November 2013 East Providence Reporter

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Santa to Arrive By Boat Saturday, November 30th Details on page 20

School Days, School Daze, Days Gone By

Remembering favorite teachers & schools story by Bob Rodericks on page 9

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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

EP Police Chief - City, Battle Turning Legal

The long simmering friction is not getting any better between the Chief of Police, Joseph Tavares and the City Manager, Peter Graczykowski and some on the city council.

Chief Tavares has filed a complaint against the City with the State Human Rights Commission. Tavares alleges discrimination and harassment by city officials. In correspondence obtained by this reporter, Tavares’ attorney, Thomas McAndrew raises many questions. “It is a shame that it has come to this, but let me just say, Chief Tavares has no intention of being run out of the city merely because he’s the first minority chief hired and the first from outside of the East Providence Police Department,” McAndrew’s letter to city officials claims.

This reporter has received copies of several documents, letters, emails, etc., regarding this long and complicated dispute. After interviewing all parties involved, the paper was asked to “give us time to work things out.” Attorney McAndrew said that “the Chief (Tavares) and I want to give the city time to work this out. All we want is for the Chief to be treated fairly. Especially after he was quickly cleared of all complaints against him from the City Manager,” said McAndrew some time ago.

In a letter sent to Mayor Jim Briden by Colonel Steven O’Donnell, Superintendent of the RI State Police, O’Donnell was not happy with City Manager Peter Graczykowski. “This letter is intended to inform you of a recent email correspondence from the City Manager of East Providence, Mr. Peter Graczykowski regarding the right of State Police to investigate City of East Providence employees. Mr. Graczykowski’ s email to me, dated August 22, 2013, read as follows: “It has come to my attention that Rhode Island State Police is involved in another active investigation involving employees of the City of East Providence. I found out about it through two City employees, who have been interrogated by your detective. However, I have not received an official notification from your Department regarding such investigation in East Providence. As the Public Safety Director for the City of East Providence, with oversight of Public Safety; and as the City Manager, with oversight of all City employees; I would expect a professional courtesy of advance notice of such activities.

Moreover, I respectfully request to know who has requested this investigation,

which should have been handled by qualified officers at the East Providence Police Department. As you are aware, we have the Professional Standards unit that can investigate alleged misconduct by Police Officers, as they have always done in the past; and we have a Detectives Bureau that can investigate alleged misconduct by other City employees. These matters are clearly under our jurisdiction, as would be any related disciplinary actions I would take,” - Peter Graczykowski.

O’Donnell goes on to describe a series of email exchanges in which he communicated with the city manager. At one point Mr. Graczykowski asks the State Police superintendent to “... take no further action in this matter ...without my prior knowledge.

Thank you.”

O’Donnell writes to Briden: “In my opinion, his (city manager) entire email including his expectation that we take “no further action without (his) prior knowledge” is inappropriate. On its face, it appears that Mr. Graczykowski is attempting to interfere with a Rhode Island State Police investigation. I am bringing this to your attention because it is troubling, at best, to understand why a person in such a position cannot comprehend the separation of power and authority between his position and that of the Rhode Island State Police. For his part, city manager Graczykowski is not saying much to the press at this time. Although he did deny being uncooperative with the State Police. “The Colonel’s letter to the Mayor is proof that I feel threatened and bullied. I stood up to him and he didn’t like it,” said Graczykowski.

“As I am certain that you are aware, Mr. Graczykowski himself was just recently the subject of our (state police) probe, referred to us by the Budget Commission, into possible wrongdoings in the City of East Providence. The basis for the investigation was that he shared with members of the East Providence Budget Commission that he was directed to place the Chief of Police on leave to secure his own employment contract. He told the Commission that Council Members Rossi and Rose told him that if he dismissed the Chief he would get a renewal of his contract,” O’Donnell further tells the Mayor. “I am bringing this to your attention in an abundance of caution and feel strongly that you need to know about the unprofessional behavior of Mr. Graczykowski,” the State Police Head told Briden. Graczykowski maintains that his

comments were mis-represented during his meetings with the state police head and that he still wants all parties to work things out.

City Passes 2013-14 Budget

A $167 Million budget has been approved by the city council. The budget process did not have much of the acrimony of prior years, in part because of the opinion of many that the budget commission was in charge for most of the year. $72 million of the budget allocations will be for operation of the school department. Taxes will increase only by $.75, a figure less than recommended by the budget commission. In a statement released by the city manager, Graczykowski stated that: The continued on next page...

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Inside This Issue Business Directory...................62 Classifieds......................... 60 Clubs......................................23 Dining Guide...........................59 E.P. Chamber of Commerce.....26 Events & Activities....................20 Holiday Guide...................56 Letters to the Editor...................6 Library..................................44 News Briefs............................3 Parks & Recreation.............18 People....................................30 School...............................40 Scouts..............................46 Senior Center News...............51 Sports.................................36 State House..........................50 Town News.........................8 Wedding..........................58

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School District allocation in FY 20132014 was not adversely affected, remaining at $72,858,459. As a result of these changes, the 1% budget reserve set-aside was reduced by $19,475 to $997,905; and the fiscal year synchronization bond reserve was reduced by $273,481 to $3,726,519.

The total FY 2013-2014 all-funds budget is balanced at $166,614,251. The City Council also elected not to adopt the consolidation of Senior Center, Recreation and Pierce Stadium into Community Services under a unified department director, but maintained concurrent de-funding of a dedicated director position. In addition, two new positions were added to the budget – a laborer on in Public Works and a plumber in Facilities,” said the city manager. Graczykowski cited economic development plans in the city for a promising future in budget planning. He cited the following: “In managing its fiscal affairs, East Providence relies heavily on growing the revenue base through a sound approach to economic development. Examples of the major economic development projects include: Tockwotton on the Waterfront, Village on the Waterfront, Kettle Point Development, Eaton Aerospace, Waterfront Drive, lgus Corporation, Lifespan Expansion - 950 Warren Avenue, Wampanoag Meadows Development and Forbes Street Solar Project. The $200 million Village on the Waterfront mixed used development, which is being constructed on the site of a former petroleum tank farm in the Waterfront District, is in the first phase of construction, consisting of 600 multi-family units and 45,000 s.f. of commercial space expected in 2014. This project is estimated to generate $504,895 in revenue in 2014 and $5,885,780 through 2017. Kettle Point is an $85 million, 325 unit multi-family development in the Waterfront District. With its construction scheduled to begin by spring of 2014, this project is estimated to generate $601,442 in 2014 and $3,685,615 through 2017. Final engineering plans are under review for the 350 unit Wampanoag Meadows luxury multifamily development. The development is being proposed on the site of a former sand and gravel facility that has been vacant for nearly 20 years, with construction to commence in 2014. This project is estimated to generate $300,000 in 2014 and $2,250,000 through 2017.” The controversial request to award hefty pay raises to top management at city hall was defeated. “I find it hard to award these raises when many city workers are receiving little or none,” said Mayor James Briden.

Bond Rating Agency Says City is Positive

Moody’s Investor Service upgraded the City’s bond rating to “Baa3” from “Ba1.” The

City’s outlook from the bond rating agency is “Positive,” reported a happy city manager Peter Graczykowski in a news release in late October. The upgrade reflects the City’s improved financial position, following the disbanding of the Budget Commission.

The City has increased its reserve levels, improved its cash flow position, and implemented policies to ensure fiscal stability moving forward. The rating also reflects the reduction of the City’s unfunded liability in its self-administered pension plan. In addition, the Baa3 rating incorporates East Providence’s sizeable tax base with average wealth levels and a manageable direct debt burden. The positive outlook reflects Moody’s expectation that the City’s financial position will continue to improve over the near term. Moody’s anticipates that the City will continue to address its sizeable long term liabilities for pension and OPEB, and maintain structurally balanced General Fund and School Unrestricted fund operations.

“The Moody’s upgrade of our general obligation to an investment grade rating is an extremely positive development for the City. It follows closely the October 1, 2013 upgrade from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services to ‘A’ from ‘BB+’ rating.

Both bond rating upgrades recognize the hard work of the East Providence Budget Commission, as well as the City Council, School Committee, and City and School management teams. We hope to review the Moody’s rating in the near future again so that our continued financial turnaround can be revaluated further,” City Manager Graczykowski said.

Graczykowski, a member of the former East Providence Budget Commission, added, “The fifteen-month, policy-making tenure of the Budget Commission, working alongside City and School staff who took on the extraordinary effort to implement the fiscally prudent directives; has resulted in many improvements that comprised the fiscal stability. The city manager cited several reasons and actions that led to this financial improvement for the city: Adoption of a balanced five-year plan which fully funds the pension fund A R C and the OPEB liability: Adoption of a revised FY2012 budget with a 20% expenditure cuts; Creation of a budget reserve ‘rainy day’ fund; Support of fiscal year synchronization; Alignment of School expenditures with other similar communities; Securing of financing for the Wastewater treatment plant upgrades; Securing of financing for school building safety improvements; Implementation of the state income tax refund offset program; Phase-out of the 15% homestead exemption and the 3% pre-payment discount;

An audit of the homestead exemptions for eligibility; Review of all tax exempt properties for eligibility; Negotiation of five-year contracts for a majority of the City’s and Schools’ unions; substantially reducing the OPEB liability and standardizing medical benefits for all employees; Health plan rates reduction by combining City and School risk; Consolidation of the City and School Finance and Human Resources; Move of School administrative personnel into City Hall; Participation in the regional sanitation bid; Adoption of various policies and procedures to assure a continued culture of accountability.

No matter what measure of success can be attributed to the year’s past achievements, the process of improvement work must continue. We must strive to continue to identify and implement internal operational and procurement efficiencies, while leveraging resources between City and Schools through consolidations and joint action, locally and regionally. Our economic development efforts and business friendliness must continue to increase through more proactive strategies in retention and attraction of commercial infrastructure in this geographically desirable area. Finally, we must complete the transition to the technologically driven business processes to assure service delivery our taxpayers trust us to provide. I firmly believe that we will live up to the self-ascribed motto of a “City with a proud past and a strong present, looking forward with confidence to the future,” writes Manager Graczykowski.

ChoruS of East Providence Back Home for the Holidays!

After moving their annual concerts to Seekonk from East Providence, the famed Community ChoruS of East Providence is back home for its’ 2013 Holiday season. The chorus was forced to leave the EPHS auditorium due to high rental rates encouraged by the former state budget commission. “Our ChoruS will perform two wonderful holiday concerts at St. Brendan’s Church on Turner Avenue in Riverside this December 7th at 8:00 PM and December 8th at 4:00 PM,” said Choir spokesperson and Vice President Sandra Medeiros. “ The ChoruS of East Providence will perform at Saint Brendan Church under the direction of Beth Armstrong and accompanist Victoria Lambrozo. The music of this season reflects a Mediterranean feeling,” said Medeiros.

November 2013 The Reporter The chorus of East Providence is a diverse, intergenerational, non-auditioned group of people who love to sing. Their mission is to educate its members and the public about music and choral singing while fostering an appreciation of music by all and enhancing the cultural life of the community. The Chorus of East Providence was incorporated as a Rhode Island non-profit organization in September 2007 and is now designated as a 501(c)(3) status organization. The Chorus is led by its Board of Directors and operates in accordance with its Bylaws.

The chorus Board of Directors are: Maureen Conroy, President; Sandra Medeiros, Vice President; Phil Abbatomarco, Treasurer; Judith Antonio, Secretary. Other directors: Kathy Leonard, Susan Spaulding, William Simpson, Olivia Howard. Section Leaders: Katie Karikas, Soprano; Kelsey Oliver, Alto; Cathy Burnett, Tenor and Don Atkins, Bass. The chorus was founded by Maureen Conroy and Sandra Medeiros and Ex-Officio directors are Beth Armstrong and Gaston Malloy.

Tickets for the Christmas Concerts are $15.00 - seniors $12.00 and children under 12 are free. Please support the Food Pantry at Saint Brendan by bringing your generous contribution to the holiday concert. The ChoruS of East Providence is a proud supporter of the Food Pantry! Visit the ChoruS website: www.Chorus ofep.org.

Third Annual Kent Field Friends Reunion Thanksgiving Weekend

Once again, the Friends of Kent Field gathering will take place at Bovi’s Town Tavern on Thanksgiving Friday, November 29. This year’s gathering will include music provided by ‘Uptown Ruler’, a band that event organizer, James Vierra is a member of. The band also includes another longtime famous area guitarist Dave Tanury, of RIZZZ and Brass Attack along with keyboardist Paul Bouley (Mac Odom Band, Black Tie), drummer Tom Petteruti (Brass Attack) and world class bassist Don Payne (Black Tie). “This will be a great time. Each year this gathering of friends has gotten bigger and better,” said Vierra.

“This gathering is dedicated to all the people who enjoyed spending time at Kent Field on Clyde Avenue in East Providence during the late 60’s and early 1970’s. Whether you came to the field to play sports, games, enjoy after hour events or all of the above, you are invited to attend this gathering of good friends and classmates,” says the Kent Field Friends face book page. This is the third year in a row for the reunion of old friends from ‘back in the day’. Over 100 friends are on the face book page and Vierra and friends hope to see many of them again this year. “Nothing fancy, just a good time at Bovi’s Tavern on the Friday night after Thanksgiving,” Vierra told the Reporter. Face book posts have come in from Florida and other states. Bovi’s plays a major part in Townie history as historically, many high school classes and groups of friends have always met there to keep old friendships alive, Thanksgiving week-end, in particular. It’s a time when many locals and those who live out of state, get together and look to meet up with old friends. There will be talk of Townie football for sure, but for the third year in a row the focus will be on rekindling “The Field” magic from years ago. James Vierra started playing in garage bands back in those days as a kid and he intends to show his friends that he still rocks today at age 59.

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It is very interesting how Mrs. Penden, with her degree in Business Management, can rightly say there has been increasing taxes because “of the increase in the cost of upkeep, maintenance, and continuing services”, a.k.a. Inflation. But, if my lowly High School Economics Course back in 1970, was correct, I learned that when large Businesses and Industries leave a municipality, taking their tax dollars with them, the homeowners are left to shoulder the burden of higher taxes to make up for that loss. That is what I am talking about. This one neighborhood is one of the last economic straws that pushed yet another tax paying large business out of East Providence. Yes, the State has had a lot to do with it too but the elected officials of East Providence along with many of the people who voted certain ones in haven’t done a whole lot to make matters any better. And just for the record, I still have not heard from any or a majority of Pondview neighbors who remember the dirty, stinky, dusty, and they paid taxes, Bird & Son’s Paper Making Mill that stood on the same sight as Pondview that say that Bird & Son was a great industrial neighbor. It may not have been but it was what put the meat and potatoes on the plates of many of those neighbors that lived in that neighborhood at that time. Did any of them complain?

