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East Providence News Briefs By Bob Rodericks
City Manager Kirby Fights Back
It was a brief but terse council meeting last month. The Mayor and city council had called for a meeting to discuss the job performance of City Manager Richard Kirby and the sexual harassment charges that City Human Resources Director Kathleen Waterbury made against top city officials including former Manager Paul Lemont. The council first discussed the matter in executive session. Upon resuming the public session, City Solicitor Tim Chapman reported that the council had voted in private session to hire an outside counsel to deal with the sexual harassment charges made by Human Resources Director Kathleen Waterbury. Waterbury filed charges of sexual harassment against top city officials. Mayor Tom Rose and the council had scheduled a special meeting to discuss Kirby’s job performance and Waterbury’s charges. Kirby, seated out on the floor at his request, addressed the council and specifically Mayor Rose. “You called for this review of my performance,” said Kirby. “For what reason,” he asked. “Well, to review this matter,” answered Rose. “Let me say something,” interjected Ward 4 councilman Tim Conley. “No action on your job will be taken tonight,” Conley said to audience applause. But Kirby opted to make a statement. With two arms full of books and paperwork, Kirby went forward briefly. “Mr. Mayor, I’ve been very professional to everyone I’ve dealt with in this city. I told you before, Mr. Mayor, that it was inappropriate for you to get involved with personnel at the level you have,” said Kirby in a stern voice. “I’ve said you shouldn’t constantly come to City Hall and get involved with directing staff, it’s against the charter,” continued Manager Kirby. “I didn’t direct, I asked questions according to section 2:1 of the charter,” replied Rose. “Would you like me to read that part of the charter to you,” said Kirby. Kirby then proceeded to read the charter section in which he said a council member can be removed from office for interfering with personnel directly. “Mr. Rose you have given orders to people in the city on how to carry out their duties,” continued Kirby. Ward 2 councilman Helder Cunha asked Kirby to elaborate on the intimidation charges Kirby had made. “I think the reason we’re here is to intimidate me,” Kirby told the council. “Time and time again I received phone calls from you (Rose) about getting involved with staff,” said Kirby. Rose didn’t say much other
than he was only asking questions, not giving orders. Tim Conley asked Kirby how he was working with staff. “I had a good working relationship with people and with this counsel,” said Kirby. “When I told the Mayor I had some concerns with the performance of our HR Director (Waterbury), I found myself being intimidated.” The council quickly adjourned and will presumably look for an outside investigator on Waterbury’s harassment charges. The council also voted 4-1 that HR Director Waterbury will report directly to City Solicitor Chapman, during the harassment investigation.
City Hall Uneasiness
Along with the allegations made by City Human Resources Director Katherine Waterbury, city hall employees have been recently surveyed by an investigator looking into the work environment and other matters at city hall.
The 2016 Candidates for Office Line-up Capobianco Not Running for Reelection
Two-term City Council-at-Large incumbent Tracy Capobianco has decided to forgo another term on the East Providence City Council. “I’d like to announce that I will not be seeking reelection for Council At Tracy Capobianco Large,” Capobianco stated. Capobianco was first elected to the city council for the 2012-2014 term. As a first time candidate for office, she swept into office by defeating her opponent by more than a 2-1 margin in a landslide win. “First and foremost, I love my community. I was born and raised here, attended the East Providence schools and I’m a true Townie.” That was Tracy Capobianco’s response when asked in 2012 why she decided to run the first time. “I dislike dishonesty in politics and I think candidates should be able to run for office and have a positive interaction on the issues of the day,” she said back then. Capobianco’s campaign for the citywide council seat featured many enthusiastic supporters from all four wards of East Providence. She then was elected for a second time for the 2014-2016 term, without an
opponent. Many of her supporters wanted to see her appointed by her council colleagues as the city’s first ever woman Mayor, but that didn’t happen. “It’s not a big deal,” she said at the time. “I didn’t push for it too much. Good government is my main concern.” Capobianco has kept a busy profile as a councilwoman, attending many city functions and seemingly avoiding controversy. “I look forward to continuing to doing my best throughout my current term,” said Capobianco. “It is just time for me to go in this direction. “I intend to always help this great city when I can and will spend time during the campaign season helping those who I feel will do right for East Providence,” she added. Continued on next page...
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Rossi, a former School Committee & City Council Member, a Candidate Again Saying that “I have never left,” former East Providence School Committee member and City Councilwoman, Chrissy Rossi has announced her candidacy for the School Committee at-large seat. That seat is currently held by Joel Monteiro. “I have stayed involved with school issues and have been a friend to PTA’s and other school groups. I have have joined and been active in the Whiteknact School PTA where I have a good friend. I just Chrissy Rossi support kids all over,” said Rossi. Rossi noted that she is helping with a playground project at Whiteknact School. “We’re kicking off another playground project in the City. This is long overdue and I’m excited to get it off the ground,”said Rossi. Volunteers have picked the perfect spot and where going to put some designs together to see what suits us best. On my wish list are handicap accessible features, a slide, some swings and painted games on the side. This will be a community build so get ready to roll up your sleeves,” added Rossi. Rossi was an outspoken council member during her 2 year term from 2012 to 2014. “I really prefer to deal with education issues. I decided to run for the School Committee now as I am frustrated after watching their (School Committee) meetings. I know the history and some on the committee aren’t correct a lot,” said Rossi. “As an example, the state reimbursement fund is not properly understood and I’ve confirmed that with the proper local and state officials involved. Current member Joel Monteiro has been at odds with the council and city officials on how state reimbursement for portions of school funded infrastructure projects are distributed back to the City. When you do your homework you get a good grade,” said Rossi. “I watch their meetings on television and attend some school committee meetings. You can’t just pop up at meetings to comment, so I decided to run and hope to make a difference,” she said. Rossi said she likes the current members and it’s nothing personal against Monteiro. “I honestly feel I can do a better job than Joel. I also like Nate Cahoon (Ward Three member) and like to work with him. But some have not shown even handed decisions,” continued Rossi Rossi went on to list some prior decisions of the School Committee that she disagreed with. “Oldham School should never have closed. It was in a great location for Riverside and was a solid building. We are now stuck with an empty building costing taxpayers money to keep it up minimally. There has also been a cost an inconvenience to bus kids way out of their neighborhood also.” Rossi also said she disagreed with the actions of the now defunct Budget Commission. “We didn’t need them, we needed better accounting. I support the current city Finance Director, Malcolm Moore, very much.” “I think Joel cares about kids and schools. My approach is different. I analyze differently. I have an accounting and construction background. I also trust our teachers and think teachers should have the upper hand in curriculum building. Teachers can build what’s best for our kids, not a New York type program that Gina Raimondo supports,” said Rossi. Rossi said she also has many concerns with the City’s special education department. “Parents shouldn’t have to battle to get answers to their questions. Some needs of our kids are not getting properly met, at times, due to a bureaucratic path.” I have been our teacher’s biggest cheerleader. I’ve always been pro teacher and in the schools all the time. Teachers have too much paperwork. Let them teach.” Rossi pointed to her support of many other activities in city government. I push for Townie Pride on several fronts. I love what
John Carnevale is doing for our city and support him and volunteers like him everywhere. I was supportive very early on with initiatives like the City Arts Council and Carousel Commission. I helped put a lot of these things in motion. I have no personal quarrel with Joel Monteiro. However I offer my experience and energy and desire to move quickly when action is called for. I don’t care about politics, I really never did,” said Rossi. “I have sat back quietly but I see a train wreck and want to help. I want to support our kids. That’s who I am,” she added. Rossi served one term on the School Committee from 2010-2012. She then was elected to a term on the City Council from Ward 4 from 2012-2014. In 2014 she was defeated for council re-election by current Ward 4 councilman Tim Conley.
Joel Monteiro to Seek School Board Reelection Current School Committee At-Large member Joel Monteiro, will seek a third term in office as he has announced that he will run for reelection this November. Monteiro was first elected in 2012 and was chosen by committee colleagues to be the board’s Chairman. He ran unopposed for reelection in 2014. “It is with much excitement that I announce my decision to run for re-election to the At-Large seat on the East Providence School Committee,” said Monteiro. “When I decided to run in my first term Joel Monteiro in 2012, I knew the challenges facing our district would take time and dedication to address. That first term brought about some progress, working through very difficult decisions,” he added. Monteiro led the board through a period of transition as many new school administrators were hired while some left. The committee at that time eventually was placed under state budget commission control as was the City Council. “One of my priorities was to do whatever I could to restore trust between the School Committee and the employees. By listening to them, as well as parents, I opened lines of communication that continue to bring value to the way I operate today. I ran on a platform of communication and transparency, and I stand on that still,” Monteiro said. Monteiro has, at times, been at odds with some members of the City Council on how education funding is configured. He recently disagreed with how the city accounted for monies returned to East Providence from the state Department of Education regarding bonding formula rebates. “As a Regional Manager for multi-billion dollar company, I have spent years applying my skills to efficiently managing the needs of my accounts, aligning the appropriate resources, and doing so within a fixed budget, he said. Monteiro was a loud supporter of returning advanced courses of study back to the middle schools after they were cut out by prior administrations. “One of my other priorities was to bring advanced courses back to the middle school level. With much support from fellow member Nate Cahoon, I made the motion and created a committee of educators that have jumped on board, implementing an 8th grade Advanced ELA program at both middle schools. They continue to put in hours of extra time to expand this in the coming year,” stated Monteiro. “I’m glad we have this challenging curriculum back for our middle schools,” he added. Rumors had Monteiro considering a run for a City Council seat, either At-Large or from Ward 2. In the end he decided to seek reelection to the School Committee. “I heard from some supporters who wanted me to seek a council seat but I believe that there are many positive things that have been put into motion, and I would like to see them continue with our schools. This was not a short-term commitment for me. I believe that our success will depend on our continued on page 6
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Special Olympics of RI Thank You
Special Olympics of Rhode recently held their 2016 Traditional Basketball Tournament on Saturday February 20th at the Peterson Recreation Center at Providence College. A total of 25 teams from across the state competed in the tournament. Team 1 posted a regular season record of 4-1 and won the GOLD medal in their division while Team 2 also posted a 4-1 regular season record and then won the GOLD medal in their division. Team 1 members : Michael Aguiar, Shakirudeen Alli-Owe, Matthew Allienello, Jordan Andrews, Michael Bullock, Kevin Dexter, Eric Major, Kristofer Richards, Greg Roberts, & Jonathan Solis. Head Coach – Justin Richards Team 2 members : Jessica Bullock, Katherine Carcieri, Geoffrey Carpenter, Michael Conheeny, Keri Dwyer, David Marshall, Benjamin Patch, & Toneka Rocha. Head Coach – Jim Bullock, Assistant Coach – Al Carpenter I would like to thank Special Olympics of Rhode Island, Providence College, The Wheeler School, the referees, and everyone involved in this season’s Traditional Basketball program. I would also like to thank Diane Carpenter and John Major for being our “official” scorers. If anyone wants to know more about the Special Olympics program, here in East Providence, they can contact me. James M. Bullock 93 Ruth Ave., Rumford RI 02916
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It is refreshing to see that there is still a MINUSCULE hand-full of people in Rhode Island who understand FULLY the problems in Rhode Island FOR WHAT THEY ARE!!! It’s just SO SAD that these people are NOT listened to??? Our younger son was forced to leave RI for Indiana where his wife is from and where he was able to find a job that could support his family. The “Fallout” from this move is that I am writing this letter from Indiana because we found it necessary to have to follow him. Our older son also does NOT live and work in RI but works in the Rt 128 Belt and lives in NH for the same reason. I have been SCREAMING about what “ProJo Letter to the Editor: Susan R. Berge: Stop crippling R.I.’s economy, Posted Jan. 31, 2016 at 2:01 AM”; has been saying since I had lost my job of 25 years back in 1995 during RI’s FIRST “Recession” and even in my mid 40s was NOT able to find A REAL FULL TIME JOB THEN!!! I had become a “One Man Band Advocate” because NO ONE WOULD LISTEN for those who like myself were not able to find real work. At that time the Internet was just becoming of age and “Networking” hadn’t gotten off the ground yet so trying to find or create any type of Support Group was difficult... but would anyone on Smith Hill have listened to us anyway??? The last two SILVER SPOON GOVERNORS did more TO FURTHER CRIPPLE Rhode Island’s Economy which left Gov. Raimondo “Holding the Bag” so to speak. But with all of her Talk the Talk Campaigning that won her the Governorship, she has become a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT with her WORN OUT GOOD OLD BOY NETWORK POLITICAL MACHINE ideas!!! All this while Smith Hill Fiddles; RHODE ISLAND’S ECONOMY BURNS!!! I might want to add that having lived in East Providence, where we moved from to now live in Indiana, a City that had FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY, the GOOD OLD BOY NETWORK POLITICAL MACHINE there has been working overtime to keep East Providence’s Economy from doing anything, which despite their claims of “Recovery”, with NO Industry to speak of anymore, which any CHILD who has played “Sim City” on their computer will tell you that, the TAX BASE will SKYROCKET and probably force The City of East Providence to once again TANK! Respectfully, Paul Maziarz
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ability to keep politics out and apply strong skill sets in a manner that supports the skilled professionals that are delivering the best education in the state of RI,” continued Monteiro.
Nathan Cahoon, Ward 3 School Committeeman, Running Again Nathan Cahoon, Ward 3 School Committeeman, has announced his intention to run for a second term on the East Providence School Committee. The General Election will be held on November 8th, 2016, with a possible September primary, if needed. “Over the past two years, I’ve witnessed a reinvigorated spirit in our schools, and I want to do all I can to preserve the momentum. We’ve accomplished a lot this past term,” said Cahoon. “We’ve hired a talented superintendent and helped her populate the ranks with Nathan Cahoon equally talented administrators. We’ve worked to give our educators, principals, teacher assistants, secretaries and maintenance professionals the resources and support they need to provide EP’s kids with top-notch instruction,” continued Cahoon. Cahoon is finishing his first term in public office and is considered a very deliberative and task oriented member of the committee. Almost since he was first elected, Cahoon’s committee faced many hurdles, such as infrastructure deficiencies and major personnel decisions. There were several administrative staff retirements and resignations. “We’ve hired a talented superintendent (Kathryn Crowley) and helped her populate the ranks with equally talented administrators. We’ve worked to give our educators, principals, teacher assistants, secretaries and maintenance professionals the resources and support they need to provide EP’s kids with top-notch instruction,” Cahoon told the Reporter. Almost the entire school central office has turned over in the past couple of years. Cahoon said that a specific concern of his is the issue of neglected school physical plant deficiencies. Cahoon has been active with sub-committees taking a close examination of infrastructure needs. “We’ve addressed long-neglected facilities issues, tackled tough personnel matters, and engaged an energetic community in the continuous improvement of our schools,” he added. “We’re going in the right direction.” “There remains much to do. I have a vision for the Townie brand. That vision includes making our school department the best there is. East Providence public schools gave me the opportunity to attend Brown University, and to earn a commission in the United States Air Force. I will continue to do all I can to ensure the same opportunities exist for our kids, therefore I will seek reelection in the 2016 race for Ward 3 School Committee.” Cahoon stated.
Candy Seel Making Third Run at Council Seat
Candy Seel
Candy Seel has made it official as she acknowledged, “I will be throwing my hat in the ring for Ward 3 City Council.” Seel has run twice against Tom Rose and has attended most City Council meetings since those elections. Seel has run a spirited campaign before and “I hope to do so again,” she said. In her last try for the Ward 3 seat Seel lost a tightly contested race as incumbent Tom Rose has turned back her challenge. Rose received 1359 votes while Seel
received 1239 votes. Seel has regularly voiced her opinion in letters to the editors of local newspapers and has spoken frequently at Council meetings. Her prior criticisms during the last election have often been based on the “majority’s disregard for the rule of law, primarily the City Charter, and its focus on trivial issue.” Seel has previously said that she hears a similar concern from residents that “over and over again they are looking for efficiency and fair play in city governance.” “What Mr. Kirby confirmed at last month’s meeting validated everything that many citizens have suspected since Mr. Rose took office, that he (Rose) has consistently overstepped his authority by interfering with the administration of city business,” said Seel. “This has to stop, and I will work to put an end to it.” “Also we must seriously and cooperatively address our municipal infrastructure challenges, starting with the physical condition and future of our high school, once known as the jewel of Rhode Island. We must plan long-term, not only for five years, but for 10 or more years down the road. We must come to grips with the frustrating and complex water/sewer billing situation,” added Seel. “We must demand a municipal budget that clearly spells out who’s getting what and why. And we absolutely must clarify how our “rainy day fund” works, with complete transparency on how our tax monies are being spent,” said Seel.
Former Councilman Botelho to Run Ward 3
Also running for the Ward 3 council seat is former city councilman, Joseph Botelho. Botelho served on the council from 1984 to 1990. He has been an unsuccessful candidate for the State Senate Democratic Primary in 1992 and 2008 and for the District 65 seat in the RI State House in 2012. “It’s with a great degree of enthusiasm that I announce my candidacy for the East Providence City Council, Joseph Botelho Ward 3 in 2016. Having served there before, I understand the process of how our government works, and what it takes to move East Providence forward, as well as, to address many of the particular challenges the city faces today. “During my first tenure in office we were able to accomplish a number of improvements within the city including the restoration of Pierce Field and The Carousel, adding three additions to schools along with upgrading our sewage treatment plant, which won a national award for best small waste water facility on the East Coast in 1989,” said Botelho. “These were but a few of many improvements we made across the city during my tenure on the council with East Providence gaining national attention as we placed third in All-America City balloting in 1989,” he continued. “I am running because I have faith that the city can be returned to its former greatness and believe that the hard working people who live here deserve better leadership than has been offered to them. I am a 4th generation Townie and still feel the “Townie Pride” deep inside.” Botelho has also organized the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association (KHNA) to deal with neighborhood issues. In particular, he and his neighborhood group have gathered petitions and have lobbied the current council in support of the recent Cumberland Farms expansion proposal at the corner of Pawtucket Avenue and Wampanoag trail. In addressing the council in November of 2015, Botelho said that his group’s mission is to improve the conditions within Kent Heights. We formed before this problem (Cumberland Farms) as we pushed to get a rusty water tower painted, curbing fixed and empty lots cleaned up,” said Botelho.
