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East Providence News Briefs By Bob Rodericks

Middle School Excelerated Curriculum to be Supported

“Let’s Accentuate the positive things going on in our schools ...”- Joel Monteiro. School Committee at-large member Joel Monteiro wants to see the middle school curriculum become more challenging for some city students. “Our students are ready and can do more,” Monteiro told colleagues during the December 9th meeting. Several years ago the city eliminated a formal ‘gifted’ or advanced placement program in elementary and middle schools to save money. The program only serviced a minimal amount of students and was housed in the Waddington and Francis schools. A limited program was held in the middle schools but does not exist now. The high school has a very rigorous advanced placement (AP) program although not as many AP courses as once offered. Monteiro sees the problem as existing at the middle grade levels and is very confident of the high school program. “I’ll put our academic instruction at the high school against anyone and that includes LaSalle and Hendricken,” said Monteiro. Monteiro’s comments were welcomed by colleagues on the committee as a positive development during an otherwise negative meeting regarding school repairs and communication. “We have great teachers and students in this city. We need to give teachers the structure to provide the best curriculum possible,” added Monteiro. From personal experience I know what a great job our high school is doing.” Monteiro said that some students entering high school experience a “culture shock” after realizing that the high school offers many advanced placement courses and “challenges” our students. “Some parents were not aware that we offered so much in high school. I want to see our best students stay here in East Providence. I’m not complaining, I think our students can do more,” continued Monteiro. Ward four committee member Jessica Beauchaine was quick to agree with Monteiro. “For two years I have asked for this,” said Beauchaine. “I have been frustrated with a lack of challenging our younger students. This is nothing new and I support this as I have before (when not on the committee),” she added. “We’ve addressed the Rhode Island Department of Education’s initiatives. Now

it is time to address the East Providence initiative. I would like to see a committee comprised of myself, Nathan Cahoon (ward 3 member), appropriate administrators, teachers and parents develop a plan to introduce this curriculum,” said Monteiro. “I am willing to look at it but not for this year,” replied Superintendent of Schools Kim Mercer. “We have asked a lot from our middle school teachers this year. They have a new curriculum and new assessment. We can consider this for next year,” said Mercer. On a motion by Joel Monteiro, the entire committee backed his idea for further study to increase academic challenges for some middle school students. “It’s nice to focus on and feature some positive news,” Monteiro told The Reporter.

School Committee Report in December Raises Questions on Repairs, Etc

School superintendent Kim Mercer gave the school committee a report on school buildings last month that wasn’t causing many on the committee or in the audience to rejoice. At times the meeting could have adopted a famous line from the 1967 movie ‘Cool Hand Luke”, as in ‘…what we have here, is failure to communicate…” Mercer indicated that all building inspections for asbestos had been completed without much worry. “As I get these report results I will immediately send them to the schools,” said Mercer. “Hennessey has their report, I think they received it two hours after I did. There was a small repair needed and it’s being done now,” she said. As the discussion ensued it became evident that there are still many facility items that have not been completed as school officials were promised. Most of the problems seemed to center around projects at Waddington and Riverside Middle (RMS) Schools and Hennessey School. There are still some unfinished projects at the high school and Whiteknact. “We have work scheduled on the bike path between Riverside Middle and the riverside recreation field complex. We’ll be paving that area. We are also replacing the handicapped ramp walkway and a lift at RMS and handicapped accessibility at a Waddington bathroom,” said Mercer. However the committee asked a litany of questions concerned with the many delays in these projects. Many of the complaints were centered on Waddington School, RMS

and broken fire doors and a group of Hennessey School parents also addressed the committee. “We were told to eliminate the use of duct tape to hold down loose tiles,” said Ferreira. “We should use an epoxy adhesive, not duct tape. There are different products out there to use instead of duct tape,” continued Tony Ferreira. Hennessey parent Nicole Ferreira told the committee that she and others are “concerned with issues of air quality, asbestos and the appearance of duct tape around the school. The roof is leaking and we are looking to get these issues addressed,” said Mrs. Ferreira. Ferreira was further concerned with technology needs of the building. “We got 30 iPads which are sitting in a closet, continued on next page...

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unused because the school doesn’t have required bandwidth or wireless capability. We just want the best environment for our school,” said Ferreira who was also joined by other Hennessey parents. Joel Monteiro, city-at-large member was very agitated at the lack of handicapped lift projects at Waddington and Riverside Middle. “What happened with this? After the bids we were supposed to get a fire marshal signature. It didn’t happen. There was a major breakdown in communication and I have asked about it for weeks,” said Monteiro. “I still don’t have an answer. I don’t want to throw anyone under the bus, but I’m still wanting to know who is accountable, whose job is it that caused this breakdown in communication,” pressed Monteiro. Superintendent Mercer did not offer any specific answers to Monteiro’s inquiry. “I really don’t know what happened,” said Mercer who appeared to not want to place blame for the breakdown in the process on the RMS fire doors or other delayed projects. “I have no comfort level with this yet. I’m still asking who and where in the process did this fail. I’m asking and not getting an answer. Is it purchasing, the bid itself?” he continued to ask. “Charlie, we have to figure this out,” Tony Ferreira told new Chairman Charles Tsonos. “I’m not here to beat up on anybody but at some point people need a beating,” added Ferreira to a few chuckles in the sparse audience. “If I don’t get what I want I’m going to the press every week. We were told a lot of things were going to get done, 99%. But some shop drawing (plans) aren’t done, we’re talking months away,” said Ferreira, voice rising. “I’m getting real heated now, I have serious issues. I’m not sitting here going through what I did the last two years,” added Ferreira. At that point Ferreira asked school system attorney, Robert Silva to address the board. “Legally how can we get this information, do we need to put it on the agenda some way? How can we make these contractors and others do what they say they will,” Ferreira asked the attorney. Silva told Ferreira and the committee that “this is a matter of communication, not legalities. It isn’t about laws; there should be a common courtesy to expect a method to get your answers. The committee and administration needs communication, not laws,” added Silva. “The process should be that you (committee) address your questions to the Superintendent and it is her job to get information to you,” said Attorney Silva. “Part of our frustration is that we get an answer of we don’t know or we don’t have it,” interjected Tsonos. “In some cases these delays are from some at city hall in which we have no control over. The city controls the bidding process. There is a lack of replies or slow response,” added Tsonos. “I agree,” chimed in Jessica Beauchaine very assertively. “Since I’ve been elected 90% of

my email (complaints) are about the unfinished safety doors in Riverside. We need accountability. I know who I fire and hire and it’s the Superintendent,” Beauchaine said. “Someone is responsible, I want answers. When I visit Waddington, ten teachers tell me about doors (problems). I want people accountable,” continued Beauchaine. “Nobody knows what is going on. I’m taking it personal now,” said Tony Ferreira. “You need someone to watch these projects, like a project manager. You need to know,” said Robert Silva. In a shot at fellow board members and others, Ferreira said that during a final walk through to check progress on Waddington’s checklist of projects, “…nobody showed. A $3 or $4 million dollar project and no one else showed up to check. I want it all to end. I had a request in on the roof at Whiteknact School and haven’t heard. Today I found out there are 4 or 5 leaks there. Former council member Chrissy Rossi was in attendance and said she asked about Whiteknact’s roof at an earlier facilities meeting. “I was told there were no leaks,” she said. “Who knew that a $1 million job (Whiteknact roof) has been leaking for three months,” asked Ferreira. “I thought so,” was Ferreira’s answer when no one responded to his question. “Tonight we are voting partial payment to the companies involved in these projects. I’m not giving them a penny.” Member Nate Cahoon asked why the contractors were not present to explain the delays in these projects. “I would like them at the next meeting to discuss these items,” said Cahoon. On a motion by Tony Ferreira the committee voted unanimously to defer any further payments to one of the companies involved; Symmes, Maini & McKee Associates from Cambridge and Providence.

School Technology Lacking

The school committee was particularly unhappy with the state of technology in city schools in some areas. The city Director of Technology, Kelly Ahrens told the committee in December that the district is way behind in the technology needs of the schools. “Since 2009 we have not received funding for technology,” said Ahrens. “There are no teacher computers at both Martin and Riverside middle schools. We’re working on the wireless internet capability but it is not yet up and running in any school in the city. Our response time to schools who need technology repairs or assistance can be two weeks or longer,” Ahrens continued. The committee was told that technology assistance to the city side of government - police, fire, city departments only takes from 24 to 48 hours in most cases. “The city basically has no wait time for questions or repair issues. The police and city hall all have new computers under warranty while the schools have older computers. We need new equipment for schools,” Ahrens told an

increasingly upset school committee. The consolidated technology department which serves all city schools and city municipal offices has 2.5 full time employees (FTE) to oversee some 1,500 computers in the schools. There are 2.5, soon to be 3.5 FTE’s to monitor about 350 computers in city government. In addition to school computers there are ‘smart boards’, LED projectors and other technology in the city’s 12 school buildings. “There have been about 770 work orders for school technology needs since September, many of which are still waiting for a response. Ahrens said that the high school alone has “more computers than the entire city government.” Ahrens also stated that she hoped to have wireless systems up in some schools by March of 2015. Joel Monteiro was concerned that elementary electronic grade books and access was not available in schools as he was led to believe it would be by now. “Why did we buy a new student system when we had one that worked,” Monteiro asked. “This lack of technology and these issues of of interest to me because it hinders the educational process,” said member Jessica Beauchaine. “It does”, responded Ahrens. Some of the committee seemed upset that city hall departments were getting the larger share of the consolidated technology department’s attention. “The city has been good to us (schools) but we need monthly updates on this,” said Ferreira. “I do that for the city already but I can do it for you too,” said Ahrens. Ahrens and administrative technology instructor Rebekah Gendron left the meeting soon after their report. “I want Kelly (Ahrens) here at our meetings to answer these questions,” said chairman Tsonos. “We need you in this process,” Tsonos told Ahrens earlier. Rumors had been circulating in several circles that the city was taking Kelly Ahrens away from all school department jurisdiction and assigning her specifically to city hall. A source confirmed this fact but also said it probably won’t happen right away. Ahrens acknowledged that she was aware of the “rampant rumor” on this but said it “isn’t happening.” Later on in the meeting ward four city councilman, Tim Conley told the committee what many in the city have been debating. “This consolidation of city and school services that the budget commission and others wanted, is not working. We have a citywide purchasing agent who has no experience in school procedures. Our combined facilities manager only has part-time control over the many construction management issues that are troubling us with schools,” Conley continued. “Consolidation has caused confusion and not helped. I will advocate against it. Until my dying breath Continues on page 8...

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I just want to throw this out for the record: What are the Police to do when an obvious lawbreaker is resisting arrest to the point of violence towards the Police? Are they supposed to back off and tell the Lawbreaker that they are sorry and tell them they will come back later to arrest him when he feels more like being arrested??? This Society is becoming more and more sympathetic with Lawbreakers today than the Police which is setting up a system of “Lawlessness” where Bad is Good and Good is Bad??? It has set up a predicament where the Police are either “Damned if they do or Damned if they don’t” which is very dangerous??? My cousin’s Husband was a seasoned Policeman when he was pursuing an older teen on foot who had committed a robbery. He fired a warning shot at the ground in order to not to hurt anyone which was procedure for a neighborhood foot chase. Would you know that the bullet ricocheted and hit the teen and he later died of his wound? My cousin’s husband later committed suicide over the incident even though he was cleared of all charges ... it was an accident!!! Does anyone think that the majority of Police Officers who go out on patrol each day are doing so with the thought of killing someone with premeditated malice??? All they are doing is their jobs as best as they can do protecting people and now there is suddenly an Aire of “Us against Them” Attitude not in just certain neighborhoods but now due to the Media Hype all over the country ... this now sets Police up for being victims themselves even for simple obvious traffic stops??? Has anyone ever thought about that??? Just Resist Arrest and Blame the Evil Cop??? Sincerely Paul Maziarz Riverside, Rhode Island

What’s in your wallet?????

My sister Shirley gave me a pocketbook and a wallet for Christmas. I had to use the wallet right away because I was so unorganized. Whenever I had to find something I had to rummage through my pocketbook. Pulling out things I didn’t want, just to get what I wanted. Ladies you understand!!!! So I went through my wallet and started reorganizing and cleaning out my wallet. You know men too....We have to go in and reorganize our wallets. So as I was reorganizing my wallet, The Lord had me look and see what WAS in my wallet. What is the most important thing in your wallet???? Your identification - Whose wallet is it when it is stolen? Even the government has a bar-code on the ID to show exactly who you are. Also you have your social security card. What else is in the wallet??? Some of us have health insurance/medical cards. Just in case you need doctor›s care there is your insurance card. I had appointment cards to see doctors and I even had a hairdresser appointment card. I had receipts. Old receipts and new receipts! Lots of those! I had business cards and phone numbers I had no money not even a penny, but I had my checkbook and credit cards. So you ask what does my wallet have to do with God? Well, let me tell you!!!! Continued on next page...

