pm Little Paradise

(Pat Benetar Tribute)

SATURDAY, July 21 3-11pm 8:00pm Tribeca 9:30pm RICHARD STREET

Lead Singer of the Temptations

SUNDAY, July 22 3-11pm 7:15pm Lucky Dog 9:00pm FOGHAT

ETHNIC FOOD & MUSIC . CRAFTS MIDWAY . CLASSIC CARS & MORE!

ADMISSION: July 19 & 20-Adults $5. p/day July 21 & 22-Adults $10.p/day Children 12 and under FREE! ADVANCE WEEKEND PASS - $25.

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SUMMER EPPRD Rec. Center Summer Hours/ Program Schedule

The East Providence Department of Parks & Recreation announces Recreation Center hours and program schedule for summer 2012. The Center is located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue. Membership is required to use the center’s exercise facilities and participate in programs. The fee is $50 per year for adults 18-54, or $25 for six months. Age 55+, $25 for one year.

Ivan Hammond, Instructor

Still Accepting Signups!

Summer hours and program schedule:

Adult only 18 & over: Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 7pm / Fri. 9am-4pm Ages 16-17: Mon. – Thurs. 4-6pm / Fri. 2-4pm Sat. & Sun. closed Programs: Jewelry Design: Tue. 1-3pm / $3 per class or pre-pay $10 per month Yoga: Thurs. 9-10:30am / $3 per class or pre-pay $10 per month Zumba: Tues. & Wed. 5:30-6:30pm, June 5 – Aug. 29, (no classes July 3- 4 & Aug. 7-8). Pre-pay $60 for season or $5 walk in.

Fit & Firm: Mon. & Wed. 5:45-6:45 / May 30 – Aug. 9, (no classes July 4 & Aug. 13). Pre-pay $90 for season & get 11 classes for the price of 9.

Personalized Group Instruction: Wed. 12-1pm or 5-6pm Prepay $25 for 4 week session. Begins in June.

$100 Refer A Friend Bonus *see website for details

Open Tumbling Starts June 3rd Just Only $10.00

Schedule: 1-2pm, 12 & Under no Tumbling Skills 2-3pm, 13 & Up no Tumbling Skills 3-4pm, All ages Back Handspring Required

Visit the website for more Information www.outofcontrolallstars.com • (401)-965-7533

66 Commercial Way, Suite B • East Providence, RI 02914

GRIST MILL

POOL & TENNIS CLUB Summer Fun for the Whole Family!

• Olympic Size Swimming Pool with Slide and Diving Board • Kiddie & Toddler Sprinkler Pools • FREE USE OF • Tennis & Swim Lessons • Snack Shack with Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Wraps and Much more!

• Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis Courts and Outdoor Grilling Area • Family Parties & Daily Activities

350 Fall River Ave, Seekonk MA 02771 • 508-336-0577 • www.gristmillpool.com Located on Firefly Golf Course, next to Grist Mill Restaurant

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SUMMER Wampanoag Golf

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80th Anniversary Special • 1932-2012

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7am-1pm Mon-Fri, after 12 noon on Sat & Sun

Not to be used with any other promotion • Excludes Holidays • 1 Coupon Per Person S

168 Old Providence Road, North Swansea, MA (508) 379-9832 www.wampanoaggolf.com

Rehoboth PTSA presents

Hatha Yoga: Tues. 6-7:30pm / $12 per class when pre-paid for month or $14 walk in.

Nutritional Consultations: Wednesdays by appointment. $10 for ½ hour session. Free consultation with pre-paid appointment.

For more information, call the Recreation Center at 401-4336360.

Got Baby? Get Fit!

The East Providence Department of Parks & Recreation will sponsor “Stroller Time”, a program where moms can exercise while spending time with baby!

WHEN: Wed. 10-11am / Three 4 week sessions: June 6-27 / July 11- August 1 / August 8-29 WHERE: Pierce Field, 201 Mercer St. (in the event of rain, “Stroller Time” will be held at the Recreation Center, 100 Bullocks Point Ave.) FEE: $20 per person payable at the 1st class, for each 4 week session.

BRING: water, exercise mat, stroller & baby! (limited supply of mats available for use on a 1st come, 1st serve basis) Stroller Time consists of 30 minutes of walking laps followed by 30 minutes of strength and stretching exercises led by Tracy Provoyeur, CPT/SN. To register, call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

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Take Control of Your Bowling!

Try 8 for 8 You Decide When You Bowl: Mondays 6-8pm, Tuesdays 4-6pm, Thursday 6-8pm Saturdays 10am-12pm, Sundays 11am-1pm June 1 - August 31, 2012

8 Weeks of Bowling for $8 per Week Includes: • Bowling Shoes • 2 Games each Week • A New Duckpin Bowling Ball if You Bowl 8 Weeks • Pizza Party if You Bowl 10 Weeks * Available for all ages

Advance

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$12 at the Door $10 at the Door

Registration Form Name:____________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________

Ticket Locations

Viveiros Insurance • REHOBOTH, Rt. 44, (Next to Post Offce) Chartley Country Store • REHOBOTH, Rte. 118, (Chartley Plaza) Newman YMCA • SEEKONK, Rte. 44

$8 Tickets will be available after Sept.12th

Phone:__________________Preferred Bowling Day:_____

www.bowlingacademyinc.com 354 Taunton Ave., East Providence RI

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June YMCA Special Family Events www.YMCAGreaterProvidence.org Camp Wamsutta Open House

Saturday, June 10th, 1-4 PM Located on the grounds of the Newman YMCA in a generous outdoor space that has spacious athletic fields, archery, low ropes course and a mile long nature trail. Enroll now as space is limited.

