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DECEMber 2016 Volume 12, no. 12

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Live Nation Waterfront Venue Proposed for East Providence story on page 13

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East Providence News Briefs By Bob Rodericks

EP Human Resources Director Wins Latest Round - Gets Job Back

As November turned into December, embattled former East Providence HR Director, Kathleen Waterbury has been reinstated to her position by independent hearing officer Christopher Blazejewski. Waterbury had accused city officials including former City Manager Paul Lemont of sexual harassment. Waterbury said she experienced “inappropriate sexual comments and a hostile work place.” She said she brought her concerns to then City Manager Richard Kirby, who allegedly brushed them off, and retaliated against her by threatening to fire her, according to a complaint filed by Waterbury. Waterbury said she was given no reason for her firing. Mayor Thomas Rose called for the termination of former City Manager Richard Kirby for serious wrongdoings including: “Failure to investigate allegations by a City employee of sexual harassment costing the City $150,000 in legal and investigation fees (so far) in relation to the sexual harassment complaint made by Kathleen Waterbury” and failure to respond to City Council member telephone calls and emails.” Kirby was later fired in a 3-2 vote by the now lame duck city council. Kirby, once brought to the City Manager’s job with State House influence, had now lost that same support. The latest development has been an open secret around the city as Waterbury has been recently seen in City Hall and is expected to resume her HR duties immediately. Waterbury’s court complaint against Lemont was indeed very edgy: “When I came to his office to speak about city business, he (Lemont) would ask me to twirl around so he could look me over. Paul Lemont also has made repeated comments about the Town Clerk’s physical attributes. From the time Mr. Lemont came on board in East Providence, his interactions with me have been highly inappropriate. In each instance when Mr. Lemont would see me, he would ask me if we could take a shower together,” continued Waterbury’s earlier public court complaint.

Joe Botelho, Brian Faria, Anna Sousa, Win Council Seats. Monteiro, Beauchaine hold SC Seats. Strong Mayor Wins.

East Providence voters have elected some new faces and have approved a move to elect a strong Mayor as the city’s top executive. In a closely contested Ward 4 city council race, newcomer Brian Faria has bested incumbent Tim Conley. The final tally was 2347 to 2256. Before the election Faria had issued a statement which said in part, “The people can no longer feel powerless in our City government. The combination of your voices will conquer any “block of votes” they have in opposition to change in Riverside. The people of this ward are the real machine and your voices are much greater in number. To have change we must bring change,” said Faria. Reached after the polls closed, Tim Conley stated that “I respect the will of the voters.” In the Ward 3 city council race left open by Tom Rose not seeking reelection, former Ward 3 councilman Joe Botelho held off three time candidate Candy Seel by a 1968 to 1710 margin. “Barring a massive amount of mail-in votes, it looks like another narrow loss for me,” said Seel after the polls closed. “Congratulations to my opponent Joe Botelho. I wish all the newly elected and re-elected public officials all the best. Thank you to everyone who supported me in this and the two previous campaigns. A special thanks to the people of Riverside in Ward 3 who will always hold a special place in my heart,” added Seel. “Thanks to the people of Ward 3 for supporting my candidacy to the East Providence City Council. I look forward to working with members of the new council, and the people of our fine city to accomplish great things over the next two years,” said Botelho. Together, we can make it happen.” “I Thank each and every one of you for your loyalty, dedication and time you put into my election and my years on the Council,” said Mayor Tom Rose who did not seek reelection. “As I approach my final weeks on this Council as Mayor I would like to wish all the new incoming members of the Council the best of luck in the future.” In a Ward 2 city council race which saw former Mayor and councilman Bruce Rogers attempt a comeback, political novice Anna Sousa defeated Rogers. “A special thanks to my family, friends, and the residents of East Providence, especially those living in Ward 2 for supporting me throughout this campaign season. We live in a wonderful city and I am proud

to represent Ward 2 as your new council woman. I look forward to working with the new council and community to improve our city,” writes Sousa. Rogers campaigned hard but couldn’t overtake Sousa’s effort. Sousa won 1714 to 1442. “Ward 2 remains a difficult ward to get elected,” said Rogers afterwards. “I’ll continue to work to help people in the city,” he added. Rogers is active in the Democratic party and may be interested in seeking the party chairmanship should current chairman John Faria step aside eventually. continued on next page...

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Inside This Issue Births......................................48 Business Directory...................62 Christmas Stories....................56 Church News & Events........29 Chamber of Commerce.....20 Classifieds.............................. 60 Clubs & Museum News........44 Dining Guide.......................58 Events & Activities................24 Holiday Guide........................31 How You Can Help................59 Letters to the Editor...................5 Library..................................54 News Briefs............................3 Obituaries............................61 Parks & Recreation.................22 People....................................17 School..................................45 Scouts...................................49 Senior Center News..............50 Sports.................................39 Town News.............................11

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The open council-at-large seat being vacated by Tracy Capobianco, went to another former Mayor and councilman, Jim Briden, who was unopposed and received 11,856 votes. Ward 1 councilman Bob Britto was also unopposed and reelected with 3573 votes. In a surprise eleventh hour decision, former school committee and city council member Chrissy Rossi re-entered the school committee-at-large race against incumbent Joel Monteiro. Rossi had withdrawn from the race due to family illness but did so too late to have her name removed from the ballot. However after family health matters improved, Rossi put out the word that she was running officially. Her announcement came just a day or two before the election. After the election Rossi said, “I am grateful for your support and humbled by the sheer volume of votes. I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish Mr. Monteiro and the rest of the committee a positive new term filled with smiling children, happy employees and the spirit of cooperation to elevate our district to great heights. Best wishes in your next term Mr. Monteiro. Monteiro was reelected by a count of 7690 to 7144 over Rossi. In a spirited Ward 4 school committee race, incumbent Jessica Beauchaine defeated newcomer Chris Dias by a 2485 to 2156. Beauchaine carried all ward districts. “Tonight we bow out gracefully,” posted Dias after the election. “It didn’t end in a win for us, but thank you for everything. Congrats Jessica Beauchaine and good luck in the future,” Dias said. “I appreciate everyone’s support,” said Beauchaine after the election. “I congratulate my opponent and all who ran for office today. Let’s move ahead in the best interest of our schools and students.” Incumbent Ward 1 school committee member and Chairman Charles Tsonos was unopposed and received 3356 votes. Incumbent Ward 2 school committee member Tony Ferreira was unopposed and received 2495 votes. Incumbent Ward 3 school committee member Nathan Cahoon was unopposed and received 2748 votes. The school committee chemistry has seen an alignment of members Joel Monteiro and Nathan Cahoon politically, with Ward 4 incumbent Jessica Beauchaine, Ward 2 member Tony Ferreira and Ward 1 member, Chairman Charles Tsonos aligning at times. Incumbent Representative Katherine S. Kazarian (DEM) in District 63, defeated Christopher J. Holland (REP) 3818 to 2047. Incumbent District 65 State Representative Gregg Amore (DEM) was unopposed and received 4398 votes. Incumbent District 66 Representative Joy S. Hearn (DEM) was unopposed and received 1504 votes. Cynthia Armour Coyne (DEM) District 32 defeated James A. Kazounis (REP) by a 1040 to 766 count. Senator Daniel Da Ponte (DEM) District 14 was unopposed as was Senator William Conley (DEM) District 18. Soon to be former Ward 2 city councilman Helder J. Cunha (DEM) was unopposed in his Representative District 64 bid receiving 3142 votes. Incumbent District 65 State Representative Gregg Amore (DEM) was unopposed and received 4398 votes. Incumbent District 66 Representative Joy S. Hearn (DEM) was unopposed and received 1504 votes.

Strong Mayor Coming to EP? Maybe

Although almost 75% of East Providence voters approved a major change in government, there is no guarantee it will happen. Could a Buddy Cianci type government be in EP soon? However, lawyers may have the last say, not the voters. City officials are not quick to comment on the matter. Acting City Manager and city solicitor Tim Chapman would not comment directly on the subject because he will be asked to advise the incoming council on the matter. New Ward 3 councilman Joe Botelho has long favored

the strong Mayor and some on the council agree that the hiring and firing of 6 recent city managers may influence this outcome. Precedence has been established in squashing the will of the voters before. Twice voters in East Providence have strongly approved the construction of a new recreation center. Voters wanted to replace the ancient center which housed the old Riverside Junior High on Bullocks Point Avenue in Riverside. That overwhelming mandate was stopped by former councilman and Mayor Joe Larisa who twice, refused to let the matter go forward procedurally. Recently voters also approved a measure to switch council terms from 2 to 4 years. That vote was also not honored by city and state officials. Incoming at-large councilman and former ceremonial Mayor Jim Briden, has spoken out against the strong mayor form of government. Briden based his opposition on the lack of a charter commission to make recommendations to voters in this regard. Ward 1 councilman Robert Britto has supported the strong Mayor and was the sponsor to place the matter on the 2016 ballot. Should the voters mandate be followed, the changeover will take place in 2018. Sources also indicate that state leaders - some elected and some behind the scenes - will be involved in this process. Some observers point out that General Assembly involvement will be needed to decide the eventual outcome. So even though an overwhelming majority of EP voters in November said they want a strong Mayor form of government, it may not happen. Some say that the charter calls for 75% plurality to change and the actual margin was 73%. Others state the lack of a charter commission is a problem. Cities in Rhode Island with strong Mayors are Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Cumberland while smaller towns like Barrington, Narragansett, South Kingstown, and Westerly have appointed managers. Stay tuned.

City Council Organizing for Dec. 5th Swearing-In?

Back in the day, city council and school committee-elects would gather informally to decide on Mayor, Assistant Mayor, Chairman, etc. Several sought after jobs were up for grabs, namely city solicitors, municipal judges, city clerk and lesser known posts like sealer of weights and measures. The council Mayor is mostly ceremonial but it is a charter provided position and does carry significance. The Mayor presides over and can ostensibly direct a council agenda and meeting. Certain commission appointments are made by the Mayor and assuming a Mayor had at least three votes, he/she can influence other appointments like a City Manager. Behind the scenes a Mayor and supporters can even influence police and fire chief selections, although this is tenuous legal territory. Police Chief - council relationships can be traced back to the early days of East Providence politics involving names like “Pappy” Lamb, “Pinky” Lester, Earl Sandquist and more. Some councilman coveted the Mayor’s seat so much that they would give up all appointments in order to be the Mayor. Former Mayor and councilman Rolland Grant enjoyed being Mayor but at the cost of deferring most appointments to others. Former Ward 2 councilman Tony Almeida was the consummate behind-the-scenes council member who could make one a Mayor but get all the solicitor, clerk and judicial appointments in return. The current position of Mayor does carry some weight and authority above that of a regular council member and is still a sought after post election plum. The onset of the state’s open meetings act may now prohibit newly elected officials to meet in private until they are officially sworn in. Returning Ward 3 councilman Joe Botelho doesn’t think the city council can discuss these appointments until they are sworn in on December 5th. continued on page 8...

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Amphitheater on the Waterfront?

Dear Mayor Rose, On behalf of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and our many members who live in East Providence, we write to express our strong opposition to a proposal by Waterfront Productions, LLC to build an amphitheater on the waterfront for live entertainment events. We just became aware of this proposal when it was brought before the East Providence Waterfront Development District for a presentation, a public hearing and vote all on the same night. We do not know at this time if it will be brought up at your next meeting on November 15, 2016. We expect and hope that it will not be considered until a thorough review, analysis and vetting can be done. We would also expect that there would be public hearings with sufficient notice on another night so your constituents can express their concerns and opinions. Among them would be the impact on traffic, noise, crime and parking. Additionally, it is important to determine the impact on other entertainment facilities and the impact on our state budget if important revenues are decreased. Please let us know your thoughts on this proposal, and if we can expect your support that a decision will not be made on November 15th. Thank you. Sincerely, George Nee - President & Maureen Martin - Secretary-Treasurer

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Thank You from Candy Seel

Another political season has passed, and newly elected and re-elected officials are preparing to take the reins of our local government. They have many very difficult challenges on their plates. Some will be costly and no doubt controversial. I wish them all the best in their endeavors. I wish them success, not only for themselves, but for the good people of East Providence whom they represent. With the conclusion of another election, I find myself once again on the losing end. But the loss was cushioned by having met and re-met so many wonderful residents of Ward 3 over the past three months. As in the past two campaigns, I walked the entirety of the ward–through the streets of Kent Heights, Boyden Heights, Silver Spring, Riverside, and other areas. Everywhere I went, I was touched by the pride people take in their homes and the profound connection they have with our city. The people of East Providence work hard to pay their bills. They hope and trust that the people in charge will use their taxes and fees to provide a good education for their children in structurally solid facilities, safe and smooth roads to drive on, clean and affordable water, and the good quality of life they so deserve. At the outset of this campaign, many people encouraged me by suggesting that “the third time’s the charm.” Unfortunately, it was more “three strikes and you’re out!” So, with that, I am out, calling an end to my political life and passing on the torch to someone else. I thank everyone who supported my campaigns over the years, by hosting a yard sign or making a donation, by walking through the neighborhoods with me or standing at a polling place on Election Day, and, most importantly, by voting for me. I am humbled and uplifted by your trust in me and I will always be grateful. Candy Seel

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Reaction to the Charter Vote in East Providence

Hi Everyone: Here is an interesting reaction to the Charter vote in East Providence. The Charter Amendment to create the Strong Mayor did not pass. According to the Charter, the process to follow is the “manner in the constitution”. Here is what the process of amending of the Constitution: “A proposed amendment becomes part of the Constitution as soon as it is ratified by three-fourths of the States (38 of 50 States). When the OFR verifies that it has received the required number of authenticated ratification documents,” This eras that the vote to amend the Charter had to be 75%. According to the Secretary of State, the vote for the Charter Amendment was 73% to 28%. Therefore, the Charter Amendment did not pass. Marc Kohler

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He has evidently asked the state Attorney General for an advisory opinion on the matter before inauguration, but that may not happen. The AG has referred the matter back to the local city solicitor’s office. Tim Chapman is currently the Interim Manager and solicitor. The job of Mayor may be ceremonial but it certainly remains a coveted one.