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Former Councilman Rogers to run At-Large
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Bruce Rogers is also a former councilman and served two different terms as Mayor. In 2012 he was defeated for reelection in Ward Two by current councilman Helder Cunha. “I have always worked hard for the people of East Providence and in particular I try to help those who have difficulty helping themselves,” said Rogers. “I want to offer my candidacy At-Large this time as I have continued to be very active across the city with many issues,” Rogers said. “I am proud of many of the initiatives I worked on before such as the Google settlement received by our city,” added
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Rogers. Rogers is the Vice-Chair of the City Democratic Committee and a long time member. He said he will seek the party’s support in this election. During his prior time on the council, Rogers set up space in City Hall for residents to come in and ask questions or seek assistance on various issues. Rogers recalls his involvement as a member of the budget commission. He cites his support for the proposal for the Rainy Day Fund Charter change that voters previously approved. “This Fund at 1% of the yearly total of taxes taken in can be used only for capital projects for infrastructure repairs and I want to look at that closely. It should be a way in which to help repair our infrastructure needs,” said Rogers. “A top priority for me will be to find a solution to the high cost of water use for residents. Water is a necessity and not a luxury,” Rogers said. “The proportional percentage of sewer use tax has to be calculated at a more affordable rate compared to metered water usage. People can’t afford the discrepancies,” he added. Rogers lists many groups that he has been active with for years: “St. Martha’s Church, the Cape Verdean Center, Carousel Commission and several social clubs across the city. I enjoy staying active across all neighborhoods. We, the candidates, come from many different backgrounds ethnic, educational achievements, job status and financial status as do the people of the City of East Providence. I pledge to work with all those who want to move our city forward,” said Rogers.
Former Councilman Briden Going At-Large
James Briden served on the council from Ward One from 20122014. He was also Mayor at that time and came to the forefront from his earlier representation of area residents who were against the operations of the PondView construction and debris recycling business in Rumford. While contemplating a reelection try in 2014, continued on page 10...
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Briden eventually decided against running. He cited a busy year ahead for his law firm at that time, which he was going to manage. But after talking things over with his family Briden has decided to run in 2016 for the at-large post. “I enjoy being on the council, I have closely followed city events and want to help out again,” Briden told The Reporter in a recent interview. “When I saw that an opening occurred (with Capobianco not running) I decided to run. I think I would serve our city well.” In a prior statement regarding his role on the council, he said “I believe that I have reJames Briden mained true to the objectives that I enumerated during the last election. This has included keeping property taxes down, freezing the phasing out of the homestead exemption, and
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Newcomer Chris Dias for Ward 4 School Committee Chris Dias, 33 of Riverside announced that he will run for the East Providence Ward 4 School Committee seat that is currently held by Jessica Beauchaine. Dias is a lifelong resident of East Providence and a 2000 graduate of East Providence High School. “I am very active in the community and with a toddler (20 months) and a daughter (15 yrs) who is Chris Dias & family. a student athlete at East Providence High School, I have an interest in the immediate and future direction of the School Department,” said Dias. Dias said he is married to Amy Marchetti Dias, whom is also a lifelong East Providence resident. He touts his professional background in finance and budgeting as a major advantage should he be elected. “I am the sole buyer for a 45 million dollar, nonprofit company, in which I have been employed for 14 years. I have a proven track record of being fiscally responsible and working under strict budgeting guidelines. This experience will prove to be especially valuable and vital when working towards more funding without increased taxes,” said Dias. “With the years of experience I have with bid processes, budget management, and fiscal responsibility for a nonprofit where savings is the name of the game, I think I will be able to work with the new Financial Director to help monitor vendors and other fiscal areas,” added Dias. Dias also said that he wants to help with the many special projects in the city aimed at building up the city’s positive environment. “My goal in running for school committee is to be the strong voice of my constituents and to work on behalf of the children of our city to restore the Townie Pride that this community is famous for. Having played football throughout my High School career, and winning 2 State Championships, I know what Townie Pride is all about and can’t wait to help restore it in our city,” said Dias. Dias said he doesn’t have a specific complaint about anyone on the board but does think he can represent Ward 4 well. “I have liked some things I’ve seen in the current and previous school committees, but I believe I can be a stronger voice for Ward 4, especially with my day to day business experience. I really want to add my skills to the current committee’s progress.” Beauchaine has not yet publicly announced re-election plans. The General Election is on November 8, 2016, with a possible primary in September if more than two candidates for a seat acquire the needed nomination signatures. Others considering candidacies are Brian Faria for Ward 4 city council and Paul Moura for council-at-large.
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East Providence Town News City Schedules Rabies Vaccination Clinic
The City of East Providence has scheduled a Clinic for Rabies Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats and Dog Licensing. “The office of the City Clerk, in conjunction with the East Providence Animal Shelter and the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association will be hosting a Rabies Clinic on Sunday, March 20, 2016, from 10:00am12:00pm, at Breed Hall, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence. Appointments in advance are not required. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers,” stated City officials. “In an effort to help residents comply with the State Rabies Law, the cost for obtaining a rabies vaccination for a dog or cat is just $10.00 per companion animal. In order for a dog or cat to receive a three year vaccination, human companions must present proof of previous vaccination, a copy of their previous rabies certificate, dated within the last three years is required, otherwise the companion animal will receive a one year vaccination only.” In addition, dog licenses will be available at the Clinic. The City of East Providence requires dogs to be licensed, a license fee with proof of the companion animals spay or neuter is just $13.00 per dog, $5.00 for senior citizens/disabled. If the dog is unaltered the cost is $33.00, $15.00 for senior citizens. For vaccinations, residents will need to pay in cash only, checks, credit and debit cards will not be accepted. For Dog Licensing, residents may pay by cash or check, credit and debit cards will not be accepted. For questions contact the East Providence City Clerk’s Office at 435-7596.
East Bay Community Action Program Announces East Bay Center Merger Improving Health Care Delivery for East Bay Region’s Residents
It was announced that East Bay Center, a treatment and resource center for individuals and families affected by struggles with mental illness and substance abuse, is merging with East Bay Community Action Program, a private, non-profit health and human services agency serving 10 cities and towns in Rhode Island’s east bay region. The announcement came during East Bay Community Action Program’s press conference Monday. Dennis Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer of East Bay Community Action Program, noted the positive impact on the clients of both organizations. He said, “East Bay Center will keep its name and familiar, caring staff, as a program of East Bay Community Action Program. The merger benefits both organizations by providing East Bay Center patients with greater access to primary health care, dental services, social services, and basic needs programs and East Bay Community Action Program clients and patients with greater access to behavioral health services.” The merger also increases the agency’s access to securing state and federal grants, and it results in shared administrative functions for improved efficiency with: information technology, finance, billing, grant writing, and human resources. With the merger, East Bay Community Action Program will now serve a total of approximately 25,000 clients and patients annually.
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March 13 Sound of Music PPAC March 16 Boston Flower Show March 30 Foxwoods (day trip) April 7 Newport Playhouse April 10 Ragtime PPAC April 20 Moulin Rouge Parisian style show @Lantana’s, Randolph, Mass April 26 Jersey Boys PPAC April 29 Foxwoods (night trip) May 4 Ocean State Theatre “Anything Goes” lunch at The Greenwood Inn May 24 Lobster Fest/Tribute to Patsy Cline Log Cabin Holyoke , Mass May 31 “Oklahoma” Trinity Rep June 5 Bulletts over Broadway PPAC June 15 “Funny Girl” North Shore Music Theatre lunch at Danversport Yacht Club June 27-29 Bar Harbor Maine July 13 Boston Duck Tour lunch at Maggianos Restaurant July 27 Newport Harbor Tour lunch at The Corner Bakery Café, Wine Tasting at Newport Vineyards August 2 Tanglewood on Parade Lenox, Mass. Lawn seating, John Williams conductor Fireworks August 10 Cape Cod Canal Sunset Cruise Dinner at Lindsey’s October 30 – November 4 New Orleans & The Gulf Coast. For more information please call Deborah Rochford at 437-2983 or 435-7511
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Events & Activities Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Saturday, March 5
Please join “The Breakfast Club” cooking group for a pancake breakfast that will help support the creation of a new fitness room at the Ronald McDonald House in Providence. The Ronald McDonald House of Providence provides programs that directly improve the health and well-being of hospitalized children and their families. Each year nearly 300 families stay at the Ronald McDonald House of Providence. On top of pancakes, sausage and other breakfast menu items, families can meet Wonder Woman and participate in face painting activities from 9 – 11 a.m. When: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: 1336 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford, RI (Church of the Epiphany) 02916 Cost: $10 (13 years +), $5 (5-12 years), Free (Under 5) More info: https://prmh.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/95372/Default.aspx
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Group of Eclectic Artists’ Caravan Revives New England Mills Pawtucket welcomes “Mill Gypsies”
Hope Artiste Village - 999 Main Street - Pawtucket, RI
One Day only! Sunday, March 6 – 11-5pm !
(Att: Artists - A few openings left - only $50.00 per space) (full on bath/body/jewelry vendors applicants will be wait-listed) Pawtucket, RI: Over 50 arts & craft vendors will “populate” Pawtucket in this juried event that features unique artists, vintage curators and a touch of mayhem from this traveling group of artisans called The Mill Gypsies. Their first stop over will be in the revived 650,000 sq. ft. historic mill in Pawtucket which formerly housed School House Candy, now known as Hope Artiste Village. This indoor event will also include other businesses and resident artists that are currently located in the mill. On Sunday, March 6, Mill Gypsies kicks-off a series of family friendly artisan events beginning in Pawtucket, RI. Future locations featuring this entourage will include Lowell, New Bedford, Norwood and Worcester, MA later in the season. Mill Gypsies invites the community to meet their vendors who are selling their wares, that includes vintage toys, hand-blown glass, original artwork and craft made by hand, non--‐GMO bath and body products, pottery, vintage handmade shower caps, steam-punk, face painting, tarot card readers, traditional jewelry and more. Other attractions include ongoing live music from The King Sickabilly Trio (formerly known as Sasquatch and the Sickabillys), strolling hula hoop dancers, The Whiskey Witch, and more! This event is free and open to the public. Free Parking. Follow our Etsy Mill Gypsies Facebook Page to stay up to date with upcoming shows. For vendor information, application can be found at: http://handmadeeventsbysalted.com/mill-gypsies/ For more information, or vendor inquiries, contact: Samantha Zacks, (603) 400-0168 or Email: etsymillgypsies@ gmail.com. You can find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/etsymillgypsies and Instagram: www.instagram.com/etsymillgypsies.
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East Providence Elks 2nd Annual Spring Meat Raffle Friday March 11th
The public is invited to attend Elks Lodge #2337’s 2nd Annual Spring Meat Raffle on Friday March 11th, beginning at 7pm, at 60 Berkeley Street in East Providence. The raffle will feature six meat tables with steaks, ribs, hams, turkeys, corned beef and more. Grand prizes include a 10.1” Quad Core tablet; a “sampler” of four $25 gift certificates from area restaurants; a 15-piece set of Farberware cookware; and a wine and munchies basket. There will be a 50/50 money raffle and free hot dogs and tuna dogs, while they last. For more information or to purchase grand prize tickets, please contact Candy Seel at 401 7498586 or at candyseel@gmail.com.
Informational Open House For Anyone Interested In Learning About Foster Parenting Wednesday, March 16, 2016 5 to 6:00 p.m.
Family Service of RI 134 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI Foster parents receive tax-free dollars to support the placement, free medical coverage for the child and a clothing allowance, along with 24/7 support. Anyone interested in foster parenting may attend the Open House or contact Family Service of RI at their convenience. LGBTQQI-welcoming. More information about foster parenting: 401-331-1350 ext. 3305 wrightgr@familyserviceri.org www.familyserviceri.org
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Thurs, March 17th 6pm-9pm
Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner or Corn Beef Sandwich
Dinner $8.00 / Sandwich $5.00 Cape Verdean Club Back Hall 329 Grosvenor Avenue, East Prov, RI 02914 All proceeds to benefit the 2016 “Cape Verdean Founder’s Scholarship Fund”
East Bay Retired Teachers Assn. Winter Luncheon March 24, 2016 11:00AM
The East Bay Retired Teachers Assn. will be holding their winter luncheon on March 24, 2016 at the Wharf Tavern, Warren. The meeting will convene at 11:00 a.m. and the scholarship raffle will follow. After the luncheon there will be a program featuring Tara Hitzenbuhler, a message therapist who will demonstrate how messages are done and their benefits. The cost of the luncheon is $20.00 and the selections include baked scrod, roasted chicken or prime rib. Send your check and selection to Cheryl Camara 144 Dean St. Seekonk, Ma 02771 by March 17. Please bring your volunteer hours to the meeting or send them to Joleen at Joleen02771@yahoo.com. Our winter project is to collect food donations for the Hope and Faith Charity which would like tuna fish, spaghetti &meatballs, spaghetti O’s, Hunt’s spaghetti sauce or peanut butter in plastic jars. Don’t forget to bring your raffle items as they provide the money which allows us to award two scholarships to deserving students from the East Bay area.
Psychic Fair at the Seekonk American Legion Saturday, April 2, 2016
A Psychic Fair will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016. There will be several Readers and each Reading is $ 20.00. Admission is free. The hours are from 10 am to 3 pm. The Psychic Fair will be take place at the Seekonk American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary programs for our Veterans, community and children.
Meat and Lobster Raffles at the Seekonk American Legion Starting April 9th.
The Meat and Lobster Raffles start April 9th. There are 3 tables of steaks, chicken, seafood, TV and other prizes. 50/50 raffle. The raffles start at 2 pm each Saturday. The Post is located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Call 508-336-9822 for information.
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Slater Mill becomes a jazz mill on a Sunday night in March, April, and May, when some of finest musicians that have come out of Boston and Berklee College of the Music over the past four decades perform jazz in the traditional, bebop, contemporary and fusion styles. “Jazz has a lot of definitions and genres, but improvisation is often at the core of it. The musicians that are performing for the Slater Mll Jazz three-part series have really honed their chops and talent after years on the road and in Legends of Boston music the studio, and with the Ascene head to Pawtucket for list ensembles.” says Lori Slater Mill Jazz Urso, executive director of Old Slater Mill Association. But what does Jazz have to do with the American Textile Industry? “Other than both having a place in American history, not a whole lot, necessarily,” says Lori Urso, “however, Slater Mill is an 18th century post and beam mill with wood plank floors exposed above and below, and as a result it offers very warm and rich acoustics. Live music really works in our space.” She adds, “Plus, people just like to be in the mill and to feel connected with it.” The biggest name on the bill is guitarist Jay Geils, best known as a founder and former guitarist of the J. Geils Band. Geils had some success on his own with his blues collaboration Bluestime in the 1990s, and then as part of jazz ensemble New Guitar Summit with Duke Robillard. In 2004 he recorded the solo album “Jay Geils Plays Jazz.” His recently-formed quintet launches “From Blues to BeBop” at Slater Mill on Sunday, April 17, which is the second show in the series. The first show on March 13 features highly-accomplished guitarist and producer Bobby Keyes and his trio. Keyes’s talent is appreciated on a scale that includes Billboard chart-topper Robin Thicke, with whom Keyes his written and recorded numerous times, L’il Wayne, and Mary J. Blige. But it is his instrumental guitar artistry that is crisp and hypnotic, a fusion style deeply-rooted in Americana. Internationally-renown and locally-based rhythm section The Marties will accompany Keyes. The Boston Jazz All-stars, featuring pianist Tim Ray, play the final show on May 15. John Lockwood (bass) and Marty Richards (drums), who together were the rhythm section for The Gary Burton Quintet in the early 1990s, accompany Tim Ray, former musical director for the Lyle Lovett Orchestra, and himself a Gary Burton alumnus. This will be a rich evening with artists whose personal repertoires reflect great depth and knowledge. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets are available online at slatermill.org, by calling 401-725-8638 x.100 with a credit card, or at the door subject to availability. Slater Mill is located at 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
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Church News & Events Daughters of Isabella Circle # 28 Meeting March 8th
Daughters of Isabella Circle # 28 will meet again on March 8, 2016 at 12:00 PM for a Corned Beef Luncheon with Forever Young at Saint Brendan’s Parish Hall, Turner Avenue Riverside. Following the Luncheon we will hold a short business meeting. At the meeting you will be asked to vote on the best time to hold our meetings (1 PM, 3 PM or 6 PM). Reservation can be made by calling Diane at 744-7119 before March 1, 2016. Cost is $20.00.
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Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Luncheon March 8th
St. Brendan Forever Young Club will have their annual corned beef and cabbage luncheon on Tuesday, March 8 at 12:00 noon in the parish hall. Cost is $20. Entertainment will be provided by Vini Ames. Reservations should be made by March 1 by calling 437-0963 or 433-2281. Please bring a non-perishable food item for our Good Neighbors Food Pantry.
Foxwoods Trip March 16th
St. Brendan Forever Young Club will have a trip to Foxwoods on Wednesday, March 16. The bus will leave the American Legion Hall on Willett Avenue at 8:00 am and return at approximately 5:30 pm. Cost is $25. Please call 437-0963 by March 1 for reservations.
St Marys Urkainain Egg Classes Sunday, March 13 and March 20th
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE Holy Thursday, March 24, 2016 Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. Good Friday, March 25, 2016 Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. The Lord’s Passion at 7 p.m. Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 26, 2016 Mass at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 Mass at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 Noon
On Sundays during Lent Phyllis Stafford will holding Urkainan Egg Classes at St Mary’s Episcopal Church . Classes are from 2 pm -5 pm. All supplies and eggs are provided. You only have to take one class to complete an egg. Adults are $10,00 and Children 18 and under are $5.00. St Marys is located at 81 Warren Ave in East Prov ,RI 401434-7456
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany The Lamplight Concert Sunday, March 13th 4PM
1336 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford, Rhode Island www.epiphanyep.org To benefit local immigrant and refugee services at: Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island A freewill offering will be accepted. Featuring soprano Mary Therese Royal de Martinez and mezzosoprano Kate Jennings singing songs about home, hearth, and the human yearning for happiness. The music, drawn from a diverse American repertoire, is a poignant and powerful blend of voice, piano, and the love of home, as seen in many lights.
