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East Providence News Briefs By Bob Rodericks

Lemont Presents 2014-15 City Budget Lemont’s Budget Statement:

“Although it has been 10 years since I last served as City Manager, my return last November seemed as if I had never left. Familiar faces have made my transition much easier and although there were some new and serious problems to face, my return has been almost seamless. I thank all of those who welcomed my return and who continue to assist in getting our fine City back on track. As a life-long “Townie” I am eager to remove us from having to be managed by a state Budget Commission, or anyone else who will only take us backwards, not forwards,” - Interim Manager Paul Lemont. With that opening statement, Lemont presented his budget to the city council in September. The budget has been developed to be financed with a residential tax rate increase of 11cents per thousand or .5% and a commercial tax rate increase of 13 cents per thousand or .5%. also. The city total budget plan would spend $172,040,750. This would be up from last year’s budget of $167,211,783. Schools would receive $74,844,650; city offices would get $69,161,333; water appropriations would be set at $7,700,583 and wastewater spending is $13,777,392. Grants and other accounts make up the total budget package. The Motor Vehicle tax rate is frozen per state law. Although the proposed budget represents a very small tax increase, at least one council member, Mayor Jim Briden is not supportive. “I want to see the budget cut so that there is no tax increase at all,” said the outgoing councilman from Ward 1. Briden is not seeking reelection. Lemont’s budget message went on to list a reverse chronology of events in the city preceding his return as interim city manager. “When I left in 2003, we were at an all-time high. We had been nominated for All America City status 3 times in 14 years, our Police and Fire Pension Plan was fully funded, we were on the verge of having the state do our waterfront recovery, and we had the lowest tax rate of any City in the state,” he said. “There were many other accolades that put us “first” or “on top” and while the bloom has been off that rose for the past few years, we are once again poised to regain our former status. The nightmare of running out of money or of having to have outsiders determine our destiny is over. With few restrictions, we are once again

in the driver’s seat of directing our future,” Lemont said casting a stone at the now departed budget commission. Lemont feels good about the city’s’ future. “Our residents are regaining enthusiasm and the coming years will see a new, better, dynamic and more inclusive East Providence. Soon our Waterfront Plans will come to fruition which will both increase our tax base, and inject a vibrancy to the East Providence community and businesses. Additionally, our financial stability will help us to repair our buildings and infrastructure and will allow us to consider such items as a new Recreation Center, road restoration, nicer parks, and a revamped water distribution. We will make East Providence look better, respond faster, and serve our residents’ needs more fully tomorrow than it does today,” said Lemont. However, the city manager did list some problems he thinks the city still faces. “We as a nation are still in a funky economy while many signals are bright (new cars, loans, etc.) there are many people who have been left behind in the wake of mortgage foreclosures or loss of a job,” said Lemont. Lemont and the council remain very concerned with the state of the water infrastructure in the city. “Our residents are confronted with rising water and waste water rates, a situation handed to us by regulators who rightfully are demanding purer drinking water as well as cleaner oceans, ponds and rivers. While city government takes the brunt of the criticism, we are just a middleman who is compelled to raise rates lest we go bankrupt,” said Lemont. Some would also blame the fact that little to nothing has been done through the years to repair or replace the city’s aging and crumbling system of underground water pipes. The main feed for East Providence is a cross bay pipeline which has been the subject of much discussion of late. “When the Providence Water Supply Board raises our rates, we have to pass it on. When new and seeming endless clean water regulations are promulgated, we again have no choice but to increase our rates. When our water piping, storage, and purification infrastructure deteriorates to the point of dangerousness, we need to fix it, and rates will go up. We have got to understand that water is becoming an ever increasing valuable commodity that we must learn to conserve. The days of cheap water are gone forever,” warned Lemont.

School Administration on the Move Again?

It has been no secret that Paul Lemont does not like some of the consolidation that

Acting City Manager Paul LeMont. has occurred when the budget commission was running the city. Lemont is particularly not happy at the crowded conditions in city hall where both the school and city administrations have combined physical office space and duties. “One of the key points of the Budget Commission was consolidation and while that may work in many areas, City Hall is just too crowded and we will continued on next page...

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work with the School Department to possibly shift some staff to a new location. In that respect, our IT Department will be moving to Sweetland House (old PCD site), and we are considering utilizing the Union Primary School for our School Department,” Lemont said in his budget presentation. Sources on both the city and school side have told the Reporter that this would be welcomed news by many staffers. “There isn’t enough room here (City Hall), and many school related tasks are very different from city services,” said more than a few long time employees. In fact, several years ago the school department planned to vacate the aging and out of the way administrative offices in Riverside on Burnside Avenue. The vacant Union Primary School site was being readied for the school department. A new roof was planned, money was set aside for a new boiler and blueprints were prepared showing that the administrative offices would be a good fit there. “We were all set to go and then, bang, it never happened,” said a former administrator closely involved with the planning process. “It would have been a good move and Union is in a very accessible area to the public at large.” “The situation of having a few Department Heads reporting to both City administration and the School Department is less than ideal and needs more contemplation and study,” said Lemont. “This especially pertains to Building Facilities, where the department head has been overwhelmed with the demands from both sides. I am also not happy with Human Resources, Purchasing, Finance and the aforementioned Building Facilities, reporting to two administrators and I believe in the old adage that no man (or woman) can serve two masters,” Lemont added. School Superintendent Kimberly Mercer smiled when asked about the City Manager wanting school staff out of City Hall. “Actually, we get along very nicely. The Manager is very supportive of schools,” said Mercer. “I’m sure we will all work on this together.” Mercer was not here when the prior move to Union School was canceled.

Lemont Seeks to Beef Up Safety Officers & Technology

Lemont would like to increase staffing numbers within the police and fire departments to more appropriate levels as he sees it. “The slashing of the number of employees following our financial troubles has caused overtime to skyrocket in our public safety departments, a situation that cannot continue. The exhaustion of our personnel is unsafe, and is not tolerable. The lack of personnel to fill posts and shifts in our police department has not only been expensive but also causes fatigue and morale problems,” continued Lemont. “We are a safe city, but our safety requires workers who are not exhausted from working multiple shifts. I also recognize that our world has changed since my last stint as City Manager. Our residents regularly use a wide variety of electronic and social media, and are demanding that we at City Hall keep pace in this ever changing

and fast moving world. We are being asked to electronically bring permitting, tax payments, licensing and event notification to the homes of our residents, and this means our adding IT personnel,” Lemont wrote in his budget message.

Parks, Recreation and Roads May Gain

Lemont’s budget also wants to improve upon city parks, recreation and street infrastructure. Much of this was overlooked when the budget commission was in control. “We couldn’t get a dime for grass seed or paint and we had to watch things slowly rot away in our parks and streets,” another well placed source revealed. Lemont’s budget hopes to slowly reverse that trend. “We are also including money for sprucing up of the City’s parks, recreational areas and roads. We have invested over $2 million into our roads and buildings this year but have only scratched the surface. East Providence looks better, but nowhere near as good as it can look. We must continue to invest in infrastructure and that includes our city workers who work hard to preserve, protect, and improve it. Our aging underground structures and buildings need constant attention and as the old advertisement proclaims-”you can pay me now or pay me later”, wrote Lemont in a play on the old Fram oil filter commercial.

Small Business, Carousel help Possible

The interim City Manager made note in his budget message of other items of concern. In order to attract small businesses back to the many closed storefronts in the city, Lemont would “ propose a credit on the first $10,000 of tangible business equipment for our City businesses. This will eliminate having to pay a Tangible Tax for many businesses, and will reduce the amount of that tax for all of them. It has been said that our tangible tax is a deterrent to small businesses relocating to our City and this $10,000 reduction on the value of tangibles is a start to getting them to come here,” Lemont theorizes. “The Looff Carousel which remains one of our single most important destinations is aging day by day and I get concerned whether enough capital can be raised through the various fundraisers to provide for long term operation and maintenance. We are in the black for day to day operations but a major disaster will have a serious impact,” he added. Lemont would also like to see a receptionist/greeter position back at City Hall. Currently, visitors to City Hall enter an empty building lobby and must direct themselves to school or city offices and departments. “A person could provide some sense of security for an otherwise unprotected building, as well as be a welcoming, informative resource for our residents who visit City Hall,” wrote Lemont.

Return to Glory Days?

“To meet our operating budget for the coming year, I am calling for a one half percent tax increase which is less than the .75% increase that we levied in 2014. The majority of this tax increase will be directed towards increased funding for our schools. City operations will continue to live within reasonable means. We may not be able to immediately return to our former glory days but we can build a new direction that will give our citizens confidence in our future. We cannot please everyone, but if each resident understands that we are striving to give everyone the best ‘bang for the buck’ we will soon be leaping ahead. Invariably, some citizens will complain about our tax rate and water rates and threaten to move to another community. They are better off here. I know that our tax rate is lower than surrounding communities. Our Assessment Division ran a comparison of similar houses in East Providence versus other municipalities and found that we are taxing these properties at a much lower rate. We, like all around us, need an increase in good paying jobs and a growing tax base to give our City the boost it needs. That is our goal, and this budget will give our current City News briefs continued on page 8...

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It has been some 25 or more years since I was introduced to my now sister-in-law Candace (Candy) Cain Seel. At that time in her life, she was working full-time and going to school at night to receive her Master’s degree. (It took many years to complete.) Think about that for a minute, what dedication. The dedication that she showed then will be the same serving as City Councilperson from Ward 3. Candy and I are both members of local fraternal organizations that are dedicated to doing good work in the community, and we have served on committees together. I know how much effort Candy puts into everything she does. She’s organized, pays attention to details, and is a leader. On a personal basis, I know Candy is devoted to her husband, her mother and her extended family. Candy has my unconditional support. If I lived in Ward 3, she would have my vote as well. David Seel, Jr. Riverside, RI

East Providence Water Issues

The Executive Director of Bristol County Water Authority recently appealed to East Providence residents and EP City Council regarding a desired interconnection with the City of Pawtucket’s water system to provide an emergency water supply to both East Providence and Bristol County should the current connections with Providence fail. East Providence water customers were recently hit with an exorbitant water rate increase in order to finance a questionable $19 million bond issue for water system improvements. Other than at City Council meetings, where you cannot speak, there was never a comprehensive presentation to the general public of the need for those improvements. As a result, that plan and attendant rate increase were shoved down our throats. The estimated cost of the interconnection with Pawtucket is another $13.5 million which reportedly would be “shared” with Bristol County. Before East Providence gets into bed with BCWA on this latest plan, there needs to be a comprehensive public presentation (not at a EP City Council meeting) at which all of the information regarding this plan should be presented for public scrutiny. I have no doubt that this is a desirable undertaking for both Bristol County and East Providence. But is it absolutely necessary? Are there other more cost effective ways to do this? What are the alternatives? With today’s sophisticated and improved water treatment techniques is there a possibility for BCWA and/or East Providence to bring back there former sources of supply? Where are the engineering cost/benefit studies? I urge the residents of East Providence as well as the City Council to take time to become thoroughly familiar with this matter before placing another financial burden on the backs of current and future East Providence residents. Let’s not have another “scheme” foisted upon us without having the opportunity to fully understand the financial and operational ramifications. Contact your City Council member NOW!! Robert Amman East Providence, RI 02914

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continued from page 4... workers the resources to achieve it. In conclusion, I would like to thank the City Council for its sage advice and patience as we strive to make these changes and to thank each of our loyal employees who through thick and thin have answered the call placed upon them,” Lemont wrote as he concluded his first budget message since returning to City Hall.

PondView Not Settled Yet Illegal Sign is Back

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Ken Foley and the land owner with a violation notice. They took it down,” said Pimentel. The land where the sign is placed is not owned by Foley or PondView. “When I found out this week that the sign was back, I again issued the parties a violation notice. I issued the notice one day after finding out,” noted Pimentel. Two days after the violation notice the sign is still up. “I will be checking it out,” said the zoning officer. “There is a business running there, they call it Railside Services, a lot of this will be settled in Court. I can’t comment fully as the matter is in litigation and going to the state Superior Court,” said Pimentel. “I uphold the city ordinances and laws, that’s all I can do. These appeals have to go to court.” The Reporter also spoke with RES (PondView) spokesman Clyde Ames about this latest twist in the case. “Well, we’re back in business as we are appealing the city’s actions against us,” said Ames in a telephone interview. “The sign in question will stay. We have the land owner’s permission to place it there,” said Ames. “East Providence just continues with this anti-business theme. We weren’t treated well in their Municipal Court so we’ve appealed and we’re just waiting for a Superior court date,” said Foley’s spokesperson. So the disagreements continue and both sides are evidently hunkered down for litigation and a court resolution. Stay tuned.

