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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

Firefighter Praised at Council Meeting

“In today’s world we often hear what city workers do wrong,” East Providence fire chief Oscar Elmasian told the city council in November. “Personally I think most city employees are hard working and dedicated to our city. I recently heard from a city resident who stopped by the station to praise a firefighter,” said Elmasian. That elderly resident, Joseph Magsamen, was invited to address the city council. Joseph Magsamen’s yard was starting to need a lot of yard work. The work was getting difficult for the couple who have dealt with their share of health issues. “I went to Home Depot to buy a hedge trimmer and things to trim up the yard. I wanted to keep up our property,” the elderly resident told the council and large audience. As Magsamen was looking over the power trimmers along came off duty EP firefighter Tim Cunha. “Hi, I know you,” Cunha said to the surprised Magsamen. “I’ve responded to your home and have transported you and your wife to the hospital,” Cunha said. The two chatted a bit and after finding out what Magsamen was doing there, Cunha further surprised the elder homeowner. “Go home, get out of here. You don’t need to buy this stuff,” said Cunha. “Go home, I will do that for you,” Cunha offered. “I protested for awhile but he is bigger than me, so I left,” Magsamen said to laughter in the council chamber.

Magsamen went on to explain how the firefighter came to his house while off duty and trimmed hedges and cleaned up the yard. “He did a beautiful job, better than a landscaper,” beamed Magsamen. A couple of days later, Cunha returned and finished the job. “I’m going to pay you,” insisted the elder man but “he told me ‘no you’re not, just go inside and take care of your wife’,” said Magsamen. “I offered him some tea but he wouldn’t accept anything.”

Cunha made 4 or 5 trips to the couple’s home and eventually did go in and greet Mrs. Magsamen whom he had only met before in a rescue truck. “This still gets to me,” said Magsamen. “I just wanted you to know what a good man you have on the fire department. “For his part, Cunha embraced Magsamen to a loud ovation from those in the chamber. Assistant Mayor Tom Rose presented Cunha with a city council citation for “an unselfish act of kindness while off duty.” Firefighter Cunha smiled, said nothing and went home quietly.

A Big Stink Over Sewer Bills and Water

Most city council meetings are sparsely attended. Not the last couple of meetings.

City residents are incensed with the latest round of water and sewer usage bills. People rose to speak loud and long about their bills, many of which more than doubled.

The item was placed on the November agenda by ward two councilman Helder Cunha. “I put this on the agenda because like all of you, I was appalled when getting my water bill,” said Cunha. “I’m going to work to do something about this. Many here are on fixed incomes. This has been an ongoing thing for years. It bothers me to see this and look at a $19 million water bond issue,” continued Cunha. Ward three councilman Tom Rose agreed with Cunha.

“I’ve been against the $19 million bond. I realize we have a problem with the sewer plant, etc., but there must be a better way.

This has struck us (council) as well as you,” said Rose. “We need to set up something with the city manager to rectify this,” added Rose. Acting city manager Paul Lemont was not at that November meeting.

A long line of speakers angrily addressed the council and the assembled crowd. “I came here tonight, I’ve met with the city manager before. I’m not happy with everything,” said Edward Lynch. Lynch a former state representative, announced for city council in ward one, but withdrew his candidacy. “I don’t water my lawn and my bill went from $127. to $313. My neighbors bills are $600. to $900. for sewer and water,” said Lynch. “When people call the city they are asked if they water their lawns and have checked for plumbing leaks. I am sick of the water department telling people to check your sprinkler,” Lynch added. Lynch described the case of 93 year old Nancy Stevens, a former school committee and council member. “She uses a sprinkler in July and August. Her bill went from $57 to over $1,500 in one year,” Lynch told the council as the large audience gasped out loud. “This is absolutely crazy, if they change her meter will they reimburse her if it was in error,” he asked.

Steven’s daughter Nancy Lavallee spoke next and re-iterated what Lynch had said. “My mother paid $1,569 after paying only $57 for the same cubic feet of water last year,” said Lavallee. “The city wants her to check her system. When the city sees a large discrepancy like this they should not just send a letter, they should get out there

and find out what’s going on. I’m disgusted we’re all furious. The city didn’t do anything except to say check your toilets and water sprinklers,” said Lavallee.

Daniel Santos told the council that he is paying an increase but is using less water.

“Nothing is leaking. I’m not satisfied with (city manager) Lemont. I called him and he said - what do you want me to do about it?” claimed Santos. “I’ve lived in Rumford for 36 years, I’m ashamed to open my faucets or tell my granddaughter not to shower. I water my lawn to make my property look good. It’s not a free country anymore, it’s a slave country,” said an upset Santos. “I wanted Lemont here tonight. He is not here because everybody is here,” said an upset Santos to thunderous applause and shouts. continued on next page...

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“Why? What happened in three months,” asked another speaker, Eduardo Almeida. “It’s not fair. I hoped somebody knows something. When you guys want a vote you listen, but when you get that chair and sit, you don’t know nobody,” Almeida told the council members.

Residents continued to speak out in anger and sometimes twisted the facts but those in attendance were in a bad mood all night. Antonio Braga said that he has lived in the city since 1962. There used to be a time that we didn’t pay a sewer fee. Now we pay three times more for sewer than for the regular water. We can’t take it anymore, if the sewer water costs more we should be able to drink it,” chided Braga. “I want the names of the water department people, where are they, home sleeping making $300,000 to $400,000 a year?” he asked.

Assistant Mayor Rose said that problems started when the sewer plant was prioritized “back in 2006-08 by a previous city administration and council”. “It was sold to an outside company and then the Narragansett Bay Commission got involved. The expenses got out of control, we’re as upset as you are,” Rose told the crowd. “The next meeting, we should have the water department staff and sewer plant executives here,” said Helder Cunha. “That’s a start,” agreed Braga. “We’ll also have Mr. Lemont here,” added Cunha.

One speaker, while concerned with the water bills, wondered if residents were checking into the water quality. “Our drinking water has failed quality testing before.

The water is not safe, it’s an easy fix if you hire the right people,” said Heather Welshman. “What are we drinking? There are certain levels of chemicals, are they causing cancer? I live and work in East Providence, if I don’t think we’re safe, it will make me move,” said Welshman. Marco Pacheco said that city rates are higher than other cities. “East Providence has a 315% higher rate for water. The sewer usage rate is high,” Pacheco maintained. Pacheco’s figures were not disputed by city officials present.

Pacheco recommended that the council look into a “delay” or hold on residents’ billing due dates. “Maybe we can have a grace period for everyone until we investigate this matter,” said Rose. Rose and the council will hold a public meeting to discuss any possible solutions. The $19 million water system bond issue still is in the cards for city taxpayers unless an alternative plan becomes available. State and private engineers have said the bond issue is a must.

Special Meeting November 25th

Minor Relief - More Study

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just before Thanksgiving, the city council voted several different actions intended to lighten the burden on furious and frustrated residents. Once again the council chamber was crowded with angry citizens demanding answers. Basically the council allowed for the city to defer or pay the controversial water bills on a monthly basis instead of quarterly. The city will look into refinancing the current bond and look into the contract with Narragansett Bay Commission. The council will also engage into a study of city water rates every two years.

Some state and local officials have considered switching to the Pawtucket water supply instead of a cross bay pipeline fix: Kenneth Burke, General Manager of the RI Water Resources Board, made a presentation to the city council in late May about bringing Pawtucket water to East Providence as part of the city’s long range water woes solution. He had a rough go of it. Burke didn’t come armed with any handouts, visuals or written data and at least two council members weren’t ready to drink the Pawtucket water. “There is an initiative in the state administration to engage a ‘Pawtucket Pipeline Project’ with water from Pawtucket being piped to East Providence.

We endorse this initiative,” Burke told the council. The Pawtucket to EP pipeline is a proposal in the Governor’s budget for 2015 which would include East Providence using Pawtucket water as another source of water for EP’s beleaguered water infrastructure.

This discussion is on top of East Providence recently raising water fees and finally supporting a controversial $19 million corrective bond issue. The city is faced with a costly, almost prohibitive replacement of the cross bay pipeline from Providence now serving East Providence or finding another source and path for water to enter East Providence.

The plan at that time did not sit well with then Assistant Mayor Tom Rose or former council member Chrissy Rossi. “We’re getting lots of ifs, maybes, nothing is on paper. No visuals, except that water jar in front of us,” said Rose. I was against the last project at $19 million and now we’re up to $35 million,” said Rose. “Your intentions all along have been to hook up with this Pawtucket water pipeline. That’s why we haven’t looked at many options,” Rose told city officials and Burke. “Basically you want to go to the state legislators and tell them you have East Providence on board with this - so you (legislators) should be also,” asked Rose.

“Yes, sir,” answered Burke.

And these problem areas still face the city. A new storage tank is needed, transmission of water via a main pipe and chlorinating the water locally. The city needs to replace the storage tank in Kent Heights.

This is the lower tank which was built in the 1960’s. “The taller spherical tank was built

in the 1990’s,” said Stephen Coutu of the DPW, referring to the replacement of the city’s former iconic red and white checked landmark water tank. The city also needs to bring water in from Providence where it is purchased to a local site for a chlorination process. “We need to redesign the transmission of water into the city,” said Coutu. “The current old system wasn’t devised to put water in the tank first and aerate and chlorinate and then send to homes,” added Coutu.

The newly sworn in council will have its’ hands full with a permanent solution to a city aging water supply infrastructure with some underground piped at least 100 years old.

Tranquility Place (AKA Jones Pond)

The 3 acre concrete pond built by the WPA in 1938 and little used by residents for decades is scheduled to get a major facelift after years of discussion. Grant funding will pay for most of the project which was the idea of former EP mayor, Bruce Rogers.

The council was told by planning director Jeanne Boyle that, among other things, residents can soon enjoy passive recreation on the site which abuts the lower end of Pierce Stadium to the south. “There will be seating for fireworks viewing, observing wildlife, fishing and an arts element that the newly formed city EP Arts Council will work on,” said Boyle. All ages and groups of residents are welcomed to the ADA (handicapped) built park. There will be self illuminating glow in the dark pavers for those to walk at night. There is also a plan to “circulate” the water to improve its’ quality. The popular east bay bike path is less than 500 feet away from the site. “This will be a nice park and will have zero maintenance needs when done,” said councilman Cunha.

School Coaches and Club Advisors to get a Raise

After some years of eliminations for some sports teams and drastic cuts in salaries for coaches, there will be a raise in the works. The school committee approved a proposal by Superintendent of Schools, Kim Mercer to add a 10% raise to coaches and advisors. Many had seen these rates slashed by well over 25% in some cases by 60% making East Providence coaches among the state’s lowest paid. Mercer and committee members noted that some “good” people have left the system and others may do so also. The entire cost of the increase as well as a couple of new club activities will amount to about $20,000. The amount was included in the budget which was recently passed with a surplus and no tax increase.

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The Voters Have Spoken

Congratulations to all the successful candidates in this year’s local and statewide elections. The voters have spoken and have chosen our leaders for the next two and four years.

I hope our local leaders listened very carefully to the people of East Providence during their campaigns. As I walked every inch of Ward 3 these past several months and spoke with city residents and taxpayers along the way, I heard over and over again that they are looking for efficiency and fair play in city governance. They’re looking for long-term, strategic planning for infrastructure improvements and for economic development. They’re looking for a comprehensive solution to tackling what most residents see as excessive fees for water and sewer service, a solution that looks not only at our current fee structure but also at the $19M in proposed infrastructure improvements and the estimated $13M for a second source of water supply if necessary. And they’re looking for minimal tax increases without having city services diminished. If the incoming Council and city administrators can tackle these challenging issues successfully, I will be the first to applaud them.

Thank you to my supporters: to my core group who helped me plan my campaign around my kitchen table, who distributed campaign literature door-to-door and who stood in the cold on election day holding my signs at the polling places. Thank you to the kind people who contributed financially, who wrote letters on my behalf, who put signs in their yards, and, most importantly, who voted for me. And thank you to Tommy Rose for running a fair, issues-based campaign and to Team Rose for their cordiality toward me and Team Seel on both election days.

Good luck to our public officials and to us, the people of East Providence.

Candy Seel

Dear Planning Board,

I am writing to you with deep concern about my family and future generations. Your socialist plan to map out RI through social equity and boundary lines that eliminate urban sprawl is a tactic that a dictator would put in place. Your control tactics, typical of a communist regime trying to collect and keep people in certain areas for more sustainability doesn’t belong here in America. I’m not sure if you beaurocrats are just uneducated or deliberately trying to destroy us?

You’re basing this sustainable development on a lie of global warming. Yes, I’m a global warming denier. You see I thought about the years between 1940-1970. During that period our country saw an economic boom, more cars, more industry, yet, the earth cooled.

That’s why by 1970 crazy people were saying we were going to freeze by 1986. Now why, if Co2 is the reason for global warming why, during this time of unprecedented growth did the earth cool? So I, like any other reasonable person looked into the non-governmental studies, we all know government lies to keep the government going, I found that Co2 actually rises AFTER a warming period! You all look kind of silly planning a whole plan to remake our state based on a lie about global warming.

Agenda 21 is a global initiative and rhodemapri fits perfectly with that agenda. I’m hoping you’re just ignorant and really think this plan is for economic development. I’m not fooled and neither is anyone I talk to about this. You have no right to do this and my children don’t deserve this! I work three jobs and homeschool, I’m no slacker and I’m not rich! I’m an American and I don’t follow UN rules and neither should you!

Please stop this rhodemapri plan!

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We are in need of new, unwrapped toys, books, gift cards, and or gift items for children ages 0 - 16 years old for the toy drive and we can use any items of product or service provided by local businesses or monetary donations will also be accepted. This is our 2nd Annual Joseph Silva Memorial Toy Drive & Dinner and our hope is to be as successful as past events but we need your help to achieve our goals.

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Once again I feel compelled to ask questions and express my views about the ongoing discussion regarding the City of East Providence establishing a interconnect with the City of Pawtucket’s water system. The cost of that project has been reported to be $13.5M, which would be shared with the Bristol County Water Authority. It is my understanding that BCWA is under “mandate” to establish an alternate source of supply. E.P is under no such mandate.

First let me say that I agree with those who suggest that the cost of such interconnection, which is apparently desired by the Rhode Island Water Resources Board, should be paid by the State of Rhode Island if constructed.

Much concern has been expressed about the viability of the existing twin 20 inch supply pipes from Providence to East Providence which now supply all of E.P.s water needs. It is my understanding that the reason two pipes were originally installed instead of one was to provide redundancy should one of those pipes fail or need to be taken out of service for maintenance or repair.

So tell me why do we now need a third source from Pawtucket?

It has also been inferred that these pipes, installed in 1966, may be at the end of their useful life. But experience tell us otherwise. There are many pipes in service in water systems today that are 100 years old or older. So what’s the real life expectancy of these pipes? Does anyone really know? 100? 150? 200?

By the way, does Pawtucket have a back-up supply? If so, with whom and at what volume. Does it meet all their needs?

There are many, many public water systems in this country today which rely on a single source of supply. We are not unique in that regard. Has the possibility of obtaining an emergency supply with Seekonk been explored?

