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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

Mayor Tom Rose Blasts School Board East Providence Ward 3 councilman and ceremonial Mayor Tom Rose issued a press release across the city in late September in which he called the school committee’s hiring of a Human Resources Director, “grossly wasteful.” The missive was sent to area media, and elected officials. “The new Director of Human Resources, that with support positions, will reputedly cost $600,000.00 per year,” said Mayor Rose. “They are voting to undo another major part of the cost cutting consolidation measures which were adopted by the state Budget Commission.

They have already separated the buildings and grounds departments and now this,” Rose said. Soon to be outgoing City Manager Paul Lemont has previously stated that consolidation in many instances “doesn’t work.” When former consolidated Director of Maintenance Ed Catelli expressed a desire to return to city-side only duties and not school facilities, Lemont returned him to his prior position as requested. “You can’t serve two masters,” Lemont would tell The Reporter regarding HR and other consolidated positions. Rose earlier told the paper that he supported consolidation and disagreed that it wasn’t working. “There are necessary school repairs everywhere, the swimming pool at East Providence High School remains closed and is an embarrassment to the entire city and even with the proposed raises for our teachers, they remain the lowest paid in the state and these people want to create new high paying jobs for the front office. This is outrageous,” continued Rose.

At September’s school committee meeting the committee hired Cheryl Silvia to be their Director of Human Resources. When asked to confirm Mayor Tom Rose’s assertion that the new job and staff would cost the city $600,000, Superintendent Kim Mercer answered, “There is no significant cost increase. We are just filling a vacant position.

I have no idea what Mr. Rose is referring to.

There was an HR manager assigned to the school department, working under the City consolidated director. She left and we are just replacing that position. The salary is $72,000,” said Mercer.

If there was any doubt that a major rift between the city council’s leader and the school committee existed, Mayor Rose made the picture very clear. Rose seemed to address the school department’s concern for increased funding by listing a litany of concerns. “While discussions and actual decisions are taking place all over the state

to consolidate government services to save money, our school department is determined to go in the opposite direction. They are asking the city to give them $4 million dollars more in this budget cycle and they are ready to do this (hire an HR person).

We’re losing teachers to other communities because of our low pay, we have schools where repairs are long overdue and this is the way they want to spend taxpayer funds?

They are not even hiring people to teach our kids or buying new books and supplies.

They are loading up on high pay jobs for administrators,” Rose lamented.

Earlier in September, during budget preparation, at-large school Committee member Joel Monteiro urged the community to support an increase in school spending. “We are confident that the (City) Council recognizes the direct correlation between the quality of a city’s school system, and its economic welfare. Our school district has been moving in the right direction on many fronts over the last 3 yrs. It is imperative that we invest in our children to continue the momentum,” Monteiro stated.

Monteiro went on to say that “ ... we hope to see our schools take a lead role in the city’s list of priorities. We have done great things with the school budget the last 3 yrs; the public can feel confident that the return on investment on school investing is favorable.

Please get out there and voice your support for the increase. It will help our schools, our property values, and our local businesses, said Monteiro.

Rose does not seem interested in extending an olive branch to the school committee at this time. “As the school committee is fond of saying, they are taking money away from the kids. What are they thinking?

Don’t they remember how bleak our city finances were such a short time ago? On top of all this, to undo Budget Commission decisions, a vote of the city council is required.

They are blatantly ignoring that. It is my belief that a majority of the council does not support this financial waste. For the school committee to be doing this on the eve of budget deliberations, which includes their $4 million dollar tax increase, is the height of arrogance. If their position is that they have the funds, then they have been hiding money. Otherwise, what they propose to do will come directly out of the pockets of the citizens of East Providence. This councilman vows to do everything possible to not allow that to happen,” blasted Rose.

At least one city councilman does not

agree with Mayor Rose. Ward 4 City Councilman Tim Conley is in total disagreement with his colleague Tom Rose. Conley told the council and others that Rose was not speaking for him. Conley served a term on the school committee and said he has seen the needs of city schools “first hand.”

“I cannot agree with Tommy (Rose) on his statements. He was on former councils who underfunded our schools. I find that Mr. Rose’s sudden interest in the School Department’s finances are laughable,” said Conley. “He really had no interest in school items until a few months ago. We started discussing having a separate HR Director More News Briefs on next page...

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about a year ago. After the Superintendent (Kim Mercer) requested it, both City Manager Lemont and Budget Commission financial consultant Paul Luba agreed that it was the right decision to make,” said Tim Conley. In a prior conversation, Luba told The Reporter that he agreed with the city doing away with consolidation in maintenance and Human Resources. “It doesn’t work well,” said Luba. “No, this really didn’t work well at all,” agreed Conley.

City at-large Council Member Tracy Capobianco was also concerned with this council-school committee rift. Capobianco told The Reporter that she while she didn’t approve of the approach Mayor Rose took to address the issue of HR consolidation, she doesn’t support the school department creating an entire HR department as they once had. “I am concerned that the Mayors’ press release wasn’t the best way to discuss this issue. The manner in which his statements were issued concerns me more than the substance of Tom’s concerns.

I do think that the release was very harsh and didn’t allow for an honest give and take discussion. I would rather see elected officials ask questions, receive public input and then make an informed decision. At this point I see merit in the school department having their own HR Director but if it is true that they want to hire an entire department, then I am strongly opposed,” she said.

Threatening Calls?

At the September 22nd school committee meeting, Ward 2 member Tony Ferreira disclosed that he received a phone call from Mayor Rose promising a lawsuit against the school department. “I take personal offense with Mayor Tommy Rose calling me and threatening me and the school committee if we go forward with this (HR hiring),” said an agitated Ferreira with voice rising. “He (Rose) said that this would put a burden on the taxpayers of $600,000. He claims to have proof but he wouldn’t show me,” said Ferreira. “I’m not going to be intimidated by anybody,” added Ferreira. “I’m going forward this (HR) vote tonight.” Chairman Charles Tsonos confirmed that he also had received the call from Rose threatening a lawsuit and other actions against the school board.

Ward 4 member Jessica Beauchaine quoted state budget commission financial watchdog, Paul Luba, as being “okay” with this move. “This action is months in the works. We didn’t blind side anybody. I don’t know what’s going on. If Mr. Luber told the council something different I want to hear that,” said Beauchaine. Paul Luba was at the September 22nd meeting and told the school committee that “the state is no longer involved with HR and the city. It is now up to the city to decide on these HR issues. I don’t

think it (consolidation) has worked well in the HR area,” Luba told the committee. “The council has had numerous opportunities to address this issue. I’ve asked Mr. Rose to put this on the agenda to discuss and they haven’t,” added Luba.

Due Diligence Needed Cahoon

“The city council de-consolidated HR, not us,” said at-large member Joel Monteiro. “We were left with this. I’m insulted because we talked about communication between the council and committee. There have been numerous attempts to talk to the council. This man (Rose) goes to the press, it’s juvenile at best,” said Monteiro. “He is pitting the teachers against us, it isn’t right.

He should get his facts straight,” added Monteiro.

Ward 3 member Nathan Cahoon was also not happy with the eleventh hour email press release from Tom Rose. “I got this on my way to the meeting. It says our HR person will cost us $600,000. It’s not right. We are doing our due diligence in questioning what is going on here,” said Cahoon.

“I realize the budget information was not presented in the most clear manner but the assertions that the School Department plans to spend $600,000 on a human resources department has been proven to be incorrect,” writes Tim Conley. “This culture needs to change - we need to work together to foster collaboration and teamwork instead of trying to score “political points” with facts that have no basis in reality. I remain committed to fostering relationships with my colleagues on the city council and the school committee that foster teamwork and collaboration that will allow East Providence to achieve its great potential,” added Conley.

It is widely believed now that the complicated matter of spreading work between both the school department and city hall has made it hard to initially understand salary breakdowns. As The Reporter indicated when this issue first came up, the school department is replacing a position of an HR manager who resigned. Most of these positions are already within the combined city budget.

“I have not heard anything from (the council) until tonight,” said Mercer during the September meeting. “Look, there was an HR manager assigned to the school department. That person left the job. The position was never filled. We’ve run all summer - our busy time with staffing and school personnel needs without an HR person.

It’s busy. It’s about time we fill positions to support our schools,” said Mercer in an uncharacteristically loud voice for her. At that point there was loud applause from the audience.

New City Manager Hired

As expected the city council appointed Richard Kirby of the city’s Rumford section as its’ new professional city manager.

Kirby was a previous member of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, serving on that board for some 11 years, two of those as Chairman. He was a legal counsel for the RI Senate Finance Committee. Kirby also was legal counsel for former Senate Majority Leader Daniel Connors in 2009-2010 and he has been a city solicitor in Central Falls.

Kirby replaces long time City Manager Paul Lemont. Lemont served a couple of stints as East Providence City Manager and wanted to stay on in a permanent basis. The council, however, decided on Kirby who was culled to a list of two finalists.

Kirby has received a contract to serve until September of 2018. The vote for Kirby was unanimous and occurred without much fanfare as Kirby’s appointment was thought to become reality. Kirby will receive a $145,000 salary. Mayor Rose was enthusiastic about Kirby coming to the city.

“I like his credentials and the fact that he will be good with supporting technology,” Rose told The Reporter. “I feel good about him.”

Richard Kirby.

Some Opposition

One person not feeling so good about the manager’s appointment is Tom Rose’s Ward 3 opponent the last two elections.

Candy Seel questioned the legal qualifications as required in the city charter that a candidate must have ‘three years of managerial experience. “The process has been clothed in secrecy from day one,” said Seel.

“Despite Mr. Rose’s assertion in August that the public would have an opportunity to at least witness, if not participate in, the interviews of two or three of the finalists, that didn’t happen. All we, the public, got to witness were prepared statements from the continued on page 6...

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The Perils of HR

I read with great amusement the perils of the East Providence Human Resources Department; HR Department - Consolidation Not Working. I had worked from 1970 to 1995 at Brown University and to this day I am still assured that this Small City on the East Side of Providence with its own Police Department, full Maintenance Department, Food Service, Library Staff, Teaching Staff along with hundreds of Miscellaneous Support Staff Positions in between still has only one main Human Resources Department that handles the hiring and firing along with Union Bargaining, benefits and pay roll of the hundreds of staff who work for the University. While yes “There are different standards and credentials for various teachers and school staff which differ from Municipal jobs”, the fact “Multiple informed sources have described friction and ineffectiveness”, I can rest assured that this is not due to the differing standards and credentials etc but to the clickiness that goes on within the City and how East Providence Government only will work one way because that is how it has been and always will be done. As long as everyone in East Providence Government can go around and pat each other on the back and point fingers this City will never come together and save money and run efficiently!!!

Sincerely, Paul Maziarz Riverside, Rhode Island

We Need To Move Forward As One City

I had the privilege of serving on the City Council (“Council”) from 2012 to 2014. During my first year, as Mayor, I was also on the Budget Commission (“Commission”). I found the time spent on the Commission to be a great learning experience and believe that we then worked well together as a Council in following the directives of the post-Commission period. This included working closely with our Fiscal Advisor. Although I did not run for re-election, I follow and take an interest in our city and its continued success.

In a recent article, I read that the School Committee voted at its August 18th meeting to deconsolidate and proceed with the hiring of a school-specific Human Resources Director.

The School Committee’s action on August 18th appears to constitute a rescission of a previous Commission action consolidating the city and school Human Resources Departments.

A primary reason the City is in good fiscal shape now is due to the work done by the Commission. They made decisions based on data, not politics. This included numerous spending cuts, city/school department consolidations, requiring a 5 year budget plan, and proposing for voter approval the establishment of our capital surplus account.

Moreover, the sophisticated procedures included requiring fiscal impact statements for proposed hirings and expenditures and even a multi-year plan for major purchases like police vehicles. In essence, the Commission expanded the city’s time horizon and facilitated a more centralized management of our city.

So even if a school-specific HR director is necessary, the School Committee should not have proceeded to make this type of change until after the Council held a public hearing to analyze and vote on this issue. East Providence needs to move forward as one city.

In addition, it might also be wise to undertake a study of the past 5 years which would include the work done by the Commission and its subsequent impact on our municipality.

The fiscal planning methodology is especially important. In other words, it may be beneficial to memorialize what we have learned in recent years to serve as a reference for our future city managers and elected officials.

Jim Briden, Rumford

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two final candidates, without any opportunity to interact with them.

What we witnessed was that Mr. Kirby, although an accomplished professional in the field of law, does not have the three years of actual experience in a management level position required by the City Charter.” Seel preferred the finalist not chosen, James Cunha.

“We witnessed that Mr. Cunha was by far the more qualified candidate and should have been selected for the position. Governance at every level, municipal, state and national, must be as transparent as possible. Otherwise, the only option left to rational people is to question how something so irrational as this hiring happened,” Seel told The Reporter.

Mrs. Seel’s thoughts aside, the council still made Kirby’s appointment unanimous. “I had a good working relationship with Paul Lemont, if it were up to me, I would have kept him but it’s not up to me alone,” said at-large council member Tracy Capobianco.

“I reviewed each application, reviewed resumes, and conducted interviews as my position requires. I thought both finalists were worthy of the position. The edge for Kirby to me is that he’s experienced in municipal government. “Based on my findings, not by anyone’s influence, that was my decision. Every move I make, every issue, everything has been and will always be my best decision on behalf of the City,” said Capobianco.

Social Media Blogger Jason Desrosiers has been speaking out against the appointment. “The Charter requires an MBA or MPA,” Cunha has an MPA but Kirby doesn’t, Desrosiers writes. “I am so incredibly disappointed in my elected City Council. This is one of the biggest decisions they will make and they took almost 2 years to do it, and then went with the inferior but politically connected candidate,” claimed Desrosiers.

Kirby Comments

Posting a few answers to questions on the city’s social media page, Kirby said that he was “really honored that the Council selected me from the pool of applicants they had and I’m really looking forward to working in a collaborative manner with the Council, the various Department Heads, and every City employee,” said Kirby.

“The City has gone through a lot in the past years and some fine things have been done and I’m looking forward to continuing on and helping the Departments and the Council troubleshoot problems together in growing the City economically and as a great place to live,” Kirby added.

Kirby likes that he is a resident of East Providence and sees that as an advantage. “To be a resident of the City, it will give me the opportunity to run into my fellow residents in the community not only at city meetings, but at the grocery store or the local coffee shop.

I love being active in our community, I feel I’m very approachable, so I look forward to having discussions with my fellow residents and hearing from them how we can improve.”

Townie Pride

“I want to instill pride in our City and do what’s best for our residents. I plan on making fair decisions for the community and be an active listener when engaging our residents,” offered Kirby.

“I’m going to work very hard to make you proud of me and proud of our City. I value feedback as it will help to shape decisions whether from Kent Heights, from Riverside, or a member of the soccer team, I appreciate feedback as it will help us work together on making our City a place we are all proud to call home. Please feel free to contact me at any time,” said Kirby.