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Michael Winquist, who is the second highest ranking officer with the Rhode Island State Police, was recently hired as the new police chief for the troubled Cranston Police Department. Winquist joins a few other locals who have become high ranking law enforcement officers throughout Rhode Island. Winquist’s father is a retired East Providence Police Chief. Before Winquist, John LaCross was also a recent number two

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man at the RI State Police and he now is Chief of Police for Barrington. When Gary Dias left as EP Police Chief he became Chief Sheriff for the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs (now retired). Joseph Tavares, a graduate of EPHS worked for the Warwick Police before coming to East Providence as its’ recent police chief. That tenure was a rocky one within the department and Tavares and the city agreed to a separation with Chris Parella now the EP Chief. Several other EPHS graduates are current members of the RI State Police. One such Townie is Lieutenant Colonel Raymond B. Studley, a Command Staff Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Field Operations who was, himself, the number two man at the RI state police when he was assigned to serve as Chief Executive Officer for the troubled Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. Studley had uncovered a very poor system of monthly cash flow reporting by RIPTA and has now retired from the state police while still at the helm of RIPTA. There are also about four or five other Townies currently working as State Police.

Townie Matt Price Does Well On TV Show Jeopardy

atthew Price is a higher education administrator at Brown University and attended Waddington Elementary, Riverside Junior High (now middle school) and EPHS. He graduated from Suffolk University and has other advanced degrees and he found himself on television’s Jeopardy show last month. He made it through a couple of programs, defeating a prior champion, but in his second appearance, he was knocked off the winning podium himself. Throughout his two-show appearance, Price became known for his wide smiles and good natured personality. He told friends that he really enjoyed meeting and talking a lot with the other contestants. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened,” he would write after the show. “Friends - thank you so much for your support and well-wishes! It’s not the way I wanted it to end (seriously - does a “mammoth seal” even exist?! And don’t even get me started on ‘e after i except after c’...),” Price laughed making fun of two incorrect answers he gave. “But it was the experience of a lifetime and I’m so thankful and still can’t believe it actually happened,” he added. It wasn’t all bad as Price won $23,400 for his two-day Jeopardy effort.

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TAPIN is an all volunteer/donor supported agency dedicated to serving clients in the East Bay area needing rides to medical appointments, emergency food, children’s clothing, household items and furniture. While rides are nearly always filled, the need for new drivers is constant as regulars move or retire. Volunteers may drive as often or as far as they wish. The emergency food closet may be accessed every 30 days, and supplies a bag of basic foods such as tuna, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, etc. and with school starting there is a need for snacks and juice boxes. This summer TAPIN was able to also offer an excellent supply of fresh, varied and beautiful vegetables as well thanks to many volunteer gardeners and pickers. The bedding situation is currently in very short supply. Particularly needed are full, queen and king size sheets. With the colder weather there have been many requests for blankets, spreads and comforters in all sizes. Also,towels seem to disappear as quickly as they are donated. The Housewares Closet is very much in need of pots, pans, flatware, dishes, glasses and small appliances such as toasters, toaster ovens, mixers and coffee makers. A reminder that Gift Cards for Birthdays, Anniversarys or Memorials are available in the office. TAPIN is located in the lower level of the Library building on County Rd in Barrington and is open Mon thru Fri from 9 to noon. Please drop off donations during those hours, call for more information 247-1444, check the website tapinri.com or just stop by to learn more about the agency.

R.I. Resource Recovery’s Profits Shared Mike OConnell: “It was a good year, a very good year.”

JOHNSTON, R.I. (September 24, 2014) – This morning, Rhode Island Resource Recovery (RIRR) passed out checks to RI’s 39 cities and towns for profits realized from the sale of recyclables. The municipal share of the profits for the year ending June 30, 2014 totaled $1,502,616.16. “Together, we are improving recycling behavior in R.I.,” said Michael OConnell, RIRR’s executive director. “We are keeping recyclables out of the landfill and many municipalities are delivering an increased amount of recyclable materials to us. They have made changes in their collections that reduce their landfill disposal fees and improve their recycling performance.” OConnell reported that in addition to the 97,844 tons of R.I. recyclables, RIRR processed and sold an additional 32,952 tons of recyclables from commercial sources, both in state and out of state. “The long-term investments made by municipalities in recycling education and Pay-As-You-Throw programs are proving to be fruitful,” said OConnell. “While we can’t ever predict how the markets will perform in any given year, we do know that improvements allow the municipalities to deliver more material, which increases their share of recycling profits. Additionally, it reduces how much they need to pay for landfill disposal, reducing the burden on municipal budgets.” OConnell asked the city and town officials to use these funds to promote “cleaner” recycling. Companies that purchase the commodities are willing to pay more money for bales of recyclables that are completely free of non-recyclables. A number of municipalities

October 2014 The Reporter watch their recycling trucks dump their loads in the landfill -- and pay for the fees and fines – because of the high amount of food scraps, diapers, hypodermic needles, propane gas tanks, and other garbage placed in recycling bins. He congratulated five municipalities for their successes: Narragansett, Newport, Middletown, Central Falls, and Bristol. Narragansett hired a recycling coordinator, who has been very effective in increasing recyclable tonnage by working with local haulers and educating residents about recycling rules. Neighbors Newport and Middletown joined resources to host convenient bulky and hard-to-handle waste drop-offs. Central Falls purchased new automated carts, which not only improved recycling tonnage, it also reduced rat and litter nuisances. Bristol earned kudos for enlisting local activists to support staff efforts by serving on a town recycling committee. East Providence s h a r e o f p r o f i t : $69329.97 Tons delivered in FY14: 4856 1The state of Rhode Island delivered 254 tons and earned $3,038.18. 2 Johnston received additional funds from the out of state pool, designated for storm water mitigation 3South Kingstown and Narragansett share a recycling facility and divide their profit-sharing on an agreed-upon percentage. 4Westerly & Hopkinton share a recycling facility. With the exception of Johnston, municipal shares are determined by the amount of recycled tonnage trucked to the Materials Recycling Facility in Johnston during the fiscal year as well as a share of profits from commercial and out-of-state recycling proceeds. Johnston’s profit-sharing is determined by state law as well as its recycling performance. Located in Johnston, R.I., Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is the quasi-state environmental agency that manages nearly all of the state’s municipal and commercial solid waste. RIRR owns and operates a materials recycling facility, which processes more than 92,000 tons of recyclables annually, and the Central Landfill, which disposes approximately 750,000 tons of solid waste annually.

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(L to R) Steve Coutu, East Providence DPW Director; Michael OConnell, RIRR Executive Director; Donna McMahon, Assistant to the East Providence DPW Director. The town officials accepted East Providence’s profitsharing check of $69,329.97 at a ceremony at RIRR on Wednesday.

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The Polls Will Be Open From 7:00 AM To 8:00 PM VOTING DISTRICT WARD SEN REP DIST. 1 14 63 1 14 63 2 14 63 1 18 63 1 18 63 2 18 63 3 18 63 2 14 64 2 14 64 3 14 64 3 14 65 3 18 65 4 18 65 4 18 65 4 32 65 4 18 66 4 32 66

POLLING PLACE VOTE DIST. 1001 Francis School, 64 Bourne Ave. 1002 City View Manor, 99 Goldsmith Ave. 1003 Whiteknact School, 261 Grosvenor Ave. 1004 Rumford Towers, 95 Newman Ave. 1005 Francis School, 64 Bourne Ave. 1006 East Prov. High School, 2000 Pawtucket Ave. 1007 St. Martha’s Church Hall, 2595 Pawtucket Ave. 1008 St. Francis Church Hall 81 N. Carpenter St. 1009 Hennessey School, 75 Fort St. 1010 Martin Middle School, 111 Brown St. 1011 Kent Heights School, 2680 Pawtucket Ave. 1012 Riverside Congregational, 295 Bullocks Pt. Ave. 1013 Harbor View Manor, 3663 Pawtucket Ave. 1014 Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Pt. Ave. 1015 Crescent Park Manor, 243 Crescent View Ave. 1016 Waddington School, 101 Legion Way 1017 Oldham School (formerly Meadowcrest), 60 Bart Dr.

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It’s time to get ready for Halloween! Join us at the Recreation Center located at 100 Bullocks Point Ave. on Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm to create your own unique Halloween Lantern to light your way while out Trick or Treating this year. This is a free event for Recreation Center members. Nonmember fee is $2.00. All supplies included. To register or for more information call the Recreation Center at 433-6360.

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RECREATION CENTER: 433-6360/6359 / 100 BULLOCKS POINT AVE. EAST PROV., RI 02915 Activities & Center membership are limited to East Providence residents. Registration begins Monday, September 15th, at 9am. Register by calling 433-6360. Except where noted, programs begin the week of September 29th. *Fees apply where noted. Participants must obtain center membership: 1 year: Ages 6-17, $25 / Age 18+, $50 / Age 55+, $25

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After School Fun at The Rec.: Ages 6-14 Mon - Fri. 3-7pm (included with membership) After school time at the Rec. features a fun atmosphere for youth. Activities include sport competitions, games, crafts, music, community service projects and more! * Fees may apply to some activities* Karate: Ages 6-14 Thur. Beginner 6-7pm / Intermediate 7-8pm (must have taken beginner class at the Rec. Center) Oct. 2 - Dec. 11 / 10 wks. $50 per child / Gi available to order for $30 but not required. Teen Weight Training: Coed Ages 13-15 / M, W & F 4-6pm / Begins Sept.29th

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Moody’s Financial Services Raises EP Bond Rating

By Bob Rodericks Good economic news continues to creep up in East Providence with the news that Moodys Investment Services has increased the bond rating for the city. Generally this means that it will become less expensive for East Providence to borrow money and debts shall decrease. The good economic news gave a chance for public officials to crow a bit. “We continue to move in the right direction as our Bond Rating is increasing ..This is a result of the past budget being properly funded in all the right area and funding the rainy day fund early our city is improving before our eyes every day,” said Ward 3 councilman Tom Rose. Rose said that he was particularly happy that the city had developed a healthy rainy day fund. “I think that we can rebuild our city with this current budget on the table and do so with a no tax increase,” added Rose. “It will also be possible for us to do so while maintaining the proposed $10,000 business tax exemption incentive,” Rose said. “We are going in the right direction in this city at all levels. Morale is coming back,” said Rose. Councilwoman-at-Large, Tracy Capobianco was similarly impressed. “We continue to make the right decisions in the best interest of this city,” Capobianco said. “I think we are balancing the right amount of spending on needed improvements that residents want and fiscal budgetary planning, which is making a positive impact on our budget,” said Capobianco. Ward 1 councilman Jim Briden likes the fact that the city has made cuts and other fiscal changes to its operation. “Cutting approximately 900k in expenses from the current budget, freezing the phasing out of the homestead exemption, and keeping property taxes down have been important accomplishments of this City Council. We have served the taxpayers well and made good decisions so as to promote the longterm fiscal strength and stability of East Providence,” offered Briden as his take on the news from Moody’s. Ward 4 councilwoman Chrissy Rossi added that “the best part about this upgrade is that Moody’s gave us two upticks and a positive outlook! That is very rare and means EP is moving ahead. I’m so proud,” beamed Rossi. Moody’s Press Release: New York, September 26, 2014 ‘Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of East Providence’s (RI) general obligation rating to Baa1 from Baa3, affecting approximately $18.9 million in outstanding parity debt; the outlook is continued on next page...