Contact Shane at swhittet@gpymca.org or visit our website at gpymca.org for more information.

Backyard Learn To Swim Program

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

Family Luau

Friday, June 22nd, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM $3 members/$6 community Fun for the entire family. Hawaiian music, light snacks, arts and crafts, Lilo & Stitch on the big screen. Must pre register.

Paw Sox Family Night Fundraiser

Thursday, June 28th, 7:05 PM $21 ticket/ admits up to 6 people Join us for a night of fun at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, RI. PawSox vs. Charlotte Knights. Foam finger night. Tickets available at the Newman Y Welcome Center. Contact Jen at jfarley@ gpymca.org for more information.

Community Gardening

Working together to educate, grow food and re-connect with the land. It’s a simple and easy way to live a healthier life, 14 plots available, fill out an application at the Welcome Center. For more information contact Ajia at awatson@gpymca.org.

Masters Swim

Tuesday & Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM Workouts for intermediate to advanced swimmers, training and endurance with instruction on stroke technique, fellowship and motivation.

Birthday Party

Schedule your birthday party at the Y and pick any of the following themes: Toddler Tumbling, Gym Relay Games, Moon Bounce, Dance or Acro Dance, Sports Medley, Pool Palooza, Indoor Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis or Badminton. Community Groups, Mom Groups, PTAs or businesses may also schedule a party. One hour of activities and one hour of party room. Fees range from $125 to $225. Includes a birthday host and/or instructor.

Mom Every and Me Wednesday Night Art Class OPEN MIC with Robyn NIGHT at 7pm Franczyk donations to benefit Call for local school music Details programs

492 Winthrop Street • Rehoboth, MA 02769

Music Summer Theater Camp Dance July 9th-Aug. 19th Sign Up Now!

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Buy 6 Music Lessons Get 2 Free Expires 8-15-12 New Students Only

Sign Up Now for Summer Dance Camp Summer Jazz Band Camp (Middle/High School) July 16-20 Rentals • Accessories • Repairs

For Info Call 508-336-6180

Visit our Website Dougsmusic.net

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610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Phone 435-7800 Dining Room 435-7872 Fax 435-7803

Highlights

Blood Pressure Clinic 1st 10:30am Ask A Lawyer 5th 10:30am Clinical Lab 6th 8:30am Stroke Club 6th 1:30pm East Bay Center 12th 9:00am EPOCH Rehabilitation 12th 10:30am Weight Maintenance 12th 10:30am Blood Pressure Clinic 13th 10:30am Diabetes Support 14th 1:30pm SNAP Assistance 15th 9:30am In-Sight 15th 12:45pm Elder Care Consultants 19th 10:30am Blood Pressure Clinic 21st 10:30am AARP Board meeting 21st 1:00pm Red Hats 21st 1:00pm RIPTA Workshop 22nd 10:00am RIPTA Bus Passes 22nd 11:00am Caregivers Support 25th 10:30am Computer Assistance 25th 2:00pm East Bay Center 26th 9:00am Blood Pressure Clinic 26th 10:30am Tockwotten Rehab 26th 10:30am RSVP Board Meeting 27th 1:00pm Advisory Board 28th 9:00am Diabetes Support 28th 1:30pm

We’re Never Too Old to Play!

Throughout the month of June, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is sponsoring the Senior Challenge, a program developed to help seniors be more physically active. All seniors age 60 or older can participate—you don’t need to be a Blue Cross member.

To keep motivated and stay active, you’ll track your exercise time each day on an activity log. And to make it fun, the challenge includes much more than traditional exercise. A wide range of activities you do every day—gardening, mowing the lawn, walking, even caring for a grandchild—count toward total exercise minutes.

Sign-up forms are available in the Administration Office. All participants will receive a T-shirt and upon completion, a BCBSRI cookbook and a certificate of participation. The top male and female participant at each official location will receive a medal.

For more information or to ask questions about the Senior Challenge, call BCBS @ (401) 459-1900.

East Providence Senior Center News

How to Ride RIPTA Workshop & RIPTA Bus Passes

Friday, June 22nd 10am to 2pm This free Workshop is designed to empower the senior community to mobilize and remain independent. All attendees of this travel training program will receive a free step-by-step “How to Ride Guide.”

This guide contains information on how to read a bus schedule, fares, senior discounts and more.

Photo identification bus passes, 11am — 2pm, are available to seniors and other qualified individuals with valid documentation. Identification cards for people with disabilities and senior passes will cost $21.25 and are valid for 5 years.

In order to obtain a replacement bus card you are required to return the damaged card. In the event a card is lost or stolen, a replacement card will be reissued upon notification to RIPTA. Bus card replacement fees for seniors and people with disabilities will be: $10 the first replacement, $15 the second replacement, and $20 the third replacement and thereafter.

Free Demonstration Tap ‘N’ Time

Wednesday, June 27th 10:45am This is a seated rhythm and exercise class Tap ‘n’ Time is a unique program that combines beginner dance steps utilizing rhythm sticks and exercise, all done to upbeat music from all decades. Come strengthen your body and mind while having fun. The class provides: RHYTHM STICKS UPBEAT MUSIC TONS OF FUN

Doctors Fall Short In Helping Many Seniors

Large numbers of seniors aren’t receiving recommended interventions that could help forestall medical problems and improve their health, according to a new survey from the John A. Hartford Foundation. Notably, one-third of older adults said doctors didn’t review all their medications, even though problems with prescription and over-the-counter drugs are common among the elderly, leading to over 177,000 emergency room visits every year. Seven interventions examined in the Hartford study are part of Medicare’s annual wellness visit, which became a no-cost benefit available to all seniors in the government health

program in January 2011. Yet 54 percent of older people surveyed by the foundation had never heard of the Medicare wellness visit while another 14 percent weren’t sure if they had. “These are low tech, low cost interventions that are easy to do and that can have a huge impact on an older person’s medical care and their quality of life and function. Christopher Langston, program director at the Hartford Foundation, said older adults should schedule a Medicare wellness visit and talk to their doctors about recommended preventive care.

