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SEPTEMBER 2013 Volume 9, no. 9

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Back to School Find out What's Happening See page 40

Save The Carousel Food & Wine Tasting September 26th, 2013 Details on page 22

The 30th Annual EPHS Hall of Fame Story on page 13

"ROCKY" PASSES THE TORCH We meet with K-Rob in L.A. story on page 10

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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

Schools To Open Routinely

Public school officials are confident that all schools will open the 2013 academic year without any major delays, despite a large amount of bond work and reorganization logistics. "All major work in our schools seems to be on track. Some minor work may have to be completed after school hours but I think we're in good shape," said school committee member Richard Pimentel. "The asbestos has been removed from the high school and the floor tiling is about done. Things also look good for Waddington and Meadowcrest." The closing of Oldham school in Riverside has shuffled the student placements there. All Oldham students will now attend school at the Meadowcrest School on Bart Drive. The smaller number of Meadowcrest pre-schoolers will now join with Waddington School pupils and staff. School Board Chairman Joel Monteiro was equally optimistic, while still pointing out some minor delays in construction completion. "On the construction, the high school is coming along well. Both the gym project and the bond work have amazing things coming to life. While there are minor bumps and delays, the workers are busting their tails. We hope to have most of the high school completed, with maybe auditorium, gym, and science lab dragging over, as I understand it. But these delays should not impact school operations," said Monteiro. "Waddington is a time cruncher.

We expect school to open and operate on time, but there may be some work arounds in the very beginning. The new Oldham School (formally Meadowcrest) is coming along as well and should be ready for opening. These are amazing projects that were started with tight time schedules. I would ask that we all be flexible and look at the big picture," said Monteiro. "The School Committee is doing all we can to stay informed and have input and oversight to make sure that our dollars are being spent wisely, and that the work is of the quality that our students deserve."

Many New School Faces

The start of the 2013 school year will see many new staff across the district. Administration, on down, will have a different look.

"I'm excited for this year. It's the first year in a while that we will have a full administration, and a true commitment from the Superintendent and School Committee to address much needed issues together," said Chairman Monteiro. "While some of the things

that are brought to the surface may be unpleasant to look at, it's good that we are not sweeping them under the rug anymore.

I feel good about the work being done by the Superintendent to get a handle on our budget, which has been an amoeba of sorts in the past. She is crunching numbers to maximize dollars for the benefit of the students. That's refreshing." As late as a week before school starts their replacements have not been hired. Monteiro is not worried with this development. "As for the 27 openings...

I don't think we should put too much into this. The positions ranged from all different roles. Some retirement, some found new jobs. Some found promotions. In this time, every industry is seeing movement. I would not worry too much. I think that current administration is doing a good job, and I'm confident that they will align the right skilled people with the needs of our district," he added. Superintendent Kim Mercer, herself new, has been given preliminary approval by the still present state budget commission to fill these vacancies for the start of school.

The commission will still have to approve of these appointments later in September.

"Again, things are moving. To move forward we must be prepared to do things a little differently. I feel good about what's going on in EP", added Monteiro. The teachers and building principles now have leadership to go to for support. Again, while this is an adjustment for some, it's a necessary component to having a district moving together.

All departments are being re-focused, and needs are being tended to as much as possible. And some EP teachers are seeking better pay elsewhere after being classified as the lowest paid teachers in New England.

State Police In EP? Questions Continue

It seemed to start with social media chatter. Several East Providence residents began posting on facebook and other media that there was an increased RI State Police presence on city streets. "Just watched a "Statie" pull over someone in EP like it was his job. What a WASTE of taxpayer money!

Not ONLY for MY tax dollars paying a GREAT local police force, but NOW I'm funding State Troopers to do the same job? Come on!!" Social media posts like the latter have popped up all over. Some comments support the State Police but most were against this alleged monitoring of EP streets by the RI State Police. Another poster stated that "my husband was pulled over by state

police for a tinted license plate," as if to say that there were more important things for the police to monitor. Many, including several local police officers feel that embattled police chief Joseph Tavares has requested this state police presence. Tavares denies it strongly. "This is a local chief that has lost the respect of his department. To be a leader does not require those in your command to like you, it doesn't require them to believe in you...it does require their respect..." said a retired EP Police Captain.

"By requesting outside assistance to patrol streets, Chief Tavares has admitted he has lost the respect of his command...he should step aside." "I understand those guys (state police) have their marching orders...I blame the command staff of the RISP, they are, and this is official not hearsay, they are ordered to conduct business in East Providence," posted one current EP police officer. For his part Chief Tavares has denied any involvement in this increase in state police patrolling the city. The Chief believes that continued on next page...

Inside This Issue Back to School.....................40 Business Directory...................62 Classifieds......................... 60 Clubs......................................23 Dining Guide...........................58 E.P. Chamber of Commerce.....26 Events & Activities....................15 How You Can Help................38 Letters to the Editor...................6 Library..................................30 News Briefs............................3 Parks & Recreation..............16 People....................................27 Scouts..............................35 Senior Center News...............52 Sports.................................34 Town News.........................14 Weddings.......................57 Who's Who.....................36

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a person with a strong agenda against him has made these false accusations. Tavares has stated that he would have no reason to call in the state police for street patrols and continues to strongly deny the accusations.

City Manager Peter Graczykowski issued a statement to the Reporter which states; " I met with the Superintendent of State Police Col. Steven O’Donnell today (August 27th) to discuss what appears to be an increased presence of traffic enforcement by State Police in and around East Providence since August 23, 2013. I have been informed that the level of enforcement is not unusual as compared to assistance provided to other communities in Rhode Island , and that some of additional enforcement is related to the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend.

Since the State Police have state-wide jurisdiction, they do not routinely give advance notice to law enforcement or officials in a particular community where such activity occurs. To the best of my knowledge, the East Providence Police Department operations continue as normal.

Merry-Go-Round

and around and around...

Turmoil has struck the popular Crescent Park Carousel as the summer season rolls on to a close. Coincidently the Reporter had featured a story on the famous Looff Carousel in the August issue, as well as other amusement parks of East Providence's distant past. The article described how Ed Serowik of Riverside has worked at the park since age 14 (he is now 78). He is thought by many to be a major factor in keeping the 118 year old machinery going. Well, the Ed's, as many locals refer to both Serowiks, are now gone. The particulars in the dispute won't say much officially, but most frequent

Crescent Park visitors know the story. The Ed's recommended a pay raise for a 19 hour per week employee which was denied by the state budget commission. At a later point an argument ensued with a carousel commissioner. The argument was loud enough for the police to be called to the merry-go-round. Both Serowiks resigned and they have not been called to come back although several supporters wanted cooler heads to prevail. It seems that Ed Serowik Jr. quit first and then he was followed by his father. As one carousel commissioner told us, "We are hard working. The commission (carousel) wants to preserve the carousel for many more years. We liked Ed, Sr. and tried to get him to come back. They quit, we didn't let them go." While the younger Serowik was paid to manage the carousel, Ed, Sr. was a volunteer. We contacted Ed Serowik Sr. for this article but he didn't want to say much. "I'm not doing too well he said.

It's very sad. The park was my life. I'll talk about it later," he offered. Another sad note to the story of Crescent Park, is the passing of Gail Durfee on August 21st. Durfee was one of the "Crescent Park Five", a group of five residents who sued the city to keep the carousel from the wrecking ball or being moved out of its' location after Crescent Park closed. Richard Lund had passed years ago and the remaining three litigants, Jobelle Tracy Aguiar, Linda McEntee and Robin Peacock formed an honor guard in front of the famous carousel as the funeral procession of Gail Durfee drove by for one last time.

Carousel commissioners remind residents to support the second annual Wine and Food tasting Event Sept 26th. "Come enjoy good friends and food and reminisce at the Crescent Park Carousel."

EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY

SCHOOL

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EP High School Janet Sheehan Career Technical Center Karen Mellen Martin Middle School Frank DeVall Riverside Middle School Stephen Prew

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Myron J. Francis School Lloydanne Leddy 64 Bourne Avenue, 02916 435-7829 Agnes B. Hennessey School Dr. Carrie McWilliams 75 Fort Street, 02914 435-7831 Kent Heights School Fatima Avila 2680 Pawtucket Avenue, 02914 435-7824 Oldham School Elaine Allen 60 Bart Drive, 02915 433-6209 Orlo Avenue School Cheryl Gibbs 25 Orlo Avenue, 02914 435-7834 Silver Spring School Kathleen Caffrey 120 Silver Spring Avenue, 02914 435-7836 Waddington School Patricia Barlow 101 Legion Way, 02915 433-6235 Whiteknact School Dr. Nadine Lima 261 Grosvenor Avenue, 02914 435-7828 EP Early Learning Program at Waddington School Mylissa Moon, Coordinator 101 Legion Way, 02915 433-6235

School Administration Has Moved!

Oldham Has Moved!

All schools in the City of East Providence will be open for the 2013-2014 school year on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Students should report for a regular/full school day with the exception of the High School.

Please note that only freshman (Grade 9) should report on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 7:25AM and all students in Grade 9-12 should report on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 7:25AM. Teachers will report to school on September 3rd and 4th for professional development and will be contacted by their principals regarding specific times and locations for these sessions.

Please refer to School Directory for information regarding address, telephone numbers, and school hours.

All students entering elementary and secondary schools for the FIRST time in East Providence must register at the Central Registration Office at East Providence City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI. Children entering kindergarten for the first time must be five (5) years of age by September 1, 2013 and children entering first grade must be six (6) years of age by September 1, 2013.

Bus Schedules are posted on the School Department website (epschoolsri.com) and published in local newspapers.

HOURS OF SCHOOL SESSIONS:

High School 7:25AM 1:45PM Middle Schools 7:55AM 2:15PM Elementary Schools Francis, Orlo, Whiteknact...

8:40AM 2:45PM Hennessey, Kent Heights, Oldham, Silver Spring, Waddington...

9:10AM 3:15 PM Early Learning Center at Waddington School...

9:10AM 3:15 PM

LUNCH /BREAKFAST PROGRAMS

Elementary Lunch Paid $ 2.45 Elementary Breakfast $ 1.30 Secondary Lunch Paid $ 2.70 Secondary Breakfast $ 1.45 Student lunch applications will be sent home the first week of school. Students will retain last year’s lunch status (free/reduced/ paid) until the new forms are processed.

School Department Administration Offices are located at City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, Third Floor, East Providence, RI 02914. Please direct your questions to the appropriate School Department Office at: 435-7500

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Living in East Providence

We moved our family into the Riverside section of East Providence over 30 years ago when it seemed to be in an economic UPTURN. Since then, all we see is abandoned homes and economic DEATH. Now we see that EP and RI has lost MORE jobs and more economic growth. Well...why do we have to lose more jobs and economic growth in East Providence because of a few people who moved into a section of Rumford that has INDUSTRIAL ZONING next door to them and didn’t see that OVERSIGHT and now complain that INDUSTRY IS IN THEIR BACK YARD???? We are tired of seeing our taxes go up because certain people who are....hold on to your hats now....TOO IGNORANT...to check what is in their backyard before buying their home???? If you don’t like heat...why live next to a furnace???? If you don’t like noise....why move next to an airport!!!! If a TAX PAYING ZONED PROPERLY INDUSTRY IS MAKING YOUR LIFE MISERABLE....MOVE!!!!!

When we lived in Cumberland, we had an area where we lived that had a number of new homes built in the late Fall and sold during the Winter. When the Spring and Summer came, the new residents were APPLAUDED because of the STENCH that came from the...PIG FARM...next door to them. They all got a petition up to have the farm CLOSED. Guess what happened at the Town Council Meeting. The new residents were told that the FIFTH GENERATION FARM was GRANDFATHERED. The Head of the Council told the new residents that if they had done their homework BEFORE THEY MOVED IN...they would have found that there was a PIG FARM next door to them!!!! PETITION DENIED!!!! That is what SHOULD have happened in East Providence with this Pond View Issue but NO... we have Mamby Pamby Council people who care only about an immediate few over the long range many!!!! 35 jobs LOST and TAX REVENUE GONE!!!!! FOREVER!!!!!

PS....My In-laws lived on Centre Street DOWNWIND of BIRD & Son’s STINK DIRTY PAPER MAKING MILL where my father-in-law worked for many years...it was on the sight where Pond View is today!!!! They didn’t move because of the “problem”...and that was NOT “NEXT DOOR”....it was over a mile away!!!!

Sincerely, Paul Maziarz, Riverside

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Constructively Speaking

I read the Reporter regularly and it is informative and timely.

I did have to scratch my head at a recent headline for a story. Crescent Park is described as “The Coney Island of the East Coast.”

Since Coney Island itself is on the east coast, wouldn’t Coney Island be the Coney Island of the East Coast??

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Don’t Hold Your Breath

Thanks to the budget commission the City of East Providence is making an effort to cut waste handling costs by going to biweekly recycling. Hopefully those savings will be passed along to residents in the form of lower taxes!! But don’t hold your breath.

I just got my new 95 gallon recycling bin and it is humongous.

It is so huge I have no place to put it inside my home. It seems nearly as large as some homes in EP. Did anyone even consider a smaller container for those who may not need one that big? Did anyone consider the problems the elderly and physically impaired individuals will have moving these monsters in and out every other week. (even if they are not full or have nothing in them).

Seems to me there should be a smaller version of the recycling bin available for those who do not need a 95 gallon container. I’m guessing that many homes will now have a new blue monument in their driveway even though the instructions state that the containers “must be removed from curbside and stored out of view until your next collection”. Good luck with that.

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It’s not the dime Folks… it is the principle of the issue. Three Bridges to get onto the Island. Two have tolls. The economy is miserable enough on the Island… and RI. Why ruin it even more?

We will just try to avoid the area all together. It is a good thing we really do not have to go in that area, but having said that it won’t be long until even the Mount Hope Bridge which is how we come down to the Island from will be tolled again and the Island People will be doomed! I have lived in RI all my life and I cannot believe it is coming to this! It is a good thing Providence is the Capitol of RI and not Newport like it originally was. Imagine having to deal with RI Government on The Island because it was the only place the office you needed to deal with was in Newport? Oh… and has anyone mentioned that it is now totally impossible for commuter rail service to come to Newport from Boston because even the railroad bridge is gone!

There are no words to describe the ultra stupidity of our Rhode Island Legislators. Once the Navy pulled out of Newport Aquidneck Island was doomed! Yet… these same Legislators want to still say that Newport is our biggest tourist attraction… as we watch all the cars go to the Cape? Getting off my soapbox now before I say something that I shouldn’t!

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Lyme Disease Epidemic

By Annie LaBrie I am presently facing my second battle with Lyme Disease. After being diagnosed with Lyme Meningitis in August of 2012, I received a second diagnosis of Acute Lyme Disease on July 29, 2013. I grew up in Rehoboth, MA and am currently residing here with my husband and three children. I am writing out of great concern for my community.

Lyme Disease is referred to as “The Great Imitator”. It can present itself as so many other illnesses and can be very diffiAnnie LaBrie. cult to diagnose and treat. After poor experiences with two hospitals and their Infectious Disease staff, I am left with a passion to serve the community as an educator and an advocate. There is a huge need for the truth to be made known about this dangerous epidemic.

During my treatment at home, I’ve spent time educating myself about the Lyme Disease epidemic, including the controversy regarding persistence of infection in Lyme patients. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) and insurance companies have taken strong actions to prevent Lyme Patients from receiving long term antibiotics.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) & IDSA are attempting to limit individualized patient care, preventing those battling Lyme Disease from receiving treatment based on their symptoms. Experience has shown me that if I had been left in the hands of Infectious Disease alone, I could now be dead.

In both of my battles with Lyme Disease I’ve had to fight to get the appropriate individualized care that I’ve needed. This has involved having a Lyme-Literate Physician who treats my personal symptoms by whatever means necessary. In my case this has twice meant IV antibiotics for four weeks, both times after failed attempts at treatment with oral doxycycline.

I was a guinea pig to this controversy during my most recent hospitalization when my Infectious Disease Specialist actually went as far as to discontinue orders from my Attending Physician. He stopped the intravenous ceftriaxone antibiotic treatment, necessary in my case to kill the Lyme Disease spirochete (borrelia burgdorferi) attacking my body. He thought that my 17 day (failed) course of oral doxycycline had been enough. This “Specialist” wanted to send me home, recommending only follow up treatment for headaches.

Conversely, my 8 year old son tested positive for Lyme Disease in June of 2013. His only symptoms were a low grade fever and headaches. My husband & I insisted on testing him because of our location and my history. His Western Blot Lyme test was positive. Fortunately he was treated early and responded well to the oral doxycycline.