20th Annual Taste Of The Town Sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Grand Rose Ballroom at Clarion Inn, Rt. 114A 940 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. DONATION: $30 PER TICKET FOOD TASTING With the Areas Finest Restaurants, WINE TASTING, RAFFLES, 50/50, AUCTION To Purchase Tickets Or For More Information Call: Bev Hart: (508) 336-9352, Beverly Della Grotta: (401)-749-4841 E-Mail: Russellhart@Comcast.Net, Dellagrotta24@Aol.Com or Town Clerk: (508) 336-2921 Snow Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 “All Proceeds Help Children
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Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Saturday, March 12th, 5pm-7pm.
Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. Invites all to their 17th Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Saturday, March 12th, Serving from 5pm-7pm. Take out is available. Tickets: Adults $12.00. Children 5-12 $4.00. Traditional Irish Dinner: The Irish atmosphere will enhance the flavor of Corned beef, cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, chourico, rolls & butter and beverages. Dessert will be ice cream and homemade cookies. Reservations by calling the church office 508-336-9355
"Journey of Christ” Fri & Sat April 1st and 2nd
Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. Invites all to see a show Friday and Saturday April 1st and 2nd …”Journey of Christ”. Can you guess what Tony Award winning musicals these songs are from? “Day By Day”, I Don’t Know How To Love Him” and “By My Side”. Come enjoy these songs and many more from Broadway musicals performed by the Seekonk Shadowbox Players and Studio 34 dancers. Curtain 7pm; Tickets $10 adults / $ 7 Seniors & kids under 10. Seekonk Congregational Church (Sanctuary)contact the church office:508-336-9355 Directed by Nancy-Lee Devane ~ ~ Choreography by Deb Brzozowy …Dessert will be served after the show in Gardiner Hall (behind church)
Holy Week Services
As an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ, all are welcome and invited to the Holy Week Services at the Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk: Palm Sunday, March 20th at 9 and 10:30AM including special music and palms. Maundy Thursday, March 24th at 7PM, the Last Supper re-enacted in Woodworth Hall. Good Friday, March 25th at 7:30PM is the Service of Darkness at the foot of the cross with the Seven Last Words of Christ. Easter Sunrise Service Easter Sunrise, March 27th The Easter Sunrise Service, jointly sponsored by area United Church of Christ Churches; begins at 6 AM by the Gazebo near the Grist Mill Pond (Fall River Avenue, Rt. 114 A) in Seekonk. Easter, March 27th Two services of celebration at 9 & 10:30AM at the church with trumpet, timpani, sacred dancers and choirs.
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Saint Vincent DePaul Society Pasta Supper Fundraiser! When: Saturday, March 19, 2016
Where: Knights of Columbus, Crescent View Avenue, Riverside Time: 2 Seatings: Families: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Adults: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Tickets: $12.00 per person; $6.00 per child. For tickets please call 699-2230 or 595-8393. Please join us for a great time! SVDP is a charitable Catholic lay organization offering personto-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Proceeds will be spent locally providing emergency utility payments, food, clothing and shelter, along with one-on-one assistance, to people in crisis so that they may create their own pathways to independence and success.
Holy Week Services at Rehoboth Baptist Church
Plan to celebrate the most holy time of year with us at Rehoboth Baptist Church: March 20, 10:30 AM Palm Sunday Worship March 25, 7:00 PM Good Friday Service (joint service with West Dighton Christian Church) March 27, 7:00 AM Resurrection Sunrise Service, followed by a light breakfast, and 10:30 AM Resurrection Day Worship. All are welcome. Rehoboth Baptist Church is located on Route 118, 2 miles south of the intersection of Routes 118 and 44. Call 508-252-6437 for more information. See www.rehobothbaptistchurch.org.
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Newman Church Choral Concert featuring the Choral Works of John Rutter
Rumford, RI - Newman Congregational Church, U.C.C., is pleased to present our annual choral concert, featuring works by British contemporary composer John Rutter. The Newman choir, accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra, will sing Rutter’s Requiem and his folk song cycle The Sprig of Thyme. John Rutter was born in London in 1945 and received his first musical education as a chorister at Highgate School. He went on to study music at Clare College, Cambridge, where he wrote his first published compositions and conducted his first recording while still a student. His compositional career has embraced both large and smallscale choral works, orchestral and instrumental pieces, a piano concerto, two children’s operas, music for television, and specialist writing for such groups as the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble and the King’s Singers. His larger choral works, Gloria (1974), Requiem (1985), Magnificat (1990), Psalmfest (1993) and Mass of the Children (2003) have been performed many times in Britain, North America, and a growing number of other countries. John Rutter’s music is eclectic, showing the influences of the French and English choral traditions of the early 20th century as well as of light music and American classic songwriting. In 1981, Rutter founded his own choir, the Cambridge Singers, which he conducts and with which he has made many recordings of sacred choral repertoire (including his own works), particularly under his own label Collegium Records. He frequently conducts many choirs and orchestras around the world. The Newman Adult Choir, under the direction of Geoffrey Greene, features soloists Alisa Cassola, soprano, Barbara Youmans, alto, and Lucky Rattan, bass. This concert includes a 6-piece professional chamber orchestra with members of the RI Philharmonic. The Newman Choral Concert will take place on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 3 pm. The public is cordially invited and there is a suggested donation of $10. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available at the Newman Church office or by calling 401-434-4742 x10. Childcare is provided for this event by a professional staff. A reception will follow the concert with an opportunity to meet the musicians and partake in some tasty treats. Newman Church is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916.
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Palm Sunday March 20, 8 & 10:30 a.m. Procession of Palms and Passion Gospel Maundy Thursday March 24, 6PM in Parish Hall. Communal Meal & Lord’s Supper, Foot-washing and Stripping of the Altar Good Friday March 25, 7PM Easter Vigil Saturday, March 26, 7p.m. Lighting of the New Fire, Baptism and First Eucharist of Easter Festive Reception following. Easter Day March 27, 8 & 10:30AM Festive Holy Eucharist with Trumpet Soloist and choir
The Piecemakers Quilting Group Invites You to Attend "Cocktail Culture: Mad Men Generation” Sunday, March 13th Presentation by Karen Antonowicz @5pm Open to the Public
Travel through time to learn about the clothing of past eras and discover how people lived and dressed. Join us on a fashion odyssey as we journey back through the past. The presenter is Karen Antonowicz, and she has been presenting various fashion era lectures/workshops. She always had a passion for vintage and antique clothing. Pursuing this passion, Karen completed a masters degree in fashion merchandising and design, with a concentration in historic costume and textiles from the University of Rhode Island. Karen has taught in the fashion design and merchandising program at the college level for the past thirteen years. She teaches in the Continuing Education program at Rhode Island School of Design. You are encouraged to bring (or wear) fashions and accessories from the 1950’s and early ‘60’s. Presentation will start @5pm, followed by refreshments. $3.00 Donation Held at Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02919 Hope to see you for a night of fun and fashion!
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Club & Museum News The East Providence Arts Council Wants To Hear From You!
The East Providence Arts Council (EPAC) will be holding various outreach events throughout the month of March. And we want to hear from you! What would you like to see in terms of public art, art-related activities, and art-related festivals? We will be holding three informational sessions where you can learn more about EPAC, discuss your needs and wants with us, and take our very brief survey. There will be fun activities and giveaways as well as a chance to obtain an EPAC membership. We will also be posting our survey online throughout the month of March. You can participate in the online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/eparts For more info on EPAC please visit our website at www.eastprovidencearts.org
Date and times of our outreach events: March 9th Riverside Branch Library 6-8pm 475 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI 02915 March 16th RI Philharmonic School 6-8pm 667 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 March 29th Weaver Library 6-8pm 41 Grove Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 We look forward to hearing from you!!
Call for Artists
The East Providence Arts Council is looking for artists and artisans with artwork in any media: paintings, drawings, photography, digital, sculpture ceramics, etc to participate in the Hunt’s Mills Festival taking place June 26th 11-4pm at historic Hunt’s Mills in East Providence RI. A 10x10 booth space is $30. For more details and the artist submission form please go to www.eastprovidencearts. org and click on the Hunt’s Mills Festival link
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Welcome Spring at the Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit
The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit has reopened to the public for its eleventh season after its winter closing. Located at 1003 Waterman Avenue in East Providence, the CVME is the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the history and culture of Cape Verde and Cape Verdeans in America. The museum will open this season on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The museum’s holdings include historical maps, photos, artifacts, books and documents relating to the history of Cape Verdeans. The CVME is a non-profit organization completely maintained by volunteers. Our hours of operation are Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 1st Saturdays of the month from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Group visits may be scheduled by contacting the museum at 401-228-7292, e-mail: Info@CapeVerdeanMuseum. org or by contacting Education Coordinator Yvonne Smart at 401274-7852 or e-mail ymsmart@cox.net. Please view our Newsletter on our website at www.CapeVerdeanMuseum.org. You may also contact Executive Director Denise Oliveira at (401) 265-8936. Admission to the Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit is free: however, donations are greatly appreciated. For further information, you may contact the museum at the above phone number or at our mailing address: PO Box 14187, East Providence, RI 02914-0187. For more information, please visit our website at www.CapeVerdeanMuseum.org.
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The John Hunt House : 1 - 3:30pm - 65 Hunt’s Mills Road - 02916 Mark your calendars for the special events this season at Hunt’s Mills :
March - the opening of a very special quilt exhibit - newly groomed and marked hiking trails, complements of the 10 Mile River Watershed Alliance. Stand inside the sycamore! April - the fish return! Learn more about this amazing effort to bring back the herring. May- Master Gardener Mother’s Day - free plants for moms free seeds - soil testing
“Keep Me Warm One Night” - An Exhibit of Antique and New Quilts at Hunt House
The receipt of an unusual quilt made in 1909 by Walter Cunningham, who was born and lived his life at the Bishop Farm on Pleasant Street prompted a check of the EPHS archival quilts available for an exhibit: 9 was the tally. Also available were the Blackstone Valley National Corridor quilt with an East Providence square done by member Rose Sirenski and the Crescent Park commemorative quilt made by Beverly Simmons, daughter of the park owner. These, and other member family quilts, will be on view for this new exhibit which will run March through August. We are very excited to be partnering with Piecemakers, a quilting group based at Newman Church. This group will help docent the exhibit, show pieces of their own fine work, present a program at the April 4th meeting at Newman Church and answer questions about getting started at the art of quilting. As usual, there will be an interactive quilting activity for everyone to try. Note: this exhibit can be open for small groups with a donation to the EPHS.
General Meeting -April 4 - Newman Church Hall
Pot Luck Supper 6-7pm With Presentation At 7pm 100 Newman Avenue 02916 The EPHS opens its spring season with its traditional potluck supper. No reservations are required for the supper but all attendees are asked to contribute a supper dish to share. Dessert and coffee will be provided by the Society. We hope to see many of you!
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This April 4th general meeting/presentation marks the official opening of the quilt exhibit “Keep Me Warm One Night” at the John Hunt House - 65 Hunt Mills Road in the Rumford section of East Providence.The Piecemaker Quilting Group has been meeting at Newman Church since 2000 “to promote the appreciation, enjoyment and knowledge of quilting as an art and craft form.” Jean L. Kesner will present the history of quilting with a specific emphasis on American Feedsack quilts. Award winning quilter, Brenda Devine will share her Baltimore Album quilts as well as a quilt named “Dear Jane” which contains 225 patterns from the historic 1863 Jane Stickle quilt on view at the Bennington Museum in VT. The public is encouraged to bring their own quilts to share after the presentation. Visit the new EPHS web site at www.ephist.org.
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“Ring Of The Green” Coach Bus Tours - April 10
3pm Tour leaving from John Hunt House - 65 Hunt’s Mills Road- E Prov. 02916: Tickets - $10 (member of either Society ) and $15 (non member with $5 applicable to a new membership to either group) ***Reservations /Tickets must be made/ paid for in advance. Tickets are available on line through TIcketPeak / Pay Pal ticketpeak.com/carpenter museum For questions/tickets 9am/12pm tours 508- 252-3031 carpentermuseum@gmail. com; 3pm tour, 401- 434-9462
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Tours Leaving From Carpenter Museum, Rehoboth 9am And 12pm Tour Leaving From John Hunt House - 3pm
The Carpenter Museum and the EP Historical Society proudly present a narrated coach tour of the original center of Rehoboth, Seekonk Centre and the Rumford section of East Providence. Lest you think that’s too much territory to cover in 3 hours, there’s a secret - they are the same acreage 1643 - 2016. Some folks in Rehoboth have a hard time thinking that their town center actually pulled back from the Seekonk River to its present site south of the Taunton Road. All the reasons for that will be revealed as the bus covers its route through what is now known as Rumford. The tour covers ten specific sites including the Daggett House and the Roger Williams Spring. The 1690 Daggett House will be open for this special tour, thanks to owner Margaret Dooley who believes in sharing this amazing home which survived the wrecking ball in 1898.The tour ends up at Hunt’s Mills, home of the first industrial park in this area, a mill having been established there by 1645, and a group of mills by 1671. The Hunt House will feature a quilt exhibit and tours of the grounds, the URI Master Gardeners will give out free seeds and be available to answer gardening questions, and the 10 Mile River Watershed Alliance will lead tours of the hiking trails and make a presentation about the new fish ladders on the river ( We have let the blue herring know the date - there’s a great chance that they will be in the ladders.) *Note: 3pm tour people can arrive early at Hunts Mills for that part of the tour. 9am/12pm Tours leaving from Carpenter Museum-139 Bay State Rd, Rehoboth MA 02769: Tickets - $12 (member of either Society) and $17 (non-member with $5 applicable to a new membership to either group )
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Rhode Island Interscholastic League Is Accepting Nominations for the High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2016
(Providence – February 2016) In October 2015, the Rhode Island Interscholastic League proudly inducted another amazing group of individuals into the High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Looking ever forward, the RIIL Hall of Fame Committee is seeking new nominations of worthy individuals who deserve recognition for their high school athletic accomplishments. Nominations will be accepted on the Formal Application on or before April 1st. Applications are available on the RIIL website www.riil.org under Resources. Send to: Rhode Island Interscholastic League Bldg. #6 RI College 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908
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Phys Ed Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Gym Class Anymore Check out “Ms. Coutie’s” 2016 Health Class By Bob Rodericks
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People in the News Rumford Nurse Recognized At Women & Infants Hospital
Women & Infants Hospital recently presented Rumford resident Sarah Luczkowski, RN, an antenatal care unit (ACU) nurse, with this month’s DAISY Award. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the above and beyond efforts performed by nurses every day. In nominating Sarah for this honor, a colleague wrote about a time when she saw Sarah in soaking wet scrubs in morning rounds. “When I asked her what had happened, she sheepishly yet discreetly informed me that she had gotten into the shower to assist a cognitively impaired patient who really needed some assistance with some hygiene issues,” said her colleague. “The patient was extremely grateful and gushed quite a bit about how wonderful her nurse was!” Sarah has been a nurse with Women & Infants for nine years. The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. Said Bonnie Barnes, president and co-founder of the DAISY foundation, “When Patrick was critically ill, our family experienced first-hand the remarkable skill and care nurses provide patients every day and night. Yet these unsung heroes are seldom recognized for the super-human work they do. The kind of work the nurses at Women & Infants Hospital are called on to do every day epitomizes the purpose of The DAISY Award.” If you would like to nominate an extraordinary nurse that you encountered at any Women & Infants affiliated location or the main hospital, you can submit an application online or in person. Fellow providers and patients may nominate a nurse for the award.
Bay View Academy Middle School Student Wins “Principal For A Day”
East Providence, RI – Wren Hager’s (Bristol, RI) mother, Susan Hager, won the “Principal for a Day” auction experience for her daughter at Bay View Academy’s Take Flight Gala. Wren appointed her friend, Kinzie Fairman (East Providence, RI), as Associate Principal. Today they enjoyed all the benefits of being in charge. They delivered morning announcements over the loudspeaker, had “coffee” breaks, a lunch “meeting” at the Cheesecake Factory, and worked with various departments around the school in their capacity as administrators. Wren and Kinzie were given the opportunity to edit the weekly principal’s newsletter and add their own message. They wrote: A Message From Wren And Kinzie- Principals For A Day Hi, I’m Wren. At the Take Flight Gala my mother won the Principal for a Day auction. I’m Kinzie, and Wren was nice enough to choose me as her Associate Principal. This morning we had the honor of doing the morning announcements, and... well.. it was absolutely terrifying. Both of us were shaking like a phone on vibrate when you’re in a group text. We also got the chance to go continued on next page...
Rumford resident Sarah Luczkowski, RN presented with DAISY Award from Women & Infants Hospital.
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and meet some of the people who work in the school (other than teachers). We are actually kind of sad that we are missing class (Kinzie says “not really”), but we are having fun doing what we are doing as administrators. We can’t wait to go to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch! The first annual Take Flight Gala took place on October 17th at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, grossing $122,400 in ticket sales, sponsorship and the live and silent auctions. The net $96,500 in proceeds from the Gala is being put to current needs of the Academy. Next year’s Gala is scheduled for October 22, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza.
Photo Credit: Ann Swain “Principal” Wren Hager and “Associate Principal” Kinzie Fairman of East Providence working on the weekly principal’s message.
Wyllow’s First Snowman
Wyllow Kling, age 3, of Pawtucket recently visited her Grammy, Joan Seifert Hofer of Riverside and wanted to go outside and make a snowman. This was her first snowman that she and i built together. Wyllow was so proud of her snowman. Wyllow is the daughter of Kari and John Kling formally of Riverside.
Bay View Academy Upper School Students Win Eight Gold And Silver Keys At Scholastic Writing Competition
East Providence, RI – Bay View Academy students enjoyed success in this year’s Scholastic Writing Awards Competition, winning a total of eight Gold and Silver Keys and two Honorable Mentions. Gold Keys: Stephanie Wambugu (senior, Pawtucket, RI): Personal Essay/Memoir: “Moving” Cyanne Mitchell (junior, East Providence, RI): Personal Essay/ Memoir: “Purple Tears”
Photo Credit: Lori DesVergnes Scholastic Writing Awards 2016 Left to Right -- Back Row: Isabelle Lucente, Cyanne Mitchell of East Providence, Victoria Allienello Middle Row: Bismah Siqqiqui, Sixuan Li Front Row: Elizabeth Ward, Kellyn Doerr
University News
Alexandra G. Lima, recognized for being named to Bentley University’s Dean’s List for Fall of 2015
To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher with no course grade below 3.0 during the term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher with no course grade below 2.0 during the term.
