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Townie Pride Alive in Uganda!
Engineer John Carnavale - EPHS 2000 Grad
By Bob Rodericks Since graduating from East Providence High in 2000, John Carnavale has been busy changing the world brick by brick. Carnavale was a star three sport athlete at EPHS and very bright. He received an engineering degree from the prestigious Worcester Polytechnic Institute and accepted a job at Raytheon where he now works in San Diego, California. He doesn’t look like your stereotypical mechanical engineer, with his long dreadlocks but to say that Carnavale is a special person is a major understatement to his friends and classmates. During a solo humanitarian trip to Uganda in 2009, John witnessed first-hand how the lack of basic medical care in the third world could effortlessly turn a preventable disease into a childhood killer. Carnavale contracted an aggressive strand of malaria. While sick with the virus, he made the promise to a Ugandan friend of returning to the US, saving his own money he made an as engineer, and then returning to Uganda to build a hospital for those in need. A year later he returned to Uganda to build The Donna Carnevale Medical Center, named after his mother “as a tribute to her unselfish lifestyle,” Carnavale told supporters at a December fundraiser in Providence. Carnavale, and a team of volunteers he has assembled from all over the nation, came home to East Providence for the holidays. “Not only is this a time to visit with my family and friends at Christmas, but an opportunity to raise money for my Ugandan kids,” Carnavale told hundreds of friends and supporters at the Whiskey Republic on December 19th. continued on page 7...
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East Providence News Briefs By Bob Rodericks
School Threats Take Center Stage
Fallout from NewTown, Ct. Tragedy
On the Monday morning following the tragic elementary school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, most hallways and classrooms in East Providence schools buzzed with talk and concern after yet another school shooting. Students, staff and parents were re-visiting security measures locally as they mourned the loss of life from Sandy Hook Elementary School. “I’ve sent a message to all of our teachers to be vigilant and very strict about allowing students to leave the class, etc.,” said EPHS Assistant Principal Shani Wallace. “Some people think I’m a little over the top when it comes to school security but I think we need to be ready at all times for anything,” Wallace said as she monitored the cafeteria. Some high school students were wearing green colored clothing to show solidarity with Sandy Hook Elementary School survivors. Kristin Trahan, a high school special needs teacher, gathered her approximately 20 students and spoke to them about what happened in Newtown, Ct. “I want you all to listen closely and make sure you know what to do if we ever have a Code Red,” Trahan told her attentive pupils. She and the class then proceeded to drill. They shut shades, locked doors and huddled quietly on the floor. “Good job, everyone,” she told the class. “I want to keep you all safe.” As it turned out, Trahan’s class was put to the test for real on the very next day. On Tuesday, December 18, a code red was called by principal Janet Sheehan after she received a report of a possible gun in the high school. At about 11 A.M. the high school was locked down and police responded to the large school on Pawtucket Avenue. A girl thought she saw another student with a gun and reported it to the office. The high school was locked down and the school searched. Students were eventually allowed to go to lunch and be dismissed. The report proved to be false but officials were quick to praise the student for “doing the right thing” in reporting her concerns. “This was quickly and effectively done by school officials and, within minutes, the students were secure and officers were inside the school,” said a statement issued by the East Providence Police. On Monday, December 17, a similar incident took place at Cranston East High School. A police search of Cranston East also found that no gun was present.
Across East Providence there was a police presence around most schools. A parent at M.J. Francis Elementary School told the Reporter that although glad to see that police were at her son’s school, “I wish we received a Connect-Ed (automated call) informing us of this precaution My child was very nervous and concerned.” Both middle schools and other schools throughout the city have seen increased police patrol as “we are always concerned with copycat activities after a school shooting or assault elsewhere,” said an official close to the situation.
School principal Frank DeVall and School Committee Chairman Joel Monteiro donned gym clothes and played alongside MMS students. “This is a very positive program for our kids. We are finding things for them to do after school since we lost our whole middle school sports program,” said DeVall. “I am impressed with what I have seen with these kids. They are working hard in the classroom and after school. I support efforts like these 100% and congratulate everyone involved,” said a tired Monteiro after running up and down the basketball court for the MMS team. More new briefs on next page...
Martin Middle School Recognizes Kids Dealing with loss of after school activities
As the end of December approached most students at Martin Middle School were excited about their upcoming Christmas break. Principal Frank DeVall and teachers Tara Grabowski and Elisy Blanco Mercado organized a school-wide appreciation assembly. The entire school attended a basketball game in the gymnasium. “The Basketball Event was put together to celebrate the Positive behavior at our school. Our school is a PBIS school(Positive Behavior Interventions and Support. Our students are taught specific expectations and what these expectations look like in all settings of our school, “said Grabowski. Martin staff arranged for a team of students and teachers to play a game of hoops against the “Moore Basketball Clinic” which provides scholarships and helps motivate students to do well in school. The Moore Clinic has participated in community fundraising events which have helped victims of storms and those suffering from cancer and other illnesses. “I want to thank everyone who has supported Moore Basketball Clinic since its founding in 2006,”said founder Kendrick More. “Students earn paws for demonstrating our Martin ROARS (Respect, Organization, Achievement, Responsibility and Safety). The students have earned 400 paws since September and the event was to celebrate that achievement,” said Grabowski. “As part of PBIS at Martin, there is a weekly raffle for students using the paws. PBIS and our school-wide events have really fostered a sense of community at Martin. It is really becoming a fun place to be,” she continued.
Inside This Issue Births..................................49 Business Directory...................54 Classifieds................................ 53 Clubs......................................21 Dining Guide...........................50 East Bay Center.....................15 E.P. Chamber of Commerce.....14 Events & Activities....................20 Health & Fitness.....................35 Letters to the Editor...................5 Library..................................32 News Briefs................................3 Parks and Recreation..............17 People....................................25 School..............................27 Scouts...............................34 Senior Center News...............43 Sports.................................38 State House.....................40 Town News.........................11 Weddings & Engagements.....47 Who's Who Profile.................19
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Budget Commission Blocked Security Grant
PondView / TLA Critics Still Upset Inventory Auction Held on December 20th
High School has no working Intercom
A safety concern for several years has been the condition of East Providence High School relative to doors, locks and windows that need replacing or repair. Prior security task forces have recommended that doors and door locks be replaced or repaired as well as a new intercom system which doesn’t work. At about the time the state budget commission was put in place, the school department was in the process of submitting a request for a $40,000 school safety grant which would have been used for improvements at the city’s three secondary schools. The budget commission, led at the time by Michael O’Keefe, froze all city financial operations. A requirement of the granting source was that the $40,000 federal grant would be reimbursable only. The city needed to show good faith by writing the check first and then it would be 100% reimbursed. This is not an uncommon procedure with federal grants. The budget commission would not approve the procedure. “We explained it to them (budget commission) and asked them to reconsider, but they wouldn’t let us apply and the deadline passed. We never got that money,” said high school plant manager, Anthony Faeola. Sources have indicated that the federal money might become available again and the city may make another attempt to secure this funding. “We have a high school right now without a school wide intercom system. It’s scary,” said a school official not wishing to be identified for this article. The only way an announcement can be made in the high school is for a staff member to go to the second floor, in an old auditorium projection booth, where an “allcall” message can go out. The school does have several two-way radios for staff communication and the school resource officer has a police radio as well.
“I, and many Rumford neighbors are very upset at the lack of progress in cleaning up PondView and the lack of support from the state DEM and our own zoning official,” - so said local resident Tim Horton. Horton, during an interview with the Reporter, stated that “not much has been done since the courts ordered Pondview closed and cleaned up by October 11, 2012.” Pondview was closed on September 11, 2012 and was given 30 days to clean it’s property of debris. A visit to the property off Dexter road in Rumford revealed several “mountain-like “piles of construction debris still in existence. “The DEM and its’director, Janice Coit violate the court order to oversee this demolition and clean-up,” said Norton. “Were is our zoning officer,? Horton maintained. On December 20th many business people from the region were at Pondview to participate in an auction of machines and other company items. Pondview has been closed to the public and businesses for the collection of debris. “An $800,000 bond has been made available to cover cleanup costs and they have not adhere to court orders in a timely manner. Our zoning officer has been missing in action,” continued Horton. Many area residents are still angry at the slow pace of the cleanup and demolition of the former controversial recycling plant. The plant has been operated by Rehobth’s Ken Foley since 1998. “We are outraged in Rumford that the DEM has allowed this unsafe condition to continue,” said Norton. East Providence’s new and current Mayor - Jim Briden - was a frequent critic of Pondview while on the campaign trail. Briden made regular appearances before the former city council to denounce the presence of the Pondview recycling operation. “Mr. Briden has been a friend to us and I am very confident that he will properly deal with this illegal operation in our neighborhood,” added a very upset Tim Norton.
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Regarding Christmas Decorating, Dec. 4, 2012 From Concerned and Unhappy Tenants
It is very sad that we at Crescent Park Manor are unable to decorate for a holiday without so many stipulations. What has happened to Freedom of Expression? Last night a mother and her young child who are residents here hung Christmas window decorations. Today, everyone who passed by had smiles on their faces as they expressed how pleased they were to see them. It was a picker-upper for all of us. Then at about 3:30 pm smiles turned to frowns when our office manager removed them all. We were told by her that they were too cartoonish and looked like grade school. Management wants a classy look, not like grade school. I have lived here for fourteen years and I have never seen this happen! There were always decorations that residents looked forward to seeing. Thank you Picerne for being so damn gloomy…you make the grinch look bad! Peggy arnold and other unhappy tenants
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Many Rhode Islanders – perhaps even most Rhode Islanders – are a missed paycheck or two away from homelessness. So it never ceases to amaze me how insensitive so many of us can be about the plight of the homeless in our state. Homeless individuals are not really all that different from those who have homes. They have needs and goals. They have families – many are children. Many have jobs. What they lack is a safe place to lay their heads down at night. Crossroads Rhode Island has provided the following very stark statistics about homelessness in Rhode Island. From January 1, 2012, through November 30, 2012, Crossroads alone served 214 families in shelter. Those families included 385 children. During the same period in 2011, the organization served 159 families in shelter. In terms of shelter bed nights, this year there have been 26,294 compared to 11,291 in 2011. More than 50 percent of the families who turn to Crossroads have some income. Clearly, things are not getting better. On just one night in the past week, Crossroads sheltered 17 families in a center designed for 15 families. They placed 19 additional families in 9 emergency apartments, doubling and tripling up these individuals. There were an additional two families who slept on mats on the floor at Crossroads’ main facility. In addition to all those families, there were 19 families on the state’s waiting list for shelter. The absence of a home does not justify being treated without dignity. The time is now for society to remove the stigma attached to homelessness and find ways to provide the services they want and need to help them get back on their feet. A good first step would be to move those currently taking emergency overnight shelter at Harrington Hall into the vacant Gloria MacDonald Building nearby. Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay have better accommodations than those who take shelter at decrepit Harrington Hall. I commend Governor Chafee’s administration for improvements they have facilitated there, but it is not enough because of the very nature of the building. Rather than the one large, dormitory style room housing 100 beds at Harrington Hall, the Gloria MacDonald House could provide more private quarters. Separate rooms would provide more privacy and livability. It would also be more conducive to the delivery of treatment services that many Continued on next page...