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positive. The bonds are secured by a general obligation unlimited tax pledge. Concurrently, Moody’s has also upgraded to A2 from Baa1 the rating on the Rhode Island Health and Education Building Corporation (RIHEBC) Bond Issue, Series 2007C; the outlook this rating is also positive. SUMMARY RATING RATIONALE The upgrade of the underlying general obligation rating to Baa1 reflects the continued financial improvement, following the disbanding of the state-appointed budget commission in 2013. The city has significantly increased its reserve and liquidity levels through adherence to formal fiscal policies and the adoption of more conservative budgeting practices. Further, the rating reflects the reduction of the city’s unfunded liability in its self-administered pension plan and continued commitment to fully funding the annual required contribution to the plan. In addition, the Baa1 rating incorporates East Providence’s sizeable tax base with average wealth levels and a manageable direct debt burden. The positive outlook reflects our expectation that the city will maintain structurally balanced operations and continue to augment its reserve and liquidity levels, while fully funding the required contributions for pension and OPEB. The upgrade to A2 from Baa1 on the underlying rating of the RIHEBC Series 2007C Bonds reflects the upgrade of East Providence’s underlying GO rating. RIHEBC’s 2007C bond issue is an unenhanced pool and is rated using a ‘weak link plus’ approach, with East Providence being the lowest-rated among the pool’s participants. The A2 pooled financing rating incorporates East Providence’s Baa1 GO rating and its relatively low (12% at inception, currently 7.5% due to the repayment structure) portion of the pool as well as the Aa3 rating of the other participant, Foster-Glocester School District. The significant amount of debt service (51%) directly paid to RIHEBC by the state and the availability of the State of Rhode Island’s (Aa2 negative) intercept of state aid for the remainder of the participants’ debt service provide strong additional security and lift the pool rating above the weakest link rating of Baa1. STRENGTHS: -- Improved management practices -- Continued oversight through state appointed Finance Advisor -- Improved reserve levels and cash flow position -- Elimination of School Fund deficit -- Improved public safety pension plan funding through onetime infusion of settlement proceeds and return to full ARC funding CHALLENGES -- Ongoing expenditure demands, coupled with limited revenue raising flexibility -- Ongoing reliance on cash-flow borrowing for operations -- Despite improvement, high liabilities for pension and OPEB -- Limited ability to raise property tax revenue under city and state property tax caps Outlook The positive outlook reflects our expectation that the city will continue make appropriate adjustments as needed to maintain fiscal stability. The city’s ability to maintain structural budget balance, improve operating reserves, and continue to address its pension and OPEB liabilities will be important factors in future rating reviews. WHAT COULD MAKE THE RATING GO UP -Continued trend of structurally balanced operations -Reduced or eliminated reliance on cash-flow borrowing -Continued improvement in fund balance and liquidity positions -Continued full funding of public safety pension ARC and increased funding ratios WHAT COULD MAKE THE RATING GO DOWN (remove the positive outlook) -Increased reliance on cash-flow borrowing -Failure to maintain a trend of structural balanced operations -Failure to fully fund the public safety pension ARC -Weakening of General Fund or School Fund balance positions.’

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Scholarship Foundation Of East Prov. Awards More Than $175,000 To Local Students

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and residents, Scholarship Foundation (SF) of East Providence awarded scholarships totaling $175,167 to East Providence residents this year. More than 100 businesses, organizations, families and individuals sponsored this year’s awards. Members of the scholarship group distributed checks to 168 recipients at Weaver Library in August.

The event marked the 45th scholarship presentation by the all-volunteer organization. Scholarship Foundation of East Providence has provided more than $3 million in scholarships to more than 3,000 local students in the four and a half decades since its founding. SF of East Providence is one of the few local organizations that offers scholarships to students who live in East Providence from the time they graduate from high school through their senior year in college. This year, 77 graduating seniors and 91 enrolled students from five different public, parochial and private schools received scholarships. Using a standardized application process, SF 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 as 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. Businesses, local organizations, families or individuals who are interested in initiating a scholarship through Scholarship Foundation of East Providence or who would like to continued on next page...

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Recipients of the EPHS Class of 1964 scholarships are congratulated by Susan Roe Jordan, Class Secretary and Senior Awards Chairman for Scholarship Foundation of East Providence. They are, left to right, Desmond Almada, Teslie Andrade, Stephanie Bricault, Alexis Caetano, Matthew Fagan, Arianna Zakrzewski, Andrew Mastrostefano and Courtney Fish.

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By Bob Rodericks Since 1939 there have been a few social clubs in East Providence whose main focus was to benefit the area’s large and culturally rich Cape Verdean population. The current Cape Verdean Progressive Center (CVPC) on Grosvenor Avenue in the center of the city has a vibrant membership which has evolved through the years. “I met my wife here when we were just kids,” said Joseph Tavares, anniversary event chairman. Tavares, a former CVPC board president, married his wife Linda at the club in 1967. “The club has hosted many weddings, parties, graduations, etc. through the many years,” said Tavares. “The club is open to anyone who wants to join,” said long time member and past president Isadore “Izzy” Ramos. “The only club rule is that the membership must contain 75% Cape Verdean ethnicity. The remaining 25% can be made up of any ethnic group,” Ramos added. The CVPC currently has 164 members representing Cape Verdean, Hispanic, Indian, White and other groups. But before its’ rich heritage of today, the CVPC had a long and changing history. The first Cape Verdean center began in 1939 as the “Cape Verdean Men’s Social Club.” So recognizing a need for a club of their own, some twenty six Cape Verdean women organized and founded the Cape Verdean Women’s Club in 1940. “The idea of a separate club for women was generally unheard of in those days,” said Tavares. “But those women were determined to succeed,” he said. “They met monthly in each other’s homes and planned and sponsored many successful programs,” said Tavares. These pioneering women raised enough monies to think about buying or building a meeting place. The women incorporated under the name “The Cape Verdean Women’s American Progressive Club.” Ambrose C. Mendes, a Cape Verdean businessman, had been following the efforts of these women. “Mendes admired their foresight and spirit and in 1950 he donated a plot of land in East Providence to their effort,” described Tavares. Mendes would later become the club’s first life-long honorary member. The inspired Cape Verdean women solicited donations door to door and held many fundraisers. The women also reached out to the men to join in their effort. Reluctant at first, the Cape Verdean men gave in and joined with the women’s effort in 1951. “About that same time an area resident, Peter J. Coelho, obtained a liquor license from a club that had closed down. “The women became aware of this and invited Mr. Coelho to their next meeting,” recounts Tavares. Things started to come together for the Cape Verdean community at that meeting. The groups all merged and became the “Cape Verdean Progressive Center” as it is known today. And, they accepted the liquor license that Coelho controlled. With the newly formed CVPC reaching a membership of about 300 people, things began to grow. A building fund campaign was successful and a 45’ by 60’ addition was added in 1955. “A three day celebration was held in February of 1956 and as things got busier, the founding 26 members handed down administrative duties to a younger group of members,” explained Tavares. In 1964, under the guidance of Aliz Braz, the club established “The Founders Guild” of the CVPC. Through the next several years the club experienced several improvements and renovations. “Many of us thank the original 26 wonderful founders for their foresight and strength to make this a reality,” said both Tavares and Ramos.

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Many members participate in club cultural events. The CVPV has had its’ share of community leaders, like so many of the other ethnic social clubs in East Providence. Peter Coelho became the first person of color to get elected to state government as a state representative. He was followed by George Lima and then Maria Lopes, also state representatives. Dr. Isadore Ramos was elected to the school committee and then the city council eventually serving as city Mayor. Ramos was also an Assistant Superintendent of Schools in the city. The CVPC is very active these days and features live entertainment. “We have some top shelve music here featuring great Jazz on most weekends. The club also sponsors Christmas and Halloween parties for all kids of East Providence, regardless of background. Our large hall is also available for rental,” added Tavares. The club also offers bi-lingual classes and gives scholarships to students. The current CVPC board president is George Barbosa and Elaine Gonsalves was the first female club president a couple of years ago. “Elaine was president during the fire,” said Dr. Ramos. “She did an amazing job during that tough period for all of us.” The club suffered a brief setback when a fire caused major damage to the building’s interior in 2011. It took the club almost nine months to renovate. “To every tragedy there is a silver lining,” said Tavares. “The club is better than ever now and meets and exceeds all fire codes, etc.,” he said. “And so it’s time to celebrate our 70 years of existence,” beamed Tavares. The East Providence CVPC is inviting the entire community to attend a 70th anniversary ball. The event will be a formal/semi-formal dinner dance event to be held at the Riviera Inn on North Broadway in the city. “It will be a gala evening.” A cocktail hour at 5pm with dinner at 6pm. “People can get tickets at the club or by contacting me at 401-644-7171,” said event chair Joe Tavares. The dinner will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Ticket price is $65. per person.

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“ Our Waterfront: We Know The Past – What Is The Future?” October 27, 7Pm – Tockwotton Home 500 Waterfront Drive

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The East Providence Lions Club is a 501-3C non-profit organization dedicated to sight. We are heavily involved with our community, individuals, and organizations in need. We are members of Lions International. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. We can be contacted at PO Box 14431, East Providence, RI 02914

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The Ten Mile River Watershed Council is looking for Greenway Stewards to help with litter control along the Ten Mile River Greenway in Pawtucket and East Providence. Stewards will adopt a section of Greenway and walk it once a week picking up litter and checking on the condition of the woods. We will begin this new program with a cleanup at Kimberly Rock Field in East Providence on October 18, beginning at 10:00 am. We will clean along the Greenway and Central Pond. Following the cleanup, we will select volunteer Greenway Stewards and enjoy a picnic provided by the Watershed Council. Please join us in making a difference in the community. For more information, visit www. tenmileriver.net or email info@tenmileriver. net.

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Renovations to the Newman YMCA in Seekonk are scheduled to begin this month thanks to a grant from the Champlain Foundation. Updates to the lobby and Welcome Center will make the entire building more accessible for everyone; renovations to the Fitness Center will not only expand the area but allow viewing and access to the Fitness Center from the new lobby. Newman YMCA members may use any Y in New England as part of the “My Y is every Y” reciprocal agreement. The nearest Y’s to Newman are the Bayside YMCA in Barrington and the East Side YMCA in Providence. Please update your email address with us now as we will be sending out emails with updates on a regular basis and as always you can check our Facebook page for most recent updates.

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A Family Love Story

By Bob Rodericks “When you write this story, please say how our mom would always do things to have us all together. She would do a scavenger hunt or she would have us all come over and set up an obstacle course in the backyard for kids and adults. She was always doing fun things for us,” said Kristy Corbett. Daughters Kristy, Sherry, Erin and husband Chuck, will cherish their family togetherness as they reflect on a tough year for everyone. Beverly Whittum Hassell was a young 63 years old when she felt a lump while showering one July day in 2013. She made an appointment with her regular physician, Dr. Tawfik F. Hawwa, who had an office in walking distance from their Riverside home. “Bev really liked Dr. Hawwa,” said Beverly Hassell’s husband of 43 years - Charles “Chuck” Hassell. “Bev called him a gentle gentleman and trusted him,” he recalled. Dr. Hawwa’s examination would start the beginning of a tough but loving year for the extended Hassell family. Bev and Chuck have three daughters and seven grandchildren. There are several Hassell and Whittum siblings, nieces and nephews and scores of very close friends. Bev was a retired secretary for the East Providence School Department and a former Riverside Little League Coach and a Brownie Leader. A graduate of East Providence High School she was a big supporter of everything Townie. “She especially loved EP football, ever since high school. I think she watched more high school, college and pro football games than I did,” laughed Chuck. Chuck, too, is a sports enthusiast. Among other things, he had been the mainstay of announcing school and youth sports on the volunteer Townie Sports Network for cable television. A day after Bev’s initial exam, her doctor called and the news was not good. “I want to see both you and Chuck and we’ll talk,” said Dr. Hawwa. “We both new the news wouldn’t be good at that point,” said Chuck. The doctor told Bev that she indeed had a rare type of breast cancer that could become aggressive. Although many successes are present today with breast cancer treatment, Bev Hassell would not be so lucky. A second opinion at Dana Farber in Boston would confirm the prognosis. About 1 to 2 per cent of women have this very aggressive cancer. “Both Dana Farber and our local doctors had the same opinions on treatment and we opted to stay here for medical services,” said Chuck. “Bev’s doctors, nurses, etc., were so good and we were comfortable with them,” he added. Immediately after meeting with Dr. Hawwa, he assembled a “wonderful team of doctors, nurses and other staff.” There was strong chemotherapy starting in September which made Bev very ill with the requisite bad side effects. “Loss of hair, no taste, feeling weak and no appetite were all issues Bev dealt with,” sighed Chuck. Shortly before the holidays the chemo was done. It didn’t work. Soon after chemo, Bev would undergo radiation. “Twice a day for close to 30 days, we would drive to the radiation sessions on North Main street. It was very grueling for my wife and so hard to see her go through this,” said Chuck. It was a tough ordeal for all of the Hassells who tried to maintain some everyday normalcy for Bev’s sake and for all the kids. Chuck Hassell wanted to be home more for his wife. At the time Hassell was a third grade teacher at Oldham School in Riverside. “Around December 1st, I took some family illness time to help Bev at home and take her to the many doctor’s visits she had,” he said. But as Bev’s cancer worsened Chuck found that he needed to become his wife’s main caretaker. He became stressed with it all but tried hard not to show it to Bev. “I combined family illness and sick bank days to try and make it all work. The Superintendent of Schools (Kimberly Mercer) was very supportive and helped me out a lot,” recalled Hassell. But in the end, Chuck Hassell made a decision to retire. He had enough time for the bare minimum and it would be a financial hit, “but I wanted to spend her last days together as much as possible.”

