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Times Barrington TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014 eastbayri.com VOL. 57, NO. 51 $1.00 S ow a m s s i n g s a t t h e S t a t e h o u s e RICHARD W. DIONNE JR. Third-graders from Sowams School, led by music teacher Mark Vadnais (right), perform holiday classics at the Rhode Island Statehouse on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The students entertained a large crowd for more than a half-hour, concluding with the pop hit “Happy.” ‘Fox Run’ development proposes new approach to affordable housing Builder wants to move affordable housing units off-site BY JOSH BICKFORD jbickford@eastbaynewspapers.com Standing near the western edge of the property, Fred Almeida could see across the sloping field and through a line of leafless oaks at the edge of the Palmer River. He could see the two barns that rest along the northwestern boundary of the property, the gold-colored grass that covered the field and the backyards of the homes on nearby Seaview Avenue. He could also see clearly what he has planned for the property. Mr. Almeida, who lives in town and has built numerous houses here, could picture the 10 single-family homes that will cover the 10-plus acres of land, the large yards, the two-car garages, the handsome porches. “I want to put in a nice development,” Mr. Almeida said during a recent visit to the property, which runs to the east of Sowams Road. “It will be like Seaview and River Oak Road.” Mr. Almeida plans to build the 10 homes — each will be between 3,000 and 4,000 square-feet in size — on half-acre-plus lots. The homes will range in price from $750,000 to $950,000, he said, and be unique in style. “All colonials,” he said, “with attached garages.” Photos with Santa Hundreds of local families stop by to say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus PAGES 9 TO 11 But before Mr. Almeida can begin digging the first foundation, he must attend a planning board meeting for pre-application and concept review. Part of the local builder’s plan — the part that makes it unique — is to include the affordable housing component in an entirely different neighborhood. Mr. Almeida said he plans to make two apartments he owns — one on Maple See FOX RUN Page 4 Page 2 Barrington Times December 23, 2014 PHOTOS BY RICHARD W. DIONNE JR. Nutcracker takes the stage Students from Ballet Prestige in Barrington recently performed the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” at Martin Middle School in East Providence. ABOVE: Dancers fill the stage. RIGHT: Vincent Brewer, who performed as the King, carries Cameron Burgess, who danced as the Queen. LEFT: Barrington’s Ike Maness (center) dances with two other students. 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Robotics teams headed to states Barrington Middle School has two teams that will compete at RWU BY JOSH BICKFORD jbickford@eastbaynewspapers.com Two teams of Barrington Middle School students have qualified to compete at the First Lego League robotics state championship next month. Team Copyrighted and The Variables earned invitations to states with strong showings at a competition held at The Gordon School in East Providence. Team Copyrighted is comprised of seventh-graders Anna Li and Kevin Zhu, sixth-graders Venus Tian and Anastasia Vargas, and eighth-graders Bobby Dubel, Nick Li, Calvin Li, Johnny Zhang and Nick Goltsos. They scored well in all three phases of the competition — core values, robot design and their project, which is focused on making learning about other cultures more interesting — and brought home the Champions Award. The group, led by Bobby Dubel, developed a website that allows students and teachers to connect from all over the world. If someone is interested in learning French they can simply visit the site and pop into a classroom in France. Team Copyrighted — they came up with the team name because every time they thought up another name it was already copyrighted — credited fellow BARRINGTON TIMES (USPS #044-640) 1 Bradford St, Bristol 245-6000 • 253-6055 (fax) Mailing address: P.O. Box 90, Bristol, RI 02809 robotics team member Kyle Villella with developing part of the idea. Kevin and Johnny also played key roles. The team’s robot scored a 145 at the qualifier at The Gordon School, but Copyrighted’s members are anticipating a better performance at the states, which will be held at Roger Williams University. The Variables earned the “best robot design” award from the judges at the qualifier. The team includes sixth-graders Kelly Gorman, Connor O’Neal, Aidan Roche and Joshua Wang, seventhgraders Andrew Chong and Bill McConnell, and eighth-graders Sam Wohlever, Kyle Villella, JoJo Kuo and Annika Kelly. Their project focuses on the POSTMASTER send address changes to: Barrington Times, 1 Bradford St., Bristol, R.I. 02809 © 2014 East Bay Newspapers ■ Team Copyrighted: Anna Li, Kevin Zhu, Venus Tian and Anasta- sia Vargas, Bobby Dubel, Nick Li, Calvin Li, Johnny Zhang and Nick Goltsos ■ The Variables: Kelly Gorman, Connor O’Neal, Aidan Roche and Joshua Wang, Andrew Chong, Bill McConnell, Sam Wohlever, Kyle Villella, JoJo Kuo and Annika Kelly. three types of health — social, mental/emotional, and physical — and aims to teach third- and fourth-graders how to live healthier. Part of their project involves the creation of a computer game that rewards students for correct answers about health. The Variables performed pretty How to reach us For news contact: Josh Bickford, Editor 424-9148 jbickford@eastbaynewspapers.com Published continuously since 1958. A weekly publication of East Bay Newspapers, 1 Bradford St., Bristol, R.I. 02809 Meet the robotics teams News deadline ..... 9 am Monday Advertising deadline ..... Noon Monday Classified advertising deadline ..... 5 pm Monday For advertising information contact: Ruby Allen, Advertising Representative 253-6000, ext. 152 rallen@eastbaynewspapers.com For subscription or newsstand information contact: Circulation Department 253-6000, ext. 131 subscriptions@eastbaynewspapers.com Matthew Hayes, Publisher 424-9140 mhayes@eastbaynewspapers.com well at the qualifier, but, according to Kelly Gorman, will do even better at states. They even have a team handshake and footshake — yes, footshake — that they’ve rehearsed for the big competition. Barrington Middle School teacher Rebecca Henderson helps lead the two teams. Index Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 At the Library . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Legals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Police Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Senior News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Page 4 Barrington Times December 23, 2014 FOX RUN: ‘There’s no need to include (affordable housing) on site’ From Page 1 Avenue and another on Bosworth Street — affordable, as opposed to including two additional homes in the development that would be priced at the low- to moderateincome level. He said he will deedrestrict the apartments so that they remain affordable for the next 30 years, fulfilling the inclusionary zoning requirement. “There’s no need to include (affordable housing) on site,” said Mr. Almeida, referring to the Sowams development which he plans to call Fox Run. Steven Martin, the chairman of the town’s housing board, said Mr. Almeida’s plan to move the affordable housing component off-site will be a win-win for the community. “Personally, I think it’s a good idea,” he said. Mr. Martin said the developer would face a predicament if he were to keep the affordable housing on-site. Regulations specify that affordable housing units included in a development must look exactly like the other marketrate units. That would mean Mr. Almeida would face a potential financial loss, having to sell two large, high-end homes for wellbelow market value. Mr. Martin said the plan to include the affordable housing off-site allows Mr. Almeida to sell all 10 units on Fox Run at market value while still adding two units of low- to-moderate-income level housing to the town’s overall stock. (A state law stipulates that each community in Rhode Island should offer 10 percent of its housing stock at the affordable level.) Mr. Martin said Fox Run will also add important tax revenue to the town’s coffers in the future. Mr. Almeida said he has already signed a purchase-and-sale agreement with the property owner, the Stanley Revocable Trust, and is hopeful that the upcoming meet- RICHARD W. DIONNE JR. Fred Almeida stands on the Sowams Road property that he plans to develop into a 10-lot subdivision. Mr. Almeida is planning to move the affordable housing units off-site — putting one in a Maple Avenue apartment and another on Bosworth Street. ing with the planning board will go well. “I could have used the density bonus,” said Mr. Almeida, referring to an allowance offered for including affordable housing. “I could have gotten two more units here, but I didn’t want that. I want a real nice development.” Mr. Almeida plans to deedrestrict one of the apartments at his multi-family home at 44 Maple Ave. — a three-bedroom, firstfloor unit. 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The East Bay Community Development Corporation already has a plan to bring 50 affordable housing units to the former Sowams Nursery property, Fox Run details Barrington builder Fred Almeida plans to construct a new subdivision off Sowams Road, pending planning board approval. Following are some of the details about the project: ■ 10 single-family homes on 10-plus acres ■ Homes will range from 3,000 to 4,000 square-feet each ■ Homes will be built on half-acre-plus size lots ■ Homes will range in price from $750,000 to $950,000 which is located about a half-mile south of the proposed Fox Run development. Mr. Almeida said he has spo- ken with many of the neighbors of his proposed development and has not heard any negative responses. Barrington Times December 23, 2014 Page 5 Some NECAP Science scores slip Fourth- and eighth-grade students’ scores drop, high school shows improvement BY JOSH BICKFORD jbickford@eastbaynewspapers.com The scores are in. The review is complete. And the results are not great for Barrington. The Rhode Island Department of Education recently released the results of the NECAP Science assessments administered to students last spring, and in Barrington scores were down at every level except at the high school. About 66 percent of the local fourth-graders tested in May scored at or above the proficient level, which was a drop from the prior year, which had about 68 percent score at the proficient level. For Barrington’s eighth-graders, 71 scored at the proficient level in 2013, but that figure dropped to about 55 percent in 2014. The news was better at Barrington High School, where about 67 percent of the eleventh-graders tested this year scored at or above the proficient level, which was 10 percentage points better than in 2013. The drop in scores has been a trend at the elementary and middle school levels in Barrington. According to information provided by RIDE officials, about 70 percent of the Barrington fourthgraders tested in 2008 were at or above the proficient mark. That’s NECAP Science scores The following chart shows the percentage of students who tested at or above the proficient level on the NECAP Science assessments: FOURTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE ELEVENTH GRADE 2008 70.2 64.2 55.5 four percentage points better than this year. And 64 percent of the eighth-graders tested in 2008 were proficient — 8 percentage points better than this year’s group. “Although I am concerned about the decline in scores this year among students in grade 8, I am pleased to see the long-term improvements our high school students have made in science achievement,” said Patrick A. Guida, chairman of the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education and member of the Barrington School Committee. “We are committed to providing students with challenging high school science courses, including advanced-placement courses and dual-enrollment courses that can provide high-school students with college credits.” The release of this year’s NECAP Science assessment results was delayed because school officials in Barrington and at a few other districts in Rhode Island recognized lower-than-expected results on certain portions of the exam. “On review of the results, (RIDE) Commissioner (Deborah) Gist and several superintendents were concerned about the scores some ROOT CAUSE AND EFFECT In the event that tooth decay penetrates the tooth’s crown and pierces the root chamber, the root becomes infected with all the attendant pain. 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Those conducting the review did, however, find several items on the assessments for grade 4 and grade 8 that were borderline in meeting these requirements. “RIDE is confident that the overall scores and proficiency levels are accurate at the state level, though RIDE urges some caution in use of the grades 4 and 8 results at the individual-student and school levels.” PHOTO COURTESY KELLEY LEBLANC Bald is beautiful Kelley LeBlanc took these from the backyard of her home on Westwood Lane that overlooks Hundred Acre Cove. The two Bald Eagles circled over her yard and then moved up the river. NEWS BRIEF Change made to trash pickup schedule The Barrington Department of Public Works office will close at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve. There will be regular refuse and recycling collection on Wednesday. The DPW will be closed New Year’s Day; Thursday’s refuse and recycling will be collected on Friday along with the regular Friday route. Opinion Page 6 Barrington Times December 23, 2014 EDITORIAL Bridge lessons learned on the bike path N o sooner had Rhode Island announced plans to repair and repave the East Bay Bike Path next summer than an anonymous critic had this to say on our website: “What an unnecessary waste this will be. I ride the bike path all the time and it is in fairly good shape. Riding over the occasional bump is no big deal … Someone at the DOT must have an uncle in the paving business.” But it is a big deal, a welcome sign that someone upstate may have learned a thing or two from the Sakonnet River Bridge debacle. Ever since the bridge was built in the 1950s, the state seemed to share that poster’s take on infrastructure. The occasional bump or crack, rust spots here and there, winter sand and salt left lying around forever — no big deal. And that’s pretty much how things went until the alarm sounded. ‘This bridge is a wreck. We need to replace it now or it could collapse. It will ■ WHERE TO WRITE: cost at least $180 million and (later) we need tolls!’ Barrington Times, 1 Bradford St.., Bristol, R.I. 02809 The bike path, one of the Letters may also be sent to: most-used recreational barrington@eastbay facilities in the region and newspapers.com an attraction that the state loves to tout, is showing its age except along the recently rebuilt northern end. Odd sinkholes are multiplying near the Bristol-Warren line (crews rough-patched a few of the bigger ones last week). Some of these are deep enough to flip an unwary rider. Roots have created a washboard effect in lots of places — by the pond and behind the church in Barrington, beside the park in Warren among other spots. These, too, are becoming worse than merely uncomfortable and are growing more dramatic and numerous by the month. Elsewhere, expansion cracks have opened up, two-inch gaps down to the dirt that the state fills from time to time. Under the Sakonnet River Bridge model, the strategy would be to let the path crumble until it becomes unrideable. Then replace it at great cost and inconvenience (and maybe find some way to toll the cyclists). Instead, the state has decided to step in before it is ruined. Someone up there is learning the value of taking care of our things. BARRINGTON TIMES Established in 1958 Matthew Hayes, Publisher Josh Bickford, Editor R. S. Bosworth Jr., Publisher Emeritus Letters policy The Barrington Times encourages all citizens to comment publicly on the events and times in which we live. We will print any letter sent to us, adhering to guidelines for taste, accuracy, fairness and public interest. Letters must be signed by the author and must include telephone number and street address. Letters are limited to 500 words. Direct letters to: Barrington Times, P.O. Box 90, Bristol, R.I. 02809. Letters may also be sent to barrington@eastbaynewspapers.com Correction policy We adhere to the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and ethical responsibility. If you feel we have not met those standards, please notify us. We will correct all errors brought to our attention or that we discover ourselves. They will always appear on this page. This newspaper does not assume responsibility for errors in advertisements printed herein, but will print without charge that part of any advertisement in which an error occurs. One-year subscription rates are $40 ($35 w/EZ-Pay) in-county; $68 ($64 w/EZ-Pay) out-of-county but within New England; and $90 ($84 w/EZ-Pay) for Nationwide mailing. Monthly subscriptions are also available for $3 (in-county), $6 (out-of-county within New England), and $8 (nationwide). Periodicals postage paid Bristol, R.I. 02809. The Barrington Times office is located at 1 Bradford St., Bristol, R.I. Telephone 245-6000. POSTMASTER send address changes to Barrington Times, P.O. Box 90, Bristol, RI 02809. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Leaf blowers vs. duck hunters To the editor: It’s late fall again, nearly winter. The temperature drops, the wind moves to the north, the waterfowl begin their migration and the anti-hunters start ranting in the Barrington Times. They complain about various aspects of legal waterfowling and how their realtor didn’t tell them what it’s like to live near a coastal marsh. Waterfowling is a wonderful, safe, appropriate tradition in our East Bay marshes. The waterfowling that occurs in Barrington is legal and the hunters are trained and licensed. The gunshots that accompany this worthy pastime are the sound of tradition; the sound of legal, ethical, fun, regulated, delicious hunting. When I see 500 Brant flying up the Palmer River or a flock of Mallards and Black Duck circling Hundred Acre Cove or a “V” of Canada Geese coming down from Swansea or Rehoboth, I think about the thousands of humans and hunters who have been here before me and observed the same gorgeous migration. I choose hunting as a way to get outside and participate in a fun, traditional activity with family and friends. I connect with our human past in a way that many of us don’t “Do you know what I hear when I’m out hunting? Leaf blowers — all day long. I hear my neighbors preening their precious lawns with leaf blowers. I don’t like the leaf blowers.” get to experience any more — in the harvest of wild animals; in the personal and philosophical struggle of predator and prey; in life and death. Hunting is an honest and challenging interaction with nature as God intended it. Do you know what I hear when I’m out hunting? Leaf blowers — all day long. I hear my neighbors preening their precious lawns with leaf blowers. I don’t like the leaf blowers. The leaf blowers are a sound that many of us are more accustomed to and more accepting of — but like the sound of shotguns in a marsh, leaf blowers are part of the landscape and I’ll have to get used to it. If you hear the pop of a shotgun during these fantastic 60 days of the waterfowl season, don’t fret and go back to sleep or back to your leaf blowing. Remember how lucky we are to live in a thriving ecosystem that supports migratory waterfowl in a state and a nation that embraces legal, ethical hunting. And don’t be scared — get to know a hunter, we’re nice. Andrew Porter 3 Driftwood Drive Note: To follow an excellent discussion on hunting, check out “Does Hunting Make us Human” at The Center For Humans and Nature: www.humansandnature.org/does -hunting-make-us-human-question-10.php Still can’t understand hunting in Barrington To the editor: Thank you and The East Bay Times for keeping the hunting issue in the forefront. Hunting here is such an anomaly in 2015. The whole thing is some kind of social pheonomon where activity recognized as loud and violent is somehow normalized and integrated into our lives. Yesterday it sounded like cannon fire a hundred yards away as children played ball in the street on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Occasionally they were startled by the loud noise and shrieked at the blast. The contrast is stunning and unbelievable in a place like Barrington. Alan Sorrentino 14 Knapton St. Barrington Times December 23, 2014 Page 7 All I want for Christmas ... A group of first-graders at St. Luke’s School share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Here’s what they wrote: ■ Alexis Soares: Please bring my mom a mug because she lost her other one. My dad needs new boots because his have dirt on them and he needs slippers because his are all stretched out. ■ Maddie Welch: Santa, please bring my mom a bell necklace because he lost hers and she has the matching ear rings. Please bring my dad sneakers because his are worn out. Please bring my dog a bed because his is ripped and my cat needs a new ball because she needs a new one. ■ Bruce Sao Bento: Please bring my sister a baby because she was looking at it for a long time. Please bring my mom a phone because she looked at it but it was too much money. Please bring my dad a family picture so he can hang it in his office. ■ Charlie Teixeira: Please bring my mom a new phone because she loves to text. Please bring my dad a bottle of fresh holy water because I think he prays every night. ■ Braeden Clark: Please bring my mom a new ornament because she broke the other one. Please bring my dad a football because he really works really hard. Bring my sister a new Minnie Mouse because she is really kind to me. Please bring my sister a dry erase board because she is really kind to me too. ■ Carolina El Khoury: Santa, please bring my mom a necklace because she has been looking at it at Target. Please bring my dad another Jesus necklace with a cross because I know he broke his other one. Santa, please bring my sisters a snow globe because they have been nice to me. ■ Charlotte Alvarez: Santa, my mom needs a watch because her watch broke. My dad wants a new race car part because he has been looking at it for a month. My brother needs new slippers because he lost his other pair. ■ Siena Rietheimer: Santa, please bring my mom a nativity set because she has been looking for a new one all year. Please bring my dad som tools because he lost the ones he had. Please bring my baby brother a toy truck that beeps because he is ill. Santa, please bring my sister a big EWlsz Doll because she is good to me. Please bring my bird a new swing because he lost the one he had. ■ Gerard DiSanto III: Please bring my mom a watch because she needs a new one. Please bring my dad new shoes because he does not like his other shoes. Please bring my brother a new video game because he helps me with my homework. Please bring my dog, Snoop, a new Patriots jersey because mom has been trying to find one. ■ Tyler Andrews: Please bring my mom an umbrella because she really needs one. Santa, please bring my dad a new pair of shoes because his are torn up. ■ Gabriel Brum: Please bring my dad a new suit because all of his other ones are old. My mom needs a new pearl necklace because her other one is lost. Santa, please bring my grandma a new sweater because her others are old. Please bring my brother a toy car because he is looking for one. Santa, please bring my sister a Christmas dress because she is nice. ■ Lauren Adamonis: Please bring my dad new shoes because his are very dirty. Please bring my dog a new chew toy because she has been nice to me. Please bring my mom a diamond necklace because she has been waiting for it for a long time. ■ Aiden Bradbury: Santa please get my mom a new necklace because she has been looking at it in the jewelry store. Please get my dad a new pair of socks because his are all ripped. Please get my sister Beados because she has been nice to me. Please get my big brother a wrestling toy because he helps me with my homework. ■ Brayden Sousa: Please bring my mom a diamond bracelet because she likes sparkly things. Please bring my dad a new hat because his is worn out. Please bring my Nana a diamond bracelet because she helps my mom. ■ Jaymeson Taylor: Santa, please bring my mom jewelry because she likes jewelry. Please bring my dad a game remote because his doesn’t work. Please bring my sister a toy because she has been good to me. ■ Kaeleen Hennessey: Please bring a necklace for my mom because she is very nice and loving to me and she deserves it. Please bring my dad and mom some reindeer antlers because we can have lots of fun and they will give us family spirit. Please bring my dad a Santa suit because we are having a party and dad is going to dress like Santa. NEWS BRIEF COLUMN I What ever happened to our white Christmas? am troubled with this week’s weather report. I have watched with concern as the meteorologists detailed what is likely to be a warm and rainy Christmas Eve and mild Christmas Day. I heard one forecaster speak about temperatures near 60 and upwards of two inches of rain Josh expected to fall. BICKFORD That's just not late-December weather. This time of year is about snow-covered fields and chilly nights, about sledding and skiing. It is not supposed to be about mud puddles and clogged gutters and soggy lawns. There are some folks who rejoice in warm winter weather, who speak about Florida like it is a Garden of Eden, who complain at the mere thought of having to pick up a snow shovel and clear a walkway. They stand in line at the post office and speak with wonder about the upcoming winter solstice warm-up. “I love this warm weather,” they say, with grinchy smiles smeared across their faces. I cringe when I hear them. There is something great about the seasons, which is part of the reason why I love living in New England. I like the warmth of summertime, the cool, crisp air of autumn, and the cold bite of winter. And then there is snow. There may be nothing as beautiful — not a summer sunset or the changing leaves of fall — as snow falling from the sky. It is truly special. There are paintings and photographs of farmhouses nestled under blankets of snow that can whisk you away to a magical place, far from the grind and bustle of every day life. It is that snow, I believe, that makes those images wonderful. And on Christmas, the magic of snow only grows. But that’s not going to happen this year — at least not here. Instead, we New Englanders will be treated to the prospect of a 54-degree Christmas Day — not white as is promised in the holiday classic, just brown and green. I have heard that each inch of rain that falls is equal to a foot of snow. Using that logic, this recently forecasted storm would have dropped about two feet of white powdery goodness on us. Now that would have made this a Christmas to remember. NEWS BRIEF Whiffle Ball tournament is vacation week The Barrington Recreation Department is organizing a Whiffle Ball tournament for Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 29 and 30, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Barrington Middle School. The tournament is open to children ages 8 to 12. There is a $15 fee per child. Pre-registration is due by Dec. 19; the tournament is limited to 40 participants. For more information call 247-1900. Barrington-based business awarded $44,998 grant The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council recently announced that six Rhode Island businesses, including Barrington-based BTech Acoustics LLC., will receive $269,963 in grants from the state’s Innovate Rhode Island Small Business Fund. BTech Acoustics LLC was awarded $44,998 for a project that will “develop velocity sensors for use on SONAR arrays that can be installed on the external hull on submarines.” Last year, eight companies received $359,880 in state grants to leverage $1,424,592 in federal SBIR/STTR Phase I awards. Photos of events, people, etc. available for purchase at eastbayri.com Page 8 Barrington Times December 23, 2014 OTHER VOICES Neil Young as Old Man I n Nov. 2012, my son David took me to Boston’s TD Garden to hear 67-year-old Neil Young wow 10,000 fans with his still powerful voice, his rhythmic energy, and his brilliant musicianship. The concert was long, loud, and wildly compelling. Once again playing with Crazy Horse, Young strummed and sang for well over two hours. James The TD Garden ROSENBERG concert featured lengthy and intricate instrumental work. In “Walk Like a Giant” from his album, “Psychedelic Pill,” for example, Young demonstrated his virtuosity on the electric guitar — with deliberate distortion and feedback supplied by two twenty-foot amps — for 23 minutes. As much as I like listening to Young’s “electric self,” I find his “acoustic self,” especially in his early songs, more deeply satisfying. In particular, many of his songs from the recording of his 1971 concert at Massey Hall in Toronto seem to come from a kinder, gentler place. This past October, David took me to another Neil Young concert — this one a sell-out at Boston’s 3,600-seat Wang Theater. In marked contrast to his extremely loud electric concert at the TD Garden, Young treated us to a strictly acoustic solo performance at the Wang. To the delight of the packed house, many of his selections were songs that he first sang more than 40 years ago. Young is beginning to show his age. He performed almost all of his songs sitting down, primarily on a spotlighted stool surrounded by at least a half dozen of his guitars plus a banjo. From time to time he would move to one of his two pianos, and on one occasion during his second set he mounted several steps to accompany himself on his antique Esty reed organ. Throughout the concert Young kept on turning to his harmonica in order to add a certain plaintive texture to his songs. What added a particular poignancy, a touch of bittersweet, to the performance was the fact that, after a marriage of 36 years, Young had filed for divorce from his wife Pegi this past July. My son told me this unsettling news as we were having dinner prior to the concert. I have long been impressed with the super-human effort Young and Pegi have demonstrated in providing for their profoundly disabled son Ben, born with cerebral palsy in 1978. I have felt that their selfless devotion to Ben — their ongoing commitment to Wishing you a joyous Holiday Season and a smashing New Year 401-247-1660 230 Waseca Ave, Barrington RI Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year! from 188 County Rd, Barrington RI 401-245-5800 California’s Bridge School for children with severe speech and physical impairments, founded in 1986 by Pegi, along with Jim Foreder and Dr. Marilyn Buzolich — had made their marriage rock solid. When I heard Young sing love songs originally inspired by Pegi, I confess to a confusion of emotions. “Neil, tell me it isn’t so!” For me the climax of the concert came at the end of Young’s first set, when he performed his much loved “Old Man,” which concerns an elderly foreman who lived and worked on a ranch Young bought at the very beginning of his career. Apparently, I was not the only one deeply affected by this song, for at its conclusion, the audience erupted with a standing ovation. Two simple lines, “Old man look at my life/I’m a lot like your were” work their way, with minor variations, throughout the lyrics, which include such ventures into poetry as, “Love lost, such a cost/Give me things that don’t get lost/Like a coin that won’t get tossed/ Rolling home to you.” What touched so many of us hearing Young sing these words is that Young has become the old man about whom he had first sung four decades ago. The rancher is surely dead by now, while Young has to face the anxiety and the vulnerability of the years that lie ahead of him — just as many in his audience are challenged to face their own transition from youth to old age. Neil Young is now old; he turned 69 this past November 12. I was young when Young was young; this past June I turned 70. I walk with a cane. As the ushers at the Wang Center watched me climb several flights of stairs on the way to our mezzanine seats, they kept reassuring me that there was an elevator nearby. I responded to their concern by reassuring them that I was fine and that I needed the exercise. As is the case with all of us of a certain age, I have lived long enough to see the unsullied hopes and dreams of my youth gradually replaced by the somewhat sullied but real satisfactions and accomplishments that come with being a senior citizen. Like many in the audience, like Neil Young himself, like the old man in his song, I am now an old man, full of years — for the most part, well lived — years in which I continue to take comfort and nourishment. “Old man, look at my life/I’m a lot like you were.” Barrington residents dance in ballet This December, 11 local children performed with Festival Ballet Providence in the annual production of The Nutcracker at the Providence Performing Arts Center. The children from Barrington and Bristol danced the roles of Angel, Party Child, Soldier, Sugar Plum Fairy Attendant, and Trepak Corps. Lan Pricolo, of Barrington, danced the featured role of Clara. Pictured are Barrington’s Izabele Bauzyte, Mila Corey, Aydin Duru, Allyson Grant, Isabella Maclea, AJ Maio, Zane Maio, Audrey McCarthy, Lan Pricolo and Paulina Tabachnikova, and Bristol’s Aria Caron. POLICE REPORT Police: Scammers steal thousands from residents Monday, Dec. 15 Police charged Jason R. Choquette, 25, of Mendon, Mass., with larceny under $1,500, after he allegedly admitted to stealing a resident’s jackhammer. According to police, the resident had video surveillance footage of Mr. Choquette taking the jackhammer. Mr. Choquette was employed by a contractor doing work for the resident. A resident wanted to speak with a police officer regarding the possible violation of a no contact order. Tuesday, Dec. 16 A local man was allegedly bitten in the arm by a large white dog belonging to a South Lake Drive resident. The victim had been walking down the East Bay Bike Path when the incident occurred. According to police, it was the second time the dog had attacked someone; there will be a vicious dog hearing early next month. A local man was the victim of a phone scam. According to police, the man received a call from the number 512-2247312 and was told that his nephew had been arrested and needed money to be bailed out. The scammers allegedly lied three separate times, bilking the local man and his mother out of approximately $4,000, before a family member told him it was a scam. A woman told police she had locked her bicycle up near the intersection of the bike path and County Road and when she returned found that someone had stripped many of the parts off the bike. Thursday, Dec. 18 A motorist reported damage to her vehicle TWIGG’S AUTO Sales - Service - Rentals 24 Hour Towing/Road Side Assistance TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 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He told police he did not recall how he cut his head, but added that he had been drinking earlier. Friday, Dec. 19 A delivery service employee told police a dog at a Lantern Lane residence attacked him while he was trying to drop off a package. Saturday, Dec. 20 A friend of a resident reported a violation of a no contact order by his friend’s exboyfriend. The woman allegedly received a call, a text and an email from the suspect. A day later, police charged Leroy Levi Haye, 23, of East Greenwich, with violation of a no contact order. A Winsor Drive resident reported an attempted breaking and entering. The woman said she had been at a neighbor’s house for about four hours and later noticed that someone had damaged a door jam at her home. Police said there was nothing missing from the home. Monday, Dec. 22 Police investigated an attempted breaking and entering at a Rumstick Road home — someone reportedly tried to gain entrance into a residence that is under construction. PHOTOS WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS Addy and Landry O’Byrne Ages 5 & 2 ~ Barrington Cole and Jayden Martin Ages 4 & 2 ~ Barrington Gracie Jane and Natalie "Jones" Fontes Ages 8 & 6 ~ Barrington Ethan O'Flaherty Age 2 ~ Barrington Emma Valentine Age 2 ~ Barrington Izzy and Juliet Dionne (plus Jana) Ages 12 & 8 ~ Barrington Jackson Lenz Age 4 ~ Barrington Finn and Maeve Sullivan Ages 5 & 2 ~ Barrington Reese Humm Age 16 months ~ Barrington Lily, Dylan and Chloe Bean Ages 3, 10 & 2 ~ Barrington Katie and Lily McCartey Ages 12 & 8 ~ Barrington Evangeline, William and Reeve Sturla Ages 7, 4 & 1 month ~ Barrington Will Harris, Wes Jones, Fabienne Jones Ages 5, 5 & 5 ~ Barrington Timothy Machado Age 4 ~ Barrington Violet and Ian Milliken Ages 5 & 2 ~ Barrington Page 10 Barrington Times December 23, 2014 PHOTOS WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS Liam Reardon Age 4 ~ Barrington Jack Lawson Age 5 ~ Barrington Owen Lawson Age 9 ~ Barrington Sydney Aubin Age 5 ~ Barrington Yladimir Horvatic and Vaughn Pavlides Ages 6 & 2 ~ Barrington Kennedy Sousa Age 3 months ~ Barrington Siena Leland Age 7 ~ Barrington Graham and Jackson Bennett Ages 7 & 12 ~ Barrington Beckett and Ellyson Capizzo Ages 6 & 4 ~ Barrington Kristofer and Nicholas Floderus Ages 3 & 1 ~ Barrington Julian Davila Age 6 ~ Barrington Makayla and Olivia Bennett Ages 9 & 13 ~ Barrington For more Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, See page 11. Nicholas and Mia Casanova Ages 10 & 7 ~ Barrington Jack Treat Age 7 ~ Barrington Barrington Times December 23, 2014 Page 11 PHOTOS WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS Madison Dorsey Age 7 ~ Barrington Peter Cummings, Ethan and Timothy Cedergren Ages 9, 9 & 7 ~ Barrington & Warren Beatrice Corbin Age 4 ~ Barrington Should schools shrink February vacation? District is polling parents about potential change to school calendar Officials in Barrington are asking parents of school children how they would feel about a switch in the February vacation schedule for the 2015-16 school year. The potential change calls for the shortening of the normal week-long break to a four-day weekend surrounding the Presidents’ Day holiday. Instead of having the full week off, students would not have school on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 15 and 16. They would report back to class on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The school year would start on Aug. 31, 2015, and end June 20, 2016. The non-altered version of the 2015-16 school calendar — which keeps February vacation intact — has students starting school on Aug. 27, 2015 and school ending June 20, 2016. In an email sent out on Dec. 18, Barrington school officials shared a link to a survey. “In response to parent, teacher, and student suggestions regarding the start of the school year, school administration and teacher leadership have worked collaboratively to propose a revised calendar for the 2015-2016 school year. “Concurrently, this year the Rhode Island School Superintendents’ Association (RISSA) voted unanimously for school systems throughout the state to consider revising or eliminating the February school vacation.” The survey will reportedly help school leaders “consider how to move forward in the best interests of our students.” Scholarship applications accepted Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington recently announced it is accepting scholarship applications for 2015 2016 academic year. Interested students can download applications online at http://csfofbarrington.com/app ly. Applications also are available at the guidance offices at Barrington High School and St. Andrew’s School. The Community Scholarship Fund awards needs-based scholarships to Barrington residents to offset the costs of tuition and fees, providing much-needed financial support to students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to pursue their post-secondary education. Scholarships are based primarily on financial need, but the Community Scholarship Fund also takes into con- sideration applicants’ community service, academic record, work experience, and extracurricular activities. Any Barrington resident currently in his or her senior year of high school or freshman and sophomore year in college are eligible and encouraged to apply. Applicants must return hard copies of the completed application to the Barrington High School guidance office by March 1, 2015. Contact csf-barrington@mail.com with any questions. The Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington was founded in 1959 as the first communitybased scholarship foundation in Rhode Island. Over the past 50 years, the Community Scholarship Fund has awarded more than 1,000 scholarships. Photos of events, people, etc. ~ available for purchase in the photo gallery at eastbayri.com Sports Page 12 Barrington Times December 23, 2014 PHOTOS BY RICHARD W. DIONNE JR. Barrington High School’s Max Coutu (center) battles for a rebound against a pair of Classical players. Barrington won the game, 58-42. Eagles rebound from slow start, beat Classical Barrington boys battle back to defeat Classical, 58-42 The Barrington High School boys’ basketball team overcame a sluggish start in its game against Classical High School on Friday night, Dec. 19, and pulled out a 58-42 victory. Barrington, which was scheduled to play against Smithfield on Monday night, improved to 4-0 with the win over Classical. “We fell behind 23-12 at the 4 minute mark of the first half,” said Barrington coach Patrick Sullivan of the game against Classical. “...So basically we went on a 46-19 run over the final 20 minutes of the game.” Barrington’s Matt DeWolf continued his strong play, leading the Eagles with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Senior guard Corey Daugherty finished with 18 points and 6 assists. “Kevin Mannix had a solid overall game as well,” added Sullivan. Barrington’s senior captain Kevin Mannix (center) looks for an opening while Classical players close in around him. Barrington coach Patrick Sullivan said Mannix played well in the recent victory. Barrington Times December 23, 2014 Page 13 BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP Barrington’s Kraunelis nets hat trick in 8-6 victory Girls’ hockey team skates to victory over Smithfield Kelly Kraunelis scored three goals and helped the Barrington High School girls’ hockey coop team to an 8-6 victory over Smithfield last week. Barrington coach Deneen Stebenne said Grace Flaherty also played well while scoring one goal and tallying five assists. Casie Castello led the defensive effort for the Eagles. “Casie Castello has been solid all season, much improved from last year,” said Stebenne. “We managed to win, 8-6 but it was not pretty. We did not play well in the third period. We still have some work to do. I’ve been trying different lines and we will get settled down in the next two weeks. We have some tough games coming up so we need to work on defensive zone puck control and clearing out in front of the goal.” Boys’ hockey The Barrington High School boys’ hockey team skated to a 2-1 victory over North Kingstown last week. Coach Derek Borek said his squad was led by a strong defensive effort, including some impressive goaltending by Colin Clegg who stopped a penalty shot in the third period. Barrington’s goals came on power plays in the second period. “It was a much better effort,” said Borek. “I am still looking for our team to play three solid periods.” Wrestling Barrington’s Quinn Morvillo notched the Eagles’ lone victory in a match against Bishop Hendricken on Wednesday, Dec. 17. “We lost many key members of our team from last year and only have 6 of 14 starters back from last year.” WRESTLING COACH DREW GENETTI Coach Drew Genetti said Morvillo has wrestled well for Barrington all season and hopes to be in the finals at 220 pounds or at heavyweight at the state