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Through the Pain, Through the Brutal Twilight, Inaction; Be You Our Deepest Fear
With weighty fingers I type, because I do so with diminutive ambition if any. I write not for any political, sentimental or punitive motive. This may be a difficult time to submit or receive letters to the editor, but it is appropriate. I write for a single purpose; inaction is unacceptable. Twilight of innocence may indeed be nigh; a mere fleeting thought almost succumbing to slumber in the moments before our perception shatters like a mural painted on a sheet of glass. We have met a brutal sunrise, yet inaction is unacceptable, because behind those fragmented shards of innocence and understanding there exists the truth. They consist mainly of the realities we thought inconceivable, and our children, still in our charge to protect. Inaction is intolerable. City officials, especially school committees, are now charged with far more than budgetary issues. Who among you ran on a platform of guarding against the dominions of evil? Politics for you is irrelevant. Social media will explode with opinion, all of which will be irrelevant to your charge of office. Lest I offer hypocrisy, I admit that I too will be strongly committed to a cause. To your office, it doesn’t matter. You must take positive, tangible and multi-partisan action to guard the children and families in your care. You hold no power to change laws or amendments, nor do you direct any entity without approval, yet inaction is unbearable. Parents and teachers; how long have you dealt with the common knowledge that school security is woefully inadequate? You can hardly be blamed, for you prepared well for that glass mural. You simply never believed in that unthinkable hammer. You must however peer across the fiery barren dreamscape, lest the specter of your nightmares cross into reality again. Affiliation is irrelevant. Friendship is secondary. Even your fears must be challenged for their uselessness. That which has divided us to this point must, for this purpose, be infirmed. Our alienations must be collected, shattered and discarded onto the heap of shards that once held meaning for us. Now they simply add to our pain and make treacherous our footing. It will be difficult, but inaction is insufferable. Police and Fire, your guardianship has been commendable, but more is needed. School committees are ineffective without your cooperation. That point, though valid, is relegated to the purple-blue twilight of the innocence we have lost. You know security far better than any school committee. Thank you in advance. You more than any other entity know that inaction is unspeakable. The boughs of the evergreens seem less green this year. The ornaments seem to weigh on them as sentries ever wary, tempering joy as it seeks passage. Allow the sentries their due, but do not discard joy altogether. There is work to do and inaction is not an option. Look past the twilight of innocence to the star on the horizon; God is nigh. Stephen M. Gerling
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East Providence Town News EPHS Coaches Get Paid - For Now But Effort to Cut Sports Continues
By Bob Rodericks The Fall sports season is over and East Providence High School coaches to receive their full stipends but there wasn’t much I could coaches finally received their coaching stipends on Monday, Detell them,” Lawson said. “I think it was a communication snafu. We cember 17th.”, after a short protest to months of not getting paid. need our good coaches,” she added. “We were promised our paychecks on several occasions but to Bob Lyons is a teacher at Riverside Middle School and an no avail,” said veteran Townie coach, Alex Butler. Butler has been assistant EPHS varsity football coach and the high school head an unofficial spokesperson for EPHS coaches during this almost coach for Indoor/Outdoor track. Lyons supported the call to boycott year-long tussle to save athletics at EPHS. “First they (budget although he wasn’t sure what would happen to sports like hockey commission) tell us they want to slash our stipends by 60%, and and track which follow different game procedures than basketball, then we’re led to believe that we may not get paid at all. Then we’re for example. “We (coaches) received several broken promises told we will be paid on December 13th. There has been virtually about our fall stipends and have recently begun winter athletics. We no communication with us during this entire process,” said Butler. have a lot of pride in this city. There is something to be said about “It isn’t just the coaches, other advisors such as band and chorus, tradition. This year our football team struggled on the field but our etc. are targeted for large cutbacks or elimination,” Butler continued. crowd attendance remained very high,” said Lyons. Lyons further The budget commission met on December 13th and was expected lamented the loss of middle school sports in total. “Our school is to approve the issuance of the Fall coaching stipends. The Renot like it used to be. The kids really miss their after school sports. porter has learned that the coaching checks were processed and It is heartbreaking to see this,” said Lyons. cut but were held up and not issued. That was the last insult for Alex Butler who brought his previously private frustrations to the forefront by boycotting high school basketball games. A Friday, December 14th boys basketball game with Hendricken High School was postponed. Other coaches were in support of the boycott. Although the issue was temporarily resolved upon the return to school on Monday morning, December 17th, the budget commission and some local officials are still seeking to cut sport programs Carpentry & Painting and coaches salaries “through current negotiations”. 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The clerical error referred to by Croke is the reason given by city officials for this paycheck snafu. “A communication breakdown,” is how one official close to the process described it. Another outspoken leader within the coaching ranks is veteran girls’ softball coach and EPHS guidance counselor, Rob Traverse. “I commend the coaches for waiting as long as they have. There has been no transparency, no ideas, and no conversations with us in this regard,” a frustrated Traverse told the Reporter. “Other professions don’t treat their employees as unfairly. Now the budget commission wants to decide retroactively if we are to be paid at all, Italian Breads, Rolls, Our New Artisan Bread line, never mind cut our pay some 60%,” Traverse added. 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Most coaches reached by the Reporter were appreciative of the support they have received from students and parents. “The community should know what these coaches do every day,” said Kevin Croke. Croke is not a teacher but is EPHS varsity hockey coach. Croke’s team won the state championship last year as hockey was on the cutting block as a sport. “For anyone who doubts the commitment of any of these men and women (coaches), follow them around for a week. The actual time put in on the field, track, court, mat or ice, the additional practice prep, game film, gym workouts, meetings with the Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, players, coaches etc. The time spent trying to figure out what we need to do to improve, to raise our team’s skill levels, team play and competitive level...,” continued Croke. “I can’t blame the coaches for being upset at this time. They are committed to our student-athletes and definitely are not in this just for the money. Coaching takes them away from their own families a lot and they should be compensated as they expected,” said newly elected School Committee Chairman, Joel Monteiro. “I don’t know how this can happen when we have budgeted items and just had a surplus budget year, we’re told,” said Monteiro. “It’s time we restore Pride to the Townie community,” said Hockey Coach Croke. A sentiment heard throughout this process.
School Resources Officers May Be Cut But Newtown Shootings May Give Pause
By Bob Rodericks The ongoing opinion from some city officials and some on the budget commission that having school resource officers (SRO) in city schools is a luxury that the city can’t afford, may have some residents in the city unaware. Some prior city councilmen and at least one city manager wanted to get rid of the jobs. Right now there are three regular police officers assigned to these posts. There is one each at the high school, Martin and Riverside middle schools. The officers are armed and in uniform. They supervise all areas of the schools and often mediate potential skirmishes before they erupt. “The National Association of School Resource Officers (NSRO) issued a statement of sympathy after the recent Newtown, Ct. shootings. In a statement, the NSRO also said this: “The presence of school resource officers in schools has become an important part of the duty to protect children on campus. Statistically speaking, the effectiveness of school resource officers is firmly established. In America, school crime is down: incidences of school-associated deaths, violence, nonfatal victimizations, and theft have all diminished since local police began partnering with school officials. Once schools are made safe, the campuses tend to stay safe.” Supporters of school resource officers point to their close partnership with school staff at all levels. “SROs, as a result, possess a skill set unique among both law enforcement and education personnel that enables SROs to protect the community and the campus while supporting the educational mission,” says the NSRO. When the Reporter recently asked the budget commission about rumors that SRO’s in East Providence were about to be cut, commission members denied the possibility directly, but they went on to say that there were ongoing labor negotiations that “may have an effect on SRO’s” in East Providence. Sources have described an attempt to leave the SRO’s at EPHS, MMS and RMS but to “call them out to cover police shifts in the city in lieu of more staff or overtime.” This will mean that one or more of the city’s three secondary schools could often go hours or days without any SRO coverage when police shifts or details need coverage. The city’s nine elementary schools do not have any SRO’s assigned. Secondary SRO’s will respond to an elementary school if requested and regular patrols are known for responding quickly to any school when dispatched.
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City Manager Peter Graczykowski announces that effective December 30, 2012 at 4:00 PM Captain Oscar Elmasian, who currently serves as the City’s Fire Marshall will receive the appointment as Acting Fire Chief for the City of East Providence. This is a temporary appointment which remains active until further notice and is contingent upon final approval by the Budget Commission “While I have been honored to work with Chief Joseph Klucznik and am saddened by his departure, I am pleased to appoint Captain Oscar Elmasian to the interim position of Fire Chief. Captain Elmasian is a 25 year veteran who has served the City and its residents in an effective and efficient manner always displaying professionalism in every position he has held,” said City Manager Graczykowski.