The MMS Flooding Bill is in

The cost to repair the boilers and equipment to the Martin Middle School boilers after the boiler room was flooded in August is about $190,000. It is expected that insurance will pay most if not all of the costs. “Work has already started,” Interim maintenance manager Tony Feola told the School Board recently. “If it gets too cold, too early we will bring in heating trucks if needed,” said Feola.

Eager Teachers Have to Slow Down a Bit

When school board member Nate Cahoon asked that “teachers are requesting earlier access into school buildings,” he received a quick “no” response from Feola. “Why not?” asked Cahoon.

“Because custodians by contract don’t arrive until a certain time.

They need time to get buildings open. Teachers are asking to come in before custodians are there,” said Feola. “Alarms will go off, the police will respond,” he added.

“So by contract teachers cannot be in the building before custodians get there,” asked Cahoon. “Just to be clear, our contract is impeding teachers from wanting to prepare earlier than they have to,” continued Cahoon. “Correct,” responded Feola. “The custodians have to open doors, shut off alarms, put on lights, etc.”

2nd Budget Passage Includes 10 Additional Janitors and a Little More

“Based on school Committee request, I have added $2Million to our next budget,” said Superintendent of Schools Kim Mercer in September. The additional spending will include the following increases: 10 additional custodians; money to cover one additional hour per day for school secretaries; improved accounting software; 12 new snow blowers with trailers; 11 Kindergarten Smart Boards and some money to complete building repairs as cited. “ “All of this represents the increase in spending that you (the committee) has asked for,” said Linda Dykeman, Deputy Director of Finance. Nate Cahoon asked for a clarification on the building improvements. “Capital improvements will be about $400,000.

This is money from the last budget to now,” Dykeman said. “I’m glad to see these items because I just read an email about how we’re underfunding teachers and schools,” said Cahoon referring to the email blast he received from Mayor Rose.

“I am glad we are hiring when needed. We’re always the last searched for teaching jobs. We are the lowest paid. That effects who we get to teach our children,” said member Joel Monteiro.

“If we as a city want the best we have to be marketable,” Monteiro continued.

“Yes, Mrs. Mercer has improved staff since her arrival,” added Charles Tsonos, Chairman. “Her numbers are clear and up front and the best utilization of funds we’ve seen in years,” continued Monteiro.

Applications in for New Superintendent

With Superintendent of Schools Kim Mercer retiring at the end of this December, the school board will soon be choosing a new schools’ leader. “There are about 17 to 20 applications in,” said Board Chair Tsonos. The application period closed on September 30th and the committee hopes to review resumes and screen the list to 5 to 7 for interviews. The committee will meet on October 5th at 6 PM in room 306 of City Hall to review the applications.

The department is currently without an Assistant Superintendent as well. There are also a few outstanding administrative issues at the building level with Principals. “I won’t comment because it’s personnel,” said Mercer. Although the committee wanted to let a new Superintendent have a major voice in selecting an Assistant, Chairman Tsonos recommended placing an interim person in that office now, from within. The move would have called for an interim Martin principal also. “We have no bench strength, we are a district still with some issues we’re not addressing. I was offering a temporary solution,” said Tsonos. “I have heard no other offers to this situation,” Tsonos added. Tsonos went into the September 22nd meeting with the necessary support to implement his recommendation, but that support evaporated by meeting’s end and the proposal failed.

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After such a beautiful summer it is hard to believe we will soon be dealing with cold weather, but the requests are already in for comforters, blankets and sheets in all sizes at Tapin, the all volunteer/donor supported agency assisting clients in the East Bay area.

Towels are always very much in demand as well, and drapes and curtains are very popular items.

The housewares closet is quite low on small appliances such as toasters, toaster ovens, mixers, blenders, coffee makers and crock pots. Please check to see that all are clean and in good working order with all necessary parts. Flatware, pots and pans and bakeware items also disappear quickly.

The need for volunteer drivers for rides to medical appointments never lessens. Drivers who might be able to spare a small amount of time to fulfill this important task would be very welcome to join the dedicated group already in place.

Donations of any items including children’s (seasonal) clothing up to size 14, and non-perishable food items may be dropped of during regular office hours of 9 to noon, Mon thru Fri at the agency located in the lower level of the Library on County Rd. Please call 247-1444 during those hours for further information or check the website: tapinri.com.

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Except where noted, programs begin the week of September 28th & are held at the rec. center. *Fees apply where noted. Participants must obtain center membership: 1 year: Ages 6-17, $25 / Age 18+, $50 / Age 55+, $25

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Ages 6-14 Mon - Fri. 3-7pm (included with membership) Afterschool time at the Rec. features a fun atmosphere for youth.

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Karate Ages 6-14 Thur. Beginner 6-7pm / Intermediate 7-8pm (must have taken beginner class at the Rec. Center) Oct. 8 - Dec. 17 / 10 wks. $50 per child / Gi available to order for $30 but not required.

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Day camps are offered at the Recreation Center from 9am-5pm during school vacation for youth members age 6-12. (excludes holidays). Activities include games, sports, arts & crafts and special themed events. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

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October 7 Tennis Hall of Fame Lunch and tour...Newport October 22 Newport Playhouse/Cabaret “Remember Me” lunch included October 30 Foxwoods (night trip) November 11 (day trip) December 2 Annual Christmas Party Wannamoisett Country Club December 10 Hukelau Christmas show and luncheon..BrightNights and Yankee Candle June 27-29 Bar Harbor, Maine (call for flyer) For reservations and information contact Deborah Rochford at 401-437-2983 or 435-7511

Led by Kathy Ashton CYT200. Tues 6-7:30pm (ongoing) /$12 per class when purchased on a monthly basis. $14 walk-in.*Please bring your own non-slip mat.

Led by Tracy Provoyeur CPT, SN. Improve body alignment while decreasing stress & diminishing joint pain. Incorporates the basic 34 Pilates inspired movements to strengthen the core and much more! Mon & Wed 5:30-6pm/ $5 per class begins Sept.28

Fit Mix

Led by Karen Ramos-Boyd. Held at the EP Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave. Mixture of cardio, weights, bands and more to help you get a balanced workout while allowing you to set your own pace.

Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm begins Oct. 6 $3 per class

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Special Needs

The EPRD provides various programs for adults and seniors with disabilities. A medical release form is required of all first time participants and may be obtained by calling the main office at 4357511. Activities include dine outs, movies, dancercise, crafts, day trips and special events. Round trip door-to-door transportation is provided at a charge of $2 per activity on our wheelchair accessible bus. Wednesday & Thursday evenings and Saturday. Year-round, excluding holidays.

2015 Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, November 21 10am, Pierce Field - 201 Mercer St. Entry Fee: $20 pre-registration, $22 on race day.

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Register online at oceanstatemultisport.com or by calling the Rec. dept.

East Providence Recreation Department WinterFest

The East Providence Recreation Department invites you to sell your arts & crafts on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at WinterFest. Doors will open to the public at 12PM. Set up time begins at 10:30am. There will be children’s activities, food concession, Santa’s arrival and lighting of the outdoor WinterScape Village.

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Still Townies After All These Years!

Athletes, careers, military service, home-makers and a late-blooming romance 80 years later!

By Bob Rodericks Seventy years ago, in June of 1945, 264 teenagers graduated from East Providence Senior High School. On Sunday September 13, 2015, eighteen classmates gathered at the Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, R.I. to break bread and reminisce about their high school days and beyond. They became Admirals in the military, doctors, teachers, athletes, housewives, fighter pilots, mechanical engineers, business executives and more. But on this quiet day alongside a picturesque golf course, they were all Townies. 70 years out from their high school graduation they told stories of their beloved days as school boys and school girls. Many talked about playing or following sports while in school.

“I played football, hockey and track,” said Tom Olean. “School came easy to me, I loved it. But I have to say, the men’s locker room was awful,” he laughed as he recalled the old school which was on Taunton Avenue at the time. “We had a great class,” he said. Olean went into mechanical engineering and was an athlete in high school.

Two members of the class have been inducted into the EPHS Hall of Fame. Ed Anelundi & Paul Colella. Anelundi excelled in basketball, cross-country and track & field in school. He enjoyed a career as a firefighter and also became adept at tennis. “I’ll never forget the State Championship we won in 1945 for basketball,” smiled Anelundi. “We won an overtime thriller against a good Westerly team. I was all-state in basketball, cross-country and track,” he reminded his classmates. Anelundi became a tennis pro and worked at Ledgemont Country Club and the Wheeler Summer School Camp. In retirement he ran the Indoor Tennis Court in East Providence and continued to teach young people tennis. He was a head Coach for the Barrington High girls tennis team for several years. Today at 88 he is a volunteer coach for LaSalle High doubles tennis. “I coach a little but don’t play anymore. It is very rewarding to teach young people the sport. I want to coach until I can’t do it anymore,” said Anelundi.

“Mrs. Coyne was my favorite teacher,” said Beatrice Cain. “I loved shorthand class. I was on the school newspaper called the Informer and I played some basketball in school,” added Cain. Cain who still resides in East Providence went on to work for Cherry & Webbs for some 16 years and also at Hospital Trust Bank for another 16 years. “Along the way I raised three children,” said Cain. “This is such a day filled with great memories,” she said.

As the small group reminisced they sat down to a lunch of boneless chicken, vegetables, salad, fruit and desert. The reunion was mostly organized by Dr. F. Paul Colella. Known as Paul to his classmates, Colella served as an informal Master of Ceremonies.

“It’s good to see everyone and please feel free to get up and tell your best stories from high school or beyond,” invited the nattily dressed Colella in bow-tie and pressed slacks and blue blazer.

Colella, too, was an athlete at EPHS. He was an all-state football and hockey player. “Later, I coached hockey at EP from 1957 to 1964, winning two division championships,” smiled Colella. Colella is best remembered for a long career in EP education. He began as a chemistry teacher at EPHS eventually teaching guidance. Along the way he taught adult education and administered summer youth programs in the city. Spending some time in the U.S. Army, Colella returned to teaching at his alma mater. After receiving his doctorate and appointments to numerous administrative posts within the EP school department, Colella became Director of Personnel and Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

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Another member of ‘45 is Harold Kjellman. “I loved basketball under coach Cliff Good,” said Kjellman. “I got into engineering after URI and was a mechanical engineer for the electric company.

I was a manager for the Manchester, N.H. supply house also. My days at EPHS were great. We won titles for basketball, wrestling and track,” he added with a big smile.

One couple attending the reunion was happy to tell of their ‘recent’ courtship. Ed Noonan, 88 and Emelia White, 87 have been a “couple” for the past three years. “We’ve known each other pretty much since grade school. I knew Ed, he lived around the corner,

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but we didn’t see each other to often,” said Emelia. “And besides, I got better grades than Ed all through school,” she laughed.

Although knowing each other for most of their school days, the two never dated. After high school Emily married and raised nine children. Sadly her first husband died and she remarried eventually only to see her second husband pass away also. For his part, Ed worked for Narragansett Electric after high school and retired at age 62. “I haven’t worked since my retirement,” he said. Ed moved to Rehoboth and Emelia spent some 15 years in Florida. “I would come home and stay with my daughter Janice for a while,” said Emelia. So three years ago Emelia asked her daughter if she knew where Ed lived. Janice, who attended the reunion with her Mom, not only found Ed Noonan but set up a surprise meeting at the Country Kitchen in Seekonk, MA. “I was reading the paper and Janice called me. So we got together,” smiled Ed. “Yes, we got together three years ago and we’ve been together since,” added Emelia as the two kissed for the camera. ‘That’s long enough,’ said someone in the crowd as the kiss lingered.

A former EP city manager and finance director was a class member. “I loved high school,” said Charlie O’Connell. O’Connell was an all-state track star playing for legendary coach and former Superintendent of Schools, Ed Martin. “I enjoyed school very much.

I would get there early and run around the gym before classes started. One of my track times stayed a state record for a long time,” said O’Connell. After graduation he joined the Air Force. “I wanted to join the Navy but after a submarine sank it was decided that I would join the Air Force,” he added. O’Connell went on to Bryant College and ran track there also. “It was great as I was the anchor for one of the school’s largest track meets.” O’Connell entered the finance field working for U.S. Rubber for two years and then beginning a career with the City of East Providence. “It was interesting,” he said. “I was there when we converted from a town to a city. I was a controller and treasurer and eventually a City Manager for a year,” he recalled. “I retired in 1990. One of my interesting tales was the time I spent on the (Claus) Von Bulow trial.

When the jury vote was 11-1, I was the one who voted to convict.

But we couldn’t get a hung-jury decision,” said O’Connell. “This is great, still getting together after all these years.”

One classmate almost didn’t make the reunion because he mixed up his calendar. Two Star General Gordon Smith now lives in California. “He called me the night before our reunion to tell me he would be attending. I’ll see you next week, Gordon told me!,” said Paul Colella. “I told him that, no, it’s tomorrow!” “Well guess I better get going,” replied Smith. So the retired Navy Admiral got on the phone and booked a red-eye, flying into Boston and arriving in East Providence in time for the reunion. Smith, whose father was long time legendary educator Otho Smith, excelled in hockey and football in school. After graduating he joined the Navy at age 17 becoming one of the youngest ever to serve. He had a meritorious service as a fighter pilot for 34 years. Smith was a fighter pilot in Vietnam and Korea and “maybe some other areas I probably can’t tell you about,” Smith winked. “I also worked in industry for some 32 years as either a CEO or president,” Smith added. One fellow fighter pilot who became known to Admiral Smith was the senior George H.W. Bush.

The other EPHS Hall of Fame member of this class is Paul Colella. In addition to his many teaching and administrative positions with the East Providence School Department, Colella was a tireless volunteer for many groups in the city. In 1984 Colella chaired the Townie Pride Centennial weekend celebration which kicked off the Townie Pride movement. Without saying it directly, Colella closed the reunion afternoon by reflecting on the collective age of his classmates. “We don’t know if we’re going to get together again. God willing, maybe next year. We could meet again soon.”

The once young EPHS student/athletes from 1945 slowly left the Wannamoisett with smiles and Townie Pride in their gait.

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September 13, 2015 [Providence] – The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will open a new exhibitions featuring the work of four local artists with Opening Receptions on Sunday, September 27 from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served and the artists will be on hand to discuss their work. The shows on view will feature diverse works in the media of drawing, painting, and photography. All three shows focus on the themes of process, inspiration, and how the two can develop over time.

In the Dodge House Gallery, longtime Art Club figure drawing instructor Don Paulhus Sr. will have a solo show of figure drawings in pastel from the many years he instructed fellow Club members in the subject. Mr. Paulhus joined the Art Club in 1958 and was a popular teacher at the Club for decades.

His solo show will focus on figure drawings culled from his years of classroom drawings. Don Paulhus Sr., a resident of Rumford in East Providence. continued on page 18...

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In the Maxwell Mays Gallery painter Joan McConaghy and photographer Don Gregory will exhibit together in the show titled “Inspirations” and will both exhibit artworks with themes and motifs drawn from nature. Ms. McConaghy holds a BA, BS, and MA from Rhode Island College and also studied in the School of Education at Boston University. In addition to the Providence Art Club She is a member of the Wickford Art Association and the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative. Ms. McConaghy maintains a studio in the historic Deacon Taylor House at the Art Club. Mr. Gregory holds a JD and is a practicing attorney and photographer who focuses on landscape and other natural themes. He was accepted to the Providence Art Club as an exhibiting artist member two years ago, and recently featured large scale photographs in the Club’s exhibition space at One Financial Plaza.