Of course they didn’t. It would mean their job would leave with it along with their property taxes would go up from loss of revenue.

There might be “APPLAUSE” for the Rumford neighbors for their efforts but how long can East Providence afford to keep losing large businesses and industries with their tax dollars and the East Providence taxpayers shouldering the added tax burden because of it because we have NIMBYs living in East Providence that get catered to? If you drive around East Providence and see all the houses up for sale with people leaving, not long?

Also, Hysterically or Historically Speaking however the case may be, to say that “regardless of zoning, it is the right of the citizen to stand up and protest when they feel that their rights have been violated”, then if such is the case, I would guess that Mrs. Penden would see it fit that if people decided to purposely move next to a Large Railroad Yard or a Major Airport or a Sixth Generation Pig Farm that has been grandfathered into the neighborhood that, if these same people decided that it was much more important to continued on page 8...

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remove the offensive noisy, stinky, dirty offenders because it violated their self rights to the type of neighborhood they want theirs to be turned into rather than where and what they actually moved into, that too would be of top priority, wherefore their rights “trumped” the rights of the already established zoning? If such is the case then the Degree in Rocket Science has changed and common sense has left the building. When a City Counsel has to go to the State to pass laws to Specifically address the Pondview Issue because they have no more straws to grab at because Pondview seemed to always come out on top with DEM and other State Agencies, then I see a “mockery of the democratic process” for a “choice to see the situation so narrow-mindedly.” And yes the tax rate in Sweden may be greater but at least it appears you get a well deserved ‘Bang” for your buck as opposed to what happens here in East Providence, Rhode Island, USA in that order. As for my suggestion with what to do with the trash, my suggestion was not to ship it to Sweden but

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was to create industries to recycle it all here in the State and create mid and upper level paying jobs instead of just lowly burger flipper and desk call jobs that can barely support a single person never mind families. OH… but not in Rumford, we can let that happen in poor lowly Riverside where the clam diggers live as was always the tone about Riverside. Please compare apples with apples and not with pineapples just because the word apples is it and not take my words out of context.

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Operation Blindside

EP Police Target Drug Dealing in EP

The East Providence Police Dept. announced the arrest of 26 individuals for Drug and Narcotics Delivery charges subsequent to a six month long investigation identified as “Operation Blindside” led by the East Providence Police Vice Unit. A big focus of the investigation was on drug dealing (mostly Crack, Cocaine, and Heroin) in or around school zones while school was in session as well as drug dealing in and around neighborhoods throughout East Providence. The police department issued the following press release articulating highlights of the investigation: Operation makes use of Federal Asset Forfeiture funds (Google Award money etc.) to fund equipment and programs designed to greatly enhance detection and apprehension of Narcotics Violators.

30 Individuals were originally targeted 24 Suspects were arrested over a two week period 4 Suspects are still outstanding (Arrest Warrants Issued) 2 Suspects were released pending further investigation 14 Suspects were charged with Delivery of Narcotics in a School Zone 58 Controlled buys were made Operation Blindside began in April 2013 and continued through October 28, 2013 70% of the Controlled buys were Crack, Cocaine and Heroin Investigation is ongoing with more arrests to follow.

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School Days, School Daze, Days Gone By Remembering favorite teachers & schools

By Bob Rodericks

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closed it was demolished and the site now houses the Perry-McStay funeral home.

While standing in line at wakes my mind conjures up memories of that penny candy and playing ball in the ‘ol school yard.

There were few elementary gyms in those days and we had gym class outside and in our classrooms when it rained or snowed.

Remember ‘pass the eraser’ at our desks

during bad weather? It didn’t take much to entertain us. Remember gym teachers Mr. Paparella and Miss Oldham? How about wearing those rubbers or galoshes over our shoes during the winter. The kind with the hard to work metal clamps instead of a zipper. Yes, I know, rubbers has a different connotation with today’s youth. The state department of education talks today about continued on page 11...

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“School days, school days, dear old Golden Rule days....” Well you know the rest of that little jingle. “Reading and writing and arithmetic...taught to the tune of a hickory stick!” So many of us have vivid memories of our early school days.

Understanding that Townies are “locals”, we are not very different from most when reminiscing about those elementary or secondary schools that we’ve attended. In a melancholy way we find ourselves thinking of those teachers who made a pronounced impact on our lives. For some it may be special memories of a school that no longer exists. While the bricks and mortar of a school may be gone, it is certain that those warm memories may be within us forever.

I have many great memories from Brightridge School to Central Junior High School to East Providence High. Do you remember a time when kids walked to and from school a lot? I walked to Brightridge School and then walked home for lunch. After my Dad usually prepared us soup and a sandwich, we would walk back to school for the afternoon session. On our way back to school, a bunch of us would stop at “Sal’s” shoe store on Pawtucket avenue. Not to fix our shoes but to buy some penny candy. “Sal” Spremuli greeted us with a smile and jars full of penny candies (yes, really just a penny) like Mary Janes, Squirrel Nuts, Bit-O-Honey and other classics. And they were the real big ones, not like today’s microscopic sized treats. Arriving at Brightridge School the students would play in the yard (all cement, no grass) before going back to class to fry our brains. It was usually kick ball with the boys in the large back yard and the girls played in the front. Mr. Blackwell and then Miss Murray were the principals who would then appear and shoo everyone inside to the sound of a loud school bell. Great teachers who taught strong fundamentals and prepared young children well for that scary and difficult time called junior high school.

Some of those Brightridge teachers were; Mrs. Peters, Mrs. McCarthy, Mrs. Mathias (remember her husband’s little TV repair shop on Pawtucket Ave.?), Mrs. Hollenbeck, Miss Cannon, Mrs. Santos, Mr. Grimes and more. After Brightridge was

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November 2013 The Reporter sufficient instruction minutes in schools. I wonder how they would handle the 20 minutes or so it took elementary students to arrive at school and peel off the layers of winter clothes and boots and to then put them back on again at dismissal. I remember World Series games during the day and during the 1967 Red Sox classic having some of the game piped through the school intercom.

Heads would roll if such a horrible thing were done today - assuming there might be a day game. As a young student I remember the Kennedy assassination and how our teachers called us in from playing to tell us what happened.

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“I really truly loved being a student in Mrs. Mathias’ class at Brightridge. She influenced me greatly throughout my life and career-something intrinsic happened to me that year-I gained some confidence in myself, learned to look at the world with inquisitiveness but also a sense of the need to do service. I started critically thinking-as much as any 5th grader can,” said a Brightridge School alumnus, Ann Burkhardt. Burkhardt today is an Occupational Therapist and has taught at colleges and universities throughout the nation. “I also recall we were in her class when JFK died. We were at recess and she (Mathias) was one of the teachers to yell out to us to go home directly from recess, because the president had been shot and killed,” Burkhardt recalled. It was such a different era in the 50’s, 60’s and most of the 70’s and even the 80’s. Schools had no computers, there were no cell phones, iPod or iPads’, etc. Most of us had to get up from a chair to change a TV channel, usually to one of 3 or 4 local stations (no cable). The Boston Bruins of the early 70’s caused many to buy a TV with UHF capabilities so we could catch the games on channel 38 from Boston. Our phones all had wires attaching them to a wall and some lucky families got an extension phone in another room. I remember when my family briefly had a “party” phone line. This was a phone in which two or more customers were connected directly to the same local loop. You often picked up your phone to make a call and could hear your neighbors talking. Ah, technology, little did we know of what was to come.

At its’ peak East Providence had some 10,500 students scattered amongst several neighborhood elementary schools, two large junior high schools and the state’s largest senior high school. City population was creeping over 52,000 people and the city known for its’ small townie atmosphere was in the fast lane with Providence, Warwick, Cranston and others. As big cities began to experience population shift to the suburbs and South County so, did East Providence. Growth loss and factors like smaller family size has dropped EP school census to under 6,000 students. City census dropped to about 48,000. Many schools were closed. One year there were three closings at once. Did you attend or remember some of these closed schools: Bliss Street, Grove Avenue, Lincoln School, Meadowcrest, Brightridge, Wilson I and II, Thompson, James Street, Platt, Watters, Carlton Street, Turner Ave. School, Union Primary, Potter Street, Mauran Ave. and AP Hoyt, to mention some. You may never have heard of these from way back in EP’s history; the Runnins River School, Armington’s Corners school, PS # 4 and PS # 6 and the Broadway Primary school. The city also had active non-public schools. Maybe you attended Our Lady Of Loreto School on Waterman Avenue or Saint Brendan’s school in Riverside. There was also Saint Francis Xavier in the center of the city. These were once large and vibrant Catholic schools that are now closed. We haven’t mentioned every closed public or nonpublic school in the city, can you add to this list? continued on next page...

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Mauran Ave. School 1884. Later known as the Hazzard School. Corner of Mauran and 6th.

Broadway Primary was a 2 room school on North Broadway in 1862. It was called PS No. 3 and was next to the Trolley Car Barn.

Torn down in the late 60's for the new Henderson Bridge.

An obvious change in society has been the dress code. Back in the day (50’s, 60’s early 70’s) one wouldn’t think of going to church or James Street School Built in 1882. 5th grade 1n 1924. to a movie and definitely not school without conservatively dressing.

Collared shirts, dresses, shoes - not sneakers - were the norm. It wasn’t until 1972 that girls at EPHS could wear pants or slacks.

Until then only dresses or skirts were allowed and penny loafers were preferred over a pair of old sneakers. It is difficult to describe today’s dress codes and styles. Suffices to say that anything goes!

Jim Dufresne writes from Florida to say, “Hey how about Howie Levine? Well it seems that many others also have fond memories and great respect for Howard “Howie” Levine. Levine was a popular teacher at the former Central Junior High School. He was an administrator at Martin Middle School and Principal at Riverside Middle before retiring several years ago.

“My husband Paul’s favorite was Mr. Levine he had him at Central Jr. High said he was a great guy. I didn’t have Mr. Levine but I worked for him at RMS and he was a great principal for the students and also he was a great boss I really enjoyed working PS#5 School. with him,” writes Sandy Medeiros. “Mr. Lowery at Riverside Jr. High, my 7th grade English teacher. He was such a great teacher, he made each student feel good about themselves. He made me want to do my best. I didn’t like school that much and he used to take his time to talk to me and tell me how important it was to finish school,” adds Medeiros.

Ralph Fascitelli of Seattle, Washington writes that “...my favorite was my 9th grade PHYSICAL THERAPY WORKS! English teacher at Riverside Jr High, Charles Early in my first pregnancy, I developed severe Curran ...great teacher and role model.” hip and pelvic pain. My OB recommended PT. Using Then Fascitelli added, “though my all time only heat and ice and explaining that many of the usual favorite individual was our junior high basetreatments weren’t safe during pregnancy, I just didn’t ball coach Chuck Vermette...he didn’t play get relief. The pain was constant. After my daughter favorites and made it all fun ..once chewed was born, things got a little better but I was still in pain. me out for using a four letter word and I feel Two specialst consults and an MRI later it was decided terrible I had disappointed him...”.

I should try PT again. This time my doctor suggested SPORT & SPINE! Others chimed in for this story: David I was immediately impressed by the personal Spremulli cited “Frank Saracino, my eighth one-on-one attention from my PT, Lori DaCosta. She grade science teacher at Central Jr. High.” diagnosed me with an unstable pelvis which she treated using ultrasound, massage and muscle energy as Maureen Sweeney Nolan likes Jean Pawell as home stretching and strengthening exercises. My pain finally was completely gone! Soon after, checo, her high school English, Greek MyI became pregnant with my second child. Lori has been able to keep me pain free and active using safe thology teacher. “Her love of teaching was and effective strategies for pregnancy. She utilizes special positioning cushions for pregnancy so I can lie inspiring and led me to become a teacher. comfortably on the treatment table. My second pregnancy has been a drastically different experience than And Mr. Curran my Jr. High teacher. His fairthe first, thanks to all the help I have gotten from Lori at Sport & Spine PT. I highly recommend any pregnant woman suffering pain to consider physical therapy and my highest recommendation goes to Sport & Spine! ness and compassion he showed all of us led me to become the caring teacher I am today,” she added. ampanoag rail ast rovidence “For me it was Miss Bouffard, Mr. GilLate lette, Mr. Goss, Mr. Veader, Mr. Bianchi, Mrs. Appointment Hanratty & Mrs. Goulet at Riverside Junior Times High...all amazing people and wonderful Available Blue Cross, Medicare, UHP & most Insurance accepted teachers. I had such respect for each of

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Jim Dwyer recalls that: “I never went to EP but I taught there and met Kenny Walker at RIC when going for my masters. He was the best educator I ever met, He was my mentor and I will never forget him or what I learned from him. He was one person who became an administrator, went to the top and NEVER forgot where he came from as so many do today. There will never be another like him.”

Keith Gonsalves writes us to say “I have two special teachers at the high school. One is Mr. Britton and his voke-agri class.

Gave me direction in life, and a reason to go to college, and Mr. Cotter who made me leave class and go to the guidance councilor to start my college app. process.” Gonsalves continued that “Mr. Britton in his blue station wagon with the wood trim and he even lets us kids drive it as we collected news papers and went to DD’s for coffee many mornings!”

Jennifer Gillooly Cahoon recalled that, “I have 2 EP teachers I’d want to mention... Richard Martin and Cheryl Bianchi.” The closed Brightridge school came up a lot. Tom Doherty mentioned, “All the teachers at Brightridge Elementary..(with 1 or 2 exceptions).

It was a really nice start to education, was sad to see it close.”

Louise Amaral Mansi remembers a lot; “Mr. Brown at Orchard Street School with his fickle finger of faith...he would point at you and actually could push you against a wall.....He was one of my favs, but Mr. Fagundes in 6th grade was my absolute favorite. We had room 106 recycling center. We would turn tires into urns or planters, that many Portuguese people still have in their yards.

Just to think that back then when we made those and I would have an order for some and he would actually give me a ride home to deliver the urns for me. That would never happen today. It’s sad to see what society has become. Playing outside and going home when street lights came on. Those were the good days. Now we can’t let our kids out of our sight...”

Nancy Shovelton Converse mentioned Alice Waddington. “I never had the pleasure of having her as a teacher, but I did visit her in her home in 1973. She was a true lady and certainly deserving of having a school dedicated to her. I was in the first third grade class at A.M. Waddington School so it was a real treat to have the opportunity to meet her.”

Lynn Mosher commented that “I loved Miss Angel, from Lincoln school, Mrs. Horton from Waddington, there was a Miss Sullivan, I forget if that was Lincoln or Waddington, lol, and of course my kindergarten teacher from Lincoln Mrs. Dufresne.”