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Your wallet represents your heart. On the outside of the wallet, you don›t know who›s wallet it is, you don›t know if they have insurance, you just don›t know much until you look in the wallet. Thank God he looks at our heart. We would be in a lot of trouble if he looked at the outward appearance. It›s what›s on the inside that counts. Throughout the bible, God called people because of their heart. What›s in your heart today???? Let God identify you. He already knows who you are, he knows your DNA. He knows how much hair you have on your head. He knew you before you were in your mother›s womb. Some of us have so much going on in our lives that we don›t who we are. Let God take over your heart and he will fix things where you will know who you are, what to do, where to go and how to speak. Reassurance is your health insurance card. God put that reassurance way down in our souls. Reassurance is insurance. God has it all in control. I have Blue Cross who assures me that they will take care of my medical bills. So I trust Blue Cross. You are protected with God›s assurance. God knows your acquaintances in your life which are your business cards/appointment cards and phone numbers. There are times you need certain cards and then there are times you need to throw them away. There is no more use of them. He compasses my path - he directs your path in your down sitting and uprising. Our path is the appointment or business card, because as you go through life and your path changes, you need new appointments and new business cards. You need new phone numbers which means new scriptures for your heart. Throw away the old cards and get new ones. Keep your communication with God fresh. Make appointments with God in fasting and praying. And keep your appointments. Your heart will grow fonder in God. The Lord knows what you need, but you have to have Faith. How?? By your receipts old and new! The receipts represent your blessings in life. You have receipts that show God has blessed you. There are dates on those receipts that will help you remember those blessings. In your heart, remember that God is able. Remember that He is an on-time God. You have your receipts to show it. There are old receipts, remember them, keep them in your heart, but sometimes you have to store those old receipts away to make room for new receipts - new blessings. I have a tendency to keep old receipts and when I go to put a new receipt in my wallet there is no room. Reorganize your wallet! Reorganize your heart for new blessings. In Jesus name! I also seen I had no money not even a penny in my wallet. But with God knowing my heart, he can deposit into my checking account anytime he wants and I can write out a check. My faith in God in my heart knows he can help me financially. God gives you credit with His favor. So you may not even have a checkbook or any credit cards, but let your wallet be full of favor. Let your heart know that God can give me favor anytime. Favor is better than credit. Credit, you have to pay it back, but favor is a gift from God. Let us have a new prayer, Lord search my heart. Reorganize my heart. Give me a new identification, give me reassurance, direct my path with new acquaintances and Lord give me new receipts of blessings. When you reorganize my heart, you are reorganizing my thoughts and my ways. God bless you. Pam Bird East Providence

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Eliminate February School Vacation?

This year the RI Superintendents Association voted unanimously to eliminate the February vacation (Winter Break) in the 2015-2016 school year. “The extreme weather we have had over the past several years has resulted in students going to school late into the month of June. The warm classrooms in late June are not conducive to learning,” said the Superintendents. In looking ahead to the third week of February in 2016, there would be no school on Monday, the President’s Day holiday. Students would attend school on three of the remaining days of the week and the fourth day could possibly be a professional development day for teachers and certified staff. The East Providence School Department is seeking your feedback on this change to the February 2016 Winter Break, as well as the possibility of moving the April vacation (Spring Break) to the last week of March or the first week of April. The information that you provide in the survey below will offer valuable insight as the district considers how to move forward in the best interests of our students and all members of the school community. School officials are also wondering how you feel about attending school in September. Should it be before or after Labor Day? Click on the school department web site at epschoolsri.com.

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The Champion team. East Providence Recreation Department held its 2014 youth 3v3 Tournament at the Recreation Center on Friday, December 19, 2014. Each team in the tournament played their hearts out this year and it showed with some memorable moments that will go down in the Rec Center history books. Congratulations to team “Easy Money Snipers” Geno Campbell, Victor Reis Ethan Jones, AJ Vieira for finishing 3rd overall, team “Men in Buckets” Jacob Melo, Johnathan Medeiros, Jason Medeiros, and Nate Pereira for finishing 2nd. Our champion team this year consisted of the ONLY two 12 year olds in the tournament! Congratulations to team “Clippers” Ben Sears, Jaden Pena, Joseph Vieira and Chris Vieira. It was an unbelievable run to the top. We hope to see everyone back and more teams next year, but until then team Clippers has the bragging rights as 2014 Champs! A big thank you to the Rec. Center staff on hand for this year’s tournament and our sponsors, SkyZone Providence and the MacDonald Family.

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Kevin Lewis, City Clerk’s Office, City of East Providence 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 (401) 435-7596 East Providence, RI, December 30, 2014: Beginning January 2015, the City of East Providence is inviting local businesses and non profits to take advantage of the display cases located in the main lobby of City Hall. These display cases provide a perfect vantage point to showcase a local business, artisan or non profit. They are available on a first come first serve basis and each showcase runs one month. “The opportunity is two-fold”, stated City Clerk Kim Casci-Palangio, “it will both afford local businesses the opportunity to showcase their wares and services and fill the often vacant space in the lobby with a wonderful assortment of what East Providence has to offer.” Anyone interested in information on utilizing the space can contact Kevin Lewis in the City Clerk’s Office at 435-7500 ext. 11033 or email at klewis@cityofeastprov.com

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The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) in East Providence will be able to provide better care for animals up for adoption thanks to a $12,698 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funds will be used for kennel www. .com improvements and new equipment including a dishwasher and power sprayer. “The most basic and essential task of caring for our animals is maintaining a sanitary living environment. This includes the daily cleaning of our kennels with an electric power washer and sanitizing food and water bowls and washable dog toys in our commercial dishwasher,” said Dr. Ernest J. Finocchio, D.V.M., RISPCA president. “Our facility has kennel space for 30 dogs. The Conveniently located on Route 44 with quick and easy access interior kennels lead to exterior kennels via for Rt. 195. 118 Taunton Avenue in East Providence, RI a guillotine door. Now we can replace the outdated, chain-link style doors with more Participants will benefit from socializing with others when choosing from many secure models in order to minimize injuries planned activities while enjoying an atmosphere of respect and kindness. to both patrons and dogs.” An environment allowing for each person's choice for an activity or relaxation allows for their individual comfort while offering stimulating options throughout the day. The grant was among nearly $440,000 Healthy snacks and hot meals will be provided daily, with a variety of menus each week. that the Foundation awarded to 27 animal welfare programs across the state that do Families and single caregivers are welcome and invited to call and make everything from providing low-cost vet care an appointment to view the center and learn about our various services. for needy pet owners to rescuing injured • The elderly participants will be cared for and supervised by a Registered Nurse who will seals. monitor their health status and administer their individual medications. “The generous support of our donors • Our regular staff also includes the Program Director, a Director of Activities and a Certified and the dedication of our grantees is exNursing Assistant. All of them will be assisted by trained, supervised volunteers. panding humane education, raising aware• Co-pay rates will vary according to participants eligibility for financial assistance from Medicness and increasing the quality of animal aid, private insurances, or Veterans Benefits with our base rate of $55 per day. care in Rhode Island,” said Adrian Boney, • Participants must be ambulatory. The facility is accessible through an outdoor ramp. • Free Transportation is available. the grants program officer who oversees the Foundation’s Program for Animal Welfare The purpose of the Sacred Heart Senior Day Services in to help older people in need, meet their goals of (PAW). “New approaches to animal welfare remaining home and in their community with dignity and independence. At the same time, their caregivers and humane education are emerging and may benefit from some time away from care-giving duties to attend to their own commitments to work our animal welfare grant program is supand family, while knowing that a loved one is being cared for in a safe, healthy and friendly environment. porting a wide variety of programs from a Hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8am to 5pm. diverse array of organizations and commuFor more information please call Sister Margaret nity efforts across the state.” Mary at (401) 263-3707 or (401) 714-0145 PAW funds organizations that promote

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By Bob Rodericks After years of program cutbacks in schools, city and private events, as well as the effects of a stagnant economy, East Providence bounced back a bit in 2014. Gone is the state ordered budget commission which cut or curtailed spending on needed citywide 5'x10' improvements. However there are those who credit the budget commission with bringing f o 10'x10' es e the city out of its’ deep fiscal deficit. But gone are some of the politicians and leaders who z i g S a r o t All 12'x10' seemed to intentionally hire employees from outside city boundaries when it appeared that S ge a r equally or better qualified applicants lived right in town. And gone is a lot of the pessimism a 10'x15' G that seemed to permeate the city schools, police and other walks of life in East Providence. 10'x25' While all is not perfect and many agree that room for improvement in one of Rhode Island’s 20'x25' largest communities still exists, East Providence is a city on the move. However, much of the physical and economic strides forward have been imitated by several volunteer efFor more information forts. When city lawmakers couldn’t or wouldn’t find a way to renovate and repair aging Call Lionel Vieira neglected school buildings, volunteers stepped up to the plate. These unpaid volunteers President raised funds and provided the necessary labor to plan and finish these projects. When the Nos FALAMOS PORTUGUES budget commission and some local officials cut funding for middle school sports, volunteers brought it back by raising awareness and money. Here are some of the community efforts which helped to restore programs and excitement to East Providence: “You need to support tax hikes if you want everything, including middle school sports…” former budget commission chairman Michael O’Keefe told East Providence residents protesting the cuts in school sports. Taxes wouldn’t be raised but from those days a year or so ago, many fundraising efforts were born. The East Providence Middle Schools Athletics Booster Club and Project 106 for middle school sports hit the streets. Fundraisers were held and eventually enough money was raised to reinstate school sports. “We would like to thank all the people who have helped to make us and our mission a success by volunteering their time, Licenced in MA & RI donating their hard earned money, attending our fundraisers and Andrew Cerrone voicing their opinions to those in power. Master Electrician P.O. Box 407 Together we, along with Project 106 and others, managed to Cumberland, RI bridge the short but painful gap in which there was no sports. Now 02864 sports are back in the school department, however there’s still a lot of work to be done. Uniforms, equipment and other needs that still have to be met. So we again appeal to your townie pride to Fully Insured help support this cause in any way you can,” said a statement on the group’s web site. A Riverside parent became so active in promoting middle school sports and the building of elementary school playgrounds Excellent Workmanship at an Affordable Price that Jessica Beauchaine decided to successfully seek a seat on the city school committee. “It is with great pleasure and excitement that Project 106 was able to share with the East Providence school committee and community members our recent purchases and donations for EP sports teams. For a recap: 12/13 school year Project 106 contributed over $8,000 in transportation and umpire fees. We purchased basketballs(390.00) for both middle schools as per requested by the school’s athletic director. We purchased brand new uniforms for Martin middle school’s wrestling team($900.00). During the 13/14 school year, we donated $500.00 to the Riverside competitive cheer team, to cover competition costs. We have voted to donate $900 for uniforms to each middle school’s baseball team. We are working with the softball coaches to purchase and update their uniforms and/or equipment. We will be also be donating over Gold, Silver, and Sterling 100 track/cross country uniforms (dry fit shirts & shorts) to both u.s. and Foreign coins Martin and Riverside middle school. The uniforms were displayed and the total cost of these uniforms was $1,700,” Beauchaine told old comics and sporting cards middle school supporters last year. Project 106 will continue to old watches and collectibles play an active and approachable role in East Providence school diamonds and jewlery sports programs. “We thank everyone for their continued support and contributions in making this such a successful organization,” added Beauchaine. phone # 508 336-9103 Another group raising money, albeit for many years now, is the 113 taunton avenue Friends of Townie Athletics Organization (FTAO). Group spokesperseekonk, mass same location for 40 years son, Stephanie Vinhateiro said recently that; “For over 25 years, the

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this transportation to Pierce, these donations are a big help,” Traverse said. And Senator Bill Irons secured a grant to purchase a scoreboard for the softball team. Almost every other sports team at EPHS and the middle schools is also actively raising money for uniforms, officials fees, equipment, etc. Carl Sweeney is a school maintenance worker for East Providence. Getting around to all of the city schools and being a lifelong city resident, has revealed to him how many people struggle to provide enough for their families. “I know I can’t help everyone in need but I try to make a difference with those that I can,” Sweeney told the Reporter in an interview recently. Sweeney and his family began an effort four years ago which they have named the “Hope and Faith Drive.” Almost five years later the Sweeny’s have provided food, goods and services for over 20 families in need each month. “Our drive began by asking some of our families and friends to donate $1.00 each month to help buy food to give to those who we knew needed it most,” said Sweeney. “In just a few months that one dollar turned into much more. As people learned of this effort we soon received donations from many others. We have received contributions from local sporting goods organizations and from summer camp programs. Children in our community have had lemonade stands and birthday parties with proceeds going to our “Hope and Faith Drive”, continued Sweeney. One local child who decided to help Sweeney is Oldham School’s Kai Reed. Reed had organized a fundraising effort for homeless individuals. In order to do this, 8 year old Reed (he was 7 at the time) had set up a table in his school with backpacks. His goal was to fill several backpacks with supplies that would benefit homeless families. Elaine Allen, Oldham Principal at the time and schools Superintendent, Kim Mercer are big supporters of the effort. Reed has hung posters around school and his fellow students and school staff have been bringing in items for the backpack project. “Kai and his mom have been working together to find ways to collect supplies as well as raising some money. “Kai’s eyes just light up when he talks about ways to help the homeless. He has so many ideas,” said Sweeney. “I would like to get backpacks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bottled water, small blankets, socks, first aid supplies, and other items,” suggested the young volunteer. He even suggests a place where people can go to get some of these items. “It seems that Kai and his Mom take trips to the dollar store to acquire many of these goods,” Sweeney relates. Another famous EP volunteer is world renown athlete, Townie grad, Kevin Robinson or K-Rob as he is better known. “The mission of the KRob Foundation is to help the underprivileged children of East Providence stay involved in sports,” says the BMX X-game gold medal winner. In May of 2010 Kevin announced the K-Rob foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in East Providence. The KRob annual Family Fun Festival and bowling and other events, all raise money for his community projects. Kevin Robinson “Spread the word,” says Robinson. “We need to keep our youth involved!” K-Rob is also an inspirational speaker at many schools in the city. There is also East Providence teacher and coach Michael Solitro and his relatively new “Opportunity Knocks” non-profit charity. Solitro and Joseph DeRita, along with others have newly formed this charity to help those in need. “Townie Pride seems to grow every day in East Providence,” said Solitro. Opportunity Knocks is a RI based 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire generosity and develop opportunity for “our fellow person.” continued on page 18...

