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A2 THE CALL FROM PAGE ONEThursday, September 5, 2013Gov.downright shy by the standardsof most politicians,Chafee eked his way intothe governor’s office in2010 with just 36 percent ofthe vote. After he tookoffice as governor, Chafee’sapproval ratings plummetedeven lower, to the pointwhere last year he wascalled the least popular governorin the country after hisratings bottomed out at 22.1percent in a February 2012Brown University poll. Hewas plagued by controversiesthat ran the gamut fromthe state’s stubbornly highunemployment rate, whichremained mired in the doubledigits until earlier thisyear to an annual dust-upabout what to call theStatehouse Christmas tree –like his predecessor, Chafeeinsisted on calling the holidayevergreen a “holidaytree.”Read The Callonline at:woonsocketcall.comAll Readers can submit• Birth Announcements• Engagement Announcements• Wedding Announcements• Anniversary AnnouncementsAs well as email events,community news, Letters to theEditor, submit photos and evensubscribe online at our website?www.woonsocketcall.comWe accept these announcementsin a number of ways:• You can Fax to 401-767-8509• You can stop by our officelocated at:75 Main St., Woonsocket, RI• You can email BirthAnnouncements toads@woonsocketcall.com• You can email Anniversaries,Engagements and Weddings tonotices@woonsocketcalls.com• You can download a formfrom our website:www.woonsocketcall.comSimply complete the form thenmail, fax or scan to email theannouncement.If you would like a copy of thepdf of your announcement as itappeared in the paper, we canprovide you with that for $5.00simply stop into The Call withthe publication date and pagenumber in which yourannouncement appeared.JOIN US AT LINDY’S TAVERNHOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 11am-1am • Sun. 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DINE IN ONLYChafee told reporters hehad not done any pollingbefore making his decisionand believed he would havewon if he did seek a secondterm.Despite the efforts of thepress corps to elicit a politicalreason for his decision,Chafee doggedly insisted hewanted to devote all histime on issues important tothe state – education, unemployment,workforce development,helping cities andtowns through difficultfinancial times and trying toachieve a settlement in theunions’ challenge to RhodeIsland’s new pension lawwithout difficult and expensivelitigation – without thedistraction of running whatwould be a long, intense andcostly re-election campaign.He acknowledged that hewas able to do his job andrun for re-election as amayor and senator, but saidthe state’s problems are toovexing at this moment forPraisemitment to public service, Itrust it was not an easy decision,"Lt. Gov. ElizabethRoberts said in a writtenstatement. "For the remainderof our terms in office, Ilook forward to continuingmy close partnership withthe Governor toward fullimplementation ofHealthSource RI and otherimportant health reformsthat will improve the livesof Rhode Island’s familiesand strengthen our smallbusinesses.”U.S. Rep, David Cicillinesaid: "I join all RhodeIslanders in thankingGovernor Lincoln Chafeefor nearly 25 years of publicservice and for all the workSweepdants to court to face theirdebt,” said StevenO'Donnell, superintendentof the Rhode Island StatePolice. “It is unfortunatethat this was necessary toensure that they meet theobligations that they haveto their families.""The success of thiswarrant sweep is anotherexample of the continuingcooperation between federaland state law enforcementagencies in our jointeffort to hold individualsFRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ENTERTAINMENTTHURSDAY - ALL DAYPRIME RIB DINNER DINE IN ONLY .... $11.99Selected 1/2 Price Appetizers 2-6pm!OPEN MIC NIGHT 9PMEVERY SATURDAYDINE INONLYPRIME RIB DINNER $11.99! 