Now, the issue has been raised of E.P. being dependent on Providence’s Scituate Reservoir as it’s only source of supply in the event of a “catastrophic failure” of the Scituate dam. Or, what if the dam were “taken out by terrorists” has also been thrown out there. Really? And in the unlikely event that either of those events News briefs continued on page 8...

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occurred, where does Providence get it’s “back-up supply”?? This is nothing more than a scare tactic to get buy-in to a Pawtucket connection.

It has also been stated that the valves on E.P.’s existing pipes supplying water from Providence “don’t work”. Why not? Good water works practice would be to “exercise” those valves annually.

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Has that been done? If not, why not? If those valves are broken, has repairing them been explored? There are procedures for repairing and/or replacing existing valves.

I have no doubt that every water system in this country would love to have a back-up supply. But is it really necessary (or practical) and have all possible alternatives been thoroughly investigated?

My final point is that there should be some form of public presentation of any such plan by the E.P Water Department to fully explain this program before any action is taken. This should not be done at a City Council meeting as was the recently approved and funded $19M water system improvements program, which has doubled or water rates. I say this, because in that forum there is little, if any, opportunity for public input or discussion.

I urge our elected State and local officials, as well as the citizens of East Providence to become fully informed on this issue and to seek State funding if it is determined that a connection with Pawtucket is not just desirable, but absolutely necessary. The residents of E.P should not be burdened with another humongous water rate increase unless or until this is accomplished.

We deserve to know - before we get the bill!

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Thank You Riverside Residents

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Riverside for their support. It will be an honor and privilege to serve the residents of Riverside as their council representative. I will work every day to improve our community and collaborate with everyone in the community to ensure the prosperity of East Providence. I am very grateful to everyone who I have met during the campaign who supported my candidacy and took time out of their lives to listen to me and share their perspectives on Riverside. I decided to run for city council for two reasons – to make an impact on our community and to help people and I want to ensure everyone that I will every day to achieve these objectives. I do not take your support lightly and I will work diligently to maintain your trust and confidence.

Thank you so much.

Tim Conley Ward 4 – Councilman Elect

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City Council and School Committee Inaugurations The newly elected city council and school committee members was scheduled to be sworn in by former East Providence resident and current Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice, William P. Robinson, III. The ceremony was at city hall on Monday, December 1st. It is expected that Assistant Mayor Thomas Rose is hoping to be the next Mayor. Others have expressed an interest in the seat but it appears as of press time that Rose enjoys council support.

This may not be settled yet however. Some in the city had started a social media drive to support Tracy Adams Capobianco for the city’s first woman mayor but that may have to wait and still others are also interested in banging the gavel. The behind the scenes jockeying is actually more active for the number of full and part time positions that council members vote for, such as municipal judges, city solicitor’s, etc. Prior mayors have given up all appointments to others in order to secure the seat with the gavel. It is not anticipated that there will be much change this year with these appointments.

As reported earlier by the ReporterToday.com, the school committee tussle over that board’s chairmanship was very interesting.

Chairman Joel Monteiro wanted to stay on as chair, but Charles Tsonos may be in line to get his old chairman’s seat back as the newly elected school committee jockeyed for reorganization after the November elections. Left out of the equation was current chairman, Joel Monteiro. Both Monteiro and Tsonos were unopposed in the recent election and were sworn in with the new committee.

Ward two committee member Tony Ferreira had not been happy with Chairman Joel Monteiro for not “allowing him to speak more freely in public sessions...”. Sources familiar with the situation have indicated that Ferreira would frequently want to discuss items that were not legally placed on the public agenda - in violation of state law. Ferreira is outspoken at school committee and city council meetings but also has said that he supported all of the many recent positive events happening in the school department with Monteiro as Chairman. Evidently Ferreira has secured support from newly elected ward 4 member Jessica Beauchaine, to vote for Charles Tsonos for chairman. Another new member Nathan Cahoon from ward 3 is known to prefer keeping Monteiro as chairman. Cahoon filled the seat vacated by the death of Richard “Spunky” Pimentel.

Chairman Monteiro declined much comment for this story except to acknowledge that he is aware of this situation. Monteiro acknowledged also that he was concerned with open meetings violations and said that he would have added agenda items from Ferreira or “anybody” but didn’t get those needed requests. “I’ve always been open with everyone.” Other members declined comment or didn’t want to say too much at this time. Sources have said that Beauchaine received active and open campaign support from member Tony Ferreira. The buzz surrounding the potential change in school committee leadership has caused a stir among those following the scene. One such resident, Kevin Oliver, did not hesitate to comment. “This School Committee has gotten more done than the previous couple of committees because of great leadership. You tell me this doesn’t sound like more back door politics,” said Oliver.

Oliver wondered how “Jessica Beauchaine can support a man” (Charlie Tsonos) who according to Oliver - “looked her directly in the face and told her we don’t need Middle School Sports? Didn’t she spend countless hours fighting for Middle School Sports?” asked Oliver. Beauchaine told the Reporter that she is “new to politics and will be ready to vote on this by the December 1st,” inauguration day in the city. Others cite a perceived “lack of openness on some matters that have gone under the radar. Some personnel moves have been made without much public discussion, advertising or notice.”

Tony Ferreira did speak with the Reporter and admitted that he would like a change in chairmanship. “I like Joel (Monteiro) but I don’t want to say too much until he and I have a chance to

sit down and chat,” said Ferreira. “The committee must do what is in the best interest of our schools. Personalities must not be a part of this,” said Charles Tsonos. Tsonos said that he just wants “everyone to work together for the best interest of our schools.

Openness and full communication must be part of this committee and school administration. We’ll see what the committee decides,” Tsonos said. While things can change overnight in East Providence politics, it seemed evident that Charles Tsonos was in the lead to take the Chairmanship at press time. But...

City council members sworn in this December were: Robert Britto, Ward I; Helder Cunha, Ward II; Thomas A. Rose, Jr., Ward III; Timothy J. Conley, Ward IV; and Tracy Capobianco, At-Large.

School Committee members are: Charles Tsonos, Ward I; Anthony Ferreira, Ward II; Nathan Cahoon, Ward III; Jessica Beauchaine, Ward IV and Joel Monteiro, At-Large.

Election and Appointments of the other City Officials traditionally include, City Solicitor, Assistant Solicitors, City Clerk, Municipal Court Judge, Probate Court Judge, Deputy Probate Court Judge, City Sergeants, Harbormaster, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Municipal Court Sergeant, Municipal Court Bailiffs. A reception followed in the city hall foyer.

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RI Board of Elections: $1.8 Million in Campaign Violation Fines Robert Faria - Fined over $60,000

By Bob Rodericks biggest amount owed is $62,872.00 by former school committee As of June 30, 2014, the Rhode Island State Board of Elections member Robert Faria. Faria’s violations date back to 2009. “Yeah, (BOE) is owed a minimum of $1,794,594.00. These unpaid fines I have to straighten that out. I heard my name was on the list,” were assessed to local and state candidates and some organizasaid Faria. “I’m not really sure about it, I’m going to check it out tions as well. According to RI state law campaigns must file finance and let you know,” Faria said. However Faria hasn’t responded reports at ninety (90) day intervals starting on the date on which the back yet. “The entire amount Faria owes is the result of failing to individual or group first becomes a candidate. The reports shall file multiple campaign finance reports,” said Thornton. “When a include the name and address and place of employment of each report is not timely received, a $25 fine is assessed. Within a week, person from whom contributions in excess of a total of one hundred a Notice of Non-Compliance is sent to the candidate. If the report dollars ($100) within a calendar year were received; the amount is still not filed, a second Notice of Non-Compliance is sent via contributed by each person; the name and address of each person certified mail. If after this second Notice the report is still not filed, to whom expenditures in excess of one hundred dollars ($100) were a $2 fee is added to the base $25 fine and the fee accrues daily made; and the amount and purpose of each expenditure. As of until the report is filed,” said the BOE’s Thornton. Consequently, June 30, 2014, dozens of current and former politicians have been Faria’s fine has reached $62,000 and is growing. Faria is the 7th fined for either filing late or not filing reports at all. Collectively the highest name on the BOE list of violations. Patrick T. McDonald of fines are reaching the $1.8 Million mark. Among this list are nine Narragansett is the highest with a fine of $188,000. John Celona (9) from East Providence. Their names and fine amounts are: is second with a $152,000 fine.

Robert M Faria $62,872.00; Brian Castro $23,018.00; Stephen A Former school committee member Stephen Furtado has been Furtado $6,629.00; Stephen M. Costa $5,644.00; Thomas A Rose fined over $6,600. “I let it slip by (the reporting requirement). I $1,666.00; David J Sullivan $577.00; East Providence; Ward 4 just fell behind and have to square it away. Sometimes if you pay Democratic City Committee $314.00; East Providence Republican back some of the original fine, they will wave some of the total Committee $50.00 and Helder J. Cunha $25.00. amount. It wasn’t intentional,” said Furtado. Stephen Costa was Richard E. Thornton, Director of Campaign Finance for the RI an unsuccessful prior candidate for city council and has been fined Board of Elections told The Reporter that it is difficult to collect or just over $5,600. Costa said he was unaware of the report. “No, enforce these fines. In fact, the BOE has tried to get legislative never knew, I took care of that a few years ago,” he said. Although support to help their effort but to no avail. “Collections have been Costa’s name appears on the latest list from the BOE fines, it lists an on-going problem. To assist in collections the Board (BOE) his ‘status’ as inactive. “This is the most recent list. Due to priority requested a legislative change to prohibit persons with fines given to other duties during this election period, the list has not pending from seeking office. They have not received legislative been updated,” said the BOE Campaign Finance Director, Thornsupport. “Collections remain an ongoing issue,” Robert Kando, ton. In fact, the fines listed as of this writing will be increased due BOE Executive Director said. Secretary of State, Ralph Mollis to the daily tabulations. deferred all comment through an office spokesperson who stated Incumbent Ward Three councilman Tom Rose is also on the list, that, “This would be a question for the Board of Elections. The having been fined just over $1,600. “I am aware of the situation,” Board of Elections is a separate entity. We prepare the ballots said Rose. “It’s mostly a paperwork problem. Rhode Island is the for the election(s), and educate voters on referenda and voting only state that does this reporting like this. I don’t have a problem procedures. However, the BOE handles other matters, including with it, it’s very tedious though. I’ve made some filings, I think it campaign finance violations.” may be down to $900 or so,” added Rose.

The Reporter contacted most of the East Providence canThe campaign treasurer of the candidate, or committee reportdidates who have been fined by the Board of Elections. The ing, shall certify to the correctness of each report. Some of the candidates above list themselves as treasurer which is generally accepted by the BOE. Persons can file an appeal if they dispute the fines. It does not seem like anyone in this report has done so yet. RI General Law states that “when the Board of Elections assesses a Filer with a fine for failure to file reports and the Filer is From our Family to Yours subsequently notified by certified mail of the imposition of the fine, Thank You for being a then the Filer may appeal the fine on grounds that the fine was part of our success incorrectly imposed within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice...a failure to file a timely appeal shall be deemed an admission.” ReDoris, Ray, Donna, Jon, quests for appeals must be in accordance with the Rules of Practice Barry, Mike, Dave, & Devon and Procedure in Adjudicatory Hearings before the Rhode Island e n l l ce 60 Y ce Wish you Happy Holidays! ears of E Board of Elections.

Most of the persons on this list from East Providence were contacted for comment. Some indicated that they would submit Bring this ad for a a reply, but after being contacted before the November election, they have not yet responded. We will print any response received on our web site, ReporterToday.com.

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East Providence Town News Tapin’s Holiday Program Begins!

TAPIN (Touch A Person In Need) once again received outstanding support from the community and was able to supply over 450 families with special Thanksgiving meals.

The agency is hoping the generous spirit will continue throughout the Holiday Season and enable them to provide gifts and Shaws Gift Cards to over 200 families with children in the East Bay area.

New toys (only) will be given to children ages infant to 9 yrs. $15 Gift Cards will be provided for ages 10 to 17. Target and Walmart are good suggestions for these.

Please bring all donations in as soon as possible, but definitely before Dec. 12, since distribution will take place on Sat, Dec. 21 and volunteers need time to be sure the appropriate packages are made up for each family.

When in doubt, monetary donations are ALWAYS the perfect fit and gratefully accepted!

With winter now fully upon us, the need for comforters and blankets has greatly increased, but the shelves remain nearly empty in the full, queen and king sizes. Sheets and towels also disappear as quickly as they come in. Toasters, toaster ovens, crock pots and soup pots are frequently requested winter items too.

Want to give a special gift with no worries about color, fit, etc.?

TAPIN now has Gift Cards for Christmas, Hanukkah, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc. available in the office.

TAPIN is located in the lower level of the Library on County Rd in Barrington and is open Mon thru Fri from 9 to noon. Donations may be dropped off during those hours or information supplied by calling 247-1444. Checks may be mailed to: P O Box 252, Barrington, RI 02806. To learn more about TAPIN please check the website: tapinri.com.

Aspen Aerogels Named Business of the Year by the EP Chamber of Commerce

EAST PROVIDENCE – The East Providence Chamber of Commerce has chosen Aspen Aerogels as the 2014 recipient of its annual Business of the Year Award. Each year, the Chamber hosts a gathering that acknowledges and highlights the efforts of local businesses. This year’s dinner and award ceremony will be held on November 20 at the Metacomet Country Club on 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway in East Providence.

Aspen Aerogels, a leading energy technology company with manufacturing operations located in East Providence, will be honored for its continued growth, job creation, and community involvement.

“Aspen’s economic contributions and active engagement with the city have not gone unnoticed,” said Laura McNamara, Executive Director of the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce.

“The career opportunities Aspen provides in our area and in the state, plus its support of the East Providence community serves as an example to other businesses in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.”

Aspen now joins a long list of outstanding Rhode Island businesses that have received this honor over the last fifteen years, including East Commerce Solutions, Munroe Dairy and Peregrine Group.

“We are very pleased to receive this award,” said Gerry Simpson, Plant Manager at Aspen Aerogels. “It is a real honor to be recognized by the East Providence Chamber of Commerce for our commitment to the community.”

The ceremony’s cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm. The event will feature guest speaker Kim Zandy of WPRO FM’s Giovanni and Kim in the Morning radio show as well as a raffle and a silent auction.

The Chamber requests pre-registration for those who wish to attend and non-members are welcome. To purchase a ticket please visit: http://www.eastprovchamber.com/events.htm.

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For this reason, as we come upon the eighth holiday season in which we have been able to provide this assistance, we would also like to thank those that support the foundation, not only at our annual fundraiser, but on a year round basis as well.

In addition to the work we do with families during the holiday season at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation provides Scholarships for both graduating and continuing students studying the disciplines of music/theater arts, culinary arts, and those entering the field of medicine, all of which were some of Lauren’s major passions. Additionally, the foundation provides a generous donation to the music/ theater programs at East Providence High School and Riverside Middle School annually.

For more information on the foundation, please visit our facebook page at: Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation.