Audrey Duarte Named to Elmira College Dean’s List
Elmira, NY - Audrey Duarte of Riverside, RI 02915 has been named to the Elmira College Dean’s List for Term I, 2015. Students who earn a 3.6 or greater grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the academic term are recognized on the Elmira College Dean’s List for academic excellence.
Endicott Announces Dean’s List Students
Beverly, MA – Endicott College is pleased to announce the Dean’s List students for fall, 2015. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no grade below a “C”, have no withdrawal grades, and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester. Memories being made in Riverside.
March 2016 The Reporter The following students have met those requirements: Lindsee Marie Allienello is the daughter of Michael & Susan Allienello of East Providence, RI. Lindsee is a Junior majoring in Sport Management.
Merrimack College Dean’s List for Fall 2015 Announced
North Andover, MA - Merrimack College has announced the names of students who have achieved Dean’s List status for fall 2015. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a 3.25 GPA or higher based on a 4.0 grading system. Corey Resendes of East Providence (02914) Nathan Patch of Rumford (02916)
UMass Dartmouth’s 2015 Fall Dean’s List
North Dartmouth, MA- UMass Dartmouth students are named to the Dean’s List in recognition of earning a Fall semester grade point average of 3.2 or higher out of a possible 4.0. Tayla Vincent of East Providence, RI Mchysia German of Riverside, RI Yoxanderi Mateo of Riverside, RI UMass Dartmouth is a 9,500-student, 45,000-alumni campus that prides itself in connecting student learning to discovery and civic engagement, preparing graduates to shape the social and economic fabric of their communities.
Miguel Almeida Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Fall 2015 Dean’s List
Worcester, MA - Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Miguel Almeida of East Providence, R.I., a member of the class of 2017 majoring in aerospace engineering, was named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2015 semester.
Jack Anderson studying abroad for 2015-16 winter semester at Bates College
Lewiston, ME - Jack Anderson, the son of Mr. Jonathan T. Anderson and Ms. Mary F. Hanover of Rumford, R.I., is studying abroad during the 2015-16 winter semester through the Bates College Junior Year Abroad program. Anderson, a 2013 graduate of Providence Country Day School, is studying in New Zealand. He is majoring in environmental studies at Bates. About 60 percent of Bates juniors study abroad, and Bates offers access to study-abroad programs in more than 60 countries.
Raymond Fournier of East Providence featured in URI Theatre’s production of “columbinus”
Kingston, RI - The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department announces the opening of “columbinus” by the United States Theatre Project. Written by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli, with dramaturgy by Patricia Hersch, “columbinus” examines the realities of adolescent culture by exploring the events surrounding the 1999 shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. Raymond Fournier of East Providence, RI, will be featured in the play as AP. This play is a meeting of fact and fiction that weaves excerpts from discussions with parents, survivors and community leaders in Littleton, as well as police evidence, to bring to light the dark recesses of American adolescence. The New York Post said this drama is “a powerful and important piece about the churning rage that’s all too likely to bubble over again one day.”
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Katherine Fazioli Earns Spot on Emmanuel College Fall 2015 Dean’s List
Boston, MA - Katherine Fazioli of East Providence was named to the Emmanuel College Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.
Emerson College Announces Local Dean’s List Honorees
Boston, MA - The following local residents have been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. The requirement to make the Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher. Kaleigh Crowell of Riverside 02915 Amanda Horton of Riverside 02915
Rumford resident earns second academic honors from Clark University
Worcester, Mass. (Grassroots Newswire) February 26, 2016 – Molly E. Powers of Rumford, Rhode Island (02916) has been named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2015 semester. To be eligible for second honors, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, of a maximum of 4.3 (all A+s).
Roger Williams University Announces Fall 2015 Dean’s List
Bristol, RI - Select students have been named to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. Sarah Phillips, a Architecture major from Riverside, RI (02915) Shawn Darosa, a Biochemistry major from East Providence, RI (02914) Harsha Kumar, a Biology major from Riverside, RI (02915) Ava Mastrostefano, a Biology major from Riverside, RI (02915) William Carlson, a Criminal Justice major from Riverside, RI (02915) Qasem Akhdar, a Engineering major from Riverside, RI (02915) Mohammed Almadhari, a Engineering major from Riverside, RI (02915) Jordan Jones, a History major from East Providence, RI (02914) Kelly Cribari, a Marine Biology major from Riverside, RI (02915) Nuno Silva, a Political Science major from Rumford, RI (02916) Brittany Brogno, a Psychology major from East Providence, RI (02914) Kelsey Grilo, a Psychology major from Riverside, RI (02915)
Local Student Earns Dean's List Honors at Providence College
Krista Sevigny, daughter of Laurie and Michael Sevigny of Riverside, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 Semester at Providence College. The honor is reserved for students who have achieved a GPA of 3.55, with a minimum of 12 credits. The list is issued twice per year during the fall and spring terms. Information for the list was provided by the Dean’s Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies at Providence College. Sevigny is a member of the class of 2016 majoring in Health Policy and Management.
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Martin Wrestling State Champs
Head Coach Rodericks congratulating John Jessop after a tourney win. For the second consecutive year, E.R. Martin Middle School has won the wrestling state championship in a runaway. The event, a two-day tournament, was held at Cumberland High School in February and featured 31 Rhode Island middle schools. As wrestling tourneys go, the overall team score can change many times during the first day of competition. At the end of a long first day Martin had 198.5 pts leading their nearest challenger by 47.5 points. “Points go up and down quickly and we’ll go into the final day as even with everybody else in our mind,” said Martin Head Coach Bobby Rodericks after the opening night action. Agreeing with that was Riverside Head Coach Glen Salgueiro. “I am impressed with my kids who have worked so hard to reach 6th place in the standings as of tonight,” added Salgueiro. As more than 500 wrestlers from across 31 Rhode Island middle schools gathered on Sunday, it was clear that 30 schools knew that had to beat Martin to move up on the leader board posted live by state officials. As the competitions weaned the wrestlers down to the evening’s finals there was a collective, but respectful groan from the crowd, as Martin was announced as leading the top 10 schools. It appeared that the Wildcats would be tough to beat - and they were. Martin had several wrestlers going to the finals, the most in the tourney. Michael Foster 70 lbs, Jonas Gomaz 75 lbs, Hayden Decristofaro 82 lbs, John Jessop 89 lbs, Austin Phillips 119 lbs, D`ante Silva 126 lbs, Emmanuel Santiago 159 lbs, Cameron Bailey 170 lbs, Richard Maciel 200 lbs and William Mugoodwin at 275 lbs. Riverside was also well represented with Jovanni Hussey 75 lbs, Andrew Baptista 133 lbs, Jeffrey Clark 148 lbs, Kyle Xavier 170 lbs and Leo Frias at 200 lbs. Michael Foster of Martin took 6th place in the 70 lb class.
By Bob Rodericks Jovanni Hussey of Riverside took third place in the 75 lbs class and Jonas Gomaz of Martin took 6th place. Hussey won by tech fall (more points) over Bryan Dupras of Kickemuit. Hayden Decristofaro of Martin took 6th in the 82 lb class. Martin’s John Jessop of Martin took the 6th place medal home in the 89 lb class. Austin Phillips of Martin won 2nd place in the 119 lb class. D`ante Silva of Martin won 2nd place in the 126 lb group. In the 133 lb class Andrew Baptista of Riverside won by points over William Guilmette of Feinstein. Jeffrey Clark of Riverside won in an ultimate tie breaker over Joe Mastrophine of Feinstein in the 148 lb class. Emmanuel Santiago of Martin won 1st place by several points over Noah Roberts Western Hills in the 159 lb class. In the 170 lb class, Cameron Bailey of Martin won 1st place by pinning Alex Nuan of Esek Hopkin. Also in the 170 5th place match, Kyle Xavier of Riverside pinned Nick Balas of McCourt. Richard Maciel of Martin took home 2nd place in the 200 lb class. Also in the 200 lb class 5th place match, Leo Frias of Riverside pinned Isaiah Spearman of Nathanael Greene. In a battle for top spot in the 275 lb class, William Mugoodwin of Martin won 1st place by pinning Sean Daravikchay of Western Hills. Also Eric Robinson of Martin won 4th place in this class. Martin had 27 wins by pin and Riverside had 18 pins during the state tournament. Here is a breakdown of individual wins by pinning their opponent: Kyle Xavier, Riverside 4; Emmanuel Santiago, Martin, 3; Leo Frias, Riverside, 3; Andrew Baptista, Riverside, 3; John Jessop, Martin, 3; Kyle Arredondo, Martin, 2; D`ante Silva, Martin, 2; Jeffrey Clark, Riverside, 2; EricRobinson, Martin, 2; Richard Maciel, Martin, 2; William Mugoodwin, Martin, 2 and Chase Kennedy of Riverside had 1 pin.
Spreading the Praise
“I want to acknowledge my coaches, volunteers, parents and school administrators who helped make this team a success,” said Rodericks. “That’s our secret to winning, a real team effort and motivating these kids to come out early and work hard,” he said. Coaching with Rodericks are Jordan Almeida, Brian Ferreira, Donnie Senna and “others who help out when they can.” “We won another State Championship because of the culture that has been established in the school - from the secretaries taking calls, passing information to parents.
The custodian, Joe Terceira, who not only prepared the water and mop bucket before every practice to wash the mats, he would also have two milk crates filled with milk and fruit for all the wrestlers to have after each practice ended. The teachers in the building that worked with me to improve the kids grades and behavior was very helpful” said Rodericks in heaping praise upon the Martin community. “Our new Dean of Students Rich Small and principals Fatima Avila and Rob Perry gave us tremendous support,” he added. “Principal Avila, without hesitation, met me on that Friday snow day at school so I could get equipment out of my office for the weekend tourney. Both Mrs. Avila and Mr. Perry would stop in the wrestling room to show their support,” said Rodericks. The coach chuckled when relating how Assistant Principal Rob Perry - a former Townie wrestler - “would get on the mat and show moves and even wrestle with state champ Cam Bailey. The parents were huge supporters that were dedicated and donated a lot of their own time, money and whatever else needed to be done,” he added. Here are the rosters of Martin and Riverside. Alphabetically with last name first followed by weight class:
Martin Middle School: Arredondo, Kyle 185 Babbit, Colby 104 Bailey, Cameron 170 Chakouin, Skylar 133 Decristofaro, Hayden 82 Foster, Michael 70 Garcia, Efren 96 Gomaz, Jonas 75 Jessop, John 89 Maciel, Richard 200 Martinez, Janssel 112 Mauricio, Devonte 140 Mugoodwin, William 275 Phillips, Austin 119 Robinson, Eric 275 Santiago, Emmanuel 159 Seagrave, Keegan 148 Silva, D`ante 126 Wood, Jared 112
Riverside Middle School: Baptista, Andrew 133 Clark, Jeffrey 148 Frias, Ismael 119 Frias, Leo 200 Hess, Cj 126 Hussey, Jovanni 75 Johnson, Tyler 89 Kennedy, Chase 70 Martins, Troy 82 Oliver, Jacob 140 Popolillo Michael 159 Seal, Vincent 112 White, Jaden 104 Xavier, Kyle 170
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Winter Tree Trimming: Why The Season Of White Is A Great Time To Think Green (BPT) - Is your winter tree maintenance limited to trimming the Christmas tree? If so, you’re missing out on one of the season’s most important home projects. Many homeowners pay little attention to their trees and bushes once colder weather arrives, but seasonal maintenance done during these months can be incredibly beneficial, not only for the plant but for you as well.
So grab your tools and your gloves because it’s time to get started on your winter tree pruning. Why is winter tree pruning important?
Think of winter tree pruning as a head start. Pruning trees and shrubs during the dormant cycle ensures they will have a full growing season when spring arrives. In addition to the longer growing season, winter is also a good time to prune because colder temperatures reduce the risk of disease or pests attacking the plant.
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Branches that pose a falling risk should be handled immediately, but if you want to maximize the spring growing season, late winter is the time to prune. Start your project with the right tools and you’ll support fuller, healthier plant growth during the spring, giving you another great reason to say goodbye to winter.
Finally, pruning your trees during winter is also an easy way to protect your home from dying or diseased branches that may pose a falling risk. This is especially true in regions where heavy snowfall is common.
What trees or shrubs should you prune during the winter?
There are several species of trees or shrubs that can be pruned during the winter months, but you can categorize them into three easy-to-remember groups: * Hardwood trees. Pruning hardwood trees in the winter is easy thanks to their lack of foliage. Branches should be cut just above the branch collar - the space where the limb and the tree come together. This area of the tree is rich in anti-microbial chemicals to help the tree heal from the pruning without suffering decay. Clippers can be used to trim smaller branches, but for larger sections or dying plants, use the Husqvarna 450 chainsaw. This all-around powerful saw features the X-Torq engine for lower fuel consumption and emission levels without a drop-off in power. Its auto return stop switch makes it easier to handle, perfect for those spots where you need to make that precise cut. * Fruit trees. Similar to their hardwood cousin, winter is also a great time to prune fruit trees. Each species of fruit tree has special considerations you must take into account, however, so research your species before pruning. Once you’re finished, your efforts will be rewarded in the spring with larger, more delicious fruit.
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Five simple ways trees are practical and beautiful
Few things can be so practical and as beautiful as a tree. It’s no wonder that with the rising popularity of the do-it-yourself lifestyle, more people are deciding to plant trees in their yard. Here are five simple reasons why: 1. A mature tree can add up to $10,000 to your property value. 2. Trees can reduce energy costs by providing shade to a house in the summer. 3. Trees naturally offset carbon emissions. 4. Because many change from season to season, trees add a variety of different colors to your yard and allow for a range of creative choices and combinations. 5. Trees help make memories. Watching a tree grow in your yard from year to year builds a connection between you, your family, your home and the memories you make there.
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& Garden Tips For Home Chefs To Make Their Kitchens Functional
(BPT) - When it comes to creating delicious menu items in your own kitchen, you could do it with limited space, dark lighting and minimal tools. It might take you longer, but you can do it. If you are a foodie and you specialize in making dishes that are well received by family and friends, you don’t want to deal with a bad layout in your kitchen. You want everything you need for food prep at the ready so you can focus on mixing ingredients for a delectable finished product. What you need is a functional kitchen. Many homeowners are limited in how many changes they can make in a kitchen. It might be a space issue, or pipe and vent limitations determining where different appliances must go. But even with physical limitations, there are ways to make your kitchen a more functional and organized place so you can easily - and happily - cook anything you want. * A sink space that does almost everything - The sink is one of three main activity areas in the kitchen, with the counter space and the stove rounding out the trifecta. You need the sink for cleaning food items, washing your hands, filling pots with water and washing dishes. True foodies know the right faucet can quickly cut down on kitchen prep time. The Artifacts kitchen faucet collection from Kohler is designed to do just that. The revolutionary 3-function pull-down sprayhead makes it easy to fill pots and pans, the Sweep Spray is great for cleaning dishes, and the BerrySoft light spray is gentle for cleaning fruits and vegetables. But the faucet is just one part of the sink area that can help a home chef whip up culinary delights. Kohler has designed a sink to help improve your kitchen organization and workflow. The Prolific Kitchen Sink has three tiered levels with five functional accessories that fit securely on the edges of the tiered levels for performing different tasks, from rinsing and cutting to soaking and drying. They include a bamboo cutting board, a bin and colander that are dishwasher safe, and two durable, dishwasher-safe grated racks for drying dishes. With all of these accessories, you can spend less time shuffling back and forth between workstations and more time making a delicious meal. * Pull-out drawers - Ingredients and cooking utensils need to be quickly accessible to keep your true foodie genius going at full speed. Having to bend down or get on your hands and knees to find an ingredient in the back of the cupboard is a big road block. Pull-out drawers allow you to quickly find everything you need and get back to the project you’re working on. You can quickly reach the pan that is located in the far back corner of the drawer to saute onions and garlic.
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* Use the island space - Kitchen islands are great for providing home chefs with space. It can include an extra sink, the stovetop, garbage containers, extra storage shelves, and last - but not least - good counter workspace. When designing your island, allow it to become the space that does everything you’ve always said you wanted. For example, if you have two chefs in the house and are always jockeying for space in front of the sink, add a second prep sink to the island. If counter space is a premium, consider leaving it wide open, or putting the stove there so you have counter space by the sink or refrigerator available instead. With a functional kitchen arrangement and extra accessories near your sink area, the home chef in your family will have no difficulty blending, chopping, roasting, sauteing or kneading those family-favorite meals you enjoy.
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Garden Party: Celebrating 20 Years of the Attleboro Arts Museum’s Flower Show Thurs, March 17th – Sun, March 20th
Attleboro Arts Museum 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 Flower Show Hours: Thursday – Saturday: 9:30am – 4pm, Sunday: 12pm – 4pm Admission each day is $3.00, Children 9 years and under free. The Attleboro Arts Museum’s Flower Show, now celebrating its 20th year, features major garden displays, horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations, special events for all ages, and a nature-themed exhibition of original artwork throughout the Museum. The 2016 theme of “Garden Party!” sets the stage for this anniversary year.
Master Gardeners Announce Public Programs at Slater Mill for 2016 Season
(Pawtucket, RI) In 2014, the URI Master Gardeners adopted the Sylvanus Brown House garden at Slater Mill as a community project. Since then, volunteer gardeners have logged nearly 300 hours working on the site, researching 18th and 19th century home-based agriculture in America, and communicating with visitors. Last year, the garden yielded a substantial weekly produce delivery to Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center, and the hope is to see that yield increase in time. continued on page 36...