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He said heinformed his staff of thedecision Wednesday morningṪhe two Democratswidely believed to havebeen planning to mount aprimary challenge againstChafee – Providence MayorAngel Taveras and GeneralTreasurer Gina Raimondo –were diplomatic in statementsresponding toChafee’s taking himself outof the 2014 contest, in keepingwith their often statedpositions that they have notmade a final decision aboutwhether to run for governor.Taveras’ written statementsaid: "I have a greatdeal of respect for GovernorChafee. He is a man ofintegrity who has dedicatedhe has done as Mayor ofWarwick, as our UnitedStates Senator, and asGovernor of our State. Ihave enjoyed working withhim and admire his dedicationto public service, hisintegrity, his principledthinking, and his commitmentto improving the livesof all who he has representedduring his many years ofpublic service.”Sen. Jack Reed praisedChafee along the same lines:“Governor Chafee hasserved the state of RhodeIsland with great integrity asa Mayor of Warwick, as aU.S. Senator, and asGovernor. Every day he hasworked hard to try toimprove the lives of RhodeIslanders. He’s made significantcontributions to ouraccountable to the judicialsystem," added UnitedStates Marshal Jamie A.HainsworthAmong the 26 arrestedfor failure to pay child supportwere: Allen Harmon,27, Zachery Shepardson,23, Keith Montgomery, 38,and Edward Howard, 38,all of Woonsocket; StevenMyette, 30, of Burrillville;Kevin Debrito, 39, JounPolk, 41, and JavierBelmont, 33, all ofPawtucket; and SamanthaBoillard, 28, and GeorgeHernandez, 51, both of EastProvidence.WASHINGTON (AP) —President Barack Obama'srequest for speedy congressionalbacking of a militaryLOTTERYRI Daily1-5-3-6Mass. 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My officehas worked closely with theGovernor's office and willcontinue to do so for the restof his term." A Taverespolitical spokesman said themayor has not changed histimetable to announce hisfuture political plans sometimein the fall.Raimondo’s statementstruck a similar tone: "Iwould like to thankGovernor Chafee for hismany years of public serviceto the state of RhodeIsland. Like his fatherbefore him, the Governoralways had Rhode Island'sbest interests at heart andwas an unfailing optimistduring very difficult times."I enjoyed working withhim in public life and wishhim and his family the bestin the years ahead. I alsolook forward to findingways to work together withstate and he’s carried on aproud family tradition ofservice to the state and tothe nation.”"I have had the privilegeof working with GovernorChafee for many years,going back to 1985 when heand I were elected to theRhode Island ConstitutionalConvention together,” 2ndDistrict Rep. JamesLangevin said. “It has beena pleasure to work with himover these many years in thevarious offices he has held.Linc Chafee is someone ofgreat character and integrity,and has always been in publicoffice for the right reasons.He has a strong commitmentto public service andshould be proud of\everythinghe has accomplished.”In addition to the 26individuals arrested forfailing to appear for courtproceedings and failure topay child support FamilyCourt body attachments,three individuals werearrested on Superior Courtwarrants and one wasarrested on a warrantissued by the ThirdDivision District Court.One of those individualwas also arraigned as afugitive from justice fromthe State of Connecticut onoriginal charges of escapefrom custody.All of the subjectshim in the future to continueto move Rhode Island forward."Chafee said he would notsupport any candidate in theDemocratic primary race.Republican Mayor AllanFung of Cranston, alsobelieved to be preparing tomake a bid for governor andKen Block, founder of theModerate Party of RhodeIsland and the only declaredcandidate for governor sofar, did not respond torequests for comment onWednesday.Chafee’s departure fromthe race means the statecould see its first femalegovernor, its first Latinogovernor or its first Asian-American governor.The governor made hisannouncement at the rear ofthe Department of MotorVehicles headquarters, sayingthe reduction in longwait times at that office is asymbol of his success inoffice.Sen. SheldonWhitehouse, who beatChafee in 2006 for hisSenate seat, said: “I thankGovernor Chafee for hislifetime of public service toour state, and I look forwardto continuing to work withhim during the rest of histerm in office. Sandra and Iwish him and his family allthe best for whatever thefuture may bring.”Not all were as effusivewith praise, however.Republican Party ChairmanMark Smiley said, “For pasttwo and half-years,Governor Lincoln Chafeehas failed to get the RhodeIsland economy moving inthe right direction.Instead he has focused onexpanding the sales