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By Bob Rodericks The local community is coming together to raise money for the families that lost everything in the devastating fire on Central Avenue on July 19th. A Pasta Dinner will be held on Friday, August 10th at 6 PM at the American Legion in Riverside. The funds raised will be divided between the 2nd & 3rd floor families. The 2nd floor victims are a family of 4 with 2 girls ages 7 & 5. The 3rd floor victims are a family of 4 with 2 boys ages 5 & 1. They have lost everything and this fundraiser is to help them begin to put their lives back together and create new memories. Donations of clothes and toys are welcome. · Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for all Central Avenue Fire Victims · $15/Adults, $5/Kids 6-12, 5 & under Free - for unlimited pasta, salad, dessert & drinks · Friday, August 10, 2012 at 6PM · American Legion 830 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI Tickets will be sold at the door or by contacting Liz Fox at foxri01@yahoo.com. For questions or donations please contact Liz Fox. The children have lost everything and clothing donations are welcomed. Clothing sizes are: Girls 7-8 and 10-12, shoe sizes 3 and 11. Boys ages are 2-3 and 6-7. Women’s size 14/16 and 1xl; Mens size 36x30 and xxl.
East Providence Firefighters fight to stop the devastating fire on Central Ave, July 19th.
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East Providence News Briefs Municipal Services Task Force Report
City Manager Peter Graczykowski, the Shared Municipal Services Task Force representative for East Providence, reported an opportunity for the “distressed” cities of East Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls to find some shared savings in recycling. By changing to an every-other week pickup schedule, East Providence can reduce its costs. Additional savings could come in consolidating the purchasing departments of the three cities. The next meeting of the Shared Municipal Services Task Force is scheduled for Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. at Central Falls City Hall.
Life Support Rescue Vehicles Could Be Replaced
East Providence Fire Chief Joseph Klucznik, City Manager, Peter Graczykowski and Finance Director John Cimino will submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace three of the department’s oldest Advanced Life Support Rescue vehicles. The vehicles will cost approximately $250,000 each. With the help of federal grants the rescue vehicles should cost the city only about 10 percent of the total expense ($25,000 each). Chief Klucznik hopes to have the vehicles delivered to the department by this time next year.
Committee Appointed To Find New School Superintendent
The East Providence Budget Commission passed a resolution granting a sub-committee the authority to find and appoint an interim school superintendent to replace departing East Providence superintendent, Edward Daft. Mr. Daft is leaving his position in E. P. for a job in Barrington as the assistant high school principal. The appointment committee will consist of Diane Brennan, the Budget Commission chairman, Charlie Tsonos, School Committee chairman, and a designee from the Rhode Island Department of Education. John Pini, Executive Director of the Rhode Island School Superintendents’
Association, has suggested a list of suitable candidates. Mr. Daft’s last official day on the job is scheduled to be Aug. 2.
Rumford Farmers’ Market
The Newman Avenue market is brand new this year… and growing. Like customers who visit farmers’ markets know, you can’t underestimate the benefits of buying locally for freshness and variety. The Farmers’ Market is small, but has a diversity of vendors selling grass-fed beef, pastured pork, veal, chicken, vegetables, eggs, homemade root beer, soap, jams and more. You can also get fresh seafood at the Rumford market, including Rhode Island oysters, littlenecks, scallops, cod and more. The non-profit organization, New Urban Farmers, brings an educational component to the market and educates children in urban areas about healthy, local food. The Rumford Farmers’ Market is open from 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through October at 20 Newman Ave., Rumford.
Golf Team Survives Thanks To Townie Support
With the inspirational help of Townies’ head coach Bill McEnery, the East Providence High School golf team will continue as a team in the spring. Mr. McEnery and others, worked to raise the minimum amount of cash needed for East Providence to field a team in time for the 2013 season. Local businessman and golf enthusiast Michael Huber, owner of QML Inc. located on Ferris Avenue in the Rumford, made a very significant donation of $5,000. Mr. Huber’s generous donation brought the total amount raised by Mr. McEnery's group to $6,300. Four other benefactors donated the remaining $1,300. McEnery goal is to raise $10,000. This should be enough to give the team at least three more years to play. Mr. McEnery is not going to take a salary for next year. This group of supporters will hold the first-ever “Townie Cup” Inter-club Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 14, at Firefly Golf Course in Seekonk. The cost of entry is $100, which includes greens fees, cart and lunch at the Johnson & Wales Inn. Those interested in attending can call Mr.
McEnery at 401-438-1959 or 401-3020249. Donations to the golf program can be made by sending checks made payable to Bill McEnery at 160 Ferris Ave., Rumford, R.I. 02916. Golf is just one of the many sports casualties in the school budget this year. Project 106 and East Providence Middle School Athletics Boosters Club are currently working to raise funds and bring sports back at Riverside and Martin Middle Schools. A proposal to cut the salaries of high school coaches has been suggested but nothing has been formally negotiated at this time.
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Building Inspector Quattrucci Wins Case Against EP City loses another round to attorney Tom McAndrew
By Bob Rodericks media. In the end, however, Quattrucci would appear at public In a story first brought to light on meetings and speak out, often calling the press on his own. March 26th by The Reporter, it was Quattrucci ordered EPHS closed July 17 for alleged unsafe disclosed that fired East Providence structures and conditions. It is believed that the city had this decibuilding inspector, Albert Quattrucci sion reversed. The Reporter reached Quattrucci at that time who was about to win his wrongful firing case would not publicly comment on the case. When told that some against the city. Quattrucci was fired people watching this case closely believe that he had a strong by former city manager Richard Brown chance of prevailing against the city, Quattrucci would only chuckle, in 2009, for “egregious insubordinate “we’ll see.” behavior.” As The Reporter wrote in Quattrucci appealed his firing to a city personnel hearing board March, Quattrucci not only clashed that September of 2009. City officials continued to uphold former with city hall management but he also Attorney Tom McAndrew angered former school superintendent Manager Brown’s firing. “This wasn’t done with this city council and we are not directly involved with this case,” current Mayor Bruce Mario Cirillo and his right hand man, chief operating officer, Lonnie Rogers told the Reporter. “I don’t have any official information yet Barham. Quattrucci was frustrated with school officials during the but I hear that this arbitration may be going well for Mr. Quattrucci,” summer of 2009 over health concerns with East Providence High said Rogers at that time. Quattrucci said that he was terminated School. Before school was to open, Quattrucci was considering for “doing his job” and refusing to cover up School Department an order to close the school. Quattrucci told area news reporters negligence, especially unsafe conditions at East Providence High that the high school was “unsafe” and a “deathtrap”. During an School. Rogers was right, as Quattrucci has now prevailed. inspection of the high school by the besieged building inspector, Noted labor attorney attorney Thomas J. McAndrew represchool officials called the East Providence Police who responded sented Quattrucci as well as several other aggrieved East Proviand removed Quattrucci from the school. “They told me to leave, dence employees in past cases. “I’ve been successful in every the superintendent doesn’t want you on the city’s property and East Providence wrongful dismissal case I’ve had,” said McAndrew. I left,” said Quattrucci at that time. Then Superintendent, Mario “They (city officials) don’t seem to get it.”. McAndrew has extensive Cirillo, said that “while there are some issues with the school that experience in labor and employment matters, representing various are being addressed, Quattrucci’s claims are an exaggeration.” public entities and private sector employers in proceedings before But Albert Quattrucci says he was fired because he ordered the Federal and State Courts, the National Labor Relations Board, closure of East Providence High School against the wishes of city State Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity and school department officials. Quattrucci had several disagreeCommission, Human Rights Commission, and arbitrators. He has ments with school and city officials as he received parental and successfully tried many cases in State and Federal Courts and has some staff complaints about health related issues in several schools negotiated in excess of 400 Collective Bargaining Agreements in in the city. In the end, Richard Brown fired Quattrucci. the private and public sector. Quattrucci first upset school officials when he clashed with The city may be faced with reinstating Quattrucci to his old former school superintendents Taras Herbowy, Jackie Forbes and job as building inspector with back salary and benefits and other Patricia Daniel. Forbes, Daniel and Herbowy did not agree with sevdamages. In another very celebrated case - Ali Khorasani v. East eral Quattrucci claims of perceived unsafe air quality and structural Providence - McAndrew argued successfully before Superior Court defects in many East Providence schools. School officials were Judge Judith Savage on behalf of Ali Khorasani, a city traffic enupset that parents, teachers or other school staff would directly regineer. The discrimination case was settled in Khorasani’s behalf port complaints to Quattrucci without going through administrative for some $580,000. The Quattrucci case may cost the city several channels. Sources tell how at one point, Quattrucci, after receiving hundred thousand dollars. Sources indicate that the 73 year old an anonymous complaint of foul odors at an elementary school, Quattrucci may be not interested in getting his old job back but is called the fire department from his car to dispatch fire trucks to the most willing to accept the back salary, benefits and other financial school, without telling school officials. judgments in his favor. He may, however, have to resume his duties Quattrucci’s style did not sit well with city and school for a period of time. management. Quattrucci was issued a “gag” order by former city manager Richard Brown and told not to speak with area
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I am writing this letter to all the people who can and should vote in the upcoming election for Senate District 14. Those that can should vote for Senator Daniel DaPonte and I intend to list some very good reasons why we should all go the polls on Primary day and vote. This is going to be very important four East Providence as well as for the State of Rhode Islands future. We, in the City of East Providence have been truly lucky to have two of the most important people at the State House from our City. They are Senator Daniel DaPonte and Representative Helio Melo. They have had to make some very hard decisions in order to save our State from going bankrupt. Was it easy? No. Was it hard? Yes. Did they do right by the State and City we live in and for we, the taxpayers? Yes. Have they tried to protect our future as a State? Absolutely! When you become an adult and live in the adult world, you sometimes have to make very tough decisions. Who ever said that ‘doing the right thing would always be fun and easy? Children get to do the fun things, but responsible adults have to do the right things that are sometime very hard and unpleasant. That why they’re adults and not kids anymore. Adults, responsible adults not kids telling us what we want to head or what we wish were true but in reality, in the light of day, are not true. This State has had to pull itself up by its boot straps and hard decision had to be made that would insure our financial security into the future. We could not afford to maintain the status quo that had been going on for way too many years. We needed leaders who could in fact; make those hard, tough, responsible decisions that in fact it was those hard, tough decisions that have given us our future back. I wish I could drive a Range Rover, but I don’t because I can’t afford to drive a Range Rover. I drive what I can afford. Well, this State could not afford to continue to maintain the unsustainable previous pensions. The adult, hard decisions have to be made so that all of the people in the State Pension system, current and future participants, would actually have a pension check in the future. We need to spend what we can afford and not tax our residents, and our children, into the poor house! Was it easy? NO. Was it popular? NO. Was it the right, responsible, adult thing to do for the good of all? Absolutely! “All that glitters is not gold’. That’s been true for many centuries and is still true today. If you listen to Senator DaPonte’s opponent, he will promise you the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But, will he be able to deliver? No! And please check to see just who will be getting their “Pot of Gold”. I promise you it won’t be you or I, or for that matter Senator DaPonte either! He is self employed and works in the private sector so there will be no pot of gold for him and he will not receive a municipal pension or a State pension. so, follow the money and make the right choice on primary day and election day. Cast your important vote for Senator DaPonte, a resident of the City of East Providence, Keep him in the Senate where he will continue to represent all of the people in the City of East Providence and the State of Rhode Island. We have someone who is willing to make the unpopular, tough and hard decisions, but at the end of the day, he will make the right decisions for all of us and not just for a select few. Rita C. Falaguerra East Providence, RI letters continued on next page...