Patients who are sick with Lyme Disease should not have to fight to receive the necessary treatment to kill the infection in their bodies. They should be treated INDIVIDUALLY, based on their SYMPTOMS! As we start to move out of another tick season, I feel a strong urgency to share the following information. The CDC just updated their reports (August 2013) and now admit that as many as 300,000 are diagnosed with Lyme Disease each year. That’s 10 times more common than previously reported! The CDC claims that children account for 25% of all Lyme Disease cases. The majority of these cases are said to involve boys ages 5-14 years of age.

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“Rocky” Passes the Torch

Kevin Robinson with his wife, Robin, in LA.

By Gina Wesley-Silva Legendary BMX champion Kevin “K-Rob” Robinson, officially retired from competition in August 2013, after a final competition at the X-Games in Los Angeles, CA. Coincidentally, this was also the last time the X-Games would be held in Los Angeles, because starting in 2014, the BMX competition will be held in Texas instead.

Likewise, Robinson will continue on with the sport, but also from a new “place” as a commentator. “I am putting down the bike and picking up the mic,” said Robinson brightly.

I met with Kevin and his wife Robin Robinson, in Los Angeles, to get a glimpse of what they were feeling. “Last week was so much harder on me than being here in LA now. I had a lot of emotional days when I was just up and then down, and crying a lot. This has been my life. It has been all I have known for 32 years! So, I was actually anticipating coming out here and feeling so overwhelmed, but I got out here and I feel so at peace with my decision to retire,” said Robinson.

Though Robinson has been riding for 32 years, he fought hard to make it to the pros, but once there he became a legend! His pro career started 23 years ago, and his career highlights include having over 100 podiums, 10 X-Games medals, and a world record.

Robinson also invented over a dozen tricks that others use in their runs today, some of which he alone has been able to master.

About his career, Robinson says, “It’s been an amazing ride. I have so many great memories of X-Games, especially X-Games, Los Angeles. In fact, all my medals have been earned here in Los Angeles. I never got a medal until I got to LA. I also started commentating here in LA. I faced a lot of adversity over the years too, and coming back last year after a lot of injuries, and getting a bronze medal was great! So, this is a special occasion for me.

And, with X-Games Los Angeles moving, it’s time for me to move on too,” he said.

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Robinsons’ wife Robin, says she supports his retirement, “I am feeling very relieved! I am happy for Kevin. This was a decision that took him a lot of years to make. He has given it a lot of careful thought, and I know he is ready. I am really proud of him,” she exclaimed.

During my last interview with K-Rob, when he announced his plans to retire from competition, (May 2013 Edition), Robinson shared with me that he had signed a contract with his wife and his doctor for them to script out his final runs to ensure that he would not get injured. Mrs. Robinson explained how that idea came about. “Through the entire time that we have been together I have never once tried to tell him what to do. This is his career and I never wanted to try to put anything on him, but after his last injury in Brazil, he told me he was going to compete one more time, and he asked me to call the shots for that final run. So, I tried to tread really carefully because this is unfamiliar territory, but yes he definitely has the reins on him now,” she laughed!

K-Rob further explained, “My wife has put the brakes on me!

No seriously, I made a promise to my daughter Shaye, and to my cousin Gary, who is in the hospital right now with a broken neck, that I would not show off this last time. So, I am going to go out there and I’m going to have fun and put on a performance, but it will be very controlled and I will stick to the script,” he said.

Robinson then shared with us that even during practice his riding friends all seemed to be encouraging him to take it easy on his final runs. “They were saying things like, “ ‘You have nothing to prove, just go out there and have fun,’ “ he laughed.

Then, perhaps to further allay the fears of loved ones or to explain to anyone who knows the thrill of exceeding their own previous record, Robinson gave more insight into why playing it safe for his final competition, was his new and finest goal. “At this point, I already have 10 X-Games medals, do I need 11? What is that going to prove? I have been on 120 podiums, do I need 121? What am I going to get out of that? And, the sacrifice that goes into that is worse. Mainly, I am tired of riding under somebody else’s clock.

I have to ride under somebody else’s watch and go when they tell me to go, under their rules, and under their structure, and I don’t want that anymore. I want to just do it on my own and go back to the way it was in the beginning, which is why I love BMX. I want to be able to go out in front of my house and ride with my kids, or go to a local skate park and just have fun. Or do shows and that kind of stuff. So, I am excited and ready to close this chapter and start writing the next one,” said Robinson.

Robinson also says that retiring from competition will give him lots of time to focus on other activities. “I will keep commentating, I really love doing that, so I will try to take on a bigger role in that.

Robin and I have prepared for this day for a while now. When we moved back to RI we started a handful of businesses, like the KRob Foundation, Grindz, our clothing company, and we opened an indoor training facility in RI. We have K-Rob Events, our speaking company, and we have a new company called Data God, which is like a technology bracelet that you wear that can detect your adrenalin level, your height, your speed…it’s a sensor that can track all of that so that when you pull off a trick for the first time, you can go to your data and find out exactly how you did it. It’s really exciting,” said Robinson.

So, it was clear that the Robinsons’ were truly looking forward to his retirement. But, would he really stick to the script?

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neck to see the top! Television camera crews and some famous people were about. Most impressive though, was the comraderie between the would-be competitors. It was clear that they were more friends and comrades than competitors.

In the end, when the competition was over, the Robinsons’ were swarmed on all sides by reporters, friends, competitor friends, and various other well-wishers. K-Rob stood cheerfully in the midst of it all, wife Robin by his side, taking it all in as they graciously posed for pictures, shook hands, hugged people, and answered the questions of all who asked. Far more than just posing as a “celebrity couple” that night, the Robinsons perfectly exemplified the magnitude of their humility. At even this moment, they were still just Kevin and Robin, two townies from East Providence! Their generosity of spirit made us all feel included in their joy. We were not just onlookers or witnesses, we were part of the unspeakable glory that was unfolding right in front of us. One great chapter had indeed ended, but more importantly, we were now receiving glimpses into their next chapter which promised to be even more magnificent.

I never bothered to check to see how Robinson had “placed” in the formal competition that night , because I knew that he was not really competing in that one. I knew that he was competing instead in his own competition, against only himself, and that he had won – again.

For certain, Robinson retired in style, in his own time and on his own terms. A great athlete and self-made champion, who by talent and integrity had acquired more than mere medals and trophies.

He had acquired the respect of his peers and of a sport that he had to fight long and hard to even break into. He made and broke his own records, set his own limits, and nearly permanently damaged his body not once, but several times, in order to push the limits even further. And then when the inner promptings of his soul began to change, he knew it was time to follow that voice. He retired like a champion, passed on the torch, and thus inspired the next generation toward their own greatness.

Robinson says he was inspired most in life by his parents and by the Rocky character of Sylvester Stallone. His story reminds us to live life to the fullest, and to go in the direction of our dreams, always.

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30th Annual EPHS Hall of Fame Induction

By Bob Rodericks The 30th annual East Providence High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 20th, 2013 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea, Massachusetts. The event is open to the public and tickets are available at the high school main office and at Martin and Riverside Middle Schools. Tickets are $40. each and include a full dinner. Reception is at 12 noon and dinner at 1:00 p.m. Tickets can also be obtained from Don and Linda Carlson by calling 401-433-3693. Tickets can be obtained through Monday, October 14th, 2013. Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Kenneth R. Walker, EPHS class of 1949, retired East Providence school administrator, Rhode Island College professor and current Chairman of the R.I. Parole Board will be Master of Ceremonies.

The Hall of Fame was created and initiated by former Superintendent of Schools, Myron J. Francis, Class of 1947, and was instituted in 1984 in conjunction with the East Providence High School Centennial Year Celebration. Francis was also 1947 EPHS class president. The Hall was designed to recognize distinguished TOWNIE graduates who have brought honor to themselves and to the high school.

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Corsair (McGroarty) was recently inducted into the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame. He has multiple RI radio credits from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s including a number one rated Noon to 3 PM show on the former WICE radio station. After West Point training, McGroarty served in Vietnam, receiving the Bronze Star and Combat Air Medal among others. He received the Humanitarian of The Year Award in 2000 by Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo.

McGuinn is a retired East Providence teacher. McGuinn taught at Martin and Riverside Middle Schools. He helped to create, design and co-teach a collaborative math and instructional lab for students with special needs plans. He coached Bryant College basketball and was a member of the Providence College Division I team. He was a first team all-state basketball player at EPHS in 1967. McGuinn also won all-division honors on the Townie football team and played outdoor track, winning All-State honors. He was an elected member of the Smithfield school committee and town council, serving as council president. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve Commission.

Gorham is a physical education teacher and successful coach at East Providence High School. He was a standout athlete while at EPHS in football and swimming. Gorham has won more state football championships than any other football coach in EP history.

He has coached football at EPHS since 1993. He also coached swimming winning undefeated state titles. He was an assistant softball coach at EPHS and a winning softball head coach at Barrington High School. He has numerous other coaching roles including head coach for Barrington Football winning one Super Bowl there in 1986. He has received numerous statewide awards including RI Aquatic Hall of Fame, RI Football Coach of the Year in four different years with the RI Male Coach of the Year award twice. Gorham was also inducted into the RI Football Coaches Hall of Fame and the Providence Gridiron Hall of Fame. He received a distinguished faculty award from the National Honor Society.

Hellendrung was a National Honor Society member while at EPHS and a two time All-State athlete. He was recognized for superb academic and athletic performance. He excelled in football and baseball. He received the Dartmouth Book Award and the Secretary of State Award. While at Brown University he was captain of the baseball team. Successful in business he became president of Nantucket Nectar and accepted the challenge to rebuild Narragansett Brewery as President and CEO. He is a major sponsor of civic organizations including the EP Heritage Days.

Lovett is an automatic inductee to the EPHS Hall of Fame by virtue of his Journal-Bulletin Honor Roll Student-Athlete award upon his graduation from EPHS in 2008. This award is given to the single boy or girl with the highest combination of academics and athletics. The hall of fame by-laws mandate that this highly singular and prestigious award to a graduating senior, ensures hall of fame induction 5 years from graduation. EPHS has the distinction of having more Journal Honor Roll students than any other school in Rhode Island. Only LaSalle Academy is tied with EPHS for this distinction. Lovett is currently a Legal Assistant in Washington, DC. He has been an instructor at Brown University and assisted at the Brown Athletic Center, Providence Superior Court, and was a mentor for special needs students in Providence, RI. While at Brown, Lovett was an Ivy League champion and 3 time All-Ivy selection for football. He was academic all-Ivy and an ESPN Academic All-District. He received the award for the Brown senior player with the highest academic standing on the team.

The Hall of Fame Committee invites all to help honor these 2013 inductees by attending this year’s ceremony. Any EPHS graduate is welcomed to join the Hall of Fame Committee. Anyone can nominate someone for Hall of Fame consideration. For further information please email bob_rodericks@yahoo.com.

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September 4 Francis Farm clam cakes, chowder, steamers and bingo Bowling League starts Friday September 7 at the Bowling Academy on Taunton Ave. September 8 PPAC Evita There are a few seats for the Boston Odyessy on September 24 Foxwoods Trip Friday night September 27 October 19 Statue of Liberty and the 911 Memorial For reservations please call Debbie Rochford at 401-437-2983

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You can help out by buying a New England favorite, chowder and clam cakes. Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Leite, a portion of the price will go towards the restoration project.

If you would like, you can also participate in an excellent raffle and some silent auctions which include gift certificates to Fleming’s and Eleven Forty Nine Restaurants, tickets for the Gamm Theater and for the Newport Playhouse, among other items.

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East Providence High School Class of 1956 will celebrate their 57th Class Reunion on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at the Wannamoisett Country Club on Hoyt Avenue, in Rumford, R.I. The afternoon reunion will begin at 2:00 PM with dinner at 3:00 PM and dancing to follow.

We have been unable to locate the following classmates: Rehoboth – Roberta J. Renaud Olsen Seekonk – Carol I. Main Fernandez, East Providence – Virginia Arruda Kane, Elizabeth-Rose Augusto, Nancie Chalmers Herbst, Claire-Marie Crane Delphendahl, Dennis Donovan, Jacquelyn Fontes, Richard James Horner, Robert N. Linden Riverside – Roberta Cole Walton, Judy Ann Jones, Sally Ann Watts Rumford – Lionel L. Moreau, Patricia M. Sharples Browne Saylesville, R.I. – Carol Bennett Case If you know the where-abouts of these classmates please call June in Seekonk, MA at 508-336-8709. There were over 358 classmates; however, information on these classmates will finally complete our records for future gatherings.

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White elephant tables available When: Saturday, September 14, 2013(rain date Saturday, September 21, 2013) 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Where: Located at the Dr. Kevin M Hurley Middle School 650 Newman Ave., Seekonk MA 02771 Interested In Purchasing A Space To Sell Your merchandise?

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St. Mary’s 20th Annual Clam Boil/Steak Fry

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South Seekonk Gun Club 65 Reed St. Rehoboth, Mass Time; Gathering 4 pm / Dinner 5 pm Prices: Clam Boil $25.00

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EPHS – Class of 1956 Reunion Sunday, September 15th

East Providence High School Class of 1956 are asked to reserve Sunday, September 15th, for a 57th reunion. The reunion will be on a Sunday afternoon at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, RI. Invitations will be mailed in May. If you have moved in the past two years, please call 508-336-8709 (Seekonk) to up-date your address.

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Please join the East Providence Land Conservation Trust and the Ten Mile River Watershed Council for a Harvest Moon Walk. We will meet at the Turner Loop Trail Parking area on Route 114A In East Providence, across form Hunt’s Mills, on September 18, at 6:45 pm. The walk will start promptly at 7:00. We will stroll under the brightest full moon of the year along the Ten Mile River and the Turner Reservoir into Bridgham Farm, a property of the land trust.

We will visit the Newman Oak, a tree said to be hundreds of years old. This is an easy 1 mile walk. Bug spray will be provided.

This is part of Rhode Island Land Trust Days. For more information, email hiking@ tenmileriver.net.

Lighthouse Baptist Church Block Party

Lighthouse Baptist Church on 150 Taunton Ave; East Providence invites you to a block party September 21st from 4pm8pm. Come join us for face painting, animal balloons, games, burgers and hotdogs and just a great time for family fun. ALL FOR FREE!

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Welcome kids’ 1st – 6th grade for Kids Night Out at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Join us every Friday night at 6:30 pm till 8 pm.

We will have games, songs, small groups, and Bible Lessons.

We use Awana books, uniforms and prizes. Registration will be at Lighthouse Baptist Church at 150 Taunton Ave on September 21st from 4 pm-8 pm. Cost for entire school year $20. Call 401-3652162 for more information.

The 41st, 40th & 39th East Providence High School Reunion September 21st

The East Providence High School class of 1972, 1973, and 1974 will be holding their 41st, 40th, and 39th class reunion together at Francis Farm on September 21. For more info please call 401-7145088 (72’), 401-437-2983 (73’) or 401-433-5574 (74’).

East Providence Prevention Coalition East Providence Prevention Coalition To Participate In Rally 4 Recovery

The East Providence Prevention Coalition in collaboration with other local prevention coalitions will be participating in the Rally 4 Recovery which takes place on Saturday September 21 from 2pm till Midnight at the Roger Williams National Memorial (not to be confused with the zoo) located on 282 North Main Street & Canal Street in Providence Rhode Island.

Some event highlights include: live music, food, entertainment, inspirational speakers, information tables and giveaways, face painting, children’s crafts, a reptile show, balloons, bouncy houses, children and adult rides, a rock wall, a recovery quilt display, recovery tree dedications, a luminaria candle procession, a full Waterfire.

All activities will take place in the afternoon/early evening, with the procession beginning at 7pm with a Waterfire to follow.

The event is free, family focused and child friendly and open to the public. A crowd of 10,000+ is expected since Rhode Island was chosen as the national hub for recovery activities this year.

The Rally’s goal is to reduce the negative perceptions associated with substance abuse addiction recovery. Fundamental to shifting these negative perceptions is the development of recovery friendly communities in which persons wanting to maintain their recovery are provided with recovery supports. It is a community building effort, seeking to strengthen the bonds among people in recovery, their family members, friends and allies.

For more information on the event please visit http://rally4recovery.com/ or contact RICARES Marie Waldeck at 401-475-2960.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is having a Back to Sunday School Party Saturday, Sept 14th 2013 11am-2pm

Free Games, Refreshments, Pizza Neighborhood children and parents are invited Also on Sunday, September 22 9 am, Sunday school kickoff Blessing of your backpack St Marys Episcopal church, 81 Warren Ave, East Providence, 401-434-7456 Services are on Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday at 9 am

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AARP Driver Safety Program

Evergreen House Health Center, One Evergreen Drive, in East Providence will be sponsoring a program on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Center. Complimentary breakfast and the event is free; however due to limited seating, a $10.00 reservation fee is required which will be refunded upon completion of program. NO TESTS! If you are 55 and over, check with your auto insurance company to determine if you qualify for a discount. Tony Ballirano, Deputy State Coordinator, will be conducting this program. For more information, call 401-438-3250 Extension 1129.