“I loved Brightridge school!,” writes George LaCross. “I attended first, second and third grades there in the early 1960s. I had three of the best teachers in my lifetime: Mrs. Littlefield, Mrs. Peters, and Mrs. McKivigan. All three teachers were influential in both my personal and educational development. It was Mrs. McKivigan who called me aside during recess one early fall day and told me I should pursue a writing career. And I did, eventually majoring in journalism at URI.” When East Providence separated from Massachusetts in 1862, EP began to build its own identity. It was growing from a rural town to a city, but intent on keeping its “townie” persona. The Potter Street School was inherited from Seekonk and was enlarged from a one-room school to a four-room school. It eventually was taken down to make way for Route 195. The A.P. Hoyt School was also razed for the new highway. The first high school was built on Grove avenue in 1884 and a new school was built to handle the growing town in 1912. Today that building houses senior citizen apartments called Taunton Plaza. When the current high school opened in 1952, it was considered “the showplace of the Northeast”.

Ruth Furtado reminisced that “I loved Mrs. Champagne from Grove Ave. She taught 5th grade. Also, Mr. Carlos from RJHS was great, he really challenged us. I never had Miss Goff as a teacher, she passed away before I got there (math teacher EP High) but

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she was a neighbor and much loved by all the neighborhood kids.

She’d let me play her piano and paid me and my friend Caroline a nickel to sweep her welcome mat. She was a very nice lady...”

Joe Wahl writes that “ ...some of my favorites were (from Wadding ton) Mrs. and Ms. Wayland (mother and daughter) they were very kind and patient with me at quite possibly my most rambunctious. At Riverside Junior High my favorites were Mrs. Geremia, Ms. Rakatansky, Mr. Christie. Then at EP my fave might have been Ms. Carlotti and Ms. Harris the art teacher. She was tough but she liked me and Carnevale for some reason. We all got along swimmingly after we realized she meant business.”

“Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to recognize a few great educators,” writes Nate Cahoon. “I find it particularly apropos, given your recent focus on East Providence High School, that my most prominent mentors plied their trade within our hallowed Townie halls... Teacher Arnie McConnell was like a gift from the Classical age. Intense and vivid, he embodied the artist’s disdain for the concrete and taught me that the real truths, the ones that shape worlds, rarely sit in plain sight. Through his elucidation of the Bard I learned to appreciate the profundity of seemingly simple verse. I learned the value of drama, and forged a link with traditions born millennia since. Most significantly, I discovered self-worth; that within an awkward, bristling teenage me there lay not only a need for truth, but also the capacity to unearth it. He remains a trusted advisor and a close friend. Thank you Arnie,” Cahoon, a graduate of Brown and Northeastern, wrote about many other teachers and we will print his comments on the Reporter’s web site, Reportertoday.com. continued on next page...

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The new East Providence Senior High School was built after a citywide bond issue approved the new construction. When it opened in 1952, the school was so modern and beautiful that it was considered the “showplace of the Northeast” by the Providence Journal-Bulletin. The longest serving high school principal was the very dapper James E. Bates. Bates message to the 1960 graduating class said in part, “This magnificent plant EP's longest tenured Principal, known as EPHS has opened.

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This is well in advance of the anticipated growth of secondary school pupils. We have reason to be thankful that the citizens of our town saw fit to promote and finance our school sufficiently early...”

The memories of former teachers and old sturdy buildings of our past remain vivid. Almost everyone can point to at least one teacher, and usually more, who has touched them in a special way.

Ann Burkhardt certainly remembered her teachers fondly and made a difference. “Brightridge classmate Donna Desrochers and I visited Mrs. Mathias when I was a student at Wheaton. We drove to her home and had a nice visit. I was able to tell her what she had meant to me in my life. She seemed pleased. Several years ago, when I was teaching at Quinnipiac, her death notice was in the paper. I sent condolences and a note to her daughter, who wrote back to me, as well.” A teacher-student respect, full circle. We have received numerous comments from our readers and will print them all at Reportertoday.com. Check it out and add your own thoughts.

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November 2013 Well done! Lots of wonderful memories....had my first date with my Husband at the Pink Elephant!!! - Val P. Read with interest your piece in the Reporter, I have memories of these places... Rumford Pharmacy, now a pizza place across from the white church. Owner/pharmacist, I forget his name, moved on to Simpsons on Newport Ave, though I think he retired from there now too. Not sure if it ever had a soda fountain. The grain and feed store (name?) across the corner from Rumford Chemical Works, big place, now replaced by a string of track houses, sigh. Great place with sawdust on the floor, mulch, feed and seed in 50 lb bags etc. Only remnant of those earlier times is the Rumford grange now. When I moved here in ‘81 there was still a small pharmacy at corner of Centre St. and No. Broadway, cattycorner from Sunshine Creamery, I think it got closed down shortly thereafter because the owner was dealing illegal drugs in the neighborhood. I enjoy your remembrances tremendously - Albert L. Great article. Hate to say it but I remember most of them - David M. Schroeder’s Delicatessen, Daisy Mae Diner, and Shore Dinner Hall...I worked at all three in my teens! - Linda S. Great article Bob - does bring back memories - Lance C. I recall the majority of those things. Some better than others.

Thanks for the memories - Laurie G. beautifully written and great details....lots of history of E.P. and Seekonk too - Joanne R. That was awesome, AL”s Drugstore, and the meat market, I could see them from the bottom of my driveway on Baldwin St...

Many memories there with my 3 older brothers, and LOTS of laughs!

I really Miss Warren Ave. Hardware, AND, The Wampanoag Diner !!! - Michael F. Great article....great memories....makes me even more homesick! - Susie V. Adams Drugstore on Pawtucket Avenue...was the easiest place to shoplift candy...I didn’t do it...lol...but know people that did... - Bruce Z. I am sure I am not the first to correct your little mistake on EP Landmarks...The Red Bridge at the bottom of Waterman Ave. vs The Railroad Bridge? The funny thing about this is...I didn’t even grow up in EP and didn’t move here from Cumberland until 1979 and I knew where the Red Bridge was vs. the New Haven Railroad’s bridge. It’s okay....being a Railroad fan I knew all about the railroad bridge too! Take care!!! - Paul M. Your article in the October 2013 The Reporter, ‘Remember when it use to be...over there’, you made mention of the Red Bridge Swing Bridge for automobile traffic, but the picture in the article is of the Crook Point Bascule Bridge, a train bridge. I have included a picture of the Red Bridge - Larry.

Congratulations on a GREAT ARTICLE. ONLY A ‘true’ Townie could write such a graphic, heartfelt piece. How about Six Corners Dept Store, or Angelo’s variety, across the street from Our Lady Of Loreto church...which is now a casket co., Joe Spa, Vincent’s Bakery, and on and on and on...again, Great Job...thanks for the memories - Charles R. The greatest place to eat. We were open from 1939 to 1968.

Lots of Townies ate there after dances, proms, etc. Where goods friends meet, was our slogan. Asquino’s Restaurant! - Joe Asquino.

(Thanks for writing Joe!) Great article Bob! Can you tell me if EP iconic landmarks Horton’s, Palms, Ambrose Market, Asquino’s, Coney Island Weiners, EP Tennis are still going? I remember 35 cent Saturday matinees at the Hollywood. Giant spiders, blobs and aliens that intended horror but resulted in comedy!! - Lou C. Enjoyed the article. Remembering in Riverside; Western Auto, Super Finast, Dexter’s Package, Kelly’s Burgers (near high school). - Dave M. Thanks to our readers. Check ReporterToday.com for regular updates and keep those comments coming (bobrodericks@gmail. com).

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For registration and information call The Recreation Center at 433-6360.

Messy Crafts: Ages 3-5 /Wednesdays 1:30 -2:15pm / Oct. 23 – Dec.11 / $10 per child for materials Indoor Soccer: Mon. Ages 6-9 4-5pm / Ages 10-14 5:30 – 6:30 pm Oct. 21 – Dec.16 $20 per child Cool Crafts: Ages 6-12 Mondays 4:30 -5:30pm / Oct. 21 - Dec. 16 / $15 per child for materials Flag Football: Ages 10-14 Tuesday 4-5pm*new time / 4 week session Oct. 22 & 29 and Nov. 5 & 12 $10 per child Kids Night Out: Ages 6-12 Friday 6-9 pm $5 per date. Parents can enjoy their night out knowing that their children are at the Rec. Center enjoying a supervised evening full of activities, arts & crafts, games and more. Pizza & drinks provided. Space is limited.

Pre-registration required. November 15 and December 13 Babysitter Certification: This program offers boys & girls ages 11-16 the opportunity to learn about elements of 1st aid, CPR and child development and safety. Instructors are registered nurses

with over 30 years experience in the health care field! Course fee is $70 per person & includes a CPR book, reference materials, and certificate of completion. Snacks will be provided. Sat. November 2nd, 9am-3:30pm, at the recreation center.

Body Conditioning: (A total body resistance training with Pilates inspired movements and burst of cardio) All conditioning apparatus provided for this class, just bring water! Mon. & Wed. 7-8pm pre-pay monthly $25 or walk-in $5 Stretch: This class is designed to help the process of stretching by increasing body alignment and core strength. An excellent form of stress and joint pain relief! Mon. 6:30 -7 pm $5per class.

Cardio/Sculpt: Get a jump on the day with active stretching, a cardio pumping burst and strength training. Wear comfortable clothing, sneakers with good tread and bring a towel and plenty of water. Wed. 9-10am $5 per class Adult Cribbage Club: Supplies provided. No program fee.

Thursdays 6:30pm

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Children’s Activities– make an ornament & more!

1pm & 3pm—MATT GRAY (Bristol Music Academy) Children’s Holiday Sing-A-Long

1-5pm—ERIC J. ZOLLO -Balloon Creations

5:30pm—SANTA ARRIVES by Fire Engine to Light the Winter Landscape!

Photos & Treats with SANTA til 7:00pm

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Wreath Making Class

Do you like to be creative? Do you like decorating? If so, then you will certainly enjoy this wreath-making class. Create your own unique designs in this home décor staple for fall, winter or the holidays on: Friday, November 8th, 7pm at the Recreation Center, 100 Bullocks Point Ave. No experience in wreath making is necessary. Cost for class is $5 and includes all materials. To reserve your seat at this fun class, simply call the Rec Center at 433-6360.

Annual Road Race

The East Providence Department of Recreation will sponsor the annual “Turkey Trot” road race on: Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 10 am.

The 4.3 mile “fun run” will begin at the Recreation Center, 100 Bullocks Point Avenue. Pre-registration is $15, $16 on the day of the race, or $15 and a canned good.

The first 50 entrants will receive a free T-shirt.

Registration and check-in begins at 8:30am, with coffee, tea, juices and breakfast items being served. Following the race, prizes will be awarded to the male and female winner of each division. The Edward Cronan Sr. Memorial Trophy is awarded to the first East Providence finisher. There will also be a raffle and pizza...more info on page 19

Recreation Dept Events

The East Providence Recreation Dept will be having it’s annual Christmas Party at the Wannamoisett Country Club on Thursday December 5. There is also a trip to Foxwoods planned for November 20.

Tickets are still available for Wicked on January 12, Man of LaMancha February 16, Peter and the Starcatcher, March 2, Flash Dance, March 30, Book of Mormon on May 11. A new show added for 2014 will be Mama Mia on March 16. For reservations and information please call Debbie Rochford at 437-2983 or 435-7511

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East Providence Recreation www.eastprovidenceri.net

2013 Turkey Trot Road Race 4.3 Miles Check in begins @ 8:30AM w/ continental breakfast. Awards, raffle & pizza to follow the race!

Prizes

Date: Saturday, November 23 10AM

Race proceeds to benefit the EP Recreation dept.

Please help us in our efforts to continue offering quality recreation programs to the community!

Location: EP Rec. Ctr.- 100 Bullocks Pt. Ave. East Providence, RI 02915

Entry fees: $15 For Pre-Registered Runners $16 day of race OR $15 & a nonperishable food item Registration ends at 9:45AM on race day!  Locker & Shower Facilities Available.

Runners Must Provide Own Locks

Non-perishable food items will be collected for donation to the “Hope & Faith” food pantry

Awards to First Place Division Winners FREE T-Shirts To The First 50 Entrants Edward Cronan Sr. Memorial Trophy Awarded To First EP Resident Finishing Race

Categories Are Coed JUNIOR - age 18 & under OPEN - age 19-39 MASTER - age 40-49 SENIOR - age 50-59 GRAND MASTER - age 60-69 DIAMOND MASTER - age 70 +

For Info: 401-433-6360 Dsullivan@cityofeastprov.com

Registration Form

Waiver: Being of full age and in consideration of my participation in the Turkey Trot Charity Race, I hereby release and discharge East Providence Parks & Recreation Dept., the City of East Providence, their agents, employees and any other associations connected with this event, their representatives, successors and assigns from claims arising out of any personal injuries, damages, expenses and losses resulting from my participation. I acknowledge the risks involved in the above event and state that I assume all inherent risks.

Make Checks Payable To East Providence Recreation Dept. (mail in deadline: November 21st)

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Events & Activities EPHS - Class of 1983 Reunion Friday, November 29, 2013

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

Goddess Delight Belly Dance Troupe Yelena (Goddess Delight Belly Dance Troupe) is pleased to announce her new Tuesday classes have begun!

Tuesdays classes are 5:30-6:45 at the Studio in Ullucci Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, 1235 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI. Come learn and share the joy of belly dance, a blissful experience.

For more information please contact her at: yelena999@verizon.net

East Providence Middle School Athletics Booster Club 2nd Annual Harvest Dinner at the riverside sportsmans association club November 8th from 6:30pm to 10:00

Tickets at $10 each and children under 5 eat free There will also be lots of raffles and an opportunity to support your booster club as they support your children.

Contact: kevino@epmsboosters.Org for tickets or call: 401400-1680

Free Self Defense Class for Women November 18-21 • 5:30-8:30

Sonsored by Barrington Police Lots of fun, Great experience, bring water & snacks, dress comfortably Sign up with Officer Dianne at dpinto@barrington.ri.gov

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Class of 1988 25 Year Reunion Saturday November 30, 2013 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

B. Pinelli’s Restaurant – 736 N. Broadway EP Tickets are available online at: https://ephs1988.eventbrite. com/ Questions: Send email to EPHSClassof1988@gmail.com Tickets must be purchased in advance

Santa to Arrive By Boat Saturday, November 30th

Our Pomham Santa will sail along the riverside shoreline again this year. This has become an annual event that is looked forward to by all the kids in East Providence.

Here is his schedule: Santa will come to town on Saturday November 30, 2013 He will sail from the boat ramp at Haines’ park at 9:30 Sail pass the jetty at 9:45 Arrive off Rose Larisa park at 10:00 Arrive off Sabin Point Park at 10:15 where there will be hot chocolate and munches for the kids and hot coffee for the parents He will end up his journey at the lighthouse around 11:00

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Holiday Breakfast to Benefit Scholarships November 30, 2013 • 8:30-11:00 am

To ring in the holiday season, Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation (CSF) of East Providence will once again sponsor a Holiday Breakfast on Saturday, November 30 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the cafeteria of East Providence School, 2000 Taunton Avenue, East Providence.

