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EPHS Gets Full Accreditation: Off NEASC Probation

The 62 year old building was on probation for Structure not Academics East Providence High School has officially received the welcomed news that it is no longer on probation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and has full accredidation.

The high school has been on a warning status by NEASC since a 2008 inspection cited the building for several physical deficiencies. The high school staff received the word from Superintendent Kim Mercer and Principal Janet Sheehan late Friday October 24th after school. “Today, Townie faculty and staff learned of the decision by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) to declare EPHS fully accredited. This means that NEASC recognizes EPHS in its establishment and maintenance of high standards in educational excellence. This is a huge step for, and by the community,” said a statement by Ward 3 school committee member Nathan Cahoon. “Should you see Superintendent Mercer, Principal Sheehan, Facilities Director Ed Catelli or any of the Townie faculty and staff about town, please congratulate them. And if you were involved in any of the efforts to restore old Alma Mater to glory, particularly those led by John Carnevale and D’amours Step, give yourself a hand,” continued the Cahoon statement. The official NESDEC report hasn’t been released to the public yet but it is clear now that the long anticipated accreditation for the high school has come to fruition.

During a public tour of the building several months ago, schools superintendent Kim Mercer was confident that things were looking up. “The cleanliness and physical condition of parts of the school is why NEASC put us (high school) on probation,” Mercer said. “They have no problem with our instruction,” the Superintendent made a point to say. “We have completed over 100,000 square feet of new floor tiles. All the old tiles and asbestos concerns are gone,” Ed Catelli, Director of Buildings and grounds for the city and schools added. The Superintendent pointed out a new fire hose connector installed within the building. “In the event it is needed, the fire department can connect hoses directly for water without going to an outside fire hydrant.”

Visitors to the 63 year old high school now are greeted by gleaming new floor tiles, new lighting, and new doors and door hardware. There is a new sprinkler system and new wiring with an updated fire

alarm as well as a new school PA system.

Technology upgrades and handicapped accessibility improvements have been made.

A new guidance department configuration has been completed which allows student direct access to that area from the corridor without traversing through a crowded one entrance/exit office. A new science lab which had been the source of concern because of construction delays is done. And many other physical improvements are now complete. The one big area that has a lot of people saddened is the deterioration of the once beautiful pool. Thousands of dollars were spent on new windows and energy upgrades but the pool’s sub-structure will not meet safety standards. Because a pool is not required in a high school, it won’t affect accreditation. One area that needs to be refurbished are the upper walls in most classrooms. “They all need a good paint job and were working on that.”

Most improvements were done by funding from an original $15 million bond issue.

Even though a bond issue had been authorized by the public, work had been slow to take shape. Current officials believe that NESDEC was hesitant to issue this accreditation earlier because of a lack of confidence in prior school administrations and elected officials. “I think our wrists were slapped

by NEASC,” School Board Chairman Joel Monteiro previously told The Reporter. “I understand why there weren’t happy. When the accreditation team was here last May, they saw very little progress since their first visit,” Monteiro offered. School Committee member Tim Conley agreed. “There was a concern that very little was done. Only about 10% of the needed work was done. Since then we now have finished some 40%,” Conley said. Monteiro and Conley and others made it clear that they felt the problems were with prior school leaders. “I am very happy with the work that our new Superintendent Mercer has put into this effort now,” said Monteiro. “Our entire current committee worked well with Superintendent Mercer to make this happen,” added Monteiro.

City taxpayers caught a break when the long neglected high school gymnasium was recently totally refurbished, mostly by the volunteer efforts of school graduates John Carnevale, Joe Wahl and others. Engineer Carnevale put together an effort which raised some $100,000. The school’s small gym was also remodeled by the “Townie

Project” as Carnevale referred to his philanthropic endeavor. “I have a love for my city, my school, my people,” said Carnevale, a 2000 graduate of the school. Since then the inspirational Carnevale has led an effort to raise funds and work to refurbish both middle school gymnasiums.

Watching the turn of events closely from his classroom as a history teacher in the high school and also from the State House where he sits as District 62 State Representative, Gregg Amore is pleased. “I think a great deal of credit should go to the current school committee and superintendent for their laser like focus on rectifying the most pressing facilities related problems at EPHS,” said Amore. Amore wants to keep focused on the rehabilitation of the high school and other school sites. “It’s very important that we don’t take our eye off the ball, there is still a long way to go before we have the kind of facility that our students continued on next page...

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and staff need and deserve. But this is a very good start,” he added. Representative Amore also wants the state to allow individual communities to build new schools as they may need to. Currently the state has stopped allowing such projects. “I am going to continue to work hard at the state level to press my colleagues to lift the school construction project moratorium so that we can address serious school infrastructure problems we face statewide. This is an investment that will create modern learning facilities and create jobs at the same time,” said Amore.

“Things look good here now. It’s a sad day in East Providence when you’re building is the accreditation problem, not the instruction. They (NEASC) have no concerns with our instruction. They want a five year plan.

A five year plan for more financing will be out this week. We have a timeline for capital expense. I’m trying to budget $1 million per year,” said Mercer previously.

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City 2014-15 Budget Passed

The East Providence City Council gave final approval on Tuesday night, October 14, 2014 to the 2014-2015 new budget.

The budget has a zero tax increase. The council had previously given first passage to a budget which called for no tax increase also. City Manager Paul Lemont wanted a slight .5% increase “to continue all of the improvements we are making in this city.”

But the council only agreed to a no-increase budget by changing the tangible business tax exemption from $10,000 to $5,000 and cutting set aside TANS or tax anticipation loans. However one council member wanted even further cuts which Lemont and the rest of the council disagreed with at that time. But since the first passage of the budget, city councilors decided to hold a special meeting at 5:45 PM just before the school committee meeting. “We are having a Council meeting this Tuesday at 5:45pm to spend more time on the budget and to evaluate the feasibility of making some additional cuts. Although we were presented with a very good budget and we cut approximately 250k at our first meeting, we may be able to do a bit more,” said Mayor Jim Briden before the meeting. Briden said the primary purpose of the special meeting was to see if the council could make further cuts.

Briden went on to say that “the main purpose of our last meeting was to establish the parameters of the budget which are no tax increase and a new 5k business tangible property tax credit. This will not change. In making these decisions, we relied upon the recommendation of our Fiscal Advisor Paul Luba. In response to my question, Mr. Luba opined that our no tax increase with a 5k business tangible tax exemption plan was a responsible budget,” said Briden.

“Sound tax policy requires that one implement programs that are sustainable over a period of several years. Businesses need to be able to prepare pro forma financial statements and to know that the 5k tax credit will remain as a constant that will not be reduced. In future years, this Council can evaluate whether it is feasible to increase the credit amount.

In deciding on a 5k exemption and in looking to make some further cuts, our primary focus is on the financial position the City will be in a year from now. The discipline and core objective remain our adherence to our multi-year budget plan,” said Briden.

However, Chrissy Rossi, Ward 4 council member wanted further cuts to the budget across the board. After the first passage Rossi said “we can do this without hurting any departments in this city,” said Rossi.

“I don’t think we can,” said Lemont. “The council voted first passage not to accept any of the proposed cuts (by Rossi) but to instead, reduce the amount of tangible tax relief to businesses from $10,000 to $5,000 there by voting to keep all department’s budgets in tact as presented by the city manager. It adds an intern in the law department, more outside services, a secretary in planning and practically doubles the council’s salaries. There’s even a duplicate line item no one wanted to address. So please remember next year when you get told about the “fiscal responsibility” and that we have a surplus, we already knew that. Sorry city businesses...I tried,” said Rossi in a release. “When Rossi asked the city manager if the council really needed to double its salary, Lemont responded, “yes.

“One school committee member was satisfied with the first passage of the budget. The council’s preliminary budget gives the school department all of the funding it had requested in its budget proposal. The schools are gaining $1.2M more in state aid and the city appropriation is up $800,000 over last year. “New member Nate Cahoon posted a statement that said “the city council voted to adopt (more or less) the budget as the City Manager proposed. There were a few adjustments. The bottom line as it pertains to the School Department is that the increase proposed by Mr. Lemont has gained the Council’s approval…the School Department will be allocated an additional $2M of sorely needed funds over last year’s

allocation. Given the improvements we still need to make, and the momentum we’ve got now, this will help us to continue our recent renaissance,” said newbie Cahoon.

“Let’s jump on the bandwagon, EP…there’s a new day dawning.”

However when the council met again at its’ special meeting (October 14th), they voted to eliminate the raise for themselves.

The raise was stricken without specific discussion. City Manager Paul Lemont and Ward 2 councilman Helder Cunha were not in attendance during the special budget session. About 22 people were in the audience with roughly half that number being city department heads. One candidate for office, Candy Seel in Ward 3 was there but left before the meeting was over and didn’t speak.

Much of the meeting was directed by Ward 3 councilman Tom Rose who listed a number of possible additional cuts the council might make. “After looking into this budget closely and with input from financial directors Malcolm Moore and Paul Luber, I feel that we are planning well for the future and staying close to our recommended five year plan,” said Rose. Rose then went on to recite a list of potential cuts to several line items in the budget. From $30,500 to $18,500 for council salaries. Cut $1,000 from the City Clerk’s postage account; cut $3,500 in the tax collection office; cut outside services for planning and legal by $30,000. Cut the electrical utility account for street lighting from $750,000 to $730,000.

The council discussed how they have been trying to put more street lights on due to safety concerns and citizen complaints after the former budget commission shut down several street lights. Other items such as un-reimbursed medical police costs were cut by $8,000. Other monies were shifted to give the Pierce Stadium and Crescent Park carousel slight increases to make long awaited repairs. “Did you know that Pierce Field has no money for grass seed,” asked Chrissy Rossi. “They have to count on donations to plant grass. The 5th largest city in the state and we rely on donated grass seed for Pierce,” said Rossi disapprovingly.

Money was shifted to Pierce Stadium by taking $20,000 from the $100,000 slotted for Kent Field rehab work and $4,000 from a carousel account. The carousel account still is an increase over last year.

When all the cuts and shifting was done, the council cut a sub-total of $134,350 additional monies during its’ special meeting.

The grand total amount sliced from Lemont’s budget was $334,500 with the business exemption set at $5,000 not $10,000 and the tax anticipation loan cuts. Because the council’s preliminary passage called for a no-tax increase, these additional cuts will News briefs continued on page 6...

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Outcome based education has forced education to be turned up side down. The turn around is that teachers no longer teach, it’s now the student must demonstrate. When you force students to demonstrate you have to set standards. Standards are what they are, standard, everyone has to be the same. Teachers are now forced to get children to the standard. That brings standards down! Teachers are then evaluated on these standards by tests. Therefore they are forced to teach to test!... Where are academics? Where are learning styles and teachers balance of his/her classroom? Where does the art of teaching fit into this equation? Beaurocrats are forcing our teachers and our children to be abused.

No longer does a teacher have the authority to get to know his or her students, develop a plan for his/her students. It’s Washington, big labor, big business, all progressives, creating their idea of their perfect world where everyone has their place! Forget the American way of individualism and freedom, NO, that is not being a global citizen, that is not sustainable development! This plan is destroying our country, it has already destroyed the Democratic party to whom follow this plan. Republicans are not far behind. America, I urge you to stop this train, keep your children God fearing, loving Americans! Keep teaching your children the truth and give them validation to kindly disagree when they know what they are learning in school is not true.

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FY 14-15 East Providence Budget: No Tax Increase

During the 2012 campaign, I walked Ward 1 and was often invited into residents’ homes where they would tell me about their lives and explain what was important to them. I listened to what they had to say and was troubled by the number of homeowners who were struggling financially. This included those on fixed incomes, disabled at a young age, unemployed and the uncounted underemployed. Their plight is not visible and there is no organization effectively speaking on their behalf at our public meetings. Even with certain national economic indicators suggesting that we have recovered from the Recession, the extent to which we as Rhode Islanders are now better off remains ambiguous. Hence, a no tax increase budget for this next year is clearly essential for our City’s residents. This has not occurred since the year 2000 and was in all respects a responsible budget. Specifically, we worked closely with our financial advisors, did not reduce the School Department’s budget, contributed to the capital surplus account, and implemented a new 5k business tangible tax exemption. The East Providence City Council has served the taxpayers well and made good decisions that will fortify the long-term fiscal stability of our municipality.

Although I am not seeking re-election at this time, it has truly been an honor for me to have served on the Council during the past two years. Our City is strong and moving in the right direction.

Sincerely, James A. Briden, Mayor & Ward I Councilman

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amount to a budget surplus for next year. The council voted to earmark the surplus for further homeowner and business tax relief for next year at this time. However it was noted that emergency expenditures may come into play before then.

“A no tax increase budget for this next year is clearly essential for our City’s residents. This has not occurred since the year 2000 and was in all respects a responsible budget. Specifically, we worked closely with our financial advisors, did not reduce the School Department’s budget, contributed to the capital surplus account, and implemented a new 5k business tangible tax exemption. The East Providence City Council has served the taxpayers well and made good decisions that will fortify the long-term fiscal stability of our municipality,” said Ward One councilman, Jim Briden who is not seeking re-election.