University Orthopedics First to Break Ground at Kettle Point

“A very exciting day for University Orthopedics. We were honored to have the Governor join us for this special occasion. We will continue to provide the highest quality musculoskeletal care to the people of Southern New England from our new East Providence location at Kettle Point,” said the University Orthopedics press release last month. A groundbreaking for the 90,000-square-foot building at Kettle Point, which is located off Veterans Memorial Parkway, and bordered by the East Bay Bike Path and the Providence River was held in November. Kettle Point is part of a revitalization of East Providence’s waterfront area which has been long neglected. It will provide a new Luxury residential community in East Providence overlooking Narragansett Bay and Downtown Providence. The latest development will be combined with residential units, apartments, townhouses and will allow public access to the famed bike path and waterfront. “University Orthopedics is excited to be a part of the economic growth and development in the City of East Providence,” said Edward Akelman, M.D., the president of University Orthopedics. “This state-of the art facility enables us to provide the highest quality orthopedic care, comparable to the best care available anywhere in the country.”

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The East Providence Police Explorers and the Hope & Faith Drive are teaming up this holiday season to host a Toy Drive to benefit the families of East Providence. The toys will go directly to the Hope & Faith Drive and will be distributed to the families in time for Christmas. The Toy Drive will run to Monday December 19th, 2016. You can find donation boxes at Weaver Library, Riverside library, Riverside Middle School, EP High School, and the Police Station. “We are asking for New unwrapped toys for children between the ages of three months and 18 years old. We would greatly appreciate anything donated so that together we can give everyone a great Christmas,” said event organizers.

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TAPIN’S Holiday Program Begins! Thanks to the outstanding support from the community TAPIN (Touch A Person In Need) was able to supply nearly 400 families with special Thanksgiving meals. Hopefully, the generous spirit will continue throughout the Holiday Season and enable them to provide gifts and $20 Shaws Gift Cards for 175 families with children and $20 Target or Walmart Gift Cards for 80 adult households in the East Bay area. New toys (only) will be given to children ages infant to 9 years. $15 Gift Cards will be provided for ages 10-17. Target and Walmart are good suggestions for these. When in doubt, monetary donations are ALWAYS the perfect fit and gratefully accepted. Please bring all donations in as soon as possible, but definitely before Dec. 7, since distribution will take place on Sat, Dec 17 and volunteers need time to be sure the appropriate packages are made up for each family. Now that winter is really here there is an increased demand for blankets, comforters, and quilts. As always there is nearly nothing available in full, queen and king sizes. Sheets and towels also disappear as quickly as they arrive. Toasters, toaster ovens, coffee makers, crock pots and soup pots are frequently requested winter items too. Want to give a special gift with no worries about color, fit, etc.? TAPIN now has Gift Cards for Christmas, Hanukkah, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc. available in the office. Interested in a rewarding hour or so of volunteer time? Call to learn more about becoming a driver. TAPIN really needs new drivers, and the terms are very flexible. TAPIN is located in the lower level of the Library on County Rd in Barrington and is open Mon thru Fri from 9 to noon. Donations may be dropped off during those hours. Please call 247-1444 during those hours for more information. Checks may be mailed to: P O Box 252, Barrington, RI 02806. To learn more about TAPIN please check the website: tapinri.com.

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Warm Winter Clothes Needed by Good Neighbors

As the weather gets colder, donations of warm clothing are needed at Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen & Day Shelter. Your donations of new or gently-used coats, hat, boots, heavy socks, and hoodies for both men and women are needed and appreciated. Larger sizes are especially needed. Items can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays at Good Neighbors, located on the lower level of St. Brendan School, Riverside. Please use the entrance at the back of the building, on Dorr Avenue. Good Neighbors provides meals, clothing, and other essentials services free of charge to those in need in East Providence and surrounding areas. For information about services or to find out how you can help, call 433-0045 or email goodneighborsri@gmail.com. Visit www.goodneighborsri.org or our Facebook page.

Rhode Island Foundation Begins Accepting Applications for $300,000 Innovation Fellowships

Providence, RI – East Providence residents have until Dec. 16 to apply for $300,000 grants to improve or increase civic engagement from the Rhode Island Foundation. The Rhode Island Innovation Fellowship are designed to give recipients the resources to develop, test and implement innovative ideas that have the potential to dramatically move Rhode Island forward. “We are marking our 100th anniversary with a year-long celebration of community. As we come to the end of our centennial, we could think of no better tribute than to encourage Rhode Islanders to think creatively about what that means to them,” said Neil Steinberg, the Foundation’s president and CEO. “With this targeted emphasis, we hope to engage and inspire people to become agents of change and progress.” This is the sixth consecutive year that the Foundation has offered the fellowships, which are made possible through the vision and generosity of philanthropists Letitia and John Carter. “By encouraging bold thinkers to bring their best ideas to life, Letitia and John Carter bolster our state’s reputation as a home of creativity and resourcefulness,” said Neil Steinberg, the Foundation’s president and CEO. Up to two recipients will receive up to $100,000 a year for three years. Preference will be given to proposals with the potential to generate the greatest good for the greatest number of Rhode Islanders, a small idea that has the promise to be built to scale or new approaches to long-standing challenges.

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East Providence Democratic City Committee

This Holiday Season the East Providence Democratic City Committee will be sponsoring a Holiday Display Contest. Each of the 4 wards will select one house and one business as the best display. The winners will be selected by the members of each ward committee and will receive a $30 gift card. Ward members will be driving around for the next couple of weeks looking for displays. If you want to ensure we see your house please email contactepdcc@ gmail.com with your address so we make sure to send someone to come by and view the display. Deadline for public submissions is December 19th. More dates and information to be announced soon. Happy Holidays East Providence Democratic City Committee

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Live Nation Waterfront Venue Proposed in East Providence By Bob Rodericks

STING, Bruno Mars, PINK, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Billy Joel Bold Point Amphitheater Proposal Highlights and similar acts are the types of outdoor music concerts proposed A three-year agreement to use Bold Point Park for an outdoor for East Providence’s long neglected waterfront in the Bold Point waterfront amphitheater to include: Park area. If the promoters get their way, East Providence will soon 20-40 annual seasonal outdoor events programmed from May see an “economic impact that will revitalize the East Providence to October to consist of music, comedy, and community events waterfront and create a thriving arts and culture community...” such as local graduations, charitable events, cultural festivals, etc. said event promoters. “We will create a world class venue to help The Season will be less than six months of the year. Following launch that vision.” the season, all infrastructure will be removed and the area restored To do so, however, the owners of Live Nation will have to conto its former state. vince the city council. The proposal was made before the November Approvals received from East Providence Waterfront Special 15th council meeting with mostly positive reviews. CEO Michele Development District Commission, State of RI Department of EnMaker Palmieri said she thought of using East Providence’s Bold vironmental Management and the National Parks Service. Point Park after being involved in a major concert in Providence’s continued on next page... India Point Park across the Providence River which featured the J Geils Band. A glitzy PowerPoint proposal was shown to the council members Lawn Maintenance Spring Clean-ups Call to schedule and audience and most, if not all, city department heads are supHedgeClean-ups Trimming Mulching Lawn Maintenance Spring Fall clean-ups! portive. Palmieri promised that her group would fund the project Hedge Trimming Mulching and not need any city funding. The venue would aim to hire local residents and conduct shows during the months of early May thru October or early November. The police and fire chiefs appear to be on board and the city’s Waterfront Commission is supportive. Weekday events would conclude by 10 p.m. with weekend shows ending by 11 p.m. Bill Fazioli, chair of the city Waterfront Commission said that his group approves after traffic and parking concessions were garnered. Organized labor leaders have written Mayor Tom Rose in oppoFor a Free Estimate Call David at 529-7863 sition to this proposal: “On behalf of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and I look forward to hearing from you! For a Free Estimate Call David at 529-7863 our many members who live in East Providence, we write to express I look forward to hearing from you! our strong opposition to a proposal by Waterfront Productions, LLC to build an amphitheater on the waterfront for live entertainment events. We just became aware of this proposal when it was brought before the East Providence Waterfront Development District for a presentation, a public hearing and vote all on the same night.” The Labor letter continued, “We do not know at this time if it will be brought up at your next meeting on November 15, 2016. We expect and hope that it will not be considered until a thorough review, analysis and vetting can be done. We would also expect family owned and operated for over 30 years that there would be public hearings with sufficient notice on another night so your constituents can express their concerns and HEATING OIL PLUS * AT NO ADDITIONAL COST opinions. Among them would be the impact on traffic, noise, crime • Reduce oil consumption and parking. Additionally, it is important to determine the impact on other entertainment facilities and the impact on our state budget • Reduce sludge and have fewer breakdowns if important revenues are decreased.” - George Nee, President • Improved fuel quality for a cleaner home & environment Maureen Martin, Secretary-Treasurer, RI AFL-CIO.

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Don Law, President of Live Nation, New England and Bob Duteau, VP Booking, New England will be in charge. As the world’s largest entertainment company, Live Nation is able bring international touring artists to Rhode Island. • Live Nation will be a lessee of Bold Point Park and the booking agent for concerts. • Live Nation is not responsible for the day to day operations of RI Waterfront Events or execution of the concerts. • All booking decisions are made jointly with RI Waterfront Events. • Programming is a strategic, methodical process to vet shows based on history, national ticket sales and the type of audience/demographic. • RI Waterfront Events management team is responsible for all event logistics.

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Programming includes: Concert Series with 25-30 concerts Comedy shows – 5-8 shows Festivals: Reggae Festival Celtic Rock Festival Blues & BBQ Oktoberfest Latino Festival Performing artists will include blues, classic rock, folk/singer/ songwriter, country, adult contemporary, latino, reggae, roots and world music. There will be a “Broad Target Audience”.

Economic Impact for City of East Providence:

A comparison was made with a similar effort that has taken place in Newport, RI. • A 2013 Economic Impact Study was conducted on the City of Newport by Performance Research for the 2013 Concerts and Music Festivals at the Newport Yachting Center. • The total economic impact of the Newport Yachting Center’s Sunset Music Series and Music Festivals was $11,363,055 in just one year, adding up to significant revenue generated for the spillover economy in restaurants, hotels, parking lots, shops and related businesses.

POSTAL NEWS USPS ASKS CUSTOMERS TO CLEAR WALKWAYS AND AREA AROUND MAILBOXES OF SNOW AND ICE Postal employees suffer serious injuries from slips, trips & falls Postmaster Chadsey requests that customers clear their mailboxes and walkways of snow and ice during the winter months. Several employees have suffered serious injuries related to slips, trips and falls during the winter season. Letter carriers are instructed to hold mail to addresses where ice and snow are not cleared. However, many risk their safety in order to provide service to their customers. None of us want to inconvenience our customers,” Chadsey explained, “but we must ensure the safety of our employees.” The Postal Service is asking customers to help. The letter carrier will need access to your mailbox clear of snow and ice. Shovel, sand and salt as needed. Another serious winter hazard to be aware of is letter carriers walking on streets due to unclear city sidewalks. If normal delivery time is after dusk be sure to keep access path to mailbox well lit. Be aware that normal melting of snow during daylight hours will freeze and form a layer of ice, which is sometimes covered by an evening snow fall. Customers are asked to clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the mailbox, deliver mail and to drive away from it without danger or the need for backing or leaving their vehicle. In the event of a large storm or multiple storms, a makeshift mail receptacle may be utilized. This can be a box on pole (48 inches off the ground) mounted in a 5-gallon container filled with sand (for stability) and placed roadside.