Loof Carousel Fundraiser

By Bob Rodericks

September 26th, 2013: Save our Carousel!

The Crescent Park Carousel Commission is sponsoring a return of a highly successful event on Thursday, September 26th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. “Our annual ‘Wine and Food Tasting Event’ is approaching soon. Last years’ program was well received by the community-at-large and this year should be bigger than ever,” said event co-chairs Bruce Rogers and Millie Morris.

The event features lots of good food and prizes and a silent auction. “And of course our great Loof Carousel will be open,” said Morris. Event attendees are urged to get tickets ahead of time, “although some tickets may be reserved for purchase at the door,” said Rogers. The carousel commission is meeting at Reporter press time and ticket prices will be set shortly. “The commission is aware that there are numerous fundraising activities throughout East Providence this year. Although last years’ ticket prices at $35. per person and $50. per couple were well received by event goers, we are planning to lower the ticket price this year,” said a statement from Rogers and Morris.

2013 ticket prices can be obtained by writing to Tracy Johnson at the carousel office at carouselclerk@cityofeastprov.com . Tickets and further information can also be obtained from any carousel commission member.

~ Yard Sale ~ Sat., Sept. 28

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Food, Toys, Thrift Shop Furniture, Glassware, Etc., Etc.

Saint Xavier Homecoming and Reunion October 27th

Saint Xavier Alumnae Homecoming and Reunion honoring the 50 year reunion of the Class of 1963 and all classes ending in 3 and 8 is Oct. 27 at Quidnessett Country club in North Kingstown. All classes are welcome. Call 401-438-3393 or visit stxavieralumnae.org.

September 2013

Festival Ballet Providence Announces 2013-2014 Season

Providence, RI (August 6, 2013) ­ Festival Ballet Providence¹s (FBP) Artistic Director, Mihailo Djuric, has announced the Company¹s 36th season, running from the fall of 2013 through the spring of 2014. The season celebrates the important role FBP plays in Rhode Island¹s cultural landscape and the contributions it makes to the state with its talented world-class dancers. This year also marks Djuric¹s 16th year as the artistic leader of the company.

The 2013-2014 season will be comprised of four main stage productions, including classical and contemporary ballets and four Black Box (see the detailed season description below) productions.

Mr. Djuric notes, ³The season I¹ve planned will both excite and engage our varied audience members and bring new audiences to the theater.² He continued, ³We have created a program that mixes thrilling contemporary works and time tested classical repertory that I know will resonate with our patrons. Additionally, we continue to build upon the momentum of financial stability we have developed over the past two seasons and the ongoing growth of our quality brand.² For photos, or to arrange interviews with Mr. Djuric or any of the participating, please contact Ruth Davis, ruth1davis@gmail. com/401-497-6684. Critics wishing to review the production can also contact Ms. Davis.

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TOGETHER WE DANCE 3 ­at The Vets An All-Star Performance, for One Night ONLY October 3, 2013 7:30pm Internationally renowned ballet stars - along with FBP company dancers and selected students from FBP School - take to the Vets stage for a spectacular one-night-only gala performance to kick off FBP¹s 36th season. For the third year in a row, FBP is bringing together ballet all-stars from around the world - including the FBP Company¹s own international roster of talented dancers. The FBP School will be well represented, including a performance from the FBP Adaptive Dance Program students, who have captured the hearts of Vets audiences in previous years.

For one night only, the ballet world comes together in Providence.

THE NUTRACKER (choreography by Mihailo Djuric) ­at PPAC A timeless holiday tradition

December 20, 2013 8:00pm December 21, 2013 2:00pm December 21, 2013 7:00pm December 22, 2013 1:30pm Festival Ballet Providence¹s production of The Nutcracker is a spectacle of artistry and theater, a Rhode Island classic. Experience the timeless magic of the holiday season¹s most treasured tradition. Festival Ballet Providence¹s production of The Nutcracker is a spectacle of artistry and theater, a Rhode Island classic.

This family favorite is a magical production, complete with colorful costumes, Swarovski crystal snowflakes, stunning dancing, and a cast of over 100 performers. continued on next page...

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Running Back to School 5K Festival Sponsored by Rehoboth PTSA

September 15th 2013 10:00 am start time Same day registration 8:00a.m.-9:30a.m.

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The Reporter September 2013 BOUNDLESS PLOTNIKOV (choreography by Viktor Plotnikov) ­at The Vets

Three sensational works by Viktor Plotnikov.

March 14, 2014 8:00pm March 15, 2014 7:30pm March 16, 2015 2:30pm Viktor Plotnikov¹s choreography is at once artistic and scientific, designed to break the boundaries of human emotion and anatomy. In a single evening, Boundless Plotnikov captures the range of Plotnikov¹s creativity. In addition to an encore of last season¹s hit premiere ORCHIS, the program features the RI premiere of SURRENDER and a brand-new work.

ORCHIS

This monumental undertaking began with a series of simple yet beautiful photographs of dried, decaying orchids

by A. Cemal Ekin. The photos conveyed stillness and movement all at the same time - the perfect starting point for a new ballet by Viktor Plotnikov, whose choreographic work has contradicted the traditions and structure of classical ballet, while staying true to the original technique of the art form.

Orchis was a resounding success, moving a willing audience first to tears, then to their feet in what quickly became a wordof-mouth sensation in the Rhode Island dance community.

SURRENDER

It¹s not often that a work commissioned by FBP never sees the light of a Rhode Island theater, but with Plotnikov¹s Surrender, that is the case. Surrender, an emotional contemporary ³dance drama² depicting lies, doubt, and deception, was choreographed in 2011 and performed at a renowned festival in Belgrade, Serbia - the home turf of Artistic Director Misha Djuric. Now, Surrender returns to where it was created, for a poignant homecoming at the perfect time.

WORLD PREMIERE­to be announced

A highly anticipated new, commissioned work concludes this exciting triple bill.

PETER PAN (choreography by Jorden Morris) ­ at The Vets

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Sunday, September 29, 2013 Colt State Park Bristol, RI For more information, please contact the Marketing/Development Department at 401-274-6310, ext. 1266.

May 16, 2014 8:00pm May 17, 2014 2:00pm May 18, 2015 2:00pm Characters don¹t just fly in this adaptation of the classic story of a boy that never grows up; they dance in the air. Royal Winnipeg (Canada) Ballet¹s popular choreographer Jorden Morris (Moulin Rouge) created this spectacular production in 2006, to such great success that it has since been set around North America, but never before in New England. Canada¹s The Globe and Mail said of the ballet¹s initial 2006 premiere: ŒPeter Pan is one of the prettiest ballets in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet repertoireŠfrom the starry skies behind the nursery window to the misty forests of Neverland and the colorful bridge deck of Hook¹s Jolly Roger.¹ One of the most spectacular aspects of this production of Peter Pan is its use of innovative theatrical techniques by Foy Inventerprises (also known as Flying by Foy), a production company that owes its existence to Peter Pan, having created the flying sequences in this ballet. Now known the world over, Flying by Foy has created

September 2013

Friday, November 29, 2013

The East Providence High School Class of 1983 will be holding their 30th class reunion at Riviera Restaurant in East Providence on Friday, November 29. For more information or to update your address, please call 401-434-7061.

BLACK BOX PRODUCTIONS - at FBP Black Box Theatre

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October 26, 2013 November 1, 2013 November 2, 2013 November 8, 2013 November 9, 2013

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Up Close on Hope - SPRING PROGRAM

March 28, 2014 8:00pm March 29, 2014 7:30pm April 4, 2014 8:00pm April 5, 2014 7:30pm April 11, 2013 8:00pm April 12, 2013 7:30pm Few dance programs in Rhode Island have the staying power and the devoted audience that FBP¹s Up Close on Hope series does. Offering an experience unlike any other, audiences have a chance to witness a program filled with original, edgy choreography in the intimate setting of our Black Box Theatre. It is in these programs that patrons experience the full range of FBP¹s talent, with a diverse mix of contemporary and classical pieces, from established and emerging choreographers alike. Each performance features an intermission reception with light hors d¹ oeuvres from local restaurants and complimentary wine, provided by Rhode Island Distributors and Laurine Ryan Perry.

Up Close on Hope is truly Dance so close you can hear them breathe - a truly unique experience that leaves audiences yearning for an encore!²

chatterBOXtheatre ­PETER AND THE WOLF (choreography by Valerie Cookson-Botto)

February 1, 2014 4:00pm February 2, 2014 1:00pm February 2, 2014 4:00pm February 8, 2014 4:00pm February 15, 2014 4:00pm February 16, 2014 1:00pm The popular chatterBOXtheatre series returns with one of its most popular productions - Peter and the Wolf. When it premiered in 2009, Peter and the Wolf launched our chatterBOXtheatre series, which has quickly become a go-to event for young families eager to expose their kids to the arts.

Peter and the Wolf is set to Prokofiev¹s famously interactive score in which each instrument represents a character in the story.

In this ballet adaptation, the dance mirrors the music with each character bringing a different, uniquely appropriate style of dance to the choreography. This lively, playful production is sure to delight young audiences. continued on next page...

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EPHS - Class of 1983 Reunion

Ages 6 to 15 Martin Middle School 5 PM sign in Sept 16, for U8, U10, and U12 players Sept 18, for U14 and U16 Tryout Costs: Tryout cost is $17 for all players not currently registered with AYSO. YOU MUST HAVE An AYSO PLAYER FORM WITH YOU SIGNED

BY A PARENT TO TRYOUT. Please register on line at www.eayso.org for new players. Existing AYSO players please reprint your current form.

Program fee: $225.00, new players will receive a uniform.

Includes: AYSO Competitive Program, includes one Indoor session and one Spring session. Teams may take part in other events and are charged per event.

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The Reporter September 2013 Former student, now company apprentice with Festival Ballet Providence, Kara Gentile, in the title role of Clara in the annual Nutcracker.

chatterBOXtheatre ­MISS McFUZZ + MORE McFUN (choreography by Mihailo Djuric and FBP Faculty)

A new program from the FBP Student Company November 10, 2013 April 6, 2014 We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our chatterBOXtheatre series to include a new production performed by the talented FBP Student Company, in addition to select members of the FBP Company. The program includes multiple short works, including the lively piece ³Miss McFuzz² inspired by Dr. Seuss story.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, up 2013 a.m. to 12 noon — Age: 12 and older.

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Half of the proceeds from this event will benefit Middle School Sports via Project 106 and the other half will support the Carousel.

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Penny Social Winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m.

Great Townie Pumpkin Winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m.

Pumpkins will be scored by the following method: Vendor Opportunities Food trucks, crafts, coffee, baked goods, local businesses, etc… All vendors will be welcomed. You must bring your own table/chairs/displays. Set-up will begin at 8:30 and must be completed by 9:30. No electricity/water will be provided. Spaces will be assigned. Food Trucks - $20 Vendor Table - $10. Each vendor must donate one item for a penny social All registration forms must be accompanied by a check made payable to Project 106 and mailed to: Project 106 c/o 686 Willett Ave. Riverside, RI 02915. Vendors must be registered by September 30, 2013

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Club News & Announcements AARP East Providence Chapter #1302 Meeting

AARP East Providence Chapter #1302 will hold a meeting on Thursday September 5, at 12:30 pm at the Riverside Congregational Church, 15 Oak Avenue, Riverside, RI. After a brief business meeting, refreshments will be served and the Fan Game will be played.

Annual dues of $10.00 will be collected. Checks are payable to: AARP #1302.

Members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items for the local Food Bank and batteries size AA, AAA and C for the troops. Reasonable prices may be found at Big Lots, Price Rite, Job Lot and the Dollar Store.

Guests and new members are always welcome.

YESTER-DAY’S NEWS “Taking the Old, Making it New.”

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Sat. Sept. 7th 9am-8pm & Sun. Sept 8th 10am-5pm

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East Providence Elks Lodge Cookout

The East Providence Elks Lodge 2337 will be holding a cookout, Saturday, September 14 at 1 pm to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets are a donation of $10.00 per person. Come and enjoy the food and entertainment while partaking in the many raffles being held throughout the day. Help us make this a community event by attending and showing your support for this needed and worthy cause. Remember--Freedom Is Not Free--Support Our Troops. The Elks Lodge 2337 is located at 60 Berekley Street, E.P.

CHADD of Rhode Island

Who: CHADD (An ADHD Support Network) / Non-profit Organization CHADD.ORG What: Programs on Topics related to ADHD When: The *1st Wednesday of each month, 7 pm ** except when otherwise noted SEPT. 11** Where: Bradley Children’s Hospital~Pine Room 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Prov., RI Fee: Free for Members. Non- Members:$5 suggested donation Contact: Roberta Schneider - 401-369-0045 - rhode-island@ chadd.net CHADD of Rhode Island, an ADHD support network, offers education and personal support to the ADHD community including teens, young adults, adults, parents, teachers, related professionals and extended families.

The next program on September 11 at 7 pm will feature “ADHD in the CLASSROOM AND BOARDROOM” presented by neuropsychologist Terry Harrison Goldman.

Programs are held in the Pine Room at Bradley Hospital, 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway in East Providence. Events are Free to Members with a suggested donation of $5 from guests. Contact information is: 401 369-0045 or rhode-island@chadd.net.

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HI LOW JACK League starts Wednesday, Sept 11th around 7 pm. Anyone who is interested call Don @ 256-8306 or just show up to join the fun.

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Crescent Park Carousel OPEN SAT & SUN 12-6

Classic Car Cruise Night Every Saturday at 5pm Big Yard Sale

September 14th at 9am Have hidden treasures you are no longer able to use, or are you a vendor looking for some local exposure? Call to reserve your 10’ x 10’ spot! Worried about having to bring things back home? Don’t be! Big Brothers and Sisters of RI will be on hand to collect donations!

Food and Wine Pairing September 26th 6:30-8:30 The Carousel Preservation Association in collaboration with Anna Gasbarro and local restaurants are teaming up again this year for our 2nd Annual Food and Wine Pairing! We are brining back your favorite restaurants and adding new ones, there is sure to be something for everyone!

Bring your friends and enjoy samples of delicious food complemented by a hand-picked selection of wines! Call to reserve your tickets.

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EPHS FALL “2nd SUNDAY” OPEN HOUSES:

JOHN HUNT HOUSE: SUNDAYS –SEPTEMBER 8, OCTOBER 13, NOVEMBER 10 SPECIAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – DECEMBER 8 OPEN FROM 1 - 3:30PM

On view this Fall is the special 160th anniversary Rumford Baking Powder Company exhibit – did you know that the company won an award at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair? Or that MIT created a “Rumford” model kitchen at the fair to showcase Count Rumford’s work on the “science of nutrition?” Come check this exhibit out and nibble some goodies from a Rumford cookbook.

Stroll the grounds of the best kept secret here in East Providence at 65 Hunts Mills Road.

RUMFORD SMITHSONIAN EVENING AT WEAVER LIBRARY MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 23 – 7PM

The year 2014 heralds the 160th anniversary of the Rumford Baking Powder Company, the makers of that little red, white and black can with the magical ingredients to make everyone’s birthday cake a delight. The Rumford Company was East Providence’s earliest claim to the global corporate world and many people collect Rumford memorabilia. The EPHS is getting a jump on the celebrations with a special Rumford exhibit at Hunt House Museum and an exclusively Rumford Smithsonian evening at the Weaver Library. We have combed through our award-winning archives to find more obscure Rumford artifacts and will be sharing those with the audience. Chris Martin, writer for “Edible Rhody” will also talk about his Rumford research for the magazine’s June article. If you have a Rumford treasure you would like to share that evening please feel free to bring it. And, as always, our Rumford cooks will serve refreshments BEFORE the presentation.

NATIONAL SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE DAY SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 28TH - 11AM – 3 PM

Once again, EPHS will participate in Free Museum Day sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine in addition to our “2nd Sunday” on September 8th. If you miss our Smithsonian meeting at Weaver on Monday, September 23, you can look at all those Rumford artifacts plus a host of others. Challenge yourself to see how quickly you can complete our interactive Rumford quiz – munch on a cookie while you are doing that. Visit this historic area in its Fall splendor : check out the fish ladder, imagine yourself on the famous Loof carrousel at the Hunts Mills Amusement Park site.

EPHS FALL UPCOMING EVENTS:

Saturday, October 19: Watchemoket Square Day at Tockwotten.

By now you have probably discovered Waterfront Drive – you do know that you can go from the Red Bridge ( get on at Dexter Road) south to the Square on the new road? EPHS will run tours and presentations from the new Tockwotten facility beginning after the parade, 10 am to 3pm. Tours of the waterfront (11am and 1pm) will be conducted by Planning Director Jeanne Boyle, who is eager to tell you all about the ongoing transformation of this area. Look for further details in this newspaper.

