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East Providence News Briefs By Bob Rodericks
City Manager Fired
Once again an East Providence City Council has fired a City Manager. Staying along the same 3-2 lines it has shown since first losing faith in Richard Kirby, council members Tom Rose, Tracy Capobianco and Tim Conley voted to fire Kirby after a brief hearing at city hall. Members Helder Cunha and Robert Britto supported Kirby as they have since day one. The council had voted (3-2) to suspend Kirby in early August. The entire matter has been intertwined with the earlier suspension/firing of controversial city Human Resource Director, Kathleen Waterbury by then City Manager Richard Kirby. Waterbury has been reinstated with pay but remains home while she and the City are in settlement negotiations now. During the September special council hearing to decide Kirby’s fate, a large and boisterous crowd in attendance was clearly upset with the treatment and eventual firing of Richard Kirby, the 4th City Manager to be fired recently. Ward 4 council candidate Brian Faria seized the opportunity to differ with incumbent Tim Conley who voted to fire Kirby. “I tend to put belief in someone who is unanimously hired,” said Faria. “I do not support firing another city manager, after only months on the job, unless for reasons proven otherwise, which they were not. I assure voters that the three votes were already set to fire Mr. Kirby before he entered the council chamber and before a single word in his defense was spoken. Against the sentiment of a full house, my opponent’s deciding vote leaves the tax payers with more financial travesty. The new council will have to deal with the likely multiple lawsuits and turmoil from firing Mr. Kirby,” stated Faria. “East Providence has become the laughing-stock of Rhode Island,” said Ward 3 council candidate Candy Seel. “Three members of the City Council, two of whom are not running for re-election, made the unconscionable decision to permanently remove suspended City Manager Richard Kirby from his position. Judging by the reaction of the dozens of people in attendance, these three members of the Council acted in complete disregard for the will of the people they supposedly represent,” said Seel. “Their action has exposed the taxpayers of this city to potentially millions of dollars in lawsuits and settlements. “For reasons known only unto themselves, these three Council people (Rose, Capobianco and Conley) have put East Providence in serious financial jeopardy, have deprived the city and its employees of a capable
administrator and have dumped this whole mess into the laps of the incoming Council,” said Seel. Seel has run twice against Tom Rose, narrowly losing out to him last time. After a contentious hour long defense of his manager tenure, Kirby told the council, “you have the votes, we know. Vote as you will, but you haven’t fooled the people of East Providence,” Kirby said to a standing ovation from the audience at the hearing. And then the council proceeded to fire Kirby, 3-2 as expected.
City Budget Level Funds Schools
Acting City Manager Tim Chapman has put together a budget for next year which increases monies for police, fire and other departments but refuses the request for an increase by the school department. The 2016-2017 budget year would spend $174 million, up from approximately $172.5 million last year. Chapman’s budget would call for an overall 2.8% increase. The draft budget anticipates a $3 million surplus. “The city is in a stronger financial position than recently and we have improved operations,” Chapman told the council. Chapman’s budget would call for a “marginal” tax increase of .05%. The police department would receive an increase of $1.1 million while the fire department would see over $500,000. The school department allotment of $44,003,809 would be level funded, showing no increase to city education from the last fiscal year. “This is a fair budget,” said Superintendent Kathryn Crowley. “We are hoping to continue with infrastructure improvements to facilities and technology. Modest increases are also intended to bring our teachers out of the bottom of the salary rankings they have been in for so long.”
EP Bridge Work Doing Well
In September 2016, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation installed two highway bridge structures spanning Warren Avenue in East Providence. These were done on two separate long weekends – one for each bridge resulting in 80-hour closures. The first is began on Friday, September 9th and was done by Tuesday, September 13th. The second followed on September 23rd27th. RIDOT spokesman Charles St. Martin said that the entire project was completed in a little more than 3 days, rather than the usual one year of road delays.
The bridges are the East Shore Expressway Bridge that carries the East Shore Expressway southbound from I-195 East over Route 6 toward the East Bay, and the McCormick Quarry Bridge that carries the East Shore Expressway northbound over Route 6 from the East Bay to I-195 West. These bridge installations affect traffic with road closures on both Warren Avenue and the East Shore Expressway. RIDOT explored accelerated bridge construction methods to replace these bridges and they are working to minimize impacts to the motoring public during these closures. “By performing these bridge installations with full road closures over the two long weekend periods, RIDOT will be able to complete the bridge replacements one year earlier as compared to conventional construction methods,”- RIDOT. continued on next page...
Inside This Issue Births......................................58 Business Directory...................62 Church Events.......................22 Chamber of Commerce.....20 Classifieds.............................. 60 Clubs & Museum News........56 Engagements.....................49 Events & Activities................18 Fall Fix-Up..............................32 Letters to the Editor...................5 Library..................................52 News Briefs............................3 Obituaries............................61 Parks & Recreation.................15 People....................................26 School............................43 Senior Center News..............54 Sports.................................38 State House..........................51 Town News.............................13
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The East Shore Expressway Bridge, which carries traffic from I-195 East to Route 114 South, carries 20,600 vehicles per day. The McCormick Quarry Bridge services 17,000 vehicles per day making the return trip from Route 114 North to I-195 West. These two bridges, originally built back in 1959, were replaced through a $16.7 million project with a $663,000 budget contingency. The project is on budget and on schedule, and expected to reach final completion in June 2017. Specific information about the detours and closures can be found at: www.dot.ri.gov/detourmaps or by visiting the City of East Providence’s website, www.eastprovidence.com. Please contact RIDOT with further questions at 401-222-2450 or customerservice@ dot.ri.gov. All work is weather-dependent and subject to change.
The East Shore Expressway is officially reopened 15 hours ahead of schedule. Representative Gregg Amore, Interim City Mgr. Tim Chapman and Governor Gina Raimondo.
Code-RED Emergency Notification System
New to East Providence, the City has recently updated its account with Emergency Communications Network, providers of the CodeRED high-speed notification solution and the CodeRED Weather Warning service. This no-charge update will allow message recipients to easily identify calls coming through the systems. Message recipient s Caller ID will read Emergency Communications Network or 866-419-5000 for CodeRED calls. And for CodeRED Weather Warning calls, either Emergency Communications Network or the number 800-566-9780 will appear on Caller ID displays. Wayne Barnes, East Providence s EMA Director said that The CodeRED system ensures that our residents will receive updated and current information related to weather warnings and emergency situations in our community, in a simple and effective manner. The CodeRED system provides East Providence officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire city. If you are not sure that you are included in the database, simply log onto the City of East Providence s website, www.eastprovidenceri.net, and follow the link to the “CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment” page. It is recommended that all businesses register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary number. Those without Internet access may call East Providence’s Customer Service Center (4014-435-7500), Monday through Friday, (8AM-4PM) to supply their information over the phone. CodeRED Weather Warning is an opt-in only weather warning product that taps into the National Weather Service s Storm Based Warnings. CodeRED Weather Warning automatically alerts affected citizens in the path of severe weather just moments after a warning has been issued.
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Response to Water Frustration in Rumford from Andrea Fortin
I am concerned you had a public meltdown over the pipeline reconstruction inconveniences, and berated a law enforcement person trying to diffuse the situation. They were inconveniences, not cause for you irrational reaction, as though a major catastrophe had descended on Rumford. We had quite a different relationship with the Walsh Company and Water Dept. employees. They went above and beyond to make the5 or 6 weeks of repair as stress free as possible. Their expertise and professional acumen, in the heat of the summer, is to be commended. Self-reliance and common sense had us showering, doing laundry and using the dishwasher when water pressure had stabilized in the early AM or PM and the temporary pipeline had cooled. Catastrophes are: Zika Virus, refugee exodus, wanton destruction of irreplaceable artifacts from worn torn countries, fires on the west coast and the water contamination of water supplies in Flint, MI (finally acknowledged in April 2014 but ignored and ongoing for years before). These examples take generations to overcome, if at all. Inconveniences are usually short term and beneficial toward the greater good. Ask the people of Flint, MI if they would prefer the inconvenience of pipes, pebbles, jackhammers or restricted parking because of fire hydrant placement or the anguish with which they are now trying to cope. May I suggest an article on How to Complain (September 2016 AARP Bulletin, page 32) or an anger management class? It may help you better deal with the temporary inconveniences of life that will inevitably arise. K.K. Johnson Rumford, RI
People who ask for money
As I was walking into Whole Foods Market on N. Main St. In Providence a few days ago a gentleman approached me in the parking lot asking for money “do you have a dollar I haven’t eaten in 24 hours”(I don’t answer and keep walking) “How about a quarter” (I keep walking,) “hey buddy you don’t have a lousy quarter”. So stupid me thinking maybe this guy is not trying to hustle me and is really hungry although he didn’t look under nourished so I picked up a ham and cheese sandwich from the deli while I was in there to offer him if he was still there when I return to my car. I come walking out after picking up a few things and I see the same gentleman walking out of the liquor store next to whole foods with a brown bag. I am sure he didn’t go in there for a burger and fries. That’s why I always give money to charity but never to panhandlers or people who walk around parking lots with their made up story. I took my ham and cheese sandwich and ate it on the way home. David Di Saia East Providence RI
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• Things I ponder over: • Why do baseball players point to the sky after they hit a home run? • Why do football players pour liquid over the coaches head after they win a game? • Why do motorcycle drivers race their engines when sitting at a red light? • Why do people wash their cars when they know it’s about to rain? • Why do people fill the gas tank in their car when they’re still half-full? and shouldn’t all the gas fill doors be on the same side? • Why do people pass schoolbuses even when all the lights are flashing? • Why don’t people pull over when they hear a siren blasting and red light flashing? • Why do people drive drunk when the consequences are so high? • Why do some people when they’re in the supermarket always get the shopping cart with the squeaky wheel and get in the slowest line at check out? • Why do peaches go bad so fast? • Why won’t people who ride the bus give up their seat for a woman or elderly person? • Why do people fist bump instead shaking hands? • Why do we buy bread and milk as soon as the weatherman says a storm may be coming? • Why on their so many dishonest politicians that end up in jail? • Why are some people just plain mean? • Why are some people givers and others takers? • Why is a cup of coffee so expensive? • Why do some parents think disciplining their children by hitting them is a good idea? • Why is Narcan free for drug attics and EpiPen’s for children with severe allergies Cost $600? • Why don’t some people never say please and thank you? • Why do some people like cats and other people dogs? • Why am I wondering about all these things when I could be reading a good book or having a cold beer? David Di Saia East Providence RI
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Repeal the Tolls Pro Law Enforcement Represent a much needed opposing party Lower taxes, and halt any unnecessary increases Father, Gene & Mother, Ruth & Sister, Colleen all live in District 63 Bring honesty and integrity to RI government Represent the taxpayers of District 63, not the corrupt special interests
I go into Stop & Shop on route 6 in Seekonk Mass to purchase a few things before the Sunday football games start. I only have eight items so I get in the 12 or fewer check out lane which is being managed by a curly head college age young lady who you could tell by the expression on her face didn’t want to be there who while talking to the person behind me (maybe a friend, relative, boyfriend) checking me out and texting on the phone between customers. ( she also had a problem figuring out how to ring up my 3 eggplant) when I finished checking out I said thank you which of course she didn’t reply your welcome due to the fact she was checking her phone for messages.
October 2016 The Reporter Being the wimp I am I said nothing. Mark Rayner, The Fridgularity said it best: People who have so much of their personality invested in the Internet can’t really survive as whole individuals without it.” David Di Saia East Providence RI
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The Hennessey School Playground Project realized its goal of building a playground. On the weekend of September 10th over 100 local community volunteers transformed the asphalt recess yard into a beautiful play space for our children. We would like extend thanks to the East Providence community for your tremendous support. Our fundraising effort started in the fall of 2014 and thanks to the perseverance of students, parents, faculty, community leaders, and the local community, we were able to raise over $15,000 in our first year. From there community support grew, with the generous help of sponsors and donors. At our pasta dinner alone, we received over 60 donated raffle prizes, 20 donations silent auction items, and 80 donated cakes, as well as wonderfully prepared food from many generous businesses and individuals. We would not have space here to thank individually the many thoughtful individuals who donated their time and money for this and other playground fundraisers. We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors, which include Platinum Sponsors: Suez, Collette Travel; Silver Sponsor: Grieco Toyota; and Bronze Sponsors: Aspen Aerogels, Creative Auctions, East Providence Firefighters – Local 850, Guardian Pest, Miller’s Roast Beef, Representative Gregg Amore, and Teknor Apex. Their generous investment in Hennessey School helped make our children’s playground dreams come true. Additionally, we would like to thank the City of East Providence, East Providence School Department, State Senator Dan Da Ponte, and several other community leaders for helping us to secure funding. We would also like to acknowledge and commend the local businesses and individuals for giving back to their community for a worthy cause, including: American Ring Manufacturing, Avant Garde Salon & Spa, Beverly LeFort, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, Carla Corporation, Cake Walk Donors, Chartwells, Chef J. C. Mobriant, Chris Lavendier, Chrissy Rossi, City of East Providence, Coldstone, Collette Travel, Creative Auctions, Crossroads Restaurant, Darlene Anctil, Delphene William, Del’s Lemonade, Domenic Pontarelli, Dr. Carrie McWilliams, Dunkin Donuts – Providence, Duck & Bunny Restaurant, East Providence Carousel Park Commission, East Providence Bowling Academy, East Providence Chief of Police Christopher Parella, East Providence Fire Chief Oscar M. Elmasian, East Providence Firefighters Local 850, East Providence School Department, Five Below, Frank Fogarty, Frank Otto, Fredda Chauvette, Gary & Alexandra Joseph, Giving Tree Donors, GoFundMe Donors, Great Wolf Lodge, Grieco Toyota, Greggs Restaurant, Guardian Pest Control, Gus Reis, Heather Foley, Hennessey Families, Hennessey School Faculty & Staff, Home Depot, Homestead Bakery, Izilda Teves, Ink Solutions, Jen McKinnon, John McKinnon, Jenny Viera, Joann Starsiak, Joan Mulholland, John Carnevale, Jordan’s Liquors, Kim Nunes, Kristie Wintle, Linda DaRosa, Linda and Jim McCarthy, LisaLisa raffle donors and volunteers, Lori Rego. Lumie Rodrigues. Lori Salsbury, Madeira Restaurant, Maria Rego, Mary Leonard, Mike Parody, Miller’s Roast Beef, Mini Monster Golf, Mohegan Sun, MSC, New England Revolution, Nicole Ferreira, O Dini, Orlo Avenue School PTA, Pawtucket Red Sox, P & J Florist, continued on next page...