City of East Providence Benefits:

Revitalizing the East Providence waterfront! The citizens deserve this opportunity after years of diligence and investment. This is the climate that creates a thriving arts and culture community and we will create a world class venue to help launch that vision. From there, other development pollinates.

Bold Point Park Proposal Highlights:

Waterfront Productions and Live Nation will be responsible for: • Booking of Performers • Event Staffing to include: police and fire details, private security, EMT’s, staffing • Front and Back of House Equipment: Staging Backstage area Sound/Lighting Portable Restroom Facilities • Site /Venue Maintenance including set up and cleanup, trash removal, at venue and surrounding neighborhoods • Perimeter Fencing to secure the venue May-October • All other related cost associated with the producing of events • Waterfront Productions will work closely with the East Providence Police to implement an effective Traffic Plan • Events will be open to the public, however they will require an admission/ticket purchase • Other areas of the park, including fishing and boating access points and boat trailer parking will remain available to the public

Attendance & Hours:

• The average number of attendees for a music or comedy event is 1800-3500 people. • Majority of events are in the evening Thursday through Sunday • Event Time: *subject to entertainment permit curfew • Approximately 6:00p-10:00pm on Weeknights 11:00pm on Weekends • Music Festivals (Reggae Festival/Blues Festival/Celtic RockFestival) operate approximately from Noon-11pm. • Oktoberfest operates Saturday Noon-8pm, Sunday Noon6pm • Sound amplification will end by 11:00 PM

Venue Infrastructure:

• Venue Space will be limited to the area shown on the following site maps • Semi-permanent venue including a covered amphitheater tented structure, sound/lighting system • Reserved seating set up for most events excluding general admission events • Pavilion tents for sponsors, backstage artist area, food & beverage areas The only opposition so far has come from some union officials who fear that non-union workers will be hired instead of their members. This includes George Nee, president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and Michael Sabitoni of the Laborers’ International Union of North America. The city council has not yet given final approval and it is unsure if that decision will be held over until the new city council is sworn in on December 1st. So far only outgoing councilman Tom Rose has voiced support while the other members haven’t disclosed their opinions.

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East Providence Cops Helping Sick Kids

By Bob Rodericks In the midst of a divided nation and violence aimed at police, many in East Providence are working hard to maintain good relations with each other. Residents have stepped forward to show support for police and many police officers have found ways to foster a positive reputation in the community. There have been some isolated bumps and bruises through the years but the East Providence Police have received much community support. A shining example of this is the now famous weekly practice of police officers stopping their cruisers for a few minutes every Wednesday night at the Veteran’s Memorial Parkway overlook which lines up with Hasbro Children’s Hospital across the river. The cops run their emergency lights and flashers as a “good night to the kids and families at Hasbro.” The children at Hasbro signal back to the EP cops. The East Providence “Good Night Kids” lights program is spreading nationally. After seeing social media reports of the EP Cops efforts, the Orlando Police department in Florida is doing the same thing in that city. It’s an effort beginning to spread.

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In a continuation of an effort last year to “grow out mustaches” and raise money, EP’s finest will do it again. “Last year we raised donations from co-workers and unions and were able to present a check to a local family in need with a child suffering from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma,” said Sergeant Andy Benoit. “Since then we began our Good night Lights” every Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m.,” Benoit added. “Our effort to grow out mustaches last November began in fun but has grown legs and we’ve decided to raise funds for those in need,” said Sergeant Benoit. Benoit and his officers are now hoping to help even more children and families suffering from cancer. “This year, several of us agreed to do “Mo’vember” again and we decided whatever money was raised we would donate it to ‘Cops for Kids with Cancer’. While we were very happy to have given the money to the local family dealing with cancer last year, we chose ‘Cops for Kids’ so that the money raised may help benefit multiple families suffering,” Benoit said.

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As the effort within the police department grew with many officers asking to help out, something else changed. Some officers asked Benoit if they could make it a “no-shave November”, instead of just mustaches. “I didn’t know. Our policy dictates that officers cannot grow full beards. Nothing past the lip crease,” explained the Sergeant. However as more and more cops got involved in volunteering, they were surprised by Police Chief Chris Parella. “Not only did the Chief approve the idea, he overwhelmingly supported it,” said a shocked Benoit. Police uniformed appearance is a ‘big thing’ and officers didn’t expect the policy to be relaxed. continued on next page...

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EP Police taking part in Movember for kids' cancer. “So once we got the approval to do a ‘No Shave November’, it started to take off. We have each officer donating $75 to participate. So far, we have over 30 active and retired officers participating as well as dispatchers. We have also set up a Go Fund Me account for the public to support us (https://www.gofundme.com/eppdno-shave-november), in which over $1000 has been raised so far. We are looking for support from the community to help us with this cause!” said an excited Benoit. Anyone can donate directly to the go fund me account or they can contact Sergeant Benoit at abenoit@cityofeastprov.com or contact the police station to make arrangements to donate. Benoit is still careful about police officer appearance. “We want the public to know that if they notice officers with a little extra facial hair that they know it is all for a good cause. I’m pretty sure each and every one has somehow been effected by cancer, whether it was a loved one, friend or co-worker,” said Benoit. “I can’t imagine what it’s like having a child suffer from any

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Sergeant Benoit wanted to make it clear that although Police Chief Parella refuses to take any credit for his officers’ efforts, “this wouldn’t happen without his support. The men and women of our department thank Chief Parella very much.” And so do kids and families suffering from cancer. (Note: This reporter would like to add a personal note. My younger brother Joey Rodericks died last month from cancer. He was 59. He was a popular 1974 grad of EPHS. Donations of any kind in Joey’s memory to this effort by the EP Police would be greatly appreciated by his family and friends. Thank you.)

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Worcester, MA - The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that Daniel DeLuca, of Riverside,has earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Men’s Cross Country team. DeLuca is competing during the Greyhounds’ fall season. The Men’s Cross Country team competed throughout the fall, finishing sixth in the Northeast-10’s President’s Cup. The team was also voted ninth in the NE-10 Pre-Championship Poll. For more information on Assumption sports, visit www.assumptiongreyhounds. com.

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East Providence Veteran at Gillette Stadium Football Skills Camp

30 New England veterans and their loved ones get VIP experience in honor of Veterans Day CVS Health and the New England Patriots paid tribute to our nation’s military veterans at the Football Skills Camp for Veterans at Gillette Stadium today. The camp is a partnership between CVS Health and the New England Patriots and is one of many ways CVS Health honors its commitment to supporting America’s military heroes. It was an exciting day as 30 veterans from Massachusetts and Rhode Island entered Gillette Stadium for an opportunity to work one-on-one with Patriots alumni Patrick Pass, Harold Shaw and Vernon Crawford. Participants entered the field just like the professionals do – through the oversized Patriots helmet – before sharpening their skills in offensive and defensive stations with coaching and encouragement from alumni players. The camp included opportunities to receive autographs from and take pictures with the Patriots alumni, cheerleaders and mascot Pat Patriot. The veterans were also treated to lunch and enjoyed a tour of The Hall at Patriot place, presented by Raytheon as part of this program supported by CVS Health. CVS Health has a long history of providing charitable support to military and veteran-focused organizations, including the National Guard, Fisher House, Operation Military Embrace, Operation Reinvent and the USO. The company has also partnered with the Boston Red Sox for the last eight years on baseball skills camps at Fenway Park for veterans and with the nonprofit organization Golf For All on a series of golf clinics for veterans. Today’s event also included volunteers from the company’s colleague resource group, Valor, which is comprised of colleagues with a passion to serve those who have served our country.

Military veterans from across Rhode Island pose on the field at Gillette Stadium at the CVS Health/New England Patriots Football Skills Camp for Veterans – a special event for veterans hosted by CVS Health in partnership with the New England Patriots in honor of Veterans Day. The event provided military veterans of all abilities a dream day at Gillette Stadium where they worked alongside Patriots alumni Patrick Pass, Harold Shaw and Vernon Crawford to sharpen their blocking, throwing and kicking skills. The veterans and their guests also enjoyed a VIP tour of the Hall at Patriot Place. Gathered on the field at Gillette Stadium are, from left to right, U.S. Army veteran Joyce Cagnon of Pascoag and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Henry Caparco of East Providence (far right). Photo Credit: Peter Goldberg Photography

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Henry Caparco of East Providence poses on the Gillette Stadium field with New England Patriots cheerleaders and mascot Pat Patriot at the fourth ever CVS Health/New England Patriots Football Skills Camp for Veterans on November 5. The event was hosted by CVS Health in partnership with the New England Patriots in tribute to our nation’s military heroes as an early Veterans Day celebration. Photo Credit: Peter Goldberg Photography

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Henry Caparco of East Providence (on right) poses on the Gillette Stadium field with New England Patriots alumni Vernon Crawford (on left) at the fourth ever CVS Health/New England Patriots Football Skills Camp for Veterans on November 5. The camp was a special event for veterans hosted by CVS Health in partnership with the New England Patriots in honor of Veterans Day. Photo Credit: Peter Goldberg Photography

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Proudly serving the communities of East Providence & Barrington, Rhode Island and Seekonk & Rehoboth, Massachusetts since 1897

Celebrating 119 Years in Business!

CONGRATULATIONS! 2016 Chamber Award Recipients

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Business of the Year: Tockwotton on the Waterfront Chamber Member of the Year: Linda Rodriguez, BayCoast Bank Board Member of the Year: Melissa Bering, Aspen Aerogels Chamber Champion: Judy Smith de Perla, de Perla Theater

Photo: (l-r) Senator William J. Conley, Jr.; Chamber board chairman, Phil Tirrell, and Kevin McKay, executive director, Tockwotton on the Waterfront

December is a busy time for businesses looking to close out the year on a high note. Join the Chamber NOW and take advantage of our special advertising opportunities and more for new members. ($1,000+ value) Visit our Web site for details. Helping Hands Mitten Display to benefit Hasbro Children’s Hospital The East Providence Area Chamber and Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation have teamed up, once again, to host an annual holiday display on Rt. 6/Warren Ave in East Providence. A beautifully illuminated “Helping Hands” display will feature lawn signs of festive red and green mittens and the name of a business or greeting from Dec. 2, 2016—Jan. 13, 2017. Open to the public. Sponsorships are $100 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Contact the Chamber for information or to reserve your sign. Deadline is Dec 9th!

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

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11:45am-Noon: Check-in Noon-1:30PM: Lunch, introductions... The Chamber’s monthly networking luncheon. $25 per person. Register by 12/9/16 and Save $5. $20pp. Contact the Chamber to register in advance.

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My Grandfather With all the negativity going on in the world today, I wanted to share something positive and heart-warming. My grandfather Robert E Denham Jr., left this world November 14th at 11:20 am. He was without a doubt, one of the most exceptional, extraordinary men i have ever known... the legacy he leaves behind is beyond anything I could ever put into words. He has always been there for anyone that needed him. whether it had been a place to stay, money to borrow, or just a shoulder to cry on. I always said,” this world was a better place with him in it and I could never imagine (in a million years) a world, in which he doesn’t exist.....” but now I find myself in that world.. My grandparents would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this upcoming May. 70 YEARS and they always seemed to love each other more and more each day. I have learned from my grandparents what love truly means. I was always in ‘awe’ of the love my grandparents shared not only for their family but for one another. They taught each of us what unconditional means. As I tearfully watched my grandmother say goodbye to my grandfather the one thing that stuck with me was her saying to him “thank you, thank you for our life, THIS LIFE, I wouldn’t want to have spent it with anyone else....... This is my letter to ‘grampa': It’s now been over a week since you passed away and it hasn’t gotten any easier. This has affected not only our family, but anyone that has ever had the pleasure of crossing paths with you. There are many stories to tell like the time he received a phone call saying it was my cousin and she was stuck in another country and needed $10,000! He didn’t hesitate! He ran right down to the bank! (Thank god he talked to the bank manager and figured out it was a scam!) That was the kind of person he was. He would help anyone that needed it. This is my favorite memory. Here is my letter to grampa.... I will never forget my wedding day as long as I live... it was September 18, 2004, and you were in the hospital for over a month and wouldn’t be able to attend my wedding .... I remember you begging the doctor to let you out just so you could come to my wedding. You told him you would come right back to the hospital after the ceremony. (At the time I was secretly hoping he would say yes)..... but he said “absolutely not!” .. I could never imagine in a million years you not being there on my special day. So I rented 2 limos, and after the ceremony on the way to the reception, my limo made a detour... yup we drove right to the hospital!! There was no way I wasn’t seeing my grampa on my wedding day!!! We walked through the hospital in our wedding attire and went right to your room. The look on your face was priceless (and everyone else’s)!!! Im pretty sure you thought you were hallucinating! I now realize how lucky I am to have so many great memories with you, but that, by far, will always be my favorite! You were so proud that day! I remember pinning your flower on your hospital gown and you just smiling. I could overhear you telling the nurse (when we left) how upset you were that you had to miss my wedding day, but how happy ,surprised, proud and lucky you were that “your granddaughter” took time out of her wedding day to stop and see her “her grampa.” Grampa, I want to thank you. That decision I made that day was because of you. You have shown all of us that family and love are the two most important things in life. nothing else matters in life aslong as you have family and love. I have so much to thank you for there isn’t enough room in this world to write everything. At the time, i thought the worst thing that could ever happen was you not being there to share my wedding day with me. now I realize I was wrong. You no longer here is the worst thing that could EVER happen. This is by far the hardest thing I have ever gone through.