Monday, October 28 –Tockwotten Home – 7PM:

If you caught Historic Commission Chair Ned Connors’ fascinating presentation about the building of 195 last October, you won’t want to miss his historical overview of the Watchemoket area this year. EPHS will be welcoming Tockwotten residents to East Providence that evening : please join us there at their new facility.

And check out the Watchemoket Square display in the City Hall lobby during October.

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The EPHS is a volunteer organization in its 47th year dedicated to the preservation of local history. We maintain the 18th century John Hunt House Museum/ genealogy library at 65 Hunts Mills Road in the Hunts Mills Historic District, participate in the URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. Hunt House Museum is open to all on the “2nd Sunday” of every month from 1-3:30 pm and by appointment. For more information visit www.ephist.org or call 438-1750.

American Legion Riverside Post 10

Post 10 Commander from right to left: Michael Reed, Vic Shaw, past post commander, Julia Schnabel, the scholarship awardee, and Julia's grandmother .

American Legion Riverside Post 10 held its annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday August 11 to benefit the American Legion Scholarship Fund. In addition to the meal, we held several raffles, incuding a 50/50. Thanks to those that attended, bought tickets, and donated raffle items, we were able to raise over $1,200 that will go to the scholarship fund as well as other Legion programs. Thank you to all that came out on a beautiful day for another successful chicken bbq. We also awarded one $500 scholarship to Julia Schnebel (seen in photo with Commander Michael Reed), granddaughter of Past Post Commander Vic Shaw.

Community & Teachers Federal Credit Union We know all about loyalty!

We have the most loyal members on the planet and we thank and appreciate every one of them.

City workers, School Department employees, Police and Firemen and neighbors in our Community built our very successful Credit Union family over the last 52 years.

St. Brendan Forever Young Club

The St. Brendan Forever Young Club will begin their 2013-2014 year on Tuesday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Our guest speaker will be from the Division of Elderly Affairs, after which there will be a short business meeting followed by an ice cream social. We always welcome new members 55 years or older. Please join us for this informative and social gathering.

Dues for 2013-2014 are $10 and can be paid at this meeting.

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The Reporter September 2013

 

   

  

 

      

           

        

                 

     

              

     

                              

   

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      



   

                   

   



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People in the News Local Artist Wins Fellowship from Rhode Island Foundation

Providence, RI – An East Providence artist is among 15 artist-educators who will share $83,500 in scholarships from the Rhode Island Foundation through the Antonio Cirino Memorial Fund. The fellowships are awarded to artists enrolled in graduate education to pursue a teaching career in the arts.

Kelly Stoddard of East Providence will pursue a master of arts at Indiana University.

Applicants for Cirino fellowships must be Rhode Island residents/artists who need financial assistance to acquire education toward a masters or doctorate in order to pursue a teaching career in the arts. Applicants may be degree candidates in one or more aspects of the arts and in one or more of the arts disciplines.

Antonio Cirino was a prominent Rhode Island artist, author, and instructor for whom more than 90 years of dedication to the arts was not enough: upon his death, his estate established the $800,000 Cirino Fund at the Foundation to offer fellowships for aspiring art teachers.

Born on March 23, 1889 in Serino, Italy, Cirino came to the United States when he was two years old. He attended the Rhode Island School of Design and later joined the faculty in 1912 where he taught for nearly 40 years. He also taught at Columbia, Illinois State and Indiana Universities. He was a prolific oil painter and was honored by the Salmangundi Club of New York City, the Rockport (MA) Art Association and the Providence Art Club. His impressionistic work of New England landscapes is exhibited in public, private and national collections and galleries.

The next application deadline for Antonio Cirino Memorial Fund fellowships will be in spring 2014; a full list of scholarships offered through the Rhode Island Foundation is available in the scholarships section of the Foundation’s website, www.rifoundation.org.

The Rhode Island Foundation is the largest and most comprehensive funder of nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. In 2012, the Foundation made grants of more than $30.4 million to organizations addressing Rhode Island’s most pressing issues and needs of diverse communities. Through leadership, fundraising and grantmaking activities, often in partnership with individuals and organizations, the Foundation is helping our state reach its true potential. For more information, visit www.rifoundation.org.

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The Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation would like to congratulate the following three recipients of this years scholarship awards.

Mary Monagle and Breanna Medeiros from East Providence High School. $2000.00 each along with Rachel Gabrilowitz, Cranston High School West, $1,000.00.

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Local high school students win Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Leadership in Volunteer Service & Academic Achievement

COLCHESTER, VT - The following local high school students were awarded the 2013 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience: Errol Danehy of East Providence, a student at East Providence High School.

For more information Tori DeCotis of East Providence, a student at East Providence High School.

Call Lionel Vieira The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in volunPresident teer service and academic achievement. Saint Michael’s, located in Burlington, Vermont, Nos FALAMOS PORTUGUES one of America’s top 10 college towns, was founded on the belief that serving others is part of its Catholic tradition, and through the award seeks to honor those who demonstrate the true spirit of volunteerism.

Award recipients, named at schools throughout the country, are high school juniors who are inductees of the National Honor Society or an equivalent school-sponsored honors organization. They must demonstrate a commitment to service activities in high school or community organizations, taking leadership roles in these activities.

Winners were presented the book First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers (HarperCollins 2000) by Loung Ung, a 1993 Saint Michael’s College graduate who has become a widely acclaimed author. In “First They Killed My Father,” Ung gives a powerful autobiographical account, from a child’s perspective, of surviving captivity during the genocidal Pol Pot regime in Cambodia. She reveals an indomitable spirit in the face of profound suffering, including the loss of both her parents and two of her siblings. Ung has written Rehoboth, MA a riveting memoir about a family’s survival, and in turn, about the development of Ung’s on-going crusade for a landmine free world.

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Art League Rhode Island Presents 13th Annual Show at Providence Art Club

August 6, 2013, Providence, RI – The Art League of Rhode Island (ALRI) announces its 13th Annual Exhibition, which will be held at the Providence Art Club, September 8 - 27. The exhibition features works by Elected Artist members of the Art League, whose membership includes many of Rhode Island’s most prominent fine artists.

The Exhibition will feature works in all media, including paintings, sculpture, photography, textiles, original prints, ceramics and virtual art, reflecting the range and diversity of works created by the ALRI Artist Members.

The Providence Art Club is located at 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI. Gallery hours for the ALRI Exhibition are Monday - Friday, noon – 4 p.m. and weekends 2 – 4 p.m. The opening reception for the show is Sunday, September 8, 2 – 4 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Art League of Rhode Island was founded to provide a venue for the growth and encouragement of artists, to promote high standards in the visual arts, and to encourage community participation and appreciation of the greater Rhode Island arts community.

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CSF of East Providence Awards More Than $146,000 To Local Students

family owned and operated for over 30 years HEATING OIL PLUS * AT NO ADDITIONAL COST • Reduce oil consumption • Reduce sludge and have fewer breakdowns • Improved fuel quality for a cleaner home & environment • Discounted “will call” C.O.D. prices • Automatic Deliveries Susan Jordan, Senior Awards Chair, presents checks to some of the 142 recipients of scholarships from Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of East Providence. Recipients, left to right, are Craig Fitzpatrick, a senior at Roger Williams University; Rachel Costa, a junior at Moore College of Art and Design; Alyssa Martins, a sophomore at Rhode Island College; and Kelly Cribari, a freshman at Roger Williams University.

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and residents, Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation (CSF) of East Providence awarded scholarships totaling $146,904 to East Providence residents this year. More than 120 businesses, organizations, families and individuals sponsored this year’s awards. Members of the scholarship group distributed checks to 142 recipients at Weaver Library in August.

A Dollars for Scholars chapter of Scholarship America for fortyfive years, the all-volunteer organization has provided more than $3 million in scholarships to more than 3,000 local students in the four decades since its founding. Students who are residents of East Providence and are continuing their education beyond high school are eligible to apply.

CSF of East Providence is one of the few local organizations that offer scholarships not only to graduating high school students, but also to students who are already enrolled in higher education.

This year, 71 graduating seniors and 71 enrolled students from 5 different public, parochial and private schools received scholarships.

Using nationally standardized applications, the CSF of East Providence administers scholarships based on merit and financial need to students who will be attending college or career/technical school. The group also sponsors events, such a community-wide phone-a-thon and a Holiday Breakfast, to raise additional funds for scholarships and to ensure that each recipient is awarded a minimum of $1,000.

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Weaver Library September Programs Drop In Knit and Crochet Club

Tuesday evenings from 6:00 -7:30pm

Drop in on the Knit & Crochet Club. Other needle work is welcome too!

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Announcing a NEW Photography Club!

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 6:30pm

Professional photographer Ernest Price will lead a monthly photography club for amateur photographers of all levels. Topics will change month to month. Bring your camera and your camera’s manual (a must!). Contact Joyce at 434-2453 or eplibraryjoyce@ yahoo.com to register. This club is free and open to all, but membership is limited.

Uncovering East Providence’s Past

Monday, September 23, 2013 7:00pm

The East Providence Historical Society and guest speaker Christopher Martin (quahog.org) will do a “Show and Tell” of East Providence “treasures.” See slides of Rumford artifacts from long ago!

Celebrate the Freedom to Read

Thursday, September 26, 2013 6:30pm

Have you ever doubted your right to read what you want? Learn how books like To Kill a Mockingbird and the Harry Potter series have been banned or challenged by communities and why. See a dramatic presentation by actors from Living Literature in a program sponsored by Weaver Library and the RI Chapter of the ACLU and supported by the RI League of Women Voters.

Football Food with a Twist by Chef Ricardo Monday, September 30, 2013 6:30pm

With football season around the corner, Chef Ricardo will show you a healthy option for your weekend get-togethers. In this cooking demo you will learn how to infuse flavors without adding lots of fat. Enjoy tasting samples of Chef Ricardo’s version of hot wings, vegetarian egg rolls with mango dipping sauce and homemade chips with salsa.

Library programs are free and open to all. No registration is needed unless otherwise stated. Questions? Contact Joyce at eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com or 401- 434-2453.

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ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Ri Philharmonic Music Together Classes

Our East Providence neighbor, the Rhode Island Philharmonic, is offering this early childhood music and movement program for children birth through age 5 and the grownups who love them.

Each class is limited to 12 children.

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Grades 1-5 Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 10 Use recycled materials to create interesting and unique crafts.

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@RIVERSIDE - Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 28 @WEAVER - Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 Ages 5 & up Lego fans are invited to build alongside other kids who love LEGOs. The librarian will provide a theme for inspiration. Kids can stick to the theme, or just explore the open-ended possibilities of creating with a giant mountain of LEGOs. www.eastprovidencelibrary.org For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS East Providence Oceaneers Soccer Club teams should be very proud of what they accomplished this past 2013 spring season. All six teams, U8 boys, U10 boys, U10 girls and three U12 boys were able to achieve and surpass their own team goals.

Four teams, U8 Boys Blue, U10 Boys Silver, U10 Girls White and U12 Boys Gold were able to complete an undefeated season.

Two U12 teams competed in the Rhode Island Cup Tournament which was held in June in Smithfield, RI. The U12 Boys Blue team lost a thriller of a match to Pawtucket, 2-1 in the Championship game. The U12 Boys Gold team was able to avenge a Superliga Championship lost to Burriville/ Gloucester 4-3, on penalty shots two weeks prior and were able to overtake the same team in the Rhode Island Cup Championship game, 9-1. It’s also worth mentioning that the U12 Boys Gold was able to win the Presidents Cup back in late May and will be traveling to the Pennsylvania early 2014 spring season to represent Rhode Island in that age group.

Parents, coaches, sponsors and especially the players are to be congratulated for a successful season and for knowing that with hard work, good things happen. If your child is looking for high level competitive soccer, please contact Club President Joseph Oliveira at 401-699-2587 or joliveira9@ live.com.

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SCOUTS NEWS Troop 55 Riverside

It was another excellent summer for Troop 55 Riverside at Camp Yawgoog.

Each year the troop spends a week at the waterfront campground in Rockville, RI enjoying nature and sharpening their skills in safety, survival and scouting. The week at Yawgoog is an important part of the Boy Scout experience as it builds camaraderie within the troop, enables the boys to meet other scouts from troops all over the northeast and provides the perfect setting to work on goals and skill sets. This year Troop 55 is proud to say that 14 out of 18 scouts in attendance ranked up, accomplishing required achievements to advance them to the next level. In addition, 41 merit badges were earned, showing that scouts have learned the necessary skills in pursuits such as swimming, kayaking, first aid, archery and citizenship. Way to go Troop 55!

Yard Sale Sept 7 - Space Available

On Saturday September 7th the Friends of Crew 55 will hold a yard sale at the American Legion Post, 830 Willet Ave in Riverside.

The yard sale will take place rain or shine (indoors if it rains) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by to shop or have lunch and support a good cause!

Vendors interested in renting space should contact Laurie Aparicio at 437-4410 or email her at fgaandla@aol.com. Please put Friends of Crew 55 in Subject box. A 10x10 foot space is $20.

Proceeds will benefit Friends of Venture Crew 55. Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women ages 14 – 21. The purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Crew 55 is chartered at the American Legion Post in Riverside.

Wendy’s Fundraiser Sept. 17

Have dinner and help a great cause! Friends of Venture Crew 55 will hold a fundraiser at Wendy’s on Route 6 (8 Highland Avenue, Seekonk) on Tuesday, September 17 from 5:00 to 8:00p.m. A portion of sales from that time will benefit the Venture Crew.

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women ages 14 – 21. The purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Crew 55 is chartered at the American Legion Post in Riverside.

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Discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together by joining Girl Scouts! Registration for Girl Scouts will be held on Thursday, September 19th, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the East Providence Scout House located at 351 Willett Avenue in Riverside. Girls in grades K through 12 - adults too - are invited to join.

If you are unable to register on “Sign-Up Night”, please call Cindy at 433-0413 and ask for details regarding registering at another time.

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If you find yourself walking down Bullocks Point Avenue, enjoying these last few days of summer, you may notice that the local laundromat is under new ownership. Formerly known as ABS Laundromat, the location at 257 Bullocks Point Avenue (right in the middle of Riverside Square, at the crossing for the bike path) is now Bullocks Point Laundromat.

Tim and Sandra Woodward have been in the laundry business for over 15 years now. For ten years they were the owners and operators of Willett Laundromat on Willett Avenue in East Providence.

The same operation has now moved just a few blocks South, and you can count on the same excellent service they provided at their previous location.

“I love these machines! They’re absolutely the best,” said one customer as she dried clothes in some of the Bullocks Point Laundromat machines last week. When the clothes were done, she had her choice of clean folding tables all over the store.

You can come in almost any time to use the excellent machines at Bullocks Point Laundromat. The facility is entirely self-service and opens at 4am, 7 days a week. They remain open until 10pm each evening, so you can sneak your laundry in after you’ve finished everything else for the day. Parking is conveniently located behind the building.

The new laundromat is fully functional, boasting 25 washers (including five 50lb machines and eight 35lb. machines) and 24 dryers. There are vending machines for soap and detergent, as well as snacks and drinks. There are also three change machines, so you’ll never run out of quarters. Still the owners are looking to make improvements.

“It’s a work in progress,” says Tim Woodward. Possible upgrades in the future may include wireless internet service. “We’re always working to make things better,” says Woodward.

It’s worth noting also that the Bullocks Point Laundromat excels in an important area for any laundromat. “There are lots of people watching,” said Sandra Woodward, indicating the panoramic view outside the many windows of the laundromat storefront. There is plenty to see, as business seems to be picking up in Riverside Square, the laundromat and neighboring business bustle with customers as the street teems with riders and pedestrians from the bike path. Tim Woodward also pointed out that the wide-open view makes people feel safe and comfortable.

The Woodward’s are putting some serious work into their new location. Whether it’s removing some of the old machines to make room for newer state-of-the-industry ones, meticulously cleaning all over, or decorating the walls with murals and things to make it just a little prettier around the location, Bullocks Point Laundromat is heading in the right direction.

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& What They Do Three Generations of Craftsman, TKACS Auto Upholstery Many of us who drive down Warren Avenue everyday pass by the sign TKACS Auto Upholstery and don’t think anything of it. But a block down from the corner of Pawtucket Avenue and right across from Subway is one of the oldest businesses left in East Providence. TKACS is a 3rd generation old business owned and operated by Raymond Tkacs. It was originally established in 1911 on Six Corners in East Providence by Ray’s grandfather, who was a harness maker.

If you’re not a big history buff, Six Corners is the intersection where Waterman Ave, Taunton Ave, and North Broadway meet.

