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December 8th Details on page 37

New High School Overwhelmingly Approved see page 4

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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

State Rep. Gregg Amore Seeks Harassment Study

In a recent press release, State Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) has asked the legislature to expedite the hearing process regarding its workplace sexual harassment study. The package of legislation was a result of a commission, led by Chairwoman Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist.

34, South Kingstown, Narragansett), that studied existing laws and identified areas of improvement that will have a positive impact on all employees.

“Laws and protections need to be updated to take into consideration the changing work environments. As we learned during last year’s commission process, many of the laws have gone unchanged for over thirty years. I supported this package of bills in 2018 and, in all candor, should have spoken out more forcefully at that time. These matters need to be addressed in some of the first pieces of legislation passed in the 2019 session,” said Representative Amore.

Some of the bills proposed and introduced by the commission last session were: 2018-H 8281 — Submitted by Rep. Evan P. Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick), this bill would enhance a reporting requirement for state agencies and departments for violations of the fair employment practices chapter and the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action chapter. The act would also remove legislative branch exclusion from “agency” definition.

2018-H 8280 — Sponsored by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D-Dist. 33, South Kingstown, Narragansett), this bill would exclude the period of investigation of a discrimination case by the Human Rights Commission from counting toward the statute of limitations.

2018-H 8275 — Submitted by Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick), this act would require the Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Department of Education to identify or develop a program of age-appropriate sexual abuse and sexual awareness education.

2018-H 8288 – Introduced by Rep. Aaron Regunberg (D-Dist. 4, Providence), this act would mandate that applicants seeking state funds, state contracts or state tax incentives in excess of $50,000 disclose on their applications the number of discrimination cases and settlements, if any, pending or concluded before the Human Rights Commission or in court within five years of the date of their application.

“With all the tools and information available to us in today’s society, we cannot stand idly by and allow our co-workers, friends and neighbors to be subject to working in a hostile environment and then be burdened with navigating an archaic and sometimes unclear system. When these incidents occur, whether they be in the workplace or in the State House, it is important that a person knows exactly where to go to address their grievances and that there is a safe, supportive, consistent and fair system in place for all parties involved.” concluded Representative Amore.

Senator William Conley was easily reelected to District 18 along with newcomer Senator Val Lawson who will replace Dan DaPonte (District 14) and Senator Cynthia Armour Coyne (Dist. 32 Barrington, Bristol, East Providence). Representative Gregg Amore was unopposed for his District 65 seat and Katherine S. Kazarian was easily re-elected to her District 63 seat. Newcomer Joseph Serodio won the District 64 seat previously held by outgoing Rep. Helder Cunha. continued on next page...

DaSilva, Sousa, Rodericks Elected to Mayor and City Council Seats

Bob DaSilva was elected last month to serve as East Providence’s first-ever full time Mayor. DaSilva outdistanced his opponent James Russo to take the Mayor’s seat. Bob Rodericks was elected to the At-Large City Council seat. Anna Sousa was re-elected to the Ward Two council seat. In uncontested races, Robert Britto (Ward One), Nathan Cahoun (Ward Three) and Ricardo Mourato (Ward Four) were all elected to the City Council.

Unopposed and re-elected to the School Committee were Charles Tsonos (Ward One), Anthony Ferreira (Ward Two), Jessica Beauchaine (Ward Four) and Joel Monteiro (At-Large). Newcomer Karen Oliveira also ran unopposed for the Ward Three seat being vacated by Nathan Cahoun who is moving to the City Council.

Mayor Elect, Bob DaSilva

City Council at large elect, Bob Rodericks, election night with his son, Bobby, and wife, Diane.

Inside This Issue Business Directory................62 Church News & Events.........22 Chamber of Commerce.........30 Classifieds.............................. 61 Clubs...................................37 Dining Guide.........................56 Events...................................21 Holiday Guide.......................31 Letters to the Editor................6 Library..................................51 News Briefs............................3 Obituaries............................48 Parks & Rec..........................16 People....................................25 Scouts............................27 School.............................38 Senior Center News..............58 Sports.................................45 State House......................49 Town News.............................13

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New EPHS Approved Overwhelmingly

Voters approved the construction of a new East Providence High School with a 78% majority. The $189 million bond issue may be reimbursable by up to 74% because the state bond issue was also approved. Voters had a choice of spending millions to repair or replace the over 60 year old school on Pawtucket Avenue and chose a new school.

Shortly after the election, Superintendent of Schools, Kathryn Crowley sent home a message to city students and residents: “Dear families, staff, and residents, I'm writing to say THANK YOU for helping to make a dream come true a new East Providence High School! The voters of East Providence overwhelming approved Question 4 to finance construction of a new high school. The referendum passed with nearly 78% in favor.

We are also thrilled that Rhode Island voters yesterday approved Question 1, a statewide ballot question to finance $250 million in bonds for local school facilities projects.

As a result, the East Providence High School project will now receive as much as 74.4% State reimbursement on eligible costs, rather than 54.4% if Question 1 had not passed.

I join the East Providence School Committee and Building Committee in thanking and congratulating everyone who worked so hard to ensure passage of the referendum. Our community came together with passion and determination to seize this incredible opportunity for our students and our city. The support for these ballot questions affirms the deep commitment to public education here in East Providence.

Now it's time to roll up our sleeves once again to get this exciting project underway, in order to open the doors of a brand new, state-of-the-art, comprehensive high school in 2021. Throughout the design and construction process, we will continue to keep the community involved on our website: www.EPbuildingcommittee.com. You can also follow the project on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BuildEPHS. Congratulations again, and thank you for tremendous support!”

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Thank You From the Superintendent

Dear families, staff, and residents, I’m writing to say THANK YOU for helping to make a dream come true… a new East Providence High School!

On Tuesday, the voters of East Providence overwhelming approved Question 4 to finance construction of a new high school.

The referendum passed with nearly 78%in favor. We are also thrilled that Rhode Island voters approved Question 1, a statewide ballot question to finance $250 million in bonds for local school facilities projects. As a result, the East Providence High School project will now receive as much as 74.4% State reimbursement on eligible costs, rather than 54.4% if Question 1 had not passed.

I join the East Providence School Committee and Building Committee in thanking and congratulating everyone who worked so hard to ensure passage of the referendum. Our community came together with passion and determination to seize this incredible opportunity for our students and our city. The support for these ballot questions affirms the deep commitment to public education here in East Providence.

Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves once again to get this exciting project underway, in order to open the doors of a brand new, state-of-the-art, comprehensive high school in 2021. Throughout the design and construction process, we will continue to keep the community involved on our website: www.EPbuildingcommittee. com. You can also follow the project on Facebook: www.facebook. com/BuildEPHS. Congratulations again, and thank you for tremendous support!

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Sincerely, Kathryn M. Crowley Superintendent P.S. For complete election results from East Providence, visit https://www.ri.gov/election/results/2018/general_election/ east_providence/.

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With what has become tradition, The Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation is once again proud to support The Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children’s Hospital during this holiday season, by adopting a family battling pediatric cancer. What we came to know all too well is that so many families struggle due to the financial burdens faced when a loved one, especially a child is diagnosed with a life threatening illness. By adopting families during this time of year, Lauren’s Foundation has always hoped to bring some joy and love, while hopefully lifting at least some of the financial burden these families face.

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The Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to assist graduating and continuing students whose studies will be in the disciplines of medicine, music/theater and culinary arts, while also providing funding for families battling pediatric cancer from Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts through the Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Additionally, the foundation supports local music/theater groups on an annual basis.

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East Providence is a Special Place to Live

I’ve lived near Hunts Mills and the Ten Mile River for over 4 decades now, and during that time I’ve enjoyed the simple pleasures of city-owned land---- walking near the river, flying kites on the green lawn, jumping off the rocks with kids and now grandkids, visiting the historic house and site of the early 20th century carousel, and hiking the trails through the woods and near the river.

During all that time, the grounds have seen times of careful maintenance and times when tending the grounds seemed less of a priority. Sadly, in the past few years, little has been done besides cutting the lawn and cutting down dead trees.

Imagine my delight when a few weeks ago, I noticed that the gardens near the Hunts Mills waterfall had been cleared of overgrown bushes and weeds! It got even better when new plants and mulch appeared. So I was very happy to recently meet Joe and Janet, two city workers who are accomplishing great things at the passive park here. I met the two as they were working at the gardens near Hunts Mills entrance on Pleasant St. Broken fences have been replaced and things are looking up for this beautiful piece of natural space right here in EP on the Seekonk line. They praised the efforts of Rob Walker of the Highway Dept. and Donna McMahon of Recycling for helping to lead the effort. I hope such good things are happening or are in the plans for other parks in EP. We all deserve to have beautiful peaceful places near our homes and our natural areas deserve to be preserved and made accessible for all.

December 2018 The Reporter Going forward I know that Hunts Mills needs one more key element----new trees. Over the decades the once majestic trees that lined the road and covered the picnic area have succumbed to pests, disease and just plain old age. It’s time to plant for the future beauty of this plot of land and similar spaces in the city.

If the cost of trees is not in the budget, we should look into the way Pawtucket has funded the planting of hundreds of trees over the past 20 years. People pay the cost of specially selected trees and their early maintenance with work done by the city. The trees can be dedicated in honor or memory of someone special to the donor.

I want to sincerely thank Joe and Janet and everyone in city who are working hard to keep East Providence a very special place to live.

Pamela Goulet

Advice to Leaders

I am writing this the weekend prior to the election, I don’t know who will be our next Mayor or Councilors but I want to give those people, whomever they turn out to be, some words of advice.

To The Mayor

Be visionary! Be a leader, not a manager. The city overwhelmingly decided that they wanted an elected Mayor, not because they thought they could hire a better manager, but because they wanted a leader. The city needs a vision and it needs leadership, the Mayor may be the chief executive officer, but more important than being ‘head of government’ is being ‘head of state’ setting a vision, getting buy-in from residents and selling the city around the state, nation and world.

Resist the urge toward a big Mayor’s Office. I know many people who lament the idea of any extra staff, however, a ‘Mayor’s Office’ is a cost of this form of government. That said, we’re not Warwick or Cranston, a Mayor’s Office should be small and nimble, I’d forgo the Chief-of-Staff in favor of a Chief Operating Officer, who can be the nuts-and-bolts administrator so the Mayor can be strategic. I suggest, besides a secretary, a Constituent Affairs Coordinator and a Communications Specialist, that’s about it. There can be a tendency to draw functions into the Mayor’s Office. Even when this is cost neutral, this has a bad effect on culture and can cause the mayor to become insulated. The new Mayor will inherit old department heads and so drawing functions into ‘his office’ with ‘his people’ is a strong temptation but one I suggest fighting.

Change the culture! I can identify three areas immediately; customer service, business friendliness and hiring. These need to be reshaped as job one.

Councilman Faria’s alleged interference in city business. I would have an unfavorable determination made by this body able to trigger the recall process that was recently added to the charter.

To both Mayor and Council, I implore appointments based on merit and appointees that disagree with you. A new era in East Providence starts with you!

Jason J. Desrosiers East Providence

Katherine Kazarian State Representative ~ East Providence Dear neighbors, I am honored and grateful to continue my service to the community at the State House.

Wishing all a joyous holiday season. ~ Representative Katherine S. Kazarian

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To The City Council

Don’t be a rubber stamp! Our charter was amended to create a strong balance between Mayor and Council, but this only works when the Council is willing to exercise its role in legislating and oversight. Even if you are of the same political leanings as the Mayor, it is still important that every proposal is vetted, reviewed and critiqued. It not only checks the potential excesses of a Mayor, it also improves the final product with different points of view.

Be legislators! Without the role of running the city as in years past, the Council can do some real legislating and it’s needed. Many of our ordinances are woefully outdated and the whole Revised Ordinances need refreshing and perhaps re-codifying.

Revisit the Charter. The Charter Review Commission ran out of time and couldn’t tackle every issue. With four year terms I would examine either staggering the Council against the Mayor or doing a split staggering of Mayor and 2 ward seats one cycle and at-large and 2 ward seats the next. While I support 4 year terms, I think there has to be some voter voice every two years. I would also examine a charter based Ethics & Conduct Commission to independently investigate issues such as former Mayor Rose’s Tahoe rental or

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Boston Opera House On November 8th, 110 East Providence High School students attended a field trip to the Boston Opera House to watch the musical Hamilton. In addition to the musical, students met members of the Hamilton cast and asked them questions. “This was a unique opportunity to watch Hamilton at the Boston Opera House,” said East Providence High School social studies department chair, Michael Silva. “The Gilder Lehman Institute of American History promotes the study and interest in American history. They provide opportunities to teachers and students,” said Silva. “In order to attend the musical, the students had to create a one to two minute performance piece, a rap, song, poem, monologue or scene related to the life of Alexander Hamilton. Students performed their work for their class,” explained Silva.

The trip consisted of 15 student performances, a question and answer session with cast members and lastly a chance to watch the musical. Student performances were evaluated for the quality of the students’ research and the historical integrity and artistic expression in their work. The Hamilton Organization selected EPHS senior Jillian Aronhalt to perform on the stage at the Boston Opera House on the day of the show. “An incredible honor and an incredible performance by Jillian,” said Silva. “Jillian was first selected from a group of EPHS students who performed. Her name was then selected by the Hamilton Organization. They selected the 15 best projects from all attending schools and Jillian was one of them.”

The Reporter recently sat down with students Jillian Aronhalt, Eliza Vecchiarelli, Alexis Silva and Abigail Schwab to hear about their Hamilton experience: “The student performances were incredibly chock full of talent,” recalled Jillian Aronhalt. “So much talent and all performers were so different. Meeting the actual cast and crew as a student performer was great. I got to meet and talk with some back stage before I performed. They were incredibly talented and talked about all of the tough work it took to get to this professional level. I believe that this musical totally changes the game and for the future of other musicals to come. It has more contemporary music that people today can relate to. Often times when thinking of theatre, people think of classic shows, they think of Les Mis or Phantom of the Opera. Nowadays those shows don’t appeal to much of modern day society. Hamilton opens up this doorway for a diverse group of people to enjoy theatre to some extent. I really learned that history isn’t always what it seems to be. You learn new things every day about history that we thought we’ve known for years. It brings this whole new depth to history, we get to learn about the nitty gritty of continued on page 10...

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EPHS students interviewed on Rally Day last month about Hamilton field trip. L-R Jillian Aronhalt, Alexis Silva, Abigail Schwab, Eliza Vecchiarelli and Social Studies chair, Michael Silva.

everyday history. In media and television we hear about a lot of struggles people today have, but when you experience new pieces of history we learn that our founding fathers also experienced some of the same social problems that people today have. That forms this bond between the past, present and the future.