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By Jim Chandley Variety is proudly on display. You can have a ribbon, a trophy, a plaque, customized clothing, or some combination thereof, any and all of which are guaranteed to meet your specifications. These are just some of the options presented when you visit Castle Awards. Tucked in amongst the many businesses on Waterman Avenue in East Providence, Castle Awards is a hidden jewel for those with something to celebrate. This year, the shop where people go to commemorate their special moments will celebrate its 15th anniversary. “There’s not a lot of us left,” explains Cindy Danielson, who has steadily fewer competitors in her 15 years with Castle. A small shop with a small staff, Castle Awards has maintained an interesting niche, even in this difficult economy. Why has this particular shop remained, while larger companies have closed up shop and left a once-more-competitive business? Why has Danielson, along with Linda and Lester C. Grace been able to keep Castle thriving? As you can imagine, its much more business sense (and common sense) than it is rocket science. “We make sure everything is right. We strive really hard to make sure that there’s no error. If there ever was, we would catch it long before you saw it. And we’ve never missed a deadline. We couldn’t sleep if we knew we were going to be late,” says Danielson. In a word, the business of Castle Awards is trust. “Most people will just say, here’s what we need. Go ahead, do what you think, we trust you,” says Danielson, whose many returning customers come back because they know their projects are in good hands. “They know we’re going to do a good job and not rake them over the coals [in terms of price].” For a small shop with only a few employees, Castle pumps out a high volume of finished products. Trophies for many local athletic leagues, plaques commissioned by local businesses, and seemingly countless screen-printed shirts line the walls of the facility. They also have in-house embroidery services and the embroider Pauline Lawrence has years of experience. They are super picky about how their embroidery comes out and pride themselves on beautiful work. When you make almost everyone’s trophies and accolades, does it become just a job? “They’re not just customers, they’re our friends,” says Linda Grace, who says she already knows the order when most of the folks enter the store. Grace added that accuracy is much more important than doing anything over the top. “It’s not like we do anything out of the ordinary or anything too crazy.” There is no one way to run a successful business for 15 years, but the folks at Castle Awards have found one. Work diligently to make sure your product is high in quality and available on time. Do it for a fair price, make sure people remember you and send their friends in. As Danielson says, “We get a ton of referrals, and who doesn’t want those?”
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Evergreen House Health Center “Elvis Tribute Cabaret”
East Providence - Evergreen House Health Center located at One Evergreen Drive in East Providence, is hosting an, “Elvis Tribute Cabaret” on Saturday, January 12th from 2 – 3 p.m. at the center. Come enjoy the musical styling’s of local entertainer, Ed DeMayo, as he performs a variety of classic Elvis tunes. Light refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public and admission is free with a canned good donation supporting the local food pantry. Reservations are suggested. Please call 401-438-3250. Evergreen House Health Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility offering both inpatient and outpatient medical care. www. evergreenhousehealth.com<http://www.evergreenhousehealth. com/>.
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The Rhode Island Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at Linn Health Care Center, 30 Alexander Avenue, East Providence, RI on January 14, 2013 from 1PM to 4PM. Every day patients in Rhode Island and Southern New England need blood transfusions to recover from illness and injury. We hope you will join us by giving the Gift of Life – a blood donation. If you have any questions about donating blood, please contact the Blood Center at (401) 453-8307 or visit their website at www. ribc.org. If you have any questions about the blood drive, contact Virginia McKenzie at ginmac143@yahoo.com. Located in East Providence, Rhode Island, United Methodist Elder Care is an affordable continuum of housing and care serving 206 very-low to moderate income seniors. Winslow Gardens offers independent-living subsidized apartments and affordable assisted living apartments complemented by full service dining and assistance with activities of daily living. The adjacent Linn Health Care Center offers skilled nursing home care, long term care and rehabilitative services. An on-site chaplain and dynamic activities staff work to create a warm, enriched, and inviting community life. Residents of all religious, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds are welcome.
1:00 PM MUNICIPAL PROGRAM at Attleboro City Hall 2:00 PM INTERFAITH SERVICE at St. Theresa’s Church 18 Baltic Street, South Attleboro, MA
“The Emancipation Proclamation: 150th Anniversary Commemoration” FEATURING: Keynote Speaker Robb Dimmick and the Attleboro Lincoln Re-enactors PLEASE BRING A DONATION FOR THE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES FOOD PROGRAM: CEREAL, CANNED FRUIT, JUICE BOXES, ETC. ORGANIZED BY THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL COMMITTEE OF GREATER ATTLEBORO. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 508-226-6712.
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Reunion Meeting
The East Providence High School Class of 73 will be holding their 4oth reunion in October 2013 at Francis Farm in Rehoboth, Mass. The class of 1971, 1972, and 1974 will be joining us. The first meeting for the reunion will be on January 22nd. The meeting will be held at the Senior Center, 600 Waterman Avenue. The meeting time is 6:30 P.M. If there is anyone from the other classes that would like to attend the meeting, please give us a call, we need help to get the word out to the other classmates. For more info please call 401-437-2983.
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The Agricultural Committee of the Rhode Island State Grange announces the 3rd Annual Pie Contest in honor of National Pie Day. National Pie Day will be celebrated on January 23, 2013. Each local Grange around the state that will be participating will celebrate this contest at their meeting closest to January 23rd. The rules are as follows; Contestants must be members of a Rhode Island Grange. One pie per entry contestant. Bakers must be over 14 years of age. Any pie made must include a local ingredient. Making your own pie crust is the entrant’s choice. Pies will be cut and served to the members attending the Grange meeting. Recipes must be included and can be used for a local publication. Scoring will be based on the following criteria: Taste 50%, Appearance 25%, and Texture 25%. There will also be a Grange Pie Recipe Swap Party on the same night as the Grange Pie Contest. This event will be for anyone who did not make a pie. For more information about both events, you can contact Carol Gafford, the Rhode Island State Grange Agriculture Director, by calling her cell number at 401-595-6655 or work number 508-6749609. You can send an e-mail risgagdirector@gmail.com.
Join Us at The Providence Boat Show
The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will have a booth at the Providence Boat Show to be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center from Jan 18 -Jan.20. We are booth 33. We plan to have a nice display of pictures and a program running on our lab top computer. Our merchandise will be available for purchase as well as forms to become members of our group. If you are planning to attend the boat show, please stop by to say hello.
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Dr. K. Layton; Naturalpathic Physician When: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 @ 7 pm in the Pine Room Where: Bradley Hospital 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, RI 02915 Contact: Roberta Schneider 401-369-0045 CHADD.ORG OR Rhode-Island@Chadd.Net Open to the public. Donations gratefully accepted from guests.
Riverside Circle #28, Daughters of Isabella
Riverside Circle #28, Daughters of Isabella will meet on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent View Avenue, Riverside, RI. A baby shower will follow the business meeting. Please bring a wrapped gift to add to the fun. Bakers for the January meeting are Kathy Johnson. Sue Andreozzi, and Betty Smith.
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The American Legion Post 10
On Sunday December 16th, The American Legion Post 10 in Riverside was visited by Santa and one of his elves. They hosted a free Children’s Christmas Party with food, fun and laughter. After Santa added their wishes to his list he went downstairs and tried his luck at the Lobster and Meat Raffle. No one left without a bit more Christmas Spirit and glad tidings for a Happy New Year. Thank you to all the volunteers who have made Post 10 a better place to visit during 2012.
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Rumford Lions Deliver Christmas Food Baskets
On Thursday, December 20th, members of the Rumford Lions delivered groceries to sixteen families throughout East Providence. Each family was given a choice of a turkey or ham dinner. Along with the Turkey or Ham each delivery contained all the trimmings to complete their Christmas meal. Extra items that will provide the families with a few more meals after Christmas were also included. The Lions have run this program for several decades and many of the food items are donated by our members. However we could not service as many families nor with as extensive a grocery list without the support that our fund raising events receive from the people and businesses in our community. Next time you see members of the Lions selling chowder & clam cakes at the East Providence Heritage Days Festival, Christmas ornaments, raffle tickets, sponsoring a ham & bean supper, the Rumford Lions Scott Gorham Road Race & Family Fun Walk, please consider providing your support in order to enable the Lions to continue their good works. If you would like to become part of an organization dedicated to serving the people of the community and at the same time enjoy the fun and camaraderie of a great group please consider the Rumford Lions. Although our name says Rumford we serve all of East Providence and the surrounding area. Membership is open to all. Our current membership includes people from all parts of East Providence, and other Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts communities. We meet the 4th Thursday of every month (September through June) 7:30 PM at Pinelli’s Restaurant on North Broadway, feel free to drop by or for more information you may contact us at Rumfordlions@cox.net.
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Charlie no drop back Somers not in picture, Romeo the wall Lacombe on left, and Craig marathon man Mulligan on right were given pins, shirts, and certificates. Their names were inscribed on the Hall of Fame Plaque. Bill Durgin was presented a card and gift as he was recently married. Al Colella acted as M.C. Owen Mahony and Adin Demary have played a special role in the club, acting as spokesman, greeter, and club supporter. The club’s motto is “Tennis just for the fun of it”
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East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (December 14, 2012): The East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club collected and distributed over 1000 winter coats on Friday Nov 23 at the EP Senior Center complex. . Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Club concentrates on community service projects in both the city of East Providence and town of Seekonk. Chartered in 1946, the East Providence, RI/Seekonk, MA Rotary Club (No. 6334, District 7950) is a local club of Rotary International, based in Chicago, IL. Visitors are welcome to join us for lunch and learn more about the Club and the good work that is supported throughout our community. The East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club meetings are held at the Chellos on Warren Ave in East Providence RI, each Monday at 12:15 pm. For more information, visit the Club Web site at www.eastprovidence-seekonk-rotary.org or write: PO Box 14303, East Providence, RI 02914.
East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Holiday luncheon featured caroling by Carson Cheatham, Katie Pezold, Rachel Cowgur and Dan Drake.
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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
Forever Young Club January Events
St. Brendan Forever Young Club will be guests of the St. Luke’s Young at Heart Club on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s. This will take the place of our regular January meeting. If you have not signed up for this yet, please call Helen at 433-1702. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank. The speaker will be Carol Owens. Forever Young is sponsoring a day trip to Foxwoods on January 16, 2013. We will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the American Legion Hall, 830 Willett Ave, Riverside, and return there at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $22. Please call Ann at 437-0963 to reserve space.