Six Corners was the most happening spot in town in the 1900’s when everyone was still traveling by horse and buggy; so you can imagine this was a great location for a harness maker. Eventually in 1941, due to heavy traffic, Six Corners became the rotary we now know it to be. In 1954 Ray’s father S. Roy Tkacs took over the family business but added auto upholstery to the family trade.

They then relocated to where they are now on 584 Warren Avenue.

In 1987 Ray’s father passed away and Ray has been running the business ever since.

When you walk in TKACS upholstery you can see the many years of craftsmanship that have gone through the building. The walls are lined from floor to ceiling with a million different varieties of materials from leather to suede, tightly woven cloth, spindles of thread and vintage fabrics. In the parking lot you’ll find anything from a speed boat to a 1966 Camaro. Ray has pretty much done it all. Although TKACS specializes in antique and classic cars, he doesn’t mind a regular job here or there.

Ray prides his business on the slogan “workmanship you can be proud of” and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Ray pointed out, “We put our advertisement in the job. Most of our customers are word of mouth”. Although TKACS has been serving the community for over a century, even sponsoring an East Providence little league team for 33 years, Ray says unfortunately when he retires his business will have to fade out.

So next time you’re driving down Warren Ave and you spill a cup of fruit punch on your white leather or your dog tears a hole in the back seat of your car, keep a look out for the brown and gold sign at 584 Warren Ave.

Ray Tkacs' father, S. Roy Tkacs, and grandfather Steve Tkacs, outside the shop at six corners in 1942.

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Back To School Needs For Tapin

Schools are open, and East Bay area clients of Tapin are looking for clothes for their children. Gently worn clothing up to size 14 as well as new socks and underwear are greatly appreciated.

Backpacks either new or in good condition would be very welcome as well as supplies to fill them. Snack items and juice boxes are also requested a lot.

While going through closets please also check on linens, blankets and comforters especially in full, queen and king sizes.

Supplies continue to be very low.

Small appliances such as can openers, toasters, toaster ovens, mixers, blenders and coffee makers are always needed as are pots, pans flatware and utensils.

Gift Cards are also available to honor someone special on their Birthday, Anniversary, etc.

Donations may be dropped off between 9 and noon, Mon thru Fri in the lower level of the Library building. P l e a s e c a l l 247-1444 during those hours for more information or check the website:tapinri.com.

Cats Alive! Cocktails, Dinner And Silent Auction

Local group holds 13th annual event to raise funds for feral cats Warwick, Rhode Island - PawsWatch, Rhode Island’s Volunteer Network for Feral Cats, will hold a Cocktails, Dinner and Silent Auction at the Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Road, Cranston, RI on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door and can be purchased online at www.pawswatch.org; mail a check made payable to PawsWatch, PO Box 7005, Warwick, RI 02887; call 401.848.9867; or email to cats@pawswatch.org. Proceeds will help pay for veterinary care and provide food & shelter for feral cats. For more information contact PawsWatch at cats@pawswatch.org or 401.848.9867. If you love animals and are looking for an opportunity to reduce the suffering of feral cats in your community, please support PawsWatch’s upcoming Cats Alive! Cocktails, Dinner and Silent Auction.

PawsWatch is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to helping Rhode Islanders provide spay/neuter and vaccinations for neighborhood feral cats. The organization is funded by community donations which are applied directly to providing vet care and shelter for feral cats and kittens. PawsWatch has provided crucial veterinary care to more than 16,000 feral cats since it was founded in 1997. By working with local veterinarians and concerned neighbors, we are able to spay and neuter, vaccinate and treat injuries and illnesses. In addition to the necessary vet services, our hardworking volunteers help Rhode Islanders learn and apply humane methods to improve the lives of the feral cats in their neighborhoods. This includes facilitating vet care and making sure that the cats have adequate shelter and an ongoing food supply.

Additional information is available at www.alleycat.org, the national leader of Trap-Neuter-Return-Monitor (TNRM.) To donate or to learn more about PawsWatch, visit www.pawswatch.org or email to cats@pawswatch.org.

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Two Veterans in Fight Against AIDS to Lead AIDS Walkers

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The 28th AIDS Walk for Life takes place Saturday, September 28th at the Rhode Island State House.

Walkers will gather starting at 9 a.m., and leading them over the 2.5 mile course will be two veterans in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Guy Abelson and Roz Rustigian. They’ve been activists since the epidemic became an identified public health crisis in the 1980s.

“We have lost so many friends to AIDS,” said Guy. “People keep dying; it isn’t over.”

“We think that it is important to highlight the issue of HIV/AIDS because generations of kids did not live through the fear and death of the 1980s and 90s. They need to be taught that it remains a public health issue,” said Roz. “And, there is no comfort in being straight with regards to this disease—it can affect anyone.”

The theme for this year’s event, emceed by NBC 10 anchor and health reporter Barbara Morse Silva, is: Prevention is the Solution! Reflecting that theme, there will be free, anonymous rapid HIV testing available. Participants can also look forward to free chair massages, Starbucks coffee, food and other giveaways at this rain or shine event.

Benefitting AIDS Project Rhode Island, a division of Family Service of Rhode Island, along with various partner agencies, the AIDS Walk for Life is the area’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for HIV prevention and testing, and providing care for people living with HIV/AIDS. One of the ways the walk raises money is through teams, with supporters creating and donating through fundraising pages located at the official web page, www.firstgiving.com/ aidswalkri/2013. “It’s kind of a competition to see who can raise the greatest amount,” said Amy Stein, the event’s manager.

“As leaders of the Walk, Guy and I will not compete, but rather collaborate and hope to have the strongest team in the history of this event!” said Roz. “We’re putting a challenge out there, and hope many will try to beat us!”

“AIDS Project Rhode Island is grateful for all of our individual supporters and our sponsors, including Cardi’s Furniture, the presenting sponsor, and The Miriam Hospital, the gold sponsor,” said Ms. Stein. More information about the event is available at www.aidsprojectri.org or by emailing her at amy@aidsprojectri.org.

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Adoption Information Session Scheduled

Adoption By Choice, an adoption and pregnancy counseling program of Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Fall River, will hold an information session for individuals interested in domestic newborn or international adoptions. This session will be held on Tuesday evening, September 10, 2013 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, at the Catholic Social Services central office, 1600 Bay Street, Fall River, MA. To register please call Phyllis Habib at the CSS office (508) 6744681 or register by email to phabib@cssdioc.org. Handouts and refreshments will be available. There is no charge for this session.

Catholic Social Services has placed thousands of children for adoption since 1924 and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Rhode Island. The agency performs comprehensive home studies for persons interested in adoption who reside in the Diocese of Fall River, which is the equivalent of Southeastern Massachusetts, and within the State of Rhode Island.

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BACK TO SCHOOL Take the Stress out of Back-to-School

School stress is a reality. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that “too much work and too little play could backfire down the road because we are seeing a generation of students who appear to be manifesting increased signs of depression, anxiety, perfectionism, and stress”. Competition to succeed can force some children to avoid school, fall behind in classes, or even drop out altogether. There are things parents can watch for to help reduce a child’s anxieties.

Watch for signs: You know your child better than anyone. Watch for signs that your child may be stressed. Young children may complain of stomach aches, headaches, or simply try to get out of going to school. Older students may make casual comments that really suggest a feeling of hopelessness or despair. In some extreme cases, children resort to hurting themselves in ways such as cutting to relieve stress.

Teach time management skills: Organizational skills are crucial to help reduce stress from an early age. Spreading out tasks over a week-long period, for instance, often seems more manageable than “cramming” all at once. It is important to budget time for homework AND for recreation. Introduce the idea of using a planner/calendar to keep track of assignments.

Stress-relieving homework tips: Create a check-list and have your child check off each item when complete. Work with teachers as they may post homework and test schedules. Add these dates and assignments with your child to the planner/calendar. Talk to your child to prioritize homework and study time. Students and parents can also explore on-line resources on school websites.

Keep in touch with teachers and administrators, especially if your child is struggling, and research the availability of homework clubs, math clubs, science clubs, tutoring, etc. Finally, keep a designated homework area that is neat and quiet and free from distractions like video games, television, etc.

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Manage your child’s total schedule: Whether you are an adult or a child, overscheduling is a huge contributor to stress.

Striking a balance between school, homework, sports, and other extra activities will give your child appropriate time to accomplish what needs to be done with what he or she would like to do. Being on-the-go may be normal for some children, but most need downtime to play and “just be kids.”

Encourage family time: Children should enjoy regular meals, exercise, play time, a good night’s sleep, and time to spend with family members and friends. Mealtimes are great opportunities to review the day and discuss issues that may be bothering your child. Try to ask open-ended questions that ensure more than a one-word answer.

Be mindful of parental pressure: We all want what is best for our children, and the pressure to succeed in school, be accepted by the best colleges, and go onto the best paying job can be overwhelming. Competition is fierce and we don’t want our children to fall behind.

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ACCEPT the CHALLENGE But, as parents, we need to balance the support and encouragement to succeed with the long term goals of health, happiness, and security. When asking about school, try not to focus solely on the grades, but on what was learned that day, what happened that was exciting or funny, or what interested your child most. It is important to realize that a few low test scores here and there will not implode your child’s future.

The most important ways to help your children minimize school stress are to be there for them, keep the lines of communication open with them and with the school, encourage them to do their best, and not lose sight of the fact that they are still children, who need to enjoy life. A balanced approach is the true key to their success in life.

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East Bay Center clinicians are available by scheduled appointment or through the Center’s “Walk-in” model of care to assist adults, children, and their families through any number of complicated issues. Conveniently located in East Providence on the Wampanoag Trail, help is just around the corner. 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 401246-1195 and ask for “Intake.” Special thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics and WebMD for the information contained in this article.

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All schools in the City of East Providence will be open for the 2013-2014 school year on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Students should report for a regular/full school day with the exception of the High School.

Please note that only freshman (Grade 9) should report on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 7:25AM and all students in Grade 9-12 should report on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 7:25 AM. Teachers will report to school on September 3rd and 4th for professional development and will be contacted by their principals regarding specific times and locations for these sessions.

Please refer to School Directory for information regarding address, telephone numbers, and school hours. Please note new school lunch and breakfast prices.

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the first time must be five (5) years of age by September 1, 2013 and children entering first grade must be six (6) years of age by September 1, 2013.

Bus Schedules are posted on the School Department website (epschoolsri.com) and published in local newspapers.

School Department Administration Offices are located at City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, Third Floor, East Providence, RI 02914.

Please direct your questions to the appropriate School Department Office at: 435-7500 Attendance & Registration X 30011 Human Resources X 11021 and 11022 Transportation X 30021 Pupil Personnel Services X 30041, 30042, 30043 Office of the Superintendent X30002 or email piannelli@epschoolsri.com Kim Mercer, Superintendent of Schools

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Stephen E. Prew, Principal Stephen Prew, Principal and Gregory McCarthy, Assistant Principal will be hosting an Ice Cream Social/Locker Night to welcome all incoming 6th Grade students and their parents on Tuesday, September 3, @ 6:00-8:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Students will have an opportunity to meet their teachers, they will be assigned their lockers, and will have an opportunity to decorate them.

As a reminder, the First Day of school is Thursday, September 5th. Students should arrive at 7:50 AM. 6th grade students and their parents are welcome to join Mr. Prew in the cafeteria for a brief welcome and introduction at 8:00-8:15 AM. Refreshments will be provided by the PTA. 7th and 8th grade students should report to directly to their Homeroom. If they do not know their homeroom, homeroom lists will also be posted outside the main office.

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Edward R. Martin Middle School’s Administrative Team of Mr. DeVall and Ms. Guerra welcome all new and returning students and parents back from their summer vacation and share in their excitement to begin another school year here at Martin.

The school year officially begins on Thursday, September 5th with doors opening 7:45am. On that first day of school, all 6th grade students will report to the Cafeteria, 7th grade students to the Auditorium, and 8th grade students to the Gymnasium. All students should enter school from the Brown Street entrances where the buses drop students off.

On Wednesday, September 4th, from 5 to 7pm, Martin will be hosting a Hot Dog Roast for all incoming 6th grade students and their parents to meet the staff and become more comfortable with the surroundings of their new building.

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East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) Head Start is now enrolling income eligible children from birth to age five who reside in Rhode Island’s East Bay Region: Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, Jamestown, Barrington, Bristol, Warren or East Providence.

Program offerings include: free half day classroom services for preschoolers; free home-based services for pregnant women and families with infants/toddlers; and child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Assistance is provided to families applying for the RI DHS Child Care Certificate.

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by Head Start staff, health and dental screening, dental services, and more. All services are provided to assist low-income, at-risk families to support their children so they are ready to learn and succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

EBCAP Head Start does not provide transportation, however, staff will assist families to understand and access transportation options through the following services: provision of information about RIPTA bus passes, routes and other services or individual assistance with transportation issues such as flexible scheduling and alternative site placements.

EBCAP Head Start is operated as part of East Bay Community Action Program, a private, nonprofit organization providing health and human services in the East Bay area for nearly 50 years. Head Start sites are located in East Providence, Warren, Newport and Tiverton.

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EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL

ADDRESS

PHONE (401)

East Providence High School

Janet Sheehan

2000 Pawtucket Avenue 02914

435-7806

Career Technical Center

Karen Mellen

1998 Pawtucket Avenue 02914

435-7815

Martin Middle School

Frank DeVall

111 Brown Street

02914

435-7819

Riverside Middle School

Stephen Prew

179 Forbes Street

02915

433-6230

Myron J. Francis School

Lloydanne Leddy

64 Bourne Avenue

02916

435-7829

Agnes B. Hennessey School

Dr. Carrie McWilliams

75 Fort Street

02914

435-7831

Kent Heights School

Fatima Avila

2680 Pawtucket Avenue 02914

435-7824

Oldham School

Elaine Allen

60 Bart Drive

02915

433-6209

Orlo Avenue School

Cheryl Gibbs

25 Orlo Avenue

02914

435-7834

Silver Spring School

Kathleen Caffrey

120 Silver Spring Avenue 02914

435-7836

Waddington School

Patricia Barlow

101 Legion Way

02915

433-6235

Whiteknact School EP Early Learning Program at Waddington School

Dr. Nadine Lima

261 Grosvenor Avenue

02914

435-7828

Mylissa Moon, Coordinator

101 Legion Way

02915

433-6235

Elementary Schools (K-Grade 5)

High School Middle Schools Elementary Schools Francis, Orlo, Whiteknact Hennessey, Kent Heights, Oldham, Silver Spring, Waddington Early Learning Center at Waddington School

HOURS OF SCHOOL SESSIONS: Students 7:25AM 7:55AM

1:45PM 2:15PM

8:40AM

2:45PM

9:10AM

3:15 PM

9:10AM

3:15 PM

LUNCH /BREAKFAST PROGRAMS Elementary Lunch Paid $ 2.45 Elementary Breakfast $ 1.30 Secondary Lunch Paid $ 2.70 Secondary Breakfast $ 1.45

Student lunch applications will be sent home the first week of school. Students will retain last year’s lunch status (free/reduced/paid) until the new forms are processed.

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Get Out of Town!

Events Happening Outside East Providence Woony River Ride Has New Route

The 4th Annual Woony River Ride will be held on September 21, 2013. There have been substantial improvements to the Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway Bike Path in conjunction with The Narragansett Bay Commission.

Participants may choose to ride, walk or run the new route.

Spurs along the bike path have been completed including the ability to avoid Manton Avenue in Providence. The route travels from Waterplace Park to North Smithfield. Riders may choose shorter routes in 5, 10 or 27 mile lengths. This allows for all levels of rider ability. Registration and more information are available at wrwc.org.

The Woony River Ride is a fundraiser for the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC). Individual riders’ registration fee is $30; families’ fee is $40. After the ride participants return to Waterplace Park in Providence for a celebration with live, local bands, food from area restaurants and prizes for top fundraisers.

The Mission of the WRWC is to encourage support and promote the restoration and preservation of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed as an environmental, recreational, cultural and economic asset of the state of Rhode Island. We work with community residents, and organizations; local, state and federal agencies to provide recreational, educational and environmental programing to restore riparian habitat and vacant lands. In the years since its founding, the WRWC has reclaimed the Woonasquatucket River, rehabilitated several urban parks and built the bike path.

There are 14 American Heritage Rivers in the United States.

The Woonasquatucket was chosen for this designation. This celebrates the industrial past of the river. By bringing over $ 17 million to the area in grants and gifts, the once-polluted river has become a place for canoeing, kayaking, biking, running and family fun. Urban neighborhoods are revitalized; fish and wildlife habitats are viable again.

Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, 27 Sims Avenue, Providence, WRWC.com

Slater Mill Museum and the Pawtucket Arts Festival bring past, present and future together for festival’s opening weekend Pawtucket, RI: Slater Mill Museum is looking forward to September when the Mill grounds are the stage for the opening weekend of the Pawtucket Arts Festival, the annual month-long celebration of arts, culture, and enterprise.