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East Providence Incumbent city councilman Tom Rose, Ward Three, would like to see the city council establish a local budget committee “to remain pro-active on our finances.” This committee would apparently be different from the recently retired state budget commission which took control of city finances and ordered the shut-down of many city street lights and even disallowed minor maintenance such as replenishing grass seed at the venerable Pierce Stadium.

“Looking to the City’s continued budgetary success I will be submitting a resolution promoting the establishment of a Budget Committee,” said Rose. “This Budget Committee would be composed of two City Council members who would meet on a monthly basis with the City Manager, Finance Director and Municipal Finance Adviser. The purpose of the Budget Committee would be to discuss current and forthcoming fiscal year expenditures and revenues. The basis for each meeting will be to track the City’s progress on economic development issues and provide oversight on current and future budgetary expenditures,” continued Rose.

Rose’s plan would require that Manager Paul Lemont and staff immediately start working to submit a 3-5 year strategic-financial plan for the City. The budget committee would provide a monthly report to the Council during a regularly scheduled Council meeting.

Rose and other incumbents along with Lemont have continued to cite recent progress in local economic trends. “This year the Council was able to prevent a .5 percent property tax increase as had been requested by the City Administration. We need to remain pro-active on our finances,” added Rose. He went on to say that, “this type of financial leadership and professional scrutiny will provide us with the time needed to implement the proper course of action for the City’s financial future while providing our taxpayers with transparency on financial issues.” Rose will introduce his idea as a city council resolution at a council meeting.

Many local officials and city department heads have cited severe cutbacks in funding from the state budget commission as a major reason for postponed city property or program improvements. City Manager Lemont has openly disagreed with most of what the state commission did while in power. Since the state has left, with the exception of financial adviser Paul Luber, the city has slowly hired back personnel and restored other funding. The city has recently enacted the 2014-15 fiscal year budget with robust planning while instituting a zero percent tax hike. However, at least one long time former budgetary expert for the city and state has opined that after the council made further cuts on top of a zero tax increase budget, “they should have lowered the tax rate-not just have kept a zero percent increase. Surpluses can’t be applied as they’re indicating,” said the source.

Noting the many anti-Budget Commission comments from various quarters, The Reporter asked Mayor Jim Briden if he feared the city was moving too quickly to reinstate many of the cuts that the state budget commission had made. “I hear what you’re saying but I think we are moving along okay. I think the budget commission helped us a lot, that’s true. This budget has no tax increase and a new 5k business tangible tax exemption. The Council really worked well together as a team. We made additional cuts at this second meeting with the purpose of looking ahead and fortifying our city’s financial position a year from now,” said Briden.

Councilman Rose still believes that the city is adhering to a state/city five year plan for budgeting. “While budgeting is always an arduous and sometimes difficult task the 2014-2015 budget process was both positive and transparent. The City Manager and City Administration provided a well crafted budget with funding necessary to maintain services, increases in areas of need and did this all while sticking to the State’s 5 year plan for our City,” said Rose. Rose also stated that the once neglected City Rainy News briefs continued on page 8...

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A confident sounding Rose said that “the future is bright and East Providence is looking forward to many great years ahead.” One thing that seems evident, is that the state budget commission was involved in helping East Providence mostly erase a multi-million dollar deficit. Rose and others believe that the city can “take it from here.”

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The Rumford Lions Club of East Providence does a lot to help those in need in East Providence and elsewhere. Lions spokesperson Charles Tsonos invites you to help out. The Rumford Lions Club Annual Ham and Bean Dinner will be held on Sunday evening November 9th at the Santa Maria Club, 846 Broadway, East Providence are now being taken. Ticket prices are $12.50 for adults, youngsters 6-12 are $5, and children under 6 eat free. Contact any Rumford Lion or call John Barone at 524-5841 to make reservations.

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The Lions Club of Rumford is a community service organization that services individuals and groups within the City of East Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities. The lions donate two $500 scholarships annually through the East Providence Citizens Scholarship Foundation. Money is raised each year for the Scott Gorham Memorial Scholarship Fund. Annually the lions distribute food baskets at both Thanksgiving and Christmas to families that would otherwise go without. A popular program is the lions vision screening for all public schools in East Providence.

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The East Providence Ward 2 Democratic Committee at a special meeting on October 6, 2014 voted to endorse Helder J. Cunha for City Council and Anthony J. Ferreira for School Committee. All candidates for the two seats were given the opportunity to attend the meeting and be interviewed by committee members. Both candidates’ answers to questions and their presentations convinced the committee to favor the endorsement of both gentlemen. One of the areas that was covered during the interview was in regard to the candidates being accessible to the Ward 2 committee to better serve the City of East Providence and its citizens. The committee members look forward to working with the Mr. Cunha and Mr. Ferreira over the next two-year period.

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Thanksgiving Needs At Tapin TAPIN, the all volunteer donor supported agency serving clients in the East Bay area, has already registered 450 needy families for its Thanksgiving distribution on Sat, Nov. 22. Because of the increase in the number of families over last year donations of money or goods toward this effort would be specially appreciated.

Bags will contain all the basics for a nice traditional meal including corn, green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, instant potatoes, stuffing canned fruit and a dessert item such as brownies. Any of these items would be most welcome as well as treats such as fruit juice, snacks or even paper goods, dish soap or toiletries. Unfortunately, due to lack of refrigeration NO perishable items can be accepted, and unbreakable containers are requested.

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During September, the East Providence Police Department in conjunction with the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) conducted tobacco compliance checks at several local businesses in accordance with federal SYNAR regulations.

The SYNAR tobacco survey is conducted annually and all police departments in Rhode Island are encouraged to participate. The survey is part of the Federal SYNAR regulations, which require states to enact and enforce laws prohibiting any manufacturer, retailer, or distributor from selling or distributing tobacco products to individuals under the age of 18.

In East Providence, an underage teen entered the businesses in an attempt to purchase tobacco products. Out of 25 businesses checked, 3 were either closed or out of business, 3 no longer sold tobacco products, 8 businesses did sell tobacco products to the underage teen and 11 did not. All East Providence businesses who were surveyed were informed by letter of their results by the East Providence Prevention Coalition. Since this was a survey and not an enforcement initiative, violators names will not be released.

According to the RI Department of BHDDH’s SYNAR results, from 2000 to 2010 an average of 11.86% of businesses across the state sold tobacco to a minor. Comparatively, East Providence’s rates are more than triple the state’s average. “Tobacco causes an estimated 1,696 deaths in Rhode Island annually and costs the state’s economy more than $869 million in healthcare costs and lost productivity” as cited in the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control Report 2013.

Future tobacco compliance checks are planned and all businesses who continue to sell tobacco products to underage youth face progressive fines and penalties.

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The East Prov. Historical Society participated in WSD held on October 4th. There were many events including the historical walking tour of Summit and Walnut St. The walking tour was narrated by Dave Kelleher of the EP Historical. There were many beautiful homes, carriage houses and gardens that were included on the tour. The day was a great success.

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East Providence Recreation Department will offer a four week Beading Jewelry class for East Providence Residents ages 8 & up at the Recreation Center, located at 100 Bullocks Point Ave., on Tuesday’s, November 18 – December 9 from 6-7pm, Fee for this four week session is $10 and includes all materials.

Beading is a really fun craft activity for kids of all ages! Basic beading doesn’t require any special skill, but still gets your creative juices flowing as you piece together your own creation from a selection of beads.

To register for this 4 week class or information, call the Recreation Center at 433-6360.

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The East Providence Department of Recreation will sponsor the annual “Turkey Trot” road race on: Saturday, November 22, 2013 at 10am.

The 4.3 mile “fun run” will begin at the Recreation Center, 100 Bullocks Point Avenue. Pre-registration is $15, $16 on the day of the race, or $15 and a canned good. The first 50 entrants will receive a free T-shirt.

Registration and check-in begins at 8:30am, with coffee, tea, juices and breakfast items being served. Following the race, prizes will be awarded to the male and female winner of each division.

The Edward Cronan Sr. Memorial Trophy is awarded to the first East Providence finisher. There will also be a raffle and pizza.

Event proceeds to benefit the recreation department. Nonperishable food items will be accepted at the race and contributed to “Hope & Faith” food pantry.

To receive an application, and/or for volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Recreation Center at (401) 433-6360, or e-mail race coordinator Diane Sullivan at dsullivan@cityofeastprov. com.

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This event is for Recreation Center members ages 6-12. Fee is $5 per child and includes all activities, Pizza and snack. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

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The East Providence Recreation Department will host a “3 on 3” basketball tournament on Friday, December 19th 2014, starting at 4pm at the Recreation Center located at 100 Bullocks Pt. Avenue.

The event is for East Providence youth ages 12-16. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.

No membership is required for this event. Teams must pre-register by Friday, December 12th and the fee is $10 per team. Individual players seeking to join a team are advised to contact the recreation center beforehand.

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Tradition Change for Many

The 86 year Thanksgiving Day EP-LSA Rivalry Watered Down

By Bob Rodericks For the first time in the 86 year storied history of the East own 20 yard line, recovered by the Rams. After an ineligible receiver penalty against the Rams, the Townies Paulo Perreira intercepted a Providence - LaSalle rivalry, the two teams didn’t played before Thanksgiving. East Providence played LaSalle at Pierce Stadium Pena pass and returned the ball to midfield. EP failed to score and punted again. LaSalle suffered two penalties including a delay of on October 10th, 2014. Before the game, long time observers didn’t game call and was face with a 3rd and 15. The Townies came up know what to expect regarding fan attendance. Would devotees of both schools plan on attending the October 10th game as well continued on next page... as Thanksgiving Day? As it turned out, Townie fans turned out in big numbers. The East Providence side of Pierce Stadium was practically filled with just a small area at the far end of the south end zone empty. “It was a near Thanksgiving Day crowd,” mused Pierce Field Manager Joe Medeiros as he surveyed the crowd.

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The small turnout of Ram fans may have been due to their feeling of confidence as they are having a strong year while the Townies are struggling. However, after the game, LaSalle’s quarterback and EP resident Jace Pena said “Don’t underestimate those guys over there,” Pena said pointing to the dejected Townie sideline.

Pena noted how he knows and has previously played football with many of the EP players before. “I love those guys, they’re like my brothers. They are a very tough team and will get better. I wish them well,” said Pena.

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The Townies Aaron Amaral moved EP with a first down run followed by a Justin Johnson scamper to the Ram 10 yard line for another Townie first down. A Ryan Ellinwood pass to Tyler Lockard in the end zone was just missed and EP attempted a 30 yard field goal. Resendes kick was good but a LaSalle penalty for roughing the kicker gave EP the ball back while the 3 points were taken down.

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During the usual spirited halftime show put on by the Townie Marching Band, flag corps and cheerleaders, EPHS assistant principal Shani Wallace visited with students in the stands. “This atmosphere is great! Our band is awesome and the kids in school today felt positive about tonight’s game,” said Wallace. Win or lose, we just want a competitive good effort,” added Wallace. “I don’t know what it means for Thanksgiving,” she said.

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While EP had some positive gains in the 2nd half, the Townies would fail to score. LaSalle seemed to go back to a strong running attack led by Brian Lopes. Again they often showed a no huddle offense. An EP punt was blocked and the stronger Rams capitalized on some Townie mistakes. “That hurt us too much,” Monteiro would say after the game. Finally a 49 yard touchdown run by the Ram’s Lopes would put away the pesky Townies by the 28-13 final score. The Ram’s remain undefeated while East Providence drops to 1-4 on the season. “Our missed tackles and other mistakes hurt. We let them off the hook, we’re just not used to winning yet,” added Monteiro after the game. “But we’ll keep at it again in practice this week.”

The Townie and Rams will play again on Thanksgiving morning but the game will mean absolutely nothing in league standings. Last January the RI Interscholastic League Principal’s Committee on Athletics voted to change the state football playoff format. “Beginning in the fall (2014) all Thanksgiving Day “League games” must be played during the regular season. As a result, all semifinal games will be played on the Friday before Thanksgiving. The traditional Thanksgiving Day games will be played as in the past as “non- league” games. Divisional championship games will be played a minimum of seven days after

November 2014 The Reporter Thanksgiving,” said the league’s full time director Tom Mezzanotte.

Mezzanotte has also been recently appointed president of the National Federation of State High School Associations for 2014-15.

According to league officials, schools affected by this change are LaSalle Academy, East Providence High School, Cranston East High School, Cranston West High School, Scituate High School, North Smithfield High School, North Providence High School and Smithfield High School.

The new format is aimed at player safety in the league’s eyes.

There can be 3 games in 10 days around Thanksgiving with playoffs.

“During the regular and post football season no football player is allowed to participate in more than 90 minutes of full contact during the week,” said the league statement. “Only East Providence and LaSalle disagreed with this format. The rest of the league’s Athletic Directors approved. They don’t have the tradition that we have. It could mean the end of the LaSalle-EP Thanksgiving Day game as we know it,” said East Providence Athletic Director, Bob Duarte.