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Chuck made the most of his time at home as he cared for Bev around the clock. “I am so lucky that our daughters, grandchildren and family helped out so much. We all picked up each other when we needed to,” he said. It was a long year but the Hassells made the most of it. “A lot of it was due to Bev’s positive attitude, her sense of humor and her desire to not have the girls and grandchildren see her suffer,” said Chuck with a slight smile. There were many doctor’s visits and major surgery. “The tumor became so large that Dr. Jennifer Gass (Bev’s surgeon) almost cancelled the mastectomy minutes before the operation. The tumor hadn’t shrunk enough,” said Chuck. But the radical surgery took place as planned in April, 2014. The celebration of Bev’s life would continue through all the despair. Before Bev’s mastectomy surgery the family held a “boob’svoyage” party, complete with breast shaped cupcakes and lots of laughter and jokes. “Bev made all of us feel much better, even though it was her who was suffering,” Chuck added. Daughter Sherry Santos, would take to social media at times to vent and to update friends on her Mom’s condition. “An individual doesn’t get cancer, a family does,” was one of Sherry’s posts. “When Mom was losing her hair, she had my Dad cut the rest of it off and she wanted a wig. Mom didn’t want the grandkids to be scared with her hair loss,” said Sherry. The family went shopping and bought a wig, but not before Bev would try on all types, modeling and laughing for photo ops. “We picked out a wig and also the mannequin head that came with it. We named the head and wig, Beatrice and had lots of fun placing Beatrice in the car or at family functions, etc.,” said Santos. “Just crazy things, anything to keep us all light and laughing when possible,” added Chuck. “You had to be there.” While at home caring for his wife, Chuck Hassell also thought often of his students at Oldham School. One of the parents of Chuck’s students wrote about her son’s teacher: “It takes a very

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special person to be a teacher. I would like to take this time to give credit and say thank you to Andrew’s 3rd grade teacher, Mr. Hassell. This teacher had to leave his classroom for his family this year. Throughout the year, he had come into the classroom to spend time with those children and even have lunch with them, he was there for their Christmas party. During reading week, he came in and read a book or two to his class. Mr. Hassell was also there for the kids field day! On the last day of school he was there at the school again for the children, playing kickball with them!! I would really like to send my love and prayers to him and his family at this time, he is truly an amazing man!! XOXO I think about this family every day. Please pray for them. thank you!,” said the very moving letter from the Jaimie Desorcy Tippett family. After that April surgery everyone including the medical staff was upbeat at first. However, things quickly deteriorated. “Bev had blood loss, trouble breathing, other pain and the cancer now spread to her lungs. There was a bad fall at home.” The oncologist told Bev and Chuck to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend and they would all meet and discuss their next step. In early June Bev and Chuck met with Dr. Sakr at Women’s and Infant’s hospital. “I’m sorry, but nothing much can be done at this point. We will do our best...,” was the dark news. As Bev continued to speak with nurses and other staff, Chuck spoke with the oncologist in the hallway away from his wife. “I know you don’t like to put a timeframe on this but can you tell me how much time she has left?” asked Chuck. “She has two to four weeks left to live,” was the answer. Chuck was stunned for a bit. “I was thinking a few years.” They had run out of time. It was decided that Chuck would be the one to tell Bev the news. It was a very tough time for the big Hassell family. Chuck needed a day or two before he could find the right words to say. “Telling your wife that she has two to four weeks left to live,” his voice trailed off a bit. “How do you do that,” he asked. “We were in the living room with the television on. She could see my reflection on the TV screen and knew I was upset. ‘Okay, what’s wrong, don’t hide it I see it in your face’ she asked me. I told her what the doctor said and she thought I was joking,” relayed Chuck in a quiet voice now. Bev Hassell was stunned at first as she, too, thought she had more time. “I haven’t finished my bucket list,” she told those in the room. Bev and Chuck got through the night, holding each other, neither sleeping. With both Hassells being big sports fans and Chuck knowing how much Bev loved football, he had an idea. “She had often talked about visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio someday. Well, I told Bev, we’re going to Ohio, get ready!” And within three days Bev and Chuck took a road trip by car and Bev Hassell got to the Hall of Fame. “She had a ball! She needed a wheelchair but that didn’t stop her from enjoying the trip,” Chuck smiled. “She was like a kid in a candy store.” But Chuck wanted to do more for Bev. “I came up with the idea to renew our wedding vows in a yard party at home. But I didn’t know if she could handle it health wise,” he worried. Bev was now on oxygen regularly, needed a wheelchair and was often in pain or too weak to do anything. “We started to plan it out but I got nervous. I thought I might fall apart and make things worse for all of us.” The event was a huge success, as it turned out. Chuck and his daughters, Sherry, Erin and Kristy, their husbands, the grandchildren, relatives and friends pulled it off on a warm, sunny June 30th, 2014. Bev Hassell was feeling good enough to spend a big part of the day with her guests. A Reverend officiated and vows were renewed to more than a few tears in the crowd. What was planned as a small family-only yard ceremony, turned into a large celebration and salute to Beverly Hassell. Neighbors and friends came by, some just to wave or hang around for some cake and food with Bev and Chuck. Bev’s best friend from grammar school days made the trip from Florida. “What an unbelievable evening! Everything my Dad wanted for renewing his vows with my

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Chuck and Bev Hassell exchanging wedding vows days before Bev's passing.

Bev and Chuck Hassell with children and grandchildren.

Mom was just perfect! Even though my Mom thought it was going to be just this small thing --she was surprised and grateful for the amount of people who came to celebrate her life with my Dad! I’m glad that she even felt well enough to stay outside for a little while and get to take pictures with her amazing family and friends! It was a night she will never forget,” said an overjoyed daughter Sherry Santos. “It’s so hard to believe I’m dying because I look and feel great!” Bev Hassell would poignantly tell her family. The Hassell clan was smiling again due to Bev’s sense of humor in tough times. Relatives from New Hampshire, Florida and elsewhere all came to witness the renewal of wedding vows and most likely to see Bev one more time. Chuck’s idea had worked. “Many friends also stopped by in the weeks before we lost Bev,” said Chuck. “They brought her favorite meals or just wanted to say hello,” he smiled. This reporter called Bev and wanted to come by with some lunch and chat. “Great,” she said. “I never turn down a meal, that’s one good thing about cancer - you can eat a lot and not gain weight,” she laughed into the phone. But sad to say, time ran out before that lunch would happen. “I want to thank the hospice workers. They helped Bev look her best all the time and were critical to her care in the end,” said Chuck. “I Just want to say a big thank you to Lisa Landingham and Janet Ventura of Beacon Hospice! You are truly both Angels and our family appreciates all you did for us and especially my mom,” said Erin Hassell. “I was so moved by our friends and family who thought of us during the past year. Bev loved seeing everyone who visited,” added Chuck. The end came fast for Beverly Hassell. As she now began to suffer in pain, her family reluctantly began to let go - for her sake. “It was a long year, but Bev was so brave and we celebrated our family together. In the end , as I sat up many nights watching Bev try to sleep, I was ready to let her go. The pain and suffering became too much for her.” These are the sad but loving words of a husband who stayed by the side of his wife around the clock as she fought a tough battle against a cruel cancer. Bev Hassell lost that battle but not before giving cancer one heck of a fight. Through it all she remained positive and strong. She laughed a lot and talked about how she would hope to survive. She would say that she was grateful for her loving family. Her family rallied around her and there were many parties and family get-togethers during her last year of life. Bev Hassell died at home on July 7th in the afternoon. Her family was there with her as they were for the entire year after her fatal diagnosis. The huge annual July 4th party that the Hassells hosted was cancelled as Bev was now unable to do much. A statement from her daughters Sherry, Kristy and Erin, said “...while so sad

we are yet relieved at the same time. Mom’s suffering is over but we miss her so much already...it has been a hard 2 weeks, but we all did everything we possibly could to keep her comfortable and she was never alone. RIP Mom.” As we visited with Chuck Hassel in his living room on this early September morning, it was evident that a melancholy quiet was present as life continues on for the Hassells. Children and grandchildren came and left, the phone rang a lot and Chuck Hassell relived a yearlong rollercoaster ride of emotions. “I really thought - we both thought - that she would make it longer,” said a sad but relieved Chuck. “She is at peace now.” And so this should not be taken as just another sad story of someone dying. Rather, the intent is to sprinkle some smiles over the tears and remember the strength and love shown by Beverly Hassell. A love some families may never know. RIP Beverly Whittum Hassell: A Townie and a true profile in courage.

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Events & Activities RE/MAX Balloon Rides to Benefit Seekonk School

Celebrate “Fifty Shades of Pink” at Cristallo Day Spa

By Caroline Amelse, Administrator, RE/MAX River’s Edge Seekonk, MA – Ride BIG MAX - The RE/MAX hot air balloon will provide tethered rides at the upcoming Pumpkin Somethin’ event at Mildred H. Aitken School in Seekonk. Children and adults alike will be given a once-in-alifetime opportunity to ride in the RE/MAX balloon for a small donation to the school. The balloon rides will be available from approximately 9am to 11am at the school on Saturday, October 4, 2014, weather permitting. Spectators are encouraged to post photos with the balloon to the RE/MAX River’s Edge Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest with hashtag #RMREballoon. RE/MAX River’s Edge of Barrington, Bristol, and East Providence is sponsoring the balloon event. Stop by the RE/MAX River’s Edge booth at Pumpkin Somethin’ for free giveaways, games, and surprises! About RE/MAX River’s Edge RE/MAX River’s Edge opened its doors in 2007 and provides real estate services to Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. RE/MAX River’s Edge continues to provide excellent real estate services to all aspects of the market. From buying to selling, whether residential or commercial, the agents at RE/MAX River’s Edge stay current on emerging industry news and trends and allow their clients to feel confident with their real estate decisions. Contact Caroline Amelse, Administrator; 300 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806, (401) 245-2000; riversedgeri@cox.net

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Cristallo Spa at Hillside Country Club 82 Hillside Avenue, Rehoboth MA 02769 (508)342-5735 WHAT: Cristallo Spa at Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth, MA is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a “Fifty Shades of Pink” Pamper and Style Cocktail Party. Guests will enjoy pinkinspired cocktails and rosé, passed appetizers, spa amenity bags, the Pink Heals official Pink Fire Trucks parked onsite in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a photo booth with pink inspired props, mini-spa treatments, and a raffle to raise money for the Pink Heals Foundation. The event will take place directly outside of Cristallo Spa at the Hillside Country Club Tiki Bar. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and can be purchased by calling Cristallo Day Spa at 508-342-5735. OTHER: Cristallo Spa at Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth, MA offers more than a dozen services to pamper guests from head to toe. Open to the public, services include a variety of massage treatments, body scrubs and wraps, several different types of facials, waxing services, hair salon services, spray tanning services and makeup application. For appointments, please call 508-342-5735 and for more information, please log onto www.cristallospa.com.

Crescent Park Carousel Commission Trip to Salem October 11, 2014

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Rhode Island’s 21 Historic Lighthouses Monday, October 20th

The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will present a power point program about all 21 of Rhode Island’s lighthouses at our annual fall speaker’s meeting. The presenter is David Kelleher, chairman & education chair for our group. Mr. Kelleher will show a picture of each lighthouse and narrate a little history and a story or two about each lighthouse. The visual tour of the lighthouses will begin in Warwick, proceed down the West Passage, visit Pt Judith, Watch Hill ,go out to Block Island, then go to Sakonnet Pt, swing over to Beavertail, into Newport harbor, then up the East Passage and end at Pomham Rocks. The meeting, to which the public is invited, will be held on Monday, October 20th at 7:00 P.M. at Riverside Congregational Church, at the corner of Bullocks Pt and Oak Avenues in Riverside.