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School sports in East Providence is engrained in our community and as much about being a Townie as the Crescent Park Carousel, the much publicized Sabin’s Point Bonfire or any other East Providence tradition, many of which we losing one by one. That’s why it strikes at the heart to see athletic programs under the hatchet, whether its middle school sports, freshman programs at the high school or whole teams such as golf. Those who know me know that I’m not an athlete. In school, my pursuits related to technology, competitive speaking and debating, student government and similar activities. I was often disappointed that in a school, those more academic programs got little notice and support compared to sports. So you may wonder why I’ve
August 2012 The Reporter been so outspoken about sports lately. While I am not an athlete, I have learned the importance that these programs have on the children that are involved with them. My great uncle and godfather was Alfred ‘Big Al’ Santie, many in East Providence, particularly in the Riverside area know him for his work with youth sports, including little league, pop warner football (former Riverside Raiders) and CYO basketball. While he didn’t coach interscholastic sports, he mentored these same young adults from the time he met them as young kids in pop warner to the time they were high school football captains and into adulthood. I didn’t always understand it at the time, and I was sometimes frustrated that I seemingly had so little in common with him, but I realize now the extent of the difference he made in the lives of generations of Riverside kids. So when a high school friend of mine explained to me both the condition of the middle school sport programs currently and the (at the time) proposed cuts that B&E had recommended to cut the program entirely, I felt the need to step up. We won the fight at the School Committee, however the Budget Commission sent in by the state, reversed that decision and removed middle school sports from the budget. After the cut, many parents and community leaders stepped up, held protests
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and community meetings. However, once statements were made by certain politicians, obfuscating the issue of whether sports were cut or not, we lost a lot of community momentum, despite the fact that it was eliminated from all the budgetary documents released by the Budget Commission. Existing athletics organizations were not equipped to step up to raise the $106,000 needed to maintain middle school sports, due to their legal and tax setups. It became clear that this unparalleled challenge required a new group setup to meet this unprecedented need. While certain individuals embarked on their own organization, others embarked on another group, called the East Providence Middle Schools Athletics Booster Club (EPMSABC). both are still fledgling and neither is in position at this time to pay for the fall season right around the corner, which will cost approximately $35,000. While I don’t sit on their board, I have worked with the directors on setting up the Booster Club and understand what they are trying to accomplish, not just saving sports in the short term, but also raising the quality of the program, a monumental undertaking, but I have confidence that Townies can achieve it. I encourage my fellow Townies to support the EP Middle School Booster Club with donations, volunteer work and whatever other help you can give. You can learn more at www.epmsboosters. org or http://www.facebook.com/EPMSABC or e-mail contact@ epmsboosters.org. I also encourage all townies that care about these programs to contact new Budget Commission Chair Diane Brennan and let her know that sports funding should be restored, at-least in-part. If the Budget Commission can work with community leaders, we can save these programs without having quite so daunting a hurdle for the fledgling community groups looking to support them. Jason J. Desrosiers East Providence
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Mayor Bruce Rogers is advocating for the funding for this year’s fall Middle School Sports Programs to be placed back in the budget. He is also requesting for the Budget Commission to include the funding in next year’s budget. Going forward with savings and cuts, the Council should look at any and all options to continue to fund the programs, utilizing savings and in conjunction with any private funding support through groups such as Project 106. Project 106 is a grass-roots movement consisting of members of the community who believe in Middle School Sports Programs for our children. The organization’s members have started a foundation and are rallying everyone in the community to get behind the program to help our City insure sports programs for both our Middle Schools for years to come. The cost to reinstate the Middle School Sports programs for the last two months of FY12 (September and October) is in the range of $33,000 at this time. The Budget Commission is actively in negotiations with our Teacher’s Union to see if this cost can be brought down. With their help and some creative work on the part of the District’s Athletics’ Director, this is a real possibility. People are doing everything in their power to reverse this situation so that our children can participate in interscholastic sports. “The vast majority of people I have spoken with are in favor of the Middle School Sports programs and much testimony has been given by students, parents, coaches and teachers. They stated that the physical, mental, educational and social skills gained by sports programs, positively affected their development for life,” continued Mayor Rogers, “I am in complete agreement with these facts. We need to find a way to reach a common ground between the cost of equipment and stipends versus private funding and municipal support.”
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By Bob Rodericks The 29th annual East Providence High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 14th, 2012 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea, Massachusetts. The event is open to the public and tickets are available at the high school main office and at Martin and Riverside Middle Schools. Tickets are $40. and include a full dinner. Reception is at 12 noon and dinner at 1:00 p.m. Tickets can also be obtained from Don and Linda Carlson by calling 401-433-3693. Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Kenneth R. Walker, class of 1949, retired East Providence school administrator, Rhode Island College professor and current Chairman of the R.I. Parole Board will be Master of Ceremonies. The Hall of Fame was created and initiated by former Superintendent of Schools, Myron J. Francis, Class of 1947, and was instituted in 1984 in conjunction with the East Providence High School Centennial Year Celebration. Francis was also 1947 EPHS class president. The Hall was designed to recognize distinguished TOWNIE graduates who have brought honor to themselves and to the high school. The five 2012 inductees are: Raymond B. Studley, 1983; Debra Zepp, 1971; Angela Renaud, 1966; Edmund Anelundi, 1945; and David J Kelleher, honorary category. Studley is a 23 year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police and a Lieutenant Colonel. He is also Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Field Operations and second in command overall. Studley has served in many capacities including being named interim police chief for East Providence in 2009. Studley is a 2011 graduate of the FBI National Academy. While in high school, Studley was a three sport athlete and received a student/athlete scholarship to attend URI. Debra Zepp was recently named Rhode Island Elementary school principal of the year in 2011. Zepp is principal at the Matunuck Elementary School in South Kingstown. Zepp was recognized for “her willingness to try new approaches and for her infectious enthusiasm”. Zepp has also been praised in education circles for her efforts to boost her school’s science writing abilities and for her style of “reaching out to parents, the community, students and teachers.” Zepp was further recognized for improving her school’s culture by her “personal touch, which includes writing notes on each child’s report card and her daily greeting of student’s by name every morning.” Angela Renaud a post- secondary accreditation evaluator for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Renaud is also Dean of the John Hazen White School of arts and sciences and a full professor. She has worked as an educational consultant and a reading coordinator for the Diocese of Providence. Renaud has also been a reading specialist for the Swansea School Department and taught English in East Providence for two years in the seventies. She was named Outstanding Woman of the Year by Johnson & Wales University in 1991 and has been a speaker at several national conferences. Renaud has been a volunteer board member for several charitable organizations.
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August 2012 The Reporter Edmund Anelundi was an all-state basketball player and lettered in track and field at EPHS and was named all-state. He continued to excel in athletics at the University of Rhode Island. After a stint in the US Navy, Anelundi played semi-professional basketball. He then went on to a 20 year career with the East Providence Fire Department. Anelundi became an expert tennis player and instructor. He was tennis pro at Ledgemont Country Club and was also head tennis coach for Barrington High School. His teams there won two state championships and many division titles. He continues to coach today at 77 years of age. David J. Kelleher was a three year honors student at Our Lady of Providence Seminary. While in high school he participated in three sports and was an active volunteer helping out at area hospitals. Kelleher has served East Providence as a teacher, principal, local historian and preservationist, and a member of several civic groups and a role model for many young people. He first taught school in Attleboro and came to East Providence in 1968. Kelleher was named principal at several East Providence elementary schools. A published author, Kelleher wrote “An Illustrated Tour of East Providence”. He has been a leader in the East Providence Historical Society since 1985 and has been a founding member of the ‘Friends of Pomham Lighthouse’ committee which has worked to restore that historic landmark. Kelleher is an active volunteer in several key East Providence social and educational organizations and a respected educator. The Hall of Fame Committee invites all to help honor these 2012 inductees by attending this year’s ceremony. Any EPHS graduate is welcomed to join the Hall of Fame Committee. Anyone can nominate someone for Hall of Fame consideration. For further information please email bob_ rodericks@yahoo.com.
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Who Is In Charge? School Department Leaderless (Several Administrative Posts Empty)
By Bob Rodericks services of former Riverside Middle School principal and central The August departure of Interim Superintendent Edward curriculum administrator Sandra Forand, who is now working for Daft, essentially leaves the East Providence School Department the RI Department of Education. The city has also been trying to with no clear leadership at the top levels. Basically vacant are the combine finance and human resource departments. The conSuperintendent, Assistant Superintendent (curriculum), Special solidation hasn’t gone well. Interviews have been held in some Needs Director, Business and Finance Director and the Human cases but some applicants have been unwilling to assume the Resources Director positions. Edward Daft has spent 22 years with consolidated job responsibility with the salary levels being offered. East Providence schools. Daft, a graduate of EP High School, be“It seems like the endless number of highly qualified candidates came a teacher, coach and administrator for local schools. He has didn’t materialize as consolidation proponents have maintained,” worked at Riverside and Martin middle schools and was Principal said a few sources close to the situation. The one area of cityof East Providence High School. Daft was elevated to assistant schools consolidation that has worked well is the maintenance superintendent and then named Interim Superintendent after the department. City maintenance director, Ed Catelli has assumed suspension and firing of former superintendent Mario Cirillo. The leadership for both school and city departments with little difficulty. school committee has attempted to fill the vacant superintendent’s “The maintenance consolidation has gone very well,” said school office and that of several other administrative openings but has been committeeman Steve Furtado. “I wish we could find the same level slowed or stopped by the budget commission running the city. of success with finance and human resources,” added Furtado. In addition to the vacant superintendent’s office the city has Initially, Daft had informed the budget commission that he was been unable or unwilling to hire a curriculum director, finance willing to stay in East Providence, but he needed some of the vacant director or human resources director. The city has also lost the jobs at administration filled. The budget commission has not yet approved any hiring and Daft was offered an administrative role at Barrington High School. “This was a difficult decision to make. However, after careful consideration and thoughtful discussion with my family, I have accepted a position in another district. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working in the East Providence School Department for the past twenty-two years and I am grateful for the School Committee’s confidence in my abilities and for the opportunity to have served the students and families of East Providence as Interim See what one of our patients Superintendent,” Daft told the Reporter. Sources have indicated that although Daft remained “professional” and “non-controversial” had to say about their PT Exerience: he was never fully supported or “included” by former school administrators Cirillo or Lonnie Barham, former Chief Operating Officer. “I was introduced to The budget commission met on July 26th and as expected set Sport & Spine by a close up a process for filling the school superintendent’s job. The comfriend. At the time I sufmission and state leaders rejected a recent request by the school committee to temporarily hire an interim superintendent of schools. fered from a ridiculous State leaders want to conduct a three member search team and the fall that aggravated a state department of education has a list of recommended interim condition that affected superintendents.
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East Providence Town News Long Lost Journal Found
The City Clerk’s Office received wonderful news this week regarding the return of a long lost original Council Journal from the years 1896-1898. This journal was the only missing book containing Council minutes from the City’s historic documents. On Tuesday, July 25th, the East Providence City Clerk received a phone call from Paul Campbell, City of Providence, Division of Archives and History. Mr. Campbell informed the Clerk that the book was discovered in a second floor storage area of the Providence archives. Apparently, on May 29, 1986, the book was sent to the City of Providence from David W. Carmichael the Westchester County, New York Archivist who wasn’t sure why he had the book but was returning it. It’s possible that he thought East Providence was a section of Providence. Once the book arrived in Providence it for some unknown reason was never forwarded to East Providence. “We can’t be sure how long the book was missing prior to 1986, if it had been sent out to be rebound, as the years prior and following 1896 had all been rebound, then perhaps this book was lost in the shuffle or its possible someone doing research inadvertently walked off with the journal. However, we are thrilled to have it back as it completes our set of Council Journals and we are so grateful to Mr. Campbell for returning it home,” said City Clerk Kim Casci. A Council Journal contains the minutes from Council meetings held in the years listed on the binder. The journals from the 1800’s are all hand written and contain original records and in some cases the only original record in existence of those meetings. The Clerk’s office plans to send the journal out to be rebound as the other journals in the series have been.