“They could have made other arrangements,” Duarte added. The state’s longest standing rivalry on Thanksgiving officially began in 1929. Although the two schools started turkey day play in 1927 (EP won 6-0), there was no game in 1928 and the league “started” in 1929 with a LaSalle 19-6 win. Unlike many of the other high school Thanksgiving Day rivalries in Rhode Island, the EP-LaSalle game often had direct impact on the state championship playoff system.

The rivalry has cooled down in recent years as LaSalle has been on a roll while East Providence has been struggling. There are eight (8) East Providence residents playing for the Maroon, including their starting quarterback. A former Townie all-stater and legend, Steve Silva, Jr. is on the LaSalle sidelines as a Ram coach.

This year the Townies have a new head coach in former Townie Jay Monteiro. LaSalle now leads the series - overall - with 48 wins to the Townies 35 wins with two 0-0 ties. The series has often seen changing momentum swings. From 1929 through 1940 the series pretty much went back and forth between schools. LaSalle dominated the series from 1941 through 1948, winning a state title in 1942. A little back and forth again and then the Townies won from 1960 through 1967 and then again in ’69 and ’70 and ’72 and ’73.

EP won state titles in ’66, ’67 and ’69 and ’70. LaSalle took over and won the 1974, ’75 and ’76 games while EP bounced back to win from 1977 through 1980 and then again from 1982 through 1984. continued on next page...

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It was an eight year run next for LaSalle as they beat EP from 1985 through 1992. LaSalle spanked EP in 1992 by a 50-6 score but EP returned the favor somewhat with a 41-6 victory the next year.

And on it went, win one, lose one, until LaSalle regained dominance in the series with wins from 2007 through last year.

So how will the fans take to this new system? Time will tell. The score on Thanksgiving Day means nothing anymore - only to the diehard rivalry fans. Many fans already believe that LaSalle will rest their starters this Thanksgiving and “save” them for the playoffs.

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Other East Providence Thanksgiving traditions will remain strong. Thanksgiving weekend is usually a reunion time as many Townie graduates from years past gather at Bovi’s Tavern and other places to reminisce. Often times LaSalle grads will join with EP grads at Bovis on Thanksgiving morning before the (once) big game and on Friday and Saturday nights. Owner John Bovi is a LSA grad and good naturedly welcomes alumni from both schools.

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is a big party day and evening for many throughout the city.

This year marks the 4th consecutive year the Friends of Kent Field gathering will take place at Bovi’s Town Tavern. The reunion, of-sorts, is on Thanksgiving Friday, November 28th at 7 PM. “This gathering is dedicated to all the people who enjoyed spending time at Kent Field on Clyde Avenue in East Providence during the late 60’s and early 1970’s. Whether you came to the field to play sports, games, enjoy after hour events or all of the above, you are invited to attend this gathering of good friends and classmates,” says the Kent Field Friends face book page. The event was the idea of James Vierra and other “kids of the 60’s & 70’s”. The new Turkey Day football change will certainly be discussed over a “soft” drink or two.

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Champlain College Welcomes Victoria Hayes to the Class of 2018

Burlington, VT - Victoria Hayes of East Providence, RI is enrolled at Champlain College for the fall 2014 semester. Hayes is a first-year student studying Undeclared - Information Technology and Science. In August, Champlain College welcomed 662 first-year students from 36 states and six countries to its Burlington, Vt. campus.

New this year at Champlain College is the $30 million residential complex on the northwest corner of campus that now houses about 460 students and provides them with outdoor space and a new amphitheater.

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programs at its campuses in Montreal, Quebec and Dublin, Ireland.

Champlain College is included in the Princeton Review’s The Best 379 Colleges: 2015 Edition. Champlain was named a “Top-Up-andComing School” by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges and is ranked in the top tier of 2015 Regional Colleges in the North. For more information, visit www.champlain.edu

Eastern Connecticut State University Welcomes Tyler Kinder of Rumford as Newly Enrolled Student

Willimantic, CT - Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its list of newly enrolled students for the fall 2014 semester.

Tyler Kinder of Rumford, RI, is attending Eastern this fall. Kinder’s major is History.

“We are pleased that Tyler has decided to attend Eastern and has the opportunity to experience the benefits of our liberal arts education while enjoying student life on our beautiful campus,” said Ned Harris, director of enrollment management. Harris notes that Eastern freshmen come from 164 of Connecticut’s 169 towns, from 24 other states and from 50 other countries.

Founded in 1889 as a two-year normal school training elementary schoolteachers for jobs in Connecticut schools, Eastern has grown to become a comprehensive, master’s degree-granting institution of approximately 5,300 students recognized by such publications as U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review.

Approximately 60 percent of students live on campus, enjoying the small classes, more than 70 clubs, and vibrant campus culture found at Eastern. Focusing on undergraduate education, the University combines a strong liberal arts curriculum with experiential learning opportunities - internships, student research and community service - to prepare graduates for successful careers in a variety of professional fields.

Eastern Connecticut State University is the state’s public liberal arts university and serves approximately 5,300 students each year on its Willimantic campus and at satellite locations. A predominantly residential campus, Eastern offers more than 30 majors and 50 minors while emphasizing a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in applied learning experiences. For more information, visit www. easternct.edu.

University of Rhode Island students complete summer 2014 internships

Kingston, RI - In an internship, URI students have the opportunity to apply theory to practice in the field, and then return to the classroom ready to apply practice to theory. URI’s experiential learning coordinators partner with faculty to design internships with structured learning outcomes that will provide students with a competitive advantage when they graduate.

The following students from your area completed a summer 2014 internship: Ryan Cute of Rumford, RI, interned with the US Marshalls Service Joseph D’Amico of Riverside, RI, interned with East Bay Newspapers/East Prov. Post Sued Jnbaptiste of East Providence, RI, interned with Butler Hospital Allison Pereira of Riverside, RI, interned with Merchant Overseas The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the University’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. In May 2014, more than 3,000 undergraduate and about 680 graduate degrees were awarded. The University now has more than 115,000 alumni worldwide

Harmony Heritage Chorus to Compete in Louisville, KY

Harmony Heritage Chorus, under the direction of Bob O’Connell, will compete at the International Convention & Contests (IC&C) 2014 from November 12 -16 at the Galt House in Louisville, KY. The chorus qualified for the International Competition at the Area 2 Convention & Contests (AC&C) in South Portland, Me in April of this year, and will join 16 other women’s choruses in the annual all a cappella event.

Over 800 members will gather for four days to renew old friendships, learn new techniques and compete fiercely for the championship.

Twenty-four ladies a cappella quartets will also compete.

Harmony Heritage members hail from all over Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. The organization is a local chapter of Harmony, Inc., an international organization whose purpose is to empower all women through education, friendship and a cappella singing in the barbershop style. .

The chorus holds open r e h e a r s a l s o n Tu e s d a y evenings from 7:15 – 9:45 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on 50 Park Place in Pawtucket, RI. Visitors are welcome to come and listen, and women are welcome to join chorus members on the risers.

For more information, go to www.harmonyheritage. org OR contact Barbara-Ann MacIntosh at 401-560-0073, joyhi@cox.net or Gayle Jordan at 774-306-6681, mayatenor@comcast.net .

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East Providence Historical Society EPHS Fall “2Nd Sunday” Open Houses At John Hunt House : November 9, December 14 Open 1 - 3:30Pm - 65 Hunts Mills Road “Crescent Park On The Ten Mile” The Serowik Collection

This exceptional exhibit of our treasured carousel and fondly remembered Crescent Park has only two open houses remaining.

If you’ve been meaning to come over to Hunt House, now is the time to make the trip. December is always a festive occasion at Hunts Mills with period decorations and special exhibits. Come meet “Jewelie” and introduce your family to the activity of a Sunday afternoon long ago.

General Meeting – Public Welcomed November 24Th – Newman Church Hall – 7Pm 100 Newman Avenue - Rumford “A Case History: A Grave Matter”

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Everyone knows where Uncle Tony’s is on Newport Avenue but does everyone know that the lot which Uncle Tony’s uses for parking was the Case Cemetery? In 1961, the graves were disinterred and reburied in other local cemeteries but the rumor persisted that maybe not all bodies were accounted for. In 2013, the Plymouth Archeological Rediscovery Project undertook a dig of the site with state of the art technology. Project director, Craig Chartier, presents some amazing discoveries and artifacts. Join us!

Visit the new EPHS web site at www.ephist.org The EPHS is a volunteer organization in its 47th year dedicated to the preservation of local history. We maintain the 18th century John Hunt House Museum/ genealogy library at 65 Hunts Mills Road in the Hunts Mills Historic District, participate in the URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. Hunt House Museum is open to all on the “2nd Sunday” of every month from 1-3:30 pm and the reference room is open by appointment. For more information visit www.ephist. org or call 438-1750

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Ocean State Continue Community Collection Drives To Support Mentoring In Rhode Island

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Ocean State is holding a collection drive for gently used clothing and small household items.

Donations help to raise funds to support our mentoring programs for boys and girls throughout the state. We offer convenient free home pick-up of donations and provide a tax receipt. Call 401.921.2434 or visit our website, BBBSOS.org to schedule free home pick up, find the nearest drop off location or learn more about our mentoring programs.

New Fundraising Goal with The Big Toast

Friday night, September 26th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) held its 4th annual food and drink tasting fundraiser “The Big Toast” at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. This year, BBBSOS hosted well over 60 vendors including, D’Vine on the Hill, Chapel Grille, Mill’s Tavern, Egg Roll Cafe, Fool Proof Brewery, InPopnito Popcorn and so many more! This year’s event was a milestone for BBBSOS, with all available attendee tickets selling out in advance.

The event this year netted nearly $17,000 for BBBSOS. “The money raised from this event will allow us to continue to fund our mentoring programs,” said Development Director, Katje Afonseca.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Currently there are over 100 children on the waiting list, most of whom are boys, waiting for someone to positively impact their lives.

Heather Potter, Program Director had this to say “Mentoring is more than just being a child’s friend. It’s being the person who allows them to see the light in their life, giving them higher aspirations, greater educational success and higher self esteem.”

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Events & Activities United Methodist Elder Care Communities Harvest Time Fair

Friday, November 7, 2014 • 4 PM to 7 PM Saturday, November 8, 2014 • 9 AM to 2 PM

Winslow Gardens & Linn Health Care Center Corner of Irving & Alexander Avenues, East Providence, RI; PH: 401-438-7210 The United Methodist Elder Care Harvest Time Fair will be held on Friday, November 7 from 4 PM to 7 PM and on Saturday, November 8 from 9 AM to 2 PM at Winslow Gardens and Linn Health Care

Center, United Methodist Elder Care Communities. The facilities are located on the corner of Irving and Alexander Avenues, in East Providence. A spaghetti supper will be served on Friday night from 5 PM to 7 PM. On Saturday, a New England Chowder Luncheon and more will be taking place from 11 AM to 2 PM. Our Fair features: Attic Treasures, Baked Goods, Books, Plants, Costume Jewelry, Christmas Shop, Straw Pull, Silent Auction, Soda Shop, Craft Room, Specialized Vendors and More!

For more information, call 401-438-7210, ext. 144 Or visit our website at www.umeldercareri.org Free admission, ample parking, and all major credit cards accepted.

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Our festival is the perfect place to jumpstart your holiday shopping. There will also be a raffle table as well as face painting and for the kids. Our harvest café will be serving a variety of breakfast items in addition to sub sandwiches, Blount soup, fresh baked chocolate chip cooked and hot/cold beverages.

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Class of 1994 Class Reunion Saturday, November 29th

East Providence Senior High Class of 1994 will be celebrating their 20 year reunion on Saturday, November 29 from 7 to 11 at the Riveira Restaurant in East Providence. Tickets are being sold through eventbrite.com or you can contact Stacey Messier (Castle) at staceymessier76@yahoo.com. There will be no tickets sold at the door. See you then!

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Santa’s Coming By Boat Saturday, November 29th

The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is once again bringing Santa to East Providence by boat. He will arrive on Saturday November 29th.

His schedule will be as follows: He will leave the boat ramp at Haines Park at 12:00, pass the jetty at 12:10, go around the Terrace and pass the beach at Rose Larisa Park around 12:30 and continue on to Sabin Point Park at 12:45 and then for a short stop at the lighthouse.

There will be hot chocolate, coffee and munches at Sabin Point Park donated by Dunkin Donuts.

We have scheduled Santa’s visit at the 12:00 hour to benefit from high tide so that our new boat, the Lady Pomham, can go closer to the shore then we did last year.

We hope to see a good crowd to greet Santa this year.

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Holiday Breakfast To Benefit Scholarships Saturday, November 29th

To ring in the holiday season, Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will once again sponsor a Holiday Breakfast on Saturday, November 29 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the cafeteria of East Providence School, 2000 Taunton Avenue, East Providence.

Community members of all ages are welcome to attend this festive event. Santa will be on hand to listen to special requests and a photographer will take children’s photos with him, free of charge.

Magician Lon Cerel, voted Rhode Island’s Best Party Entertainer three years in a row, will entertain the children with whimsical bal-

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The breakfast menu includes scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, French toast, baked beans, hash browns, Danish pastry, muffins, apple and orange juice and coffee. Adult tickets are $8.