“I also was in awe of all the students who were involved,” added Eliza Vecchiarelli.

“Each one brought a different attitude to the stage and it was interesting to see audience reaction. As an audience member we got to listen to a stage panel discussion and participate in student questions. It was really cool to see their perspective of how this performance has changed their lives in particular and theatre in general. I felt like this show brings a new side of History forward that people don’t generally get to see.

Hamilton was buried by his competitors and to see some new facts come back to the stage, it shows a piece of history that many didn’t know about. It changed the way that people look at Broadway shows and also their view of history. We learned a lot that was so enriching to us about the founding of our country. We wouldn’t get this through just history books. If you stick to the facts, that’s where we’ll find the interesting parts of history.”

“I thought the student performances were critical for kids our age, to see the history unfold on stage can be more interesting than in just text books. It was also important to see what has been left out of the history books,” added Abigail Schwab.

“It was very interesting to hear the performers stories of what it’s like back stage and the experience of being in such a popular musical. The difference between other classic musicals and Hamilton is how different the music and staging is. It brings people to the theatre who would generally never get the experience of a Broadway musical.

The audience is so diverse from what we see. The music is very different, including rap, modern, not just the classics. To hear about the influence of some of the women of that era is again not something one always learns in traditional history class. Women often had a big influence on some of the men in that time. I was introduced to this musical in the 7th grade and I’ve been a theatre student, but Hamilton really grew my interest in theatre and put it high on my list of things I like to do.”

“It was interesting to see how every person chose a different historical figure and create an entertaining and interesting performance. Not everyone may find history interesting but the acting and music makes you want to learn, said Alexis Schwab. “It was also interesting to see that some of the cast members were from Boston and New England. They spoke about going from high school like us and eventually to

December 2018 The Reporter a major show like Hamilton. Hamilton is different because of the diverse cast. The director did a very good job putting together the cast. It is so important to the show’s success. The audience loved it and most said that they want to see it again. The whole thing - the diversity, the music the performance, that’s what sets it apart from other shows.

Throughout the interview it was very evident that these students have learned immensely from their experience in the field trip to Hamilton. It is also a very expensive field trip. Hamilton tickets at the Boston Opera House are usually $500 per ticket. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History covered the entire cost minus $10 each. Due to an $1,100 donation by State Representative Gregg Amore, there was no out of pocket ticket cost to students.

Students paid a $5 fee to provide for the cost of transportation.

“I had a great experience,” said Jillian Aronhalt. “It was hard but rewarding work to memorize my parts and monologue. Often before a performance I get a rush of adrenalin and wonder if I’ll remember the words when I step out on stage. Once out there and the lights shine in your face and it starts, the adrenalin drops and you feed off that to perform your best. You bring that audience with you to tell a story,” she said. “I am interested in pursuing a professional career in theatre. I’ve been doing this for six years and I plan on attending college for theatre. It’s such a big part of my life that I can’t see myself never doing theatre in some form after high school.”

“I don’t think some people understand how big a deal this experience was. The show took 8 years to create and 4 years to reach Broadway. I think all of us have been just waiting to see this.

The fact that we got to see this was amazing. Our seats were so close, we’ll never forget this. Thank you Mr. Silva our teachers and the Gilder Institute,” added a thankful Alexis as the other students nodded in agreement.

“I’ve been wanting to see this show for so long but never got the opportunity to see it. It was in New York and tickets were so expensive, some can be $700 or $800 each. For kids like us we can’t and our parents can’t afford that. It’s really cool that we got the opportunity to do this for free. I will always be thankful for this,” said Abigail Schwab.

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Christmas Gifts for Veterans Tradition Continues Make Donations by December 14th

By Bob Rodericks East Providence’s Tracy Adams Capobianco is now organizstaff and I thought it would be wonderful to get as many other people involved as possible. Our hope was that people would buy cards ing a third consecutive year of collecting and donating holiday gift bags to the residents of the Rhode Island Veteran’s Home in Bristol. and sign them as a family. Others would donate money and we bought cards and gifts to present, she recently told The Reporter.

Evidently the tradition has caught on and continues. “For the last The effort grew from sending children s Christmas cards to full two years we were able to spread our holiday kindness to our well deserving Veterans at the Bristol Veterans Home as well as Veterans blown gift bags with life s necessities and some fun stuff. Capobianco refused to take the lion’s share of the credit for the project. in our local nursing homes,” said Capobianco. “With the help from our caring community we were able to give out 225 gift bags filled She immediately mentions her parents, children, family members, friends and of course her students in the day care school. “These with items and cards. We were thrilled with the generosity shown are all the great people who do so much good work for our veteran’s by our community and are excited about the 3rd Annual Holidays for Heroes project. We hope those who helped in the past will be gift bags. This is how you build a community. Projects like this are interested again and hope to have some new elf’s too,” the former always easier with my little helpers (students) and so many in the community. I am so proud of our kids, they would rather help East Providence City Councilwoman added. with this Veterans project than play with any toys this morning.

Capobianco pointed out that prior efforts included people To us, helping others is the best lesson we can teach, added the buying Christmas cards which they signed, buying items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, word find books, shaving cream, etc. former councilwoman.

People can also donate money and the Capobianco volunteers “Thanks to those who have helped with this project and thanks in advance to those I know I can always count on,” she said. Anyone will purchase other needed items that the veterans need. The projwishing to donate items that will make up gift bags can drop them ect began with a suggestion from her Dad. Capobianco operates off at the pre-school center at 20 Sprague Avenue in Riverside, the Little Red School House Day Care & School in Riverside, RI. RI. by December 14th.

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The Annual ‘Breakfast with SANTA Scholarship Foundation of EP’ celebrated its 50th year of raising money to provide local students with post secondary scholarship awards. Money is raised by this annual breakfast, a phone-a-thon and other special events.

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The Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, Inc. awards scholarships based on merit and need, to students who live in East Providence, RI and pursue higher education. Over $118,000 was raised last year for graduating seniors. If you would like to join to help East Providence students continue their education, contact the foundation at sfofeastprovidence@yahoo.com. Also at; P. O. Box 15-4438, Riverside, Rhode Island 02915 or call (401) 431-1675.

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USPS ASKS CUSTOMERS TO CLEAR WALKWAYS AND AREAS AROUND MAILBOXES OF SNOW AND ICE Postal employees suffer serious injuries from slips, trips and falls The Postmaster of Seekonk 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 this hard hit 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,” the Postmaster explained, “but we must ensure the safety of our employees.”

The Postal Service is asking customers to help. The letter carrier will need an access to your mailbox clear of snow and ice. Please 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 your 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 box in their vehicle, deliver the 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.

“Please help our letter carriers provide the best service they can as safely as possible,” ### An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation, 146 million homes and businesses, six days a week. It has 37,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services, not tax dollars, to pay for operating expenses. The Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail.

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The East Providence Recreation Department sponsored the 38th annual Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Pierce Memorial Stadium. 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, Mark Spremulli photography, DiLuise Bakery of Cranston and the MacDonald family of East Providence for their generous donations.

Race results are as follows: *Winner of the Edward Cronan Sr. Memorial trophy is: Anthony Leonardo, 18:32.94 This award is presented to the first East Providence resident to finish the race.

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Wartime Memoirs - Judith Sternberg Newman Holocaust Survivors Have EP & RI Connections

By Bob Rodericks

As acts of ethnic hate crimes have risen across the United States, I am reminded of the plight of local Holocaust survivors, the late Senek and Judith Newman of Rhode Island. A report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a Jewish civil-rights group, and the Center on Technology and Society, October 2018, illuminates the depth of anti-Semitism in the United States and indeed, across Europe.

The number of anti-Semitic incidents across the US as a whole rose 57% in 2017, according to an audit by the ADL, the largest single-year increase on record and the second highest number since the ADL started tracking such data in 1979 (ADL Center

for Technology and Society Belfer Fellows Samuel Woolley and Katie Joseff). The statistics don’t show the number of unreported incidents.

The sad fact, however, is that many anti-Semitic incidents have also included physical assaults, vandalism, and attacks on Jewish institutions. In 2017, these physical incidents, including murder of Jews, has surged nearly 60% over the previous year, according to an ADL audit, the largest single-year increase on record, and the second-highest number reported since the ADL started tracking anti-Semitic incidents in 1979.

On Saturday, October 27, 2018, 11 people were killed in a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.

Many others were injured. The shooter, with an assault rifle and other weapons, told police that “all Jews need to die.”

Between 1939 and 1945, the Nazis would use concentration camps to carry out the systematic murder of roughly 6 million European Jews in what would become known as the Holocaust. Adolph Hitler, like many anti-Semites in Germany, blamed the Jews for the country s defeat in World War I, and for the social and economic upheaval that followed. Over six million Jews were murdered in Auschwitz.

I was blessed to have met an incredible family who settled in Rhode Island after surviving the horrors of the Auschwitz Concentration Camps. After World War II ended, Judith Sternberg married Senek Newman, a concentration camp comrade and they found their way to the United States in 1947.

Together these survivors of horrific terrors began a new life in America. Senek was the sole survivor of a family of ten. Judith’s mother, two sisters and three brothers all died in the Auschwitz death camps. Her father, Ismar Sternberg had died of a heart attack when Judith was seventeen. “When my dear father died suddenly of a heart attack I thought the world was coming to an end for me,” wrote Judith in her published Wartime Memoirs. Judith began to write her memoirs in the 1950’s and published a book, In The Hell of Auschwitz in 1963.

“My father’s untimely death was a great tragedy for us all, and especially for my dear mother, who was now left alone with all her cares and worries. Life under Hitler was very hard for us Jews,” she wrote.

Judith’s parents had only known fear and anxiety about their future since 1933.

The Sternberg family tried to cope and Judith attended special courses and was training to be a nurse at Breslau hospital. “The Nazis took everything away from us and we no longer had property or possessions,” FriendsofRicardoMourato@gmail.com writes Judith. “Life was so hard, my family tried to stay together in hopes of someday Paid for by leaving Breslau for Palestine as a family.”

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The memoirs of Judith Steinberg Newman tell of countless unspeakable horrors. Unbelievable tortures were put upon Jews.

“Soon emigration transports to Poland began. Jews had to leave our homes with small bags, carrying small children and babies.

I remember it well. It was winter and very cold. Jews were kept in a temporary camp, lying on floors unable to obtain warm food for children. What could possibly happen to us worse than this?”

Judith would ask. “We can only die.” The horrors got worse.

“Victims were told to dig ditches. As they walked by the ditches with their children, SS troops and other military shot them right into the open graves. Some were buried alive.”

Judith was still in the hospital, having heard all of the terrible stories, and it came true to her in February of 1942. “There was an unusual commotion. I was nurse in charge of the children’s unit and had lodgings. Police came in with rifles and I tried to pack a few things. The policemen consoled us and said we were just being sent to a work camp,” recalled Judith. “Our head nurse took a large dose of cyanide and while yelling, ‘you pigs won’t take me,’ she died at the SS’s feet.

Although Judith’s name was not on the list to be taken, she volunteered to go to the camp upon learning her family was already there. Reunited with her mother at a Nazi camp, Judith began to realize that death was around the corner. “There were about 1400 people in our temporary camp, including over 300 children.

Over 80 people committed suicide choosing to take their own lives and not be murdered by Nazis,” wrote Judith. She recalled the extreme sadness watching mothers poison their own children before poisoning themselves.

Judith described a trip on the death camp train in painfully sad detail: “It was two o’clock at night when loud shouting woke us up. SS police were striking the sleeping bodies with long sticks.

We were loaded into trolleys and taken to the freight depot. Our stock car had one small window provided some air and the car was sealed from the outside. No sanitary facilities, no water and no food. Mothers despaired at the crying voices of hungry babies.

It was pitch black all around us and some girls started to sing Hebrew songs.”

After two long days in the airless, dirty stock car their train finally stopped. “Get out at once, you dogs, shouted the SS police. With no ladders we had to jump off the train. Many suffered broken legs in doing so. Hundreds of SS hit us indiscriminately. They beat us so violently that families lost track of one another. There were no goodbyes,” Judith writes. The SS separated men, women and children. In the distance the Jewish prisoners could see barbedwire fences. “Then we knew. It was the concentration camp for us.

We could hear terrible cries for help and the sounds of beatings.

I tried to get one last glimpse of my brothers, but it was in vain.”

Judith Steinberg learned that she and her family and others were now at the large death camp called Auschwitz-Birkenau. Five crematories were burning day and night. “We had to line up five in a row. They cut off our hair and shaved us bald. They took off our clothes and put us in a steaming hot shower followed by an ice cold shower. We were given a tee shirt and a convict suit to wear.

The clothes we were given were swarming with lice. Forced to march back to our area we walked through hundreds of emaciated human skeletons, many who fell down and died in front of us. “ Judith was not immediately selected for a gas chamber because of her nursing experience. She witnessed things that were too horrible to bear. There was a waiting list for the gas chambers as Jews now welcomed death. As women and children begged the guards for help, their answer was more vicious beatings.

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Some Jews were shot with machine guns. “What terrible sins had we committed to be destined to die such a death?” Judith would ask herself.

Eventually the Russian front was getting closer to Auschwitz.

“We could hear the rumbling of cannon fire in the distance. The Germans were no longer able to hold off the Russians. We were given the order to be evacuated. We marched through cold snow with little clothing, heavy wooden shoes and no food. Dead lay all around us.”

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Judith had some saccharin tablets and would mix them with snow in a tin cup. “The mixture was sweet and a welcomed treat for our stomachs. We had been on the move for several weeks now and every time we thought we might be liberated, more death would face us at the hands of the Nazis,” Judith writes.

As the concentration camp victims moved between camps and witnessed increased air-raids, Judith began to wonder, “Are the Americans coming to save us?” The air raids were frequent and the camp victims would wave kerchiefs in the air. The low fling pilots came to know that they were prisoners. One day there was talk of an armistice and the sound of airplanes was missing.

Some prisoners tried to run but were shot dead. Life continued to be horrible. A dead horse was divided between prisoners. “I received a little piece of the lung. It tasted very good.”

During a march through the town of Grimma Judith and her friend saw a tunnel entrance. “As the procession turned right, the tunnel was to the left. Carefully we ran to the tunnel and entered it. We slept soundly on a piece of blanket we found. At five in the morning we were awakened by the singing of birds. I kissed my friend and sat up. It was mid-April and I said out loud - freedom, oh sweet freedom, how precious you are. We were helped by a local family who took us in for a few days and fed us warm meals and gave us some discarded clothes to wear.”

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distraught and tried to get by as an area hospital nurse. Judith’s friends in England and America helped her to gain a passport and legal papers.

A Rhode Island Jewish organization helped sponsor some immigrants, including Judith and Senek, who arrived in Providence in June 1947. At the time, Judith was pregnant with her first child, Edward.