As hosting partner for the festival’s first weekend, Slater Mill provides the backdrop to the Pawtucket Arts Festival’s Blackstone River Party and The Taste of the Valley, which features restaurant samplings from the region’s cuisine followed by a Zydeco dance party. The Pawtucket Rotary will host the Food Trucks on the Blackstone, adding a new flavor to the fun.

Sunday, September 8 from 12-5pm: Slater Mill returns to the Pawtucket Arts Festival with the 26th annual Labor and Ethnic Heritage Festival. Inspired by Slater Mill’s history of innovation and labor, the festival celebrates working Rhode Island, offering

folk music, dance, the artisans of the Community Guild Studios, as well as regional artisans selling their handiwork.

On Saturday, September 7, from 10-3 pm., Slater Mill hosts its first “in-OVATION Festival.” This new event captures the spirit of a contemporary Slater Mill Museum that showcases the ingenuity of the arts, humanities, cultural and creative sector.

The “in-OVATION Festival” is devoted to new conceptions in the performing arts, textile and fiber arts, as well as encore performances from returning artists.

Admission to the Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival and the inOVATION Festival is free rain or shine. Visit www.slatermill. org for information on admission fees for tours of Slater Mill during the festival. Craft, artisan vendors, and community organization presenters should contact Kasey Johnson 401-725-8638 for an application to participate in either or both festivals.

Save The Bay’s New Lighthouse Tours

Save The Bay has decided to have 3 more lighthouse tours added to this year’s schedule: Lighthouse Tours sailing from Fort Adams, Newport. The tour will view 10 lighthouses in the southern part of the bay. The tour will include a visit to Rose Island Lighthouse and a bagged lunch.

The cost is $60.00, $50.00 for Save The Bay members.

The tours will leave Fort Adams at 10:00 A.M. and return at 2:00 P.M. The dates are: Sept. 14, and Oct 13 & 14.

For reservations call: Save The Bay , 401 272 3540 X133 www. savebay.org.

Turkey Supper

Newport County Pomona Grange will be having their Annual Turkey Supper on Sunday September 8, 2013 at the Portuguese American Club at 112 Arlington Avenue in Warren. There will be two seating’s at 5 PM and 6:30 PM. The price is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12.

For more information about making reservations and to obtain tickets, please contact Jeannette Kenyon at 508-676-0367.

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Owls, Hawks, and Falcons! Oh My!

Audubon Society of Rhode Island September Programs and Events for Children and Families Bring the brood and get up-close with owls, hawks and falcons at Raptor Weekend! There are flight presentations, raptor programs, games, and activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Don’t miss Audubon’s most popular annual event!

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

New! Register for Audubon programs online at www.asri.org.

September 7 & 8, 2013Audubon Society of Rhode Island RAPTOR WEEKEND

Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI 1 0 : 0 0 am – 4:00 pm They appear in a blur of motion: skilled, predatory hunters that are fast and efficient. Razor-sharp talons, extraordinary strength, hooked beaks that rip and tear, and highly developed eyesight and hearing make these creatures the avian rulers of the sky.

This September they will be descending on the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center in Bristol, Rhode Island for Raptor Weekend 2013. Wildlife rehabilitators

and experts from across the Northeast will bring a wide variety of these extraordinary birds to the largest raptor celebration in New England. Owls, falcons and hawks will be featured in live flight demonstrations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages.

Audubon presents a unique opportunity for visitors to get upclose with many species and learn about amazing birds of prey in this fun, family-friendly weekend event. Visit www.asri.org for details.

Admission: $10/member adult, $4/member child. Two-day member pass: $17/adult, $8/child. $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. Two-day nonmember pass: $20 adult, $10 child.

Children under 4 are free.

One Day Family 4 pack: 2 adults and 2 children: $25/members; $30/non-members Raptor Weekend is sponsored by: RI PBS

September 12, 2013 Late Summer Nature Stroll Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Seekonk, MA 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

The end of summer is a fascinating time to explore the natural world as late season flowers are in bloom, fruits ripen, and animals start to move about. Join Scott Ruhren, senior director of conservation, for a hike through the fields and forests of Caratunk Wildlife Refuge. Comfortable shoes, binoculars and cameras are suggested.

Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Program Fee: $8/member, $12/non-member; Ages: All. Course Number: 034333-76. Register online at www.asri.org.

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Two Dates Offered Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI Times vary, see below Enjoy story time with your preschooler each month. The programs include the reading of a nature story with hands-on activities followed by a nature craft. See schedules below for dates, stories and locations. Adults must accompany children. Register online at www.asri.org.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI September 12 and 13, 2013: Big Al by Andrew Clements Course Number: 165333-615.

Program Times are 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 12, and 10:00 a.m. only on Sept. 13. Program Fee: $5/member child, $6/ non-member child; Ages 3-5. Course Number 164333-01.

September 14, 2013 Wild Mushroom Walk at Kimball Audubon Kimball Wildlife Refuge Charlestown, RI 1:00 – 3:30 pm

One of the highlights of the fall season at Kimball is our annual wild mushroom walk. Along the refuge trails we often encounter

September 2013 The Reporter a truly amazing variety of mushrooms and other fungi, both delectable and deadly.

After a wet start to the summer, we’re hoping for a fall mushroom bonanza, although with the New England weather it’s hard to know what to expect. The program will go on if the weather is no worse than drizzly or light showers (we will cancel for a really wet, stormy day), so dress for the weather.

Please note collecting mushrooms on Audubon refuges is prohibited. For ages 8 and up.

Kimball Wildlife Refuge, 180 Sanctuary Road, Charlestown, RI; Program Fee: $8/ member adult, $4/member child; $12/nonmember adult, $6/non-member child; Ages: 8+. Register online at www.asri.org.

Rally Sunday, September 8

Barrington United Methodist Church

Rally Sunday at Barrington United Methodist Church (230 Washington Road): September 8th at 9:00 AM. Come join for an exciting worship service as we commission our 2013-2014 Sunday school teachers, sing lively music, play games during Sunday school, and celebrate a new school year after worship with a continental breakfast in our newly revamped playground area. Bring your friends!

First United Methodist Church of Warren & Bristol

Rally Sunday at First United Methodist Church of Warren & Bristol (25 Church Street in Warren): September 8th at 9:30 AM. Come join for continental breakfast in Fellowship Hall followed by an exciting worship service at 11:00 AM as we commission our 20132014 Sunday school teachers, sing lively music, and celebrate a new school year! Bring your friends!

September 14, 2013 Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day

Audubon Environmental Education Center 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Admission to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center will be free on the first Saturday of every month, courtesy of a grant from the Citizens Bank Foundation.

Families can explore environmental exhibits representing Rhode Island’s diverse habitats, from upland meadow and cornfields to wetlands, salt marshes and the Narragansett Bay shoreline.

Situated on the beautiful 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge, visitors can enjoy beautiful nature trails. The Environmental Education Center offers a wide variety of education programs as well as outreach to schools throughout the state.

Through September 30 Audubon Society of Rhode Island Passport to the Trails

It’s back! Travel across the state and hike Audubon wildlife refuges with the Audubon 2013 Passport to the Trails.

Head out with your passport, visit Audubon wildlife refuges, and discover the varied habitats and creatures that call Rhode Island home. Along the way, you will be directed to a “hidden” stencil template at each refuge.

Make a tracing of the stencil at each destination and return the completed passport to Audubon by September 30, 2013 for a reward and the opportunity to be entered into grand prize raffle. Just visit www.asri. org, the Audubon Environmental Education Center in Bristol or Powder Mill Ledges Nature Shop in Smithfield to receive your free passport.

Visit www.asri.org for program details, participating refuges, and trail maps.

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13th Annual

CatsAlive!

Cocktails, Dinner and Silent Auction

Friday, October 18, 2013 6:00—10:00 p.m.

at the Cranston Country Club 69 Burlingame Road, Cranston, RI

Tickets $35 in advance, $45 at the door   

purchase online at www.pawswatch.org by mail: PO Box 7005, Warwick, RI 02887 (please enclose a check) call 401.848.9867 or email to cats@pawswatch.org

PawsWatch

Rhode Island’s all-volunteer network which facilitates TNRM (“trap, neuter, return, monitor”) for feral and abandoned cats. All proceeds go directly to veterinary care, food and shelter for the cats.

Please help us help them.

Celebrating Alley Cat Allies’ National Feral Cat Day October 16th alleycat.org

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36th Annual RI Heritage Day Festival Saturday, September 14, Roger Williams National Memorial, 282 North Main St., Providence, RI Noon to Dusk Rain date: Sunday, September 15

“Travel around the world in a day”

Admission to this family event is FREE

Rhode Islanders of all ages are invited to join in a lively celebration of our state’s rich cultural heritage. The Roger Williams National Memorial (North Main St) will be filled with booths from countries such as Venezuela, India, Korea, France, Haiti, Bolivia, Sweden, Ireland and others that will showcase their culture, music, and dance.

The RIHPHC committees with RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and Dorcas International Institute of RI’s (DIIRI) Welcoming Rhode Island initiative to celebrate peace, diversity and the rich ethnic cultures in the state of Rhode Island.

The booths will have cultural exhibits and display craft demonstrations from all over the world. The food court will have a mouth-watering array of traditional foods and drinks. The children’s area will have The Peace Flag Project, face painting and arts and craft.

A parade of international flags representing over 20 countries will start off the day. Dancers and musicians from various countries dressed in native and colorful costumes will perform Saturday afternoon. Kobi Dennis of NightVision and Angela Sharkey will be the MC’s.

Cranston’s own Mayor Allan Fung will be there to help us celebrate.

We will be celebrating the kick-off of National Welcoming Week September 15-21 and Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15.

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Lyme Disease Epidemic

By Annie LaBrie Education is crucial to receiving proper diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease. Be prepared to advocate for yourself - take some time to read through the following information from the Lyme Disease Association’s Website: http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/

What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb).

Wear white or light colored clothing to make it easier to see ticks.

Do tick checks immediately and for 3 days after outdoor activity.

If you find a tick ask an adult to remove it carefully and save it.

How do I safely remove a tick?

Improper removal of ticks greatly increases the risk of acquiring tick-borne infections. Squeezing the tick or putting substances on the tick to try to make it “back out” may aggravate it enough that it injects into you whatever disease organisms are inside it.

• Do not burn or use any substance on tick • Do not grasp, squeeze, or twist body of tick

How is it transmitted?

In the US, the bacteria are transmitted to people and animals by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis, commonly called the deer tick, and Ixodes pacificus (western black legged tick) in the West.

The bacteria can also be passed through the placenta of a pregnant woman to the fetus—congenital transmission.

The DNA of the bacteria has been found in breast milk, but no transmission has been proven to date in humans.

The Lyme bacteria have been proven to survive blood banking conditions; however, to date, no transmission has been proven through blood transfusions in humans.

How do I protect myself?

Walk in the middle of trails; avoid sitting on logs and leaning on trees.

Wear a hat, tuck in hair if possible.

Wear a long sleeved shirt, fitted at the wrist.

Wear shoes, no bare feet sandals.

Wear long pants, tucked into high socks.

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September 2013 The Reporter The CDC states that if you find an engorged tick on yourself or a child age 8 or older and you believe it may have been present at the site for over 24 hours (long enough to transmit Lyme), you should call your doctor or Pediatrician immediately and ask about having a single dose of doxycycline to prevent Lyme Disease from developing.

A bite from a tick that’s infected with Lyme disease bacteria can lead to neurologic, cardiac, arthritic and psychiatric manifestations in humans.

Children 5-14 are at the highest risk of acquiring Lyme disease; some studies show significant IQ drops in students with Lyme reversed after treatment. continued on page 59...

What are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease?

General early signs & symptoms: bull’s eye rash at bite site (less than 50%), may appear as a bruise on darker skin tones of rashes, rash at other than bite site signals disseminated disease Cardiac/Pulmonary chest pain or rib soreness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, pulse skips, heart block, heart murmur or valve prolapse Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting, difficulty eating, change in bowel function (constipation, diarrhea), gastritis, abdominal cramping, irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction, cystitis Musculoskeletal: joint/muscle pain in feet, swelling in toes, balls of feet, ankle pain, burning in feet, shin splints, joint pain and/ or swelling, stiffness of the joints, neck or back, muscle pain or cramps that may migrate, neck creaks and cracks, neck stiffness, TMJ (jaw pain) Neurological: twitching of the face, eyelids or other muscles, headache, tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing sensations, facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy), dizziness, poor balance, increased motion sickness, light-headedness, wooziness, difficulty walking, tremor, confusion, difficulty in thinking or with concentration or reading, forgetfulness, poor short term memory, disorientation (getting lost, going to wrong place), difficulty with speech, double or blurry vision, eye pain, blindness, increased floaters, increased sensitivity to light or sound, buzzing or ringing in ears, ear pain, deafness, seizure activity, white matter lesions, low blood pressure Neuropsychiatric: mood swings, violent outbursts, irritability, depression, disturbed sleep (too much, too little, early awakening), personality changes, obsessive compulsive disorder, paranoia, panic anxiety attack, hallucinations Reproductive: testicular pain / pelvic pain, menstrual irregularity, milk production (lactation), sexual dysfunction, loss of libido Other: fever, sweats, or chills, weight change (loss or gain), fatigue, tiredness, hair loss, swollen glands, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swelling around the eyes, flu-like illness

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Keep in mind that approximately 50% of people with Lyme Disease never saw a tick on them (they can be a small as a poppy seed) and 30% of patients never have a rash! If you suspect you may have Lyme Disease, request testing as soon as possible.

Ten facts about Lyme Disease:

Lyme is the most prevalent vector-borne disease in the U.S., and it’s found in more than 65 countries worldwide.

According to the CDC, only 10% of Lyme disease cases meeting the CDC criteria are reported each year. That means in 2009, the incidence of Lyme surpassed that of HIV. Patients with Lyme disease often have co-infections with Babesia, Anaplasma/ Ehrlichia, Bartonella, or other organisms, clouding the diagnostic and treatment picture.

Lyme disease, “The Great Imitator”, can be misdiagnosed as MS, ALD, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Autism, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

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Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday 9:00 a.m. Tax Preparations

(February-March)

9:00 a.m.

Intermediate Yoga

10:30 a.m. Beginners Yoga 10:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group

(4th Mon)

1:00 p.m.

Pokeno

1:00 p.m.

Book Club

2:00 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing

8:15 a.m.

Cards (Cockroach)

Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Aerobics Exercise 9:30 a.m. Watercolor Class 9:30 a.m.

Bocce Ball

11:00 a.m. Tai Chi 12:30 a.m. Watercolor Class 1:00 a.m.

Cribbage

1:25 p.m.

BINGO Wednesday

8:30 a.m. East Side Lab (1st Wed) 9:00 a.m.

Intermediate Yoga

9:00 a.m.

Manicurist (every other week)

9:15 a.m. Tap N Time 10:00 a.m. Scrabble 10:45 a.m. Chair Exercise 1:30 p.m.

Stroke Club (1st Wed.) Thursday

9:00 a.m. Tax Preparation

(Feb. & March)

9:30 a.m. Aerobics Exercise 1:00 p.m.

Bridge

1:00 p.m.

Craft Class

1:00 p.m. Diabetes Support Group

(4th Thurs)

9:00 a.m.

Billiards League

Friday 10:00 a.m. Scrabble 10:45 a.m. Chair Exercise 11:00 a.m. Meditation Class 12:45 p.m. In-Sight Support Group

(3rd Fri)

1:20 p.m.

Hi Lo Jack League Daily

Lunch

Noon

Library

8 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Coffee Hour 2:15 p.m.

Fitness Center 8 a.m. — 4 a.m.

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Highlights

Wellness Screenings 3rd 9:00am Clinical Lab 4th 8:30am Seamstress 4th 10:00am Flu Clinic 4th Noon-2pm Stroke Club 4th 1:30pm Ask a Pharmacist 6th 10:30am Blood Pressure Clinic 6th 10:30am Swing Band 9th 7:00pm East Bay Center 10th 9:00am Blood Pressure Clinic 11th 10:30am Flu Clinic 11th Noon-2pm Wellness Screenings 17th 9:00am Blood Pressure Clinic 19th 10:30am AARP Board Meeting 19th 1:00pm Red Hats 19th 1:30am SNAP (Food Stamps) 20th 9:30am InSight 20th 12:45pm Caregiver’s Support 23rd 10:30am East Bay Center 24th 9:00am Blood Pressure Clinic 24th 10:30am RSVP Board Meeting 25th 1:00pm Advisory Board 26th 9:00am Diabetes Support 26th 1:00pm Computer Assistance 30th 2:00pm

Strictly Sentimental Swing Band Monday, September 9th @ 7pm

Put on your dancing shoes or sit back, relax, and enjoy live music that will bring you back to the Big Band era. The Weaver Library invites music lovers of all ages to join us at the East Providence Senior Center, for a free concert by the Strictly Sentimental Swing Band on Monday, September 9, at 7:00PM. The 17-piece band will perform its crowd-pleasing music outdoors on the lovely patio of the Senior Center, with space for dancing! Those who appreciate big band music from the 1930’s through today will enjoy these talented musicians accompanied by professional vocalist Mara Castle. With a repertoire of over 600 arrangements, this band has something for everyone’s listening and dancing pleasure. Swing with Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman- need we say more?