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The time is short. What do we do about voting? What will be the impacts of the vote on your life? Will students always face insurmountable debt? How will you survive financially without social security? Can you afford healthcare if you get sick or injured? Do you earn a livable wage? Do you have an interest in new employment that will improve the environment and bring back jobs to US workers? We are faced with the opportunity of a lifetime. Unknown to many voters, the Green Party Candidate Jill Stein offers another option at the polls for the greater good. For students she offers guaranteed free tuition and abolished student debt. She will establish an improved Medicare for all plan that will provide quality healthcare for everyone. She offers a $15 minimum wage and guarantees a livable wage for all. She offers an emergency Green New Deal that will turn the tide on climate change and establish 20 million jobs in the transition to clean renewable energy. Her plans are affordable. Visit her website to explore how. The time is short. We have the numbers. We must vote for Jill Stein. Register to vote. Vote in whatever way is possible for you – with friends and family as support. Vote for Jill Stein and her supporters. Vote and celebrate victory. Andrew Algava Riverside
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Many people in East Providence believe our city needs new leadership and a new direction, which is one of the reasons I’ve committed to running for the city council in Ward 3. When elected I will fight for the following: City Level 1.) I will work to either eradicate or greatly moderate the onerous sewer use fee we all pay as part of our water sewer bill. This can be achieved by first renegotiating the deal that is currently in place with Barrington, as our Riverside plant processes all their continued on page 10...
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sewage. Barrington sewage represents 33% of the load our sewer plant takes on, yet Barrington only shoulders 16% of the cost. That needs to change. I would also revaluate who is benefiting the most from the $50 million bond to upgrade our sewer system and work to re-apportion the cost appropriately. 2.) I will work to get all substandard roads paved in the city over the next two years. This can be accomplished by appropriate planning and budgeting along with a commitment by city leaders to get it done. 3.) I will promote that the city work with a “service level budgeting” system in order to prioritize needs and identify savings. This will go a long way to scale back car taxes and property taxes as this method roots out waste and moves funding to necessary programs. 4.) I will work hard to stabilize the leadership of East Providence as we are now under our 6th city manager over the past 6 years. The lack of stability and continuity has had an adverse effect in numerous areas, not the least being our trust. I will promote that a “true professional, certified city manager” be put in place as our current form of government intends. Ward 3 1. I will commit that the Kent Heights water tower get painted by the end of 2017. Although it is in the proposed budget as of this writing, it has in the past been indicated to us for the last 5 years that it would always be done by “next year”, which never seemed to materialize. 2. The sidewalks along Pawtucket Avenue in Ward 3 have not been resurfaced since 1940 and RIDOT has postponed scheduled work every year since 2013. They have now indicated that they will not be fixed until 2023. Our children who live to close to the high school to get a bus, walk on these sidewalks that have pot holes and craters. I will work tirelessly to get this done ASAP as the current conditions are a disgrace. 3. I will work with the city’s planning and minimum property standards departments to clean up the center of the ward, that is currently strewn with derelict properties and lots, especially at the gateway to the neighborhood of Wampanoag Trail and Pawtucket Avenue. In the past Ward 3 has suffered from elected officials who have been either to weak or traded way their influence away to benefit themselves. I promise you as a lifelong resident of Ward 3, this will not happen on my watch and I will do everything in my power to lift us up. Together, We can make it happen, and would sincerely appreciate your support on November 8th Sincerely, Joe Botelho
Vote Change Vote Faria
We ran for Democratic Ward Committee because we believe that the reform must begin here. The people want transparency, inclusion and honesty in their electoral system. The community needs to have involvement from the point of selecting their candidates to the casting of their vote. As we approach the general election, we can now begin to renew the integrity of the council by electing new representation and sending a strong message to the Politian’s who have comfortably settled in their position with no incentive or ambitions on moving our city forward for you, the people. I contest that the time for change is long overdue. We cannot afford two more years of the same. It’s been one controversy after another in our city government with each tragedy knocking out the last, leaving us with no time to directly address the important issues such as excelled taxes, water fees and our city infrastructures to mention a few. The
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foolishness at city hall has taken center stage and monopolized all our time and our hard earned money rather than conquer the issues I affirm that your voices do need strong leadership and I remain intent with you in finally restoring the integrity to our ward and our city. There has been discouragement and much damage to reverse but it can be done if we remain together. We are finished with “string-alongs” and small pockets of arrogant “pretense power”. I ask for your support on November 8, 2016. Brian Faria Ward 4
Both of those cases involve real money by anyone’s standards, money owed to the city for a long time. However, the lawsuit, and its allegations is the issue I find to be most disturbing. The fact that the “protestors” really don’t want to talk about any of that is most telling. As they criticize and insult those trying to do the right thing, their silence on the issue is deafening. To say that this is not our city’s finest moment is a great understatement. In my opinion, somebody, somewhere should be ashamed. Daniel Da Ponte
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I have watched the circus, around the East Providence City Council and the resolution to terminate the City Manager, Richard Kirby. I have watched as a small group of self appointed “guardians of the public interest”, have loudly, and angrily criticized and defamed the council members seeking his ouster, who in my opinion, are trying their best to protect the city and the taxpayers. I’ve seen that those making the most noise have repeatedly put forward false or inaccurate information and ignored inconvenient facts. Because the question of Mr. Kirby’s employment involves issues that are serious and maybe very expensive, and also because some have blamed me for his hiring, I want to give my opinion. Let me first state that the rumors that I recommended Mr. Kirby for city manager are true. I did so because the council decided to seek a permanent manager and I was asked if I knew of any good candidates. I was also aware that there was a growing sense of alarm regarding Acting City Manager Paul Lemont’s alleged conduct. I repeatedly heard that it was common talk in city hall that Mr. Lemont was engaging in inappropriate behavior, and had done so with or to the director of human resources. I had no way to know if the this was true, but I did know that it was the topic of much discussion. At the same time there was further talk about similar conduct by a high ranking city employee also involving the same director. So, I put forward Mr. Kirby’s name to try to help the search. I must say now that I consider that to be an error, perhaps one of the most regretful of my time in public life. We wouldn’t be here today but for Mr. Kirby terminating the human resources director and refusing to allow her return to work after a federal judge decided his action was illegal. However, what is done is done, and now the city is on the receiving end of a potentially catastrophic judgment in a sexual harassment lawsuit. The allegations contained in the suit, if proven, are vile and disgusting and cannot be tolerated in any workplace. They involve conduct which none of us would stand for if it involved any of our mothers, wives, daughters or sisters. To think that the alleged victim is a fifty plus year old grandmother, raising her grandson as a single mother, is appalling. It also should give every home owner in the city pause, because, in front of a jury, it is a compelling story, possibly worth a very large sum of money, money that as of now, will not be covered by insurance, but instead by a tax increase. The city of Providence just lost one of these suits and is on the hook for $700,000. Their facts are far less damaging compared to the our allegations, and Providence tried to address the complaint. Not only has our city not taken any action against anyone mentioned in the suit, but I watched on Channel 10 when Mr. Kirby admitted that he did not even investigate as he is required to, an admission that is very valuable to the lawyer’s suing us. If we lose in court, we will be looking at paying millions. Everyone should know that a million dollars is approximately one dollar on the tax rate. There are other complaints against Mr. Kirby. They include his removing a country club and a successful restaurant from tax sale while other folks are struggling to keep up with their tax bills.
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NOVEMBER 2016 BALLOT QUESTIONS WITH EXPLANATIONS Shall the Charter for the City of East Providence be amended as follows?
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East Providence Town News Ward Two EP Democratic Committee
The East Providence Democratic Ward Two Committee met on Monday, September 19th at 7:00pm for the sole purpose of our September Business Meeting. During this meeting the membership voted to endorse Bruce Rogers as our candidate choice for Ward Two City Councilperson. On November 8th we are asking our Ward Two neighbors, friends and families to please cast your vote for Bruce Rogers. Bruce has shown great leadership, dedication and service to the entire city of East Providence but especially throughout Ward Two. Bruce has demonstrated a strong commitment to the residents of the city of East Providence during the 1980’s and again in 2011 representing Ward Two. Bruce has the leadership skills and experience to address the tough times that face our city. He continues to work tirelessly on issues that are important to working families, seniors and the youth of East Providence. Bruce is always working hard for the residence of East Providence and is asking for our support to allow him to be a strong voice for Ward Two and all East Providence residents because of these reasons and much more the Ward Two Democratic committee proudly endorses him as our chosen candidate. The opportunity to vote is a privilege and our constitutional right that we should all exercise especially during the upcoming General Elections on November 8th.
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The East Providence Emergency Management Agency, located in the Planning Department in Room 201 (second floor) of City Hall, provides help with FEMA flood zones and the National Flood Insurance Program. Check out our Emergency Management webpage at www.eastprovidence.com/ema, and our flood protection webpage at www.eastprovidence.com/flood. On these pages, you’ll find a wealth of information on the City’s Flood Insurance Rate Map, the National Flood Insurance Program, local flood hazard areas, floodplain functions, flood safety tips, and more. Our office also responds to individual questions including whether your property and/or building anywhere in East Providence is in the floodplain, the local base flood elevation, and where applicable the approximate depth of the local base flood. Also provided upon request is assistance with reading the FEMA flood maps, whether or not you may be required to purchase flood insurance, how to acquire an elevation certificate for your property, ideas for flood protection, and recent history and type of flooding in your neighborhood. Contact East Providence Emergency Management by phone at 401-435-7500, Ext. 11151, by e-mailing wbarnes@cityofeastprov. com, or visit us at the Planning Department at City Hall, Room 201. Find us on Facebook or Twitter at EastProvEMA.
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East Providence Historical Society 50th Anniversary Year
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The East Providence Fire Department and department historian, Joe Donato of Station 1, collaborate with the Historical Society for this display of the early years of fire fighting in the City. This display was on view at City Hall in September and at Tockwotton Cafe for Watchemoket Square Day. The exhibit has been enlarged for the Hunt House museum space: wonderful early photos, uniforms, and apparatus. Our great thanks to the Department for the loan of these artifacts. Needed: a photo of the Watchemoket station after it was moved from old City Hall to Taunton Ave between the Square and City Hall. Also available for these open houses: early fire engines from Greenwood Restoration (you have to see the racing engine) and tours of the Fire Dept. Training Grounds behind Hunt House by the Ten Mile River Group. If you are a walker, join Ernie Germani at the gazebo for “Hikes at Hunt’s” at 1:30pm.
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Tockwotton Theater Room -100 Waterfront Drive 02914 If you attended URI Dept. of Oceanography graduate professor Dave Robinson’s fascinating Sea Grant talk “What Lies Beneath” last October, you will want to catch his wrap up “WLB: Part 2.” Dave has a few more surprises for us about the wrecks on Green Jacket Shoals but he will also focus on the area as an endangered historical site. Could this site become EP’s first underwater historic district? Please arrive early for a good seat. Visit the new EPHS web site at www.ephist.org The EPHS is a volunteer organization in its 50th year dedicated to the preservation of local history. We maintain the 18th century John Hunt House Museum/ genealogy library at 65 Hunts Mills Road in the Hunts Mills Local Historic District, participate in the URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. For more information visit info@ephist.org or call 438-1750
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Come sample foods from some of the best eateries in Rhode Island Time 6:30pm to 8:30 pm; Donation $25.00 Tickets at World of Wines 650 Branch Ave, Providence RI 02904 And on our web page friendsofpaccc.org Participating Eateries and Business; Cozy Caterers of Providence, The Gourmet Catering of Warwick, The Pizza Gourmet of Providence, The Garage Bar & Grill of Cumberland, Khoo’s of West Warwick & Providence, Edible Arrangements in all Rhode Island, Country Inn of Warren, Simone’s of Warren, Charles Street Diner of Providence, Charles Street Coffee Co. of Providence, Food for The Soul of Providence, Floral’s by Flowers by Patricia of Providence and World of Wine will be supplying an assortments of wine & beer.
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East Providence Dept of Parks & Recreation Bus Trips
• October 12 Foxwoods Day Trip • October 18 Newport Playhouse Lobster Fest “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” and Cabaret • November 16 “Silver Sizzle Review” Lake Pearl, Wrentham, Ma • November 30 Foxwoods Day Trip • December 7 Christmas Party @ Wannamoisett Country Club • December 8 White Christmas @ Ocean State Theatre Lunch @ The Greenwood Inn • December 11 PPAC “A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder” • March 12, 2017 PPAC “Lion King” • May 21, 2017 PPAC “ Matilda the Musical” • June 4, 2017 PPAC “River Dance” 20th Anniversary • October 8-13, 2017 ICELAND • Please call Deborah Rochford at 401-437-2983 or 401-4357511 for more info.