“I married a concentration camp comrade, who is also the sole survivor of his family of ten,” wrote Judith. She had met and now married Senek Newman. In June, 1947, Senek and Judith Newman reached the shores of America. “God has given us four children, three boys and a girl, all born in the United States. We are happy and grateful to America which has given us a new home.”

Judith began work at a Providence, RI hospital in 1947. “I became very much at home in the hospital and was accepted warmly by everyone. In April, 1948, I passed my state board exam and was a registered nurse. I was proud and happy,” Judith wrote. At first the Newmans lived in an apartment in Cranston, RI. They eventually bought a farm and moved to South County, RI. in 1961.

Senek Newman worked two jobs to support and provide for the family. I first met Senek and Judith Newman in 1973 when I worked in a small market in East Providence, RI. Senek would deliver eggs from his farm and other products. We enjoyed conversations about business and although he would briefly touch upon his dark days in the Auschwitz concentration camps, he didn’t speak much of it.

I was so impressed with his ability to move forward, raise a family and demonstrate a vigorous work ethic. He was an older man but not afraid of hard work. I would make it a point to carry the large cases of eggs from his truck to our store, to help him out. He would always say, “thanks but go take care of your customers, they come first.” After what he and his family suffered in the holocaust, I certainly thought that helping him with a heavy load superseded customer patience. We also shared a similar experience as I was elected to the East Providence School Committee in 1976 and Senek was on the Richmond school committee in the 1960’s and became active in local politics.

Senek died in 1985 and Judith passed away in 2008 at the age of 88. Family members still operate their farm. Several years ago I brought the Truancy Court to East Providence. Former Chief Judge of the Family Court worked with us to start the court and the first magistrate appointed here was Edward Newman. One thing led to another and I learned that Judge Newman was the eldest son of Senek and Judith Newman. It was ironic and special that I had met Judge Newman’s parents back in 1973. Judge Newman didn’t speak a lot of those terrible Auschwitz memories, but we shared some poignant conversations regarding the history of the Holocaust. I cherish that December day in 1975 when Senek Newman gave me an autographed copy of Judith’s book, In the Hell of Auschwitz - The Wartime Memoirs. Judge Ed Newman is the President of the Sandra Bornstein Holocaut Education Center.

I am forever mindful of the plight of the StenbergNewman families and all victims of that horrible Holocaust time in history. Never again, is being tested with the recent uptick in hate crimes across the globe.

Never Again.

Pictured at right: Judge Edward Newman

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Events & Activities CHADD- Children and Adults with ADHD Meeting Program: Train the Brain with CBT for ADHD. (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an effective approach for ADHD)

When: December 5, 7pm

Where: Bradley Hosp. 1011 Veterans Mem Pkwy East Prov- in the Pine Room Free Parking. No charge. Drop-in. Donations accepted.

Speaker: Selene MacKinnon, Psy.D www.ricbt.org Contact: Roberta Schneider • 4010369-0045 rhode-island@chadd.net • www.chadd.org

Bayside Tap Company presents "The Grinch" December 15th, 2018 at 6:30 P.M.

The Bayside Tap Company presents “The Grinch “on Saturday, December 15th at Riverside Middle School at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15.00 and $8.00 by calling 401-435-4908, or $17.00 and $10.00 at the door.

Crafters Wanted for East Providence Lions Club 19th Annual Pancake Breakfast/ Craft Fair

The East Providence Lions Club 19th annual Pancake Breakfast/ Craft Fair will be held Sunday April 14th, 2019 from 7:30 am to noon at the East Providence Senior Center. We are in search of Crafters!! One table for $25 or two for $30.

Interested crafters contact Lion Deb N At dn0129@yahoo.com or call 401-743-9063

Family Events at the Newman YMCA

Friday, December 7: Santa Craft in the lobby from 6-7 pm; family swim is also available from 6:00 - 8:30 pm Wednesday, December 12: Santa Claus is coming to the Newman YMCA from 5:30 – 7:30 pm! Bring your children and your cameras to visit with Santa! In addition to Santa, there will be crafting stations, a holiday read aloud, a hot cocoa cafe and more... Please register at the Newman YMCA Welcome Desk. $5 per child member; $7 per community child.

Friday, December 14: All Aboard for a family movie night viewing of the Polar Express! Hot chocolate and popcorn will be available for a $1 donation. Families are encouraged to wear the pajamas.

Movie starts at 6:30 pm.

Friday, December 21: Come play “Reindeer Games” in the lobby of the YMCA from 6- 7 pm; family swim is also available from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.

Friday, December 28: Get ready to ring in the New Year! Kids will make party hats, a year in review collage and their “New Year’s Resolution.” This activity will take place in the lobby from 6-7 pm; family swim will also be available from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.

We hope that you will join us for one or all of these upcoming events at the Newman YMCA! Please contact us at the Newman YMCA at 508-336-7103 or on our Facebook Page – facebook.com/ NewmanYMCA/ for more information.

Newman YMCA is located at 472 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508-336-710

Riverside Meat & Lobstah Raffle Every Saturday October 27th - April 20th Huge Lobsters, Prime Ribs, & FUN!!!

Comedy Connection in East Providence Lunch Menu & Bar available for purchase Free Entry - Doors Open at 11:00am Join us on our Bus Trip to Foxwoods October 20th - $35.00 per person Buffet & Gambling Vouchers Visit RLLRI.org or our Facebook Page for more Information

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CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS Christmas Activities at Newman Congregational Church, UCC in Rumford

Saturday, December 1st: 23rd Annual Missions Bazaar from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Perfect for all your Christmas Shopping needs.

Sunday, December 2nd: Advent I Communion Sunday Service @ 9:30 am, Followed by Communion Sunday Brunch!

Sunday, December 9th: Advent II Lessons & Carols Service, with RI Brass Quartet @ 9:30 am.

Sunday, December 16th: Advent III Service @ 9:30 am, Christmas play “A Perfect Christmas” at 10:30 am, Followed by a delectable Christmas Brunch!

Sunday, December 23rd: Advent IV Poinsettia Sunday Service @ 9:30 am; Community Carol Sing at 4:00 pm With Newman’s Adult Choir and Providence Adult String Ensemble (PASE) Christmas Eve Candlelit Services, December 24th @ 5:00 pm & 11:00 pm with festive prelude music beginning at 10:30 pm.

All are welcome and invited to attend these time-honored traditions.

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends these invitations 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.

Do You Believe In God? Do You Believe In Good And Evil?

Do You Believe In Heaven And Hell?

If You Answered Yes to These Questions, the Next Question is, How are You Putting God in Your Life?

Do You Belong to a Church? Do You Attend Church Services?

Do You Pray? Are You Concerned with the Secular World?

If You are a Fallen Away Catholic, Perhaps You Should Give Some Thought to Coming Back to the Church.

If You Are Not Catholic, Please Give Some Thought to Joining a Church Even if it isn’t Catholic.

We Need to Change this World.

That Change Starts with You! I Urge You to Visit the Web Site: www.catholicscomehome.org At This Time When God Is Under Constant Attack, We Must Come Back To Him. Reach Out To Him, He Is There For You!

This Invitation Is From A Sinner, Who Wants You To Join Him On The Journey Back To God.

Haven United Methodist Church News

Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI. Call 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information. Office hours Monday thru Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm. Check out our website at www.havenumchurch.com.

1. Christmas Eve Service! Join us Monday, December 24th at 6:00 pm as Haven UMC and Godspeed Church together celebrate the Savior’s birth! All are welcome!

2. *** Wednesday Night Church Service *** Every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm. Can’t attend church on Sunday? Need a midweek pick-me-up? Join us for worship and fellowship and to hear the Word of God. Everyone is welcome!

3. Haven Basketball - East Providence Church Sunday School League has begun! Spread the word – anyone from Haven or the community, ages 8 to 17, is welcome to play. Practice is Wednesday 5:30-7 pm, with games on Saturday mornings for the 8 to 14 year olds; 15-17 year olds practice 7-8:30 pm Wednesday at Haven. If you would like to play for Haven, or have a church team that would like to be part of the league, contact the church office.

4. Haven UMC Thrift Store: *** EXTENDED *** BAG SALE Every SATURDAY through DECEMBER!! Small plastic bag - $1, brown paper bag - $3, 13 gallon trash bag - $5 (we supply the bags). Open from 9 am to 12 pm. Clothing, coats and jackets, shoes, linens, household items, puzzles, odds and ends. Donations are gratefully accepted (we’ll pickup clothing and small items if needed).

Volunteers are welcome!

5. Women’s Bible Study every Thursday at 11:30 am at the church. Contact the church office if interested. Transportation is available.

6. Come, join our family! Are you searching for a church home?

Do you or someone you know need prayer? At Haven UMC, we are a haven for those who would seek to know God better, while spreading the love of Jesus Christ. WORSHIP SERVICE is at 10 am on Sunday followed by Coffee Hour. Children’s Sunday School during worship service. Adult Bible Study at 12 pm.

7. Do you or your group/organization need a place to hold meetings? Sporting events? Activities? Conferences? We have SPACE AVAILABLE! We have a variety of spaces available from small to large, including a gym. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessibility. Contact the office for room sizes, availability and suggested donations.

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop

St Mary’s Thrift Shop is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm (weather Permitting). The thrift shop has lots of items such as clothes in all sizes, Knick knacks, kitchen items and lots more, with items added in all the time. Stop by and take a look.

St Mary’s is located at 81 Warren Ave with the entrance to the thrift shop in on 4th street

St. Mary’s Christmas Service

St Mary’s Episcopal Church will have their Christmas Eve Mass at 5 pm. All are welcome to join us.

St Mary’s is located at 81 Warren Ave in East Providence 401 434 7456

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Episcopal Church of the Epiphany December Events Advent Labyrinth Night

Friday, December 14, 6-8pm

1336 Pawtucket Ave, Rumford, RI, www.epiphanyep.org Experience the ancient Christian tradition of walking prayer using the labyrinth on our Parish Hall floor illuminated by candles and accompanied by music. No prior experience necessary. Come and go as you’d like. Give yourself the gift of space for reflection and connection to the Spirit of God.

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Contemplative Christmas Worship Featuring a Classical Guitar

Tuesday, December 18, 7pm

Join us for a contemplative worship service of classical guitar music, readings, silence, Holy Communion and simple prayers. This service is for you if you need a break from the noise and pressure of the busy holiday season. Or perhaps this is a difficult season this year for one reason or another and a time to reflect would be helpful. This an hour of worship to remember the true meanings of the season and find comfort in the Christmas story where light overcomes darkness, hope comes to life and the impossible becoming possible with God.

Christmas Season Worship Services:

Christmas Eve – Holy Eucharist 5pm & 10pm (with choir and violins) Christmas Day – Holy Eucharist 10am Lessons and Carols for Christmas – 12/30, Holy Eucharist 10:30am

St. Margaret Church 1098 Pawtucket Ave Rumford, RI 02916

2018 Christmas Schedule Christmas Eve Mass 4 p.m. with Children’s Choir Carols at 3:30 p.m.

6 p.m. with Soloist & Instrumentals 11 p.m. with Adult Choir Christmas Day Mass 10 a.m. only New Year’s Eve 5 p.m.

New Year’s Day Tuesday, January 1, 2019 10:00 a.m.

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WATERFRONT

SOLD Riverside: Make this great 3 bed home yours! Open kitchen & dining, spacious living & sun room.

Add your own TLC & personal touches!

Cathy Sousa 401-474-8306

Riverside: 2 bed w/updated KIT, hardwoods, pellet stove, 2 decks & master. Large lot w/room for addition. No flood ins required. A gem! $375,000 Susan Shore 401-580-9486

RUMFORD NEIGHBORHOOD

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! East Providence: Wonderful 4 bed in Waddington! Hardwoods, fireplace, dining w/built-ins, updated den, master & bonus room on 2nd.

Charming! $314,900 Lori Gardiner 401-265-2594

East Providence: 3 bed, 2 bath w/front entrance, hardwoods, crown moldings, EIK w/granite & SS, central air, sliders to private yard & garage. Fabulous! $329,000 Jean Clarke 401-374-5039

PENDING East Providence: Fabulous oppor tunity to own investment property or owner occupy! 2 units w/3 beds each, French doors & hardwoods.

Maria Correia 401-556-2957

PENDING Riverside: 3 bed w/gorgeous sunsets & tranquil water views of Bullocks Cove! Great Room w/coal burning stove & waterview patio.

Jane Marshall 401-486-4847

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Riverside: Charm throughout! 4 bed, fireplace in living, additional family room, EIK w/dining area, hardwoods, & finished basement.

Cathy Sousa 401-474-8306

UNDER CONTRACT Rumford : Unique opportunity! Wonderful church zoned for single family use. Add your style & design for the home of your dreams!

Robin Lozito 401-486-6937

Riverside: Turn-key Raised Ranch! 3 bed, hardwoods throughout & beautiful fenced yard. Walk to shopping, bike path, water, & parks! $259,900 Susan Shore 401-580-9486

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East Providence: Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath Raised Ranch in Kent Heights!

Finished basement, two kitchens, sliders to large patio. Occupancy 2 to 6 weeks! $329,900 Maria Correia 401-556-2957

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Rumford: Fabulous 3 bed, 2 bath Cape on over ¼ acre! Front hall, hardwoods, built-ins, fireplace, dining, master EIK & private wooded yard. $349,900 Jean Clarke 401-374-5039

East Providence: Two family in Central EP close to highway. Two beds each floor, vinyl siding & detached garage. Fabulous investment! $199,000 Lisa Halajko 774-991-0052

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People in the News East Providence Student Cast in "A Christmas Carol"

New England’s Favorite Holiday Tradition Runs November 8-December 30 Providence, RI: Trinity Rep’s 41st anniversary production of A Christmas Carol continues the long tradition of featuring young local actors performing alongside professionals. This year’s children’s cast includes East Providence-native Jeffrey Bento. The production, directed by Mark Valdez, runs November 8 through December 30, 2018. More information about the production can be found at TrinityRep.com/Carol.

Jeffrey Bento is 12 years old, a student at Riverside Middle School, and will be playing Peter.

Tickets may be purchased by phone at (401) 351-4242, online at www.TrinityRep. com, or in person at the theater’s box office at 201 Washington Street in downtown Providence. Adult ticket prices for A Christmas Carol start at $31. Children’s tickets (age 2 – 14) start at $25. For information on group discounts for parties of 20 or more contact Group Sales at (401) 521-1100 ext 238.

A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep is presented by Cardi’s Furniture with supporting sponsors Amica Insurance and media sponsor B101 and Coast 93.3.