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“The first year we were able to donate over 100 lbs of produce to the food pantry. We hope to double that this year,” says Linda McDaniel, co-lead for the Slater Mill project site. As they begin their second full year tending the site, the Master Gardener volunteers look forward to raising heirloom varieties, donating produce, and making the garden a learning center for the community. The volunteers work in the garden most Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Anyone may stop by to visit the garden, talk to the master gardeners and learn more about sustainable practices. This spring, the Master Gardeners add more public education to their goals, sponsoring a series of free lectures at Slater Mill. On Saturday, March 19 at 1:00 p.m., Jeff Rossi will present Herb Gardening with a Historic Flair. Rossi, a Hall of Fame URI Master Gardener, leads the Dr. Ruben Mason Medicinal Garden project in historic Chepachet, RI. The garden includes the various plants a doctor may have grown to treat patients at the turn of the 18th century. Rossi will discuss how to cultivate your own herb garden. The public is invited for the lecture portion of the annual Northern RI Master Gardeners meeting on Thursday, April 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. An interpreter from Slater Mill will speak about the Sylvanus Brown House, and then project leaders Beverly Burgess and Linda McDaniel will speak about their work on the garden in the past year. Earth Day will be celebrated on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where the Master Gardeners will offer free soil testing, seeds, information and advice. Short talks on seed starting, soil testing, garden preparation, and pruning will be held throughout the day. On June 11, Linda Hall will speak on Pollinators, and the types of flowers to which these important birds and bees are attracted. That takes place from 10 a.m. to Noon on that Saturday. “Linda Hall is an excellent and informative speaker who makes the subject of pollination interesting and entertaining,” says Beverly Burgess, the projects other co-leader. “We are very excited to host Linda, Jeff, and the other gardeners who will share their deep knowledge of horticulture.” Later in the summer, the Master Gardeners will also be on hand during the annual S.A.M.Fest event on Saturday, August 27. And on a Saturday in September, another soil testing event will be held. All events are free and open to the public. Slater Mill is located at 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. For additional information visit slatermill.org or email info@slatermill.org.
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Weaver Library March Programs The Art of Portrait Painting Monday, March 7, 2016 7pm
East Providence artist Kathleen Weber will be demonstrating the art of portrait painting from a live model. Ms. Weber has a degree in Painting from UMass Dartmouth and has spent many years as a commercial artist. She is now self employed and teaches painting in Rhode Island. Her work can be seen at weberstudio.blogspot.com.
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Alice’s Ordinary People: Documentary Screening Monday, March 21, 2016 7pm
Alice’s Ordinary People is about everyday people like Alice Tregay who did extraordinary things for human rights. Filmmaker Craig Dudnick will introduce his documentary and speak about Alice and the other selfless activists of the Chicago Freedom Movement. Weaver Library is proud to be one of fifteen national screenings in 2016 to introduce this heroine of the Civil Rights Movement to larger audiences.
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Barry Brown has been collecting musical instruments from around the world for over forty years. He loves to share their unique sounds and shapes with others - encouraging hands-on participation, talking about the countries and cultures that gave birth to them, and demonstrating how they are played.
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March Activities for Kids & Teens Stem Storytime for grades K-3
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45 minutes of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities and a story or two. Registration is not required.
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Drop in and de-stress with adult coloring. Pages/templates and colored pencils are provided. Tea/coffee and light snack also provided. No registration required.
Weekly Storytimes Jan 20th - May 12th
No advance registration is necessary. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Wed, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside Wed, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Thurs, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver Thurs, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver
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Writing Workshop @Weaver
Reducing Stress through Meditation @ Riverside March 24th at 6:30pm
The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join Dr. Alan Post, a long time meditator, and contributing author to “Meditation as Medication for the Soul” by Rajinder Singh as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, and enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, time tested effective meditation technique. There will be a short meditation sitting as well. Free and open to all, no registration required.
Mondays, 3/7, 4/4, 3:30-4:30
Ages 10+ Registration is not required. Fun, creative writing exercises, free books, snacks, and activities to spark your creativity.
Minecraft for ages 10+ @Weaver
Spring Book Sale at Weaver
Mondays, 3/14, 4/11, 3:00-4:30
Registration is not required. Play Minecraft, make a Minecraftthemed craft, and share snacks with new friends.
Minecraft for Grades 1-4 @Weaver Tuesday, March 22, 3:00-4:30pm
Register: Call 434-2453. Play Minecraft with other Minecraft fans.
St. Patrick’s Day Craft @Riverside Wednesday, March 16, 3:00-4:30pm
Rainbow Streamer Craft – Colorful rainbows, puffy clouds, and a Lucky Charms snack! All ages welcome.
Community Service Opportunities Weaver and Riverside
Earn community service credit for high school or confirmation. Wednesday, March 9, 5:30 - 7:30pm @ Weaver Friday, March 11, 2:30 - 4:30pm @ Weaver Saturday, March 12, 10am – noon @ Riverside
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 Weaver (434-2453).
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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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The shelves are full for the Spring Book Sale at Weaver Library April 7-10. Weaver Library will usher in spring with its annual Spring Book Sale on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 10 from 1-5 p.m. The sale will take place in the Champlin Program Room. Proceeds will benefit library programs, including museum passes and special concerts and events. A Members Only Preview Sale for Friends of the East Providence Public Library will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Individuals who are not Friends can join for a $5 per person annual membership fee, payable at the door. All paid members are welcome to purchase books at this advance sale. Thousands of books will be available at very reasonable prices. Hard cover and soft cover books are $1; children’s books are 50¢; pocket-sized paperbacks are 25¢; CDs, DVDs and audio books are $1; and VHS tapes are 50¢. A special selection of books, including vintage editions will be priced as marked. For your convenience, books are sorted in more than 50 clearly marked categories. Stock up on top-selling novels by your favorite
March 2016 The Reporter authors, sorted alphabetically. There is a selection of books for children and young adults as well as large print books and biographies. Books on sports, art, music, poetry, business, history, cooking, health, self-help, gardening, home repair, writing, religion, travel and leisure activities are also available. Questions? Call the library at (401) 434-2453.
Friends of the Library Offer “Collectors’ Corner”
To make arrangements to see or purchase a book, send an email to epcollectorscorner@yahoo.com or call 401-4333463. Photos and lists of sets currently available are also posted at the Friends ongoing book sale at Weaver Library. Checks can be made payable to: Friends of the East Providence Public Library. As with The Friends’ seasonal sales and ongoing book sale, all proceeds from the Collectors’ Corner benefit the East Providence Public Library.
Decorate With Books
You don’t need to be an interior designer to create a new look in your home with books. Introduce a splash of color to a room with brightly hued books or books to match your décor. Create an accent wall with shelves filled with groups or sets of books. Top your mantle with vintage books, mid-century encyclopedias or a few timeless classics. Add a cozy touch to a room with a group of Hardy Boys mysteries or Reader’s Digests. Produce an eye-catching attraction with a set of Charles Dickens novels or books on unusual topics. The Friends of the East Providence Public Library can help you bring an exciting and personal touch to your home or office décor with sets of classic books, vintage selections and decorative encyclopedias.
Groups of a few or a shelf full of books are offered in the Friends Collectors’ Corner. Current selections include a six-volume set of Charles Dickens novels, dozens of Harvard Classics, Hardy Boy mysteries and Funk & Wagnalls and World Book encyclopedias. A collection of more than 200 vintage books, dating from the early 1900s to mid-century, can be purchased singly or by the foot. For a list of a complete list of current selections, visit the East Providence Public Library website, www.eastprovidencelibrary. org, Click on “Your Library.” Then “Friends of the Library.” Books are listed under “Sets & Books by the Foot.” To make arrangements to purchase books or to request photos, send an email to epcollectorscorner@yahoo.com or call 401-433-3463. Checks can be made payable to: Friends of the East Providence Public Library. As with The Friends’ seasonal sales and ongoing book sale, all proceeds from the Collectors’ Corner benefit the East Providence Public Library.
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Library volunteer, Lu Rodrigues, displays books from the Collectors’ Corner, available on the library web site. Volunteer members of the Friends of the East Providence Public Library sort through thousands of books each year in preparation for their fall and spring book sales. On occasion, among the boxes and bags of donated books, they discover a special or unusual book that catches their eye. These collectible books are available in the Collectors’ Corner on the Friends of the East Providence Library web page on the East Providence Public Library website, www. eastprovidencelibrary.org. Just click on “Your Library”, then “Friends of the Library” and scroll down to “Collectors’ Corner.” The books are listed with a short description and price on the site. Dozens of books are featured on a wide variety of topics. Some were published at the turn of the century. Among the current books offered in the Collectors’ Corner is a 1908 edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with color plate illustrations. Those with an interest in fashion and jewelry will enjoy the detailed 2003 reference with stunning photographs entitled, Tiffany in Fashion, signed by the author, John Loring. Local history buffs may enjoy A Pictorial History of the Carousel, published in 1978 and also signed by the author, Frederick Fried.
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Audubon Society Of Rhode Island Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Register online at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454.
It’s Time to Get Your Boots a Little Muddy…Spring is Here! With warmer weather on the way, there is not a better time to get outside! Experience sweet maple sugaring, go birding with an expert, or enjoy a guided walk through a beautiful salt marsh. Pull on those boots and go! 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.
Wednesday Morning Bird Walks March 9, 1, 23, 30
Locations Around the State 9:00 – 11:00 am Audubon offers FREE Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry. Walks will begin at 9:00 am. Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Please visit Audubon's website or Facebook Page for the location. You may also contact Laura directly at lcarberry@asri.org for more information. Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday, weather permitting; 9:0011:00 am; Fee: Free. Ages: 14+.
Pysanky Workshop
March 5th 10:00 am-12:00 pm Come try your hand at the Ukrainian tradition of dyeing eggs called Pysanky. Participants will learn about design, planning and dyeing eggs. Handouts will also be given regarding where to obtain Pysanky tools and dyes to continue the tradition at home. All supplies are provided. Participants will create one egg. Wear clothes that can get messy (or a smock) as dyes are permanent. Register online at www.asri.org. Program Fee: $25/member, $30/ non-member. Ages: 12+. Caratunk Wildlife Refuge.
Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day March 5th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Audubon Environmental Education Center Admission to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center will be free on the first Saturday of every month, courtesy of a grant from Citizens Bank. Families can explore
Audubon Locations:
• Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI. • Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI. • Fort Nature Refuge, 1443 Providence Pike (Rt. 5), North Smithfield, RI • Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge, Maple Valley Road, Coventry, RI • Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI • Lathrop Wildlife Refuge, Route 1A, Westerly, RI • Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI • Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA
environmental exhibits representing Rhode Island’s diverse habitats, from upland meadow and cornfields to wetlands, salt marshes and the Narragansett Bay shoreline. Situated on the beautiful 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge, visitors can enjoy nature trails. Awesome Amphibians Spring is just around the corner. Gear up for the arrival of spring peepers, green frogs, bullfrogs, spotted salamanders and more with a day dedicated to our local amphibian species! Programs and admission are free thanks to Citizens Bank. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Spot the Salamander: Spot all ten salamanders hidden in our exhibit hall and get a prize! 10:00 am-2:00 pm - Nature Craft Table 10:00 am - Amphibian Stories 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - Amphibian Interview: Meet a live salamander! 1:00 pm - Amphibian Games. Can you race like a tadpole? Can you join in on our frog chorus? 2:30 - Guided Nature Walk. Talk a walk through our wildlife refuge and look for signs of spring!
Wild for Birds Photography Exhibit by Heidi Farmer Piccerelli Mar 6 to Apr 6th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Audubon Environmental Education Center Heidi Piccerelli’s admiration of birds and wildlife runs deep in her roots. As one of artist Frank Weston Benson’s great-great-grandchildren, she grew up surrounded by avian etchings, watercolors, and oil paintings. It wasn’t until recently, however, that her own love of wildlife and bird photography developed. Heidi’s passion for nature and birds is reflected in this amazing series of wildlife images. View Heidi’s work at www.heidipiccerelliphotography.com . Meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Program Fee: Free with Admission. Ages: All.
Prudence Island Tour and Seal Watch
Mar 6 and Apr 3rd 9:45am – 4:45pm
Come explore Prudence Island with a chance to see seals at one of the best haul-out spots in Narragansett Bay and learn about ecological research happening in and around the Bay. The seals will be viewed using spotting scopes and a brief presentation will provide you with information about the seals’ life cycle and migration. Participants will also tour the island by van with stops along the way to visit several unique historical and natural features. Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Program Fee; $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/ non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 10+. For more details on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit www.asri.org
Armchair Naturalist Lecture: Vernal Pools aka Wicked Big Puddles March 9th 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge These mysterious springtime pools often come and go without much notice, but they are an absolutely vital habitat to so many
March 2016 The Reporter creatures. Come learn about what makes a vernal pool so special and why the lives of some animals depend on them. Program Fee: $10/member, $14/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online at www.asri.org
Seal Watch on Prudence Island
Mar 9 and Apr 5th 9:45am – 3:00pm
Observe harbor seals at one of the best haul-out spots in Narragansett Bay! The seals will be viewed from land using spotting scopes and binoculars. The program includes a presentation on these amazing animals. Participants will also tour the island via passenger van, learning about the cultural and natural history of Prudence, as well as some of the current research projects at the Research Reserve. Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Program Fee; $8/member adult, $4/ member child; $12/non-member adult, $8/non-member child. Ages: 8+. For more details on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit www.asri.org
Maple Sugaring and Pancake Breakfast March 12th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Step back in time at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge and experience the history of maple sugaring. Learn how maple sugaring started with Native Americans and how to make the sweet syrup in your own backyard. Participants taste first hand this delectable treat over breakfast in the big white barn. Sample pancakes, muffins and other breakfast treats - all with fresh maple syrup. Tours start every 15 minutes. Please register in advance, this is a popular program and space is limited. Program Fee: $12/member adult, $6/member child; $18/non-member adult, $9/non-member child; Ages: 5+. Register online at www.asri.org
Winter Waterfowl Birding
March 16th 9:45 am – 3:00 pm
Prudence Island, RI One of the highlights of winter in New England is the amazing abundance of birds that visit our shoreline. Come explore Prudence Island and search for Eiders, Grebes, Goldeneyes, Mergansers and much more! We'll traverse the island in a comfortable passenger van and make several stops at ponds, coves and marshes throughout the day. Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Program Fee; $8/member adult, $4/ member child; $12/non-member adult, $8/non-member child. Ages: 8+. For more details on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit www.asri.org
on the surface of the eggs! Please bring a dozen hardboiled eggs to the workshop. We will provide the rest of the materials. Please register in advance. Adult must attend with child. Program Fee: $10/member child, $14/non-member child. Ages: 4+. Register online at www.asri.org
Audubon Camouflaged Egg Hunt March 26th 9:30 am – 11:00 pm
Bristol, Exeter and Smithfield, RI Here’s a fun alternative to the same old Easter Egg Hunt! Children, ages 3 to 10, hunt for brown eggs in a natural setting and quickly learn how well the eggs camouflage. Prizes are awarded to all children, with grand prizes given to the finders of the “golden eggs.” Participants are asked to bring a basket. Check-in will begin at 9:30 am. The Egg Hunt will start promptly at 10:00 am and is held rain or shine. Advance registration is required. Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child; Ages: Ages 3-10. Register online at www.asri.org. - Audubon Environmental Education Center, Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge
Salt Marsh Exploration
March 30th 9:30 - 11:30 am
Audubon Lathrop Wildlife Refuge Coastal habitats such as salt marshes are fascinating areas at any time of year. The Lathrop Wildlife Refuge protects a large part of the north shore of Winnapaug Pond. Join Audubon and look for natural treasures on the marsh and birds on the pond. This is a low tide walk but marshes are wet. Please dress appropriately. Binoculars are recommended. Program Fee: $10/member, $14/ non-member. Ages: 5+. Register online at www.asri.org
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Sea Glass Jewelry
Mar 19 & Apr 16th 11:00am – 12:30pm
Audubon Environmental Education Center Come design and create a beautiful pendant with sea glass found on local beaches. Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it into fun, creative jewelry using quick and easy wire wrapping techniques. Program includes all materials. Find something special on the beach? Bring that too! This class fills quickly so don’t wait! Advance registration is required as space is strictly limited to 10 participants. Program Fee: $30/member, $35/ non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online at www.asri.org
Natural Egg Dyeing Workshop for Families March 25th 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Audubon Environmental Education Center Discover a fun and eco-friendly way to decorate your Easter eggs! Kids wrap eggs in leaves and other natural items, and then color them using all-natural dyes. Beautiful impressions will be left
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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS EPHS Grapplers Finish as State Runner-up to Title
Townie Wrestlers 2nd Place 2016 State Championship East Providence High School wrestlers faired very well during the recently concluded RI State Championships. The Townies finished 2nd to Hendricken. LaSalle Academy finished in third place. The Townies, sandwiched between these two private school powerhouses, relied on outstanding performances by a well balanced team effort to finish 2nd in a field of some 37 teams. Additionally the Townies featured two individual State Champions in Christian Hussey, Jr. at 120 lbs and Mario Peoples, Sr. at 170 lbs. Peoples was also selected as the “Outstanding Wrestler” (MVP) of the tournament. Peoples offered the only pin during the finals matches. “He has been an awesome wrestler for his entire career,” said veteran Head Coach Tom Galligan. “His performance in the
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tournament was an example of his hard work, strength and determination to win,” added Gallagher. “I’m very proud of our boys and of Mario Peoples spike win in the finals. It was awesome that he also got the outstanding wrestler award,” said assistant coach Glen Salgueiro. Peoples’ middle school coach, Bobby Rodericks was also impressed with his former star’s performance. “His (Peoples) finals pin was the best pin I have ever witnessed in my career as a wrestler and coach,” said Rodericks. Peoples came out with a flurry of moves and pinned his competitor from Chariho in a match that lasted just a minute into the first period. Also impressing the assembled wrestling crowd was the Townies other State Champion, Christian Hussey. Hussey, who will return for his senior year next season, defeated early round opponents handily in bouts that lasted less than 20 seconds. Hussey went on to win the State Championship in the 120 lb category by outpointing his LaSalle opponent and then shutting out his opponent from North Providence for the 1st place medal. In an interview before the match, coach Galligan was optimistic about Hussey’s chances. “I’m confident that Mario (Peoples) can win, barring a mishap, and I also think Christian is capable of winning it all. He is a talented wrestler as a Junior and works very hard,” said the coach. “In fact, all of our guys have done very well.” With the strength of any team in a large tournament its’ depth, East Providence also had other finalists with top final round performances: Along with Peoples and Hussey were Sam Lundsten (Jr) - State Finalist 182 lbs, Peter Leite (Sr) - 3rd @126 lbs, Jacob Estrada (Frosh) - 4th@ 113 lbs, James Nicoll (Sr) - 4th @ 220 lbs and Garret Olbrych (Soph) - 6th @ 285 lbs. Lundsten almost brought EP another individual state champion but finished a strong second to his Hendricken opponent. During the regular season the
March 2016 The Reporter Townies finished with a strong 12-3 dual meet record. The high school’s feeder teams from the middle schools finished strong this year. Riverside Middle took 7th place overall and Martin Middle won the middle school State Championship for the second year in a row.