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The Reporter October 2016 Arts & Crafts; Ages 6-12 Monday 4:30 - 5:30pm Oct. 17 - Dec. 5 $20 per child. Flag Football; Ages 10-14 Tuesday 4 - 5pm / 4 week session Oct. 4-25 $12 per child. My 1st Stiches; Wednesday 5 - 6 or 6 - 7pm ages: 6-19 $55 per month, (4 classes) plus a onetime payment of $30 for their own “Kids Can Sew” pattern packet. My 1st stiches is designed to teach by using “Kids Can Sew” patterns that give beginners the foundation of pattern layout and sewing techniques from basic to advanced level. Begins October 5th Participants create 1 project per month! SPACE IS LIMITED! Kids Kung Fu; Ages 6-17 Monday 4:30 - 5:30pm October 17December19 / 10 wks. $50 per child / Additional free class offered at the studio, located at 324 Waterman Ave. on Saturdays 1 - 2pm for all registered Recreation Center students! Kids Night Out; Ages 6-12 Friday 6 - 9pm $6 per date. Parents can enjoy a night out knowing that their children are at the Rec. center enjoying a supervised evening of fun activities. Pizza & drinks provided. Space is limited to 20 participants. Children must be pre-registered! October 7 / November 4 / December 2. Paid for by friends of Joe Botelho.
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Art Box Challenge
Ages 9-12 Friday 6 - 7pm October 7-28 Each week participants will be challenged to create a unique themed work of art using the contents of their “Art Box”!
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SATURDAY YOUTH CLINICS: OCT. 15 - NOV. 5 Ages 4-6, 11:30am-12:30pm Ages 7-10, 4-5pm SUNDAY YOUTH CLINICS: OCT. 16 - NOV. 6 Ages 11-12, 11am-12pm Ages 13-16, 2-3pm MONDAY ADULT CLINICS: OCT. 17 & 24 / NOV. 7 & 14 6-7pm Register by calling EP Recreation 401-435-7511 or Tennis RI 401-434-5550 *Payment in full due at 1st class.
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Events & EPHS 60th Reunion October 9th
East Providence High School Class of 1956 will celebrate their 60th class reunion on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Ave, Rumford, RI. If you are classmate and have not received your invitation, please call June Dias Mace @(508)336-8709.
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Maria E. Pinheiro 10th Annual Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament 2016
Annual scholarship awarded to a deserving East Providence High School Senior. 18 holes of Golf, Lunch, Golf Cart and Dinner - $110 per person. Raffles and Door Prizes!!!!!!!!! Registration at 11:00am…Tee off at 12noon Please register me for: o A Foursome $440 o Individual Player $110 o Tee Sponsor $100 o Dinner Only $30 o Donation Only $______ o I would like to contribute a raffle prize.
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Please mail registration form with check made payable to “Maria E. Pinheiro Memorial Scholarship Fund” to: Paula M. Francis , 29 Cole St, East Providence, R. I. 02914 Should you have any questions you may contact one of the following committee members: Margaret Curvelo at 401-837-2871, Paula Francis 401-480-3367, Sue Goulart 401-465-9421, Tom & Lisa Pinheiro 401-438-3939 or Lisa Costa 401-473-5098. The fund is managed by the Rhode Island Foundation, One Union Station, Prov, RI 02903 rifoundation.org Visit us on facebook at facebook.com/ MariaEPinheiroScholarship
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Activities Jones Pond Volunteer Day October 15th
On Sat. Oct.15 from 9:00am to 2:00pm, 10 volunteers are sought to help in the beautification project of Jones Pond. Work gloves, gardening tools, water, and lunch will be provided. If interested contact Patrick Hanner of the City’s Planning Dept. at phanner@ cityofeastprov.com or call 435-7500 ext. 11152.
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Tickets are now available for the annual “Souper Soiree” to benefit Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Food Patnry, and Day Shelter. The event will take place on Saturday, October 15 in the St. Brandan’s Parish Hall in Riverside and will feature catering by 1149 Restaurant, a raffle, and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 per person and can be reserved by calling 401433-0045, by emailing goodneighborsri@gmail.com, or online at www.goodneighborsri.org . You can also reserve a table of eight for $320. All proceeds go toward Good Neighbors’ programs to provide hot meals, clothing, a food pantry, and other essentials services free of charge to those in need in East Providence and surrounding areas. This is Good Neighbors’ biggest fundraiser of the year. Join the party! More than 100 guests are expected to attend. A variety of corporate sponsorships are also available ranging from $250 to $2,500, as well as program ads from $25 - $100. For information about how you can support the Soiree, call 401-433-0045, email us at goodneighborsri@gmail.com, visit our website at www.goodneighborsri.org, or find us on Facebook.
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The East Providence Firefighters Local 850 will hold their 10th annual Freaky 5K Road Race on Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 at 10 AM. The race will be held at our Rumford Fire Station located at 30 North Broadway. This Halloween themed race is designed for runners and walkers of all skill levels. Costumes are encouraged but not necessary to participate in the event. Post race activities include awards presentations for various age groups and best costume, and our famous firehouse chili! Pre-register at www. epfdfreaky5k.com or register on race day! All donations benefit the East Providence Firefighters Community Fund.
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Holiday Craft Fair
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The East Providence Scout House Association is holding its annual craft fair at the East Providence High School on Saturday, November 5th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The East Providence Scout House Association is a non-profit organization that operates and maintains the East Providence Scout House which is used by East Providence Girl Scouts to hold their meetings. All proceeds from this craft fair are used for that purpose. There is space still available for craft vendors. If you are interested in renting space for a table or would like an application mailed to you, please call Elaine at (401) 433-3166.
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is just 64 days away. Remember this happens on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, November 29th. This day was started so people will take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and think of the non-profits who are looking towards the community to assist in donating a $1 or $100 to help support the program(s) that make up the non-profit. If you have not checked out our website, www.wrwc.org, to see all of the amazing things we do, you should. As has been mentioned in earlier posts, we will unveil soon what we will be raising money for on #givingtuesday2016.
D’Agostino EVP Tour tops Slater Mill October haunts
Slater Mill’s acclaimed Mills & Mysteries paranormal investigations top the to-do lists of ghost hunters and the ghost-curious each weekend this October. Macabre lectures round out the chilling month, with noted investigators Tom D’Agostino, Carl L. Johnson, and Keith Johnson. The Johnson-led 90-minute paranormal investigations, a 2015 Editor’s Pick Best of Rhode Island event, have been an outlet for after-dark explorers of the historic mill for more than a decade. Primary investigator Carl L. Johnson leads most events, with his equally-knowledgeable twin brother Keith Johnson co-hosting on special occasions such as Friday the 13th. Five investigation will be held this season, including a more family-oriented version that Carl Johnson will lead on October 20. Johnson leads participants through the factory of the 1793 Old Slater Mill, the basement wheel pit of the 1810 Wilkinson Mill, and the sitting room of the 1758 Sylvanus Brown House, using a variety to tools to communicate with the dead. As a special addition this year, Tom D’Agostino, noted New England paranormal expert, and author of Rhode Island’s Haunted Ramtail Factory, will give a talk on October 29, followed by an investigation that focuses on Electronic Voice Phenomena, or EVP, as a means of connecting to the other side. Each participant will be sent a digital
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file of the EVP recordings by D’Agostino. The Johnson brothers each present a lecture of their own: Carl will present his talk on Edgar Allan Poe on October 7 – the anniversary of Poe’s death – while Keith will present “Paranormal Realities,” the subject of his last three books, on October 13. Mills & Mysteries Paranormal Investigation are scheduled for October 14, 21, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $20 per person, ages 15 or older. Family-appropriate investigation is October 20 at 6:30 pm; tickets, $10 per person, ages 8 and up. Lectures on October 7 and 13 begin at 7:30; tickets are $5.00 per person. Tom D’Agostino program is October 29 at 8:00 p.m.; tickets are $28 per person. Slater Mill is located at 67 Roosevelt Avenue in downtown Pawtucket, RI. Register in advance by calling 401-725-8638 x.100. For more information visit slatermill.org.
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Newman Congregational Church, UCC Announces Church Volunteer Workshop Helping Kids Be Kids
Supporting Children and Teens Involved in the Child Welfare System Many of our churches are blessed to have an increasing number of children coming into our Religious Education ministry. We are becoming aware that a number of these children have experienced traumatic events in their past, many of which have caused them to enter into foster care in the Child Welfare System. With that understanding, we wish to provide an opportunity to learn how to meet these children where they are, equipping ourselves with increased knowledge and understanding of what their individual needs may be. Whether you serve as a volunteer in your church’s Religious Education program or interact with children and youth during Fellowship Hour, this training opportunity will benefit both you and the children/youth of our faith community.
This workshop is being offered on two different days: Thursday, October 6 6pm to 9pm Saturday, October 22 11:30am to 2:30pm
Contact Pastor Timoth Sylvia to RSVP 401-434-4742 x11 Emily Lyon and Amanda Choiniere from Adoption Rhode Island will lead our training using a program designed specifically for adults working with children and teens. Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 x11
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The Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA will hold its Annual Harvest Supper… Saturday, October 29 … Two seatings are planned, 5:00PM and 6:45PM. Menu…Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Harvard Beets, Onions, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter, Apple Crisp and beverage. Ticket Prices: Adults $12.00 and Children (5-12 years old) $4.00. Take out is available. Tickets will be available in the church office by calling 508-336-9355. Reservations Are Required! www.scc-ucc.com
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Barrington: Charm and character throughout! Features spacious kitchenideal for entertaining, hwds, young roof, gas heat, full basement, private fenced yard and many updates! Walk to water and close to bike path. Patty Bain 401-965-4822 listing
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Bristol: Poppasquash! Open flr plan, beautiful granite kit, gleaming hwds, master ste w/bonus rm, unfinished walkup attic, landscaped grounds abutting tree farm, walking distance to Colt park, beach & bike path. $649,000 Lori Gardiner 401-265-2594 LD
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All are welcome to St. Raymond’s Catholic Church Annual Christmas Bazaar 1240 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904
Saturday, November 5, 2016 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the church hall (lower level of church building) Cash Raffle, Gift/Basket Raffle,
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Visit our web site for directions: www.straymonds.com For more information, please call the parish office, 351-4224.
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Fun for everyone at our annual Holiday Fair to be held in the church hall on Friday, Nov. 11, 9 am - 6 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 am - 4 pm. The event will feature Super Raffles including an Apple Gift Card, HDTV, Scratch Tickets, Kim’s Special Raffles, and our famous “Baskets Galore”. There will also be Jewelry, Hand Knits, Hand Carved & Drawn Items, Christmas Items, New and Almost New Items, Toys, Baked Goods, and more will be for sale. “Louise’s Cafe” will be serving goodies both days. Please stop by!
be on Wednesday’s, games for the 8 to 14 year olds on Saturday mornings. Jim Hibbert begins his 52nd year coaching!!
Just For Kids
Just For Kids will be starting again on Saturday, Sept. 24th. Open to all kids ages 4 to 13. Spend time with Pastor Althea (and other brave adults), explore Bible stories, enjoy play time and have lunch (church provided). All Are Welcome!!! Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-4384911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.
Backpack Drive
Backpacks for Emma G. Whiteknact Elementary School. We were able to provide 60 backpacks filled with the required supplies for the 3rd grade classes at Whiteknact. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to everyone who made the backpack drive successful!!!
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Haven United Methodist Church will hold its Harvest Bazaar on October 15, 2016 from 2 to 5 pm - Reserve a Vendor Table now ($25. donation). Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com if interested.
Worship Service
Service is at 10 am on Sunday, followed by Coffee Hour. Come refresh yourself through worship and food! Children’s Sunday School will be held during worship service. Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.
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Space Available for your activities! We have many spaces available for use by your group or organization, including a gym. Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo. com for room sizes, availability and suggested donations.
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Legendary Providence College basketball coach Ed Cooley will be receiving the “Brighter Futures” award from Family Service of Rhode Island, which is headed by Riverside resident Margaret Holland McDuff. Coach Cooley is receiving the award from the non-profit for his work improving the lives of children and families. The award will be given to Coach Cooley at the 12th Annual Brighter Futures Award Luncheon, Wednesday, October 26, noon at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Tickets are available at www.familyserviceri.org, by emailing events@familyserviceri.org or calling (401) 5192278. Family Service of RI serves Rhode Islanders from early childhood through their senior years—families wrestling with hunger and homelessness; abused, traumatized boys and girls, sex trafficking victims and other victims of crime and violence; military families; and many others.
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Townie Pride: East Providence Nets Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation
A volunteer champion of East Providence’s historic places and the conversion of a historic bridge into a public park are among the eleven projects, places, and people that will be honored at the eighth annual Rhode Island Preservation Celebration. The event will take place at Rosecliff in Newport from 4:00 to 6:30pm on Sunday, October 16. The Rhody Awards, chosen by Preserve Rhode Island (PRI) and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) from nominations by the public, honor individuals, organizations, and projects for their contributions to the preservation of Rhode Island’s historic places. David J. Kelleher of Riverside will receive the Antoinette F. Downing Volunteer Service Award. For more than 40 years, Dave has educated the people of East Providence about local history and historic preservation. As principal at six East Providence elementary schools, Dave nurtured his students’ interest in history. It began with a Riverside slideshow he presented at Oldham School in 1975. Presentations on additional neighborhoods from Rumford to Watchemoket Square soon followed. Local preservation causes became school projects. He led Kent Heights students to raise $5000 towards saving the Crescent Park Carousel. When Union Primary School closed, Dave ensured that the historic building would be preserved. As a board member of the East Providence Historical Society, he organized field trips to the John Hunt House and Bridgham Farm for the city’s fourth and fifth graders. Dave volunteered for extracurricular history and preservation projects. He participated in the society’s efforts to preserve a historic amusement park building and the pumping station at Hunt’s Mills. With the East Providence Land Conservation Trust, Dave helped to save historic Bridgham Farm. His skills as an educator and communicator made him an ideal choice for the city’s Historic Properties Commission and he emerged as the liaison to City Council about historic preservation issues. Dave worked on several initiatives such as a demolition delay ordinance, saving historic Weaver House, and establishing the new Historic District Commission (yes, he is a member of that, too). The East Providence Chamber of Commerce engaged Dave to give citywide tours. Having graduated from his career as a principal in 2002, Dave has turned his focus to Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. He and Don Doucette established the Friends of Pomham Rocks in 2004, and Dave has chaired its every committee. Dave shines as an interpreter of the light’s history. He developed an education program for Rhode Island’s fourth grade history curriculum on lighthouses, and he guides tours for Save the Bay and Providence River Boat Company in exchange for donations to Pomham Rocks. Dave is mentoring a new generation of lighthouse preservationists. Nancy Moore, a colleague at the East Providence Historical Society, writes that Dave’s “ability to galvanize a group, lead it fairly, and handle thorny problems quickly has made him sought after as a leader here in the City.” Whether he is educating second graders or the City Council, there’s no better interpreter of Townie Pride than Dave Kelleher.