Trinity Repertory Company Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater, Trinity Rep has created unparalleled professional theater for and with its community since its founding in 1963. Trinity Rep strives to facilitate human connection and has been a driving force behind the creativity that fuels and defines the region for more than 50 years.

Trinity Rep is committed to reinventing the public square and inspiring dialogue by creating emotionally-stimulating live productions that range from classical to contemporary and innovative education programs for all ages and abilities. Its annual production of A Christmas Carol has brought families together for 40 years and made memories for over a million audience members.

Subscriptions for the 2018-19 season are now on sale. The season includes black odyssey by Marcus Gardley, An Illiad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare, Macbeth by William Shakespeare, The Song of Summer by Lauren Yee, Little Shop of Horros with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, and Marisol by José Rivera. For more information and to purchase tickets, call the box office at (401) 351-4242 or visit Trinity Rep’s website at www.TrinityRep.com.

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Who’s Who & What They Do Get to Know Your Local Businesses.

Nina’s Tailoring and Dry Cleaning has New Owners!

Whether your favorite garment needs to be shorter, longer, tighter or give just a bit, Angie & Gloria, the friendly and talented new owners of Nina’s Tailoring, promise professional results at affordable prices.

Conveniently located at 2399 Pawtucket Avenue, Angie & Gloria took over the shop five months ago and are experiencing tremendous success in their new home. Bringing their years of training and experience into this revamped, well-equipped space, they can handle anything from a simple hem to the most intricate beadwork.

Most any alterations can be done same day or a few day return!

In addition to alterations, Nina’s also offers dry cleaning services, including fabric, leather, draperies, comforters, Uggs, cleaning and preserving wedding gowns and more.

For a limited time, if you mention this profile, you’ll receive 15% off any alteration. Get that party dress to fit perfectly before New Year’s. Make sure that suit is tailored to fit before your interview or the big day! Fix that zipper, replace the buttons… whatever your needs, Angie & Gloria can fit them for you! Walk in, no appointments, call 401-434-1908.

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Patricia Lyons, J.D., SHRM-SCP, SPHR Joins Complete Payroll Solutions’ RI Office as Senior HR Business Partner

Accomplished HR pro to provide strategic and tactical support to clients throughout Northeast.

Complete Payroll Solutions, the Northeast’s leading Human Resource, benefits and payroll service provider, announced today that Patricia Lyons of East Providence has joined the company as a Senior HR Business Partner working out of the West Warwick, Rhode Island, office. In this role, Patricia assists clients with shortand long-term HR strategy, provides expert support for complex issues, and develops policies, procedures and handbooks.

Prior to joining the company, Patricia most recently served as Human Resources Manager at RALCO Electric, Inc. Previously, she was a Senior HR Business Partner at The Hilb Group of New England and HR Manager at Wolverine Joining Technologies. In addition to her professional experience, Patricia currently serves as Treasurer for RI SHRM, where she was also past Director of Certification, and as Co-Chair of the Education & Safety Committee at the RI Association of Builders and Contractors.

“Patricia’s knowledge, experience and professionalism make her a valuable asset to our growing HR division,” said John Pettengill, CEO and Founder of Complete Payroll Solutions. “With Patricia’s counsel, clients can feel confident that they’re addressing the most pressing HR issues today with an approach that furthers their goals while supporting employees and keeping the company in compliance. We are thrilled to have her on board.”

Patricia earned her BS in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University and JD from Roger Williams University School of Law. She resides in East Providence, RI.

Christopher O’Brien Named to Castleton Men’s Basketball Roster

Castleton, VT - Christopher O’Brien (East Providence, RI) was recently named to the Castleton men’s basketball roster. To view the full roster, schedule, results and more, visit www.CastletonSports.com.

Bay View Students Inducted Into Eight Prestigious Honor Societies

On October 18th, one-hundred-one St. Mary Academy - Bay View Upper School students were honored for academic excellence in the subjects of Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Science, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Latin through the induction into eight national honor societies: Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society for Mathematics, National English Honor Society, Rho Kappa Honor Society for Social Studies through the National Council for Social Studies, Excalibur National Honor Society for Science, Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, Sociétê Honoraire de Français, Societá Onoraria Italica, and the National Latin Honor Society. These honor societies are in addition to Bay View’s chapter of the National Honor Society.

Inductees by city/towns in our area: • East Providence: Perissa Sousa-English, Rho Kappa, Spanish • East Providence: Rachel Bettencourt-Portuguese • Riverside: Cassandra Warr-Italian • Riverside: Emily Conley-Mu Alpha Theta • Riverside: Hope O’Brien Rho Kappa • Rumford: Elizabeth Cooney-Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta • Rumford: Isabelle Ae Jee Booth-English, Rho Kappa, Spanish • Rumford: Sarah Curran-English, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN Enrollment for Scouting Opens Across Southeastern New England Scouting is Now Available to Boys and Girls

The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America is welcoming new boys and girls into Scouting across Southeastern New England this fall with a social media campaign that highlights the benefits of Scouting, the adventures it entails and its recent decision to welcome girls. Over 9,700 youth from across the region participated in Scouting last year – a four percent increase from the previous year.

In Scouting, youth are challenged to earn advancements that require hard work and dedication in mastering a skill – such as first aid, citizenship and architecture. Units participate in activities such as camping trips, derby races and field trips. Scouts are also given the chance to serve their communities in events such as Scouting for Food, the annual food drive where Scouts collected over 215,000 pounds of food for the Rhode Island food bank last year.

“Each fall, we encourage youth to join Scouting to build strong character, learn life lessons and create lasting memories and friendships,” said Tim McCandless, Scout Executive/CEO of the Narragansett Council.

“Scouting instills the skills needed to succeed in life, and the values needed to be a good citizen. We’re thrilled to be able to welcome boys and girls across Rhode Island into our program.”

This year marks the first round of enrollment time that girls in grades K-5 can join Cub Scouting. Since the Boy Scouts of America first decided to welcome girls into the program, 72 girls have joined units across the Narragansett Council. So far, 14 have already enrolled during this recruitment season. Girls ages 11-18 will be able to enroll starting in February.

“The decision to welcome girls into Scouting was made to enable working families with sons and daughters to participate in one single program with ease. Many sisters were participating alongside their Scout brothers prior to this official announcement.

We’re excited to see how our Council grows and how young lives are impacted due to this,” said McCandless.

Scout troops generally meet weekly, and new Cub Scouts can start working toward their first award – the Bobcat merit badge – within weeks. The badge is earned through learning the core values of Scouting. The first Scouting event for newly enrolled Scouts is the Superhero Academy on Saturday, October 13, where Cub Scouts can participate in archery, boating, crafts, games, and more.

Parents can learn more and register their child at beascout.org.

About the Narragansett Council: The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential.

The Narragansett Council’s research-backed, youth development programs are for boys and girls ages 6 to 20 through Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Exploring. The council serves nearly 14,000 youth in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut. People can learn about Scouting programs and find groups near them at www.BeAScout.org. For more information, please log on to www.narragansettbsa.org.

For the Girls - By the Girls Drive to Benefit Good Neighbors Day Shelter

The East Providence Girl Scouts are hosting a Personal Care and Feminine Care Products Drive to benefit Good Neighbors Day Shelter in East Providence. We know that the number of families in the United States needing assistance from food pantries continues to increase every year. But did you know that personal care and feminine care products are not covered by SNAP or any other welfare program? Every month, this leaves countless people without the products many of us take for granted. That is why the East Providence Girl Scouts are asking for your help by donating one or more of these products.

All donations of unopened trial size personal care items such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotion, etc. are welcome. Feminine care products should be individually wrapped. We are asking for small sizes so that the items can travel easily in a backpack. All donations can be dropped off at the East Providence Scout House located at 351 Willett Ave in Riverside from now until Dec. 21st.

There is a donation bin located near the front door. It will be emptied daily. You can also give your item(s) to a local Girl Scout. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine at 433-3166.

East Providence Senior Girl Scout Troop 117

Members of East Providence Senior Girl Scout Troop 117 are shown after a Kayak trip on Narrow River in Narragansett. The girls took the Kayak trip in order to complete the requirements needed to earn the Senior Paddling Badge.

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Junior Girl Scout Troop 519 Earns Bronze Award

Members of East Providence Junior Girl Scout Troop 519 recently earned their Bronze Award. The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout (grade 4 or 5) can achieve.

There are six steps that must be completed to earn the award.

First the troop must build a Junior Girl Scout team which is usually comprised of the troop members. The team must then determine the needs in their community and then decide on a project which would benefit a particular need. A plan must be created to accomplish that project, the project must be completed (each girl has to work at least 20 hours individually on the project) and then each girl should “spread the word”. That is to say that each girl should share with others how her project made a difference in the community and the experiences and insights she gained from completing the project.

Troop 519 chose the Rhode Island SPCA as their benefactor. The Rhode Island SPCA’s mission is “To prevent cruelty to all animals throughout the State of Rhode Island; to advocate to strengthen and enforce the animal cruelty laws of the State of Rhode Island; to shelter and care for unwanted animals while working diligently to find them new homes; and to promote humane treatment and appreciation of all animals through education and community outreach.” The girls held a canned pet food drive throughout their schools: Myron J Francis, Waddington, Kent Heights, and Sacred Heart, as well as with family and friends. They were able to collect over 450 cans of cat and dog food to help the animals in the shelter.

The girls also made cat nip toys for the cats awaiting adoption.

Troop 55 Riverside Working Hard for Our Community!

On November 4th, Boy Scouts from Troop 55 and Cub Scouts from Pack 4 worked together to place U.S. flags on the graves of veterans at the Gates of Heaven cemetery. Our Scouts perform this act every year, honoring our veterans for their lives and service to our country.

If you would like to help support our annual flag budget, please contact us. We would appreciate your support and would enjoy placing more flags next year: scoutmaster@troop55riverside.org.

Members of East Providence Junior Girl Scout Troop 519 are shown with more than 450 cans of cat and dog food, dog treats, and cat toys which they collected and donated to the Rhode Island SPCA as part of earning their Bronze Award.

Boy Scouts from Troop 55 and Cub Scouts from Pack 4 at the Gates of Heaven cemetery.

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Pack 4 Riverside News

The scouts from pack for Riverside spent the weekend camping at Yahoo!

Scouts hiked, worked on advancement belt loops, carved pumpkins, played glow in the dark bowling and even spoke to Scouts in other countries!

Check out these great photos of the pack having a blast! More at www.reportertoday.com.

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Holiday Guide Teddy Borges Memorial Fund Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair The Teddy Borges Memorial Fund is holding a Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 8th

From 10-4 at the Brightridge Club (Back Hall) First Come First Serve for 30 Vendors Tables are $25 and a value item valued at $10 or more

Contact Kim Nunes at 226-2033 or tbhelp4all@gmail.com for application or more info.

Holiday Entertainment with Friends and Family of All Ages

(Family Features) Holiday entertaining is no small chore. From feeding the masses to keeping everyone happy and engaged, it can be a big job playing host during the holidays.

From time-saving meal options to ideas that encourage everybody to take part in the festivities, consider these tips to help make it easy to keep guests of all ages entertained: Simply catch up. Once the whole crew gets together, make a game out of giving everyone the chance to catch up. Put topics in a hat and draw to determine which category you’ll hear about, such as “favorite vacation this year” or “the latest on the grandkids.” Go around the room and give each guest a turn to share.

Go out for a change. Rather than trying to cook at home, save time by finding a restaurant or take-out option that suits everyone’s tastes. Keep pricing in mind, as a large group can rack up quite the bill if you don’t plan ahead. Several restaurants offer special deals, such as the 10 percent discount available at select eateries for AARP members. From Italian to seafood, finding the right spot for a bite to eat with grandkids or longtime friends can be a breeze.

Catch the newest release. When you feel like getting out of the house, heading to a movie theater can provide a chance to relax, especially for family members who have traveled long distances to join the group. Re-makes of classic favorites and holiday blockbusters can put a smile on just about anyone’s face. Additionally, some theaters offer discounts for ordering tickets online ahead of time.

Deck the halls. Adding a touch of festive flair can make guests feel welcome and ready to celebrate the occasion. But you don’t have to spend hours dragging out boxes of decorations to get your home holiday-ready. Colorful flower arrangements can add instant seasonal character and cheer to a room. Some floral services make it easy and affordable to have those bouquets delivered straight to your door, so all you have to do is find the perfect spot to showcase the pretty blooms.

Head to the mall. Shopping is another option for those looking to leave cramped quarters behind, and finding last-minute holiday deals could appeal to the procrastination-inclined gift givers. Take advantage of stores offering special deals or discounts with your AARP membership.

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(Family Features) Each year, the true spirit of the holidays can seem to get buried further beneath mountains of wrapping paper and drowned out by commercialism.

However, when it comes to the holidays, gifts don’t have to come in glossy paper with crisp edges and hidden tape (though those are nice, too). For example, author Carol Lavin Bernick recommends focusing on gifts that make an impact, such as giving back within your community.

The former chairman of beauty conglomerate Alberto Culver, Bernick published “Gather As You Go,” a book sharing insights she’s learned through her many roles: corporate leader, working mother, philanthropist and founder of the nonprofit organization Enchanted Backpack.

Consider these tips from Bernick for making a difference without breaking the bank.

It’s About More Than Just Dollars: Instead of measuring your support by how much money you give, focus on the many ways you can support organizations near and dear to you by spreading the word online and in-person while recruiting new supporters. Alternatively, you can find an organization that puts your knowledge and skills to work. For example, if you’re an artist or IT specialist, find a charity that needs your skill set.

Think Long-Term: When you’re working with an organization, consider how you can help it find a long-term solution to problems.

For example, if you’re interested in helping young girls excel in science and math, work with your local elementary or junior high school to establish or support an after-school STEM program.

Start at Home: Teach your children the importance of giving back by donating gifts to those in need through charitable programs, volunteering at a food pantry or fundraising through a bake sale.

Shop with Purpose: This year, you can make an impact with your holiday shopping by buying gifts that give back. For instance, all proceeds from “Gather As You Go” directly benefit Enchanted Backpack.

Focus on Your Passions: Define your focus and make a difference by dedicating yourself to one or two causes that excite you the most. Find your passion and pursue it.

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5 DIY Holiday Activities for the Whole Family (BPT) - ‘Tis the season for baking and crafting - the perfect ways to feel festive and bond with loved ones of all ages. From trying new recipes to creating crafts that will be cherished for years to come, plan a date for some holiday fun and let the memory-making with friends and family begin!

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Servings: 3 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: less than 1 minute Ingredients • 9 ct. pack of PEEPS(R) Marshmallow Snowmen • 9 graham cracker squares • 1 pack of mini candy canes • 6 chocolate squares Directions 1. Turn on the oven broiler and place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil.