In the newly renamed Mary Castelnovo Gallery (formerly the Moitié Gallery), Anthony Tomaselli will have a solo show titled “Process; Draw to Paint”. Mr. Tomaselli is a graduate of Rhode Island College and owner of the popular T’s Restaurants franchises. He currently paints in the historic Fleurs de Lys Studio Building at 7 Thomas Street. His exhibition will focus on his process and feature both paintings and the studies that preceded them.

Located along Thomas Street, in the shadow of the First Baptist Church, the Providence Art Club is a picturesque procession of historic houses, home to studios, galleries and the clubhouse.

Through its public programs, its art instruction classes for members and its active exhibition schedule, the Providence Art Club continues a tradition of sponsoring and supporting the visual arts in Providence and throughout Rhode Island.

All Exhibitions Are Free and Open to the Public.

Local People And Places Earn Rhody Awards For Historic Preservation

A homeowner who enlisted a volunteer crew of friends and family on her do-it-yourself project in Rumford and the comprehensive exterior restoration of Pawtucket’s Old Slater Mill are among the eleven projects, places, and people that were honored at the sixth annual Rhode Island Preservation Celebration. The event took place at the Dunes Club in Narragansett on Sunday, September 27.

The Rhody Awards, chosen by Preserve Rhode Island (PRI) and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) from nominations by the public, honor individuals, Exhibitions Dates September 27 – October 16, 2015 organizations, and projects for their contributions to the preservaOpening Receptions Sunday, September 27, 2-4pm tion of Rhode Island’s historic places.

Gallery Hours Weekdays 12-4pm, Weekends 2-4pm Rita Danielle Steele received the Homeowner Award for the Galleries Closed Monday, October 12th in Observance of adaptive reuse of the Rumford Library. In 1811, the Young Ladies’ the Columbus Day Holiday.

Reading and Charitable Society was established in Rumford. MeetGallery Night Providence Thursday, October 15, 2-4pm ings reportedly consisted of one member reading aloud while the others did needlework. By the end of the 19th century, the Society Founded in 1880 to stimulate the appreciation of art in the comhad become the East Providence Free Library Association, with a munity, the Club has long been a place for artists and art patrons collection housed at the Town Hall. In 1905, Samuel W. Bridgham, to congregate, create, display and circulate works of art. a summer resident, funded the construction of a dedicated library building in Rumford, designed by the Providence architectural firm of Hilton and Jackson. The handsome building, with its classical façade, pedimented vestibule, Doric columns and central entry surmounted by a large fanlight, served the citizens of East Providence for over 100 years.

In 2012, faced with severe budget cuts, the City of East Providence closed the Rumford Branch Library and offered the building for sale. Rita Steele, who had at Serving Our Community & Neighbors for over 54 Years age 8 announced to her parents that she would one day own a library, seized the opportunity. With the help of family and friends, Rita transformed the library into a stylish, modern residence that retains the building’s historic character and bookish charm. The library’s open floor plan remains, now with a kitchen and living room – each graced with a brick fireplace – on either side of the central hallway. Two bedrooms and two baths are tucked into the back of the building, in a 1950s addition. The original brick rear elevation (now an interior wall) was repaired and repointed by Rita’s father, a mason. Rita’s sister became an expert in wood window restoration. Fluorescent lights gave way to period fixtures. Original wood flooring, Federally Chartered & Federally Insured concealed under drab carpet, was brought to life again. And, fittingly, the old library 1169 South Broadway, East Providence, RI bookshelves still line the walls.

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October 2015 The Reporter Old Slater Mill was honored with a Project Award. As the first successful water-powered cotton mill in America, Slater Mill is unquestionably one of Rhode Island’s most significant historic buildings. It was among the first properties to be recognized with National Historic Landmark status, in 1966, and is one of the key elements of the newly-designated Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, which tells the story of the industrial revolution in America.

Built in 1793 on the west bank of the Pawtucket River, Slater Mill was expanded several times over the course of the 19th century and has housed a variety of enterprises, from jewelry-tool manufacturing to the production of coffin trimmings. In the 1890s, a bicycle-riding rink operated on the third floor, beneath the monitor roof. When the last business vacated the property in 1920, Slater Mill was threatened with demolition. A group of local businessmen came to the rescue, founding the Old Slater Mill Association, purchasing the property, restoring it to its ca. 1830 appearance, and operating it as one of the first industrial museums in the country.

In 2014, the Old Slater Mill Association embarked on a comprehensive exterior restoration of the building, with funding from the Champlin Foundations and the City of Pawtucket. Haynes/de Boer Architecture + Preservation drew up the plans and the Martone Service Company completed the job. Over 9,100 linear feet (that’s nearly 1.75 miles) of deteriorated wood clapboard were replaced, and over 130 historic wood window sash were restored. The hoisting beam and gates at the bell tower were repaired, along with wood window and door surrounds. Parts of the brick foundation were repointed and a new cedar-shingle roof was installed. About the only building element left untouched was the cupola, which had been restored by E.F. O’Donnell & Sons in 2011. The final step was a complete re-painting of the building in its signature rich, yellow hue. Old Slater Mill is good as new.

Riverside Native Tatiana Andrade Takes Part in Round Table Discussion with Senator Warren at Stonehill College

Easton, MA - Riverside native Tatiana Andrade, a member of the Class of 2017 at Stonehill College in Easton, MA, took part in a round table discussion with Senator Elizabeth Warren and other local elected officials recently at Stonehill. The group discussed the issue of student debt in America.

Andrade, who is studying finance, serves as an ambassador for SALT, a multifunctional financial education program that supports students and alumni.

Stonehill is a selective Catholic college located near Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages over 2,500 students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields. The Stonehill community helps students to develop the knowledge, skills, and character to meet their professional goals and to live lives of purpose and integrity.

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Festival Ballet Providence’s 38th Season Set To Launch

Providence, RI (September 18, 2015) – Festival Ballet Providence’s (FBP) 2015-2016 Season, which was formally announced in June, opens in October 2015 with electrifying choreography, stunning staging, live music, and thrilling premieres. The company’s thirty-eighth season of contemporary and classical dance includes Ballet Russes Reinvented, Up Close on Hope series, The Nutcracker, Hansel and Gretel, and Swan Lake.

Ballets Russes Reinvented launches the season on October 23-25 at The Vets in Providence. The triple-bill pays homage to the trailblazing 20th Century troupe The Ballets Russes; the program features reimaginings of three of the troupe’s seminal works. Choreographer Dominic Walsh’s Afternoon of a Faun (music: Claude Debussy) and Le Spectre de la Rose (music: Carl-Maria von Weber) will offer contemporary choreography and daring new perspectives. Walsh’s works have recently been featured at the Joyce Theatre in New York; this will be the Rhode Island premiere of Walsh’s choreography.

Reinvented closes with Djuric’s The Firebird. At once haunting and poignant, the ballet is set to the timeless, epic score by Igor Stravinsky. Artist and sculptor Isabel Mattia, from Providence’s innovative collaborative The Steel Yard, is creating a dynamic centerpiece for FBP’s production of The Firebird, which will tower above the stage at 20-feet tall. “The Ballets Russes were famous for bringing together artists like Picasso, Bakst and others to design scenery for their productions,” Djuric said. “We hope to pay homage to that legacy by bringing in Isabel and The Steel Yard, who are leaders in the thriving art and design community here in Providence.”

Up Close on Hope returns November 13-22 with a program unlike any other in the series’ history. From the intimacy of the 85seat Black Box Theatre, audiences will have a chance to experience George Balanchine’s oldest and most sought-after ballet, Apollo.

The ballet depicts the young god, danced by Bausyz, as he is inspired into adulthood by the muses of poetry, mime and dance.

“When I asked Mindaugas what role he would like to dance before he retires, he told me without question it would be Apollo,” Djuric said. Up Close will also feature live music by Community Music Works in a brand new collaboration fusing contemporary movement and classical music. Bach Suites will be accompanied live by CMW cellist Adrienne Taylor and violinist Hannah Ross and will feature works by Misha Djuric, Andrea Dawn Shelley, and Ty Parmenter.

FPB’s spectacular holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, will take place at Providence Performing Arts Center on December 18-20, 2015. The audience favorite features breathtaking sets and elegant choreography in a cherished a holiday tradition beloved by generations around the world.

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St. Luke’s Council #16053 Assists At Fundraiser For The Autism Project

On Saturday, September 19th members of St. Luke’s Council #16053 Knights of Columbus, in Barrington volunteered their services at the Frerichs Farm in Warren. David and Barbara Frerich sponsored this event for the Autism Project - East Bay Support Center. It was the first fundraiser of this type at the farm for any charitable organization.

Financial Secretary Bob Nichols led the Knights of Columbus delegation, which included Past Grand Knights Tony Ballirano, Mike Pimentel, Al Winter Sr., Deputy Grand Knight Doug Johnston, and Chancellor Paul Gladney. Also assisting were Diane Nichols and Sherry Johnston. The team volunteered their services at the Kitchen Booth, one of the many supporting stations. The event was successful and was fun for all. St. Luke’s Council pledged their continued support for all future fund raising endeavors.

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‘What Lies Beneath?”

Perhaps you have noticed divers and kayakers in the water off Bold Point this spring and summer? David Robinson, Senior Marine Research Specialist with the URI Graduate School of Oceanography was leading a RI Sea Grant research team below the surface to map and identify 24 wrecks and the remains of a floating drydock in what is known as Green Jacket Shoal. As part of the Green Jacket shoal Marine Debris Removal Project, Dave will discuss the challenges of that study and the managing and protecting of these unique resources. Is there potential value for tourism, education and natural habitat in this “ship graveyard” right off the East Providence shoreline at Bold point?

Visit the new EPHS web site at www.ephist.org

The EPHS is a volunteer organization in its 48th 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 Local 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 most months from 1-3:30 pm and is open by appointment for special tours/ reference room use.To check open house dates and for more information visit info@ephist.org or call 438-1750.

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Dine and dance for a good cause. Good Neighbors is holding a Silver Jubilee dinner dance to celebrate 25 years of service to the community. It will be held on October 17 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall at St. Brendan’s School, 55 Turner Avenue, Riverside.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Good Neighbors soup kitchen, food pantry, day shelter and resource center that has assisted the underserved of the East Bay, greater Providence and Newport areas for two and a half decades. Clients include children, seniors, veterans, the working poor, the unemployed, single parents, the homeless and those in ill health.

The Silver Jubilee will feature an authentic Italian buffet catered

by Perella’s Ristorante. Blount’s Seafood is providing soup and Vienna Bakery is donating dessert. Guests will enjoy listening and dancing to live music by the Meadow-Larks and there will be a cash bar. An extensive silent auction and raffle will offer dozens of prize packages donated by local merchants. Silver Sponsor for the event is Teamsters Local #251.

Tickets are $40 and reservations can be made online at www. goodneighborsri.org or by sending a check, payable to Good Neighbors, to Good Neighbors, 55 Turner Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915. Table reservations will be accepted for parties of 8 or more guests. All other guests will enjoy open seating. For information

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The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble October 9, 2015 at 8 PM

The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble and the Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Robert Franzblau, will present a joint concert in Roberts Hall at Rhode Island College on Friday evening, October 9, 2015 at 8 PM. General admission is $10, Non RIC students and seniors are $5, and RIC students, faculty, and staff are free. More information can be found at www.riwe.org or Facebook.

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EPHS Class of 1960 55th Reunion October 17th

The East Providence High School Class of 1960 will hold its Reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Metacomet Country Club, East Providence. For more information call Joan Daft @401-433-4121 or Allan Gilmore @ 401-434-3667.

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The Reporter October 2015 on sponsorship, donation or advertising opportunities, call 401433-0045. Deadline for reservations is October 5, 2015. Your support will make a significant impact on the lives of those who eat at Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen or receive groceries from the Food Pantry.

East Providence Firefighters 9th annual Freaky 5K Road Race October 18th

The East Providence Firefighters will hold their 9th annual Freaky 5K road race on Sunday October 18th at 10AM. The Freaky 5K is a costumed themed road race for runners and walkers of all skill levels. The race will take place in beautiful Rumford starting at EPFD Station #3 located at 30 North Broadway. Awards will be presented to various age groups and the years best costume will earn a spot on the 2016 race shirt. As always, firehouse chili will be served immediately following the Freaky 5K. Please visit our web site to pre-enter, www.epfdfreaky5k.com. Runners may also enter the morning of the race.

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Location: HGBB Phillip’s Street Hall, 51 No. Phillip Street, EP, RI 02914 Ticket Donations: Adult $10.00 Children (ages 5-12) $5.00 & Under age 5 FREE For more information or to purchase tickets Contact: Nuno at 401- 434-0672 Join us for the best breakfast in town.

Scleroderma Support Group Meeting

Wednesday October 28, 2015 at 7pm

The next Scleroderma Support Group Meeting is planned for Wednesday October 28, 2015 at 7pm Roger Williams Hospital 825 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908 1st floor day treatment room. The topic will be Group Round Table and a tape of National Conference. For more information contact Carole Crowell 401-241-4659.

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Hattie Ide Chaffee Home Annual Bazaar

Saturday, November 7th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 200 Wampanoag Trail, East providence, RI Raffles- Baked Goods- Handmade Items- & More!

East Providence Arts Council Holiday Art Fair Nov 14th 11am-7pm

The East Providence Arts Council is proud to announce we will be holding our second annual Holiday Art Fair on Nov 14th 11am7pm at the East Providence High School.

We are seeking fine artists who create paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture, handmade jewelry, fiber and glass. Hand signed, high quality photo reproductions of original work will also be permitted upon review. Other categories may also be considered.

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Wickford Wicked Week & ½ is Bigger Than Ever!

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Celebrate the excitement of Autumn and the Halloween season as Wickford Village hosts its’ largest line-up of family fun and free events during Wickford Wicked Week & ½! Whether you want to have a night out with the ladies in the crisp fall air, hunt for bargains, or bring the kids for seasonal crafts and trick-or-treating, there’s something fun planned in Wickford for you October 17th through Halloween Day! The activities begin with “Pumpkins In The Park,” where kids are invited to paint a pumpkin for free! Do you enjoy history and even a little fright? Two different Graveyard walking tours will be offered in the village this year. Grab your girlfriends for a beautiful evening of boutique shopping and enjoy refreshments and demonstrations at many of the shops on Ladies’ Night. Are you a bargain shopper? You’ll find “scary low prices” at the Spooky Tent Sale where many of the Wickford shops will be “cleaning out the cobwebs.”

Get the entire family costumed up and join the Horribles Parade which will be led by “Terry The Unfunny Pirate.” Entertainment and trick-or-treating to follow the parade… leashed pets welcome, too!