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Solitro and volunteers extend their charity to other needy Rhode Islanders when needs arise. The group recently visited the Crossroads homeless shelter. “What a day! Opportunity Knocks was able to surprise 60 plus people at Crossroads of RI last month with presents, a luncheon, tons of supplies to help these families get back on their feet, and of course the big guy in red! It was the most incredible experience since myself and Joe have begun this endeavor. To see the look on those young children’s faces, and at least wash away some of their hardships for a couple of hours, was the most rewarding experience ever,” said Solitro. Solitro also wanted to thank the students and staff at Riverside Middle school where he teaches, for all of their efforts in raising a total of 464 items for their latest charity delivery. “It was so nice to see such generosity from our families of East Providence andd the RMS community.”

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achieve our goals. This Christmas the Silva toy drive has collected and distributed over 900 gifts to needy children and families. “The past two years you have seen my struggles and you have been so thoughtful and kind. Your always thinking of other families, and for me and my children. Again, for my second year, you have brought tears to my eyes. Tears of happiness, you show the true value of Christmas,” said a letter written to Julie Silva by a Silva fundraiser recipient. And many more groups exist to help those in need. Area politicos delivered food baskets for the holidays. “We’ve raised thousands of dollars and delivered many turkeys and dinners to area residents,” said city Democratic Party Chairman John Faria at a December holiday fundraiser. But the city’s biggest benefactor just may be EPHS graduate John Carnevale. Since graduating from East Providence High in 2000, John Carnavale has been busy changing the world brick by brick. Carnavale was a star three sport student-athlete at EPHS and very bright. He received an engineering degree from the prestigious Worcester Polytechnic Institute and accepted a job at Raytheon. He doesn’t look like your stereotypical mechanical engineer, with his long dreadlocks but to say that Carnavale is a special person is a major understatement to his friends and classmates. During a solo humanitarian trip to Uganda in 2009, John witnessed first-hand how the lack of basic medical care in the third world could effortlessly turn a preventable disease into a childhood killer. Carnavale contracted an aggressive strand of malaria. While sick with the virus, he made the promise to a Ugandan friend of returning to the US, saving his own money he made an as engineer, and then returning to Uganda to build a hospital for those in need. A year later he returned to Uganda to build The Donna Carnevale Medical Center, named after his mother “as a tribute to her unselfish lifestyle,” Carnavale told the Reporter previously. Carnevale returned to Uganda and in addition to building a hospital, Carnavale also constructed a small guest house for parents and families of sick children to stay in while their patients are hospitalized. Carnavale named the guest house after his grandmother, Camilla Carnevale. Then the Carnavale team raised money to add a dental clinic to the existing medical center. Carnevale is back living in East Providence for the time being and while still involved in worldwide philanthropy he has focused on his home town. “I hold the city of East Providence so very close to my heart, as do I with my loyal friends and my wonderful family. When I see our hometown struggling I feel nothing more Automobile Recycling than obligated to step up and help see it to better times. 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People in the News East Bay Retirement Living Residents Donate Clothes to Kids in Need Senior Living Community and East Providence Head Start Continue Partnership

Residents at East Bay Retirement Living, a Brookdale senior living community, are making a difference in the lives of local children in need by making sure they stay warm this winter. Through a partnership with the East Providence Head Start, the community provided winter clothing to children who might otherwise go without this season. Last week, residents put together 100 gift boxes of children’s winter clothing. Each box contained a brand new coat, hat and mittens, as well as a handmade scarf. They held raffles, bake sales, and sold homemade goods at the community’s East Bay Manor Store and at their annual holiday bazaar to raise money for the project throughout the year. The money raised was used to purchase the clothing and items needed for the gift boxes. “This project has become tradition for our community and each year the residents think of new innovative ways to make it possible,” said Resident Programs Director Jennifer Azzarone. “To see the joy they have knowing that their hard work will help a child in need is incredibly inspiring.” Residents are already planning for next year’s drive.

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BankRI’s “Holiday Giving Tree” Brightens Season for Underprivileged Kids

South Broadway and Taunton Avenue Branches Partner with East Bay Community Action Program to Provide Gifts for Local Children Highlighting the spirit of the season and the age-old saying “It’s better to give than to receive,” hundreds of underprivileged children will enjoy a brighter holiday thanks to Bank Rhode Island’s (BankRI) 17th Annual “Holiday Giving Tree” program and the generosity of Bank customers and staff who came together to donate more than 1,000 gifts—exceeding the total collected last year. In East Providence, customers and staff of the Bank’s South Broadway and Taunton Avenue branches provided nearly 50 gifts for children served by East Bay Community Action Program. Some of the most popular gifts donated were character pajamas, books, arts and craft kits, Matchbox cars and action figures. “Our Holiday Giving Tree program is a long-standing tradition that gives our customers and staff a way to make a difference in the lives of kids who otherwise may not have any gifts to open this season,” said Mark J. Meiklejohn, President and CEO of BankRI. “The continued success of this effort not only demonstrates how caring our community is, it also shines a light on the importance of spreading happiness to children during a special time of year.” Beginning on November 28, each of BankRI’s 19 branches displayed a Holiday Giving Tree in its lobby, partnering with a local nonprofit that provided each location with the wish lists of children they serve. Each child’s holiday wish was placed on an ornament and hung on the tree, giving customers and staff an opportunity continued on next page...

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to select one and provide that child with a gift for the holidays. Over the course of the following weeks, donors returned to their branch to place the gifts beneath the Holiday Giving Tree, where they were picked up by partnering organizations for distribution. Partnering organizations of BankRI’s 17th Annual Holiday Giving Tree include: Adoption Rhode Island, Aids Care Ocean State, Community Care Alliance, Connecting for Children & Families, Kingstown Crossings, East Bay Community Action Program, House of Hope, SSTARBIRTH, ‘Tis the Season Coventry/West Greenwich, Town of East Greenwich Department of Human Services, Tri-Town Community Action, Welcome House of South County, and Women’s Center of Rhode Island.

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Providence-based multidisciplinary brand culture and communications firm (add)ventures is expanding with the addition of three new team members. Sara Hawley, of Warren, joins (add) ventures as manager, marketing/branding. Kayla Farrands joins as specialist, pr/strategy and Kiera Vanasse as specialist, branding/ design; both live in East Providence.

Edir XXXDUPIDLopes of East Providence, RI Performs in Holiday Concert at UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth student Edir XXXDUPIDLopes of East Providence, RI took part in a Holiday Concert December 12, 2014, at the the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) Recital Hall. The University community was invited to the concert, which included performances by the University Chorus, Chamber Choir, Jazz Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. Some songs performed by the groups include O’ Holy Night, The Christmas Song, and Noel.

Martha Bodell Named to Honor Roll at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School

Waltham, MA - Martha Bodell of Rumford (02916), from the class of 2015 at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, has been named to the honor roll for the 2014 fall trimester. Martha received honors, which requires a grade point average of 3.0 or above for the marking period.

Alexander Duarte of Riverside inducted into engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi

The University of Rhode Island chapter of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi inducted new members at a ceremony on Dec. 9. Fifty-two junior and senior students, representing all eight engineering programs at the University, were inducted, including Alexander Duarte of Riverside, RI. Founded in 1885, Tau Beta Pi is the nation’s largest engineering society and represents the highest honor to be obtained by an engineering student. Membership is awarded on the basis of high scholarship and exemplary character.

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Bates student Jack Anderson receives NESCAC All-Academic honors

Jack Anderson of Rumford, R.I., a member of the men’s soccer team at Bates, received New England Small College Athletic Conference All-Academic distinction for the fall 2014 season. To receive NESCAC All-Academic honors, a student-athlete must have reached sophomore academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.35. Anderson, the son of Mr. Jonathan T. Anderson and Ms. Mary F. Hanover of Rumford, R.I., is a 2013 graduate of Providence Country Day School. He is majoring in environmental studies at Bates.

The Rhode Island chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) awarded Ali Streit, a Roger Williams University Class of 2014 graduate from Riverside, RI and 30 fellow students for their success in creating a comprehensive redevelopment plan for an abandoned manufacturing property, the former site of The Conant Thread Company and Coats & Clark Mill Complex located on the border of Pawtucket and Central Falls in Rhode Island. Through the Community Partnerships Center, business, architecture and historic preservation students worked together with Commerce RI, the Pawtucket Foundation and the two cities to produce a plan aimed at preserving and revitalizing the mill site, an area that has been vacant since 1964. The student/faculty team was awarded the Student Project Award on Dec. 11 at the APA Rhode Island annual awards ceremony, which recognizes local projects, plans and individual leaders in the planning profession. The award is granted to an individual student or team of students for academic or applied research, studio projects, community service or other works related to community development or planning in Rhode Island. The project was selected as the winning entry by an awards committee that judged nominations based on innovation, collaboration and inclusiveness, among other factors.

Jessika Smith of East Providence has earned Dean’s List status for the Fall 2014 Semester

Franklin, MA - Jessika Smith of East Providence has earned Dean’s List status for the fall 2014 semester at Dean College in Franklin, MA.

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Liberty Tax Service Hosts Electronics Recycling Event Saturday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

It just takes a little time to make a huge difference in our community. That is why Liberty Tax Service at 2775 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence will host an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get acquainted with Indie Cycle and recycle old electronics at the event. Liberty Tax Service will serve refreshments, and Lady Liberty will have foam crowns for all the children who attend. “This is your chance to make a difference with Indie Cycle and find out first-hand how recycling helps,” said Paul Pliakas, owner of the Liberty Tax Service in East Providence. “We are hoping to collect hundreds of electronic items during this event.” Indie Cycle accepts all manner of unwanted electronics. That means “anything with a wire,” including Christmas lights, computers, TVs, monitors, printers, toner cartridges, VCRs, phones, batteries, wires and other small household appliances. Also accepted are air conditioners, dehumidifiers, & mini-refrigerators for a $10 disposal fee. For more information about what can be recycled, visit www.indiecycle.com. To find a local Liberty Tax office, call 866-871-1040 or visit www. libertytax.com. Liberty Tax does take appointments, but they are not necessary.

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Meet the ChoruS of East Providence Tuesday, January 13th

Welcome 2015! We are a widely recognized, highly regarded mixed chorus devoted to performing great music. With a membership of approximately 100 dedicated singers, we have been making our contribution to East Bay’s musical life for over 7 years. Each season we perform at least two major concerts in the Holiday Season and in the Springtime. Our repertoire varies with each season. The Chorus welcomes High School and College students with a reduced membership fee. Our musical director is Beth Armstrong, and accompanist Victoria Lamrozo. All musical persons (looking for all sections Soprano, Alto, Base and Tenors)are invited to join our open Sing to become members of our chorus Tuesday January 13, 2015 at Saint Martha’s Church 2595 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence basement at 7pm.

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Relay For Life of East Providence Tuesday, January 20th

The Relay for Life of East Providence Leadership Team would like to invite the community to our 2015 Kick-Off Event. Hosted by 2 Pauls City Grille, 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Feel free to stop by 6-8 pm to enjoy refreshments and find out how you can help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. For details about our Relay visit: www.relayforlife.org/eastprovidenceri.