EPHS Girls Basketball
Not only did senior guard Angie Leonardo score 27 points in helping her team to a win over EWG last month, she also scored her 1000th career point. She is only the 2nd Townie female basketball player to do so. The other girl to reach that milestone was Michaela Wiggins in 2011. Leonardo scored 5 three-pointers and went 8 for 10 at the foul line. “I’ve enjoyed my years at Ep. Especially the closeness of our team,” said Leonardo after the game. “I think our defense is good and we’re a pretty solid team going into the playoffs. “ The win on Wednesday night clinched a playoff spot. “If we play consistent on both sides of the ball, we can make a nice run in the playoffs. It’s been a great season and I congratulate Angie and our whole team,” said coach Mike Solitro. The Townies JV team has taken home the State Championship for the second consecutive year. The team is graduating only two seniors. “We needed a road win for a home playoff game and we got a big one,” said Townie girls basketball coach Michael Solitro. Indeed the Lady Townies traveled to South Kingstown on Tuesday, February 16th and beat a good Prout team 38-36. The Townies next played in a Sunday doubleheader at the high school along with the EP boys team in playoff action. The Townies finished with a 15-7 overall record and 11-7 in league play.
Girls and Boys Basketball Teams Fall in Upsets EPHS Girls Basketball
Johnston High School penetrated the Townie defense much of the afternoon and made the most of their scoring opportunities in a 49-45 win over East Providence last month. In the first of a playoff doubleheader played at East Providence High on Sunday, February 22, the higher ranked Lady Townies were eliminated. The Townies looked fine at first but with 4 minutes left in the first half, Johnston moved ahead with a 16-14 lead. However on an Angie Leonardo skillful drive and score the Townies tied the game. A couple of steals by the EP defense and three unanswered baskets East Providence went ahead 2016. The teams traded baskets and with 1:35 left in the first half, Johnston took a 21-20 lead. EP got tough on defense the next play and wrestled down a tough rebound but missed a shot on their end of the court. Johnston sensing a Townie surge called a timeout and then was sent to the foul line. With the Panthers missing foul shots the teams scrummed on the floor for a loose ball. As the 1st half ended Jordan Moretti grabbed the ball and while falling to the court threw up a shot and scored putting her Panthers up at the buzzer 22-21. As the second half began, Johnston and East Providence traded baskets until the Panthers began to pull away. Late in the game Leonardo hit on a three-point play to tie the score at 41 but EP continued to miss some key opportunities to score. With 30 seconds left Johnston led 47-41 and the crowd sense a possible comeback by EP but it wouldn’t happen. A couple of scores by the Panthers and Johnston took the game 49-45. Shaniah Hazard and Angela Leonardo both had 13 points each in the losing effort by EP. After the game Coach Mike Solittro would cite the Townies missed opportunities to score and to also take advantage of some good defensive plays by his team. “We’re disappointed that we are done for the year but this was a good team with some great wins this year.”
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EPHS Boys Basketball
Surging Central High School came into the Townie gym as underdogs against the highly favored East Providence boys team but surprised the large crowd with a win to move to the quarter final round against Classical High. EP started well and had a 15-8 lead with 10:38 left in the first half. The Knights, seeded at 12, defeated the 5th seeded Townies 64-59. Jarron Santos hit on a three-pointer and the Townies were at an 18-9 lead. Shortly thereafter Central hit a three-pointer and with about 6 minutes left in the 1st half EP led 24-19. The teams traded baskets and Central closed the gap as EP led 25-23 on a nifty Knights layup. However, Adam Duarte - who played a good game - made the score 28-23 with a long three-point basket. But back to back steals by a tightened up Central defense, followed by opportunistic scoring, gave the Knights a 31-28 lead. The Central crowd could sense a momentum change. A three-point Central basket by Dion Price and the Knights led at the half 34-31. Central continued to play inspired basketball as the score moved to 40-36 after a couple of nifty baskets.EP would inch back but Price hit on another three-pointer and the Knights would get to a 10 point lead at 50-40. The Townies got back in the game on a Kyerstan Casey threepointer as Central led 53-47. Adam Duarte hit on two foul shots followed by a Zacaree Veiga free throw and EP was closely trailing 53-50. With 3:43 left in the game the large EP crowd roared as Marcus McCarthy hit on a three-pointer to tie the game at 56. But Central never gave up as Dion Price drove for the basket, head faked the EP defense and made a quick move to the basket scoring on a layup to tie the score at 59 with 45 seconds left. After Central went ahead in a wild finish, EP was forced to foul Central and the Knights ultimately beat EP 64-59. The Townies had many shot attempts go ‘in and out’ of the rim and had some difficulty penetrating a determined Central defense. After the game Townie veteran coach Alex Butler would acknowledge that “Central was hungrier, they seemed to want the game more than we did.” The Townies good overall record will put them in the full open division playoff where they will play for the title among all high school teams. Jarron Santos led EP with 22 points, Adam Duarte had 11 and Devante Rose chipped in 11 points for the Townies. Dion Price scored 15 and Jeremy Remigio had 11 for Central. Central’s Quoi Livingston tossed in 9 points for the Knights.
EPHS Competition Cheer Team
Score another win for the East Providence Townie Competition Cheer Team who are the Grand Champions of the Rogers Invitational tournament held at Rogers High School on Saturday, February 13th. 14 teams competed across 3 different divisions competed. EP won the coed division and was named overall Grand Champion. “We had an athlete injured on Thursday and could not compete. One of our alternates, Senior, Maddie St.Onge stepped up in her place and we didn’t miss a beat,” said coach Chris Ricci. “The coaching staff and team are so proud of Maddie. The entire team stepped it up a notch from last week’s performance. They continue to rise to every challenge!,” Ricci said. The team also were the Grand champions of the West Warwick invitational held at the end of February. The Townies previously won the Ram Rumble at LaSalle and hosted their own tournament on Sunday, February 14th. The Townies, as hosts, were not eligible to compete but put on an exhibition for the other teams and crowd. The team continues on to an eventual Statewide Championship competition. Head coach is Bobbie Simon and Chris and Chantel Ricci are assistant coaches.
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How You Can Help Considering Adoption? Adoption Options Offers Free Informational Meetings
Providence, February 22, 2016 – 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 March 17, 2016. 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. For more information, please contact Peg Boyle at 401-331-5437 or visit www.AdoptionOptions.org.
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Activities o Home in Seekonk Open and close the pool. The pool is one of the largest privately owned pools in New England. (One day to open – June 13: 10 hours; one day to close – Sept. 1: 8 hours) Rake leaves. 40 hours, November and December. Weekly in the summer. Fertilize lawn. 4 times per year. Each 2 hours. Edge grass. 3 times per year. 2 days each. Trim hedges and bushes. 3 times per year. 1 day each. Paint. Trim as needed. Shampoo carpet. Once a year. One day. Snow, sleet. Front walk. o Rental Properties Snow. Blow snow from street front of 3 buildings; front and rear entry ways. 12-car parking lot. Snow off of cars. Start at 6:30 AM or 9:00 PM December to March. Prepare for new tenants (students from Brown) 2 four bedroom buildings, 7 rooms each. One June 1 to June 6; 2nd June 6 to June 12. All buildings empty at start. Vacuum all floors; wash all floors, sand all floors with 100 grit, vacuum, clean-up vacuum, polyurethane floors with non-floor poly; paint as necessary. Two cleaners come on fifth day; work 8 hours each. Maintain black-top parking area. Garbage cans to curb and return weekly. Leaves as necessary. Cut grass. 24/7 tenant problems (rare). Tenants are M.D. doctor or Ph.D. doctors who are professors at Brown University. o 22-acre farm on Martha’s Vineyard Spray with Round-Up and Bayer Advanced. Kills ground ivy and grass/weeds around rocks and trees. Back-pack blower. Leaves from trails and walks. Weed Wack on sides of hills that we cannot cut with the tractor. Bridle path maintenance. Picking up twigs. Chain saw downed trees. Drive my car and me to the farm and back. I have all the machines and equipment. If you are only interested in the sanding of floors or only interested in snow removal, that is OK. Please send your experience and compensation expected to the Owner, 100 Sunset Drive, Seekonk MA 02771. I am 87 years old. I work along with you.
Backpack Drive for the Homeless
A backpack to a student, it’s a convenient means of carrying textbooks and notebooks. To a traveler, it’s a handy way to bring a snack, a jacket and a tablet to use on the plane. But to a homeless person, a backpack is an absolute necessity. It’s a bureau, a closet, a medicine cabinet and a pillow. Everything that a homeless person owns is carried in a backpack. In order to avoid having their possessions lost or stolen, many of these individuals carry their clothes, toiletries and personal effects with them all day, often in paper or plastic bags. In order to make it a little easier to carry the load, Good Neighbors is sponsoring a backpack drive. The goal is to raise $3,500 in order to purchase 100 sturdy backpacks to distribute to the homeless in our community. Contributions can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/z3te3n54. We welcome community-wide support. Collect backpacks at work or from members of school or civic groups you belong to. If you have a new or used backpack you don’t need, bring it to Good Neighbors, at 55 Turner Ave. in Riverside, RI from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please use the entrance at the back of the building, on Dorr Ave. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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March Newport Gallery Night
Image is on exhibit as part of Spring Bull Gallery’s show The Captured Image.
A new month is beginning and with it comes another Newport Gallery Night! This month Newport Gallery Night falls on March 10, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at participating galleries, museums and cultural institutions. If you’re still feeling the winter blues don’t miss the chance to visit our participating galleries which are all featuring wonderful shows that are sure to hold you over until spring arrives. This month Spring Bull Gallery is hosting “The Captured Image,” a juried exhibition featuring local photographers. The gallery
wishes to celebrate this diverse medium and is showing photos printed in color or monochrome, on film and digital, close ups and wide angles, as well as images that are manipulated or simply captured in time. The opening reception is on Saturday, March 5th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and the show will be open through March 31, 2016. Spring Bull Gallery located at 55 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island is wheel chair accessible and free to the public. Another exciting exhibit will be held at DeBlois Gallery, called “Face It: Faces, Portraits and Face the Issues.” This non-juried show is open for submissions and artists can interpret the theme through any media form. The exhibit kicks off with a reception on Saturday, March 5th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. All of the artwork is for sale and awards are given out at the reception. “Face It” closes on March 27, 2016. DeBlois Gallery is located at 134 Aquidneck Ave in Middletown, RI near First Beach, and has ample parking.
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The Newport Art Museum is also open during Gallery Night for their monthly Art After Dark event. They encourage you to fully embrace March with their event title “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” This event includes wonderful collections of art, refreshments, and crafts for the whole family to enjoy. Other galleries participating in Newport Gallery Night include C.L. Sherman’s Gallery at the Hotel Viking, Sheldon Fine Art, and William Vareika Fine Arts (only open until 6:00 pm).If looking at all of this wonderful art makes you hungry, step into one of the many restaurants that collaborate with Newport Gallery Organization by providing discounts and specials for Gallery Night visitors! Ask for a voucher at any of the galleries you visit. Free parking is available for the night at the Gateway Visitors Center and uptown at the Newport Art Museum. For more information about Newport Gallery Night and Newport Gallery Organization, visit www.newportgalleries.org.
Interior Photography to Be Allowed at Newport Mansions for First Time
(Newport, RI) The Preservation Society of Newport County will allow visitors to The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House to use their “smart phones” to take interior photographs of the houses starting Friday, February 12th, the first day of Newport Winter Festival. The exception to the long-standing “no interior photography policy” allows photography only with smart phones, for personal, non-commercial use only. Selfie sticks, flash, and tripods are not permitted. The use of SLR film and digital cameras, and commercial or industrial video cameras, will be permitted only by written agreement. “The most common request by visitors to the Newport Mansions is for permission to take interior photographs of the magnificent rooms,” said Preservation Society CEO & Executive Director Trudy Coxe. “With the explosion of social media and the passage of time that has minimized artistic copyright concerns, we feel the time is now right to relax our photography policy.” The implementation of this new exception will be closely monitored to ensure that it does not interfere with the enjoyment of the tours by visitors, and photo opportunities may be limited during times of high volume visitation. If all goes well, it is anticipated that the new rule will be extended to include Kingscote and Chateausur-Mer when they open for the season in March. For additional details about the photography policy, visit www.newportmansions.org/plan-a-visit The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island, is a non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes, decorative arts and social history. Its 11 historic properties--seven of them National Historic Landmarks--span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.
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SCHOOL NEWS EPHS Reunion Committees Invited To Phone-A-Thon
Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will hold its annual phone-a-thon on March 15 and 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Nordson EFD, 40 Catamore Boulevard, East Providence. Representatives from East Providence High School reunion committees are invited to the phone-a-thon to help raise funds for a scholarship in the name of their class. Last year, the Class of 1964 raised more than $4,000 and the Classes of 1965 and 1973 each raised more than $2,000 in scholarships. Committee members are asked to bring contact information – names, addresses and phone numbers of classmates throughout the United States. “This is a great opportunity for East Providence High School alumni to give back to the community,” notes Phone-a-thon Chairman Louise Paiva. Classes that will be celebrating a special reunion year – 50th, 40th, 25th, 10th – can kick off their special year with this fundraising event. To boost their effort, as part of the phone-athon, the Carter Fund will match the first $45,000 in contributions received by April 30. As a non-profit charitable organization, all contributions made through Scholarship Foundation of East Providence are tax-deductible. Interested EPHS reunion class members can contact Louise Paiva at 401-433-3463 or email gonewalkin@cox.net by March 1 to register to participate.
Scholarship Foundation of East Providence administers more than 200 scholarships and book expense awards annually to East Providence residents who are entering or already enrolled in a fouryear college or two-year career or technical school. Each student receives one or more scholarships totaling a minimum of $1,000. Residents who do not receive a phone call during the phonea-thon, but who would like to contribute, can send a check, made payable to Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, Inc., to P.O. Box 154438, Riverside, RI 02915.
Scholarship Foundation of East Providence Senior Awards Chairman Sue Jordan contacted former classmates. Representatives of five reunion classes raised nearly $9,000 in scholarships last year.
Phone-A-Thon to Fund Scholarships
East Providence High School students Ray Aldine and Jordan Amado were among the more than 50 high school students who participated in the phone-a-thon. Past scholarship recipient parents Beth Durand and Sue Allienello joined with current recipients Brianna and Michael Allienello in calling other parents. Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will sponsor its annual phone-a-thon on March 15 and 16. East Providence High School students and volunteers will be calling East Providence residents between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. on those dates. Hosting the fund raising event is Nordson EFD, Inc. of Catamore Boulevard, East Providence. Last year, the phone-a-thon raised nearly $98,000 in scholarships. “We thank the families, organizations and businesses for their support of students in our city,” noted Phone-a-thon Chairman Louise Paiva. This year, the Carter Fund will match, dollar for dollar, the first $45,000 in donations to the phone-a-thon postmarked by April 30, 2016.
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Flamingo a Friend is Back for 2016!
Hundreds of bright, pink flamingos will be landing all over East Providence signaling the start of spring! For just $10 you may order a flock to land on the lawn of a fun-loving friend or family member throughout the month of April. Sponsored by the East Providence High School PTSA, the fundraiser supports funding programs and events for our high school students. Please visit the PTSA’s website at www.ephsptsa.com for more details and to order your flock today! Order forms may also be obtained at the school’s main office. Deliveries are being scheduled now and will be done on a first come, first served basis starting on April 1st. Orders will be taken until the end of April or until there are open dates. The PTSA reserves the right to return orders if there are no more available dates, so reserve yours ASAP!! Contact us at ephsptsa2@gmail.com if you have any questions. Happy Flamingo-ing and thank you for supporting our event!
St. Margaret School News St. Margaret School Alumni Attain Distinguished Status
On February 3 St. Margaret School in Rumford honored three of its alumni at its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awards as part of its Catholic School Week celebration. Coventry resident Rebecca Songolo; Veronica (Burns) Procopio of Rumford; and Colleen McCarthy of Bristol were honored for their outstanding academic, career and community achievements. In addition to receiving an award for this accomplishment, the distinguished alumni also participated in a panel discussion with St. Margaret middle school students. “St. Margaret School prepares students by providing a strong educational foundation while instilling strong values,” said Guy Alba, Ed.D., St. Margaret School Principal. “These awards are a wonderful way to recognize our notable alumni and inspire our current students.” Rebecca Songolo has fond memories of St. Margaret School, which includes some of the life lessons she learned from her teachers. Songolo graduated from Bay View Academy where she was 10th in her class. With a degree in Water Resource Management from the University of New Hampshire and a passion for doing the right thing, Songolo joined the Peace Corps. She volunteered in Africa where she taught about water sanitation and proper hygiene. She currently works for the Narragansett Bay Commission in Providence. Songolo credits her formative years at St. Margaret School with instilling good Christian values as one of the reasons she was accepted into the Peace Corps. A lifelong Rumford resident, Veronica (Burns) Procopio still thinks of the 9th grade class trip to the United Nations in New York as the highlight from her years at St. Margaret
School. Procopio graduated from Providence College where she was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She spent her career in education—as a teacher and a principal. Procopio says that the strong faith-based education, along with the care and nurturing guidance she received at St. Margaret School set a strong foundation of hard work and dedication to everything in her life. If you ask Colleen McCarthy to think back on her years at St. Margaret School, she recalls the joy and excitement from the annual Christmas concerts—a tradition that continues through today. She believes that the education she received at St. Margaret School laid the path for her future success because it gave her the discipline to see things through to the end. McCarthy also credits her Christian education for her desire to affect positive change in the world. Her academic achievements are nothing short of impressive: She graduated from Boston College in 1990 and went on to get her MBA from the University of Maryland and a law degree from George Washington School of Law. She has spent her career in public service, including a number of years working for President Clinton. She currently helps Rhode Islanders in need by doing work on behalf of RIte Care. “I am so proud of all of our students. Our teachers work very hard to give them the building blocks of success,” said Dr. Alba. “I appreciate that these alumni took the time out of their busy schedules to speak to our students. I want them to see that they can achieve their dreams too,” he added.