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ChoruS of East Providence
Richard Fairbanks took the stage to conduct a Hannukah favorite “Song of Galilee” or better known as El Yivneh Hagalil.Sung in Hebrew, the English translation is: The Lord will build Galilee, Blessed be He who will build Galilee. Richard Fairbanks has a rich musical background. His teaching career brought him to EPHS where he taught from 1961 – 1989. During his tenure at the high school he received Teacher of the Year award in 1974 and brought the Choraleers on concert tours of: British Isles, Portugal, Europe, Hawaii and Bermuda. As a member and Director of the first East Providence Community Chorus he shared choral music with a wider audience, and directed the group from 1962 – 1972. It is because of his love of music and dedication to his craft that he was invited to conduct his signature piece, The Song of Galilee. Many former members of the Choraleers and Meistersingers, and former members of the East Providence Community Chorus were in the audience. Nancy Vasiliauskas The ChoruS of East Providence welcomes a new soprano to the group. Nancy sang her “Grown-Up Christmas List “by David Foster. The ChoruS is thrilled to add her talents to their performances. Andy Duehring soloist singing “Silver Bells”. Andy has a classic beautiful voice. Duehring fans join the ChoruS each concert to hear Andy sing. He always leaves the stage with the crowd wanting more of his music. Andy serves on the Board of Directors for the ChoruS of East Providence. Dates of Interest: Open Sing: January 8 and 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Saint Martha’s Church, East Providence, RI Spring Concert:”Gilbert & Sullivan and Lennon & McCartney” April 27 and April 28, 2013.
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University of Virginia Performs a FREE Concert in Providence!
ChoruS of East Providence will host visiting University of Virginia music students for a premier choral ensemble in January 2013. UVa University Singers will make a stop in Providence RI during their Winter Tour! The dates for the tour are Friday, January 4 through Saturday, January 12, 2013. Here in Rhode Island the performance is scheduled for Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 8 pm at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. The concert is FREE…. The tour would not be possible without the assistance and gracious hospitality of families and friends that connect to the ChoruS of East Providence community.
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People in the News The Community Players Usher in the New Year with “I Hate Hamlet”
The Community Players continue their 92nd season with Paul Rudnick’s comedy, I Hate Hamlet. Andrew Rally seems to have it all: celebrity and acclaim from his starring role in a hit television series; a rich, beautiful girlfriend; the perfect New York apartment; and the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park. There are, however, a couple of glitches: Andrew’s series has been canceled, his girlfriend is still a virgin and he hates “Hamlet”. His dilemma deepens with the arrival of two opposing forces. The first is his friend Gary, the hot Producer, with the offer of a new series in LA. The second is the ghost of John Barrymore, who has come to convince him to play Hamlet. From the moment Barrymore returns, Andrew’s life is no longer his own. Directed by Eric Barbato, the production features East Providence residents John Joseph Gomes and Susan Staniunas, as well as Ross Gavlin (Woonsocket), C. Richard Koster, Jr.and Christine Lariviere (Cranston), and Erika June Pastel (Lincoln). I Hate Hamlet will be presented January 18-20 and 25-27 at Jenks Auditorium, Division Street, Pawtucket, RI (across from McCoy Stadium). Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students through high school. Reserve at www.thecommunityplayers.org or call (401) 726-6860. This article is in recognition of an Honorable Mention for Jason Bartlett of East Providence for an article in Justine Magazine for what it means to be a Remarkable, Energetic, Apsirational Leader (R.E.A.L). There was only one other honorable mention from Rhode Island. Jason also took place in a choral concert recently with The Junior Providence singers’. This is Jason’s 4th year singing with this choral group. Jason is very involved in the community.
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Jonathan Gomez achieved a perfect 4.0 at the University Of Miami Frost School Of Music. He is majoring Jazz Performance and Studio Music. He was placed on the President’s Honor Roll. Jonathan is a 2012 graduate of East Providence High School.
Alison Prengaman Makes Dean’s List at RIT
ROCHESTER, NY - Alison Prengaman of Riverside, R.I., a firstyear student in RIT’s College of Science, made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 quarter. Rochester Institute of Technology is internationally recognized for academic leadership in computing, engineering, imaging science, sustainability, and fine and applied arts, in addition to unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT enrolls 17,500 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, and its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.
Jessika Smith of East Providence Makes Fall 2012 Deans List at Dean College
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Jessika is pursuing a degree in Dance at Dean College FRANKLIN, MA - Dean College announces that East Providence resident Jessika Smith has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester. Students are eligible to be named to the Dean’s List if they have successfully completed an academic course load of 14 credits per semester with a grade-point average of 3.3 or higher, with no grade below B-. Founded in 1865, Dean College is a private, residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, 45 minutes from Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island. Dean College offers baccalaureate degrees in Business, Liberal Arts and Studies, Arts and Entertainment Management, Dance, and Theatre. Dean also offers 15 associate degree programs as well as continuing and professional education credit and certificate programs throughout the calendar year.
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School Committee News Letter
With one meeting under our belt, we, the newly elected East Providence School Committee, are eager to make a difference for our city. We come in with a true passion to do all we can to provide to our students a quality education, to our teachers an enjoyable work environment, and to our community the sense of pride that we have come to love, Townie Pride. Ward 1 is represented by Elizabeth Clumpny, Ward 2 by Tony Ferreira, Ward 3 by Richard Pimentel, Ward 4 by Timothy Conley, and the At-Large seat held by myself, Joel Monteiro. Although it’s been a short time, we have shown the ability to communicate with each other, working to present a united effort to deliver just what we were sent to do. Our backgrounds vary, but our goals do not. I’m encouraged by how the committee has interacted thus far. I ent in ‘07, BS recipi Rachel Burga Columbia hope the community soon feels the same. gineering from Biomedical En hool of In order to achieve any level of success, the School Committee Sc on Foundati e and University’s Fu nc will need the support, input, and feedback from the residents of ie Sc d ie d Appl iams Engineering an ill W East Providence. We are representatives. Our job is to manage cher at Roger cancer resear the policies of our school department, making sure that they are . is Bay View Medical Center followed, changing and adopting new policies if need be. We ask our fellow Townies to communicate with our teachers, principals, I am strong. Smart. Socially conscious. administrators, and us. Things will not always run smoothly, or we I am a painter. A pianist. And a point guard. would not need many of these folks. The important piece is that we address the issue, and do so productively. The School Committee I am empowered. has met with a large number of our school department employees, I am and we all agree that there are some great people working with our students every day. As long as we communicate and work together, from the classroom to the kitchen table, we will continue to improve the quality of education for our children. We all have a part in this. Currently the school department is searching for a permanent Week-Long Open House • January 28- February superintendent. There is a search committee that will begin reviewing applicants in the very near future. Dr. Degoes has been doing www.bayviewacademy.org a terrific job, putting in long hours, to keep us moving forward each day. His efforts are truly appreciated. He’s wearing several hats, and we are very appreciative of his commitment to a school department he loves. Recent, unfortunate events in nearby Newtown, CT have placed another task on the superintendent’s desk. It was comforting to know that the very same day of those unthinkable shootings, Dr. Degoes was already in communication with Chief Tavares of the For more information call 508-252-6575 East Providence Police Dept., as well as others in our school system to begin a review of our safety procedures, and the conditions at our schools. Since that day, a team has been assembled to assess and assure that we are doing all that we can to keep our students and employees safe. This is a top priority, and the School Committee is looking forward to hearing updates from this team. The near future will be a very important time for our school department. Please communicate with us, and know that we want the best for our students. Although All Your Concrete Needs! we’ve seen our top administrative positions Concrete Stamping become vacant rather abruptly, it has given Sidewalks us the opportunity to rebuild, refocus, and Patio's / Porches regain our status as the greatest school Jacuzzi Pads system in RI. “It’s not whether you get Steps knocked down, it’s whether you get back up.”-Vince Lombardi.
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Martin Middle School Community Raises Awareness for Their Community and Funds for Their School
During the fall, Martin Middle School students, parents, and staff, while were busy focusing on State Assessments testing and the beginning of the school year, held a canned food drive to support local food pantries. The MMS Student Committee, led by Advisor, Pamela Riel organized a school wide food drive in which all homerooms participated in, with the largest contributing homeroom receiving a pizza party for their homeroom. Overall, 1,381 items were donated by students and their families to the drive. Since Martin Middle School is one of the Feinstein Leadership Schools, we were able to receive a check for the maximum of $1,000 for our outstanding efforts to help those in need with the food drive. Thank you to all those who contributed to the food drive and thank you to Alan Shawn Feinstein and The Feinstein Foundation for recognizing the good deeds of our students.
Meadowcrest’s Cultural Celebration
For the seventh year, Meadowcrest Early Learning Center’s ‘Cultural Celebration’ was a huge success! Staff and parents worked together to bring our varied cultures and traditions to our young students. In order to travel each student received their very own U.S passport. Every passport was stamped at each country visited. Some of the cultures represented were from Portugal, Africa, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Sweden, Italy, America and Native American. The children were introduced to music, dances, and many artifacts from these countries. They were given paper bracelets, coloring flag pages and craft projects to take and make at home. A big thank-you to our Parent Group, who donated flags, balloons, and gifts that represented various countries to students and visitors. The Cultural Celebration was enjoyed by all. Hopefully, it sparked an interest in our students to one day, not only travel but to continue to learn about other cultures, including their own!
Myron J. Francis Elementary (MJF) School
The Myron J. Francis Elementary (MJF) School in Rumford, RI held a winter hat and mitten drive from December 10 through December 14, 2012 to benefit children & families served by the Rhode Island Donation Exchange Program (RIDEP). RIDEP is a valuable non-profit provider to more than 85 social service agencies statewide, providing qualified individuals & families in need, including those in homeless & domestic violence shelters, Community Action Programs, rehabilitation programs, and community centers. The total donation to RIDEP was estimated to be nearly 800 hats, mittens, gloves and scarves which includes 75-100 donations from MJF families and the following from Mrs. Fischer, a MJF Supervisory Aide who hand made these items: 500 crocheted hats, 100 fleece scarves, 88 fleece hats. Mrs. Fischer’s donations to the MJF winter hat and mitten drive are in addition to the 200 crocheted newborn hats which she donates to area hospitals.
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Meadowcrest's Cultural Celebration.
Sacred Heart School
Recently, all students at Sacred Heart School had the opportunity to visit the school’s “Santa Shop”. These third graders enjoy looking at the purchases they made for their families and friends.
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Toys for Tots
The United States Marines visited Sacred Heart School again this Christmas season to accept the toys collected by the students for their “Toys for Tots” program. The men were so thankful for our large collection of toys.
Sacred Heart student with US Marines for their "Toys for Tots" program.