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Dr. Clive Bridgham Longtime Rumford Resident at Rio 2016 Olympics The Rio 2016 Polyclinic- An Athlete-Centered Experience in the Olympic Village
Dr. Clive W. Bridgham, a chiropractic sports medicine specialist and director of the Barrington Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Barrington, Rhode Island has over 25 years of experience at local, national and international games events, including the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics with the World Olympians Association. He was one of the 17 chiropractors from 8 countries chosen by the RIO 2016 Organizing Committee to serve in the host medical services during the Olympics and Paralympics. These services are provided by the host country in a multidisciplinary polyclinic open to all athletes, coaches and officials. Dr Bridgham served over a three week period from July 29th until August 11. During the first week of the Rio Olympics, the polyclinic protocols are tested and adapted. Dr. Clive Bridgham At first it was like being a mouse in a huge maze of corridors, offices, entries, exits, not to mention protocols. It quickly became an athlete centered, check your ego at the outside door experience. Being a member of the sports medicine team for Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the Polyclinic of the Olympic Village (OLV) was a superb experience which was built on the efforts of many Rehoboth, MA chiropractic sports physicians over many decades. Arriving on my first assignment day was a transportation maze. I REMODELING, KITCHENS, BATHS, DOORS & WINDOWS, was living with friends in Logoa, where the rowing and kayak events DECKS, PAINTING, TILE WORK & MORE took place. I opted to take a taxi as I had no idea of the public transportation logistics of walking to buses which took you to subways From small Repairs to Full Remodels which took you to more busses and more walking. My taxi arrived markkoussacarpentry@gmail.com 15 minutes late and the driver really didn’t know where the Olympic Call My Cell: 401-480-7190 or 508-838-9740 Village was located. After 50 minutes and several circling along on the same roads we found an entrance to the OLV. The guards Free Estimates - Quick Response wouldn’t let the taxi into the restricted area. We were stopped with 20 Years+ Contractor • Licensed and Insured in Mass and RI a huge bus honking behind us. I got out of the taxi and fortunately one of the guards spoke enough English and let me get on the bus which was authorized to go into the outer perimeter of the village. I walked toward some volunteers and asked how do I get to the Polyclinic. Passing though security with credential check, metal detector, and x-ray examination of my official volunteer carry bag, they pointed me in the right direction. After a fast walk/jog , which seemed like an eternity. On arrival at the Polyclinic we had our meeting of the physical therapies team of physios, chiros, and osteos, introductions all around, and then toured the clinic which included many specialties: dentistry, ophthalmology, emergency room, orthopedic sports medicine ,podiatry, osteopathy, massage therapy, and of course chiropractic. Contact The complex also included two state-of-the-art MRIs, one digital Joyce LaFrance x-ray, a cryo pool room, a rehab room with an antigravity treadmill, Tormey conference rooms, storage rooms, IT rooms, break areas, and 401.276.4318 reception. jtormey@cfsri.org There was a room for orthotics and support braces for ankles childrensfriendri.org to shoulders, a chiropractic table room, an osteopathic table room, and our main area for physical medicine - the physio room with 12 treatment tables and state-of-the-art physio machines for ultrasound, ems, laser, cryo/compression, and hot moist packs. There was also a Swiss machine for intense pulsed ultrasound. The one
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October 2016 The Reporter exception was that no acupuncture allowed in the clinic. The physios were allowed to perform mobilization but only the chiros and osteopaths were allowed to perform manipulation. During the first few days, the early morning hours were relatively quiet with only an easy flow of returning athletes, so it was watch and learn and figure out what specialty we each were as we were all dressed the same and our credentials made no differentiation as to our degrees. It was an adaptive process on all sides, learning the subspecialties of each provider. Watching the team develop understanding and work together was a great experience. Our teams were divided into two shifts. On my first day there were only about 2,500 people housed in the OLV, by midway through my rotation the OLV swelled to at least 11,000 occupants. Athletes accompanied by their team doctor or team physio were allowed direct access and could either work with us or independently. I found many team physios and some team MDs were very interested in referring and watching chiropractic services. Pleased athletes spread the word about the clinic and soon the volume increased exponentially. Once the athlete was in the physio treatment area interdisciplinary referrals were allowed and encouraged, providing the athletes with a world-class experience. My first day shift ended at 3pm with a debriefing and a team Rio cheer. There are so many people to thank for their years of work in making the Rio 2016 Polyclinic the success that it was. Of special note are Dr Marcelo Botelho, the lead chiropractic physician and Felipe Tadiello, coordinator of Physical Therapy Services. Many people were exposed to chiropractic services for the first time. Many new friendships were formed and old acquaintances renewed. It is amazing what happens when you have a dedicated team of professionals who are athlete centered treating the finest athletes in the world. It was truly a world-class experience, well worth the time to learn how to navigate the maze.
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Providence, September 22, 2016 – Adoption Options is holding a free informational session for those considering adoption and are interested in hearing about available options. Licensed adoption workers will be available to provide information and answer questions. In Rhode Island, the next meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 959 North Main Street in Providence on October 20, 2016. Adoption Options, a non-sectarian, non-profit, comprehensive adoption program of Jewish Family Service works with prospective adoptive parents, birth parents and people who have been adopted. The agency is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with offices in Attleboro and Providence. The agency’s work with all members of the adoption triad is focused on helping individuals to understand their options and make the most informed choices for their future. For more information, please contact Peg Boyle at 401-331-5437 or visit www.AdoptionOptions.org.
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By Bob Rodericks The 33rd East Providence High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2016. The dinner/ceremony will be held at the Venus De Milo restaurant in Swansea, Massachusetts at 12 noon. The Hall of Fame was established in Specializing conjunction with the East Providence High School 1984 Centennial year. The HOF was in Kitchen & Bathrooms created by former Superintendent of Schools Myron J. Francis, Class of 1947 and others in an effort to promote pride in city schools, the purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize • Remodeling • Additions Townie graduates who have brought honor to themselves and to the High School. • Siding • Tiling The initial group of HOF inductees consisted of twelve graduates. The Committee con• Granite • Painting •Roofing tinuously seeks nominations from the general public as “we hope to identify and expand our focus on those many meritorious Townie graduates.” Currently inductees are limited to 5 each year and possibly one honorary. In addition to honoring new members with Certificates and Pins at the Induction Ceremony, plaques bearing the likeness of each inductee will be enshrined in the Gymnasium and Auditorium lobby at East Providence High School. (401) 435-4795 The committee program states further that “The Hall of Fame is not a one-time effort to honor successful graduates. Rather, it is a lasting memorial to TOWNIE PRIDE, which will Cell (401) 639-7230 purposely serve as an inspiration for future generations of East Providence High School students.” Peter Batty The 2016 Inductees are: Gerald “Jerry” Lopes, 1967; Robert “Bob” Mega, 1971; John RI Reg. # 33335 / MA Reg. # CS51340 D’Alessandro, 1976 and Carlene Casciano-McCann, 1980. Residential / Commercial Gerald “Jerry” Lopes, became one of the youngest news directors in national major radio communications. A graduate of Johnson & Wales and Boston University, Jerry began an outstanding career which brought him national notoriety in his chosen field. Jerry has been affiliated with several Rhode Island radio stations before moving on to eventually becoming President of Program Operations & Affiliations for American Urban Radio Networks. Jerry worked in the Providence and then the Boston market where he became a top political reporter covering events like the first US visit of Pope John Paul II and the opening of the John F. Towing Kennedy presidential library. Foreign & Domestic Jerry oversees all production elements of programming for the American Urban Radio Network, dealing with over 400 radio staFree Estimates tions across the country. His network of radio stations is the largest GO GREEN WATER BASED black-owned radio company in the United States. We handle all insurance claims PAINT Jerry began his broadcast career in 1970 while serving in the Complete auto collision repair United States Air Force with Armed Forces Radio & Television. He participated in basketball & football at EPHS and received several Serving our community for 28 years medals for flight missions while serving in Vietnam. A humble man, 1849 Fall River Ave. (Rt 6), Seekonk, MA • 508-336-6475 Jerry remains a significant mentor to many young people around the nation. Visit our website www.tristarautobodyma.com Robert “Bob” Mega, a 1971 EPHS graduate, is one of Rhode Robert Coelho Jr. & Ernie Loiselle - Owners MA RS. # 1367 Island’s leading businessmen. An honors student in high school, Bob lettered for 3 years each in tennis and swimming. Bob was an expert swimmer receiving First Team All-State for diving in 1969, 1970 and 1971. Bob received a full athletic diving scholarship to the Catholic University of America graduating with a BA Degree in 1975. He then attended Suffolk University Law School, graduating Cum Laude in 1978. Bob was admitted to the RI Bar Association in 1978 and is certified to practice Law in all State and RI Federal District Courts. After practicing Civil Litigation, he left that practice to start a business career. Bob and family members developed Trafik Services, Inc. which is a trucking carrier company comprised of hundreds of Residential & Commercial tractors and trailers covering 48 states. Several other companies No Job Too Small or Too Large were developed by Bob, too numerous to list here. Bob began a Refuse and Recycling Transportation Company (MTG Disposal). MTG has provided trash and recycling services • Fire Alarm Installation & Repair for East Providence and at least eight other major communities in • Emergency Generator Installation Rhode Island. Bob has recently formed companies dealing with the health care industry. Reasonable Rates RI Licensed & Insured In addition to coaching several youth sports in East Providence through the years, Bob continues to quietly be a generous donor
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to youth sports and many aspects of EPHS athletics. His charities also include civic groups, soup kitchens, make-a-wish and more. John D’Alessandro, a 1976 EPHS graduate has distinguished himself in the United States military and health field. An honors student and soccer player in high school, John also was a lifeguard and counselor. John received a BS degree in Healthcare Management from Providence College and then a Master of Public Administration from Troy State University. He was commissioned into the United States Navy in 1981 and began a very distinguished Naval career. Captain D’Allessandro was Head of Operations and Patient Administration at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Rota, Spain. see page 59... Later he was assigned as the Director for Administration, US Naval Hospital, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Captain D’Allessandro continued to serve the nation’s military in several other posts. 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An honors student and 24 HOUR BURNER SERVICE athlete in high school, Carlene is the well respected Executive Director at St. Mary’s Home for Children in Rhode Island. Carlene was the editor of the Townie yearbook and was voted “Outstanding Student- Athlete” and “Most Athletic” during her senior year at EP. She was Captain of the basketball and volleyball Medical Associates of Rhode Island, Inc. teams during her senior year and was 2nd team All-State in both. Carlene also travelled to Ireland and played in an international basketball tournament. Carleen received a BA in Psychology from Stonehill College, Main Office: A Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from Rhode Island Bristol County Medical Center College and advanced degrees from R.I.C and Bryant College. 1180 Hope St.Office: / Bristol, RI 02809 Main Bristol Medical Center A licensed Mental Health Counselor and member of Boards for (401)County 253-8900 1180 Hope St. / Bristol, RI 02809 Fax# (401) 253-3131 several children and juvenile advisory agencies, Carlene is a much (401) 253-8900 Colleen Noseworthy Norman Chartier Fax# (401) 253-3131 needed mentor for young people. Noseworthy Director of Operations Colleen Director of FinanceNorman Chartier Director of Operations Director of Finance She has experience in leadership roles at Bradley Hospital, and other school systems and agencies in the area. Currently the ExecuDermatology Howard E. Schulman, M.D. tive Director for St, Mary’s Home for Children, she hasDermatology also been Grace D. Bandow, M.D. Grace D. 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Install new flooring that's inspired by the charm of vintage floors. Retailers like Lumber Liquidators sell an array of flooring styles that mimic the look and feel of vintage woodwork - wide planks that echo farmhouse floors, distressed finishes and much more. By replicating techniques such as wire brushing and hand scraping, distressed flooring achieves the look of vintage craftsmanship.
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Adding a wood accent wall can create the feel of a farmhouse or even an industrial loft. Wood can add an artistic element or focal point to backsplashes and ceilings. Whatever your goal, accent wood makes a statement.
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Fall Fix-Up Winterizing is key to better lawns
(BPT) - As September closes the door on summer with falling temperatures and leaves, many homeowners mistakenly slip into hibernation from yard work. However, this timeframe is crucial for prepping your yard for the coming winter- and positioning it to look its best the following spring. The typical yard goes through a lot in a given year: natural wear and tear, rainstorms, dry spells, blankets of leaves, weeds and so on. Properly managing the inevitability before the season changes requires simple planning and a little elbow grease. The following tips will help even the novice homeowner stay on top of things.
Yard care should take a rightful place on homeowners' winterization checklist, right next to installing storm doors and checking the furnace. As with many things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Fertilizing
Your yard is like a bear - it stores the most nutrients as possible to survive lean months. Fertilizer is the easiest route. Apply nitrogen fertilizer - at a lower dosage than your spring application - to promote growth and help roots prepare for the harsh winter months.
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While it seems obvious, it is deceptively easy to let leaves and debris pile up to the point where a homeowner gives up for the season. Regular raking is one of the simplest ways to protect your lawn. Fallen leaves during the wintertime smother grass and can prevent new grass from sprouting. Moreover, getting the job done in the fall makes for a much drier chore come spring.
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Trimming and pruning trees are a heavy dose of risk management for homeowners. Pruning branches allows new growth and can stop diseases from spreading to the rest of the tree. Troubleshoot your trees each fall for weak branches that may become weighed down by the weather. Having these trimmed will save you from the misfortunes of a broken window or hole in your roof.