Children age 5 to 10 are $4 and children under 5 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or obtained in advance by calling Joan Kent at 431-1675 or by sending a check to SF of East Providence, P. O. Box 154438, Riverside, RI 02915. Last year more than 300 people attended this festive event. Local residents are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance.

For adults, the breakfast will feature an extensive silent auction, offering more than 40 gift packages, including Park Hopper passes to Walt Disney World, Samsonite luggage, major prizes donated by Navigant Credit Union and by Pawtucket Credit Union, ski passes to Mt. Cranmore and Pats Peak, as well as jewelry, theatre and concert packages, restaurant packages, sports teams packages, family fun packages and more. The raffle is filled with toys, movie packages, entertainment and holiday-themed items. Payment may be made by cash or check.

Local businesses and organizations have been very supportive of the event. Consolidated Concrete is a Gold Sponsor of the breakfast. Sponsors include Barlow Designs, the Chorus of East Providence, Leroux & Garceau LLP, Perry-McStay Funeral Home and Wood’s Heating Service. Placemat ads are available, starting at $25, and sponsorships from $100 to $1000. Businesses that would like to donate a silent auction or raffle item or sponsor a placemat ad can call Louise Paiva at 401-433-3463.

Proceeds from the event will be used to provide $1,000 scholarships for East Providence students continuing their education at college or career/technical school. Past scholarship recipient families, high school students and members of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will assist at the breakfast.

Annual EP Hockey Alumni Game November 30th

The sheet of ice has been saved for this year’s Annual EP Hockey Alumni Game. This year’s alumni game is scheduled again for Thanksgiving weekend, November 30th, 2014 at 12:20 pm untill 1:50 pm at the Lynch Arena, Blackstone Valley Sports Center, Pawtucket. We are asking for a $30 donation to help support this year’s team, Div III State Champs 2014. Please pass the word to your classmates and friends who might be interested in playing.

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Rumford, RI – Rumford Towers announces its upcoming Christmas Bazaar on December 6th in the Community Room between the North and South Towers, 95-105 Newman Avenue in Rumford.

Doors open at 9:00 am and will close at 2:00 pm. Items on sale will be: Handmade crafts and baked goods; Gift baskets; Christmas

November 2014 The Reporter items; large white elephant table; jewelry, Silent Auction; visit by Santa; kitchen open for coffee and for lunch. Raffle tickets on many wonderful donated items. Raffle will be drawn at 2:00 pm. You do not need to be present to win. Rumford Towers is a residential community for elderly and disabled adults. Help us ring in the Christmas season and raise money for our Association to continue the programs it now has for its residents. For more information, contact either Harold Greene at 270-9409 or Tom Harrington, President at 434-3864.

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The ChoruS of East Providence will perform this season at East Providence High School under the direction of Beth Armstrong and accompanist Victoria Lambrozo in early December. The program will include many familiar and new holiday pieces. This year the ChoruS has added approximately 30 children’s voices. Songs will include favorites from The Grinch, Do You Want to Build a Snowman? from Frozen, Irving Berlin’s Christmas, and many more! So get your tickets early and get yourself in the holiday spirit.

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When guests arrive, give them something to nibble on as they visit and watch the parade or game. A cheese platter that features three to five new varieties will get everyone talking. Select a range of flavors to tempt every palate, such as pairing soft brie with a crumbly blue and Black Creek premium extra-aged cheddar cheese, made

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The cheese shouldn’t stand alone, so be sure to complement it with fresh fruits. Instead of simply placing bite-size pieces on a plate, create fruit cornucopias using sugar ice cream cones. Simply spoon fruit into the cones and arrange the mini cornucopias on a platter for a beautiful seasonal presentation that’s easy to grab and enjoy for party guests young and old.

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Apple cider is a holiday must-have to quench Thanksgiving thirst. This year, add some interest to your beverage offerings with a themed drink that expands on the sweet cider flavors. For example, an autumn sangria is the perfect seasonal offering that’s as cheerful as it is refreshing. Start with sparkling wine and add in a splash of cider with freshly sliced pears and apples. Finish with a few cranberries and sprinkle some nutmeg on top. For young guests or those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, simply swap out wine for alcohol-free sparkling juice.

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Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple, but most people take a small spoonful and move on. If you want to add new flavor to cranberries so guests will be asking for seconds, different spices and additions could mean lip-smacking results. Sweet citrus fruits like oranges taste heavenly when cooked down with cranberries. A splash of port can bring new depths to the classic dish, too. Allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and even chili powder can add surprising flavor.

If you want to add texture, crushed walnuts add crunch and complexity to the sauce.

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Thanksgiving menus often include several potato dishes. The secret to enhancing potato dishes is adding cheese for an indulgent result. For example, the complex flavors of crumbled gorgonzola folded into sweet potatoes make a rich dish that guests will love.

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Dessert

No matter how full you are after your Thanksgiving dinner, there’s always room for dessert. Instead of or in addition to pumpkin pie, try pumpkin cupcakes or pumpkin cheesecake. Add new flavor to apple pie or apple crisp by mixing shredded cheddar cheese into the apple mixture prior to baking. Guests will ooh-and-ahh over how the sharp cheddar flavor enhances the sweet apple filling.

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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will be having its Annual “The Little Brown Church in Watchemoket Square Bazaar” on Saturday, November 15, 2014. from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be Baked Goods.

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Along with this choral work, the string quartet will perform two instrumental chamber works by Steve. The Newman Adult Choir, under the direction of Geoffrey Greene, features soloists Alisa Cassola, soprano, Barbara Youmans, alto, Neil Letendre, tenor, and Lucky Rattan, baritone. Instrumentalists for this performance are Laura Gulley and Chase Spruill, violin, Jordan Voelker, viola, Rob Bethel, cello, and Geoff Greene, accordion.

The Newman music committee decided to commission a work for our choir and Steven L. Jobe was an easy choice for the composer. Steve has performed viola and hurdy-gurdy in several concerts at Newman in recent years, including his own compositions, and Greene and Jobe have a natural chemistry.

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The performance will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2014 as part of the 9:30 am church service. The public is cordially invited. Childcare is provided for the service by a professional staff. A light reception will follow the service with an opportunity to meet the musicians and composer and partake in some tasty treats. Newman Church is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916.

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Please bring a non-perishable item for a Thanksgiving Basket.

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Seekonk Congregational Church Christmas Bazaar & Gift Festival

The Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA will hold it’s Annual Christmas Bazaar & Gift Festival on Saturday, December 6th from 9AM – 3PM … Handmade crafts, knitted goods, decorations, jewelry, Live Wreaths, Boxwood centerpieces, a wide variety of gift baskets, and more! Baked goods … as well as a luncheon being served featuring various soups, sandwiches, homemade desserts, fries, doughboys, etc. Special room with Christmas items, drawing table with winners announced at the end of the day. Pictures with Santa from 10am to noon. Come and enjoy the fun! www.scc-ucc.com

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Hope Congregational Church, 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, will be holding its annual “Christmas On the Trail” Bazaar on Saturday, November 8th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each room in the church will be transformed into shops offering Christmas decorations, handmade crafts and knit goods, gift items and needlework. A gourmet bakery and country store will feature homemade candy, assorted baked goods, and jellies and preserves. There will also be an indoor yard sale with a variety of “nearly new” and “almost antique” items for sale. A special addition this year will be a Photo Booth where you can have some fun and take home a photo! Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For the children there will be a special section where children ages 12 and under may purchase items for their family and friends for the cost of $1.00 or less and the gifts will also be wrapped just for them.

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Rumford, RI – Saturday, December 6, 2014 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Newman Congregational Church, UCC will host their Nineteenth Annual Christmas Mission Bazaar to benefit various charities.

Amongst the tables you will find fresh pine wreaths and ornaments; “Newman’s Own” Country Store featuring a variety of crafts, breads, soup mixes, and cookies.

Ten Thousand Villages will provide baskets, instruments and other gifts from around the world. There will be hand knit items, quilted Christmas items, a quilt raffle, fleece scarves, handmade crafts, book table, and jewelry made by Haitian artisans. You are sure to find treasures at “Newman Marcus” (our white elephant tables). Alternative gifts will be available. The kitchen is open for lunch. Bring your friends, and enjoy the festivities!

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

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St. Francis Xavier Church’s Holy Rosary Sodality held its first annual Tea and Fashion Show on September 19, 2014 at the Riviera Restaurant in East Providence. Fashions were provided by Dress Barn of Seekonk. Many of the attendees came dressed in vintage clothes and wore hats and gloves.

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN Girl Scouts Earn Silver Award Three members of Girl Scout Troop 479, Rose Callanan, Kylie McLaughlin, and Anne Rogers, recently received their Silver Award.

The Silver Award is the 2nd highest award of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Only Cadette Girl Scouts ages 11 - 14 or in grades 6 - 8 can earn it.. It requires a Cadette Girl Scout to complete a journey. Once the journey is completed, the girls must complete a 50 hour service project that leaves a lasting impact on their community.

The girls developed the “Cuddly Crusade” as their project. The “Cuddly Crusade” is an effort to educate the community about animal care, animal shelters, and service animals. The project included an event held at the Pawtucket Animal Shelter where information researched by the girls was shared with the public through the use of brochures and backboards created by the girls. Representatives from the New England Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) Caption For Picture: (From left to right) Troop 479 Members Rose Callanan, Kylie McLaughlin, and Anne Rogers are shown holding their Silver Award certificates. which provides service dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans were in attendance to showcase their dogs and answer any questions people had about the training the dogs receive. Some members of the Rhode Island Canine Search and Rescue and their dogs were also present and gave demonstrations of animal training and techniques.

The event also included tours of the animal shelter. As a result of the tours, more than five animals were adopted over the weekend. A web site, http://cuddlycrusade.weebly.com, was created that people can visit to learn some animal care and training tips. Brochures that the girls produced about animal (dogs, cats, rodents and birds) care were delivered to local veterinary offices.

The girls also created a binder containing information detailing the steps they had taken to organize the event for the Pawtucket Animal Shelter to use as a reference should they want to hold a similar one in the future. The girls were invited to attend the Pawtucket Animal Shelters annual event in November to share their new-found knowledge.

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Sportsmen’ Alliance, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Contribute to a Successful Event Local Boy Scouts joined hundreds of friends and family members at Camp Champlin Established in 1940, 3rd Generation Scout Reservation on Saturday, October 4 at the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America’s 9th Annual Family Fun Day. Camp Champlin, located on 125 acres of woodland in Cranston, offers year-round camping and activity fields for local Scout gatherings.

Specializing Several hundred people attended the event including families new to Scouting.

Scouts participated in a range of activities such as archery, rowing, fishing, field games, in Kitchen & Bathrooms arts and crafts and s’more-making. Organizations including volunteers from the U.S. Fish • Remodeling • Additions and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance attended to support the program.

“This event was a great success,” said John Mosby, Scout Executive/CEO of the Nar• Siding • Silestone ragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America. “One of our biggest goals is to get families and • Granite • Painting community members involved in our Scouting programs. We could not be more pleased with the outcome.”

The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the event next year.

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RI Reg. # 33335 / MA Reg. # CS51340 The Narragansett Council offers a program for boys and young men ages 6 to 21 and Residential / Commercial young women ages 14 to 21, serving over 12,000 in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut. For more information, please log on to www. narragansettbsa.org About the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has 8 regional headquarters around the country, which help to manage the 150 million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System of more than 551 National Wildlife Refuges and thousands of small wetlands and other special management areas. For more information, please log on to http://www.fws.gov/ About the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance: The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (USSAF) is a 501(c)3 organization and protects Over 25 Years Experience and defends America’s wildlife conservation programs and the Fully Licensed & Insured pursuits – hunting, fishing and trapping – that generate the money MA Lic# 132364 to pay for them. The USSAF is responsible for public education, legal defense and research. Its mission is accomplished through several distinct programs coordinated to provide the most complete defense capability possible. Stay connected with USSA: Online, Facebook and Twitter.

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On October 4th, members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 473 went to the Girl Leadership Experience Center at the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England headquarters located in Warwick to attend the Business Owner Junior Badge workshop. (The center provides connected community and school-based programs to help prepare Girl Scouts to become tomorrow’s leaders and to take actions that will make a difference in the world). They listened to business experts/guest speakers: Donna Sowa Allard, Certified Financial Planner and an Investment Advisor Representative from Sowa Financial Group Inc, Sharon Johnson, Treasurer for the Town of Scituate and Office Manager at Carlucci and Dugan, and Jami Ouellette, Certified Public Accountant, President and Founder of Imaj Associates. The girls developed a business plan, made a continued on next page...

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October 2014 [Providence] – The Providence Art Club is pleased to announce it will continue the more than century long tradition of the Little Pictures Show & Sale this November. This year, the 110th Annual Little Pictures Show & Sale will run Sunday, November 16 through Tuesday, December 23, 2014 and will feature hundreds of original works of art priced at a maximum of $300.