Silver Spring News
Students at Silver Spring have been busy in February collecting soup cans for their annual “Souper Bowl.” All the cans collected will be donated to families in need in our community. School Spirit has been at its highest with Pink Day, Crazy Sock Day, and with the visit of their friend, Mr. Alan Shawn Feinstein who students are always happy to see. Our PBIS and Data teams have been working with our students to create opportunities of learning throughout our building. Students have been working on the February motto of RESPECT is in the AIR at Silver Spring where they are focusing on being kind, being truthful and cooperating with each other. We want to thank our students and families who have been working hard to improve our attendance record at school. In the first week of implementing our Timely Tuesdays and Thursdays Campaign, there was a 75% decrease in tardiness. Let’s keep up the good work as we promote being in school by 8:40 every day!!
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East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education
The East Providence Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual Special Needs Recognition Program. We are currently seeking nominations for educators, teacher assistants, therapists, programs, students, parents and/or community resources that have provided consistently outstanding services for Special Education students, especially in the area of inclusion. Inclusion is students with special education needs spending most or all of their time with non-disabled students. The goal of this program is to increase awareness and recognize those people who are providing best practices in inclusive education. Basis for Nomination Criteria: Identify the criteria that are the basis for your nomination. Refer to the criteria below. Criteria for the Special Needs Recognition Program Educator/Teacher Assistant /Therapist An educator/therapist who has provided consistently outstanding services to advance the success of students with special needs by demonstrating teaching practices in the classroom(special education or general education) which enable achievement and participation of students with special needs: • Peer helping strategies • Social skills development • Management of behavior • Differentiated instruction, instruction accommodations & appropriate test modifications • classroom organization • training & support of staff which increases achievement of students with special needs • Promoting parent involvement to enable achievement and participation of students with special needs. Student A student who has made an outstanding contribution to school objectives or programs in one or more of the following ways: • Participating in school programs which increase peer acceptance and support individual differences. • Providing direct assistance, friendship, and encouragement to students with special needs. • Demonstrating leadership in student activities to promote a spirit of caring, belonging, and cooperation among the student body. Programs A school based program, demonstrating outstanding results in promoting success of students with special needs through the cooperative efforts of school administrator, regular education and special education staff. Parent A parent who effectively advocated for their child to get the supports necessary for their child’s academic and social success. Community Resource A local business or individual, who has made an outstanding contribution to school and/or community programs that benefited students with special needs. Once all the nominations have been received and the winners have been chosen, there will be an awards reception on May 5, 2016 at Martin Middle School (details to follow). We thank you for your participation in this program. Please email the following information by Thursday, March 31, 2016 to: EPLAC Parent Leader: Sharon Kochan at skochan24@ verizon.net 1. Name of Person or Program Nominated: 2. Category of Nomination: Educator, Teacher Assistant, Therapist, Parent, Community Resource, Student or Program 3. School:
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Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation Scholarship News
Scholarship applications for this year have now been distributed to all Rhode Island High Schools. Students should be able to obtain the scholarship applications through their guidance counselor.. If for some reason, a schools administration has not passed them along to your guidance department, please check out the foundations Facebook page and we will arrange to have an application emailed to you. Both graduating and continuing students studying the disciplines of Music/Theater, Medicine and Culinary Arts are eligible to apply. Application Deadline is July 15th. Please feel free to contact the foundation if you have any questions. The Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to assist graduating and continuing students whose studies will be in the disciplines of, medicine, music/theater and culinary arts, while also providing funding for families battling Pediatric Cancer from Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts through the Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Tax Deductable Donations are accepted year round and can be mailed to: Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation, P O Box 154544, Riverside RI 02915.
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Navigant Credit Union Accepting Applications for 19th Annual Scholarship Program
Credit Union awarding $10,000 in college scholarships to local high school students Smithfield, R.I. – February 17, 2016 – For the 19th consecutive year, Navigant Credit Union is awarding college scholarships to deserving high school seniors. This year, the Navigant Credit Union will award a total of $10,000 in college scholarships to high school students across Rhode Island. The Credit Union has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships since launching the program. “Navigant Credit Union believes in supporting Rhode Islanders and giving back to the communities we serve,” said Navigant Credit Union President and CEO, Gary E. Furtado. “Our children deserve to have every chance at success, and we are pleased to support local students pursuing college educations.” Scholarships applications can be picked up at any of Navigant Credit Union’s 13 branch locations, or downloaded online at www. navigantcu.org/scholarship-information. The deadline for applying is Monday, May 2, 2016.
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Dear Dave, I’ve started my four-year-old on an allowance structure and a chore chart. I also have a mini-envelope system with spending and saving set up, but I’m having trouble helping him distinguish between the two. How can I solve this? —Monica Dear Monica, At that age, any type of saving is going to be more of a glorified, long-term spending plan. The point is to teach them to delay gratification when you’re first starting out. And when you’re only four, two weeks is long term. The contents of the spending envelope should be kind of spontaneous. Let him take it on trips to the store, and if he wants a pack of gum or whatever, he can get it. The saving envelope, though, stays at home. Then, as he grows and his mind and reasoning develops a little more, you can really start teaching him about long-term goals and how to get there—including giving. Don’t try to force a four-year-old to think five or 10 years into the future. We’re just trying to teach lessons here, and it doesn’t have to be done perfectly. Just be intentional, and try to find teachable moments as you go along! —Dave
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From the State House RhodeWorks: My Opinion
My vote for or against RhodeWorks has always depended upon including significant project and funding management oversight of DOT. After this was included in a Substitute A of the bill I voted for the bill in the Finance Committee and voted yes on the House floor last week. As a member of the House Finance Committee that rejected last year’s proposal, I have had the opportunity to hear over ten hours of testimony and read over 100 pages of analysis. This new bill is a result of that deliberation and from hearing from all stakeholders. I have met with dozens of constituents, small business owners and representatives of the trucking industry. I have answered every email and phone call and engaged in every conversation that I can to inform myself on this proposal. I have also been able to vet all of the alternative plans, which each have significant flaws. I have been reviewing this plan or similar plans since last May so I do not accept the notion that this is a rushed proposal. I also think there is a sense of urgency in relation to the condition of our roads and bridges and the fact that interest rates remain at near historic lows. What I learned through my research and exposure to that testimony and analysis is that we face a significant infrastructure problem that gets more dangerous and more expensive each day we wait to address the issue. Estimates place the cost of replacing rather than repairing these bridges at close to 1 billion dollars. That is why I support a surge of money into the maintenance of our bridges because I believe it will save us hundreds of millions down the road. I also believe that it will free up much needed resources to begin to resurface, in much quicker order, many of our state roads that our in dire need of that repair, like the deteriorating Pawtucket Avenue. Our road and bridge infrastructure is maintained and repaired with revenues from the state and federal gas tax. In both cases those revenues have lagged well behind projections over the last decade because of greater fuel efficiency and a poor economy. We have been unable to keep up with the basic maintenance on our bridges, and in turn, all other resurfacing projects are delayed. The gas tax is no longer a sustainable revenue source to deal with road and bridge maintenance and repair, never mind major projects like the Route 6/10 Connector. Road and bridge maintenance, contrary to popular belief is not funded through the
general fund, nor should it be. Our roads should be maintained with a directed revenue source as is the case in every state. We also face a nearly 119 million dollar out year deficit that will require general fund cuts. We can’t keep pushing this problem down the road. Road and bridge maintenance needs to be sustainable and reliable. One of the alternative plans uses the money from the general fund and pulls tens of millions from our UCAP funds which maintain our state college and university infrastructure. That is not a viable solution. It also double counts registration fees which are already targeted for Sakonnet, Mt. Hope and Jamestown Bridge maintenance. I agree that RIDOT has not performed well in the past and that is a legitimate concern but that is why I am stressing stringent oversight. Should we not engage in securing our bridges to protect public safety and enhance our business climate because RIDOT has not been up to the task in the past? RIDOT has been restructured and is under new leadership. It has moved to an entirely different project management format and this bill includes strict oversight with this money. As far as the Truckers’ proposal, it assumes diesel revenues that have not met projections in years and uses proposed, but not enacted, rebates to fill the construction surge gap. Every East Coast state except for CT tolls Class 8 trucks and CT has the fifth highest gas and diesel tax in America. The CT diesel tax is almost 17 cents per gallon higher than RI. MA collects hundreds of millions on tolls from the MA Pike and numerous bridges. NY and NJ charge over 100 dollars for Class 8 trucks to cross their bridges. Many of our consumer goods travel through the aforementioned corridors. This means RI consumers are already paying, in the way of consumer goods, for the cost of those tolls and gas taxes but our roads and bridges are not receiving any benefits. Alternatively, RI trucks and cars pay tolls in each of these states or increased gas taxes, to support other states’ infrastructure maintenance. By and large, the states I mentioned have better roads and bridges than RI. To the point that Class 8 trucks do not do significantly more damage than passenger cars, each state charges significantly more for these vehicles and the Federal Highway Administration acknowledges this fact. There are certainly other issues that have caused the decay but this is a factor. The reality is that RI is an outlier in not tolling large commercial trucks. The current proposal also includes a referendum requirement in order to place tolls on passenger vehicles. A statute including a
vote of the people is much more difficult to reverse than a politician’s promise. As I mentioned, I have been advocating for a strict oversight process so that DOT must report on project completion and funding on a quarterly basis. Because the new proposal uses federal GARVEE bonds, rather than a general obligation bond as the first proposal did, the Federal Highway Administration will also have oversight. In addition, because we are using GARVEE bonds and are borrowing against future federal highway dollars there is not the same pressure to meet those bond obligations as there would be under the previous proposal’s general obligation bond. This means that RI will not have to go back to truckers to raise tolls or add classifications of vehicles. The tolls stand as a supplement to the bonding but are not as vital a source of income as they were in the first proposal. That does not mean they are not important because they do provide a consistent stream of revenue that, unlike the gas tax, once established will be sustainable. There will be diversion of course, but, I do not think it will be significant as it will be more expensive to take the time to avoid the tolls, especially if it is an out of state pass through. I have done my due diligence on this issue and I voted yes to RhodeWorks. In fact, a no vote would be the more politically popular vote but I have real concerns for public safety and for kicking the can down the road and hampering our future generations. In every business rating I read, RI receives very poor marks for the state of our road and bridge infrastructure. I have not seen tolling mentioned as a negative in any of the other East Coast States’ business report cards. In fact, five of the top ten best states to do business in, according to Forbes Magazine, that also have income taxes, have higher toll rates, diesel tax rates, gas tax rates and large truck registration fees than RI would have under this proposal. The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce supports the bill because it provides for an improved infrastructure which has been identified in multiple studies as the leading attraction for new business development. I did my homework on this and I am comfortable with my vote. I think this will be a big positive for RI in the long run and with my yes vote, I will sleep at night knowing that I did what I thought was best for my children, grandchildren, and my constituents. Gregg Amore is the RI Representative from District 65, East Providence. State House continued on page 58...
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East Providence Senior Center News March Features
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The Older and Wiser Driver, presents practical information on how seniors can compensate for the physical changes that affect their ability to drive. The presentation focuses on vision, cognition, physical fitness, and the side-effects of common medications on driving.
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One of the most common and well-recognized everyday annoyances is the difficulty in finding objects in a women’s handbag. In particular, the constant fumbling to find keys is a bigger frustration because they are a frequently used item. The KeyFinder eliminates the constant, everyday searching for keys in a handbag. They are constructed of decorative beads with a clasp at both ends. One end is attached to the handbag (primarily the zipper) and to the other end is attached to a set of keys. So never, search for your keys again!
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Coloring is just for kids, right? Not anymore. Recently, adults across the country have picked up coloring books as a way to relax and unwind. The health benefits go beyond relaxation, and include exercising fine motor skills and training the brain to focus. The fact that coloring is structured activates the logic part of the brain, and generates a creative mindset, said New York-based clinical psychologist Dr. Ben Michaelis. The trend has spread nationwide as adult coloring books are popping up on bestseller lists, and major publishers are producing the books in droves, with titles like The Mindfulness Coloring Book, Splendid Cities, The Time Garden, and Color Me Calm. Join us for adult coloring, the new craze which helps adults relax, de-stress and go back to that carefree feeling of not having a care in the world. Must bring your own supplies.
AARP Smart Driving Course Wednesday, April 6th 11:30-4pm
The new curriculum contains the latest research & industry insights and exciting new topics. The new workbook contents are participant friendly and easy to follow. The associated program
March 2016 The Reporter video has been re-formatted and includes interviews with experts. The program fees are now $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. NO TESTS! If an insurance discount is one of your objectives, please inquire with your automobile insurer to determine if you qualify for a discount for completing this program. Please bring a lunch or snack especially if you have a medical condition. To register, please sign up in the Administration Office.
Health Programs
Podiatrist
Thursday, March 3rd 8am.
Support Groups
Tuesdays 11:00am $3
Diabetes Support
Diabetes Outpatient Education Classes
Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone! Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 7 with any questions and to register. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Dieticians
Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta, Registered Dieticians are available for appointments in the health office. They will counsel you in private about your personal nutritional needs and insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 1
Blood Pressure Clinics 10:30—11:30am
Fri, March 4th Orchard View Manor Wed, March 9th Waterview Villa Thurs, March 17th Evergreen House Tues, March 22nd Hattie Ide Chaffee
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.
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Caregiver’s Support
Wed & Fri 10:45am No Charge
This support group is held the third Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones.
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.
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am $2
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 2nd @ 8:30am
Aerobics
Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.
Women and Infants Hospital Health Screenings
Clinical Lab
Ballroom Dancing
Mondays 2:00pm $3
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.
Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes for mutual support. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.
Tuesday, March 1st 9-11:00am
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10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Mediation
Fridays 11am
Have you ever thought you would like to learn to meditate? Would you like more information on the health benefits of meditation? Ann Marie Sabula RD and Ellen Frazier lead a weekly meditation group at the senior center on Friday mornings @ 11 am. This program is free and open to all members.
Exercise Programs Intermediate Yoga $3
Mon & Wed 9am - Wed 7am
Integrated YOGA for emotional/mental power. Flexibility, strength, balances, beauty, stretching, weight reduction, improved breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All are components of our Yoga classes.
Beginners Yoga $3 Mondays, 10:30am
Chair Exercise
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. Membership: $15 Res; $20 Non-Res 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.
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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.
Card Games
Bridge Thursday 12:30pm 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, March 28th 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.
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 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm Computer Games Daily Lower level Billiards Daily Lower level
Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday
9:00am Tax Prep (Feb. & March) 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 Walking Club 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
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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.
Tax ID Theft What is it?
Your personal information is stolen for a fraudulent refund. More specifically, tax identity theft can involve: filing a tax return using another person’s Social Security number,claiming someone else’s children as dependents, or claiming a tax refund using a deceased taxpayer's information. Your personal information can be stolen in a number of ways, including theft of mail or tax returns, corrupt tax preparation services, or phony emails from imposters. Con artists can quickly learn a lot about you in order to take your money while also defrauding the government.
What to do?
To avoid tax identity theft: Do mail tax returns as early in the tax season as possible before the cons beat you to it. Don't give out personal information unless you know who's asking for it and why they need it. Do shred personal and financial documents. Do know your tax preparer. Do check the status of your refund after filing at irs.gov/Refunds. For help, contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490 and visit irs.gov/identitytheft.
IRS Imposter Scam What is it?
An intimidating and sophisticated phone scam, callers claim to be IRS employees, and say you owe taxes. They might also: threaten to arrest or deport you if you don't pay, know all or part of your Social Security number, rig caller ID to make it look like the call is from the IRS, or tell you to put the money on a prepaid debit card and tell them the card number. Know that the IRS does NOT: call to demand immediate payment about taxes owed without first sending you a notification by mail, ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone, threaten to bring in local police or other law enforcement to arrest you for nonpayment. If you have any doubts, call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040.
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.
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AARP Smart Driving Program
AARP Smart Driving Programs will be held at the following sites: East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave, April 6th, 11:30 to 4 PM, call 435-7800, Extension 4 Cranston Senior Center, 1070 Cranston St., Cranston on April 28th, 9 to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 2:30 PM, call 461-1000, Extension 6215 Barrington Senior Center, 281 County Road, Barrington on May 17th, 3 to 7:30 PM, call 247-1926 St. Martin de Porres Senior Center, 160 Cranston St., Prov on May 19th, 9 to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 2:30 PM, call 274-6783 The new curriculum contains the latest research & industry insights and exciting new topics. The revised workbook contents are participant friendly and easy to follow. The associated program video has been re-formatted and includes interviews and supportive data with experts. The course is designed to help participants: • Learn research-based safety strategies that can reduce the likelihood of having a crash. • Understand the links among the driver, vehicle, and road environment, and how this awareness encourages safer behavior. • Learn how aging, medications, alcohol, and other healthrelated issues affect driving ability, and ways to adjust to allow for these changes. • Increase confidence. • Know how to drive safely when sharing the road with other road users. • Learn the newest safety and advanced features in vehicles. • Learn when driving may no longer be safe. • Explore other ways to travel. The programs will take place at the above Senior Centers. The fees are $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. There are no tests! Advance registration is required as space is limited. Anthony J. Ballirano, Deputy State Coordinator will be conducting this program, which is open to all. If an insurance discount is one of your objectives, please inquire in advance with your automobile insurer to determine if you qualify for a discount if you complete this program. Please bring a lunch, snack and beverage to this class especially if you have a medical condition! To register, please call the site.
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The AARP East Providence Chapter #1302 will be holding their annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, in lieu of the March meeting, on Tuesday, March 8 at 12:00pm. This year, it is being held at St. Brendan’s Hall on 55 Turner Avenue in Riverside. The price is twenty dollars ($20.00) per person and includes an authentic corned beef and cabbage entree catered by Emery’s Catering and featuring entertainment by Vini Ames. Please bring a canned good for St. Brendan’s food bank. The cut-off for reservations will be March 1. For more information please contact Ken Gagner at 401-437-2289 or kagagner@yahoo.com. Guests are always welcome. The March Board Meeting will be held on Thursday March 17at 1:30 at the East Providence Senior Center.