By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Looking for Resources?

Are you looking for information regarding statewide senior housing, assisted living facilities, adult day centers or local nursing facilities? Please see Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office for more information or call 435-7873. Other resources available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more.

Computer Assistance

Monday, June 25th; 2pm to 4pm On the last Monday of every month, two students from MTTI career training school will assist any member with computer questions. These 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.

Senior Center Healthy Aging

Nutrition Weight Management continues. These award winning classes are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sorry, these classes are not drop-in, you must pre-register.

We have Registered Dieticians available for appointments in the health office.

They will counsel you in private about your personal needs and insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7870.

Each Thursday from 10:30am until 12 noon Eleanor Leighton RN is providing Therapeutic Touch services to our members. This is a well researched technique for pain and stress reduction. Please contact the Health Office at 435-7870 to set up a 15 minute session. You owe it to yourself to try it!

Our own Ann Marie Sabula RD and Ellen Frazier lead a weekly meditation group

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Many studies have documented the health benefits of meditation and this program is free and open to all members. Beginners welcome!

Atria Bay Spring Village is taking blood pressures on Fridays now! Please say hello to Judy Morehead RN on Friday, June 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 in the dining room. She will take your blood pressure and answer any questions about their lovely facility.

East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here once per month. The date for this month is: Wednesday, June 6 8:30-11:30.

There is no pre-registration, just come in with the lab slip from your doctor. Please utilize this service so they will continue.

Did you know we have a new social worker through East Bay Center? Michael Friend LICSW is assisting our seniors with any of their social service needs. The dates this month are: June 12 and 26 from 9 am to12 noon. Do you have questions? Do you just wish to talk with someone confidentially? Please contact us for an appointment at 435-7870.

Maureen’s Maintenance group will be meeting Tuesday June 12 at 10:30 am. We are having an open discussion. All members please try to attend!

Waterview Villa’s nurse, Sonya Moniz will be taking blood pressures on Wednesday, June 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the dining room. Come sit and chat with our favorite nurse!

SNAP continues! The Senior Nutrition Awareness Project presents during nutrition weight management class discussing timely topics. These classes are the only nutrition weight management classes open to all members of the center. This month they are here: Wednesday, June 13 at 2pm and Thursday June 14 at 11am. The topic is: Protein. Please attend this fun, free presentation Diabetes Support Group will be meeting: Thursday, June 14 and Thursday June 28 from 1:30 to 3 pm. The June 14 meeting will feature guest speaker, Lillian Neves PharmD from novo-nordisk presenting a: Diabetes Interactive game. The June 28 meeting is an open discussion. If you have diabetes, please attend this wonderful, supportive group. It is free, no pre-registration is necessary, just drop in.

Evergreen House Health Center will be taking blood pressure readings on Thursday, June 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the dining room. Stop by to have your blood pressure taken and to speak with lovely Yvonne about this wonderful facility.

Our Caregiver’s Support Group will be meeting: Monday, June 25 at 10:30 am. If you are caring for a loved one and could use information or support, this group is for you. Please join us. No pre-registration necessary.

Hattie Ide Chaffee will be here Tuesday, June 26 for blood pressure checks from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the seminar room. Stop by and find out the wonderful services they provide our community.

On Thursday, June 28 from 9-12 noon Dr. Michael Reuter podiatrist will be in the Health Office seeing patients. Dr. Reuter has a practice in Barrington and Bristol. Many members have asked for the convenience of visits by a foot doctor here at the center and Dr. Reuter has graciously agreed to do so.

We have a new procedure for making appointments: call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 247-0610 ext. 6 and leave a message for Karen, she will call you back with an appointment! Dr. Reuter accepts most major insurance plans. If you have any questions about these programs, or to register, please visit the Health Office or call 435-7870.

Support Groups

Diabetes Support 1:30pm - 3:00pm Open meeting held bi-monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support. The group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Caregiver’s Support 1 0 : 3 0 a m 11:30am This support group is held the fourth Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones.

Stroke Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm The Stroke Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers.

In-Sight Support 12:45pm - 3:00pm In-Sight offers programs and support in productive living for the vision impaired. The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

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

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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.

Exercise Programs Intermediate Yoga

Monday & Wednesday 9 am $3 Integrated YOGA for emotional/mental power. Flexibility, strength, balances, beauty, stretching, weight reduction, improved breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All are components of our Yoga classes.

Beginners Yoga

Mondays 10:30 am $3

Ballroom Dance

Monday 2pm $3 Relearn all the old moves on the ballroom dance floor as well as some new ones.

Singles are welcome.

Aerobics

Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 am $2 Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.

Tai Chi

Tuesday 11:00 am $3 This ancient art form of exercise has been proven to reduce stress as well as chronic pain. It also reduces heart rate along with calming the mind and body.

Arthritis Exercise

Wednesday & Friday 10:45am No Charge A proper balance of exercise and rest can help relieve stiffness and maintain or improve your joint mobility and muscle strength.