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2014 Turkey Trot Road Race Results

The East Providence Parks & Recreation Department sponsored the 34rd annual Turkey Trot Charity Road Race on Saturday, November 22, 2014. There were 46 registered runners in the 4.3 mile fun run. Special thanks to race official Edward Cronan, the East Providence Police Dept. for ensuring the safety of the event, Pat LaChance and Bill Caine for their support and generous donations, volunteers and dept. staff for their assistance and dedication, and event photographer, Mark Spremulli. Deepest appreciation to this year’s sponsors, DiLuise Bakery of Cranston, RI; Scialo’s Bakery of Riverside RI and the MacDonald Family of East Providence.

Race results are as follows: Winner of the Edward Cronan Sr. Memorial trophy is: Paul Savickas, 25:51 This award is presented to the first East Providence resident to finish the race.

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Division Winners: Junior (18 & under): Charley Thomas, 34:08 Open (19-39): Michael Macedo, 24:42; Izz Nielson, 28:34

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We also invite you to stroll Winterfest’s beautifully illuminated display of decorated trees and then come inside and cozy up with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy the movie!

Food concessions will be available for purchase.

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Meet East Providence’s New Police Chief, Chris Parella

By Bob Rodericks

Chris Parella was born and raised in Bristol, Rhode Island but is a true “Townie” now. The 52 year old Parella was hired as East Providence’s new police chief last August. Parella was the choice of city manager Paul Lemont after embattled former police chief Joseph Tavares reached a settlement agreement with the city and retired. “When I became chief I had to deal with a fractured staff from the tension with the former chief. It was difficult,” said the new chief. “But the staff was magnificent and worked well together. It has been a very busy four months,” said Parella. Parella faced a perfect storm of issues right from the first day as Chief of Police.

“We faced a station in need of many things from the cuts of the prior budget commission. There was an open (police) union contract and antiquated staff space in our headquarters and a need to upgrade building security,” noted Parella. “We faced some immense projects right away and immediately our staff came through in a big way.”

against the SRO program. A former Mayor and city manager were against “allocating police in the schools because of the cost...”.

Area school shootings and the national outcry over school violence forced the hands of some to support SRO programs. Chris Parella doesn’t need any coaxing, “I strongly support SRO’s.”

Parella has expanded his vision of city security as the East Providence police department is one of the only local departments - if not the only one - to expand emergency response training to other municipal buildings, apart from schools. The city police recently conducted a training session for city hall employees in the case of an active shooter or similar emergency. “We hope to soon complete security training for all public buildings like libraries, city garage, etc.” Parella noted.

Several times during the Reporter’s visit with Chief Parella, he would pause to praise his staff. “A tradition in East Providence has been to funnel most resources to the front line staff. Our cops on the road or street are what make us tick. We In his first four months as chief, Parella have fewer brass than most departments. has changed some scheduling of staff, For me, what is critical to our community refurbished a good part of the police staare the men and women of this department tion building which hadn’t been painted or at roll call every day. I take our reputation updated in years. “I’m very concerned that seriously, it is the patrols who make or our men and women represent our city well break our success, our crime rate is low and I want our brand to be all inclusive,” said here because of these officers,” continued Parella. “This building wasn’t friendly or Parella. “We’ve come a long way. We have pleasant looking to the public with its’ drab all new police vehicles, upgraded security walls and office arrangements. I want the systems, thermal imaging technology, a public to feel welcomed and comfortable new scheduling system, a retooled SWAT when they have to conduct business here,” unit and more. And not a penny of these he said. So Parella had the building’s inteimprovements have cost the EP taxpayers rior painted freshly and upgraded the secua dime,” said a proud Parella. “The funding rity with cameras, etc. “We are almost very comes from our asset forfeiture monies,” he inter-operable with our security and hope New Police Chief, Chris Parella said. Civil asset forfeiture is a legal tool that to soon be on line with the high school’s security cameras in a direct way.” Parella is very concerned with allows law enforcement officials to seize property that they assert school security and pledged to “strongly” support the presence has been involved in certain criminal activity. A major settlement with of school resource officers (SRO) in the schools. “The SRO’s are internet Google corporation awarded East Providence to purchase very beneficial. I think the SRO program has been the most sucan entire fleet of police vehicles as well as help out an underfunded cessful program in the history of the police department,” added police pension system.

Parella. The chief particularly mentioned the good relationship he Chris Parella has come up through the ranks of the police dehas with school department superintendent Kim Mercer. “From partment, unlike his predecessor, Joe Tavares. Tavares, although the time she (Mercer) came here she has been 100% cooperative a graduate of East Providence High School, spent his police career with us. Schools and police need to work together very closely in of 30 years in Warwick before he became the police chief in East order to keep our schools as safe as possible,” he said. “I want Providence. Parella has served in the department since he was to congratulate officer Ray Blinn who coordinates this effort with hired in 1990. “Paul Lemont swore me in back then and it seems all schools. He makes it work,” he said. This wasn’t always the appropriate that he selected me as Chief in August. Former EP case as a former city manager and some former councilmen were Mayor Leo Sullivan was on the council back then and he had been a teacher in Bristol High School where I graduated in 1980,” said a reflective Parella. “I want to thank Mr. Lemont for his strong support of me and of this police department,” Parella added. Parella has been a sergeant, lieutenant, Captain and a Major while being named a Deputy Chief, Acting Chief and finally Chief of Police. “My Towing staff, Deputy Chief Bill Nebus and Detective Commander Richard Frazier, among others, are great as we all work together well. If Foreign & Domestic we have any different opinions, we discuss them around the table Free Estimates in a professional manner,” said Parella.

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People in the News Pvt. Benjamin Veiga Completes Basic and Advanced Individual Training Pvt. Benjamin Veiga, East Providence High School, Class of 2012 Completed Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training as an M1 Armor Crewman at Fort Benning, GA. Pvt. Veiga has been assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, awaiting deployment to Korea. Benjamin was a member of the football, track and lacrosse teams. He was the first male cheerleader at EPHS, for the competition team. Pvt. Veiga is the son of Dina Veiga, brother of Laura Harris, Maggie Veiga and the late Alexander Veiga, all being alumni of East Providence High School.

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Providence Police and Family Service of Rhode Island Mark 10 Year Partnership

Key elements of the partnership:

Attendance by Family Service of Rhode Island staff at the weekly police command staff meeting to report on calls and to receive referrals.

The “bilingual police liaison”—a Family Service of Rhode Island staff member rides with the police five nights a week to intervene in community problems to prevent violence and to work with victims.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides 24/7/365 on-call response when needed by police officers to assist at scenes of crime and violence.

Cross training of police and agency staff via the police academy, sergeants classes and various training opportunity at Family Service of Rhode Island.

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Family Service of Rhode Island and the Providence Police Department celebrated a decade-long partnership on Tuesday, November 25, at the Providence Public Safety Complex, 325 Washington Street, Providence, beginning at 11 a.m.

In 2004 the department and Family Service of Rhode Island created the partnership to serve children and Margaret Holland families exposed to violence, adoptMcDuff, ing Yale University’s “Child Development-Community Policing Model.” Police personnel and Family Service of Rhode Island staff trained at the Yale Child Study Center, and soon Providence became a replication site.

“This is not only a partnership of compassion and care, it is a crime prevention partnership,” said Family Service of Rhode Island CEO Margaret Holland McDuff, a Riverside resident. “Children exposed to violence or abuse are more likely to be arrested as juveniles or be arrested for committing a violent crime in adulthood.

Treatment of trauma is successful in reducing behavioral problems such as school difficulties and peer problems, and in reducing the potential for violence.”

“At first the police really didn’t know what to make of such a relationship,” said Col. Hugh Clements, Jr., Providence’s police chief. “You might think we come from different worlds. But after we started working together we realized that our goals are pretty much the same. And thanks to the partnership the police have a readily available resource for the victims that we come upon every day, every hour.”

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Family Service of Rhode Island works closely with school resource officers, the department’s gang unit, and the narcotics division.

Each year the Providence Police-Family Service of Rhode Island partnership serves about 500 crime victims and 200 other city residents. Most of the people served are under 20 years old and about half of those served are Hispanic/Latino.

An example of the collaboration: A Family Service of Rhode Island worker is on a nightly ridealong with the police when they respond to a domestic violence call. While the officers question the mother, the worker spends time with three young girls found huddled together in a bedroom: one has just thrown up. The worker provides crisis intervention and—because the worker is Spanish-speaking—the mother is more than willing to give information to the police. The girls reveal there is a loaded gun in the bedroom, and the police seize it. Soon the perpetrator is arrested. The Family Service of Rhode Island worker and a police officer assist the family in enrolling in a social service program to reduce the trauma from the incident and help the girls cope with the arrest of their father.

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Funding for the partnership has come from various sources.

Initial funding was from the Rhode Island Foundation. Through the years the partnership has tapped the federal Victims of Crime Act, the city’s Community Development Block Grant, the Providence Police Department Drug Market Initiative, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and other sources.

Family Service of Rhode Island has utilized the partnership as a foundation to create similar partnerships with the Rhode Island State Police and the East Providence Police Department.

Indie Horror Thriller “Gilgamesh” Featuring East Providence Native Holds Its World Premiere

East Providence, Rhode Island – November 15, 2014 – GILGAMESH, the offbeat horror thriller written, directed, and starring indie filmmaker Richard Chandler, will hold its world premiere at the Showcase Cinema De Lux in Dedham (MA) on Thursday, November 20, 2014.

Produced through Chandler’s company, Boston Film Family, LLC, GILGAMESH stars such well-known actors as Joe Gannascoli (“Vito” from THE SOPRANOS) and international cult horror sensation Melantha Blackthorne (the title character in the TV show COUNTESS BATHORIA’S GRAVEYARD PICTURE SHOW).

Also featured in the movie is local East Providence (RI) actress Sissy O’Hara.

People who wish to attend the screening of GILGAMESH can only purchase tickets at the door.

Ticket sales are on a first come, first served basis. The start time for the movie is 7:30pm sharp.

The room in the theatre holds 250 people but 140 tickets have already been pre-sold.

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Bruno, 24, East Providence, Rhode Island; Twitter: @brunorealworld A stylish and sensitive ladies’ man, Bruno is a Portuguese transplant with old-fashioned values, a tough exterior, and explosive temper. This stubborn macho man hasn’t spoken to his brother, Briah, in three years after a petty argument become an angry confrontation.

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Unexpected Events of the “Townies” Band Director, John Pavao

by John Pavao and Susan Cady (digsEPhistory@hotmail.com) (Swansea, MA) band. On weekends and special occasions, he and his friends were the house band at the Halfway House, a restaurant located half way between Bristol and Warren.

In November 1952, John hitchhiked a ride from Swansea to East Providence to tour the new East Providence Senior High School (EPHS) on Pawtucket Ave. A separate wing of the school was dedicated for the music department. It included sound proof Voted Rhode Island Monthly Top Dentist 2014 practice rooms, a state of the art recording studio to create 78 rpm vinyl records, music library, instrument storage lockers, and a large practice room for the choir and band.

On Senior Class Day, in 1953, Mr. Joe Raposo (who later was the director of music for an educational program for children called Sesame Street) handed John a scholarship from the Junior Music Club in Fall River, MA. This enabled John to pursue BA degrees in elementary education and music education at the University of Mass. Lowell. In his senior year, when his college roommate could not attend the interview, he encouraged John to take his place.

John hitchhiked a ride with an American Book salesman from Boston to E. Providence. He let John out by the School Administration Office (located in front of the old Central High School, then the Central Junior High, on Taunton Ave., Broadway, and Whelden Ave.) and told John to say “Hello” to Ed for him.

In the spring of 1959, school superintendent Edward R. Martin hired Ms. Virginia (Yuro) Walker to teach music classes and the girls’ general chorus. Later she created a new choir to be called the Choraleers. She worked with Dr. Stephan Farnum, the supervisor of music for the secondary schools and the band director at EP High School. In the Fall of 1959, Mr. John Pavao was hired to teach music theory, harmony, and history classes. Students were given a period in history and instructed to write a term paper about that musical era. John read and graded the reports. He assisted Dr. Farnum with the band and class activities. He would pull students out of class and administer the Farnum and Watkins test so students could be ranked in their musical talent (and included in the compiled data base for statistical analysis) and placement in the EPHS band, that is, where they sat on stage, in the first or second chair. John directed the boys’ choir and created several all male smithfamilydental.net • info@smithfamilydental.net subchoirs. When Miss Yuro left EPHS to return to college, John directed the girls’ choirs. With all this experience, John seamlessly continued to lead the band program when Dr. Farnum retired in 1969 after 34 years in the EP school system. Band members nicknamed and addressed the new band director as “JP”.

Students received graduation credit for participation in the band and chorus.

Additional choral teachers were hired. Mr. Richard Fairbanks taught from 1961 to 1989 and Ms. Paula (Haven) Fontes taught from 1970 to 1989. Under their direction, the female choirs, the Choraleers, the Meistersingers, and Sophomore Girls’ Chorus as well as the men’s choir produced many entertaining public concerts and won many music competitions. For many years, Paula, John, and Richard combined their talents to produce numerous excellent musicals.

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code messages. Our rehearsals on this had run smoothly. However, on opening night, the oboeist decided to have some fun and tooted off a stream of foul words he had carefully transcribed into Morse code. Many other orchestra members had been tipped off ahead of time about the prank. However, they watched not with glee but in horror as Mr. Pavao’s face turn red, then redder, and then suddenly we all realized, “Mr. Pavao knows Morse code!” Needless to say, the oboe guy cleaned up his ad lib solo for the following performances, under the very watchful eye of Maestro Pavao.”

To become a member of the band, the Farnum Aptitude test was given in the sixth grade to identify students who did not know they had musical potential. Selected students could then be in the band for their junior high and senior high school years. The band director always has to look ahead to maintain the band’s instrument inventory and players as new sophomore students come and senior students graduate. One student, who transferred 198 Newport Ave, Rumford RI to the Vocational School in the mid-1970s from a private school, didn’t take the test in the 401-383-8887 • evosalonri.com sixth grade, so he was not considered to be a band member. This student hung around the band room and helped when he could. He recognized many of the scores when he organized the sheet music in the band library and watched JP clean and repair instruments.

Needing a tuba player, JP encouraged the student to practice with the other tuba players.

Mike not only became an excellent tuba player and asset to the EPHS band, his life revolved around the tuba. He was “Tuba” the clown in the R&BB Circus, lives on Tuba Lane, has 10 Foils, one coupon per person, exp. 1/15/15 phone number ### –TUBA, and still uses the tuba in his acting career.

There are actually several school bands. Depending on the instrument, students may be in one or more bands. Some students played several instruments so they could be in with coupon, exp. 1/15/15 several bands. Orchestra. Small groups of players as ensembles: woodwind, brass, drum.

Stage band. Jass band. The most popular is the marching band that played at school Find us on Facebook and Twitter (@evosalonri) pep rallies, parades, and football games at W. B. Pierce Memorial Stadium (Pierce Field).

One band student recalls injuring his foot, so he could not be in the half-time show.