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4. Place the tray in the oven for 35 seconds. Check to see how toasted the Snowmen are - they should be slightly puffed, looked melted around the sides, and begin to form a golden-brown crust on top. If they don’t look melted enough, leave them in for another 5 to 10 seconds. Keep a very close eye on them and use extreme caution when broiling PEEPS(R) and pulling them out of the hot oven.

5. Remove the tray from the oven and immediately begin to build the PEEPS(R) Snowy S’mores by stacking two melted PEEPS(R) topped graham crackers.

6. Finish off with a clean graham cracker and top off with a PEEPS(R) Marshmallow Snowman. Adhere the Snowman to the top of the graham cracker with a dab of melted chocolate, and then adhere the candy cane to his hand with chocolate - to appear as if the Snowman is holding the candy cane.

7. Break up a candy cane and sprinkle bits to the melted chocolate and PEEPS(R) Marshmallow Snowman.

8. Make sure to enjoy while the treat is still warm!

Gratitude Tree

The family tree gets a thoughtful update in this project that serves as a reminder of what matters most during the holiday season. Use cardboard or poster board to cut out a tree trunk and branches to hang on the wall. Then cut out leaf shapes with construction paper and ask each person to write down what they are grateful for. Then share with each other before adhering the leaves on the branches to create a one-of-a-kind family tree. For a holiday theme, place an evergreen tree on the wall and decorate with paper ornaments with notations of gratitude instead.

Hand-Print Wreath

Every person is unique and so is the size and shape of their hand. Outline each person’s hand on green felt and cut out individually. Then use glue to adhere the hands together in a circle shape to create a wreath, adding in a few red circles for berries or a bow if you desire. Alternatively get a white canvas and green acrylic paint from the local craft store. Gather everyone and paint the palms and underside of fingers and press each family member’s hand firmly on the canvas to create various prints in a beautiful wreath shape.

Cup of Joy

Want a simple project that is as much fun to create as it is to give? From neighbors and the mail-carrier to teachers and school friends, it’s easy to show you care when you create a treat that lets everyone enjoy a cup of joy. Simply get packets of classic hot chocolate and PEEPS(R) marshmallow in seasonal shapes like gingerbread men, snowmen and holiday trees. Tie together with a bow and add a tag with a holiday greeting or fun saying like, “You’re our favorite ‘PEEP’le, thanks for being great neighbors!”

Salt-Dough Ornaments

Kids love to play with clay, so they certainly will enjoy creating salt-dough ornaments. All you need is flour, salt and water to get started. Look up “salt dough ornament recipe” on the internet and you’ll find quick and easy recipes. Traditionally, you’ll roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters before baking and painting. You can also make three-dimensional ornaments like snowmen or people, too. Get creative by using household utensils like a garlic press to create hair or beards.

Spending time with loved ones is the best part of the holidays.

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Happy New Year!

4 Tips to Take Financial Stress Out of the Holidays

By Rachel Cruze Here are a few ways you can save this holiday season and still It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means holiday enjoy your time: shopping is underway! If you’re a spender like me, your head is Make a Christmas budget spinning with all the upcoming festivities. The holidays are such Overspending is easy to do when you don’t make a plan for a magical time of year, but I think we can all agree they’re not-soyour money. We know Christmas is on December 25th every year. magical for our wallets.

Your Christmas will be less stressful—and more festive—if you It’s easy to lose sight of what matters during this special season create a budget ahead of time and plan for your purchases. I like and feel pressured to overspend. But it is possible to enjoy the using the EveryDollar app. You can list out all your Christmas exholidays and not let them turn into a debt hangover in January. penses, including the gifts you want to buy for people, and track your budget on the go!

Set expectations early with your kids Discontentment happens when kids expect the whole toy store under the tree and only receive three or four gifts. Make sure their expectations are realistic long before Christmas morning. If a new bike’s not in the budget, let them know.

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Club News & Announcements Pomham Rocks Santa Dec. 8

Santa doesn’t always come on a sleigh.

In Riverside, he comes by boat! Families are invited to see Santa take a boat ride around Riverside and conclude his journey with a trip around Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on Saturday, December 8. Santa will leave the dock at Haines Park at 10 a.m. on the Lady Pomham, weather permitting, and will motor around the Terrace, arriving at Sabin Point Park at about 10.40 a.m., before continuing to the lighthouse.

To celebrate Santa’s arrival, members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will greet guests at Sabin Point Park with Munchkins and hot chocolate, courtesy of Pawtucket Ave. Dunkin’ Donuts and doughnuts, courtesy of Proud Mary’s Donuts, Riverside Square.

Just in time for holiday gift giving, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will have available for sale at Sabin Point a new commemorative ornament that features a colorful picture of this East Providence lighthouse. The 2” diameter classic ceramic ornament has a ribbon hanger and is gift boxed. It is made exclusively for Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse by Barlow Designs. A card describing the history of this New England landmark accompanies the ornament.

Buy one for your Christmas tree and order extras for family and friends who have moved away. Priced at only $15, these also make great gifts for teachers or co-workers. If you are unable to attend Pomham Santa, the ornaments can be ordered by mail at Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, c/o 81 Harris Street, Riverside, RI 02915. For further information and the cost of postage for areas outside of East Providence, call 401-433-3463 or email lighthouse1871@yahoo.com.

Built in 1871, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is the last surviving lighthouse in upper Narragansett Bay. It still serves as an aid to navigation and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Proceeds from the sale of the ornaments will be used to maintain the lighthouse.

Community Volunteers Making A Difference

Working Together to Make A Difference In December

Local Elks Lodges from every state, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal Zone will be busy helping our communities this holiday season. Thousands of needy families will receive food baskets and presents. The Elks National President, Michael T. Luhr motto is “Working Together to Make A Difference”.

Elk volunteers will visit thousands of hospitalized Veterans that have protected our freedoms. The Elks vow “So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” The Elks support both active military forces and retired veterans. Elks furnish food, comfort care items, therapeutic items and gifts, host holiday celebrations and recreational activities at bases and hospitals, and stand ready to fulfill any need when called upon. Last year alone, the total value of Elks’ contributions to our nation’s Veterans was $47 million, and our members served more than 677,000 Veterans. The Elks have entered into a partnership with VHA to support efforts homeless Veterans in their communities. To this end, the Elks have pledged $4 million dollars to help end Veteran Homelessness.

The Elks will receive thousands of scholarship applications in December from high school seniors across the nation. Annually, the Elks award college scholarships across the nation totaling more than $4 million.

The Elks Community Investment Program will award $12.4 million towards enriching our communities. The Elks total donations exceeded 675 million last year.

There are more than 1,700 Elks Lodges across the country with a total membership nearing 800,000. Elks’ members must be American citizens who are at least 21 years of age and must believe in God. To learn more visit www.elks.org

The Cape Verdean Museum News

The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit is dedicated to the preservation of the history and culture of Cape Verde and Cape Verdeans in the United States. Our extensive collection includes artifacts, photos, historical maps, documents, CDs, recordings, DVDs, periodicals and books. These items have been donated by over 150 donors from Cape Verde, the United States and Europe.

Established as a Non-Profit 501 C3 Organization in July 2003, the museum has been maintained primarily by monetary donations from the community, initially 50 families and organizations who pledged a thousand dollars each to open the museum. The museum is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and overseen by the Executive Director. It is run completely by volunteers, primarily from the Board of Directors.

The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit (CVME) is presently located at 1003 Waterman Avenue in East Providence since 2005.

Volunteers regularly take part in cultural events around Rhode Island including schools for presentations. Group visits are made by special arrangements.

The Cape Verdean Museum will close for the winter season after operating hours on Friday, November 30, 2018. The museum will reopen in the spring on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Operating hours are on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and on 1st Saturdays of the month from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Group visits are made by special arrangements. Please visit our website at www.capeverdeanmuseum.org for our Contact and Newsletter link. Please visit us also on Facebook.

Although the Cape Verdean Museum will be closed for the winter season, the CVME will have Tarde Cultural events, an afternoon of culture, once a month at venues in Rhode Island for 2019.

Please check our website Newsletter, Facebook page and the East Providence Reporter for exhibit venues and events coming up.

In recognition of the Anniversary of Amilcar Cabral’s Assassination, the CVME will host a Tarde Cultural, afternoon of culture Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 10 Rocks, 1091 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. with Guest Speakers, Poetry Readings, Exhibits, Batuku and Live Entertainment. Dinners, Tappas and Specialty drinks are available for purchase.

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SCHOOL NEWS AG Kilmartin’s Office Brings “It Can Wait” Campaign to EPHS

Members of the East Providence High School junior class sign pledge boards promising to not text and drive as part of Attorney General Kilmartin’s “It Can Wait” program.

With “hands free” phone law in effect, reiterates importance of not snapping selfies, posting photos, or texting while driving.

Many people today, and particularly teens and young adults, can scarcely remember life without cell phones. While the benefits of mobile devices are many, they can be a dangerous distraction when operating a motor vehicle – sometimes leading to serious crashes that result in injury and death. The need to stay focused on the road and not the phone is the central theme of “It Can Wait.”

On Monday, that was the message the Office of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin, the Rhode Island State Police, and AT&T shared with students at East Providence High School as part of the “It Can Wait” campaign. The presentation highlighted the dangerous and sometimes deadly consequences of distracted driving and the ramifications of the state’s “hands free” law that went into effect earlier this year.

“While we’ve all grown accustomed to our phones being an integral part of our daily lives, there is a time and place when we must put them away – and that is when we are behind the wheel of a vehicle. It might be a tough habit to break, but it’s so necessary to the safety of all motorists, passengers and pedestrians,” said Attorney General Kilmartin.

“Rhode Island made strides with the passage of the ‘handfree” law, but education is also key in changing driver behavior and instilling safe behavior in young drivers from the start. The response by students to the It Can Wait school program has been very positive since we launched it six years ago. We have made 97 school presentations since then, often returning to the same school to speak with each new class of young drivers. We hope that through peer influence and by hearing some of the tragic, real life situations that have resulted from distracted driving, more teens will realize that no text message, snap, tweet or Instagram is worth losing their own life, or worse, taking the life of another person. It Can Wait,” added Attorney General Kilmartin.

During the school assembly, students watched the powerful documentary “The Last Text,” featuring young people whose lives have been forever impacted by distracted driving. They also signed a pledge to not use their phones while driving and to serve as ambassadors by asking others to put away their phones while

in the car.

Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, said, “Distracted driving is killing people on roadways across the country every day. The It Can Wait program reinforces the message to teen drivers and all motorists that no phone call, text, social media post -- or any other distraction -- is worth dying for. Keeping both eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel is the best way to keep everyone safe.”

Patricia Jacobs, President, AT&T New England said: “For almost a decade, AT&T’s nationwide It Can Wait campaign has shared a simple message: Distracted driving is never OK. And no state has been a stronger partner in this effort than Rhode Island. In particular, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin has worked tirelessly to spread this message to every corner of the Ocean State.”

“Later this fall, AT&T and Attorney General Kilmartin will hold our 100th It Can Wait event in the state of Rhode Island, a significant milestone that highlights the ongoing importance of this issue. We extend our thanks to Attorney General Kilmartin for his years of service and dedication to public safety in Rhode Island. We truly believe our collective efforts have helped make a difference, but we also understand there is more work to be done. In 2018, nearly 9 in 10 people admit to using their smartphone while driving. We need to keep talking about this issue, and we need to keep reminding our friends and loved ones to put their phones down while they’re behind the wheel. No text, photo, email or social media post is worth a life. It Can Wait,” Ms. Jacobs added.

The statistics remain staggering. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 19-year-olds in the United States. In 2016 alone, 3,450 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.

School officials who are interested in bringing the “It Can Wait” program to their school this fall are asked to contact Donna Kirwan, assistant public information officer, at (401) 274-4400 ext. 2268 or dkirwan@riag.ri.gov.

Picture at left: Special Assistant Attorney General Michael McCabe presents a citation to East Providence High School Vice Principal Roxie DeBlois for hosting an “It Can Wait” visit for the junior class on Monday.

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Friday Focus at Martin Middle School Our Kids Deserve It!

OUR KIDS deserve our very best every single day. It’s a pleasure to work with TEACHERS and PARENTS who care so much about the success of OUR KIDS. Every decision we make at Martin Middle School is what is BEST for KIDS! We are not perfect and teaching and parenting isn’t easy, but if we do WHAT IS BEST FOR KIDS, then OUR KIDS will get what they need. OUR KIDS DESERVE IT! A few weeks ago you were challenged to share inspirational quotes that OUR KIDS need to hear every day! Once again, I challenge you to choose one or more to use with OUR KIDS each day this week and let’s see how they respond.

“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before. ” – Bonnie Blair “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” – Theodore Roosevelt “Nothing is particularly hard if you break it down into small jobs.” – Henry Ford “When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” – George Washington Carver “You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have.”

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Attendance is huge initiative at MMS this year. OUR KIDS know that we care by letting them know that we want them here at school.

OUR TEACHERS have committed time each month when they are making phone calls and reaching out to KIDS and FAMILIES. This consistent effort is making a difference. During the months of September and October we have had 42 students come off the chronic absenteeism list!!! Keep up the great work and we will continue letting them know, WE WANT THEM HERE AT SCHOOL EACH DAY because OUR KIDS DESERVE IT!

Change the World!

Thanks to Dr. Forand for sharing this is an inspiring and powerful 20-minute commencement speech by Naval Admiral William H. McRaven at The University of Texas at Austin Commencement.

Admiral McRaven’s commencement speech is perhaps one of the best commencement speeches ever heard. It is on point and offers some fantastic life lessons. (University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address – Admiral William H. McRaven), https://youtu. be/pxBQLFLei70. Below are excerpts from his amazing speech.

1. If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.

2. If you want to change the world, find someone to help you paddle.

3. If you want to change the world, measure a person by the size of their heart, not the size of their flippers.

4. If you want to change the world get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward.

5. If you want to change the world, don’t be afraid of the circuses.

6. If you want to change the world sometimes you have to slide down the obstacle head first.

7. If you want to change the world, don’t back down from the sharks.

8. If you want to change the world, you must be your very best in the darkest moment.

9. If you want to change the world, start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud.

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At Martin Middle School, effective communication is essential for building school-family partnerships. We just completed a couple of awesome days with Parent Teacher Conferences with everyone focused on OUR KIDS.

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Evidence shows that when teachers and parents are in communication strongly benefits students, including raising their academic achievement. Other advantages for OUR KIDS exists when parents and teachers consistently communicate helps OUR KIDS with increased motivation for learning, improved behavior, more regular attendance, and a more positive attitude about school in general.

Benefits for OUR PARENTS

Parents also benefit from being involved in OUR KIDS education by getting ideas from school on how to help and support their children, and by learning about academics.