2015 Bible Study at St. Margaret’s: THE PSALMS: THE PRAYER OF JESUS

The 2015 Bible Study Series at St. Margaret Church, Rumford, is entitled “The Psalms: The Prayer of Jesus” and will be presented by Sister Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., PhD., the distinguished professor of Biblical Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Sister is the former President of the Catholic Biblical Association of America and former editor of The Bible Today, as well as a prolific author and contributor to the Jesuits’ America magazine. Starting by outlining the vitality of the Sacred Scriptures and the framework for exploring the Psalms, Sister will take participants on a journey through the Psalms of the Old Testament and offer fresh insights into the New Testament. “The Psalms form an essential prayer of Jesus”, said Sister Dianne, “that provide believers with a path to faith, gratitude, praise and joy.” Sessions will be held on 12 Sunday evenings from Jan. 4th through Lent, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Community Room of St. Margaret Church, Rumford, RI. They will include a 25 minute DVD presentation by Sister Dianne, followed by guided discussion led by Msgr. William McCaffrey, Pastor. Sessions are free-of-charge and open to all, but pre-registration is required. Call the Parish Office to register: (401) 438-3230.

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AN OPEN INVITATION…You are cordially invited to honor or remember a loved one in a special way. The Seekonk Congregational Church UCC, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA is in the process of renewing the Lower Level of their sanctuary to accommodate a YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER (Y.A.C.) and the facility will provide children and youth activities and classes including vocal and instrumental music lessons and attractive meeting space for youth and adult classes for community people. If interested in a possible gift for the Center, please call the church office – 508-336-9355.

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St. Brendan Forever Young Club will not have a meeting on the regular meeting day in January. We will instead be hosted by St. Luke’s Young At Heart Club on Thursday, January 8 at 1:00 pm at St. Luke’s with a movie and refreshments. If you have not signed up for this meeting and are planning to attend, please call Helen at 4331702. Please bring a non-perishable food item for their food bank. The Forever Young Board will not meet in January.

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN Annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale Begins In Southeastern New England It’s Girl Scout Cookie time again!

Girl Scouts from Southeastern New England started taking cookie orders when the annual sale began earlier this month. This year, in addition to the traditional order-taking methods of using a paper order card or going door-to-door, girls have the option of participating in the new Digital Cookie platform. Digital Cookie enables Girl Scouts to reach out to customers who they might not be able to reach in-person by taking orders using a mobile app on a digital device. This method will enable credit card processing and direct shipping; girls can also send email invitations to family and friends asking them to visit her Digital Cookie website or to stop by her local cookie booth.

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Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent girl leadership organization where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, in partnership with 2,600 adult volunteers, serves 7,700 girls. For additional information, please visit www.gssne.org, follow @GirlScoutsofSNE on Twitter, and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GSSNE.

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January 2015 Activities at Providence Children’s Museum

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Rigamajig Wednesday, January 14 • 3:00 - 5:00 PM

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Invent creative constructions with a large-scale building kit featuring wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, rope, and nuts and bolts, designed by RISD professor Cas Holman. Underwritten by Amgen Foundation.

Martha Anderson is back teaching voice & piano!

Children create with and investigate objects from the natural world in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space. Sort and trace shells and stones, use tools to create sandscapes, and observe natural objects using magnifying glasses.

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Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning. This week, toddlers explore natural materials and match leaf shapes. MetLife Family Friday at Providence Children’s Museum ALSO Friday, January 16 • 5:00 - 8:00 PM The Museum is open free of charge from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for “MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five!,” sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and play, explore and discover Water Ways, an imaginative all-new water environment!

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Games Galore Saturday, January 17 & Sunday, January 18 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Families explore an exhibit of photographs, words and books describing Dr. King’s life and work, participate in an interactive exploration of the negative power of discrimination, and see powerful performances of “M.L.K.: Amazing Grace.” Actors Rochel Coleman, Jackie Davis and Rafini bring history to life through songs and stories as they portray Civil Rights activists Rosa Parks, Ralph Abernathy and more. Shows at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Play and Learn is the Museum’s open-ended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to help parents continue the learning at home. This week, preschoolers get active and move to the rhythm of a story. Providence Children’s Museum offers activities that promote physical play and activity as part of the national Let’s Move! initiative for children’s healthy development.

Rigamajig Wednesday, January 21 • 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Nature Investigators Thursday, January 22 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

January 2015 The Reporter Children create with and investigate objects from the natural world in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space. Sort and trace shells and stones, use tools to create sandscapes, and observe natural objects using magnifying glasses.

Toddler Try-It: Nature Play Friday, January 23 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning. This week, toddlers explore natural materials and match leaf shapes.

Imagination Playground Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Kids invent their own ways to play as they stack and build with huge blue foam blocks of all shapes and sizes. Using blocks, wheels, spools, tubes and a variety of loose parts, kids construct castles and forts, invent interesting sculptures and more! Underwritten by Dominion Foundation.

Museum Closed – Monday, January 26 Play and Learn: Ice Cream Shop Tuesday, January 27 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Rigamajig Wednesday, January 28 • 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Doodlers Thursday, January 29 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Toddler Try-It: Chalk Art Friday, January 30 • 10:00 AM - Noon

From the State House MADD Honors R.I. Lawmakers as National Legislators of the Year

National organization recognizes state’s new ignition interlock law

STATE HOUSE – Mothers Against Drunk Driving today announced that it has named 11 Rhode Island lawmakers among its national Legislators of the Year for their work in the passage of a new law allowing judges to require ignition interlocks for those convicted of drunken driving. The 11 Rhode Island legislators are among 81 legislators from 21 states that the national organization recognized for their efforts to curtail driving under the influence across the country. MADD honored House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello (D-Dist. 15, Cranston) and President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Cale P. Keable (D-Dist. 47, Burrillville, Glocester) for their leadership in passing the bill; bill sponsors Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D-Dist. 37, South Kingstown, New Shoreham) and Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Portsmouth); cosponsors Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin (D-Dist. 1, Providence), Sen. Stephen R. Archambault (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, North Providence, Johnston), Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence), and Rep. J. Patrick O’Neill (D-Dist. 59, Pawtucket); and Rep. Michael J. Marcello (D-Dist. 41, Scituate, Cranston), who sponsored similar legislation in previous years. The legislation (2014-S 2231A, 2014-H 8296) authorizing judges and magistrates to prohibit individuals adjudicated of driving under the influence from operating vehicles that are not equipped with ignition interlock systems. An ignition interlock system is a device wired to a vehicle’s ignition that requires a driver to breathe into the device – just as one would with a Breathalyzer – prior to starting the vehicle. The system prevents a motorist from being able to start his or her car if it detects a certain level of alcohol on the breath of the driver. The law takes effect Jan. 1.

Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, use real tools and explore the creative process as they delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning. This week, toddlers use chalk to create their masterpieces on a board or dark paper. Underwritten by National Grid.

Doodlers Saturday, January 31 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

It’s a draw! Explore drawing and doodling activities in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s hands-on art and science exploration space. Investigate a variety of materials and drawing tools, examine and draw interesting objects, create a doodle with a partner, and add to a large collaborative mural! Underwritten by National Grid. Providence Children’s Museum – Come play, come learn! The Museum is located at 100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District. September through March, open Tuesday through Sunday and Monday school holidays, 9 AM to 6 PM, and selected Fridays until 8 PM. April through August, open 7 days. Activities are free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person; admission is always free for Museum members. Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.ChildrenMuseum.org.

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Club & Museum News City Rumford Lions and Career Center Students Repair Donation Boxes

By Bob Rodericks The Rumford Lions Club has refurbished all three of the outdoor eyeglass collection boxes and re-installed them to their prior locations. One is located in Rumford to the right of the old Fire Station, just in front of the cemetery, a second is located in Riverside on Willett Avenue in front of the Head Start Building and the third is in between the Grove Avenue Post Office and the Weaver Library in the center of the City. These collection boxes are former US Mailboxes that the Club obtained more than 10 years ago. Exposure to the weather had caused rust and damage which was weakening the integrity of the boxes. “The boxes were removed last spring and delivered to the East Providence Vocational High School, where the metal was sandblasted of all rust and in some instances, new metal sheets were welded to replace areas that were more extensively weathered. The boxes were then repainted with a yellow, oven-cured paint and blue Lions logos were affixed to the front, left and right sides of each box, giving the boxes the Lions colors. With these repairs, the lives of these boxes are expected to be well in excess of 10 years,” said Lions spokesman Charlie Tsonos. This activity also provided a hands-on learning experience for a number of East Providence Vocational High School students and the Rumford Lions would also like to acknowledge the great repair job done by them under the supervision of the faculty. Many Rumford Lions and others were involved in the pickup and re-delivery of the boxes as well as obtaining the logos and signs that were affixed to the boxes. The Lions, were Peter Barilla, Bill Kelly, Craig Trodson, Jason Fitterling and Tom Mello. Help was also received from others, including Ed Whalen and Jim McKivergan of Del’s Lemonade, who helped with the original pick up and recent delivery of the boxes, as well as Peter Barilla, Jr. for his expert advice. “The cost of the refurbishment will be paid to the Vocational School by the Rumford Lions Club. The additional costs of the Lions decals are also covered by the Club. In all, the project cost more than $500.00 but the value provided by the 3,000 to 4,000 pairs of eyeglasses annually, which helps restore the sight of thousands of people worldwide, cannot be measured,” said Tsonos. Glasses donated to the Rumford Lions and Lions Clubs around the world are routinely cleaned and then delivered to a center that measures and tags the prescription strength of each lens. Later, teams of eye doctors and volunteers will take as many as 40,000 pairs of glasses on “Sight Missions” to foreign countries, where local residents will have their eyes tested and then be given a pair of glasses to correct their vision, all at no cost to the final recipients. Without these mission, many of these people would never receive vision screening or eyeglasses. US law prohibits dispensing of these glasses in the United States. Rumford Lions may be contacted via their website: www.rumfordlions.org , or via US Mail at: The Lions Club of Rumford, PO Box 4921, Rumford, RI 02916.

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BBBSOS today announced that it has received a $2,000 grant from the CVS Health Foundation in recognition of #GivingTuesday. This generous grant contributed to a total of $5,495 raised by BBBSOS on Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This amount was generously matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor allowing BBBSOS to exceed their fundraising goal of $10,000. This was BBBSOS’ first year hosting a Giving Tuesday Give-A-Thon event. Additional generous donations were made by Providence Performing Arts Center, Festival Ballet Providence, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt East Greenwich, Paul and Betsey Oberg, Lynne & Dominic Camillo, Michael & Patti Hubbard and many giving members of the community. In addition to monetary donations, BBBSOS had 494 donors make donations by passing along their unwanted used clothing, shoes and small housewares to our Donations Centers The gifts made to BBBSOS will continue to bring success, safety, free activities and continued training to the mentors and the children in their mentoring program. Little Sister Karen, age 17, was paired with her Big Sister, Kim Hayes when she was only 12 years old. Having lost her mother at age 7, Karen’s grandmother thought that she could benefit from making a connection with a caring adult. “Kim has taught me a lot about being independent and how to stay focused on school” said Little Sister, Karen. She is just one example of how donations and community support for BBBSOS can make a positive influence in the life of a child right here in Rhode Island. BBBSOS works with Hire Image LLC which allows us to have each mentor be screened through a three tiered background check process ensuring the safety and longevity of each mentoring relationship. Each month, BBBSOS provides 2 - 4 Free Activities to our matches such as arts & crafts, ice skating, movie vouchers, theater tickets, Pawsox tickets, bowling and more. Becoming the world’s best mentor doesn’t happen overnight. BBBSOS provides a comprehensive orientation and training to all mentors as well as continued support throughout the life of the mentoring relationship. This necessary support is essential to the success of the relationship. #GivingTuesday is a national movement where charities, individuals, schools, businesses and other community organizations come together on one day to create a national day of giving back. For the second year in a row, as part of its #GivingTuesday campaign, CVS Health invited colleagues to nominate a charity in their local community which they volunteer with to receive a grant from the CVS Health Foundation. BBBSOS was nominated by Big Sister Kerri Schiff. Providence Performing Arts Center generously donated 94 tickets to matinees of The Illusionists on Saturday and Sunday for Big Brother/Big Sister mentors, to take the children enrolled in the program to the theater. Festival Ballet Providence generously gave 50 tickets to Saturday matinee of The Nutcracker in late December. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt East Greenwich donated coupons for a free 6 oz cup of frozen yogurt to anyone who makes a donation to BBBSOS for #GivingTuesday along with two $15 gift certificates to be raffled off at the Give-A-Thon. Cranston Mayor Alan Fung, Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, Representative Art Handy of Cranston, Mary Duff Messier of