Many more activities are planned for Wickford Wicked Week ½. Visit www.wickfordvillage.com or follow us on facebook (I love wickford village) for event dates, locations and other details.

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Church Events Forever Young Club

St. Brendan Forever Young Club will celebrate their 20th anniversary on Tuesday, October 13, at noon in the parish hall with a sandwich buffet to which all members are invited. Reservations must be made by October 6 by calling Anne at 437-0963 or Carol at 433-2281. There is no cost.

Following the luncheon, our guest speaker, Mike Foster, from RI Blue Cross, will speak on the various plans. This should be interesting as it is time for us to make necessary changes. A short business meeting will follow.

Please bring a non-perishable item for our Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen.

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Coach Jim will be starting his 51st year of coaching! The Haven Basketball Youth League will start practices on Wed Oct 14th. Practice times are 5:00-6:30pm for ages 14 and under, 6:308:00pm for ages 15-17. Games are Saturday mornings at Haven’s indoor basketball court beginning at 8:00am. Ages 15-17 also play Thursday nights at Martin Middle School, East Providence, 7:008:30pm. Hope to see you all there! Please come out and support these great kids. Haven United Methodist Church 200 Taunton Ave, East Providence.

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Haven United Methodist Church will be having their annual Holiday Bizarre on Saturday, November 7th from 9am-3pm. There will be Crafts, Raffles, Games, and a Bake Sale, along with Soup & Sandwich for $3.00.

Vendor space is available for $25. Please download the Vendor Agreement from our website www.haveumchurch.com and mail with payment to Attention Joan Klein – Haven United Methodist Church 200 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914. Payment must be received by November 3rd. Please contact our Office Administrator: Joan KleinAdeojo for any questions 401-438-4911, office hours T/W/Th 8:30-4:30.

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Classes will be held every other Tuesday starting Oct 6th through Dec 15th from 6-8pm at the church. Please register by Oct 2nd and contact our Office Administrator: Joan Klein-Adeojo for any questions 401438-4911, office hours T/W/Th 8:30-4:30.

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Gospel Worship Rehoboth Congregational Church 139 Bay State Road Sunday, October 18th | 6:30 PM

Join us for a family-friendly and spirit-filled Gospel Worship Service (that will have you home in time for the Patriot’s 8:30PM kick-off!).

Central Congregational Church Fall & Winter Rummage Sale

The Central Congregational Church will once again be holding it’s popular three day Fall & Winter Rummage Sale! Add to your Fall and Winter wardrobe AND stick to your budget by shopping here! Remember, we are open Thursday evening till 7pm so you can shop after work or after dropping children off at sports/dance practices.

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Celebrate the Splendor of Autumn the Audubon Way! October Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island

(September 1, 2015) – Throw on your fleece jacket, grab your binoculars, and hit the trails in search of fall migrants. C’mon out to your local wildlife refuge and celebrate the splendor of autumn the Audubon way!

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online at www.asri.org.

A complete listing of programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Download a copy online at www.asri.org.

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 Wednesday Morning Bird Walks

Locations Around the State, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Audubon offers FREE Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry through the end of January 2016. Walks will begin at 9:00 am. Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Please visit the Audubon’s website or Facebook Page for the location. You may also contact Laura at lcarberry@asri.org for more information.

Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday through January 2016; 9:00-11:00 am; Program Fee: Free. Ages: 14+.

October 22, 2015 Armchair Naturalist Series: Insect Phylogeny

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge Smithfield, RI 6:30 – 8:00 pm Armchair Naturalist: Come join an Audubon expert and learn about about the major groups of insects, their identifying characteristics, and what field guides are the best to use.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $10/member, $14/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online at www.asri.org continued page 29...

October 11, 2015 Flameworked Glass Jewelry Workshop Bird Pendants

Two Sessions Offered Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 – 3:00 pm Create your own glass bird pendant! Benjamin Giguere of Gather Glass in Providence will guide you through the process of making a flameworked piece of glass jewelry. Learn about the process and the equipment used. Please wear short-sleeved shirts. No experience necessary and all materials are provided. Registration is required.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $50/member, $60/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online at www.asri.org

October 14, 2015 A Walk in the Woods: A Glimpse at New England Forests

Prudence Island 9:45 am – 3:00 pm Explore the beautiful forested trails of Prudence Island, from deciduous hardwood to pine barren and freshwater swamp. Education staff will guide you through the woods, sharing their knowledge of local tree species, New England forests and how land use change over hundreds of years has shaped the current landscape of Prudence Island. Walks are at a leisurely pace and will cover two to three miles. Registration is required.

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October 20, 2015 Diamondback Terrapins

Lecture at the Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 7:00 – 8:00 pm Diamondback Terrapins are the only species of turtle in the U.S. that live in the brackish waters of salt marshes and estuaries. Here in Rhode Island, these turtles have an “endangered” status, and Barrington is the location of their principal colony. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust has been researching these one-of-akind turtles since 1990. Join us for a presentation on the origins of these interesting and endangered reptiles and discover what has been learned from the 26-year study of this local population.

Registration required.

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    

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  

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  

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             

October 2015 The Reporter

October 23, 2015 • High Peaks and Autumn Glory

Audubon Long Pond Woods Wildlife Refuge Hopkinton, RI 9:15 am – 12:00 pm The overlook at Long Pond is a wonderful spot to be in autumn, where soaring birds and colorful foliage surround you. This is an up-and-down vigorous hike well worth the climb to the top. Join Scott Ruhren, director of conservation, for a challenging hike on this special refuge. In addition to sturdy hiking shoes and appropriate clothing, please bring cameras, binoculars, snack and water.

Follow directions provided at www.asri.org . Click on the refuges link.

Long Pond Woods, North Road, Hopkinton, RI; Program Fee: $10/member, $14/ non-member; Ages: 5+. Register online at www.asri.org.

October 24, 2015 Wondrous Wildlife on Prudence

Prudence Island, RI 9:45 am – 4:45 pm Come to Prudence Island and search for animal sounds, homes, tracks, and signs during this outdoor investigation! Practice using your senses to discover the many animal species that call the island their home. Learn about predator-prey interactions, animal adaptations in response to the environment and humans, invasive species, and more.

Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Program Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child, $14/non-member adult, $7/nonmember child. Ages: 10+. For more details on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit www.asri.org

October 25, 2015 Birding Hammonasset Beach State Park and Lighthouse Point

Madison, Connecticut 7:00 am- 5:00 pm Hammonasset Beach State Park is the premier birding site in Connecticut, with approximately 300 species spotted there.

Observe migrating waterfowl, waders, shorebirds, raptors, warblers, sparrow, and buntings. If we are really lucky, we might spot Cave Swallows or even a Northern Saw-whet Owl. After spending the morning at Hammonasset Beach State Park, participants will head over to Lighthouse Point Park, one of the oldest hawkwatch sites in the US. Here we will search for accipters, falcons, buteos and eagles. Please bring a lunch and snacks, binoculars, scopes and dress for the weather.

Departs from Fisherville Brook Wildlife

Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: $60/member, $70/nonmember; Ages: 16+. Register online at www.asri.org

October 28, 2015 Owls of New England

Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Seekonk, MA 6:30 – 8:00 pm Did you know there are several species of owls that live right here in New England?

Did you know some might live right near your back yard? We’ll take a pictorial look at our native owls, hear their calls, learn about their amazing adaptations, and meet a live owl.

Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Program Fee: $10/ member adult, $5/member child, $14/nonmember adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 6+. Register online at www.asri.org

Through October 28, 2015 Providence Raptors

Photography Exhibit by Peter Green Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm For years, the fastest animals on the planet have patrolled the Providence skyline, protecting their territory and successfully rearing over 30 chicks. Peter Green is a photographer and graphic designer living and working in downtown Providence. He walks the city, documenting the Peregrine Falcons and more urban wildlife from hawks nesting on rooftops to kestrels hunting in alleys. These regal, powerful raptors seem out-of-place yet perfectly at home among the landscape of bricks and concrete. For a preview of Peter’s photography visit: providenceraptors.com Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; September 6 – October 28, 2015; 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Program Fee: Free with Admission. Ages: All.

October 31, 2015 The Perfect Pumpkin Party

Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Come to Audubon for our annual day of pumpkin fun! Try your hand at pumpkin golf, pumpkin ring-toss, and pumpkin art.

Join us for a different kind of fall celebration and find out just how much fun a pumpkin can be. Buy a pumpkin from our “patch” and decorate it with fun art supplies. Children in costume will receive a special prize!

No need to register. Please note: some of the art activities may be messy, so wear clothes that can get dirty.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; October 31, 2015, 10:00 am-3:00 pm; Program Fee: Free with Admission (additional fee to purchase a pumpkin) Ages: All.

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Hand Carved…One Feather at a Time

Bird And Wildlife Carving Exposition November 7 & 8, 2015 Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Bristol, R.I. (September 21, 2015) – Go ahead. Get up close…they won’t fly away. These birds have chiseled beaks and wooden wings. Exquisitely carved and life-like songbirds, raptors, waterfowl and other wildlife will be showcased at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Bird and Wildlife Carving Exposition on November 7 & 8, 2015 at the Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street (Route 114,) Bristol, Rhode Island.

Over 17 acclaimed and award-winning artists from throughout New England and the Northeast will exhibit their incredibly life-like carvings of birds and other wildlife throughout the facility. Carving demonstrations will be held. A wide selection of pieces ranging from beautiful hand-carved feather pins to larger works valued from the hundreds into the thousands of dollars will be offered for sale. Carvings by various artists will also be raffled off. For many collectors, this exposition is one of the most admired in New England.

New York carver and falconer, Al Jordan, recipient of more than 25 Best of Show awards nationally, will exhibit his carvings at the exhibition. An accomplished carver with meticulous attention to detail, he was commissioned to create the centerpiece for the visitors’ center in Denali National Park - a magnificent life-size golden eagle in flight.

Admission is $5/per person. For more information visit www.asri.org The Audubon Society of Rhode Island, independent and unaffiliated with the National Audubon Society, was founded in 1897. Today, with 17,000 members and supporters, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island is dedicated to education, land conservation, and advocacy. Audubon independently protects or owns almost 9,500 acres of woodlands and coastal property embracing diverse natural habitats. More than 33,000 students from area schools participate annually in our educational programs. A voice in statewide ecological issues, the Society actively fulfills its environmental stewardship through preservation and protection of Rhode Island’s natural heritage.

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The Reporter October 2015

With Bruce Barth on Piano, Celebrated Jazz Vocalist Mary Stallings to Perform Live@RWU on Oct. 7

The Autism Project Announces Calendar of Trainings for Fall 2015 New trainings added to support the East Bay area

Johnston/Bristol/Warren, RI (September 11, 2015): The Autism Project is currently enrolling parents, educators, and related professionals for multiple training series providing information, strategies and interventions to support individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

NEW Locations!

East Bay

Bruce Mary Stallings at RWU. Hot on the heels of her 2015 album Feelin’ Good, Stallings becomes the latest in a line of jazz luminaries to take the Live@ RWU stage Bristol, R.I., Sept. 21, 2015 – With a stunning stage presence and an emotionally dynamic voice that truly inhabits her lyrics,Mary Stallings is a jazz vocalist at the peak of her musical powers. Accompanied by Bruce Barth – an accomplished pianist deeply rooted in the jazz tradition – they are the one of the hottest duos performing today.

With a far-ranging repertoire of jazz standards, ballads and swinging groove from Stallings’ 2015 album Feelin’ Good, Stallings and Barth will take the stage for an intimate performance at Roger Williams University on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Part of the Live@RWU series – which has hosted jazz luminaries Freddy Cole, Aaron Diehl, Johnny O’Neal, Joe Locke and Justin Kauflin to date – the concert is free and open to the public.

A graceful vocalist in high demand, 76-year-old San Francisco native Mary Stallings launched her career in the 1950s, touring with the legendary Billy Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie and Count Basie.

Stallings returned to full-time singing in the 1980s after devoting time off to raise her daughter, R&B singer Adriana Evans; in the decades since, she has released a series of critically acclaimed albums and toured across the world.

The New York Times calls Stallings a “wizard of the long tone, which she uses to laser into deep emotional zones; she leaves brackets of silence, and phrases with microscopic care.”

A musical force in his own right, Bruce Barth has been an accomplished jazz pianist and composer for over two decades.

Born into a musical family in Pasadena, Calif., he took the New York jazz scene by storm in the late ’80s, performing with the great tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and the Terence Blanchard Quintet. A prolific composer and performer who tours around the world, Barth has collaborated with Tony Bennett, Steve Wilson and Wynton Marsalis, among others, and performed on numerous movie soundtracks – in 1992, he played piano on-screen in Spike Lee’s Malcolm X. The Wednesday, Oct. 7, concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the Global Heritage Hall Atrium on the University’s Bristol campus at One Old Ferry Road. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required, but seating is limited. For more information, please call (401) 254-3043.

A Starting Point East Bay is presented by a professional working in the field of Autism and a parent of a child with ASD. It is our goal to present the information from both perspectives so participants understand how strategies apply in the school, at home and within the community. Our presenters are teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and parents.

The class will be at Mt. Hope High School, 199 Chestnut Street, Bristol from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost of the class is $199 for professionals and is FREE for parents and family members and pre-registration is required. CEUs are available for Social Workers.

The series begins October 1, 2015.

Parent to Parent East Bay is a program where trained parents of children with ASD share information, strategies and resources with other parents who may be parenting a child who is newly diagnosed, or parents looking for support and information as a child enters another transition. Many parents and family members take this course first and then enroll in one of our other more targeted series for information that is relevant for their family.

The class will be at East Bay Chamber of Commerce, 16 Cutler Street, Warren from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The course is FREE for parents and family members. Classes begin October 14, 2015.

Johnston

Aspire Johnston focuses on individuals living with Asperger Syndrome as they face unique challenges and often times their distinctive strengths can mask their areas of need. The Aspire series is designed to teach parents and professionals about the unique characteristics and learning styles of individuals with Asperger Syndrome.

The class will be at The Autism Project, 1516 Atwood Avenue, Johnston from 6 pm to 8 pm Cost of the class is $99 and is free for parents. CEUs are available for Social Workers. Classes begin October 8, 2015.

Parent to Parent Johnston is a program where trained parents of children with ASD share information, strategies and resources with other parents who may be parenting a child who is newly diagnosed, or parents looking for support and information as a child enters another transition. Many parents and family members take this course first and then enroll in one of our other more targeted series for information that is relevant for their family.

The class will be at our main office at 1516 Atwood Avenue, Johnston from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The course is FREE for parents and family members. Classes begin October 20, 2015.

Spanish Parent to Parent Pawtucket is a program where trained parents of children with ASD share information, strategies and resources with other parents who may be parenting a child who is newly diagnosed, or parents looking for support and information as a child enters another transition. Many parents and family members take this course first and then enroll in one of our other more targeted series for information that is relevant for their family.

The class is presented in Spanish.

The class will be at Memorial Hospital, 555 Prospect St., Pawtucket from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The course is FREE for parents and family members. Classes begin October 10, 2015.