Perhaps most important, parents benefit by becoming more confident about the value of their school involvement. Parents develop a greater appreciation for the role they play in OUR KIDS education.

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When teachers have more contact with parents, teachers learn more about OUR KIDS needs and life, which is information they can apply toward better meeting those needs. Teachers and Parents who are involved tend to have a more positive view of each other which benefits OUR KIDS. Good two-way communication between families and schools is necessary for your OUR KIDS success at Martin Middle School. Research shows that the more parents and teachers share relevant information with each other about OUR KIDS, the better equipped both will be to help OUR KIDS achieve. Opportunities for two-way communication include: Parent conferences, MMS Parent Teacher Association, Student work sent home for parent review and comment, Phone calls and e-mails. Let’s continue to increase communication between school and families. When parents and teachers work TOGETHER….OUR KIDS WIN!!!

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Kindness is in the Air at Hennessey Elementary School!!

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Kindness is evident at Hennessey Elementary as we focused on how to show kindness throughout the school community. Students and staff participated in a school-wide kindness rocks project where each class painted positive messages on rocks to display outside of our school. Students have been learning how to show kindness throughout their school day from their classrooms to the lunchroom. Students created posters on how to show kindness in their words and actions. Students and staff wrote messages of kindness to leave on desks and tables of their classmates and teachers. At recess, students participated in Playworks games that focused on teamwork and kindness. Kyla, a 3rd grader says, “It makes you feel good to be kind. It’s a good way to make friends. You can show kindness by holding the door, cleaning up for a friend, or helping out your mom or dad with dishes and laundry.”

Also, students participated in creating a school-wide book on kindness which they created during their lunchtime learning. Peter, a 5th grader, who gives staff and students high fives each morning to say hello says, “It’s fun to be kind and help people out. People who aren’t friends can still help each other.” Peter says he has witnessed this in school and after school.

Kindness continued to spread through our Girls on the Run Program, with a Baby Drive to support families who may be struggling in the community. The girls, with the guidance of the GOTR coaches, completed a community service project. The girls brainstormed ideas and voted on the top choices. It’s a great time to be a Hennessey Hero!!!

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Bay View Donates 32 Complete Thanksgiving Meals to Area Families

Saint Margaret School collects food for the Bread of Life Food Pantry

During the month of November, Saint Margaret School students brought in non-perishable food items to be brought to the Bread of Life Food Pantry on Newman Avenue in East Providence and also made Thanksgiving baskets for 6 families. Middle school students also went to the Bread of Life food pantry to help stock the items that were brought in.

Back, left to right: Bridget Peterson (Rumford), Lyla Couture (North Providence), Ava Sahin (East Providence), Ella Correia (West Warwick), Arabella Aldape (Providence) Front Kneeling: Zoha Muskan (Riverside) During this season of thanks and giving, the St. Mary Academy - Bay community of students, faculty, and staff united to collect food and money for those in need. During the month of November, an Academy-wide collection delivered 32 baskets of Thanksgiving meals to area families. In addition to filling baskets, $100 dollars was raised and turned into gift cards that the families can use to purchase a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner.

Items were collected from November 8th-16th. The Middle and Upper Schools’ collection was organized by the Bay View Chapter of the National Honor Society and it yielded 25 baskets. The Lower School’s collection garnered 7 more. The baskets were distributed to a variety of local organizations and families, including Re-Focus, a Rhode Island non-profit that caters to adults with differing physical and developmental needs, St. Vincent’s Home for Children in Fall River, MA, the Sisters of Mercy for use in their ministries, and to families in need within the Bay View community.

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Bay View Students Roll Up their Sleeves to Save Lives Fall Blood Drive Yields 17 Pints of Blood to Save 51 Lives

St. Mary Academy - Bay View, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), held its fall blood drive on Thursday, November 8th on campus in the Athletic Wellness Center. Students, teachers, and parents came to roll up their sleeves and donated 17 pints of blood to help others on their road to recovery. According to the RIBC, 51 lives will be saved with a collection of this amount. Bay View will host another blood drive on March 28, 2019.

From left to right: Shailia Pena (senior, Cranston), Rylee Marin (junior, North Scituate), Lisa Ortiz (junior, Lincoln), Cassandra Warr (junior, Riverside)

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS

by Bob Rodericks

Townies-Rams Thanksgiving Day Game

East Providence vs. LaSalle Thanksgiving 2018.

Photo by Tyler Saunders Maxwell.

The 90th playing of Rhode Island's longest standing Thanksgiving Day football game was played on Friday, November 23 - one day after its traditional Thanksgiving Day scheduled game. The game, played at LaSalle, was postponed due to the expected colder than normal weather. Friday night's game was not much warmer although there were less winds. The Rams won in a come from behind thriller.

The game, lacking its usual overflow Thanksgiving Day crowd, was an entertaining game with East Providence pretty much stopping the LaSalle running game.

The Townie defense was aided by a good offense and was leading in the game with under a minute to play.

The Townies led 18-14 with time running out but a LaSalle fumble return and a 25 yard pass from Mike Grenier to Tyriq LoweTorres gave the Rams a 21-18 win over the disappointed East Providence club.

The Townies scored on a 35 yard run from Exondus Barnes, a 7 yard run from Dion Hazard and a crowd-pleasing 70 yard interception run back by Dion Hazard. A couple of point after conversions failed.

LaSalle finished with a 6-1 division record and East Providence was 4-3. The Thanksgiving Day game is no longer a "league" contest and is now considered an optional exhibition game to the consternation of many fans of the once mighty tradition.

East Providence-LaSalle Thanksgiving Football. Photo by Tyler Saunders Maxwell.

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38th East Providence Turkey Trot "Mixed" 5K Pierce Stadium Run (Supporting "Hope & Faith" Food Pantry)

Leonardo Top EP Finisher

The East Providence Recreation Department held its 38th Annual Turkey Trot 5K last month at Pierce Stadium. Anthony Leonardo was the first place East Providence finisher in the sixty-six runner race. Leonardo was presented the Edward Cronan Sr. Memorial trophy as the first place East Providence runner. Leonardo was fourth place overall. Results and times of East Providence finishers, as provided by "Cool Running and Wilbur Race Systems," are:

Former Townie HS stars now collegiate ballplayers helping out at ATC Black Friday training clinic. CJ Woods 2014, Tyler Lockard 2015, Andrew Rodrigues 2017 and Ben Sears 2018.

Fumble scrum at EP - LSA Thanksgiving Game 2018.

Photo by Tyler Saunders Maxwell.

Rumford Little League Seeks to Install Lights at Kim Rock Field

Rumford Little League, a non-profit organization, has been a fixture of the Rumford Community for over 50 years now. The league provides baseball and T-Ball leagues, as well as tournament and on-going instructional opportunities, for 250+ boys and girls on a yearly basis. "None of this would be possible without the unselfishness of our 70+ volunteers and the generous support of the many sponsors in our community. We continue to make ongoing improvements to our fields, facilities, and programs as we strive to be one of the premier Little League programs in the state and region," said league officials.

"For the 2019 season, we have committed to adding lights to our showcase field (Linberg) at the Kimberly Rock complex. As one can imagine, there are many costs involved in this project. The lights and poles have been donated but we still have many other expenses; primarily labors costs; involved in making this project a success. To help fund this project, the league has been fundraising, including a Silent Auction Fundraiser “Lights For Linberg” last month at The Hot Club in Providence, RI. Much money is needed for this project to happen. Residents can make donations by contacting Rumford Little League officials. mail@rumfordll.com or contact league press agent: Bill Keough (401) 323-1670 / wkeough@cox.net. Any league volunteer can be contacted to arrange for a donation.

This will benefit all of East Providence as many all-star and tournament games are held at the Kim Rock LL complex.

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Resident Makes Castleton Basketball Roster

Castleton, VT - Christopher O'Brien (East Providence, RI) was recently named to the Castleton men's basketball roster. To view the full roster, schedule, results and more, visit www.CastletonSports.com. A school press release said: "Castleton University is small enough to be a community where

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Nominations Sought for RIIL High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019

The Rhode Island Interscholastic League High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is accepting nominations for its 16th class of inductees to be honored at a ceremony on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick, R.I. The committee seeks new nominations of worthy individuals who deserve recognition for their high school athletic accomplishments. Nominees must exemplify the highest standard of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and moral character and will be considered on the merits of their contributions and achievements to high school athletics. Categories in which a person may be nominated are: coach, administrator, and former outstanding athletes. In addition, there is a category for any person whose activities as a game official, school supporter, or one whose combination of activities have resulted in a service qualified as outstanding or excellent.

Preliminary Recommendations, due January 1, 2019, offer an option to submit a potential candidate’s name to the Hall of Fame Committee for consideration.

Formal Nominations will be accepted on the official RIIL Hall of Fame Nomination Form and must be submitted to the RIIL office no later than March 1, 2019. All Hall of Fame documents may be downloaded from the Hall of Fame page, located under “Initiatives” on the RIIL website at https://www.riil.org or by contacting the office at (401) 272-9844. For more information, please call the RIIL office or email carolyn.thornton@riil.org.

Project Discovery Gala Raises $85,000 for Education Programs Fund Announced to Support Project Discovery in Perpetuity

Trinity Repertory Company held its 2018 Project Discovery Gala, which supports education programs at Trinity Rep, on November 14. Through ticket sales, sponsorships, and a live auction, the event raised more than $85,000. The event was co-chaired by resident actors Rebecca Gibel and Charlie Thurston with Barbara and Larry Schoenfeld, and Ken Sigel and Sarah Kelly. Resident actor Joe Wilson, Jr. served as emcee and auctioneer.

At the event, Trinity Rep also announced at the event that over $1 million has been raised for an endowment fund to ensure the permanence of the Project Discovery student matinee program at Trinity Rep. This first benchmark for the endowment campaign has been led by Trinity Rep board member Paul Choquette over the course of the past two years. Trinity Rep will continue to seek gifts to grow the endowment, which will ensure Trinity Rep's ability to continue to introduce children to the power of live theater at little or no cost in perpetuity.

“Education is one of Trinity Rep’s core values, and we are so thankful for the generosity of those supporting the Project Discovery Gala and the endowment for helping to put those values into action,” said Executive Director Tom Parrish. “The Project Discovery endowment when fully funded will secure the permanence of this flagship program that has impacted so many young people and been a model for arts education around the country.”

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Renee J. Flodin, 83, of Locust Street, Riverside, died peacefully on November 3, 2018.

Claudia A. Shilo, age 67, of Taunton Ave., East Providence, died November 4, 2018 at her home.

Carol Ann (Palumbo) Huffman, born February 13, 1951, passed away Monday, November 5th at 5:25 AM. Agnes M., (Mahar) Medeiros, 79, formerly of Glenrose Drive, Riverside, passed away on Friday November 9, 2018.

Lillian M. (Bochichio) “Lily” “Pat” Richardson, 75, of Hilton Avenue, Riverside, died on November 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.

Frederick F. Foeri, Jr., 53, of, Riverside, died unexpectedly at home on November 12, 2018.

Ernest C. Ricci, 91, of Riverside entered into eternity on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Henry A. Perry, age 90, of East Providence, died November 15, 2018 at Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home with his loving family by his side.

Beverly H. (Lacy) Titus, 97, passed on November 16th.

Mary Jane (LaBrie) Bracken, 93, formerly of Pawtucket and Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away with her family at her side, Sunday evening, November 18, 2018 at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home.

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From the State House Rep. Amore Calls for Action on Sexual Harassment Legislation to Begin the 2019 Session

State House – Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) is requesting that the issues brought forth by the House Commission to Study Sexual Harassment in the Workplace be heard in committee immediately following re-introduction. The package of legislation was a result of a commission, led by Chairwoman Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett), that studied existing laws and identified areas of improvement that will have a positive impact on all employees.

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“With all the tools and information available to us in today’s society, we cannot stand idly by and allow our co-workers, friends and neighbors to be subject to working in a hostile environment and then be burdened with navigating an archaic and sometimes unclear system. When these incidents occur, whether they be in the workplace or in the State House, it is important that a person knows exactly where to go to address their grievances and that there is a safe, supportive, consistent and fair system in place for all parties involved.” concluded Representative Amore.

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East Providence Public Libraries WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453

RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY 475 Bullocks Point Ave, 401-433-4877

Children's Activites

Music with Lindsay Meehan for Toddlers & Preschoolers @Weaver Library Thursday, December 6, 10:00-10:30

Celebrate the coming of winter with songs, stories, rhymes, dance, and maybe even a snowstorm! Registration is not required.

Music Together for Babies age 4 @Riverside Library Wednesday, December 12, 10:00 & 10:30

Music and movement with interactive songs presented by Mychal Gendron of the RI Philharmonic Music School. Register for one of the classes by calling 401-433-4877.

Visit With Santa Claus @Weaver Library Wednesday, December 12, 4:00-7:00

Bring your camera to take photos with Santa. Kids can also decorate holiday cookies. All ages are welcome. The Very Merry Dickens Carolers will also be joining us from 5:00-6:00. They will be strolling through the library dressed in Victorian costumes and singing songs of the season in a rich, four-part a cappella harmony.

Sock Snowman Craft @Riverside Library

Thursday, December 13, 3:30-4:30, for kids of all ages Make a cute little snowman with rice and a sock.

Pine Cone Critter Craft @Riverside Library

Wednesday, December 26, 2:00, for kids of all ages

Make your own pine cone critter creations using felt, pipe cleaners, feathers, and more. Bring them home or leave one to display at the library.

Family Movie @Weaver Library Wednesday, December 26, 6:00

Bring the whole family to watch The Shaggy Dog (2006, rated PG, 98 min., comedy/family/fantasy). Don’t forget to bring your favorite movie snacks.

Henry The Juggler @Weaver Library Thursday, December 27, 3:00-3:45

Henry the Juggler will make you laugh while defying the laws of gravity with his amazing juggling. He speaks little, but says a great deal through his expression and body language (and road signs!).

This is a fun show for families with children ages 3+. Registration is not required, but arrive early as space is limited.

LEGOS at the Library @Weaver Library Friday, December 28, 10:00-12:00

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

Teen Programs

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Book Page Gift Tags @ Riverside Tuesday, December 4, 3 – 4pm

Make your own holiday gift tags with old book pages, stamps, and more!

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Teen Intercultural Conversation Night @ Weaver Tuesday, December 4, 6:30-7:30pm

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Earn community service hours by engaging in English conversation with English language learners ages 14-19. There will be activities and conversation starters to facilitate a fun learning experience for all participants!

Teen Community Service Night @ Weaver Tuesday, December 18, 5:30-7:30pm

This monthly event will allow East Providence teens in grades 9-12 to earn community service hours for meeting with the Teen Librarian to discuss 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!