The oldest Little Pictures exhibition in the nation, the show will maintain its long-standing tradition of offering original artwork for affordable prices. Pieces created in a diverse range of media sized at 16” x 16” or less (including the frame) will be available for $300 or less. The Club’s historic Maxwell Mays, Moitié, and Dodge House Galleries will showcase oil paintings, watercolors, unique mixed media assemblages, photography, wood block prints, sculpture, jewelry, glass, ceramics, and more. The exhibition will feature over 100 artists, including new artist members of the Art Club.

Each exhibiting artist member of the Art Club may exhibit up to six original works at a time. The show is cash and carry; meaning purchased works may be taken home immediately. Consequently, the exhibition will change daily, as artists replace sold works with new pieces. This results in a constantly changing exhibition of local, affordable artwork.

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Dave Says Buy The Dream Car!

Dear Dave, I’m in college, but I’m not the typical college student. I’ve gone back to law school after working for several years. My wife and I have followed your plan, and we’re completely debt-free. I’m cash flowing school, and we’ve been fortunate enough to build up about $2 million in investments. The other day I saw what I consider to be a collectible car I’d love to have — a 1988 Pontiac Fiero that’s in excellent condition for $10,000.

Should we wait until I finish school, or is it okay to buy it now?

Rick Dear Rick, Wow, I’m impressed. You guys are in great shape. You’re totally debt-free, cash flowing law school and you have $2 million sitting there. My advice? As long as you’ve got the cash on hand, and it won’t hinder your college plans, your lifestyle or come out of your investments, buy the car!

You’ve worked your butts off to the point that $10,000 is nothing in your world. It’s like most people buying a biscuit for breakfast.

I mean, a purchase like this doesn’t even move the financial meter.

Remember, there are three things you can do with money — save, spend and give. You’re in an incredible position here, so there’s no reason not to have a little fun. You’ve earned it. Now, you might have to open your own practice when you’re through. I remember the Fiero, and owning something like that might make you unemployable …

I’m kidding, of course. But you guys have done a fantastic job. You’ve been smart with your money, and now there’s nothing wrong with having some fun and buying a little toy.

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to you both. The big thing at this point is that you’re on the same page. If you have already agreed on a certain amount, and the value of the work is pretty close to the amount you loaned him, you might talk to him about the possibility of knocking out the debt that way. He could work off the debt while helping you on this project.

There’s really no right or wrong answer to this question, Charlie. However, I would recommend not loaning money to friends or family in the future. Sometimes things work out and everyone’s happy. But in most cases it changes the dynamics of the relationship. The Bible says that the borrower is a slave to the lender, and there’s a lot of truth to that statement financially and emotionally.

I’ve seen situations like this go bad and even ruin friendships. It sounds like you two are good buddies and have a great bond, but if someone close to you really needs help, and you’re not enabling bad financial behavior in the process, just make the money a gift. Sooner or later this kind of thing will mess up a relationship.

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HUNGRY? Dining Guide November 2014 The Reporter

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You’ll Fall for the Flavors in These Cream Cheese Bars

By Janet Tharpe

Terrie Hoelscher’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars are very easy to make and delicious! Moist, lightly spiced, with just the right amount of sweetness, these are a perfect fall afternoon treat. They’d make a great Thanksgiving dessert too. I bet these will get rave reviews!

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What You Need

FILLING 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 c sugar 1 egg BATTER FOR BARS 1 c canned pumpkin 1 c sugar 1 egg 1/3 c vegetable oil 1 c all-purpose flour

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 c chopped pecan pieces

Directions • Preheat oven to 375.

• Spray a 9x13” baking pan with nonstick spray.

• For filling, whisk together softened cream cheese, sugar and egg. Mix with a mixer until well-blended and smooth.

• For batter, combine pumpkin, sugar, egg and oil in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.

• Stir in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Mix well to combine.

• Pour batter into prepared baking dish, and spread to cover bottom of pan.

• Drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Cut through the batter with a knife or spatula, to make a marbled effect. Do this a second time, going in the opposite direction. When doing the marbling, do not let your knife drag or touch the bottom of the baking dish.

• Sprinkle with the chopped pecans.

• Bake 25 - 28 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

• Cool the entire pan of bars, then cut into squares. www.justapinch.com/pumpkinbar © 2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club.

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Trad Arts Studio at Slater Mill Presents Hearth Cooking with Chef Dan Morgan (Pawtucket, RI) The 1758 Sylvanus Brown House on the Slater Mill campus is an historic cook’s dream and a welcome adventure for Executive Chef Dan Morgan of Pamfillio’s Ristorante in Cumberland, Rhode Island, whose celebrity dinner guests have included President Bill Clinton, among others.

On November 8 from Noon to 3 p.m., Chef Morgan will serve as a guest culinary artist at Slater Mill’s Trad Arts Studio, presenting a lesson and demonstration of traditional hearth cooking in the period kitchen of the Sylvanus Brown House.

The mid-18th c. artisan cottage, constructed

by Nathan Jenks, was home to carpenter and pattern maker Sylvanus Brown, who hosted Samuel Slater on his first few days in Pawtucket in 1789. The house boasts a central chimney with seven hearths - two of those located in the lower-level kitchen, where antique and reproduction furnishings and cooking implements harken back to domestic life in colonial Rhode Island.

Designed to welcome 21st century foodies to the 18th century kitchen, the one-day session features a presentation and demonstration by Chef Morgan that attends to the transitions over time in cooking tools, food storage, and prepa-

November 2014 The Reporter ration. Chef Morgan will explore the legacy of old time “receipts” or recipes that call for ingredients and basic methods that remain the same despite the passage of time and technology.

Inspired by the New England tradition of reserving Saturday as a day when the kitchen fireplaces of thrifty farm and factory families were warm with glowing coals in preparation for Sunday’s day of rest, the menu Chef Morgan will present includes roasted chicken and root vegetables, Boston baked beans, potatoes in cream, and a dessert of autumn fruit tarts. Chef Morgan will explain the food culture and techniques behind his specialties, demonstrate preparation of menu items, and coach hearth cooking participants in the making of their individual desserts.

Servings from the prepared menu and specially selected wines will reward the appetites of participants in this pre-Thanksgiving celebration of New England food.

The fee for the workshop is $65 per person, and includes the demonstration, hearthside dinner, wine and dessert. Admission is limited to 10 participants, and advance registration is required.

Visit www.slatermill.org for a link to purchase tickets online, or call 401.725.8638 x.100 to reserve by phone. For further information contact Mary Lee Partington at 401-725-8638 x102 or mlpartington@slatermill.org.

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Participate In Urban Assault Bicycle Obstacle Course Race Event Happening Sunday, November 9 In Pawtucket Vendors, participants and the general public welcomed to competitive bicycling event Bicyclists from all over Southern New England are invited to take part in a fun, exciting and action packed event happening in Pawtucket, RI. Participate in the Rideyourassoff Urban Assault Race, happening Sunday, November 9, at 11 am at the site of the former Paramount Cards Mill, 400 Pine Street.

This unique cycling event is an obstacle course event, featuring manageable drops and jumps. And, for those who don’t want to try the course, there is a “go around” event.

In addition, there will be industry vendors, food trucks, music and beer from the Bucket Brewery, plus a great festival atmosphere!

Organizers say this bicycling event is designed to not only promote the fun aspects of obstacle bicycling, but to showcase the site of the race, the former home of Paramount Cards, which originally was the historic J.P. Coates Thread Mill, and the future potential of the site for development.

Based on the success of this event, organizers hope to do the Urban Assault Race annually as a way to showcase the Blackstone River Valley as a destination for leisurely, recreational and competitive bicycling.

Also, the event is looking for participants to be part of the bicycling obstacle race, plus vendors are being sought to attend, and the general public is welcomed to cheer on participants.

For more details on this event go to www.rideyourassoff.com and http://www.ovahthebars.com/

Annual Turkey Raffle at the Seekonk American Legion Post 311

American Legion Post 311 is having their annual Turkey Raffle on Friday, November 21st at the Post Home, 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. Turkey baskets include vegetables and all the fixings. Raffle starts at 7:00 pm until all baskets are won. Admission is free. Free hot dogs. Please call the Post at 508-336-9822 for information or directions.

Dighton Historical Society PSYCHIC FAIR

The Dighton Historical Society is sponsoring a PSYCHIC FAIR at Friendship Hall, 2151 Elm Street, Dighton, next to the Community Church SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014, 10:a.m. to 5 p.m.

We will be having mediums and psychics, angel card readers and a variety of vendors who will help you to start your holiday shopping early.

Also a bake table and Roll-Up Raffle There will be coffee and tea and pastry Readings are 20 minutes for $20.

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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

November Teen Programs @ East Providence Public Libraries

(Programs are for ages 10 + unless otherwise noted.)

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES @ Weaver and Riverside

Earn community service credit for high school or confirmation. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5:30-7:30 @ Weaver; Friday, Nov. 21, 2:30-4:30 @ Weaver; Saturday, Nov. 22, 10:00-noon @ Riverside

WRITING WORKSHOP @ Weaver

Fun writing exercises, free books, snacks, music and activities to spark your creativity. Monday, November 24, 3:304:30pm

TEEN MOVIE @ Riverside MALEFICENT

Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 5:45pm Movies are rated PG; snacks provided.

TEEN TUESDAYS @ Riverside Laptops, music, games.

After school on Tuesdays.

TEEN THURSDAYS @ Weaver

Laptops, Wii, games.

After school on Thursdays.

SPECIAL TEEN SNACK DAYS: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 3pm @ Riverside Thursday, Nov. 20, 3pm @ Weaver

LOOKING FOR A TUTOR?

Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. LIVE HOMEWORK HELP tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson.

Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – all levels including AP. LIVE HOMEWORK HELP tutors are available every day from 2pm until 10pm.

READ DOWN YOUR FINES @ Weaver and Riverside Youth 16 and under can reduce their overdue fines by reading in the library.

Tell a librarian when you start reading. 30 minutes of reading = $1 waived.

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

Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5; Sunday 1-5 (September through May)

RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 401-433-4877

Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5

November Activities For Children @ East Providence Public Libraries

PLAY GROUP FOR AGES 2&3

Fridays, October 10 – November 21, 9:30-10:30 @WEAVER. Activities will include songs, stories, art, and free play.

Registration is not required.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Mondays, October 20, November 24, December 15, 3:30-4:30 @WEAVER Fun writing exercises, free books, snacks, music, and activities to spark your creativity.

WEEKLY STORYTIMES September 16 through December 6, 2014

No advance registration is necessary.

Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities.

Tuesdays, 1:30pm, ages 3 - 6 @ Riverside; Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside; Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver; Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver; Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver; Saturdays, 10:00am, ages 2 - 6 @ Weaver

BINGO @Riverside

Wednesday, November 12 Drop-in between 3:00-4:30pm Play BINGO for prizes.

RECYCLED CREATION CRAFTS @Weaver

Grades 1-5 Nov. 18, Dec. 16 Use recycled materials interesting and unique crafts.

to

create

LEGOs @ the Library

@RIVERSIDE – Wednesday, Nov. 19 Ages 5 & up Lego fans are invited to build alongside other kids who love LEGOs. The librarian will provide a theme for inspiration. Kids can stick to the theme, or just explore the open-ended possibilities of creating with a giant mountain of LEGOs.

BABYSITTER TRAINING CLASS

Saturday, November 22, 10:00-2:00 @ RIVERSIDE REGISTER: Call 433-4877.

CCRI Pediatric Nursing Students present a day of hands-on babysitting training. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly care for children, toddlers, and infants.

Certificate awarded upon completion.

Please bring your lunch. For kids ages 10+.

COMING UP IN DECEMBER . . .

VISIT WITH SANTA CLAUS

Tuesday, December 9, 2:00-5:00 @ WEAVER Bring your camera to take photos with Santa. Kids can also decorate holiday cookies.

THE NUTCRACKER

Wednesday, December 10, 6:30-7:30 @WEAVER Join master storyteller Carolyn Martino on a magical journey that takes you to faraway lands in search of the hardest nut in the world, culminates in an heroic battle against the forces of villainy, and in the end reveals the power of true love. You’ll leave with a new understanding of this timeless holiday story.

For families with children in elementary school.

ONGOING . . .

READING BUDDIES

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

LOOKING FOR A TUTOR?

Check out our website (www. eastprovidencelibrary.org/epl/kids/) to

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DON’T LET YOUR PET GO HUNGRY! C.A.T.S. HAS FREE CAT & DOG FOOD ! *Available to East Providence Residents Only* FREE PET FOOD IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE EP ANIMAL SHELTER ...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE! CAT ADOPTION TEAM SERVICES (CATS) HAS SECURED 2 PALLETS OF FOOD FOR USE BY EAST PROVIDENCE RESIDENTS ONLY! SHOW ID WHEN YOU VISIT SHELTER Cat Adoption Team Services is committed to helping animals stay in their homes!

Low cost spay/neuter for cats is also available for EP RESIDENTS ONLY through SALMON RIVER MOBILE VET

ONLY $35.00 for a spay or neuter, rabies and distemper!

You MUST say "Project Spayme" when calling SALMON RIVER MOBILE VET For appointment call 401-793-0092 PLEASE SHARE...LET'S ALL HELP KEEP UNWANTED KITTENS FROM BEING BORN!