The Senior Center is offering Diabetes Outpatient Education Classes

Your Health Insurance will cover one complete session per year! Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists.

Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone! We can help!

The Four 2 hour class sessions.

Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and to register.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesdays In our Lobby 10:30 to Noon Bayada Home Health Care September 17th

Bayada Home Health Care can help keep you out of a nursing home by having a home health aide take care of housekeeping and homemaker services, transportation and errands. Also if someone lives alone and has been hospitalized we can assist with “activities of daily living” ( BATHING, DRESSING, FEEDING, TOILETING AND AMBULATING) .

Home Front Health Care September 24th

Homefront is a Rhode Island based non-profit agency that provides home health care to people of all ages in the comfort and security of their own home.

For more than forty years, they have been helping frail seniors, adults with disabilities and special needs children cope with chronic illness.

Homefront is now offering in addition to the other services, RNs, C N A’s, homemakers, volunteers who make weekly visits to the clients homes for a visit that lasts for about an hour or so.

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, Sept. 30th 2pm to 4pm

September 2013 The Reporter 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.

Health & Wellness

Diabetes Outpatient Education

Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone!

Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and to register.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Dieticians

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 4357800 Ext. 1.

Clinical Lab

East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here the first Wednesday of the month. There is no pre-registration, just come in with the lab slip. Wednesday, Sept. 4th

Podiatrist

Dr. Michael Reuter, podiatrist, will be in the Health Office seeing patients. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 247-0610 ext. 6 and speak with Diane. Dr. Reuter accepts most major insurance plans.Next date: Sept. 12th

Ask the Pharmacy

The first Friday of every month.

Sponsored by the Newport Avenue Rite Aid Pharmacy. The date this month will be Sept. 6th

Clinical Health

Clinical worker Amy Lagasse will be assisting our seniors with their mental health needs on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 9am to Noon. Would you like to speak to someone confidentially? Please contact us for an appointment at 435-7800, Ext 6. The date this month is Sept. 10th & 24th

Reiki Master

9:30 - 11:30am

Carole Caprio is available for 10 minute Reiki sessions Thursday mornings beginning at 9:30. Reiki is a profoundly simple hands-on technique that assists one in their ability to reduce pain, heal injuries, regain balance, increase energy, enhance the immune system, reduce stress and tension, and promote physical and emotional well-being. It is safe, peaceful, and relaxing.

The cost is $ 5.00 for each individual 10 minute session.

To schedule an appointment, please call Carole @ 861-3675. For more information, please visit Carole’s website at http://www. indepthhealing.abmp.com

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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.

Senior Center Library

Women and Infants Hospital

The library is a very warm and lovely place for people to choose a good book and read in a nice quiet area. We continue to receive many donations of new and current books. These donations have truly enhanced the quantity of our library.

We also have current magazines for your enjoyment. The book club meets on Monday afternoons. New club members are welcome.

Scheduled Flu Clinics at the center

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

Family Van Program is a community outreach program dedicated to preventative health screenings and health education. They will be available twice a month, the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 9-12pm. The screenings will consist of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressures. The screenings are free of charge and completely confidential. This month’s dates are: Sept. 3rd & 17th

Sept. 4th Noon – 2pm (Rite Aid) Sept. 11th 2-4pm (Walgreens) Sept. 18th 9-noon (Wellness Center) Oct. 2nd Noon – 2pm (Rite Aid) Oct.16th Noon – 3pm (Wellness Center)

Blood Pressure Clinics 10:30am

Orchard View Manor, Friday Sept. 6th Waterview Villa, Wednesday Sept. 11th Evergreen House, Thursday Sept. 19th Hattie Ide Chaffee, Tuesday Sept. 24th

Senior Chorus

We have a few members looking to start a senior chorus at the center. Please let the Administration staff know if you would be interested in participating. No past experience is needed or required.

Support Groups Diabetes Support 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support.

The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 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.

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and follow-ups. Protective Services Council, made up of city departments and mental health/social service agencies, meets monthly to discuss problems concerning the elderly.

Transportation: The center has two buses that are used daily for door-to-door transportation to and from the center.

Notary: This service is available in the Administration Office at no charge.

Seminars: Monthly social, educational, and financial seminars on topics relating to seniors.

Manicurist: A manicurist visits the center weekly for manicures and polish changes.

Gift Shop: The gift shop has many different items for the convenience of the seniors.

Small items from candy and greeting cards to jewelry, handmade items and crafts are available.

Exercise Programs Intermediate Yoga Monday & Wednesday 9am

$3

$3

Relearn all the old moves on the ballroom dance floor as well as some new ones. Singles are welcome.

Aerobics Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am $2

Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.

Tai Chi 11:00am $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.

Tap N Time Wednesday 9:15am

A proper balance of exercise and rest can help relieve stiffness and maintain or improve your joint mobility and muscle strength.

Zumba Every Thursday 11:15

Zumba is a dance fitness cardio class that incorporates salsa, merengue, mambo, hip-hop, and some other styles of music into the class. Beto Perez forgot his tape of aerobics music for a class he was teaching. He used the tapes he had in his backpack, consisting of salsa & merengue, and improvised a class using this music and rhythm’s. After moving to United States in 2001, he teamed up with his childhood friend, and it starting progressing from there.

Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm. The fitness room 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 $40 for a one year membership.

Card Games

Ballroom Dance Monday 2pm $3

Tuesday

Computer Classes Sessions & Times Vary

Fitness Center

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 10:30am

Arthritis Exercise Wednesday & Friday

10:45am No Charge

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A seated rhythm and exercise class.

It is a unique program that combines beginner dance steps utilizing rhythm sticks & exercise, all done to upbeat music from all decades.

Bridge Thursday Pokeno onday Cockroach Tuesday Cribbage Tuesday Hi Lo Jack LeagueFriday

1:00pm 1:00pm 8:15am 1:00pm 1:20pm

Wii Bowling Tuesday 10:15 - 11:45

Come join our very enthusiastic Wii Bowling Group every Tuesday. Using our large screen TV our participants have a great time bowling. If you have never tried this the group will teach you and you’re sure to pick it up quickly

Classes

Watercolor Tuesday 9:30am & 12:30pm

$5

Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center.

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.

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.

Daily Programs

Computer games Billiards Cards Nutritional Lunch Bocce ball Walking Track Morning & Afternoon Coffee/Pastry

Leisure Programs

Book Club Monday 1:00pm Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm

Bocce Ball Tuesday 9:00am Scrabble Wed & Fri 10:00am

Meditation Friday 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm

Computer Games Daily Lounge

Billiards Daily Lower level

Gift Shop

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.

Five Myths about Aging

Common misperceptions can stand in the way of making the best choices as we grow older Myth #1: Seniors are grouchy. Cartoon strips starring curmudgeonly old men, elderly women whacking miscreant teenagers with their canes…the crabby senior is an archetype with which we are all familiar. It is true that physical pain, depression, sensory impairment and mobility loss can take a toll on anyone’s mood and outlook on life. But gerontological psychologists tell us that in general, our personality traits remain the same throughout our lives—and many of us even develop a more positive attitude as we age. Laura Carstensen of the Stanford Center for Longevity says, “In general, people get happier as they get older.” Asked about the stereotype of the grumpy old man, Carstensen said, “Most of the grumpy old men out there are grumpy young men who grew old.” Seniors who are experiencing an

September 2013 The Reporter uncharacteristic negative mood should be evaluated for underlying causes.

Myth #2: Memory loss is inevitable as we age. The idea of the “senile” senior is a pervasive cliché. Any older adult who has gone shopping with a younger relative, only to be ignored by a salesperson, knows that younger people often assume that seniors are incompetent. It is true that Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and other conditions that cause memory loss and cognitive impairment are more common as we grow older, and we do experience certain age-related memory changes.

Yet most of us complete our lives fully cognitively intact. Indeed, recent studies suggest that older brains are better at certain tasks that involve discernment and judgment—the qualities more commonly referred to as “wisdom.” It is important to seek medical evaluation for memory problems right away. Many cases of memory loss are treatable—nutritional deficiencies, depression, sleep problems and medication side effects are common culprits. If the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s or a similar condition, early diagnosis allows for the best care and planning.

Myth #3. Most seniors live in nursing homes. This is another cliché of yesteryear: rows of older adults sitting in rocking chairs on the front porch of

a “rest home.” Today’s long-term care facilities serve a vital function, providing care for people who need skilled nursing and rehabilitation. And some older adults opt to move to a retirement community or other senior residence—but according to the AARP, 90 percent of the baby boomers wish to “age in place,” remaining in their own homes as long as possible. This desire should guide our housing decisions sooner rather than later: will our homes be able to adapt to our changing needs?

What in-home and community services are available to support older adults where we live? Could home modifications make the home a better fit if we later experience mobility and sensory challenges? We have a better chance of aging in place if we anticipate our future needs.

Myth #4: Longevity will continue to increase. During the 20th century, the average lifespan in the U.S. lengthened by thirty years! Many people assume that this trend will continue. But studies suggest that the baby boomers will not experience an average increased longevity—and they may even take a step backwards.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the 45- to 64-year-olds of today are more likely to have two or more chronic conditions than their parents. A team led by life expectancy expert S. Jay Olshansky of the University of Illinois Chicago predicts

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a decline in life expectancy within this century, as increased obesity rates lead to increased rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic illnesses. A recent survey conducted by the National Council on Aging found that although most seniors and baby boomers expect their lives to improve as they grow older, many are failing to take important steps to preserve their health. This is a reminder for people of every age that wellness doesn’t just happen. We can make lifestyle choices that increase the likelihood that we will enjoy a healthy old age.

Myth #5: Everyone ages in the same way. Today’s emphasis on healthy aging might seem to convey the message that we are in total control of our aging. But no matter how diligent we are about our health, unexpected illnesses, accidents and even our genes can send us on an unexpected path. There is no cookiecutter model for how we will age and what our needs will be. On the individual level, this means that we should anticipate that arthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease may strike even the most health-conscious among us. Learning all we can about the issues of later life allows us to create a flexible plan. National and community senior support organizations confirm that in these times, when we are trying to

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Watch out for the ‘Change My Address’ scams

Herb Weisbaum NBC News contributor The BBB has received more than 150 complaints in the last year about Change-My-Address.com.

It’s one of the million little things you need to do when you move – contact the post office to change your mailing address.

Here’s the problem: many people do a random search for “address change” and wind up on one of a number of sites run by private businesses. These companies charge anywhere from $17 to $24 to file that simple change of address form for you, something you can do yourself on the official USPS site for a dollar.

Scambook.com, an online complaint resolution site, has received hundreds of complaints about “change of address” sites.

“Some people report they are charged $1.00 at first, but then a short time later, there’s another charge for additional services they did not knowingly purchase,” said Scambook’s Miranda Perry.

Most of these complaints are about a site called changemy-address.com. The company’s Google Search advertisement appears at the top of the list when you search terms like “forward my mail,” “change my address,” register new address,” or “USPS change of address.”

Angela Leddy went online to change her address after her recent move to a new house in Indianapolis. She searched for “change my mailing address” and saw an ad that said “USPS® Change of Address Form. Fast & Secure Mail Forwarding‎.”

She clicked on the link and landed on change-my-address. com. Thinking she was on the Postal Service site, Leddy filled out the form and punched in her credit card number.

Two days later, she spotted a $19.99 charge on her account.

And she was furious.

“It’s deceitful, it’s deceptive and it’s misleading,” she said.

“And for someone who’s pretty Internet savvy, I was scammed.”

Leddy called the company and they agreed to refund $10.

Not satisfied with that partial refund, Leddy complained to the Better Business Bureau of Cincinnati (where the company is located) which was able to get the company to refund the rest of her payment.

The BBB has received more than 150 complaints in the last year about Change-My-Address.com.

“That’s a lot of complaints for one company,” said Leslie Kish, vice president of operations at the Cincinnati BBB. “There is a pattern of complaints about customer service and refund issues.

Some people said they paid the money and did not receive the change of address service.”

Change-My-Address has an F rating with the Better Business Bureau.

In a statement emailed to NBC News, Change-My-Address. com said it addresses all complaints, and offers a partial refund of $10 to anyone who requests it within 10 days.

“We have worked since our inception to be in compliance with all local, state and federal laws,” Benjamin Miller in corporate communications wrote. “We have attempted to work with our local Better Business Bureau, unfortunately with little success.

However, we answer all complaints with the BBB and have a positive resolution rate better than 97 percent.”

The company said it gives its “members” generous valueadded services for that $19.95 fee, such as special offers from major retailers.

Miller noted that the company says in six different places that is it not affiliated with the USPS. Here is the notice on the company’s home page:

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Men’s Senior Tennis

Men’s Senior Tennis will begin Thursday October 3rd from 10:00-12:00 at Centre Court, 55 Hospital Road in East Providence.

Sign in at locker room by 9:45 Telephone number 401-437-1210.

There are about 40 active members of which about 20 show up each week as it is a drop- in league. Players range from age 55-90. Each player is given a number and every 20 minutes the group changes for a total of 6 times so you get to play against most of the players. The club’s motto is “Tennis just for the fun of it.”

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Heather and Paul met in Providence at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. They both have many common interests and a great love of Outdoors, Travel, Music and the list continues.

Heather is a Vet Assistant at a local animal hospital; she is also an avid equestrian with a passion for horses.

She has also played polo for the UMASS Amherst polo team. Heather completed an associate’s degree in business.

Paul is an accomplished organist and also works at a multi-national corporation as a Services Specialist.

Paul in recent years completed music studies in both New York City and Providence with several renowned Organists and Conductors.

Heather and Paul are planning a winter wedding at the Cathedral in Providence January 3rd 2015.

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September! Already?! For some its back to school/work crazy, for some its off to college, and for some its abundant garden delights. For me its…some garden delights but not as many as I had hoped.

I’ve talked to other people as well who have been having the same problem this year, tomatoes not ripening, eggplants are few if any and the usual zucchini and summer squash stews will have to be embellished with some from the farmer’s market.

Whatever the case, it is still one of the best culinary times of the year. Fresh, healthy dishes practically make themselves any fresh vegetables from the garden or local market.

A word of advice, don’t over cook.

All too often the old style of cooking had vegetables boiling and cooking into a state of mush. Even some current recipes have you blanching then cooking. I don’t see the point unless you have a problem with crunchy foods then by all means blanch away. However if the next time you see a recipe that tells you to blanch then “shock” in ice water, then sauté in oil, I suggest you skip the blanch and shock therapy and go straight to the sauté. Try it.

Grilling is also one of the best ways to prepare fresh veggies. Simple and easy.

I believe that grilling corn on the cob this is best way to cook it. It caramelizes the sugars and enhances the flavors. Grilling zucchini too, to me, is the best.

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Butter and third is Charred Corn Salad with Mint, Parsley and Cilantro.

Eat outside enjoy the beautiful weather of September, fire-up the grill or grill pan and enjoy the bounty of what is one of the best months of the year…and oh yeah…

September is the month my son was born…Happy 21st Birthday Zach, you are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, love Mom. 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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Combine milk, ½ cup water, about ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to boil, stir in polenta; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, stir in cheese. Serve topped with vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH ROASTED-CHILE BUTTER

About 30 minutes, 6 to 8 servings

Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Grill the Fresno chiles over high heat, turning until blackened and softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chiles to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool slightly.

Peel, seed and mince the chiles and return them to the bowl. Add the cayenne pepper, butter and chives and stir until combined.

Lightly brush the mushroom, eggplant, zucchini and corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables over moderately high heat, turning once or twice until lightly charred and tender, about 5 minutes. Arrange the vegetables on a platter and immediately dot with the chile butter. Serve right away.

Chili Butter can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for one month.

5 red Fresno chiles or jalapeños ¼ cayenne pepper 1 stick of butter, softened 2 tablespoons minced chives ½ pound Portobello mushrooms, sliced lengthwise 1/3 inch thick 1 pound Japanese or baby eggplants, sliced on the diagonal 1/3 inch thick ¾ pound small zucchini (about 2) thinly sliced on the diagonal 2 ears of corn-shucked, cobs cut crosswise into 1 ½ inch thick rounds Extra virgin olive oil, for grilling Salt and pepper

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Lyme disease can cross the placenta and may possibly cause birth defects or even death of the baby.