Community members of all ages are welcome to attend this festive event. Santa will be on hand to listen to special requests and a photographer will take children’s photos with Santa free of charge. Student volunteers will offer free holiday body art and creative activities for children.

The breakfast menu includes scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, French toast, baked beans, hash browns, Danish pastry, muffins, apple and orange juice and coffee. Adult tickets are $8.

Children age 5 to 12 are $4 and children under 5 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or obtained in advance by calling Joan Kent at 431-1675 or by sending a check to CSF of East Providence, P. O. Box 154438, Riverside, RI 02915. Last year more than 300 people attended this festive event. Local residents are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance.

For adults, the breakfast will feature an extensive silent auction, offering more than 40 gift packages including Park Hopper passes to Walt Disney World, Samsonite luggage, an iPod Touch donated

by Pawtucket Credit Union, a BBQ party for 20 at BoneYard BBQ, ski passes to Mt. Cranmore and Mt. Sunapee, tickets to the Boston Pops at Providence Performing Arts Center, Alex and Ani jewelry, as well as theatre and concert packages, restaurant packages, sports teams packages, family fun packages and more. The raffle is filled with toys, movie packages, jewelry, entertainment and holiday-themed items.

Local businesses and organizations have been very supportive of the event. Sponsors include Barlow Designs, Perry/McStay Funeral Home, Wood’s Heating Service and the Chorus of East Providence. Placemat ads are available, starting at $25. Businesses that would like to donate a silent auction or raffle item or sponsor a placemat ad can call Louise Paiva at 401-433-3463.

Proceeds from the event will be used to provide $1,000 scholarships for East Providence students continuing their education at college or career/technical school. Past scholarship recipient families, high school students and members of Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will assist at the breakfast.

Christmas Bazaar at Rumford Towers December 7th

Rumford Towers announces its upcoming Christmas Bazaar on December 7th in the Community Room between the North and South Towers, 95-105 Newman Avenue in Rumford. Doors open at 9:00 am and will close at 2:00 pm. Items on sale will be: Handmade crafts and baked goods; Gift baskets; Christmas items; large white elephant table; jewelry, Silent Auction; visit by Santa; kitchen open for coffee and for lunch. Raffle tickets on many wonderful donated items. Raffle drawn at 2:00 pm. You do not need to be present to win.

Rumford Towers is a residential community for elderly and disabled adults. Help us ring in the Christmas season and raise money for our Association to continue the programs it now has for its residents. For more information, contact either Harold Greene at 270-9409 or Tom Harrington, President at 434-3864.

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TURN THE TOWN !!!RED!!!

FUNDRAISER to benefit EP JR TOWNIES Come and enjoy a night on the “RED TOWN” Enjoy a night off and a night out for us “GROWN UP KIDS”

music, food, dancing, raffles and just a whole lot of fun!!

So get a sitter and come have a blast!!

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Friday November 15th, 2013 Brightridge Club-Back Hall 6:30pm-11:00pm Tickets: $20 ($10 if attending after 9:00 pm)

Senior Rovers Annual Trip to

Daytona Beach Florida Leaving February 22 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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The Chorus Of East Providence Comes Home to Riverside For Two Holiday Performances

The ChoruS of East Providence is a diverse, intergenerational, non-auditioned group of people who love to sing. Their mission is to educate its members and the public about music and choral singing while fostering an appreciation of music by all and enhancing the cultural life of the community.

The Chorus of East Providence was incorporated as a Rhode Island non-profit organization in September 2007 and is now designated as a 501(c) (3) status organization. The Chorus is led by its Board of Directors and operates in accordance with its Bylaws.

Board of Directors for 2013-2014: Maureen Conroy, President Sandra Medeiros, Vice President Phil Abbatomarco, Treasurer Judith Antonio, Secretary

The chorus in 2012.

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Crescent Park Carousel Invites You To Join Us For Our 7th Annual

Tree Lighting

Saturday, Nov, 30th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

(Please note the ride will not be operating)

Find us on For more information please contact the business office at 401-435-7518 • www.eastprovidenceri.net •

Other directors: Kathy Leonard, Susan Spaulding, William Simpson, Olivia Howard Section Leaders: Katie Karikas, Soprano; Kelsey Oliver, Alto; Cathy Burnett, Tenor; Don Atkins, Bass Founders of the Chorus: Maureen Conroy and Sandra Medeiros Ex-Officio: Beth Armstrong, Gaston Malloy The ChoruS of East Providence will perform at Saint Brendan Church under the direction of Beth Armstrong and accompanist Victoria Lambrozo in early December. The music of this season reflects a Mediterranean feeling during the two holiday concerts with the ChoruS. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 7 at 8:00 pm and Sunday December 8 at 4:00 pm Tickets for the Christmas Concerts are $15.00 - Seniors $12.00 Children under 12 are free.

Please support the Food Pantry at Saint Brendan by bringing your generous contribution to the holiday concert. The ChoruS of East Providence is a proud supporter of the Food Pantry!

Visit the ChoruS website: www.Chorus ofep.org

18th Annual “Spirit of Christmas” Mission Bazaar

Saturday, December 7, 2013 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Newman Congregational Church will host their Eighteenth Annual Christmas Mission Bazaar to benefit various charities. Amongst the tables you will find fresh pine wreaths and ornaments; “Newman’s Own” Country Store featuring a variety of crafts, homemade jams, breads, snack mixes, and cookies. Ten Thousand Villages will provide baskets, instruments and other gifts from around the world. There will be hand knit items, quilted Christmas items, a quilt raffle, fleece scarves, handmade crafts, book table, and silent auction. You are sure to find treasures at “Newman Marcus” (our white elephant tables). Alternative gifts will be available. The kitchen is open for lunch. Bring your friends, and enjoy the festivities! Newman Church is located on the corner of Pawtucket and Newman Avenues in Rumford.

Multi Year Class Reunion

EPHS Classes of 1967, 1968 & 1969 will be holding a combined Class Reunion on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea, Ma. For more info please contact Bill Moura (68) at 401-438-3344 or email ephsmulti@gmail.com. You can also “like” us on Facebook - EPHS Class Reunion 1967, 1968, 1969.

Please share this information with all your classmates!

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Club News & Announcements Rumford Lions Support “Wounded Warrior Project” & Local Families

The Lions Club of Rumford is sponsoring a Ham & Bean Supper on Sunday November 17th. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Wounded Warriors Project and also help provide groceries, turkeys and hams to local families at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The food will be served between 5:00 and 8:00 PM at the Santa Maria Club, 846 Broadway in East Providence. The meal will consist of baked ham, beans, coleslaw, rolls, butter, coffee, and tea. Dessert will be a Make Your Own Sundae Dessert Bar, a cash bar is also available. Lions Lenny Rounds, John Barone, and Peter Barilla, who have all been rated “Top Chefs” by fellow Lions, will be preparing the meal using family favorite recipes. A giant raffle will be held during the dinner, you do not need to be present to win.

Everyone is invited to attend, so bring your family and friends. Tickets are $11 for ages 12 & up, $5 for children ages 6 through 11, ages 5 & under eat free. Tickets can be purchased from any Rumford Lion. Questions can be emailed to us at rumfordlions@ cox.net or call us at 401-632-0859. Although advance ticket sales help in planning they will also be available at the door.

Ladies! Do you like to sing? Harmony Heritage Chorus will help you find your voice!

We rehearse weekly from 7:15 – 9:45 PM on Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place in Pawtucket, RI. Come as a guest to just listen or join us on the risers!

We are a group of women with a passion for singing and performing 4-part a cappella music in the barbershop style. We work together to improve our skills and educate newcomers. We value the deep friendships we have with each other and enjoy sharing our music with the community and competing with our peers.

Come and discover Rhode Island’s best kept secret!

For more information, go to www. harmonyheritage.org OR contact BarbaraAnn MacIntosh at 401-560-0073, joyhi@ cox.net or Gayle Jordan at 774-306-6681, mayatenor@comcast.net .

St. Brendan Forever Young Club

St. Brendan Forever Young Club will celebrate their 18th anniversary on Sunday, November 17 at the 10:30 mass. The members meeting will be on Tuesday, November 19 with a sandwich buffet at 12:00 noon. The cost is $7.00 and reservations should be made by November 12 by calling Anne at 437-0963. Members are asked to bring a nonperishable item for the Food Bank.

Tickets will be sold for our Christmas meeting on December 12 at the Wharf Tavern.

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Daughters of Isabella, Circle #28 will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 14th, at 7pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent View Avenue, Riverside. Stay after the meeting for Conductorise (alternative exercise set to music – a sound workout of mind, body, and soul.) Bring a friend in for this fun activity. Please bring a canned good for a Thanksgiving basket to be given to St. Vincent De Paul. Bakers for this meeting are Helen Maiella, Betty Vanner and Rose Whittaker.

Daughters of Isabella, Circle#28 had their installation of officers on Sunday, October 6th, after 10:30 am mass at St. Brendan Church, with a dinner at Davenport’s Restaurant at 1 pm. Officers installed were Diane Garvin, Regent Carol Wood, Vics Regant Elizabeth Vanner, Past Regent Elaine Scanlon, Financial Secretary Helen Hubbard, Recording Secretary Christine Sampson, Treasurer Helen Maiella, Senior Auditor Caroline DeMoura, Chancellor Josephine Pelletier, Custodian.

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Rumford Lions Support “Wounded Warrior Project” & Local Families

The Lions Club of Rumford is sponsoring a Ham & Bean Supper on Sunday November 17th. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Wounded Warriors Project and also help provide groceries, turkeys and hams to local families at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The food will be served between 5:00 and 8:00 PM at the Santa Maria Club, 846 Broadway in East Providence. The meal will consist of baked ham, beans, coleslaw, rolls, butter, coffee, and tea. Dessert will be a Make Your Own Sundae Dessert Bar, a cash bar is also available. Lions Lenny Rounds, John Barone, and Peter Barilla, who have all been rated “Top Chefs” by fellow Lions, will be preparing the meal using family favorite recipes. A giant raffle will be held during the dinner, you do not need to be present to win.

Everyone is invited to attend, so bring your family and friends. Tickets are $11 for ages 13 & up, $5 for children ages 7 through 12, ages 6 & under eat free. Tickets can be purchased from any Rumford Lion. Questions can be emailed to us at rumfordlions@ cox.net or call us at 401-632-0859. Although advance ticket sales help in planning they will also be available at the door.

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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10 Children’s Halloween Party

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10 on 830 Willett Ave held its’ first annual children’s Halloween party on October 20.

More than 20 children attended this event.

There was food, movies, games, and a costume contest. There were 4 ribbons awarded for the best costumes in various categories. They were judged by 3 members of Boy Scouts Troop 55 (Neil Britton, Chase Vandal, and Andrew Duckworth: seen in picture with many of the children from the party). The price of admission was a non-perishable food item which was

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donated to the East Providence Community Food Bank. There was approximately $200 in food donations from those that attended.

We would like to thank all that donated to help out our friends and neighbors in need.

Christmas Ornament Features Ponham Rocks Lighthouse

The Rumford Lions have introduced the 6th in a series of Christmas ornaments that depict historic icons of East Providence.

The series has included the high school clock tower, the gate at Pierce Memorial Field, Weaver Library at Christmas time, a Christmas wreath with a banner that says Townie Pride, and the Alhambra Ballroom and the rollercoaster at Crescent Park. This year’s ornament is of the Ponham Rocks Lighthouse. Ornaments are available from any member of the Rumford Lions or you may order via mail at Rumford Lions, PO Box 4921, Rumford, RI 02916. Questions may be sent to rumfordlions@cox.net or via telephone at 401 474-1212. The ornament, which was manufactured by the same company that makes official White House Christmas Ornament comes nicely boxed and includes an insert giving the history of the lighthouse. Not only will they look great on your Christmas Tree they also make great gifts for family, friends and co-workers.

Also don’t forget that displaced Townie living in other areas of the country & world.

Ornaments are $16 each and if the ornament is to be mailed to you, add $2.00 per ornament for postage. They may also be purchased at the Newman Congregational Church Missions Bazaar (intersection of Newman & Pawtucket Avenues) on Saturday December 7th, and outside the Peirce Field main gate before the Thanksgiving football game.

A limited number of ornaments from prior years are available. Please contact 401 474-1212 or email rumfordlions@cox. net for details.

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                                                      

         

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      

       

    

  

        

   

   

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American Legion Post 10 Turkey Trot

American Legion Post 10 on 830 Willett Ave will be holding its’ annual Turkey Trot on Friday, November 22 at 6PM. This event is open to the public and all proceeds will go to support various American Legion programs that assist veterans and their families as well as local community programs.

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The cool nights and crisp mornings of fall in New England prelude a winter that brings the beauty of fresh snow and the joy of the holiday season. For some, however, the change of season produces fear and concern because they lack the essential coats, hats, gloves, and blankets that provide warmth throughout the winter months.

With this in mind, the East Providence Seekonk Rotary is partnering with BridgePointe Christian Church to host the 2nd Annual East Providence Coat Drive to provide free coats, hats, gloves, and blankets for people in the community. The Rotary is a service organization comprised of professional leaders who serve the communities of Seekonk and East Providence and BridgePointe is a non-denominational church in East Providence that is committed to bringing hope to its community.

The East Providence Coat Drive will be on Friday, November 29th from 9:00-12:00pm at the BridgePointe Center at 850 Waterman Ave in East Providence. It is open to all East Providence residents.

There is a bus stop nearby for those who use public transportation.

Coats, hats, gloves, and blankets are being collected at local businesses, including the Seekonk YMCA, East Providence Libraries (Weaver and Riverside), and East Bay Self Storage. While all donations are greatly appreciated, we especially need coats, gloves, and hats for children. Thanks for helping to bring hope together.

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The mission of Manuel Ricardo Martin and Central Congregational Church

In 1886, Cape Verdean immigrant Manuel Ricardo Martin started a mission that became the First Cape Verdean Protestant Church in America, now Sheldon Street Church. With the extraordinary support of Central Congregational Church, the mission richly served the Cape Verdean community of Fox Point, immigrants and descendants, locals and visitors, with religion, education, training, social work and activity, until 1949.

Please join us at the Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit, 1003 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 1:00 pm for…

A talk with images by Sylvia Ann Soares Sylvia Ann Soares explores the collaboration between 1 8 8 6 Cape Verdean immigrant Manuel Ricardo Martin and Providence’s Central Congregational Church, that served the Fox Point community with spiritual and social activities, education, and Americanization in what became the First Cape Verdean Protestant Church in America, now Sheldon Street Church.