To register, please visit www.theautismproject.org or contact Deb Langevin at 401-785-2666 x76788 for more information email: dlangevin@lifespan.org.

October 2015 The Reporter

Blithewold’s Gardener’s Day Event Boasts Something for Everyone

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum’s Gardener’s Day will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2015. The day-long event, entitled “Style - Inside and Outside the Home,” will feature a plant sale and horticultural and cooking demonstrations along with presentations by speakers Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge from the reality show “The Fabulous Beekman Boys,” Ed Bowen of Opus Nursery, and Katherine Tracy of Avant Gardens, promising entertainment and inspiration for anyone from the backyard gardener to the interior design enthusiast.

Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge will serve as the keynote speakers for the event. The pair stars in the show “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” that airs on the Cooking Channel. The show details their lifestyle while farming, gardening, cooking, and working with their community on the historic Beekman 1802 farm in Sharon Springs, NY. Their brand also encompasses cookbooks, a memoir, and a mercantile that features foodstuffs, furniture, skincare, and home and garden wares from various small farms and artisans.

The Beekman Boys will also showcase their newest book, “Style: The Attraction of Opposites,” which will be released on September 15, 2015.

Speaker Ed Bowen is a horticulturalist and owner of Opus Plants, a “deliberately small nano-nursery” located in Little Compton, RI. Ed is known for his unique hybrids and hard-to-come-by offerings, available by appointment or mail-order.

Speaker Katherine Tracey is the co-owner of Avant Gardens, an uncommon plant nursery and innovative garden design business out of Dartmouth, MA. She has received Blithewold’s Julie L. Morris Award for Horticultural Excellence as well as the Silver Medal for Horticultural Excellence from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Stylemaker Tracey’s horticultural work draws inspiration from her background as a painter and textile designer and she shares her passions for gardening and design in her blog Garden Foreplay, horticultural publications including Fine Gardening Magazine, and as a lecturer at various symposiums and shows. During her presentation, Tracey will demonstrate how to make and care for a unique and seasonal succulent arrangement as an example of her Avant style in the garden.

Gardener’s Day will be held in Blithewold’s recently expanded special event area. The new Van Wickle Pavilion, which completes the amenities offered to event attendees, includes handicapped accessible rest rooms and a Bridal changing room. Included in this year’s Gardener’s Day event will be a curated selection of gardenthemed vendors onsite for shopping. The luncheon will be catered

by Russell Morin Fine Catering. The proceeds from the event will directly support Blithewold’s many education programs, like their popular school vacation camps and family events. Guests can register online by visiting www.blithewold.org or by phone at (401)253-3707 ex. 21.

About Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Ranked by Yankee Magazine as one of the five best public gardens in New England, Blithewold, formerly home to the Van Wickle family, is a 45-room English-style manor filled with family heirlooms, framed by a series of lovely gardens and arboretum on Narragansett Bay. Blithewold’s mission Complete is to preserve New England’s finest garden estate through excellence in horticulture and historic preservation, and by our example to teach and inspire others. For more information please visit blithewold.org

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This fall promises to be particularly popular for home projects.

Lower gas prices are boosting people’s discretionary income and Metrostudy’s latest Residential Remodeling Index points to a continued rise in activity.

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Home improvement projects can be hard and even grueling work, particularly for DIYers. Lower temperatures and humidity create a much more comfortable environment for getting things done (and rhetorically keeping your cool when obstacles inevitably arrive).

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Everyone wants their home to sparkle when they welcome family and friends during the holidays. Completing a home improvement project during the fall sets up a big reveal when the holidays roll around.

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Fall is an excellent time to save money by finding great deals on home improvement supplies and service. Year-end sales begin and discounts can be steep. Retailers like Lumber Liquidators, with their annual Yard Sale in October, often have discounts to clear inventory before the New Year. Also, contractors are busiest during the warmer months - their business cools as the weather does.

Facing tight timelines and tighter budgets, homeowners often need to prioritize their projects. Installing hardwood floors often provides a high return on investment, both from a quantitative (home value) and qualitative (pride in ownership) standpoint.

No matter what a homeowner chooses to do during the fall home improvement season, it will help reduce cabin fever during the winter months.

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The FALL FIX-UP 5 Home-Renovation Tips That Will Reduce Asthma and Allergy Triggers in Your Home

(BPT) - This is the peak season for do-it-yourself projects, and maybe you already have your tape measure in hand, ready to tackle a bathroom remodel, open up the floor plan or finally reimagine that unfinished basement. There are plenty of considerations to take into account with any project, including space, budget and your desired results. But you also need to think about the people who will be enjoying this space with you, especially if any of them suffer from allergies or asthma.

Whether you undertake the project yourself or you hire a professional, each project has the potential to make life easier for the allergy and asthma sufferers living in your home. To help you create the best environment for them, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) offers these helpful tips from its asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program: * Shut the door on bad cabinets. If you’re looking to add or replace your cabinets, you may be considering common options like pressed wood, particleboard or composite boards. These materials, however, often release high levels of volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde. To make your new cabinets more suitable for the asthma and allergy suffers in your home, talk to manufacturers about low-VOC options instead. * Keep the moisture out. Mold and mildew is a common trigger and can make breathing difficult for asthma and allergy sufferers.

These hazards grow from excess moisture in your home, which comes in through the doors or windows. New windows offer energy-saving benefits, and updating the weather stripping on your windowsills and doors can reduce the presence of moisture - thus reducing mold and mildew concerns. * Get serious about your air. No one appreciates indoor air quality more than allergy and asthma sufferers. An updated heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system can improve each breath everyone takes. If you plan to update your home’s HVAC system, opt for one with a replaceable or washable filter-making it easier to control the indoor air quality. This is also a great time to make sure air ducts in your home are unobstructed and large enough to circulate air effectively. * Find fabulous floors. If you have considered replacing your flooring this year, hardwood floors are very stylish right now. Additionally, wood floors are also more asthma and allergy friendly than wall-to-wall carpet. Cover your new hardwood floors with small, washable area rugs for a more breathable environment everyone can enjoy. And for those rooms where carpeting still exists, remember to vacuum the space weekly and clean up any spills immediately. * Waterproof your home. Leaky pipes, water in the basement or even on the walls - moisture like this can be a source of mildew, as well as indicate a general waste of money and potential cause of greater damage. These issues should be addressed immediately before water damages your home or mold and mildew become a serious problem.

The right home project not only benefits the home itself but all of the people who live in it, including anyone with asthma and allergies. Before you start your project, consider what you can do to improve your home for them as well. Doing so will have everyone breathing more easily and loving your home even more. For more

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The FALL 4 Tips to Tackle Any DIY Project (BPT) - (This post is brought to you by the makers of Advil(R).) It’s that time of year again: project season. It’s time to open the windows, reimagine your space and get to work on the home improvement project you’ve been dreaming about all winter.

This is an exciting time of year but before you jump in with booted feet and work-gloved hands, you need to do a little planning.

“I’ve found the best results are achieved when you have a plan in mind,” says Carter Oosterhouse, one of America’s most recognized home-improvement experts featured on many popular TV shows on HGTV. “There’s certainly a time for spontaneity, but you should have a vision of your finished work and know where you’re going before you pick up that first tool.” This summer, Carter is partnering with the makers of Advil(R) to offer these preparation tips and ensure the project you’ve been dreaming about is set up for success.

Know when to rent and when to buy

No matter what type of DIY project you’re planning, you’re going to need some tools. It doesn’t mean you need to own all of them. Smaller tools, such as screwdrivers or hammers, are worth buying because you’ll use them in the future. However, if you need larger tools like floor sanders, carpet cleaners and big power tools, you’re probably better off renting those instead. Before you make any big purchase, ask yourself if you’ll ever use it again. If the answer is no rent it from your local home improvement store.

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Your go-to tool collection should include a hammer, tape measure, drill, saw, sander, glue, level, and an assortment of screwdrivers.

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FIX-UP 5 Easy Fall Home Updates

(BPT) - There are so many reasons to love fall. From the brisk breeze and color-changing leaves outdoors, to prepping for the holidays and watching football inside, there couldn’t be a better time to make a few updates around your house. Consider these simple fall home updates to stylishly welcome the season.

Paint to please

Throughout the year, our walls can undergo stress from energetic kids, furniture moving and everyday traffic. If your home will be busy during the holidays, welcome guests with a newly painted entryway, or, freshen up your family room with a colorful accent wall. Painting is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to transform a room, so embrace the season and try a fallinspired hue that harmonizes with your existing space like deep emerald green, royal purple or burgundy. Deep, rich paint colors are a top design trend of 2015, so the bolder the better. To achieve the best results, use FrogTape brand painter’s tape to attain sharp paint lines. FrogTape is treated with PaintBlock Technology, which seals the edges of the tape, preventing paint bleed. To help incorporate the color of the accent wall into the room, add décor and accessories in similar shades throughout the area, such as new pillows in your family room or a coordinating rug in your entryway.

Clever copper accents

Group together the season’s leaves and branches to create a unique centerpiece, or place them throughout the house to bring life to your living areas. Crafting with fall foliage is a cinch - simply gather an assortment of thick leaves, either real or faux - and after they’re rinsed and dried, spray each side of the leaf with copper paint and leave to dry for a few hours. Line these leaves up along a table runner, string them from your mantle or use them to dress up place settings. To extend the life of your metallic leaves, consider using them as place cards for holiday dinners. Easily allow guests to find their seats in shimmery style by placing printed nametags atop the leaves at each setting.

Freshen up the front door

Increase your home’s curb appeal with a front door refresh just in time for the fall. For starters, give your door a new identity with a distinctive paint color - consider hunter green, colonial red or cognac. The color of your door introduces the world to those who live inside, so choose one that speaks to your family’s style.

After you’ve added personality to your door with paint, add a final touch with your family’s monogram to the center of the door. If your door is metal, glue magnets to the back of the letters and it will easily adhere to it.

Proper party prep

During the fall, more time will be spent in the home’s entertaining spaces to accommodate holiday soirees and family gatherings. Increase the functionality of this room - whether it’s the den, family room, dining room or finished basement - and encourage guests to congregate comfortably by adding casual seating. Spice things up with a mixture of options; choose decorative stools and poufs, or upcycle vintage chairs with new, reupholstered seats. The style of your chairs can vary, but be sure to coordinate the colors and patterns. When you’re not in party mode, stow away the extra seats.

Wow with a refreshed washroom

When decorating for fall, don’t overlook the bathroom! A few simple changes can take this space to new heights. Start by swapping out your soap dishes and lotion pumps with new, coordinating options fitting for the season. If budget allows,

replace your everyday towels with new, plush ones in fun fall colors that add a pop of color to the room. Next, add candles with autumn-inspired scents for an aromatic effect that brings the outdoor aura indoors. For subtle changes that go a long way, replace your bathroom hardware including the toilet handle, cabinet pulls or hinges and towel racks.

The fall season is a great time to revitalize elements of your home as you prepare for indoor holiday entertaining. As you choose updates, make sure they maximize your personal style.

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Bristol Homeowner Hits Gold a Second Time with Marshall Building & Remodeling Homeowners who choose Marshall Building & Remodeling as their roofing, siding, and window contractor tend to return to them project after project because of their great experiences with the company. Take Bethany Ingram, for example. She hired Marshalls in 2001, when her Bristol home needed a new roof. Fourteen years later, when she needed additional renovations, including new siding, windows and decks, she called Marshalls again, remembering her positive experience many years prior.

Originally, Ms. Ingram had worked with founder Tom Marshall, but this time around her free quote and consultation came from Tom’s son, Andy Marshall, who’s leading the company’s second generation. “I initially met with Andy to discuss my ideas and needs. He was very professional, but without the pressure to do more than I had planned,” she said. Mr. Marshall answered all of her questions, reviewed her siding, window and deck options, and offered design suggestions to help Ms. Ingram make the best choice possible for her home and budget.

Feeling confident and comfortable with Marshall’s portfolio, history, reputation, and price, she chose them as her contractor a second time around. And from the start, she was glad she did. “Andy was reachable to address questions and changes in the weeks before the work started. He was able to accommodate my need to have the work done by the first of July.”

Then Ms. Ingram met Marshall’s crew and her delight went through the roof. “I was most impressed with my crew, Shawn, Taylor and Dan. They were prompt arriving Before

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Beyond her appreciation for their workmanship and talent, Ms. Ingram truly enjoyed the crew’s presence. “I felt like my family had grown by three. I felt so comfortable with them that I would leave the house open should they need a bathroom break, refreshment or snack. My neighbors even enjoyed having them around and felt a loss when they completed the work,” she said.

Although Ms. Ingram was sad to see the crew go when the siding, window, and deck renovation was complete, she was absolutely thrilled with the final outcome, which has gotten a lot of attention from neighbors and passersby. “Everyone who has seen the completed job remarks on how beautiful the home looks, as well as the high quality, attention to detail and neatness of the work. I live on the East Bay bike path and at least daily someone would stop to take a picture, ask the crew about the job or snap a picture of the job sign for future reference,” raved Ms. Ingram. “Over the weekend, I had two couples stop in that had had estimates done and asked my opinion of the company and I gave Marshalls honest excellent reviews which they said have swayed them to call and arrange to have the work scheduled,” she added.

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Another great tip, when moving your entertaining out of the dining room: think about the space you’re going to use, then brainstorm innovative ways to repurpose things from your table.

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Mondays, 10/26, 11/30, 12/14, 3:00-4:30. Ages 10+

Play Minecraft, make a Minecraft-themed craft, and share snacks with new friends. No registration needed.

Babysitting Course

Saturday, October 17, 10:00-2:00 @Weaver. Ages 10+

CCRI Pediatric Nursing students present a day of hands-on babysitting training. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly care for children, toddlers, and infants.

Certificate awarded upon completion. Bring your lunch. There will be another Babysitting Course at the Riverside Library on Saturday, November 7, 10:00-2:00. Call 433-4877 to register.

Costume Swap @Weaver

Bring in a clean, gently-used children’s costume anytime in September. Receive a ticket for each costume. Come back on Saturday, Oct. 3, 3:00-4:30 or Monday, Oct. 5, 10:00-noon and redeem your ticket for a different costume.

Weekly Storytimes

Reading Buddies

The library matches volunteers, ages 13-adult, with elementary school children to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call or stop into the Weaver Library (434-2453).

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Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver

Stem Storytime for grades K-3

Tues, Sept 22 - Oct 27, 3:30-4:15pm @Weaver

45 minutes of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities and a story. Registration is not required.

All Ages Crafts @Riverside

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

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Coding Club @Weaver

Mondays, 10/5, 11/9, 3:30-4:30

Learn the basics of code through handson activities and the use of technology. All experience levels are welcome. No registration needed. Agrs 10+

Writing Workshop @Weaver

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Townie football has a 1-1 record in Division One play with a 15-13 win over Cumberland and a 20-6 win at the hands of Hendricken. The Townies trailed at halftime 7-0 and played the Hawks tough for awhile, but in the end was no match for perennial powerhouse Hendricken.

Two year Head Coach, Jay Monteiro continues to work on rebuilding the football program.