He was unexpectedly asked to be the announcer. He introduced the band, drum major, director, color guard, titles of the songs, and described the “pictures” the members made as they marched and played music. The simple letters “EP” might became the shape of a saxophone, RI anchor, or in 1976, RI’76. Instead of being one of the band members moving to create the formations, he watched the live event. When the band performed the “wheels of motion” formation, he shared details and awe with the audience. The wheels on the choo choo train rotated as the train moved across the field. For Ron it was a great memorable experience.

The band won many awards for their performances. In the mid-1980s after playing at an EP game, the band attended other schools’ games to play at half-time.

The musical band was expanded from just a color guard to include twirling flags and rifles. JP had to choreograph the musicians and dancers to create new half-time shows.

Students and groups competed in the State and New England Music Festivals each year for medals and to be in the All-State Band.

Band trophies were so numerous they filled the display cases in back of the high school auditorium. In October (2014), Mr. Pavao was inducted into the East Providence High School Hall of Fame as an honorary Townie.

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University News

John Michael Wheeler of Rumford Enrolls in Clemson University

John Michael Wheeler of Rumford has enrolled in Clemson University. Wheeler is a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School whose major is General Engineering.

Brianna Starck is a Member of the Blackburn College Volleyball Team

Carlinville, IL - Brianna Starck, Senior, of Riverside, RI is a member of the Blackburn College Volleyball Team for the Fall 2014 season. Starck plays the defensive specialist position. Coach Suzannah Toresdahl has high hopes for Starck and the rest of the team.

Coach Toresdahl stated “Our team has made huge strides in

becoming a competitive NCAA DIII program. We have some of the most talented players in the conference. We will return 9 of our 10 players for next season and all four of our freshman this year started for us. Our women work very hard and put in hours and hours for our program and I can’t wait to see us play next season. “ Schedules and rosters for the Fall Sports at Blackburn can be found at: www.blackburnbeavers.com.

Eastern Student Tyler Kinder of Rumford Participates in Annual Poverty Awareness Marathon

Willimantic, CT - On the morning of Friday, Sept. 19, students and faculty gathered outside the Student Center at Eastern Connecticut State University to participate in a marathon to show of support for the 46.2 million people in the United States living in poverty. The goal of the Poverty Awareness Marathon, organized by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE), was to collect 462 nonperishable food items to donate to the local Covenant Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in Willimantic. More than 300 students took time out of their busy schedules to take part.

Tyler Kinder of Rumford, RI, was one of the participants. Kinder’s major is PreElementary Education.

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Kent Hu of East Providence, R.I. Performs in College Choir Concert at McDaniel College

Westminster, MD - Kent Hu, a senior from East Providence, R.I. (02914), performs in the annual College Choir Concert at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance, which is free and open to the public, took place Sunday, November 23, 7 p.m., in Baker Memorial Chapel.

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East Providence Native Sissy O’Hara in Movie

By Bob Rodericks

Angel Connell, spokesperson for East Providence actress Sissy O’Hara, 1973 EPHS grad, released a statement concerning the movie debut of GILGAMESH, the offbeat horror thriller written, directed, and starring indie filmmaker Richard Chandler. The world premiere was seen recently at the Showcase Cinema De Lux in Dedham (MA) on Thursday, Sissy O'Hara November 20, 2014.

Produced through Chandler’s company, Boston Film Family, LLC, GILGAMESH stars such well-known actors as Joe Gannascoli (“Vito” from THE SOPRANOS) and international cult horror sensation Melantha Blackthorne (the title character in the TV show COUNTESS BATHORIA’S GRAVEYARD PICTURE SHOW). The movie’s plot revolves around a military expedition in Siberia gone wrong. The existence of humanity is in peril as Inanna, Sumerian goddess of lust and war has summoned a giant meteor to destroy the planet, after being accidentally set free from her ancient prison.

Also featured in the movie is local East Providence (RI) actress Sissy O’Hara. After Sissy O’Hara was interviewed on “The Rebecca Flores Show”, one of Rhode Island’s popular cable TV shows, she mused over the genesis of her acting ambition and where it had taken her at that point in her life. “As soon as I reached the age to answer that question we’re all asked – what do you want to be when you grow up? – I consistently answered, ‘a movie star or a nun’,” recalled the East Providence native O’Hara recently.

“And now here I am.” O’Hara, along with fellow actors Michael D. Murphy Sr and Lilith Astaroth, joined Line Producer Angel Connell and Writer-Director-Producer Richard Chandler to talk about their involvement on Chandler’s latest feature-length film, GILGAMESH in a recent press release.

After hearing from a fellow actor about a need for “extras” in GILGAMESH, O’Hara looked into the production and casting. “I looked to expand my experience into a new realm,” explained O’Hara, “as well as (to get some) experience working with a new film production company.” O’Hara was awarded with a key role. When O’Hara arrived at Simon’s 677, a nightclub located in Providence, she was greeted with the sight of dozens of performing artists dressed in a variety of fetish outfits ranging from latex to leather and everything in between. Chandler was on the set playing the deranged ex-CIA operative Lars. O’Hara observed him not only act but also direct multiple scenes shot with over 50 people instructed to do a variety of activities. “Working with (Chandler) left me feeling I had met a gentleman, a professional, a passionate filmmaker, a gifted actor-writer-director,” said O’Hara. “Richard also has the talent of multitasking with finesse, confidence, and appreciation for his cast and crew.” “I was impressed with the professionalism of the crew,” she added. “Everything was very organized. (Chandler) is a gifted director who loves what he does.”

Connell worked to keep the production on schedule and praised O’Hara for her talent and on-set professionalism. “Sissy was very focused,” recalled Connell.

“She did everything that was asked

of her, sometimes repeatedly, with no complaints. She’s a real pro.” O’Hara herself was impressed with her experience on GILGAMESH. “I witnessed… a minimum of six different scenes wrapped in a one-day shoot,” she marveled. “The day started on time and finished within the time frame stated. Everyone I met was friendly, positive, and ready to work.” “My personal mission while on the set of GILGAMESH was to perform as a dancer who had taken mind-altering cocktails,” replied O’Hara when asked about the character she played. The movie headlines well-known actors as Joe Gannascoli (“Vito” from THE SOPRANOS) and international cult horror sensation Melantha Blackthorne (the title character in the TV show COUNTESS BATHORIA’S GRAVEYARD PICTURE SHOW).

Blackthorne was on the set of the fetish club scene but O’Hara had little time to interact with her.

Born and raised in a large Irish-American family of seven children (five brothers and one sister), O’Hara’s parents instilled within her a strong work ethic “and surrounded all of us with love and laughter.” “The importance of education and (a love for) the arts was a major theme in our upbringing,” she continued with an unmistakable passion in her voice. “I’ve raised two wonderful sons and my home has always been the go-to place for understanding, a listening ear, and advice for those having problems dealing with many of life’s issues,” she said. Prior to acting, O’Hara worked for over twenty years as a Hearing Protection Specialist as well as Sales and Marketing. While a Representative of ISEA (International Safety Equipment Association), she testified before the EPA’s Office in Washington, DC as well as Technical Adviser to The Canadian Government’s Standards for Hearing Protection. In less than three years, O’Hara has accumulated work on over 40 union and non-union film projects encompassing, features, shorts, television (both reality shows & scripted shows), 48hour film projects, web-based TV series, government training videos, music videos, and student films.

“My long-term goals are to continue to work in films, constantly learn, and improve the skills that I already have,” stated O’Hara.

“GILGAMESH was a great experience and I wish (the movie and the people behind it) nothing but the best of success.”

GILGAMESH was shot in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. People interested in becoming a fan of the movie can either “like” its IMDb page or “like” its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-Film-FamilyLLC/195491153798914.

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The Chaminade Club Musicale Sunday, December 7th

The Chaminade Club of Providence will hold its November Musicale on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Mary K. Hail Music Mansion, 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI. Performers will be Nancy Nicholson , piano; Susan Rodgers, contralto with Patricia Cichy, oboe and Jay Maccubbin, piano; Youvin Michael Chung,Jr. piano; Wei Li, viola with Michael Bukhman, piano.

The Musicale is free and open to the public. The performance will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. For more information, contact Rosalind Chua, Program Chair at 401-254-1229, or rchua88@aol.com. Information about the Chaminade Club can be found at www. chaminadeclub.org.

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Perhaps we have lost a loved one recently, or are having difficulties within our family. Perhaps employment or lack thereof is an issue that keeps us from finding the joy in the season.

This year, Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is offering a Blue Christmas Service, Sunday, December 21 at 7 pm. The Blue Christmas Service will be a time to be still and experience the quiet of the season.

If this is a service that speaks to you, please join us that night.

Invite your friends and neighbors as well and spend time in worship, hearing words of Scripture, lighting candles of remembrance and honoring the feelings we carry with us in this season.

Blue Christmas Service December 21, 7 pm Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742.

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The ChoruS of East Providence is returning to perform at East Providence High School for two Holiday Concerts. It will feel so good to be home in East Providence this December!

The ChoruS of East Providence will perform this season at East Providence High School under the direction of Beth Armstrong and accompanist Victoria Lambrozo in early December. The program will include many familiar and new holiday pieces. This year the ChoruS has added approximately 30 children’s voices. Songs will include favorites from The Grinch, Do You Want to Build a Snowman? from Frozen, Irving Berlin’s Christmas, and many more! So get your tickets early and get yourself in the holiday spirit.

Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for the Christmas concerts are $15.00 ($12.00 advance price, purchased from a ChoruS member). Seniors are $12.00 and children under 12 are free. The ChoruS of East Providence strongly supports the Bread of Life Food Pantry and you can too by bringing your generous contribution to the holiday concerts. Visit the ChoruS website: www.chorusofep.org.

Directors for 2014-2015: Judith Antonio, President; Lisa Taylor, Vice President ; Phil Abbatomarco, Treasurer ; Robert Sosa, Secretary Other Directors: Maureen Conroy – Immediate Past President; Katie Karikas; Kelsey Oliver; Bethany Conway Section Leaders: Kristen Ivy Moses – Soprano; Kristin Conway – Alto; Paula Wasser – Tenor; Andy Duehring – Bass Founders of the Chorus: Maureen Conroy and Sandra Medeiros Ex-Officio: Beth Armstrong, Gaston Malloy, William Simpson

Founders of the ChoruS of East Providence: Maureen Conroy and Sandra Medeiros

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On Saturday, December 13th, the Bayside Tap Company is performing “The Grinch” at the Riverside Middle School at 7:00pm.

Two seniors from East Providence High School are playing the leads. Michelle Phillips and Emily Farnsworth are playing the roles of the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, respectively. Max, the dog, is being played by Julia Medizza, an eighth grader at Barrington Middle School. Many other children from East Providence as well as children from surrounding towns are playing roles in this funloving and lively Christmas performance.

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Jubilate Deo by Giovanni Gabrieli, Sleepers wake by Felix Mendelssohn, Community Carol Sing, featuring the Providence Adult String Ensemble, Chris Turner, Rachel Maloney, and Steven L. Jobe

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The entire community is invited to join in the premier presentation of Pat Trodson’s “The Wayfarers,” Newman UCC’s 2014 Christmas Pageant.

This year the pageant has been incorporated into the Christmas Eve worship service at 5 pm.

Families are encouraged to bring their children for this service, to hear the story of Jesus’ birth and to sing the carols of the season.

In addition, everyone is invited along as The Wayfarers discover what Christmas is all about.

Begin the evening by attending the Cookie Hour before worship as a time for fellowship and celebration.

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742.

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Newman Congregational Church, UCC Invites the Community to:

Christmas Services

Join us at Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ as we worship and celebrate Jesus’ birth.

Throughout the season of Advent, our worship will parallel the anticipatory nature of the season by asking the question; “What Are You Waiting For?” Advent Services are on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am.

December 7, December 14, December 21 On Christmas Eve, we offer two worship services - 5 pm and 11 pm. Both services include the traditional story of Jesus’ birth, the singing of familiar Christmas carols and candle-lighting. The 5 pm service will include our Christmas Pageant and the 11 pm service will feature our adult choir.

Please consider joining us for one or all of our upcoming Christmas Worship services.

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742.

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Annual Joseph Silva Memorial Christmas Toy Drive Dinner

Dear Friends & Supporters, On December 13th, 2014 we will be running Joe’s annual Holiday Toy Drive and Christmas Dinner with the support of his brother knights at the East Providence Knights of Columbus Council # 1528. The dinner will be held at our council home located at 3200 Pawtucket Avenue, EP RI 02915 and all attending are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift item for a child ages 0 -16 yrs old so we can provided a Christmas for some deserving children.

This event is to benefits the Children’s Friends Holiday Spirit of Giving Drive and will provide Christmas for children throughout RI that they service daily.

We understand times are tough this year but because of that same reason the need for items are even greater this year. The list of children to help has grown from last year and to make this event successful again we need your help. We are asking all friends, local businesses and supporters for donations to help again this year. Anything you can do is greatly appreciated we need toys, gift items, gift cards, raffle items and even monetary items if that is easier for you because all donations are needed to help make this event successful again this year.

For more information or to purchase tickets to this year’s event please contact Julie Silva at (401) 434-3556 or email jas111677@ aol.com pick up or drop off items can be worked out. Make checks payable to: East Providence K of C Council # 1528 and you can mail checks , product or gift certificates to my home 257 No. Brow Street, East Providence, RI 02914.

Thank you for your consideration and my family and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Sincerely, Julie A. Silva, Event Coordinator 401-434-3556; Jas111677@aol.com

The Sacred Chorus of Rhode Island Opens Enrollment for its Inaugural Season in 2015!

The Sacred Chorus of Rhode Island is a new ensemble currently being formed to offer adults an opportunity to sing in a quality choral environment under the guidance of professional staff, furthering their musical skills and enhancing their appreciation of fine choral music. The ensemble is not affiliated with a particular religious institution or faith but is focusing on sacred choral works as throughout history many of the greatest composers have written primarily sacred music. We are excited to involve the community in this exciting new venture and welcome you to join us!

Enrollment is open now through December with rehearsals beginning in January, 2015. To indicate interest, please email sacredchorusri@outlook.com with the following information: 1) Your prior musical experience 2) How you found out about the chorus 3) Your weeknight availability at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (for rehearsal planning purposes) Please feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions.

We are very excited to start singing and building this new venture together with you in the new year!

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The St. Brendan Forever Young Club will hold their Christmas meeting at the Wharf Tavern, 215 Water Street, in Warren, on Tuesday, December 9 at 12:00 noon. Manny Brandao will entertain us. Filled Christmas stockings for our Troops should be brought to this event.

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Charitable Fund Gives Check To Friends Of The Townies Athletics Organization On Sunday, Nov. 9, Performance Physical Therapy hosted a charitable 5K Race/Walk to benefit three local non-profits: The Ronald McDonald House of Providence, New England Distance Project and Friends of the Townies Athletic Organization. The newly founded Charitable Fund raised $12,391.80 through the 5K. On Thursday November 20th at the annual fall sports recognition night at East Providence High School, the Charitable Fund presented a check to the members of the Friends of the Townies Athletics Organization for $4,100.