Chair Yoga

Friday 9:30 $3 Seated yoga poses increase strength and flexibility and offers the same physical, mental and spiritual benefits as a standing yoga practice.

Fitness Center

Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm. The fitness room

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consists of treadmills, recumbent bikes, an elliptical stepper, hand weights, and six dual weight machines. Other features include a matted floor, mirrored walls, water, stereo, and cable TV. You must have approval from your physician to participate in this program.

Forms can be obtained in the Administration Office. The fee is $35 for a one year membership.

Card Games

Bridge Thursday Pokeno Monday Cockroach Tuesday Cribbage Tuesday Hi Lo Jack League Friday

1:00pm 1:00pm 8:15am 1:00pm 1:15pm

Classes Watercolor

Tuesday 9:30am $5 Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center.

Drawing Tuesday 1:00pm $5 This group of artists works with pencil drawing, beginners to advanced welcome.

Crafts

Thursday 1:00pm Craft class makes dolls for Hasbro Children’s Hospital and cancer pillows for Women & Infants Hospital. Other “make and take” crafts will be taught.

Computer Classes

Sessions & Times Vary Our computer lab consists of class room computers and computers for general use.

All computers are on-line. Courses offered: Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Word Part 1 & 2, and Introduction to the Internet Part 1 & 2. Computer classes are conducted by trained computer teachers. Classes are held in 4 week sessions. Each class meets for 1hr. and 15 minutes. The cost per session is $20/members and $25/non members.

Classes are filled on a first payment basis.

Class size is limited to six students.

Weekly/Monthly Programs

Monday 9:00am Intermediate Yoga 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Support Group (4th Mon) 1:00pm Pokeno 1:00pm Book Club 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing

We ask all to bring in clipped coupons found in the Sunday newspaper and maybe we can make a difference. They are distributed to the spouses and children of troops who sometimes struggle to make ends meet on military salaries.

Cell Phone Recycling

The center is collecting used or discarded cell phones. Most phones end up in kitchen drawers collecting dust. By partnering with Cellular Recycler, we have developed a way to make the most of used cell phones. A box is in the administration office for depositing the cell phones. We thank you in advance. The phones will either be recycled for their precious metals according to EPA standards or be refurbished for use in developing countries. The memory of each phone is “flashed” to wipe out any previous information stored on the cell phone.

Tuesday 8:15am Cards (Cockroach) 9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 9:00am Bocce Ball 10:30am Weight Maintenance (2nd Tues) 11:00am Tai Chi 1:00pm Drawing Class 1:00am Cribbage 1:25pm BINGO 1:30pm Stroke Club (1st Tues)

8:30am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:45am 1:30pm

Mystery Shopper Scams

Wednesday East Side Lab (1st Wed) Intermediate Yoga Manicurist/Alterations Scrabble PACE Nutrition Weight Loss Class

Thursday 9:00am Tax Preparation (Feb. & March) 9:30am Aerobics Exercise 10:15am Nutrition Weight Loss 1:00pm Bridge 1:00pm Craft Class 1:30pm Diabetes Support Group

(2nd & 4th Thurs)

Friday 9:00am Billiards League 9:30am Chair Yoga 10:00am Scrabble 10:45am PACE 11:00am Meditation Class 12:45pm In-Sight Support Group (4th Fri) 1:20pm Hi Lo Jack League

Leisure Programs

Book Club Monday 1:00pm Bingo Tuesday

1:25pm Bocce Ball Tuesday 9:00am Scrabble Wed. & Friday 10:00am Meditation Class Friday 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm Computer Games Daily Lounge Billiards Daily Lower level

Gift Shop

WANTED Coupons “Making a Difference’

Remember to visit our lovely gift shop located in the dining room area. We have a great selection of hand made items, gift cards, and snacks.

Who wouldn’t want to get paid to go shopping? That’s partly the allure behind “mystery shopper” scams. While they aren’t new, these phony “we’ll-pay-you-to-shop”type ads sprouted like online weeds during the recession as job-hungry Americans hunted for employment.

Law enforcement and some financial institutions say they’re spotting mystery shopping scam attempts — which involve phony checks deposited into a victim’s bank account — several times a week.

Making contact by mail, email or phone, a fraudster posing as a mystery shopping company “hires” an unsuspecting consumer, who is promised payment after completing a “first assignment.” That assignment often involves sending a phony check to the consumer’s home, with instructions to deposit it in a bank account, keep a small amount as reimbursement, then wire the remainder to Western Union, ostensibly to report on the wire company’s “customer service.”

Ultimately, the phony check bounces, leaving the victim’s bank account dinged for the total amount, as well as wire transfer charges and possible bank fees.

Mystery shopper scams are part of a broad category of work-from-home scams that target those looking for job opportunities online.

Don’t be a victim!

And if you think you have been REPORT IT

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More Election News...

Edward R. Lynch, Announces His Candidacy For A Seat On The East Providence City Council Edward R. Lynch, former state representative, has announced that he will be a candidate for a seat on the East Providence City Council. He would represent Ward I, which covers Rumford and the Suttonville area in the city.

Lynch, who served in the House of Representatives from 1984 to 1996, was Vice Chairman of the Labor Committee and Chairman of Accounts and Claims. He was also on the Commission on Fraud to the Elderly; Commission on Child Support; Commission on Juvenile Justice; Commission on the Parole Board, along with Dr. Kenneth Walker, Chairman of the Parole Board. (Lynch stated, “One of the nicest gentlemen I have met in my life. He was my student-teacher at Central Junior High School. All the students respected him because he was a no-nonsense guy.”)