January 2015 The Reporter Pawtucket and Mia Ackerman were on hand to commemorate the Dedication of December 2nd at #GivingTuesday. Mayor Fung had this to say “This is a celebration of philanthropy and volunteerism where people share whatever is in their means to give and where citizens work together to share commitments, rally for favorite causes, build stronger community and think about the needs of other people” BBBSOS also spearheaded a campaign initiative to have December 2, 2014 Proclaimed as #GivingTuesday in the State of Rhode Island. BBBSOS received Proclamations, Congressional Recognitions, Resolutions and Citations from the following dignitaries in commemorating #GivingTuesday: Governor of Rhode Island Lincoln Chafee, Town of North Providence, City of Cranston, City of Pawtucket, City of Warwick, City of Central Falls, The Rhode Island Senate, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Town of Cumberland, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nicholas A. Mattiello, Senator Dominick J. Ruggerio, Senator Frank A. Ciccone, III, Representative Marvin L. Abney, Representative Joseph S. Almeida, Representative K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President M. Theresa Paiva Weed, The House of Representatives. “#GivingTuesday is an important time to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday season and the importance of giving back to the local community,” said Deb Saunders, Executive Director of BBBSOS “We are honored to receive this grant from the CVS Health Foundation and are grateful to Big Sister Kerri Schiff for nominating BBBSOS and for her commitment to supporting our mission and making such a positive impact in the lives of the people we serve.” For more information about #GivingTuesday, please visit http://www.givingtuesday.org/. To continue the giving please visit www.firstgiving.com/fundrasier/bbbsos, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Currently there are over 200 children on the waiting list, most of whom are boys, waiting for someone to positively impact their lives. Heather Potter, Program Director had this to say “Mentoring is more than just being a child’s friend. It’s being the person who allows them to see the light in their life, giving them higher aspirations, greater educational success and higher self esteem.” To find out more about the event, see photo highlights or to learn more about becoming a mentor to a child in Rhode Island, visit www.BBBSOS.org or call 401.921.2434

Saturday morning, December 6, 2014,Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Oceans State(BBBSOS) hosted over 50 of their mentors (Bigs) and the children they mentor (Littles) from across the state at Shiners Imperial room in Pawtuxet Village for their Annual Holiday Party. The event was funded in part by Balise Toyota of Warwick, Rhode Island Shriners Charities Trust and a colorful arts and crafts table was hosted by volunteers from Coastway Community Bank. The day was a lot of fun for the children and highlighted the many ways the world celebrates the holidays. Children and their mentors were treated to a delicious brunch, played holiday themed games together and took photos with the one and only, Santa! Michael O’Connell, General Manager of Balise Toyota of Warwick, had this to say, “At Balise we feel it’s important to give back to the community. The Toyota Dealer Match Program allows us to really ramp up our donation in a more meaningful way. Having participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party last year, I saw first-hand what a difference this makes.” A highlight for guests and fans of CBS’s Big Brother Season 16 was BBBSOS’ Key Note Speaker, Derrick Levasseur, who spoke about his personal struggles growing up in Central Falls and how meeting an encouraging Social Worker in 5th grade put him on the path to success.“What you do today, will affect the choices you will have in the future, even though you’re young, it starts now,” said Derrick. To view the speech in its entirety, visit Derrick’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DerrickBigBrother16 continued on next page...

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Derrick Levasseur, winner of CBS’ Big Brother Season 16 & Santa Claus Executive Director, Deb Saunders had this to say, “Many of the children in our program do not have another opportunity to enjoy the holiday season. Our Annual Holiday Party is meant to give the children we serve the chance to celebrate the season with their mentor in a fun and supportive environment.” BBBSOS also hosts a Holiday Help program where parents/guardians of children in the program come into the office and select gifts for their children and are also given a gift card to help with the holiday

January 2015 The Reporter shopping that can be so stressful for families. Volunteering your time as a mentor is more than just a rewarding experience for the child; it’s a rewarding experience for all those involved, its knowing what you’re doing today, will positively impact the future. To become a mentor to one of the 200+ boys and girls still waiting for someone to be the change in their life, visit www.BBBSOS.org or call 401.921.2434 and begin the simple and convenient application process today!

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Ocean State is holding a collection drive for gently used clothing and small household items. Donations help to raise funds to support our mentoring programs for boys and girls throughout the state. We offer convenient free home pick-up of donations and provide a tax receipt. Call 401.921.2434 or visit our website, www.BBBSOS.org to schedule free home pick up, find the nearest drop off location or learn more about our mentoring programs.

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12 slices hickory bacon, thick cut 8 slices bread, sandwich 8 oz cream cheese, garlic & herb flavor 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning

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• Add 1/2 tsp smoked paprika to the 8 oz tub of garlic & herb flavored cream cheese and mix until combined. • On 4 slices of bread, generously spread the cream cheese mixture and top with another slice of bread. • Cut off the crust. Cut each sandwich in 3 rows, turn and cut in half making 6 bites. • Cut 12 slices of bacon in half. Wrap each bite with a slice of bacon, secure with a toothpick. • Cover a cookie sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. • Add wrapped bacon bites to pan. Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning. • Place in the center rack of a 400 F oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, until bacon is brown and cooked. • For a crisper bacon, place under the broiler for approximately 1 minute (watch them or they will burn). www.justapinch.com/bacon © 2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club. Brought to you by American Hometown Media Used by Permission.

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Winter Warm-Up, White Bean and Spinach Soup

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By Janet Tharpe Hearty and healthy Cynthia Holbert’s White Bean and Spinach Soup will quickly become a family favorite. The zesty cayenne and lovely black wild rice make this recipe kicky in more ways than one. A terrific way to warm up on a cool day! See step-by-step photos of Cynthia’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/beansoup You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”... -Janet

By Janet Tharpe Mike Sabella’s family favorite Potato Spinach Bocconcini are an easy—and delicious—appetizer for your next party. Really, does it get any better than fried spinach, potatoes and mozzarella cheese? I guarantee the plate will be empty in minutes! See step-by-step photos of Mike’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/bocconcini You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”... -Janet

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Dave Says Don’t drop the coverage!

Dear Dave, My husband and I are debt-free except for our home, and we have about $100,000 in savings. Recently, one of our daughters was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. We’re worried about this, and the fact that she and her sister are both teenage drivers. Do you think we should drop full coverage, and have just liability, since we’ll probably have lots of medical bills over the next few years? Kim Dear Kim, I’m really sorry to hear about your daughter’s medical situation. But speaking from a financial perspective, you guys are in pretty good shape to handle things. You have a pile of cash in savings, I assume you have some kind of medical insurance and you’re debt-free. Under the circumstances, I get where you’re coming from and the idea of having even more money available to put toward medical issues. In your case, however, there’s no way I’m going to have only liability coverage when there are two teenage drivers in the house. There’s a reason insurance rates are so high for teens. It’s called statistical analysis of their driving ability. They’re not good drivers! I haven’t had a wreck in over 20 years, but I’ve had some kids who did. No, I wouldn’t drop the coverage. Hopefully, your daughter will be okay. But I wouldn’t take a chance on having to write a check for another car on top of medical expenses. —Dave

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Dear Dave, I receive child support payments for my two kids from my exhusband. My new husband and I are using your plan to improve out finances, but we can’t agree on how to handle these payments. I’ve been keeping it in a separate account. He thinks we should combine it with the rest of our house money and budget. What do you think is best? Leslie Dear Leslie, I don’t blame you for being protective of the child support money. I’m sure the feelings you have stem from a desire to protect your kids. But if your new husband is a good guy, one who’s kind, loving and willing to treat these kids like they’re his very own, then my opinion is the money should go into the pile where it helps take care of the kids and family. Your job as a parent is to be a blessing to your kids. That means feeding them, clothing them, educating them and giving them a good home. As long as these things are happening, and we’re talking about a functional, loving marriage, then all the money should be combined and be part of the family. Put it right at the top of your monthly budget, along with all your other household income. Money is important, and I’d expect you to make sure your kids and your cash

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East Providence Public Libraries January Teen Programs

East Providence Library Locations www.eastprovidencelibrary.org

(Programs are for ages 10 + unless otherwise noted.)

Community Service Opportunities @ Weaver And Riverside

Weaver Memorial Library 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-434-2453 Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5

Earn community service credit for high school or confirmation. • Saturday, Jan. 17, 10:00-noon @ Riverside • Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5:30-7:30 @ Weaver • Friday, Jan. 30, 2:30-4:30 @ Weaver

Riverside Branch Library 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 401-433-4877 Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5

Weekly Storytimes January 20 Through May 16, 2014

Writing Workshop @ Weaver

Fun writing exercises, free books, snacks and activities to spark your creativity! No registration required. Monday, Jan. 26, 3:30-4:30pm

No advance registration is necessary. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Storytimes will not meet during February (Feb. 17-21) and April (Apr. 20-25) school vacation weeks. 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 Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver Saturdays, 10:00am, ages 2 - 6 @ Weaver

Chess Club @ Riverside

Learn to play chess or improve your skills. Wednesdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 18, 3:30-4:30pm For ages 6 –18. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call 433-4877

Teen Movie @ Riverside Earth To Echo;

New Storytime For Grades K-3 @Weaver

Thursday, Jan. 22 @ 6:00pm

Weekly – Tuesdays, January 6 – February 10, 3:45-4:30pm Stories and activities for kids in grades K-3. Registration is not required. For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.

Teen Tuesdays @ Riverside, Teen Thursdays @ Weaver

Laptops, Wii, games, and sometimes snacks! After school (3-4pm.)

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Read Down Your Fines @ Weaver And Riverside

Youth 16 and under can reduce their overdue fines by reading in the library. Tell a librarian when you start reading. 30 minutes of reading = $1 waived.

January Activities For Children Chess Club @Riverside

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18, 3:30-4:30, ages 6-18 Learn to play chess or improve your skills. Limited to 30. Call 433-4877 to register.

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Donnalee and Jeffrey Boisseau of Rumford are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Lulah Jeanne Boisseau. Lulah was born at Woman & Infants Hospital at 2:40 pm on Friday May 16th, 2014. She weighed 7 lbs 9 ounces and was 18 inches long. Lulah was welcomed home by her two big sisters Madelyn and Emma. Her maternal grandparents are bob Denham of riverside and Denise Burton of Warwick and great grandparents Jeanne and Robert Denham of Riverside. Her paternal grandparents are Bill and Jane Boisseau of Westfield, MA.

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SCHOOL NEWS The Bay View Academy Orchestra Provided Holiday Magic Through Music At The State House East Providence, RI – Bay View’s Middle and Upper School Orchestra performed a holiday concert at the State House on Wednesday, December 3rd. There were 42 student performers, accompanied by Diane Gualtieri (Warwick, RI) on the piano and led by Director Stephanie Smith Isidoro (Riverside, RI). The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts sponsors the December concert series at the State House, featuring more than 3,000 student musicians from 54 schools. Bay View Orchestra Members from our area: Massachusetts Gabriella Moreira, Seventh Grade, Rehoboth Jael (Zippy) White, Tenth Grade, Rehoboth Melina Cabral, Seventh Grade, Seekonk Rhode Island Zoe Sarganis, Eleventh Grade, East Providence Emma Dombrowski, Ninth Grade, East Providence

Photo Credit: Chestnut Hill Studios Grace Benson, second grade, East Providence, RI

Left to Right: Oreoluwa Asunde, second grade, East Providence, RI; Ava Bianchi, first grade, North Kingstown, RI, Elizabeth Mitchell, third grade, Providence, RI

Photo Credit: Lori DesVergnes; Orchestra at the RI State House

Bay View Academy Kindergarten And Lower School Violin Students Enjoy Their Moment In The Spotlight East Providence, RI - Bay View Academy’s Kindergarten and Lower School violin students had their moment in the spotlight at the school’s Christmas concert on December 14th. Violin is offered as part of the After School Program at Bay View, for students from Kindergarten through grade five. The girls performed an assortment of songs ranging from Christmas hymns to classic children’s songs.

Left to Right, Front Row: Rosalina Russillo, Kindergarten, Cranston, RI; Sophia Sousa, Kindergarten, East Providence, RI; Saoirse McGinn, Kindergarten, Pawtucket, RI Second Row, far right: Katazina Szpila, Kindergarten, Providence, RI

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Bay View Academy Middle School Girls Show How S.M.A.R.T. They Are At Robotics Competition

Photo Credit: Submitted by Linda Grasso Back Row, left to right: Emilie Lum, Sophia Javid, Elizabeth Cooney, Isabella DeNuccio, Christina O’Brien Front Row, left to right: Elizabeth Killian, Kinzie Fairman, Giovanna Sgalia, Brooke Nyman; Missing from photo: Abigail Swift

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East Providence, RI - On Saturday, December 6th, Bay View’s “St. Mary Academy Robotics Team” (S.M.A.R.T.) participated in League (FLL) Qualifier Tournament held at the FIRST LEGO The Gordon School. Competing in a field of twenty teams that were predominately male, Bay View had the only all-girl team in the competition and successfully secured their place at the FLL RI State Championship, to be held on January 17, 2015 at Roger Williams University. In addition to qualifying for the state championship, the team also won first place for their research project and presentation. The girls presented a skit to judges about learning how to tell time on an analog clock. The team “invented” a new clock where the hour and minute light up for the ease of learning how to tell time. They included a parody song to “Let It Go” from Frozen, to demonstrate to the the judges “Now They Know” how to tell time. The ten girls, all seventh and eighth graders, also received high scores from the technical judges for Robot Design and from the teamwork judges for demonstrating the Core Values of the FLL program. Robotics is offered in Bay View’s Middle School as part of the curriculum. Students meet during and after school to prepare for the FLL RI competition and have been busy preparing and improving on their robot’s performance for the Championship competition in January. The following Bay View students are members of S.M.A.R.T. Elizabeth Cooney, Rehoboth, MA Isabella DeNuccio, East Greenwich, RI Kinzie Fairman, East Providence, RI Sophia Javid, Coventry, RI Elizabeth Killian, East Providence, RI Emilie Lum, Cranston, RI Brooke Nyman, North Attleboro, MA Christina O’Brien, Providence, RI Giovanna Sgalia, Hopedale, MA Abigail Swift, Westport, MA

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Clockwise from bottom left around the practice competition board: Elizabeth Killian, Kinzie Fairman, Elizabeth Cooney, Sophia Javid, Emilie Lum, Abigail Swift, Giovanna Sgalia, Isabella DeNuccio, Brooke Nyman, Christina O’Brien

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Representative Helio Melo and Senator Dan DaPonte Visit Orlo Avenue School

Representative Helio Melo and Senator Dan DaPonte awarding $75,000 to Orlo Avenue School.