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The Reporter August 2012 Dear Friend and Supporter: These are tough times for East Providence. Words like "bankruptcy", "receivership" , and "state takeover" have become a part of our every-day life. Fears of school closings, program cuts, and massive property tax increases have become part of family dinner time conversations.
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City of East Providence Keeps A Promise To Bradley Hospital
East Providence, July 11, 2012: In the footsteps of the recent positive bond rating actions, the City of East Providence has reached another important milestone in its financial turnaround. “I am glad to report that today the City made its final payment of $4.3 million to Bradley Hospital to eliminate the accumulated debt to this vendor,” said East Providence City Manager and Budget Commission member Peter Graczykowski. Bradley Hospital, a Lifespan partner, is a major provider of special education services to the East Providence School District.
August 2012 “I am pleased that, working with the Budget Commission, the City has resolved this situation without interrupting important services on which East Providence families depend,” Governor Lincoln Chafee said. “Early in its tenure, the East Providence Budget Commission set out to meet all of the City’s financial obligations in an expedient manner, while working closely with all affected vendors,” said State of Rhode Island Director of Revenue Rosemary Booth Gallogly, “and today’s payment is the proof of the Commission’s success in a relatively short period of time, under the able leadership of the outgoing Chairman Michael O’Keefe.” Previously overdue payments to this vendor made up the bulk of the accumulated Schools deficit of over $7 million, which is now being addressed as part of the 5-year balanced budget plan. “The Commission as well as municipal employees have worked hard to make structural changes to the City and Schools budgets to identify funds for this important debt elimination payment,” added East Providence Mayor and Budget Commission member Bruce Rogers. “Bradley Hospital values its partnership with the City and appreciates the efforts of the Budget Commission to deliver on its commitment to address our outstanding and ongoing invoices,” stated Bradley Hospital’s President and CEO Daniel Wall, “Bradley and the City worked collaboratively to continue this cost effective program and avoided significant disruption to students and families while the City worked with the Commission to resolve the outstanding financial obligation.
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Share announcements & news at www. Crafters and Vendors Wanted for Auxiliary Fall Bazaar
On Saturday, 10/20, the American Legion Auxiliary of Seekonk will be holding their Fall Bazaar. It will be held at the American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Each space holds an 8 foot table and 2 chairs. Tables and chairs will be provided. The donation for each space is $25.00. Proceeds will help the Auxiliary to continue their programs that benefit Veterans, their families and our local community. Please contact Kathy at 401-434-8917 or auxiliary311@yahoo.com to reserve your space or for more information.
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Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
The Aecom Company, which installed a new sewer line under the East Bay Bike Path has also installed a number of informational signage’s. One of those signage’s is about the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. It shows various pictures of the lighthouse through the years as well as information about its history. The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse are pleased with the signage and appreciate the co operation of Mr. James Mitchell of Aecom and his staff in making this happen. In the picture is David Kelleher and Carlene Joiner, members of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.
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Ballroom Dance Lessons
Learn all the social dances from a certified instructor in a relaxed environment. Adults of all ages are welcome. Great for beginners and more experienced dancers. Help with wedding dance preparation also available. Where: East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue When: Mondays 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Cost: $3.00; Info 401-434-0080
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Kingdom Cruzers
East Bay Chapter – CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association) E-mail kingdom_cruzers@yahoo.com
*Meeting - Last Thursday of the month *Chelo's Restaurant, 911 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI * Meeting 7pm to 9pm
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East Providence Elks Lodge Hosts
Bazaar
Local artisans featuring handmade products, jewelry, scented candles, Avon beauty products and much more. Proceeds from the raffle table and sale of homemade sandwiches and “goodies” will benefit the East Providence Women’s Shelter. Where: Elks Lodge, 60 Berkeley Street, E.P. When: Saturday, September 22, 12 Noon – 6 P.M.
East Bay Toastmasters Installs 2012-2013 Club Officers
East Bay Toastmasters club (Care at 30 Alexander Ave, East Providence. For more information about the club, please visit (http://9556.toastmastersclubs.org), a part of Toastmasters International, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to communication and leadership skill-building, recently installed new officers for 2012-13. The challenge to exceed the club’s achievements of previous years now rests in the hands of the new club President, Chuck Potter. “Being a member of Toastmasters has helped me become successful in both my personal and professional lives. I truly believe in the Toastmasters program. It gives back so much to its members and community,” says Potter. Potter was installed as president by outgoing East BayToastmasters club president, Jeanne Cox, during the group’s meeting on July 5. Other newly elected officers include residents: Shae McWilliams, vice president education; Bob Chappell, vice president membership; Mitch Krzyzek secretary; Lynn Potter, treasurer; and Michael Durette and Agnes Rawnsley, sergeant at arms. The East Bay Toastmasters club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Linn Health Care at 30 Alexander Ave, East Providence. For more information about the club, please visit http://9556.toastmastersclubs.org
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in October 1924, the organization currently has more than 270,000 members in 13,000 clubs in 116 countries. Each week, Toastmasters helps more than a quarter million people of every ethnicity, education and profession build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to lead others. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org.
Bring your friends, relax,enjoy the fun, and win! win! win! Location: American Legion Post 10; 830 Willett Ave, Riverside, RI
We offer Lobsters, 32" Flat Screen TV, meats and every week is a different selection of gifts and more Proceeds benefit EP Jr Townies Football and cheerleaders and Special Olympics RI/ Wampanoag Warriors
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St. Brendan Forever Young Club
St. Brendan Forever Young Club will be taking a day trip to Lombardi’s Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth, MA on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. There will be a family style luncheon followed by entertainment by Roger Chartier, a professional entertainer since 1966. The cost is $50, departs at 11:00 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome. For more information, please call Ann Moss at 437-0963. The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the school.
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Peer Wellness Coaches Are Coming to East Bay Center Inc. East Bay Center is excited to announce that through an initiative spearheaded by the RI Department of Behavioral Health and funded through the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors; specially trained Peer Wellness Coaches are coming to EBC. These individuals are uniquely qualified to assist clients through recovery because they have “walked the walk” and “talked the talk” themselves. They are extraordinary individuals who have prevailed over their own illnesses and want to inspire others to the same successes. Peer Wellness Coaches, or Peer Specialists, have gone through a rigorous training and certification process, and are now beginning internships at local community mental health centers, including EBC. Several interns will eventually be hired to work side-by-side with professional Case Managers, Nurses, Therapists, and Psychiatrists within the multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide a range of duties designed to facilitate the development of self-help skills, support systems, coping strategies, and increase the hope and esteem that is central to recovery from a psychiatric disability. EBC has always embraced clients on its Board of Directors, service committees, and advocacy groups, but this is the first time that clients will be providing direct care services to other clients. Their immersion into the treatment setting will enhance EBC’s ability to orient clients who are new to mental health/addictions services navigate the system, assist individuals identify their personal interests and goals, recognize early triggers and signs of relapse, and facilitate community resources. We look forward to providing this enhanced service to our clients, as well as providing the Peer Specialists themselves support of their own recovery through paid employment – a win/win for all involved! EBC’s mission has remained the same for many years – to improve the lives of individuals and families within our communities by providing a broad range of high quality mental health and addiction services. Especially in the face of adversity, EBC will be here to help you, your family, and your community. We encourage you to visit our website at www.eastbay.org for information regarding services, employment, locations, etc. To speak to someone regarding services or to schedule an appointment, please call 401-246-1195 and ask for “Intake”.
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Michael DiGioia City Councilman Ward 4
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Events & Activities Lighthouse Baptist Church,
JIM BRIDEN Candidate for Ward I City Council City of East Providence
now meeting at 150 Taunton Ave, East Providence, will be having their
2nd Annual Rummage Sale Aug 11th 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
All proceeds will be given to East Bay Community Action Food Pantry.
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“The 2012 Candidates Night for the Portuguese Community”
Objectives as Councilman would include:
• Keeping property taxes down by promoting fiscal discipline • Expanding City’s tax base to increase revenue and making municipal government run more efficiently • Bringing Pond View case to a successful conclusion so as to ensure our future quality of life in Rumford.
Professional Background and Community Involvement:
• Partner in Law Firm of Blais Cunningham & Crowe Chester, LLP • Former East Providence City Solicitor/Attorney • Community leader working closely with residents in opposing expansion of Pond View See "Friends of Jim Briden” on Facebook
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The Portuguese American Citizens Committee of Rhode Island will be hosting the 2nd Candidates Night open to the Rhode Island Portuguese Community on August 23rd, 2012! The 2012 election is an especially important election for the Portuguese community, Rhode Island, and the US and what better way is there to get to know the candidates than by meeting them and asking them face to face what they stand for and how they will work for those who vote for them. The event will be held on Thursday, August 23rd 2012 at 6:30 PM at: Grupo Amigos da Terceira, 55 Memorail Drive Pawtucket, RI 02860 All inquiries and/or any candidates interested in attending/ speaking to the community are to contact David Andrade and RSVP by phone (401) 419-8342 or by email: paccri1@yahoo.com no later than August 14th. All candidates looking for the endorsement of the PACC of RI are to contact David Andrade for additional information no later than August 14th. This event is open to anyone interested in learning about the candidates running for election in 2012, no matter which of the many diverse communities in Rhode Island they belong to. Respectfully, David J. Andrade, President of the PACC of RI P.O. Box 9175, Pawtucket, RI 02862
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East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 Great Taste of Summer
Sunday, August 26, 2012 Noon - 6:00 p.m. Front Lawn of Raymour & Flanigan Furniture 100 Highland Avenue (Rt. 6) - Seekonk, MA
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• Delectable Food Delights from local restaurants and caterers • Kreative Korner for Kids featuring face painting, coloring table, special guests and more! • Entertainment for your listening enjoyment • Raffle Drawings • Much more to be announced!
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This event cannot happen without the generous support of local restaurants, food vendors and caterers. If you are interested in participating, please contact the chamber office as soon as possible. Phone: 401.438.1212, email: office@eastprovchamber.com Must meet Massachusetts food license requirements. Rhode Island businesses are welcome
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I know the hardships we are all facing. Things are not good. Taxes are going up and services are being cut. Everyone wants to work, to pay their bills, stay in their homes and educate their kids. That’s not asking too much. Someone has to speak up. I am willing. I ask for your support.
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Bands, Floats, vehicles, Balloons, candy, Organizations, and Much More... Fun for the Whole Family!
Kick off 10:00 am sharp from East Providence High School traveling Waterman Avenue, Six COrners, Taunton Avenue ending at East Providence City Hall, Rain or Shine!! Contact: Parade Chair Jim Miller 401-954-2412 or Tommy Rose 401-952-8208 We've cleared that way for a great day!
Chowder and Clam Cakes Fundraiser for East Providence’s Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, a Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, a non profit organization, continue their work to preserve and restore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse located 800 feet off the Riverside shore line. An afternoon fundraiser featuring chowder and clam cakes is scheduled for Sunday, September 9 from 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. The event will be held at Pazi’s Place and Standard Hardware at 380 Taunton Avenue in East Providence. It is open to the public. The former chef at Rocky Point Park will be preparing the chowder and clam cakes, along with other items on the menu at Pazi’s Place. Pamela Leite, owner of Pazi’s Place has generously offered to donate a portion of the proceeds to the restoration of the lighthouse. Attendees are also invited to visit a large car show that will be set up in the Standard Hardware parking lot next door. Raffle drawings and a selection of Pomham Rocks merchandise will be for sale. Also on display, one of the Pomham Rocks boats and the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse photo booth for taking free photographs. Bring your camera. For more information call Dave Kelleher @433-2763, lighthouse36@cox.net or visit www.pomhamrockslighthouse.com Rain date Sunday September 16.
