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Summer Fun Guide see page 57...

Prom & Wedding 2013 see page 47...

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EPHS Voke Principal is one of many wins for Attorney Tom McAndrew

By Bob Rodericks “I want you to know up front, that I have represented many East Providence employees or officials and, respectfully, I would tell you that I usually win here,” attorney Thomas J. McAndrew confidently told former East Providence Schools Superintendent Taras Herbowy.

“Let’s settle this without much expense to all.” McAndrew was representing former school department Director of Buildings and Grounds, Bruce Bird, several years ago. Herbowy and the school committee were “firing” Bird for reasons they related to his job performance.

However, after all the evidence was submitted, Bird and McAndrew prevailed. Bird, from Kingston, Massachusetts chose to accept a settlement in lieu of keeping his job. It was, as McAndrew had predicted, one of about 9 or 10 costly losing lawsuits for the city of East Providence through the years. “It’s about doing what is right and fair for everyone. It shouldn’t have to become a matter for the courts,” McAndrew told the Reporter recently.

However when East Providence workers feel they need an attorney to protect themselves, many have called Tom McAndrew. McAndrew has extensive experience in labor and employment matters, representing various public entities, and private sector employers in proceedings before Federal and State Courts, the National Labor Relations Board, State Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Human Rights Commission, and arbitrators. He has successfully tried many cases in State and Federal Courts and has negotiated in excess of 400 Collective Bargaining Agreements in the private and public sector. McAndrew was also a Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Education for Rhode Island from 1974-1979. continued on page 6...

EP’s Own “Rocky” Announces His Retirement Read K-Robs story on page 4...

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EP’s Own “Rocky” Announces His Retirement

By Gina Wesley-Silva

BMX pro Kevin Robinson is a legend in East Providence and throughout the world. During his 21 year pro career, he has achieved many startling distinctions including holding the world record for height, and receiving 10 X Games medals. But, every legend has an ending, and Robinson says it is now time to end his competitive career. “The X Games in Los Angeles in August 2013, will be my last competition. This is the first public announcement of this, so now I can’t back out,” he laughed.

Robinson explained that the decision to retire was not an easy one. “It’s been a battle in my head for the last 3 or 4 years, as to where and when and how, or even if I would ever retire, but now it finally feels right!”

Robinson says he is looking forward to retiring from competition for a variety of reasons, but mostly because of the stress it places on his family and on his body. “I just had my 44th orthopedic surgery.

I need a hip replacement, and I just had another concussion last week while competing in the Brazil X Games. I had a bad crash and got knocked out, and when I woke up my wife was crying and my kids were all crying, and I thought to myself, “‘I can’t keep doing this to them!’ ” Cheerfully referring to his past injuries and surgeries as his “list of setbacks”, Robinson shared more of his medical history, “In addition to my 44 orthopedic surgeries, I have had 21 broken bones, and almost 100 concussions all together. And, in 25 of those concussions, I was completely knocked out and unconscious,” he said. Now 41 years old, Robinson added, “I’m just really tired of picking myself up from the bottom of the ramp! My kids and my wife deserve to have a dad and a husband!”

When asked about his personal role models, Robinson says he admires his parents, Howard and Carole Robinson most. Outside his family however, he cites admiration for “Rocky” creator and persona, Sylvester Stallone. “I’ve been a huge Sylvester Stallone fan all my life, because of his story. He started at the bottom of the barrel, but he would not compromise. He wanted to make Rocky on his own terms, and he wanted to star in it, and he did! He would not settle for any other offer, because he knew what was right for him.

I feel like my life is a Rocky story too, because nobody believed in me for the longest time. Nobody thought I could do this,” he said.

Kevin Robinson in action!

Robinson further explained that early on he was often criticized for pursuing his chosen career, but like his famous role model, he followed his passion nonetheless, and eventually succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. This, he says taught him an important life lesson. “Why does my path have to be dictated for me by everyone else? It’s up to me to decide what is right for me, instead of listening to someone else telling me what I should or should not do! People need to decide that for themselves! We’re all different, with different likes and talents and habits, and that’s what is so great about this world. So, I followed my own path, and I am glad I did,” he said.

Perhaps surprisingly, Robinson says that his love for East Providence has also inspired much of his success in life too. “East Providence is part of my DNA. It is part of my personality, part of my core. It is what I am about. It’s like a family member. I know that I can always come home to this place. It is the place that built me. Sometimes you go through life and face different adversities, and sometimes the best choice that you can make is to go back to simplicity. Go back home, and get re-grounded. Go back to the place that built you,” he said.