Lynch was instrumental in stopping the Newbay coal burning power plant that had intended to build a plant on Dexter Road. He stated that if he had been in office when Pond View applied for a license to recycle on Dexter Road, he would have been instrumental in stopping this operation before it got started. He stated, if he is elected, he will fight for the people of Rumford on the Pond View issues.

He also introduced legislation that prohibited the selling of alcoholic beverages within 500 feet from a place of worship or school that became law only in East Providence. The legislation resulted in a one million dollar lawsuit by Rumford Pharmacy against Lynch, which was later dismissed from court when the judge stated that Lynch was only doing his job—representing his constituents.

He also introduced legislation that insurance companies could not increase automobile insurance rates for seniors because of their age. This legislation was passed and signed into law. He also received an award from AARP. Lynch also had the influence to get two Rumford bridges rebuilt, the Greenwood Avenue bridge and the Pawtucket Avenue bridge by St. Margaret’s Church.

He also was the first state official to bring transportation to the seniors at Rumford Towers, providing a van and money for insurance on the vehicle. This gave the seniors the opportunity for transportation with volunteer drivers from the Rumford Towers.

Lynch was also involved with the Summit Association for the Handicapped and Disabled, which met in East Providence and Pawtucket. Lynch raised thousands of dollars for the association giving them the means to help pay their rent and van costs.

The association was under the direction of Vincent and Mim Donahue.

He stated that the city has major financial issues and that if he is elected, he will not receive any pay. Lynch stated “it’s time for people to volunteer to get the city on the map and in good-working order.”

Lynch will be campaigning door-to-door, and he does not expect to put up signs, just to clutter the city. He believes that he has the qualifications with his past experience Oil Change Special to sit on the East Providence City Council. on most Chrysler Vehicles Lynch, the owner of E.R. Lynch Painting & Maintenance, Inc., has been a small busiMost cars, ness owner for the past 41 years. He was synthetic oil extra. educated in the East Providence school system. He was a graduate apprentice of Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co., and also took extension courses at R.I School of Design.

Lynch has lived his entire life in Ward I, and he believes he knows what has to be done better than any other candidate that he will have as an opponent. His family and grandchildren also live in Ward I.

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Please contact: Pastor Ernie Robillard and Karen Robillard (event leaders) Church Phone: (401) 434-4407 Email: ernierobillard@cox.net

Lauri and Christopher Ontso of Rumford are proud and excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Louisa, “Ella,” born on April 20th, 2012, at Women & Infants Hospital. Ella arrived at 11:34 am, weighing 4 lbs., 13 oz, and was 18 inches long.

Ella is the first granddaughter of Judy and Bruce Bailey of Pasadena, CA, Michael Stevenson and Marsha Weinstein of Agoura Hills, CA, and Margaret Ontso of Northborough, MA. Ella is named after both of her maternal great-grandmothers, Eleanor Baumann and Eleanor McShane, and her paternal grandfather, Louis Ontso.

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James Matthew Black

Bill and Megan Black of Rumford, RI are happy to announce the birth of their son James Matthew Black. James was born on May 4, 2012 at Women and Infants. He was 7 lbs 13 oz and 20” long.

He was welcomed home by his big brother Sean, grandparents Anne and John Roach of Rumford, RI and Cathy and Jim O’Keefe of Guilford, CT.

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Aiden Joseph Conger

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Brittany Marcotrigiano and Billy Conger of East Providence are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Aiden Joseph Conger. Aiden was born on April 11, 2012 at 10:03 pm. He weighed 7lbs 7oz and was 21 inches long.

He was welcomed by his maternal grandparents, Dawn and Joseph Marcotrigiano of East Providence. When he arrived home, his older cousins Joseph IV and Michael Marcotrigiano as well as his Aunt Lori and Uncle’s Joey and Jason were there to welcome him with a blossom of love!

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Beautiful June the gateway to summer!

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

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

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This year’s festival will again feature exhibits, food booths, children’s shows, amusement rides, and plenty of entertainment, including: July 19-Brother2Brother, July 20-Little Paradise (Pat Benetar Tribute), July 21-Tribeca & RICHARD STREET former, lead singer of THE TEMPTATIONS, July 22-Lucky Dog & URIAH HEEP. Target Marketing Group, publisher of The East Providence Reporter, will again publish the Official Heritage Festival Program. This year the program will be sent to homes in East Providence, distributed at area stores and at the Festival itself where more than 35,000 people are expected to attend.

If you’d like to be a part of this great Festival and have your advertising message seen in the Official Program, please call Mary (401)569-4726 or the office (508) 252-6575.

Advertising Deadline is June 20th but you’ll want to reserve space early. We hope to hear from you soon.

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Dining Guide I grew up in Central New York along the Mohawk Valley, just outside of the Southern Adirondack Park, which was originally all part of the Mohawk Nation. There are literally hundreds of fresh water lakes to enjoy throughout the area. One such lake, a favorite place to canoe is Hinckley Lake located on the outskirts of the Adirondack Park. One could spend a lovely afternoon quietly gliding along the calm silky water enjoying birdsongs and fish jumping. But the sweetest treat was the little island we “discovered” in that lake. These are what I call “Camping Islands” not much bigger than a nice campsite with shade trees and a little space to walk around. This one particular Island was filled with wild blueberries.

Beautiful perfectly ripe wild blueberries! It was like Nature saying, “You wanna see something really cool?” We hadn’t even gotten out of the canoe yet and we were picking them right from the shore. Needless to say we lingered on this little Island for a while, devouring our lunch of wild blueberries, watching the sun dancing on the water

and between the leaves of our shade trees.