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

WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence, RI 401-434-2453; Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1:00-5:00 RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY, 475 Bullocks Point Ave., Riverside, RI 401-433-4877; Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5 www.eastprovidencelibrary.org For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.

Weaver Library 41 Grove Avenue, November 2014 Programs Good Times and Sunday Dinners

Monday, November 3, 2014 7:00pm Weaver Library is delighted that Dr. Ed Iannuccilli will present “Good Times and Sunday Dinners”, a program that promises to take Rhode Islanders down many warm memory lanes. Dr. Ed will share stories of the 1940s and 1950s when he was an ItalianAmerican child growing up in Providence and he will also discuss the history of immigration to Rhode Island. An engaging speaker, Dr. Ed is a retired physician and author of two books, Growing Up Italian, Grandfather’s Fig Tree and Other Stories, and What Ever Happened to Sunday Dinner and Other Stories. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Be sure to visit C.A.T.S. at www.catadoptionri.org Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/Cat-Adoption-Team-Services

No Cold Feet at the Library! Knit Socks with the Knit and Crochet Club

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Tuesdays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm If you can knit, purl, increase, decrease, you can learn to knit socks this fall! Group members will be available to help, but some knitting experience is necessary. Size 1 circular needles, 16 in. and 24 in., and two 50 gram or one 100 gram ball of sock yarn are required. Join a warm and welcoming group to knit and crochet other items too!

“Leh Wi Tok”, An Award-Winning Documentary of Sierra Leone

LICENSED ARBORIST

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STUMP GRINDING ~ LARGE TREE REMOVAL ORNAMENTAL PRUNING

• FALL SPECIALS •

Cord Wood Any Length Outdoor Burner Wood

Large Crane for Difficult Removals!

No Damage to Lawn!

Special Ground Protection Mats Used!

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Thursday, November 6, 2014 6:30pm Topher Hamblett, President of the Foundation for West Africa will lead a discussion following the film “Leh Wi Tok” (Let Us Talk.)

Created by Rhode Island filmmakers John Lavall and Mary Copp, Leh Wi Tok features Sierra Leone’s brave, visionary radio pioneers telling their story of how radio helped to end war and build peace, democracy, and hope. Today, these same radio pioneers are providing life-saving information during the Ebola crisis. They are now at the forefront of getting information out to the people who desperately need it. The Foundation for West Africa is a Rhode Island-based non-profit organization supporting independent radio stations and journalists in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Sports Book Club

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 7:00pm Weaver Library’s ten-year-old Sports Book Club has a new day and time! Join sports lovers of all stripes for lively discussions of great sports books. We’ll be talking about Pete Rose: An American Dilemma by Kostya Kennedy in November and copies of the book are available at the library. Contact Joyce at 434-2453 or eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com for a copy of the 2014-15 reading list.

Library programs are free and open to all. Questions? Call 434-2453.

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v e r y u S e e r F 2014 Defi ciency "Giving Thanks to All Our Loyal Family and Friends" How do you say ‘thank you’ for sunshine or health…for clear days or gentle rains…for happiness, joy or love? You say it by sharing what you have. You say it by making the world a better place in which to live. (Thomas D. Whillhite) Hattie Ide Chaffee Home : * Short-Term Individualized Rehabilitation Programs * Home-like Environment * Non-Profit * Remodeled Private Bedrooms and Bathrooms * New Whirlpool/Spa * Free Wireless Internet * Free Cable TV * Highest Nursing Staff to Resident Ratio in the Area * Family Atmosphere Remember Hattie Ide Chaffee Home for your Short-Term Recovery Needs: * Knee or Hip Surgery * Syncope or Falls * Stroke Recovery * General Surgery * Cardiac Recovery

Hattie Ide Chaffee had 169 residents successfully discharged to their own home!

HATTIE IDE CHAFFEE HOME 401-434-1520

200 Wampanoag Trail ~ East Providence, RI 02915

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Weddings, Engagements &Anniversaries

2015 GOLF MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE! JOIN TODAY! Hillside is a premier 9 hole Semi- Private golf course with lots of amenities. They include La Collina, our full service restaurant, the Tiki Bar on the 9th hole, Pro Shop, Cristallo Spa & Salon, Salt Water Heated Pool, Beach Volley Ball Courts, Bocce Court, Two Gazebos and Fire Pit for all to enjoy.

Monthly Membership Dues Food Assessment Single $985 $50 Family $1,700 $75 Senior (65 or older) $775 $35 Senior +1 $1,400 $60 Single (18-25 $525 $25 Junior (up to 18 yrs.) $295 $0 Membership is based January 1st thru December 31st The golf course is open year round, weather permitting.

Membership will have its privileges: ** UNLIMITED GOLF WITH PREFERRED AND OR FIXED TEE TIMES ** 10% OFF GOLF ACCESSORIES SOLD THRU THE PRO SHOP ** 10% OFF A POOL MEMBERSHIP & 10% OFF SPA TREATMENTS ** ABILITY TO CHARGE FOOD, BEVERAGE, GUEST FEES, ETC. ** MEMBER ONLY TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS ** DISCOUNTS ON CLUB SPONSORED EVENTS Other services include MGA/GHIN handicap system, annual locker rentals and eligibility to play in AAGA sanctioned events.

Pay in full by Nov 15, 2014 & enjoy a 5% discount as well as the benefits of a golf member for the remainder of 2014.

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Mr. and Mrs. Teixeira

On Sunday October 5th 2014 at 4 pm Charles and Jennifer were married at the Madeira Restaurant in East Providence, RI. This beautiful couple shared this special day with close friends and family. Jennifer from Riverside and Charles from Dracut, MA now make their home in Dracut, MA.

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Afraid to Smile?

Afraid to Smile?

We Can Help!

Kenneth J. Rawlinson, D.D.S.

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Bay View Academy Students Honor St. Francis With Prayers For Paws

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Hundreds of Pet Food Items Collected for the Warren Animal Shelter

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In honor of the October 4th Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, Bay View Academy’s Lower School conducted a pet food drive to benefit the Warren Animal Shelter. Students donated 265 dog and cat food items, including boxes and bags of dry food, canned food and even one dog bone. On October 6th, Lower School students gathered for prayer outside in the Esposte Garden, as they do throughout the month of October, only on this day they brought their favorite stuffed animals and photos of their pets to be blessed in observation of St. Francis’ Feast Day. After the blessing, the stuffed animals were given special “amulets” designed by the students to protect them from harm.

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SCHOOL NEWS Bay View Academy Students Jump Start Their Day The Healthy Way

There is a fun, new way for Bay View Academy students in grades five through eight to start their day and it’s all about making healthy choices. “Jump Start Your Day” is the latest addition to on campus clubs. The group meets one morning a week under the direction of Middle School Physical Education teacher, Audrey Thorpe (Cranston, RI), and the Lower and Middle School Nurse, Marie Warren (East Providence, RI). Ms. Thorpe and Mrs. Warren explore important topics with the students related to nutrition and exercise. During the morning sessions, students alternate between making healthy breakfast and snack items, and trying out new exercises. During the first session, students made smoothies with Greek yogurt and fruit. After each “cooking” session, the girls bring home the recipe on recipe cards. The second session brought some stretching and dancing to get energized. Throughout the year, the girls will explore different fitness routines such as dance, yoga and pilates.

“I was thrilled when Marie and Audrey came to me with this idea,” says Lower and Middle School Principal, Cindy Lorincz (Attleboro, MA). “The girls really enjoy it and we welcome every opportunity to teach our students the value of healthy choices.”

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Bay View Academy Welcomed National And International Educators For Mercy Secondary Education Conference (Msec) Crowd Entertained by Original Production of “And the Story Goes On...”

On October 10th and 11th, Bay View Academy hosted the 33rd Annual Mercy Secondary Education Conference at the Biltmore Hotel in Providence. The conference, entitled Anchored in Hope, Spiritual Growth and Development in the Ocean State, brought together 320 national and international educators from Sisters of Mercy sponsored institutions. Attendees benefited from presentations on the role of prayer, service and formation programs on spiritual growth and development within the Mercy charism. They also visited Bay View and were treated to a performance rooted in the Mercy tradition, called “And the Story Goes On...”

Eighteen years ago the Bay View Players, under the direction of Christine D. Kavanagh (Barrington, RI), performed a production about the life and work of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy. This fall, the script was reexamined and revised by Mrs. Kavanagh to bring the performance to the present day. With the talent of approximately fifty students and the musical gifts of Bay View’s own Diane Gualtieri (Co-Musical Director, Warwick, RI) and Stephanie Isidoro (Instrumental Director, East Providence, RI) the story of Catherine McAuley was once again brought to life for the benefit of our MSEC visitors and the Bay View community. Bay View’s student musicians were joined by Karen Mellor, a percussionist from Barrington, RI and Mary King, a harpist from Smithfield, RI. Cast, Crew and Student Instrumentalists of “And the Story Goes On...” From our area: Lily Gucfa, Rehoboth, MA, 8; Katherine Kerr, Seekonk, MA, 8 Julia Smith, Barrington, RI, 7; Olivia Abreu, Bristol, RI, 10 Sofia Alano, Bristol, RI, 9; Tiffany Brooks, Bristol, RI, 10 Emma Egan, Bristol, RI, 10; Farah Kinsella, Bristol, RI, 8 Faith Allen, East Providence, RI, 10; Ae Jee Booth, East Providence, RI, 8; Lauryn DeCrescenzo, East Providence, RI, 12; Elizabeth Kolakowski, East Providence, RI, 11; Madison Manuel, East Providence, RI, 8;

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Nineteen Bay View Academy Students Inducted Into National Italian Honor Society

Bay View Academy’s chapter of the National Italian Honor Society, Maria Gaetana Agnesi Società Onoraria Italica, welcomed nineteen newly inducted members on Thursday, October 16th.

Five members who were inducted last year were also present to reconfirm their membership. The Honorable Deborah Del Sesto, Honorary Vice Consul of the Italian Consulate in Providence, was present to congratulate the students.

This induction ceremony marks the beginning of the second official year for the National Italian Honor Society at Bay View. The “Società Onoraria Italica” is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Italian in order to give recognition to outstanding achievement in Italian, as well as to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Italian culture and civilization.

Candidates for Bay View’s chapter must have a grade average of 90% or more in the study of Italian for every level completed beyond the second year of study. In addition, they must have an overall scholarship average of at least 80% in all subjects. Candidates must plan and participate in social or cultural activities or service projects sponsored by the Italian Honor Society. Bay View students of Italian are additionally required to participate in the National Italian Exam and have the option of participating in the Academy’s Italian exchange program with Liceo Classico e Linguistico Carlo Alberto, a school in Novara, Italy.

New Inductees from our area: Olivia Dumon- East Providence, RI Taylor Moravec- East Providence, RI

Orlo Avenue School, EP, RI

Orlo Avenue School in East Providence is proud to announce the Students of the Month for September. This year our students wrote a criteria for earning this award which included respect, responsibility, and cooperation behaviors. Our students of the month always have a positive attitude, persevere when things might get difficult, and have great character.

These students always help others and accept help if they need it. A great person gets involved to make a difference and this is definitely a quality of all of our students of the month. We are proud to be their teachers and honored to have them as part of our school community. Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! Caridee Ducharme, Corey Blakely, Alexander Cassamas, Liliana Rocha, James Cassamas, Rylee Jackson, Iriana Valle, Donovan Verissimo, Madison Bento, CJ Gonzalez, Andrew Souto, Emma Silva, Kendrick Faria, Eric Figueroa, Apollo Cavros, and Kevin Cabral. Orlo also awarded Miss Lodge’s class with the Best Attendance Award for September with 98%! Great job!

Look out for next month’s Students of the Month and Attendance Award winners. Looking to help support Orlo Avenue? Check out their website at www.epschoolsri.com/orlo

Local Resident is Athlete of the Week at Providence Country Day School

East Providence, RI—Pat Brennan of Rumford was named Athlete of the Week at the Providence Country Day School for the week of September 7.

Pat came in 1st place at the Portsmouth Abbey Invitational. In the final stretch of the race, Pat added a quarter mile to the length because he took a wrong turn and still finished ahead of the pack with a time of 20:44.

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How You Can Help Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Ocean State Continues Volunteer Mentor Recruitment for more than 200 Children on the current waiting list.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State is continuing their drive to recruit male and female mentors for the 100+ kids who are currently on the waiting list. Boys & Girls ages 7-15, throughout the state of Rhode Island are waiting to be pared with a volunteer for 6-8 hours a month for a minimum of a one year commitment.

For information on how you can be a mentor contact a BBBSOS Match Support Specialist at Mentoring@BBBSOS.org or (401) 921-2434.

Why Become a Foster Parent

Through the eyes of an innocent child it is very easy to see that all anyone ever really needs is LOVE. It may sound “cliché” but since becoming a foster parent nineteen months ago I have learned that it is absolutely true! My husband, our four teenage children, and I welcomed a beautiful three month old baby boy into our home on a hot August afternoon. Our license to foster a child was approved on a Monday and by Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 we had our first foster child!