Bay View Academy Orchestra Fills The Marble Halls Of The Rhode Island State House With Holiday Song
East Providence, RI - The Bay View Academy Orchestra filled the halls of the Rhode Island State House with festive holiday music on Wednesday, December 5th. The ensemble, led by Bay View alumna Stephanie Smith Isidoro (East Providence, RI), consists of thirtythree students from the Academy’s Middle and Upper Schools. The girls performed music ranging in style from traditional to jazz. Bay View’s orchestra was asked to perform as part of the State House’s month long holiday music series organized by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA). The series began on Tuesday, November 27th and runs through Friday, December 21st. Bay View Academy Orchestra students from our area: First Last City/Town/State Grade Instrument Christina DesVergnes Attleboro,MA 10 Percussion Jillian Delaney Barrington,RI 7 Violin Emma Egan Bristol RI 8 Violin Caitlyn Federico Bristol RI 8 Flute Xinyan Li Bristol RI 11 Flute Amanda Bettencourt East Prov, RI 7 Alto Saxophone Diana Bianco-Riley East Prov, RI 8 Alto Saxophone Zoe Sarganis East Prov, RI 9 Oboe Leanne White East Prov, RI 9 Clarinet
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Bay View Academy Applauds Another Successful “Coffee House,” Donating Proceeds To Charity
East Providence, RI - Bay View Academy’s Mercy Action Club sponsored a Coffee House on Thursday, November 29th, on campus in the Walsh Dining Room. The Coffee House is a much beloved annual tradition at Bay View featuring music, dance, and poetry readings performed by members of the student body, faculty, alumnae and friends of the Academy. The Mercy Action Club is an offshoot of Bay View’s Chapter of Amnesty International and is devoted to helping those in need within the local community. This year, the proceeds from the Coffee House benefit McAuley Village, a two-year transitional housing program for homeless single parents and children, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Tickets for the event were $7.00 for students and $10.00 for adults. Over $740.00 was generated from the November 29th Coffee House. The members of the Mercy Action Club Executive Board and also event chairs are as follows: President - Chanda Pen, Senior, Fall River, MA Vice President - Ashley Motta, Senior, Lincoln, RI Secretaries - Marina Martino, Senior, Cranston, RI Victoria Milhomens, Senior, Bristol, RI Mariela O’Neill, Senior, East Providence, RI Treasurer - Merci Ujeneza, Sophomore, Providence, RI Coffee House Chair - Vilada Khammahavong, Sophomore, Johnston, RI Student, Faculty and Alumna Performers from our area: First/Last Name Grade City/Town/State Performance Type Lauryn Decrescenzo Sophomore East Providence RI Song, Piano Elizabeth Furtado Senior East Providence RI Song,Piano Victoria Furtado Junior East Providence RI Song John Lord Teacher East Providence RI Piano Devon Medeiros Senior East Providence RI Song Delia Sosa Sophomore East Prov, RI Song
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East Providence Public Libraries East Providence Library Locations www.eastprovidencelibrary.org Weaver Memorial Library 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-434-2453 Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5 Riverside Branch Library 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 401-433-4877 Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5
January Programs
Beginner Zumba Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:30 am
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to exercise more? Try Zumba classes at the library! Instructor Sara Greene will lead three beginner level classes on Saturdays, January 5th, January 12th, and January 19th. These classes are free and open to all, but registration is limited. Register now by calling the library at 434-2453.
Drop in Knit & Crochet Club Tuesday evenings from 6 -7:30 pm
Drop in on the Knit & Crochet Club with Lurene Sorogheye. (Other needle work is welcome too!) Enjoy sitting, talking, laughing, and knitting with others! All are welcome.
Going to Extremes: A Travelogue Monday, January 14, 2013 7:00 pm
Peter Mandel, a journalist for The Washington Post and Boston Globe, presents “Going to Extremes” for all of us who need a little outdoor adventure despite it being January! As a travel writer, Peter hunts his stories and photos in the world’s far corners--including the High Arctic, Burma, the Amazon jungle, and the African bush. The author of ten books, he’ll talk about some of his edgy adventures.
A Conversation with Writers (and They Just Happen to be Married) Monday, January 28, 2013 7:00 pm
Acclaimed novelist and short story writer Hester Kaplan returns to Weaver Library with her new novel, THE TELL, and her husband, writer and physician, Michael Stein! Hester and Michael will read from each other’s work and will discuss what it is like to write in the same house. Both Kaplan and Stein have won numerous literary awards. They edit each other’s writing and will share how they have learned to be brutally honest without being hurtful. Ann Hood says that “Hester Kaplan is a master of her craft, and in THE TELL she uses her prodigious talent to put a marriage under her microscope. Every sentence of this book is breathtaking.” Stein has written both fiction and nonfiction with the New York Times calling his book, THE ADDICT: ONE PATIENT, ONE DOCTOR, ONE YEAR, “idiosyncratic, gripping and illuminating. Don’t miss this special evening! Library programs are free and open to all. No registration is needed unless otherwise stated. Questions? Contact Librarian Joyce May at 434-2453 or eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY @ Weaver
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Earn community service time for High School or Confirmation requirements. Call or stop in to schedule a time with librarians Sharon and Meredith. 434-2453.
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Learn how to play chess or improve your skills! Six week session: Wednesdays, January 9th – February 13th @ 3:30-4:30pm. For ages 6 through 18. Registration required. Call 433-4877.
TEEN TUESDAYS @ Riverside
Laptops, music, games. After school on Tuesdays.
TEEN THURSDAYS @ Weaver
Laptops, Wii, games. After school on Thursdays.
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January Activities For Children
CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASS with Miss Kasha from Rumford Dance Theatre Thursday, January 10, 10-10:45am @WEAVER
Miss Kasha will lead the children in stretches, dances, and imagination activities. This class is for children ages 3-5 and is limited to 15 children. Call 434-2453 to register.
Chess Club Wednesdays, January 9 - February 13 @Riverside 3:30-4:30pm, ages 6-18 Pizza Party Finale on Feb. 13 Limited to 30 participants. Call 433-4877 to register.
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LEGO donations are always welcome! Thank you!
Reading Buddies
The library matches volunteers, age 13-adult, with younger children to read together for one hour each week at the library. Call the Weaver Library for more information.
Read Down Your Fines
Kids 16 and younger can “pay” their overdue fines by reading in the library. Just tell a librarian when you start and finish reading, and we will waive $1 for every 30 minutes of reading. For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.
Children’s Author Visit Storytimes & Book Signings Kelly Martin - Thurs., January 17, 10:00Am @ Weaver
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Kelly will share: My Name Is Broccoli, her first book in a three book series. The second book will be coming out in spring of 2013. Songs and a craft will be included in this program.
Dave, of Animal Experiences, will share his three books: Steve the Stickleback; Nestle’s Big Adventure; and The Frog with Slippery Fingers. Dave will also introduce us to the real live snakes and tree frog that inspired the books. Songs and a craft will be included in this program.
“Stories On The Spectrum” @Weaver
Stories and songs for children who have developmental disorders on or off the autistic spectrum and their families. Saturdays (once a month), 11:00-11:30am January 12, February 9, March 9, April 6, May 4
Weekly Storytimes - January 22 - May 18, 2013
No advance registration is necessary. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Storytimes will not meet during February (2/18-2/23) and April (4/15-4/20) school vacation weeks. Tuesdays, 1:30pm, ages 3 - 6 @ Riverside Wednesdays, 10:00am, ages birth - 35 months @ Riverside Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 35 months @ Weaver Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver Saturdays, 10:00am, ages 2 - 6 @ Weaver
Recycled Creation Crafts @Weaver Tuesday, January 29, 3:45-4:45Pm
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East Providence Girl Scout Daisy Troop 519 decorated and helped pack 30 brown bags for the Brown Bag Lunch Program. The lunches were then delivered to the Crossroads of Rhode Island Family Center in Providence for distribution to local children. Crossroads of Rhode Island provides essential life services to homeless families, women and men in Rhode Island.
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East Providence Girl Scout Daisy Troop 519 decorated and helped pack 30 brown bags for the Brown Bag Lunch Program.
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Andre is going to be a big boy! He’s much bigger than his litter mates and he has a love of food too! So, we think that he will be a big boy when he’s all grown. He has a very interesting face with those black spots. Not your everyday looking kitten. Oh by the way, he loves men! He is fond of men and he is also equally as good with women, and all the “siblings” in the house. So, if there’s a guy out there who wants a kitten, Andre is the one for you! As long as you feed him and play laser lights he’ll be your best friend! You may obtain an online application by logging on to CatAdoptionRI.org or by emailing catadoptionteam@aol.com. All of the cats and kittens are adopted out with mandated proof of spay or neuter and all age appropriate shots.
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Fit & Lean in 2013 Expert Tips For A Healthier and Happier You This Year
(BPT) - Whether you’re resolving to eat healthy, begin an exercise routine, save money or update your wardrobe, many of these resolutions are easier said than done, as people aren’t sure where to start or how to get motivated to make these important life changes. Nearly one third of people who made resolutions in 2012 failed to sick with them, according to a recent survey by MSN and Impulse. Nationally recognized nutrition expert and published author Keri Glassman offers these tips for jumpstarting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle this new year. *New year, clean pantry - More than 30 percent of people want to eat healthier in the new year, either by eliminating junk food or pursuing a specific diet. Set aside a little time to raid the pantry and clean out items that are old, unhealthy or any that you might be prone to overconsume. Throw food out or, better yet, donate to a local food pantry and make room for new, healthier foods. This exercise also helps you get organized for meal planning, as you can inventory what you have and what you need. Need more help? There are tons of great technology resources available to help you eat healthy and keep an active and organized lifestyle that fits you, including MSN for Windows 8, which offers a wealth of health tips with just one touch. *Exercise the buddy system, literally - It’s more fun to work out with someone else, so recruit a friend or co-worker as a new weight-loss buddy. Finding someone you can brag to about success, confess to about any setbacks and who can motivate you will provide solid support, and maybe even a little bit of healthy competition. Even better if your buddy is someone you perceive to be in better shape than you, since studies show you’ll work out harder. *Become a planning professional - Nearly 39 percent of people cited a lack of time as the reason they have not achieved new year’s goals in the past. Planning ahead can make a huge difference and keep you from making last-minute mistakes, like making that box of macaroni and cheese or skipping the gym. When you go out to eat, look at the menu ahead of time and decide what healthy option you’ll order. You can also strategize to order a child’s portion, split an entree with a friend or ask for fatty or unhealthy sauces and dressings on the side, so you can control portions. It also helps to write down a list of produce you want to eat for the whole week. People who commit to a concrete plan to eat more fruits and vegetables are twice as likely to stick to it. And it doesn’t hurt that adding veggies to your meal can help you automatically reduce the overall caloric consumption. Uticontinued on next page...