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(BPT) - Fall is here, and with it, cooler temperatures. Home renovation experts suggest now is the ideal time for homeowners to prepare their home for winter and think about home improvement plans that they can complete during the fall months. When it comes to home improvements, building experts recommend homeowners carefully consider and prioritize their plans by looking at structural improvements over cosmetic upgrades. Fundamental for homeowners hoping to invest smartly in their home is understanding what improvement is deemed essential and what is considered purely cosmetic. For example, a home's "skin" is a key investment area during a renovation project. Hiring an energy inspector to examine your home will give a better sense of the required work and avoid any subsequent costly headaches. If you're thinking of going green, small changes such as using compact ENDS OCTOBER 31, 2014 fluorescent light bulbs can contribute to reducing your home's carbon footprint. Fluorescent light bulbs typically have a longer life and use less energy thereby reducing excessive energy waste as well as monthly energy bills. Investing in energy efficient appliances is another effective way to live green and add value to your home. Homeowners with an old central air system can consider having a new, more energy efficient HVAC system installed. While these may come with an expensive up-front cost, the savings on energy bills over the long-term will prove to be a wise investment. Additionally, the inclusion of other energy efficient appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines and dryers will contribute to lower energy bills. Another significant way to reduce energy consumption is to adequately seal the home to stop any air leaks by considering a smart insulation material. Insulation experts homeowners should survey their house from top to bottom, and assess any trouble spots such as drafty areas or cold zones which could be caused by air leakage. Air leakage can limit the effectiveness of heating systems. According to spray foam insulation manufacturer Icynene, floors, walls and ceilings can account for up to 31 percent of air leakage in a home. Spray foam insulation, which
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1. What is the work schedule and projected timeline for this project? Agree on a working schedule that fits with your family's lifestyle, but be willing to make modifications when necessary. Make sure the timeline includes project milestones as well as other important dates, such as when a utility will likely be disrupted or paint fumes could be bothersome. 2. What are the potential risks associated with this remodel? While no one can predict every obstacle that will arise on a job site, both remodelers and homeowners should take safety precautions and be prepared for setbacks. Find out what chemicals, materials, tools and other equipment will be used in your home and how they will be stored when not in use. Being aware of potential dangers is key in keeping your family safe. 3. What are your dust control practices? Exposure to small dust particles can cause serious health issues affecting both the lungs and the heart, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The threat is magnified when anyone in the home has breathing issues, allergies or other chronic conditions. Select a remodeler that follows dust control best practices, including isolating the work area, sealing vents and air ducts and establishing negative air pressure while maintaining proper ventilation. Ask if they use an air scrubber to collect and eliminate dust particles before they're able to migrate throughout your home. 4. How can I help you? That's right - you, the homeowner - can be a help or hindrance to the progress of the project. Find out what you can do to make it go as smoothly as possible. In addition to keeping children and pets away from the work area, try not to distract or hover over your remodeling team so that they can work safely and efficiently. A quick search online can provide insight on which top remodelers are in your area. As a homeowner, you also need to ask the right questions and communicate your specific requirements to the contractor, ensuring a smoother, more comfortable experience for everyone involved. See how you can work with your contractor to ensure livable remodeling by following these tips.
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Fix-Up Change the filters
The summer and fall months are a prime time for airborne allergens and microbes, which can clog furnace filters and inhibit airflow. This makes your furnace work harder and in turn, costs you more. Change your filters monthly to help open airflow and save money.
Embrace the sun
Want to help heat your home for free during the winter? Pay attention to the sun. Try opening curtains on south-facing windows and the radiant heat from the sun will help naturally heat your home. Just remember to close them at night to keep out the evening chill.
spread throughout your attic. Then, visit energy.gov/energysaver/insulation to learn recommended insulation amounts for your region.
Lower your water heater temperature
Water heating accounts for about 18 percent of the energy consumed in your home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Consider setting your water heater to a lower setting of 120 Fahrenheit and you'll still enjoy hot showers without a utility bill that will scald you.
Use a programmable thermostat
You can save up to 10 percent a year on heating and cooling by simply adjusting your thermostat 7-10 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 hours a day, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Use a programmable thermostat to change the temperature for time periods you are sleeping or away from home. Some air conditioning systems can be controlled remotely through a smartphone app like "Smart AC," which works seamlessly with LG duct-free systems, allowing the homeowners to wirelessly connect, control and monitor the temperature through an easy-to-use smartphone app.
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Consider installing a duct-free mini-split system to provide zoned heating
Instead of moving air through ductwork as central heating and air conditioning systems do, duct-free systems deliver warm conditioned air directly into a room. Duct-free systems like those from LG provide high-performance zone heating, allowing homeowners to keep their bedrooms toasty warm at night when it's frigid outside, while turning the heat down (or off!) in the rest of the home to help save energy.
Clear heat registers
One common mistake homeowners make is covering heat registers with furniture, toys or other items that block the heat flow. To improve heating efficiency, inspect all heat registers in your home and remove anything that's blocking them.
Seal leaks and lock windows
Phantom heat loss is a huge energy drain. Test for leaks by using a flashlight to see if light filters through cracks or try pulling a dollar bill through. Then, seal air leaks around utility cut-throughs, chimneys and recessed lights with spray foam. Use caulk and weather stripping to seal windows and doorway drafts. Don't forget to close and lock windows and doors. Locking pulls the components tight against the weather-stripping to block cold air from entering the home.
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“Our Towniesgirls soccer team continued an unbeaten streak to 6-0 by defeating Central High School 6-2. Syndey Vilardi lead the scoring with 4 goals. Grace Abrams had 1 goal 2 assist. Alyssa DeOliviera and Julia Andrade had 1 assist apiece. We are honored to report that senior Amber Drainville scored her first goal since her freshmen year,” - Coach Angelo Pizzi. Earlier EP defeated Blackstone Valley Mayorial Prepatory School by a score of 8-0. The defense played outstanding once again. Grace Abrams lead the scoring with 3 goals. Sydney Vilardi had 2 goals. Alyssa DeOliveira had once. Lindsey Amaral scored one goal. And we are especially honored to report that senior Ariana Caluro netted her first ever goals for Townies Girls Soccer! The team continued its winning ways with a 8-0 win over Woonsocket HS. Once again the defense held their opponent scoreless. Scorers: Grace Abrams 3 goals, Hailey Placido 1 goal. Sydney Vilardi 1 goal. Alyssa DeOliviera 1 goal. Jade Braxton 1 goal. Michaela Doro 1 goal. Rachel Oliviera had 4 saves. The team’s third win was over Tolman 5-1. EP was lead by the defense: Lindsey Amaral, Arianna Caluro, Amber Drainville, and Alyssa DeOliveria. Rachel Oliveira made 8 saves and Paige Chakouian had 2. Offense was provided by Grace Abrams (2 goal, 2 assist), Sydney Vilardi (1 goal), Lily Palumbo (1 goal) and Aaliyah Pattie (1 goal).
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EP continued its uneven play en route to a 3-1 loss to the Purple (22-25, 14-25, 25-20, 24-26). The Townies had 14 service errors and 18 attack errors which proved to be too much to overcome. EP is struggling to find consistency with their passing and service game, which are the backbone of the game. In a loss last month to Prout, EP just simply made too many errors to win the match (25-23, 15-25, 25-17, 11-15). The team is still trying to learn how to control matches and keep themselves from getting into big holes. Townies had 13 service errors with 25 attack errors to go along with 10 blocking errors. That’s just too many points to give away in a Division 1 match. Tricia Hurley continues her strong play with 12 kills and 5 blocks.
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Football is rebuilding after a year in which they were the state’s best public school team after losses to Hendricken and Saint Ray’s. East Providence played a physical game against the Bishop Hendricken Hawks September 16 . Ryan Ellenwood had a tremendous game connecting down field with multiple receivers. Dion Hazard ran the ball down hill for positive yards throughout the entire game. Brandon Johnson returned multiple kick offs for a total of 60 yards to help set up offensive drives for the Townies . There were two defensive fumble recoveries by the Townies during the four quarters of football. One by Will Williams on a linebacker blitz who recovered the ball in the back field of the Hawks. The second fumble recovery was by Tyler Dabarros in the open field to help gain back possession. Ryan Ellenwood used his speed towards the corner of the end zone to score for the East Providence Townies. The kick after was successful by kicker Warren Smith. But the Hawks proved to be the stronger team and beat EP easily.
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Gallery 4 at historic Tiverton Four Corners unveils it’s newest exhibition, “abstracts & artifacts”, with a gallery reception on Saturday October 8th from 4-7. Spotlighted is a captivating fusion of expressionist and geometric abstract painting and works on paper from the studios of celebrated artists Harry Nadler, Peter Stroud and Joan Jardine. Discover fine relics and ancient artifacts in earthenware, pottery and ceramics from Silk Road Traders and Olde China Trader. Also, unique, contemporary offerings in wood, stone, metals and textiles from the work rooms of Paula Stebbins Becker, Cecilia DelGaudio, Susan Freda, Gay Gillies and Bradford McDougall. For more than 10 years, Gallery 4 has been praised for it’s outstanding exhibitions of fine art, photography and sculpture featuring incomparable works by distinguished artists, and invites all to experience the allure of “abstracts & artifacts”, which remains on view thru December 23rd. Gallery 4 Silk Road Traders at Gallery 4 Tiverton Four Corners, RI 02878 401-816-0999 Gallery Hours for October Wed-Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5 and always by appointment gallery4tiverton.com • silkroadgallery4.com
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When: October 20th What Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Info: Call us at 401.490.2042 or visit our web site for up-to-date information, www.gallerynight.info Where: Starting from Regency Plaza at One Regency Plaza and traveling to 20 of Providence’s galleries and museums. October Guided Tour times are 5:30, 5:50, 6:10, 6:30, and 7:00. Collectors’ Tours: Meet everyday art lovers who love to collect. Surrounding themselves with the art they love, collectors dive in head first, visiting galleries and artists’ studios. Listen as they tell stories of their collecting adventures and personal discoveries. Catch their enthusiasm about the art they discover and the artists they meet. Niels Hobbs and Carmen Marusich will be leading the Collectors’ Tour in October. New Galleries For The 2016 Season: Gather, The Handicraft Club, Inner Space Outsider Art Gallery @ Share Space, Silvershell Gallery at Rosmarin, Sprout RI, and J Schatz. One-Time Stop For October: DeSano Studio , Joan McConaghy Studio, and RISD ISB Gallery Celebrity Guides For October: Angelo Marinosci Jr.- Artist/Musican Niels Hobbs & Carmen Marusich- Collectors Steve Gervais- Illustrator/Painter Gage Prentiss- Sculptor/Painter What’s New: • Latest Works (Anthony Tomaselli: Painter) • “Face-Off” (ArtProv Gallery) • “A Day in Havana” David DeMelim (BankRI Gallery) • “No Man’s Land”, Theresa Ganz and Millee Tibbs (The Chazan Gallery at Wheeler)
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• “Phantom Limb” Diana Al-Hadid (David Winton Bell Gallery) • Tuscan Landscapes, Sunflowers, New England Landscapes (DeSano Studio) • Linocuts, Woodcuts, Mono Prints byJules & “The Anxiety of Influence” Group Show (Dryden Gallery) • Peter Michael Miller and Nick Paciorek, Rev. Bill Comeau, Mary Kosowski (Galleries at the Providence Art Club) • Skulls & Pumpkins (Gallery Belleau)
October 2016 The Reporter • Stephan Brigidi, Sirarpi Heghinian-Walzer, Nilton Cardenas, Evans Molina (Gallery/Studio Z LLC) • Benjamin Giguere (Gather) • Latest Works (Inner Space Outsider Art Gallery @ Share Space) • One of a Kind Artwork (J Schatz) • “El Dia de los Muertos» (Peaceable Kingdom) • Mirror with a Memory: Alternative Process Photography in the 21st Century” (Peter Miller Fine Art) • Melinda Beck and Julia Rothman (RISD ISB Gallery) • “Inventing Impressionism” (RISD Museum) • “Dia de Los Muertos” Jennifer Gillooly Cahoon (Silvershell Gallery at Rosmarin) • “Horrors of Trash” Multiple Artists (Sprout RI) • “Steampunk Providence” (URI Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery)
Four Talented Women to Headline Exhibits at Providence Art Club
September 10, 2016 [Providence] – The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club are excited to announce three new exhibitions; Gayle Wells Mandle and Gretchen Dow Simpson: Passageways and Boundaries in the Maxwell Mays Gallery, Wendy Ingram: Seasons in the Mary Castelnovo Gallery, and in the Dodge House Gallery, Penelope Manzella: Gone to Seed. All three shows open with public receptions on Sunday, September 25, from 2-4 pm and will be on view through Friday, October 14. On view in the Maxwell Mays Gallery, painters Gayle Wells Mandle and Gretchen Dow Simpson will exhibit together in the show Passageways and Boundaries. Ms. Mandle, whose mixed media collages have a sociopolitical context, aims to bring to light the “disparity between the ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’”. To this end she has spent time in impoverished areas both Gayle Wells Mandle and Gretchen domestically and abroad, Dow Simpson will exhibit together researching, photographin the show Passageways and ing, and collecting found Boundaries objects that speak to this class division and the boundaries the poor face in our globalized world. Her current body of work is informed by her time living in Doha, Qatar. Ms. Mandle earned her Bachelor’s at Skidmore College and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. She has also studied at the former Corcoran College of Art in Washington, DC and the Vermont Studio Center. Her work is held in numerous private collections across the United States. Gretchen Dow Simpson is both a photographer and painter with a focus on architecture. Her work is more than just buildings, however. It is the juxtaposition of images and questioning the relationship between geometry and abstraction. Her paintings are passageways, which allow viewers to share her view of the world, its mysteries and beauty. Gretchen studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and has gone on to show in a multitude of galleries such as Axelle Fine Arts in New York City. For nearly 30 years her work was regularly featured on the cover of the New Yorker Magazine and has also been seen in publications such as New York Magazine and the Atlantic Monthly. Her work is in several high profile corporate and institutional collections including The Metropolitan Museum
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of Art, the Newport Art Museum, Reader’s Digest Corporation, and Time, Inc. She received the Pell Award in 2005 and an Honorary Doctorate from Bryant University in 2009. In the Mary Castelnovo Gallery will be Wendy Ingram’s solo show Seasons, which will feature works crafted from handmade paper as well as pastels depicting the changing seasons of the New England landscape. Ms. Ingram Gretchen Dow Simpson is both a photographer and paint- earned both her BFA and MFA er with a focus on architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and went on to study at prestigious Attingham Summer School in England as an Idlewild Scholar. She served as the Textile Conservator in the Costume and Textile Department at the RISD Museum for seven years and subsequently worked as a conservator in private practice for a decade. Wendy has been invited to show in venues throughout the northeast such as the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts, the continued on next page...