All I want in life now, is to be more like you..I promise I will try everyday to be loving, forgiving, compassionate, and help others who need it. I never realized how lucky I was, AM, to be your granddaughter. I love you always and I promise to carry on your legacy. Love your “favorite” granddaughter, Donnalee P.S Oh and grampa, remember when you told the nurse on my wedding day how lucky you were to have such an amazing granddaughter?????? Well guess what grampa.... I was, (AM) the lucky one to have you , as my grampa.

Grandma & Grandpa

Donnalee's Wedding Day.

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East Providence Dept of Parks & Recreation www.eastprovidenceri.net Senior Center 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI 02914 Main Office: (401) 435-7511 Fax: (401) 435-1999 Rec. Center: (401) 433-6360

East Providence Recreation Dept. Upcoming Bus Trips

March 12 PPAC “ Lion King” March 22 Boston Flower Show May 21 PPAC “ Matilda the Musical “ June 4 PPAC “River Dance” 20th anniversary Iceland October 8-13 For reservations and information please contact Deborah Rochford at 437-2983 or 435-7511

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2016 Turkey Trot 5k Results

The East Providence Recreation Department sponsored the 36th annual Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Pierce Memorial Stadium. There were 101 runners in the in this year’s event. Special thanks to Gary Menissian of Ocean State Multi Sports, the Cronan family, the East Providence Police Dept. for ensuring the safety of the event, Pat LaChance, Dominic Leonardo and Recreation department staff, event photographer Mark Spremulli and DiLuise Bakery of Cranston for their generous donations. Race results are as follows: *Winner of the Edward Cronan Sr. Memorial trophy is: Adam Gomes, 19:35.61 This award is presented to the first East Providence resident to finish the race. Division Winners: Male/Female 19 & under: Adam Gomes, 19:35.61 /Emma McMillan, 18:31.03 20-29: Mike Macedo, 17:01.69 /Alyssa Oliveira, 31:59.44 30-39: Robert Corsi, 18:07.64 /Sarah Parks, 23:43.68 40-49: Roger Gosciminski, 20:25.99 /Sheila Bowe, 22:42.07 50-59: Peter Cannon, 20:33.80/Dilia Medeiros, 28:42.65 60-69: Jim Ferns, 22:04.18/Penny Catalano, 26:55.44 70+: Bill Harrison, 22:17.09 For an overall results list go to www.coolrunning.com

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Barrington: Spacious split level in fabulous location near center of town. Hwds, updated baths, S/S kitchen, 4th bed or office space, private fenced yard with in-ground pool. Near bike path, library & shops! $379,900 Lisa Halajko 774-991-0052

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Riverside: Adorable seaside property w/water views, new granite & stainless kitchen, updated bath, porch & deck, and young roof. Steps to Carousel & Larisa park! Robin Lozito 401-486-6937

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Riverside: Terrific Investment Opportunity! Unique property w/2400sf Retail/Office bldg & Multi Family home. 2-family is fully rented w/newer vinyl, windows & roof, built 1910. Tenants pay utilities. Bldg has new roof. Possibilities! $399,900 Robin Lozito 401-486-6937

Pawtucket: Sold in 5 days! Roomy bungalow in desirable Darlington neighborhood. 3 beds, 1 bath, hardwoods, eat-in-kitchen. Perfect for the growing family! Lisa Halajko 774-991-0052

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East Providence: Stylish & updated! 3 bed 1.5 bath w/cooks EIK w/granite & SS, dining, laundry on 1st, gleaming hardwoods, new gas state of the art boiler/hotwater & private fenced yard. Enjoy the beautiful front porch! Jean Clarke 401-374-5039

Rumford: Exquisite in Bridgham Farm location. Granite Chef's kitchen w/ island & breakfast area, fireplaced living, spacious dining, den, 4 beds, 2 baths, lower level family room, hwds, screened porch & sprinklers. Robin Lozito 401-486-6937

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Events & Activities CHADD ADHD Meeting

“ Helping Children that Struggle with Impulse and Emotional Control Manage the Holiday Season.”

Speaker: Betsy Alper, LICSW - ADDStrategiesandSolutions.com

Wednesday, December 7 ~ 7 pm

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WE apply our parts discounts back to you to help you save on your deductible! John Barbosa, Owner 5 Eastern Ave. East Providence, RI 401-572-3330

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*Bradley Hospital - Pine Room, 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence Cost: Free. Donations accepted. Reservations not needed. Contact: CHADD RI Roberta rhode-island@chadd.net 401-369-0045 Managing Our Emotions can be difficult, but managing them with ADHD can be challenging, especially during the Holiday Season. The Rhode Island Chapter of CHADD is offering a program for the community on Wednesday, December 7 at 7 pm with Betsy Alper from ADD Strategies and Solutions. It’s a chance to learn about this misunderstood aspect of ADHD. Reservations not necessary. Donations appreciated. For more information contact Roberta at 401-369-0045 or rhode-island@chadd.net

Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra Concert December 11, 2016

St. Margaret Church Holiday Season Schedule 1098 Pawtucket Christmas Eve Mass Ave 4 p.m. with Children’s Choir Carols at 3:30RI p.m. 02916 Rumford, 6 p.m. with Soloist & Instrumentals 11 p.m. with Carols at 10:30 p.m.

Holiday Season Schedule Christmas Day Mass Holiday Season Schedule 10 a.m. only

Christmas Eve Mass Christmas Eve Mass New Eve 4 p.m. with Children’s 4 p.m. withYear’s Children’s Choir Choir Saturday, 31,p.m. 3016 CarolsDecember at 3:30 p.m. Carols at 3:30 5 pm. 6 p.m. with Soloist & Instrumentals

6 p.m. with Soloist & Day Instrumentals New Year’s 11 p.m. with Carols at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2017

11 p.m.Christmas with Carols atMass 10:30 p.m. 10 a.m. andDay 12 Noon

The Narragansett Bay Symphony, Rhode Island’s premiere community orchestra, will present a free concert at St. Peter’s by the Sea Church, 72 Central St., Narragansett RI, on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. NaBSco, together with its Music Director Benjamin Vickers will present a delightful program including Handel’s wellknown Water Music Suites in F and D Major, and the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach, with soloists Emily Chen, violin, John Curran, flute, and Jacob Stott, harpsichord. Also on the program, featuring St. Peter’s talented music director, Cheryl Casola, organ, is Francis Poulenc’s dramatic Concerto in g Minor for Organ, String Orchestra and Timpani. For further information go to www.nabsco.org or call 401-2744578. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the St. Peter’s Church Food Pantry. St. Peter’s Church is handicap accessible.

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Christmas Day Mass New Year’s Eve 10 December a.m. only Saturday, 31, 3016 5 pm.

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NEWS RELEASE:

ATTENTION!!

EAST PROVIDENCE GOODYEAR STORE CUSTOMERS. The East Providence GOODYEAR STORE was closed permanently in January due to a construction project. NEW ENGLAND TIRE on Rt. 6 in SEEKONK will become your authorized GOODYEAR Dealer. NEW ENGLAND TIRE will be welcoming all East Providence GOODYEAR Credit Card customers to our SEEKONK location with an introductory $9.95 BASIC Oil, Lube & Filter Change*. (or SAVE $26.00 on any Synthetic Oil Change.)

No Credit Card? No Problem. Just bring in a paid invoice from the GOODYEAR East Providence location and you are also eligible! In addition, we will honor all GOODYEAR, DUNLOP & KELLY Tire Rotations FREE.

BASIC OIL, LUBE & FILTER CHange

Plus tax, & $2.50 Hazardous waste fee. Must present coupon to get this price.

Includes: . Lube, where applicable . New oil filter installed . Up to 5 quarts major brand oil . Special oils & filter types will result in extra charges . Most U.S. & Import cars . Regular price- $35.95

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No other discounts apply. LIMITED TIME ONLY! Offer ends 12/31/16. Offer applies to Goodyear East Providence Credit Card holders or Invoiced Goodyear customers only. Physical proof of either required.

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Grand Opening Welcoming a New Addition to Seekonk Over the past few months, if you have driven down route 114 in Seekonk, you may have noticed the recent development of a new business at 728 Fall River Ave. It turns out that the new structure is not actually a new business at all but a new addition to Dorman’s Auto Center which has been serving customers since 1990. The original location in Pawtucket has been family owned and operated for over 25 years and has been dedicated to giving customers the best experience possible. The new Seekonk location had its official Ribbon Cutting this past month with representatives from the town of Seekonk and East Providence in attendance. Dorman’s is looking forward to widening their reach to help the residents around their new Seekonk location with any of their auto purchasing or service needs. The owners, Doreen and Tony Albuquerque aren’t strangers to the Seekonk area because they are actually residents themselves!

Tony made sure to mention, “We believe in going above and beyond and giving good quality customer service. The customer always comes first.” They don’t want you to stop in once, they want to gain you as a customer for life. Dorman’s Auto Center of Seekonk already has a huge selection of vehicles on the lot and has access to an inventory of over 100 cars. They have a selection of all makes and models and always have a knowledgeable sales staff on site. Although the location in Seekonk will specialize in auto sales, anyone at any of the Dorman’s Auto Center locations will be able to point you in the right direction with any automotive needs including auto body repairs and full service repairs, 24 hour towing and vehicle inspection. They really take care of it all. Dorman’s Auto Center is looking forward to growing and becoming a proud part of the Seekonk community. Stop in and see for yourself why this family owned business will make you want to keep coming back.

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East Providence Historical Society's 50th Anniversary Year

“2nd Sunday” Fall Open House Exhibits/ Walks/ Free Hayrides Dec. 11 - 1:00 - 3:30pm

EP Early Fire Department: 1870 - 1930

Did you know that the old City Hall which was destroyed by fire in 1976 had its tower destroyed by fire in 1926? This is the last day for the East Providence Fire Department’s exhibit of the early years of fire fighting in the City. The exhibit has the earliest uniforms ( hats, belts and shirts) from Station 2 and apparatus and photos from all the stations. Our great thanks to the Fire Department for the loan of these artifacts. Also on hand will be the the EP FD’s own 1951 truck restoration driven by Dan Pion and very early fire engines from Greenwood Restoration. Tour the FD Training Grounds behind Hunt House with the Ten Mile River Group. If you are a walker, join Ernie Germani at the gazebo for “Hikes at Hunt’s” at 1:30pm.

Hikes At Hunts - meet Ernie Germani at the Gazebo at 1:30

The last hike of the season, this has become a very popular walk at the Mills. If you’ve walked the path in the summer, come see how it looks with the leaves down.

Free: Hayrides At Hunt’s, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Councilman Bob Britto’s family and the EPHS invite you to hop on a horsedrawn hay wagon and enjoy free refreshments and music at the Gazebo. Bring your jinglebells! Enjoy the fall woods at Hunt’s. Hunt House will be decorated for the season. Plenty of parking in the upper field.

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Visit the new EPHS web site at www. ephist.org The EPHS is a volunteer organization in its 50th year dedicated to the preservation of local history. We maintain the 18th century John Hunt House Museum/ genealogy library at 65 Hunts Mills Road in the Hunts Mills Local Historic District, participate in the URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. For more information visit info@ ephist.org or call 438-1750

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Joe’s Foundation: Upcoming Events & Important information 2016 Events and Fundraisers:

2016 4th Annual Memorial Toy Drive: It is that time of year again to collect New, Unwrapped Toys, Books, Clothing, Gift Cards and Gift items for RI children ages 0-16 yrs old in need and help us continue Joe’s legacy and good works. All items collected will be donated in memory of Joseph Silva to the “Spirit of Giving Holiday Toy Drive” sponsored by Children’s Friend. Toy Drop Locations: (Boxes to Arrive on or Before Black Friday 11/25) • East Providence City Hall ~ Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 • Riverside Nutrition ~ Forbes Street, Riverside, RI 02915 • East Providence K of C Hall ~ 3200 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915 • Dunkin Donuts ~ Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915 (near the EP KofC) East Providence City Hall Glass Case: Effective November 1st our Toy Drive will be showcased in the lobby of EP City Hall and a Drop Box will be housed throughout the holiday season. We are excited to to be partnered with great supporters again this year.