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Popular Annual Tour Returns to Explore Lovecraft’s Favorite Providence Haunts Oct. 20-26th

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The tour will be offered on Saturday, October 25th at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday, October 26st at 12:00 Noon. Following the tour, which lasts for approximately 90 minutes, participants will be treated to ticket to see premiere films inspired by Lovecraft. The film screenings will take place both days at the Providence Public Library Theatre, 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, on Saturday, at 1:00 p.m. and on Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. “This walking tour is a wonderful opportunity for his fans to connect with the man behind the writer, and for others to discover his genius,” said George T. Marshall, RIIFF Executive Director. “Lovecraft’s horror writing continues to resonate with audiences today and provides inspiration for some of the most chilling and terrifying stories in the genre,” commented Shawn Quirk, the Horror Festival Program Director. “His work has become part of our popular culture and a major source of academic study.” The H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour costs $18 per person, and includes a ticket to the screenings of the Horror Festival. The Walking Tour can be purchased in advance by calling the RIIFF offices at 401.861.4445 or ordered directly online at http://www.film-festival. org/HPLovecraft14.php This year’s Festival is sponsored in part by the Rhode Island Film & Television Office.

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• H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour, Saturday, OCtober 19th at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday, October 20th at 12:00 Noon. The life and work of Providence’s best-known fantasy and horror author, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, provide the backdrop for this walking tour. The tour lasts 90 minutes. The tour departs from the John Brown House at 52 Power Street, Providence. Cost: Tickets are $18 per person, include a ticket to the Horror Festival and can be purchased online. The Walking Tour can be purchased in advance by calling the RIIFF offices at 401.861.4445 or ordered directly online at http://www.film-festival.org/HPLovecraft13.php

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The FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), has secured its place in the global community as the portal for the best in international independent cinema, earning the respect of domestic and foreign filmmakers, filmgoers and trend watchers. This confluence of art and commerce brought together world-class celebrities, award-winning filmmakers, new talent and audience members in record numbers last year. Ranked as one of the top 10 Festivals in the United States, RIIFF is also a qualifying festival for the Short Film Academy Award through its affiliation with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. There are 19 film festivals worldwide which share this distinction and RIIFF is the only festival in New England. The Festival takes place every August. For more information about RIIFF, please visit www.rifilmfest.org. For more information about the FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival, running August 4-9, 2015 at The Vets (formerly Veterans Memorial Auditorium), please visit our website at www.RIFilmFest. org or call us at 401.861.4445.

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Annual EPHS Hall of Fame Tickets Available

The 31st annual East Providence High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 26th, 2014 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. 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 17th, 2014. Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Kenneth R. Walker, EPHS class of 1949, retired East Providence school administrator, Rhode Island College professor and retiring Chairman of the R.I. Parole Board will be Master of Ceremonies. The six 2014 inductees are: Harry Edmonds, Class of 1956; Judith Richardson, Class of 1965; Stephanie Vinhateiro, Class of 1966; Deborah Perry, Class of 1980, John Caruolo, Class of 2009 and John Pavao, Honorary category.

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Forest Friends and Fright-free Halloween Fun! Audubon Society of Rhode Island Mother Nature’s Halloween Hike October 25, 2014; 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA (September 18, 2014) – Bring the kids and join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for a fun-filled, fright-free celebration of Halloween! Bundle up and rustle through the leaves on a guided lantern-lit hike in the cool night forest. Families encounter costumed woodland creatures that explore the myths and legends associated with local wildlife and Halloween. These walks are a great alternative to the usual haunted happenings. Audubon’s woodland characters are friendly and fun, perfect for young children and the whole family. Each year new characters are introduced, so you never know whom you will encounter along the trail! Before or after the walk kids can take part in games, crafts and activities. Families can warm-up with a complimentary cup of hot cocoa and a tasty treat. The evening ends with a sing-a-long around the campfire. In the event of rain, families will meet the characters in the big barn, festively decorated for the season. New this year, additional early time slots are offered for those families who may prefer to enjoy meeting the characters on the trails in the late afternoon versus at dusk or in the evening hours. Walks will begin at 5:00 p.m., with groups of 15 going off every 10 minutes. Registration is required to reserve a time. Spaces are limited, so make your reservation today by visiting www.asri.org and register online through the events calendar. Program Fee: $10/Audubon member, $14/non-member. Family four-packs are available for $32/Audubon member, $48/nonmember. Ages: 4+. Sponsored by RI PBS 12 Sanderson Road ~ Smithfield, RI 02917-2600 ~ Phone: (401) 949-5454 ~ Fax: (401) 949-5788 www.asri.org; email: audubon@asri.org

Candy Buy Back

Bring in your Halloween Candy and it will be mailed to our troops over seas! $1.00 per pound up to 5 lbs. November 3rd & 4th 1-4pm 520 Taunton Ave. Seekonk, MA 02771 508-336-7260

Meet characters that explore the myths and legends associated with local wildlife and Halloween at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Mother Nature’s Halloween Hike. October 25, 2014 at the Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, MA. Shown here: Sam Felicio, age 6, meets up with a friendly chipmunk at Mother Nature’s Halloween Hike.

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CASH FOR CANDY November 3rd & 4th

Local Dentists take a stand against sweets this Halloween -Earn cash for your candy and support a soldier One area dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Lisa Daft, DMD & Associates and receive $1 per pound up to five pounds. Dr. Daft and Dr. Vanderpool have joined the movement to reduce gingivitis and decay by giving away dollars. “Ditch the candy, that’s what we’re saying. Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, but doing away with excess sweets altogether would really give you teeth a healthy boost,” says Founder, Dr. Chris Kammer from Lifetime Family Dentistry of Middleton, WI. “Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well. The practice chose to participate in the Halloween Candy Buy Back to help parents that want to limit the amount of damage that can be done to their children’s teeth. We want to encourage and teach preventative care not last options to save our smile, says Dr.’s Daft and Vanderpool. Candy will be collected at 520 Taunton Ave on November 3 &4 from 1-4 pm. The candy will then be shipped to troops overseas. All are welcome! Please help us make this a successful event.

Church Events Daughters of Isabella October 9th Meeting

The October 9 Daughters of Isabella meeting at 7:00 PM will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent View Avenue, Riverside. After our business meeting. The Deacon will speak on what a Deacons role is in the church. Letters also went out on the up coming October Fund Raisers. At the November meeting we will pick a committee to help plan our Christmas Party. I look forward to see everyone. Refreshments will be provided by Betty, Carol, and Helen.

Forever Young Club Upcoming Events

St. Brendan Forever Young Club will hold its next members meeting on Tuesday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m. in the school. After refreshments, there will be a demonstration on fall flower arranging. Tickets for our 19th Anniversary Luncheon in November will be sold at this meeting. Cost is $6.00. New members and guests are always welcome at our meetings.

Newman Congregational Church UCC presents Thrift Store Chic Fashion Show Sunday, October 26th

On Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 3 PM Newman Church will present a Fashion Show featuring clothing from local thrift stores and modeled by women, men, youth and children from our congregation. Each participant will purchase his or her outfit representing one of four categories; formal, business, casual or quirky. All proceeds will benefit the upcoming makeover of our Memorial Hall, a multi-use space where we play basketball, host coffee hours,

present programs, and hold our Church Bazaar and May Breakfast. This show is open to the community. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Suggested donation is $5. To reserve tickets please email newmanchurch@verizon.net or call 401434-4742 X10. Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues.

HARVEST SUPPER

The Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA will hold their Annual Harvest Supper on Saturday November 1st. Two seatings are planned, 5:00 PM and 6:45 PM. The menu will include Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Harvest Beets, Onions, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter, Apple Crisp and beverage. Ticket prices are: Adults $12.00 and Children (5-12 years old) $4.00. Take out is available. For tickets or any information please contact, Christina Greene at 508-336-8807, Donna Euell at 508-336-5283 or the Church office at 508-336-9355. Reservations required.

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Preparing For Fall And Winter Pests: How To Keep Wildlife And Insects Out Of Your Home Preparing for fall and winter pests: keep wildlife and insects out of your home (BPT) - For many pests, including rodents, spiders and cockroaches, the change in season indicates the need to find shelter from the colder temperatures ahead. In some cases, this shelter is the same place that keeps your family warm and dry. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reminds homeowners that fall pest-proofing is important to prevent pests from making their home in yours. Unwanted pests are more than a just nuisance in the home. They pose serious health and property threats as well. Rodents can gnaw through wires causing structural damage, putting homes at risk for fire. Rodents also can carry diseases such as salmonella and hantavirus. Rodents can also cause secondary infestations by bringing fleas, mites or ticks into homes.

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Venture Crew 55 Hikes Prudence Island

Members of Venture Crew 55 took a day trip to Prudence Island earlier this month. They hiked from Homestead to the T-Wharf at the southern point of the island. The hike took them through the former Navy ammunition depot, past the Prudence Island lighthouse, and included a stop at the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve’s Estuary Ed Shed. They returned from their adventure on the final voyage of the Prudence Island Ferry, which has served the island for several decades and ended its service on the day of the Crew’s trip. Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women 14 – 21 years of age. 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. To learn more about the Crew, please call Laurie at 871-8600.

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East Providence Troops 473 and 505 visit Sorority

Shown above are members of East Providence Girl Scout Troops 473 and 505 with members of the Kappa Delta Sorority at Brown University. East Providence Girl Scout Troops 473 and 505 were guests of the members of Kappa Delta Sorority at Brown University in Providence the last weekend in September. The troop members were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm as they entered the sorority house. Once inside, the Kappa Delta members introduced

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East Providence Public Libraries East Providence Library Locations www.eastprovidencelibrary.org Weaver Memorial Library 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-434-2453 Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5 Riverside Branch Library 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 401-433-4877 Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5

October 2014 Programs

The Value of the Book Monday, October 6, 7:00pm Drawing on his experience as a longtime rare book dealer in Providence, Mr. Ray Rickman will offer his thoughts on book values in a fun, interactive program. He will cover what makes a book valuable, what type of books have the highest retail value, and he will offer complimentary estimates of up to three of your books’ market value.

Connect With Your Life Monday, October 27, 2014 6:30pm Seekonk Mom and blogger Maria Holme will share her thoughts regarding family, positive living, and her personal quest for inner peace. Hear about her aha! moments and guilt-free theories of taking time for yourself. See how connecting to your life is also a path to inspiration, motivation, and positive energy. Library programs are free and open to all. Questions? Call 434-2453.