tournament. “Also a key returning wrestler is Christos Meltsakos who lost a 3-1 third period match against Hendricken,” said Genetti. “We lost many key members of our team from last year and only have 6 of 14 starters back from last year... Luckily 5 of those returning 6 are seniors and will be big pieces of our team.” Girls’ basketball Playing without Grecia Restituyo, the Barrington High School girls’ basketball team fell to Bay View, 57-40, on Friday, Dec. 19. It was the local team’s first loss of the season. “There were a lot of nerves in the first half.” GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH STEPHEN LENZ Coach Stephen Lenz said he was pleased with his team’s effort despite the loss. “There were a lot of nerves in the first half, and it took us some time to adjust to the speed at which they play, but we settled in during the second half and we got better,” he said. “Playing Bay View, one of the top teams in the state, as your first league game on the road, is a big challenge for a young team. We came out of that game with all positives — we played a great second half and we got better. That’s what it’s going to be all about with this team — get better every practice and every game.” Bay View returned 11 varsity players from last year’s team which was undefeated in the regular season last year. “In terms of our first three games, I have been very proud of our effort. Right now, any mistakes I am seeing on the floor are due to inexperience,” Lenz added. Boys’ indoor track Barrington had a pair of recordbreaking performances at the RITCA Invitational in Providence last week, as Adam Kelly set a new school and facility record in the weight throw and the Eagles’ 4x800 relay team of Mars Bishop, Lucas Bledsoe, Gerald Guerrieri, and Sam Somera clocked a record-breaking time. Kelly had a throw of 80 feet 1.25 inches, which is reportedly the top high school weight throw this season. The mark set a school and facility record. Teammate Bobby Colantonio was second with a personal best throw of 77 feet, while Barrington’s Mike Alvernaz was third with a throw of 62 feet 7.5 inches. Kelly was also tops in the shot put. In the 4x800 relay, Mars Bishop, Lucas Bledsoe, Gerald Guerrieri, and Sam Somera broke the record that Bishop, Bledsoe, Somera, and Grant Auber set two weeks ago. Page 14 Barrington Times December 23, 2014 Track opens with wins over Hope, Central Weight throwers and distance runners lead Barrington boys BY JOSH BICKFORD jbickford@eastbaynewspapers.com The Barrington High School boys’ indoor track team knocked off Hope High School and Central in the first dual meet of the regular season on Dec. 16. The Eagles outscored Hope 9117 and Central 84-24. Barrington runners swept the top three spots in a number of events, including the 3,000-meter race. Gerald Guerrieri won the event with a time of 9:43.78, while Kieran Mc Gartoll was second and Will Connelly was third. Barrington’s distance runners also took the top three spots in the 1,500, as Mars Bishop, Grant Auber and Sam Somera finished, first, second and third, respectively. Bishop clocked a 4:24.33. Somera, Max Guerrieri and Brian Mc Gartoll swept the top three spots in the 1,000-meter race. The Eagles’ top three weight throwers also scored some key points. Adam Kelly won the weight throw with a distance of 77 feet, 8 inches (a season-best performance), while Bobby Colantonio was second at 73 feet, 5 inches, and Mike Alvernaz was third at 64 feet, 1 inch. Alvernaz and Kelly finished one-two in the shot put, also. Other Barrington athletes to win their events were Teddy Ni (55-meter hurdles), Lucas Bledsoe (600-meter race), and Vasilios Meltsakos in the high jump (5 feet, 6 inches) and long jump (19 feet, 7 inches). High school hosting baseball clinic Sessions open to Little Leaguers, middle schoolers The Barrington High School baseball coaches will be conducting a five-week instructional clinic this winter in the high school gymnasiums. There will be sessions for Little League-age players, as well as for middle school baseball players. The clinic will begin on Saturday, Jan. 17 and run for next five weeks, ending on Saturday, Feb. 14. The first session of the afternoon will be for players ages 7 to 9 and run from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The next session, for ages 10 to 12, begins at 2:15 and ends at 3:45. The final session for Middle School players will run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The “Five Tools,” fundamentals to the game of baseball, will be the focus of the weekly instruction. The Barrington High School varsity baseball coaching staff of Ralph Caruso, Tom Ferdenzi and Vin Scandura will be joined this year by Mike Loignan, freshman coach, and Bob Zeleznik, coach of the 2014 New England Regional Junior Little League champions. Guest clinicians have included Tom Tanous, director of amateur scouting for the New York Mets, and Jon Burke, head of the East Bay Baseball Academy in Bristol. Registration forms for the 2015 Barrington Baseball Clinic can be found on the Barrington High School website under “Athletics.” Information about the clinic has also been included on the Barrington Little League website. The tuition for the five week baseball clinic will be $75 with a family discount of $65 for two or more members. Players will receive a souvenir T-shirt from the clinic after the final session. “So oil up the baseball glove, dig your bat out of the garage and come play baseball with the Eagles!” said the BHS staff in a recent email. Teams tip-off in Classic Following are the game results and all tournament selections from the 2014 St. Andrew’s Holiday Classic, which was held last weekend. Friday, Dec. 19 Master’s-68, Cushing-53 MacDuffie-74, Brooks-67 Tilton-73, Lawrence-54 Worcester-79, Cheshire-61 Vermont-58, Brimmer and May-54 Choate-66, Proctor-53 St. Andrew’s-81, Bridgton-64 Saturday, Dec. 20 Proctor-68, Lawrence-51 Vermont-74, Bridgton-64 Brimmer and May-68, Choate63 Tilton-89, Cheshire-77 Putnam Science-77, Wilbraham Monson-68 Worcester-68, Master’s-42 Cushing-60, MacDuffie-54 St. Andrew’s-71, Brooks-61 All Tournament Team Troy McGlaughlin, Choate Tim Preston, Lawrence Julian Roch, Proctor Eliot Welmer, Bridgton Corey Johnson, Vermont AJ Reeves, Brimmer and May Ray Jerome, Cheshire Franklin Porter, Tilton Makai Ashton-Langford, Cushing Elijah Pemberton, Master’s Lavar Harewood, Brooks Saul Phiri, Worcester Wenyen Gabriel, Wilbraham Monson Kaelen Ives, Putnam Science Unique McClean, MacDuffie Chancellor Ellis, St. Andrew’s Classic MVP Terrance Mann-Tilton NEWS BRIEFS Annual memorial hockey games are Jan. 7 The 13th annual JP Medeiros Jr. Memorial Cup hockey games will be played on Wednesday night, Jan. 7 at the Portsmouth Abbey Ice Rink. The evening will open with a girls’ game at 7 p.m., pitting the East Bay co-op team against Lincoln. At 8:30 p.m., the Mt. Hope High School Huskies’ boys team will skate against Barrington. An awards presentation will follow the game. Spring sports coaches needed at the high school Barrington High School is seeking applicants for the following spring coaching positions: boys’ tennis varsity head coach, boys’ tennis junior varsity coach, and boys’ lacrosse junior varsity coach. To apply people should go to the school district website at www3.barrington schools.org (look for employment opportunities in the district offices area) or contact George Finn, director of athletics and student activities, at 529-1117. Barrington Times December 23, 2014 Page 15 The Arico Family - Anthony V. Jr., Joan, Janice, Laureen And Tony Hope and Larry Farmer Phil and Sue Redden Tony and Arlean Fellela Bette Reid Pat and Mary Alyce Gasbarro Audrey and David Rogers Betty Genetti Kevin and Nancy Ryan Rollin and Sandra Bartlett and Family Ray and Ellie Grady Bob and Darcy Scott Larry and Louise Beirne Pat and Dave Gregory Nancy J. Simon and Family Barbara and Terry Breiding Joan and Michael Hanrahan Bambi and Ray Simone and Family Kathy and Brian Hunt Mary Anne Snyder Barrington High School Hockey Alumni Committee for Pat Cannon, John Hall and Jeff Scharver Nick and Julia Califano Christian, Lauren, Beckett and Ellyson Capizzo Judy Janes Richard and Betsy Staples The Jerome Family Frank and Beth Capizzo Patty and Steve Lang Fred and Ginny Stauch (Greetings from Redmond, WA) The Carricks and Kazounis Families Doug and Carolyn Materne Betty and Dick Strabley The Chekals - William, James, Anne, Brian, Carrie, Paul, Eileen and Pat Phyllis McDevitt and Family Joanne Tainsh Betty Noonan Ronnie Whittle Peter and Adelaide Clifford Bill and Ellen Piccerelli Ralph Wilk and Family Rino and Priscilla DiMarco and Family Judy Puleston Pauline Woods and Family Our generous residents have raised $5,465 for Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington with 43 contributions. Thank you! Page 16 Barrington Times December 23, 2014 Christmas will be celebrated with carols, candlelight Pageants, carols and special music are among the highlights of church services as area Christians celebrate the birth of Christ. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, a Vigil of Holy Day Mass is at 5:30 p.m. On New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, a Holy Day Mass is at 8 a.m. Barrington Congregational Church, UCC The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey W. Larsen, senior minister The Rev. Brendan Curran, associate minister 461 County Road 246-0111 www.bccucc.org Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, Dec. 24, include a 5 p.m. family service with a Christmas pageant with giant puppets, a 9 p.m. service of carols and readings with the adult vocal choir, and an 11:30 p.m. contemplative service with Communion. There are no services on Christmas Day. Barrington Presbyterian Church 400 County Road The Rev. Patrick Notley The Rev. Joseph C. Miller Jr. parish associate 400 County Road 245-2218 www.barrington table.wordpress.com On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, a service of lessons and carols is at 7 p.m. There is no service on Christmas Day. Holy Angels Church The Rev. Raymond Ferrick 341 Maple Ave. 245-7743 On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, the Vigil of Christmas Mass is at 5 p.m. On Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, Masses are at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses are at 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m. There is no Mass at 11:30 a.m. Barrington Baptist Church Pastor Paul Martins 25 Old County Road 246-0188 www.bbcri.org On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, a service is at 6:30 p.m. Barrington United Methodist Church The Rev. Byungmoo Lee 230 Washington Road www.bumcri.org 245-2385 On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, a service is at 5 p.m. St. Luke’s Church The Rev. Robert F. Hawkins, pastor The Rev. Scott J. Carpentier, associate pastor 108 Washington Road 246-1212 On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, there are Masses with the contemporary choir at 4 p.m., the children’s liturgy at 6 p.m. and the adult choir at 10 p.m. On Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 24, the Nativity of Our Lord, St. John’s Episcopal Church The Rev. Robert K. Marshall, rector 191 County Road 245-4065 www.stjohnsbarrington.org On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, there is a Holy Eucharist at noon, the children’s pageant and Holy Eucharist is at 4 p.m., and a Holy Eucharist is at 6 and 10 p.m. On Christmas Day, a Holy for YMCA members. A family guest pass is $15. Holiday hours Eucharist is at 10 a.m. St. James Lutheran Church The Rev. Andrew Simon 49 Middle Highway 246-0227 http://stjames-ri.org On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, there is a 5 p.m. contemporary family service and an 11 p.m. traditional candlelight service. Sts. Matthew and Mark Episcopal Church The Rev. Patrick J. Greene, priest-in-charge 5 Chapel Road 245-3690 Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, Dec. 24, include a 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Christmas pageant, and a 7 p.m. service of Holy Eucharist accompanied by the choir. On Christmas Day, a service of Holy Eucharist is at 9 a.m. On Sunday, Dec. 28, a service of Christmas lessons and carols is at 10 a.m. The Feast of the Epiphany will be celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. with a service of Holy Eucharist accompanied by the choir. Barrington Congregational Church will offer a Christmas pageant featuring giant puppets at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All are invited to see the Christmas story come alive. AT THE YMCA The Bayside YMCA offers a variety of programs for all ages at the Y at 70 West St., Barrington. Stop by or call 245-2444 for more information or to register. Online registration is available for YMCA members at www.gpymca.org. Programs may be canceled due to lack of enrollment, so register as soon as possible. Financial assistance is available for many programs. Family Time events Spend time together at the Y during December. On Saturday, Dec. 27, all day, it’s a family scavenger hunt. It is free Kids’ Day Out On Wednesday, Dec. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., drop off your kids at the Y and take care of your holiday preparations. Your child will have pool time, play gym games, participate in a holiday themed craft or game, enjoy some pizza and settle in for a movie. It is open to children age 5 and older. Registration is required. The cost is $15; $10 for members. Call the Y to register. For more information, contact Jason Piette at jpi ette@gpymca.org. The Bayside YMCA will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25. The Y will be open regular hours on Friday, Dec. 26. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, the Y will be open from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, it will open from 1 to 5 p.m. Swim lessons make-up Due to the pool closure, there is a make-up schedule for Saturday swim classes. Classes will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the following times: Youth 1 and 2 from 10:10 to 10:55 a.m., Preschool Parent and Child from 10:10 to 10:40 a.m., and Parent/Tot Swim from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Family swim, gym, yoga Looking for something to do during the holidays? Come in for family swim and/or gym. Family swim is on Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open gym hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Registration is not required. Financial assistance is available. Family yoga meets on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. It is free for YMCA members or a $15 family guest fee for non-members. Adult coed basketball Adult basketball pickup games are taking place on Wednesdays from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Drop in and join the fun. Non-members who had registered for the basketball league will be given a complimentary pass to join the pickup games. Winter registration The winter session begins Jan. 2 and continues to Feb. 28. Registration is now open for members and non-members. For more information or to view the session guide, visit the website. Livestrong™ offered Livestrong™ at the Y gives cancer survivors and their families a unique environment in which to improve their health and wellbeing while building meaningful social support networks at no cost. The program was developed by Stanford University and offers 12- week fitness classes for cancer survivors, specialized health and wellness classes for cancer survivors, specialized health and wellness classes for breast cancer survivors and DVDs for home exercise. A new 12-week session of fitness classes will start in January. It meets twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. and consists of strength training and cardio conditioning with a relaxation/stretching segment at the end of each class. The program is free to YMCA members and non-members, but registration is required. Call Neta Taylor-Post, Livestrong™ coordinator, at 521-9622 or by e-mail ntaylor-post@gpymca.org. Lifeguard certification The Y will hold a lifeguard training course from Jan. 10 to 24. Classes are on Saturdays, Jan. 10, 17 and 24, from 1 to 6 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 12 and 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays, Jan. 15 and 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. You must be at least 16 years of age by the last day of the course and attend all sessions. The course provides the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer. Learn incident prevention and victim recognition, decision-making skills, lifeguard supervision systems, special lifeguarding environments and situations, and how to make safe and effective rescues. The course will certify participants to Lifeguard and they will be trained in CPR PRO/AED, first aid and emergency oxygen administration. Registration is required. The program may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. The fee is $450; $350 for Y members. For more information, contact Brendan at 245-2444 or bcam eron@gpymca.org. Barrington Times December 23, 2014 Page 17 AROUND TOWN Weekly ballroom and Latin classes and socials Paint a Christmas ornament, help a child Weekly ballroom and Latin dancing classes and socials are from 7 to 11 p.m. on Fridays at the Democratic Club, 186 Roffee St. No partner is needed to learn — singles and couples are welcome. Absolute beginners are welcome. On the first Friday of every month, there is music by K&S. A beginner dance lesson by Nelia Lawton is from 7 to 8 p.m., with social dancing from 8 to 11. Two dances are taught each month. Admission at the door is $15 for adults and $8 for teens, with complimentary hot pizza, salad, dessert, coffee and tea. There is a cash bar. Call 245-1119 or visit www.DanceNelia.com for more information. FAB (For Anything But alcohol, drugs or tobacco) is sponsoring a fund-raiser for the OM Home for Disabled Children in Nepal at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 3 Kent St., Suite B. A portion of all profits from paint-your-own Christmas ornaments will go directly to purchasing much-needed wheelchairs, food, clothing and bedding for the children. There are 15 styles of ornaments to choose from that are $10 to $12 each. Weirdgirl Creations is the sponsor of FAB. For more information, visit www.weirdgirlcreations.com. Duckpin bowlers needed for Tuesdays A mixed duckpin bowling league on Tuesday nights at Dudek Lanes in Warren is looking for a few more bowlers. The league meets at 6:20 p.m. For more information, call Dave at 254-9779. Rotary Club meets every Tuesday evening The Warren Barrington Rotary Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at The Wharf Tavern, Water Street, Warren. Presented are interesting speakers and programs. Interested parties are welcome. A full-course dinner is $16. Want to make a difference in the community? For more information, call J. Metaxas at 254-3927 or e-mail jametaxas@hotmail.com. Student art to benefit disabled children in Nepal FAB (For Anything But alcohol, drugs or tobacco) involves students in creative activities geared to give back to the community. The students made tile murals. This year, the recipient of their artistic efforts will be the Om Home for Disabled Children in Nepal. One of the weirdgirls spent her summer there volunteering. The goal is to raise enough to purchase clothing, bedding, two wheelchairs and seats for the completely immobile. The children are also malnourished due to a lack of funds for food. The home is dependent on donations, and operates out of one woman’s house. She is the mother of one of the 14 disabled children as well as the caregiver of all. Each mural is comprised of tiles designed by students in the summer art camp. Murals are pictured at www.weirdgirlcreations.com and in the studio. The donation is $50 or best offer. Or, donate at GoFundMe at www.gofundme. com/bb7mtk. Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, the sponsor of FAB, is at 3 Kent St., Suite B. Foster Grandparent volunteers sought The East Bay Community Action’s Foster Grandparent Program has openings in Newport County, Bristol and East Providence. The program provides a unique service built on the natural bond between generations. The program is a bridge that connects these generations. Foster Grandparents assist in schools, Head Starts, libraries and other nonprofit organizations throughout the East Bay. As a Foster Grandparent, you’re a role model, a mentor and a friend. You will help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide children in need. Foster Grandparents receive a modest hourly tax-free volunteer stipend, travel allowance, meals, paid holidays and accident and liability insurance while on duty. If you are interested in becoming a Foster Grandparent or are an organization interested in sponsoring a Foster Grandparent, call the Office of Civic Engagement at East Bay Community Action at 435-7876. Tickets on sale for Pre-Mardi Gras Dinner In 2015, one of the events to celebrate 100 years for Holy Angels Church will be a Pre-Mardi Gras Dinner hosted by the Women’s Guild on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. at St. Angelo’s Restaurant, Forbes and Wampanoag Trail. The storm AT THE BARRINGTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT ‘School’s Out’ Kids between the ages of 5 and 12 interested in having two funfilled days during school break are invited to join the Barrington Recreation Department’s School’s Out of activities on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 29 and 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barrington Middle School. All activities will be divided into four sessions with a break for lunch, and children will be clustered according to ages. Activities include duct tape cell phone covers, tape art, games, yoga for kids, bookmaking, story writing, a guest author, computer time, a guest musician, Lego construction and a Lego movie. The fee is $6 per child per ses- sion. For a registration form and schedule, e-mail recreation@barr ington.ri.gov or call the office The Barrington Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for all ages. For more information, including how to register, when necessary, call 2471900, ext. 9, or e-mail recreation@ barrington.ri.gov. AT THE EAST BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Applications available for annual Merchant Fair SBDC available with advice on Thursdays The East Bay Chamber of Commerce is now accepting merchant vendor applications for its annual Merchant Fair, sponsored by BankFive, to be held on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kickemuit Middle School in Warren. The event features businesses from the East Bay, touch-a-truck, a hot air balloon, crafters, face painting, balloon artists, food trucks and more. It is free and open to the public. The cost for an 8-foot table is $50 for Chamber members and $100 for non-members. For more information, or to request an application, call the Chamber office. The R.I. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) now has weekly office hours on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, when they are available to meet with clients at the East Bay Chamber office. Call the SBDC in advance at 8747232 to schedule an appointment. SBDC counselors also are available to meet with clients Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their regional offices. Free counseling with a business counselor Anyone interested in a free, confidential mentoring session can contact the East Bay Chamber of Commerce to meet with a SCORE business counselor. Appointments are available on Fridays at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. at the Chamber office. Learn more about how to grow, expand or manage your business with a face-to-face consultation with a business professional who has owned a variety of businesses for 40 years and can help with your questions or problems. You decide the level of assistance you would like, and the number of sessions, based on your needs. Call the Chamber office for more information. The East Bay Chamber of Commerce is at 16 Cutler St., Suite 102, Warren. For more information, call the office at 245-0750 or visit www.eastbaychamberri.org. New Year’s will change news deadlines; delivery is earlier Because of the New Year’s holiday on Thursday, Jan. 1, the deadline for community news is at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. The paper will be distributed on Tuesday, Dec. 30. To get information into the Eight Days calendar in the Life section, the deadline is at noon on Friday, Dec. 26. To submit community news — ■ E-mail your news to lrego@eastbaynewspapers.com ■ Mail it to Lynda Rego, Barrington Times, Community News, P.O. Box 90, Bristol, RI 02809 ■ Fax it to 401/253-6055 ■ Or, visit the website at www. eastbayri.com where you can fill out forms for engagements, weddings, anniversaries, births and achievements. They are under “Send Us Your News” at the bottom of the homepage. For more information, call 253-6000, ext. 107. Or stop by our office at 1 Bradford St., Bristol. Photos are encouraged but cannot be returned, unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed. date is Monday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m. On the menu is salad, polenta, ravioli, sausage, meatball, coffee, tea and dessert. There will be a cash bar. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for age 12 and under. Call 2450573 or the parish office at 2457743. Newcomers and Neighbors open to all Barrington Neighbors and Newcomers is an organization that seeks to foster a sense of community within the town of Barrington and the surrounding East Bay area. You don’t have to be a newcomer to join them. The group offers activities that include adult social events, family outings, infant to 5-year-old playgroups, organized tennis clinics/ groups, book club, wine tastings, ladies night out and much more. Visit them at www.barringtonneighborsri.com for more information or contact the membership chairman at Membership@ BarringtonNeighborsRI.com. Senior center’s hours will change for Christmas, New Year’s The Barrington Senior Center, 281 County Road, has a variety of activities planned and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information, or to sign up, call 247-1926. The center will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 24 and 25. The center will close after lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and be closed on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1. The senior center is wi-fi accessible. Bring your personal laptop computer, iPhone, PDA or other wi-fi enabled device and take advantage of this free service. Anyone over age 60 with income at or below the gross income shown below, may be eligible for SNAP (formerly food stamps): household of one, $1,670 monthly gross income; and household of two, $2,247 monthly gross income. Call the senior cen- ter to set up an appointment. The center van brings Barrington seniors grocery shopping to Shaw’s on Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Call the center to reserve a spot. Ongoing events On Wednesdays, cribbage is at 9:30 a.m., knitting is at 10 a.m., and men’s bridge is at 12:30 p.m. The band plays for dancing at 1 p.m. Free blood pressure screenings are from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays. All seniors are welcome. Services are provided by East Bay Manor, Evergreen House Health Care Center, VNS, Grace Barker Nursing Center and the Willows Assisted Living and DayHab, and Atria Bay Spring Village. On Thursdays, bingo is at 1 p.m. On Fridays, t’ai chi is at 9:30 a.m. It’s free. The scrabble club meets from 10 a.m. to noon. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE BARRINGTON TAXPAYERS Please note, second quarter tax payments are due by December 30, 2014. Any tax payments received after close of business December 30, 2014 will be considered late and subject to interest charges. Page 18 Barrington Times December 23, 2014 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BARRINGTON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING The Barrington Town Council will hold a public hearing on January 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, 283 County Road, Barrington, RI, for consideration of zoning ordinance amendments. Proposed amendments to the Town of Barrington Zoning Ordinance will specify firm deadlines for the disposition of zoning appeals, as required by recent amendments to Rhode Island’s Zoning Enabling Act. The amendments will also eliminate language in the standard for granting dimensional variances which is no longer permitted under the Zoning Enabling Act. The specific amendments are: CHAPTER 185. ZONING; ARTICLE XII: ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW Section 185-58. Appeals to the Board. C. The Board shall hear and decide appeals within 65 days of the date of a completed application for an appeal. Section 185-64. Decisions of the Board. • The Board shall render a decision on any matter before it within 45 15 days after the public hearing is closed. The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 10 a.m. The “rockin’ band for kids and their grown-ups” presents high-energy shows with original songs, shadow puppetry and storytelling. CHAPTER 185. ZONING; ARTICLE XIII: VARIANCES AT THE LIBRARY Section 185-71. Standard for granting dimensional variances. Library will have special holiday hours Prior to the granting of a dimensional variance by the Zoning Board of Review, in addition to the standards of § 185-69, the applicant has the burden of proving that the hardship to be suffered by the owner of the subject property shall amount to more than a mere inconvenience, which shall mean that there is no other reasonable alternative to enjoy a legally permitted beneficial use of the property. The fact that a use may be more profitable or that a structure may be more valuable after the relief is granted shall not be grounds for relief. *** All interested parties may review and examine a copy of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment at the Barrington Town Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Copies of the proposed zoning amendment can be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office. At the public hearing opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard upon the proposed zone change. The proposal may be altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Any such alteration must be presented for comment in the course of said hearing. By order of the Barrington Town Council Meredith J. DeSisto, Town Clerk The library will have special hours over the next couple of weeks. The library will close on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 12:30 p.m. The library will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, and Sunday, Dec. 28. The library will close on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 4:30 p.m. The library will be closed on New Year’s, Thursday, Jan. 1. Teen Book Club to meet on Monday The library is offering one more program for teens in December. Novels at Night: A Teen Book Club meets on Monday, Dec. 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. Discuss the latest and greatest in YA literature (over snacks, of course). The club meets monthly, and new members are welcome. Tech help available Wednesday afternoons Having problems downloading ebooks, audio or video to your electronic device? Need help with a PowerPoint presentation, or filling out an online job application? On Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m., drop-in tech help is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library’s reference desk. Friends offering school vacation fun School vacation programs will be sponsored by the Friends of the Barrington Public Library. They are free and open to the public. On Monday, Dec. 29, “POW! Science! Geology Rocks” is at 11 a.m. It’s a hands-on exploration of rocks, minerals and the fun (and sometimes frustration) of rock hunting. Participants are presented with ON THE MOVE SUSAN DUGAN of Barrington, RN, MA, of Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, has been named director of quality for the VNS. Ms. Dugan, formerly manager of special projects, will identify opportunities for improvement and develop plans for improving quality. Ms. Dugan will continue to oversee the Lifeline program, HomeMed Daily telemonitoring, the VNS Safe Transitions project and specialty home care teams (cardiac, respi- ratory and falls prevention teams). VNS of Newport and Bristol Counties has offered home care, hospice and community wellness services since 1950. VNS was awarded the prestigious Home Care Elite 2014 award for the top 25 percent of home care agencies for 2014. Make-A-Wish recently held its 2014 Evening of Wishes to raise funds to grant wishes for seriously ill children throughout Rhode Island. The event was co-chaired by Barrington residents BILL and DORIS LOEHNING and raised over $220,000 to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions in Rhode Island a number of “mystery minerals” and are encouraged to view, pick up, look at and identify using the field of geology mineral identification method. The program involves reading and writing and is appropriate for children in Grade 4 and higher. Registration is limited to 25 participants. Call 247-1920, ext. 4, for questions or to register. On Tuesday, Dec. 30, The Toe Jam Puppet Band performs at 10 a.m. Wrap up the year with this “rockin’ band for kids and their grown-ups.” The band’s performances are extremely interactive and encourage audience members to sing and dance along with the band. The high-energy shows entertain with original songs, masterful shadow puppetry and engaging storytelling. Registration is not required. Barrington Public Library is at 281 County Road. Fall/winter hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 247-1920 or visit www.barringtonlibrary. org. The library will provide accommodations to ensure equal participation in all meetings and programs. Requests for accommodations may be made in writing to the library director, by voice at 247-1920, ext. 305, or at 711 “relay” if using TDY or TDD. ACHIEVEMENTS MICHAEL CAIZZI of Barrington was featured in “Bat Boy: The Musical” during the fall semester at Hofstra University, where he is a sophomore majoring in drama. He played Sheriff Reynolds. CHRISTOPHER SOUTTER of Barrington was named to the fall semester honor roll at Pomfret School, where he is a sophomore. Barrington Times December 23, 2014 Page 19 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND PROBATE COURT OF THE TOWN OF BARRINGTON NOTICE OF MATTERS PENDING AND FOR HEARING IN SAID COURT The Court will be in session at the Barrington Town Hall on the dates specified in notices below at 9:00 A.M. for hearing said matters. Adams, Margaret S. a/k/a Adams, Margaret Sue; Estate - Nina Adams Chace of Chepachet, RI appointed Executrix. Creditors must file their claims in the office of the Probate Clerk within the time required by law beginning December 17, 2014. Brin, Steven C. a/k/a Brin, Steven Charles; Estate - Rita Nenonen of Barrington, RI appointed Executrix. Creditors must file their claims in the office of the Probate Clerk within the time required by law beginning December 17, 2014. Cameron, Richard B. a/k/a Cameron, Richard Bruce; Estate - First and Final accounting for hearing on January 5, 2015 Chisholm, Edith E. a/k/a Chisholm Edith Jean; Estate - Vincent Chisholm of Barrington, RI appointed Executor. Creditors must file their claims in the office of the Probate Clerk within the time required by law beginning December 17, 2014. Conti, Connie V.; Estate - Ann S. Borges of East Providence, RI appointed Administratrix. Creditors must file their claims in the office of the Probate Clerk within the time required by law beginning December 17, 2014. Conti, Connie V.; Estate - Petition for the Sale or Mortgage of Real Estate for hearing on January 5, 2015. Ferrara, Logan Rose; Estate - John A Ferrara of Barrington, RI appointed Guardian of the person and estate. Creditors must file their claims in the office of the Probate Clerk within the time required by law beginning December 17, 2014. Kornmiller, Wilma M.; Estate - Carl Kornmiller of Barrington, RI appointed Executor. Creditors must file their claims in the office of the Probate Clerk within the time required by law beginning December 17, 2014. Kraus, Eugene F.; Estate - Petition for Probate of Will for hearing on January 5, 2015. Oliver, Valerie R.; Estate - John A. Ferrara of Barrington, RI appointed Administrator. Creditors must file their claims in the office of the Probate Clerk within the time required by law beginning December 17, 2014. By Order of The Honorable Marvin Homonoff, Judge of Probate Bristol County BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENT How a new refrigerator led to a beautiful kitchen makeover… and more. 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Member FDIC. | AR8RCKYY | AD-12-14-0284.B East Bay Life Pages B1-B9 East Bay Life December 23-24, 2014 Page B1 L e a d i n g by ex a m p l e East Bay business leaders, innovators welcome 2015 with big plans, optimism BY CHRIST Y NADALIN W cnadalin@eastbaynewspapers.com ith just a handful of days remaining before General Treasurer Gina Raimondo takes over as Rhode Island’s chief executive on January 6, the governorelect has been crossing the state, holding a series of meetings with business and community leaders in an effort to hear more about economic development efforts at the community level, as well as reaching out to existing businesses to find out, as she says, “what it will take to add 10, 100, or 1000 jobs.” She visited Bristol on Wednesday, Dec. 17, meeting members of the Bristol Rotary at the DeWolf Tavern and stopping by Harbor Bath and Body and Flags at the Landing before heading to Herreshoff for a roundtable discussion with representatives from Hope & Main, Explore Bristol, and Tinker Bristol. Raimondo explained her three-pronged plan for getting Rhode Island back to work: educate, rebuild, and innovate. She said that she was finding great energy and optimism throughout the state. It was clear that the people around the table at the Herreshoff offices had innovation covered. Among them was Lisa Raiola, founder of Hope & Main in Warren, Rhode Island’s first food business incubator. Open only a matter of weeks, Hope & Main looks to have a very bright future, with 33 member companies. One of these was also represented at the table: Ziggy Goldfarb, owner and head “pickleteer” of the Fox Point Pickling Company, who has been selling his pickles for only about 6 weeks, yet is close to recouping his initial startup costs. Goldfarb gives much credit for his early success to the people of Warren. “I’ll meet people from Warren at farmers markets, and they have been so supportive,” he says. “They tell me how they waited in the rain to vote for (the referendum to approve the sale of the Main Street School to) Hope & Main. They are really vested in its success.” Also present were several members of Tinker Bristol, RICHARD W. DIONNE JR. Governor-elect Gina Raimondo met with a group of East Bay business and community leaders for a roundtable discussion on Wednesday. The group included Lisa Raiola, middle, founder of Hope & Main, and Garry Holmstrom, a member of the Tinker Bristol steering committee. whose name evokes not only the tinkering tradition of the throughout Rhode Island. “We want the rising tide to lift Herreshoff brothers and the other manufacturing interests all boats,” said Herreshoff. that shaped Bristol, but is an acronym for The governor-elect left impressed. Transform INnovate Kindle EntrepreReferring to the Tinker plan, she noted neurship Rhode Island. The Tinker Bristol that there was nothing else like it in the steering committee is creating a nonprofstate, and likened the efforts of both it manufacturing incubator and makerbusiness incubators to the movement space at the Bristol Industrial Park on that revitalized Brooklyn, New York. “FifWood Street. Tinker will provide access to teen years ago there was nothing going shared space and equipment in a collabon in Brooklyn,” Raimondo said. “Now orative environment that will allow busiit’s phenomenal — and it started with GINA RAIMONDO nesses and individuals to develop and things like this. prototype products and grow their busi“If every community in Rhode Island nesses. was doing what you’re doing, we’d be The “Rhode Island” in its name is very deliberate — fixed. You’re not sitting around waiting for things to hapTinker is designed to be replicable in 3-4 locations pen — you’re making them happen.” “If every community in Rhode Island was doing what you’re doing, we’d be fixed.” POLI-TICKS T Jobs and education are inextricably linked hree stories were recently in the news which at first blush seem unrelated but which are inextricably linked. The first story reported that Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed has put education at the top of her agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Right next to this report was the news about the decline in science scores Arlene throughout the VIOLET state. Finally, there was the coverage of the “Raimondo summit” wherein the Governor-elect, Gina Raimondo, invited some 120 pacesetters to kibbutz about how to turn around the economy in the state. The senate president is correct in putting educational priorities at the top of her list in order to prepare students for future work but her emphasis on collegiate accountability puts the cart before the horse. As a trustee at a local university I certainly recognize and applaud her call for accountability by the institutions of higher learning. Any administrator at the university level, however, would point out that a substantial number of students come in woefully unprepared for higher educational studies. Far too many matriculating students have below average reading skills and a substandard grasp of math and science. Punctuating this latter point is the data from the most recent New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) wherein Rhode Island 8th graders had only an average of 22.8 percent proficiency in science. When the 4th, 8th and 11th grade scores are compiled, that proficiency rate is at 17 percent with minorities lagging behind their caucasian peers. Therein lies the key for Ms. Raimondo’s campaign to improve job growth here. Far too many students lack the necessary skills to fill jobs available or courted. Since 1978 the various permutations of the Economic Development Corporation (now the Commerce Commission) have cited in their reports time and again the need to reform education starting in grammar school in order to train students for twenty-first century jobs. This really is the nut that needs to be cracked. Curriculums in the lower grades need to be overhauled, but apparently past governors and the legislature have not taken steps to make relevant educational changes in the K-12 system. The teachers’ unions have been primarily obstacles to change, preferring instead to defend the status quo. Without reform at the lower and intermediate levels of education, the state’s students will be condemned to a process of remediation at the college level rather than building their professional careers. Ms. Paiva Weed has proposed the release of some state funding for state colleges to be tied to certain academic goals being met at the college level. That’s fine, but the real solution is to make this tie-in operative at grammar and high schools also. I’d like to see the present governor and legislative leadership link funding in a similar way as she proposes for the university level. Companies gravitate to a state, inter alia, because of the preparedness of its work force. This is a major problem in Rhode I as a half-dozen studies have pointed out. If Rhode Island is to be competitive and provide jobs for its citizens, real reform has to begin at day one of the educational journey. It will take guts for leaders to push reform at the lower level of education. Time will