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Wendy Ingram’s solo show Seasons Copley Society and St. Botolph Club, in Boston, as well as at Tiffany and Company and the SoHo 20 Gallery in New York. Formerly based in Boston, Ms. Ingram was active at the Boston Center for the Arts before relocating to Providence and joining the Providence Art Club in 2010. She is the founder of The Art Connection of Rhode Island which facilitates the donation of original artworks from local artists to local nonprofits. In the Dodge House Gallery is Penelope Manzella’s solo show Gone to Seed. The show will feature recent botanically themed paintings in Penelope’s signature, understated style. Ms. Manzella has studied around the globe, first receiving her BFA from Columbia University, and then going on to study in Florence, Italy, Carbondale, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California. Of note is her time spent at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, a 9-week intensive summer residency program in New York. She has been invited to show in galleries and museums and has work in many public collections including Fidelity Investments, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and American Express Collection. For more information about this exhibition please contact Art Club Gallery Coordinator Michael Rose at 401-331-1114 ext.5, or via email at michael@providenceartclub.org. Exhibitions Dates: September 25 – October 14, 2016 Opening Receptions: Sunday, September 25, 2-4pm Gallery Hours: Weekdays 12-4pm, Weekends 2-4pm Founded in 1880 to stimulate the appreciation of art in the community, the Club has long been a place for artists and art patrons to congregate, create, display and circulate works of art. Located along Thomas Street, in the shadow of the First Baptist Church, the Providence Art Club is a picturesque procession of historic houses, home to studios, Penelope Manzella’s solo show galleries and the clubhouse. Gone to Seed Through its public programs, its art instruction classes for members and its active exhibition schedule, the Providence Art Club continues a tradition of sponsoring and supporting the visual arts in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. All Exhibitions Are Free And Open To The Public.
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School News East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education (EPLAC) Membership Enrollment Form
The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education (EPLAC) is a state mandated group that provides input on special education issues to the school district. Our role is to advise the school district on the development of programs and services to address the unmet needs of East Providence students with disabilities. The group is comprised of parents of school aged students with disabilities, school professionals and community members. By sharing their unique perspective, members are able to help East Providence Schools work more effectively with families and improve outcomes for children. It is time for our yearly drive to expand our LAC membership. We meet on the last Wednesday of every month during the school year at the Martin Middle School Library 111 Brown St, East Providence from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Membership Requirements: • Either a parent of student(s) with disability, an individual with a disability, a special education or general education teacher, a public school administrator or other members of the community interested in the unmet needs of students with disabilities • Attend regular monthly meetings • Participate in committee activities • Vote on issues relating to the LAC work • Work collaboratively and pro-actively in identifying problems and recommending solutions If you are interested in using your talents and strengths in making a difference for students and families of East Providence school students with disabilities, please complete the below Membership Enrollment Form and return at your first meeting attended.
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Semifinalists In The 2017 National Merit® Scholarship Program (Evanston, Illinois) Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title. NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 420 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
they will be notified of this designation. All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of Finalists. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.
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Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2017. Every Finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit® $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 1,000 corporatesponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 230 corporations and business organizations for Finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 190 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 4,000 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for Finalists who will attend the sponsor institution. National Merit Scholarship winners of
2017 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 323,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title. National Merit, Merit Scholarship, Merit Scholar, and the corporate “Lamp of Learning” logo are federally registered service marks of National Merit Scholarship Corporation. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the College Board. SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board. Semifinalists: 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program from our area: East Providence Providence Country Day School 870 Bauman, David N. 628 Beretta, John D. 999 Byrnes, Elijah H. Riverside St. Mary Academy - Bay View 628 Gendron, Cassandra M. 740 McDonald, Jessica C.
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About 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of Semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. To become a Finalist, the Semifinalist and his or her high school must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the Semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT® scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. From the approximately 16,000 Semifinalists, about 15,000 are expected to advance to the Finalist level, and in February
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Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit© Scholarship Program The principal, Shani Wallace, of East Providence High School announced today that Andrew T. Rogers has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2017 competition for National Merit Scholarships awards, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2017competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT©). “The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
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Castleton, VT - Castleton University is excited to welcome Peter Leite of Riverside, RI to the Castleton community. Peter is one of more than nearly 700 new students who have registered for the fall 2016 semester! Castleton University is small enough to be a community where every student matters, yet offers more than 75 programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students, 29 varsity sports, and over 40 clubs and organizations. The university stresses community service and provides exceptional programs for first year students
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No Sour Grapes In Bay View Academy’s Cross Country Team
East Providence, RI – Bay View Academy’s Cross Country team, lead by Coach Carol Beaudette, dressed up as bunches of grapes for the CVS 5k on Sunday, September 18th.
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they provide perspective on world events, now and in the future.” Senator Goldin’s grandparents fled eastern Europe to Canada during the pogroms, and those of her family members who were unable to escape died in either the pogroms or the Holocaust. In 2011, the Rhode Island General Assembly enacted a law that emphasized the need to make genocide curriculum materials available including, but not limited to, the Holocaust of WWII, and the genocides in Armenia, Cambodia, Iraq, Rwanda, and Darfur. This new law makes the recommendation a requirement starting in the 2017-2018 school year.
Photo: Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian, left, and Sen. Gayle L. Goldin, right, at a ceremonial bill signing of their Holocaust and genocide education bill held at the Jewish Alliance Conference Room in Providence State House – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Katherine Kazarian and Sen. Gayle L. Goldin to require school districts to teach students about genocide and the Holocaust has been signed into law by Governor Raimondo at a ceremonial bill signing held at the Jewish Alliance Conference Room in Providence. The legislation (2016-H 7488A, 2016-S 2396A) requires each district to include in its curriculum a unit on the Holocaust and genocide for every student by the time he or she graduates. The subject could be taught in either middle school or high school, as the local district deems appropriate. Additionally, the new law requires the state Department of Education to provide Holocaust and genocide curriculum materials to school districts. “Although these are not pleasant topics to learn about in school, these events must be studied by our children in order to prevent further similar atrocities from happening in the future,” said Representative Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence). “My family’s own history involving the Armenian Genocide has shown me that these events in history should never be forgotten and it is important that our children recognize and understand how such terrible events can occur in society, and more importantly, how to stop them from happening.” Said Senator Goldin (D-Dist. 3, Providence), “Given the hate and bigotry that has become so common in public discourse today, it seems especially important to educate students about the incredible damage that hate and bigotry have caused. In order for future generations to fully grasp the necessity of protecting the human rights of all people on the planet, they need to understand the reality that there have been government-sanctioned campaigns to annihilate races, classes and types of people in the not-very-distant past. These shameful chapters in history are important because
Rep. Amore Named As 2016 Madd Legislator Of The Year
State House – Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) has been honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as their 2016 Legislator of the Year for his sponsorship of legislation (2016-H 8362) that created an all-offender ignition interlock law for Rhode Island. After Governor Raimondo signed the bill into law this summer, Rhode Island joined 27 other states in the nation to create such a law. “It’s truly an honor to receive this recognition from such a noble organization as MADD. As a parent, I fully support their mission and will continue to advocate on their behalf in order to hopefully end the scourge of drunk driving tragedies across Rhode Island,” said Representative Amore. Created in 1980, MADD has evolved into one of the most influential and widely supported non-profit organizations in America. Their mission is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.
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Film: The Last Hurrah
Monday, October 17, 2016 6:00pm
Spencer Tracy as Frank Skeffington is the political boss of a New England town fighting his last campaign. Based on Edwin O’Connor’s 1956 Pulitzer Prize winning novel, the story is loosely patterned after the life of Boston’s Mayor Curley. Not rated; 121 minutes.
Internet Safety and Avoiding Scams
Thurs, October 20th at 6:30pm at the Riverside Mon, October 24th at 6:30pm at the Weaver
Meghan Martinez, Cyber Terrorism Program Manager for the Rhode Island State Police and a member of the Rhode Island Joint Cyber Task Force, will present two workshops at the East Providence Public Library in October. In an effort to help people practice smart Internet behavior, she will cover basic information about cyber security and Internet safety as well as the many forms of cyber terrorism and common online threats. The first workshop will be held on Thursday, October 20th at 6:30pm at the Riverside Branch Library located at 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, and cover Internet safety, including social media accounts. The second workshop on Monday, October 24th at 6:30pm at the Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, will cover cyber security scams. Ms. Martinez will explain the reasons why someone would want to hack your device, and tips and tricks to avoid this scenario. Examples will be used from real scenarios and investigations encountered by the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Joint Cyber Task Force. These workshops are free and open to all. Questions? Call 401-434-2453.
WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453 RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, 401-433-4877
Film: Psycho
Monday, October 31, 2016 6:00pm
What better night than Halloween to watch one of the greatest horror films of all time? Originally released in 1960, Alfred Hitchcock’s famous movie is in black and white, rated R, and 109 minutes. Enjoy some popcorn and Halloween candy on us or bring your own.
October Children's Activities Crazy 8s Math Club @Weaver
Tuesdays, September 13 – November 1, 3:30-4:30
For kids in grades K-2 Crazy 8s is an 8 week math club that helps kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities. With Crazy 8s kids will build glowin-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play games like Toilet Paper Olympics. Register: Call 434-2453. Limited to 16.
Halloween Costume Swap @Weaver
Bring in a clean, gently-used children’s costume any day through October 6. Receive a ticket for each costume. Come back on Saturday, Oct. 8, 3:00-4:30 or Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:00-noon to redeem your ticket for a different costume.
Babysitting Class @ Riverside Saturday, October 8, 10:00-2:00
CCRI Pediatric Nursing Students present a day of hands-on babysitting training. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly care for children, toddlers, and infants. Certificate awarded upon completion. Bring your lunch. Register: 401-433-4877. Limited to 25.
Halloween Magic Show @Weaver Saturday, October 15, 3:00pm
For families with children ages 3+ Magician Greg McAdams and his dog Axel will perform 40 minutes of magic and comedy with audience participation and safety messages.
Weekly Storytimes
Sept 14th through Dec 1st
Registration is not required. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver
Minecraft For Homeschoolers In Grades 1+ @ Weaver Oct 21 & Nov 4, 10:00-11:30
Play Minecraft at the library with other Minecraft fans. REGISTER for each session individually: Call 401-434-2453.
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Halloween Movie “Toy Story of Terror” and more! On the big screen @Riverside Friday, October 28, 3:00-4:30pm
(2013, rated G, 22 min., Animation/Short/Adventure) This movie will be shown with another short Halloween classic, plus snacks and a Halloween-themed activity! All ages welcome. No registration required. Costumes welcome, but not required.
Young Minds In Motion @Riverside Wednesdays, October 5-26, 4:00-5:30
For kids ages 8-12 Four weeks of hands-on activities and experimentation involving many different science concepts. Week 1: Power of the wind Week 2: Motion Commotion Week 3: Rockets to the Rescue Week 4: Marshmallow Catapults Register: Call 433-4877. Limited to 15.
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tunity to be published. See the Teen Page of our website for more information about submission info and other details. Registration required. Call 434-2453.
Teen Community Service Night @ Weaver Monday, October 24th, 5:30-7:30pm.
NEW for East Providence TEENS! This monthly event will allow you to earn community service hours for meeting with a Teen Librarian to discuss what is new at school and which programs/ materials/services you would like to see provided by the library. We may also work on other service activities. Snacks will be provided! For grades 9-12. *Additional community service opportunity: Friday, Oct. 7, 2:30-4:30pm.
Volunteer To Be A Reading Buddy @ Weaver
The library will match you with an elementary school child to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call the Weaver Library at 434-2453 or ask about it in the Children’s room.
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).
$$$ Read Down Your Fines $$$
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.
Looking For A Tutor?
Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. “LIVE HOMEWORK HELP” tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson. Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – all levels including AP. LIVE HOMEWORK HELP tutors are available every day from 2:00pm-10:00pm.
October Teen Programs
Babysitter’s Training @ Riverside Saturday, October 8, 10am - 2pm.
CCRI Pediatric Nursing students present a day of hands-on babysitting training. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly care for children, toddlers, and infants. Certificate awarded upon completion. Please bring your lunch! For grades 5-12. Registration required. Call 433-4877.
East Providence Teen Book Club @ Weaver Saturday, October 15th, 2-3pm.
Represent! Your race. Your culture. Your life. Think no one gets it? There is someone who does. That’s the beauty of books. Discover the world without leaving your room! A book club built for you, by you. Check out our FACEBOOK page under East Providence Teen Book Club. Snacks provided! The group will meet once/month.
Creative Writing Workshop @ Weaver Saturday, October 22, 11am - 1pm.