October Teen Programs @ East Providence Public Libraries

No Cold Feet at the Library! Knit Socks (Programs are for ages 10 + unless otherwith the Knit and Crochet Club wise noted.) Tuesdays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm If you can knit, purl, increase, Community Service Opportunities decrease, you can learn to knit socks. @ Weaver and Riverside Group members will be available to help, Earn community service credit for high but some knitting experience is necessary. school or confirmation. Size 1 circular needles, 16 in. and 24 in., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5:30-7:30 @ and two 50 gram or one 100 gram ball of Weaver sock yarn are required. Join a warm and Friday, Oct. 24, 2:30-4:30 @ Weaver welcoming group to knit and crochet other Saturday, Oct. 25, 10:00-noon @ items too! Riverside Meditation, the Universe, and You WRITING WORKSHOP @ Weaver Monday, October 20, 6:30pm Fun writing exercises, free books, Alan R. Post D.C. is a chiropractic snacks, music and activities to spark your physician who has been meditating for over creativity. 30 years. Dr. Post will give an introduction Monday, October 20, 3:30-4:30pm to the “multi-faceted, magical, down-toearth, and mystical world of meditation” TEEN MOVIE @ Riverside which includes inviting the audience to GHOSTBUSTERS do a brief meditation exercise. Learn how Thursday, Sept. 18 @ 5:45pm meditation can be helpful for physical Movies are rated PG; snacks provided. health, stress reduction, and peace of mind. TEEN TUESDAYS @ Riverside Laptops, music, games. Become a Docent at Roger Williams After school on Tuesdays. Park Zoo Wednesday, October 22, 11:00am TEEN THURSDAYS @ Weaver Join Zoo educators for an information Laptops, Wii, games. session on how to become a docent at After school on Thursdays. one of the country’s oldest zoos, and Rhode Island’s #1 attraction. Docents SPECIAL TEEN SNACK DAYS: are volunteer educators who help to teach Tuesday, Oct. 21, 3pm @ Riverside zoo guests about the animals as well as Thursday, Oct. 23, 3pm @ Weaver the zoo’s conservation efforts. Anyone over the age of 18 may apply to become LOOKING FOR A TUTOR? a docent. Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. LIVE HOMEWORK HELP tutors

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October Activities For Children @ East Providence Public Libraries

COSTUME SWAP @WEAVER Bring in a clean, gently-used children’s costume anytime in September. Receive a ticket for each costume. Come back on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2:00-4:00 or Monday, Oct. 6, 10:00-noon and redeem your ticket for a different costume. NINJA TURTLE COSTUME PARTY Monday, October 27, 3:30-4:30pm @ WEAVER Join one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for a story and a few dances. Stay and have your picture taken with him. Kids (and adults too!) are encouraged to wear costumes. PLAY GROUP FOR AGES 2&3 Fridays, October 10 – November 21, 9:30-10:30 @WEAVER Activities will include songs, stories, art, and free play. Registration is not required. WRITING WORKSHOP Mondays, September 29, October 20, November 24, December 15, 3:30-4:30 @ WEAVER Fun writing exercises, free books, snacks, music, and activities to spark your creativity. WEEKLY STORYTIMES - September 16 through December 6, 2014 No advance registration is necessary. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Tuesdays, 1:30pm, ages 3 - 6 @ Riverside Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver

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Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver Saturdays, 10:00am, ages 2 - 6 @ Weaver NEW STORYTIME for grades K-3 Tuesdays, October 7, 3:45-4:15pm @WEAVER Stories and activities for kids in grades K-3 Registration is not required. ALL AGES CRAFTS @Riverside Wednesdays, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 17 Drop-in between 3:00-4:30pm October 15 – Q-tip Skeletons – Create a skeleton man using Q-tips and glue. RECYCLED CREATION CRAFTS @Weaver Grades 1-5 Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16 Use recycled materials to create interesting and unique crafts. LEGOs @ the Library @RIVERSIDE - Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45, Oct. 29, Nov. 19 @WEAVER - Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45, Oct. 14 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. BABYSITTER TRAINING CLASS Saturday, November 22, 10:00-2:00 @RIVERSIDE REGISTER: Call 433-4877. CCRI Pediatric Nursing Students present a day of hands-on babysitting training. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly care for children, toddlers, and infants. Certificate awarded upon completion. Please bring your lunch. For kids ages 10+. FRIENDS FALL BOOK SALE Join the Friends of the Library for only $5 and come to the preview sale Thursday Oct. 2 from 6pm to 8pm The Book Sale runs from Friday October 3 through Sunday October 5 at Weaver Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the East Providence Public Library, proceeds will benefit library programs, including museum passes and special concerts and events. READING BUDDIES The library matches volunteers, ages 13-adult, with younger children to read together for one hour each week at the library. Call or stop into the Weaver Library (434-2453) for more information. $$$ READ DOWN YOUR FINES $$$ Kids 16 and younger can “pay” their overdue fines by reading in the library. Just tell a librarian before you start reading, and when you finish reading, and we will waive $1 for every 30 minutes of reading. LOOKING FOR A TUTOR? Check out our website (www.eastprovidencelibrary.org/epl/ kids/) to interact with a live tutor. “LIVE HOMEWORK HELP” tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson. Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – all levels including AP. LIVE HOMEWORK HELP tutors are available every day from 2:00pm-10:00pm. 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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Weddings, Engagements &Anniversaries Heather Ann Mays and Gary Michael Chandler Jr. Marry

Heather Ann Mays of Riverside and Gary Michael Chandler Jr. of Barrington were married August 30, 2014 by Justice of the Peace Richard Kyte on a water front property in Barrington. The bride’s daughter Mackenzie also joined the couple in taking part in a sand ceremony, uniting the 3 as one family. The bride is the daughter of Deborah Soares and William Thomas. The groom is the son of Lisa Silvia Millard, and Gary Chandler Sr. Casey Nelson acted as maid of honor. Michael Thomas acted as best man. Bride’s maids: Kay Byron - Campagnone, Mariah Pinheiro, Alicia Pimental. Grooms men: Matt Campagnone, Jared Moore, Ray Alexander, Kevin Silvia. Ring bearer Jack Byron. The bride’s daughter also acted as flower girl. The couple is expecting their first child together in early January Of 2015.

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Ken and Claudette (Tremblay) Goucher of East Providence, RI celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 5, 2014. The couple met at Scarborough Beach in Narragansett, RI in the summer of 1963 and married at St Francis Xavier Church in East Providence a year later. They have 3 children: Ken and his fiancé Marina in Phoenix, AZ, Paul and his wife Debbey in Somers, NY, and Kelly and her husband Jamie in Plainfield, CT. They also have 4 grandchildren: Cassidy, Nathan, Benjamin and Abigail. Ken, Paul, and Kelly are exceptionally proud of their parents and the life and love they have built together over the years! Happy Anniversary!

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Nick and Kimberly Dias of Riverside welcome their second child Mackenzie Elizabeth into their family. Mackenzie was born on Wednesday, July 2,2014 at 10:17 p.m. at Women & Infants Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. She was welcomed home by her big sister Addison.

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The new school has been mighty busy at Martin Middle School where events and opportunities have been in abundance. During the months of September and October, we celebrated with the reappearance of Wildcat Soccer for both boys and girls returned after 3 year absence from competition. Our Cross Country squad is also competing in the Fall. Schedules for middle school interscholastic sports can be found on the RI Principal’s Committee on Athletics website:

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For the fifth consecutive year, students from EPHS and MMS Theatre groups held tryouts for the first of two Theatre productions to be performed this school year. The first performance will be “The Rubber Room”, based on a fictional Teacher’s Meeting Room. Students from both schools will be rehearsing for the January 2015 performance dates. This is a program that developed at the request of students several years ago and continues to be a popular one. A shout out must go to our new sixth grade students as they have immediately been able to get involved in the extra-curricular opportunities that we offer here at Martin. We held our largest dance at the school in over the past three years, as well as another large turnout for our first Skate

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Night of the school year. Our biggest club, Student Council, had over 100 students sign on to be part of the most active group in the school. Student Council is building up the excitement to the annual Townie Pride Parade that will take place Friday, October 3rd at Pierce Field, prior to the East Providence-Portsmouth Football game. Again, we expected a large representation of Martin students at the parade. Reminders for the month of October include: All Cookie Dough Fundraising packets should be returned to the school by Monday, October 6th. Student prizes included IPad Mini, $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card, VISA Gift Cards, etc. The Community Flu Clinic will be held at Martin Middle on Thursday, October 9th from 4-6:30pm. Also on October 9th, all Parents/Guardians will be encouraged to attend the school’s rollout of the new Parent Portal that will allow families to monitor their children’s academic progress in their individual courses. Those attending will receive an unique id/password for their child(ren) to keep up on recent assignments and track their performance. Due to District-wide Professional Development for school personnel, there will be no school on Tuesday, Oct. 14th, resulting in a four day weekend for students and their families. Finally, on Wednesday, October 22nd, Lifetouch will be on the premises to take photos of all students for our Yearbook that will be produced at the end of the school year.

BCA Carnival & Craft Fair

Join us for the 3rd Annual BCA Carnival & Craft Fair on Saturday, October 25th from 10 am – 3 pm. Enjoy pony rides, games, live music, craft vendors, prizes and fun. Food vendors include Blount Fine Foods, Flat Waves and Mangia Neapolitan Pizza so plan to stay for lunch. Barrington Christian Academy is located at 9 Old County Road in Barrington, right off Route 114. For more information or craft vendors applications, please contact us at 401-246-0113.

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The next meeting of EPLAC. the East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education, will be held on Wednesday October, 29th at 6:30pm in the Martin Middle School Library located at 111 Brown Ave, E. Prov, RI

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The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education (EPLAC) is a state mandated group that provides input on special education issues to the school district. Our role is to advise the school district on the development of programs and services to address the unmet needs of East Providence students with disabilities. The group is comprised of parents of school aged students with disabilities, school professionals and community members. By sharing their unique perspective, members are able to help East Providence Schools work more effectively with families and improve outcomes for children. This September and October we are conducting our Fall membership drive to expand our LAC membership. We meet on the last Wednesday of every month during the school year at the Martin Middle School Library 111 Brown St, East Providence from 6:30pm-8:00pm.

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The Reporter October 2014

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS Sports Update By Bob Rodericks The long anticipated official dedication of the newly refurbished East Providence High School gymnasium took place last month. The gym was officially named the “Dr. Isadore S. Ramos Gymnasium” and the inside had the gleaming new shiny floor named “The Luis Carvalho Court”. About 700 onlookers attended the ceremony which was held before an EPHS girls volleyball game. Both men were selected for their history and involvement with the Townie gym. Dr. Isadore S. Ramos was a three sport outstanding athlete while at EPHS, graduating in 1956. He was an All-American wrestler, undefeated in high school. He went on to All-American status at Southern Illinois University. Dr. Ramos was the first minority teacher hired at EPHS. He was a popular gym teacher for years before being named as a Dean of Students. He was next promoted to Assistant Principal and also served as acting principal before being named an Assistant Superintendent of Schools for East Providence. He is a member of the Rhode Island Wrestling Hall of Fame and the EPHS Hall of Fame. He has received numerous other awards and proclamations as a leading citizen of East Providence. After retirement, Dr. Ramos was elected to the East Providence School Committee. He was next elected to the East Providence City Council and became the first person of Cape Verdean ethnicity in the nation to hold the title of Mayor.

ning 9 state championships. He was named a RI Coach of the Year 11 times. He also won 2 state championships for coaching girls’ soccer at Barrington High School. He was a gym teacher at EPHS for 34 years. Mr. Carvalho took the initial lead in starting the high school gym rehab by organizing a small group of volunteers who removed the gym’s bleacher seats and refinished many of them. He has volunteered countless hours of time in the high school gymnasium. Dignitaries present included Superintendent of Schools, Kim Mercer, EPHS Principal Janet Sheehan and assistant principals Shani Wallace and Roxy DeBlois and many teachers. Also in attendance was gubernatorial candidate Gina Raimondo and several members of the Ramos and Carvalho families. “I am a graduate of this school and enjoyed my years teaching and working here. I have many memories of this gym specifically,” said Ramos. “I am very proud to still be associated with this place,” said a misty-eyed Ramos. Carvalho also was emotional as he talked with many former students who were there to honor him. “It is always great to come back to my school,” said the Townie graduate. “I can’t thank John Carnevale enough for everything he did to get this gym fixed up,” said Carvalho. Current high school volleyball coach Alex Butler also participated in the accolades: “The ceremony did justice to Dr Ramos and Coach Carvalho in recognizing their long list of accomplishments and what they have given to this community,” said Butler. Indeed, the star of the evening may have been Townie graduate, John Carnevale who along with many of his classmates, spearheaded the drive to repair the decrepit EPHS gymnasium. Carnevale, who refuses to accept any accolades for his anthropologic efforts, did address the crowd. “East Providence needed this. The city needed revitalization from us, the public. This project was about the gym but more importantly about bringing people together, and you all did it,” he told a very adoring crowd. “I also think you couldn’t select two better guys than these two (Ramos and Carvalho) to honor,” Carnevale added. Carnevale and friends have also gone on to refurbish both Martin and Riverside gymnasiums as well. East Providence went on to shut out Ponagansett that evening in girls volleyball, 3 games to none.