tell if the governor-elect and the legislature have the courage to change the status quo at the neighborhood schools. Page B2 East Bay Life December 23-24, 2014 TRASH OR TREASURE PET CONFIDENTIAL ‘Invest’ in art for one reason only: you love it Q. This is a Fred Thieler painting that a relative got directly from the artist. It seems as though most of his work sells in Germany. I was wondering if you had any thoughts about the best way to sell it or if you Karen it should WATERMAN think be held onto. Is there any way to know if it will likely increase in value over the next few years? A. Fred Thieler (1916-1999), was a German painter whose work was most popular during the late 1940’s through the 1950’s, and he is considered to be one of Germany’s leading abstract artists from that period. This painting is much like his other works from this period and is very representative of other abstract work from this time. This is also the period in which Jackson Pollock’s work was popular in this country. Abstract art has a very specific audience and cannot be sold just anywhere. The contemporary art market changes very quickly and a lot of artists go out of style and never come back. There are two rules you should not waiver from regarding art and antiques: 1. Buy it and keep it because you love it. 2. Never buy art or antiques for an investment. Doing so is a gambler’s game. Keeping this in mind, this artist is from Germany, whose work is known and primarily selling in Germany. This is the best market to sell. Most his work is selling in the $3000-$6,000 price range. You did not mention what size this painting is but sometimes the size can help or hurt a sale. Larger pieces are harder to place because most people do not have the wall space. You need to come to terms with how you feel about this painting. You may find selling it could be difficult. As I mentioned, the overseas market is where you would get the most for it. You will need to consider the cost of an appraisal and the cost of insuring and shipping it overseas versus what you may gain. If you want to risk selling it here, contact a contemporary art gallery which specializes in abstract art (and ideally one that has heard of Thieler). Karen Waterman is an antique furniture and decorative arts appraiser in the East Bay area and will answer as many questions your own “hidden treasures” as possible. By sending a letter of email with a question, your give full permission for use in the column. Names, addresses or e-mail will not be published and photos will be returned if requested. Send e-mails (digital photos are encouraged) to trashortreasure@ymail.com. Send snail mail to East Bay Newspapers, Att. Karen Waterman, P.O.Box 90, Bristol, RI 02809. Reflections, resolutions for our furry friends BY LYNN ANNE EVANS, DVM Dear Readers, The holidays are a time for remembrances and resolutions, so I thought that, rather than answer questions, I’d offer a few thoughts on you and your pets (as well as me and mine) for the New Year. If you’re a veterinarian, the end of the year can’t help but bring reflection. No matter how many battles you win, there are some you just can’t. No one can beat the march of time and the losses it inevitably brings. But the wonderful part of my job is that, even in the face of loss, there’s so much to celebrate. Yes, that 16 year-old border collie is no longer with us, but I get a warm glow every time I think of her. After a long career keeping a country club free of geese, she found a “retirement home” where she was a cherished pet who got to snooze in the sun and didn’t have to chase a thing. Or my sweet elderly golden whose family exhausted every means of keeping her mobile before coming to the very sad conclusion that it wasn’t fair for her to go on. Or my pug friend whose folks would stop at nothing to save her after unexpected complications set in. When a family is willing to make Herculean efforts to save the life of a pet, you can only imagine what that pet gave them over the years to inspire such devotion. Or maybe the most bittersweet story of my year. A young cat who’d languished in a shelter for months before being adopted by a nice couple turned out to have a loud heart murmur on her first exam. An echocardiogram revealed grave disease with a grave prognosis, demanding constant care and medication. Some people would have zoomed her back to the shelter — I’ve seen it happen — but that cat led the rest of her (very) short life safe, warm, and loved. They give us so much. We’re the lucky ones. Anyway, here are some resolutions I suggest to make the New Year your pet’s best ever. ■ Walk your dog off the premises at least twice a day. Even old creaky dogs benefit from a stroll around the block a few times a day. Good for them, good for you. ■ Scoop that litterbox as often as you can (a world-renowned feline expert said at a conference I attended, “You should scoop your cat’s box as often as you flush your own toilet.”) A clean box means a happy cat. ■ Take a hard look at your pet’s diet. Is it a high-quality AFCCOapproved food? Is your pet a healthy weight? Is its coat shiny and bright? Do treats and table food make up too much of the daily ration? ■ Above all, take the time to truly enjoy your fur-friend. My New Year’s resolution is to rub Coyote’s ears every chance I get. Happy Holidays, all. —Lynn Anne Evans, DVM Dr. Lynn Anne Evans of the Barrington Veterinary Clinic has been practicing veterinary medicine for 26 years. Do you have a pet question for Dr. Evans? Please email life@eastbaynewspapers.com, with “Dr. Evans” in the subject line. Our office wishes you a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season. Ear Nose and Throat Medicine and Surgery Group Aquidneck Hearing Center Your Bridge to Hearing Health Hearing Aids, Service & Repairs James M. Dobbin, MD & Steven F. Freedman, MD With Licensed Audiologist: Gina Wallace, CCCA • Joseph R. Weisberger, Au.D Trust Your Hearing Needs to Our Expert Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians Accepting New Patients 576 Metacom Ave., Unit 6, Belltower Plaza, Bristol RI • 254-4327 850 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI • 849-4448 Photos of events, people, etc. available for purchase at eastbayri.com East Bay Life December 23-24, 2014 Page B3 Time to give Did you know that about a third of all charitable donations are made between Thanksgiving and New Year’s eve? “Americans are generous year-round. They really open their hearts and their wallets during the holiday season,” said Eileen Heisman, CEO of National Philanthropic Trust. “Whether you give $50 or $500 this year, it is important to think strategically to maximize the impact of your donation. Today, anyone can be a philanthropist by following a few simple tips.” Soul search Think about what types of causes are important to you and your family. If you have children, get them involved in this discussion as early as possible. Be strategic Larger gifts to fewer charities will have more impact. Three charities each year is usually a good number. Too many will dilute the effect of your hardearned donations. I always recommend donors give one charity $100 rather than five charities $20. Decide how you will give More than ever, there are many options for supporting a charitable cause. You can write a check or donate through an online giving portal; text a onetime donation or start a family legacy by establishing a donor-advised fund. Determine which is the best vehicle for giving for your personal situation, your taxes and your family’s long-term giving vision. Check back Use social media to stay in touch with the charities you supported. See how they are doing six and twelve months after your gift. Are they making an impact? “If they’re doing a great job, you may want to increase your gift next year,” said Heisman. BOOK REVIEW A rocking good story to launch 2015 Jerry Lee Lewis His Own Story by Rick Bragg Wow, what a story! What a life! Crazy. Wild. Frenzied. Dangerous. On-the-edge. Raucous. These adjectives do not adequately capture the essence of the legendary Rock-’n-Roll musician Jerry Lee Lewis. Even the term “musician” does not do his talent justice. For whether one liked or deplored his outrageous antics both on and off the stage Donna DeLeo (he once poured and ignited a can BRUNO of Coke filled with kerosene onto the piano while playing his famous hit “Great Balls of Fire”), anyone who ever saw him perform could not deny his artistic genius, improvisation, and uniqueness. Born dirt poor to uneducated tenant farmers in rural Louisiana, Lewis revealed that he was a musical prodigy at age 5 when, in his aunt’s living room, he climbed up on a piano bench and began playing Gospel hymns heard in church and songs his mother sang to him. His description of this moment, in his own words, is remarkable, as he experienced a “strange something” that he felt in his entire body. “The first key sounded in his head, ringing and ringing, and told his fingers what to do. It kept happening, like a cascade.” He has never remembered wanting to touch something so badly in his whole life, and yet he didn’t even know what this big, black instru- The Tides* Wednesday, Dec. 24 Thursday, Dec. 25 Friday, Dec. 26 Saturday, Dec. 27 Sunday, Dec. 28 Monday, Dec. 29 Tuesday, Dec.30 Wednesday, Dec. 31 Thursday, Jan. 1 ment was. The hold it took upon his life and senses was overwhelming. He no longer wanted to go to school, no longer wanted to do anything but play and play all day and into the late night when finally his Daddy, who owned nothing but a beat-up truck, mortgaged it to get him a piano, which was a monumental feat in itself, since “only rich men had pianos.” I suppose one could say the rest is history — but what a history! And Rick Bragg is the perfect storyteller for Jerry Lee. His style is so easy and conversational, it is as if the reader is sitting in the living room listening as Lewis describes his topsy-turvy life, reeling from highs to lows, on top of the musical charts one day, banned from the radio the next. All his life he admits to being a rascal, “I just done what I wanted,” totally ignoring rules and regulations, laws and paperwork. If he wanted a car, he just drove it off the lot, “but always returned it.” So it is not surprising that when he wanted to replace one wife with another, he never bothered to apply for a divorce; that when he received a draft notice, as did his fellow star Elvis Presley, he simply tore it up and discarded it; and that when he wanted to marry his 13 year-old cousin, he simply did so, despite the warnings and advice of his agents and “handlers,” telling them that “nobody handles Jerry Lee Lewis.” It was this marriage, his third out of a total of seven, that derailed his career just when he had reached the top of the music world. A long-planned tour to England in the 1950’s was over before it started, once the scandal labeled him a “pervert” and “babysnatcher.” Even in the U.S., stations refused to play his songs which in some cases were banned from the airways. But there is no denying he was a phenomenon; a brilliant musician: explosive, dynamic, and fierce, and as talented as Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, even Elvis himself. Bragg narrates so many interesting anecdotes involving Lewis’ interaction with these “greats,” many of whom started out with “gospel” and “blues” and “country” and adapted it to their own style. This is one mighty good read, particularly for anyone interested in the history of “Rock-’nRoll,” but also for those looking for a “howlin’” good read, which is exactly what this “species unto himself” did his entire career: howlin’ and stompin’ and thumpin’ his way to legendary musical heights. Donna DeLeo Bruno is a native Bristolian and a retired teacher of writing and literature. She now splits her time between Bristol and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where she gives book reviews at the local library as well as at book clubs and women’s clubs. Some of her most enjoyable and relaxing hours are spent reading a book beneath the shade of a tree at the foot of Walley Street with the sun sparkling its reflection on the water. HiAM HiPM LoAM LoPM Sunrise Sunset 9:21 (5.4) 10:13 (5.2) 11:08 (5.0) —(—) 12:38 (4.8) 1:36 (4.7) 2:37 (4.7) 3:41 (4.7) 4:45 (4.7) 9:49 (4.8) 10:43 (4.8) 11:40 (4.8) 12:04 (4.7) 1:02 (4.5) 2:00 (4.2) 3:02 (4.0) 4:06 (4.0) 5:08 (4.1) 2:10 3:00 3:51 4:48 6:02 8:08 9:29 10:28 11:17 2:58 3:41 4:27 5:19 6:20 7:30 8:39 9:39 10:24 7:08 7:09 7:09 7:09 7:09 7:10 7:10 7:10 7:10 4:21 4:22 4:22 4:23 4:24 4:24 4:25 4:26 4:27 Full Moon January 4 — New Moon January 20 * Information is based on tides in Bristol Harbor. Bristol’s Hangover Classic returns on January 1 The annual Hangover Classic 5 miler will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1 from the VFW Post 237, 850 Hope St., Bristol. This year the race returns to the original course through Colt State Park. Proceeds go to the George E. Dion Memorial Scholarship Fund. ENTRY FEE: $25.00 on-line registration at https://g2racereg.webconnex.com/hangover5m2015 $25 mail-in; $30.00 (day of race) Registration opens at 9am. T-SHIRTS to the first 275 applicants COURSE: Wheel-measured – Fast & Flat - Back on the original race course (if there is no ice, snow, or wind) through frigid Colt State Park, Bristol. The finish line will be open for 1 hour, 15 minutes. REFRESHMENTS following the race. MORE INFORMATION call 401/523-5976. Page B4 East Bay Life December 23-24, 2014 Now Taking New Years Eve Reservations! Booking Parties in Our Private Banquet Room SEATING UP TO 50 Call 254-9732 for reservations BEST ITALIAN IN THE EAST BAY - Providence Monthly Fine Italian Cuisine robertosofbristol.com 450 Hope Street, Bristol, RI GIFT CERTIFICATES Accepting New Year’s Reservations 444 Thames Street, Bristol • 401-254-1188 w w w. r e d l e f s e n s . c o m WINE REVIEW A resolution you’ll want to keep Here’s a great New Year’s resolution: expand your knowledge of wine Chris Silva of Sonoma’s St. Francis Winery offers the following tips for wine newbies and enthusiasts alike to get started on getting to know wine better in 2015: ■ Join a club. A wine club, either through specifically one winery or company that features an international selection, is a great way to have a variety of hand-picked, quality wines delivered to your doorstep. Whether you decide to stick with one varietal or try many, a wine club can cater to your wishes or help you expand your horizons wisely. ■ Take notes. Sipping on some vino? Record your impressions of the flavors in a “wine diary.” Remember to clear your palate first with something neutral, such as crackers. You’ll know whether to revisit the wine in the future, as well as learn to become more mindful of what you’re drinking. ■ Seek variety. For a broad overview of wine, it’s important to become familiar with the major varietals, which for white wines include Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and for red wines, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. ■ Travel. Go right to the source Chris Silva, CEO of St. Francis Winery and Vineyard, Sonoma, Calif. and consider planning a trip to wine country. Many vineyards host tours, have tasting rooms and offer education programs. A winery is also a great place to find top notch wine pairings. For example, the St. Francis` Wine & Food Pairing program, awarded the “Number One Restaurant in America” by OpenTable, is a seated, multicourse pairing hosted by wine experts. Find out more at www.stfranciswinery.com. By resolving to explore the world of wine, you can make everything from casual weeknight meals to festive parties, more delicious in 2015. will also be served. Music will be provided by the Mac Chrupcala Orchestra. Tickets for the gala are $225 per person; to reserve call 401/847-1000 x140. announced online at www.dartmouthgrange.org. For more information, or to be added to the cooking class e-mail list, contact Beth Gallo, kitchen manager, at beth@dartmouthgrange.org or 508/636-1900. NIBBLES Have any food and dining news you want to share? Send it to us at life@eastbaynewspapers.com. New Year’s Eve at Rosecliff The public is invited to join Newport’s 375th Anniversary Committee for a gala New Year’s Eve party at Rosecliff from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31. The party will include cocktails, dinner, music, dancing and a champagne toast. The evening’s menu, prepared by Russell Morin Fine Catering, will include baby lamb chops with raspberry demi glace, wild mushroom strudel with smoke tomato chutney, Riesling poached pear salad, white chocolate bread pudding, English trifle verrines, and créme brulée. Late night treats of miniature English muffins with egg, ham and cheese CHRISTIAN’S A WOOD FIRED GRILLE Gift Certificates Available Now Accepting New Year’s Reservations 382 Thames St. Bristol, RI 401-396-9811 christiansri.com 215 Water St. Warren, RI (401) 289-2524 www.thewharftavernri.com OPEN 7 DAYS Open New Years Eve make your reservations now! Sunday Brunch Buffet 10:00AM - 2:00PM FREE MIMOSA with every adult or senior brunch purchase Banquet Facilities Available Private rooms from 15 to 150 M a r i o ’s Lebanese Syrian Bakery Meat Pies • Spinach Pies • Chourico Pies Maneech • Open Cheese, Meat or Spinach Chourico w/Peppers & Onions ALL PIES $ $ Spinach w/Cheese 1.35- 1.40 Homemade Kebbe Tray . . . .$9.00 Homemade Hummus . . . . . .$2.00 Homemade Taboule Salad $6.00 lb. Party size cheese pizza . . . .$9.00 Spinach & meat pies . .$9.00 per doz MONDAYS FREE Pie w/$10 order MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wed 7am-12pm • Mon-Sun 5:30am-4pm 508.672.8218 260 Harrison St, Fall RIver, MA marioslebanesebakery.com Accepting MasterCard • Visa & Discover Afternoon tea at Blithewold Join Blithewold in welcoming their new partners, Ellie’s Bakery, a sister concept to Four Diamond Award Winning Gracie’s, Providence. Chef Melissa Denmark and owner Ellen Slattery have created and selected an assortment of sweet and savory seasonal items accompanied by their own spreads and jams. Teas will be held by reservation during the week from Tuesday through Friday. There are two seatings each day, with tea times at either 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.; through Friday, Jan 2. The teas are not suitable for very young children under 5 years old. Blithewold, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol; members $22, non-members $30. Tea includes admission to the mansion and grounds. Community cooking classes in Dartmouth The Dartmouth Grange will offer community cooking classes at its shared-use kitchen at 1133 Fisher Road. There will be a variety of ongoing cooking classes, farm tour cooking classes, and kitchenrelated lectures, taught by local chefs and experienced, artisan food producers. Classes will be Senior Luncheon Join the Little Compton Community Center and enjoy locally catered lunch by some of the finest cooks in Little Compton, who volunteer to prepare delicious meals for senior citizens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Don’t miss this opportunity to share good food with good friends at the Little Compton Community Center. A $3 donation for the disabled and seniors age 50 and over, or $6 under age 50 is suggested. Please call to reserve at least 48 hours in advance, 401/635-2400. Historic Foodways & Hearth Cooking workshop Coggeshall Farm’s Historic Foodways and Hearth Cooking Workshops are continuing all year long. Leave the kids at home, and grab your spouse or friends and come spend an evening with us in the candlelight. You’ll get to experience cooking several 1790’s receipts from Amelia Simmons’ American Cookery, the first American cookbook, originally published in 1796. A night out paired with See FACING PAGE East Bay Life December 23-24, 2014 Page B5 HEALTHY EATING $15 WINTER MENU IS BACK 6 entrees and 6 bottles of wine all for only $15 each Make Your New Year’s Eve Reservation Now DAILY SPECIALS MONDAYS • HOSPITALITY NIGHT for anyone in the biz - 20% off $10 TUESDAYS all pasta entrees $10 each S Slow down your meals pending more time eating and chewing has been linked to eating fewer calories at meal times and more weight loss. It takes your brain 20 minutes to register that your stomach is full. By practicing slow eating, you are allowing yourself to feel when you are satisfied with a meal. Many studies have shown that people who eat Emily actually DELCONTE slower eat less, are less hungry, and drink more water than people who eat quickly. In the long term, this can lead to greater rates of weight loss. Slowing down your meals helps with more than just eating less. Your mouth is the first step of digestion. If your food if chewed well before it enters your intestines, you are less likely to have stomach upset or difficulties digesting. Focus on taking smaller bites and chewing your food thoroughly. You can also try the following tips to slow down your meals: ■ Count how many times you chew before you swallow. Then try to double that number so you know you are chewing more. ■ Finish chewing and swallowing completely before taking another bite. ■ Eat your fruits and vegetables instead of drinking them in the form of juice or a smoothie. ■ Use smaller utensils or try using chopsticks. ■ Eat with others instead of eating alone. Take your time - enjoy and really taste your food. Lemon basil chicken SERVINGS: 6 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn 6 whole garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Cooking spray 1. Combine all ingredients in a large container. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 350ºF. 3. Place the marinated chicken into a greased baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Serving Size: 6 ounces chicken Nutrition Information per Serving: 250 calories, 10 gm fat (7 gm unsaturated), 2 gm carbohydrates, 0 gm fiber, 35 gm protein, 80 mg sodium Emily DelConte is the Nutrition Director at Evolution Nutrition, Inc., a group practice of Registered Dietitians offering nutrition counseling for adults, adolescents, and children. Most visits are covered by medical insurance plans. To contact them please call 401/396-9331. WILD WEDNESDAYS FREE app or dessert with purchase of two entrees THIRSTY THURSDAYS half priced bottle of wine with purchase of 2 entrees LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY NIGHTS 8PM half priced apps 8pm-10pm KIDS EAT FREE EVERY SUNDAY Up to 2 kids meals with purchase of one regular entree $3 Drafts $1 RAW BAR DAILY 4:30-6PM 32 Barton Ave, Barrington | (401) 247-0017 | www.bluewatergrillri.com Now Accepting New Year’s Eve Reservations Portsmouth | 401.683.3138 | www.15pointroad.com DINNER Tues - Sun 5-10pm Newport County’s Largest Selection of Seafood NIBBLES From FACING PAGE farm raised meat and produce cooked over the hearth — it doesn’t taste any better than this! Space for this workshop is limited, and reservations are required by calling 401/253-9062 or emailing info@coggeshallfarm.org. Ages 16 and up. $50 for members; $60 for non-members. Afternoon tea in Little Compton Enjoy Afternoon Tea with Marie at the Little Compton Community Center, Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., with a variety of hot and cold teas and a selection of petite savory and sweet delectables. Proceeds benefit LCCC service programs. By reservation at least 24 hours prior. $10 per person. 401-6352400. The Freshest Pasta In Rhode Island! Our pasta shop is accepting orders for the holidays Waterfront dining Lunch & Dinner Daily Dinner for 2 with a bottle of House Wine or with 1 select appetizer & 1 dessert (without wine) $ 3395* (Cannot be combined with any other offer.) NOT VALID ON NEW YEAR’S EVE Open for Lunch & Dinner Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Now Booking for Holiday & Office Parties Our shop will be fully stocked for people looking for platters & trays last minute. STOP IN FOR DINNER AND TRY ONE OF OUR NEW MENU ITEMS: Seafood Risotto, Lobster Mac N Cheese, Grilled Ribeye and more. We are open until 6pm Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day. Holiday O'dourves Available • Gift Certificates Make reservations now for New Years Eve KARAOKE Friday at 9pm 508-677-2180 • lepagesseafood.com 1154 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI • 401-624-3087 • nonnispastashop.com Rte. 6 Fall River/Westport Line Open Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm | Friday-Sunday 11am-10pm Family Style Dining Baked • Grilled • Fried • Boiled Seafood Market Live Lobster Native, Sea Scallops & Fresh Fish Daily Raw Bar & Seafood Specialties EAT IN or TAKE OUT 963 Aquidneck Ave. • Middletown • 401-846-9620 (Minutes from Downtown Newport) • www.anthonysseafood.com 8 Page B6 East Bay Life December 23-24, 2014 To Submit Calendar Items Deadline moves up Days BY E-MAIL (PREFERRED): life@eastbaynewspapers.com BY PHONE: 401/253-6000 x150 BY MAIL: Calendar - East Bay Life, PO Box 90, Bristol, RI 02809 BY FAX: 401/253-6055 Or stop by any of our offices. Listings are coordinated by Christy Nadalin. Photos or artwork are encouraged but cannot be returned. DEADLINE: Noon on Friday before publication Calendar index The New Year holiday is moving up our deadlines for the paper to come out the same week as New Tear’s Day. If you’d like to submit something for the calendar of events, we’d need it by noon on Friday, Dec. 26. Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Arts & Antiques . . . . . . . . . .7 Kids & Outdoors . . . . . . . . . .7 Trips & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Clubs & Classes . . . . . . . . . . .8 IN EAST BAY Friday December 26 Sparkle! An outdoor family event SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT School vacation week at Audubon ‘Ring in the Night’ in Providence Stroll through Blithewold’s illuminated gardens and greenhouse, breathe in crisp Christmas air, and join carolers as they spread holiday cheer. Enjoy music, cocoa, and roasted marshmallows around a roaring bonfire in Blithewold’s enclosed garden. WHERE: Blithewold, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.; carol singing begins at 6:30 p.m. around the bonfire; Fridays through Jan. 2. COST: Christmas Sparkle is included with Blithewold admission; hot cocoa is free; s’mores kits will be available for $1 MORE INFO: Blithewold.org Saturday December 27 Discover colonial Newport in winter On this walking tour, hear stories of religious diversity and entrepreneurship and learn how colonial Newporters made their way through the winter. Weather permitting. WHERE: Tours depart from 127 Thames Street, Newport COST: $15 per person, $10 NHS members and active duty military with IS; $5 children ages 512 MORE INFO: 401/841-8770 Monday December 29 Hawks to hold girls’ basketball clinic The RWU women’s basketball team is offering a basketball clinic for girls in fourth through eighth grade. Learn skills like passing, shooting and defense while playing games such as “hot shot” and “The Great Hawk Shootout.” WHERE: RWU Campus Recreation Center Gym- nasium, Ferry Rd., Bristol WHEN: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; check-in begins at noon COST: $20 MORE INFO: 401/254-3748; kthompson@rwu.edu; ow.ly/G33sm Masquerade and Make Believe Midnight The Whaling Museum and The Zeiterion invite revelers of all ages to end the year with a bang! Bid goodbye to 2014 with an exciting evening of live music and delicious food in The Jacobs Gallery and The Lagoda room, dancing, roaming performers, children’s entertainment, mask-making and the absolute best view of the spectacular fireworks! WHERE: The New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnnycake Hill, New Bedford WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. COST: $50 per adult/$15 per child MORE INFO: 508/997-0046; whaling museum.org Wednesday Thursday December 31 New Year’s Eve community dance The dance is hosted by the Sunday Night Jammers, a group of area musicians who meet regularly on Sunday evenings at Goff Hall to play Celtic music. The dance features contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. Beginners welcome, partners not necessary. WHERE: Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth WHEN: 8 p.m. COST: Free MORE INFO: Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com; 774/644-1369 O L n December 31, AS220 Live Arts will be the scene of the 2nd annual “Ring in the Night,” DownWHERE: AS220, Empire St., Providence town Providence’s only allW HEN: Family-friendly festivities kick off at 1 p.m.; day, all-night New Year’s evening events begin at 7 p.m. celebration featuring chilCOST: A day-pass for all afternoon events is only $15 dren’s workshops, live per(individual show admissions are $5 each). A nightformances, and a whole pass for all evening events is $25 (individual show lot of merrymaking. With a admissions are $10 each) packed daytime slate of MORE INFO: RingInTheNight.brownpapertickets.com; 401/290-8197 family-centric programming, and an evening of comedy, music, and dancing, this year’s bash delivers a colorful collage of fun events that won’t be found elsewhere in Providence. ooking for some winter fun during the December school vacation week? Head to Audubon! Special programs and activities are available each day and are free WHERE: Audubon Environmental with admission. Nature crafts, like the Education Center, Hope St., Bristol animal tracks bookmark made by WHEN: Daily, school vacation week Jameson Brennan of Middletown, COST: Programs free with admission above, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 MORE INFO: asri.org p.m. each day, as well as a nature story at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. An animal interview will be featured 1:30 p.m. Special programs for children are available each day at 11 a.m. will include Cooking for the Birds, Shark Science, Animal Tracks, Hibernation Investigation, and Calamari Anyone? Check schedule for details. January 1 Penguin Plunge in Tiverton All are welcome to join fellow “penguins” who will gather on the beach in bathing suits “under cover” of warm clothing, wait for the signal, drop their outerwear, run into the frigid Sakonnet River for a quick plunge, and then sprint back to the beach to dry off. This event raises funds to benefit the new library building, and pledge forms are available at the Essex Library or at tivertonlibrary.org. WHERE: Grinnell’s Beach, Tiverton WHEN: Noon MORE INFO: Contact Greg Jones at jonesgb@cox.net Guided New Year’s Day walk in Westport The Let Conservation Area is truly a hidden gem. This 62-acre parcel stretches between the Westport River and Horseneck Road and is only accessible to the public by the water’s edge…except for today! There are miles of wide trails to explore, so plan to walk approximately 3 miles over potentially uneven terrain. WHERE: The Let Conservation Area, Westport. Free parking will be available at Sylvan Nursery, 1028 Horseneck Road. WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. COST: Free MORE INFO: Contact Ashley@WestportLandTrust.org if you plan to attend Theater ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ at the Ocean State Based on the heartwarming 1944 MGM film which starred Judy Garland, “Meet Me in St. Louis” is a treasured classic from the golden age of musical films. Join the Smith family at the 1904 World’s Fair and see how their love and respect for each other is tempered with the genuine humor that can only be generated by such a close family. Memorable musical numbers include “The Boy Next Door, “The Trolley Song,” “Under the Bamboo Tree,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Meet Me in St. Louis is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with the entire fam- ily! WHERE: Ocean State Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick WHEN: Through Dec. 28 COST: $39-$54 MORE INFO: OceanStateTheatre.org; 401/921- 6800 Markets Mt. Hope farmers’ market This farmers’ markets showcases many local vendors selling fresh produce, meat and fish, along with baked goods and other treats. The Acacia Cafe food truck serves breakfast and lunch. There will also be live music, demonstrations, kids’ activities, knife-sharpening, clothing and electronics drives and more. WHERE: Mt. Hope Farm barn, 300 Metacom Ave., Bristol WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays MORE INFO: mounthopemarket@gmail.com. Farmers market at Sandywoods The Sandywoods Farmers Market? is open every Thursday, rain or shine. Vendors sell fresh produce, chicken and duck eggs, pastured poultry, baked goods, homemade jams and honey, goat milk soap and other organic locally sourced personal care products, handmade crafts and jewelry, and more. Free admission and live entertainment. The Sandywoods market accepts cash, credit cards and SNAP EBT cards. WHERE: Sandywoods, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton WHEN: Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m. MORE INFO: 401/241-7349; www.sandy- woodsmusic.com Aquidneck Growers Markets With a changing selection of artisan vendors, the markets also hosts live local music. Shoppers can pick up their weekly fresh and local food supplies while checking out the newly renovated Newport Vineyards and Winery on East Main in Middletown. WHERE: Newport Vineyards, East Main Road, Middletown WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays MORE INFO: aquidneckgrowersmarket.org Rogers Free Library book sale Ongoing sale featuring adult, young adult and children’s books. Also available are DVDs, audio books and puzzles. All items are reasonably priced with proceeds benefiting the library. WHERE: Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope St., Bris- tol WHEN: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday MORE INFO: 401/253-6948 Barrington Library book sale Ongoing sale featuring fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books. WHERE: Barrington Library, County Road, Bar- rington WHEN: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday MORE INFO: 401/247-1920 8 East Bay Life December 23-24, 2014 Page B7 Music Aidan’s Irish Pub John St., Bristol; 401/254-1940 Sunday: An Irish seisiun, 5-9 p.m. Bar 31 29 State St., Bristol; 401/297-0531 Benjamin’s Sports Club 4 Stafford Road, Tiverton; 401/624-3899 Saturdays: Pro Karaoke with Rick & Joan Bluewater Grill 32 Barton St., Barrington; 401/247-0017 Saturdays: live music Broadway Lounge 538 N. Broadway, East Providence; 401/434-9742 Custom House Coffee 600 Clock Tower Square, West Main Road, Portsmouth SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Trinity Rep World premiere: ‘Morality Play’ at the Gamm T here’s still time to catch Trinity Rep’s presentation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, as adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, directed by Taibi Magar, and featuring resident acting company member Fred Sullivan, Jr. as Scrooge (and Elise Hudson, pictured, as the Ghost of Christmas Past.) WHERE: Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence WHEN: Through Dec. 31 COST: $31 MORE INFO: 401/351-4242; trinityrep.com Oriental Pearl Follow In My Tracks Sunday: Open mic with Gary Fish, 2-5 p.m, guest musician 3 to 3:45 p.m. 576 State Rd., Westport The Coffee Depot Karaoke every Wednesday and Thursday night with Cal Raye Photography Exhibit by Anna LeBlanc, an amateur nature and wildlife photographer who strives to convey her love of the outdoors to the viewer. 501 Main Street, Warren; 401/608-2553 Open Mic starts about 7 p.m., Fridays excluding holiday weekends. Bring a nonperishable food donation to benefit Bristol Good Neighbors. Common Pub 421 Wood St., Bristol; 401/253-9801 508/675-1501or 401/435-6565 Scampi 657 Park Ave., Portsmouth; 401/2935844 Fridays: Andre Arsenault; Saturdays: Alissa Musto. The Valley Inn DeWolf Tavern 2221 West Main Road, Portsmouth 259 Thames St., Bristol; 401/254-2005 Saturdays (through July): The Kane Brothers (Phil & Buddy) Wednesdays: The Rick Costa Trio (jazz). Federal Hill Pizza The V.F.W., Middletown WHERE: Audubon Environmental Education Center, Hope St., Bristol WHEN: Through Dec. 31 COST: Free with Admission MORE INFO: asri.org Juried exhibit, ‘Cats and Dogs’ The Bristol Art Museum presents a juried exhibit, “Cats and Dogs,” in the lower gallery at the Rogers Free Library. Featured artists are Nancy Zametkin LaPolla, oil paintings, main floor; and Ted Hall, mixed media and graphite works, third floor. In the vestibule are works by the artists at Mudstone Studio in Warren. 495 Main St., Warren; 401/245-0045 54 Underwood Lane, Middletown Federal Hill Pizza features live music every Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Karaoke, pop, and oldies with Cal Raye. Cash prizes. WHERE: Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope St., Bris- The Wharf Tavern from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday through Jan. 7 MORE INFO: bristolartmuseum.org Fins 198 Thames St., Bristol; 401/253-2012 215 Water St., Warren; 401/289-2524 Wednesdays: Team Trivia; Thursday: DJ Scotty P; Friday: House Guest DJs Live piano music every Friday night. Greenvale Vineyards Wapping Rd., Portsmouth; 401/8473777 Live jazz every Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. The Knights of Columbus 28 Fish Rd., Tiverton Karaoke every Friday night with Mariozations Studio; from 6:30-11 p.m.; Computer karaoke or BYO CD. Free admission. 50/50 raffle, hosted by Jesse Bertholde 401/297-6604 The Liberal Club 20 Star St., Fall River; 508/675-7115 Friday and Sunday: Pro Karaoke with Rick & Joan LePage’s Seafood 439 Martime St., Fall River; 508/6772180 Fridays: Karaoke Mulhearn’s Pub 507 North Broadway, East Providence; 401/438-9292. One Pelham East 270 Thames St., Newport; 401/847-9460 Friday: Blockhead; Tuesday: DJ Blacklist 133 Club 29 Warren Ave., East Providence; 401/438-1330 Wednesday: Karaoke with Big Bill; Friday: Johnny Angel; Saturday: Rock-ABlues; Sunday: Brother to Brother; New Year’s Eve: Off the Hook. Days Arts & Antiques tol WHEN: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday and Kids & Outdoors Jane Lavender exhibit Camp Happy Tails vacation camp at the Potter League Local Bristol Artist Jane Lavender will be displaying her artwork at RE/MAX River’s Edge Bristol location. Stop in to enjoy her exhibit, which features paintings that reflect the things she loves most, including Bristol’s downtown and beautiful views. Join the adoption task force! Learn about and meet the animals in our shelter. Create projects to keep them happy and healthy, and brainstorm ways to match them up with their purr-fect new home. The adoption Task Force is for kids in Grades 3, 4 & 5. WHERE: RE/MAX River’s Edge, 47 Bradford Street, Bristol WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays through Jan. 5 COST: Free MORE INFO: 401/254-1776 WHERE: Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday and Tursday, December 29-30 COST: $20 per day MORE INFO: 401/846-0592 x120; PotterLeague.org 1361: A bone-chilling winter in England. The Black Death, dormant for more than a decade, has returned with a vengeance. The Church rules the land, and a ragged troupe of actors accompanied by a renegade priest roam the countryside performing religious stories for the masses. But everything changes when a young boy is found dead and a mute girl stands to be hanged for the murder. Sensing a miscarriage of justice (and potential earnings!), the itinerant actors try to unravel the mystery by weaving the murder into their morality play. The result is a political morass fraught with danger for everyone involved. Adapted from the best-selling novel by Booker Prize Winner Barry Unsworth, Morality Play is a medieval murder mystery at the crossroads of sacred and secular—full of intrigue, suspense and lessons for our time. Toe Jam Puppet Band Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, the Toe Jam Puppet Band at the Buttonwood Park Zoo every Monday morning. WHERE: Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford WHEN: Every Monday at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. COST: Zoo admission plus $5/family MORE INFO: 508/991-6178; bpzoo.org Toddler tales Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3-5. WHERE: Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford WHEN: Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. COST: Free with zoo admission MORE INFO: 508/991-6178; bpzoo.org Children’s story hour Miss Margie reads several theme-related story and picture books geared towards the pre-school set, followed by craft time allowing the children to express their creativity based on the fun facts and stories they just heard. WHERE: Barrington Books, County Road, Barring- ton WHEN: 10 a.m. Thursdays COST: Free MORE INFO: 401/245-7925; www.barringtonbooks.com Young children’s story hour Bring your little ones for stories geared for 3- to 5-year-olds. Includes a craft and light snack. PHOTO COURTESY OF GAMM THEATRE WHERE: The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket WHEN: Jan. 1-Feb. 1 COST: $41, $49 MORE INFO: 401/723-4266; gammtheatre.org WHERE: Baker Books, Route 6, Dartmouth WHEN: 10 a.m. Thursdays COST: Free MORE INFO: 508/997-6700; www.bakerbooks.net Love LEGOs? Show off your skills and let your imagination flow during our weekly Lego free play hour! Lego creations made during free play will be photographed for our Facebook and displayed for a week in between sessions. LEGOs will be provided by the library. WHERE: George Hail Library, Main St., Warren WHEN: 3:30-4:30 p.m. COST: Free MORE INFO: For children in grades K-5 with an adult. Email ghchildrensroom@gmail.com. My First Movies My First Movies is a playdate designed expressly for toddlers and their parents. It transforms a movie theater into a joyfilled, high-energy place where entertaining and educational films are shown and interaction is highly encouraged. The lights are left on while preschoolers can sing and dance along with movies that have been specially made for them. Adding to the festivities, every movie event is emceed by BabyFirst star, Mitten the Kitten, who appears live and in-person to encourage audience interaction. WHEN: The fun continues on an ongoing basis every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. MORE INFO: www.myfirstmovies.com; 800/315- 4000 See TRIPS Page 8 8 Trips & Page B8 East Bay Life December 23-24, 2014 Days Tours From Page 7 Music in the air! Experience a concert in the making and get an inside glimpse of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at work in the final rehearsal before a performance. The orchestra will be conducted by Andris Nelsons, BSO Music Director, who will be joined by pianist Lars Vogt in a program which includes Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7. Following the rehearsal, the group will have the opportunity to have lunch and/or shop in Boston. WHERE: Symphony Hall, Boston WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 15; depart Barrington at 7:45 a.m. COST: $69 BCS members/ $79 non-members MORE INFO: 401/245-0432; barrcommschool.com Winter Rarities EcoTour Don’t miss the next birding day trip led by Norman Bird Sanctuary coming this January! New England historically is known for large number of rare birds visiting in the winter months. This popular annual trip features visits to birding hot spots throughout the region. Designed for all skill levels; warm clothing and appropriate footwear are required, and binoculars or other equipment are recommended. This year, participants have the option of staying overnight at Paradise Farmhouse, NBS’ comfortable and charming retreat center on campus. Arrive Friday the night before, enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning and then hit the road. WHERE: Meet at Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown WHEN: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 10 COST: $60 members, $70 non-members; overnight $125/room (sleeps 2) MORE INFO: normanbirdsanctuary.org Holiday histories tour Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening walk and learn how Newporters recognized the holiday. Reservations required to guarantee a spot on the tour. Weather permitting. WHERE: Tours depart from 127 Thames Street, Newport WHEN: Dec. 26, 27 at 4:30 p.m. COST: $15 per person, $10 NHS members and active duty military with IS; $5 children ages 512 MORE INFO: 401/841-8770 SPOTLIGHT BCS registration Registration for Barrington Community School’s winter/spring courses is in progress. Courses in finance, crafts, cooking, foreign language, fine arts, music, literature, sports, fitness and more are offered, as are trips to museums, theater, gardens, historic sites, ski resorts, and concerts. Walking tours of Bristol On Thursdays, the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society offers walking tours around downtown Bristol. In case of rain, walks do not take place. WHERE: Walks starts at 48 Court St., Bristol WHEN: 3 p.m. COST: Free to members; $5 to others MORE INFO: 401/253-7223; www.bhpsri.org MORE INFO: www.barrcommschool.com; 401/245-0432. East Bay Toastmasters Club A program for professionals, students, stay-at-home parents or retirees who wish to improve their oral communication skills. Membership open to all. Clubs & Classes Senior Functional Fitness Instructor Debbie Gagnon provides low-impact, interval-aerobic movement with dance elements. The class focuses on core muscle groups and cardiovascular fitness in a safe and effective manner. WHERE: Little Compton Community Center WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays COST: $3 per class (members); $5 per class (non-members) MORE INFO: 401/635-2400 Speak better, lead better Join the East Bay Toastmasters club and practice public speaking in a fun, supportsive environment; welcoming guests and new members aged 18+. WHERE: Linn Health Care Center, 30 Alexander Ave., East Providence WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; the 1st and 3rd Thurs- days of the month COST: Free for guest visit MORE INFO: toastmasterclubs.org Country line and couples dance lessons Come learn to dance the oldest and newest line and partner dances to today’s country music. WHERE: St. John’s Athletic Club, 1365 Rodman St. Fall River WHEN: Mondays; line dance lessons 6:30 to 8 p.m. followed by couples dance lessons 8 to 9:30 p.m. COST: $10 MORE INFO: 774/202-5543; goodtymecountrytymedancers.com and 8-9 p.m. (intermediate) on Mondays. COST: $10 per couple. MORE INFO: 508/672-0259; jta440@msn.com. Rehoboth contra dance A ll dances will be taught by caller Lucia Watson. Music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Roberta Sutter. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. WHERE: Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth WHEN: Friday, Dec. 26; 8 p.m.; introductory workshop at 7:30 p.m. COST: $9; $8 students MORE INFO: 508/252-6375; contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html Choreographed ballroom (round dancing) classes Monday evenings. See “What is round dancing?”at rounddancing.net/dance. WHERE: Portsmouth Senior Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth WHEN: Advanced 6 to 7 p.m., Beginners 7 to 8 p.m., Intermediate 8 to 9 p.m. MORE INFO: Call 508/672-0259 or e-mail jta440@msn.com. Knit and Crochet Club Drop in on the Knit & Crochet Club. Other needlework is welcome too. WHERE: Weaver Library 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence WHEN: Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. COST: Free MORE INFO: 401/434-2453 Ballroom & line dancing Every Tuesday afternoon; singles welcome. WHERE: Liberal Club, 20 Star St., Fall River. WHEN: 12:30-3:30 p.m., every Tuesday. COST: $7. MORE INFO: 508/857-7734. Ballroom dance lessons Learn all the social dances from a certified instructor in a relaxed environment. Adults of all ages are welcome. Great for beginners and more experienced dancers. Help with wedding dance preparation also available. WHERE: East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence. WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Mondays. COST: $3. MORE INFO: 401/434-0080. Choreographed ballroom dance classes Mike and Joyce Alexander will teach choreographed ballroom dancing (round dancing) every Monday evening. Modern social round dancing is pre-choreographed with a “cuer” telling the dancers what to do as they all progress around the dance floor. Rhythms taught will be foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha and rumba. WHERE: Portsmouth Senior Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth. WHEN: 6-7 p.m. (advanced), 7-8 p.m. (beginners) WHERE: United Methodist Elder Care, 30 Alexander Ave., East Providence WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays of each month MORE INFO: http://9556.toastmastersclubs.org Gardening volunteers at Veterans Home Rhode Island Veterans Home Master Gardener volunteers meet for general gardening activities to beautify the R.I. Veterans Home. WHERE: R.I. Veterans Home greenhouse, 480 Metacom Ave., Bristol WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays and Thursdays MORE INFO: 401/245-4845; margehardisty@yahoo.com Live model figure drawing Take part in unguided figure drawing in a relaxed, informal and supportive setting. All experience levels — new artists included — are welcome. Bring your own materials and easel or other preferred work surface. Model and chairs provided. WHERE: Sandywoods Center for the Arts (Yel- low Building), 73 Muse Way, Tiverton. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Mondays. COST: $14 general, $10 for college-level art stu- dents. MORE INFO: www.sandywoodsfarm.org. Networking breakfast Community businesses are invited to attend a business networking breakfast sponsored by Service By Referral (SBR) networking’s Bristol chapter. Both formal and informal networking exercises will be conducted to help business owners. As part of Service By Referral, members have access to networking meetings, training and events and other opportunities throughout Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. WHERE: Raymour & Flanigan Furniture, 100 Highland Ave., Seekonk. WHEN: 8 a.m. on Thursdays. COST: Free, but guests are responsible for their own breakfast costs. MORE INFO: newengland@sbrnetwork.com. Ocean State Bridge Club A free lunch is served once a month by Sakonnet Bay. Visit the website for schedule, results and more information. Call or e-mail if you need a partner. Beverages and snacks served. Air conditioned room is quiet and comfortable. All are welcome. WHERE: Sakonnet Bay Manor, 1215 Main Road, Tiverton. WHEN: 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Mondays. COST: $6. MORE INFO: 401/253-2383; www.oceanstatebridgeclub.com. Operation Shower knitting circle Aquidneck Chiropractic will host a weekly knitting circle. The group will make baby articles to be sent to Operation Shower, an organization that supplies items to expectant families of soldiers deployed overseas. WHERE: Aquidneck Chiropractic, 1272 West Main Rd., Middletown. WHEN: 2 p.m. Tuesdays. COST: Free. MORE INFO: 401/849-7011. East Bay Life December 23-24, 2014 Page B9 Ocean State JOB LOT TM After Christmas Blockbuster SALE! 50% OFF Duracell Batteries D 4 Pack, C 4 Pack, AA 8 Pack 20% OFF 80 ct. 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R East Bay Real Estate EASTBAYClassifieds.com December 24-26 , 2014 Page C1 Home staging for the holidays: Keep it simple Follow these tips to showcase your home during the holidays BY JOAN D. WARREN S elling a home during the holiday season is a stressful experience. With entertaining, traveling or hosting outof-town guests, opening your home for showings and open houses can be challenging. Making your home show well at the holidays can work to a seller's advantage, but only if its decorated tastefully. Below are some tips to make your home show well at the holidays and during the winter when locally, its all about the interior. Sellers should decorate in a way that won’t deter anyone and make sure the holiday glitz doesn’t outshine the home. Less is more.?Firstly, its important to be sensitive. Not knowing the preferences of buyers or what their religious affiliation may be, it's best to be safe rather than lose a buyer due to overload of religious adornments. Put out some non-religious holiday decorations during an open house or showing to make a home feel inviting. Try to avoid homemade decorations, although it is tempting to showcase your children's drawings and preschool creations. Buyer's don't appreciate your family heirlooms and traditional decorations. If you put up a Christmas tree, don't overload with ornaments and tinsel. Again, less is more, including colored lights. White lights make for a clean backdrop. If possible, update outdoor lighting. With shorter days, buyers are more likely to see the home at night, so lighting the way into the home is crucial. Also, remember to put out a thirsty doormat to absorb the elements before potential buyers traipse through your home. If applicable, light a fire in the fireplace. Nothing exudes warmth and comfort like wood crackling in the hearth. Cozy fleece blankets and throws on arm chairs and couches are a nice touch to give a potential buyer a glimpse at what cold winter nights could look like if they were to buy the home. Consider lighting winter scented candles or simmering holiday potpourri blends on the stove to keep the air smelling of cinnamon and spice. Other homey scents to make the home feel warm and inviting include sugar and chocolate chip cookies. Who doesn't like that? Some homeowners set the dining room table to showcase holiday entertaining. This tactic gives the illusion of family gatherings and areas where memories are made. It's fine to play soft, background music during a showing or during an open house. Seasonal acoustic or symphonic music (nonholiday specific) works well, but make sure it's not loud or too juvenile. Lastly, keep pets in crates, remove pet dishes, and most importantly clean the kitty litter, if applicable. Nothing deters potential buyers more than pet odors! Even if the home is well staged during the busy holiday season, don't forget to de-clutter and rid the home of piles of clothes, mail, paperwork, dishes or kids’ toys. ?Keep holiday decorating simple and let the true beauty of your home shine. It will pay off in the end. The Sign you want. RIVER’S EDGE The Agent you need. ® NEW LISTING A MUST SEE SOLD NEW PRICE NEW LISTING Rumford: Gleaming Roomy 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Duplex Townhouse Condo boasts updated eat-inkitchen, large master w/ much storage, new paint & carpeting throughout! Great opportunity for expansion in basement ready to be finished! Enjoy private patio! $145,000 Jean Clarke 401-3745039 Barrington: Grand Colonial with beautiful mouldings. 4 beds, master with fireplace & bath. Central air, 2 fireplaces, granite/stainless kitchen, fenced in yard with covered screened gazebo, & new sprinkler system. Near water, marina, and bikepath. $549,000 Deb Almeida 401-556-5017 Riverside: Prime waterfront property minutes from Providence. Spectacular views from this 8 room 3 bed 2 1/2 bath contemporary 13,0000 sq ft landscaped yard, large wood and glass deck perfect for entertaining or personal enjoyment. $533,000 Jane Marshall 401-486-4847 Bristol: Mint 3 bedroom Raised Ranch with garage. Located on a dead end street. Gleaming hardwoods throughout. Partially finished basement with possible in law. Four season room. Easy access to highway on Bristol/Warren line. $220,000 Lisa Foster-Pacheco 401-837-2333 Warren: Extensively renovated & updated 6 BR, 3 BA home. Recent KIT w/ granite, baths, gas conversion, 3rd FLR heating, insulation throughout & much more! LG 3 car garage w/ ample parking - many possibilities! Huge fenced yard on corner lot. $339,000 Deb Jobin & Co. 401-527-7894 SOLD NEW LISTING MOVE IN READY NEW PRICE Barrington: Immaculate 3 Bed Raised Ranch on a dead end street. Large & lovely yard w/ sprinklers; in-ground pool, hot tub & fabulous decks. Great light throughout. Terrific porch off kitchen & dining. Truly move-in ready! $317,500 Jane Marshall 401-486-4847 Rumford: Just under 1/2 acre Stunning Updated Turn of the Century 8 Room 5 Bed 2 Bath Colonial. Chef’s/granite eik, dining, living /fp, 2 beds on 1st, 3 beds on 2nd, hardwoods, a/c, 484 sq ft deck. Enjoy private fenced yard, garage, & plenty off st parking. $329,000 Jean Clarke 401-374-5039 Warren: Utterly pristine ground floor condo next to the Kickemuit. New appliances, cabinets, bath, flooring. Step out into your shady patio & surrounding yard w/ lovely river view. Close to laundry, pool. Convenient to town - a safe, worry-free gem! $105,000 Deb Jobin & Co 401-527-7894 Warren: Two family in MINT condition! Large eat in kitchen, spacious bedrooms, new roof, gas heating systems, ample parking, gigantic shed, freshly painted, spotless, impeccably maintained. Close to bike path, dining, & theater - fabulous location! $219,000 Jazzmine Napolitano 401-2257070 EPRiversEdgeRI.com 401-433-5100 Located at the corner of Warren + Dover Ave. SOLD Barrington: Wonderful home located close to everything! 3 Beds, gleaming hardwood floors, and expansion possibilities. Retro entertainment room with bar in basement. Newer gas heat and roof, patio, & 1 car garage $ 269,900 Jane Marshall 401-486-4847 RiversEdgeRI.com 300 County Rd. Barrington, RI • 401-245-2000 Johnathon D. Birs 4152, Loan Officer • 401-640-8320 RI Licensed Loan Broker 20021417LB MB2934 47 Bradford Street, Bristol, RI • 401-254-1776 Page C2 East Bay Classifieds December 24-26, 2014 House of the Week Settle in to this Portsmouth home on the riverfront The open living area has custom Brazilian hardwood floors. This kitchen has granite countertops and inlaid tile flooring. This Portsmouth home faces the Sakonnet River and takes full advantage of its waterfront views Pull your boat right up to a private deep-water dock after a day on Narragansett Bay and sit back and relax on the double decks overlooking the Sakonnet River at this Portsmouth home. With 1,350 square feet of living space, it was completely renovated down to the studs in 2005. Today it has three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Originally built in 1941, this year-round waterfront home has gas heat and central air conditioning. A high-end, eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and inlaid tile flooring. The great room with custom Brazilian hardwood floors overlooks the Sakonnet River, offering breathtaking sunrises. The deck opens out from the open living/dining area that offers beautiful custom wood ceilings. The second floor features three bedrooms and a large deck with access from the master bedroom and a second good-sized bedroom. The lot is just under 8,000 square feet and has a shed to store boating and lawn care equipment. By the Numbers $549,000 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom 1,350 sq. ft 7,980 sq. ft. lot 76 ft. deepwater dock Chee Laureanno East Shore Properties 401-835-5021 December 24-26, 2014 East Bay Classifieds Page C3 Real Estate ADDRESS BUYERS SELLERS SALE PRICE 6 Highview Ave 3-A Riverview Dr 73 Prospect St 28 Jennys Ln Katherine S. Wilson and Charles Pointer Lindsey and Shellie Brickle Broomhead Builders LLC Timothy and Lee Mcqueary Timothy and Lee McQueary Jane and Paul Cloutier Katherine Wilson John S. Cumming 3rd T. $535,000 $575,000 $241,500 $750,000 40 Franca Dr 65 Monroe Ave 82 Fales Rd 53 Smith St 14 Charlotte Dr 17 Belvedere Dr 14 Wendy Dr 5 Burke Rd 1 Loveland St 1155 Hope St 75 Ridge Rd 10 High St 6 Scott Ln 231 Wood St 34 Elmwood Dr 83 Peck Ave 221 Hope St #16 6-1/2 Wapping Dr 5 Colt Ave 8 Butterworth Ave 38 Viking Dr 83 King Philip Ave 10 Basswood Dr 20 Seal Island Rd #20 32 Seal Island Rd #32 87 Franklin St 58 Collins St 346 Spinnaker Ln #346 26 Tobin Ln 345 Thames St #310 343 Thames St #301 Jeremy Ellis Marc DeWolf Tiffany E. Muns Dennis and Janet Bielecki Karen and Frederick Zompa USA VA Lorien amd Peter Lanouette Stephen Bernardo and Lisa Luongo Crystal and Adam Ware Joseph Rosa and Bridjetta Germain Andrew Workman and Mary Faustine Robert and Pamela Mirick Gregory J. Conti U.S. Bank Elizabeth A. Coderre Kate Balestracci and Benjamin Cormack Lisa B. Butcher Scott and Dawn Ahrendt Edward and Rachel Castro John Lannan and Ron Louro Ira Holtz Kerri R. Furtado Elizabeth DaCosta and Carla Bisbano John and Lynne Beaulieu Laura Tucker and E.P. Hicks Walter and Fatima Rocha Bank of America Edward and Nancy Rossull-Pastoriu Donald and Cheryl Saracen Robert and Kathleen Busch Thames Street R.T. and Luke P. Travis 27 Morra Way 75 Sherman St 105 Worcester Ave 35 Wendell St 10 Cedarwood Dr 120 Howland Ave 16 Rosemere Dr 12 Palmer Ave Ryan M. Hudson and Brenda L. Dassoni Citizens Bank Steven D. Horowitz Kyle and Catherine Baker Jillian and Melissa Lewis Charles and Corinda Chadsey Matthew P. Kiley Sarah J. Legon 11 High Meadow Rd 70 Quaker Hill Farm Rd 44 W Main Rd 10 Parsons Ln 6 Old Farm Rd 50 Ocean Dr Helen O. Miller Props Ltd. Andrew and Trintje Gnazzo Dhana Gilbert and Nora Taylor David and Marion Mussafer Meredith Widws-Cornell Gary Jefferson 141 Turnpike Ave 230 Briarwood Ln Andrew G. Richter Amy and Joseph Tomlinson 1465 Crandall Rd 27 Louise Dr 6 Methuen St Beardsworth Rd #55 138 Merritt Ave 189 Bridle Way Lily Drapeau and Stephen Mello Keith J. Leroy Loggerhead Realty LLC Devon Britoo and Maurice Sellers Vicki Newbold Charles and Stephanie Cohen 4 Long Ln 51 Union St 44 Sachem St 19 Almeida Dr 44 Beach St 26 Parker Ave 2 Fern Dr 20 Barton Ave 47 Broad St 96 Coomer Ave 7 Locust Ter 12 Kinnicutt Ave 21 S Grove Ave 43 Church St 19 Napoleon St Michelle Toner Matthew J. Quirk John J. Cardosi Douglas M. Harrington Tammy and Steven Botelho U.S. Bank Jefe Properties LLC Stephen H. Bragantin U.S. Bank Jillian and Stephen Sypole Anne Nixon Lynne Abendroth Lindsay Croteau and Angelo Azevedo Paula Jones Sara Morrison 956 State Rd 628 Sanford Rd 2 Florence St Rui M & H T Cordeiro R.E.T. Melissa M. Dillon Brian Robidoux and Stephanie Shore BRISTOL Edward and Gloria Beaulieu FNMA Thomas S. Slater Wolfgang and Luitgard Dietrich Robert and Nanette Balliot Jay Sponseller Kerri R. Furtado Gerald and Lorraine Christoun Charles and Cheryl Jocelyn Todd and Diane Travers Pamela J. Sturgis Jaun and Kirsten Van Dijk Christine Cordeiro Jose Araujo and U.S. Bank Kathleen Trier and Anne Silvia Gerard and Lisa Milich ROR LLC Robert and Jennifer Clark Doroethea Florenzano Est. and Bethany Ingram Brian August Marcia D. Miller Anthony A. Dupont Sara and Joseph Simmons David Logan and Jeanne Wine Thomas and Lisa Dion Mary E. Vargas Janet Castigliego and Bank of America Saracen F.T. and Donald Saracen Margaret B. Jiacovelli L.T. and Armen Garabedian Geraldine K. Macdonald R.E.T. Anne F. Sage EAST PROVIDENCE Kathleen Larisa James R. Patterson and Citizens Bank Steven A. Fischetti and Bank of America Michael M. Keegan Johnathan Weinstein Linda A. Parker Joanne Needham James S. Whitehead and Kimberly Cabral LITTLE COMPTON Alan W. Peacock T. Christopher Meledandri Marilyn A. Penney Zeren B. Earls T. Frederick and Raymond Shaw Carol Conrad and Richard Hooker PORTSMOUTH FNMA Phoenix & Thompson and Town of Portsmouth TIVERTON Laurie and Alexander Taber Melissa and Keith Leroy Irene Fitzgerald Est. and Thomas Fitzgerald Leon J. Sylvia Clifford and Kenneth Ponte Michael S. Dinagen WARREN Scott and Dawn Ahrendt Ryamond and Cheryl Fanti Andrew S. Giuliano and Wells Fargo Bank Brian Fournier Connie and Michael Salamon Charlene L. Vernon and U.S. Bank Frances J. Abendroth T. John S. Bettencourt Virginia McGee and U.S. Bank John and Dora Treacy Bryan D. Leahy Anne Marie Dimaio and Anne M. Dimaio Maria M. DaSilva John L. Tardie Kayla A. Ruggieri WESTPORT Joseph F. Senra Sanford Road N.T. and William Teixeira Thomas J. Fitzgerald $307,500 $228,252 $258,000 $200,000 $238,000 $219,429 $329,000 $275,000 $235,000 $250,000 $770,000 $550,000 $196,000 $187,000 $300,000 $295,000 $237,500 $299,000 $258,000 $200,000 $599,000 $186,000 $242,000 $450,000 $470,000 $125,000 $130,000 $295,000 $410,000 $1,275,000 $805,000 $515,000 $79,000 $1 $262,000 $226,000 $203,500 $190,000 $230,000 $945,000 $1,950,000 $505,000 $1,000,000 $275,000 $875,000 $215,100 $1,223 $269,000 $6,500 $90,000 $285,000 $155,000 $215,000 $410,000 $228,000 $127,000 $235,000 $150,000 $380,017 $226,500 $327,500 $204,000 $260,000 $105,000 $200,000 $219,000 $212,000 $210,000 $155,000 $165,000 $463,000 Page C4 East Bay Classifieds December 24-26, 2014 Real Estate ADDRESS DAY TIME STYLE BEDS BATHS PRICE BROKER AGENT PHONE PORTSMOUTH 126 Lilac Lane 53 Sandy Pt. Farm Sunday, Dec. 28 11 am-1 pm Other Saturday, Dec. 27 10 am-12 pmTownhouse Wishing my past, present and future clients a Happy and Healthy Holiday and look forward to a prosperous New Year 3 3 2.5 2.5 $495,000 $549,000 Office: 401-254-1996 X220 Cell: 401-439-8861 Jsilva@c21bristol.com To my past and present clients and extended group of real estate friends and family: Wishing You All a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Best, 401-662-1887 401-649-1915 Have you begun to think about SELLING or PURCHASING Real Estate? Call Ryan! “Your Goals. My Passion. Lets Talk” Ryan Fonseca Broker Associate 729 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809 Aryn Hawks rfonseca@c21bristol.com 401.489.0065 - cell 401.254.1900 - office 401-300-5038 Email: hawks@century21.com 640 Thames St. Newport, RI “Don’t just buy the house, buy the location.” TOPSAIL REALTY Tasha Williams Renee Welchman AS THE NEW YEAR APPROACHES US... THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR IN 2014 & HERE'S TO AN EVEN BETTER 2015! JoAnn Silva Welchman RE Group Welchman RE Group TL Holland Real Estate 3948 Main Road, Tiverton Four Corners • 401.624.8469 • info@tlholland.com • www.tlholland.com 3 bedroom Cape on corner lot in South Tiverton. This property provides a first floor bedroom, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, attached 2 car garage and an inground pool in the backyard. Quiet neighborhood. $249,900 South Tiverton - Waterfront 7 Acre mini-farm on Puncateest Neck Road. Spacious 8 room Colonial Farmhouse, 3 car garage, all amenities. $1,200,000 SOUTH TIVERTON - 3 BED GAMBREL, 2 BATHS, WOOD FLOORS, WOODSTOVE, 60,000 SF LOT. 26X36 SEPARATE 3 STALL, 2 STORY GARAGE WITH FULL LOFT. $379,000 Beautiful land within historic Tiverton Four Corners area; 2.5 acres with 19th Century barn and other outbuildings and stone walls. Many possibilities. $349,000 Little Compton - Located in Holly Meadow Farms. Lovely Cape featuring 3 bed, 2 bath, plus additional first floor bedroom/office. Updated kitchen and baths, granite and custom milled hardwoods. Attached 2 car garage. Private 2 acre lot. Close to Town Commons and local beaches. New Price $450,000 Tiverton - Busy Main Road location; high visibility. Solid commercial building with loading dock. Many possibilities. $169,000 Commercial property at busy four corner intersection. Excellent traffic flow. $210,000 Little Compton - Very secluded Colonial on almost 5 acres. Potential for additional space in walkout basement. Large deck and spacious shed in well landscaped private backyard. $599,000 Secure best spot in Tiverton! TO BE BUILT home features 2600 sf of "Meridian" custom designed interior. Wonderful open flr plan, beautiful kit, spacious LR, private master w/separate bath. High efficiency; low maintenance. Short walk to private beach. $624,900 Tiverton - Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath ranch home on 1 acre lot in culde-sac neighborhood, Close to Tiverton Four Corners. Attached 2 car garage, finished lower level w/ private entrance and separate office space. Ideal for family, single or downsize. Clean and move in ready. $259,000 Tiverton - Highland Road neighborhood - Cape with first floor master bedroom, hardwood floors, garage, nice back yard; near library and Fort Barton. $229,000 December 24-26, 2014 East Bay Classifieds Page C5 Real Estate Serving Southeastern MA & RI BUYING OR SELLING - CALL MATEUS Realty The experience makes the difference! ready So if you’re to buy or sell, call MATEUS Realty at 434-8399. 