A highlight early in the season was the EP football win over Cumberland High on “Townie Pride Night” at Pierce Stadium in late September. The annual Townie Pride parade of schools continued its tradition of showcasing every school in the city, continuing a tradition begun in 1984 when then Superintendent of Schools, Myron Francis initiated the “Townie Pride” movement.

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the team’s first match, EP lost 3 games to 0 to LaSalle. Veteran coach Alex Butler knows that his squad has a challenge ahead but can improve. “We are a green team with new players in key positions and it showed in our first match,” said Butler. “We didn’t put up much of a fight as the overall team play was bad. A lack of aggressiveness, confidence, and communication has shown early with this year’s team. The team will work hard to fix these components as the season is just underway but waiting for them to fix themselves is not an option,” said the determined coach. The Townies have many new players in key positions and Coach Butler vows to see improvement in his team.

The Townies have defeated Ponagansett and Classical with losses to LaSalle, Cumberland, Coventry and Mt. St. Charles in September.

The Townie boys soccer team has a 1-3 record with a win over Tolman and losses to Barrington, Shea and South Kingstown. The EPHS girls soccer team has a 2-5 record with wins over Tolman and Chariho and losses to Westerly, Mt. St. Charles, Coventry, Burrillville, and North Smithfield.

Townie Pride Parade

In 1984, the city celebrated its high school centennial year with a parade that organized at Hull Street playground and moved along city streets until it reached the high school campus on Pawtucket Avenue. Former Martin Middle School principal, Jack Rezendes, chaired the inaugural Townie Pride parade committee.

This past September the tradition continued on a smaller scale with all schools organizing at Pierce Stadium and marching around the Pierce football field. The schools were led by the Townie marching band as some 2000 people attended the game.

“This was certainly one of the biggest crowds ever,” said new high school principal Shani Wallace who marched into the field with her administrative team, many faculty and many students.

“And, oh yes, we won the football game,” smiled Wallace at the end of the night.

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Providence Children’s Museum

Come play, come learn! October Activities...

Play and Learn: Bounty of Beads Tues, Oct 6 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Play and Learn is the Museum’s open-ended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to help parents continue the learning at home. This week, children dip into a bounty of big beads to practice patterning and fine motor skills.

Cardboard Challenge

Tues, Oct 6 - Friday, Oct 9 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Take part in the Global Cardboard Challenge, a worldwide celebration of child creativity and the role of communities in fostering imaginative play, inspired by the film “Caine’s Arcade” (www. cainesarcade.com). Kids and families collaborate to design and build original creations using cardboard, recycled materials and their imaginations. Invent and construct games, gadgets, robots, rocket ships and much more! Underwritten by Amgen Foundation.

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Toddler Try-It: Puzzle Play

Fri, Oct 9 & 16 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, use real tools and explore the creative process as they delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning. This week, toddlers put together and take apart a variety of shape and patterning puzzles. Underwritten by National Grid.

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Take part in the Global Cardboard Challenge, a worldwide celebration of child creativity and the role of communities in fostering imaginative play, inspired by the film “Caine’s Arcade” (www.cainesarcade.com). Kids and families collaborate to design and build original creations using cardboard, recycled materials and their

Play and Learn: Ramps and Balls Tues, Oct 13 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Play and Learn is the Museum’s openended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to help parents continue the learning at home. This week, preschoolers practice problem solving as they build ramps and towers and experiment with rolling balls. Underwritten by National Grid.

Puzzle Works

Tues, Oct 13 - Thur, Oct 15 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Take on creative challenges with a colorful assortment of shape and patterning puzzles in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s

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Imagination Playground

Sat, Oct 17 & Sun, Oct 18 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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

Museum Closed - Monday, October 19 Play and Learn: Bugs in Boxes

Tues, Oct 20 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Play and Learn is the Museum’s open-ended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to help parents continue the learning at home. This week, preschoolers practice sorting and develop spatial awareness as they find just the right size boxes to fit various bugs.Underwritten by National Grid.

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Tues, Oct 20 - Thurs, Oct 22 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sun, Oct 25 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wed, Oct 28 & Thurs, Oct 29 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Dress up, create spooky creatures and have other frightful fun in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s hands-on art and science exploration space.

Toddler Try-It: Spooky Painting Fri, Oct 23 • 10:00 AM - Noon Fri, Oct 30 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, use real tools and explore the creative process as they delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning.

This week, toddlers use Halloween colors to make their own spooky paintings.

Creepy Critters

Sat, Oct 24 • Noon - 2:00 PM

Lizards, snakes and frogs, oh my! Kids come in costume and see and touch some captivating critters – prickly, hairy but not too scary! Have close encounters with furry friends, slithering snakes and other incredible creatures and learn fascinating facts about them from animal expert Dave Marchetti of Animal Experiences. Underwritten by Providence Tourism Council.

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Museum Closed - Monday, October 26 Play and Learn: Around the Town Tues, Oct 27 • 10:00 AM - Noon

Play and Learn is the Museum’s open-ended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to help parents continue the learning at home. This week, preschoolers practice spatial skills and learn directional phrases as they steer small cars over bridges and through tunnels.

Boo Bash

Sat, Oct 31 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Play bewitching games galore, have hands-on fun with imaginative arts and “witch crafts,” explore an eerie environment, mix it up in the mad scientist’s laboratory and much more. Come in costume and have a blast during Providence Children’s Museum’s annual hands-on Halloween bash!

The Museum is located at 100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District. September through March, open Tuesday through Sunday and Monday school holidays, 9 AM to 6 PM, and selected Fridays until 8 PM. April through August, open 7 days. Activities are free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person; admission is always free for Museum members. Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.ChildrenMuseum.org.

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scouts Narragansett Council & Annawon Council, Boy Scouts of America Approve Merger

New Combined Entity Will Provide More Programs to Local Scouts and Greater Reach in Communities The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America announced today following its Special Council Meeting the approval of its merger with the Annawon Council, Boy Scouts of America. This follows on the heels of the Annawon Council approving the consolidation earlier this week. The decision to combine the two Boy Scout groups will expand the Narragansett Council’s territory from the southernmost portions of Rhode Island up into Massachusetts, including many suburbs south of Boston. This added region includes the communities of Attleboro, North Attleboro, Mansfield, Norton, Lakeville, Carver, Middleboro, Raynham, Dighton, Berkley and Taunton, among many others.

Leaders from the two councils began meeting nearly six months ago to plan the merger.

“This is a historic step for our Council,” said John Mosby Scout Executive/CEO of the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America.

“Exciting times are ahead for us as we build an even greater program for our youth in this expanded territory.”

Dennis Dion, current volunteer Board President of the Annawon Council, has provided significant leadership to this effort of consolidation during the entire past year.

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“We selected the Narragansett Council for our merger because both of our operations represent the highest ranked Scouting Councils out of the 12 in the New England area,” said Dion. “Together we are certain our combined program will provide parents in our area with a first-rate option for their child. No other program can provide the same leadership training and character development as Scouting.”

The newly merged operation, which will take the name of the Narragansett Council, includes all of Rhode Island, 34 communities in Massachusetts and 1 in Connecticut, and boasts nearly 14,000 Scouts. The Narragansett Council’s main headquarters will remain at its current location in East Providence.

“Our organization is growing, allowing us to provide the best programs for our Scouts,” said George Shuster, Board President of the Narragansett Council. “We look forward to working with members of the Annawon Council and providing the youth of our combined area top-level programs that can only be found in Scouting.”

The merger will provide resources for all Scouts in the area never before offered by the previous individual Councils. In addition, the consolidation will allow for even stronger volunteer and professional guidance, providing the Scouts and volunteer unit leaders with unparalleled facilities, training, and camping programs.

It is expected that the State of Massachusetts will formally approve the merger later this month, but efforts are already underway to combine the day-to-day operations just in time for the Fall Join-Scouting Campaign for new youth interested in joining the Boy Scouts.

“The future is looking very bright for the Boy Scouts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts,” said Mosby. “We couldn’t have asked for a better group to collaborate with and now is a great time for parents to sign their child up for Scouting in our area.”

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Tribute To A Townie

Call for community to support EPHS football fundraiser Guest editorial by Susan Hirst Read, EPHS ‘69

Recently, I received a letter from a classmate of my brother, Charlie Hirst, from “back in the day” at East Providence High School. It seems the two old friends had enjoyed dinner together at a local restaurant in early spring, with Charlie generously picking up the tab. The classmate wrote that he was determined to repay the kindness but, sadly, several weeks after their great visit, Charlie lost his battle with cancer.

Charlie Hirst was certainly an individual, some would say eccentrically so, but at his passing, people openly reflected on his kind nature instead.

Charlie Hirst EPHS '74 He was a man known to many simply by his first name, no other identifier necessary. After the death of his beloved wife Andrea five years ago, also from cancer, he lived alone. Yet his world was filled with devoted friends and neighbors, all of whom acknowledged his giving spirit, often carried out quietly behind the scenes. When a friend’s charitable organization needed support, Charlie stepped forward to contribute resources and spread the word. If he knew someone who was out of work, Charlie found a job around his own house or yard which required the skills of just that person, and he always paid fairly for the completed task. And if the school department called on his expertise – snow clearance, painting, hand-crafted bookshelves for teachers – he was “Charlie On the Spot”!

Charlie Hirst EPHS class of '74 Townie football #55 Every year at this time, Charlie’s responsibilities in the Maintenance Department for East Providence schools included logistical support for the high school “home” football games at Pierce Field. He hauled equipment, set up chairs, and fixed all manner of things. Most of all, he greeted everyone with his characteristic humor, always dressed in a red work shirt with the familiar school logo and an amazing number of keys jangling from his belt. It’s likely that most everyone at the games had no idea that Charlie

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October 2015 The Reporter was once a member of the Townie football team, not the most prominent, not the biggest, fastest, or most talented, but certainly the proudest. He never made first string, but he had the heart of a champion. His coaches, Bill Stringfellow and Charles “Chunkie” Vermette, described Charlie then as a “Volkswagen with a Mack truck engine”. He could be counted on to give his best effort and stand by the sideline to serve at a moment’s notice. When he was sent into a game, his thrill was unparalleled. He may not have saved the play, but he felt as though he had saved the world! Charlie was a Townie, through and through.

The individual who recently wrote knew his friend of 40 years so well. “After we lost him,” the letter read, “I resolved to make a donation in his name to a cause or charity. Recently, the perfect one came to mind. Charlie loved and was proud of being on the football team in high school The team is currently seeking donations to buy new uniforms, so I donated to the cause in Charlie’s name.”

Our family is touched beyond measure by this classmate’s kindness. What a great opportunity to encourage others to support what Charlie believed in – the young people of our community today, and the heritage of so many, like Charlie, who made the same journey before and still dedicate themselves to the red and white Townie spirit.

Let’s do what we can to raise the funds needed to buy the football team its uniforms. If you knew Charlie Hirst, contribute in his name – he’d be honored and humbled – or use your gift to recognize another alumni, individual or family. East Providence takes care of its own, just like Charlie did, and when these young athletes take to the field in their new uniforms, Charlie Hirst will be running right there with them.

Community discount cards are being sold for $20 each and can be purchased directly from a football player or coach. Donations in any amount are also being accepted, payable to Friends of Townie Athletics, 2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914. For questions about the fundraiser, contact EPHS Athletic Director Bob Duarte at (401) 435-7806 or rduarte@epschoolsri.com.

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United Haven Methodist Church Giving Back to Our Community Giving back to our community is part of the mission at Haven United Methodist Church. During the summer, the church spent many weeks collecting backpacks, school supplies, and donations to help the Kindergarten class at Whiteknact Elementary School.

In total, 60 backpacks were given to the students. Pastor Rev. Althea V. Jackson met with Principal Dr. Nadine Lima to handout the many supplies.

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St. Margaret School student splashes the school’s Principal Dr. Guy Alba at a welcome back to school cookout on September 20 at Francis Farm in Rehoboth. Dr. Alba spent time in the splash tank as part of a fundraiser for the school’s PTO. Students paid $1 each for three chances to splash the principal with some students splashing him all three times.

Christine Patterson, Co-president of the PTO at St. Margaret School in Rumford, serves cotton candy on September 20 at a cookout at Francis Farm in Rehoboth. Several hundred kids and family members attended the welcome back to school event to celebrate the start of another school year.

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East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education (EPLAC) Membership Enrollment Form

The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education (EPLAC) is a state mandated group that provides input on special education issues to the school district. Our role is to advise the school district on the development of programs and services to address the unmet needs of East Providence students with disabilities. The group is comprised of parents of school aged students with disabilities, school professionals and community members. By sharing their unique perspective, members are able to help East Providence Schools work more effectively with families and improve outcomes for children.

It is time for our yearly drive to expand our LAC membership.

We meet on the last Wednesday of every month during the school year at the Martin Middle School Library 111 Brown St, East Providence from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

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• Either a parent of student(s) with disability, an individual with a disability, a special education or general education teacher, a public school administrator or other members of the community interested in the unmet needs of students with disabilities • Attend regular monthly meetings • Participate in committee activities • Vote on issues relating to the LAC work • Work collaboratively and pro-actively in identifying problems and recommending solutions If you are interested in using your talents and strengths in making a difference for students and families of East Providence school students with disabilities, please complete the below Membership Enrollment Form and return at your first meeting attended.

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East Providence Senior Center News September Features

Friday, Oct. 2nd Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30pm Tuesday, Oct. 6th Wellness Screenings 9:00am Chestnut Terrace 10:30am Wed, Oct. 7th Clinical Lab 8:30am Stroke Club 1:30pm Thursday, Oct. 8th URI SNAP ED 11:00am Monday, Oct. 12th Columbus Day CLOSED Tuesday, Oct. 13th Flu Clinic 12:30-3pm Wed, Oct. 14th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Food for Thought 11:00am Thursday, Oct. 15th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30pm Red Hats 1:30pm Friday, Oct. 16th InSight 12:45pm Monday, Oct. 19th Caregiver’s Support 10:30am Tuesday, Oct. 20th Flu Clinic 8:30-Noon Home Instead 10:30am Wed, Oct. 21st BlueChip for Medicare 10:30am Thursday, Oct. 22nd Diabetes Support 1:00pm Monday, Oct. 26th Computer Assistance 2:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 27th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Wed, Oct. 28th Flu Clinic 8am-11am Thursday, Oct. 29th Podiatrist 8:30am Membership: $15 Residents - 20 Non-Residents

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

The mission of the East Providence Senior Center is to assist, inform and enrich the lives of all persons 55 years of age and older or disabled persons in the East Providence area.

Flu Clinics

October 13th - 12:30 to 3pm October 20th - 8:30 to Noon October 28th - 8am to 11am

Blood Pressure Clinics 10:30—11:30am

Friday, Oct 2nd - Orchard View Manor Wednesday, Oct 14th - Waterview Villa Thursday, Oct 15th - Evergreen House Tuesday, Oct 27th - Hattie Ide Chaffee..

Dieticians

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

Meditation for You Fridays @ 11 am

Have you ever thought you would like to learn to meditate?