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Friends of the Townies Athletics Organization supports and promotes athletics, health and physical education in the East Providence schools by uniting the students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff and the community to enhance school spirit and provide moral and financial support for the programs. Junior Butler President of Friends of the Townies Athletic Organization states, “On behalf of the Friends of the Townies Athletics Organization we are appreciative of this offer. The 5K was such a great success and having it at Pierce Field was a great for the community, I look forward to being a much bigger part of it next year.”

“As an East Providence graduate and former athlete at the high school, being able to have the first recipients of the new Charitable Fund go to the Friends of the Townies Athletics Organization is really an honor. I can relate the importance of an athletic program for the students of East Providence,” states Dr. Lisa DeCoste Chief Operating Officer at Performance Physical Therapy. “We were able to satisfy the goals we set for this endeavor; giving back to the community, supporting the local sports organization while promoting health and wellness,” states DeCoste.

A similar check giving ceremony took place on Friday November 14th as the Performance Physical Therapy Charitable Fund presented a check to Michael G. Fantom CEO of Ronald McDonald House of Providence for $4,100. Through the Performance and New England Distance Project’s partnership, founder Nich Haber has already allocated the funds to finance and ultimately bring back the Woonsocket Middle School Track and Field Team which was cut due to budget constraints in 2009. The track and field team is doing great this year and the high school will have a solid feeder program of prepped athletes.

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The Magic Carpet… Celia Moreau’s Kadet (All Girl) Orchestra Just one more opportunity to swap stories with Ed Serowik about all these pieces of Crescent Park history. This exhibit is a great time to share those memories and stories with your families.

Join us as we thank Ed for sharing his life-long passion for the Park with us for this past six months. The exhibit has had a steady stream of visitors, young and old, who have brought their own memorabilia and stories. It has been a great ride!

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“Cakes And Concerts”

A Benefit for the Bread of Life Food Pantry “CAKES – 6:30” “CONCERT – 7:15” The Historical Society is offering a free**public holiday “Concert” by NoteWorthy, a 12 member choral group based in

December 2014 The Reporter Seekonk. This group, directed by Phillip Campbell, performs seasonal and popular music in the area. The concert will be preceded by “Cakes”- desserts for all diets – for a monetary donation to the Food Pantry. We hope you will join us for delectable sweets and music. ** Please bring a non-perishable item for the Food Pantry when you attend this concert.

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

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Ocean State Volunteer Mentor Recruitment for more than 200 Children on the current waiting list Continues

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State is continuing their drive to recruit male and female mentors for the 200+ kids who are currently on the waiting list. Boys & Girls ages 7-15, throughout the state of Rhode Island are waiting to be pared with a volunteer for 6-8 hours a month for a minimum of a one year commitment. For information on how you can be a mentor contact a BBBSOS Match Support Specialist at Mentoring@BBBSOS. org or (401) 921-2434.

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN Girl Scout Cookie Sale Begins Soon

Girl Scouts will begin taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies on December 19th. In addition to the eight (8) kinds sold last year (Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Patties, Shortbreads, Thanks-ALot, Cranberry Citrus Crisps, and Lemonades), a ninth (9th) kind will be added. It is called Trios and is a gluten-free cookie made with real chocolate chips, real peanut butter and certified gluten-free whole grain oats. There are no artificial colors or flavors, high fructose corn syrup, palm or hydrogenated oils. The new Trio cookie sells for $5.00 a box. The other eight (8) kinds each sell for $4.00 a box.

Venture Crew 55 of East Providence Retires Flags

In honor of Veteran’s Day, members of Venture Crew 55 retired tattered American flags on November 11. The event took place after sunset at Camp Buxton in Rehoboth, MA with a special ceremony in accordance with the United States Flag Code.

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Local Boys Scouts Have Collected Over 8 Million Pounds of Food

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI - The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted its 27th annual Scouting for Food Drive on November 1, collecting food for Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and Connecticut. Since its first drive in 1988, Scouts have collected over 8 million pounds of food making it New England’s largest and most successful food drive.

Over the past weekend, thousands of Boy Scouts across Rhode Island, Southern CT, and Southeastern MA collected donations from the neighborhoods across the region and delivered them to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and local food pantries. In spite of inclement weather, over 200 different Scouting Packs and Troops participated and more than 130,000 pounds of food was collected. Additional donations can be dropped off at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank any weekday between 8 am and 5 pm. The Food Bank is located at 200 Niantic Ave., Providence.

“Every year we are so impressed by our Scouting for Food effort,” said John Mosby, Narragansett Council Scout Executive.

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East Providence Girl Scouts Earn Entrepreneur Badge

Members of Girl Scout Troops 117 and 479 recently visited Bath Junkies in North Attleboro, Ma. in order to complete the requirements needed for their Entrepreneur Badge. Bath Junkies is a retail store where over 60 products ranging from bath and body, cleaning, and pet products tailored to the customer’s preferences can be created. They have more than 190 different scents to choose from and colors to add to make each product “one of a kind”.

Each troop member made a product of her choice. The troop members then developed a marketing plan using tools and resources that they had learned in class. They also discussed the many facets of owning and operating a business as well as budgeting.

27th annual Scouting for Food Drive “Even with the high winds and cold rain against them, the Narragansett Council put their best foot forward to make this drive a success. This drive is a long-standing tradition and would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the Scouts, the food bank and our volunteers.”

In an economy that has been slow to recover, many have found themselves looking to the Food Bank for support. In Rhode Island alone, the USDA reports that nearly 14.4 percent of households are lacking food and about 4.6 percent are at risk of going hungry.

“It’s always nice to see the community come together for a good cause, even in difficult times,” said Mosby.

“We continue to be touched by the community’s support,” said Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Scouts, their families and Troop leaders, and to those who donate to their neighbors in need.”

The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank extend their gratitude to everyone who donated and participated in this year’s drive.

If the Boy Scouts were not able to cover your neighborhood, please visit www.rifoodbank.org/getfood to find a food pantry near you, or drop your donation off at the Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence any weekday between 8 am and 5 pm.

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is a non-profit organization located in Providence, RI. In the past fiscal year, the Food Bank distributed 9.9 million pounds of food to its statewide network of 169 member agencies. For more information about the Food Bank, please visit www.rifoodbank.org.

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• Beat in the rest of the flour gradually until dough is smooth.

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• Punch down after two hours or can be left overnight in refrigerator.

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• Let rise for two hours at room temperature. Bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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A Winter Retreat: My Beach Review

“Hollywood Beach, an Oasis of Old Florida with a Progressive Twist”

By Bob Rodericks

Looking for an escape from winter’s wrath in New England? Live in Buffalo, NY? This first hand review of a Florida beach should help. Hollywood Beach in Hollywood, Florida has quickly become my favorite beach destination. As a passionate old beach bum I have visited beaches from Florida to Hawaii. This beach town won me over. Hawaii may have more majestic beaches and more prolific views but this beach has something special for everyone.

Tucked between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Hollywood Beach (15 minutes from Ft. Lauderdale airport) offers a 2.5 mile stretch on the Atlantic Ocean of boardwalk action and great swimming. The water is a clear blue-green with a good mix of body surfing waves and flat calm days. The “Broadwalk” is so-named due to its very wide paver and brick boardwalk with marked lanes for walkers, bicyclists and foot pedal buggies. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk (HBB) runs directly alongside the ocean on one side and has a tempting mix of restaurants, pubs, tiki bars and hotels and motels on the other side. Unique to most beach resorts there are no streets alongside. You name it and HBB pretty much has it.

There is no major road visible from the beach, just a beautiful ocean and a wide boardwalk with lots to do. The only streets you may see are various narrow side roads that get you to the beach from Florida’s famous A1A highway. HBB is an oasis of an “Old Florida” beach with a progressive twist. Quaint yet active, the beauty of HBB is that you can be as busy or as quiet as you want. Bring your own cooler and sand chair as you sit by the water’s edge, away from any boardwalk activity. Swim, read, have lunch or dinner all while staring at the beautiful sea from your sand chair or blanket. Or, if you prefer a faster pace you can walk or pedal a 1950’s type buggy along the boardwalk taking in all the sights. There are scores of ethnic eateries and simple pubs serving basic beach food; burgers to steaks to vegetarian places to seafood, etc.

Many of the reasonably priced motels and inns have small kitchens as well. A favorite “Cheers” type place for my wife and I is a Boston based beach pub called Nick’s Bar & Grill. Established on the boardwalk some 35 years ago by former Bostonian Bob Ferro, it has a New England flavor with its many TV’s for sports and a menu which includes New England lobsters, steamers and chowder. You can sit at Nick’s while almost feeling the ocean spray, it’s that close to the beach. Our motel was next door to Nick’s and we were only a dozen or so steps from everything we enjoyed. For more than a week we didn’t need a car – just our sandals as we walked everywhere. Lodging, beach, boardwalk, pubs, entertainment were all within a few minutes’ walk of each

other. The best part of the HBB may be the glorious sunrises. Morning coffee in hand as we sat on our private motel patio watching the sun rise out of the ocean. Moonlit nights were just as spectacular.

For those who want more action, Fort Lauderdale and Miami’s South Beach are a short drive away along A1A. Many other Florida beaches are nearby and even Disney World is only about 3 hours to the North.

A four hour ride – preferably in a convertible – will get you to Key West. There are boats and yachts at every corner as HBB is situated between the Ocean and the IntraCoastal waterway. Water taxis will give you breathtaking views. And if you want even more action, but closer, well the new $147 Million Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is being built. A 349-room hotel complete with seven restaurants and bars, several pools including one in the shape of a flip-flop, and a double surf FlowRider for anyone wanting to hit the waves but not really wanting to go to the beach, is opening on the boardwalk in the summer of 2015. The new resort will be next to the large public band shell which will continue to offer free concerts nightly and will receive a facelift complete with individual Adirondack chair seating. Some locals are a bit concerned with the increased tourism that is likely to happen.

Bob Ferro, owner of Nick’s Bar & Grill, welcomes Margaritaville. His restaurant practically abuts the mega resort. For more than 35 years, Nick’s has been a backdrop for movies, a setting for several weddings and an occasional stop for sports and entertainment figures. Many visiting New Englanders frequent Nick’s. Ferro and his large family grew up in Boston and he and a brother bought Nick’s (keeping the name) in 1980. It has been a Hollywood hit ever since. Several movies have had scenes filmed on HBB. One can see snippets of Nick’s in Body Heat with William Hurt and Kathleen Turner; All About the Benjamins with Ice Cube; Stuck on You with Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear; and Marley & Me with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson. “I think Margaritaville will help us and all the businesses on the broadwalk,” Ferro told us during a chat with him last month. “There will be more people coming here and that’s good for business,” he smiled. “It’s a good thing.”

The magic of HBB doesn’t just happen.

The local town leaders and residents make sure that their beach and boardwalk stay beautiful and successful. The spotless beach is checked several times a day by town employees who empty trash containers which are cleverly hidden inside attractive concrete ‘vases’. This, of course, is unlike here in Rhode Island where beach goers are told to bring their trash home.

Diane and Bob at The Hotel Diane.

Every morning the beach is “raked” neat by several beach tractors and the boardwalk is washed and swept often. The boardwalk is well lighted at night and local police provide a stealth-like security presence in the area.

The entire area is immaculate.

I was so impressed with HBB after our first visit two years ago, that I sent out some emails to local Hollywood officials upon returning home. I congratulated them on maintaining such a wonderful resort/beach area. I also expressed a concern I heard from locals that the HBB reasonable prices may jump up when Margaretville opens. To my surprise I heard back from several officials. “I am delighted you, your family and friends had such a positive experience and hope you will return in the future. I welcome and appreciate the feedback regarding your concerns with Margaritaville, and hope when the resort opens, and you return, you will find your fears unfounded,” said Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober in his reply to me. Also writing back was Dick Blattner, a City Commissioner from District 4 in HB. “What we see happening is economic development and re-development, essential in raising the value of property,” said Blattner. “If values stay flat, or decline as they did during the recent recession, our revenue declines as well...” he continued. “I do get your point and hope that you will always find a comfortable, clean and affordable place to stay on Hollywood Beach,” added Blattner.

Commissioner Blattner followed up with an invitation to “call me when you return and we’ll have a beer at Nick’s.” Of course when we did return we met and the Commissioner kept his promise as we stopped at Nick’s and talked further about HB. Both the Mayor and Commissioner were confident that the Margaritaville resort would enhance the area and prices should stay moderate.

I do suggest that people stay right on the broadwalk. Staying in town and making day trips to the beach area isn’t as much fun and parking can be limited. We anxiously await our return!

Of course Florida boasts of so many great beaches on its east and west coasts.

Everyone has a favorite I know, but for us Hollywood Beach and its ‘broadwalk’ has it all. And Florida does have seasons. If you want great beach weather you’ve got to get down south pretty far. HB grabbed us like a big wave and won’t let go. So let’s all go and meet at Nick’s soon.

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East Providence Public Libraries December Activities For Children Visit With Santa Claus

Tuesday, december 9, 2:00-5:00 @weaver Bring your camera to take photos with santa. Kids can also decorate holiday cookies. All ages are welcome.

The Nutcracker

Wednesday, december 10, 6:30-7:30pm @weaver Join master storyteller carolyn martino on a magical journey that takes you to far-away lands in search of the hardest nut in the world, culminates in a heroic battle against forces of villainy, and in the end reveals the power of true love. You will leave with a new understanding of this timeless holiday story.

For adults and children in grade k and older. Arrive early as space is limited.

Babysitter Training Class

Saturday, december 6, 10:00-2:00 @weaver Register: call 434-2453 Ccri pediatric nursing students present a day of hands-on babysitting training. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly care for children, toddlers, and infants. Certificate awarded upon completion.

Please bring your lunch. For kids ages 10+.

Writing workshop

December 15, 3:30-4:30 @weaver Fun writing exercises, free books, snacks, music, and activities to spark your creativity.

Weekly Storytimes - September 16 Through December 6, 2014

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

Tuesdays, 1:30pm, ages 3 - 6 @ riverside Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ riverside Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ weaver Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ weaver Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ weaver Saturdays, 10:00am, ages 2 - 6 @ weaver

Recycled Creation Crafts @Weaver

Grades 1-5, December 16 Use recycled materials to create interesting and unique crafts and holiday gifts.

Edible Christmas Tree

Wednesday, december 17, 3:00-4:30 (drop-in) @riverside Use frosting, m&ms and sugar cones to make a delicious christmas tree. All ages.

Make Your Own No-Bake Holiday Sweet Treat

Saturday, december 20, 2:00-3:00 @riverside Design your own chocolate covered pretzels! And stay to eat your sweet during the movie at 3:00. All ages.

Holiday Family Movie

Saturday, december 20, 3:00 @riverside Home alone (rated pg, 103 min.), Family/comedy, 1990 An 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind while his family flies to france for christmas must defend his home against idiotic burglars. All ages welcome.

Ongoing . . .

Reading Buddies

The library matches volunteers, ages 13-adult, with younger children to read together for one hour each week at the library. Call or stop into the weaver library (434-2453) for more information.