Alan Shawn Feinstein Visits Martin Middle School

Alan Shawn Feinsteine spoke to the students and presented $15,000 to Martin Middle School for their ongoing good deeds to the community.

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East Providence Blood Drives

1/22/2015 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Evergreen House Health Center, Bloodmobile; 1 Evergreen Drive, E Providence, RI 02914 1/11/2015 - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm St. Martha's Church, Bloodmobile; 2595 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI 02914 1/19/2015 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Riverside Nutrition, Bloodmobile; 15 Forbes Street, East Providence, RI 02914 1/12/2015 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bradley Hospital, Bloodmobile; 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Riverside, RI 02915

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It’s never too late to become bilingual!

Saturday, January 10,2015 2015 Saturday, January 10, 2015/16 Programs It’s never too late to • French Immersion Track 10am tobecome 1pm bilingual! Preschool It’s neverthrough too lateKindergarten to become bilingual!

10am -1pm • Late Immersion 2015/16 Programs French Programs Open to students G1-5 with no previous • French Immersion Track Preschool through Kindergarten experience French. Preschool of through Kindergarten Late Immersion • Middle School International Track • Late Immersion International Track Open where Opentotostudents students G6-8, G1-5 with no intense previous 2pm 4pm experience of French. French is taught. Italian Immersion Track • Middle School International Track • Italian Immersion Track Preschool through Kindergarten Open to students G6-8, where intense Preschool through Kindergarten French is taught.

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Martin Middle School

ACCEPT the CHALLENGE SEE things DIFFERENTLY

On Friday, Dec 19th where Teachers, Mrs. Hammons, Ms. Lavoie, and Ms. Halliday conducted an after school session from 2:30 until 4:30pm where students were able to craft either a holiday ornament, a holiday treat, or a holiday card for an special person in their lives.

Get Your HANDS Dirty FIND Your VOICE MAKE Some NOISE MAKE Something BETTER Fit in by STANDING OUT www.providencecountryday.org/admissions/accept-the-challenge

Students create Holiday crafts after school

OPEN CLASS DAY Wednesday, January 14 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bay View Academy Students Learn Computer Science Through An Hour Of Code East Providence Third Grader Completes Coding Program

East Providence, RI - Bay View Academy third, fourth and fifth graders recently participated in an “Hour of Code,” an international campaign to teach the basics of writing computer code to students. The hour-long program created by Code.org allows students to learn programming while completing puzzles. The puzzles feature Elsa, a character from Frozen, and require students to write code so that Elsa can accomplish certain movements, like skating on the ice to create snowflakes. The girls learned about different types of angles, how to tH create shapes written in coding language and how to make sequences repeat using loops. Several of the students successfully completed all 20 puzzles within the hour and were awarded certificates. Tess Briden, a third grader from East Providence, was one of the youngest Bay View students to complete the final puzzle to earn her certificate.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Jan. 25 12-3pm

SACRED HEART SCHOOL – Second to None!

Sacred Heart School lowest tuition in the area. Our school reflects the Guanellian Spirit through the Servants of Charity and the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence who are present daily in the school. Extras provided: Spanish, Computer Lab K-8, Art, Music, Library, Physical Education. Extra curricular activities: Cross-Country, Soccer, Basketball, Instrumental Band. Small class sizes-Remedial-Resource. Financial aid available. Before and after day care available. Great location with easy access to Rt. 195! True Catholic education at an affordable price! Visit our beautiful facilities, including our full size gym, and see what a difference we can make in your child’s life!!!!

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Photo Credit: Lori DesVergnes Tess Briden

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Scholarship Foundation Thanks Community

Members of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence thank the community for their generous support of the recent Holiday Breakfast. Past scholarship recipients and their parents, East Providence High School students, culinary students from the East Providence Career and Technical Center and Scholarship Foundation board members helped to make this year’s event a success. We salute breakfast Gold Sponsor, Consolidated Concrete, and breakfast sponsors Barlow Designs, the Chorus of East Providence, Leroux & Garceau LLP, Perry-McStay Funeral Home and Wood’s Heating Service. We appreciate the scores of local businesses that donated prizes for the silent auction and raffle. We are grateful to magician Lon Cerel who entertained children with balloon art. We thank photographer Larry Kent for taking photos with Santa. And we acknowledge hundreds local residents who attended and supported our fundraising event. Proceeds from the annual Holiday Breakfast will enable Scholarship Foundation of East Providence to award additional $1000 scholarships to East Providence students this year.

Students helped prepare and serve guests at Scholarship Foundation of East Providence’s Holiday Breakfast.

www.newenglandmusicstudio.com Music School Offering Lessons in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Voice, Violin, Mandolin, Banjo, and Accordion EPHS student Mack Farnsworth and Scholarship Foundation of East Providence member Susan Jordan help at the recent Holiday Breakfast.

Oldham Elementary School Wins Award

Oldham Elementary School has won a $20,000 Verizon Innovate Learning Award. The focus of this award is improving student engagement and achievement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Verizon Innovate Learning Award program is part of Verizon’s commitment to the Obama administration’s ConnectED initiative. Oldham is the only elementary school in Rhode Island to receive this award. We are 1 of only 80 schools in the United States to receive this money to initiate STEM Education.

All Ages - 5 and up Magician Lon Cerel entertained children with balloon art at Scholarship Foundation of East Providence’s Holiday Breakfast.

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Martin Middle School Teacher’s Assistant Named 2015 ESP of the Year

The National Education Association (NEA) calls essential school staff members “ESP” – education support professionals. These are the teacher assistants, secretaries, clerks, custodians, maintenance workers, bus drivers, and others who work to support teachers and all the functions of a school or campus. During American Education Week, one ESP member in Rhode Island is designated as an “extra special person.” The winner of this year’s NEARI ESP of the Year award is Martin’s own, Kristin Chase. Mrs. Chase is a teacher assistant Martin Middle School as a “one-on-one” assistant with a special needs student whom she helped successfully transition from elementary to middle school. Her reach extends beyond the school walls as a life skills coach for this student, as well as a resource for her family. Mrs.Chase also serves as the president of her local union, the East Providence Teacher Assistants. This past year, her first as leader, she strives to actively engage her members at the local and state level by involving them in both professional and union programs. She is an active member of the NEARI ESP Caucus, participating in projects such as Read Across America and the ESP Day dinner and auction. The state ESP of the Year Award is modeled after the national version, for which Mrs. Chase will be nominated. It recognizes the contributions of Education Support Professionals to their schools, communities, and profession. The winner must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and reflect the contributions of ESP to public education in these five areas: professional practice, member advocacy, community engagement, personal achievement, and enhancement of ESP image. Congratulations Mrs. Chase

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS Sports Update By Bob Rodericks

EPHS Hockey, Defending Champions Underway:

The successful Townie Hockey team coming off a Division III State Championship year has been elevated to Division II hockey. The Townies have won a couple of state championships under Head Coach Kevin Croke. East Providence has been rewarded for their consistent good play and success by the Rhode Island Interscholastic league as they move up a division. The Townies have 9 returning seniors, led by goalie Marc LaValley that should keep them in consideration for a good playoff run and chance at another championship. The Townies Hockey Team opened its 2014-15 season with an 8-2 victory over the Toll Gate Titans at Cranston Veterans Memorial Rink. “After a sluggish first period in which we were outshot 6-5 by the Titans, we managed to grab a 1-0 lead,” said coach Croke. “The team tallied four goals in the second period then added three more after the break as the guys got the victory,” Croke said. Both Toll Gate goals came via the power play. “Our team will need to exercise greater discipline throughout the season in staying out of the penalty box,” added Croke. The Townies were whistled for 7 penalties in the contest. The Townies continued to get their feet wet in the Division 2 ranks as they took on the strong North Smithfield Northmen next. The first period was all North Smithfield who held a commanding 13-2 shot advantage over the Townies and a 2-0 lead on the scoreboard. The Townies were whistled for 8 minutes of penalties in the period to 4 minutes for the Northmen. The second period saw a much more consistent pace of play, as the Townies seemed to adjust to the quicker and more layered style of play the Northmen skate. The Townies cut the lead in half early in the second period, the shots were even at 6 and both teams served 2 minutes in penalties. As the third period began though, the Townies were whistled for a penalty in their first shift. As soon as the Townies got their player back, the Townies were whistled for another penalty. “Despite being down a player, we were able to score and tie the game at 2 with 11 minutes to play in the game,” said Croke. On the ensuing play, a Townie player hit the post squarely to the North Smithfield goalie’s right, but it bounced out. Shortly after, the Townies had a 2 on 1 break and missed the net with the shot. Unfortunately, that ended what had been a well played game to that point. With about 10 minutes left in the game, the penalty bug bit both teams. Thirteen penalties were whistled, 7 minors on the Northmen for 14 minutes and 5 minors and a major on the Townies for 15 minutes. The Northmen capitalized 3 times, once 4 on 4 and twice on power plays to pull away from the Townies late in the third period and get the 5-2 win. EP is making their way slowly in the early going as they went on to lose to Portsmouth, St. Ray’s and Narragansett in December games. However, Coach Kevin Croke remains very hopeful. Croke spoke with us after a recent practice after Christmas. “Division 2, despite being a challenge, has been a pleasant experience so far. I think we fit right in and every week we adapt a little bit more. We struggle a bit with depth at times, and with discipline at other times. Penalties have been our nemesis, especially late in games. We’ve been in every game through two periods, but have given up about 7 or 8 power play goals in the third,” said Croke. The coach will lean heavily on his returning star goaltender Marc LaValley and his other senior skaters. “Being backstopped by one of the top goalies in the state always gives us a chance. Marc LaValley has seen

probably twice as many shots as most other goalies in the league. In front of LaValley are our two mules, Kyle Marquis and Tyler Maxwell, both are logging well over 30 minutes of ice time per game. Bubba Maxwell rounds out the defensive corps,” said Croke. The Townies look to the talented top line of Ryan Costa between Jared Estrella and Brynne Costa. “We also have senior forward James Carlson and our second line has Andrew Gordon between Ryan Galvao and Jake Crombie and Mike Allienello centers the checking line with Cody DeCastro and Colin Feeney on the wings. Tony DaSimas ably backs up LaValley in net and Rachel LaValley sees action at both forward and defense,” added two time and defending Division 3 State Champion coach Kevin Croke. The Townies play their home games at the Dennis Lynch Arena in Pawtucket and have several games this month home and away. You can check the Townies schedule at http://www.riil.org.

St. Mary’s Bay View Basketball:

The Bay View basketball squad sits atop Division 1 with a 3-0 record to date. The Bengals have December wins over Moses Brown, Westerly and Barrington. There will be 9 games in January for perennial power BayView. Find their full schedule at: http:// www.riil.org.

EPHS Boys Basketball:

Townies boys basketball is underway and as always, veteran coach Alex Butler is leading the program. The Townies picked up their first win of the season in tough injury fund battle with Tiverton. “The game is typical of early season basketball with nerves, and uneven play always showing up. We didn’t shoot well on the evening but did play tough, physical defense to earn the win,” said coach Butler. The Townie JV squad also won their game 41-17. EP defeats Shea in first game. “We had a balanced attack as four players were in double figures en route to defeating Shea, 61-45,” said coach Butler. In their first game of the season, EP took the lead mid way through the first half and pushed the lead up to 20 in the second half. “Devie Rose had a game high 16 points and Justin McCoy posted the first double double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds.” The Townie JV team dropped their game 53-48. Ep loses to LaSalle: “We played slow, soft and selfish en route to getting run off the court at LaSalle,” said Butler. LaSalle ran the floor for easy layups and shots. EP didn’t put up much of a fight defensively as LaSalle shot 59 percent for the game. EP was paced by Zack Veiga’s solid performance. Zack had 16 points and 11 rebounds.

EPHS Girls Basketball:

East Providence girls basketball is 1-1 in league play with a win over Tiverton. The Townies lost to Portsmouth and Rogers in December. The team is coached by Michael Solitro. The lady Townies have 7 home games this month (January).