Would you like more information on the health benefits of meditation? Ann Marie Sabula RD and Ellen Frazier lead this weekly meditation group. This program is free and open to all members.

Women and Infants Hospital Health Screenings Tuesday, Oct. 6th 9-11:30am

Health Programs

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. Please call the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) @ 435-7876 for an appointment!

Blue Chip

Wednesday, October 21st @ 10:30am Monday, November 16th @10:30am

United Health

Tuesday, November 3rd @ 10:30am Tuesday, December 1st @ 10:30am

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Family Van Program is a community outreach program dedicated to preventative health screenings and health education. The screenings will consist of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressures. The free screenings are completely confidential and held in the Health Office.

Clinical Lab

Wednesday, Oct. 7th 8:30am

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

East Side Clinical Laboratory is a full service laboratory with state of the art equipment, information systems and a variety of reporting options. Testing is completed in the most expeditious time frame possible and results delivered to our clients in an efficient and timely manner.

East Side Clinical Laboratory’s mission is to maintain the highest standards of quality while providing our clients with unsurpassed personalized service.

Podiatrist

Thursday, Oct. 29th 8am.

Dr. Michael Reuter, Podiatrist, will be in the Health Office seeing patients. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 228-7887 and speak with Diane.

Dr. Reuter accepts most health major insurance plans.

Exercise Programs Intermediate Yoga $3

Mon 9am - Wed 7am - Thurs 7:30am

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.

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Beginners Yoga $3 Mondays, 10:30am

Ballroom Dancing

Mondays 2:00pm $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

Tuesdays 11:00am $3

This ancient art form of exercise has been proven to reduce stress as well as chronic pain. It also reduces heart rate along with calming the mind and body.

Chair Exercise

Wed & Fri 10:45am No Charge

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

Fitness Center

Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm. The fitness room consists of treadmills, recumbent bikes, an elliptical stepper, hand weights, and six dual weight machines. Other features include a matted floor, mirrored walls, water, stereo, and cable TV. You must have approval from your physician to participate in this program.

Forms can be obtained in the Administration Office. The fee is $40 for a one year membership.

Fitness Room Membership $40 Single Resident - $45 Non-Resident $70 Couple Res - $80 Couple Non-Res

Fitness Consultant

Fridays 10:30-11:30am

Mike Maciel will be giving health/wellness tips, and safe exercise techniques.

Mike, a life-long resident of East Providence, has fourteen years of experience in the physical therapy field as a (PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant. Currently, he serves as the Outpatient Coordinator for Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation in East Providence.

Classes

Watercolor

Tuesday 9:30am & 12:30pm $5

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

Crafts

Thursday 1:00pm

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

Daily Programs

Computer Games ~ Billiards Cards ~ Nutritional Lunch ~ Bocce Ball ~ Walking Track ~ Morning & Afternoon Coffee/Pastry

Leisure Programs

Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm Scrabble Wed & Fri 9:30am Meditation Class Friday 1:00am Library Daily 8-4pm Computer Games Daily Lower level Billiards Daily Lower level

Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday

9:00am Intermediate Yoga 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Support(4th Mon) 1:00pm Pokeno 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing

Tuesday

9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 11:00am Tai Chi 12:30pm Watercolor Class 1:25pm BINGO

Wednesday

7:00am Beginners Yoga 8:30am East Side Lab(1st Wed) 9:00am Intermediate Yoga 9:00am Scrabble 10:45am Chair exercise 1:00am Cribbage 1:30pm Stroke Club(1st Wed)

Thursday

9:30am Aerobics Exercise 12:45pm Bridge 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Support(4th Thurs)

Friday

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

Daily

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

Gift Shop

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

Support Groups Diabetes Support 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes for mutual support. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

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Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 11:30am

This support group is held the third Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones.

Stroke Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm

The Stroke Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers.

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

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

Looking for Resources?

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

General Services

Elder Resource Specialist

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

Nutrition Program

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

Case Management / Senior Services

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

Transportation

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

Notary

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

Seminars

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

Gift Shop

The gift shop has many different items for the convenience of the seniors. Small items from candy and greeting cards to jewelry, handmade items and crafts are available.

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Bridge Thursday 1:00pm 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.

Computer/iPad Assistance

Monday, Oct 26th 2pm to 4pm

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

Senior Center Book Sale

Monday October 5th Thru Friday October 9th

Great assortment of hard cover books. Located in the Library.

Senior Center Travel

Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, Indian Head Resort

$289.00 to include: 2 Nights’ Accommodations, Luncheon, Dinner, Welcome Cocktail Reception, Breakfast, Entertainment Dancing and a Show, Fox Motor Coach.

East Providence Senior Center AARP Smart Driving Program Monday, November 9th, 2015 - 11:30 AM to 4 PM

East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence is sponsoring this program . The revised curriculum contains the latest research & industry insights and exciting new topics. The new workbook is participant friendly and easy to follow. The associated program video has been re-formatted and includes interviews and discussions by industry experts and various medical professionals. There are no tests! Advance registration is required. The fees are $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. Tony Ballirano, Deputy State Coordinator will be conducting the program which is open to all. Since insurance discount qualifications and monetary savings vary, it is suggested that each participant do their own verification with their insurance company to determine eligibility, in advance, before completion of the Smart Driving Program. Please bring a lunch, snack and beverage to class especially if you have a dietary medical condition! To register, please sign up in the administration Office or call 435-7800 Ext. 3.

RI Division of Motor Vehicles: State Photo ID Cards For Seniors

At the Cranston office of the RI Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), seniors who need a state photo identification card can go to the Blue Return Ticket Line to receive an express ticket. If the customer does not get in that line but ends up in the normal line, the clerks have been instructed to give the elderly customer an express ticket. In the branches, the customer can take a Blue Return Ticket number from the self-serve ticket machines.

You Can Keep Your Brain Fit As You Age

The brain is a remarkably dynamic organ that continues to develop and adapt over your lifetime. This responsive and everchanging nature of your brain is referred to as plasticity, and provides you with great opportunities to keep our brains fit and healthy.

The wonderful characteristic of brain plasticity does not end at a certain age. It spans the lifetime, so adults of any age have the opportunity to improve their brain fitness. Embrace the opportunities your brain’s plasticity provides, and pursue a lifestyle that protects and enhances your brain fitness. A comprehensive lifestyle approach to brain fitness engages the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.* • Social connections. This can be the fun part! You may retire from your career, but don’t retire from life. Staying engaged in life, involved in your community, and connected to family and friends is an important element of brain fitness and overall healthy aging.

• Physical fitness. Aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, can increase the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the brain, and release growth factors that encourage nerve cell growth. Regular exercise also encourages the release of endorphins, which can boost your mood. Take regular brisk walks, go dancing, take an exercise class – just make sure you enjoy it so you will do it consistently.

• Mental stimulation. Regularly expose your brain to new and complex ideas, tasks or situations. The focus and concentration needed to learn something new triggers activity in the brain, and encourages it to respond and grow. Do crossword puzzles or Sudoku, read a challenging book, attend a lecture, learn a new language, or learn a musical instrument. The key is that you do things that are new and require focused concentration to learn them.

• Nutrition. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet can not only reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, it can also promote brain fitness and reduce your risk of age-related dementias. Choose foods with the essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants needed to feed a healthy brain, and limit excess processed foods.

Spirituality. Relaxations techniques, meditation, and prayer are three ways people may find peace in our hurried and stressful society. Your brain can still function in a chaotic world, but will work more efficiently over time if you regularly provide time for reflection and relaxation.

Brain fitness can improve your sense of well-being and quality of life. Over the long term, it may help reduce your risk of age-related dementia’s, such as Alzheimer’s disease. And the good news is you can make a tremendous impact on your brain fitness by choosing to engage your mind in challenging, healthy activities every day.

Attorney General Kilmartin Warns RI Taxpayers of Latest IRS "Back Taxes" Scam

Seeing a spike in the last week of consumer calls regarding unsolicited phone calls from individuals pretending to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is reminding all Rhode Islanders that the IRS does not contact individual taxpayers via telephone or email demanding immediate payment on alleged taxes owed.

In this most recent wave of the IRS scam, individuals are contacting taxpayers via telephone, telling them they owe back taxes and that if they do not provide immediate payment, the IRS will take legal action. In many cases, this outfit will leave a voicemail with a return phone number, which is most likely a "spoofed" phone number to give the scammers the appearance of being legitimate.

The callers demand payment by credit cards, prepaid debit cards or wire transfers. The amount of alleged back taxes being owed varies from call to call, with reports of some consumers being told

October 2015 The Reporter they owe approximately $8,000 in back taxes.

"It is important to remember that the IRS never calls individual taxpayers demanding immediate payment. The IRS will not threaten imminent arrest for failure to pay back taxes. These calls are scams.

Don't be fooled by the legitimate-appearing phone number or a person who says they are a special agent. Scam artists are using technology to their advantage to pull the wool over the eyes of hardworking, taxpaying citizens. It is despicable, and the best way to stop this, and other scams, is to be a savvy and smart consumer," said Attorney General Kilmartin.

Kilmartin recommends that consumers receiving these calls, and others like it, do the following: 1. Hang up the phone. 2. If the individual leaves you a call-back phone number, do not call it. Look online or call directory assistance for an official phone number of the state or federal agency. 3. Never provide any bank account or other personal or financial information to a person or company that you don't know.

4. Do not wire money to a person or company you don't know.

The IRS is requesting those that receive the call to report it to the Treasury Inspector General at (800) 366 4484 or www.tigta.gov

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Over 25 Years of Caring for Our Community

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

Come and tour our beautiful facility.

Don’t be a victim!

And if you think you have been, REPORT IT. REMEMBER: You should never give out personal information toSomeone who calls.

The Government will not and does not call for this or any other personal information.

AARP East Providence Chapter #1302 Meeting

The AARP East Providence Chapter #1302 will be meeting on Thursday November 5 at 12:30pm at the Riverside Congregational Church on 15 Oak Avenue in Riverside. After a brief business meeting we will be featuring our popular Yankee Swap and refreshments will be served. Tickets for our Christmas Party will be sold with the details to be announced. For more information please contact Ken Gagner at 437-2289. We will be collecting our GI Christmas Stockings at the November meeting and at the Christmas Party.

You may bring a non perishable food item of your choice for the Food Bank. As always, new members and guests are always welcome. The October board meeting will be on October 15 and the November board meeting will be held on November 19 at 1:30 at the East Providence Senior Center. There will not be a board meeting in December.

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Just a Pinch Recipe Column

By Janet Tharpe

Raspberry and Cream Cheese Elevate Basic Brownies

Minus the raspberry Kelli Thomas's brownie recipe is really good. But WITH the raspberry these Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies are do-a-jig delicious. Raspberry not your jam? Try substituting cherry or strawberry. Yum! See step-by-step photos of Kelli's recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at:

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What You Need

• 4oz unsweetened chocolate baking squares • 1/2 c butter • 2 1/3 c sugar • 1 tsp vanilla • 5 large eggs • 1 c flour • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp baking powder • 8 oz softened cream cheese • 3/4 c raspberry jam

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• Beat in 4 eggs with electric mixer. Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir by hand.

• Pour half of the batter into a greased 9 x 13 pan.

• In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/3 cup of sugar, and 1 egg.

• Mix well and spread over batter in pan.

Cover with the raspberry jam.

• Spoon the remainder of the brownie batter over the jam.

• Bake for 35-40 minutes. www.justapinch.com/raspberrybrownies ©2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club.

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Dining Guide Hillside’s Bistro Family Favorite Recipe Evokes Sweet Memories

Crispy and sweet with wonderful flavor, Lindsey Cook's Nana's Jam-Jams would be great for a bake sale or to share with friends at tea. Plus, there's nothing better than an old family recipe. The generations of love make these cookies even sweeter. Hide a few like Nana suggests... they're going to go quickly!

See step-by-step photos of Lindsey's recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/jamjams You'll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win!

Enjoy and remember, use "just a pinch"... -Janet "These remind me of childhood!"

- Lindsey Cook, Dallas, TX (pop. 1.2M)

What You Need

• 3/4 c butter, softened • 1 1/2 c brown sugar, lightly packed • 2 eggs • 2 c unbleached white flour • 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1 pinch salt • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 jar raspberry jam

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350.

• In your stand mixer, cream butter and sugar.

• Once creamed, add eggs. Continue to beat until smooth and very creamy.

• In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

• Once combined, gradually add into the cream mixture. Mix well. Add in vanilla.

• Roll dough into small balls, place on prepared cookie sheet (parchment paper lined). Then flatten with the bottom of a cup coated in powdered sugar.

• Bake for about 10-12 min. You want them to be a light golden brown. If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for 1314 min.

• Spread raspberry jam over cookies while they are still warm. Press another cookie on top.

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Birth Announcement Elliot Hazel Wall

Sturdy Memorial To Offer Free Infant Massage Program Attleboro, MA, September 14, 2015 -- Sturdy Memorial Hospital will be offering a FREE infant massage program on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Auditorium at the Hospital.

This program is designed for new moms and their partners and will be led by Jean Stringham, Sturdy Memorial’s infant massage coordinator. It will focus on the techniques and benefits of massage for infants. Tips on how to soothe and calm a colicky baby will also be provided. Parents are encouraged to bring their infants, age two weeks to ten months old.

Class size is limited and pre-registration is necessary. For more information or to register by October 19, 2015, please call Nursing Administration at 508/236-7151.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is a full-service, not-for-profit acute care community hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Considering Adoption?

Adoption Options Offers Free Informational Meetings

Elliot Hazel Wall

Erica Wood and Cory Wall of East Providence are pleased to announce the arrival of their first baby girl.

Elliot Hazel Wall was born on March 16, 2015 at Women & Infants’ Hospital at 9:05PM. She weighed 5lbs. 8 oz. and 19 inches long.

She I welcomed by many family members, including her maternal grandparents William & Jill Wood, and paternal grandparents Robert and Joanne Wall.

Providence, September 21, 2015 – Adoption Options is holding a free informational session for those considering adoption and are interested in hearing about available options. Licensed adoption workers will be available to provide information and answer questions.

In Rhode Island, the next meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 959 North Main Street in Providence on October 15, 2015.

Adoption Options, a non-sectarian, non-profit, comprehensive adoption program of Jewish Family Service works with prospective adoptive parents, birth parents and people who have been adopted.

The agency is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with offices in Attleboro and Providence. The agency’s work with all members of the adoption triad is focused on helping individuals to understand their options and make the most informed choices for their future.

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Dave Says *Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

The Buying Decision

Dear Dave, I live in Pennsylvania, and I’m accepting a new job out of state.

My wife and I will be in this new area for at least two years, and we’re not sure if we should rent or buy a house.

—Ron Dear Ron, Most of the time, as long as you’re financially ready for such a big investment, buying a house is a good move. But if I’m in your situation, and I’m not sure if it’s a long-term thing, I’m going to rent until I see what the future holds.

It seldom makes a lot of sense to live in a place for two or three years and sell it, unless you get a ridiculously good buy at purchase and are able to sell for retail without any trouble. Even though the economy is finally, slowly turning around somewhat, I’m not sure that most properties in the current marketplace would go up enough in value in only two years to offset your cost of sale.