This project is made possible through major funding support from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, an independent state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Did you know that Count Rumford held the title “Father of Nutrition” way back in 1785? Or that the Horsford/Rumford Company disturbed the Pleasant Valley neighborhood in Providence with explosions as it perfected the formula for baking powder? Come have a colorful late Fall walk at Hunts Mills: 3 full-color interpretive signs which tell you about the site you are looking at. And on view inside the Hunt House is the special 160th anniversary Rumford Baking Powder Company exhibit. Perhaps the Count himself will be in attendance.

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Newman Church Hall - 100 Newman Avenue Monday – November 25 - 7 pm

EPHS presents the program “King Phillip’s War Sites” with speaker David Norton, retired engineer and member of the Seekonk Historical Commission. Mr. Norton is an avid amateur historian and has identified many sites in our area (then called Rehoboth) which were devastated by this 1675-76 conflict. Join us to find out how Rumford’s “Ring of the Green” and other early settlers’ sites here in East Providence fared.

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

Rededication Of Count Rumford: Back To Square One! Thursday – November 21st – 10am Rumford Center – 20 Newman Avenue

In 1939, the Rumford Company, flush with great success, commissioned an internationally known Belgian sculptress named Suzanne Silvercruz to make a bust of the baking powder namesake, Count Rumford (born Benjamin Thompson of Woburn, MA) She took her model from the larger than life-size statue of the Count which stands at the front gate of the Woburn library, which in turn is a copy of the statue in Munich, Germany.

The original dedication took place at the Rumford in June 1939 and the bust stood proudly beside Building 38 for many years.

But the fortunes of the company took a bad hop and the doors closed in the 1960s. The Count was offered to the East Providence Library system and he was moved to the side yard of the Rumford Branch, where he quietly passed the time with curious children.

But once again, doors closed on the Count. The library branch went up for sale last spring and soon will be a private home with no need for a Count “in residence.” The Library Board offered his bust to the EP Historical Society and the Society quickly took him in, knowing that the newly renovated Rumford Center would have just the right spot for him. So join us at the back entrance of

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Roger Williams University Announces 2013 Graduates

Bristol, RI - The following local residents were among more than 1,080 students from Roger Williams University to receive their degrees during the University’s Commencement ceremony held on May 18, 2013.

Steven Adamek , a resident of East Providence, RI received a Master of Public Adminstration.

Derik Braga , a resident of East Providence, RI received a Bachelor of Science.

Kristy Castro , a resident of East Providence, RI received a Master of Arts in Teaching.

Chelsea Johnston , a resident of Riverside, RI received a Bachelor of Science.

Xia Li , a resident of East Providence, RI received a Master of Science.

Christine Smith , a resident of Rosedale, NY received a Master of Public Adminstration.

Rene Zeigler , a resident of Riverside, RI received a Master of Science.

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Christopher Russo, a resident of East Providence, RI, was among more than 1,080 students from Roger Williams University to receive their degree during the University’s Commencement ceremony held on May 18, 2013.

Russo received a Master of Public Adminstration in Public Administration.

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Raimondo Meets With Six New Financial Coaching Corps Volunteers PROVIDENCE, R.I. — General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo recently visited the Capital Good Fund’s Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) training event to meet new volunteers, including some from the Rhode Island Society of CPAs. “Providing opportunities for Rhode Islanders to feel more financially empowered is one of my priorities,” said Raimondo.

“Our dedicated volunteer financial coaches are helping people find new and smarter ways to think about and manage their finances.”

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Bishop Feehan High School principal George Milot announced that eleven students have been named as Commended Students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by the principal to the following scholastically talented seniors: Austin Burlone (Foxboro), Marissa Chura (N. Attleboro), Emily Crawford (Mansfield), Kerry Desmond (Norton), Nathaniel Gallishaw (Seekonk), Sean Lydon (Rumford, RI), Ellen Mahoney (Mansfield), Elaney Marcotte (Attleboro), Francis Morley (Norton), Hannah Mullen (Rehoboth), and Nicole Steiner (N. Attleboro).

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“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,’ commented a spokesperson for NMCS. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

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By Bob Rodericks It officially began in 1929 making the East Providence - LaSalle Thanksgiving Day football rivalry the oldest in Rhode Island.

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. The 2013 EP-LaSalle game at Pierce Stadium will mark the 85th consecutive year that the Townies will take on the Rams of LaSalle. If you talk to graduates from either school you invariably hear a similar comment - throw away all statistics Thanksgiving Day. For this is Red Sox-Yankees or Celtics-Lakers or Providence College - U.R.I. To many football players and alumni, especially at EPHS, the season isn’t a success without a victory on Thanksgiving. During this storied 85 year history several ‘underdog’ teams on either side have pulled off the upset win. Unlike many of the other high school Thanksgiving Day rivalries in Rhode Island, the EP-LaSalle game often has direct impact on the state championship playoff system.

The rivalry has cooled down in recent years as LaSalle has been on a roll with everyone giving East Providence little to no chance to defeat this year’s strong LaSalle squad. LaSalle has dominated the series in recent years with wins in ’04 and ’05 and from ’07 through 2012. LaSalle now leads the series - overall - with 47 wins to the Townies 35 wins with two 0-0 ties. The series has often seen changing momentum swings. From 1929 through 1940 the series pretty much went back and forth between schools. LaSalle dominated the series from 1941 through 1948, winning a state title in 1942.

A little back and forth again and then the Townies won from 1960 through 1967 and then again in ’69 and ’70 and ’72 and ’73. EP won state titles in ’66, ’67 and ’69 and ’70. LaSalle took over and won the 1974, ’75 and ’76 games while EP bounced back to win from 1977 through 1980 and then again from 1982 through 1984.

It was an eight year run next for LaSalle as they beat EP from 1985 through 1992. LaSalle spanked EP in 1992 by a 50-6 score but EP returned the favor somewhat with a 41-6 victory the next year. And on it went, win one, lose one, until LaSalle regained dominance in the series with wins from 2007 through last year.

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East Providence former Co-Captain John Johnson is a 1967 graduate. He remembers his senior Thanksgiving game with great fondness. “We won 57-7 and won the state championship that year,” said an animated Johnson in a recent interview. EP also won the state title in 1966. “A lot of us would hang out at Kelly’s burgers (Burger King today) on Friday nights across from the high school and talk football,” Johnson recalled. Most high schools played football games on Saturday mornings years ago. “We liked to think that we hated LaSalle,” continued Johnson, “but actually I felt lots of respect on both sides of the line.” Since graduation, Johnson and many other Townies and Ram fans meet annually at Bovi’s Tavern early on Thanksgiving morning to meet briefly before going off to the big game. Bovi’s long time owner, John Bovi, is a LaSalle graduate and has operated his successful tavern for decades at an area called ‘six corners’ in East Providence. Bovi and scores of LaSalle and Townie fans will be there once again this year.

Most young people today are only familiar with the Townies and Rams playing at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence.

However, the series used to alternate between Pierce and Cronin Field behind LaSalle High School on Smith Street in Providence.

At some point in the 1980’s, LaSalle’s stands were condemned for public use and LaSalle would use other Providence fields for Thanksgiving such as Brown Stadium or City or Conley Stadium behind Mt. Pleasant High. LaSalle then thought it less expensive to rent out Pierce from the city of East Providence for their “home” games. Pierce is owned and managed by the city and not the school department. LaSalle liked the arrangement so much that they now use Pierce exclusively for their home Thanksgiving games. This didn’t upset EP fans that have become used to playing in their home Pierce Field every year. This arrangement may not end soon, as even though LaSalle has constructed a beautiful new football field with synthetic ‘field turf’, they will not have enough seating to host the thousands who attend every Thanksgiving.

Current Townie head coach, Sandy Gorham, himself a Townie icon, is the EP coach with the most state titles in school history.

He was recently inducted into the EPHS Hall of Fame. “I know our season is judged by Thanksgiving Day. We can go undefeated but to our fans, a loss to LaSalle means our season was a failure,” said Gorham. “This years’ game will be strong with tradition as always, but we are a decided underdog. LaSalle is an excellent team and they are favored heavily. We’ll give it our best,” promised Gorham. Gorham played on championship Townie teams in the early seventies.

LaSalle is favored to make a run for the state championship while EP will not make the playoffs. Head Coach Geoff Marcone begins his tenth season at the helm of the Ram gridders with high expectations. The Rams return a host of senior letter winners and coach Marcone also expects big contributions from his underclassmen. So Townie fans will have to look forward to tradition, a crisp morning of football and plenty of turkey with all the trimmings this Thanksgiving and most likely a loss on the field. But on the other hand ... it’s Thanksgiving football, EP-LSA, stay tuned...!

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Sports Update

By Bob Rodericks EPHS Football

In October football action Austin Baptista rushed for four touchdowns leading East Providence to a 35-20 victory over Tolman in Division I. Baptista had touchdown runs of 90, 6, 10and 5 yards. Trystan Casey added a 23-yard run and Corey Resendes was successful with five point after kicks. Justin Johnson scored on a 48-yard pass from John Costa while Austin Baptista added a 3 and an 8 yard TD run as East Providence defeated Westerly High 20 – 12 in a non-league game. The Townies were soundly defeated by a tough Cranston East squad in a 48 – 12 contest.

Alex Corvese threw four touchdown passes and then rushed for another TD, as Cranston East improved to 2-1 in Division I. Austin Baptista and Justin Johnson had touchdown runs for EP in the loss. John Martin scored on runs of 32 yards, eight yards and one yard in leading undefeated Barrington to a 42-21 victory over East Providence. Austin Baptista scored twice for the Townies. EP is 2 – 5 overall and 1 – 3 in Division I.

EPHS Girls Volleyball

The Townies wasted no time getting to work against Bay View with an impressive win. The game scores were 25-11, 25-8, and 25-20. EP took care of business and will play the regular season finale against Ponaganset. EP traveled to Coventry and played well for the first two games, and then struggled with serve-receive in the match. The game scores were 25-21, 25-19, 25-14. “We played even with Coventry for the first two sets but Coventry always made the key play to take the momentum down the stretch,” said head coach Alex Butler. The team is learning how to execute those winning plays and will need to make those plays against the better team,” added Butler. Kaitlyn Bellamy continued her solid play with a team high 9 kills and also added 4 aces and 9 digs. The Townies are in a solid 2nd place with a 9-6 record. JV doing well: For the third year in a row EP and Coventry met in the finals of the Division 1 JV State Championship. Last year the Townies came out on top and this year Coventry took back the trophy. EP went 5-2 in pool play and beat LaSalle and North Kingstown before facing Coventry in the finals. Game scores were 25-19, 25-16. “This has been a great season for such a young team. Sophomores Corrie Traverse and Hanna Maynard were selected to the All Tournament team,” said Butler.

St. Mary’s Bay View Soccer

Bay View is off to a great start with a 10-1 record in soccer. They are in 2nd place to LaSalle who is the only team to defeat Bay View.

The bengals have scored 28 goals while only allowing 7 so far this year. The Bengal volleyball team is at 4-11 to date.

EPHS Girls Soccer

After early season wins over Johnston and Tiverton high schools, the girls soccer team has struggled to a 2-11-4 record.

St. Mary’s Bay View Cross Country

Bay View is in a strong third place with a 8-2 record. The Bengals are behind 1st place Barrington and 2nd place LaSalle.

EPHS Cross Country

The girls cross country team is in 8th place overall with a 3-7 record. The squad had October wins over Tolman and Shea high schools. The boys team is in 4th place with a 6-3 record in league play. The team registered 4 October victories over Moses Brown, Tolman, Shea and Saint Raphael.

All scores and standings are as of press time. Check with the ReporterToday.com for updates and playoff action. For more coverage of your team, contact bobrodericks@gmail.com.

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AYSO 715 East Providence Goes “GOAL PINK” on Oct 5, 2013 to Help Raise Awareness

AYSO’s 715 held the 2nd Annual GOAL PINK day, on Oct 5, 2013. We sold tee shirts, cotton candy, and asked that teams donate an item for our Raffle. AYSO 715 raised $1877 to benefit “American Cancer Society, MAKING STRIDES”

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East Providence Middle Schools Athletics Booster Club

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This membership is $10.00 a year to renew. ___ $20.00 individual plus 1. This membership gets you a magnet, one shirt, and discounts to all Booster Club events.

This membership is $10.00 a year to renew. ___ $38.00 family plan. This would cover 2 adults and all children under 14 living at the address. With this membership you get a magnet, 2 shirts and discounts on all Booster Club events. This membership is $25.00 a year to renew.

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Photographed here are our Regional Commissioner Karen Doucette center, Randy Pittman our Section Director to the left and Ginnie Pitman our Section Management Administrator, to the right. Randy and Ginnie joined us for the day from New Hampshire. If you would like more information about AYSO, please visit our web site at www.ayso715.org.

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Townies Alumni Hockey Game Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 3pm

The ice has been saved again for this year’s Annual EP Alumni Hockey Game. This year’s alumni game is scheduled again for Thanksgiving weekend, Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 3:00 pm till 4:30 pm at the Lynch Arena, Blackstone Valley Sports Center, Pawtucket. We are asking for a $30 donation to help support this year’s team. Over the last few years, we have purchased jerseys, bags, socks and extra ice with the donations we have collected from these games. Please pass the word to your classmates and friends who might be interested in playing. This is an opportunity to see some of your old team mates. Please respond back to epalumnihockey@yahoo.com. if you’re planning to attend. Last year we had many new alumni and expect more this year. Players can pay at the door and family is invited to watch and play chuck- a-puck. Admission is free for family and friends to watch their favorite hockey player.

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In the ongoing attempt to ensure that all our students have access to high quality instructional practices, as well as, enrichment strategies needed for students to acquire and master 21st century skills, the Martin Middle School Leadership Team have invested donated funds towards several programs to serve the students of the Martin Community this school year.

BrainPOP is an animated tool used to convey curricular content in an engaging form for students. It is an award-winning online educational resource. The characters introduce new and complex topics and the teacher’s tools allow for varied assessments. All the content is mapped to the Common Core and aligned to content standards in every subject. Today, it is used in 20% of all U.S. schools Explore Learning Gizmos is the world’s largest library of interactive online simulations for math and science education in grades 3-12. Gizmos help students develop a deep understanding of challenging concepts through inquiry and exploration. Gizmos are ideal for small group work, individual exploration and whole class instruction using a LCD projector or interactive whiteboard. Gizmos are designed to supplement curriculum and are correlated to state curriculum standards as well as the Common Core standards. Teachers can integrate Gizmos into their lessons and expose their students to laboratory experiences in order to broaden their science knowledge and to enhance science instruction for all students.