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

$$$ Read Down Your Fines $$$

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

Looking For A Tutor?

Check out our website (www.Eastprovidencelibrary.Org/epl/ kids/) to interact with a live tutor. “Live homework help” tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson.

Math, science, social studies, and english – all levels including ap. Live homework help tutors are available every day from 2:00pm-10:00pm.; Weaver memorial library, 41 grove ave., East providence, ri 401-434-2453; Monday – thursday 9-8; friday & saturday 9-5, sunday 1:00-5:00; Riverside branch library, 475 bullocks point ave., Riverside, ri 401-433-4877; Monday – thursday 9-8; friday & saturday 10-5 Www.Eastprovidencelibrary.Org For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main youth services department at 434-2453.

December/January Programs At The Weaver Library

Weaver library 41 grove avenue, east providence, ri 02914

Alzheimer’s Disease: Know The 10 Warning Signs

Monday, december 1, 2014 6:30pm Learn the ten warning signs of alzheimer’s disease in a presentation by the rhode island chapter of the national alzheimer’s association. This educational program focuses on the early signs of memory loss and why it is important to seek out a physician if you or loved ones are noticing symptoms. Learn the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Early detection matters and means a better quality of life for both patients and the caregivers.

Knit And Crochet Club

Tuesdays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Drop in on the knit & crochet club and enjoy talking, laughing, and learning with others! Many in the group are knitting socks this fall. Other needlework is welcome too.

The Nutcracker With Master Storyteller Carolyn Martino

Wednesday, december 10, 2014 6:30pm Join master storyteller carolyn martino on a magical journey that takes you to far-away lands in search of the hardest nut in the world, culminates in a heroic battle against the forces of villainy, and in the end reveals the power of true love. You will leave with a new understanding of this timeless holiday story. For adults and children in grade k or older. Arrive early as space is limited.

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Ocean State Brass Quintet Holiday Concert

Monday, december 15, 2014 7:00pm Give yourself joyous music for the holidays and enjoy a free concert by the ocean state brass quintet with peter williams, john interdonato, ric medeiros, steve leonard, and rollin bartlett. Bring the whole family!

Teddy Roosevelt: Body, Mind, And Spirit Monday, january 5, 2014 7:00pm One man… one hour… one unforgettable show… in teddy

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Ccri pediatric nursing students present a day of hands-on babysitting training. Certificate awarded upon completion. For youth ages 10+.

Call 434-2453 to register. (Please bring your lunch.) Saturday, december 6, 10am – 2pm.

Community Service Opportunities @ Weaver And Riverside Earn Community Service Credit For High School Or Confirmation.

Wednesday, dec. 10, 5:30-7:30 @ Weaver Friday, dec. 19, 2:30-4:30 @ Weaver Saturday, dec. 20, 10:00-Noon @ riverside

Writing Workshop @ Weaver

Fun writing exercises, free books, snacks, music and activities to spark your creativity. Monday, december 15, 3:30-4:30pm

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Library programs are free and open to all. Questions? Call 434-2453.

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Teen movie @ riverside

Here comes the boom Thursday, dec. 18 @ 5:45Pm Movie is rated pg; snacks provided.

School vacation week activities @ weaver & riverside Teen movie@ weaver; The maze runner (rated pg-13) Monday, dec. 29, 4-6Pm; snacks provided.

Melted wax snowflake craft@ riverside Tuesday, dec. 30, 1-2Pm. Registration required. Call 433-4877 Teen tuesdays @ riverside; Laptops, music, games.

After school on tuesdays.

Teen thursdays @ weaver; Laptops, wii, games.

After school on thursdays.

Special teen snack days: Tuesday, dec. 16, 3Pm @ riverside Thursday, dec. 18, 3Pm @ weaver

Looking for a tutor?

Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. Live homework help tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson. Math, science, social studies, and english – all levels including ap.

Live homework help tutors are available every day from 2pm until 10pm.

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.

Weaver memorial library, 41 grove avenue, east providence, ri 401-434-2453 monday - thursday 9-8; friday & saturday 9-5; sunday 1-5 (september through may) Riverside branch library, 475 bullocks point avenue, riverside, ri 401-433-4877 monday – thursday 9-8; friday & saturday 10-5

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Birth Announcements Marissa Nicole Alves

Joseph and Lindsey Alves of East Providence are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Marissa Nicole Alves. Marissa was born at 2:15 a.m. on April 14, 2014 at Women and Infants Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long. Marissa was welcomed home by her big sister, Mikayla.

Maternal grandparents are Terry and Tammy Niedfeldt of Cottage Grove, WI. Paternal grandparents are Patricia Nicholson of Palmetto, FL and the late Joseph Alves of East Providence.

Olivia Madison Cole

Ryan and Sarah Cole of East Providence are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Madison, on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at 3:52pm.

Olivia was born at Women & Infants Hospital, weighing in at 6 pounds 10 ounces and measured 19 ½ inches. Her maternal grandparents are Luciano and Isabel Parente of Seekonk, MA and paternal grandparents are Peter and Deborah Cole of Milford, CT.

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Gabriella Rose Peixoto

Stephanie and Alvaro Peixoto of East Providence, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Gabriella Rose Peixoto on Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at 2:01 p.m. at Women and Infants Hospital of RI. Gabriella weighted 7 Ibs 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by big sister Ariel. Her maternal grandparents are Joseph and Maria Pimentel of Riverside and great grandmother Maria Goncalves. Her paternal grandparents are Joao and Filomena Peixoto of Rumford. Her godparents are Dario and Beth Botelho of Rehoboth.

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Who’s Who... & What They Do Profiling Local Businesses Hope Cleaners

Hope Cleaners is one of the oldest business’s in East Providence originally located in Riverside Square in the 1930’s it has been servicing the community for over 70 years! Even its current location at 409 Warren Avenue holds some historical

significance being the fact that it was one of the first Gasbarro’s Liquor store. We decided to use the following testimonials to give you the best representation of this 3 generation old family business.

Customer Testimonial-

Kave Rock Farm, located in Rehoboth, offers a variety of Alpaca fiber products to suit your cold weather needs. Alpaca is lanolin free, hypoallergenic and durable. All products are proudly made in the USA. Visit our website (kaverockalpaca. com) or call for an appointment to see our full product line.

See their ad on page 31.

“Be the best that you can be.” A statement used in armed forces ads but here it describes a landmark family business. Hope Cleaners, located on Warren Avenue in East Providence. Hundreds of customers patronize this dry cleaners and each one will attest to the fact that this is the very best dry cleaners in the entire state.

The location has been a cleaning business owned by the same family, the Luthers, for many years. Slowly but surely the business was passed down from grandparents to parents to daughters, but one daughter seemed to possess the interest, desire and motivation to do the job in the best way possible. Debbie started at a young age to learn just what it takes to do a dedicated top notch job of cleaning peoples clothes. Eventually, Debbie and her husband took over the business and now she is there everyday giving customers outstanding service and quality of cleaning better than any other dry cleaners anywhere! t is not only because Debbie diligently inspects each and every piece of clothing that comes in and out of Hope Cleaners, which in fact she does, but she demands a standard higher than even her most demanding customer. Rest assured that Debbie cleans your clothes to a level you never imagined or even thought could be delivered.

So what? So Hope cleaners does a fabulous job? That alone does not make Hope special. Lots of people drop off there dry cleaning at other establishments and hardly ever are engaged in more than a quick hello and good bye, but the the magic that makes this place special is the endless energy, the 150 watt personality, charm and infectious smile Debbie delivers to all her customers everyday. If you arrive stressed you leave smiling. She knows everyone by name. She knows how you want your clothes cleaned. She remembers when you need them and is certain you get that shirt, pants, dress on time for that big event you need to look terrific for.

In the course of a day week or month you may visit a number of retail or service establishments but no place is more friendly than Hope Cleaners.

And yes, her services are absolutely the best you will ever find in the dry cleaning business. More importantly, you will never have more fun or enjoy “dropping off” your clothes more than with Debbie at Hope Cleaners!

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Customer Testimonial-

Why do I utilize Hope Cleaners? Why has my family done so for the near 30 years that we have called East Providence home? That’s easy. One word, “Deb”. She knows how I like my shirts laundered. How my wonderful wife, Gina, wants her slacks pressed. Even how we prefer our comforter fluffed. of course, she does. That’s just Deb. The service is great. The prices are competitive. The hours and location are convenient. So what is the differentiator? C’mon, you know. Is it that Deb has my shirts waiting for me on the bar when I walk in because she recognized my car as I pulled up? Is it that our conversations center on what our children or her grandchildren have been doing rather than on business? Is it because I’ve never had an issue with a spot not being removed or a button being lost? Deb would replace that shirt herself rather than disappoint a customer. Is it that I can always count on Deb for a reliable restaurant review or an excellent bed and breakfast recommendation?

Yes. All those things. Mostly though, I like to do business with friends. You should, too.

Diego Jones

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SCHOOL NEWS

Orlo Avenue Elementary School News “Be the change you wish to see in the word.”

-Mahatma Gandhi

Orlo Avenue Elementary School in East Providence inspires their students every day. They impress upon them the importance of working hard to achieve their goals. They teach them to persevere when the work gets tough and have patience with themselves and others when learning something new. Orlo teaches their students to be leaders in their school and city community. In the month of October the students at Orlo learned firsthand how to be the change they wish to see in the world. Kid President (soulpancake. com) challenged people to collect socks for the homeless and those less fortunate in our communities. SOCKtober was born and Orlo accepted the challenge. They crushed their original goal of 300 pairs of socks in the first week. By the second week they had doubled their goal and by the third week they had tripled their goal!

By the last day of October, Orlo Avenue students, staff, and families collected 1,063 pairs of socks to be donated to local shelters and organizations. Not only did their students learn about setting, achieving and then beating their goals but they also learned that the simplest act of kindness can change someone’s life. We are so proud of the entire Orlo community for their amazing generosity!

Orlo Avenue Elementary held its annual Feinstein Food drive in November. This year they collected 1,164 items and donated them to Hope and Faith Drive and The Bread of Life Food Pantry in East Providence. Our students were so excited when they surpassed their goal of 1,000 items. Congratulations to Mrs. DoVale’s 3rd grade class who collected 224 cans! The students continue to work hard and help those in our community. In December Orlo will be

collecting hats, gloves, mitten, and scarves. They are also holding a gently used coat drive. If you would like to donate, items can be dropped off at the school at 25 Orlo Avenue.

The October students of the month were also announced.

Congratulations to Savannah Rocha, Jacob Vieira, Kate Kirwin, Isabella Valle, Lainie Santos, Malachi Heggs, DJ Perry, Jacklyn Vieira, Victoria Costa, Nathen Teves, Isaiah Soares, Sarina Mendonca, Amber-Leigh Phillips, Julian DeSousa, Jayli Sivels, Kathryn Janczura, Dilson Vieira, and Peter Pereira. Orlo students continue to be respectful, responsible, and cooperative. Keep up the great work!

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Emma G. Whiteknact News

Whiteknact students are helping put food on the table during this holiday season for many local families in our community.

Students and staff have been donating non-perishable food items during the month of November. The school has collected over 950 items to donate to the community. Way to Go Whiteknact!!!

Bay View Academy Donates 36 Complete Thanksgiving Meals For Area Families

East Providence, RI – During this season of thanks and giving, Bay View Academy students, faculty, staff and parents united to collect food and clothing for those in need. An Academy-wide collection delivered 36 baskets of Thanksgiving meals for area families, each of which included either a gift card for a turkey or a frozen turkey, in addition to all of the traditional fixings. The Middle and Upper Schools’ collection was organized by the Bay View Chapter of the National Honor Society and it yielded 27 baskets.

The administrative staff collected two complete additional baskets and the Lower School’s collection garnered seven more, to total 36. The baskets are distributed to a variety of local organizations and families, including Re-Focus, a Rhode Island non-profit that caters to adults with differing physical and developmental needs, St. Vincent’s Home for Children in Fall River, MA, the Sisters of Mercy for use in their ministries, and to families in need within the Bay View community.

As happens each year, the Academy also participated in a coat drive for the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club. An ample collection of coats, scarves, hats and blankets were donated by members of the faculty, staff and students.

All photo identifications from left to right, including student’s city/ town and year of graduation. Photo Credit: Lori Mottola

Lower School Bay View Thanksgiving Baskets Melissa Keller ‘25, East Providence, RI; Katie Sousa ‘25, Swansea, MA; Nicola Ranone ‘25, Cranston, RI; Skyla Mimoso ‘25, Bristol, RI; Olivia Dufresne ‘25, East Providence, RI; Caleigh Lynch, ‘25, Attleboro, MA

Upper School Bay View Thanksgiving Baskets Dakota Grenier ‘16, Coventry, RI; Yaewon (Brittany) Ha ‘15, Bristol, RI; Madeline Chrupcala ‘15, Barrington, RI; Samantha Crausman ‘15, Rehoboth, MA; Juliana Kohler ‘15, Coventry, RI; Delia Sosa ‘15, East Providence, RI; Christina DesVergnes ‘15, Attleboro, MA

Bay View Academy Crew Enjoys Strong Fall Season Under New Leadership

Middle School Bay View Thanksgiving Baskets Front Row: Isabel (Ae Jee) Booth ‘19 (East Providence, RI), Caroline Ng ‘19 (North Scituate, RI), Jennifer Pamula ‘19 (Exeter, RI), Daniella Olivares ‘20 (Seekonk, MA), Sarah Curran ‘19 (East Providence, RI), Kaylee Duquette ‘19 (East Providence, RI) Back Row: Lily Gucfa ‘19 (Rehoboth, MA), Karisma Verma ‘20 (Warwick, RI), Olivia Murray ‘20 (Wakefield, RI), Hannah Nadeau ‘19 (Rehoboth, MA), Olesya Tamburro ‘19 (Cumberland, RI), Kaitlin Brannon ‘19 (Warwick, RI)

East Providence, RI – Bay View Academy continues to enjoy a robust, three season rowing program, which has sent rowers on to such collegiate programs as the University of Notre Dame, University of Connecticut and the University of Louisville. This year, the team continues to grow, adding 13 new rowers, under the direction of a new coach: Brent Basso. Basso (East Greenwich, RI), a protege of former Bay View and Brown University crew coach, Albin Moser, began his coaching career at the Narragansett Boat Club in Providence and went on to become the Novice coach at Bryant University in Smithfield. He has also coached for a nonprofit in New York City and continues to train and race in the single sculls out of the Narragansett Boat Club.

The Bay View Crew began preparing with Basso in late August for the fall season, working out in Bay View’s Athletic Wellness Center on the ergometers and rowing out of the Narragansett Boat Club. The varsity and novice eights competed in three regattas this season. At the Textile River Regatta (Lowell, MA) on the first weekend of October, Bay View’s varsity eight placed 9th out of a pool of 50 boats. The following weekend they placed 5th at the New England Championships (Worcester, MA), facing many of the continued on next page...

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same crews and improving on last year’s 6th place seed. The final race of Bay View’s fall season was the Head of the Schuylkill, which draws national level teams from the entire Northeast and central east coast. Varsity placed 17th of 47, while our novice (freshman) team placed 10th in their event of 30 crews.