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East Providence High School Class of 1977 35th Reunion
Please HELP!
We need donations of items that can be raffled at the event (framed art/photos, gift certificates, gift baskets etc.) Contact: Paula (Michaud) Fillion – teecha7777@aol.com Check for any reunion updates on Facebook: East Providence High School - Class Of 1977 The cost for this once-in-a-lifetime evening is only $55.00 per person! Please complete the RSVP form below and send it with your check (payable to “EPHS Class of 1977”) by August 18, 2012 to: EP ‘77 Reunion, c/o Paul Furtado, ep77@earthlink.net, 37 Market St., Warren, RI 02885 Any Questions? Call or email: 401-447-1155 (Paul Furtado’s cell) ------------------------------------ (cut here) ---------------------------------------
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Name(s) (include maiden name if applicable) _________________ __________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________ Phone __________________________ How many attending? _________ Unable to attend* __________ Amount enclosed $____________ *If unable to attend, Please provide updated contact Information – Thanks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hotel Room Information
Your reunion committee has secured a block of rooms for Saturday 9/8/12 and Sunday 9/9/12 at a discounted rate for the attendees of our 35th class reunion – you must call the hotel directly to make reservations – no online booking Place: Ramada Inn, 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771, Phone: 508-336-7300 Check in time: 3:00 P.M., Check out time: 12:00 noon Room rates: Single Occupancy - $99.00 per night, Double Occupancy - $99.00 per night, Triple Occupancy - $104.00 per night, Quadruple Occupancy - $109.00 per night There are rooms available with one queen bed or two double beds. On-site DiParma Restaurant and Lounge, Free Parking TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE REDUCED RATES YOU muSt: Call The Ramada Inn directly at 508-336-7300 to make your reservation. Hotel reservations for our group members must be made by August 9, 2012. Mention that you are attending the EPHS Class of ’77 Reunion.
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Saturday September 8, 2012 - 6:00 pm to Midnight
at the fabulous DiParma Italian Table (connected to The Ramada Inn*) 940 Fall River Avenue – Seekonk, MA 02771 Make plans to reunite with your fellow classmates from the EPHS Class of ’77! Enjoy an array of hors d’oeuvres and a sumptuous buffet. Dance to the music of the amazing DJ Big Bill (our class member, Bill Thomas) Please pass the information on to any fellow classmates. This will surely be an evening to remember!
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Dolly Searle Memorial Golf Tourney Sponsored by East Providence Parks & Recreation Dept.
Monday, September 10, 2012 Wannamoisett Country Club Entry forms available at East Providence Recreation Department Third Floor, Room 303, City Hall ONE ENTRY FORM PER FOURSOME must be filled out & paid for at time of registration. Registration Starts July 27th Entry Fee $400.00 per Foursome (Includes green fees, carts, lunch & prizes) Call 401-435-7511 for more information All members of the foursome must be age 18 & over
Chorus of East Providence
OPEN SING ANNOUNCEMENT - Welcome Prospective Members! Tuesday September 4th and Tuesday September 11th 2012 The ChoruS of East Providence is a Non – Auditioned Chorus and is accepting new members and eagerly seeks Tenors and Basses! Adult singers from all communities may join without audition. If you’re interested in singing with us, please contact us about coming to a scheduled Open Sing rehearsal. Dues, which include the cost of music and a rehearsal CD, are $75 and required once a year. Chorus members are expected to attend all rehearsals, which are normally Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:30 pm at St Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence. Director: Beth Armstrong; ACCOMPANIST: Victoria Lambrozo The Chorus of East Providence was incorporated as a Rhode Island non-profit organization in September 2007 and is now designated as a 501(c)(3) status organization. The Chorus is led by its Board of Directors and operates in accordance with its Bylaws. Board of Directors for 2012/2013: Maureen Conroy, President; Sandra Medeiros, Vice President; Olivia Howard, Treasurer; Judith Antonio, Secretary. Other directors: Phil Abbatomarco, William Simpson, and Susan Spaulding. Section Leaders: Patricia Abbatomarco, Soprano; Kristin Conway, Alto; Ann Hardy, Tenor; Andy Duehring, Bass. If you love to sing , Please come to join us.
St. Mary’s 19th Annual Clam Boil, Steak Fry
It’s that time again! We hope you can join us for St. Mary’s 19th Annual Clam Boil, Steak Fry on Sunday, September 16th, 2012 at the South Seekonk Gun Club, 65 Reed Street, Rehoboth, MA. Gathering is at 3:00 pm with dinner at 5:00 pm. Lots of raffles followed by a door prize. Tickets are $25.00 for the Clam Boil and $20.00 for the Steak Fry. Children under 10 are free for the Clam Boil. For tickets please call: Mike Boyce, (401) 253-2734, Ken Bridge, (508) 336-6691, Gordon Hubbard, (508) 336-7461, or the St. Mary,s Episcopal Church Office, (401) 434-7456 and leave a message. Hope to see you.
EP Class of 1962 50th Reunion
East Providence High School - Class of 1962 50th Reunion Saturday, October 6, 2012 Metacomet Country Club 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway East Providence, RI. Contact: Karen 401-433-1094 Email: hbovi@aol.com Kathy 401-231-6504 Email: gene-kate@cox.net
EPHS 1982 Class Reunion
Save this date! The East Providence High School Class of 1982 will celebrate their 30th reunion on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Hillside Country Club, Rehoboth, Mass. Tickets cost $50 per person. Checks, payable to EPHS Class of 1982, should be mailed to: Karen Rebello-Costa, 54 Woodland Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 For information, contact Dawn Gama Eccleston, dawn9093@ aol.com; Karen Costa Rebello, hkydad16@aol.com; or Cathy Barilla Anthony, caanthony78@gmail.com.
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EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The Law Offices of William C. Maaia and Associates presented a scholarship award to Catherine Browning of Mayfair Drive in Rumford, Rhode Island. Catherine Browning a senior at East Providence High School, will enter the United States Military Academy at West Point in July. Attorney Maaia presented the Scholarship Award on June 11, 2012, at the High School’s Award’s Ceremony. Catherine Browning, Valedictorian of the Class of 2012, graduated first in her class from East Providence in June. She is the daughter of Alan Browning and Eileen Palenchar. Catherine will accept an appointment to West Point reporting to the academy in July of 2012, with the hopes of going to medical school. Maaia said she received the scholarship named in memory of his parents, “Charles and Ursula Maaia Memorial Scholarship” because Catherine represented not only a person of outstanding academic achievement but also those other equally important qualities held in high esteem by Maaia’s parents which include humility, kindness and persistence. “Catherine Browning” said Maaia, “is not only an all around talented young woman but a fantastic individual as well.” In addition to Catherine’s academic achievements, Catherine is the excellent athlete. Further, her talents include playing in the high school band and learning to play the guitar. Catherine walked away from the awards ceremony with a number of academic awards. “Catherine obviously has many wonderful specialties and characteristics” stated Maaia. “Her academic achievements are
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well known,” said Maaia, “as recognized in her selection as Valedictorian of the Class of 2012 at the East Providence High School.” “I met Catherine when she was about 12 years old” Maaia told the high school awards audience, “and her development into an intelligent multi talented young woman has been a delight to observe”. “The most amazing characteristic, however, is her humility,” proclaimed the Former East Providence School Committee Chairman. “There are very few young woman with her amazing demeanor.” “My expectations for her future are high and would not be surprised to see her become a world-renowned physician or maybe even a brigadier general” Maaia told the packed audience at the high school.
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University News
Local Residents Earn Spring 2012 Dean’s List Honors at Roger Williams University Dawn Adamo, a Undecided/Liberal Arts major and resident of East Providence, RI Amanda Alardi, a Psychology major and resident of Riverside, RI Ahmed Aljehani, a Engineering major and resident of Rumford, RI Morgan Boes, a History major and resident of Rumford, RI Amanda Brown, a Elementary Education major and resident of East Providence, RI Craig Fitzpatrick, a Criminal Justice major and resident of East Providence, RI Sonia Martinez, a Marketing major and resident of East Providence, RI
University of New Hampshire’s Dean’s List for the Spring Semester of the 2011-2012 Academic Year
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Judith Hoskin of Riverside earned Honors Nikita DeBarros of Rumford earned Highest Honors Elise Pratt of Rumford earned Honors
Krista Williams Named to Dean’s List at Providence College’s School of Continuing Education
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PROVIDENCE, RI - Krista Williams a resident of Riverside, RI and a member of the class of 2014, has been named to the Dean’s List at Providence College’s School of Continuing Education, for the spring 2012 semester.
Area Residents Named to Dean’s List at Providence College
Shannon Bodell of Rumford, RI is a member of the class of 2012, Chelsea Carvalho of East Providence, RI is a member of the class of 2014, Sarah Cook of East Providence, RI is a member of the class of 2012, Mark Correia of East Providence, RI is a member of the class of 2014, Emily-Ann Croke of Riverside, RI is a member of the class of 2012, Miranda Cummings of East Providence, RI is a member of the class of 2012, Christopher Dionisopoulos of East Providence, RI is a member of the class of 2013, Jasmine Franco of East Providence, RI is a member of the class of 2013, Courtney Miller of Rumford, RI is a member of the class of 2013, Matthew Rizzini of Riverside, RI is a member of the class of 2012, Kimberly Rodrigues of Rumford, RI is a member of the class of 2012, Patrick Saunders of Riverside, RI is a member of the class of 2013, Belinda Soares of East Providence, RI is a member of the class of 2013, Cheyanne Viveiros of Riverside, RI is a member of the class of 2014, Elizabeth Wroblewski of Rumford, RI is a member of the class of 2013
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Elizabeth Graham Named to Dean’s List at Emory College
ATLANTA, GA - Elizabeth Graham of Rumford, R.I. (02916) was named to the Dean’s List of Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., for the 2012 spring semester.
Katherine Rockwell of Rumford, RI, Named to Dean’s List at Fairfield University
FAIRFIELD, CT - Katherine Rockwell, a resident of Rumford, RI, was named to the Dean’s List at Fairfield University for the spring 2012 semester.
Jeffrey Gilbane of Rumford, RI graduates from Cornell University
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ITHACA, NY - Cornell University is pleased to announce Jeffrey Gilbane of Rumford, RI, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban & Regional Studies with the Class of 2012 during Commencement ceremonies in Ithaca, N.Y., on May 27, 2012.
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Area Students Named to Assumption College Dean’s List
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Worcester, MA - Freshman Alexander Clark of East Providence, R.I. was named to the Becker College Dean’s List for spring 2012. Clark is pursuing a/an Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.
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AYSO SOCCERFEST 2012!
AYSO holds 1st Annual Soccerfest, July 1st. Boys and girls from the U8, U10, U12, and U14 competitive teams played in a Soccerfest. Teams were randomly selected for a fun game of soccer, complete with a soccer pirate. The Soccerfest format is set up to encourage friendships through the love of the game. All players received a tee shirt, a certificate of play, and lunch. It was a fun family day for all! Thank you to all who participated and volunteered in the AYSO SOCCERFEST 2012! Hope to see you all back next year! For more information about AYSO Soccer please visit our web site at www.ayso715.org.