The gym was officially named the “Dr. Isadore S. Ramos Gymnasium” and the inside had the gleaming new shiny floor named “The Luis Carvalho Court”. Two of East Providence's finest. Luis Carvalho is considered one of the most successful coaches in the RI Interscholastic league. A graduate of EPHS he is also a member of the EPHS Hall of Fame and the University of Rhode Island Athletic Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the RI Interscholastic League Hall of Fame. He was the EPHS girls’ volleyball head coach for 25 years and the boys’ volleyball head coach for 13 years, win-

EPHS Girls Volleyball: High school volleyball and basketball coach Alex Butler is one of the state’s best. And he certainly is known by his players for his honest critique of their play. “A team never apologizes for a win, but the match sure was ugly,” said volleyball coach Butler after the team’s opening match shutout win over always tough LaSalle. “EP continues to have problems in the service game as numerous players cannot find a consistent serve. Those facets of the game have to be solid for this team to be successful,” added Butler. “As a result of the passing and receive errors the offense was out of system and had no rhythm. It’s early in the season but not an excuse for returning players to not perform basic, fundamental plays,” said a winning but yet less than thrilled coach. The Townies continued their winning ways in a victory against Cumberland, 3 games to 1. “We are in a constant fight with ourselves to find a consistent level of play in all facets of the game. The girls will show glimpses of solid play only to quickly turnaround and demonstrate lapses of focus, communication and

October 2014 The Reporter execution,” offered Butler. Junior Corrie Traverse and Sophomore Emma Drolet led the way for EP. Both players looked sharp as they combined for 12 kills, and 12 digs. However, in a shutout defeat at Mount St. Charles, Coach Butler was again a bit unhappy with his team’s play. “Once again the Townies inability to demonstrate any type of ball control, led to this loss against Mount,” said Butler. “We are still making too many errors. Townie Volleyball has always been built on serving and serve receive. These two skills have been absent in the early season,” he said. “If this team doesn’t sure up its passing and serving it will be a short season, Butler added. EP bounced back from the Mount loss and defeated Bay View (25-9, 25-20, 25-9). The Townies won their next two games as Butler started to like what he was seeing. “The team finally showed glimpses of their potential en route to beating Classical 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-20). “It always seems like going to Classical brings out the best in us. The girls played their best match of the season and hopefully are turning the corner away from early season issues. It was a total team effort as the girls have been working hard to fight for consistency.,” said the veteran coach. The team lost their next match to always tough Coventry and now sits with a healthy 6-2 record as of this writing. EPHS Football: New Head Coach Jay Monteiro has his Townie football team ready but he knows it may take awhile to compete for another Super Bowl title in Division I. “We’re looking good, said Monteiro but we have lots of work to do,” he said. Trystan Casey scored three touchdowns against Mount Pleasant High and EP added a field goal in a 40-24 win. Corey Resendes’ field goal was good for about 42 yards. But the Townies had to face perennial powerhouse Hendricken High next and lost in a 34 to 14 game. EP made it interesting for some fans when Jaevin Milhouse returned a kickoff for an 80 yard touchdown, but the Hawks were too strong for the rebuilding Townies. Helping out the Townies coaching staff this year is Martin Middle School Principal, Frank DeVall. “I enjoy working with these students after school,” said DeVall, a former respected school athlete himself. “It also helps to keep me young,” he chuckled. EPHS Boys CrossCountry: The Townie CrossCountry team is off to a good 3-1 start on the season. EP has wins over St. Patrick, Mount Hope and Saint Ray’s. The Townie loss came against Barrington High. The EP girls CC is starting a bit slower with a 1-4 record to date. St. Mary’s BayView Cross Country: The Bengals CrossCountry runners are flying high with a 5-0 undefeated record as of this writing. BayView has wins over Portsmouth, Tiverton, Moses Brown, East Providence and Mount Hope. BayView Feld Hockey is struggling at 0-8 while the Bengals soccer team is at 1-3. EPHS Boys and Girls Soccer: The Townie boys soccer team is at 3-4 so far with wins over Chariho, St. Ray’s and North Providence. They have losses against Central Falls, S. Kingstown, Shea and North Smithfield. The girls squad is still looking for its first win of the young season. EPHS Girls Tennis: Townie tennis is looking good with a 6-2 record with impressive wins over Warwick Vets, Tolman, Shea, St. Ray’s and Tiverton. EP lost to Coventry and Mt. St. Charles. (Scores, standings and stories are updated on The ReporterToday.Com web site. Check for more information. If you would like coverage and stories for your school or independent league team or sport, please email: bobrodericks@gmail.com).

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East Providence Senior Center News Highlights

Wednesday Oct. 1st Clinical Lab: 8:30am Stroke Club: 1:30pm Thursday Oct. 2nd Diabetes Ed 9:30am SNAP 11:00am Friday Oct. 3rd Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am RIPTA Bus Pass 11:30am Monday Oct. 6th Flu Clinic 10:00am Tuesday Oct. 7th Wellness Screenings 9:00am Wednesday Oct 8th Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30am Monday Oct. 13th Columbus Day CLOSED Thursday Oct. 16th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am AARP Board 1:00pm Red Hats 1:30pm Friday Oct. 17th SNAP (Food Stamps) 9:30am InSight 12:45pm Monday Oct. 20th Flu Clinic 10:00am Caregiver’s Support 10:30am Wed. Oct. 22nd Diabetes Ed 9:30am RSVP Board Meeting 1:30pm Thursday Oct. 23rd Podiatrist: 8:00am Diabetes Support 1:00pm Monday Oct. 27th Computer Assistance: 2:00pm Tuesday Oct. 28th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Blue Chip for 2015 10:30am 9:30am Thursday Oct. 30th Advisory Board YOUR H EALTH Flu Clinics Monday, October 6th 10am-Noon Monday, October 20th 10am to Noon Walking Club Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 am We meet in the EPSC Lobby at 9:00 am and walk on the trails outside. If the weather is bad or it is too humid we are able to walk inside using a DVD. Diabetes Outpatient Education Classes 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! Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Dieticians Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta, Registered Dieticians are available for appointments in the health office. They will counsel you in private about your personal nutritional needs and insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 1 Clinical Lab Wednesday, Sept. 3rd 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. The date for this month is:Wed, @ 8:30am Podiatrist

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The mission of the east providence senior center is to assist, inform and enrich the lives of all persons 55 years of age and older or disabled persons in the East Providence area Thursday, Oct. 23rd Dr. Michael Reuter, Podiatrist, will be in the Health Office Thursday, @ 8am. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 228-7887 and speak with Diane. Dr. Reuter accepts most major insurance plans. Reiki Master 9:30 - Noon Carole Caprio is available for 30 minutes /$15.00 or 60 minutes /$30.00 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. To schedule an appointment, please call Carole @ 861-3675. For more information, please visit Carole’s website at http://www.indepthhealing.abmp.com. Women and Infants Hospital Tuesday, October 7th 9-12pm. Family Van Program is a community outreach program dedicated to preventative health screenings and health education. They will visit the center Tuesday, Aug. 5th from 9-12pm. The screenings will consist of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressures. The screenings are free of charge and completely confidential.

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What is Diabetes Education All About?

Diabetes education is very much a team effort and good communication between all team members is crucial just as any team effort. It is about helping patients discover real life solutions that fit into their life style and self-management techniques that will allow them to achieve better metabolic control. With this selfmanagement they will see improvements in blood glucose levels, lipid levels and blood pressure control. Diabetes education is covered by Medicare and most health care plans and is a priority of the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthy People 2020. Studies have shown that people who receive diabetes education are more likely to take control of their diabetes, improve their health living longer and better quality of life. Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE’s) teach, guide, motivate and coach people with diabetes to understand diabetes, what causes it and all of the risks of not managing it properly. CDE’s have been through hours of training and teaching and have passed a National Examination in order to provide you with the latest and evidenced based research on what will work best for your diabetes management. If you live with diabetes make sure that your educators have the proper knowledge and training to help you find what works best for you. They will focus on seven key self-care behaviors which help people with diabetes achieve and maintain optimal health; Healthy Eating: Diabetes educators help people with diabetes understand what and how often they eat and how that food will affect their blood glucose levels. They will discuss how to label read, count carbohydrates and make healthy food choices that will fit into any individuals special meal plan needs. Being Active: Explaining why it is so important to be active and how it is beneficial in lowering blood glucose, easing stress and losing or maintaining weight is another role that diabetes educators fill. Monitoring Blood Glucose: Demonstrations often can be more effective than a verbal explanation, so educators will often show patients how to monitor and record blood glucose levels using meters, continuous glucose monitoring systems and other equipment. Using this equipment and the timing/frequency of the test is important. Maybe even more important is ensuring that patients understand what their numbers are telling them, what if anything needs to be done and what goals they have for their own blood glucose levels. Taking Medications: Through discussion on how certain medications work, diabetes educators help people to understand why it is important to know and follow dosage instructions and how they might need to deal with any side effects some medications may have. Problem Solving: Educators help patients plan ahead for the unexpected, which is the key. This helps to avoid problems with glucose levels by being well prepared with snacks and taking medications correctly. It is also helpful when unexpected issues arise or an illness presents without warning. Healthy Coping: Life is often stressful so it is important to know how to cope, even more so for people who live with a chronic disease. Diabetes educators work closely with people with diabetes to help them discover healthy ways of coping for any number of life’s problems they may face living with diabetes. Reducing Risks: Managing diabetes can be made less complicated by reducing numerous health risks. Yearly eye exams and medical management of blood glucose, cholesterol

and blood pressure are all things that can lower a person living with diabetes risk for additional complications. Educators help to ensure that patients understand what all of these risks are and how to lessen each risk factor. Diabetes educators are health care professionals who come from a variety of different disciplines and include registered nurses, registered dietitians, pharmacists, physical therapists, exercise physiologists and physicians among others. Most diabetes educators work within a program that has been accredited by either the American Association of Diabetes Educators or the American Diabetes Association and follow strict standards of care. The Health Office and Diabetes Education Program here at the East Providence Senior Center is ADA accredited. We invite you to come meet our educators and we hope that we’ll be able to help you see what diabetes education is all about. Mediation Fridays 11am Have you ever thought you would like to learn to meditate? Would you like more information on the health benefits of meditation? Ann Marie Sabula RD and Ellen Frazier lead a weekly meditation group at the senior center on Friday mornings @ 11 am. This program is free and open to all members. 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 435-7800 Ext. 3. Other resources available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more. Computer Assistance Monday, Oct. 27th 2pm to 4pm On the last Monday of every month, two students from MTTI career training school will assist any member with computer questions. These volunteers will try to resolve your computer problems, and help you with a computer course you may be taking. The students will be in the computer lab.

Support Groups

Diabetes Support 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 third Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones. Stroke Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm The Stroke Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers. In-Sight Support 12:45pm - 3:00pm In-Sight offers programs and support in productive living for the vision impaired. The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month. Senior Center Library 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.

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General Services

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

Exercise Programs

Intermediate Yoga Monday & Wed 9am $3 Integrated YOGA for emotional/mental power. Flexibility, strength, balances, beauty, stretching, weight reduction, improved breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All are components of our Yoga classes. Beginners Yoga Mondays 10:30am $3 Ballroom Dancing Monday 2:00pm

Fitness Center 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 Bridge Pokeno Cockroach Cribbage T Hi Lo Jack

Thursday 1:00pm Monday 1:00pm Tuesday 8:15am uesday 1:00pm Friday 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.

Daily Programs

Aerobics Tuesday & Thurs. 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 Tuesday 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. Arthritis Exercise Wed & Friday 10:45am N Charge

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

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. 9:30am Meditation Class Friday 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm Computer Games Daily Lower level 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.

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AARP East Providence Chapter #1302

The AARP East Providence Chapter #1302 will be meeting on Thursday November 6 at 12:30pm at the Riverside Congregational Church on 15 Oak Avenue in Riverside. After a brief business meeting there will be a speaker from the East Providence Community Service. The topic will be “Scams aimed at Seniors”. We will also be featuring our popular Fan Game and refreshments will be served. Tickets for our Christmas Party on Tuesday December 9th, will be sold. This year, it is being held at The Wharf Tavern, the price is $22.00 per person. For more information please contact Barbara Thornton at 433-0283. We will be collecting our GI Christmas Stockings at the November meeting. You may bring a non perishable food item of your choice for the Food Bank. As always, new members and guests are always welcome. The November Board Meeting will be held on November 20 at 1:30 at the East Providence Senior Center.