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December 3rd: EP Winterfest Visit Joe’s Tree and Table and learn more about us and how and where you can donate items needed. **Toy Drop Location on day of the event at Foundation’s table. December 10th: 4th Annual Christmas Toy Drive Dinner in memory of Joseph Silva Event to be held at EP KofC Council 3200 Pawtucket Avenue, Ep RI 02915 at 6:30pm Cash bar (7pm Dinner) Ticket Donation: $20.00pp (Giving Tuesday Ticket Special: Buy 1 ($20) get 2nd 50% off ($10) Purchase before 11/19) Evening to include: Dinner, Music, Holiday Surprises & Christmas Cheer and much more…

East Providence Arts Council Dedication Dec 10th at 3pm

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The East Providence Arts Council will be dedicating “Rigging”. The sculpture will be the first piece in the new sculpture park in Watchemocket Square. Following the dedication will be a reception at the 133 Club. For more info please email epartscouncil@ gmail.com

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Stump Grinding ~ Large Tree Removal Ornamental Pruning Tree & Shrub Injections for Caterpillars!

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Church News & Events Seekonk Congregational Church

600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771 …508-336-9355

Advent and Christmas services

Worship and Church School every Sunday at 9:00 and 10:30AM

Dec 4: 9:00 & 10:30AM

Our beautiful “Hanging of the Greens” Service with pageantry, special music, lighting of the tree, fifth graders presenting the symbols of advent faith. Candle of PEACE will be lighted. One of the year’s most beautiful worship services!

Dec 11: 9:00 & 10:30AM

Music of the HARP will fill the sanctuary and this special advent service celebrates with the candle of JOY in the midst of waiting for birth. Receive the anointing oil of healing if you choose…an inspirational service of healing and wholeness in the midst of the busyness of life. Expectant mothers will light the three Advent wreath candles.

Dec 18: 9:00 & 10:30AM

Lessons and Carols with special Christmas music, readers, carols (Children will participate in a pageant to tell the nativity story). Candle of LOVE is lighted.

Dec 24: Christmas Eve Services: 5 & 11PM

The 5PM service is a Family service – with Procession of the Holy family. Choirs of children and sacred dance. The 11:00pm worship will be candlelight Communion with special music. All are welcome! Bring Friends!

December 25: Christmas Day

10:00AM … One Service only. Come as you are

Annual Christmas Play & Dinner “The Christmas Truce” Sat, Dec 17 from 4pm to 6pm

This event is a free will offering event. Written by Pat Trodson of Rumford, this play is based on true events that occurred during the first Christmas of World War I in 1914. English and German soldiers declared an impromptu cease fire on Christmas Eve. Many photographs, paintings and newspaper accounts document this story. Persons, locations and conversations in this play exist only in the imagination of the writer and we hope after our performance in the minds of our audience. Please join us for the premier production of “The Christmas Truce” followed by a dinner and opportunity to meet the cast. Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916. For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 x11

St Mary's Christmas Service Schedule

St Mary’s Episcopal Church will having its Annual Christmas Eve mass on Saturday Dec 24 at 6 pm with Christmas Caroles at 5:30 pm , also there will be Christmas Morning Service at 9 am. St Mary’s is located at 81 Warren Ave in East Providence, the phone # is 401-434-7456

Breakfast with Santa

Sat, Dec 10th 8:30 - 10:30 AM

Hosted by The Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Reservations call: 508-336-9355. Includes kid friendly buffet, craft centers, storytelling, Face painting, Santa visit, bring your cameras for a photo with Santa, Adults: $5.00 Children: $3.00

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Haven United Methodist Church News 1. Haven UMC Thrift Store: Open December 10th and 17th from 9 am to 12 pm. Women’s, Men’s, Children’s (infant to older child) clothing and shoes, children’s toys, books, knickknacks and household goods. Donations accepted (we’ll pickup if needed). Shelving and clothing racks needed! Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for information or to make donations. Volunteers are welcome! 2. East Providence Church Youth Basketball - ANYONE from Haven or the community, ages 8 to 17, is welcome to play. Practices will be on Wednesday - 5:30-7 pm for 8-14 year olds, 7-8:30 for 15-17 year olds. Games for the 8 to 14 year olds are on Saturday mornings. Coach Jim Hibbert. Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.

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Guide Between hanging lights, putting up the Christmas tree, baking cookies, singing carols, and, of course, shopping, the happiest time of the year is often the most stressful time of the year as well. Many people have criticized the commercial nature that Christmas has taken on, but while the shopping associated with the holiday has inspired a booming commercial enterprise, the fact that Christmas is associated with gift giving also inspires an outpouring of charity work each year. Not to mention that, although containing pagan roots, Christmas remains a Christian holiday, and as such it is a time when many people partake in religious worship and introspection. For many Christians, it is a time to contemplate the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and remains a deeply religious holiday. That being said, while Christmas has become increasingly commercialized, it has also become increasingly secularized. While this can be seen as negative for those of the Christian faith, one result of this secularization is that it can transcend its religious implications and extend to the general culture, creating a unifying effect. Although obviously not everyone celebrates Christmas, it is not a holiday that only the very devout partake in. It is, for many people, a celebration of family, thankfulness, and good will towards others. While many people use this time of year to contemplate what it means to be a good Christian, there are many who use it to contemplate what it means to be a good person. No matter what you celebrate, or why you celebrate it, it is this aspect of the holiday spirit that will hopefully remain a tradition in our culture for generations to come.

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Guide State Arts Council Announces Holiday Concert Schedule at RI State House

The holiday season is upon us, and the musical talents of Rhode Island school musicians will be showcased as part of a month-long musical celebration of the holidays during the month of December. “We’re pleased to be continuing this holiday tradition of student performances at the Rhode Island State House,” said Randall Rosenbaum, Executive Director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. “Over 3,000 student musicians from fifty-seven schools throughout the state will perform at the Rhode Island State House in a special series of musical performances.” The concert series starts on Tuesday, November 29th and runs through Thursday, December 22nd. All concerts are free and open to the public. The concert series, organized by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, will feature music of the season, performed by students from schools throughout the State of Rhode Island. The performances are all in the Rhode Island State House. A one page holiday concert flyer can be found at http://www. arts.ri.gov/holiday The list below is arranged by city/town. For a video that provides a glimpse of the holiday concert season at the Rhode Island State House, see an excerpt of the 2015 performance of the Ponaganset Chamber Chorus from Ponaganset High School in Foster-Glocester at http://www.arts.ri.gov/holiday-video List of Holiday Concerts in East Providence: • Friday, December 9 at 10:30am, Martin Middle School Chorus from East Providence, under the direction of Robert Rappa • Friday, December 9 at 11:30am, East Providence High School Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble from East Providence, under the direction of MaryAnn Lasorsa and Marisa Martinez • Wednesday, December 21 at 10:30am, Riverside Middle School 7th & 8th grade Combined Chorus from East Providence, under the direction of John Baldaia

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(BPT) - As the weather cools and the fireplace whets your appetite for comfort and relaxation, thoughts naturally turn to friends, family, good food and drinks ... enjoyable moments this season so notably brings. Whether you plan to be the host or a guest at the festivities, you can make a lasting impression by offering up some tasty and carefully selected pairings of wine and appetizers. Sharing delicious food and drinks can be a great conversation starter and create memorable holiday experiences. Consider these suggestions for delicious combinations that will impress even your most experienced wine-loving and foodie friends. * Choose a bottle of Leese-Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon, hailing from where cab is king, sunny California. The enjoyable finish of this

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(BPT) - No matter how big or small the group, gathering with loved ones over a delicious meal is a holiday season essential. However, if you’ve offered to host the event, panic is likely to set in as you realize the amount of work it’s going to take to cook a memorable meal for friends and family. Fortunately, with some tips and tricks, cooking a feast doesn’t have to be stressful. Just use these time-saving kitchen hacks and you can enjoy more time savoring the season with your guests and less time in the kitchen. Prep side dishes early: Prepare as much as you can in advance. In the week leading up to the event, chop, boil and blend whatever you can to save countless hours in the kitchen. You’ll cut down on stress and have enough time to visit with guests as they begin to arrive. Use multitasking methods: What if you could make a quick dinner in one simple step? With meals that taste like homemade and use high-quality ingredients, Marie Callender’s(R) allows you to serve signature holiday meals without the extra work. The Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese will have guests thinking you slaved away in the kitchen, but all you had to do is open and close the oven.

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Guide Buy cooking mesh: From blanching to boiling, you can quickly run out of stove-top space when cooking a holiday meal. To save time and space, use cooking mesh so you can boil several foods at once in the same pot of water while keeping items conveniently separated. Fluffy mashed potatoes: Whipping up a big batch of mashed potatoes? To avoid dense spuds and save time endlessly mashing, use a pinch of baking powder when whipping. The baking powder reacts with the heat from the potatoes to create tiny air pockets and, ultimately, fluffy mashed potatoes. Utilize the slow cooker: Slow cookers are one of the most useful tools when hosting a holiday meal. You can cook early and keep virtually anything warm, including gravy, mashed potatoes or drinks like hot chocolate and cider. Need more slow cookers than you own? Borrow from friends or hunt down some at a bargain price at second-hand stores. Grate frozen butter: Baking a special dessert for the holidays? Rather than waiting for frozen butter to thaw or risk melting it in the microwave, use a cheese grater instead. Hard butter thaws quickly when shredded. Keep drinks outdoors: Fridge space goes fast when hosting a holiday soiree, so instead of worrying about where you’re going to fit cans and bottles, put them outside instead. The winter chill will keep them cool and you won’t have to give up precious fridge space. Just hang a sign so guests are directed to the right location to quench their thirst. Clean as you go: Rather than cooking everything at once only to end up with an unbearable amount of dishes, try cleaning as you go. By multitasking you’ll end up with less mess at the end when all you want to do is sit down with a slice of pie and visit with loved ones. Embrace simplicity: Following a big day of entertaining, give yourself a break by re-purposing leftovers and weaving in quality, already-prepared meals from your freezer. Marie Callender’s Turkey Pot Pie makes a perfect next-day meal or midday snack with its premium turkey breast, assortment of vegetables and flaky, made-from-scratch crust.

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EPHS Girls Soccer Division 3 State Champions

The EPHS Townie Girls Soccer Team is the 2016 Division 3 State Champions with a winning score of 3-2 over Johnston High last month after penalty kicks. Sydney Vilardi and Alyssa DeOliveira scored goals in regulation. Amber Drainville and Sydney Vilardi had the assists. Mia Jackson had 4 saves. The score was 2-2 after regulations and double overtime. The game went into penalty kicks where Mia Jackson saved 3 shots. EP scored on penalty kicks by Arianna Calouro, Grace Abrams, Sydney Vilardi, and Aaliyah Pattie. The team defeated Tolman in the semi-finals 4-1. Grace Abrams, Sydney Vilardi, Lily Palumbo, and Ashley Cassino-Henrique scored for the Townies. Mia Jackson made 4 saves for the big EP win.. The soccer team roster included the following: Savannah Feola, Jaime Sousa, Alyssa DeOliveira, Lily Palumbo, Simone Driscoll-Nicholas, Dania Viera, Raevyn Watson, Julia continued on next page...

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EPHS Girls Tennis wins State Championship

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Lilly Conti won a decisive, come from behind, three set victory at third singles to give the Townies a 4-3 win over Classical in the Girls DIII State Championship Match. It is the Lady Townies first tennis title since 1993. Tess Amore won at first singles, Mary McBride at fourth singles and the doubles team of Rachel LaValley and Jessica Costello picked up the other point to give the Townies the victory over previously unbeaten Classical. The Townies finished the regular season in a strong position. Lilly Conti and the doubles team of Rachel LaValley and Jessica Costello finished out undefeated seasons as the Townie Girls Tennis team completed their regular season as Division III Regular Season Champions. Tess Amore, Victoria Luchi and Mary McBride all won in straight sets as did the 1st doubles team of Megan Amore and Tess Lyons. The Townies finished the season at 15-1 and win their first division championship in over twenty years. The tennis team roster is as follows: Elizabeth Adamjam, Faustino Amanda, Tess Amore, Megan Amore, Seagrave Arianna, Lillian Conti, Katarina Correira, Alyssa DaPonte, Skyla DaSilva, Caislin Francis, Costello Jessica, Foley Kaylin, Rachel LaValley, Victoria Luchi, Tess Lyons, Scout Lyons, Turner Madison, Mary McBride, Pinto Michelle, Northrup Michelle, Emily Ramsey, Mello Riley, Lawrence Rose, Lyons Scout, Ashley Shankar, Blake Throwbridge and Isabelle Wetmore.