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lizing health and fitness resources that can be with you on the go, like MSN on Windows 8, which you can access from your PC, tablet or phone, can keep you on track and ready for any challenges . Based on the theory that it takes 21 days to break a habit, if you can stick with these healthy changes for just a few weeks, you will be on your way to a healthier new you. For more tips from Glassman and resources for better living, check out 21 Days to Healthy Habits at HealthyLiving.MSN.com or via a simple swipe on MSN for Windows 8, and find your way to a healthy and happy 2013.
Six Tips To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution To Lose Weight
(BPT) - It’s probably the most commonly made new year’s resolution: lose weight and get into shape. In early January, the gyms are full, the sports stores run out of equipment, and the streets are teeming with new joggers. Many of us promise ourselves to lose weight to start the new year, and usually, within a month or two, we have given up. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Michael Zemel, creator of the NuShape Brand all-natural weight-loss supplement, says that simple lifestyle changes are the key to losing weight and keeping it off. “People put too much pressure on themselves to change everything in their diets, which sets them up for failure,” says Zemel. His advice? Set your sights on making several small dietary and lifestyle changes, and you’ll lose weight without making major sacrifices. NuShape works with the body to turn 15 minutes of moderate exercise into 60 minutes of fat burning. It is an all-natural, clinically demonstrated supplement containing leucine and vitamin B6. Leucine is found in protein-rich foods, like eggs, meat, poultry, dairy and legumes. But food cannot give you the amount of leucine needed to burn fat, according to Zemel. When combined with 15 minutes of exercise a day, NuShape’s unique blend helps the body burn an extra 300 calories for sustainable weight loss without any side effects.
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5. Downsize, don’t super-size, fast food meals - Opt for a small order of fries instead of a large one with your fast-food meal (savings: over 300 calories) Another portion-control trick: Instead of placing serving bowls of food in the middle of the family dinner table, measure individual portions in the kitchen. How easy is it to cut back 100 calories on a daily basis? One hundred calories equals: * 1 cup of regular soda * 1 tablespoon of butter * 1 ounce of cheese 6. Reward yourself for small changes - Most diets fail because people set high expectations and when they don’t achieve their goals, they feel defeated. However, losing any amount of weight is good, even if you don’t meet your goal at first. “Small successes are what you’re looking for,” says Zemel. Reward yourself with something that makes sense to you, such as a new dress or pair of jeans you’ve wanted to get into. Losing weight doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. Small, simple changes can produce the biggest results. To learn more about NuShape, the all-natural weight-loss supplement, visit www.NuShape.com.
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AYSO Soccer players join in the fun at the KROB Bowling event in Dec 2012. AYSO thanks KROB for supporting the youth in our program, and also in our community!
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On Sunday, December 9th at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI several East Providence High School Varsity Soccer Players received awards from the RI Soccer Coaches Association (RISCA). This was a soccer dinner banquet for all the high school varsity soccer players from Rhode Island that won high honors for their accomplishments during their 2012 Fall Soccer Season.
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The 2 players that attended the dinner banquet are pictured from left to right, Colby Sousa and Alex DoRego. All the EP High School varsity soccer players that received awards are as follows: Ryan Costa (not pictured) - All Division Honorable Mention Ethan Gervais (not pictured) - All Division 3rd Team Nickolas Lopes (not pictured) - All Division 2nd Team Alex DoRego (pictured on right) - All Division 1st Team Colby Sousa (pictured on left) - All Division 1st Team - All Academic Division 1 - Academic All State Team - was also Nominated for All New England and ranked #5 in RI (only 4 RI players received the All New England award).
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East Providence Middle Schools Athletics Booster Club
The Boosters are an organization designed to support our middle school student-athletes. We are working as a community effort to both restore sports and improve the quality of the programs.
What Athletics Means to Our Students
“[Competitive] Cheerleading has taught me honesty, responsibility and generosity; it has also taught me respect and perseverance.” “My team is like my family” - Jaina, RMS ----“Track has taught me confidence, strength & perseverance; without sports kids won’t have a lot to do after school” “Track is my future; please don’t take that away from me” - Mya, MMS
How You Can Make a Difference
1. Become a Booster: Annual membership is only $10 2. Donate Help us financially sustain and improve these programs. 3. Volunteer Whether helping us do fundraisers or joining our volunteer staff
What Athletics Does For Our Students & Community
1. Middle School athletics provide a strong training & feeder program for the High School level. 2. Sports provide an outlet for physical activity, helping reduce the rate of childhood obesity and obesity related illnesses. 3. Sports provide an outlet to reduce delinquency. 4. Student-Athletes learn values and lifelessons, including teamwork, cooperation and leadership. 5. Sports give kids a sense of purpose and a feeling of being part of a greater school community. Contact Us Mail: P.O. Box 14487 East Providence, RI, 02914 Phone: 401-400-1680 E-Mail: contact@epmsboosters.org Website: www.epmsboosters.org
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STATE HOUSE – Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D – Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) was formally sworn into office on Tuesday, Jan. 1, as the 2013-2014 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. Senator Conley was one of eight new members of the Senate who took the oath of office. The Senate began its legislative year with a program of activities that included the re-election of M. Teresa Paiva Weed as President of the Senate. Senator Conley, who is also an attorney and served as chief legal counsel to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission for more than five years before leaving in 2010, will be serving his first term in the General Assembly. He served one term on the East Providence City Council before being elected as state senator.
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Rep. Kazarian Sworn in as General Assembly Convenes
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian (D – Dist. 63, East Providence) was formally sworn into office on Tuesday, Jan. 1, as the 2013-2014 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. Representative Kazarian was one of 16 new members of the House of Representatives who took the oath of office, which was administered to all 75 House members by the Rhode Island Secretary of State, A. Ralph Mollis. The House of Representatives began its legislative year with a program of activities that included the re-election of Rep. Gordon D. Fox as the Speaker of the House. Representative Kazarian will be serving her first term in the General Assembly.
Rep. Amore Sworn in as General Assembly Convenes
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Gregg M. Amore (D – Dist. 65, East Providence) was formally sworn into office on Tuesday, Jan. 1, as the 2013-2014 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. Representative Amore was one of 16 new members of the House of Representatives who took the oath of office, which was administered to all 75 House members by the Rhode Island Secretary of State, A. Ralph Mollis. The House of Representatives began its legislative year with a program of activities that included the re-election of Rep. Gordon D. Fox as the Speaker of the House. Representative Amore, a teacher at East Providence High School who is a member of the Rhode Island Historical Society and served on the Board of Directors for the East Providence Education Association and Friends of Townie Athletics before taking office, will be serving his first term in the General Assembly.
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East Providence Senior Center News 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone 435-7800 Dining Room 435-7872 Fax 435-7803
Highlights
Clinical Lab 2nd 8:30am Stroke Club 2nd 1:30pm PODIATRIST 3rd 9:00am Blood Pressure Clinic 4th 10:30am Rumford Dental 8th 10:30am Blood Pressure Clinic 9th 10:30am Citizens Bank 9th 10:30am Nutrition Wellness 9th 11:00am SNAP Ed. 10th 11:00am Wisdom for Living 15th 10:30am Blood Pressure Clinic 17th 10:30am AARP Board Meeting 17th 1:00pm Red Hats 17th 1:30am SNAP (food Stamps) 18th 9:30am InSight 18th 12:45pm Dr. Martin Luther King Day 21st CLOSED Bayada Home Healthcare 22nd 10:30am Blood Pressure Clinic 22nd 10:30am RSVP Board Meeting 23rd 1:30pm Diabetes Support 24th 1:00pm Caregiver’s Support 28th 10:30am Computer Assistance 28th 2:00pm Interim Healthcare 29th 10:30am Advisory Board 31st 9:00am
R.A.D. for Seniors
The program offers awareness and defense strategies for older adults. It is taught in a relaxed environment that is conducive to learning tested instructional techniques, proven tactics, and unique insights about the problems unique to older adults. The program also includes technique development, and educational components to assist with the development of defensive strategies.
The program will cover:
Victimization & Seniors, Self Defense and the Law, R isk reduction strategies, Awareness & avoidance Weapon defense Reporting an incident Prescription medication Fraud & ID theft Investment/trusts/mortgage scams Handling emergencies Dating safety– sexual assault/rape Personal & public transportation safety The program will be taught by members of the East Providence Police. One hour 1/2 per week for ten weeks. If you are interested please sign-up in the Administration Office
Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday 9:00 a.m.
Intermediate Yoga
10:30 a.m. Beginners Yoga 10:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays In our Lobby: 10:30 to Noon Rumford Dental: January 8th Wisdom for Living: January 15th Bayada Home Healthcare: January 22nd Interim Healthcare : January 29th
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
(4th Mon) 1:00 p.m.
Pokeno
1:00 p.m.
Book Club
2:00 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing
8:15 a.m.
Cards (Cockroach)
9:30 a.m.
Aerobics Exercise
9:30 a.m.
Watercolor Class
9:30 a.m.
Bocce Ball
Tuesday
11:00 a.m. Tai Chi 12:30 a.m. Watercolor Class 1:00 a.m.
Cribbage
1:25 p.m.
BINGO
1:30 p.m.
Stroke Club (1st Tues) Wednesday
8:30 a.m.
East Side Lab (1st Wed)
9:00 a.m.
Intermediate Yoga
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.
9:00 a.m.
Manicurist/Alterations
Ongoing Professional Services:
Monday, January 28th 2pm to 4pm
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 ext. 6 East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here once per month. The date for this month is: Wednesday, 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. Thursday, Jan. 3rd from 9-12 noon Dr. Michael 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.
10:00 a.m. Scrabble 10:45 a.m. PACE Thursday 9:00 a.m.
Tax Preparation
(Feb. & March)
9:30 a.m.
Aerobics Exercise
1:00 p.m.
Bridge
1:00 p.m.
Craft Class
1:30 p.m.
Diabetes Support Group
(4th Thurs) Friday 9:00 a.m.