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

Whether you use domestic or wild; blueberries are great raw, dried, or cooked.

I have included a multiuse Fresh Blueberry Sauce, so easy and great to have on hand.

I have also shared with you one of my favorite recipes, the Rustic Blueberry Tart with Cornmeal Crust. Cooking the berries at a low temperature for a longer time basically slow roasts the berries and they take on an elegant texture and flavor that makes this simple easy treat appropriate for any occasion.

If you have any questions or want to share thoughts on these and other receipts you can contact me at PLAYWITHFOODTODAY@gmail.com or look for me on Facebook.

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CLASSIFIEDS

1 To 15 Words - $10 16 To 30 Words - $15 Additional Words $.25 each

GARAGE SALE/YARD SALE

474 N. Broadway, E. Providence Sat. 9am-2pm PJ’s Annual Warehouse Clearance Event: Saturday, 06/09, 9am-2pm.

Take your measurements and come to PJ’s Flooring & Window Fashions, 474 North Broadway, East Providence, for bargin prices on area rugs, remenants , fabrics, blinds, shades, accessories. Also, clothing, and household items (e612) 30 Baker St. Seekonk,ma. Saturday June 23, 9am-3pm Estate and family yard sale. Antiques, housewares and many other treasures. No earlybirds! (e612) 2 Family Yard Sale Saturday June 23. 94 Lakeside St. 9-2pm (e612)

HORSES & SUPPLIES

Horse Boarding (semi-boarding) 1 Stall matted floor close in leantoo barn. Horse can come in and out. Riding ring outside.

Food NOT included. I will let out & feed in morning & Clean. $360.00/month. Call Marilyn 774-991-2686. Rehoboth, MA (e612)

WANTED

WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for Cash.

Unopened,Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance.

TOP CA$H paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-217-8074. (e612) WANTED: Looking for a small camper or popup, good condition, call 401-4994728 (e612)

Merchandise Wanted: Old Christmas decorations and ornaments; call 401-6323602. (rfD)

FOR RENT

FOR RENT - Seekonk; 2-bedroom/5room duplex apartment; fully applianced kitchen; portable washer and dryer; offstreet parking; backyard; no pets, nonsmokers; $900 water only, no other utilities; call for details (508) 252-5737. (e612) FOR RENT: East Providence 650 per month, 3rd floor apt. Clean. 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, large living room and kitchen.

Cats and dogs OK but no large animals. No utilities included. Quiet location near bus line and convenience store. Only 5 min. from Downtown Providence. 55 Fort Street East Providence, RI 02914. Phone: 401-413-1595 ask for Bob (e612) FOR RENT: Seekonk, studio, fully applianced, cable, all utilities, off-street parking, no smoking/no pets. $800 month plus security deposit. 508-761-6383. (e612) Church Space Rental: Trinity Tabernacle Church, 745 North Broadway East Providence. For more info, please call 401-6800822 and ask for Pam. (e612) FOR RENT/LEASE: How many acres do you need on busy Rt. 44 in the Dighton Rehoboth Area? Close to intersection, D.R. High, Largest car auction in the country etc, with town water. Great for Drug store, auto parts, fast food etc. Call for info 744-2181959 (e612)

VACATION RENTALS

Summer Rental, Bristol NH. 200 yards

from Newfound Lake. Private Beach Association, Swimming, Boating, Hiking. Newer home with 3BR & 2 baths. Sleeps 6. Full Kitchen, Gas Grill, W&D, AC, TV. Please no smoking or pets. $950/wk. 508-415-3208. (e612) VACATION/HONEYMOON RENTAL:St. Michael, Azores (Portugal), pristine 2-bed/2bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR, & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck, near golf, beach, etc. Call 401-480-0374 or 508-336-8432 or email jaIme15bazores@ gmail.com for info/reservations. (e612)

FOR SALE

2000 Ford Taurus: Silver, leather, 54,000 miles, one owner, inspected, $5,900; 508336-0400. (e612) Items for sale by appointment only.

Dining room furniture, Roll top desk, Draftsman table, High wheel bicycle, Vintage doorstops, Electric trains with tracks, village buildings and scenery. Call 508-761-7574 (e612) Cemetary Lot - 20’x20’ plot inRehoboth Historic Cemetary #43 On Spring Street.

Includes perpetual care. $5,000.00. Phone 508-252-4410. (e612) Moving sale: Furniture; Proform folding treadmill; Kenmore brand vacuum, portable dishwasher, 2 1/2 yr old refrigerator with ice maker, 2 1/2 yr old 5-burner gas stove; 7 1/2 ft pre-lit christmas tree, used only once.

Stove and refrigerator are available for offers only and will be sold when I move. Pickup only with cash please. Phone 401-499-2345 9am-9pm only please. (e612)

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

Call/email: My Yard Guy / Brett (774) 225-8803, myyardguy2011@gmail.com (e612)

FURNITURE MOVING: NEW DESK;NEW BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE;TV 22”;DRESSING TABLE;NEW ROCKING CHAIR;MICROWAVE OVEN;OAK HEATING UNIT. CALL 508-252-5015 (DAYS) 401-2265717 NIGHTS. (e612)

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

BUSINESS

Business for Sale: Distribution business providing sales/service to retail stores throughout CT., RI, MA, ME. A van is necessary. Inventory (@ cost) plus $10,000, 2 weeks of training, business files, templates,etc. Approximate cost $25,000.