I remember calling by husband at work and saying “Can you get home, now?! A baby boy is coming!” My husband pulled into our driveway just minutes before the state car that was delivering our foster son. We all “fell in love” instantly. None of us could believe how big he was; he weighed 16 pounds and had a full head of soft dark brown curls. While we were waiting for him

to arrive I described what a typical three month old would likely look like to my daughters...he was not typical! After completing the necessary paperwork, we were soon left alone with our new addition.

My family and I were all very excited, but also a little shocked.

Although we had been talking and thinking about fostering for years we couldn’t believe it was actually happening! Would I really remember how to care for an infant? What does he need?

When will he eat, sleep, etc...? How will our kids really feel about having a baby in the house? Will he wake everyone up in the middle of the night? Can my husband and I pull this off? The first couple of days were filled with lots of questions. Amazingly enough we quickly fell into a routine and it seemed like he had been with us all along. It felt right, easy, and natural.

His mother’s home and the home of her relative had both been deemed unsafe. Supervised visits with his mother were set up on a bi-weekly basis. I struggled to write a note to his mother for the first visit but believed it was important to do. It was short, but I let her know that he seemed well and comfortable and filled her in on his latest eating and sleeping schedules. I hoped I was opening a door to future communication between mom and foster mom.

The time seems to have gone by so quickly since he arrived and we quiver at the thought of him ever leaving us. But we know that we are giving him a stable, comfortable, loving home for however long he stays.

To learn more about foster parenting call Joyce LaFrance Tormey at Children’s Friend at 401-276-4318 or email her at jtormey@cfsri.org.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS Sports Update

By Bob Rodericks

EPHS Girls Volleyball: The Townies Junior Varsity team made it to the finals in championship play. The lady Townies went 5 and 1 in pool play and won their bracket. EP then beat Prout in an exciting semis to earn a spot in the finals. EP then lost to always tough Coventry in the finals. Patricia Hurley and Jordan Farnsworth were named to the all tournament team. “I am extremely proud of this group for all their hard work and efforts not only today, but for the entire season. To once again be present in the finals is testament to the hard work and dedication that is exhibited on a daily basis for Townie Volleyball,”said coach Michael Solitro. “It is an experience that the players and myself will never forget,” added Solitro.

In a game for first place EP was eventually defeated by Mt. St. Charles. “The crowd got their money’s worth as both teams slugged it out for almost 2 hours. In the end Mount made a few more plays en route to their win. The Townie fans and student section were incredible. It made more a great atmosphere for a high school volleyball match,” said Butler in his after game blog.

However after a shut out win over BayView in late October, the Townies are tied with LaSalle for first place with a 12-4 record.

EPHS Tennis: EPHS Tennis is in 2nd place with a 10-3 impressive record.

The Townies defeated Middletown, Hope, Pilgrim, Central and lost to North Smithfield.

EP Townies runners-up in state JV finals of volleyball.

Townies Also Win 9/10 Volleyball Tournament. After 3 straight years of falling short in the Finals, the Townies took home the 9/10th title this year. “This tournament is played at the mid season and gives the Sophomores and Freshmen a good indicator of where they stand across the state,” said veteran coach Alex Butler. Varsity players are allowed to play as Emma Drolet played with her classmates during the tourney. EP went undefeated in pool play and then dispatched of Cranston West in the Semi Finals. In the Finals, EP need three games but took down Toll Gate for the Championship. “We had three players recognized for their play throughout the day. Freshman Shelby Mello was selected to the All Tournament team as well as Sophomore Tricia Hurley. The Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament was Haley Fanara. Haley switched positions to Libero in place of injured Jordan Farnsworth, and was strong with her service game all day. Including in that was a 15-0 game against Mt. Hope, where Haley served all 15 points including 8 aces,” added Butler.

The All Tournament Team and MOP are selected by the playoff team coaches.

In other October action EP varsity turned back a scrappy Chariho team in three games. “The team played a sloppy match with 16 service errors and many hitting errors in spots where ball placement is needed instead of hammering the ball,” said Coach Butler. Underclassmen Corrie Traverse (6 kills, 7 digs, 2 aces) and Emma Drolet (7 kills, 6 digs, 3 aces) continued their strong all around play in the win.

Exeter West Greenwich showed why they are undefeated en route to a 3-0 win over EP. EWG’s size and savvy proved to be too much for the Townies in the loss. EP didn’t pass well and had a bunch of blocking/net errors to aid the Knights.

Senior EPHS Tennis Team EPHS Football: The Townies defeat South Kingstown 9-7 in a late October Saturday afternoon game. South Kingstown had a chance to win the game with a field goal attempt. As time ran out the ball hit an upright and was no good. The Ram’s remain undefeated while East Providence dropped to 1-5 (now 2-5) after a defeat to LaSalle. “Our missed tackles and other mistakes hurt. We let them off the hook, we’re just not used to winning yet,” added Monteiro after the game. “But we’ll keep at it again in practice this week,” said first year head coach Jay Monteiro. LaSalle beat East Providence 28-13 in the first ever non-Thanksgiving Day game between the two schools. See more details on this elsewhere in this issue. The Townies were also defeated by a playoff bound Barrington High team.

EPHS CrossCountry: The boys team is in a strong 4th place with a 7-3 record in the 11 team Metro Division. The girls squad is tied for 8th place with a 3-8 record, beating Tiverton and Shea in recent contests.

EPHS Boys Soccer: The team is in the middle of the pack in Division I with a 7-7 record. A highlight was their last game against always tough LaSalle with the Townies winning by a 2-1 score. It has been several years since EP has recorded a win over LaSalle. EP is hoping to make some noise in the playoffs.

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Great goaltending this season from Amy Hurst and Mckenna Britto of Martin Middle School. The Martin girls and boys were both victorious in recent games.

EPHS Girls Soccer: Girls soccer is still struggling as they are looking for their first win. They are in 5th place in Division II Central. The Townies played their last game late last month on Senior Night and gave Pilgrim a good game, leaving halftime tied at 1. But Pilgrim surged ahead in the 2nd half and at EP 6-1.

Bay View Soccer: The Bengals of BayView are 4-7 in Division I play. The Bengals have wins over Mt. Hope, Barrington, and over 1st place Portsmouth. They lost to Prout in a close 2-1 game.

Bay View Tennis: Bay View Tennis is struggling along with a 1-12 record, but had a nice 7-0 win over Classical. (contact us at bobrodericks@gmail.com if you want your sports team covered in The Reporter. Thanks to Alex Butler for his blogs and comments.)

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competed. The Rhode Island Inferno 14U team dominated the competition on Sunday, holding all three opponents to a combined total of two runs. Rhode Island Inferno is a girl’s fast pitch softball organization based out of East Providence, dedicated to the individual development of superior fast pitch players and morally responsible individuals.

The fall season started on September 7th for Inferno, with a doubleheader against the South County Sea Devils. Inferno had key hits in both games by Andria Braga, Maia Villarica, Emma Da’Silva, and Aly Woods to lead Inferno to two remarkable victories.

In their following weeks victories against South Kingston Blue and Bombers Gold, solid defense and offense was led by veterans L.A. Villarica, Ashleigh Wyrostek, Caroline Feeney and Raevyn Watson. On September the 28th, Inferno had another doubleheader against the Ocean State Waves. Inferno dedicated both games in the remembrance of the softball players whom died in the tragic North Central Texas College Softball bus accident. The Inferno players placed the initials “NCTC” on their arms in memory of the victims from that tragedy. Rhode Island Inferno played their heart out in both games with two very impressive wins. Winning both games, 9-0 and 11-0, with two shutout victories. Lastly, their last doubleheader of the season was against East Coast Drama. Inferno won both games, led once again by an extraordinary pitching staff, which consists of Taylor Babcock, Haley Ramer, Hannah Ramer, and Haily Silveira.

This past Sunday, bracket play put Rhode Island Inferno up against the Blackstone Valley Blazers in the first round. Big hits by power hitters Taylor Babcock, Ashleigh Wyrostek, Emma Da’Silva and L.A. Villarica led the way to a 9-0 win for Inferno. In the semifinal against the Bombers Gold, Inferno faced a pitcher with a good fastball, but hit again consistently to lead Inferno to another victory. Hannah Ramer led the way with two gigantic hits. In the championship finale, Rhode Island Inferno played North Providence Velocity Blue, the most competitive game of the tournament. Inferno once again played resilient and brilliantly defensively to win the RI ASA Fall Ball championship. The coaching staff which consist of coaches Steve Babcock, Bob Watson, Barry Ramer, and Tony Woods was extremely impressed with the performance of their players throughout the course of the year.

In all, Rhode Island Inferno brought home its first ASA Fall Ball championship, and outscored its opponents throughout the fall season and playoffs 109 to 15.

Some of the Riverside Middle School Cross Counter team at the Middle School States at Goddard Park.

Rhode Island Inferno 14U wins Rhode Island ASA 14u Fall Ball Championship The Rhode Island Inferno 14U fast pitch softball team traveled to Brayton Park in Cranston for the RI ASA Fall Ball Championship on the 12th of October.” Eleven 14U teams from Rhode Island

Front row (l to r): Aly Woods, Andria Braga, Caroline Feeney, Maia Villarica, and Raevyn Watson; Back Row (l to r): L.A. Villarica, Haily Silveira, Emma Da’Silva, Ashleigh Wyrostek, Haley Ramer, Hannah Ramer, Taylor Babcock

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East Providence Senior Center News Highlights

Wednesday Nov. 5th Clinical Lab 8:30am Stroke Club 1:30pm Friday Nov.7th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Monday, Nov. 10th AARP Driving Course 11:30am Monday, Nov. 17th Caregiver’s Support 10:30am Wednesday, Nov. 19th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am Thursday, Nov. 20th Podiatrist 8:00am

Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am

Diabetes Support 1:00pm AARP Board Meeting 1:00pm Red Hats 1:30pm Friday, Nov. 21st SNAP (Food Stamps) 9:30am InSight 12:30pm Monday, Nov.24th Computer Assistance 2:00pm Tuesday, Nov. 25th Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30am

Funeral Planning 10:30am

Open Enrollment for Medicare

Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare recipients is October 15th through December 7th. This is the only time of year most Medicare recipients can change their plans. Many people have saved hundreds of dollars by changing prescription plans. Take advantage to review your plan during Open Enrollment. Please call the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) @ 435-7876 for an appointment!

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The mission of the east providence senior center is to assist, inform and enrich the lives of all persons 55 years of age and older or disabled persons in the East Providence area Meetings to be held at Breed Hall United Health Thursday November 13th 11am Blue Chip Tuesday November 18th 10:30 Smart Driving Course Monday, November 10th 11:30am AARP introduces a new “Smart Driver Program”. Formerly, “AARP Driver Safety”, the new curriculum contains the latest research & industry insights and exciting new topics. The new workbook contents are participant friendly and easy to follow. The associated program video has been re-formatted and includes interviews with experts.

The program fees are now $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. NO TESTS! Tony Ballirano, Deputy State Coordinator, will be conducting this program which is open to all.

If an insurance discount is one of your objectives, please inquire with your automobile insurer to determine if you qualify for a discount for completing this program. Please bring a lunch or snack especially if you have a medical condition. To register, please sign up in the Administration Office or Call 435-7800 Ext. 3.

Emergency Preparedness Bingo

Thursday Nov. 13th 11am The American Red Cross and the City of East Providence are joining together to help East Providence Seniors be better prepared for disasters. Join us for Preparedness Bingo. Learn how you can be prepared for disasters that face East Providence residents. All participants will get an emergency guide. Please join us and The American Red Cross as they emphasizes their three key components: Get a kit, Make a plan and Be informed.

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November 25th Free information is now available about a new low cost burial insurance plan that was approved in Rhode Island for those who are 50-80 years of age. This plan was designed to cover 100% of funeral expenses with no waiting period. Don’t be misguided, nor misled, learn how to avoid a funeral crisis and learn about the Top Funeral Planning Options that are now available.

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We are planning to begin this new session if you are interested.

Volunteers Paula & Ray Anderson have agreed to lead the program. The time and day have not been determined yet. Please let the office know if you are interested so we can get this new program up and running.

Music & Memory for Seniors

Join Ed Morris of Blue Sky Music & Memory every Tuesday @ 11am in the dining room for: singing, ‘name that tune’, chorus, karaoke, movement, dance and talent show. Good fun and music to be enjoyed by all.

November 2014 The Reporter Dining Room Participants: YOU MUST ORDER AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE FOR MEALS We will not guarantee a meal if a meal is not ordered.

For reservations or cancellations please call 435-7800 Ext 2 Deadline for reservations is 11am the day before.

The monthly meal schedule is always on the last page of our newsletter. You will only be served without reservation if there is a cancellation. It is also important to cancel a meal if you are unable to attend. This policy is strictly enforced.

Your Health

Walking Club - Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 am We meet in the EPSC Lobby at 9:00 am and walk on the trails outside. If the weather is bad or it is too humid we are able to walk inside using a DVD. Diabetes Outpatient Education Classes Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone!