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By Bob Rodericks Little League baseball/softball is right up there with motherhood and apple pie. Despite Rhode Island’s distinction as one of the smaller states in the U.S., Little League Baseball has developed a strong presence in the Ocean State. For countless boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 15, little league represents a rite of passage - a summertime of building memories and seemingly endless games that produce wide smiles on the faces of wouldbe future Red Sox or even Yankees. A onetime boys only theatre, little league now offers organized baseball and softball for girls as well. Little league has changed a lot, gone are the wooden bats and those wrap-around half helmets and in their place are shiny aluminum bats that don’t break and flashy full uniforms complete with batting gloves and grass infields. But all in all, little league remains the same. Many young players believe that they will one day play before 40,000 fans and be on national TV. Little do they know that 99% of players will not play organized ball beyond little league. In fact, Hall of Fame Red Soxer Car Yastrzemski, was the first Hall of Famer to have played little league baseball. East Providence has three vibrant leagues - EP Central, Riverside and Rumford. Little league headquarters requires league districts to reflect the area census population. The heart of little league ball is the major division (10-12 yrs). There are over 60 chartered leagues in Rhode Island, and these leagues are organized into four districts. In all-star competition, the winners of the four district tournaments meet in a double-elimination state tournament that determines the Rhode Island champion. The tournament was originally a single-elimination event, but switched to a double-elimination format in 1985. The Rhode Island state champion advances to the New England Region Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, where it competes against five other New England state champions for a berth in the Little League World Series. Six Rhode Island teams have participated in the Little League World Series, including Cumberland American Little League in 2011. Cranston Western Little League won the U.S. title in 1996, but no Rhode Island team has ever won the Little League World Series. District 2 includes Barrington, Darlington American (Pawtucket) East Providence Central, Fairlawn(Pawtucket), King Philip,(Bristol), Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Newport Fifth Ward, Pineview, Portsmouth, Riverside, Rumford, Tiverton and Warren. While no East Providence little league all-star team has ever won a (major division) state championship, there have been many great teams. “I think this is one of the first district champions the city has had,” EP Central Little League president Jason Perry said referring to his 9-10 year old team which after winning the District 2 championship this summer, recently lost the state title to Cumberland, RI. The 2012 E.P. Central 9-10 softball All-Stars were Hannah Ramer, Jaqueline Reynolds, Maia Angela Villarica, Paige Messier, Aaliyah Pattie, Hailey Martins, Alessandra Woods, Mariana Matteson, Saylor Costa, Mackenna Britto, Hailey Silveira, Rachel Bettencourt and Tabatha Vera. Joe Martins managed the team. Shane Messier, Tony Woods and others were coaches. “Thanks to all our coaches, volunteers and parents. These kids did a great job,” said Perry. As of this writing, little league play continues.
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(ARA) - When it's time to prepare for the start of a new school year, shopping for school supplies is at the top of any family's to-do list. Students want supplies that are fun and reflect their personality. Parents look for items that are reliable and budget-friendly. The good news is this year's top trends in school supplies offer all those qualities, making shopping enjoyable for the entire family. Parents and students have many choices on where to shop for supplies. They should consider destinations that offer a wide assortment and good value. At Staples, for example, families will find many choices from essential products to the latest novelty items. Here are some of the top school supplies for the new school year:
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A locker is one of the few spaces kids have to express their individuality through fun and fresh decorations. Add instant glitz and much-needed light with new locker chandeliers that illuminate with seven LED lights. Decorating locker walls is simple and easy with magnetic locker wallpaper in fashionable patterns and students can even go retro with shag rugs available in four bright colors designed to fit standard lockers.
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Flash drives are an academic essential these days, allowing students to carry their work to and from school with a simple, compact tool. Flash drives are not only useful, but the designs can be a lot of fun too. This year, flash drives come in the shapes of students' favorite characters such as The Simpsons, Family Guy and Angry Birds or even sports cars designs featuring Lamborghini, Mini Cooper and Aston Martin.
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Designs that blend fun and function rule the scene for back-to-school 2012, and Staples offers exclusive items that are affordable as well as unique. For examples, students can make school work sweeter with novelty-shaped apple and cupcake tape dispensers and mini memo books in colorful fruit shapes. Kids can even show off their wild side with stylish zebra and cheetah prints found on basic tools like staplers, clipboards and magnetic clips.
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(ARA) - Everyone is born with about 100 billion brain cells. We form new connections between these cells throughout life, but the rate is particularly high when we're young. Since those connections facilitate thinking and learning, parents who want to help give their children an intellectual edge should consider the brain-healthy choices they make each day. "Making the effort to nurture your child's brain with both proper nutrients and varied experiences, especially when they are young and developing at such a fast rate, is crucial," says speech pathologist Lauren Zimet, founder of Early Insights, LLC, and an expert on childhood brain development. "The connections in brain circuitry can be enhanced through the environments and activities a child is exposed to, and participates in, as well as the nutrients a child consumes." Zimet offers five tips to help parents enhance healthy brain development in their children, positioning them for success in school today, and well into their future:
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2. Relax the right way
While it's true that exercise boosts brain power, it's also important to teach children how to relax. Balancing activity with relaxation is important so that kids don't get too stressed, which can impact the brain's development and lead to learning and behavior problems. Teaching children early on the benefit of setting goals, working towards those goals, and giving their brain and body time to relax are important life skills. When it's time to relax, skip the TV and teach your child that taking a walk in nature, reading a book or drawing are great ways to unwind. Deep breathing is also an excellent practice to teach children of all ages.
3. Eat omega-3 brain food
Omega-3 essential fatty acids are critical to a child's brain development. They are called "essential" because we need them for optimal health. The problem is that our bodies cannot manufacture them and we can only get them from the food we eat or supplements we take. While fish, nuts and seaweed are good omega-3 sources, kids typically don't gobble down these foods. That leaves many parents worried that their kids aren't getting enough, and with omega-3 deficits linked to ADHD, dyslexia and other behavioral and psychological disorders, many are turning to supplements for their children. Experts agree that the safest, most reliable source of the most important essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA) is a high quality fish oil supplement. Fortunately, there are purified, molecularly distilled fish oil supplements that are manufactured with kids in mind. Parents should be sure to choose one of these chewable, tasty options like those by Nordic Naturals to ensure success in getting their children to take the supplements.
4. Happy brains are hydrated brains
Staying hydrated is important for growing brains and bodies. Water can improve energy, increase mental and physical performance, remove toxins and waste from the body, and keep skin healthy and glowing. Based on the trillions of cells in the body that need water to function, most nutritionists agree that children need more, not less H20. To estimate how many ounces of water your child should drink daily, divide his or her weight in half and aim for that number of ounces per day.
5. Be a positive support system early on
Learning is a complex process, but children will be more open to trying new things when they know their parents believe in them. Acknowledging effort, instead of the outcome, strengthens a child's belief in himself or herself. Teaching goal setting, prioritizing activities and working off of check lists exercises the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in the brain. Experimentation through trial and error is the way the brain learns best. "Giving your child's brain what it needs to grow strong can help him or her at school and in all social situations," adds Zimet. "Utilizing these tips is a great way to help position your child for success in the coming school year, and beyond."
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T��� t� Ge� Rea�� t� G� Ba�� t� S�ho��! School Lunch vs. Bag Lunch: What's Best for Your Kids?
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(ARA) - Bag it or buy it? What's healthier and what will they eat? It's a question faced by parents each school year. Often, there's an assumption that bagging is better, but there's also the convenience and choices of school lunch to consider. Good news: both the tray and the tote can be winning meals. A few important facts can help make this year's lunchtime decisions a breeze.
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Much attention has been paid to children's health and there's an increased awareness that lunch at school is a critical source of nutrition for students. New federal guidelines have been introduced Register by August 20th The YMCA of Greater Serving all schools to ensure that menus provide more whole grains, more fruits and in Easta Providence, to receive FREE WEEK Providence offers your vegetables and less fat and sodium. Thanks to dedicated efforts Seekonk of Child Care.*and Rehoboth kids a chance to learn and driven by schools, parents and the federal government, many play in a safe, exciting and positive changes are occurring. convenient environment "There's a lot happening in the lunch line," says Dr. Brian before and after school. Wansink, researcher and professor at Cornell University. Wansink and Dr. David Just, researcher and associate professor at Cornell Newman YMCA University, created Smarter Lunchrooms, a multi-faceted program Seekonk, MA that provides schools with tools that can improve children's eating 508.336.7103 behaviors in the cafeteria. "It's a common misconception that kids won't eat healthy foods, but our work shows that not to be the case. We can encourage healthy choices in the way we present foods to kids," says Wansink. *Offer redeemable January 1 He and his team have carefully studied the cafeteria line and how to June 30, 2012, excluding kids choose foods. The placement of foods on the lunch line, how vacation weeks. Offer not valid for preschool or foods are named on the menu and offering choices significantly full-day child care. affect which foods kids select. For example, moving fruit from a commercial bin to an attractive To find a Child Care location near you, visit www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org fruit bowl near the end of the line is proven to increase selection. "Banning favorite foods such as tacos and pizza from a cafeteria can backfire," adds Wansink. "When kids feel restricted or forced into a decision, they rebel and may choose not to eat. Nobody wins in that scenario. We know a healthy lunch is necessary for good school performance." Companies have stepped up to improve nutrition by creating new versions of kid-favorite foods that meet the new USDA 279-281 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside RI school meal rules. Stir-fry, tacos, pastas and pizzas have become healthy fare as lower fat, lower sodium, whole grain versions have been introduced. For example, Schwan's Food Service created Big Daddy's(R) Cheese Pizza with a 51 percent wholegrain crust. It contains 25 percent Daily Value (DV) of calcium, as well as healthy amounts of potassium and protein, for less than 320 calories. Spicier sauces and more All Dance Disciplines Offered ethnic food choices are meeting students' expanded flavor palates, too. As of this fall, school lunches will also offer more produce, including dark green, Classes Begin Monday, September 10th red and orange vegetables, dry beans and legumes, all of which are nutrient-rich. More For more Information Call (508) 336-5284 or (401) 433-4300 farm-to-school programs add the option of Visit our website for more Info TwinkleToesRI.com locally grown produce for portions of the NDCA Certified Director ~ Sarah Halpin • Classically trained Ballet instructor school year.
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Much like the cafeteria, the quality of a bag lunch hinges on what's been chosen and eaten. To paraphrase Wansink, it's not nutrition until it's eaten. One easy step to improve the quality of a bag lunch and the chance it will be enjoyed is to increase your kids' involvement in the process. Have them help shop for foods and talk to them about which food categories make a lunch that makes a difference. Then have them help bag it up. Remember that drinks matter at lunchtime. Soda, fruit drinks, and popular energy drinks and sports drinks lack calcium and often contain added sugars. That's a problem. Up to 90 percent of a person's bone density is formed by age 18 and those school years are crucial for building bone strength to last a lifetime. Be sure to pack a calcium-rich drink. New grains and new ways of making bread mean better whole grain bread choices are available for sandwiches. Breads can be soft and moist yet still deliver whole grain goodness plus, in some cases, enough nutrients to rival fruits and vegetables. Food safety is a big concern for bag lunches. Perishable foods need to be eaten within two hours if they're left at room temperature and most brown bag lunches sit in a desk or locker for longer than that, turning them into bacteria havens and making them risky to eat. Home-packed meals need to be put in insulated, chilled bags that will keep foods in a safe temperature zone, sometimes for four or five hours. If your child isn't keen on carrying an insulated bag (many older kids aren't), or to reduce overall food safety risks, school lunches are an easy, nutritious fix. Lunchtime is a highlight of many school days and an essential part of a productive one. Talk with your kids about what they eat and how lunch can help or hold them back from learning, running faster at recess or performing their best in after school activities. A healthful lunch will keep them fully fueled for the rest of their day.