One of the many ways in which Robinson shows his love for East Providence was in the forming of his K-Rob Foundation. “I wanted to help EP kids stay involved in athletics. If a family cannot afford to have their kids participate in a sport, they can contact the foundation and if the family meets the guidelines, we can pay the fees for them,” he said.

Robinson says retiring from competition will give him more time to focus on his other business endeavors. He says he will remain involved in the X Games as a commentator for ESPN, and he looks forward to doing more motivational speaking on healthy life skills.

“I am putting down the bike, and picking up the mic,” he said.

Acknowledging that he still loves to ride, Robinson says he will still ride for fun and will push himself under his own terms, but will not be hindered by the limitations of professional competitive guidelines. “The drive and the passion that I used to feel when I got on a ramp at a competition, I now feel when I do motivational speaking, or do a demo, or when I watch my kids do their sports,” he said.

I then asked Robinson to share his feelings about his upcoming final competition in Los Angeles. “The LA X Games will be my swan song. That will be the end of my “Rocky Story”. He paused momentarily, fighting back his tears. “It will be my 20th X Game.

I started at the bottom of the barrel in competition. I was getting second to last place, and third to last place. But, I worked my way up! It took me eleven years to get my first gold medal. And, I did everything the way I wanted to do it, with no regrets. My career has been the way I wanted to build it. I have always done it per my terms and nobody else’s. People always told me things couldn’t work, or it couldn’t be done, and that was always my motivation to prove them wrong,” Robinson then said that he would love to continue his tradition of defying the odds and the naysayers, but that he has a more practical plan for his last competition, “If it was up to me I would probably try a double 900 flair, because I have always wanted to do that. In my heart I know I have the passion to do it, and the drive, but my body just can’t do that stuff anymore. So, I’m actually letting my wife, my doctor, and my agent, write down the runs that they want me to do. And, I have to sign an actual contract agreeing to whatever they say. And, now that this is public knowledge too, I can’t back out of this either,” Robinson laughed!

Upcoming KROB Event: 3rd Annual Ride With KRob Family Fun Festival, Saturday, June 8th, Pierce Memorial Field. Featuring a full blown BMX contest, and showing the documentary “The Wicked Ride”, which explores the history of BMX in New England.

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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

City Police Chief On Paid Leave

City Manager Peter Graczykowski has placed East Providence Police Chief Joseph Tavares on administrative leave. The action amounts to a suspension with pay while newly appointed police Major, Chris Parella is serving as interim Chief. No one is giving specifics but Tavares' appointment as Chief was not supported by a majority of police rank and file. Although Tavares was an East Providence resident and a graduate of EPHS, he spent his police career in Warwick, RI. Many police officers were supporting a promotion to Chief from within the department. The Reporter had received a complaint from a veteran officer who was upset with Chief Tavares promotions of some officers. "It is surprising that (name redacted) is going to be recommended for a high position because he is under investigation. This person was investigated for (1) Untruthfulness (2) Incompetence (3) Violating Office of Professional Policies and Procedures (4) Violating the Police Officers Bill of Rights (5) Violation of Civil Rights," claims the source. When presented with this allegation, Chief Tavares said that it amounted to a disgruntled officer. "We'll be dealing with it," Tavares said. "I know who is telling you that," he replied.

As has been the case in developments with several other police chief/city manager disputes going back to the days of former city managers Pete Pakey and Earl Sandquist, once again an East Providence City Manager's fate seems intertwined with the appointment of a police chief. Graczykowski is still without a contract. He has been an applicant for jobs elsewhere, while his status here has been unclear since his hiring. Current council Mayor, James Briden, is embroiled in a dispute with Ward 4 council person Chrissy Rossi. After City Manager Peter Graczykowski suspended Chief Tavares, Briden turned to the budget commission for help. Mayor Briden has stated that he contacted the state budget officer because it is in "the best interest of the city." "I asked them to re-convene on personnel issues," said Briden.

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Rosemary Gallogly responded immediately to Mayor Briden's request. In an April 18th tersely written letter by Gallogly to the dormant budget commission, she states:

"At the March 28, 2013 meeting, the East Providence Budget Commission (EPBC) delegated its authority under RI Gen. Laws 45-9 to the City Council, School Committee, City Manager and Superintendent, in order to reinstate their authority as provided by the City Charter and Code of Ordinances.