DBQ’s (Document-Based Questions) is a compiled binder on the major topics in U.S. History where DBQs are developed open-ended, posing questions that invite debate and will lead different students to take different positions. Students will review a number of related documents to the topic, with many of these documents disagreeing, presenting opposing viewpoints. The DBQs invite you to take part in our country’s past and in the decisions that shaped that past. It asks the students to take viewpoints in history’s debates and controversies, and to provide proof in their reasons for their decisions in these debates and controversies.

Flocabulary is the “Schoolhouse Rock” for today’s students. Our web-based content library features hundreds of standards-aligned educational hip-hop songs, videos and activities for all subjects, K-12. Teachers use Flocabulary content to introduce, reinforce and review topics throughout the year in a uniquely engaging way. Flocabulary’s multisensory approach of using music, rhythm and rhyme is supported by a profound body of academic research. Music facilitates memorization and recall of academic content, while the use of hip-hop and other culturally-relevant media increases student engagement.

Kids love Flocabulary so much, they don’t even realize how much information they’re absorbing. The fact that it’s standards-aligned and has proven to raise test scores, are just added bonuses.

We also like to thank the Feinstein Foundation ($10,000) and Exxon Mobil ($1,000) for their recent generous donations to our school. With budget cuts and restrictions limiting our inventory and supplies, their donations are greatly appreciated.

In other Martin news, our school will hold its first Book Fair of the school year on November 13-15 to help raise funds for new library books. The Fair will feature specially priced books including newly released works, award-winning titles and children’s classics.

The Fair will be open each day from 8:00am to 2:15pm. Parents, children, teachers and the community are invited. We thank you for your support.

On Thursday, November 21st from 4 to 6:30pm, Martin will host a Flu Vaccination Clinic at no out of pocket expense. If you have insurance, bring your card. You can register online at www.thewellcomp.com/school Any questions call 401-222-5960.

Finally, joined us on Monday night, November 25th at 6:30 as Riverside and Martin Middle Schools will hold a Student/Faculty Basketball Game in the George E. Burke Gymnasium here at Martin. Come on by and root for your Middle School as we renew our rivalry on the court.

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A Lot Is Happening At The Children’s Place

The East Providence Fire Department, Rumford Station #3 visited the Children’s Place, ltd Preschool/Kindergarten on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 15th & 16th. Capts. Steve Whitaker & Mario Tomellini, Lt. Tom Trainor, Firefighters, Jeff Church, Rick Macdonald, Tom Pereira and Doug Drainville discussed with the children about fire safety practices, such as, a home fire escape plan, smoke detectors and when they need to Stop, Drop & Roll. The children were able to sit inside the fire truck, see the ladder go up and a Firefighter demonstrated what is worn so that children should not be afraid. This was in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week.

The first Rumford Parent Advisory Council (RPAC) for the 20132014 school year was held on Monday, October 21st. Committees were formed and Officers elected. The RPAC will be organizing fundraisers, special events, resources and an upcoming Food Drive for this school year. Mrs. Tanya Romani of Seekonk, MA has been elected for a second term as President, 2013-2014 of the Rumford Parent Advisory Council of the Children’s Place, ltd. Other Officers elected are: Vice President, Kristen Pruett of Seekonk, MA; Recording Secretary, Vania Rebollo McVeigh of Pawtucket, RI; Treasurer, Joe Baxter of Rumford, RI. The following Committee Members were also elected: Heidi Correiro of Riverside, RI and Colleen Bedford of Pawtucket, RI for Week of the Young Child; Michael Tortolani of Seekonk, MA on Fundraising; Bill Keough of Rumford, RI and Joanna Koutsoukos of Barrington, RI on Family Cultural Events and Jeff DiStefano of Rumford, RI on Publicity Committee.

The Children’s Place will hold its Twenty-third Anniversary Food Drive beginning November 4th through November 20th. Parents and students of the Children’s Place will bring in non-perishable

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Edward R. Martin Middle School Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

The Student Council at MMS held a Scary Movie Night to raise money to support the fight against breast cancer. Students and staff walked in the Making Strides walk in downtown Providence on October 6, 2013. The students and staff raised over $300.00 to support the cause.

Riverside Middle School Winterfest Saturday December 7, 2013 9 am – 2 pm It’s Back… The big raffle is back along with a great craft fair. Free admission. Raffles. Karaoke. Performances. Kids games - and of course Santa will be visiting and available for pictures!

All ages welcome. Join us for some shopping and some good food! Contact Sue Holstein 401-433-2717.

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The East Providence Fire Department, Rumford Station #3 visited the Children’s Place, ltd Preschool/Kindergarten on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 15th & 16th

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Friends and Colleagues Establish Florence Perry Memorial Scholarship

East Providence – Friends and colleagues of Florence Perry, long-time resident of East Providence, have established a scholarship through CSF of East Providence in her memory.

Florence was a secretary for the East Providence School Department from 1964-1990, ten years at Union Primary Elementary School and sixteen years at the School Administration Office. She passed away on October 1, 2013 at the age of 85 after a long illness.

Florence loved music, dancing, playing cards, flowers, but most of all, a coffee Awful Awful.

Donations may be made by sending a check payable to CSF of East Providence, P. O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915.

Please indicate Florence Perry Memorial on the check. All contributions to CSF of East Providence are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

November 2013 The Reporter Bay View Academy Lower And Middle School Students Express Their Silly Side In Service Of Others East Providence, RI - Thursday, September 29th was Silly Socks and Shoes Day at Bay View Academy Lower and Middle Schools.

Girls arrived in a variety of mismatched and whimsical footwear, all in the name of service. With the privilege to express their silly side came the responsibility to donate new socks for the mothers and children who reside at McAuley Village, a transitional housing program for homeless mothers in Providence, RI. McAuley Village, like Bay View Academy, is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy.

The idea for Silly Socks and Shoes day came as an off shoot from an Academy-wide initiative that took place last spring wherein Bay View’s girls and young women raised money to buy shoes for the children of McAuley Village. On June 11th, Bay View students traveled to Nordstrom in Providence and met up with mothers and children from McAuley Village, shared a meal and celebrated as each of the children received two brand new pairs of shoes.

Now with colder weather looming, socks seemed the logical next step. Over 300 pairs were donated by students, faculty and staff this past Thursday and have been sent to McAuley Village.

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

Weaver Library November/December Programs Drop In Knit and Crochet Club

Tuesday evenings from 6:00 -7:30pm

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

Creating Low-Stress Holidays

Monday, November 4, 2013 6:30pm

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One way to reduce holiday stress is to know what you most want and need from this time of year. Once you know what you want, making decisions is so much easier. Joanna Meriwether, a holistic health educator, will help you explore what is most meaningful for you during the holidays and then prioritize these things in your schedule. You will leave with tools and a workbook that will support you in having happier and healthier holidays.

Grieving during the Holidays

Monday, November 18, 2013 7:00pm

The holidays can be a painful time for those who have recently lost a loved one. It may be difficult to enjoy all the festivities and hard to understand how others can celebrate when we are still in so much pain. This workshop, presented by Nancy Arnold, Gentiva Hospice of RI Bereavement Coordinator, provides practical ideas for planning ahead to help weather the flurry of holiday activities and to absorb the love of well-meaning family and friends, while still honoring your grief and the memory of your loved one.

Save the Date for two uplifting Holiday Concerts!

Happy Joyous Hanukkah: A Festive Family Concert in Hebrew, Yiddish, and English Monday, December 2, 2013 7:00pm

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A Holly-Jolly Family Concert with the Very Merry Dickens Carolers Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:30pm

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

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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.

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Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 35 months @ Weaver Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver Saturdays, 10:00am, ages 2 - 6 @ Weaver

ALL AGES CRAFT @Riverside

Wednesday, November 13, Drop-in between 3:00-4:30pm Thankful Turkey

RECYCLED CREATION CRAFTS @Weaver

Grades 1-5 Nov. 19, Dec. 10, 3:45-4:45 Use recycled materials to create interesting and unique crafts.

LEGOs @ the Library

@RIVERSIDE - Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45, Nov. 27 @WEAVER - Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 Ages 5 & up Lego fans are invited to build alongside other kids who love LEGOs. The librarian will provide a theme for inspiration. Kids can stick to the theme, or just explore the open-ended possibilities of creating with a giant mountain of LEGOs.

BOOKIES @Weaver

Grades 1-5. Tuesdays, Nov. 12 & 26, 3:45-4:45 Read and act out great stories, tell jokes, make crafts, eat snacks, play games, and more!

November Teen Programs

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

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

BABYSITTING TRAINING CLASS @ Riverside

** For ages 11-15 CCRI Pediatric Nursing Students present a day of hands-on babysitting training. Certificate awarded upon completion. (Please bring your lunch.)

Saturday, November 23rd, 10am – 2pm. Call 433-4877 to register.

DECOUPAGE LEAVES CANDLEHOLDER CRAFT

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Tuesday, November 12th, 3pm @ Riverside Thursday, November 14th, 3pm @ Weaver

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY @ Weaver

Help keep the Weaver Library lawn and property looking neat and earn community service credit for high school or confirmation, or call 434-2453 to make an appointment for an individual community service project.

Monday, November 25th, 3pm.

TEEN TUESDAYS @ Riverside

Laptops, music, games. After school on Tuesdays.

TEEN THURSDAYS @ Weaver

Laptops, Wii, games. After school on Thursdays.

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.

All Good Gifts Holiday and Craft Bazaar Nov. 23

Saints Matthew and Mark Episcopal Church located on Chapel Road in Barrington(off Washington) will be holding the All Good Gifts Holiday and Craft Bazaar on Saturday, November 23 from 9 - 2. The women of the church have been hard at work through the summer making gift baskets, knitting and sewing.

There will be items perfect for a hostess gift for holiday parties and we encourage everyone to start their holiday shopping with us! We have a bake table and also be selling nuts, dried fruits and mixes. There will be local crafters represented as well. Raffle prizes offered. Coffee and baked goods will be available from 9 - 11 AM and the kitchen will be open from 11:30 to 1:30 with delicious soups and sandwiches lovingly prepared.

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN Investiture/Rededication Ceremony Held

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An Investiture/Rededication ceremony was held on Sunday, October 26th, at the East Providence Scout House. The Investiture Ceremony welcomes new members into Girl Scouts and the Rededication Ceremony reaffirms the members’ commitment to the ideals of Girl Scouts. The ceremony requires 13 candles: 3 for the Girl Scout Promise and 10 for the Girl Scout Laws. (See pictures 1 and 2 above).

In addition to the investiture/rededication ceremony, a Bridging ceremony was also held. This ceremony recognizes and welcomes a girl into another level of Girl Scouts. During the ceremony, Spencer Trowbridge of Troop 479 and Mary Mello, Savannah Feola, Caitlin Lonergan, and MacKenzie Phillips from Troop 505 bridged from Juniors to Cadettes. Alaina Turcotte and Jamie Perry from Troop 117 bridged from Cadettes to Seniors and Molly O’Brien and Jennifer Landry of Troop 482 bridged from Seniors to Ambassadors.

Each girl was asked to wear a mismatched pair of socks to the ceremonies. (Picture 3) The mismatched socks were worn to celebrate the Girl Scouts USA National “Make a Difference” Day Weekend which began on October 25th. The mismatched socks represent an individual’s differences and their stand against bullying. We are all different, but sometimes our differences can make us feel that like we don’t fit in or don’t matter, especially when we are bullied because of those differences.

The ceremony was held on Sunday, October 26th, at the East Providence Scout House

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Spread the Bread

Pictured to the left are members of East Providence Girl Scout Troop 475 who donated loaves of bread to members of the East Providence Fire Department under the “Spread the Bread” program. Spread the Bread is a national grassroots organization whose mission is to nurture children’s innate generosity with the goal of sparking a life-long commitment to helping others. Girl Scouts have cooked up their own Spread the Bread program. The girls bake bread and offer it to heroes and those in need.

The girls learn the importance of charitable giving and community participation. Bread recipients are given a homemade loaf of bread and the message that they are remembered. The Girl Scout bread bakers promote respect for the importance and dignity of each member of society.

Meghan Barratt, Fireman Scott, Morgan Perry, Emily O’Connell... Spread the Bread

Troop 4 Riverside

Troop 4 had a successful service campout at Hanlon’s in Foster, RI. The troop held a flag retirement ceremony (above) and built a rope boundary around the historical cemetery at the site. Chaplain aide Will Carlson led a respectful prayer service in honor of the deceased at the cemetery.

The troop patrols have been working on patrol flags and cheers. Several scouts have been working on their Citizenship in the Nation merit badge, and many just earned the new Game Design badge.

Troop 4 participated in the annual Scouting for Food drive, helping to fill local food pantries.

Upcoming events include a hike of the Freedom Trail in Providence and the Christmas campout in December.

If you are a boy ages 11-17 and are interested in joining the troop, come check us out on Wednesday nights at St. Brendan’s School, 60 Turner Ave. Riverside from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

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From the State House FOX, RAIMONDO APPLAUD FAST ACTION OF DOT, CLEAN WATER, MUNICIPALITIES New Road, Bridge Revolving Fund Draws $29 Million in Requests, Aims to Spur Economic Growth

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Speaker of the House Gordon Fox and General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo today announced the new Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund generated applications from 13 municipalities, requesting $29 million. The program, created and passed as part of the 2013 legislative session, was quickly implemented by the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency and the Department of Transportation.

The goal of the Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund is to take direct action on economic growth, while improving Rhode Island’s locally-maintained roads and bridges.

“As leaders, our top priority is getting our economy moving again,” said Raimondo. “By implementing an innovative and costsaving alternative for cities and towns to finance their road and bridge improvements, we are supporting an important economic cornerstone for our state and creating jobs.”

“We have taken a strategic policy proposal and turned it into action,” said Fox. “By establishing a sustainable funding stream, municipalities will be able to make long-term plans separate from the uncertainty of the annual budget appropriations process. It will also help the construction trades plan for steady work, keeping projects more cost-effective.”

The Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund is administered

by the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency. The General Assembly budget included $7 million to start the fund. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will now prioritize the municipal submissions from an engineering perspective. Clean Water is expected to make financing decisions by the beginning of 2014, in time for the spring construction season. This is a familiar process for Clean Water, who partners with the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Management to finance projects through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund respectively.

The following municipalities submitted projects for review: Barrington, East Greenwich, New Shoreham, Cumberland, Burrillville, Warwick, Narragansett, East Providence, Newport, Pawtucket, Westerly, Coventry and Middletown. The proposals range from repaving to bridge reconstruction.

The Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund: Builds on the success of the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, an expansion modeled after other states Provides municipal access to capital at lower-rates for longrange planning Provides local budget relief by lowering annual debt service payments Creates economic opportunities for the construction trades and their suppliers Continues the momentum of pension reform: The state is viewed positively by investors and can affordably access the bond markets for important infrastructure funding, and there is more room in the budget to consider proposals like this.