Billiards League
10:00 a.m. Scrabble 10:45 a.m. PACE 11:00 a.m. Meditation Class 12:45 p.m. In-Sight Support Group (4th Fri) 1:20 p.m.
Hi Lo Jack League
Lunch
Noon
Library
8 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Daily
Coffee Hour 2:15 p.m. Fitness Center 8 a.m. — 4 a.m.
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Blood Pressure Clinics
Wednesday, January 9th sponsored by Villa Thursday, January 17th sponsored by House Tuesday, January 22nd sponsored by Chaffee All clinics are held from 10:30 to 11:30am
Waterview Evergreen Hattie Ide
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.
General Services
Support Groups
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.
Senior Rovers Annual Trip to
Exercise Programs
Diabetes Support 1:30pm - 3:00pm Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 11:30am This support group is held the 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.
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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.
Mondays
Beginners Yoga 10:30am
$3
Ballroom Dance Monday 2pm
$3
Tuesday & Thursday
$2
Relearn all the old moves on the ballroom dance floor as well as some new ones. Singles are welcome.
Aerobics 9:30am
Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.
Tuesday
Tai Chi 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
January 2013 The Reporter A proper balance of exercise and rest can help relieve stiffness and maintain or improve your joint mobility and muscle strength.
Fitness Center
Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm. The fitness room consists of treadmills, recumbent bikes, an elliptical stepper, hand weights, and six dual weight machines. Other features include a matted floor, mirrored walls, water, stereo, and cable TV. You must have approval from your physician to participate in this program. Forms can be obtained in the Administration Office. The fee is $35 for a one year membership.
Card Games
Bridge Thursday 1:00pm Pokeno Monday 1:00pm Cockroach Tuesday 8:15am Cribbage Tuesday 1:00pm Hi Lo Jack League Friday 1:15pm
Tuesday
Come join our very enthusiastic Wii Bowling Group every Tuesday. Using our large screen TV our participants have a great time bowling. If you have never tried this the group will teach you and you’re sure to pick it up quickly
Classes
Tuesday
$5
Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center.
Thursday
Crafts
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.
Computer Classes Sessions & Times Vary
Our computer lab consists of class room computers and computers for general use. All computers are on-line. Courses offered: Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Word Part 1 & 2, and Introduction to the Internet Part 1 & 2. Computer classes are conducted by trained computer teachers. Classes are held in 4 week sessions. Each class meets for 1hr. and 15 minutes. The cost per session is $20/members and $25/non members. Classes are filled on a first payment basis. Class size is limited to six students.
Daily Programs
Computer games Billiards Cards Nutritional Lunch Bocce ball Walking Track Morning & Afternoon Coffee/Pastry
Leisure Programs
Computer Games Daily Lounge Billiards Daily Lower level
Gift Shop
Remember to visit our lovely gift shop located in the dining room area. We have a great selection of hand made items, gift cards, and snacks.
To All East Providence Homeowners
You must sign and have notarized a Homestead Exemption form to show that you occupy the property and the property is your legal primary residence. The administration Office has forms a notary for your convenience.
Deceptive letter shows up in mailboxes Friday, 14 Dec 2012,
Wii Bowling 10:15 - 11:45
Watercolor 9:30am & 12:30pm
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Book Club Monday 1:00pm Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm Bocce Ball Tuesday 9:00am Scrabble Wednesday & Friday 10:00am Meditation Class Friday 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm
The Attorney General is warning about a letter that is showing up in local mailboxes. It appears to be offering an important service, but it’s asking for a lot of money, for something that normally costs very little. If homeowners need a copy of their property deed, it can be obtained for just a few dollars from the city or town clerk. But, some companies are trying to take advantage of Rhode Islanders by charging more than $80 for those documents. “It’s sad because it’s taking advantage of gullible people, innocent people and people who don’t know better,” said Richard Goldstein, President of the RI Town and City Clerks Association. Goldstein said companies are sending letters requesting big fees to unsuspecting homeowners, in exchange for copies of their property deeds. “The thing people need to know is they can walk into the city clerk’s office in the town where their property is, and get a copy of that deed for $1.50 per page,” he said. “Considering that the average deed is two to three pages, they can get it for less than five dollars.” Eyewitness News obtained a copy of a deed processing notice that was sent to a homeowner in Warwick. It asked for an $83 processing. While it looked official, the fine print said “This product or service has not been approved, or endorsed by an government agency.” “I’m not saying it’s illegal. I’m saying it’s unnecessary.” Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin agreed, also warning homeowners to beware of these so-called deed and property profile notices. “Especially at this time of year when finances are tight for many families, we do not want new homeowners to fall victim to deceptive marketing,” said Kilmartin in a statement to Eyewitness News. Several attempts by Eyewitness News were made to reach the company that send the deed processing notice, but no one answered the phone calls
Don’t be a victim! And if you think you have been REPORT IT REMEMBER
You should never give out personal information to Someone who calls. The Government will not and does not call for this or any other personal information
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Townie Brothers Share History & Culture of Local “First People” Part Three: “IOOTASH” Stand Firm & Fight! By Gina Wesley-Silva
The true history and culture of the Northeast Native American has long been unknown and buried beneath a barrage of untrue, yet so-called “historical facts”. But, today, more and more people are eager to uncover the truth about these first Americans. Part Three in our series with local Native Americans, Harry “The Hawk”, and Lee “Braveheart” Edmonds, deals with Indian warfare, women, and the elderly, in traditional Native societies. “Iootash”, said Hawk, “…which is pronounced “Eye – u – tosh”, means ‘Stand firm and fight.’ This was the famous battle cry of Wampanoag Sachem Metacomet, or “King Phillip”, during the King Phillip’s War in the late 1600’s. Hawk continued, “Massasoit had a good relationship with the settlers for over 40 years, but they eventually betrayed him. When war began to break out between Indians and whites, Massasoit tried to save his people by siding with the settlers, so they tout him today as a hero. He is in the Hall of Fame. But, Metacomet, and others like Tecumseh, saw how the whites had betrayed him and stole land and such, so they totally resisted the English invasion. The English hated Metacomet, who was also called “Po-Metacom”, which means ‘killer of wolves,’” he added, then continued. “They eventually killed Metacomet and sold his wife and son into slavery in South America. But, Metacomet was a hero! He is the one who should be in the Hall of Fame,” he concluded. There is much written about this horrific war. In 1906, authors George Ellis and John Morris, exposed a particularly scathing view of the English in their book “King Phillip’s War”. “The circumstances that led up to the war, and its conduct in many particulars were deplorable and were undoubtedly brought on more by the aggressions and petty tyrannies of the English than through any premeditated aggression of the Indians.” We then talked about how this area is loaded with historical sites and places in nearby towns, like Rehoboth and Taunton, where our country’s rich history actually began, yet we learn little about these sites or the facts related to them in school. I then asked about Indian wars prior to European colonization. Braveheart explained, “Wars between the tribes back then were about territories. We didn’t have fences and borders and state lines like we have today. They would infringe on each other’s territorial boundaries from time to time and would have skirmishes, and even steal the wives and children of other tribes, which is another way that the intermingling of the tribes came about. But, all tribes kept their home land. They didn’t take the home land of another. And the wars were not like the savage, senseless killings that the English did to the Indians,” he concluded. Hawk then talked about a famous local battle between Indians and settlers. “The so-called “Great Swamp Fight” was actually just another massacre. The men, the braves, were off at war and the only ones left in the village were the children and elderly. The English marched through the snow to massacre them, and then re-told the story throughout history as a great fight. There is even a plaque commemorating it down in Charlestown,” he added disgustedly. Braveheart, a proud veteran of the Korean War, (which is where he began being called “Braveheart,”) explained Indian wars further, “War was an accepted part of life. Great warriors were honored by the community, and they weren’t forgotten or treated badly after the wars ended either,” he said. Hawk continued, “And, women were very powerful in our culture. Many women were chiefs and leaders in the tribes. That was really hard for the white man to understand,” he laughed. Author Paula Gunn Allen, in her book ‘The Sacred Hoop’ provides an historic example, “Among the Narragansett of the area now identified as Rhode Island was a woman chief, one of six sachems
of that tribe. Her name was Magnus, and when the Narragansetts were invaded by Major Talcott and defeated in battle, the Sunksquaw Magnus was executed along with ninety others. Her fate was the result of her position; in contrast, the wife and child of the sachem known as King Phillip among the English colonizers were simply sold into slavery in the West Indies.” I then asked about the role of traditional leaders, and Hawk continued, “The tribes were governed by a sachem, who could be male or female. These leaders were put into leadership by consensus within the tribe, and they were allowed to remain a leader only as long as they maintained the people’s respect,” he said. Braveheart added, “And, these sachems would usually accumulate many valuable items from gifts, or from exchanges, but they maintained their status, and were considered “wealthy” by how much they gave away, NOT by how much they kept for themselves!” Similarly, the tribes’ land was also considered “owned” equally by the entire tribe. “The idea that a king, or one person, or even a few people, owned the land, was something Indians did not understand. To the Indian, no one owned the land per se. They were just part of the land. To the Indian, land was a living thing, just like the air or the wind that blows,” said Hawk. I then asked how the elderly were treated. “Elders were considered vital members of the tribe. They were sought out for their wisdom, for healings, and in spiritual matters,” Braveheart explained, and then added, “And, it was considered a great honor to be chosen to tend to the needs of an elderly person.” We then talked about the differences between Christianity and Native spirituality. Hawk explained, “We thought of ourselves as being One with The Creator. We did not understand how the whites thought their God was separate from them, and that they felt they were separate from other life forms. As far as the Indian was concerned, this was a very strange way to view life,” said Hawk. For some, the big question might be, if Native Americans had such a well-established culture, why then was it seemingly so easy for the whites to destroy it, and take their lands away? Hawk explained, “We know that the Europeans brought many contagious diseases to this continent which the Natives had no defenses against, such as smallpox. But, we also have to consider that they also brought over societal “diseases”, like racism and sexism, and even a class system. Since we had no such systems in our culture, we were powerless against those too.” Braveheart added, “In terms of destroying the people from the inside out, which is what happened when the culture was destroyed, the societal diseases probably caused more damage than the wars, massacres, land theft, and contagious diseases combined,” he said. We theorized that what truly “defeated” the Indians, was not the brave soldiers, courageous explorers, or well-meaning settlers, like we were taught to believe. What killed the Indian, was the fact that they were systematically descended upon by a culture which viewed itself as superior, and therefore solely entitled, to all that the world had to offer. Seemingly the cultural opposite of Native culture, so it is no surprise there was a horrific clash. Human nature being as it is however, we also speculated that the invading offenders knew that what they were doing was wrong. Thus, they attempted to re-write history with lies, omissions, and classic “spins,” which is the sure mark of those who are ashamed of their own truth. We also agreed that even back in those relatively barbaric and uncivilized days, according to today’s standards, there had to be many unsung heroes of white skin and European ancestry, who stood up for what was right, even at the risk of great personal harm. continued on page 52...