tax, puttingtolls on bridges, payingarrested were processed atstate police headquartersand transported by theRhode Island Division ofSheriffs to the ProvidenceCounty Family Court,Providence CountySuperior Court, or the SixthDivision District Court."Our participation in thissweep is the beginning of acontinuing effort by theDivision of Sheriffs incooperation with otherRhode Island law enforcementagencies to reduce thebacklog of court warrants,"said Chief Sheriff David M.DeCesare.Senate panel backs Syria strikein Syria's civil war. It alsowould rule out U.S. combatoperations on the ground.The measure is expectedto reach the Senate floornext week, although the timingfor a vote is uncertain.Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentuckyconservative with strong teaparty ties, has threatened afilibuster. The House also isreviewing Obama's request,but its timetable is even lesscertain and the measurecould face a rockier timethere.The administrationblames Assad for a chemicalweapons attack that tookplace on Aug. 21.Best Prices In The CityNo ReasonableOffers Refused06 Chevy Aveo 5 speed,gas saver ......$4,495 $4,29502 Pont. 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Chafee, intothe Republican Party, theyounger Chafee served as acity councilman and mayorof Warwick before becominga U.S. Senator himself.Becoming increasinglyestranged with the nationalGOP while he was inWashington, Chafee becamean Independent after a particularlyrancorous primarybattle in 2006 that contributedto his loss of theSenate seat to DemocratSheldon Whitehouse, a seathis family had held for theRepublican Party for morethan three decades. Chafeesaid his father always toldhim to leave a workplacebetter than he found it, andhe is confident he will havedone that when he leavesthe governor’s office.Follow Jim Baron onTwitter @Jim_Baron.the bondholders of 38Studios, supporting unionizationof day care workers,flip flopping on pensionreform, and of course,opposing Christmas trees atthe Statehouse.Clearly, this is not thetype of leadership that thisstate needs.“We need a leader whocan create jobs and opportunitiesfor our citizens.Although Lincoln Chafeedoes not believe inChristmas trees, hisannouncement that he is notseeking reelection is certainlyan early Christmas giftfor all Rhode Islanders whowant real leadership in theStatehouse.”Follow Jim Baron onTwitter @Jim_Baron.AccusedRawson Road, which iswhere police say thealleged assault happened.Although theCumberland PoliceDepartment conducted theinvestigation, the chargeswere lodged against Albertdirectly through the attorneygeneral’s division, saidDetective Capt. DouglasCiullo.“We sent them ourpackage and they charged,”the captain said.State law defines second-degreesexual assaultas fondling. The crime carriesa penalty of three to 15years in prison.Albert is due back incourt on Nov. 7. In themeantime, he’s free on$20,000 personal recognizanceand the judgeordered him to keep awayfrom the alleged victim.Follow Russ Olivo onTwitter @russolivo.Chargesnounced dead at approximately5:41 a.m.Ventura was arrested bypolice and charged withaggravated assault with adangerous weapon causingserious bodily injury,police said. He pled notguilty at his arraignment inCentral District Court inWorcester on Tuesday. Hewas being held on$100,000 bail.The Medical Examiner'sOffice was scheduled toconduct an autopsy todetermine Walker's causeof death.Police are still investigatingthe incident. Anyonewith any information aboutthe incident they can sendan anonymous text to274637 TIPWPD + yourmessage or send an anonymousweb based messageat worcesterma.gov/police.Calls can also be made tothe Worcester PoliceDetective Bureau at (508)799-8651— Call StaffNEWS FOR ANDABOUT SENIORSSundays inTHE CALL