EPHS Girls Cross Country

Freshman Christy Long represented the Townies well in the RI Cross Country State Meet. Christy shaved 10 seconds off her time at the same course from last week to finish only 4 minutes behind the lead runner and finishing ahead of over 50 other runners. This wrapped up a successful season for the young Townie team who’s future looks very bright for years to come. The Townies girls varsity and junior varsity teams competed in the Class A State meet last month. The Varsity team finished in a respectable 13th place despite being a very young team. Christy Long again led the way for the Townies followed by Gabrielle Patrone, Lily Cayce, Ellen Phillips and Jenna Macnie.

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The JV team was led by Brianna Santos, Kendra Piros, Meagan Heatherton, the Durfee sisters and Kristen Marasco, with Brianna and Kristen posting their personal best times of the year.

EPHS Boys Cross Country

The Boys Cross Country team finished their regular season Metropolitan Division dual meet schedule on Monday October 4, 2016 by defeating Shea 21-38 and losing to Moses Brown 38-19 and Tolman 23-32. The Townies who competed without two of their top runners, out with injuries gave a gallant effort but came up short of their goal of sweeping their three division rivals. Senior captain Colby Amaral turned in an outstanding effort, finishing second overall in the meet and shaving over two minutes off his personal best time. The Townies return to action on October 13, 2016 when they compete in the Avenger Invitational.

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Townies lose out in state playoffs. East Providence lost in a close early round playoff game to Central High 3-1. Manuel Gouveia scored the Townies lone goal. In earlier action last month, the Townies scored a win on Senior Night. Nate Bento got the Townies on the board and Tyler Coelho scored on a pass from Manuel Gouviea to give the Townies a huge 2-0 win over East Greenwich High at home on Senior Night. The win secures the Townies a place in the Division I playoffs. Nathan Silveira was solid in net and the Townies played excellent team defense all night to shut down the Avenger attack.

EPHS Girls Volleyball

EP continues to ride the wave of inconsistency. The Townies lost a late season match to Cumberland, 3-1. EP will play well for stretches and then it will disappear for long parts of the match. The Townies were served off the court against Cumberland as EP had 37 ball handling errors. EP didn’t fare well attacking either, with 20 attack errors to only 16 kills. Earlier last month EP played well in a win over Mount St. Charles. EP vs. Mount has been one of the better rivalry matches in RI High School volleyball for the last 5 years. This was a typical hard fought, drawn out match that saw the Townies come out on top 3-2. The match went back and forth for most of the night as both teams worked their way back from deficits throughout the match. The Townies had to rally from two sets down and needed a crucial block on match point to seal it. EP was led by Emma DaSilva’s team high 12 kills and 11 digs, and Kate Atwell’s 7 kills and 2 aces.

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For the first time since 1982, the annual East Providence - LaSalle Thanksgiving Day game was played at LaSalle Academy in Providence. After the LaSalle football stands were structurally condemned, the annual game had been played in various Providence venues during LaSalle’s home years. For many recent years the game has been played every year at EP’s Pierce Stadium. After LaSalle’s renovation of its new field, the game will return to the tradition of alternating home sites. That is, if the longest standing holiday intra-state rivalry isn’t ended soon. The Townies still struggling to compete with the private schools won the game last year but couldn’t pull out a win in 2016. EP led in the game by a 26-21 score at one point but the Rams mounted a late game comeback and eventually prevailed over EP 35-32. LaSalle will once again face Hendricken for the Super Bowl title in Division I. Earlier this season East Providence lost a must win game to Portsmouth High by a lopsided 42-13 score in a game in which both teams needed to win to secure any playoff action. EP had wins over Cranston West, Woonsocket and Tolman this regular season. (Thanks to EPHS athletics for story statistics and photos.)

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Riverside Middle School Robotics Team Cleaning Riverside Beach

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RMS cleaning up Crescent Beach

The Riverside Middle School’s Robotics Team, which we have named Dumbledore's Army, organized a beach clean-up at the beach near the park across the street from the Crescent Park Carousel, on October 29, 2016 from 12-3 PM. Our school's Robotics Team is competing in the First LEGO League Challenge which led us to take on this clean-up. Our team is required to conduct a research project to help solve a problem in our community. The theme for this year’s project is called “Animal Allies” and requires teams to find ways in which humans can help animals for the benefit of both species. Our team has chosen to research quahogs for our project. Quahogs and other shell fish help to filter toxic debris from polluting Narragansett Bay. Quahogs are also famously associated with Rhode Island and provide a great source of seafood nutrition for people throughout the state. Unfortunately, the quahog population is often banned from being harvested as the water in Narragansett Bay becomes polluted by trash from our beaches. We hear about shellfish bans all too often in our state. Quahogs have a very interesting history. The Native Americans used their shells to create wampum; a type of bead. In 17th century New England, Quahogs were used as a form of currency. In 2006, the oldest known animal was discovered off the coast on Iceland. This animal-known as Ming- was a 507 year old quahog. In order to help the quahogs, we organized a beach clean up to stop pollution from entering Narragansett Bay - a local area which is inhabited by quahogs. Students involved are: Emma Rose, Haley Padula, Alex Rebello, Sierra Tanzi, Jade Clark, Christa McCormick, Brenna Felix and Nathan Eisel. (Riverside Middle School teacher John Marsula has been working with two groups of students as they fine tune a few research projects. Saturday, October 29, a group of RMS students who are on the team cleaned trash from the beach next to the Crescent Park carousel for their research project.)

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Donations of Cape Verdean Literature to the Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit

Rhode Island State Grange Youth Banquet Awards Recently the Rhode Island State Grange presented Youth Awards to outstanding people in the Grange. The awards at the Youth and Lecturers Banquet were presented, in conjunction with the Annual Session of the Rhode Island State Grange. Attached are photos of those Grange members that were presented with the awards. The Outstanding Young Adult Award was presented Joyce Chase with Arthur to Arthur Manchester Jr. of Manchester Jr. Riverside, Co-Youth Director of the Rhode Island State Grange and a member of Roger WilliamsRumford Grange and an affiliate member of Kickemuit Grange in Warren. Arthur served as a Deputy under his uncle, Past State Grange Master, John A. Lawson, Jr. He has on the Youth Drill Team for many years. Has a degree in teaching. When he could not find a full-time job in the area that he was interested, he pursued a degree in Nursing, and is currently a registered nurse at The Veterans Hospital in Providence. Also in photo was Joyce Chase, State Grange Co-Youth Director.

Jose J. Cabral with our Board Member Volunteer and Education Coordinator, Yvonne Smart. In recent visits to the Cape Verdean Museum, two visitors from the Republic of Cape Verde made donations to the museum. On November 10, 2016, Jose J. Cabral, Director of the Municipal Office of Local Development for the Municipality of Tarrafal on the island of Sao Nicolau and an author visited the museum and donated his recently published novel, Caminho(s) Que Trilharam. On November 15th, Mr. Abraao Vincente, Cape Verde Minister of Culture, on an official visit presented the museum with Album Cartographico de Cabo Verde, an album of significant historical maps of the islands. The books were added to the museum’s Reading Room Collection. The Cape Verdean Museum will close for the season on Saturday, November 27, 2016. The museum will reopen in the spring on Thursday, March 9, 2017. The museum will resume its’ regular operating hours of Thursday and Fridays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 1st Saturdays of the Month in the spring. The museum will open for group visits when scheduled by calling Denise at (401) 265-8936 and/or Yvonne at (401) 274-7852. The Cape Verdean Museum is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization operated exclusively by volunteers. Your donations assist with the operating cost of the museum. We thank you for your continued support.

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A Super Crazy Awesome Socktober!! We have collected a Total of 3,712 pairs of Socks with some still trickling in Almost 1000 more than our goal!! Never fear HIGH goals!!! When we set them, we come together as a village to make it happen!!! Huge shout out to Coach Jay Monteiro and the EPHS Football Team for dropping off 231 pairs this morning and Christine Alves for stuffing her trunk with 600 pairs donated by: RMS, MMS, Little Red Schoolhouse, AYSO, Fabulous Feet, RIH employees and tons of family and friends. Also, a shout out to all of our families that collected at work and for all that stopped by and sent in socks!!! Thank you for creating ripple effects!!! When we say It Takes A Village, we aren’t lying!!! We will be keeping Many toes warm this winter because of all of you!! Orlo was recognized for their Whole Child and PTA Excellence Award!

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Bay View Academy Presented Disney’s Beauty And The Beast To More Than 1,500 People

Two Teams of Bay View Academy S.M.A.R.T. Girls Qualify For First® LEGO® League State Competition

East Providence, RI – On November 19th, Bay View’s two robotics teams, S.M.A.R.T. (St. Mary Academy Robotics Team) and S.M.A.R.T 2.0, participated in the FIRST® Lego® League Qualifier Tournament held at the Gordon School. Not only did both teams successfully earn their spots at the State Championship, to be held on January 14th, at Roger Williams University, but both teams also took home additional prizes. S.M.A.R.T. won 1st place Project and 1st place Robot performance, while S.M.A.R.T 2.0 took 2nd place Champions and 2nd place Robot game. Bay View Academy congratulates the Robowolves, a neighborhood team from Jamestown, on winning the Champions Award. Margaret Mahoney and Ava Troino, both of East Providence participated on the teams. Going forward, the S.M.A.R.T. girls, under the direction of their teacher and coach, Linda Grasso (Exeter), will be examining the rubrics they received from the competition and working on improving for the state competition on January. The interest in Bay View’s robotics program has been such that the Academy added another Middle School team this semester, S.M.A.R.T 2.0. Additionally, Bee S.M.A.R.T Jr., kicked off this fall, adding a third grade after school robotics program at Bay View, as part of FIRST® Lego® League, Jr.

Bay View Academy ‘Friends Of Mercy’ Answer The Call From Kerala, India

Andrew Faria of East Providence as the Beast Photo Credit: Chestnut Hill Studios East Providence, RI – Bay View Academy presented Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast” as their fall theatrical production this year, with a cast of 37 student performers. The show drew over 1,500 audience members on November 4th and 5th.

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Bay View Academy Lower School Students Get A Taste Of Fall At Confreda Farms

East Providence, RI – Bay View Academy first graders enjoyed a morning with their fifth grade “big sisters” on Halloween, soaking in fall fun and horticulture at Confreda Farms in Hope, RI. Students enjoyed a hayride, a science lesson on the corn plant, finding their way through a corn maze and visiting with the farm animals. Local students who participated are: Amanda Abbot of Rehoboth, MA, , Genna Dos Santos of East Providence, and Hannah Sorrentino of Seekonk, MA.

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Above: St. Margaret School students recently made more than 100 ornaments for the Children’s Friend “Spirit of Giving Holiday Drive. Left: St. Margaret School Students Design Ornaments for Holiday Drive St. Margaret School students recently made more than 100 ornaments for the Children’s Friend “Spirit of Giving Holiday Drive.” The annual drive provides toys and everyday necessities to approximately 5,000 children each holiday season. Students enjoyed getting into the holiday spirit and showcased their talents in creating elaborately-designed ornaments. Students in middle school and the extended day program were given paper model cutouts and a variety of accessories. The result was an array of beautifully-designed, unique ornaments that were as fun to look at as they were for the children to make. The ornaments serve an important role in the holiday giving drive. Children’s Friend has relationships with many Rhode Island businesses and community organizations that support the drive. Children’s wish lists are attached to each ornament, and then anonymous donors shop for those items. In many cases, it is requests for necessities like underwear, socks and warm weather clothing, along with a few toys. Stacy Couto, vice president of external affairs at Children’s Friend, was very appreciative of the work St. Margaret School students did in decorating the ornaments. “They were fantastic,” she said. The ornaments were recently distributed as part of Children’s Friend holiday drive kickoff on November 1. Founded in 1834, Children’s Friend serves more than 38,000 of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children and families each year. For more information, go to http://www.cfsri.org.

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scouts Pack 88 of Rumford Food Drive Pack 88 Cub Scouts, representing Rumford, collected over 200 items for this year’s 14th annual Operation Holiday Cheer. Donations included iTunes gift cards, nuts, candy, playing cards, toiletries, among other items for care packages that Operation Holiday Cheer puts together each year for Rhode Island military members serving overseas during the holidays. Pack 88 Cub Scouts also volunteered at the event, helping to collect, sort and organize donations for the care packages. Cub Scouts from Pack 88 of Rumford sorted donations at the East Providence Fire Station on 30 North Broadway during the Scouting for Food Drive on November 5. Members of Pack 88 had spent the morning collecting donations from local residents for the food drive. A total of 225,000 pounds of food was collected during this year’s 29th annual drive organized by the Narragansett Council. Donations benefited the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

Scouts In Riverside Replace American Flags At Gates Of Heaven Cemetery

In honor of Veterans Day, local Scouts from Troop 55 Riverside, Pack 4 Riverside, Pack 5 Riverside and Pack 88 Rumford joined forces to supply and replace American flags at Gates of Heaven Cemetery. It was a wonderful experience for these boys to work together in service to show gratitude to the men and women who have given their pledge to protect our nation. To everyone who is enlisted or who has served, we thank you.