Additional Community Service Opportunities for East Providence students to earn community service time for high school or other organization-related requirements: @ Weaver • Saturday, 12/08 2:30-4:30pm • Thursday, 12/20 2:30-4:30pm @ Riverside • Saturday, 12/01 1:00-3:00pm • Monday, 12/10 5:30-7:30pm • Friday, 12/14 2:30-4:30pm

Ongoing Programs - Children & Teens Reading Buddies

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

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

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Santa Claus, Cookies & Carolers at Weaver Library Decorate holiday cookies and visit with Santa Claus at the Weaver Library (41 Grove Ave., East Providence, RI) on Wednesday, December 12, 4:00-7:00. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

The Very Merry Dickens Carolers will also be joining us from 5:00-6:00. They will be strolling through the library dressed in Victorian costumes and singing songs of the season in a rich, four-part a cappella harmony.

For more information, please call the Weaver Library at 401-434-2453.

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Events at the Fuller Creative Learning Center

The Fuller Creative Learning Center continues its schedule of programs and workshops. The schedule for December includes:

Adults/Young Adults

• Knitting Class - Tuesdays, Nov. 13th - Dec. 4th 6:30-7:30pm • Make Your Own Condiments (Dressings and spice mixes) Thursday, December 6th 6:30-7:30pm • Breads of the World - Thursday, December 13th 6:00-7:30pm • Winter Solstice - Thursday, December 20th 6:00-7:00pm

Children/Teenagers

• Painting for Kids - Mondays, Nov. 19th - Dec. 10th 3:30-4:30pm • Cartooning Class - Thurs., Nov. 29th - Dec. 13th 6:00-7:00pm • DIY Holiday Gifts - Wed., Dec. 5th - Dec. 19th 3:30-4:30pm • Baking Cookies - Fri., Dec. 7th or Friday, Dec. 14th 3:30-4:30pm • DIY Holiday Cards - Monday, December 17th 3:30-4:30pm • Winter Solstice Science - Friday, December 21st 3:30-4:30pm • Make a Full Course Meal - Friday, December 28th 1:00-3:30pm • First Day of Winter (preschool) - Friday, December 21st 10:3011:15am

All Ages

• Tech Time - WiFi, 3D printer, and recording studio (by appointment) • FULLER SHOWCASE - Thursday, December 27th 5:30-7:30pm • Marvelous Marvin Creativity Workshop - Tuesday, December 11th 6:00-7:30pm • Candy Wreath - Tuesday, December 18th 6:00-7:30pm 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. For more information contact Ryan McCauley at rmccauley@eplib.org.

Weaver Programs

Jesse Liam & Jack LIVE! Christmas Concert Monday, December 3rd at 7pm

This popular and talented father and son duo will give your holiday spirit a charge! Enjoy a lively concert of Christmas songs and some of Jesse’s favorite tunes. Be part of Jesse Liam’s Annual Toy Drive and bring a toy donation.

First Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, December 5th 10:30am

Members will discuss Faith, Jennifer Haigh’s fourth novel .

Copies of the book are available at Weaver Library.

The Very Merry Dickens Carolers

Wednesday, December 12th from 5 -6pm

Enjoy the caroling of the Very Merry Dickens Carolers as they stroll through the library dressed in Victorian costumes on the day Santa visits the library. Bring the whole family to see Santa and hear the joyful music of the season. Children can also decorate a holiday cookie.

Second Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, December 11th from 2pm or 7pm

Members will discuss Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Copies of the book are available at Weaver Library.

Great Books Discussion Group

Thursday, December 20th 12:30pm

Interested in examining challenging readings? Join Dr. Geoff Berg and a group of men and women for a spirited discussion of Jonathan Haidt’s "The Hive Switch." Contact Joyce at 401-434-2453 to register and for a copy of the reading.

Holiday Sale

Everyone has a favorite holiday story. The Friends of the East Providence Public Library have put together a wide selection of gently used holiday-themed items to kick off the season – Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. The Holiday Sale at Weaver and Riverside Libraries will begin on November 15, and continue until all items are sold.

Children’s hard and soft cover editions of all-time favorites, such as The Night Before Christmas and Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer, will be available. Selections also include holiday-themed romances and novels. A wide array of recipe books for home baked treats and ideas for seasonal crafts and decor will be featured. Also for sale are vocal and instrumental CDs to put you in the holiday spirit, as well as videos of children’s classics, holiday comedies and family entertainment on DVDs. Located by the Never-Ending Book Sale at Weaver Library and Riverside Library, the Holiday Sale is a just few steps from the main entrance, The Friends of the East Providence Public Library will stock the Holiday Sale each week, so there will always be something different on the shelves.

The Holiday Sale is held during regular library hours, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence and Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Riverside Branch Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. Hard and soft cover books are $1. Pocket-size paperbacks are 50¢ or 3 for $1.

Children’s and young adult books are 50¢. DVDs and CDs are $1.

Plastic bags are located nearby for your shopping convenience.

Selections can be brought to the Welcome Desk for purchase. All proceeds benefit library programs and activities.

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Dave Says

*Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money

Wait on the Honeymoon

Dear Dave, My fiancé and I are getting married in three weeks, but he lost his job as an experienced HVAC technician at a hospital a few days ago. Do you think we should still go on a honeymoon, or wait until things are more stable? I’m on Baby Step 3 of your plan, and I make $56,000 a year. I also have $7,000 in an emergency fund. He was making $64,000 a year, and he’s on Baby Step 2 with about $10,000 in car debt remaining. We have $3,000 already set aside for the trip, plus another $2,000 we were planning to put toward fixing up his place.

-Corina Dear Corina, First, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I hope you two will have long and happy lives together.

Usually, I’m not a big fan of spending when someone loses a job. But I think your situation is a little different than most. You’re both serious about dumping debt and getting control of your finances. Plus, you’re working together, and you’ve already got a nice chunk of cash parked in the bank. That tells me you’re both wise enough to know the importance of saving.

Your guy can find another job in a couple of weeks, considering his field and experience. Companies everywhere are hiring people right now, and the economy is booming! If he gets out there and really busts it looking for another position leading up to the wedding, I think you two will be fine. He might even be able to work it out to start right after the honeymoon.

You two have some financial padding, his job is an easy one to replace, and his income will be restored soon if he’ll just get out there and make it happen. Go on the honeymoon, and have a wonderful time. God bless you both!

-Dave

Put Retirement on Hold Temporarily

Dear Dave, Should I stop making contributions to my 401(k) account for a year in order to save up an emergency fund? Thanks to you, I’m 33 and debt-free.

-Blake Dear Blake, Congratulations on being debt-free at such a young age! I appreciate the credit, but the truth is I just pointed you in the right direction. You made the sacrifices and did all the hard work. I’m really proud of you!

Yes, my advice is to temporarily stop making contributions to your 401(k) until you save up an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. It shouldn’t take a year, though, to set aside an emergency fund if you’re debt-free and making decent money at your job. Just make it part of your monthly budget plan, and get that emergency fund set up in a few months.

Here’s the way I look at it. If you don’t have an emergency fund, but you’re contributing to a 401(k), there’s a good chance you’ll end up cashing out your 401(k) if something happens that leaves you with a large, unexpected bill. When you cash out a 401(k) early, you get hit with a penalty plus your tax rate. That’s not a good plan!

And that’s just one of the reasons I tell people to have an emergency fund in place before they start investing.

—Dave

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Getting Ready for the Baby Steps

Dear Dave, I like your plan, and I’m ready to get control of my finances.

Should I catch up on past due bills before saving $1,000 for the beginner emergency fund you recommend in Baby Step 1?

-Samantha Dear Samantha, This is a great question, because it gives me a chance to walk you all the way through the Baby Steps plan.

Make sure your necessities are taken care of first. I’m talking about food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and utilities. Then, get current on anything you owe or make payment arrangements for your past due bills. Once you have these things taken care of, it’s time to take your first Baby Step.

You’ve already mentioned getting $1,000 in the bank for a starter emergency fund. That’s Baby Step 1. After that, begin your debt snowball. That’s Baby Step 2, and here you’ll pay off all your debts from smallest to largest, except for your home. Attack the first balance on your list by paying as much as you can each month, while making minimum payments on your other debts. When you’ve paid off the first one, add what you were paying on it to the payment on your next debt and start attacking it. In Baby Step 3, you’ll save up and increase your emergency fund from $1,000 to a full three to six months of expenses. Trust me, you’ll be surprised how quickly you can save money when you’ve got all that debt out of the way!

Once you reach this point, it’s time to really start looking at the future. In Baby Step 4 you start investing 15 percent of your income for retirement. College funding for any little ones is next in Baby Step 5, and Baby Step 6 is a big one—pay off your house early.

But Baby Step 7 is the real deal. When you’re able to build wealth and give with extreme generosity, you’ve reached the pinnacle of smart money management. Good luck, Samantha!

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Pawtucket’s Winter Wonderland in Slater Park Pawtucket’s 20th Annual Winter Wonderland will kick off December 1st 2018 at 3:45 PM. Santa’s Parade beginning at Daggett Farms and proceeding down the hill to the Historical Looff Carousal. Ushering in Santa will be our Grand Marshall, Rhode Island Monthly’s Best Newscaster and WJAR Weekend Sunrise Host Mario Hilario, the Tolman High School Band, Brownie troop 923, Slateretts baseball team & dancers from Dance Attitude in Pawtucket. Joining us this year will be mascots from various organizations in the area included the NBC Peacock, Aramark’s Lunch Fox, Chick fil a cow, Mascot from USA Skate and Wonderland’s own Snowman just to name a few.

Santa will be welcomed at the Carousal by the Wonderland elves along with Pawtucket Major Donald Grebien, Mrs. Claus, Winter Wonderland President Bob Machowski & Vice-President Dawn P. Goff, and Rhode Island Monthly’s Weather Woman of the Year and Wonderlands Official Meteorologist, WJAR’s Kelly Bates.

At 4:00 PM the group will begin the ceremony that will illuminate the 500 decorated trees, 20 Victorian Houses, light displays and multiple decorations that make up the festival.

The festival is held in Historical Slater Park on Armistice Blvd in Pawtucket RI on the weekends of December 1 & 2 and December 8 & 9 from 4PM to 8Pm. Starting at 4:30 each night there is a heated entertainment tent filled with performers from local school groups, dance studios, and choral groups.

There are free visits with Santa. For a small fee, optional photos with Santa will be taken. There will be Hay Rides, Train rides, Face painting, Children’s craft tables, and 25 cent rides on the historical Looff Carousal. Beside the decorated Christmas Trees there are 20 Victorian houses sponsored by local organization and business and an 18-foot-tall talking Snowman to enjoy. Stroll through the Night Before Christmas Story Lane. Become a Gingerbread Man or Woman, or a Snowman at our Life size cutout.

The food court will have hot dogs and hot Chocolate for sale.

The Historical Daggett house will be decorated for the season and open for tours and paintings will be on display and for sale at Rhode Island Water Color Society art gallery.

The Winter Wonderland festival is a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers in conjunction with the City of Pawtucket.

Our goal is to have a winter event that the whole family can enjoy, at little or no cost. Admission to the park is free with free parking in designated areas only.

The festival is held only on the first two weeks but the light displays are illuminated every night until January 1st 2019 for viewing.

For more information, contact Pawtucket’s Winter Wonderland in Slater Park, Post Office Box 2411, Pawtucket, RI 02861, www. winterwonderlandpawtucket.com, (401) 726-3185, or at our email snowman@winterwonderlandpawtucket.com.

Local Barbershop Harmony Singers Bring Joy to Holiday Season

NoteAble Blend and Harmony Heritage Members Offer Classic Caroling with a Contemporary Twist NoteAble Blend and Harmony Heritage women’s a cappella choruses, the Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island chapters of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style, will bring joy to the holiday season with a special performance at the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church at 2 PM on Saturday, December 8, 2018. The church is located on 701 Foundry Street in South Easton, Ma. The choruses will put a contemporary spin on classic caroling, and the performance will blend traditional holiday tunes with an entertaining mix of other repertoire.

“This holiday program is one of the highlights of our year,” says Kim Thompson, Harmony Heritage, chapter president, “and we are pleased to once again be joining NoteAble Blend. The choruses will bring to the audience a memorable performance that’s sure to be a staple in their holiday traditions.”

The performance is open to the public, and good will donations will be accepted at the door. All donations will benefit the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. The show will feature performances from two choruses and several chapter quartets, as well as raffles, refreshments and a lot of good old 4-part a cappella music to start the holiday season.

The NoteAble Blend and Harmony Heritage choruses sing in the barbershop harmony style, which traces its musical roots back to the turn of the 20th century. Today, barbershop harmony singers not only celebrate the classics, but also put their own spin on contemporary songs as well.

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(Family Features) Hosting holiday dinners can be stressful, even for the most seasoned home cooks. Between gift giving, cookie baking, home decorating and more, there’s often little time left to think through a festive feast for a hungry crowd of family and friends.

While the main entree and dessert are usually the first courses to be accounted for when planning, seasonal appetizers and sides can set your spread apart. Perfect for intimate gatherings or larger parties, a simple app like Cranberry Walnut and Brie Bites, filled with ingredients like Willow Tree Classic Chicken Salad and creamy Brie cheese, can leave guests anxiously awaiting the rest of the meal.

Round out your menu with must-have sides like potatoes. For example, a traditional French dish like Dauphinoise Potatoes are easy to make and feature a homemade butter and garlic sauce, thinly sliced potatoes and rich Gruyere cheese.

Once the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, however, one of the last things many hosts want to do is cook another big meal. With an option like Willow Tree Chicken Pies, you can skip the hassle and get a meal on the table quickly.

For more easy hosting ideas and recipes, visit willowtreefarm.com.

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Cranberry Walnut and Brie Bites Yield: 12-16 servings

Ingredients

• 2 packages (17 ounces each) puff pastry • 1 bag (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries • 1 cup sugar, plus additional, to taste • 1 orange or lemon, zest only, cut into strips • 2 tablespoons water • salt and pepper, to taste • 1 container (7 1/2 ounces) Willow Tree Classic Chicken Salad • 4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 48 pieces • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts • 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage

Directions:

• Heat oven to 375 F. • Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions.

Once thawed, unfold into thirds.

• Cut each third into 12 equal squares to make 48 squares.

• Grease two mini muffin tins; press each puff pastry square into muffin cup.

• Bake 8-10 minutes; remove from oven and press center of each cup in with end of wooden spoon.

• While puff pastry is baking, prepare cranberry sauce. Add bag of cranberries into saucepan. In pan over low heat, combine sugar, one strip orange or lemon zest and water; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium and cook until cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add sugar, salt and pepper, to taste; let cool slightly and reserve.