Bay View also secured a spot at the internationally respected Head of the Charles Regatta (Cambridge, MA), competing in the women’s youth fours on October 19th, taking 62nd place among a field of top teams from across the nation. The rowing team is now enjoying a brief break before resuming training on the ergometers this winter to prepare for a competitive spring season.

Bay View Crew 2014 from our area: Erin Devin, 12, Bristol, RI, Captain Casey David, 8, Rehoboth, MA Caitlyn Federico, 10, Bristol, RI Catherine Donnelly, 10, Rehoboth, MA Abigail Conley, 9, East Providence, RI Abigail Tidwell, 11, Rehoboth, MA CyAnne Mitchell, 10, East Providence, RI Aleksa Bjornson, 10, Bristol, RI Sarah Underwood, 11, East Providence, RI

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS Pierce Stadium and Stringfellows Honored on Thanksgiving Day

By Bob Rodericks

The crowd was slightly smaller than the usual Thanksgiving Day crowd at Pierce Stadium this year. A fact that may be attributed to a stormy winter forecast, a predicted blowout by an undefeated LaSalle football team against a struggling East Providence Townie team and the fact that this year is the first time that the game didn’t count as a league game. Last January the RI Interscholastic League Principal’s Committee on Athletics voted to change the state football playoff format. “Beginning in the fall (2014) all Thanksgiving Day “League games” must be played during the regular season.

As a result, all semifinal games will be played on the Friday before Thanksgiving. The traditional Thanksgiving Day games will be played as in the past as “non- league” games. Divisional championship games will be played a minimum of seven days after Thanksgiving,” said the league’s full time director Tom Mezzanotte. The 2014 EP-LaSalle game was the 86th contest between the two rivals.

The state’s longest standing rivalry on Thanksgiving officially began in 1929. Although the two schools started turkey day play in 1927 (EP won 6-0), there was no game in 1928 and the league “started” in 1929 with a LaSalle 19-6 win. 8-0 LaSalle is taking on Hendricken in this year’s Super Bowl game. This led people to believe that LaSalle would not play many of their regulars on Thanksgiving against EP to avoid injury, etc.

Well, quite a different outcome occurred. The weather was great, with a decent period of warm sunshine, LaSalle played their starters for most, if not all of the game and the Townies played a good hard football game, losing by just three points in an exciting contest. “Our kids played well. They were determined and I couldn’t ask much more from them, it was a great effort against a great LaSalle team heading to the super bowl game,” said first year Townie coach Jay Monteiro. The Townies scored first on an Aron Amaral interception of a Jace Pena pass for an eighteen yard touchdown return in the first period. The game was hard fought and evenly played as Townie QB Ryan Ellinwood hit Jayden Chase

with a 31 yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 14. LaSalle connected on an Andrew Salzillo 30 yard field goal to take a 17-14 lead into halftime. The teams continued to play hard in the second half and on a Corey Resendes kick for EP, LaSalle fumbled and East Providence’s Paulo Pereira recovered the ball and ran 80 yards for the Townie touchdown. LaSalle’s scores came on the Salzillo field goal, a one yard Jace Pena run and a 5 yard Kyron Lopes run. “These Townies played a tough game, showing lots of determination,” said veteran observer and EPHS Hall of Famer Clarence “Junior” Butler. LaSalle hung on for the 24-21 win over East Providence.

But the story of the day was the half time ceremony celebrating Pierce Stadium’s 75th anniversary. A half time extravaganza honoring players from both schools from the 1940’s through the 2000’s. Townie athletic director Bob Duarte and Pierce Field Manager Joe Medeiros organized the gala presentation. A Player from each decade was brought out to the field, culminating with the introduction of the Townies Bill Stringfellow and LaSalle’s Jim Deffley. Strinfellow has been a Townie legend of course and Deffley coached East Providence and then LaSalle. The two former nemeses embraced and exchanged memories as the crowd loved it. Townie great Junior Butler brought along a couple of letters that he received in 1967 from his former coach, Jim Deffley. At that time Deffley coached the Townies. They were letters of support sent to Butler when he was serving combat time in Vietnam. “I’ve saved these all these years,” said an appreciative Butler. “Wow, I can’t believe that you still have those letters after all this time,” Jim Deffley told Butler. “Amazing.” State Representatives Helio Melo and Gregg Amore were there with citations as was EP Assistant Mayor, Tom Rose.

The city then unveiled the new sign naming the stadium press box as the “Bill and Sheila Stringfellow Press Box” to the further delight of the crowd. “What can I say,” said a choked up Stringfellow. “I am thankful for this and for my great family...” as his voice continued on next page...

All time legends representing the 1940's and both programs are L to R William Stringfellow, EP player, coach and AD and Jim Deffley, former EP and LaSalle coach, Thanksgiving 2014.

Representing 7 decades of Townie football from the 1940s to 2000s L to R, Bill Stringfellow, Harry Edmonds, Junior Butler, Jim Rose, Matt Lopes, Joe Wahl and Jaime Silva.

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The Reporter December 2014 trailed off a bit. Sheila Stringfellow was remembered for her love and support of Townie football and especially for the dozens of Thanksgiving pies she baked every year for players. Until a couple of years ago, former players still visited the Stringfellow home to say Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy a slice of pie. Once again, on Thanksgiving, former, now aging Townie players, greeted Sheila Stringfellow and remembered “those wonderful pies.” “This was very rewarding,” said former Townie great QB Jim Rose. “One of the best Thanksgiving games I’ve attended,” he added. Rose like many others have attended more turkey day games than they care to add up. Regardless of the scoreboard, most Townies went home with a warm feeling and a good appetite for turkey and next year’s game.

L-R, EPHS Assistant Principal Roxy DeBlois, Harry Mutter, Assistant Principal Shani Wallace at Thanksgiving game.

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EP Townie great Jim Rose representing the 1970's.

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EPHS Band entering Pierce Stadium Thanksgiving 2014. and 3,” said veteran Townie coach Alex Butler. EP certainly made the Scarlet knights work for it. “We started fast in taking game one, and showed everyone that the team didn’t show up to URI just to play at Keaney Gym,” said Butler. EP got EWG’s attention and the Scarlet Knights took three straight to advance to the finals. “The team showed a ton of heart and fight throughout the match but was worn down by EWG’s size and power. Cassia Spivey had 28 assists, 4 aces, 2 kills and 8 digs, and Jayla Semedo had 13 kills, and 3 blocks to lead the way for the team. It was a great run as the team progressed tremendously from the beginning of the season,” added Butler. Butler also wanted to thank the community for their “strong support throughout the season.”

Post Season Awards

Former Townie all-staters Joe Wahl and Jaime Silva catching up on the news at Thanksgiving game.

The RI Volleyball Coaches Association had their post season All Division and All State meeting and EP players were all over the teams. Senior Setter Cassia Spivey was named First Team All State and First Team All Division. Senior Libero Casey Traverse was named Second Team All State and First Team All Division. Junior Jayla Semedo was named Second Team All State and First Team All Division. Sophomore Emma Drolet was named Second Team All Division and Honorable Mention All State. Junior Corrie Traverse was named Second Team All Division. “What a tremendous honor for all the ladies and the awards are a testament to their hard work and dedication,” said Coach Butler.

2014 Boys’ Cross Country Award Winnners

Townie Athletic Director Bob Duarte announced that Mike Monagle and Alex Gorman were selected to the All Metro Division Team. “Both Mike and Alex also qualified as individuals to the RI State Cross Country Championships,” added Duarte.

Winter sports will be starting up as teams begin practicing.

Teams will compete in Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Basketball Cheerleading, Hockey/Wrestling Cheerleading, Boys Indoor Track, Girls Indoor Track, Hockey, Swim and Wrestling.

Holiday socks at the game.

EPHS Volleyball:

East Providence volleyball capped off a successful year by getting to the state championship playoffs at URI. “We beat a determined Prout team in three games 25-22, 25-13, 25-23 to advance to the RI Division 1 Semifinals. Prout put up a good fight over the course of the match as they went point for point with us in games 1

In a statement issued by EPHS Athletic Director Bob Duarte, he thanked the fundraising efforts of alumni: “On behalf of East Providence Athletics, I would like to say thank you to The Friends of Townie Athletics Organization for holding another successful golf tournament to raise money to support the Townies Athletic program as well as other civic minded endeavors. Again, a Townie Tip of the Cap to all those involved. It is greatly appreciated.”

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East Providence Senior Center News Highlights

Monday, December 1st The Greening of East Providence 9:30am Tuesday, December 2nd Health Screening 9:00am Wednesday, December 3rd Clinical Lab 8:30am

Stroke Club 1:30pm Thursday, December 4th SNAP 11:00am Friday, December 5th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Tuesday, December 9th Daily Money Management 10:30am Wednesday, December 10th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Thursday, December 11th Advisory Board 9:30am Monday, December 15th Caregiver’s Support 10:30am Thursday, December 18th AARP Board Meeting 1:00pm

Red Hatters 1:30pm Friday, December 19th INSight 12:45pm Tuesday, December 23rd Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Wednesday, December 24th CLOSING AT NOON Monday, December 29th Computer Assistance 2:00pm Wednesday, December 31st CLOSING AT NOON

Music & Memory for Senior’s

Join Ed Morris of Blue Sky Music & Memory every Tuesday @ 11am in the dining room for: singing, ‘name that tune’, chorus, karaoke, movement, dance and talent show. Good fun and music to be enjoyed by all.

Over 25 Years of Caring for Our Community

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.

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 will not 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.

The monthly meal schedule is always on the last page of our newsletter. 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.

This policy is strictly enforced.

TUESDAY 10:30 AM DECEMBER 9TH

Daily Money Management

James I. Goldman ElderCare of RI, LLC Professionals who work with elders have long recognized that individuals who are unable to manage their finances are at risk for impoverishment, homelessness, institutionalization and guardianship. More recently, professionals have come to recognize that these individuals are also susceptible to exploitation by unscrupulous family members, acquaintances and predators. Daily money management is increasingly being viewed as a promising way to protect seniors from those who seek to exploit them. Join us and discover the options that are available to you.

Your Health

Diabetes Outpatient Education Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone! Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and to register.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Dieticians Registered Dieticians, Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta are available for appointments in the health office. They will counsel you, in private about your personal needs and insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 1.

Clinical Lab

Wednesday, December 3rd 8:30-11am East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here the first Wednesday of the month. There is no pre-registration, just come in with your lab slip.

Podiatrist

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Thursday, December 18th 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.

Reiki Master

Thursdays 9:30 - Noon Carole Caprio is available for 30 minutes /$15.00 or 60 minutes /$30.00 Reiki sessions Thursday mornings beginning at 9:30. Reiki

December 2014 The Reporter is a profoundly simple hands-on technique that assists one in their ability to reduce pain, heal injuries, regain balance, increase energy, enhance the immune system, reduce stress and tension, and promote physical and emotional well-being. It is safe, peaceful, and relaxing. To schedule an appointment, please call Carole @ 861-3675. For more information, please visit Carole’s website at http://www.indepthhealing.abmp.com .

Women and Infants Hospital

Tuesday, December 2nd 9-12pm.

Family Van Program is a community outreach program dedicated to preventative health screenings and health education.

The screenings will consist of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressures. The screenings are free of charge and completely confidential.

Managing the Holiday Stress with Diabetes

Doesn’t everyone have Stress? It is true that stress is part of everyday life for everyone. However, if you have diabetes, too much stress can make your blood sugar go too high or too low and make you feel sick. Today we will talk about how to handle to ups and downs in your life so you can control your stress. This will lead you to better control of your diabetes/ BG and help you feel better.

What is Stress, Anyway? When something happens that makes your body or your mind feel strained or threatened… that is stress!

“Stressors” are things that could make you feel sad, afraid or worried, such as: 1) The Death of someone close to you 2) Problem with your husband, wife, family members or close friend 3) An upcoming Holiday or event Stressors are not always bad. Sometimes good things can make you feel just as stressed, such as: 1) The first day on your new job 2) Buying or selling a house 3) Going on Vacation 4) An upcoming Holiday or event What happens to my body when I feel stressed? Stressors tend to make your body speed up and get tense to help get you through a stressful situation. This is called the “fight or flight” response.

Your body is protecting you by preparing you to run from a threat or fight it off so you can stay safe. Your body will do these things; 1) Heart beats faster 2) Blood Pressure goes up 3) Muscles get tense 4) Breathing gets shallow 5) Stress hormones are released that act to raise blood sugar A little stress can be a good thing, helping you stay alert while driving or preparing a meal at home and pushing you to do better.

However, some problems –like financial troubles- can’t be solved quickly and you are exposed to the stress hormones for long periods of time which can take a toll on your body. When your body works too hard problems can arise and your diabetes can be negatively affected. Such constant stress can also add to a variety of other health concerns from ulcers to high blood pressure. It can also result in changes to your emotions and to the ways in which you behave that might not be good for your diabetes.

Exactly What Can Stress do to my Diabetes? Too much stress in your life can have an effect on your mind and your body. Stress has a direct effect on your diabetes by causing the following changes in your body: 1) Your Blood Sugar could get too high 2) Your Blood Sugar could get too low 3) You could start producing Ketones 4) You could get symptoms like muscle aches, diarrhea, tired-

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ness, shortness of breath and headaches Stress can have an indirect effect on your diabetes by causing changes in behavior from healthy actions, habits, routines and outlooks to unhealthy ones such as: 1) You could become irritable, anxious, angry and depressed or have low self-esteem, 2) You could over-eat, not eat or not eat enough food, smoke, turn to alcohol or drugs, or spend too much money Some of these changes in behavior might be a way to distract you from your stressful situations. However, all of these changes are bad for your diabetes control and could bring about even more stress. Any change in your approach to self-care management (the careful balance of your meal plan, medications and exercise) could cause your blood sugar to go out of control. Also emotions like depression or anxiety may result in the release of more hormones and make blood sugar go up.

What can you do to get rid of stress? First it is important to know how your mind and body are affected by stress. When you are feeling stress it is important to mark it in your BG log book as this can explain some of your BG values and you will be able to see if your stressor are really making your BG climb. You can also see if stress causes your BG to drop as well. Once you have this information you can use stress management to help prevent or correct the results of the stress.

What Strategies Can Ease Stress on My Body and Mind?

1) Deep Breathing Exercises 2) Relaxation Training, 3) Yoga 4) Meditation 5) Biofeedback Training 6) Massage These methods teach skills that will help you breathe slower and more deeply. All of these methods encourage you to relax and continued on next page...

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

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

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loosen tense muscles. If you do them on a regular basis, they can help to lower your heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar and even your lipid levels. If you have further questions on what might be the best way to relieve your stress stop in the Health, Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office at the East Providence Senior Center to speak with one of our Certified Diabetes Educators. We have many more options and ideas for you to try.

Most of all; Have a Healthy and Stress Free Holiday Season

Blood Pressure Clinics

10:30am Friday, Dec.5th Orchard View Manor Wednesday, Dec.10th Waterview Villa Tuesday, Dec.23rd Hattie Ide Chaffee

Mediation

Fridays 11am Have you ever thought you would like to learn to meditate? Would you like more information on the health benefits of meditation? Ann Marie Sabula RD and Ellen Frazier lead a weekly meditation group at the senior center on Friday mornings @ 11 am. This program is free and open to all members.