Rhode Island has a new short story competition! WRITE RHODE ISLAND is a short fiction competition sponsored by School One and Goat Hill. Winners will receive prizes, awards, and an oppor-
Fall Happenings For Official Opening Of Fuller Creative Learning Center
The highly anticipated Fuller Creative Learning Center opens with its schedule of regular programs this October. The schedule for fall includes: • Preschool music class • STEAM for toddler’s program (science, technology, engineering, art and math) • Abstract painting class for adults • Jack-o-lantern carving workshop • 3D printing drop in sessions • Small business workshops Look on the East Providence Library website and Facebook page for descriptions and information about registering for these free programs or email Fullercreativelearning@gmail.com. In addition to the regular schedule, on October 13th from 5-7pm Thriving families of East Providence will be hosting a Family Fun Fair at Fuller Creative Learning Center which will include free food, a live animal show, and resources for families. The Fuller Creative Learning Center, located at 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI, is an extension of the East Providence Public Library that hosts hands on learning experiences for all ages. For more information contact Rashaa Al-Sasah at ralsasah@eplib.org
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East Providence Senior Center News 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Phone 435-7800 Dining Room Ext. 2 Fax 435-7803
The mission of the East Providence Senior Center is to assist, inform and enrich the lives of all persons 55 years of age and older or disabled persons in the East Providence area.
October Features
Tues, Oct. 4th Wellness Screenings 9:00am Health Office Wed, Oct. 5th Clinical Lab 8:30am Health Office Stroke Club 1:30pm Craft Room Thurs, Oct. 6th SNAP 11:00am Craft Room Fri, Oct. 7th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30pm Dining Room Mon, Oct. 10th Columbus Day CLOSED Wed, Oct. 12th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Dining Room Mon, Oct. 17th Caregiver’s Support 10:30am Conference Room Tues, Oct. 18th Rite at Home 10:30am Lobby Wed, Oct. 19th RSVP Board Meeting 1:30pm Conference Room Thurs, Oct. 20th Blue Chip 10:30am Breed Hall Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Dining Room Red Hats 1:30pm Dining Room AARP Board Meeting 1:30pm Seminar Room Fri, Oct. 21st InSight 12:45pm Multi-Purpose Room Tues, Oct. 25th Diabetes Ed Class 9:30am Seminar Room Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Dining Room Thurs, Oct. 27th Advisory Board 9:30am Conference Room Diabetes Support 1:00pm Seminar Room Mon, Oct. 31st Computer Assistance 2:00pm Computer Lab
Stay Heathly Through The Flu Season
Protect yourself by getting your flu vaccination now as it could take up to two weeks for you to produce the antibodies that will protect you against the flu. The East Providence Senior Center is giving Flu Vaccinations in the Health Office Mondays – Thursdays 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Please call for a time 401-435-7800 ext 7 No out of pocket cost to you if you are a Rhode Island resident. Please bring your ID and insurance card. Call if you have any questions or you would like to schedule an appointment for your flu vaccination 401-435-7800 ext. 7
Preparing for the Flu Season What is important to know?
Flu season is just around the corner: It typically begins in October or November, peaks in January or February and can continue through May. Given that it takes about two weeks for the vaccination to build the antibodies necessary for protection, what better time than now to get vaccinated? The influenza virus change every season, so it is important to get vaccinated each and every year. For example, this year, the main strain of the virus is completed different than last year, so the antibodies you acquire from last year’s vaccination may not be effective against this year’s strain. Certain populations of people are more susceptible to the flu and should be sure to obtain a vaccination each and every year, this is certainly true for seniors. If you have certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, lung disease, diabetes), are 65 years or older, you should especially get an influenza vaccination.
Tuesdays in our Lobby 10:30am Seven Hills RI’s Rite @ Home Tuesday, Oct. 18th 10:30
“Are you looking for alternative options to nursing home care? Do you want to stay in the comfort of your home instead of an institution? If so, Seven Hills Rhode Island’s “Rite@Home a choice for Care at Home” provides a care option for seniors who cannot live alone and require significant help with activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, and personal hygiene, among others. Rite@Home provides an alternative to institutional care by providing a tax-free stipend
up to $17,000 a year to families that are helping senior stay at home. The program also has case management supports and trainings provided to the caregiver. Another added benefit to the program is a nurse who visits every month to help families caring for loved ones in their home
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!. A representative from Blue Chip will be available • Breed Hall on Thursday, October 20 at 10:30am • Breed Hall on Thursday, November 17 at 10:30am • Wed. Dec. 7 from 9:30 AM until 12:00 PM For any last minute questions on 2017 Blue CHiP for Medicare plans. This is the last day to make any changes to your Medicare coverage for 2017! Representative from United Health will be available • Breed Hall on Tuesday, November 1st @ 10:30am • Breed Hall on Tuesday, December 2nd @ 10:30am
Coffee An Every Afternoon 2pm –3pm
Sponsored by Brookdale Manor Retirement Living. 1440 Wampanoag Trail 401.433.5000
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,
October 2016 The Reporter 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.
Health Programs
Women and Infants Hospital Health Screenings Tuesday, Oct 4th 9-11:00am
Family Van Program is a community outreach program dedicated to preventative health screenings and health education. The screenings will consist of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressures. The free screenings are completely confidential.
Clinical Lab
Wed, Oct 5th @ 8:30am
East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here the first Wednesday of the month. There is no pre-registration, just come in with the lab slip.
Diabetes Outpatient Education Classes
Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone! Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 7 with any questions and to register. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Dieticians
Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta, Registered Dieticians are available for appointments in the health office. They will counsel you in private about your personal nutritional needs and insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 1
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Stroke Club
1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Stroke Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers.
In-Sight Support 12:45pm - 3:00pm
In-Sight offers programs and support in productive living for the vision impaired. The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.
Looking for Resources?
Are you looking for information regarding statewide senior housing, assisted living facilities, adult day centers or local nursing facilities? Please see Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office for more information or call 435-7800 Ext. 3. Other resources available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more.
General Services
Elder Resource Specialist
Our Elder Information Specialist assists the elderly and their families in providing information/referral and assistance with accessing services and programs.
Nutrition Program
The center provides a nutritional meal to approximately 125 seniors per day. The Cranston Senior Center provides the meals.
Over 25 Years of Caring for Our Community
Blood Pressure Clinics 10:30—11:30am
• Orchard View Manor Friday, Oct 7th • Waterview Villa Wednesday, Oct 12th • Evergreen House Thursday, Oct 20th • Hattie Ide Chaffee Home Tuesday, Oct 25th
Meditation for You Fridays @ 11 am
Have you ever thought you would like to learn to meditate? Would you like more information on the health benefits of meditation? Ann Marie Sabula RD and Ellen Frazier lead this weekly meditation group. This program is free and open to all members.
Support Groups Diabetes Support 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 132 bed facility that offers the following: • Physical • Occupational • Speech Therapies • IV Therapies • Enteral Nutrition and Hydration • Wound/Post Surgical Care • Tracheostomy Care • Ostomy Care • Cox TV and Wi-Fi Services • Telephone Services Central Air Conditioning • Private Bathroom in all Resident Rooms
Come and tour our beautiful facility.
Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes for mutual support. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.
Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 11:30am
This support group is held the third Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones.
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The Reporter October 2016 Case Management / Senior Services
The center coordinates with East Bay Community Action Program Inc., for all casework and follow-ups. Protective Services Council, made up of city departments and mental health/social service agencies, meets monthly to discuss problems concerning the elderly.
Transportation
The center has two buses that are used daily for door-to-door transportation to and from the center.
Notary
This service is available in the Administration Office at no charge.
Seminars
Monthly social, educational, and financial seminars on topics relating to seniors.
Gift Shop
Postage Stamps - Note Pads/Pen Snacks/Candy - Jewelry - Greeting Cards - Knitted items - Baby Items - Scarves Bottled Water - Pocket Kleenex - Seasonal Items - Note Cards - Adult Coloring Books/ Pencils...And MORE
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Bridge Thursday 12:30pm Cribbage Tuesday 1:00pm Hi Lo Jack League Friday 1:20pm
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Adult Coloring Club Wii Bowling
Tuesday 10:15 - 11:45
Come join our very enthusiastic Wii Bowling Group every Tuesday. Using our large screen TV our participants have a great time bowling. If you have never tried this the group will teach you and you’re sure to pick it up quickly.
Classes
Watercolor
Tuesday 9:30am & 12:30pm $5
Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center.
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Crafts
Thursday 1:00pm
Craft class makes dolls for Hasbro Children’s Hospital and cancer pillows for Women & Infants Hospital. Other “make and take” crafts will be taught.
Daily Programs
Computer Games ~ Billiards Cards ~ Nutritional Lunch ~ Bocce Ball ~ Walking Track ~ Morning & Afternoon Coffee/Pastry
Leisure Programs
Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm Scrabble Wed & Fri 9:30am Meditation Class Friday 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm Computer Games Daily Lower level Billiards Daily Lower level
Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday
9:00am Intermediate Yoga 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Support(4th Mon) 1:00pm Pokeno 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing
Tuesday
9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 11:00am Tai Chi 12:30pm Watercolor Class 1:25pm BINGO
Wednesday
7:00am Beginners Yoga 8:30am East Side Lab(1st Wed) 9:00am Walking Club 9:00am Intermediate Yoga 9:00am Scrabble 10:45am Chair exercise 1:00am Cribbage 1:30pm Stroke Club(1st Wed)
Thursday
9:30am Aerobics Exercise 12:45pm Bridge 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Support(4th Thurs)
Friday
9:00am Billiards League 9:00am Scrabble 10:45am Chair exercise 11:00am Meditation Class 12:45pm In-Sight Support(3rd Fri) 1:20pm Hi Lo Jack League
Daily
Lunch Noon Library 8am—4pm Coffee Hour 2:15pm Fitness Center 8am—4pm
For Sale By Owner. Call (401)742-5601.
October 2016 The Reporter Gift Shop
Remember to visit our lovely gift shop located in the dining room area. We have a great selection of hand made items, gift cards, and snacks.
Exercise Programs Intermediate Yoga $3
Mon & Wed 9am - Wed 7am
Integrated YOGA for emotional/mental power. Flexibility, strength, balances, beauty, stretching, weight reduction, improved breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All are components of our Yoga classes.
Beginners Yoga $3 Mondays, 10:30am
Chair Yoga
Mondays Noon—1pm
Blended Yoga
Fridays 8am-9am
Yoga
Thursdays 6pm-7:15pm
Ballroom Dancing
Mondays 2:00pm $3
Walking Club
Mondays 9am - 10am
Aerobics
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am $2
Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays 11:00am $3
This ancient art form of exercise has been proven to reduce stress as well as chronic pain. It also reduces heart rate along with calming the mind and body.
Chair Exercise
Wed & Fri 10:45am No Charge
A proper balance of exercise and rest can help relieve stiffness and maintain or improve your joint mobility and muscle strength.
Fitness Center
Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm. The fitness room consists of treadmills, recumbent bikes, an elliptical stepper, hand weights, and six dual weight machines. Other features include a matted floor, mirrored walls, water, stereo, and cable TV. You must have approval from your physician to participate in this program. Forms can be obtained in the Administration Office. The fee is $40 for a one year membership. Membership: $15 Res; $20 Non-Res Fitness Room Membership $40 Single Resident - $45 Non-Resident $70 Couple Res - $80 Couple Non-Res
Fitness Consultant
Fridays 10:30-11:30am
Mike Maciel will be giving health/wellness tips, and safe exercise techniques. Mike, a life-long resident of East Providence,
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has fourteen years of experience in the physical therapy field as a (PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant. Currently, he serves as the Outpatient Coordinator for Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation in East Providence.
TOWNIE Road Runners
Nov. 28-30th Indian Head- $305.00pp Dbl. Occ. To include: 2 Nights Accommodation, 1 Luncheon, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, Welcome Reception, Christmas Party w/Santa, Entertainment/Dancing and Motor coach Transportation.$300.00 Triple $354.00 Single April 23-30, 2017 Heart of the South - A Journey through New Orleans, Natchez and Lafayette 8 Days. Brochures with full details and prices available at the East Providence Senior Center. Trip will be leaving from T F Green Airport. Presentation of the Heart of the South - A Journey through New Orleans, Natchez and Lafayette trip will be shown on September 7th at 1:30pm at the Senior Center. Sign up at the East Providence Senior Center in the office or call (401) 435-7800 Or call Eleanor Monteiro (401) 434-8194.
AARP Smart Driving Course November 7th
The new curriculum contains the latest research & industry insights and exciting new topics. The new workbook contents are participant friendly and easy to follow. The associated program video has been re-formatted and includes interviews with experts. The program fees are now $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. NO TESTS! If an insurance discount is one of your objectives, please inquire with your automobile insurer to determine if you qualify for a discount for completing this program. Please bring a lunch or snack especially if you have a medical condition. To register, please sign up in the Administration Office.
Foster Grandparent Program
The East Bay Community Action’s Foster Grandparent Program currently has openings in Newport County, Bristol, and East Providence. The Foster Grandparent Program provides a unique service built on the natural bond between generations. The Foster Grandparent Program is the bridge that connects these generations. Foster Grandparents assist in schools, Head Starts, libraries and other non-profit organizations throughout the East Bay. As a Foster Grandparent, you are a role model, a mentor and a friend. You will help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide children in need. Foster Grandparents receive a modest hourly tax-free stipend, travel allowance, meals, paid holidays and accident and liability insurance while on duty. If you are interested in becoming a Foster Grandparent or if you are an organization interested in sponsoring a Foster Grandparent, please contact the Office of Volunteer Services at East Bay Community Action at 401-435-7876.
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Birth Announcements Diem Daisy Bielecki
Mason James DeMelo
Diem Daisy Bielecki
Mason James DeMelo
Big Brother Dexter Bielecki would like to announce the birth of his little sister, Diem Daisy! Born May 13, 2016 at 4:31 am, at Woman and Infants Hospital, Diem weighs 8 pounds, 6 ounces and is 21 inches long. Her proud parents are Derek and Erin (Dwyer) Bielecki of Riverside, RI. Welcoming her home was her maternal grandparents Tom and Renie Dwyer of Rehoboth, MA and Dennis and Janet Bielecki of Angola, NY. Her wonderful great-grandmothers are Jean Dwyer of North Kingstown, RI and Betty Hermann of Boston, NY.