EPHS Boys & Girls Indoor Track:

East Providence High boys are right in the middle of the Metro Division with an early 1-1 record through the end of December. The Townies won over Wheeler by a score of 77-32. The East Providence loss came against LaSalle in a 61-48 match. The boys will have several meets on January 6, 13 and 20th at the Providence continued on page 54

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Career and Technical Academy. The girls squad is also at 1-1 with a win over Wheeler and a loss to Chariho. The girls will compete on January 7, 14 and 19 also at the Providence Career and Technical Academy in Providence near Central High School. The BayView girls are off to an 0-2 start in indoor track as of late December.

Middle School Sports:

Bay View Basketball is undefeated with 4 wins over Jenks, Goff, Martin and Riverside Middle schools in December. Martin Boys Basketball is off to a 4-1 start with wins over UCAP, Jenks, DeLaSalle and Goff. Their only loss came against Slater. Martin girls has a 1-3 record with its win over UCAP. Riverside Boys Basketball is also off to a great start with a 5-1 record. RMS has wins over Jenks, UCAP twice, Goff and DeLaSalle. Their lone loss was against Slater. The RMS girls team has a 3-1 record with wins over UCAP, Slater and Jenks. Martin Wrestling is undefeated through the end of December with a 5-0 record. The Wildcats defeated Ferri, McCourt, Feinstein, Westerly and Barrington by a combined 345-117 point differential. Martin also won the annual Birchwood Tournament held in North Providence. The Birchwood tourney featured 20 middle schools and Martin took home the championship, with Riverside Middle school finishing in a strong 7th place. Riverside Wrestling is at 2 wins and 2 losses and had the strong 7th place finish at the annual Birchwood Tourament.

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Martin players reacting to winning the middle school Birchwood tournament in December.

EP Soccer Varsity Player Honored

On Sunday, December 14th at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI several East Providence High School Varsity Soccer Players received awards from the RI Soccer Coaches Association (RISCA). This was a soccer dinner banquet for all the high school varsity soccer players from Rhode Island that won high honors for their accomplishments during their 2014 Fall Soccer Season. East Providence High School soccer player Captain Alex DoRego along with Victor Reis and Captain Matt Chase were honored at the RISCA Awards Ceremony on December 14th for their understanding efforts during the 2014 soccer season. Captain Alex DoRego received Division I 1st Team, All Academic Selection & Mike Dynon Awards. Alex was also among the top 20 goal scorers for the season. He came in at number 6. Victor Reis received Division 1 1st Team Award. Captain Matt Chase received Division I 2nd Team Award. Congratulations on all your accomplishments!! Alex who is senior at the high school received Division I First Team, All Academic Selection & Mike Dynon Awards. Alex was also among the top 20 goal scorers for the season. Alex is also the captain of his Bayside FC Bolts U17 team. Alex along with his Bayside FC Bolts team will heading to ESPN Disney Soccer Tournament during Christmas vacation to defend their title. Bayside FC Bolts won the Gray Champion Division last year. Congratulations on all your accomplishments and good luck in Disney.

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AYSO Dragons Win Sherwood Ultra Sport U12 Division Tournament

The East Providence AYSO DRAGONS comprised of primarily 8, 9 and 10 year old players had a tremendous first session at Sherwood Ultra Sports in the U12C Boys division. During the 8 week session the team faced off against teams of 10, 11 and 12 year olds from Bristol, Tiverton, Seekonk and East Providence. Many of the Dragon’s parents began to second guess the decion to play in an older division when they arrived at the first game and saw the physical difference between the young Dragons and the physically imposing and talented competition. Those fears were set aside after witnessing the Dragon’s dominating performance during their first game where they walked away with a 7-1 victory. The Dragons winning streak continued for the next 7 weeks, finishing the regular season with 7 wins and no losses. They had the top offense with 38 goals and top defense allowing only 5 goals. In the semi-finals they faced off against a tough Bristol team, winning the match 2-0. In the finals the Dragons faced a strong Seekonk team and were trailing 1-0 at halftime. The second half saw a strong response from the Dragons where they scored 3 unanswered goals , sealing their championship victory. The Dragons will be moving up to the U12B division for session two at Wide World of Indoor Sports in North Kingstown.

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East Providence Senior Center News Highlights

Wednesday, January 7th Clinical Lab 8:30am Diabetes Ed 9:30am Stroke Club 1:30pm Thursday, January 8th Podiatrist: 8:00am SNAP 11am Monday, January 12th Caregiver’s Support 10:30am Wednesday, January 14th Diabetes Ed 9:30am Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Thursday, January 15th Red Hats 1:30pm Friday, January 16th SNAP (Food Stamps) 9:30am InSight 12:45pm Monday, January 19th CLOSED Martin Luther King Day Wednesday, January 21st Diabetes Ed 9:30am Thursday, January 22nd Diabetes Support 1:00pm Monday, January 26th Diabetes Ed 9:30am Computer Assistance 2:00pm Tuesday, January 27th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Wednesday, January 28th Hearing Screening 9:30am RSVP Board 1:30pm Thursday, January 29th Advisory Board 9:30am Friday, January 30th RIPTA Bus Passes 11:30am

Over 25 Years of Caring for Our Community

610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Phone 435-7800 Dining Room Ext. 2 Fax 435-7803

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

Dining Room Participants

You must order at least one day in Advance for meals We cannot guarantee a meal if a meal is not ordered. For reservations or cancellations Please call 435-7800 Ext 2 Deadline for reservations 11am the day before. You will only be served without reservation if there is a cancellation. It is also important to cancel a meal if you are unable to attend.

RIPTA Bus Passes

Friday, January 30th 11:30am to 2pm Photo identification bus passes are available to seniors and other qualified individuals with valid documentation. Identification cards for people with disabilities and senior passes will cost $25.00 (cash only) and are valid for 5 years. In order to obtain a replacement bus card you are required to return the damaged card. In the event a card is lost or stolen, a replacement card will be reissued upon notification to RIPTA. Bus card replacement fees for seniors and people with disabilities will be: $10 the first replacement, $15 the second replacement, and $20 the third replacement and thereafter.

In Our Lobby

“Retirement Expense Protection” Tuesday, January 20th 10:30-Noon

Scott R. Grande from LTC Financial & Insurance will have information regarding “Retirement Expense Protection”, which includes how to plan ahead for possible long-term care expenses, protecting retirement savings from unnecessary risks (such as the market and taxes), and even finding better interest rates for ‘safe’ monies. There are many safe financial ideas that retirees don’t know about, that could change your retirement plans and lifestyle, and protect you and your family.

Assurance Wireless

Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 132 bed facility that offers the following: • Physical • Occupational • Speech Therapies • IV Therapies • Enteral Nutrition and Hydration • Wound/Post Surgical Care • Tracheostomy Care • Ostomy Care • Cox TV and Wi-Fi Services • Telephone Services Central Air Conditioning • Private Bathroom in all Resident Rooms

Come and tour our beautiful facility.

Tuesday, January 27th 10:30-Noon Assurance is a federal Lifeline Assistance program. Stop by the table to see if you quality for this phone program

YOUR H EALTH

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.

Dietitians

401-438-7020 1275 SOUTH BROADWAY, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI athenahealthcare.com/waterviewvilla Managed by Athena Health Care Systems

Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta, Registered Dietitians 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

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In-Sight Support 12:45pm - 3:00pm

Thursday, January 8th @ 8am Dr. Michael Reuter, podiatrist, will be in the Health Office seeing patients. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 228-7887 and speak with Diane. Dr. Reuter accepts most major insurance plans.

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

Meditation for You

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. 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.

Fridays @ 11 am 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.

Women and Infants Hospital

Tuesday, January 6th from 9-11:30am. Family Van Program is a community outreach program dedicated to preventative health screenings and health education. They will visit the center The screenings will consist of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressures. The screenings are free of charge and completely confidential.

Blood Pressure Clinics

Orchard View Friday, January 2nd 10:30am Waterview Villa Wednesday, January 14th 10:30am Hattie Ide Chaffee Tuesday, January 27th 10:30am

Clinical Lab

Wednesday, January 7th @ 8:30am 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.

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/IPad Assistance

Monday, January 26th 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.

General Services

Exercise Programs Intermediate Yoga

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Senior Rovers Annual Trip to

Daytona Beach Florida Leaving February 21st for 16 or 21 days at the Ocean Walk Condos Enjoy a Luxury Coach Trip hosted by Walter Langlois

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.

For more information and a flyer, Call Walter at 401-434-7207

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breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All are components of our Yoga classes.

Mondays

Beginners Yoga 10:30am

Ballroom Dancing

Mondays

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Aerobics

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

Tai Chi

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.

Chair Exercise

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

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 Thursday Cribbage Tuesday Hi Lo Jack League Friday

1:00pm 1:00pm 1:20pm

Nutritional Lunch; Bocce ball; Walking Track; Morning & Afternoon Coffee/Pastry

Leisure Programs

Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm Bocce Ball Tuesday 9:00am Scrabble Weds & Friday 9:30am Meditation Class Friday 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm Computer Game Daily Lower level Billiards Daily Lower level

Weekly/Monthly Programs 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am 10:30am Mon) 1:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 9:30am 9:30am 9:00am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:25pm

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

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

Computer games; Billiards; Cards;

Monday

Tax Preparation (Feb. & March) Intermediate Yoga Beginners Yoga Caregivers Support Group (4th Pokeno Book Club Ballroom Dancing

Tuesday

Aerobics Exercise Watercolor Class Bocce Ball Tai Chi Watercolor Class BINGO

Wednesday

East Side Lab (1st Wed) Intermediate Yoga Scrabble Chair exercise Cribbage Stroke Club (1st Wed)

Thursday

9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Reiki 12:45pm Bridge 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Support Group Thurs)

9:00am 9:00am 10:45am 11:00am 12:45pm 1:20pm

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Friday

Billiards League Scrabble Chair exercise Meditation Class In-Sight Support Group (3rd Fri) Hi Lo Jack League

Daily

Lunch Noon Library 8am—4pm Coffee Hour 2:15pm Fitness Center 8am—4pm

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.

Senior Center Travel

Feb. 1-13, 2015: 13 Day Southeastern Caribbean Cruise aboard the new Norwegian Breakaway. Call to have the flyer with the details mailed to you. Islands - San Juan, PR - St. Thomas – St. Maarten – St. Lucia – Barbados – St. Kitts. Leaving out of New York. Round trip Transportation additional to New York.

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Providence Woman Nearly Loses Thousands To IRS Scheme

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence woman was just minutes away from losing thousands of dollars to criminals, but thankfully she was saved by her coworkers. The woman, who only wanted to identify herself as Valerie, shared her story with Call 12 for Action in hopes she can prevent others from falling victim to this type of scheme. Valerie said she was at work when a call came in showing area code 202, Washington, D.C., where the Internal Revenue Service headquarters is located. She said the caller identified himself as an IRS agent and informed her that she was in serious trouble. “It was the IRS looking for me for a lawsuit because I owed back taxes of $3,000,” Valerie explained. “I said ‘what can I do to fix this?’” Thinking she must have made a mistake on her tax return, she believed the caller. “They told me I needed to give the money right then and there, if not, I would be arrested,” said Valerie. To make matters worse, the caller threatened that agents would come right to Valerie’s work and arrest her. In fear of losing her job, she agreed to the caller’s demands. “He asked me for my ZIP code, where I was, so I gave it to him and he gave me two locations to go to,” Valerie added. She was told to purchase a reloadable card and put $3,000 on it, but right before she made it out the door, Valerie’s coworkers stopped her in her tracks and told her she was a victim of a classic IRS tax scheme. Bottom line, the IRS told Call 12 for Action it would never threaten to arrest you or threaten to show up at your work if you owe back taxes. If you get a call that claims you owe money to the IRS, hang up immediately. The IRS said they’ll send you notices in the mail, and never call you to collect.

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Don’t be a victim! And if you think you have been REPORT IT! REMEMBER:

You should never give out personal information to Someone who calls. The Government will not and does not call for this or any other personal information.

Senior Men’s Tennis

The Senior Men’s Tennis (SMT) session drew to a close on Dec. 22 at high noon after which 27 eager players made their way to the lounge and pub at Center Court Tennis Center in E. Providence. The day was dark with light rain but inside all was festive as the annual Christmas pizza party got underway put together by Adin DeMary, Charlie Somers and others. Lots of pizza, of course, salad (to counter the calories) and cookies and brownies (adding back a few). All players, past and present, are invited and one, Bernie Bell, age 94, was warmly greeted as he took a place at the table among old friends. Owen Mahoney, one of the original members of SMT, age 88, and an active player who attended the 70th anniversary of D Day last June as a Navy veteran, gave the invocation. He reminded us of how lucky we are to still be playing at our ages, The average age of the group is about 68. Following a noisy and spirited lunch with lots of chatter, the semi-annual awards highlighted the event. The Most Improved Player award went to Tim Bickford. The Foot Fault Award went to Dave Recchia who was chosen by Tim Bickford and Dave will now have to choose the next recipient next May. Two new Hall of Fame members were elected. The first, Howard DeBisschop, the man who composes and sends all announcements of the organization and maintains the email list, has been a long time member deserving of this honor. The second inductee, Jim Armstrong, is noted for his accomplished play, physical fitness and good sportsmanship. He is another long standing and deserving honoree. A special award this season was made by Al Collela to Joe Bakanaukas. Noted for his good sportsmanship, excellent play, friendly manner and contributions to SMT, Joe has played with SMT for several years. He designed the system for player court assignment that established “order on the court.” Al dubbed this award the “Duke of Greatness Award.”