508-636-0099 Happy Holidays from all of Us Nicole Cloutier Plante Arlene Fuller Cloutier Karyn Kopecky Charlene Wood 508-265-3795 508-577-5794 508-685-9906 508-636-2075 Owner/Broker East Providence - Centrally located, 3Br.Cottage with great potential!! Dining, porch, HW's, Tile, upgraded electric, roof, siding,& windows done 18 years ago $119,900 Rumford - Myron Francis!! Clean 2Br. Ranch, breezeway/FP, HW's, young gas boiler/GHW Tank, upgraded electric, vinyl siding, replacement windows, porch, patio, garage, 10,000 SF lot $189,900 East Providence - Silver Spring!! Pride of Ownership shows.3Br. Cape.Young roof,boiler/HW Tank, upgraded eletric, siding, shed, patio, sprinklers, granite, Master Suite & new bath $189,900 Manager/Broker Manager/Realtor Realtor Happy Holidays! FEDERAL TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS! FOR DETAILS CALL A sign of 401-434-8399 Servicing East me Providence & success & a nat! surrounding areas us tr n ca u yo Falamos Portugues | FAX 435-3401 since 1975 582 Warren Ave | East Providence | RI | 02914 Visit our website for information on these and other properties at MateusRealty.net Simonne Conlon Jennifer Silverman Deborah Attebury Jan Caouette 508-725-7327 773- 501-0349 508-932-0402 508-965-5891 Diane Colletti Sharon Connors Marcia Griswold Lynda Orton 508-509-8733 508-423-8376 508-369-0450 774-526 1188 Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor www.EvenKeelRealty.com BRISTOL Enjoy scenic vistas from this 4 bed, 3.5 bath 2005 designer home. Sunlit living room with soaring cathedral ceilings & fireplace, open loft, cooks kitchen with center isle, walk out lower level with bedroom, bath & family room. Wrap around deck & lush grounds! Walk to Water & Park! $449,000 BARRINGTON Sits on over 30,000 sf on a cul de sac within walking distance to beach and Nayatt School. Open, updated and spacious with over 3400 sf, 4-5 bed, 3 full bath, mud room, rec room, gym, screened porch, patio, deck & balcony! Non flood zone. $649,000 SWANSEA Spectacular waterfront property on MT. Hope Bay, Panoramic southwest views overlooking Mt Hope Bridge. Tasteful renovations by Newport Collaborative. Handsome custom designed kitchen, spacious master suite w/balcony. New Septic 2013. Seaside Gem! $1,175,000 BARRINGTON Flawlessly designed handsome full brick residence in the heart of Rumstick Point. Stone Walls, brick patio and glorious gardens lead to secluded pool and cabana with full bath. Soaring ceilings in master suite and great room. Amenities galore. A Gem! $1,295,000 Deborah L. Ladd Christine M. Plante Elizabeth Kinnane David Peckham Country and Coastal Properties 29 Meetinghouse Lane, PO Box 557 Little Compton, RI 401-635-8887 259 County Road | Barrington | RI | 02806 401-245-9600 Page C6 East Bay Classifieds December 24-26, 2014 Real Estate Homes For Sale BARRINGTON: 66 Alfred Drown Rd - Luxurious Estate in Prime Location! Old world charm meets modern amenities. Park-Like Setting Walk to Water! PENDING $975,000 Jazzmine Napolitano 401-2257070 BARRINGTON: Looking to Sell? Your Home May Be Worth More Than You Think! Let our Friendly & Knowledgeable Agents Help! Call RE/MAX River’s Edge 401-245-2000 For a FREE Home Evaluation! BRISTOL: 7 San Francisco Mint 3 bedroom Raised Ranch with garage. Located on a dead end street. Possible in law. Easy access to highway. NEW PRICE $220,000 Lisa Foster-Pacheco 401-837-2333 Guimond Realty Group BRISTOL: First Time Home Buyers, Downsizing, or just Searching for your Dream Home? Our Agents can help you through the process every step of the way! Call RE/MAX River’s Edge 401-254-1776 BRISTOL: 42 High St Unit 4 One-of-a kind townhouse in historic Codman Place. Old world craftsmanship throughout! Walk to Downtown. $245,000 Deb Jobin & Co 401-527-7894 EAST PROVIDENCE: 3 family, with garages, like new, will finance it at 4%, $285,000 401286-1920 Owner SOMERSET: Ranch, 3 bed, living rm, dining area, fully applianced kitchen, 2 car garage, spacious lot. Excellent schools. $229,000 Migneault Realtors 508-678-8808 WARREN: Spacious 6 room, Raised Ranch. 2 bed, open kitchen to deck, 2 baths, waterviews, finished lower level, garage, $215,000 Call Holly Migneault Realtors 508-6788808 Home Repair Loans CHURCH COMMUNITY HOUSING: 0% & 3% Home repair loans & Homebuyer training classes 401-846-5114 BRISTOL: 1 bed, off street parking, $550/mo -$650/mo Call 401529-7441 Apartment Rental BRISTOL: 3rd fl, 1 bdrm, spacious, newly renovated, appliances, w/d hook-up. $575/month no utilities included. First/Sec deposit. Bristol 401253-0237. BRISTOL: Spacious 1 bed, appliances, parking, includes electric $6-00/mo Francis realty 401-253-9696 BRISTOL:1 bed,3rd fl, walk in closet, remodeled, clean, parking, laundry, no pets/smoke, $725 401-253-2037 BRISTOL: Various locations, 1 and 2 bed, include appliances, range $625-$2500. No pets. Call for specifics 401-253-9277 401-625-5878 • 508-672-4343 www.ColdwellBankerGuimondRealty.com EAST PROVIDENCE: 1 and 2 bed, appliances, utilities, laundry and parking, bus line. No pets. From $700/month. Also furnished apts from $800. 401286-1920. 401-438-8137 EAST PROVIDENCE: Convenient 1st floor, 4 room 2 bed, on bus line, large yard, sec 8 ok, $800 401-433-1782 GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM, 1,600 sq ft 1.5 bath loft in downtown Bristol. Custom kitchen, beautiful hardwoods throughout, 2 levels- Fantastic location walk to water. $1,800. Residential Properties call Lisa @ 401 529-5724 or Morgan @401-662-0589. TIVERTON: 2 bdrm, 2nd floor, heat and hot water included, $1000/mo Avail Jan 1 401-6622216 or 401-692-0061 Local Expertise • Dedicated Professionals Unmatched Resources Each Office Independently Owned & Operated WARREN: 1 bedroom, $525 1st fl,stove, refrig, water. Sec. deposit required, No pets, no smoking 401-254-1036 Wishing you a very Happy Holiday Commercial Rental BARRINGTON: 1500 sq ft, includes, heat, air electric, secsystem.$1250, brand new ceiling, walls,carpet401-246-0552 Office Space BARRINGTON: Office space, off street parking, high speed Internet, snow removal and all utilities incl. Lease req. $315./month, sec. dep. 401246-0883 AvailNow BRISTOL: Office space for rent. Approximately 800 sq.ft. Heat and water included. $1100/month. Located on Tupelo St. Available now. Call 401-253-3157. BRISTOL: Professional office space, central location, off street parking, conference room,Call 401-253-3190 wkdys WARREN: 1, 2, 3 bed includes stove and fridge. range $600$850. No pets, Call for specifics 401-253-9277 Retail Space For Rent WARREN: large 3 bedroom townhouse apt. Appliances, w/d hook up, yard, parking, no pets, $1100 401-253-1395 BRISTOL: 2 retail/comm units avail. 435 Wood St. $750/month incl. water. Lease & security req. Call 401-253-9277. Homes For Rent Carol Guimond BRISTOL: Great location, 6 rooms, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, garage, hdws, fenced yard, $1200/month 401-359-1144 Sue Cory LITTLE COMPTON:Close to Commons 3 beds, 2 baths, garage, available immediately to May 1, 2015. $1000/month plus utilities. Country and Coastal Properties 401-6358887 Renee Durost LITTLE COMPTON: 3br/2.5 ba, 2500 sq/ft, ocean view, porch, central air, 2 car gar, priv 20 acres $2100+ util 617-448-5088 Deb Plant LITTLE COMPTON: Furnished, 2 bed, washer/dryer, winter rental, Avail through May, $800/mo. no pets 401-334-2663 Joanna Krystman LITTLE COMPTON: 3 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, D/W, newly remodeled, 1yr lease, lg yard, $1600/plus util. 781-934-2449. Freeman "Mike" Hill HAIR SALON CHAIR FOR RENT: Studio Hair Designs, Rte 136, Swansea across from Cardi’s.Avail immediately. Reasonable rent.401-254-0122 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO spruce up your line ad, you can make BOLD letters or add a frame around your ad. You can also add a logo or picture. To learn how to make your ad POP, call 401-253-1000. DON’T HAVE TIME to place your ad in the East Bay Classifieds during normal business hours? Just visit us online at EastBayClassifieds.com. We’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to place your ad when it’s convenient for you. The East Bay Classifieds, Your Neighborhood Marketplace. 401-253-1000 or 800-382-8477 (MA). Mortgage Marketplace Kathy Robinson Everybody reads the Tom Timberlake East Bay Classifieds. It’s A Great Marketplace. Call Jeffrey Brown at 401-396-9820 Maureen Samways Customer Satisfaction Jackie Durfee Luxury Listings licensed mortgage broker Rhode Island License # 20001064LB Massachusetts License # MB2421 national mortgage license East Coast Financial Corp # 2421 Jeffrey D. Brown # 8313 A+ RATING by the Better Business Bureau since 2001 Call www.eastcoastfinancial.com Current Residential Mortgage Rates Phone Number East Coast Financial Navigant Credit Union 401-396-9820 401-233-3468 401-253-1000 CALL 401-253-6000 TO PLACE YOUR MORTGAGE AD TODAY. 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rate 2.75 2.625 APR 2.934 3.041 Points 0 1 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rate 3.50 3.875 APR 3.635 4.121 Points 0 1 Variable Rate 2.375 2.25 Points 0 1 Annual Cap 2 3.128 Loan rates based on $100,000 with 20% down payment & no PMI. Variable mortgages listed are for 30 years, adjusted annually. Points are a one-time charge equal to one percent of the mortgage. APR stands for annual percentage rate and reflects closing costs spread over the life of the loan. CAP is the most a variable mortgage can increase in one year. Savings and loans and Rhode Island loan and investment banks are included in the bank section of this chart. These rates, provided by the institutions on Monday of this week, are subject to change or special conditions. For more information, consumers are advised to call the institution. First-time homebuyers may qualify for lower-rate mortgages from the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation. Many credit unions only grant loans to members and limit membership to a defined group. When shopping for mortgage rates ask for explanation of closing costs. December 24-26, 2014 East Bay Classifieds Page C7 Directory of Homes TIVERTON Lawyer Services NEWPORT COUNTY PERSONAL INJURY? Do You Have a Claim? Do You Know Your Rights? OPEN HOUSE Jan 3, 454 Riverside Dr - New Listing -Enjoy sunsets over the Sakonnet River, 3 bed, 1.5 bath on dead end street w/private beach access. Ideal water-front location, minutes from highway access. Welchman Real Estate Group Keller Williams Realty of Newport Renee Welchman 401-649-1915 Call Stephen about YOUR CASE STEPHEN J. DENNIS Office 453-1355 Kenko Builders WESTPORT Absolutly Pristine inside & out - 3-4 BDRM 1.5 BATH w/ exceptional waterviews- brand new kitchen- gleaming HWD floors- 2 fireplaces- new roof & windows - large screen porch- private manicured lot- open floor plan- nothing left to do! $324,900 FREE STANDING CONDOS- 55+ COMMUNITY Oakridge-Westport’s premier 55 & Older Community. Single Level ~ 2 Bdrm 2 Bath ~ Full basements ~ 2 Stall Garages ~ Central Air.ONLY TWO LEFT! DON’T WAIT! STILL TIME TO CHOOSE COLORS! Deb Jobin & Co. Over 10 Years of Experience Visit my website DebJobinHomes.com Search properties, see my reviews & more! Equity Real Estate • 508-679-3998 Holiday Deadlines AB For week of December 31st CLASSIFIED LINE AD DEADLINE Monday, Dec. 29 @ 2:00pm Classifieds 401-253-1000 1-800-382-8477 (MA) Cell 595-4571 Real Estate Resources Email: DebJobinHomes@gmail.com Cell: 401-527-7894 River’s Edge Sell! Home 245-0676 401-683-0962 TIVERTON Equity Real Estate • 508-679-3998 ATTORNEY AT LAW $225,000! 1st flr Master BDRM, bth & laundry. 3bdrms, 2.5bths, dngrm, Great rm off lg Kitch, w/eating island & breakfst nook. Full bsmnt. Opt. FP 1,800 sq.ft. living space. Price incl. house & all standard sitewk.-util.septic-architectural plans. Entire pkg.to be built on your land by our skilled local craftsman or choose one of our lots w/additional lot cost added to price. Licensed in RI & MA Alaina Bruno OWNER | BROKER From Listed to SOLD Dedicated to exceptional service 401-440-3548 abrunosold@gmail.com 13 State Street Bristol,RI HARBORSIDE REALTY Each office independently owned & operated Turning For Sale Signs to SOLD Your Realtor for Buying & Selling DEB CORDEIRO Owner/Broker, ABR, ABRM, CRS REO Platinum Certified 13 State Street, Bristol, RI Harborside Realty “For the Best Results Call Your Local Leader of Properties Sold in 2013” SPECIALIZING IN: • Residential Sales • Bank-Owned Properties • Short Sales CALL 401-640-1825 debcordeiro@cox.net EASTBAYClassifieds .com December 17-19, 2014 CALL 401-253-1000 TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD! ! ! ! ! Jobs Items For Sale Autos/Boats Services Page C10 Items for Sale Free Stuff Finds Under $100 BUMPER POOL TABLE TOP: with cue sticks and balls. (large and heavy) 401-253-7241. AQUARIUM: 20 gallon long, fully equipped, $59.95 401-6249775 FREE: Cat carrier, Call Peggy Riverside 401-433-0512 LADIES WHITE FIGURE SKATES: size 6, hardly used, $95 508-636-6376 Finds Under $25 DOG STUFF: coat $16.99 401592-0053 HESS TRUCKS: 1989-2013 great x mas gift for grandchildren $20 each 508-676-1842 LEAF BLOWER: 210 mph electric with bag. Like new. $25. 401-253-5909. OLD WHEAT PENNY ROLLS: $5 each, Bufalo nickel rolls $35 each 401-946-1070 Magellan GPS: Hardly used Magellan RoadMate 5145-TLM. 60 (401)683-0889. 45 RPM RECORDS: from the 1960’s/70’s $35 per 100 records. 401-254-0701. DISH TV: Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos) SAVE! Regular price $32.99 Call today and ask about free same day installation! Call Now 844-334-8858 VINTAGE (1975) SCHAEFER Beer Lighted Advertising Clock Sign; clock works, excellent $75, Portsmouth, (401) 6833130 FREE $50 WALMART GIFT CARD & 3 FREE issues of YOUR FAVORITE MAGAZINES! To claim this free offer, Call 855-954-3224 BOXING ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMABLE Cyber Slam Man: For total fitness workout. Gloves/sand incl. $199 Newport 401-847-1763 BARBIE DOLLS :1990’s various glamour outfits, like new, still in boxes. $49 each. Acushnet. 508-951-0869 CHINA: 16 place settings $180 508-761-7747 CHAIR: SWIVEL on wheels, 5 legs, nice blue, brand new $44. 401-433-2922. CLOTHING: LL Bean, matching snow boots, size 7, jackets, gloves, hats almost new 401592-0287. DESK: White, w/wood trim, opens to compartment, good condition, $40 401-254-8846 after 5pm DINING SET: 7 pc, 2 arm-4 side chairs, cane backs, excellent $140. 401-413-7918. LADIES ICE SKATES:white. Leather. Never used. Size 7. Sherbrooke brand. $35 Bristol 247-1970 REFRIGERATOR: Amana 30” d x 30” w 65” h, runs like new $125 401-247-1559 LARGE BOX OF WALT DISNEY: Dolls, and TY beanie babies. 1st $50 takes all 508336-6149 TORO 12” POWER: electric snow shovel, Very good condition $35 401-254-0701 TWIN BED: maple with mattress $35. 401-253-9742. WHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC: Range/oven. Self cleaning. Everything works great. Harvest gold. $49.99 401-253-6031. DIRECT TV :2 Year Savings Event! Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Only DirecTV gives you 2 YEARS of savings and a FREE Genie upgrade! Call 1-800-279-3018 SEWING MACHINE: Brother XL ,2610, 59 stitch function, brand new,in box, $90 Westport 508-264-7166 Finds Under $200 Finds Under $50 DISH TV RETAILER: Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800278-1401 Good Stuff ACORN STAIRLIFTS. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-304-4489 for FREE DVD and brochure CABINETS: Glazed Maple. New, Never Installed. All Wood Dovetail. Can Add or Subtract to Fit Your Kitchen. Cost $9,000, Sell $2500. Can Deliver. 203247-9459. FREE BAHAMA CRUISE. 3 days/2 nights from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Pay only $59 port charge! Upgrades available! Call Now! 877-916-3235 FREE GOLD IRA KIT. With the demise of the dollar now is the time to invest in gold. AAA Rated! For free consultation: 1866-683-5664 GET THE BIG: Deal from DirecTV! Act Now- $19.99/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket.Included with Select Packages. New Customers OnlyIV Support Holdings LLCAn authorized DirecTV Dealer Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800-897-4169 GET A COMPLETE Satellite System installed at NO COST! FREE HD/DVR Upgrade. As low as $19.99/mo. Call for details 877-388-8575 HOT TUB: 2014 Model, 6Person, 28-Jets, Insulated Cover. Brand New In The Package -Never Hooked Up. Full Warranty. Cost $5900, Sacrifice $2999. Can Deliver 203-232-8778 PROTECT YOUR HOME :ADT Authorized Dealer: Burglary, Fire, and Emergency Alerts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! CALL TODAY, INSTALLED TOMORROW! 888-858-9457 (M-F 9am-9pm ET) Harold S. Holmes, Auctioneer 6051 Middle Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976 ITEMS WANTED ~ NOW BUYING Jewelry *Gold *Sterling *Costume Sterling Flatware Coins Watches *Pocket *Wrist Decoys Nautical Military Hummels Royal Doulton China Glassware Toys Rugs Trains Post Cards Tools Musical Stoneware Oil Lamps Furniture Clocks Art Work Old Books Dolls & So Much More IN YOUR AREA WEEKLY Y Please Call for Appointment Pl Tel #1-888-920-5421 or Cell #207-474-1176 ho holmes@holmesauction.com TRADING POST ANTIQUES: Hundreds of used books on WWII, royalty, autobiographies, Africa, history, fiction, sports, hollywood, animals, military, civil war, etc, $3.00 you pick. 507 Main Street, Warren RI 401368-2567. Ralph Petrucci buyer/owner WACOM CINTIQ DTK-2100: Comes with pen, pen holder, nib remover and extra nibs. Adjustable stand and the ability to rotate your display 180 degrees in either direction accommodates all drawing habits. Active display area is 21.3” with 1,024 levels of pressure-sensitivity on the pen tip and eraser. Very lightly used. Photos and more info can be seen at - http://bit.ly/VgRY0h. Originally sold for $2,899. Looking for $1,800. All reasonable offers will be considered 401-489-5723. Tools & Equipment SAWMILLS from only $4397.00-MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill-Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE I n f o / D V D : www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1800-578-1363 Ext.300N WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT: Band saw $380, Circle saw 250, Sharper 375, Drill press 35, Cut off saw 190, 8” Grinder 45, Chain saw 95 Call 401-396-5976 Wanted To Buy A Call To Consignment Shops C & E CONSIGNMENTS.Going out of business sale. December 27th and 28th Bag Sale. $10 for large bag. Free to those in need after Jan 3rd 2015 3952 Main Road, Tiverton. 2nd floor. Home Furnishings TV - Armoire: Large dark wood Armoire with two compartments, top for the TV and bottom for multiple components or CDs/DVDs. Doors open like cabinets and both compartments have separate doors. There is Detail/Design across the top. Paid $2000 for it newAsking $600 600 (401)6833016. DANTIQUES Gets highest prices for old furniture, glassware, lamps, clocks, trunks, toys, dolls, advertising items, postcards, books, magazines, painting, prints, linens, jewelry and interesting items. One item or complete estates. Prompt and courteous service for 34 years. 676 Hope St, Bristol 401-253-1122 401-253-8111 TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS!1920’s thru 1980’s. 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We spend the first half of the week purchasing Estates and doing Estate Cleanouts & Visiting properties and Homes to purchase all of the above and more. Fully insured & licensed. USED RECORDS WANTED: Round Again Records needs your used records, 45s, LPs, Cash paid! Providence 401351-6292. Advertise your Real Estate Listings with CALL 401.253.1000 Call Kevin 401-245-5173 10K - 14K -18K PORTUGUESE GOLD BUYING GOLD Any Musical Instruments Guitars, Horns, etc. Buying any broken, damaged, or unwanted gold or sterling silver jewelry. School rings, wedding bands, bracelets, chains, charms, etc. COME Silver coins before 1965 Halfs to 1969, ! IN NOW any gold coins, coin collections, unused E R O 5% M stamps, pocket watches, old boys toys WITH before 1990, clocks, collectible, docuD THIS A ments, sport items, gold filled & costume jewelry, attic & cellar accumulations. Military Items Office for your privacy 507 Main St. Warren, RI (Across from Town Hall, next to Subway) Call 368-2567 Ralph Petrucci, Buyer 50 years experience. 9:30am to 3:30pm Monday - Saturday | LIC# 200817 Antique & Consignment Corner Take advantage of our great monthly rates & reach over 60,000 readers! 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