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Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist cited the importance of community support to education at a program honoring East Providence Reads volunteers at the A.B. Hennessey School in East Providence. The volunteers were from East Bay Community Action Program’s (EBCAP) Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). “Teachers change lives every day,” Gist said, “but they can’t do it without community involvement.” She added that “As volunteers you make magic happen, giving every day to make a difference in the lives of our students.” Hennessey School Principal David Britto praised the East Providence Reads volunteers “for their work in touching the lives of our students.” RSVP Director Audrey Field said the program “looks at ways to impact the communities we serve. Our volunteers come back year after year very much devoted to your children.” Field noted that the program is funded through grants RSVP received, including a recent AmeriCorps grant which provided a coordinator to help obtain volunteers for the classrooms. East Providence Interim School Superintendent Ed Daft also praised the volunteer effort, noting that “East Providence Reads has been helping our students since it was founded 20 years ago” and he recognized Pam Murray, who started the program. EBCAP Chief Executive Officer Dennis Roy also thanked the volunteers for their service, noting that EBCAP has a long history of partnering with the East Providence Schools and how RSVP has been a valuable resource to many activities in the community.
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Bus Schedule will be available at www.ReporterToday.com later this month! Gist, who was presented with a Hennessey School T-shirt by students who have been involved in East Providence Reads, told the volunteers, “years later these students will remember the help you have given them and how special you are.” She added, “In Rhode Island we are shooting to have the best public schools in America and through East Providence Reads you have all shown how this can be accomplished.” Five students in the program read essays they wrote about their participation, citing the volunteers who helped them. Commissioner Gist and individual school principals presented certificates to 19 volunteers who served in classrooms throughout the school district. The volunteers and their volunteer stations are: Thomas Connor, Patricia Gemma, Jason Lavena, Merilda Bieberbach and Connie Dykeman who volunteered at Hennessey Elementary School; John Alexyon and Mary Grimaldi who volunteered at Kent Heights Elementary School and Joan Allen and Jane Long who volunteered at Waddington Elementary School. Also Gail Schroeter and Marsha Schlesinger who volunteered at Whiteknact Elementary School; Kathy Marabello who volunteered at Francis Elementary School; Lucy Harris and Jean Tardie who volunteered at Oldham Elementary School; Barbara Wilbur, Joyce Selley and Carol DelRoss who volunteered at Orlo Elementary School and Elizabeth Pegg and Mariannne Pickett who volunteered at Silver Spring Elementary School. The following East Providence elementary principals were also in attendance at the celebration: Lloydanne Leddy, Fatima Avila, Kathleen Caffrey, Nancy Cullion, Patricia Barlow. Principals, Dr. Nadine Lima and Cheryl Gibbs, sent their congratulations and thanks but were unable to attend. School Committee Chairman Charles Tsonos was also in attendance.
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JRD Oldham Elementary School Celebrate Arbor Day
The Beautification Commission hosted a tree planting ceremony to commemorate Arbor Day 2012 which was held at JRD Oldham Elementary School, located at Bullocks Point Avenue in Riverside, RI. The school was selected for this special event. The tree planting ceremony followed school assembly, where invited dignitaries met the students, including students who presented art projects, recited poetry, sang, and read in their own words, writings about Arbor Day. This special event took place on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 10:00AM. Invited dignitaries included School Committee members, City Council members and “Woodsy the Owl” was also in attendance. Oldham Elementary School Principal Kathleen Caffrey says,” The beautiful, stately tree has found a home here on the grounds of the JRD Oldham Elementary School. I am sure it will provide us with pleasure for many, many, years”.
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The Big Brother Big Sister Foundation is in need of the public’s support through donations of lightly used clothing and small household items. They ask, while you clean out your closets to please consider donating your lightly worn clothing to the Foundation. The Foundation will be collecting donations door to door in Rehoboth on Friday August 10th. To schedule a free curbside pick up, please call 1-800-483-5503 or email donate@ bbbsfoundation.org. Your donations are tax deductible. The Foundation also offers special pick ups for electronics recycling and car donations, please contact them for more information or visit www.bbbsfoundation.org. Your donations help support the children in your community. Want to start something Big? Consider becoming a volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister mentor with your local Big Brothers, Big Sisters affiliate, 888-412-BIGS or BBBS. org for details. Thank you for your support!
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Children of East Bay area clients of Tapin (Touch A Person In Need) continue to enjoy summer vacation, and their families continue to try to provide enough food for them. While protein items such as tuna, peanut butter, etc. are always needed, soups, cereals, snacks and juices are also requested by all of them. While the children might not be looking forward to the end of summer and the return to school, the parents certainly will be, and will be trying to gather clothes including new underwear, socks, shoes etc. Donations of these as well as gently used backpacks and new school supplies would be greatly appreciated. Please be sure all clothes and shoes are clean and in good condition. The agency tries to provide clothing in sizes infant thru 14, but due to space constraints is only able to carry seasonally appropriate items. Donors are asked to please hold on to their summer and winter clothes until they are in demand. Furniture donations continue to be very low, and while upholstered items such as recliners, mattresses, sofas, etc. may not be stored at the facility they are still very much needed and may be connected with needy clients through the office. Small tables, chairs, desks, bureaus, shelves, etc. may be stored and disappear as quickly as they come in. Please drop off donations or call the office for further information during regular office hours of 9 to noon, Mon thru Fri at 247-1444. Tapin is located in the lower level of the Library building on County Rd in Barrington.
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East Providence Candidate Announcements David Sullivan - Candidate for State Representative in District 63
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Gregg Amore - Democratic Candidate Rhode Island House of Representatives- District 65
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foreign or domestic policy in particular, but a call to public service. Kennedy inspired Americans to serve their communities and their country and clichĂŠ as that may sound in this day and age, I truly believe in public service and that is what has led me to run for a seat in the Rhode Island General Assembly. I also believe that good public policy can improve the lives of Rhode Islanders and that it must be crafted in a deliberate and thoughtful manner that considers all stakeholders and all segments of our population. While I acknowledge, accept, and admire the role of the rugged individualist in American society, I know that we all do better when we have a collective mindset that ensures that we are looking out for our neighbor and not abandoning them in their time of need. There is no doubt that there has been mismanagement, waste, and a lack of foresight in crafting some aspects of collective bargaining agreements at the local and state level, but the greatest burden on our distressed cities and towns is that the state has shifted far too much of the burden from the collective Rhode Island tax base to the taxpayers in cities and towns that can least afford it. Some of those cities and towns are literally being crushed under the weight of this shift and their property tax payers can no longer bear it.
August 2012 The Reporter Instead of crafting a fair broad based state tax system and a fairer school funding formula, we have fallen victim to a narrative that scapegoats public employees and ignores the perfect storm that has placed us in our current state. That’s not good policy, its demagoguery. I am all for streamlining the business regulatory process and engaging in business friendly economic policy which must include serious infrastructure improvements and a focus on keeping the enormous talent pool that exists at our state’s colleges and universities, in our state. More importantly, we have to invest in our community college and create a curriculum that serves the needs of Rhode Island business. There are burgeoning programs all over the United States that bring together industry and community colleges in order to meet the labor needs of these businesses. This is the direction we must follow. My daughter Tess is 13 and my daughter Megan is 10 and I want them to be able to stay in this beautiful state where their family has prospered for generations. In order for that to happen, good people have to step up and heed the calling to public service. Gregg Amore
James A. Briden - Candidate for Ward I Council
I am writing to ask that East Providence residents vote for James A. Briden for the Ward One Council seat in November. Mr. Briden has 22 years of experience as a practicing attorney and is a partner in the law firm of Blais Cunningham & Crowe Chester, LLP. Jim served as the East Providence City Solicitor from 2008 to 2010. Jim attended the Gordon School, graduated from Moses Brown, received his B.A. in Economics from Boston College and his law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law. Jim has been an active and engaged neighborhood presence in opposing the expansion of TLA Pond View. He has been a tireless advocate for our community, from City Hall meetings to organizing rallies as well as working with the Toxics Action Center and the East Providence Coalition. We know Jim as a man who is intelligent, sincere and always ready to take up the fight when it matters the most. Jim will bring integrity, professionalism and leadership to our city in a time when East Providence has significant challenges ahead. These include keeping property taxes down, achieving financial sustainability and resolving the Pond View case in a way that is best for Rumford. Voting for James Briden in November will help steer East Providence back to the public interest, where it has always belonged. Sincerely, Tim Norton Rumford, RI 02916
Eric J. Zollo - Withdraws From Ward II City Council Race Enters Candidacy for Ward II Democratic City Committee
When I think of East Providence I think of the words of my hero the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy who stated upon losing the 1980 Democratic Presidential Nomination “For All Those Whose Cares Have Been Our Concern I Say to You, The Work Goes On, The Cause Endures, The Hope Still Lives, And the Dream Shall Never Die!” When I announced my candidacy for City Councilman of Ward II of the City of East Providence; I announced it with the full
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intention of doing nothing more than to serve my fellow citizens of the City of East Providence. Over the course of the time of my campaign I began to notice a city not continuing on a downward spiral but rather on an upward climb towards full recovery of our economic woes; I also took notice that such recovery could only come from within our City Council and its distinguished leaders up to and including our esteemed Mayor Bruce Rogers who’s tireless work within our city government has proved that if one cares not about himself but rather his fellow citizens and devotes oneself to bettering the lives of those around him change can truly become possible. Over the past several months I have spoken with many leaders from within our city and some have stated and suggested to me that I should rather seek elected office from our School Committee representing Ward II against incumbent Stephen Furtado; though I feel our School Committee is in dire need of repair and better representation for the youth of East Providence; I feel my place within our City government is representing our citizens from within the Democratic City Committee of Ward II. It is because of this that I am withdrawing my name from the Ward II City Councilman race; and I give my full complete and absolute support to Mayor Bruce Rogers for re-election; and to those who believed that I should rather seek office within our School Committee I thank you for all your support and encouragement; but I also give my full support
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to School Committee member Stephen Furtado; as well as our distinguished City Councilman Thomas Rose for re-election in 2012; I ask upon all those who supported me for City Councilman from Ward II to vote for me for the Democratic City Committee and I urge every citizen within this city to vote Democratic in 2012. Let’s show the rest of Rhode Island just what East Providence is made of; and how we can accomplish the un-imaginable when we work together. Eric J. Zollo
Ronald R. Warr, Jr. - Candidate For School Committee
My name is Ronald R. Warr, Jr. and I am proud to announce my candidacy for School Committee, At-Large for the City of East Providence. I am a resident of Riverside, with my wife of twelve years, Rebecca (Morency) Warr and my three children, Cassandra (10), Samuel (8) and Benjamin (5). I have been a resident of East Providence for twelve years after my wife, a life-long resident, and I decided that this was the community where we wanted to raise our family. I made my decision to run for this office after watching my children advance through the East Providence school system.
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This year, all three of my children will be students J.R.D. Oldham School. I have seen first-hand the shortcomings and misplaced priorities of a school system that is no longer working. I am an attorney and small business owner with my wife. We have been in partnership for the past seven years at Warr & Warr, P.C. I understand the difficult decisions that must be made to keep a business operational during difficult economic times. I believe the fact that our law firm has sustained in the real estate field, despite practicing in a sector that was among the hardest hit during these past few years, demonstrates my dedication to finding sustainable solutions. I am deeply committed to the East Providence community. I have been a volunteer Tee ball coach with the Riverside Little League for five years, served as Treasurer for Oldham’s fundraising efforts in purchasing new playground equipment and I enjoy volunteering and being part of the Oldham School Community. In addition, I serve as an Assistant Den Leader for Cub Scouts, Pack 4 and am a parishioner at St. Brendan’s Church. I am also a Member of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce. It is my desire to take my knowledge and skills to work for the citizens of East Providence; finding a way to bring financial stability to a system that has lived on the edge for far too long, to increase moral of the school children, parents and teachers, and to find innovative ways to engage and encourage our students to become successful in both their educational career and beyond. We must all work together to ensure our children’s success. I am asking for your support in the coming months. I welcome the opportunity to speak to you about your concerns and observations in regards to your personal experiences with our schools. Please free to contact me at: ronaldwarresq@gmail.com. Ronald R. Warr, Jr.