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Dieticians Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta, Registered Dieticians are available for appointments in the health office. They will counsel you in private about your personal nutritional needs and insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 1 Clinical Lab Wednesday, East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here the first Wednesday of the month. There is no pre-registration, just come in with the lab slip. The date for this month is: Wednesday, @ November 5th @ 8:30am Podiatrist Thursday, November 20th Dr. Michael Reuter, Podiatrist, will be in the Health Office Thursday, @ 8am. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 228-7887 and speak with Diane. Dr. Reuter accepts most major insurance plans.

Reiki Master 9:30 - Noon Carole Caprio is available for 30 minutes /$15.00 or 60 minutes /$30.00 Reiki sessions Thursday mornings beginning at 9:30. Reiki is a profoundly simple hands-on technique that assists one in their ability to reduce pain, heal injuries, regain balance, increase energy, enhance the immune system, reduce stress and tension, and promote physical and emotional well-being. It is safe, peaceful, and relaxing. To schedule an appointment, please call Carole @ 861-3675. For more information, please visit Carole’s website at http://www.indepthhealing.abmp.com.

Blood Pressure Clinics - 10:30am Orchard View Manor Friday, Nov. 7th Waterview Villa Wednesday, Nov. 12th Hattie Ide Chaffee Tuesday, Nov. 25th Mediation Fridays 11am Have you ever thought you would like to learn to meditate?

Would you like more information on the health benefits of meditation? Ann Marie Sabula RD and Ellen Frazier lead a weekly meditation group at the senior center on Friday mornings @ 11 am. This program is free and open to all members.

Looking for Resources?

Are you looking for information regarding statewide senior housing, assisted living facilities, adult day centers or local nursing facilities? Please see Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office for more information or call 435-7800 Ext. 3. Other resources

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available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more.

Computer/IPad Assistance Monday, November 24th 2pm to 4pm On the last Monday of every month, two students from MTTI career training school will assist any member with computer questions. These volunteers will try to resolve your computer problems, and help you with a computer course you may be taking. The students will be in the computer lab.

Support Groups

Diabetes Support - 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 third Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones.

Stroke Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm The Stroke Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers.

In-Sight Support 12:45pm - 3:00pm In-Sight offers programs and support in productive living for the vision impaired. The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

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 continued on next page...

Senior Rovers Annual Trip to

Daytona Beach Florida Leaving February 21st for 16 or 21 days at the Ocean Walk Condos Enjoy a Luxury Coach Trip hosted by Walter Langlois

For more information and a flyer, Call Walter at 401-434-7207

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truly enhanced the quantity of our library.

We also have current magazines for your enjoyment. The book club meets on Monday afternoons. New club members are welcome.

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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.

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.

Exercise Programs

Intermediate Yoga Monday & Wednesday 9am $3 Integrated YOGA for emotional/mental power. Flexibility, strength, balances, beauty, stretching, weight reduction, improved breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All are components of our Yoga classes.

Beginners Yoga Mondays

10:30am $3 Ballroom Dancing Mondays 2:00pm $5 Aerobics Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am $2 Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.

Tai Chi Tuesday 11:00am $3 This ancient art form of exercise has been proven to reduce stress as well as chronic pain. It also reduces heart rate along with calming the mind and body.

Arthritis Exercise Wednesday & Friday 10:45am Free 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.

November 2014 The Reporter Forms can be obtained in the Administration Office. The fee is $40 for a one year membership.

Card Games Bridge Thursday 1:00pm Cribbage Tuesday 1:00pm Hi Lo Jack League Friday 1:20pm Wii Bowling Tuesday 10:15 - 11:45 Come join our very enthusiastic Wii Bowling Group every Tuesday. Using our large screen TV our participants have a great time bowling. If you have never tried this the group will teach you and you’re sure to pick it up quickly

Classes

Watercolor Tuesday 9:30am & 12:30pm $5 Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center.

Crafts Thursday 1:00pm Craft class makes dolls for Hasbro Children’s Hospital and cancer pillows for Women & Infants Hospital. Other “make and take” crafts will be taught.

Daily Programs Computer games Billiards

Cards Nutritional Lunch Bocce ball Walking Track Morning & Afternoon Coffee/Pastry Leisure Programs

Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm Bocce Ball Tuesday 9:00am Scrabble Wed.& Fri. 9:30am Meditation Class Friday 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm Computer Games Daily Lower level Billiards Daily Lower level

Weekly/Monthly Programs

Monday 9:00am Tax Preparation

(Feb. & March) 9:00am Intermediate Yoga 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Support Group (4th Mon) 1:00pm Pokeno

1:00pm Book Club 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing Tuesday 9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 9:00am Bocce Ball 11:00am Tai Chi 12:30pm Watercolor Class

1:25pm BINGO Wednesday 8:30am East Side Lab (1st Wed) 9:00am Intermediate Yoga

9:00am 10:45am 1:00am 1:30pm

Scrabble Chair exercise Cribbage Stroke Club (1st Weds.)

Thursday 9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Reiki 12:45pm Bridge 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Support Group (4th Thurs) Friday 9:00am Billiards League 9:00am Scrabble 10:45am Chair exercise 11:00am Meditation Class 12:45pm In-Sight Support Group

(3rd Fri) 1:20pm Hi Lo Jack League

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Lunch Noon Library 8am—4pm Coffee Hour 2:15pm Fitness Center 8am—4pm

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.

BEWARE

Low-interest offers on credit cards

If you get an enticing credit card promotion, don’t be too quick to jump on board.

You may get more than you bargained for.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a warning last week to credit card companies about “deceptively marketing interest-rate promotions.”

The bureau said it’s concerned that some companies are luring consumers with offers of reduced or zero interest for a specific purchase or balances transferred from another credit card.

“Credit card offers that lure in consumers and then hit them with surprise charges are against the law,” said bureau Director Richard Cordray. “Before they sign up, consumers need to understand the true cost of these promotions. We are putting credit card companies on notice that we expect them to clearly disclose how these promotional offers apply to consumers so that they can make informed choices about their credit card use.”

Under the promotions, consumers often are encouraged to transfer a credit card balance or make a large purchase that would be subject to a low or zero percent interest rate for a set period of time. However, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said, certain promotions do not adequately convey the risks involved.

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Typically, credit card companies give consumers who pay off their balance each month a grace period during which they aren’t charged interest on new purchases.

But consumers who accept a promotional offer risk losing the grace period on new purchases if the entire balance isn’t paid off by the due date.

For example, say you transfer a $3,000 credit card balance to a new card offering zero percent interest for 12 months. If you then use that card to buy something for $500, you’ll have to pay off the $500 plus the remainder of the balance transferred to avoid incurring interest charges.

“The bureau believes some companies’ marketing materials do not clearly disclose that consumers must pay off the promotional balance by their due date to avoid racking up unexpected interest charges on routine purchases for which they were not charged interest previously,” the agency said. “For some consumers, these surprise charges can make the cost of transferring a balance more expensive than revolving the same balance on their existing card.”

To avoid getting an unpleasant surprise: Don’t make new purchases. If you accept a promotional offer, you can avoid unexpected interest by not making new purchases with the card until you pay off the entire balance. Instead, pay with cash, a debit card or another credit card that doesn’t have a balance.

Pay your bills on time. With promotional and deferred-interest balances, it’s critical that you pay off the entire balance before the end of the promotional period. In many cases, interest may accrue from the original date of purchase if the balance isn’t paid by the end of the promotional period. Also, make one late payment and the card issuer may add months of back interest onto your balance.

The financial industry said it’s important that it have clear marketing because it’s good business.

“An informed consumer is a satisfied consumer who will build relationships for the long run beyond just a promotional product or opportunity,” said Alison Hawkins, spokeswoman for the Financial Services Roundtable, which represents financial services companies.

So do yourself a favor. Don’t sign up for one of these offers until you fully understand what you’re getting into.You may save more in the long run.

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.

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IN MEMORIAM East Providence – Jean V. Otis, 71, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, formerly of East Providence, RI, passed away on August 24, 2014.

East Providence – Donald B. McLean, 86, of Riverside, passed away on Monday September 29, 2014, surrounded by his devoted family.

East Providence – Thomas J. Murray, Jr., 88, formerly of Riverside passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.

East Providence – Laurence (Laporte) Zompa, 98, of Sumach Avenue died Thursday October 2, 2014 at the Miriam Hospital.

East Providence – H. Marie P. Close, after a long and productive life at 95, died on 9/18/14 at Orchard View Manor in East Providence.

East Providence – Marshall R. Lord, 96, of Harris Street, Riverside, died peacefully on October 1, 2014.

East Providence – Alice D. (Duarte) Gomes, 92, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

East Providence – Robert “Uncle B” Lema, Sr., 69, passed on October 3rd.

East Providence – Leonor S. Modesto, age 69, of Blanding Ave., died September 28, 2014 at home.

East Providence - Lillian Mendonca, 82 of Newman Avenue, Rumford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Charleton Memorial Hospital, Fall River.

East Providence – Jose S. Ferreira, age 83, of Lyon Ave., died peacefully surrounded by his family at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Oct. 1, 2014.

East Providence – Colleen F. Bradley, 61 of Burgess Avenue passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 with her husband and son at her side.

East Providence – Shirley M. (Ladouceur) Powers, age 84, formerly of Burnside Avenue, Riverside, died on Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown.

East Providence – Edith Josephine “Jody” (Smith) Blish, died Monday at her home in Rumford.

East Providence - Cesaltina Cabral, 80, of Brown Street died Monday October 6, 2014 at the Rhode Island Hospital.

East Providence – Judith Frances Chambers, 73, died Saturday, October 4, 2014.

East Providence – Eunice A. Tuckerman, 88, died Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.

East Providence – Steven H. Sears, 62, of Terrace Ave., Riverside, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at the Miriam Hospital.

East Providence – Pasquale A. Cirelli, 93, of Willett Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on October 2, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence.

East Providence – Lillian B. Bernstein, 87, died Monday, October 13, 2014, at RI Hospital.

East Providence - Beverly F. Kahn, 78, of Newman Avenue, Rumford, died Oct 12th at Memorial Hospital of Pawtucket.

East Providence – Mary T. Moniz, who celebrated her 100th birthday in July, died peacefully surrounded by her family at home Sunday afternoon, Oct. 12, 2014.

East Providence – Roland “Ray” F. Parent, of Rumford, died on October 14, 2014.

East Providence – Eileen A. Valentine, 65, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at her home.

East Providence – JoAnne M. (Cameron) Brochu, 70, of Hospital Road, Riverside, died unexpectedly on October 13, 2014.

East Providence – Lu-Ann Marie Falaguerra, 58, daughter of Louis and Dolores (Johnson) Falaguerra of Riverside, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 13, 2014.

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East Providence - Ruth Inez Wills Henderson died peacefully at Waterview Villa in East Prov., RI on October 12th 2014 at the age of 100.

East Providence – Albert L. Lagarto, 97, of East Providence, died early Friday morning, Oct. 17, 2014 at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Center.

East Providence – Helena (Mendonca) Cabral, 62, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday night, Oct. 18, 2014 at the Roger Williams Medical Center.

November 2014 The Reporter East Providence – William J. Barbuscio, 75, formerly of East Providence and currently of Sebastian, FL., died on Monday.

East Providence – Kathryn E. (Elliott) McEnery, 89, died Saturday, October 25, 2014.

East Providence – John G. Poisson, 75, of Rumford, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014.

East Providence – Kasmier J. “Charlie” Suibielski, 91, a retired firefighter for the Salinas Fire Dept. in Salinas, CA, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014, at home.

East Providence – Irene M. (Leskiewicz) Dziok-Palenski, 88, passed away Friday Oct. 24, 2014 at Home & Hospice Care RI.

East Providence – Adrian Tognetti, 94 formerly of Rumford Towers passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Orchard View Manor.

East Providence – Edwin B. Johnson, of Lindy Avenue Riverside died Friday with his loving family by his bedside.

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NovemBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Apartment Rentals TAYMIL Partners - The Landings Appliance Repairs CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney Auto Body Fogarty Auto Body Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. Auto Repairs New England Tire Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep Bakery Crugnale Bakery Bank Coastway Community Bank Beauty Products Avon - Paula Carroll Building Contractor A.J. Adams Bldg & Remodeling Co. Building Contractor East Providence Siding Candidate - East Prov. Candy Seel - Candidate EP Candidate - East Prov. Helio Melo, State Rep. Candidate - East Prov. Timothy Conley Candidate - East Prov. William Conley Car Wash Suds Plus Cell Phones Prime Time Communications Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber Chimney Services Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep Cleaning Service Debbie’s Cleaning Service Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles Concrete American Mobile Mix Concrete Inc. Country Club Hillside Country Club Craft Show Elizabeth Collins - Christmas Credit Union Navigant Credit Union Dance Studio Arthur Murray Dentist Eager Family Dentistry Dentist Kenneth J. Rawlinson, D.D.S. Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC Dentist Romani Orthodontics Dentist Rumford Dental Dentist Smith Family Dental Associates Driveways & Masonry DeJesus Driveways Entertainment The ChoruS of East Providence Farm - Turkeys Belwing Acres Turkey Farm Fence-Sales/Serv.

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