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Weddings, Engagements &Anniversaries Michaela Ann O'Connell Engaged to Dustin Travis Oerman
Michaela Ann O'Connell, daughter of Michael and Carol O'Connell of North Smithfield, RI is engaged to Dustin Travis Oerman, son of Jane and Roy Oerman of York, Pennsylvania. Michaela earned a BFA in Graphic Design and a BFA in Art Education from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2006. She is employed as a graphic designer/sales at The East Providence, Rehoboth & Seekonk Reporter. Dustin earned a bachelor's degree in Biologoy from Susquahanna University in 2005. He is an Assistant Manager at Walgreens, Inc. The couple currently resides in Riverside, RI and an October 2013 wedding is planned.
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Marissa Capineri Married Derrick Shallcross
On September 15, 2012, Marissa A. Capineri and Derrick A. Shallcross were married at Our Lady of Loreto Church in East Providence, RI. A reception followed at Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm in Narragansett, RI. Marissa is the daughter of Nancy and Stephen J. Capineri of Rumford. Derrick is the son of Valerie Justice and Scott Shallcross of Wolfeboro, NH. The maid of honor was Jill Downing, and Marissa’s cousins, Meghan Simmons and Lauren Wheeler, were bridesmaids. The best man was Colin Shallcross, brother of the groom, and the bride’s brothers, Peter and Michael Capineri, served as ushers. Marissa is a graduate of Boston College and Columbia University. She currently works as assistant director and internship coordinator for Emerson College career services. Derrick is a graduate of Villanova University and is employed by the Highland Street Foundation in Newton, MA as a community relations manager. The couple resides in Brookline, MA.
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Brody Patrick Machado
Brody Patrick Machado
Adam and Amy Machado of East Providence, RI are very happy to announce the arrival of their son Brody Patrick Machado, born Friday, November 30, 2012 at 12:40 AM at Women and Infants hospital. He weighed a healthy 7 Lbs even and was 19.5 inches long. He was welcomed by maternal grandparents Joseph Machado of Riverside, and Colleen Machado of East Providence, and Georgeann Silvia of Swansea, and Joseph Silvia of Blackstone
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Welcome Robert Charles Kacmarsky and Nicole Marie Kacmarsky
Marie and Brian Kacmarsky of Riverside, RI are proud to announce the arrival of their twins, Mr. Robert Charles Kacmarsky and Miss. Nicole Marie Kacmarsky born Monday, April 16, 2012 at 3:36 and 3:39am at Danbury Hospital. The twins are the grandchildren of Louise Roberts of Antioch, CA and of Robert and Kathleen Kacmarsky of Danbury, CT.
Ty'Nyia Heaven Scott
Tyrone Scott and Amy deSimas are happy to announce the birth of there daughter Ty’Nyia Heaven Scott born on October19,2012 at 2:21am at women and infants in providence,she weighted 7lbs12oz and was 19 3/4in..Ty’Nyia was welcomed home by her big brother Tony deSimas Jr and Breanna deSimas,her maternal grandparents Jonathan and Susan katzen paternal grandmother Madelyn Martin,godparents Alicia Cataldo and Daniel Thomas
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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!
escarole is serious business as its grown in a type of sandy soil and the leaves are delicate and must be washed carefully by soaking in a tub or sink filled with water and must be drained and rewashed Happy New Year 2013! The New Year beings with it a sense several times to get all the “sand” out without bruising the leaves. of renewal and hope for the months ahead. We make resolutions, Each component of the soup was carefully prepared, from making generally, for healthier living. It’s time for that diet, to start that exthe broth, (which is an art in itself, everything is in the broth, but orcize routine and to re-evaluate our lives. I can’t help with every that’s another article) to making tiny bite-size meatballs to assempart of that but I can help with the eating healthy part. bling the soup itself. Yes it was assembled as it was layered in a tall One of the best types of foods I know are Winter Greens. Includstockpot, layers of escarole, mozzarella, Parmesan cheeses and ing green leafy vegetables in your diet in definitely the right step in I believe some breadcrumbs as well, then layered again starting healthier living. This time of year stores and winter farmers markets with the escarole, cheeses and so on. There were many layers in are filled with gorgeous greens. Not sure what to buy and how to the pot, broth was carefully added down the sides filling the pot cook them, well, I’m going to share with you some of my favorite and then the meatballs. The whole thing was covered and slowly greens. These are just a sample of some of the wonderful Winter simmered and when it was served it was ladled from the bottom Greens available now. up gathering all the layers and cheeses. Many cultures include a course of some kind of “greens”. GrowIn Central New York, where I grew up, every breakfast diner and ing up with Italian cooking greens sautéed in garlic and olive oil restaurant included on the menu, some style of eggs and a side of were a staple on the table. My Grandmother, Angelina Yacco, taught homefries and greens. The greens usually, were escarole sautéed me how, in early spring, to forage for baby dandelion greens. Still in garlic and olive oil. Scrambled eggs, homefries and greens, tender, baby dandelion greens, were mild in flavor, as they grow oh yum! There was usually offered something called “Gimbott” older they become bitter. She would just chop them and lightly not sure of the spelling, in any event, this was eggs, sausage, sauté in garlic and olive oil and they would melt in the mouth. She homefries, greens, hot peppers (if you are brave) all scrambled would also roll them up with cheese in a bread/pizza dough and together and finished off in an oven, like a frittata, and topped with bake. Sliced warm from the oven the dandelion roll was a seasonal mozzarella. This was a work of art on a plate and enough to feed treat like no other. two people well. Everyone at the table had to have some greens My Grandmother would also make what we called “Escarole as there was so much garlic in them and if you didn’t the scent of Soup”; I’ve seen something similar to it here in New England called garlic would knock you over, if you can’t beat ‘em…join ‘em. Love “Italian Wedding Soup”. It’s similar in that it contains little meatballs, me love my garlic. escarole in a chicken broth, but that’s where the similarities end. Then there are Collard Greens, which unlike escarole that will My Grandmother’s soup would be a family project. Cleaning the cook down, collards hold their texture in soups and stews. Collard Greens are best known as a southern staple, but have been showing up all over the country. 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For a while I • Thursday’s - Veal Spezzato (Italian Stew) salad dinner $9.95 was the vegetarian chef for the Providence Zen Center and I designed • Friday’s - Fish, Chips, Rings & Chowda $9.95 (fresh haddock) a vegetarian soul food menu that At the Sons of Italy people loved, which included, collard (the original Spirito’s) greens, baked macaroni and cheese, East Providence RI candied sweet potatoes, blackeyed 99 Hicks Street peas, corn on the cob, cornbread and 401-383-2987 Discounted Rates sweet potato pie. Our next stop in the winter greens farmers market brings us to Kale. Curly kale, Tuscan kale – a variety characterized by dark elongated Gift Certificates now Available!! leaves that look almost padded, have
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(Can be make vegetarian by using vegetable broth and omitting the sausage) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 28-ounce can of Italian plum tomatoes 4 cups chicken broth 1 ¼ lbs of Kale, stemmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 15-ounce cans of cannellini beans-drained 1 lb of sweet Italian sausage or you favorite variety, sliced in bite-size pieces. Salt and pepper to taste Heat the olive oil in large soup pot over medium heat, add onion, celery, carrots and garlic and sauté until tender about 5 minutes. Drain and chop the tomatoes, reserving the juice. Add tomatoes, juice and additional ingredients, cover and heat until a rolling simmer, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer additional 20 minutes until tender and flavors are well blended. Remove one cup of broth and beans place into food processor and pulse until a paste, stir into soup. This will create a ‘creamy’ texture. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy.
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2 cups leftover Smithfield ham, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large leek, chopped 4 cups diced butternut squash 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced 1 large parsnip, peeled and diced 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups chopped escarole 3 cups vegetable broth In medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in broth, butternut squash, carrots, potatoes, parsnip, Smithfield ham and pepper. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally. Add escarole; cook 5 minutes longer. SOURCE:Family Features
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January BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountant Edward M. Simpson, C.P.A. 25 Accountant MLR Tax Services 9 Appliance Repairs CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair 18 Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 53 Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 33 Auto Body Fogarty Auto Body 26 Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 12 Auto Dealers Hot Rides INC 17 Auto Detailing After Hour Auto Care 6 Auto Repairs Barbosa & Son Auto Repair 23 Auto Repairs New England Tire 2 Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep 56 Auto Repairs Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 39 Auto Salvage Seekonk Auto Salvage 33 Bakery Crugnale Bakery 11 Bank Coastway Community Bank 10 Building Contractor East Providence Siding 38 Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber 14 Chiropractor New Hope Family Chiropractic 36 Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles 31 Concrete American Mobile Mix Concrete Incorp 27 Credit Union Community & Teachers Credit Union 7 Dance Studio Riverside Dance Center 36 Dentist Kenneth J. Rawlinson, D.D.S. 40 Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC 15 Fencing Instruction RI Fencing Academy & Club 37 Flooring - All Types Armoush Flooring 38 Food Service Thomsen Foodservice 34 Framing - Custom Frames of Mind 13 Fuel - Oil Affordable Fuel 34 Fuel - Oil Al’s Quality Oil Co. 4 Fuel - Oil COD OIL 23 Fuel - Oil Ferreira Oil, Inc. 12 Fuel - Oil Savard Energy Services 7 Gift Shop The Claddagh Connection 19 Hair / Nails Chrissy Rossi’s Hair & Nails 12 Hair Salon Creative Styles 26 Hair Salon Metro Salon 17 Hair Salon Shear Image Salon 24 Handyman Just In Time Handyman Service 11 Health & Fitness Shake It Up Fitness & More 36
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