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

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The Greening of East Providence Dec 12, 2016 in the Craft Room

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Women and Infants Hospital Health Screenings Tuesday, Dec 6th 9-11:00am

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.

Clinical Lab

Wed, Dec 7th @ 8:30am

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

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. 6 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

• Orchard View Manor Friday, Dec 2nd • Waterview Villa Wednesday, Dec 14th • Evergreen House Thursday, Dec 15th • Hattie Ide Chaffee Home Tuesday, Dec 27th

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.

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

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

Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Stroke Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm

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

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

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

Looking for Resources?

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

General Services

Elder Resource Specialist

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

Nutrition Program

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

Case Management / Senior Services

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

Transportation

Postage Stamps - Note Pads/Pen Snacks/Candy - Jewelry - Greeting Cards - Knitted items - Baby Items - Scarves Bottled Water - Pocket Kleenex - Seasonal Items - Note Cards - Adult Coloring Books/ Pencils - And MORE

Card Games

Bridge Thursday 12:30pm Cribbage Tuesday 1:00pm Hi Lo Jack League Friday 1:20pm

Coffee An Every Afternoon 2pm –3pm

Sponsored by Brookdale Manor Retirement Living, 1440 Wampanoag Trail 401.433.5000

Adult Coloring Club

Wednesdays 10-11:30am

Wii Bowling

Tuesday 10:15 - 11:45

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

Classes

Watercolor

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

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

Crafts

Thursday 1:00pm

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

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

Attorneys at Law

Notary

Conrad M. Cutcliffe

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

R.I. and MA. Bars

Seminars

The Packet Building 155 South Main St., Suite 300 Providence, RI 02903-2963

Gift Shop

(401) 454-1900 Fax (401) 331-7001

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

The Reporter December 2016 $70 Couple Res - $80 Couple Non-Res

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 Intermediate Yoga 9:00am Walking Club 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Support(3rd Mon) 12:00pm Chair Yoga 1:00pm Pokeno 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing 6:00 Fit Mix

Tuesday

9:30am Bocce (weather permitting) 9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 11:00am Tai Chi 12:30pm Watercolor Class 1:25pm BINGO

Wednesday

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

Thursday

9:30am Aerobics Exercise 12:30pm Bridge 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Support(4th Thurs) 6:00pm Yoga

Friday

8:00am Blended Yoga 9:00am Billiard League 10:00am Scrabble 10:00am Mah Jongg 10:30am Fitness Advisor 10:45am Chair Exercise 11:00am Meditation Class 12:45pm In-Sight Support(3rd Fri) 1:20pm Hi Lo Jack League 8am-4pm 9am-1pm 9am-3pm 8am-4pm 9am-11am 11:45am 2:00pm

Daily

Fitness Center Gift Shop Library Computer Games Coffee An Lunch Coffee Bar

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 Yoga

Mondays Noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1pm

Blended Yoga

Fridays 8am-9am

Yoga

Thursdays 6pm-7:15pm

Ballroom Dancing

Mondays 2:00pm $3

Walking Club

Mondays 9am - 10am

Aerobics

Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am $2

Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.

Tai Chi

Tuesdays 11:00am $3

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

Chair Exercise

Wed & Fri 10:45am No Charge

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

Fitness Center

Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm. The fitness room consists of treadmills, recumbent bikes, an elliptical stepper, hand weights, and six dual weight machines. Other features include a matted floor, mirrored walls, water, stereo, and cable TV. You must have approval from your physician to participate in this program. Forms can be obtained in the Administration Office. The fee is $40 for a one year membership. Membership: $15 Res; $20 Non-Res Fitness Room Membership $40 Single Resident - $45 Non-Resident

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.

TOWNIE Road Runners

April 23-30, 2017 Heart of the South - A Journey through New Orleans, Natchez and Lafayette 8 Days. Brochures with full details and prices available at the East Providence Senior Center. Trip will be leaving from T F Green Airport. Presentation of the Heart of the South - A Journey through New Orleans, Natchez and Lafayette trip will be shown on September 7th at 1:30pm at the Senior Center. Sign up at the East Providence Senior Center in the office or call (401) 435-7800 Or call Eleanor Monteiro (401) 434-8194.

A Kidnapping Scam Hits Rhode Island.

Police said crooks are using social media and a victim's own voice to get money from loved ones. The kidnapping scam starts with a phone call. Scammers will call the victim and ask specific questions, while secretly recording the victim's responses. Providence police Detective Capt. Michael Correia said the scammers ask generic questions to not raise suspicion. "What they're trying to elicit from you is your voice, 'I'm OK.' That type of stuff. Reassuring, but yet a sense of urgency," said Correia, describing how the scammers lure the victims to speak while being recorded. Then, the scammers call a family member or friend of the victim and make up an elaborate story about the victim being in a car accident. They play clips of the victim's previously recorded voice on the call to make it appear like the car accident is real. "I think it's believable based on we've talked to victims after, and it's quite believable," said Correia. "They use your own voice, and I think it becomes quite believable because you hear a family members' voice." After hearing the voice, scammers tell the family they won't release the victim from the car accident until money is wired, and they use information gained from the victim's social media account to make the details and situation seem real. Police said

December 2016 The Reporter the scammers ask anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000. "I think that's the common denominator," said Correia. "They have some information off the internet and they get the ball going. And before you know it, you're in too deep." Police said in all cases where the scammers have been successful, the victims believed the hoax too soon. "If you get a phone call that is suspicious and you don't know the phone number and it starts, 'We have somebody and there's been an accident.' Or, 'We have your loved one.' Slow down. Slow the process down. Call the police. Before you go to the bank or go home and get money and wire it, call the police," said Correia. So far, about five victims in Rhode Island have lost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Police have traced the phone calls to Puerto Rico, but have no suspects yet in mind. In the "how low can you go" category, scammers often target veterans, either in direct scams offering bogus services or in charity scams that closely mimic the names of legitimate organizations helping veterans and military families. Be on the lookout for these top scammer tricks. In bogus sales, a scammer claiming to be a deploying service member posts a large ticket item on a classified ad website that he needs to sell right away and at a steep discount. The scammer asks for upfront payment with a wire transfer or gift cards. In another scam the real estate rip-off scammer posts a fake rental property on a classified ad website offering military discounts and tells you to wire transfer a security deposit to the landlord. Bye-bye money. The VA phishing caller claiming to be from the Department of Veterans Affairs calls to update your information and tries to obtain sensitive personal information from you. Fake charities use names that are close to the names of legitimate charities, often referencing the Armed Forces, veterans, or military families. A benefits buyout scammer will target veterans in need of money by offering cash in exchange for their future disability or pension payments. These buyouts are typically a fraction of the value of the benefit. To avoid falling for scams like these, be suspicious anytime you are asked to pay for something by wire transfer or gift cards. Know that the VA will never call, text or email you to update your information.

REMEMBER

You should never give out personal information to someone who calls you. The Government will not and does not call for any personal information.

AARP Local Chapter #1302 Looking for New Members

AARP Local Chapter #1302 is looking for new members. Our chapter is one of the most active in Rhode Island and local Massachusetts. If you are 50+ and would like to meet new people and support local charities such as; Boys & Girls Clubs, Community Food Banks, the Troops overseas, and have fun too, please call Ken Gagner at 401-437-2289 or email kagagner@yahoo.com for more information. Make AARP the next chapter in your life!

East Bay Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)

The East Bay Foster Grandparent Program is actively recruiting community members 55 years of age or older to serve as volunteer Foster Grandparents in their communities. The heart of the program is the one-on-one daily attention that FGP’s provide. This special relationship helps young people grow, gain confidence and become more productive caring members of society. Foster Grandparents assist in schools, Head Start sites, YMCAs

and local libraries throughout the East Bay. Foster Grandparents receive a tax free stipend which will not affect any federal, state or local benefit or entitlement. Tax free stipend amounts range from $210.00 - $420.00 per month. Foster Grandparents also receive a transportation allowance, meals during service, paid holidays and accident and liability insurance while serving. The mission of the program is to support positive outcomes for children by providing volunteer opportunities to income eligible individuals. Together we can build a stronger generation of children and a better community for ourselves and our neighbors. For more information please call: East Bay Community Action Program, Office of Volunteers Services at 401-435-7876 or go to ebcap.org.

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East Providence Public Libraries www.eastprovidencelibrary.org

Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5

December Children's Activities Open Art Studio @Weaver Tues, Dec 6, 3:00-4:30

Drop-in creative art experiences for children with caregivers designed to inspire the creative process. A different art medium each week. Water colors, clay, and more! This week try string painting.

Meet The Grinch @Weaver Sat, Dec 10, 3:00-4:00

The Grinch will recite the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, pose for photos, and entertain the whole crowd with his wit and humor. Arrive early. Space is limited.

Visit With Santa Claus @Weaver Tues, Dec 13, 3:00-6:00

Bring your camera to take photos with Santa. Kids can also decorate cookies.

Tissue Paper Holiday Trees @Riverside Wed, Dec 14, 3:00-4:30, for all ages

Use colorful tissue paper to make a beautiful winter scene.

Christmas On The Big Screen @Riverside

Watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966, unrated, 26 min.) on the big screen.

Winter Mobiles @Riverside

Tues, Dec 20, 3:00-4:00, grades 6+

Use a variety of paper, fabric and wood materials to make a festive mobile for seasonal decorating. Register: Call 401-433-4877.

Play BINGO For Prizes! @Weaver Tues, Dec 27, 11:00-noon, ages 5+

DIY No-Sew T-Shirt Scarf & Bag Craft @Riverside Tues, Dec 27, 2:00-3:00, grades 6+

Bring in one or more of your largest T-shirts to recycle into a scarf, bag, or both! Register: Call 401-433-4877.

Yoga For Kids @Riverside

Wed, Dec 28, 11:00-noon, ages 4-8

WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453 RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, 401-433-4877

$$$ Read Down Your Fines $$$

Kids 18 and younger can “pay” their overdue fines by reading in the library. Just tell a librarian before you start reading, and when you finish reading, and we will waive $1 for every 30 minutes of reading.

Looking For A Tutor?

Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. “Live Homework Help” tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson. Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – all levels including AP. Live Homework Help tutors are available every day from 2:00pm-10:00pm.

December Teen Programs EP Teen Book Club @ Weaver Sat, Dec 10th, 2-3pm.

Represent! Your race. Your culture. Your life. Think no one gets it? There is someone who does. That’s the beauty of books. Discover the world without leaving your room! A book club built for you, by you. Check out our FACEBOOK page under East Providence Teen Book Club. Snacks provided! The group will meet once/month.

Teen Community Service Night @ Weaver

Mon, Dec 19th, 5:30-7:30pm. NEW for East Providence TEENS! This monthly event will allow you to earn community service hours for meeting with a Teen Librarian to discuss what is new at school and which programs/ materials/services you would like to see provided by the library. We may also work on other service activities. Snacks will be provided! For grades 9-12. *Additional community service opportunity: Friday, Dec. 16th, 2:30-4:30pm @ Weaver

Winter Mobiles @ Riverside Tues, Dec 20th, 3-4pm

Use a variety of paper, fabric, and wood materials to make a festive mobile for seasonal decorating. Call 433-4877 to register.

Yoga instructor Christine Tripp will join us for a morning of music, movement, and fun! We will also learn about breathing, relaxation, and funny animal poses. Register: Call 401-433-4877.

DIY No-Sew T-Shirt Scarf And Bag Craft @ Riverside

Wed, Dec 28, 3:00-4:00, all ages

Bring in one or more of your largest T-shirts to recycle into a scarf, bag, or both! Call 433-4877 to register.

Animal Experiences With Dave Marchetti @Weaver

Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. Live Homework Help tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson. Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – all levels including AP. Tutors are available every day from 2pm until 10pm.

LEGOS @ The Library @Riverside

Lego fans are invited to build alongside other kids who love LEGOs. Come explore the open-ended possibilities of creating with LEGOs.

Thurs, Dec 29, 2:00-3:00

Dave will introduce all ages to his many animal friends including a chinchilla, snakes, lizards, tree frogs, a hedgehog, turtles, and more. Kids and adults will be invited to touch and hold the animals at the end of the program. Arrive early. Space is limited.

Reading Buddies

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

Tues, Dec 27th, 2-3pm

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Volunteer To Be A Reading Buddy @ Weaver

The library will match you with an elementary school child to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call the Weaver Library at 434-2453 or ask about it in the Children’s room.

Read Down Your Fines @ Weaver and Riverside

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

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Events for Adults

Drop in Knit & Crochet Club at Weaver Tues evenings from 6 -7:30pm

Enjoy the company of other knitters. Other needle work is welcome too.

Book Clubs at Weaver Wed, Dec 7th 10:30am

State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

Tues, Dec 13th 2pm or 7pm

American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar

Thurs, Dec 15th 12:30pm

The Storm by Kate Chopin Clubs meet monthly. Contact Joyce at 401-434-2453 or eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com to join.