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Melo Bill Would Stiffen Penalties For Home Invasions
Current law makes little differentiation between invasions and break-ins
State House – Rep. Helio Melo has introduced legislation that would impose stricter penalties on people who commit home invasions. “Home invasion is a significantly bolder, more terrifying and more dangerous crime than an ordinary breaking-and-entering,” said Representative Melo (D-Dist. 64, East Providence). “While having someone enter your home and rob you is always damaging and frightening, having it occur while you are actually there puts you at serious risk for physical danger as well as lasting psychological detriment. Our laws should recognize the difference between breaking and entering and home invasion, and should punish those who commit home invasions in a way that better reflects the severity of that crime.” Currently, people convicted of breaking and entering, regardless of whether the home is occupied, are to be punished with jail time of two to 10 years for the first offense, and four to 15 years and up to $10,000 in fines for subsequent offenses, along with restitution and community service. There is a section of the bill addressing break-ins that occur when the home is occupied, and although it stipulates that perpetrators of those crimes would not be eligible for probation or suspended or deferred sentences, it also actually allows home-invasion perpetrators to be given lighter sentences: as little as one year in prison and fines of not more than $5,000. Also, it applies only when the break-in is not the perpetrator’s first breaking-and-entering conviction. Representative Melo’s bill (2016-H 7173) would ensure all home-invasion crimes are punished more severely than regular breakins and provide even stronger penalties if a victim is assaulted during the ordeal. His bill, which is being heard by the House Judiciary Committee today, would increase the prison sentence to four to 15 years for the first conviction. For all subsequent convictions of breaking and entering with a person present, the penalty would increase to five to 20 years. (Although it would restore the possibility of probation and suspended or deferred sentences for those who are convicted for the first time, second-time and subsequent offenders would remain ineligible.) If a victim is assaulted during the invasion, the penalties automatically become 5 to 20 years in prison with fines of up to $10,000, regardless of whether it is the perpetrator’s first conviction under the statute.
Community service and restitution would remain the same throughout the statute. “A home invasion, particularly one in which a victim is assaulted, is a crime directly against people, not just their property and belongings. A burglar who either doesn’t care whether someone is home or actually intends to confront or harm the victim during the crime is a very dangerous criminal who should be punished accordingly under the law,” said Representative Melo. Representative Melo thanked the East Providence Police Department and Chief Christopher Parella, with whom he worked to develop the legislation. “Nothing hits closer to home than when someone breaks into your personal space. It’s a horrible, horrible feeling. But it goes from extremely bad to even worse when it happens while you’re there. It’s one of the worst violations of a victim’s privacy and security,” said Chief Parella. “We welcome higher mandatory sentences and the changes this bill makes to strengthen the law, and we appreciate all the work that went into it. Hopefully this will deter some of the people who would commit this crime, and get those who are doing it off the streets for longer periods of time.”
Rep. Amore Introduces Bill to Stop Domestic Abusers from Disrupting Victims’ Utility Services
State House – Rep. Gregg Amore (DDist. 65, East Providence) has introduced legislation (2016-H 7459) that would prohibit individuals served with protective orders relating to domestic assault from shutting off or disrupting utility services without prior court approval. “Not all domestic abuse involves direct physical violence. Maliciously cutting off a victim’s utilities is one such example of the varied types of domestic abuse that can occur and this legislation will prevent abusers from leaving their victims alone and cold in the dark,” said Representative Amore. The legislation states that the court shall not allow any person to remove their name from a utility bill, terminating their financial responsibility of the utility, without the balance owed to the utility being satisfied and that the person covered by the protective order is able to establish an account under their own name without causing hardship, and are capable of fulfilling their financial obligations towards the utility in the future. Violations of the legislation will result in a misdemeanor harassment charge and a fine not exceeding $500. The legislation was referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Bills to Protect Domestic Violence Victims from Armed Abusers Submitted in Senate
State House, Providence – With a report having been issued today from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence on the 54 domestic homicide victims in Rhode Island between 2006 and 2015, Senators Cynthia A. Coyne and Maryellen Goodwin will submit a package of legislation this afternoon to ban abusers from possession of a firearm. Both senators have been involved in working to protect victims of domestic violence. On average, 760 Americans were killed each year between 2006 and 2014 by spouses, ex-spouses or dating partners, according to the Associated Press. In Rhode Island, the Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV) report notes, 19 of the 54 domestic homicide victims were killed with a firearm. About half of the perpetrators who committed intimate partner homicides had a previous domestic violence history, and 70 percent of those perpetrators had previously been convicted or pleaded nolo contendere in at least one domestic violence case. The legislation being introduced in the Senate today seeks to protect potential victims by keeping firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers. One bill, sponsored by Sen. Coyne, prohibits persons convicted of felony domestic abuse, and those who plead nolo contendere to a felony domestic abuse charge, from purchasing, owning, carrying, transporting, possessing or controlling any firearm. Convicted abusers would be required to surrender their firearms within 24 hours to the state police, local police, or a federally licensed firearms dealer. Another bill, sponsored by Sen. Goodwin, would allow a court to order defendants not to possess firearms while subject to a restraining order related to a complaint of domestic abuse, after they have had an opportunity to be heard at a court hearing. The bill also provides the mechanism for return of surrendered firearms upon expiration of a restraining order. A third bill, sponsored by Sen. Coyne and more technical in nature, would place a similar prohibition against weapons possession upon individuals subject to a domestic abuse or domestic assault restraining order while serving a sentence under community confinement. “During two decades working in law enforcement, I saw the terrible toll that domestic violence takes on its victims, who are disproportionately women,” said Sen. Coyne (D – Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol,
March 2016 The Reporter East Providence), a retired state trooper. “The Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that, when a firearm is present in a domestic violence situation, the risk of homicide for women is five times greater than if there were no firearm present. By removing guns from potentially violent situations, the bills we are introducing today will help save lives.” Sen. Goodwin (D – Dist. 1, Providence), who sponsored the original legislation, enacted in 2005, enabling judges to remove firearms from abusers, said, “Far too many domestic violence survivors live lives that are dictated by fear – fear that their abuser will strike again and maybe this time it will end in death. The research presented today indicates that the victim’s perception of future danger is the single best predictor of assault. That is one reason why removing firearms from those subject to restraining orders is so important. This legislation will help domestic violence survivors put some of that fear behind them and actually live.”
Bill Introduced to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 State House – Saying the state must do more to address smoking as the serious threat to public health that it is, Rep. Teresa Tanzi and Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne have introduced legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Rhode Island from 18 to 21. The legislation (2016-S 2410, 2016-H 7737) would apply to all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, and would take effect Jan. 1, 2017. If passed, Rhode Island would become the second state to adopt 21 as the minimum age for tobacco purchases, after Hawaii, which enacted the change last year. Boston, New York City and 120 other municipalities across the country, including 80 in Massachusetts alone, have adopted local ordinances raising their tobacco purchase age to 21. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, tobacco use is started and established primarily during adolescence, and therefore preventing tobacco use among youth is critical to ending the tobacco epidemic in the United States, which is responsible for the deaths of 480,000 Americans annually. In Rhode Island, 1,800 adults die each year from their own smoking, and the state’s annual health care costs due to smoking are $639,604,224. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 80 percent of all adult smokers begin smoking before the age of 18; and approximately 95 percent of all adult smokers began smoking before age 21.
Last year, a report by the Institute of Medicine for the Food and Drug Administration estimated that raising the age of tobacco purchase to 21 nationwide would result in a 25-percent reduction in youth smoking initiation, a 12-percent reduction in smoking rates overall, and 16,000 fewer preterm or low birth weight births in the first five years of the policy. The report estimated that such a policy throughout the United States would prevent 4.2 million years of life lost to smoking in children alive today. In another study, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 75 percent of adults favor raising the tobacco age to 21, including 70 percent of smokers and 65 percent of those age 18 to 24. The bill’s sponsors point to success in reducing youth smoking in communities that adopt higher age restrictions, and the positive effect that less smoking would have on Rhode Islanders’ health as well as public and private health care costs. “Data tells us that 9 out of 10 adult smokers began smoking before age 21. Reducing youth access to tobacco products will lower tobacco addiction and reduce tobacco-related death and disease. Raising the tobacco purchase age to 21 will benefit the individual and society as a whole,” said Representative Tanzi (D-Dist. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett), who also introduced the legislation last year. “Reducing opportunity and likelihood for addiction has obvious health benefits for that individual, as well as financial benefits for him or her and the family they might have in the future. But it also has health and financial benefits for society at large. Less smoking means fewer of the related health problems that drive up health care costs for individuals, businesses that pay for employees’ insurance, and the public, which subsidizes health care for some. It means families aren’t spending money on tobacco, and can spend it on goods and services locally. And it would eliminate it from schools entirely, which cuts down on the pressures that lure many into the habit in the first place. It’s an important step toward a healthier Rhode Island.” Said Senator Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence), “Smoking is a health burden that many smokers regret ever picking up. Evidence shows us that most smokers do start young, become addicted and then struggle with that addiction for years, if not the rest of their lives. But if reducing their access means they don’t start as a teen, perhaps by the time they are in their 20s, they aren’t as interested. We wait until people are 21 to grant them access to alcohol, because it’s dangerous and we want people to make mature decisions about it. But because cigarettes so quickly cause addiction that leads to potentially lethal health problems, they might be even more dangerous. Tobacco access should
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be treated with at least the same restrictions as alcohol.” Senator Coyne recently met with the BAY Team (formerly Barrington’s substance abuse task force) to discuss a grant it has received to work with their counterparts in Warren, Bristol and East Providence to implement better strategies to prevent children from getting retail access to tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes. Changing the tobacco purchase age to 21 has the support of health advocates in Rhode Island and nationwide, including the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association and the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Rhode Island’s U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse last year cosponsored federal legislation to raise age to 21 nationwide. “Raising the age of tobacco purchase from 18 to 21 will further lower smoking rates and prevent our children from becoming the next generation hooked on tobacco,” said Jeff Seyler, President and CEO of the American Lung Association of the Northeast. “We applaud Rep. Teresa Tanzi and Senator Cynthia Coyne for introducing this common sense legislation which has the potential to save many lives. We hope Rhode Island legislators will act swiftly on this bill so that Rhode Island can become the next state with a Tobacco 21 law on the books.” “By raising the tobacco sale age to 21, Rhode Island can set a great example for the nation that will save lives and health care dollars and help make the next generation tobacco-free,” said Matthew L. Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. “We know that 95 percent of adult smokers began smoking before they turned 21, and ages 18 to 21 are critical years when young people transition from experimenting with tobacco to becoming regular users. By enacting this legislation, Rhode Island will reduce smoking and protect young people from this deadly addiction.” For the first time in decades, in 2014 overall nicotine and tobacco use increased among U.S. high school students. This is almost entirely due to an explosion in teen use of e-cigarettes, hookahs and vaping. Current e-cigarette use among middle and high school students has tripled from 2013 to 2014, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products. This is the first time since the survey started collecting data on e-cigarettes in 2011 that current e-cigarette use has surpassed use of every other tobacco product, including conventional cigarettes.
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IN MEMORIAM Joyce L. Angell, age 75, of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of East Providence, passed away on Jan 13, 2016 at her home in Spring Hill, FL.
Terence F. “Terry” Owens, 73, of Lyon Avenue passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
William C, Bradley 2nd, 80, of Wampanoag Trail, East Providence and formerly of Seekonk, died Saturday, Feb. 20th at RI Hospital.
Olive B. Guerra, 99, of Waterview Villa, died peacefully on January 21, 2016.
Lee Harland Hastings, Jr. 96, died Friday February 12, 2016 at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home.
Helen (Merandi) Pezza, age 87, of East Providence, died peacefully at home on February 20, 2016 after a valiant struggle with cancer.
Ralph A. Ricci, 95, of Forbes Street, Riverside passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Maria Alice Dutra, 85 of Rumford, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at her home. Dana J. Fernandes 65, of Rumford passed away Sunday January 31, 2016 at Elmhurst Extended Care. Paul F. Lopes Jr., 51, of Dalton St., Rumford, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Thursday, February 4, 2016, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Dorothy Ellis VanderWoude, 91, of Riverside, RI died peacefully at her home on February 4, 2016 with her daughters by her side. Richard, W. Chester, 93, of Oak Crest Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on February 9, 2016. Lawrence D. “Larry” Hoague, age 82, of Blanche Ave., died February 11, 2016 at RI Hospital with his family by his side.
John J. Cronan 92, formerly of Greenwich Avenue passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. Charles F. Thurston, 70, of Riverside, RI passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14. Elizabeth “Betty Jane” (Amaral) Roderick, 73, of Unity Ave., East Providence, passed peacefully from this life early Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Eleanor Ferrante Barlow, of Rumford and Westerly passed away peacefully at her Rumford home on Thursday, February 18th. Gwendolynne M. (Sheldon) Johnston,91, of Rumford, died Saturday, February 20, 2016, at South County Hospital, Wakefield. Samuel, P. George, Sr., 96, of Hilton Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on February 20, 2016. Eleanor C. (Macedo) Mullensky, 84, of Meadowcrest Drive, Riverside passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.
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Domenic L. Sammartano, 89, of East Providence, RI, and formerly of Methuen, MA, passed away, Feb 21, at Orchard View Manor. George F. Fallon, of Riverside RI died Sunday February 21, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar inpatient Hospice Center. Stuart, J. Aaronson, 71, passed away on Monday February 22, 2016 at the Evergreen House Health Center. Doris, E., (Gervais) Lynch, 95, of Meadowcrest Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on February 22, 2016. Edward M. Hennigan, of Rumford, Rhode Island passed away on February 22, 2016 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mary F. Olson, 72, wife of Kenneth R. Olson, passed away on Feb. 23rd. Matthew “Tia” Santos, 90, of N. Hull St., E. Providence, but a lifelong Proud “Fox Pointer,” died peacefully on 02/23/2016, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence surrounded by family. Johnathan S. DeBarros, 35, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at his home. Elena A. Smith, 89, formerly of Tryon Ave. died Wednesday, February 24th at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Edward “Bucky” Rogers, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home.
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MARCH BUSINESS DIRECTORY Appliance Repairs
CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair
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Help Wanted
Part Time Handy Man
45
Attorney
Attorney Gregory Dias
16
Home Improvements
Mark Koussa Carpentry, Inc.
27
Attorney
Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto
61
Landscape Service
Superior Lawn Care
33
Attorney
Donald E. MacManus, Attorney
52
Laundromat
Bullocks Point Laundromat
21
Attorney
James A. Briden, Attorney at Law
8
Mortgage Broker
Prospect Mortgage, LLC
24
Auto Body
Tri Star Autobody, Inc.
22
Music, Weddings
Classic Flute Duos
56
Auto Repairs
Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair
19
Nail Salon
Bonsai Nails and Spa
56
Auto Repairs
New England Tire
7
Nursing Homes
Waterview Villa
55
Auto Repairs
New England Tire
25
Orthodontics
Romani Orthodontics
8
Auto Repairs
Somerset Chrysler Jeep
39
Painting Contractor
Advantage Painting
36
Auto Repairs
Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 12
Painting Contractor
Cronan Painting
44
Bank
Coastway Community Bank
17
Pest Control Services
Lincoln Pest Control
33
Beauty Products
Avon - Paula Carroll
16
Private School
Barrington Christian Academy
49
Building Materials
Marshall Building Products
35
Private School
Dayspring Christian Academy
50
Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber
13
Private School
The Pinecroft School - Rehoboth
47
Church
St. Margaret Church
18
Private School
The Wheeler Schoolc/o Laurie Flynn 21
Collectibles
Wexler’s Collectibles
22
Real Estate
Deb Lessard, Realtor
42
Country Club
Hillside Country Club
2
Real Estate
Joe Botelho, Realtor
15
Credit Union
Community & Teachers Credit Union 10
Real Estate
Maria Correia, Realtor
32
Credit Union
Navigant Credit Union
24
Real Estate
Mateus Realty
63
Dentist
Eager Family Dentistry
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Real Estate
Paiva Realty Group
24
Dentist
Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC
23
Real Estate
ReMax Rivers Edge
17
Dentist
Romani Orthodontics
8
Real Estate
Residential Properties - Providence 26
Dentist
Smith Family Dental Associates
41
Real Estate
The Tirrell Team
9
Driveways & Masonry
DeJesus Driveways
31
Remodeling
Batty Construction
34
Electrician
Walter The Electrician
22
Remodeling
Home Pro Remodeling
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Food/Party Store
Thomsen Foodservice
10
Restaurant
La Collina
57
Fuel - Oil
Al’s Quality Oil Co.
37
Restaurant-Pizza
Ronzio Pizza
57
Fuel - Oil
COD OIL
34
Roofing Contractor
Tabeleys Roofing
36
Fuel - Propane
Dupuis Oil
26
Spa
Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC
16
Furniture/Upholstery
Masterson Furniture and Upholstery 32
Stove Shop
Fireplace Showcase
32
Handyman
Just In Time Handyman Service
11
Trash/Junk Removal
Big Blue Removal Service
11
Heating Service
Larry’s Heating & A.C.
46
Tree Service
Advanced Tree
36
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north providence - Woodward!! 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath R/Ranch, FR, MBR/Lav, gas heat/hw, sliders, deck, v/siding, garage, 8000 sf lot on dead end street. $209,900
EAST PROVIDENCE - Spacious 3/4 Br, 2 1/2 bath R/R, FR/GFP, office or 4th Br, Master/private bath, gas heat/GHW & central air, granite, Hw's, tile, sliders, patio, garages. $359,900
east providence - Centrally located!! 3 Br Dutch Colonial with 1300+ sf of living space, siding, replacement windows, upgraded electric, young boiler, garages, $159,900
east providence - Silver Spring!! Must see!! Deceiving 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath brick front Ranch remodeled 9 yrs ago. Spacious Brs, young gas furnace/HW tank, central air, replacement windows, upgraded electric, sliders, patio 7000+ sf lot. $224,900
east providence - Well maintained 3 apartments with 1872 sf of commercial space on 1st floor. Young roof, siding, replacement windows, gas boilers/hw tanks and kitchens. Separate utilities, ample parking. $329,900
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
PAWTUCKET - Woodlawn!! Clean 3 Family, 2 Brs, dining each, finished basement, gas heat, upgraded electric, separate utilities, siding, replacement windows, off street parking. $189,900
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