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IN MEMORIAM George E. Coutoulakis Lakis, 73 of Cushman Ave., died surrounded by his family late Saturday night, Nov. 29, 2014 at home. Antonio “Tony” S. Gomes, 82, of Rumford, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014. Inorinda “Linda” Gomes, 96, formerly of Faith St., East Providence died early Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 2014 at Evergreen House. Manuel F. Castro, age 71, of Roger Williams Ave., Rumford, died Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Barbara J. Soderberg, 91, formerly of Becker Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on December 1, 2014. Connie Amaral, 88, of Williams Ave, East Providence, died peacefully at home Wednesday afternoon, December 3, 2014. Dylan J. Carlson, 17, of Somerset Avenue, Riverside, died on December 1, 2014. Norman Clegg, of Pawtucket Avenue passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. Filomena E. (Dalessio) “Fannie” DeRensis, 98, of Willett Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on December 2, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Edward Rizk Hanna, MD, of Riverside, a Cardiologist affiliated with Rhode Island and Our Lady of Fatima Hospitals, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the age of 85. Melvina R. Johnson, 95, of Dover Avenue passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Waterview Villa. Ezaltina “Tina” Niederberger, 84 formerly of Eighth Street, East Providence passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Orchard View Manor. Margaret E. (Cluney) Farley, 88, of East Bay Manor, Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, died peacefully on Saturday December 6, 2014. Mary C. A. (Campanelli) Pontrelli, 96, of Legion Way, Riverside, died peacefully on December 4, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Lucilla D. Goulart, 89 of Woodward Avenue, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Dolores J. Barboza, 80, formerly of Ridgewood Drive, Rumford passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Avow Hospice, Naples, Florida. Gabriel de Vargas, 84, of Walnut St., died Friday morning, Dec. 12, 2014 at home. Elsie L. Santos, 89, formerly of Hazard Avenue passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland. Dolores J. Barboza, 80, formerly of Ridgewood Drive, Rumford passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Avow Hospice, Naples, Florida. Antonio F. Escobar, 85, of Grosvenor Ave., died Sunday morning, Dec. 14, 2014 at the Rhode Island Hospital. Ruth Porter, 91, died on Dec. 10. Mabel-Louise Hareld, was born in Providence on September 7, 1922. She lived on Hazard Avenue in East Providence for 54 years and died peacefully at home in the loving comfort of family and friends. Harriett A. Nye, 101, wife of the late William E. Nye, died on Monday. Lt. Robert J. Smedberg, EPFD, Ret. 77, of Planet Ave., Riverside, died peacefully at home Wednesday morning, December 17, 2014. Edmund F. Anelundi, Capt., EPFD, ret., 65, formerly of First St., East Providence, passed away gently surrounded by his family Sunday night, Dec. 21, 2014 at the Charlton Memorial Hospital. Brian C Richard, 46 entered into eternal peace surrounded by

his loved ones on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Alice R. Zorra, 99, formerly of Warren, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Donald F. Leahy, 58, of Riverside, died Monday at RI Hospital. Maria D. Chantre, 87, of Woodward Avenue passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Miriam Hospital. Albert J. Newton, Jr. 102, passed away on December 24, 2014 at Hallworth House, Providence. Robert Fendel Pyper, 78 of Rumford passed away on December 19th due to COPD and heart complications. Malcolm “Rocky” Rochford, 85, of Lakeside Street Riverside died Tuesday.

Michelle J. Valley

Michelle J. Valley, 59, passed away peacefully on 12/29/14 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was the daughter of the late Arthur & Alice (Machado) Valley. Michelle leaves behind one daughter, Stacy A. Bentz, the love of her life, and her son-inlaw, Michael S. Bentz. She leaves one brother, Robert Valley, of East Providence; two sisters, Diane Meisner of East Providence and Brenda Maderios of California, and is predeceased by her brother Donald Cotter. She also leaves behind two grandchildren, Jarek J. Bentz and Jenna L. Bentz, also the loves of her life. At the request of Michelle there will be no services. Stacy will do something at a later date.

Michelle J. Valley

January 2015 The Reporter

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Baby Girl Clothes Wanted for Single Mom: Crib sheets, swing, and clothes size newborn to 24 months. Please donate. Call Debbie 401-632-3602. WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-217-8074.

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REAL ESTATE

62 Bullocks Point, Riverside RI: Beautiful 3/4 bed Dutch Colonial in Riverside. Meticulously maintained. Hwds, original moldings, new kitchen with breakfast nook & stainless steel appliances, living rm with fireplace; new roof, newly painted; 2 car garage. Great location. Across the street from the East Providence Bike Path with seasonal water views of the historic Pomham Lighthouse and bay. Just move in. Call 401-383-0999 for info & appointments. $278,000

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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

FOR RENT

FOR RENT: Spacious 3rd Floor Apartment located in EP. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Hardwood floors, large kitchen with stove and fridge included. LR/DR. Front porch, backyard, street parking. Storage room. Gas Heat. No Smoking/No Pets. Security Deposit, First and Last Month’s rent required. Utilities not included. Serious Inquiries Only. Call 508-252-9293. FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom Ranch house, gas heat, hardwood hours, no smoking / pets, quiet area. Call 401-230-7680.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Pink color, three wheel bike, 3 speed, 2 years old, $375.00 or best. Seekonk. Call Marie. 508-639-9416 or 401-5850577. Selling 2004 5th Wheel Camper - Coachmen Somerset DREAMCATCHER 34 foot in Rehoboth, MA. In EXCELLENT CONDITION! Features include: 3 slide-outs, awning, outside shower, outside sound system, washer/dryer hookup, Corian Countertops, bar counter with stools, AC, Heat, 30 inch TV, DVD player, Sound System, Dining Table w/four chairs, Full size sofa, 2 recliners, Master Queen size bedroom with full closet, bathroom with full shower, separate toilet and lots of storage. Impeccable shape and a must sell. Asking price of $12,500.00 or B.O. Please call 508-336-8129 or 401323-9997, ask for Deborah For full photos check out this website on RV Trader: http://m.rvtrader. com/listing/2005-Coachmen-Somerset-113109625

Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law

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JANUARY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountant

Edward M. Simpson, C.P.A.

Health Care

Asthma, Nasal & Allergy of NE

Accountant

MLR Tax Services

Heating Service

Larry’s Heating & A.C.

Appliance Repairs

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair

Home Improvements

Mark Koussa Carpentry

Attorney

Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto

Hypno Therapy

Thought Alchemy

Attorney

Donald E. MacManus, Attorney

Locksmith

A Speedy Locksmith

Auto Body

Fogarty Auto Body

Medical Center

Medical Associates of RI

Auto Body

Tri Star Autobody, Inc.

Mortgage Broker

Accutrust Mortgage

Auto Dealers

Rt 6 KIA Auto Mall

Mortgage Broker

Prospect Mortgage, llc

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

Music

Bravo Musical Instruments

Auto Repairs

Somerset Chrysler Jeep

Music

New England Music Studio

Auto Salvage

Seekonk Auto Salvage

Nursing Homes Waterview Villa

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Hassell’s Garage

Orthodontics

Romani Orthodontics

Auto Services

Vally Auto Service & Fuel

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Cronan Painting

Bank

Coastway Community Bank

Painting Contractor

EZ Painting

Building Contractor

A.J. Adams Bldg & Remodeling Co. 30

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Gagne Painting Company

Building Contractor

East Providence Siding

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French-American School of RI

Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber

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Sacred Heart School

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Briarwood Child Academy

Private School

St. Margaret School

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Kenny’s Masonry/Chimney Sweep

Private School

St. Marys - Bay View High School

Chiropractor

New Hope Family Chiropractic

Private School

The Providence Country Day School 50

Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles

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House For Sale

Concrete

American Mobile Mix Concrete Inc.

Real Estate

Mateus Realty

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

Real Estate

Paiva Realty Group

Credit Union

Navigant Credit Union

Real Estate

Red Realty

Dance Studio

Arthur Murray

Real Estate

ReMax Rivers Edge

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Eager Family Dentistry

Real Estate

ReMax Rivers Edge

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

Real Estate

Robin Lozito, Remax Rivers Edge

Dentist

Romani Orthodontics

Real Estate

The Tirrell Team

Dentist

Smith Family Dental Associates

Real Estate

Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker

Elder Care

Sacred Heart Church

Remodeling

Batty Construction

Electrician

AC Electric

Restaurant

La Collina

Food Service

Thomsen Foodservice

Restaurant-Pizza

Ronzio Pizza

Fuel - Oil

Al’s Quality Oil Co.

Roofing Contractor

Tabeleys Roofing

Fuel - Oil

COD OIL

Self Storage

Lionel Mini Storage, Inc.

Funeral Home

Perry/McStay Funeral Home

Smoking Cessation

Brown University

Furniture/Upholstery

Masterson Furniture and Upholstery

Spa

Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC

Gift Shop

Casa Ideal

Stove Shop

Fireplace Showcase

Hair Salon

Ciao Bella Salon

Tax Preparation

Liberty Tax Service - East Prov.

Hair Salon

Shear Image Salon

Tax Preparation

Liberty Tax Service - East Prov.

Handyman

Just In Time Handyman Service

Theatres-live

The Community Players

Health & Fitness

Renaissance Gymnastics Academy 43

Trash/Junk Removal

Big Blue Removal Service

Health Care

Asthma, Nasal & Allergy of NE

Travel

Senior Trips

Tree Service

Advanced Tree

January 2015 The Reporter

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

FEDERAL TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS! CALL FOR DETAILS. Luis Mateus (401) 368-2403 Jeff Mateus (401) 447-9459

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RUMFORD - Myron Francis!! Clean 2 Br Ranch; breezeway/FP, Hw's, young gas boiler / GHW tank, upgraded electric, vinyl siding, replacement windows, porch, patio, garage, 10,000+ sf lot. $189,900

West Warwick - RENT WITH OPTION TO BUY! Remodeled 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath Colonial, dining, office, new kitchen & baths, granite, tile, spacious rms, high celings, siding, replacement windows, sliders, patio, garage, 8000+sf lot. $179,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Brightridge!! Remodeled 3Br Ranch, new roof, siding, windows, kitchen & Bath. Updated plumbing, upgraded electric. Young gas boiler and HW tank, hw's, tile, granite, appliances, 6000+ sf lot. Qualifies for Federal tax credit. $189,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Pierce Field!! Rare Find!! 4 Br, 2 Bath Dormered Cape w/ 3 Brs & BSS on the 2nd Level!! DR, FR, mudrm, hw's, tile. Young roof, siding, replacement windows, gas boiler & hw tank. Upgraded electric, sprinklers, patio, garage. $224,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Silver Spring!! Must see!! Remodeled 3 Br, 2 1/2 bath Colonial, open flr plan; DR, FR, master w/ bath & walk-in; part finished basement, hw's, tile, french drs to deck, pool, sprinklers, garage, gas heat/hw, upgraded electric, vinyl siding. $279,900

RIVERSIDE -Charming 3/4 bath Cape, ERPrch,partially finished basement, hw's, tile, DW, gas heat/hwt, young roof, siding, replacement windows, 6000 sf lot. $169,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Silver Spring!! Pride of ownership, 3 Br Cape; young roof, boiler/hw tank, upgraded electric, siding, shed, patio, sprinklers, granite, master suite & new bath. $189,900

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BRISTOL - Gooding Farm!! Mint/spacious 3 Br, 2 bath R/Ranch, finished lower w/ kitchen, den, FR/bar, bath w/jacuzzi & Bide. Hw's, tile, CA, sliders, deck, patio & pool. Young roof, casement windows & boiler. 15000+sf lot. $309,900

PROVIDENCE - Mt Pleasant!! Deceiving brick Ranch; 3 Brs, din, office, LR/FP, part finished basement w/K, FR/WS, Rec rm/wet bar & Lav. Spacious rms, young roof, replacement win's, garage, patio, gas heat/hw, upgraded electric, hw's, tile. $184,900

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582 Warren Avenue • East Providence, RI 02914

RUMFORD - Must see!! 3/4 Br, 2 bath Ranch remodeled in 2004; Omega Pond!! LR/FP, part finished basement, Hw's, tile, granite, CA; young roof, siding, replacement win's, upgraded elec, XLg shed, outdoor patios w/ cooking facilities; 13,000+ sf lot. $269,900.

WARREN - Cove Estates!! Belchers Cove!! 3 Br, 2 bath R/Ranch, FR, cathedrals, skylights, partially finished basement, sliders, deck, young roof, garages, 100000+ sf lot, cul-de-sac. $249,900

east providence - Clean 2 Family, 2 Brs each, siding, replacement windows, Hw's, young boiler, upgraded electric, possible builable lot for a S/Family home. $199,900

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