You’re in a situation similar to lots of military families I help.

Often, they’ll be stationed somewhere for just two or three years.

They’ll buy something, they can’t get it sold, and they end up with rental properties all over the country. Believe me, that wasn’t their initial plan. Playing long-distance landlord is a pain in the rear!

Rent for now, Ron. Then, if you two decide you like the new job and new surroundings — and it turns out you’re going to be there for a good, long while — start checking out the area for a nice home.

—Dave

Simply Prepare

Dear Dave, With all the economic problems in the country today, what can college students do to avoid money problems in the future?

—Eric Dear Eric, There are always three or four things smart things you can do to protect yourself financially. One is to live on a budget. When you give every dollar you make a name, and write in down on paper, it helps you know what your money is doing instead of wondering where it went.

Two more good ideas are staying out of debt, and saving as much money as possible. Your money is your biggest wealthbuilding tool, and when you’re saddled with debt, your money goes to creditors instead of into your pocket. Saving money is what prepares you for the good and bad things life throws at you — whether it’s putting money aside to buy a car, a house or handling unexpected things that always happen.

Another thing is investing. I know you’re young, but a little bit invested now could make you a millionaire when you’re ready to retire. These are all simple things, Eric. But they’ll make a huge difference in your financial situation now and in the years to come!

—Dave

Road Warrior Rule

Dear Dave, I’m trying to get out of debt. I make good money and do consulting for a living. I put about 4,000 miles a month on my car. It’s a 2012 model, and I currently owe more on it than it’s worth. I’ve considered selling it, but I’m concerned about reliability since I’m on the road so much. Do you have any advice?

—Chantel

Dear Chantel, Rule of thumb number one when it comes to your finances is you don’t want too much of your financial picture tied up in things that are going down in value. Specifically, no one needs to have more than half of their annual income tied up in things that go down in value.

You’re a road warrior, so whatever you drive you’re going to destroy. From a business perspective, you need a relatively lowmileage vehicle with good gas mileage that’s reliable and safe. You also want something that’s reasonably comfortable. Having said that, I would advise doing a lot of research and getting the least in car that meets all those criteria.

Since whatever you drive is going to be worth nothing in about 20 minutes, I’d start setting aside some cash every month as part of a monthly budget for a newer, better car. That way, when it comes time to put the old one down, you’ll have a pile of cash to go along with your trade-in.

But even in your situation, Chantel, I would never advise buying a brand-new car or leasing a vehicle. From a financial standpoint, either of those moves would be just about the dumbest things you could do!

—Dave

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IN MEMORIAM James F. Miranda, age 84, passed away on Aug. 21st 2015 in Providence, RI surrounded by his loving family.

John, R. MacKnight 81, formerly of Park Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on Thursday September 3, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Gertrude A. (Perry) Ferreira, 89 of Jamestown formerly of East Providence passed away on Tuesday August 25, 2015 at South County Hospital.

Maria E. Carvalho, age 81, of Blanding Ave., died September 3, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Angelica Evangelho 86, of Clarksville, Tennessee and formerly of Purchase Street, East Providence, passed away Tuesday August 25, 2015 in Tennessee.

Arline Ardele Price-Thrasher, 66, of Swan Street, died Thursday, August 27th at Tufts Medical Center.

Anna A. Almquist, of Riverside, RI passed away at home on August 28, 2015.

John, C. Cooke, 81, of South Phillips Street, died peacefully on September 3, 2015.

Maria Lourdes Bettencourt, 96, formerly of Juniper Street passed away Monday September 7, 2015 at Orchard View Manor.

Joseph Simoes, Jr. 50, of Church Street, died unexpectedly on September 9, 2015.

Sophie A. (Sedach) Mazeka, 97, formerly of Island Ave., Rumford, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015.

Hailey Jean Curti, 27, of Merrill St., East Providence, died unexpectedly at home early Friday morning, September 18, 2015.

Walter G. Perry, Jr. 57, of Rumford, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015.

Maria A. Cabral, age 99, died September 22, 2015 at the Orchard View Manor surrounded by her loving family.

Melvyn H. Brodsky, 93, passed away peacefully at Orchard View Manor in East Providence on Tuesday, Sept 22, 2015.

Lester D. Andrews, Jr., age 88, died August 29, 2015 at RI Hospital.

Richard D. Bassett, 62, of Elinora St., Riverside, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday afternoon, Sept. 11, 2015 at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home.

Irene Teresa Mello, age 81, died August 30, 2015 at Waterview Villa surrounded by her loving family.

Jane M. Sweet, 57, of Martin St., died at home Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. She was the wife of Alan J. Sweet.

Ann A. (Flavin) Clark, 96, formerly of Phillipsdale, R.I. passed away Sunday August 30, 2015 at the Water View Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Maria deSousa, 68, of Central Avenue passed away Saturday September 12, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Joseph E. Medeiros, 91, of Irving Avenue and formerly of Howland Avenue passed away on Wednesday September 23, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Helen P. Boday 97 of Garden Drive East Providence died Monday September 14, 2015 at the Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island in Providence.

Cheryl Ann Andrews, 55, of Sachem Rd., Riverside, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones at home Wednesday night, Sept. 23, 2015.

Michael L. Dolloff 61, of East Providence, passed away on Monday September 14, 2015 after a short battle with cancer.

Mary M. McManus 99 of Rumford passed into eternal life on September 26, 2015.

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Keith D. Costa, 56, of Harlem St., Rumford, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 while playing hockey.

Mary C. "Mae" Rourke, 102, of Sumach Avenue entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 23, 2015.

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WANTED

WANTED: Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks.

WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance.

TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-217-8074.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT/LEASE: Dighton/Rehoboth line. Great Commercial pad site on busy Rte. 44, has town water and is near intersection. Could be the perfect place for your business in this up and coming area. ALSO walk in apartment great for retired person or professional. Has patio and garden area. $1,000.00 per month, 1st and last, electric supplied. No smoking or pets. ALSO large loft great for yoga, massage therapy, herbs, etc. $800 month with electric supplied, first and last, no smoking, no pets. Call Allan 774-218-1959.

VACATION RENTALS

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: White Mountains New Hampshire, Located on Pearl Lake Rd, on the lake, kayaks and small boats; Sugar Hill, Franconia NH, sleeps 6, fireplace; minutes from New Hampshire attractions; Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; Fall foliage viewing, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, or just R&R; weekly $550 and weekends $255, Call Joe at 401-439-8089.

FOR SALE

Elegant Oval glass dining table: seats 8. $525.00 Call 401-497-4772.

Sirius XM Satellite Radio/w portable speaker dock. Plus Sony Performance Book Shelf speakers. Plus stereo receiver with Bluetooth. $130. Call Tony at 401-431-4016.

FOR SALE: 4 tires P275/55R20 mounted on 10 hole rims like new pick up only $450.00.

Camper: Forest River, 5th wheel, 31’, three slides, king size bed, sofa sleeper, oak interior with oak dining table and chairs, two reclining rockers with table lamp, ample storage, barely used. $19,999.00 or best offer. Call 508-828-0599.

HELP WANTED

We are now hiring Full-Time Laborers and Operators. Operators will need a RI and MA Hydraulic License. Please call the office at 774-565-0781 or email at mdias161@gmail.com DOG GROOMER WANTED: Experienced dog groomer needed for new grooming salon in Rehoboth. Must be willing to work independently and have both enthusiasm and flexibility. 50/50 split per client OR grooming table rental. Call Dee at 508-245-9458 for an on-site interview.

GENERAL SERVICES

Passionate about Cleaning! Insured residential cleaning with non-toxic cleaners. 18 years experience with excellent references.

Lynn 508-212-6988.

HORSE BOARDING: I stall 10 x 10 in & out, matted floor, large grazing area, rough board $250.00, I will feed in morning and let out if you are working or not. 7 Wheeler St, Rehoboth MA 02769, Call Marilyn at 774-991-2686.

BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House; We take everything!

Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-2261295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

THE ESTATE GUYS: Buying contents of houses, barns, farms garages, cellars, attics, industrial buildings. Cash paid no need for timely yard sales. Call Tom or Anthony 774-331-2681

CLASSES / LESSONS

Reading Tutoring Services Available for Grades K-5: Focus on: phonetic skills, fluency, comprehension. Provided by a retired teacher eith 35 years experience and a Master’s Degree in Reading. Maureen McConnell H: 508-336-6988, C: 401-441-0771 mcconnellme@comcast.net.

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

YARD SALE

Yard Sale: Riverside, 23 Circuit Drive, Sat Oct. 25 & Sun Oct. 26, 9 am – 2pm. Huge 2 Family, something for everyone (men too).

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OCTOBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Appliance Repairs

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair

59

Hypno Therapy

Thought Alchemy

47

Attorney

Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto

60

Landscape Service

Jacole B Landscaping

37

Attorney

Donald E. MacManus, Attorney

52

Landscape Service

Superior Lawn Care

33

Attorney

James A. Briden, Attorney at Law

8

Laundromat

Bullocks Point Laundromat

14

Auto Body

Tri Star Autobody, Inc.

11

Mortgage Broker

Prospect Mortgage, LLC

10

Auto Repairs

Somerset Chrysler Jeep

39

Music, Weddings

Classic Flute Duos

7

Auto Repairs

Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 21

Nursing Home

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

45

Automotive

Stateline Auto Sales & Service

31

Nursing Homes

United Methodist Elder Care

20

Bank

Coastway Community Bank

17

Nursing Homes

Waterview Villa

55

Building Contractor

A.J. Adams Bldg & Remodeling Co. 19

Orthodontics

Romani Orthodontics

8

Building Materials

Marshall Building Products

36

Painting Contractor

Gagne Painting Company

35

Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber

28

Parks

Crescent Park Carousel

23

Chimney Services

Kenny’s Masonry and Chimney

32

Pest Control Services

Guardian Pest Control

47

Collectibles

Wexler’s Collectibles

20

Pest Control Services

Lincoln Pest Control

25

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

2

Private School

Barrington Christian Academy

47

Credit Union

Community & Teachers Credit Union 18

Private School

Moses Brown

50

Credit Union

Navigant Credit Union

25

Private School

St. Marys - Bay View High School

48

Credit Union

NCU Financial c/o Duffy & Shanley

13

Private School

The Pinecroft School - Rehoboth

51

Dentist

Eager Family Dentistry

64

Private School

The Providence Country Day School 50

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

24

Private School

The Wheeler Schoolc/o Laurie Flynn 51

Dentist

Romani Orthodontics

8

Real Estate

Maria Correia, Realtor

15

Dentist

Smith Family Dental Associates

16

Real Estate

Mateus Realty

63

Driveways & Masonry

DeJesus Driveways

32

Real Estate

Paiva Realty Group

10

Electrician

Pineview Electric

35

Real Estate

Patty Bain, Realtor

31

Electrician

Walter The Electrician

33

Real Estate

ReMax Rivers Edge

17

Entertainment

Van Zandt Entertainment

27

Real Estate

Sam Barchi - Coldwell Banker

37

Farm - Apples

Bateson’s Apple Farm

27

Real Estate

The Tirrell Team

9

Farm - Turkeys

Belwing Acres Turkey Farm

11

Real Estate

Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker

7

Fence-Sales/Serv.

Foxx Fence

35

Remodeling

Batty Construction

44

Food/Party Store

Thomsen Foodservice

15

Restaurant

La Collina

57

Fuel - Oil

Affordable Fuel

32

Restaurant

Tito’s Cantina

56

Fuel - Oil

Al’s Quality Oil Co.

46

Restaurant-Pizza

Ronzio Pizza

57

Fuel - Oil

COD OIL

41

Roofing Contractor

Tabeleys Roofing

20

Fuel - Propane

Dupuis Oil

16

School

Meeting Street - The Grace School

49

Generators

Columbus Fan & Machine

43

Stove Shop

Fireplace Showcase

34

Golf Club

Segregansett Country Club

42

Tanning Salons

SunSational Tanning

26

Granite Contractor

TWD Surfaces

10

Trash/Junk Removal

Big Blue Removal Service

7

Handyman

Just In Time Handyman Service

11

Tree Service

Advanced Tree

14

Heating Service

Larry’s Heating & A.C.

59

Weight Loss

Ideal Method Weight Loss, LLC

26

Home Improvements

Mark Koussa Carpentry, Inc.

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

EAST PROVIDENCE - Centrally located!! 3 Br Cottage, dining, prch, new roof, some replacement windows, upgraded electric, tile, Hw's, pool, patio. $144,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Brightridge!!

Spacious 4 Br, 2 bath brick front Ranch, master/private bath, FR, Hw's, gas heat/hw, central air, upgraded electric, modern kitchen, young roof, replacement windows, siding, garage, 7000+ sf lot. $239,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Centrally located!! Clean 3 Br, 2 bath Cottage, dining, partially finished basement, upgraded electric, vinyl siding, replacement windows, garages, minutes from Downtown Providence/ East Side. $159,900

east providence - Seekonk Line!! 2 Family, 2 Brs each, Prch, partially finished basement, modern kitchens, new gas boilers, HW tanks, siding, replacement windows, upgraded electric; separate utilities, garages, barn; 12000+ sf lot on dead end. $159,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - 1280 sf Commercial building with several possibilities, formerly Horton's Seafood an East Providence landmark since 1945. Great for take out and sit down service, gas heat, central air. $169,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Centrally located!! 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath Cottage totally remodeled in 1998. Dining, FR/Bar, lg MBr, Hw/tile, gas heat/GHw, upgraded electric, prch, siding, replacement windows, deck. $169,900

SEEKONK - Clean 1 owner 2 Bedroom Ranch, Living Room w/ fireplace, breezeway, garage, Hardwoods, 10000+ sf lot. $189,900

SEEKONK - Several possibilities!! 2 Units plus office space or 3 units. Partially finished basement, young roof, boiler/hw tank; upgraded electric, ample parking, 28000+ sf lot. $299,900

PAWTUCKET - This property has great potential!! It has been used as a 2 family. 2nd floor has K, LR, BR & bath, vinyl siding, replacement windows, 6000+ sf lot with fruit trees and grape vines. $99,900

west warwick - Fairview!! Must see interior!! Remodeled 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath Colonial, dining, office.

New kitchen & baths, granite, tile, spacious rooms, high ceilings, siding, replacement windows, sliders, patio, garage, 8000+ sf lot. $169,900

FALMOUTH - Great opportunity to live in a great condominium complex on Falmouth Harbor within walking distance to the beach, the island queen, restaurants & shopping!! 2 Br, 2 bath condo w/ garage, gas heat/hw, central air, Hw's, tile, sliders, deck & pool. $499,900

east providence - Centrally located!!

3 Br, 2 bath R/Ranch, FR, office, vinyl siding, replacement windows, young roof, new driveway and garage door.

Freshly painted interior, new kitchen & bath. gas heat/hw, sliders, deck, 6000+ sf lot. $249,900

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582 Warren Avenue • East Providence, RI 02914

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