Mathew and Christine DeMelo (Oliveira) of Riverside are proud to announce the birth of their son, Mason James DeMelo. Mason was born at 10:10 pm on July 8, 2016 at Women and Infants Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Norbert and Karen Oliveira of East Providence. Paternal grandparents are Everett and Sharon DeMelo also of East Providence.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
6 to 7:00 p.m. Family Service of RI 134 Thurbers Avenue Providence, RI Foster parents receive a taxfree stipend, free medical/dental coverage for the child and clothing allowances, daycare assistance (for working parents), training and 24/7 support. Singles, partnered, married are eligible. LGBTQQIwelcoming. Anyone interested in foster parenting may attend the Open House or contact Leidy Alves at Family Service of RI at their convenience. She can be reach at 401-660-7822 or email her at alvesle@familyserviceri.org.
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Hot Wieners Return to East Providence Several Closed “Wiener Joints” Reopen By Bob Rodericks
When Sparky’s Coney Island restaurant recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary, complete with the creation of a “hall of fame” of long time customers, no one knew the end was near. The iconic ‘Hot Wiener Joint’ couldn’t make a go of it any longer and legal tax problems forced the business to close. Also closing was the long standing Riverside Grille in Riverside Square and Riverside Kitchen on Willett avenue. In an interview with The Reporter in March of 2014, Riverside Kitchen owner Jared Aronson talked about owning the NY System diner for just over 10 years. “This place has been here for about 35 years and I have many loyal regulars. But I know what others mean, it’s been tough. It’s the utilities which are killing us. I’ve done all the right things, installed the right energy saving stuff, even had R.I.S.E. in here, but the high cost of electricity and water, etc. is hard to keep up with,” said Aronson. Soon after they closed. Riverside Grille in “The Square” had also closed after new owners gave it a go, but awhile ago ‘The Grille’ reopened at its Riverside Square location. At the September 6th East Providence City Council meeting, David Roy was given a license to reopen the iconic Sparky’s on Taunton avenue. The wiener joint however will have a new name - EP Wieners. “I want to take over Sparky’s and open it up as EP Wieners,” Roy told the city council. Before the council could vote on his request there was loud applause from those in attendance. “We don’t need another vacant building across from City Hall,” said Roy. “We’re gonna open it up and clean it up, hopefully soon.” Roy is hoping for an October opening. Also reopened at the former Riverside Kitchen site is Tachis New York System. Tachis has been opened for a couple of months and seems to be doing well. New furniture and a diner like atmosphere greet patrons. “So far we’re doing okay,” said an employee during our visit there. The very first Coney Island System on Taunton avenue was opened by the Kanelos family around 1900. The Kanelos’ eventually owned 5 wiener systems in East Providence. Jimmy Kanelos owned his Taunton avenue business for some 50 years before retiring in 1985. Kanelos served on the East Providence School Committee for e Rogers 23 years. During those early Kanelos years many a patron would come in to talk about Warren Avenue school issues “over a dog and a coffee.” It RI 02914 Providence, was social networking of its day. Many are ) 434-1800 glad that the famed Coney Island System will again serve hot wieners and other diner fare to hungry patrons. This time with new owners and a new name. One other constant in the city for hot wiener connoisseurs has been the popuFriend,lar M&M New York System on Waterman avenue. M&M’s, once called Six Corners, remains has become a veteran for working families as to fight continue willand that Iopen mise you
of “wiener joints” in East Providence. M&M’s has added to their menu by offering homemade stuffies, chowders and soups, etc. “Dogs (wieners) are the lifeline of our business,” said owner Paul Mello, “but we also have a big breakfast business. We don’t stay open too late.” For now, M&M’s is doing okay but working hard at it. So rest easy you lovers of late night indigestion. EP is once again full of Hot Wieners, affectionately known as “gaggers”. Perhaps a perfect destination after a long city council meeting.
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WANTED: Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks. ) WANTED: Christmas tree and decorations. Yankee candles. Please donate. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602. WANTED: Mens clothing size Med & Lg, please donate to a family that lost everything in a fire. Blankets, towels, housewares etc. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602. 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 you MEH. Call Ron @ 508-642-6565.
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Two positions available:Carpenter, Painter/Drywall, Min. Ten years’ experience. Framing, siding, roofing and finish carpentry. Driving experience towing trailer with equipment. Experience Operating Bobcat a plus. Fluent in English and Portuguese speaking a plus. Full time work year round! Download employment app. at www.eribeirocorp.com Tel: 401-337-5438. Telemarketing: East Commerce Solutions, a dynamic national merchant services provider for over 22 years, is expanding our call center operation in E. Prov. We seek TM’s for business to business calling. Candidates must have good communication skills and work well in fast paced envi-
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ronment. Hourly rate + bonuses! Training provided. If you are serious about your future and want to work with a company focused on your success, we encourage you to join our team. Email/fax resume: hrcoordinator@eastcommercesolutions. com. 888-999-5891. Help Wanted: Now Hiring skilled carpenters & remodelers, 5+ years experience, $20-$30/hr, top pay for the right person, email resume to Manny manuellaborinc. com or call 508-863-0053. Help Wanted: Foxx Fence company is hiring, experienced only, $20-22 per hour. Call Al at 508-567-2982 or 508-336-1411. Computer Help Needed: Rehoboth based business needs computer savy part time worker/helper for 2 month project. Must be familiar with Excell program and photos. Call Ed at 508-771-1722. Starts now.
VOLUNTEER
The Elisha Project - Come and serve people in need/all ages welcomed. 65 Newport Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 Every Saturday/10:00 am - 12:00 pm. send an email servant@elishaproject.org to volunteer. www.DiggingDitches.com facebook.com/TheElishaProject
EVENT RENTALS
HALL FOR RENT: Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. Booking now for Holiday Parties! For all occasions, Birthday, Family Reunions, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries, Outside fields for activities and trap shooting. Call 401-4330209 for more information
VACATION RENTALS
CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: White Mountains New Hampshire, Located on Pearl Lake Rd, on the lake; Sugar Hill, Franconia NH, sleeps 6, fireplace; minutes from New Hampshire attractions; Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village and Cog Railway. Minutes from Canon Mtn, Loon and Breton Woods! Fall foliage viewing, hiking, fishing or just R&R; weekly $550 and weekends $255, Call Joe at 401-439-8089.
Condo for Rent in The Berkshire Mountains: Sleeps 6, 12/29/16 thru 1/3/17. Call 774-565-8161.
FOR SALE
WOOD STOVE – AMERICUS: Heavy cast iron, H 23”, L 28”, W 14”. $150. Call 508-336-7486.
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. Piano Lessons: All ages, South Seekonk. Half hour sessions $15. Thirty-five years teaching experience. Beverly Rathbun 481 County Street, Seekonk MA. 508-336-0799.
GENERAL SERVICES
Secial Education Consultant: With over 10 years experience in education, I can assist parents/families in developing a partnership with their district. Understanding the IEP process will make it possible for you to advocate for an effective learning environment and success for your student. I hold a Master’s degree in Special Education, and certifications as a Special Education Administrator and School Principal. For more information, please call Lena at 774526-0589. Backhoe Services, stump removal, landscape & wall stones, seasoned firewood. Call Ken at 508-243-3651. For additional information go to http://unbouncepages. com/hortonbackhoe/ Housecleaning. fire your cleaning co. today! our customers are happy they did! we save them money, and clean much better! We do not rush to get to the next house! call gil for details 1-508-840-6611. 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.
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IN MEMORIAM Vera M. Burke 91, of Ft. Myers, FL died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at her residence.
Victor P. Petrone, 88, of Orchard View Manor died peacefully on September 7, 2016.
Robert Jesus Garedo, 75, of Palm Bay, Florida was summoned home by the Lord, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.
Vivian A. Ouellette, 84, of Glenrose Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on September 8, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
James A. Ashton, 68, of Middle Street, Riverside, died peacefully on August 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
James B. Rieck, 85, of Reardon Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on September 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Geraldine L. “Gerry” Bettencourt, 65, passed away Monday August 29, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Mary R. Carvalho, 90, passed away on Thursday September 8, 2016 at Evergreen Nursing Home.
Theresa, “Terri” Andrews, age 77, passed away on August 31, 2016, at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, surrounded by her family. Manuel E. daRosa, 72, of Brightridge Avenue passed away Saturday September 3, 2016 at the Miriam Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Shirley J. (Taylor) Covill, 92, of East Providence, died peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Miriam Hospital. Sheila A. McCarthy, 61, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Cleo J. Lopez, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at her home.
Lori (Scienzo) Rebello, 55, of Tanglewood Dr, Riverside, passed away surrounded by her family, Sunday morning, Sept. 18, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Patricia A. DeCosta, 72, of Wayland Street passed away on Monday September 19, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Veronica I Francis, 89 of Alexander Avenue passed away Monday September 19, 2016. Maria P. DeCarvalho, 86, of City View Avenue passed away Tuesday September 20, 2016 at the Evergreen House Health Center. Richard “Dick” F. Gerling, 86, died at home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family after living his life to the fullest. Joseph R. Antaya, 85, of Turner Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on September 21, 2016. Mary Catherine Boyle passed away Sept. 22 after courageously facing a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Frank Dutra Jr., 91, of East Providence, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at the Evergreen House.
Mary Jane (McCafferty) Chase, 78, of Rumford, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016.
Darlene M. (Selema) Leddy, 42, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on September 3, 2016.
Helen M. Turner, 81, of Carousel Drive, Riverside passed away on Friday, Septemer 16, 2016 at her home.
Carl Oscar Hoglund, 96, of Palm Harbor, FL, (formally of Riverside, RI) passed away on September 22nd in the care of Southcoast Hospice.
Joan (Enos) Sarkisian, 73, of City View Ave., East Providence, passed away early Sunday morning, Sept. 4, 2016 at RI Hospital.
Dolores (Cicirelli) O’Connell, 76, of Miles Ave., East Providence, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Miriam Hospital.
Eugenio F. Pereira, age 55, died September 27, 2016 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.
Joseph Donato Jr., 95 formerly of Golf Avenue passed away Tuesday September 6, 2016 at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.
William, J. Welfare, 73, of Griffith Drive, Riverside, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2016.
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Dennis M. Moniz, 62, lifelong resident of East Providence, RI passed away on September 6, 2016.
Margaret L. Miller (92) of Rumford born January 29, 1924 passed away on September 17, 2016.
Rose Ellen (Gervais) Swanson, 93 of Warren died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Grace Barker Nursing Center.
Cynthia Ann (Ketz) Parr, Blessed and devoted wife and mother, Cindy went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2016.
Isabelle Pimental, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Steere House, Providence. Jean (Charette) Soares, 68 passed away peacefully at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.
Domingos Estrela Dias, 67, of Julien Ave., passed away surrounded by his family Sunday morning, Sept. 18, 2016 at RI Hospital.
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CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair 36 Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 56 Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 53 Elizabeth Cuzzone 42 Warr & Warr, P.C. 8 Fogarty Auto Body 11 Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 30 Fisher Auto Parts 22 Fred’s Service Center, Inc 13 New England Tire 2 New England Tire 24 Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 27 Coastway Community Bank 23 Avon - Paula Carroll 42 Anna Sousa 8 Brian J. Faria 16 Bruce Rogers 7 Bruce Rogers 59 Cindy Coyne 8 Helder J Cunha 10 Joseph Botelho 16 Katherine S Kazarian 11 Supporters of Chris Holland 6 East Providence Chamber 20 Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 32 Wexler’s Collectibles 22 Hillside Country Club 17 Community & Teachers Credit Union 7 Navigant Credit Union 15 Eager Family Dentistry 64 Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC 50 Romani Orthodontics 39 Smith Family Dental Associates 25 Hollywoofs 19 DeJesus Driveways 32 Walter The Electrician 30 London Egg 18 Bateson’s Apple Farm 21 Belwing Acres Turkey Farm 19 Rainbow Farms 22 Foxx Fence 36 Thomsen Foodservice 7 Al’s Quality Oil Co. 14 COD OIL 39 Ferreira Oil, Inc. 31 Dupuis Oil 40 Shear Image Salon 13 Just In Time Handyman Service 11 Sherwood Ultra Sport 38 Fox Heating, Cooling and Plumbing 35
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Larry’s Heating & A.C. 37 Mark Koussa Carpentry, Inc. 28 Frazao Insurance 41 Jacole B Landscaping 37 Superior Lawn Care 32 Bullocks Point Laundromat 6 Medical Associates of RI 31 Fantasy Land 38 Prospect Mortgage, LLC 47 Seacoast Mortgage Corporation 33 United Methodist Elder Communities 21 Waterview Villa 55 Romani Orthodontics 39 The Paint Shoppes 34 Crescent Park Carousel 18 Custom Paving Company 35 Guardian Pest Control 58 Lincoln Pest Control 26 Barrington Christian Academy 48 Moses Brown 45 St. Luke’s School 47 St. Mary Academy - Bay View 46 The Gordon School 44 The Pinecroft School - Rehoboth 43 The Providence Country Day School 46 Aubin Realty 29 David Antonio 51 David Antonio 56 Maria Correia, Realtor 49 Mateus Realty 63 Paiva Realty Group 47 ReMax Rivers Edge 23 Residential Properties - Providence 26 The Tirrell Team 9 Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker 42 Batty Construction 30 La Collina 49 Ronzio Pizza 44 Tabeleys Roofing 36 Lionel Mini Storage, Inc. 14 Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC 15 Fireplace Showcase 18 City of EP Canvassing 10 City of EP Canvassing 12 Big Blue Removal Service 6 Liberty Travel 28 Advanced Tree 35 East Coast Restoration 33 Advantage Window 33
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attleboro - 3 Br, 2 bath L/shape Ranch in great neighborhood close to major routes & commuter location, FR/ FP, LR/FP, partially finished basement, 24 x 30 2 car garage, sprinklers, 12000+ sf lot. $327,900
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east Greenwich - Sun Valley Park!! Spacious custom built handicap accessible 2Br modular Ranch, gas heat, central air, LR/GFP, cathedrals, skylights, MBR/handicap bathroom, F/ Prch, sliders, deck. $159,900
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