Effective immediately, I am rescinding that delegation of authority for all personnel matters. All personnel actions will need to be approved by the EPBC until further notice."

Thus, effective immediately the city manager and the superintendent of schools, Kimberly Mercer have been prohibited from making any personnel decisions. All staffing authority is now back with the budget commission.

This includes the newly hired consolidated Human Resources Director, Kathleen Waterbury. New School Superintendent Mercer recently hired Dawn August, with whom she previously worked in Pawtucket. August was hired to fill a curriculum director's vacancy caused when Elizabeth Salzillo left East Providence to accept a similar job in Pawtucket. Julie Motta, also previously working in Pawtucket, was hired as a Director of Education in East Providence. All hiring is halted until the budget commission re-convenes.

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Ward 4 council person Chrissy Rossi is livid. So much so that she has filed a complaint with the city police department against Mayor Briden. The city charter prohibits council members from getting involved with personnel matters. Rossi charges that Briden did just that by bringing back the budget commission "exclusively" for personnel. In an interview with the Reporter, Rossi released a lengthy statement: "As one Council Member of the City of East Providence, it is my position that Rosemary Booth Gallogly, the Director of Finance for the State of RI, has been baited into using the power of the State of Rhode Island to control a personnel matter in the City of East Providence. At this time, the city’s well qualified Human Resources Director is scrutinizing allegations (against the police chief) through the proper channels. It is well within the purview of the HR Director of any corporation or municipality to investigate allegations of scandalous mismanagement and a thorough investigation cannot be properly conducted with the alleged wrongdoer controlling the outcome by remaining at his post." Rossi is leaning on

the city charter to bolster her case against the Mayor. City Manager Graczykowski does acknowledge that there is an investigation taking place against now police chief Tavares, by new personnel director, Kathleen Waterbury. Rossi's statement continued: "By East Providence Charter, the City Manager has the full authority to relieve an employee of their duties pending an investigation. There has been no altering of the employee’s compensation or benefits.

This is a disciplinary matter and 45-9-6 of the RI State Law regarding budget commissions clearly shows again that the City Manager is well within his rights even by budget commission standards. I applaud the HR Director and City Manager for taking the position Continued on next page...

Inside This Issue Births..................................55 Business Directory...................62 Classifieds................................ 60 Clubs......................................16 Dining Guide...........................50 E.P. Chamber of Commerce.....26 Events & Activities....................20 How You Can Help..................60 Letters to the Editor...................9 Library..................................45 News Briefs............................5 People....................................28 Prom & Wedding....................47 School..............................38 Scouts...............................37 Senior Center News...............52 Sports.................................34 Summer Fun Guide.........57 Town News.........................11 Who's Who Profile.................27

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they have in the investigation process. The State of Rhode Island has openly abused its authority by getting involved with a personnel matter in the City of East Providence," said Rossi. Rossi continued to quote the charter in her quest to file a complaint against Briden. "Any councilman violating the provisions of this section, or voting for a resolution or ordinance in violation of this section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall cease to be a councilman. Furthermore, The Budget Commission has now involved themselves in the one place, by law, they have no standing, a disciplinary matter. It is clearly written in their own law and on top of that, Ms. Gallogly delegated personnel authority back to the city on March 28, 2013 which reverted us back to home rule," Rossi concludes.

"This is a budget commission, not a personnel board. I am shocked that Ms. Gallogly would put her reputation on the line over a political power grab and I am livid that Mr. Briden would go behind everyone's back and reinstate the budget commission." For his part, Mayor Briden disagrees. "I am only doing what I think is in the city's best interest," he told the Reporter. "I don't want to get involved in any politics of personnel. What's right is right," as he didn't want to comment much further. Rossi's husband is a retired police detective and former president of the police union.

City Council Meetings Back Live Streaming (computer)

Live streaming is the technical way of saying council meetings are on live TV. After former budget commission Chairman Michael O'Keefe questioned the need, relative to cost, the live sessions were dropped.

Previously, city residents could watch live internet streaming of city council and school committee meetings on their computer.

Mayor Briden, however, has pushed for the return of the live streaming of meetings. As pointed out in earlier Reporter stories, state law allows for fees from the city clerk's office to fund this item. Some on the budget commission still considered live streaming as not funded in the budget and not really needed. But the matter is resolved as the live streaming is back at an approximate annual cost of between $6,000 and $7,000.