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Clinical Lab Stroke Club Blood Pressure Clinic Science for Seniors RI Captioned Telephone 55 ALIVE Blood Pressure Clinic VICTORY DAY East Bay Center Lincoln Heritage Science for Seniors Retired Teachers Blood Pressure Clinic AARP Board meeting Red Hats Science for Seniors A G’s Consumer Unit RSVP Board Meeting Caregivers Support Computer Assistance East Bay Center Blood Pressure Clinic
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“Science for Seniors”
With Ian Sabula, Monday, August 6th, Tuesday, 14th, and Monday, 20th - 10:30am. The class will consist of two activities. First, powerpoint on the stars and constellations visible in August. The next activity is to make bottle rockets, propelled by water and air. This will take two sessions, one for the construction and one for the launch. All materials for the workshops will be provided for the workshop. Please sign up in the Administration Office.
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Tuesday, August 7th, 10:30am, Seminar Room. Do you or someone you know experience difficulty hearing over the telephone? If so, you are encouraged to learn more about an exciting phone and service that is available to you. An Outreach Coordinator will be here to talk about the benefits of Captioned Telephone (CapTel®), and how you can obtain a CapTel phone through the Rhode Island Adaptive Telephone Equipment Program (ATEL) and Rhode Island Relay. The CapTel® phone looks and works just like a traditional phone, with one important difference: it displays word-for-word captions of everything the other party says during a conversation. Captions appear on a bright, built-in display screen directly on the phone so that users are able to listen while reading what’s being said. The 30 minute presentation consists of both a short video and a visual presentation. Questions and answers will follow.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012 -8 AM to 12:30 PM. AARP MEMBERS: $12.00 NON-MEMBERS: $ 14. 00. Special offer to all teachers and school personnel, present and/or retired: $5.00. Checks payable to AARP. Registration is limited to 25. To receive the special member discount, participants must enter their national AARP number on the certificate. If you do not have it or have lost it, contact the Washington Office at 1-888-687-2277 or go to the website: WWW. AARP. ORG and find site for your membership number. Participants must be on time to register and begin the
course promptly. Since the program is only four hours, late comers cannot be admitted.
“The Healing Power of Honey”
Thursday, August 9th - 11am Multi-Purpose Room. Dr. Allen Dennison’s lecture will discuss the production of medical grade honey, where the best honey comes from, and the practical uses in medicine for the treatment of wounds. Dr. D will also be mixing samples of honey for guests to have. He has a special blend he uses to treat wounds that he will share with the audience. All attendees will receive a sample. Raw honey – which has not been pasteurized or filtered, and ideally taken directly from the hive – is a treasure chest of nutritional value and medicinal remedies. It contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals and is a natural and powerful medicine, both internally and externally. The list of honey’s beneficial functions is a long one. Honey increases calcium absorption; can increase hemoglobin count and treat or prevent anemia caused by nutritional factors; can help arthritic joints, when combined with apple cider vinegar; fights colds and respiratory infections of all kinds; can help to boost gastrointestinal ulcer heal-
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ing; works as a natural and gentle laxative; aids constipation, allergies and obesity; provides an array of vitamins and minerals; and supplies instant energy without the insulin surge caused by white sugar. Many have found raw honey helpful for its positive effects against allergies and hay fever, and one or two teaspoons last thing at night can help with insomnia. As an antiseptic, honey is also a drawing agent for poisons from bites or stings or infected wounds, and has outperformed antibiotics in treatments for stomach ulcerations, gangrene, surgical wound infections, surgical incisions and the protection of skin grafts, corneas, blood vessels and bones during storage and shipment.
Lincoln Heritage
Tuesday, August 14th 10:30am. Lincoln Heritage Life works with seniors on final expense and funeral planning. A unique aspect of our program is that, in addition to providing for final expense funding, we have partnered with the Funeral Consumer Guardian Society which provides complete funeral planning service to those who are making the final arrangements. This service is provided at no additional cost. Another important part of the program is we can provide coverage for many seniors who are unable to get coverage elsewhere. -------------------------------------------------
Attorney General’s Consumer Unit Tuesday, August 21st _______________________________
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Suzette Sousa, RN, will be conducting the following clinics: Wednesday, August 1st Crafts; Wednesday, August 8th Blood Pressures; Wednesday, August 15th Fall Prevention; Wednesday August 22nd Healthy Jeopardy. All clinics will be conducted in the seminar room from 10:30am to noon. Thank you again to everyone for the warm welcome! I am thrilled to work with you all both as a Registered Nurse and representative as Mrs. East Providence in the Mrs. RI America Pageant in February. I am ecstatic to start to get to know you and see how involved you are in the Center. For those of you who do not know me yet, I will be spending time weekly at the Center, conducting activities during given time slots. I have been married for 8 years to my wonderful husband Tony, and am a mother of 2 beautiful girls Victoria Isabel (6) and Sophia Arielle (3). They will continue making appearances with me and helping with activities. They love spending time at the Center, and many of you have already received some interesting complimentary drawings to say the least! I am also a Nurse Manager for the Visiting Nurses
of Care New England and per diem Nursing Supervisor for Roger Williams Medical Center. As you noticed in the front lobby July 3, I conducted a brief survey to assess what you, the participants of the Senior Center, are looking for in regards to future activities pertaining to health and wellness. We will be able to touch upon physical and emotional wellness throughout the coming weeks. However, what is wellness? The truth is wellness is a tough word to define. Charles B. Corbin of Arizona State University gives this definition of wellness: “Wellness is a multidimensional state of being describing the existence of positive health in an individual as exemplified by quality of life and a sense of well-being.” Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence. Process means that improvement is always possible Aware means that we are continuously seeking more information about how we can improve. Choices means that we consider a variety of options and select those in our best interest. Success is determined by each individual to be their collection of life accomplishments.
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.
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 435-7873. Other resources available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more.
Computer Assistance
Monday, August 27th - 2pm to 4pm. On the last Monday of every month, two students from MTTI career training school will assist any member with computer questions. These volunteers will try to resolve your computer problems, and help you with a computer course you may be taking. The students will be in the computer lab.
Blood Pressure Clinics
Atria Bay Spring Village - Friday, August 3rd; Waterview Villa - Wednesday, August 8th; Evergreen House Health Center - Thursday, August 16th; Hattie Ide Chaffee - Tuesday, August 28th. All clinic’s are held from 10:30am—11:30am. We have Registered Dieticians available for appointments in the health office. They will counsel you, in private, about your personal needs and
insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7870. Each Thursday from 11am until 12 noon Eleanor Leighton RN is providing Therapeutic Touch services to our members for the nominal fee of $2.00. This is a well researched technique for pain and stress reduction. Please contact the Health Office at 435-7870 to set up a 15 minute session. You owe it to yourself to try it! East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here once per month. The date for this month is: Wednesday August 1, 8:30-11:30. There is no pre-registration, just come in with the lab slip from your doctor. Please utilize this service so they will continue. Michael Friend LICSW from East Bay Center is assisting our seniors with their social service needs every other Tuesday. The dates this month are: August 14 and 28 from 9 am to 12 noon. Do you have questions? Do you just wish to talk with someone confidentially? Please contact us for an appointment at 435-7870. Thursday, August 30 from 9-12 noon Dr. Richard R. Reuter, podiatrist will be in the Health Office seeing patients. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 247-0610 ext. 6 and speak with Karen. Dr. Reuter accepts most major insurance plans.
Support Groups
Diabetes Support 1:30pm - 3:00pm Open meeting held bi-monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support. The group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Caregiver’s Support10:30am - 11:30am - This support group is held the fourth Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones. Stroke Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm - The Stroke Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers. In-Sight Support 12:45pm - 3:00pm - In-Sight offers programs and support in productive living for the vision impaired. The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.
Senior Center Library
The library is a very warm and lovely place for people to choose a good book and read in a nice quiet area. We continue to receive many donations of new and current books. These donations have truly enhanced the quantity of our library. We also have current magazines for your enjoyment. The book club meets on Monday afternoons. New club members are welcome.
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General Services
Elder Information Specialist: Our Elder Information Specialist assists the elderly and their families in providing information /referral and assistance with accessing services and programs. Nutrition Program: The center provides a nutritional meal to approximately 125 seniors per day. The Cranston Senior Center provides the meals. Case Management / Senior Services: The center coordinates with East Bay Community Action Program Inc., for all casework and follow-ups. Protective Services Council, made up of city departments and mental health/social service agencies, meets monthly to discuss problems concerning the elderly. Transportation: The center has two buses that are used daily for door-to-door transportation to and from the center. Notary: This service is available in the Administration Office at no charge. Seminars: Monthly social, educational, and financial seminars on topics relating to seniors. Manicurist: A manicurist visits the center weekly for manicures and polish changes. Gift Shop: The gift shop has many different items for the convenience of the seniors. Small items from candy and greeting cards to jewelry, handmade items and crafts are available.
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Intermediate Yoga - Monday & Wednesday 9am $3 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 - Mondays 10:30am $3 Ballroom Dance - Monday 2pm $3 Relearn all the old moves on the ballroom dance floor as well as some new ones. Singles are welcome. Aerobics - Tues & Thurs 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 - Tuesday 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. Arthritis Exercise - Wednesday & Friday 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.
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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 $35 for a one year membership.
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Watercolor - Tuesday 9:30am $5 Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center. crafts - Thursday 1:00pm Craft class makes dolls for Hasbro Children’s Hospital and cancer pillows for Women & Infants Hospital. Other “make and take” crafts will be taught.
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Play with Your Food... Hello, I’m Angela Hall and welcome to “Play With Your Food”…because cooking should be fun! August and with it comes all the beauties of the garden. All of the hard work is starting to payoff with fresh garden treats. One of the best of these treats is the beautiful Tomato. “Ode to August Tomato” Oh the perfectly ripe, red sweet tomato Beautiful fruit used as vegetable Its flavor unique to any other time Except maybe early September Savored raw or cooked Alone, in a salad or complicated dish But the August Tomato’s time is short Enjoy when available and Remember until next year The beautiful August Tomato Okay so I love a fresh tomato and have sweet memories of August Tomatoes from childhood. My Mother’s Tomato Salad is the kind of dish that Alice Waters (the pioneer of the seasonal-regional style of cooking) would have loved. It didn’t take me long to realize why tomatoes throughout the rest of the year just were not the same. Not in taste or texture. The tomato is another wonderful gift of the Mayans. The fruity vegetable has grabbed the attention of millions health seekers for its incredible phyto-chemical properties. Interestingly, it has much more health benefiting qualities than that in an apple! Eating tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste-topped pizza more than two times a week can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 21 to 43 percent according to Dr. Edward Giovannucci of the Harvard University School of Public Health. “The only nutrient that turned out to have significant preventative value (against prostate cancer) was lycopene,” writes Dr. Giovannucci who also found that lycopene was most efficiently absorbed into the body when accompanied by dietary fats (limpids). “Cooking tomatoes in oil encourages intestinal absorption and results in a two-to-threefold rise in plasma lycopene concentrations,” said Dr. Giovannucci. “Tomato sauce is one of the best lycopene sources.”