A great part time business. Serious inquiries only. 401-258-8460. (rf513)

HELP WANTED

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Call Sandy: 401 624-2401 or www.startavon.com CODE: sgreenghalgh (e612)

GENERAL SERVICES

Gagne Painting A Benjamin Moore Contractor Free Estimates Interior & Exterior RI#28604 MA Lic#171546 Fully Insured Call 401-663-1709 GagnePainting.com (e612) A2Z CLEANOUT SERVICES. Items removed at reasonable prices. Free estimates. We do single items to complete homes including ATTICS, BASEMENTS, GARAGES, SHEDS, YARDS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND STORAGE UNITS. We do a COMPLETE Cleanout not just “Cherry Picking” the good stuff. We are Fully Insured for YOUR protection...VERY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU LET PEOPLE ON YOUR PROPERTY!!! Tim Cummings, 508-369-9067, slvrcty@comcast.net (e612) MOONWALKS & TENTS: For rent or Sale. Call 774-306-1278 (e812) CUT MY GRASS!!! Lawn care services - grass cutting, fertilize, mulching, shrub pruning, etc. Professional equipment and quality work. References available. Servicing Seekonk and Rehoboth.

Cleanouts & Cleanups: Houses, attics, cellars, garages, sheds, yards, etc.

Demolition of sheds, fences, pools, decks, etc. Junk Removal, gutters cleaned, & handyman services. Insured. Call Gary at (508)245-0832. (e712)

TUTORING

SUMMER TUTORING: Private tutoring of your child in your home. Grades K-8: all subjects. High School Math, All Levels.

Experienced teacher, engineer, tutor, homeschooling Mom. References available. Kilian 508-252-4413, sulsil@juno.com (e612) TUTORING: Certified elementary teacher with 11+ years tutoring experience in Math, Reading and Writing available for immediate and summer tutoring. Flexible schedule.Liz 401-368-8238. (e612) MATH TUTOR: Help your child maintain and improve math skills during the summer! Bridgewater State education student, available for all grades and levels, flexible schedule. Contact Abbie Woodard at 508463-8038 or awoodard@student.bridgew. edu (e612)

CHILDCARE

CHILDCARE: Openings for 1-6 year olds. Licensed by state of MA. CPR & First Aid Certified. Healthy drinks / meals / snacks included. Lots of bright open space.

Activities, crafts, preschool education. Lots and lots of fun. Call Denine 508-252-5772.

License # 8028912 (e612) Childcare: Opening in active childcare for 1-5 year olds ½ day $30, Full day $40.

30 years’ experience, CDA certified, EEC Lead Teacher, CPR and First Aid, Preschool program, Nutritious meals and snacks included, 2 acre fenced playground, indoor playground, 4 large play rooms, 6 to 1 ratio 7am-5pm Call Joanne 1-508-252-1252 or 1 508-243-4406 (e712)

CLASSES / LESSONS

PIANO LESSONS: Taught in my home, both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208. (e812) HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS: Beginners through advanced, boarding with all day turnout, training with world champion, Indoor-outdoor lighted rings, reasonable rates, ponies for parties and outings, summer camp, pony club at farm; Hawkswood Farm 508-336-6114. (e712) PUPPIES FOR SALE: Labradoodle and Jack Russell puppies; call Hawkswood Farm 508-336-6114. (e712)

PETS

FOR SALE: Shih Tzu puppies $500. 1st shots/vet checked/wormed. Parents on premises. Call 401-433-1003 (e612)

Business for Sale Distribution Business Providing Sales/Service to Retail Stores throughout Ct., Ri, Ma, Me. A Van Is Necessary.

Inventory (@ Cost) Plus $10,000, 2 Weeks Of Training, Business Files, Templates,Etc. Approximate Cost $25,000.

A Great Part Time Business.

Serious Inquiries Only. 401-258-8460.

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Carpentry - Finish Chamber of Commerce Cheerleading Child Care Chiropractor Church Circus Cleaning Service Collectibles Concrete Country Club Credit Union Credit Union Dance Studio Dance Studio Dentist Dentist Dentist Engine Repair-Lawn Excavating Fence-Sales/Serv.

Festival Food Service Food Service

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair 34 Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 55 Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 62 Law Office of David J. Marciello 27 A-1 Custom Auto Body 34 Fogarty Auto Body 38 Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 37 After Hour Auto Care 29 Buff It 13 Fred’s Service Center , Inc 24 Goodyear Auto Center 17 New England Tire 2 Somerset Chrysler Jeep55 Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 11 Seekonk Auto Salvage 35 Coastway Community Bank 15 Bowling Academy 50 East Providence Siding 60 Gianlorenzo & Sons Construction 19 J & J Materials Corp.

64 Charlie Tsonos 45 Chrissy Rossi EP School Committee 12 Steve Furtado 19 Mark Koussa Carpentry 36 East Providence Chamber 20 Out of Control Allstars Cheer Co. 49 Village Green Preschool 57 New Hope Family Chiropractic 22 First Baptist Church in East Providenc 56 Circus Vidbel 50 Christie’s Country Cleaning 28 Wexler’s Collectibles 45 American Mobile Mix Concrete Incorp 30 Rehoboth Country Club, Inc. 31 Columbus Credit Union 10 Community & Teachers Credit Union 64 Precision Dance C/o Dougs Music 51 Twinkle Toes Dance Studio 46 Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC 11 Romani Orthodontics 7 Rumford Dental 25 Fred’s Service Center 13 C. Grant Excavating 34 Foxx Fence 35 City Of East Providence Recreation 48 BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. 42 Thomsen Foodservice 16

Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law

General Practice of Law Including: • Wills and Trusts • Real Estate • Personal Injury • Business & Commercial