City Hall clerk's fees are estimated to more than cover the annual cost. In the recent past, council, school committee, zoning board and other special meetings were produced and aired for free by cable tv public access volunteers. Namely, George Donovan, Irwin Setzer and other residents produced the programs which were aired on a one day tape delay basis. Live programming was not a capability of the volunteers.

Former Superintendent Taras Herbowy Suspended in NY

Former East Providence Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Taras Herbowy - currently the Utica, NY Municipal Housing Authority Executive Director, has been suspended by that Board of Commissioners, with pay. Gino Geruntino, reporting for WIBX radio 950 AM in New York reported that the suspension took place in late April when the Board voted unanimously to take action. Last week, Herbowy was involved in an altercation with Chairman Dave Williams, resulting in harassment charges. A connection between the incident and the suspension has not yet been confirmed.

An MHA Commissioner would not comment on the suspension or whether it was related to last week’s incident. They could only confirm that Herbowy was suspended with pay. Utica assessor David Williams filed a police charge against Herbowy claiming that Hebowy grabbed him in the arm "leaving a mark" during an argument at the housing authority office. The vote to suspend Herbowy was unanimous by the seven member board.

Last July, Herbowy was involved in a similar incident. WIBX radio reported that Democratic challenger for the 22nd Congressional District, Dan Lamb, was confronted by Herbowy, head of the Utica Municipal Housing Authority. It happened during Lamb's planned stop at Peretta Twin Towers in Utica. Lamb was confronted by Herbowy and was heard telling the candidate that “I don’t like it and you better use your head in the future,” as he stood at the entrance to Peretta Twin Towers in Utica.

Herbowy became agitated after learning that Lamb announced his visit to the media.

He also blamed Councilman Frank Vescera, who’s taking Lamb on a listening tour of the city, for politicizing the event. Lamb made his visit to the area public, saying he’s stopping at Peretta Twin Towers and Kennedy Plaza Apartments, to hear concerns on Healthcare, Social Security and Medicare. Watch and hear the raw video of the incident at (http://wibx950.com/candidateconfronted-by-head-of-housing-authority).

The Utica Observer-Dispatch also reported on this story.

Herbowy's tenure in East Providence was tumultuous at times. He often clashed with various city officials including building inspector Al Quattrucci, former school board Chairman Tony Gouveia and former city manager Paul LeMont. In one celebrated incident, several sources have confirmed that Herbowy and LeMont had to be physically separated during an argument at a Warren Avenue restaurant.

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Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement. Many activities are scheduled. East Providence does its' part as some preliminary events have already taken place. The public at large is invited to The 133 Club on Warren Avenue on Sunday May 5th. The fund raising event is sponsored by the Road Runners team. Tickets are $10 and include raffles and a light buffet. Live entertainment will be provided by guitarist Rory Malloy and vocalist Lisa Krupka. This year's event will culminate by a walk around the track at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Saturday, June 1st at 2PM. "We want to do our part," said 133 Manager, Jane Brindisi Crevier. "We invite all of our patrons and friends, as well as everyone, to help with this cause at our Club."

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The Kent Heights Elementary School PTA’s Silent Auction took place on March 8th at B. Pinelli’s on North Broadway in East Providence. The evening was extremely successful with over 130 auction and raffle items that helped raise funds for the school’s library and technology fund. A 50/50 raffle was also held and helped raise over $1,600 for the school. The event was well attended by parents, staff, and the community, including School Committee Chairman, Joel Monteiro, and members Anthony Ferreira and Richard Pimental, as well as City Council members, Tommy Rose and Chrissy Rossi.

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My name is Steven W. Correira, Jr. I currently live in East Providence, RI and have done so for a little over twelve years. On April 2, 2013, I stood before the East Providence City Council and poured my heart out to it with my concerns about their proposed new resolution on same-sex marriage.

For the complete text of Steven Correira’s letter, please visit our website at www.ReporterToday.com. We are sorry but space did not allow us to print the entire text of this letter and we thank Mr. Correira for his understanding.