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Making Smart Medicare Choices for 2015 By Ron Pollack

When is the enrollment period? Medicare’s open enrollment period runs, as usual, from October 15 to December 7. During this time, you can make changes in your Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan, or, if you don’t have one, you can select one for the first time. How is this different from the open enrollment period for the health insurance marketplaces? If you have Medicare, the health insurance marketplace is not for you. Medicare coverage and its open enrollment period are completely different from those of the health insurance marketplaces (which are also known as exchanges). The health insurance marketplace offers coverage and financial assistance for people who do not qualify for Medicare– usually, people under age 65 who do not have permanent disabilities. The marketplace open enrollment period starts and ends later than Medicare’s. But if you have friends or loved ones who need coverage and do not qualify for Medicare, encourage them to check out www.healthcare.gov. What are my options? During Medicare open enrollment, if you have a Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan, you can change it. You can also join a Part D or Medicare Advantage plan for the first time. If you currently have original Medicare and a supplemental plan (either a private Medigap plan or a plan with a former employer), be very careful before dropping your supplemental plan. You may not be able to get that plan back later. How should I prepare for open enrollment? If you have a Part D or Medicare Advantage plan, find out how your plan will be changing for 2015. Your current plan should mail you an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) http://www.

medicareinteractive.org/page2.php?topic=counselor&page=glossary#A NOC and/or an Evidence of Coverage (EOC) notice in September. These notices will highlight any changes in the plan’s costs, benefits, and rules for the upcoming year. Use these resources to find out whether your plan will cover the same services, drugs, doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies. Are premiums changing? What about copayments? Once you know what your current plan will cover next year, you can start making comparisons. To compare your current plan to other plans, visit www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan. If I like my current plan, do I need to do anything? Even if you like your current Part D or Medicare Advantage plan, it could still be changing next year. You should always check to see what your plan will be covering next year and make sure it still fits your needs. What if someone tells me I must buy a particular plan? You should never believe any high-pressure sales pitch for a Medicare plan. Private plans do sometimes decide to drop out of Medicare or change their coverage significantly. If this happens to your plan, take your time to learn about your options and make an informed choice. You will never be left without coverage—you will always have the option of taking original Medicare. How can I get more information? You can get a lot of information about your options on the Medicare website, www.medicare.gov, or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE. But the best way to get personalized help is to get individual counseling from your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Every state has a program, and they offer free, unbiased advice. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE and ask for a referral, or go to www.Medicare.gov and click on “Find someone to talk to.” You can also visit https://shipnpr.shiptalk.org/shipprofile. aspx to find your local SHIP. SHIP offices get very busy during open enrollment, so try to call early to make an appointment.

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Avoid interest on loan? Dear Dave, In an attempt to improve my bad credit I recently bought a new car which I financed at 17.9 percent for 72 months. If I make the minimum payment of $468 a month, I’ll end up paying about $13,000 in interest alone. Is there a formula I can use to avoid paying all this interest? Marcus Dear Marcus, There sure is. Sell the stinking car! Your credit rating and interest rate are lousy because you haven’t paid your bills. And you haven’t paid your bills because you’ve been buying a bunch of crap you couldn’t afford — like this new car at $468 a month. Listen, you could have more than $5,500 in just 12 months if you just saved up all those car payments. That would get you a good little used vehicle that wouldn’t be an anchor around your neck for the next six years. Stop believing the lie, Marcus. Going into debt doesn’t improve your life. —Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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IN MEMORIAM Gwendolyn P. (Johnson) Butler, 85, of Second Street died Thursday August 28, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Mark A. Coelho 57, of Coyle Avenue, Rumford, died unexpectedly on August 27, 2014. Frederick F. Foeri 79, of Arrowhead Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on August 31, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Shirley (Kirk) Grant, 84 of Riverside passed away Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital. Barbara L. Merk, 66, passed away on August 30, 2014 at Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence, RI. Albert Edward Theilig, 75, of Terrace Avenue, Riverside, passed away August 28th at home, surrounded by his loving family after a 5 month battle with cancer. Harriet E. (Smith) Pearson, 79, formerly of Goldsmith Avenue, died peacefully on September 1, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Louise Thomas, 101, of Mauran Ave., died Wednesday morning, Sept. 3, 2014 at the Orchard View Manor. William T. “Bill” Connell, 78, of Riverside, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Manuel Mendes, 91, died September 3, 2014 at Evergreen House. Donald P. Quattrucci, 72, of Goldsmith Ave., died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 at home.

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Artur da Mota Quintanilha, 90, of East Providence, died Friday, September 5, 2014 at the Evergreen House. Mary P. Almada, 89 of Roma Street, East Providence passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at home. Arthur Luciano, 65, of Hartford Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on Sunday September 7, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Gloria B. (Caroulo) Coelho, 86, of Riverside, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Miriam Hospital. Susan Ellen Fedele, R.N. died peacefully Thursday, September 4th, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following an accident at home and from complications with Multiple Sclerosis. Maria C. Medeiros, 52 of Arlington Street, East Providence passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her home. Benjamin W. Enos 37 of East Providence RI., passed on Saturday September 6, 2014. Edward C. Murray, 85, of Riverside passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home. Bridget (Stevenson) Perry, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Weds, Sept. 10, 2014 at the Orchard View Manor. Charles M. Silverman, 84, of Riverside, died September 13, 2014. Joseph H. Tessar, 89, of Riverside, died on September 8th. Albert E. Conti, Sr., 85 of Riverside passed away Saturday, Sept. 13th. Scott C. Leis, 49, of Shady Lane, Riverside, died unexpectedly on Monday September 15, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Anthony Davids, was born in Providence on August 28, 1923, the son of the late Antonio and Louise (Nahigian) Notarangelo. Conceicao C. Leca, 95 of Craige Avenue, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the Orchard View Manor. James R. Sipples, 85, of East Providence died Thursday, September 18th 2014. Eduardo Manuel Borges, 64, of Rumford, died early Sunday morning, Sept. 21, 2014 at the RI Hospital. Diane Catherine Humphreys, 51, lost her battle with EEE and died peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Gosnell Hospice House with her loving family by her side. Nellie Medeiros, age 86, died September 24, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center surrounded by her loving family. Richard Fahey, 82, of Maxfield Avenue, died peacefully on September 26, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Helen R. (Killian) Langan, of Riverside passed away Wednesday. Alice A. (Arruda) Perry, 92 of Wampanoag Trail died Wednesday September 24, 2014 at her home. Christine M. (Cabral) Sears, 102 of Saint Antoine’s Residence and formerly of Lyon Avenue, East Providence passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Robert W. Ragsdale, 67, of Riverside died peacefully on September 28, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

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ROOM FOR RENT: East Providence, excellent central location, real nice, private, furnished, refrigerator, sink, beautiful yard, parking, bus, all utilities, storage, $100 weekly ONLY one mature adult, nonsmoking 401-434-1372 (e1014)

VACATION RENTALS

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: White Mountains New Hampshire, Located on Pearl Lake Rd, on the lake, perfect for kayaks and small boats; Sugar Hill, Franconia NH, sleeps 6, fireplace; minutes from New Hampshire attractions; Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, or just R&R; weekly $550 and weekends $235, Call Joe at 401-4398089. (e1014) VACATION/HONEYMOON RENTAL: St. Michael, Azores (Portugal), pristine 2-bed/2-bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR, & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck, near golf, beach, etc. Call 401-4800374 or 508-336-8432. (e1214)

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HORSE/BOARDING

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 (e115)

Two Wood Burning Stoves: Shenandoah R76 burns coal and wood large capacity $400. Vermont type heavy duty cast iron log burning stove $200.Call (508) 3367486. (e1014)

Horse Stall: Lovely and secure barn in private setting. Full Board $350. 508-2523569. Horse for Sale: Registered quarter horse mare age 10, English/Western $2800 508-252-3569 Horse for Sale: Registered paint gelding age 14, Hunter/Jumper $5900. 508-252-3569

GENERAL SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING: Mature, honest, dependable woman. Experienced, excellent references. Affordable rates. Weekly and bi-weekly available. Contact Fran at 508-226-0928. Free estimates. (e1014) OFFICE CLEANING: East Providence and vicinity. Sundays-Fridays (no Saturdays), 2 hours after 9:00 pm Mo-Fri/ Sunday after 5:00 pm . Key job. Must be serious to make extra money, dependable, read write English and drive. $9:00 an hour. Call: 401-258-0463. (e1014) 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 508www.BigBlueRemoval. 226-1295; com. (rfBB)

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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. (e1214)

CHILDCARE

Child Care in your home: Mature, nonsmoking, dependable woman, life-long resident of Rehoboth offers flexible days and hours, good driving record, early childhood education. Call 508-617-3653

YARD SALE:

Yard Sale from Multiple Families! YARD SALE at Poppasquash Swim Club, 1651 Horton Street, North Dighton Sat. & Sun. September 27 and 28 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (e914) Huge Multi Family Yard Sale!! We’re back!! Multi Family Yard Sale. 199 Brightridge Avenue, E.P. Sat. 9/20 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rain date - Sun. 9/21. Huge assortment!

EVENTS

2nd Annual Team Boo Vendor Event 5500 North Main Street Sept 14, 2014 Open to public, shop with many vendors, Be A Match, raffles and door prize Sept 14, 2014/ 9am till 3 pm. (e914)

PETS

Adorable teacup baby piggies: Baby teacup piggies for sale.not potbellies. parents on premises.friendly and litter box trained.serious inquieries only.call 508320-4322,ask for Dawn. (e1014)

The Reporter October 2014

OCTOBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Appliance Repairs CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair 27 Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 59 Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 53 Auto Body Fogarty Auto Body 27 Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 20 Auto Repairs Metric Motors 14 Auto Repairs New England Tire 2 Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep 26 Auto Repairs Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 43 Autos/We Buy Victor’s Auto Sales 43 Bakery Crugnale Bakery 20 Bank Coastway Community Bank 23 Building Contractor A.J. Adams Bldg & Remodeling Co. 38 Building Contractor East Providence Siding 37 Candidate - East Prov. Candy Seel - Candidate EP 8 Candidate - East Prov. Chrissy Rossi 4 Candidate - East Prov. Helder J Cunha - Candidate EP 10 Candidate - East Prov. Helio Melo, State Rep. 8 Candidate - East Prov. Joy S Hearn Candidate 10 Candidate - East Prov. Timothy Conley 11 Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber 54 Chimney Services Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 38 Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles 14 Concrete American Mobile Mix Concrete Inc. 36 Crossfit Fitt 101 64 Dance Studio Arthur Murray 15 Dentist Eager Family Dentistry 64 Dentist Kenneth J. Rawlinson, D.D.S. 49 Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC 34 Dentist Romani Orthodontics 15 Dentist Rumford Dental 31 Dentist Smith Family Dental Associates 24 Entertainment King Richard’s Faire 58 Farm - Turkeys Belwing Acres Turkey Farm 12 Fence-Sales/Serv. Foxx Fence 37 Fuel - Oil Al’s Quality Oil Co. 28 Fuel - Oil COD OIL 16 Fuel - Propane Dupuis Oil 18 Funeral Home Perry/McStay Funeral Home 60 Furniture/Upholstery Masterson Furniture and Upholstery 36 Golf Club Segregansett Country Club 50 Hair Salon Shear Image Salon 6 Handyman Just In Time Handyman Service 6

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EAST PROVIDENCE - Pierce Field!! Estate Sale!! 2/3 Br, 1 1/2 bath R.Ranch, FR, garage, gas heat/hw, siding, deck, patio, hw's. $169,900

RUMFORD - Myron Francis!! 2/3 Br Ranch, dining, LR/FP, 1/2 acre park like lot on dead end street!! Sprinklers, shrubs, trees, water falls, landscaping lights, city & well water.AG pool, deck, patio, terrace and more. $269,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Former Convent!! Currently used as a 2 Family with 6 additional Brs/bath on 3rd floor; partially finished basement, dining on 1st & 2nd floors; separate utilities. Young roof, siding, replacement windows, upgraded electric, garage, corner lot. $249,900

EAST PROVIDENCE -Kent Heights!! Estate Sale!! 3 Br, 2 bath, Colonial with possible buildable lot!! Dining, FR, siding, replacement windows, upgraded electric, garages, 23,000+ sf lot. $219,900

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EAST PROVIDENCE - East Side charm @ EP proces!! Spacious 3/4 Br, 4 bath Victorian!! Original detailing woodwork & floors. Master suite/ private bath, nursery, Ldry and walk-in-closet; dining, FR/FP, expandable 3d floor deck, porch. $239,900

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REHOBOTH - Custom built 4/5 Br Colonial on 2.5 acre lot, 1st floor w/ master suite/private bath w/ jacuzzi, dining, LR/FP, LAV/Ldry, modern kitchen, 2nd flr, 3/4 Brs, den/ office,; partially finished basement, granite, hw's, tile, appliances, CA, garages, workshop, landscaped, wells, sprinklers & more. $419,900 Serving East Providence and surrounding areas since 1975.

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