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East Providence Senior Center News

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

Tax Preparations

(February-March)

9:00 a.m.

Intermediate Yoga

610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

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

AARP Smart Driving Course Wednesday, November 6th

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

(4th Mon)

1:00 p.m.

Pokeno

1:00 p.m.

Book Club

2:00 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing

8:15 a.m.

Cards (Cockroach)

9:30 a.m.

Aerobics Exercise

9:30 a.m.

Watercolor Class

9:30 a.m.

Bocce Ball

Tuesday

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

Cribbage

1:25 p.m.

BINGO Wednesday

8:30 a.m.

East Side Lab (1st Wed)

9:00 a.m.

Intermediate Yoga

9:00 a.m.

Manicurist (every other week)

9:15 a.m.

Tap N Time

10:00 a.m. Scrabble 10:45 a.m. Chair Exercise 1:30 p.m.

Stroke Club (1st Wed.) Thursday

9:00 a.m.

Tax Preparation

(Feb. & March)

9:30 a.m.

Aerobics Exercise

1:00 p.m.

Bridge

1:00 p.m.

Craft Class

1:00 p.m. Diabetes Support Group

(4th Thurs)

9:00 a.m.

Billiards League

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

(3rd Fri)

1:20 p.m.

Hi Lo Jack League

Lunch

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Library

8 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Daily

Coffee Hour 2:15 p.m.

Fitness Center 8 a.m. — 4 a.m.

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Highlights

Ask a Pharmacy Blood Pressure Clinic Health Screening Clinical Lab Stroke Club East Bay Center Blue Chip

Blood Pressure Clinic Podiatrist SNAP Food Stamps Caregiver’s Support United Health Blood Pressure Clinic AARP Board Red Hatters Diabetes Support Computer Assistance East Bay Center Blood Pressure Clinic RSVP Board Meeting

1st 1st 5th 6th 6th 12th 12th 13th 14th 15th 18th 19th 21st 21st 21st 22nd 25th 26th 26th 27th

1 0:30am 10:30am 9:00am 8:30am 1:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 10:30am 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 9:00am 10:30am 1:30pm

Open Enrollment for Medicare

Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare recipients is October 15th through December 7th. This is the only time of year most Medicare recipients can change their plans. Many people have saved hundreds of dollars by changing prescription plans.

Take advantage during this limited time and review your plan at our annual Open Enrollment. Call 435-7876 for an appointment!

RSVP/SHIP Monday, December 2nd 9am-3pm BlueChip Tuesday, November 12th United Health Tuesday, November 19th United Health Monday, December 2nd

Senior Center Raffle

Two $25 winners per week Grand Prizes $100, $250, and $500

Drawings: Nov.19th, Nov.26th, Dec.3rd, Dec.10, Final Dec. 17th

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in the Administration Office

11:30am to 4pm AARP Members $12.00 N on-members $14.00 AARP will be offering this driving course.

The state of Rhode Island recognizes the value of this course by having passed in 1984, a bill that mandates an insurance discount to those over 50, who complete this course. The class is limited, please signup in the Administration Office

Health & Wellness Services: 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. Preregistration is required.

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

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

Clinical Lab East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here the first Wednesday of the month.

There is no pre-registration, just come in with the lab slip. The date for this month is: Wednesday November 6th Podiatrist Dr. Michael Reuter, podiatrist, will be in the Health Office seeing patients. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 247-0610 ext. 6 and speak with Diane. Dr. Reuter accepts most major insurance plans.

Next date: Thursday November 14th Ask the Pharmacy The first Friday of every month. Sponsored by the Newport Avenue Rite Aid Pharmacy. The date this month will be November 1st Clinical Health Clinical worker Amy Lagasse will be assisting our seniors with their mental health

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needs on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 9am to Noon. Would you like to speak to someone confidentially?

Please contact us for an appointment at 435-7800, Ext 6. The date this month is November 12th & 26th Reiki Master 10:00 - 11:30am Carole Caprio is available for 10 minute Reiki sessions Thursday mornings beginning at 10:am. Reiki is a profoundly simple hands-on technique that assists one in their ability to reduce pain, heal injuries, regain balance, increase energy, enhance the immune system, reduce stress and tension, and promote physical and emotional well-being. It is safe, peaceful, and relaxing.

The cost is $ 5.00 for each individual 10 minute session. To schedule an appointment, please call Carole @ 861-3675. For more information, please visit Carole’s website at http://www.indepthhealing.abmp.com Blood Pressure Clinics 10:30am Friday, Nov. 1st, Orchard View Manor Wednesday, Nov. 13th, Waterview Villa Thursday, Nov. 14th, Evergreen House Tuesday, Nov. 26th, Hattie Ide Chaffee Food For Thought Wednesday, November 13th 11am Registered Dietitian, Martha Pedini, will discuss holiday healthy choices while still being able to enjoy the tasty treats of the seasons. Evergreen, an A+ Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, will be sponsoring a monthly Food For Thought topic on the second Wednesday of the month.

Looking for Resources?

Are you looking for information regarding statewide senior housing, assisted living facilities, adult day centers or local nursing

Managed by Athena Health Care Systems

facilities? Please see Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office for more information or call 435-7873. Other resources available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more.

Senior Chorus

We have started a senior chorus at the center. Wednesdays 1:30pm.

No past experience is needed or required.

In our Lobby 10:30 to Noon November 5th Pinnacle Home Care

If you or someone you love needs skilled nursing care following an illness or accident, Pinnacle Home Care of Rhode Island can provide the care you need in the comfort of your own home. Whether you need the services of a home health aide, registered nurse or physical, occupational or speech therapist, one call to Pinnacle will set you on the path to recovery.

BlueChip

November 12th United Health November 19th Take advantage during this limited time and review your Medicare Plan at the annual Open Enrollment.

Computer Assistance Monday, Nov. 25th 2pm to 4pm

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

132 Bed Facility with Physical, Occupational, Speech and IV Therapy. Wound/ Post Surgical Care, Tracheostomy Care, Enteral Nutrition and Hydration, Ostomy Care, Comcast TV and Wifi services, Telephone Services, Central Air Conditioning and Private Bathroom in all Resident Rooms.

Support Groups

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

The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 11:30am This support group is held the fourth Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones.

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

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

Senior Center Library

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

The book club meets on Monday afternoons. New club members are welcome.

General Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manicurist: A manicurist visits the

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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

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.

Tap N Time

Wednesday 9:15am $3 A seated rhythm and exercise class. It is a unique program that combines beginner dance steps utilizing rhythm sticks & exercise, all done to upbeat music from all decades.

Arthritis Exercise

Wednesday & Friday

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

Zumba

Thursday 11:15am $3 Zumba is a dance fitness cardio class that incorporates salsa, merengue, mambo, hip-hop, and some other styles of music into the class. Beto Perez forgot his tape of aerobics music for a class he was teaching.

He used the tapes he had in his backpack, consisting of salsa & merengue, and improvised a class using this music and rhythm’s.

After moving to United States in 2001, he teamed up with his childhood friend, and it starting progressing from there.

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 1:00pm Pokeno Monday 1:00pm Cockroach Tuesday 8:15am Cribbage Tuesday 1:00pm Hi Lo Jack League Friday 1:20pm

Wii Bowling

Tuesday 10:15 - 11:45 Come join our very enthusiastic Wii Bowling Group every Tuesday. Using our large screen TV our participants have a great time bowling. If you have never tried this the group will teach you and you’re sure to pick it up quickly

Classes

Watercolor Tuesday 9:30am & 12:30pm $5 Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center.

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

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

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

Classes are filled on a first payment basis.

Class size is limited to six students.

Gift Shop

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

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SCAM ALERT!!!!

Jury Duty and Arrest Warrant Scam Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is warning Rhode Islanders of an aggressive new scam hitting the area, where people are being threatened with imminent arrest for failure to appear for jury duty, however they are offered the opportunity to “post bail” by paying a certain amount with a credit card.

The scam artist claims to be from a local county sheriff’s office, has personal information about the individual, such as name and address, and appears to be calling from a phone number with a local area code.

Those who have been contacted tell the Office of Attorney General that the caller gets aggressive and threatening when questioned about the claims, often indicating they will be arriving at the home shortly to make the arrest.

“While it is more likely than not this scam is being operated outside Rhode Island, the quickest way to stop it from spreading is to be aware of their tactics and inform law enforcement. If you are contacted by this outfit, get the name and the phone number of the person calling, make note of who they allegedly work for, and then hang up and contact your local police,” said Attorney General Kilmartin.

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.

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More Senior Center News...

School Days... more photos to remember 1967 Townie Class President Russ Rezendes and VP Linda Caraccia.

Townie Road Runners East Providence Senior Center Trips

Nov. 30, 2013 Newport Grand Holiday Package featuring Mark Shelton - $69.00 - includes Motorcoach Transportation, Buffet, Show, $20 Free Slot Play & $10 Reward Points. Mark Shelton has received international acclaim as one of the best voices and renditions of Elvis hits ever heard. Among the Stars is his latest CD release.

Dec. 2-3, 2013 Indian Head Resort $189.00 Dbl. to include 1 Luncheon, I Dinner, Breakfast, entertainment Mon. - Tues and Silver Fox Transportation.

Stops on the way home will be made at the Tilton Outlets and the NH State Liquor Store.

Triple $185.00 Single $239.00 Insurance $12.00 Sign up in the E. Providence Senior Center Administration Office (401) 4357800 Ext. 7 or call: Eleanor Monteiro at (401)434-8194 - 28 Metacomet Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 No calls before 9:00am or on Sundays “Please”

The 1960 EPHS yearbook was dedicated to Social Studies and Guidance teacher, Mr. Robert McGinnis.

Please Make Your Reservations Early

AARP East Providence Chapter #1302

The AARP East Providence Chapter #1302 will meet on Thursday November 7th at 12:30 pm. The meeting will take place at the Riverside Congregational Church on 15 Oak Avenue in Riverside, East Providence. After a brief business meeting, a Yankee Swap will be held.

Please bring an inexpensive wrapped gift to participate in the festivities.

Members are encouraged to bring soup products for the East Providence Food Bank. For the Troops overseas, we are doing the Christmas Stockings again this year. New members and guests are always welcome.

The AARP Local East Providence Chapter #1302 will be holding its annual Christmas Party at the Wannamoisett Country Club located at 96 Hoyt Avenue in Rumford on December 5th.

Please call Kim for reservations or information at 401-601-2200. There will be no regular meetings during the months of December or January.

February’s meeting to be announced.

EPHS Debating Society. Undefeated in 1939 winning the Silver Cup.

Visiting nurses organized in 1910.

First school nurse in EP (far right).

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Have difficult-to-shop-for people on your gift list? Unique gift ideas that ‘wow’ When creating a holiday shopping list for gifts for friends and family, there is always at least one impossible-to-shop-for person on that list. Maybe they’re the type of person who doesn’t need anything, or are not involved in hobbies that cater easily to gift ideas. Whatever the reason, each holiday season you struggle to find the perfect gift to celebrate the season.

“Sometimes coming up with gift ideas for friends and family is a challenge,” says Anna Post, great-great granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th Edition.

“I recommend taking a step back and looking at the recipient’s taste, personality, interests, daily habits and hobbies for inspiration.

And remember, sometimes practical gifts that recipients will use on an everyday basis are the best gifts for those who are difficult to shop for.”

To generate ideas, check out the offerings at your local Staples retail store where you can find perfect gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list - including those that are hard to shop for.

Consider the following gift suggestions:

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For the entertainer - Hosting a dinner party often involves uncorking a bottle of wine. Many people will open the bottle early to let it breathe, but the small opening at the top of the wine bottle doesn’t allow air to properly oxygenate the drink. For this person, the Brookstone Aero Wine Aerator would be a great holiday gift, as it allows them to do a little entertaining in high-tech style. As an added bonus, throw in a couple of wine and drink markers by LeMarqueur. These come in gold or silver, and allow the host to put names on wine glasses so attendees know which glass belongs to them. The ink will wash off with cooking oil so the glasses can be used again at future parties.

For the organizer - If you have someone on your shopping list who is constantly taking notes for shopping lists, calendar scheduling or even copying down recipes, the quilted ARC leather notebook system sold exclusively at Staples will be sure to please. It comes in three colors - teal, pink and black - and can be paired with Avant Gel Ink pens, giving the recipient a sense of style when note taking.

For the youngsters - Children have plenty of electronic gadgets to keep them busy, so consider going a different direction with the gift of origami. Beginners can start off easy with Scholastic Follow the Directions Art Easy Origami, which includes all the paper supplies and directions needed to create fun farm animals, rockets and flowers. As a benefit, origami folding helps children with fine motor skills, reading, counting as well as identifying colors and shapes. Another fun and educational gift idea is Appleletters, which contains 110 tiles with letters, and games that encourage children to spell out words using the letters they have in an effort to be the first to use all their tiles.

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Local artist Donna Ide has captured that hometown feeling with her collection of cities, towns and more, illustrating your favorite spots and familiar places. Each print has its own fond memories of our past, present and future. Ide’s media is pencil and color pencil done in montage form.

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Full color (archival inks) $40.00 S/H 3.50 in mailing tubes.

Whether it’s a Halloween party for the kids, a Thanksgiving potluck, or an elegant Christmas dinner, entertaining pros know that “setting the scene” for a memorable event can make a significantly greater impact than debuting the next ambitious dessert recipe.

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* Set the scene according to the season and theme of your event. If it’s a Halloween party and you’ve transformed your yard into a ghoulish garden of spooky spectacles, convene in a front room and open the curtains. On Thanksgiving, gather near the fireplace. If your home doesn’t have a fireplace, electric fireplaces provide surprisingly affordable ambiance and season-long enjoyment for your family. * Set up the room the day before the party, so you have plenty of time to make last-minute changes. Arrange furniture so guests can move around easily, clearing out extra furniture if necessarily.

A general rule of thumb for mixers and cocktail parties is to have seating for 10 to 15 percent of your guests.

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Weddings, Engagements, & Anniversaries Sarah Lockwood and Kyle Pelletier Wed

Sarah Lockwood and Kyle Pelletier were married on August 3, 2013 at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church Seekonk with a reception following at the Pawtucket Country Club. Sarah is the daughter of Mark and Susan Lockwood of Seekonk and Kyle is the son of David and Rochelle Pelletier of Acushnet, Ma. The groom’s brother, Ryan Pelletier was the best man and the groomsmen were Jonathan Camara, Henri Valois III, Matt Dumont, John Pepin and Matthew Lockwood, brother of the bride. Drew Pelletier, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer.

Lindsay Azulay was the bride’s maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Amanda Roberson, Emma St. Laurent, Heidi St. Laurent, Abigail Hopkins, all cousins of the bride, and Erin Pelletier, the bride’s sister in law.