hursday, September 5, 2013LOCALTHE CALL A3Rhode Island College unveils Alex and Ani HallBy JIM BARONjbaron@pawtuckettimes.comPROVIDENCE – With greatanfare – they cut three separateibbons, one accompanied by thelare of a trumpet – Rhode Islandollege formally opened the Alexnd Ani Hall art center onednesday.RIC President Nancy Carriuoloaid the new building replaces onehat was constructed in 1958 asne of the first buildings on theampus. A second phase of contructionwill build out the front ofhe structure, she said, because thechool does not have the facilitieso move all of the students all atnce.Bids being taken onschool roof repairs inBlackstone-MillvilleBy JOSEPH FITZGERALDjfitzgerald@woonsocketcall.comBLACKSTONE – Bid proposals to replace the roof ofhe John F. Kennedy and Augustine F. Maloneylementary School complex are slated to be opened onept. 13, which means construction could start as early asct. 1 if the bids are within budget, according to interimchool Superintendent Perry P. Davis.Special Town Meeting voters in both Blackstone andillville last spring approved a combined $8,263,612 toeplace the roofs of the Blackstone-Millville Regional Highchool, the John F. Kennedy Elementary School and theugustine F. Maloney Elementary School. The $4.3 milionproject to replace the roof at the Kennedy Elementarynd Maloney Elementary Schools was originally expectedo be completed before the start of the school year, but therocess to finalize design and construction specificationsook longer then expected, Davis said in an open letter toarents and staff last week.“The project must comply with rules and guidelinesrom the Massachusetts School Building AuthorityMSBA) and most of the summer was spent finalizing theesign and construction specifications, which then had toe reviewed by a commissioning agent assigned by theSBA,” said Davis, adding that minor changed had to beade to the specifications.As a result, the public bidding process didn’t begin untilug. 21.Once a construction firm is hired for the project, contructionis expected to take approximately 10 weeks. Theontractor will roof approximately four to six classrooms attime, which should take about three days each time.uring construction, students will be relocated to anotheroom within the school complex.“At no time will a room be fully exposed to the outide,”Davis said. “The contractor is required to cover thelassroom furniture and clean the rooms after the roof isnstalled.”Davis said Augustine F. Maloney Elementary Schoolrincipal Carol A. Brown and a teacher will serve on theroject planning group that will review the constructionchedule.“We are committed to the health and safety of all chilrenand adults during the construction project,” he said.Meanwhile, the $3,866,801 project to replace the roof atlackstone-Millville Regional High School is moving forard.Davis said the next step in that project is to finalizeunding and have the architect develop preliminary designlans. If all goes according to schedule, the high schooloof project will begin in late spring.A feasibility analysis of the three schools last year recmmendedreplacing the existing roofs with a white polyinylchloride (PVC) roofing system, and installation ofew wall flashing at each school. The aging roofs of allhree facilities were badly damaged by weather two yearsgo.The roof replacement projects are part of the MSBA’sccelerated repair program in which the governmentgency reimburses the town a percentage of the cost - inhis case, a 57.7 percent reimbursement rate. However, theown was required to appropriate the full amount of theost toward the project at its inception.Earlier this year, the MSBA Board of Directors voted topprove up to $4.3 million for the roof work at the threechools, including $1.9 million for Blackstone Millvilleegional High School; $1.48 million for John F. Kennedylementary school; and $907,000 for Augustine F.aloney Elementary School.Depot Street to be closedBELLINGHAM – Depottreet at the railroad tracksill be closed Saturday forpproximately 24 hours startngat 5 a.m.A Massachusetts Bayommuter Railroad CompanyMBCR) crew will be recontructingthe on grade crossingocated about a quarter of amile south of Hartford Avenue.No vehicle traffic will beable to get past the constructionarea.MBCR representativeshave been coordinating theroad closure with theBellingham Police. Detailsofficers and detour signs willbe posted.JoinFamily!We are asking you to pleasesubmit any newsworthycontent, photos, pressreleases, etc. directly to usby email at:notices@woonsocketcall.comWe are excited to add yourcommunity news toBy RUSS OLIVOrolivo@woonsocketcall.comWOONSOCKET – Stateprosecutors have determinedthat the school superintendent’soffice violated theAccess to Public Records Actby failing to provide documentssought by a formerteacher in a timely fashion inlate 2012.Cynthia Boss askedSchools Supt. GiovannaDonoyan for records