Call (508)336-6440 546 Arcade Ave. • Seekonk, MA

Licensed to practice in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

Fuel - Oil Affordable Fuel 57 Fuel - Oil Al’s Quality Oil Co. 4 Fuel - Oil Savard Energy Services 16 Fuel - Service Rumford Mechanical, Inc 14 Furniture/Upholstery Masterson Furniture and Upholstery 14 Gift Shop Casa Ideal 24 Gift Shop The Claddagh Connection 23 Golf Club Wampanoag Golf Course 50 Hair / Nails Perfect Nails & Facials 37 Hair Salon Shear Image Salon 39 Hair Salon Snipits 9 Hair Salon Tamara Capace Hairstylist 27 Handyman Just In Time Handyman Service 14 Hardware Store Standard Hardware 18 Health & Fitness YMCA - Newman 46 Home Improvements Professional Property Maintenance 28 Insurance Agency Lezaola Thompson Insurance Inc. 56 Insurance Agency The Agency Paiva 25 Landscape Service Jacole B Landscaping 39 Landscape Service Superior Lawn Care 41 Landscaping/Tree Service Little Welshman’s Landscape 12 Limousine Service Lea Limousine Service 37 Liquor Store Jordan’s Liquors 24 Martial arts/ Fitness Studio 360 30 Medical Center East Providence Urgent Care 17 Mortgage Broker Prospect Mortgage, llc 7 Music Doug’s Music Retail & Learning Cent 51 Optometrists Brown Center 36 Orthodontics Romani Orthodontics 7 Physical Therapy Healy Physical Therapy 16 Physical Therapy Sport & Spine Physical Therapy 26 Pool Club The Grist Mill Pool & Tennis Club 49 Private School The Childrens Place Ltd. 21 Real Estate Aubin Realty 40 Real Estate Marcel Robert / Tirrell Realty 10 Real Estate Mateus Realty 63 Real Estate Ray Paiva @Paiva Realty Group 7 Real Estate Remax River’s Edge c/o Joe Botelho 8 Real Estate ReMax Rivers Edge 15 Real Estate The Tirrell Team 33 Remodeling Batty Construction 35 Restaurant Apna Punjab 9 Restaurant DiParma Italian Table 58 Restaurant Phillips Street Restaurant 59 Restaurant Sparky’s Coney Island 59 Retirement Community Brookdale/East Bay 41 Roofer/WaterProofing Cameron Roofing 60 Roofing Contractor Certified Roofing & Construction 30 Roofing Contractor Tabeleys Roofing 12 School - Private American Sign Language Academy 18 Self Storage Lionel Mini Storage, Inc. 36 Spiritual Healing Peaceful Purpose Healing 27 Spiritual Healing Positive New Beginnings 13 Sports - Soccer R.I. Oceaneers Soccer Club 6 Sports - Soccer Tidal Wave 47 Stump Grinding M.C. Stump Grinding 28 Town City Of East Providence Canvassing 29 Town City Of East Providence Canvassing 4 Trash/Junk Removal Big Blue Removal Service 45 Tree Service Advanced Tree 18 Weight Loss Medi-Weight Loss Clinic 26

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MATEUS Realty The experience makes the difference!

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Several Possibilities!! Currently used as a SF with Barber Shop! Ideal for live-in/ business. Corner lot with oversized garages $199,900

RUMFORD - Remodeled 3 Br Cottage; dining, den, new kitchen & bath, replacement windows, young gas furnace/hw tank, upgraded electric, hw's, tile, 9000+sf. lot. $139,900

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Riverside - 3 Br Ranch on 13,000+ sf lot; new roof, kitchen, interior paint & doors. Young gas boiler/hw tank; upgraded electric, siding & replacement windows. $149,900

CRANSTON - Meshanicut!! Waterview!!

Near bike path!! Deceiving 4 Br, 2 bath Cape in great condition; dining, fp, hw's, skylights, young gas furnace, hw tank, c/a, roof, siding, replacement windows, garage, 8000+sf lot. $229,900

A sign of success and a name you can trust!

BRISTOL - Cedarcrest!! 3 Br, 2 bath oversized Ranch, walking distance to water!! breezeway, partially finished basement, hw's, tile, central air, young roof, replacement windows, garages, 15000+sf lot. $309,900

RIVERSIDE - Waddington!! Neat 3 Br Ranch, cathedrals, skylights, gas heat; new roof, windows, kitchen, bath and interior doors, siding, deck, pool, $179,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Pride of ownership!!

3 Br, 2 bath R/Ranch; finished lower, Hw's, Tile, gas heat, c/a, french doors to deck, sliders to patio, sprinklers, garage, fenced yard, easy hwy access, minutes from East Side!! $219,900

Riverside - Waddington!! Deceiving 3br, 2 bath Ranch, f/p, den, screened porch, sliders, patio, cabana, shed, 16x32 ingrnd pool 4ft-9ft deep, finished l/level, appliances, hw's, tile. $229,900

PAWTUCKET - Spacious 4 Br, 2 bath Cottage, recently remodeled. Dining, den, laundry on 1st, Replacement windows, new electric & plumbing, gas boiler/hw tank, garage. $129,900

REHOBOTH - Rocky Run Subdivision!!

Spacious custom built 3 Br, 2 1/2 bath Colonial on 3.95 acres. Dining, FR, den, mastr suite, private bath, jacuzzi, office.

Hw's, tile, cathedrals, c/a, balcony, garages, $650,000

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582 Warren Avenue • East Providence, RI 02914

Serving East Providence and surrounding areas since 1975.

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