The bride is a 2007 graduate of Seekonk High School and a 2011 graduate of Bridgewater State University. She is currently employed with the Vera Bradley Corporation. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Bishop Stang High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He is currently employed by Johnson & Johnson, Raynham, MA. The couple currently resides in Taunton Massachusetts and will honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

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Dining Guide November and the last of the leaves are falling. Dried leaves blow and swirl in the wind and crunch beneath our feet.

Days are shorter and shorter and the smell of winter comes on the last of the autumn breezes. Amber light fills the house with the setting of the sun. Soon snow will come.

I remember as a child this was an exciting time of year, the anticipation of the holidays that are soon to come along with the winter school vacation. My sisters and I grew up just a few short blocks from the school. We attended the same school, Kernan School, from Kindergarten to 8th grade and never ever had to ride the bus.

The elementary school section was an old three-story building with a single floor attachment where grades 7th and 8th were housed. We could actually hear “the bell” from the top of our street.

The walk to school was fully residential and tree lined. Peppered with maple and chestnut trees along the way. This made for many adventures throughout the years. Collecting exceptionally beautiful fallen leaves to be pasted onto a collage or pressed and preserved for future admiration or as we got older, stomping and crunching the dried leaves or jumping into a pile of freshly raked leaves. Occasionally we would hear a voice from behind a screen door calling to us kids to “stop that right now and move along”. At the time we couldn’t have realized how much work it is to rake a pile of leaves and how frustrating it must be to have some kids come along the destroy the result of all that hard work.

Of course this was before leaf blowers so it was all done with a rake…thinking about it now, I am so sorry…but it was fun.

Leaves made for good fun but the chestnut trees endowed sweet little treasures. I love chestnuts. Often when they are ready the pod would fall crack and chestnuts would be everywhere. But from time to time the pod wouldn’t open this was my favorite. The chestnut pod is green thick and prickly. The chestnut’s cocoon. To little fingers this is rather large and very hard, opening was a challenge.

Sometimes I would just collect them and take the home for further examination but sometimes a small crack would offer a little finger the way in. Working carefully, as if the chestnut would break, I would wiggle a thumb into and around the pod,

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this was serious work for the chestnut pod has its prongs and can hurt if not handled correctly. I was an expert in such endeavors. Slowly opening the pod its treasure would be revealed. The birth of a chestnut, shiny beautiful reddish brown (I still love the color of chestnut) orb with a light brown top. Oh what delight in the beautiful new chestnut. I would collect as many as I could carry and bring them home at the, not so much delight, of my mother who would later have to throw out shoe boxes filled with dried old chestnuts. But not before my sister RayeAnn and I would make our chestnut jewelry or decorations.

We designed chestnut bracelets, chestnut necklaces, chestnut and cranberry strings for decorating the house or the tree at Christmas. Okay so maybe we were strange kids…don’t care. I still love the beauty of the chestnut and presently have a chestnut cranberry arrangement around a candle in my living room.

Chestnuts however, are really quite delicious.

My brother-in-law David Haddad, would just score the top and put them in the microwave for a few seconds this would warm the meat of the nut and produce a wonderful healthy treat. If you try this be sure to use fresh nuts and score the top or the chestnut could explode and when you open be careful as depending on how long it’s been cooked it could be very hot.

I would be remiss if I didn’t talk a little bit about Thanksgiving the culinary holiday.

What is more satisfying and celebratory than a meal shared with dear family and friends? I fear sometimes that Thanksgiving is no longer appreciated; I say this because I see Christmas decoration isles showing up in stores before Halloween. The history of Thanksgiving notwithstanding, this day to me and many is about taking the time to reflect on what we are thankful and hopeful for in the past and coming year. Life can be difficult, we live in trying times, and losing people we love can make holidays seem nearly impossible or without meaning. Still there can be solace found in hope, joy and community in family and friends.

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CHESTNUT AND APPLE STUFFING Serves about 12 Assemble the ingredients for this stuffing up to two days ahead to save time (and stress) on the big day, Look for pealed roasted chestnuts in glass jars.

10 slices whole-wheat bread, cubed 10 slices hearty white bread, cubed 1 pound of pork or turkey sausage (can use a soy substitute or omit all together to make it vegetarian) 1 tbs olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 5 ribs of celery, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tart apples, peeled and diced 1 cup peeled and ready-to-eat roasted chestnuts, halved ¼ cup chopped fresh sage 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth Preheat oven to 325 degrees, spread bread cubes in roasting pan and bake 10 to 15 minutes until toasted.

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In a skillet cook sausage until browned.

Toss sausage with bread cubes in bowl.

Heat oil in same skillet add onion, celery and garlic sauté 1 minute. Reduce heat to low cover and cook 7 minutes more. Stir in apples, chestnuts and sage. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until apples are crisptender. Add to bread mixture Stuffing can be prepared up to this point and sealed in a food storage bag and refrigerated up to 2 days.

If making outside a turkey, heat oven to 350 degrees, coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Toss stuffing with broth and season with salt and pepper.

Spoon into prepared baking dish, cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more or until top is browned and crisp.

NOVEMBER YMCA SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS 6th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY RUN (5K and 10K)

Thursday, November 28th 8am start Join us for our 6th Annual Turkey Run, there will be t-shirts for the first 200 entrants, awards will be given out to the men and women overall winner of both 5K and 10K as well as the top three finishers in each age group. All proceeds go directly to the Newman YMCA Financial Assistance Campaign which provides assistance to members in our community. Contact Luca Del Borgo for more information at 508-336-7103 or ldelorgo@gpymca.org.

NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK

November 25-29th Enjoy family time during the week of Thanksgiving. You will find extended times and activities at the Y all week long! The Y is the place for the community to come together and support our youth, visit us for special events and give-a-ways. Check our website for schedules. www.YMCAgreaterprovidence.org.

WILD ADVENTURE

Ages 7 and up Wild Adventure is a new outdoor education class providing children the opportunity to receive archery lessons, explore nature and challenge one’s will and resilience on our low ropes course. For more information contact Ajia at awatson@gpymca.org.

SHOOTING STARS SCHOOL OF DANCE

Celebrating its 5th Year The Newman YMCA’s Shooting Stars School of Dance is celebrating its 5th year.

Our school provides quality dance training

for beginner through advanced students of all ages. Director Ashlee Bourque holds a B.A. in Dance from Dean College and has performed and competed in multiple companies, this summer Miss Ashlee has been selected as one of 20 dancers in the world to dance at the YMCA Youth Festival in Prague. Registration is now being accepted for the fall, for more information contact Miss Ashlee at abourque@gpymca.org or call 508-336-7103 X106.

SWIM LESSONS & GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

Register now for preschool, youth and adult swim lessons, or sign up for oneon-one private swim instruction offered at flexible class times. The Y also offers Aqua Zumba, Water Aerobics and AFYAP-Arthritis Exercise classes. Contact Anthony at aisidoro@gpymca.org for more information.

PRESCHOOL & WRAP AROUND KINDERGARTEN CHILD CARE

Open Enrollment Now accepting enrollment in Kid’s World and Kinder Kid’s World, our licensed preschool program; servicing Seekonk, East Providence and Rehoboth. Our nurturing staff and environment provides structured programs that stimulate physical, intellectual, social, emotional & creative growth.

Children have the opportunity to grow at their own pace while having fun, swim lesions built in to our weekly curriculum.

Contact Jen Farley at jfarley@gpymca.org or call 508.336.7003 for more information.

Space is limited.

OST-OUT OF SCHOOL TIME

Open Enrollment Now accepting fall enrollment for MA and RI Out of School Time. Licensed before and after school programs serving East Providence, Seekonk and Rehoboth. For more information on MA programs contact Jen Farley at jfarley@gpymca.org and for information on RI programs contact Matt Buchanan at mbuchanan@gpymca.org.

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VOLUNTEERS

Make a difference – Volunteer your time.

As a non-profit community service organization, the YMCA thrives on people helping people. Volunteer Opportunities available now are: Kid’s Care Program, Healthy Kid’s Day, and much more… Contact Marylee at mgiorgi@gpymca.org for volunteer opportunities.

The Newman YMCA at 472 Taunton Ave on Route 44 in Seekonk MA is a non-profit charitable organization and offers scholarships for anyone with financial need. For more information call 508-336-7103 or visit www.YMCAGreaterProvidence.org

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FOR RENT For Rent: Rehoboth, Charming 2 Bedroom, 1 bath apartment; 3 season porch, Summer Street, 305-978-1040. $850/month. (e1113) For Rent: Seekonk 2nd floor 4 room. living, Dining, Kitchen, Bedroom, small Study. Includes appliances and heat. $850 per month plus security. 401-2532734. (e1113) APARTMENT FOR RENT IN EAST PROVIDENCE: Recently updated third floor apartment in East Providence off Warren Avenue. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, large kitchen with stove and fridge included. Living and dining rooms; Front porch, Backyard available for use. Storage room; washer and dryer hookups available; No smoking, no pets please. Street parking. On bus line. Security deposit required. Utilities are not included. $850 per month. Please call 508-252-9293. (e1113)

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: dark green leather couch and love seat set very good condition $300.00 401-952-2451. (e1113) HANDICAPPED Side Kick Scooter, excellent condition, new batteries $350.

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HELP WANTED: Caregiver, Companion: Need caring, fun person for special needs adult woman with Autism. Weekend activities in the Riverside area; Flexible, will train, $12.00 per hour; References. Email careda1@cox.net. (e1113) Catering company seeks hardworking person to clean after catering events, unload and reload truck and take inventory. Must have reliable transportation to go to site, must have an open schedule (varied hours including weekends and evenings), background checked and references required. If you are honest and steadfast in reliability, email: julia@gildedtomato.com. (e1113) WANTED: Part time farm handyman, $12 per hour. Paint and repair farm buildings, brush trimming and light wood cutting at 371 Fairview Ave. Rehoboth. Call Otis Dyer @ 508-2524363 or 3946 (e1113)

GENERAL SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING: Mature, honest, dependable woman; experienced, excellent references. Free estimates, reasonable rates. Call 508-226-0928. (e1113) SNOWPLOWING: Driveways in Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea, Berkley, Dighton plowed, $30 one pass & one free walkway shoveled. Call Evan Oliveira at 774-229-7038. (e1113) FOR HIRE-MUCH MORE THAN A HOUSEKEEPER! Caring, trustworthy and dependable Seekonk woman seeks to work for the seniors of our community. Go on errands, drive to appointments, light housekeeping, yard work, snow cleanup and other tasks as requested. So, go ahead give me a call; you won’t be disappointed. My cell number is 508-207-5459 and ask for Robin. (e1113) Zenbodhi Meditative Healing and Energy Therapy: Crystal Reiki , Integrated Energy therapy®, Guided Meditation; Non-evasive modalities which treat the whole person, body, emotions, mind, spirit, creating beneficial effects such as; pain reduction, relaxation and well-being. Especially beneficial for chronic conditions, children/adults; ADD, ADHD, Anxious, and the like...

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NOVEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Antiques Anawan Trading Post Appliance Repairs CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair Artist-Crafters Hometowne Prints Attorney Attorney William C. Maaia Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney Attorney Elizabeth Cuzzone, Auto Body Fogarty Auto Body Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. Auto Detailing After Hour Auto Care Auto Repairs Metric Motors Auto Repairs New England Tire Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep Bakery Crugnale Bakery Bank Coastway Community Bank Beauty Salon Aidile’s Hair* Skin* Nails Building Contractor East Providence Siding Candidate - East Prov. Greg Amore Cell Phones Prime Time Communications Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber Child Care Beehive Childhood Center Child Care Briarwood Child Academy Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles Concrete American Mobile Mix Concrete Inc. Consignment Store Yester-day’s News Country Club Hillside Country Club Craft Show Elizabeth Collins - Christmas Credit Union Community & Teachers Credit Union Dance Studio Arthur Murray Dance Studio Festival Ballet Providence Dentist Eager Family Dentistry Dentist Kenneth J. Rawlinson, D.D.S. Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC Dentist Romani Orthodontics Dry Cleaners Hope Cleaners Entertainment The ChoruS of East Providence Farm - Turkeys Belwing Acres Turkey Farm Fireplaces/ Chimney’s Stovepipe Fireplace Shop Inc. Flooring - All Types DaSilva’s Floor Covering Flowers & Gifts The Greenery Food Service Thomsen Foodservice Fuel - Oil Al’s Quality Oil Co.

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EAST PROVIDENCE - Taunton Ave! Great Potential!! Mixed use property on C3 Zone, 3 apartments + 3651 sf of commercial space, gas heat, upgraded electric, separate utilities, updates, 9000 sf, ample parking. $379,900

RIVERSIDE - 3 Br, 2 bath Cottage, 12 x 25 MBR, dining, jacuzzi, DW, replacement windows, upgraded electric, young gas boiler/ hw tank, corner lot w/ garages. $99,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Estate Sale!! Lg 4 Br, 2 1/2 bath Colonial, dining, LR/FP, FLrm, original moldings, Hw's, young roof, boiler, upgraded electric, generator, deck, garages, 8000sf lot; close to East side, dntown, & train. $159,900

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

EAST PROVIDENCE - Kent Heights!!

3 Br, 2 bath Dormered Cape, dining, LR/FP, FR, Hw's, tile vinyl/brick siding, replacement windows, upgraded electric, young HW tank, breezeway, patio, shed, garage. $249,900

RUMFORD - Myron Francis!! Estate Sale!! 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath Colonial, dining, LR/FP, breezeway, garage, upgraded electric, Hw's, tile, 7000+sf lot, $199,900

EAST PROVIDENCE -Pride of ownership shows in this spacious, well maintained 4 Br, 2 bath home, dining, den, FR, sliders to deck & patio, replacement windows. Young gas boiler/hw tank, upgraded electric, Hw's/tile. $169,900

BRISTOL - Custom built 3 Br, 2 1/2 bath contemporary; open floor plan & walking distance to water!! Master BR w/private bath. FP, cathedrals, sliders to deck & patio, garages, 15000+sf corner lot. $329,900

RUMFORD - Myron Francis!! Condo alternative without the fees!! Clean 1 Br Ranch, young roof, siding, replacement windows, upgraded electric, hw's/tile. $99,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Centrally located!!

3 Br, 2 bath Ranch with great potential!!

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

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VINYL SIDING SALE! Average Size Ranch or Cape Home

$3,995 1200 sq. ft.

Comparable savings on larger homes

Vinyl Replacement Windows

LOW, LOW PRICES!!!

• Factory Direct • Vinyl Shingles • FREE Estimates • Fully Insured

Roofing Installed Starting at $2,900

Heritage Remodeling 1379 Grand Army Highway Route 6 • Swansea

508-679-1560 401-842-6303 Celebrating 60 years in Business!

A+ Rating • Member Better Business Bureau RI Reg #7224

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