pertainingto the sick leave pooldating back to 1996, accordingto papers released by theattorney general’s office thisweek.Donoyan satisfactorilycomplied with the request forall the records on hand aftershe was hired in September2011, prosecutors said. WhenBoss followed up with a secondrequest for the balanceof the information, however,Donoyan asked for an extensionof 20 days, which wouldhave brought the legal deadlineto Jan. 15. Prosecutorssaid Donoyan did notrespond to Boss until March7.In an affidavit provided tostate prosecutors, Donoyanblamed “a confluence ofevents” for the unintentionallapse, including personnelshortages caused by“extreme financial distresswithin the school system.”Among other things,Donoyan said a longtimesecretary for her predecessorhad recently resigned, theoffice lacked “any semblanceof an orderly filing system”and a state-appointed budgetcommission had effectivelyassumed operational controlof the Woonsocket EducationIncorporated 1891Ribbons were cut at two placesinside the building, one to honorthe late teacher and student at RIC,John “Tash” Tashjian and the otherfor donors Jack and ReginaPartridge.Construction of the completedphase started in April, 2012. Phasetwo is expected to be finished byMarch of next year.She said the part of the buildingthat opened on Wednesday willhouse the manufacturing portion ofthe arts center, “the so-called dirtyarts,” of sculpture, woodworking,ceramics and jewelry making. RICand the RI School of Design teachthe only jewelry making programsin the state.When fully completed, the centerwill be used to teach ceramics,digital media design, graphicdesign, metalsmithing and jewelry,painting, photography, printmakingand sculpture.Rhode Island’s reputation as the“jewelry making capital of theworld” is being restored “thanks tojewelry makers with vision andgood business sense” such as therobustly successful Alex and Ani,which contributed $1 million (overthe next decade) toward the $17million project. The bulk of theDepartment.But prosecutors said therewas ample evidence toimpose sanctions on thesuperintendent’s office.“In doing so, we acknowledgethe asserted ‘confluenceof events,’ but respectfullysee these circumstances asthe types of challenges facedday-to-day by public bodiesthroughout the state,” prosecutorMaria R. Covese saidin an Aug. 28 letter to theeducation department’slawyer. “If these types of circumstancesexcused a publicbody’s untimely response,the APRA would have littleforce.”Reached by phone,Donoyan declined to comment,saying the complaintwas a matter of pending litigation.She referred all questionsto Richard Ackerman,legal counsel to the educationdepartment.Corvese stopped short ofimposing monetary fines onthe superintendent’s office –at least for now. State lawallows prosecutors to seek upto $2,000 in civil penalties ifthe violation was “knowingand willful.” Also, under a2012 amendment to theAPRA, the state can imposean additional $1,000 in finesif the illegal behavior was“reckless.”Despite Donoyan’s affidavit,Corvese said the superintendentnever satisfactorilyexplained the gap betweenthe date Boss was due aresponse to her recordsrequest and the time shereceived one.“Given our concerns andknowing the willful standard,as well as the 2012 amendmentincluding a recklessManville Fire Department112 Old Main Street, Manville, RI 02838Fire / Rescue: 911 / 333-1111 • Business: 762-4170The Annual Meeting of the registered voters of the Manville Fire District willbe held on September 10, 2013 at 7:30 P.M. at the Manville Fire District,112 Old Main St., Manville, RI 02838 for the purpose of electing officers,ordering taxes and providing for assessing and collecting the same, enactingby-laws as prescribed in section 10 and transacting such business or adoptingsuch measures, consistent with the charter, which the qualified voters at saidmeeting shall deem beneficial to the fire district.AGENDA1. Moderator opens the meeting2. Clerk reads meeting notice3. Motion to approve minutes of the meeting on 9/12/20124. District Officer’s Reports:1. Board of Wardens, Chairman Mike Marseglia2. Treasurer, Ronald McKenna3. Tax Collector, Ronald McKenna4. Audit Committee, Barry Nickerson5. Fire Chief, Chief Peter Adam5. New Business1. Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-142. Resolutions6. Election of District Officers1. Chairman of Board of Wardens Assumes Chair2. Moderator, Term 2013-14. Candidate Gerry St. Germain.3. District Clerk, Term 2013-14. Candidate Melanie Carrier.4. Fire Warden, Term 2013-15. Candidate Paul McKeon.5. Fire Warden, Term 2013-15. Candidate Charlie Malenfant.6. Treasurer, Term 2013-14. Candidate Ronald McKenna.7. Tax Collector, Term 2013-14. Candidate Ronald McKenna.7. Public Comment8. AdjournmentDistrict Clerk,Melanie Carrierfunding for construction camefrom a 2010 bond issue approvedby voters.The 54,000 square-foot facilitywill house six indoor electric kilns,three large outdoor kilns and oneenclosed gas kilns. One of the kilnswill be wood-fired which gives theclay and glaze a different look andfeel from the other ovens“We believe in reinvestment,”Alex and Ani CEO GiovanniFeroce said. “Alex and Ani Hall isa reminder, hopefully, that part ofthe process of building a businessin the United States includes reinvestment.“For us, it was really kind of ano-brainer to create a workforceincubator within our institutions ofstandard, we shall allow thesuperintendent’s office 10business days from the dateof this letter to provide uswith an explanation as towhy its untimely responseshould not be consideredknowing and willful, or reckless,in light of its recognitionof the APRA requirements,”Corvese said.In a related matter,Corvese rejected a secondcomplaint lodged by Bossagainst the BudgetCommission. She contendedthat the commission violatedthat state Open Meetings Actby failing to provide requisiteadvance notice of ameeting in which her job terminationwas allegedly discussedby the panel withmembers of the SchoolCommittee.Corvese concluded therewas no evidence that such aTiresWE ALSO BUYTIRES, RIMS& BATTERIESRHYDATIRE CO.higher education,” Feroce added.“The jewelry component of ourbusiness is a very big piece. Alexand Ani is a multi-billion dollarcompany; it is just getting where itneeds to go.“This is now a state asset,” hesaid of the new hall, “we should bevery proud of that. I also believe itis another step in moving RhodeIsland forward. Rhode Island is awonderful place.”Feroce said Alex and Ani had23 employees in May, 2010 and asof last Monday its payroll reached837.Gov. Lincoln Chafee who participatedin the ribbon cutting, said,“the arts are an important part ofour economy.”City School Dept. violated public records lawHarmony Library launches book group seasonGLOCESTER – The Harmony Library will launch itsmonthly book discussion groups’ season with four book discussiongroups. They include:• Classic and Contemporary Book Discussion Group – Thisgroup, led by Harry Anderson for a 20th season, will talk aboutBreakfast with Buddha by R. Merullo on Thursday, September19, at 2 p.m.• Second Thursday Book Discussion Group – This groupmeets monthly, led by former librarian Patti Folsom, to discusspopular novels. On October 10, the group will discuss Tinkersby Paul Harding at 1:30 p.m.• Mystery Book Discussion Group – Brenda Fecteau, theHarmony Library Adult Librarian, will discuss Harlan Coben’sDeal Breaker on Thursday, September 26, at 1:30 p.m.• Glocester Senior Center Book Discussion Group – Meetand talk with fellow seniors to discuss Prodigal Summer byBarbara Kingsolver on Wednesday, October 9, at 1 p.m.The books are available at the Harmony Library. For informationon the book discussion groups or other HarmonyLibrary programs, visit www.harmonylibrary.org.meeting took place.Moreover, she said, even if ithad, the OMA gives thebudget commission far morelatitude on OMA standardsthan other public bodies.Corvese said the commissionmust comply with thelaw only when a meeting isheld to vote on assessingtaxes; creating or amendingits own self-governing rules;adopting a municipal budget;collective bargaining agreements;or making a determinationthat its powers areinsufficient to restore fiscalstability to a city or town.Boss, a Woonsocket resident,could not be reachedfor comment on this story.Donoyan declined to saywhere she worked or whyshe is no longer employed asa teacher.Follow Russ Olivo onTwitter @russolivoIt’s not too lateto refinanceyour ride.And maybe use the moneyyou save for a little road trip.You just got a new car and you loveeverything about it. But maybe you couldbe paying a little less for it. 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