Looking for Resources?

Are you looking for information regarding statewide senior housing, assisted living facilities, adult day centers or local nursing facilities? Please see Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office for more information or call 435-7800 Ext. 3. Other resources available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more.

Computer/IPad Assistance

Monday, December 29th 2pm to 4pm On the last Monday of every month, two students from MTTI career training school will assist any member with computer questions. These volunteers will try to resolve your computer problems, and help you with a computer course you may be taking. The students will be in the computer lab.

Support Groups

Diabetes Support 1:00pm - 2:00pm Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support.

The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

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

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

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

From our Library

“Oh come all you readers” Some of our best Christmas Books The Christmas Collection by Richard Paul Evens Mr. Miracle by Deborah Macomber Skipping Christmas by John Grisham The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand A Family Christmas by Caroline Kennedy Our books include not only your favorite authors but many new authors telling their tales of the Holiday season that will warm your heart.

Some books are available in large print

General Services

Elder Information Specialist: Our Elder Information Specialist assists the elderly and their families in providing information /referral and assistance with accessing services and programs.

Nutrition Program: The center provides a nutritional meal to approximately 125 seniors per day. The Cranston Senior Center provides the meals.

Case Management / Senior Services: The center coordinates with East Bay Community Action Program Inc., for all casework and follow-ups. Protective Services Council, made up of city departments and mental health/social service agencies, meets monthly to discuss problems concerning the elderly.

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

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

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

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

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

Exercise Programs

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

Beginners Yoga Mondays 10:30am $3 Ballroom Dancing Mondays 2:00pm $5

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

Wednesday & Friday

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

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

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

Leisure Programs

Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm Bocce Ball Tuesday 9:00am Scrabble Wednesday & Friday 9:30am

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

Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday

9:00am Tax Preparation (Feb. & March) 9:00am Intermediate Yoga 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Support Group (4th Mon) 1:00pM Pokeno 1:00pm Book Club 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing

Tuesday

9:30am 9:30am 9:00am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:25pm

Aerobics Exercise Watercolor Class Bocce Ball Tai Chi Watercolor Class BINGO

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

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

9:30am 9:30am 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:00pm Thurs)

Aerobics Exercise Reiki Bridge Craft Class Diabetes Support Group

Wednesday

Thursday

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Friday

9:00am Billiards League 9:00am Scrabble 10:45am Chair exercise 11:00am Meditation Class 12:45pm In-Sight Support Group (3rd Fri) 1:20pm 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

Dec, 10th Newport Playhouse - $60.00 per person - includes Buffet, Play, Cabaret and Transportation. Play: Lie, Cheat and Genuflect. Two young men gamblers who never win have a rich uncle who is leaving all his money to a niece who is a nun and whom he has never seen! The uncle dies and one nephew arrives as the niece, dressed as a nun – and the fun begins!

2015

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. Insurance available

If You’re Over 50, You’re a Scam Target

A Primary Attraction: Your Retirement Assets For too many older adults and their families, the idea of falling victim to financial fraud seems improbable. Such swindles, or so they believe, are something that happens to the other guy.

Unfortunately, the 50-plus demographic has long been vulnerable to scams. Today, they make even more attractive targets because of their often sizable retirement savings.

As is often the case, the best way to help a family member avoid becoming a victim is to have a conversation—before it’s too late—about the risks and warning signs of fraud. For older adults less capable of making decisions, the potential losses require heightened vigilance by loved ones.

These days, Medicare and healthinsurance scams have become a rich area for con artists to mine. Old-fashioned drains on bank accounts, like “free” contests and magazine subscriptions that really cost money, persist. Email and the Internet have added new dimensions to scams that were once perpetrated over the phone. Identity theft is spreading, and the holiday season is prime time for charity-linked email “phishing” scams.

“Seniors tend to be one of the highesttarget groups of identity theft,” says Becky Frost, a consumer-education specialist at Experian Consumer Services, which provides consumer credit monitoring and identity protection. “They have established credit …and perhaps aren’t monitoring it as much, which makes them an ideal candidate for identity thieves.”

Doug Shadel, a former fraud investigator and now the state director for AARP in Washington, says the first step is for older adults and their families to dispel any illusions that they would never fall prey to a scam.

It usually has nothing to do with intelligence or greed, he says. “The general strategy for scamming seniors…is to get them emotionally excited about something and not thinking clearly,” says Mr. Shadel.

The classic example is the “grandpar-

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ent” scam. It used to be perpetrated by phone, but increasingly a con artist will send an email pretending to be a grandchild (information that is increasingly available thanks to social media).

In the email, the “grandchild” claims to be stuck overseas or in jail and needs cash wired. Accompanying the plea for money is a request not to tell the grandchild’s parents.

Mr. Shadel says many grandparents think “there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for a grandchild and I’ll ask questions later.”

4 tips to protect your identity and finances during Open Enrollment season: 1. Trust your instincts.

If something does not feel right, then it probably is a scam. When someone calls you on the phone claiming to be a government employee and needing to know your personal information, such as asking for you to verify your Social Security number or requesting credit card information—stop!

No government worker will call you asking for this information. Do not give this information to an unknown person, especially over the phone.

2. Keep Medicare cards private and in a safe place.

Treat your Medicare card the way you would your Social Security card—in a safe place.

3. Discern legitimate mail from scam mail.

Mailings and letters from government agencies, such as Medicare and Social Security, will have an official government seal and/or logo on it. Keep this mail, don’t overlook it. Other flyers, letters, or postcards claiming to be from “Medicare” that don’t have these seals/logos should be set aside.

Do not respond to them unless you can verify that they are legitimate.

4. When in doubt, call them out.

When someone calls you and asks for personal health or financial information, do not feel obligated to respond. Ask them for their name, number, address, and the name of their agency/company. Tell them that you first need to verify who they are representing. Someone who is legitimately trying to assist you will provide you with the information and understand your need to be a safe consumer.

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

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IN MEMORIAM James W. Rogers, age 66, died October 28, 2014.

William H. Goodwin, 68, formerly of Worcester Avenue, Riverside, died on October 25, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Brighton, MA. Antonio G. Peixoto, 85 of Grosvenor Avenue passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at his home.

Elizabeth H. Giangreco, Died on October 28, 2014 in East Providence, Rhode Island.

Henrique G. DaSilva, age 88, died November 3, 2014 at Evergreen Health Center surrounded by his loving family.

Maria T. Amaral, 77 of Robinson Street passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Eduardo C. Bernardo, 66, of Vincent Ave., passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Roger Williams Hospital.

Carmine, “Brother”, DeCristoforo, 81, died Wednesday.

William A. “Bill” Michaud, 64, of Plaza drive, Riverside, passed away at home on November 7, 2014.

Frank A. Schifino, 96, of Woodbine Street, Riverside, died peacefully on November 7, 2014.

Anthony Guarino, “Tony the Milk Man” 91, beloved husband of the late Anita T. (Bolduc) Guarino, entered into eternal life on Saturday surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas F. Butler, 80, of Rumford, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014.

Marilyn L. Cabral, 87, widow of Raymond J. Cabral, died on Nov. 10’th.

William J. Hurley, 93, formerly of Viola Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on November 14, 2014.

Arlene “Bunny” Feldman, 86, of Tockwotton on The Water, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.

Elynore D. (Carr) Hartzell, 95, of Wampanoag Trail died Sunday November 16, 2014 at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home.

Irwin H. Setzer, Jr., 81 passed away Friday November 14, 2014.

Arlindo B. Vieira, 77, of Martin Street died Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Dorothy M. Ogle, 87, of Rhodes Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on November 17, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia Ann, (Kraus) O’Rourke, 80, a resident of Riverside, RI, for 42 years, died peacefully on Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Antonio Silveira Escobar 91, of Nevada Ave, Rumford passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home.

John “Johnny Ida” Valles, age 86, of Woodward Avenue, died November 20, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Manuel C. Ferreira, 94, of Elson Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on November 21, 2014.

James H. Nolan, 87, of Dalton Street, Rumford, passed away on November 22, 2014.

Scott E. Prevatt, 45 of Shaw Avenue, Cranston and formerly of East Providence passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Virginia N. (White) Turner, 93, died Friday November 21, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Bennie Woods, 83, of Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence went home to the Lord on November 22, 2014.

Claudina H. DeFaria, 98, of Ninth Street passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at home.

John Melvin Sharp

John Melvin Sharp, 89, on 11/6/14 in Ormond Beach, FL. Strong man; gentle soul. Husband of Grace Sharp, deceased.

Survived by children Paul and Stephen Sharp, Susan Fowler; granddaughter, Rebecca Ferreira; great grandchildren Haillee & Will Ferreira; siblings Betty Pierce, Lois Noyes, Ruth Hansen & Don Sharp.

2555 Pawtucket Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 • 401-434-3885

James P. McStay, Paul J. Martin & Christopher E. Sylvester John Melvin Sharp

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FOR SALE: Schwinn Airdyne AD4, dual action bike, like new $700 firm; call 508336-5367.

Selling 2004 5th Wheel Camper Coachmen Somerset DREAMCATCHER 34 foot in Rehoboth, MA. In EXCELLENT CONDITION! Features include: 3 slideouts, 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 401-323-9997, ask for Deborah For full photos check out this website on RV Trader: http://m. rvtrader.com/listing/2005-CoachmenSomerset-113109625

Handyman Services: GET IT DONE! Cleanouts of houses, cellars, garages, yards, etc. Handyman jobs around the house, Items moved by truck or trailer.. reasonable rates Call anytime 401-2264053. (e1214)

HELP WANTED

CLASSES / LESSONS

Female Firearms instructor needed.

Will Train. Only serious inquiries. Call Bill Dalpe at 800-830-8848.

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

SNOWPLOWING: Rehoboth residents ONLY. Affordable rates – no double charging for same storm. No raising rates.

Call Gary for a quote at 401-265-8047. (e1214) BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House; We take everything!

Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508226-1295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT: Part time, for disabled veteran in Rehoboth.

He uses an electric wheelchair and needs assistance for 1.5 hour shifts on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Personal hygiene and light housekeeping required.

Must be dependable with excellent references. $11/hr Call 774.565.0156.

PIANO LESSONS: Taught in my home, both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208.

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DECemBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Appliance Repairs CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair 35 Artist-Crafters Lindsey Epstein Pottery, LLC 30 Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 52 Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 62 Attorney Elizabeth Cuzzone 16 Auto Body Fogarty Auto Body 27 Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 20 Auto Repairs New England Tire 2 Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep 25 Auto Salvage Seekonk Auto Salvage 19 Auto Services Cesar’s Auto Service 14 Auto Services Hassell’s Garage 12 Bank Coastway Community Bank 23 Beauty Products Avon - Paula Carroll 32 Building Contractor A.J. Adams Bldg & Remodeling Co. 38 Building Contractor East Providence Siding 37 Candidate - East Prov. Daniel DaPonte 8 Candidate - East Prov. Gregg Amore, State Rep. 65 8 Candidate - East Prov. Helio Melo, State Rep. 13 Candidate - East Prov. Katherine S Kazarian - Candidate EP 8 Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber 44 Chimney Services Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 22 Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles 14 Concrete American Mobile Mix Concrete Inc. 36 Country Club Hillside Country Club 7 Country Club Hillside Country Club 10 Credit Union Navigant Credit Union 34 Dance Studio Arthur Murray 15 Dentist Eager Family Dentistry 64 Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC 26 Dentist Romani Orthodontics 15 Dentist Smith Family Dental Associates 24 Farm - Apparel Kave Rock Farm 31 Fence-Sales/Serv.

Foxx Fence 37 Fireplaces/ Chimney’s Stovepipe Fireplace Shop Inc. 39 Florist Carousel Of Flowers 32 Florist Gilmores Flower Shop 30 Florist P & J Florist 19 Fuel - Oil Al’s Quality Oil Co. 28 Fuel - Oil COD OIL 16 Funeral Home Perry/McStay Funeral Home 60 Hair Salon Ciao Bella Salon 32 Hair Salon Evolution Hair Designs 25 Hair Salon Running With Scissors 22

Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law

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

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

Licensed to practice in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

Hair Salon Shear Image Salon Handyman Just In Time Handyman Service Hardware Store Adler’s Hardware Health & Fitness Weight Loss Challenge Heating Service Jay Sheldon’s Heating Heating Service Larry’s Heating & A.C. Home Improvements Mark Koussa Carpentry Hypno Therapy Thought Alchemy Jewelers M.R.T. Co., Inc. Laundromat Bullocks Point Laundromat Mortgage Broker Prospect Mortgage, llc Music Barrington Music Academy Music Bristol Music Academy Music House For Sale or Rent Music, Weddings Classic Flute Duos Nursing Home Hattie Ide Chaffee Home Nursing Homes Waterview Villa Orthodontics George Family Orthodontics Orthodontics Romani Orthodontics Painting Contractor EZ Painting Painting Contractor Gagne Painting Company Private School The Providence Country Day School Real Estate Keller Williams, The Seyboth Team Real Estate Keystone Property Group Real Estate Mateus Realty Real Estate Paiva Realty Group Real Estate ReMax Rivers Edge Real Estate The Tirrell Team Real Estate Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker Remodeling Batty Construction Restaurant Cindy’s Kitchen Restaurant Cozy Kettle Restaurant La Collina Restaurant Tito’s Cantina Restaurant-Pizza Ronzio Pizza Roofing Contractor Tabeleys Roofing Self Storage Lionel Mini Storage, Inc. Smoke Shop & Lounge Churchill’s Smoke Shop & Lounge Spa Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC Trash/Junk Removal Big Blue Removal Service Travel Senior Trips Tree Service Advanced Tree Woodworking Halfmoon Wood Gallery

Wishing You A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ~ From Everyone at The East Providence Reporter

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Buying or Selling - Call

MATEUS Realty The experience makes the difference!

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

FEDERAL TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS! CALL FOR DETAILS. Luis Mateus (401) 368-2403 Jeff Mateus (401) 447-9459 Nicholas Serino (401) 787-6697

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. $199,900

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 - Centrally located 3 Br Cottage with great potential!!

Dining, porch, hw's, tile, upgraded electric; Roof, siding & windows done 18 years ago. $119,900

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

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. $199,900

A sign of success and a name you can trust!

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. $319,900

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

RUMFORD - Custom built 3 Br Ranch, LR/FP, SPrch, freshly painted interior, Hw's, appliances, generator, siding, some replacement windows, garage, 9000+ sf corner lot. $185,000

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.

EAST PROVIDENCE -Estate Sale!!

3 Br, 2 bath, R/Ranch, par tially finished L/level, vinyl siding/windows, skylights, sliders, deck, gas heat/ hw, needs work but well worth it. $179,900

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

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

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

434-8399 FALAMOS PORTUGUES • FAX # 435-3401

582 Warren Avenue • East Providence, RI 02914

Serving East Providence and surrounding areas since 1975.

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