Many hundreds of cultivar varieties with different type and size, either organic, hybrid are being in use. Most cultivates produce red fruit; but a number of cultivates with yellow, orange, pink, purple, green, or white colors are also available. Heirloom tomatoes are becoming increasingly popular, particularly among organic producers. Heirloom varieties tend to produce more natural and flavorful fruits. There are many foods that pair with Tomatoes but the only thing that is necessary on a perfectly ripe tomato is a little bit of salt. I’m going to share with you two very simple recipes one is the very basic tomato sandwich. This is the basic what you add to it is up to you. The other is My Mother’s Tomato Salad, simple, fresh easy. I also what to address the practice of “seeding” a tomato, I don’t understand it or the purpose of it. Don’t do it. The gelatinous center of a tomato is a beautiful added sweet treat. If you have any questions or want to share thoughts on these and other receipts you can contact me at PLAYWITHFOODTODAY@gmail.com or look for me on Facebook.
My Mother’s Tomato Salad (4 servings)
4 Perfectly Ripe August Tomatoes (use 1 per person); 1 Red onion, thinly sliced; Celery heart, inner stalks with leaves; Salt and Pepper; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Red wine vinegar; Crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola (optional) Combine in a medium size Salad Bowl, tomatoes sliced into wedges, thinly sliced onion, and chop celery stalks with leaves, as my Mother always said “be sure to use the tender inner stalks and leaves, it compliments the tomatoes” she was right. Salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl add one part red wine vinegar to two parts olive oil. That’s about ¼ cup of vinegar to ½ cup of olive oil. Mix with fork and top salad. Sprinkle crumbled cheese if using and serve with good hard crust Italian bread… dunk the bread!
THE BASIC TOMATO SANDWICH
2 slices of Artesian Bread, toasted; One tablespoon of a good mustard, Dijon or Spicy Deli; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Salt and Pepper; 1 perfectly ripe August Tomato This first step is optional, but I suggest you try it, peel the tomato. A perfectly ripe or even slightly over ripe tomato will shed it’s skin easily. I use a small sharp paring knife and start at the top peeling in a circular motion like you would an apple. Once peeled carefully slice the tomato starting at the stem top. Place the slices on a plate and lightly salt and pepper. Toast the bread, brush or drizzle olive oil on each slice then spread mustard over the slices. Arrange tomatoes on one slice and cover with the other. Slice sandwich in half and drizzle more olive oil and sprinkle a little salt over the top. The peeled tomato will melt in your mouth. Now you have the basic add whatever you like. Of course you can do bacon and lettuce or your favorite cheese. I like to add sliced basil.
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: GE glasstop range and overrange microwave, white, 1999, perfectly good condition, wife wants stainless. Take away for $200. 508-252-1005. FOR SALE: 2000 BUICK LeSabre Limited: Silver, leather, 126,429 miles; one owner; well-maintained. $2800. Seekonk. 617 817 3474. FOR SALE: GMC, Caballero, 1987, white, good condition, V8, 305 engine, mileage 125,000. Asking $6,500, Call 508285-8614. FOR SALE: Winter in Naples,Fl.with your very own 5th wheel trailer completely furnished 2002 Carriage Cameo 34’ CK3 @ Paradise Pointe RV RESORT PARK all set up on lot.Clean and smoke free.Asking $16000.00. 508-252-4896 CAMPER-Park Model Double wide Furnished. Own the land in Campground in Woodstock, CT. Swimming pool and other amenities. Open April thru October. Asking $24,000.00 Call 508-761-7915. 2000 FORD TAURUS: Silver, leather, 54,000 miles, one owner, inspected, $4,900; 508-336-0400.
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IEDS D R high school student available for odd jobs: mowing, raking, weeding, shrub trimming, garage cleanouts, some painting, etc.; customer supplies all tools, $10 per hour; Call Jeremy at 774-254-4324. Cleanouts & Cleanups: Houses, attics, cellars, garages, sheds, yards, etc. Demolition of sheds, fences, pools, decks, etc. Junk Removal, gutters cleaned, painting & handyman services. Insured. Call Gary at (508)245-0832. Gagne Painting A Benjamin Moore Contractor Free Estimates Interior & Exterior RI#28604 RI Lead Certified MA#171546 Fully Insured. Call 401-663-1709; www. GagnePainting.com. MOONWALKS & TENTS: For rent or Sale. Call 774-306-1278 CUT MY GRASS!!! Lawn care services - grass cutting, fertilize, mulching, shrub pruning, etc. Professional equipment and quality work. References available. Servicing Seekonk and Rehoboth. Call/email: My Yard Guy / Brett (774) 225-8803, myyardguy2011@gmail.com
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BUSINESS CLASSIFIED RATES $35 FOR 30 WORDS
Classified Deadline: 25th of the Month We reserve the right to alter and/or reject advertising
Submit your classifed at www.ReporterToday.com outdoor lighted rings, reasonable rates, ponies for parties and outings, summer camp, pony club at farm; Hawkswood Farm 508-336-6114. NEW YOUNG PUPPIES FOR SALE: Labradoodle and Jack Russell puppies Jack Russell Lhasa apso mix, non shed; call Hawkswood Farm 508-336-6114.
certified, EEC Lead Teacher, CPR and First Aid, Preschool program, Nutritious meals and snacks included, 2 acre fenced playground, indoor playground, 4 large play rooms, 6 to 1 ratio 7am-5pm Call Joanne 1-508-252-1252 or 1 508-243-4406
TUTORING
Looking for a 5-6 year old female cat named Nala who was lost on the East Providence/Riverside line near Bay View Academy. She is a small-medium sized cat, whose stomach hangs down quite a bit! She is black with a white strip from her chin down her chest and abdomen, she also has white paws. If you see her please call (401) 438-1607.
TUTOR: Math tutor available. Bachelors in Elementary education, Masters in Teaching Elementary and Middle School Mathematics. Currently a middle school math teacher and have 7 years teaching experience. Will tutor grades 1-8, algebra I or II students. Please contact Erin Bagwell at 401-338-1486 or ebagwell82@hotmail. com. References available.
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C hildcare : O p e n i n g i n a c t i v e childcare for 1-5 year olds ½ day $30, Full day $40. 30 years’ experience, CDA
Foster Parenting is more than helping a child. It’s providing hope for their family.
HELP WANTED Male homemaker needed to provide services for an autistic adult male,in his home, Prov. area. M-F 20hrs/wk. Call 401-437-3515 Mother’s Helper needed after school (3:15p) for 2 children. Must enjoy kids, have references, be reliable/ responsible, have a car and valid driver’s license. $85 9-10hrs/wk. Call 774.565.0156
Become a Foster Parent.
Weed whacking along horsefield fencelines. I have the equipment. $15 per hour. Hours flexible. Phone 508 252-3675.
Contact Joyce LaFrance Tormey 401.276.4318 jtormey@cfsri.org
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. HORSEBACK RIDING LES SONS: First Lesson ½ Price. Beginners through advanced, boarding with all day turnout, training with world champion, Indoor-
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Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law
General Practice of Law Including: • Wills and Trusts • Real Estate • Personal Injury • Business & Commercial
Call (508)336-6440 546 Arcade Ave. • Seekonk, MA
Licensed to practice in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
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Romani Orthodontics 7 Rumford Dental 25 Think Green, Think Clean Air 54 P B Electric 37 Fred’s Service Center 11 King Richard’s Faire 57 Tuff Scramblers 18 C. Grant Excavating 35 Foxx Fence 46 Thomsen Foodservice 17 Affordable Fuel 49 Al’s Quality Oil Co. 6 COD OIL 34 Savard Energy Services 55 Perry/McStay Funeral Home 53 Masterson Furniture and Upholstery 19 Casa Ideal 26 Melissa Marie Hair Designs 27 Creative Styles 46 Shear Image Salon 38 Tamara Capace Hairstylist 19 Just In Time Handyman Service 28 YMCA - Newman 42 Professional Property Maintenance 21 Lezaola Thompson Insurance Inc. 26 Superior Lawn Care 55 Jordan’s Liquors 34 Rockin’ Ever After - Feld Entertainme 56 East Providence Urgent Care 57 Prospect Mortgage, llc 7 Doug’s Music Retail & Learning Cent 41 Frankie Ranks Guitar Zone 43 Creative Nails 43 Waterview Villa 53 Brown Center 38 Romani Orthodontics 7 Fetching Photography 58 Healy Physical Therapy 40 Sport & Spine Physical Therapy 14 Sacred Heart School 39 St. Margaret School 44 The Childrens Place Ltd. 11 Mateus Realty 63 Ray Paiva @Paiva Realty Group 7 Remax River’s Edge-Joseph Botelho 8 ReMax Rivers Edge 16 Remax Rivers edge c/o Larry McNulty 24 Robin Lozito, Remax Rivers Edge 49 The Tirrell Team 33 Batty Construction 47 Home Pro Remodeling 64 Sparky’s Coney Island 59 Brookdale/East Bay 50 Cameron Roofing 29 Tabeleys Roofing 10 Covenant Cooperative Nursery Scho 44 Day Spring Christian Academy 45 Nerbonne Shoes 44 Peaceful Purpose Healing 30 M.C. Stump Grinding 21 Trinity Repertory Company 54 City Of East Providence Canvassing 13 Big Blue Removal Service 37 Advanced Tree 22
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So if you're ready to buy or sell, Call Mateus Realty today at 434-8399.
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EAST PROVIDENCE - Warren Ave!! Several Possibilities!! Currently used as a SF with Barber Shop! Ideal for live-in/ business. Corner lot with oversized garages $199,900
EAST PROVIDENCE - 3 Br Raised Ranch, siding, garage, gas heat, young roof, 8000+ sf lot with fruit trees and sprinklers. $209,900
RIVERSIDE - Clean 3 Br, 2 Bath R/ Ranch with columns, FR, den, young roof, siding, replacement windows,; FP, DW, sliders, deck, shed, 10,000+ sf lot. $219,900
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EAST PROVIDENCE - Centrallly located 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath Raised Ranch; 2 Kitchens, c/air, young gas boiler/hw tank, siding, replacement windows, sliders, deck, patio, pool, shed, sprinklers. $199,900
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EAST PROVIDENCE - Veterans Pkwy!! Winter waterviews from private balcony off mstr!! 3 Br, 2 bath Colonial, remodeled in 2002. New roof, windows, gas furnace/ c.air, kitch, bath, jacuzzi, upgraded electric, siding, hw's, tile. $219,900
RIVERSIDE - Waddington!! Deceiving 3br, 2 bath Ranch, f/p, den, screened porch, sliders, patio, cabana, shed, 16x32 ingrnd pool 4ft-9ft deep, finished l/level, appliances, hw's, tile. $219,900
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EAST PROVIDENCE - Pride of ownership!! 3 Br, 2 bath R/Ranch; finished lower, Hw's, Tile, gas heat, c/a, french doors to deck, sliders to patio, sprinklers, garage, fenced yard, easy hwy access, minutes from East Side!! $219,900
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EAST PROVIDENCE - Well maintained 3 Br Ranch, den, young kitchen & boiler; upgraded electric, central air, siding, replacement windows, 9000+ sf lot. $199,900
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RIVERSIDE - Waddington!! Neat 3 Br Ranch, cathedrals, skylights, gas heat; new roof, windows, kitchen, bath and interior doors, siding, deck, pool, $174,900
EAST PROVIDENCE - Brightridge!! 2 Family, spacious 1st flr w/ 3 Brs, dining, porch, c/air; 1 1/2 baths on 2nd. New roof, chimney, siding, replacement windows, gas boilers/ hw tanks, upgraded electric, separate utilities, garages, 10,000 sf lot. $169,900
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FALAMOS PORTUGUES • FAX # 435-3401
582 Warren Avenue • East Providence, RI 02914
WARREN - Estate Sale!! Off Market Street!! Young 2/3 Br Raised Ranch, 2 Kichens, 2 baths, Hw's, gas heat, central air, upgraded electric, garage, $159,900
Serving East Providence and surrounding areas since 1975.
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