The Very Merry Dickens Carolers at Weaver

Holiday Craft Fair

Sat, Dec 10th from 10am - 5pm

The Fuller Creative Learning Center will be hosting its first Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 10 am - 5 pm. Those who wish to reserve an area to sell their product(s) at the fair must apply to the jury on the East Providence Public Library website. Applications will be accepted until Saturday, November 19, 2016. Also on the website are the guidelines in which each crafter must follow including carrying a RI Retail sales permit, if you do not have one a temporary permit can be provided for the date of the show. This will be an indoor event held at the Fuller Creative Learning Center located at 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI. The fair will be free to the public and proceeds from the vendors will go to the friends of the East Providence Public Library. For more information, you may contact the Fuller Creative Learning Center at 401-228-3903 or fullercreativelearning@gmail.com.

Mon, Dec 12, 2016 7:00pm

The Very Merry Dickens Carolers love the music of the season and enjoy bringing its festive sounds to family audiences. Dressed in Victorian costumes, the carolers sing in rich four-part a cappella harmony performing Christmas music that all ages will enjoy!

Save The Date! The Gnomes in concert at Weaver Mon, Jan 9, 2017 6:30pm

Bring the entire family for a joyous concert by the Gnomes! Listen to the best of world music with Phil Edmonds (Irish whistle and button accordion); Cathy Clasper-Torch (fiddle, keyboard, er-hu, vocals); Mike Fischman (guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo, vocals); Peter Breen (bass, vocals); and Matt Niebels (percussion/ drums). Make a peace flag as we begin a month long program dedicated to peace.

December Events at the Fuller Creative Learning Center

The Fuller Creative Learning Center continues its schedule of programs and workshops into the winter. The schedule for the month of December includes: • Funcercising (exercise, yoga, and physical activities for children 2-6) • Microsoft Office Open Lab with Universal Class • 3-D Printing Session • Home School Cooking Club (for children 8+) • Gift Wrapping Workshop • Holiday Craft Fair More information on these events can be found on the East Providence Library website or our Facebook page. You may also contact the Fuller Creative Center at fullercreativelearning@gmail.com or call 401-228-3903 for more information or to register. As an extension of the East Providence Public Library, the Fuller Creative Learning Center focuses on hands-on learning programs and workshops for all ages. Join us at the Center located on 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI for one of these beneficial experiences! For more information contact Rashaa Al-Sasah at ralsasah@eplib.org

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Christmas Stories We asked our readers to submit Christmas and Hanukkah memories to publish in this issue. We hope you enjoy reading these stories. Thank you to everyone who contributed!

Christmas On Rehoboth Farms by Frank DeMattos

Christmas as we know it today is of fairly recent origin. The first Christmas tree "Tenenbaum" was introduced in England in the 1840s by Queen Victoria. Both she and her husband Albert were German and they wanted to share their Christmas customs with their children. German immigrants brought the custom to America where it spread quickly. By the 1880â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas trees were in fashion in America. They were probably small trees placed on a table. By 1900 the custom was fairly well established in the United States. On a Rehoboth farm, after milking the cows and doing morning chores like picking up the eggs, the father of the household usually accompanied by very excited children would hitch the horse to a sleigh or if there were no snow a small wagon and go into the woods to cut the Christmas tree usually a cedar or a pine. It was a big event which children awaited from year to year. The tree was placed in the parlor on Christmas Eve or a few days before. In those days the Christmas season didn't start in October. Today merchants keep starting the selling season earlier and earlier. No doubt in time it will start after the fourth of July. The only jingle bells they want to hear are those coming from their cash registers. The real thrill for the children was decorating the tree with handmade paper rings and strings of popcorn and cranberries. In some households candles would be placed on the branches. On Christmas Eve the candles would be lit for a very short time and were never left unattended for fear of fire. Ornaments as we know them were not used much until the 1880s. Frank Woolworth, an enterprising business man from Utica, New York, had started a series of small stores which sold articles for 5 and 10 cents. On a trip to Germany he purchased some glass balls painted in vivid colors to see if he could sell them in his New York store. They were quickly sold out in one day. These colored globes became the most popular Christmas ornament in America from then on and Woolworth went on to become a millionaire. Sadly his grandaughter Barbara Hutton went through the vast fortune of 27 million dollars in one lifetime. After paying alimony to seven husbands and living high there was not much left. When she died she was down to 3,000 dollars. By 1900 the Christmas tree was well established in most Rehoboth homes, even in ethnic families which placed more emphasis on the creche, but after much cajoling by the children, had finally acquiesced to putting up a tree also. To the French and Portuguese and other minority groups Christmas Eve was a very solemn occasion. It was a religious holiday. The day before Christmas was a fast day which meant no meat could be eaten. The church actually frowned on using greens as decorations. They felt this pagan custom took away from the meaning of the season--the birth of Christ.

In French homes it was the custom to eat meat pies after midnight mass for then it was already Christmas Day. Italian families ate a white clam sauce over pasta. In Portuguese homes figs and dates and tangerines were put out for holiday carolers. When they entered the home, the first thing they asked in Portuguese was has the baby Jesus urinated yet? This was the signal for the host to serve them a drink of very strong liqueur. Though they were in a festive mood they never meant any irreverence to the Christ child. Even though it was cold outside after stopping at so many homes and getting a drink at each they were probably about 90 proof when they got home to New Bedford or Fall River and didn't notice the temperature. Since there was no electricity the early trees were not illuminated. By the 1940s, however, most trees glimmered in the soft glow from electric lights. The bulbs were fairly large not the mini lights that are so common today. Outdoor illumination was virtually nonexistent. I remember just one example, at the Kinne farmhouse on Summer Street, it was a manger scene with perhaps a dozen lights. The big event was to go and see the Taunton Green all ablaze with colored lights. To me it was like going to Disneyland: it was so popular that traffic was sometimes backed up into Dighton. Christmas day usually meant going to church in the morning then coming home to a large festive noon meal. The children by this time had opened their gifts and inspected their stockings to see what Santa had brought them. What they got were mostly handmade articles like aprons for the girls and a doll from the 5 and 10 cent store. The boys got knitted hats and gloves and a toy, probably a little truck. Books and ice skates, the kind that fit over your shoes, were also common gifts. If you were really good or if it had been a good year financially for the family one might get a sled. I think these few presents were appreciated more than the barrage of things today's children get. Oh, the smells on Christmas morning from all the delicious food being prepared. Most Portuguese families made sweet bread for the holidays and the smell of it cooking was maddening. We could hardly wait for Christmas day to eat it. We weren't allowed to eat it any sooner. I think some religious customs forbade eating it before the big day. In Yankee families, plum pudding was the big delicacy. The meal was probably turkey, a few might have roast beef with Yorkshire pudding. After the sumptuous feast one quite often would nap for a spell but not for long for the cows had to be milked--they did not take Christmas Day off. In the evening the mother of the house would make sandwiches from the turkey or ham that had been left over from the noon meal. The children exhausted from playing with their

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from our Readers new toys would go to bed snuggled in happily with what Santa had brought them but thinking sadly that next Christmas was an eternity away. This story was written a number of years ago for us by Frank DeMattos, a talented writer, historian and professional graphic artist. He volunteered at the Carpenter Museum and wrote the following article as part of his series on historical Rehoboth Farms. Frank died in 2002 and is still greatly missed by all that knew him.

The Christmas Dollar

by Nancy Messenger, Seekonk, MA

distributed them; later the youngest reader gave them out. We have all used our Christmas dollars in different ways. Sometimes I’ve saved up mine and those of my dog for a few years, taking the crisp bills out now and then to look at them. Eventually I bought something special. My sister used to accumulate a largesse in just one year, having a husband, two children, a dog and a cat. She tucked the envelopes in a drawer to use when she was out of cash and needed a few dollars in a hurry. This was especially useful before the advent of ATMs. Unfortunately, my sister is not one for carrying on traditions, so, after fifty-seven years, this one died when my mother passed away in 2002. But if someone handed me a bank envelope next Christmas—the kind with a holiday scene like the banks gave out years ago—I know I would be disappointed if it contained more than one dollar.

Wrestling With The Holiday Armageddon

Opening the Christmas Envelope “Well, I see that inflation hasn’t hit our Christmas envelopes,” said my brother-in-law after opening the envelope my nephew had taken off the tree and handed him. Every Christmas, for as long as I could remember, all family members, including the family pets, received a Christmas envelope with a dollar enclosed. Frankly, I suspect I would have been disappointed if I opened my envelope and found a $100 bill inside. That might sound strange coming from a person who was living on a modest income, with never anything left over for luxuries. But the Christmas dollar was a tradition, and traditions are not easily abandoned. When we were little, my father placed the envelopes on the tree after my sister and I had gone to bed; we believed that Santa had left them. The tradition continued through our college years, although images of Santa had long vanished. After my father died, my mother continued the custom. Later we celebrated Christmas at my sister’s home with the next generation of children, and my mother put the envelopes on the tree. Before my niece and nephew could read, one of the adults

by Marc Valasquez – East Providence On December 18, 2005, a week before the Christmas Smackdown, pay per view presented WWE Armageddon, as the last pay per view of 2005. The ticket to the event was an early Christmas present which went on sale on my birthday November 11th. It was a good birthday present too. What an Armageddon! The main event of course was best with the legendary Undertaker taking on Killer Randy Orton inside the "devil's playground," hell in a cell. The hell in a cell match can only be won by pinfall or submission. The cell is made of two tons of solid steel and it can rip your skin apart. Both men fought brutally and bled like Freddy vs Jason except this was no movie. The undertaker defeated Randy Orton with the tombstone piledriver move. Sadly I couldn't meet any wrestlers but at least I got to see that great event. I was a 12 year old wrestling fan at the time and I said "I'm as light as a feather, I'm as happy as an angel, I'm as merry as a school boy, I'm as giddy as a drunken man"(Ebenezer Scrooge played by George C Scott in The Christmas Carol). I'm 22-years-old now and turned 23 on November 11 and I say, “What a great holiday Armageddon.”

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IN MEMORIAM Michael J. McShane, 57, of Smith Street, Riverside, died peacefully on October 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Joyce N. Hall, 69, resident of East Providence, formerly of Barrington, passed away on October 28th, 2016. Mary “Marie” (Gomes) Mello, 84, of Winslow Gardens, East Providence, formerly of Fraser St., died peacefully with her family at her side, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Vincent A. Crosson, 68, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. John J. “Brother” Vaz, 74, of Taunton Avenue passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital.

William B. McDonnell, 77, of Riverside House, Willett Avenue, died peacefully on November 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Thomas A. Kelly, 70 passed away Saturday November 12, 2016 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care. Irene Lopes, 92, of Hazelwood Avenue died peacefully on Sunday November 13, 2016 at Water View Villa Nursing Home. Raymond Vincent, 82, of Larch St., East Providence, died with his family at his side Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at the Miriam Hospital. Robert E. Denham, Jr., 94, of Riverside died peacefully on November 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

“Joseph” Giuseppe Gagliardi, 90, passed away in Seekonk, on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at the home of his son, Robert and “daughter”-in-law, Heather.

Joanne F. Drury, 77, of Village Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on November 15, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary E. Almeida, 78, of Roger Williams Ave passed away on Tuesday November 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Anita (Simmons) Mesyna, 79, of Hillside Ave., East Providence, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at the RI Hospital.

Martha Smith Lovejoy, deeply beloved by family and friends throughout the world, passed away peacefully the evening of November 2, 2016, 18 days before her 95th birthday.

Mary J. Gilligan, 104, formerly of Rumford Towers passed away on November 18, 2016.

Frank L. Frausto, 80, of Leahy Street, Rumford, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2016.

Jose Maria Gouveia, 67, of Brookhaven Drive passed away Tuesday November 22, 2016 at his home.

Pasco M. Cucca, 97, of Rumford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the RI Veteran’s Home, Bristol. Rita A. Dionne, 94, formerly of East Providence passed away Thursday November 3, 2016 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care. William A. “Buz” Sawyer, of Rumford, passed away Thursday November 3, 2016 at Memorial Hospital. James M. Sullivan, 81, of Lindy Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on November 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Mary “Betty” E. Gregory (Bennett), 82, of East Providence, RI passed away on November 3, 2016. Jose A. Santos, 81 of East Providence, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at his home. Raymond F. Aldrich, 91, of Howland Ave passed away Saturday November 5, 2016 at the Miriam Hospital. Jennie D. (Pina) Gomes, 86, of Blanding Avenue passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. Isaura “Sarah” King, age 77, of No. County St., East Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday morning, Nov. 8, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Jean F., (Donnelly) Glanville, 77, of Riverside, died peacefully on November 10, 2016. Jacquelyn E. Whiting, 96, of Bullocks Point Ave, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

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