• Fill center of each puff pastry cup with chicken salad, 1/2 teaspoon cranberry sauce and one piece Brie cheese.

• Bake 5-7 minutes, until Brie is melted.

• Top with chopped walnuts and minced sage. Serve warm.

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Dauphinoise Potatoes Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 8 ounces potatoes • 1tablespoon butter • 1large clove garlic • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 1ounce Gruyere cheese, for garnish • salt & pepper

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Directions:

• Heat oven to 350 F. • Peel and finely slice potatoes.

• Add butter to saucepan and melt. Finely mince garlic and add to saucepan; saute gently until garlic is pale golden color.

• Add cream to saucepan and bring to rapid simmer but do not boil.

• In oven-safe dish, arrange slices of potato in even layers.

• Pour warm cream over potatoes slowly, allowing to seep between layers without overflowing dish.

• Top generously with sliced Gruyere cheese and place in oven, 30-45 minutes per portion. When done, potatoes should be golden-brown on top, bubbling at edges and a knife should slide easily into center.

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East Providence Senior Center Ageless Grace

Phone 435-7800 Dining Room Ext. 2 Fax 435-7803

Flu Shots

2nd & 4th Monday 10:00am $3

The program consists of 21 simple exercise Tools designed for all ages and abilities.These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind.

Tai Ji Quan

Tuesday & Thursday 1:00pm - Free

Moving for Better Balance. A program that uses the principles and movements of Tai Chi in helping older adults improve their balance and increase their confidence in doing everyday activities.

Open Enrollment for Medicare

Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare recipients is October 15th through December 7th. This is the only time of year most Medicare recipients can change their health insurance and prescription plans.

Take advantage during this limited time and review your plan at our annual Open Enrollment. Please call the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) @ 435-7876 for an appointment!

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Each week will be a drawing for $25. On December 19th three grand prizes will be drawn. $10 per ticket

Protect yourself, your family and community by getting a flu vaccination as soon as possible. Our Nurse is giving flu shots as influenza vaccine is now available to those who are eligible in the Health Office. Appointments can be made by calling; 401-435-7800 ext. 7. Flu vaccinations* are provided at no cost to you if you are 18 years or older and live or work in Rhode Island. Please bring your ID, insurance cards and call for an appointment or if you have any questions; 401-435-7800 ext. 7. *You must be a Rhode Island Resident or work in R.I and receive your health insurance from your employer.

Join us for lunch

Monday—Friday at 11:45

We invite you to join us for lunch, served Monday through Friday at 11:45. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones.A suggested donation is $3 For more information call Cindy at 401.435.7800 Ext 2.

Looking For Information

Living Will, Assisted Living Facilities, Housing Options, Home Care Agencies, Nursing Homes, Adult Day Care, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Contact Elder Resource Specialist Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office.

Wishing you Happy Holidays & Best Wishes in the New Year!

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Dietician

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

Fitness Room

The centers Health & Wellness gym features a state-of-the-art fitness center designed to meet the health and wellness needs of older adults. There will be a wide selection of cardiovascular, strength training, free weight and stretching equipment.

The fitness center equipment is safe, comfortable and easy to operate for members of all skill levels. Using the array of machines, equipment and accessories, members 55 years and up will be able to maintain and improve their physical fitness levels while enhancing their quality of life.

Afternoon Coffee 2pm –3pm

Sponsored by Brookdale East Bay Senior Living 1440 Wampanoag Trail

Support Groups

Stroke Club - 1:30pm - 3:00

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 visually impaired.

The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

Caregiver’s Support - 10:30am

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

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

Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support.

The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

changes over one’s life time. Let’s get a group together and start reminiscing.

Blood Pressure Clinics - 10:30am

• Dec. 7nd Orchard View Manor • Dec. 12th Pawt Skilled & Rehab • Dec. 17th Elderwood at Riverside • Dec. 20th Evergreen House

Gift Shop Open 9am to 1pm

Donations Wanted:The center’s gladly accepts gently used or new items for the gift shop. Items can include: jewelry, handbags, small accessories, small household items, knitted baby/children goods. All donations should be brought to the Administration Office.

Senior Center Crafters 2018

The lady crafters meet every Thursday for socialization and to knit. The following list is what the group produced during the year.

On behalf of all of these association's we thank them for their talent and generosity.

• Hasbro - 83 Hats • Newport Hosp - 101 Baby Hats • Kent County Hosp - 471 Baby Hats • Women & Infants - 900 Baby Hats, 33 Afghans, 15 Sweater sets, 4 pairs Booties, 15 Sweaters • Cross Roads - 17 Afghans, 73 Adult hats, 47 Children's Hats, 15 Scarfs • Veterans Home - 22 Lap Robes, 12 Afghans, 20 Slippers • Nursing Homes in EP - 48 Lap Robes.

Goodwill Donation Box Blue container in lobby

Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island has requested that we place an indoor donation bin for clothing that can be used by their clients and job seekers. The mission of the Agency is to provide job training for Rhode Island youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Please feel free to donate all types of clothing that would be appropriate for their job seekers to wear for interviews: Blouses, Shirts, Pants, Dresses, Skirts, Socks, Shoes, Belts, and Purses etc.

Ballroom Dance Lessons Mondays 2pm to 4pm

Clinical Lab Wed - 8:30-11:30am

Learn the Tango, Swing, Foxtrot, Rumba, Waltz, West Coast Swing. No partner necessary. Beginners are welcome. For more information call (401) 434-0080 or the center at (401) 435-7800.

Reminisce Group

Weekly/Monthly Programs

Eastside clinical lab draws blood work the first Wednesday of the month. There is no pre-registration, just come in with your lab slip.

Anyone interested in participating in a Reminisce Group? Wouldn’t it be nice do just sit and talk about the old days. It is nostalgic to look back and see all the

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9:00am Intermediate Yoga 10:00am Ageless Grace -2nd & 4th Mon 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Sup Grp 3rd Mon 12:00pm Chair Yoga 1:00pm Pokeno 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing 6:00pm Fit Mix

Tuesday

9:30am Bocce (Weather Permitting) 9:40am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 12:30pm Watercolor Class 1:00pm Tai Ji Quan 1:25pm BINGO

Wednesday

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

Thursday

9:40am Aerobics Exercise 12:00pm Mah Jongg 12:30pm Bridge 1:00pm Tai Ji Quan 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Sup Grp-4th Thurs 6:00pm Yoga

Friday

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

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East Bay Foster Grandparent Program

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: Diane Palmer, Program Coordinator, East Bay Foster Grandparent Program, 401-435-7876.

New Social Security Scam Targeting Southern New Englanders

There's a new phone scam targeting southern New Englanders.

The Social Security Administration is issuing a warning, telling the public not give callers any information.

It the kind of message that catches your attention: “There is enforcement actions filed on your social security number for fraudulent activity.” Agents from the real Social Security Administration warn NBC 10 News they've seen a huge increase in scams, where callers pretend to work for their office.

"There's certainly been an uptick within the last year all over New England,” said Adam Schneider, resident agent-in-charge at the Boston Field Division of the SSA. Schneider said there are a few variations of this scam, but the goal is pretty much the same. SSA imposters want to trick you into revealing your social security number. “They're automated calls that are being received from various people all over New England,” said Schneider. “The callers are asking people to call back a number, the caller is identifying himself as either an employee of the SSA or a Special Agent for the Office of the Inspector General.”

Several viewers have reached out to NBC 10, saying they've received the call. Consumer Advocate Emily Volz went to the Social Security Administration's Regional Headquarters in Boston to find out more.

Agents said scammers sometimes threaten legal action and other times they promise to secure their information for a price. “In many cases, the person's goal is to obtain personally identifiable information from the person, and in other cases, they're advanced fee scams,” said Schneider.

Schneider said scammers are always tweaking their tactics to trick new victims. He said regardless of who gives you a ring, or a text, or an email. If they're asking for personal information, don't give it to them. “It would be best to hang up on that call, call your local office and verify the authenticity,” said Schneider.

There are a many legitimate Social Security Administration Offices in Southern New England. If you get one of the scam calls, the Office of the Inspector General is asking that you report it.

Season Greetings from everyone at The Reporter

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CLASSIFIEDS

1 To 15 Words: $10 ~ 16 To 30 Words: $15 Additional Words: $.25 each

WANTED Christmas decorations wanted. Please donate. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, call 774-719-8478 or 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks.

I buy Old cars, Motorcycle, Bicycles, Scooter and other wheeled vehicle and parts. One piece or a collection. Thank you Joe in Rehoboth 508 558 5129.

CASH for Diabetic Test Strips. WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. I love M. Call Ron @ 508-642-6565.

LAND FOR SALE For Sale: 32 Acre Farmland, farm house on separate parcel also, for sale. Please only interested parties inquire. All inquiries will be answered. Approximately 60 days starting December 1. 2018. Respond to: Veader Farm, PO BOX 172, Rehoboth, Ma. 02769.

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Classified Deadline: 25th of the Month

Riverside - 4 bedroom house, 1 full bath, fenced in yard, oil heat, utilities tenants responsibility, stove & frig, washer & dryer,$1800.00 Per month, 401-215-4459.

HALL RENTALS BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY NOW! Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Holiday Parties, Birthday, Family Reunions, and Club/Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries, 30-day Raffle – benefits RSA, multiple winners...$5 per ticket. Call Arthur 401-831-0561 or 401-433-0209 for more information.

VACATION RENTALS SKI HOUSE WHITE MOUNTAINS NH/ FRANCONIA: Custom log cabin home in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, located on Pearl Lake Rd. Minutes from Cannon Mt., Loon, and Brenton Woods. Booking now for winter - snowmobiling trails right out of our driveway! Sleeps 6, fireplace, full kitchen.

Weekly $700 and weekends $275. For info and pics call Joe at 401-439-8089.

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FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD. Cut, split & delivered. $220 per cord. 508-252-4548.

FOR SALE: 7 ft. leather power sofa recliner with matching leather power recliner, 4 years old, hardly used. $850 Call 774-565-8161.

FOR RENT Third floor apartment available in East Providence: 3 large bedrooms, large kitchen, 1 bathroom, large LR and DR; hardwood floors, front porch, backyard, basement storage, street parking, close to highways. $1,100. Security deposit, first, last month’s rent required. No smoking, no pets. Please call 401-241-4748.

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Experienced, excellent references, reasonable rates, free estimates, call 508-2260928. (e1218) FREE couch and recliner, plum color, gently used, good condition. 508-838-4900.

Services: house cleaning or office cleaning; dog sitting, reliable, flexible, does everything; have been cleaning for 27 years, free estimates. Cell: 401-500-8716 or home 401-438-5618.

Housecleaning. Is your home in need of a deep cleaning? Whether you need a one-time cleaning, or regular cleanings.

Yrs. of experience. Perfect for the holidays, for those who are just too busy. Call Gil for details 508-840-6611.

An energetic, hardworking, experienced handyman available for seasonal yard work, snow plowing, and all kinds of odd jobs.

Licensed commercial & residential. Call Fernando at 508-336-4466.

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

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

St. Michael, Azores Ponta Graca (Portugal). Pristine 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR & laundry. Linens provided.

Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck. Near golf courses, beaches, and more. $500 Weekly. Time is sensitive, must act now. Call 401-480-0374 or 508336-8432.

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

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CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair Heartspot Art Center Attorney William C. Maaia Donald E. MacManus, Attorney Warr & Warr, P.C. Auto Factory Fred’s Service Center, Inc New England Tire New England Tire Dorman’s Auto Center, Inc. Yankee Auto Electric Inc HarborOne Mortgage Avon - Paula Carroll Ricardo Mourato Val Lawson Gregg Amore, State Rep. 65 Joe Serodio Katherine Kazarian East Providence Chamber Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep MLR Tax Services St. Margaret Church Wexler’s Collectibles Hillside Country Club Community & Teachers Credit Union Navigant Credit Union NCU Financial Bayside School of Dance InStep Dance Studio Eager Family Dentistry Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC Romani Orthodontics Smith Family Dental Associates Pooch Pawsitive Nina’s Taylor & Dry Cleaner Fred’s Service Center Edaville Railroad Kave Rock Farm Belwing Turkey Farm Pawt & Prov Figure Skating Club

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CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair

$59.95

Diagnostic Visit Fee waved with repair

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401-434-1460

Florist Gilmore’s Flower Shop Food/Party Store Thomsen Foodservice Fuel - Oil Al’s Quality Oil Co. Fuel - Oil COD OIL Furniture/Upholstery Masterson Furniture Gift Shop Casa Ideal Hair Salon Shear Image Salon Handyman Just In Time Handyman Service Heating Service Larry’s Heating & A.C. Landscape Service Cutting Edge Landscaping Mortgage Broker HomeBridge Financial Services Music, Weddings Classic Flute Duos New/Used HomeGoods New Too You Nursing Home Hattie Ide Chaffee Home Nursing Homes Aldersbridge Communities Nursing Homes Waterview Villa Orthodontics George Family Orthodontics Orthodontics Romani Orthodontics Paving Contractor All Phase Asphalt Driveways Private School St. Cecilia’s School Real Estate Denise Clegg, Realtor Real Estate Joe Botelho, Realtor Real Estate Mateus Realty Real Estate Paiva Realty Group Real Estate ReMax Rivers Edge Real Estate Residential Properties - Providence Real Estate The Tirrell Team Real Estate TK Real Estate Brokerage Real Estate Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker Remodeling Batty Construction Restaurant La Collina Restaurant La Familia Roofing Contractor Tabeleys Roofing School EP Career & Technical Center Spa Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC Special Events Francis Farm Stove Shop Fireplace Showcase Swim Lessons Pods Swimming Theatres - Live Trinity Repertory Company Trash/Junk Removal Big Blue Removal Service

Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law

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

Call (508)336-6440 309 Taunton Ave, Seekonk MA 02771 Licensed to practice in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

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THE EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Since 1975, Mateus Realty has been helping families like yours buy and sell their homes. Mateus Realty understands the market and the emotion that comes with buying or selling a home, whether you are a first time home buyer in need of some guidance, a growing family looking to expand, or seniors looking to downsize.

Our goal is to provide personalized service, professional advice from the beginning of the transaction, to a successful closing. Luis Mateus is personally involved in every single transaction.

A Sign of Success. A Name You Can Trust!

East Providence 2 Family $199,900

Rumford Cottage $234,900

East Providence Colonial $319,900

East Providence Raised Ranch $299,900

East Providence Ranch $319,900

Barrington Colonial $599,900

Central Falls 3 Family $289,900

East Providence 2 Family $299,900

Buying or Selling CALL 401-434-8399 Falamos Portugues • www.mateusrealty.net

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Thankful for all our clients’ trust and business.

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