A 2006 published CDC animal study shows that transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi (the bacterium that causes Lyme) through blood transfusion in mice is possible.

10) A rash does not always occur with Lyme disease, and symptoms may occur days of months after a tick bite.

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About 30 minutes/serves 4

4 large ears of corn, shucked extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons torn mint leaves 3 tablespoons torn parsley leaves 3 tablespoon torn cilantro leaves

2) Lyme Disease is No Fun: Let’s Get Well!, Book Written especially for children ages 8-12 years old who have Lyme Disease. By Mary Wall MS Ed, CCLS, a Columbia graduate student, edited by Colleen M. Smith, a peerreview medical journal production editor and Johns Hopkins grad –each has battled Lyme disease as a child. http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php?option=com_ content&view=article&id=502:lyme-disease-is-no-fun-lets-get-well&catid=115:ldabooks&Itemid=500 There are many free resources available through non-profit organizations like: Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA): http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/ International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS): http://www.ilads.org/ Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDA):

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Heat grill or grill pan, brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, Grill over moderately high heat, turning until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Let cool.

Meanwhile in a small bowl combine the onion and lime juice and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the maple syrup, jalapeno and 2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper.

Working in a large bowl, cut the kernels off the cobs in sections. Add the onion dressing and toss. Add the mint, parsley and cilantro and toss again. Serve warm or room temperature.

St. Mary’s 20th Annual

Clam Boil/Steak Fry Sunday, September 15

Where: South Seekonk Gun Club 65 Reed St. Rehoboth, Mass Time; Gathering 4pm / Dinner 5pm Prices: Clam Boil $25.00 Steak fry $20.00 (children under 10 free clam boil only) Raffle tickets available for great prizes.

For tickets please call; Mike Boyce 401-253-2734

http://tbdalliance.org/ Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center: http://www.columbia-lyme.org/ S t u r b r i d g e Ly m e Aw a r e n e s s o f Massachusetts(S-L-A-M): http://s-l-a-m.org/ I’ve joined forces with The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) as a Social Ambassador for the “Lyme Power of Us” Campaign. I hope to do what I can to help educate and advocate in my community and beyond.

If you would like to make a donation to the cause, you may do so at: http://ilads.org/ fundraise/donate-iladef/?ap_id=Alabrie If you’re interested in joining me as a Social Ambassador for ILADS, you may do so at: http://www.ilads.org/fundraise/wp-content/ plugins/wp-affiliate-platform/affiliates/register. php?ap_id=Alabrie As my condition improves, I would be happy to meet with your group and speak about Lyme Disease. Please contact me at the email address below if interested.

Concerned for our community, Annie LaBrie faith4annie@yahoo.com

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East Providence Senior Center Trips Sept. 9-12, 2013 Wildwood, NJ

332.00 Dbl. Occ. to include 3 Nights Accommodations, 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, Entertainment, Afternoon Pizza Party, Ice Cream Social at 50’s themed Cool Scoops Parlor, Day in Atlantic City with Bonus Package, Cocktail Party with live entertainment, Show at the Performing Arts Center, and more.

Single $417.00 Triple $332.00 Insurance $25.00

Nov. 30, 2013 Newport Grand Holiday Package

Featuring Mark Shelton - $69.00 - includes Motorcoach Transportation, Buffet, Show, $20 Free Slot Play & $10 Reward Points. Mark Shelton has received international acclaim as one of the best voices and renditions of Elvis hits ever heard. Among the Stars is his latest CD release.

Dec. 2-3, 2013 Indian Head Resort

$189.00 Dbl. to include 1 Luncheon, I Dinner, 1Breakfast, entertainment and Silver Fox Transportation. Stops on the way home will be made at the Tilton Outlets and the NH State Liquor Store.

Triple $185.00 Single $239.00 Insurance $12.00 Sign up at the E. Providence Senior Center Administration Office (401) 435-7800 or call: Eleanor Monteiro at (401)434-8194 - 28 Metacomet Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 No calls before 9:00am or Sundays “Please” Please Make Your Reservations Early

United Methodist Elder Care Golf Classic Provides Safe And Affordable Housing To RI Seniors

August 2013 (East Providence, RI)—United Methodist Elder Care hosted its 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Alpine Country Club, Cranston, RI. Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Methodist Elder Care Communities.

This year’s tournament was held in memory of Theodore (Ted) R. Stearns, loving United Methodist Elder Care resident and golf tournament committee member who passed away in February.

Following the tournament, an awards and recognition luncheon was held. Event highlights included contest holes, raffles and the Nike Mobile Pro Golf Shop.

The event raised over $31,000 to support the services and programs of the United Methodist Elder Care Communities.

This funding will provide: rent supplements, services and meal supplements, medical and rehabilitation devices, therapeutic interventions, and even social hours and special celebrations for its residents. United Methodist Elder Care Communities acknowledges all those event sponsors, registrants and volunteers who made this event possible including our premier Ryders Cup Sponsor, East Commerce Solutions.

CLASSIFIEDS YARD SALE WE’RE BACK!! Multi-family Yard Sale!! 199 Brightridge Avenue, EP Sat. 9/7 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Men & Women’s clothing, Accessories, Housewares, Electronics, Holiday items. Rain date Sun. 9/8. (e913)

WANTED WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-217-8074. (e913) Wanted: Flower vases, please donate, I can pick up. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602. (rfD913)

FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT IN EAST PROVIDENCE: Updated recently third floor apartment in East Providence off Warren Avenue. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, large kitchen with stove and fridge included. LR and DR; Front porch, Backyard available for use. Storage room; washer and dryer hookups available; No smoking, no pets please. Street parking. On bus line.

Security deposit required. $850 per month. Please call Adriana at 508-252-9293. (e913)

VACATION RENTALS EXERCISE EQUIPMENT: Free standing weight bench with pulley system, new cable (over 250 lb) with multi station exercises for total body workout. Treadmill and Roman Chair also available...

Best offer or trade. 401-787-6031. Located in Rehoboth.

CUSTOM LOG CABIN: White Mountains New Hampshire, Sugar Hill, Franconia NH, sleeps 6, fireplace, full kitchen; minutes from New Hampshire attractions; swimming, hiking, fishing, boating or just R&R; weekly and weekends, Call Joe at 401-439-8089. (e913)

FOR SALE MOTOR HOME: Condor 31 Ft. Class A Motor Home Call for information 508 336-6924 31 Ft. Class A Motor Home Year 2000 (e913) A MUST SEE! ONE OWNER – RELIABLE: Toyota Highlander 2002 183,000 miles; In the last year, new rear brakes/rotors, new battery, new gas tank, canister, fuel sensor; new tires 9/2011; New inspection sticker. Must see. $6675. Call 508-252-4106. (e913)

HELP WANTED: CARPENTER WANTED: Part time + must speak English, and have reliable transportation, own hand tools, experience in doors, windows and decks. Background check. Hours 7-3 at most…Pay based on experience. Call Don at 508-455-0281 after 10AMtill 2 PM. (e913)

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

Classified Deadline: 25th of the Month We reserve the right to alter and/or reject advertising

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HELP WANTED: need yard help 4 hours per week. $10 to $12 per hour. call 508-2525838 8am to 6 pm (e913) DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Arthur Murray Swansea Dance Studio looking for part time dance instructors. No experience necessary. Hours are 5-9 during the week. Call (508) 679-0071. (e913) Experience installers and laborers needed to install commercial & residential fencing. Knowledge of 6 -12 months experience in wood, vinyl & wire. Foxx Fence Company Inc., located in Swansea, Ma (508)336-1411 (rf) In need of experience Laborers, Truck Drivers, and Machine Operators. Contact Erika at 774-322-6819 (rf_mjd)

GENERAL SERVICES MC HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: Weekly, biweekly or monthly. Experienced, dependable. Flexible and efficient.

Affordable. Please Call Marilyn 401-4978770. Fala-se Portugues. (913)

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Visit www.ReporterToday.com Post your classifed for PRINT and/or ONLINE, Pay with your credit card.

CLEANOUT SERVICES: A2Z Cleanout Services Quality Service at Affordable Prices. We do single items to complete homes including ATTICS, BASEMENTS, GARAGES, SHEDS, YARDS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND STORAGE UNITS. FREE ESTIMATES and PROMPT SERVICE. Insured. Tim 508-369-9067. (e913) PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Sale or Rent, Moonwalks $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350.

20x20 tent package $250. Set up Included.

Call early for Reservation. Dan 774-3061278 or 401-255-1072 (e913)

Big Blue Removal Service: Attic, Cellar, Total House; WE TAKE EVERYTHING! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. LET US DO THE WORK. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508226-1295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com. (rf)

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. (e1213) EXPERIENCED TEACHER OF PIANO, VOICE AND ORGAN: Classical & popular.

Beginners & Advanced. All ages. Traditional and modern methods. Natalie Lawton, M.A. Music, 45 Central Avenue, North Seekonk, MA 508-761-3334 (e1213)

CHILDCARE Licensed Family Childcare: Has September Openings Please visit me on the web at WWW.Rehobothchildcare.com/ JoannePlumer or Call 1-508-252-1252 For more information (e913)

East Providence Now Can Submit Classifieds On Our Website. View & Post at www.

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SEPTEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Appliance Repairs CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney Attorney Elizabeth Cuzzone, Auto Body Fogarty Auto Body Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. Auto Detailing After Hour Auto Care Auto Repairs Barbosa & Son Auto Repair Auto Repairs Metric Motors Auto Repairs New England Tire Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep Auto Salvage Seekonk Auto Salvage Auto Services Vally Auto Service & Fuel Bakery Crugnale Bakery Bank Coastway Community Bank Building Contractor East Providence Siding Building Contractor Gianlorenzo & Sons Construction Cell Phones Prime Time Communications Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber Child Care Beehive Childhood Center Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles Concrete American Mobile Mix Concrete Inc. Consignment Store Yester-day’s News Credit Union Community & Teachers Credit Union Dance Studio Festival Ballet Providence Dance Studio Rosemary’s School of Dance Dance Studio Twinkle Toes Dance Studio Dentist Eager Family Dentistry Dentist Kenneth J. Rawlinson, D.D.S. Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC Dentist Romani Orthodontics Dentist Rumford Dental Dentist Smith Family Dental Associates Dry Cleaners Hope Cleaners Entertainment King Richard’s Faire Fence-Sales/Serv. Foxx Fence Fireplaces/ Chimney’s Stovepipe Fireplace Shop Inc. Food Service Thomsen Foodservice Fuel - Oil Al’s Quality Oil Co. Fuel - Oil COD OIL Funeral Home Perry/McStay Funeral Home

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Gifts Thirty-one Gifts Gifts & Collectibles Personal Touch Golf Club Segregansett Country Club Hair Salon Evolution Hair Designs Hair Salon Shear Image Salon Handyman Just In Time Handyman Service Health & Fitness Shape Up East Providence Health & Fitness TnF Wellness Health & Fitness YMCA of Greater Providence Home Improvements Mark Koussa Carpentry Home Improvements Professional Property Maintenance House Cleaning Marinalva’s Cleaning Insurance National Agents Alliance Landscape Service Superior Lawn Care Laundromat Bullocks Point Laundromat Martial Arts Sanshou Fighting and Fitness Nursing Homes Waterview Villa Orthodontics Romani Orthodontics Painting Contractor Cronan Painting Parks Crescent Park Carousel Paving Contractor Action Industries Physical Therapy Sport & Spine Physical Therapy Private School St. Marys - Bay View High School Private School The Childrens Place Ltd. Private School The Providence Country Day School Real Estate Mateus Realty Real Estate ReMax Rivers Edge Real Estate The Tirrell Team Remodeling Batty Construction Restaurant Dunkin Donuts - Riverside Restaurant Wings & Things Restaurant-Pizza Trendy’s Pizza Retirement Community Brookdale/East Bay Roofer/WaterProofing Cameron Roofing Roofing Contractor Johnny C’s Roofing Co., Inc Roofing Contractor Tabeleys Roofing Seafood Market Digger’s Catch Self Storage Lionel Mini Storage, Inc. Sports - Soccer AYSO - American Youth Soccer Org. Theatres - Live Trinity Repertory Company Trash/Junk Removal Big Blue Removal Service Tree Service Advanced Tree

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Buying or Selling - Call

MATEUS Realty The experience makes the difference!

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

Luis Mateus (401) 368-2403 Jeff Mateus (401) 447-9459

Pam Reis (401) 368-2402 Maria Correia (401) 556-2957 Cecilia Duarte (401) 450-9044

EAST PROVIDENCE - Taunton Ave! Great Potential!! Mixed use property on C3 Zone, 3 apartments + 36515 sf of commercial space, gas heat, upgraded electric, separate utilities, updates, 9000 sf, ample parking. $379,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Silver Spring!! 2 Br Ranch in move in condition!! Young roof, siding, windows, kitchen & bath.

Upgraded electric, hw's, tile, garage, fenced yard. $169,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Well kept 2/3 Br R/Ranch, FR, den, young gas boiler/ hw tank, entral air, hw's, tile, siding, replacement windows, dead end st, $169,900

East Providence - Centrally located, 2 Br, Ranch, FR, partially finished basement, gas heat, upgraded electric, deck, pool, 6000+ sf lot. $168,000

EAST PROVIDENCE - Kent Heights!!

3 Br, 2 bath Dormered Cape, dining, LR/FP, FR, Hw's, tile vinyl/brick siding, replacement windows, upgraded electric, young HW tank, breezeway, patio, shed, garage. $269,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Estate Sale!!

Well kept 3 Br, 2 bath Ranch, partially finished basement; young roof, siding, replacement windows, gas boiler/hw tank & central air. Upgraded electric, sprinklers, garage, hw's/tile. $179,900

EAST PROVIDENCE -Pride of ownership shows in this spacious, well maintained 4 Br, 2 bath home, dining, den, FR, sliders to deck & patio, replacement windows. Young gas boiler/hw tank, upgraded electric, Hw's/tile. $179,900

BRISTOL - Custom built 3 Br, 2 1/2 bath contemporary; open floor plan & walking distance to water!! Master BR w/private bath. FP, cathedrals, sliders to deck & patio, garages, 15000+sf corner lot. $349,900

PAWTUCKET - Spacious 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath bungalow, dining, LR/FP, partially finished basement. Young roof, replacement windows, gas boiler/hw tank & c/air. Upgraded electric, hws/ tile, 9000+sf corner lot, garages/loft. $159,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Centrally located!!

3 Br, 2 bath Ranch with great potential!!

Partially finished basement, gas heat/ hw, central air, Hw's, siding, 7000+sf lot. $139,900

EAST Providence - Spacious 4 Br, 2 bath Cottage, dining, siding, replacement windows, porches, gas heat, Hw's, tile, upgraded electric, newer kitchen. $139,900

PAWTUCKET - Well kept 2/3 Br, 1 1/2 bath Ranch, partially finished basement.

Young roof, siding, replacement windows. Gas heat/hw, upgraded electric, cathedrals, deck. $159,900

A sign of success and a name you can trust!

434-8399 FALAMOS PORTUGUES • FAX # 435-3401

582 Warren Avenue • East Providence, RI 02914

Serving East Providence and surrounding areas since 1975.

Visit our website for information on these and other properties at...

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Postmaster: Deliver by September 7th

Honoring our Military on FREEDOM DAY

September 12, 2013 Dr. Sarah Eager, a dentist who served in the U.S. Air Force, is honoring our military service members and their families by providing a day of free dental care! Those with a military I.D. card or DD Form 214 are eligible for a dental exam, x-rays and a cleaning. By appointment only.

NEW PATIENTS & EMERGENCIES WELCOME

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Attleboro, MA PERMIT NO. PI 228

EVENING & SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS

EAGER FAMILY DENTISTRY (401) 434-2626

600 Wampanoag Trail • Riverside, RI

www.eagerfamilydentistry.com

Services to Benefit

America’s Finest SEMINAR: VETERANS AID & ATTENDANCE BENEFIT If you’re a wartime veteran, or the surviving spouse of a veteran, the Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit could be an ideal solution for financing your senior housing needs. Join us for a special presentation about eligibility requirements, payable benefits, how to file claims and more.

2013 BeneFItS

Wednesday, September 18 | 3 - 4 p.m.

Guest speaker: Scott Grande of Veterans Financial, Inc. Complimentary admission and refreshments

For reservations or more information, call 1-888-902-8536 by September 16.

The maximum monthly pension amounts are...

Surviving Spouse Healthy Vet / Spouse needs care

$1,113 $1,360

Single Veteran Married Veteran

$1,732 $2,054*

*Actual benefit amount is determined by the VA based on eligibility.

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