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In March of 2009, Charles “Chip” Rocha was sitting in his Career Center office at EPHS where he was the vocational school Principal. Then superintendent of schools, Dr. Mario Cirillo and schools Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lonnie Barham appeared and summoned Rocha to the school conference room. “The superintendent told me that I was being placed on administrative leave with pay. We believe you’ve been stealing money,” Rocha recalled Cirillo telling him. “I thought it wasn’t real. Are you kidding me?” he asked his bosses. Both Cirillo and Barham told Rocha that they had anonymous complaints against him. Rocha wasn’t allowed to enter his office and was told that the RI state police were on their way to the school. Within minutes the police arrived and after questioning him, escorted Rocha into his office to retrieve a coat. When asked if he had any school property at his home, Rocha replied that” yes I do, because our building (voke Charles Rocha, Jr. school) has unreliable security, and daily I bring small cartable items home for safe keeping. I had a camera and a laptop at home.” COO Barham and the police followed Rocha to his Warwick home where he gave them the items. The last thing Rocha said he heard from the school department COO was Barham telling him not to worry. “Don’t lose any sleep, we’ll have things cleaned up shortly.” However Rocha soon received a termination letter from the school department. Rocha’s next move was to call attorney Tom McAndrew. During his ‘leave’, Rocha said Cirillo Towing and Barham wanted a meeting with him. Rocha and McAndrew Foreign & Domestic showed up for the meeting and were met by an East Providence Free Estimates police officer. “Lonnie (Barham) said he heard I had a permit to GO GREEN carry a handgun and they wanted me frisked,” recalled Rocha. “I We handle all insurance claims WATER BASED do own a handgun and have a permit for it, “Go ahead, frisk him,” PAINT Complete auto collision repair McAndrew offered to the police officer. Rocha was frisked and then awaited the start of the meeting. “I remember that Lonnie Serving our community for 28 years Barham came out of the Superintendent’s office and told me to 1849 Fall River Ave. (Rt 6), Seekonk, MA • 508-336-6475 come in but without my lawyer. They wouldn’t allow Tom to attend the meeting.” In a recent interview with McAndrew the lawyer was Visit our website www.tristarautobodyma.com incredulous. “Can you imagine, in America today, an employer is Robert Coelho Jr. & Ernie Loiselle - Owners unjustly firing an employee and wants to deny that person legal MA RS. # 1367 representation?” McAndrew informed the superintendent that the meeting was “over” and McAndrew and Rocha left.

Shortly after that aborted meeting Rocha received a final termination letter. Cirillo and Barham were not finished. Rocha actually had enough years worked to retire and had submitted his retirement papers. But the school leaders tried to prevent Rocha from receivFully Insured Lic #1317 FREE Estimates ing earned benefits. “They said I was no longer an employee of the city and therefore not eligible for standard retirement benefits,” said Rocha. Rocha filed an unfair labor complaint with the State Department of Labor and Training (DOL). Rocha, McAndrew, and various witnesses appeared at the DOL for a scheduled hearing. A city John J. Contrada lawyer came but neither Cirillo or Barham showed up as expected.

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teacher to ever have a Providence Journal editorial written about them and their students. This has been hard on my family,” said Rocha. Just when Rocha thought things were clearing up, the city struck again. In what many called an unprecedented action, the school administration filed a civil suit against Rocha. Cirillo and Barham, with support of a prior school committee, decided to sue Rocha personally, in Civil Court. The administration made several charges against Rocha to the state police. Among them were that Rocha kept $4,500 from the sale of an old car that was donated Programs Starting at $23.15 Per Session to the school; that he kept and didn’t deposit a check for $1,000 Full Day & Half Day Programs donated to the school, and that Rocha may have purchased a large Nursery School - Full Day Kindergarten screen TV at Sam’s Club that the school did not receive. Cirillo Ages: 3, 4, 5, 6 and Barham made other charges of improprieties against Rocha.

Certified Faculty - Parent Partnership “Teachers were interviewed and told not to talk with me or they would be fired,” said Rocha. Teachers were interviewed by Cirillo and Barham with those interview narratives forwarded to the Court Ronnee Powers, and the state department of education. However, 4 of the teachDirector ers giving statements have since said that their statements were 355 Ferris Ave, Mary Ann Peterson, “grossly misquoted” in submission to the court. One such teacher Rumford, RI 02916 told the Reporter that “what I told school investigators was not at Assistant Director all what was given to the state and the courts. I never said some of Serving East Providence, Seekonk, Rehoboth & Pawtucket those things,” the teacher stated. In the end the state police report refuted the charges against Rocha. A police report dated April 19, 2011 stated in part that “on February 28, 2005, a $1,000 check was donated to the school...Detective investigation revealed that the check was deposited in the Voke Tech school checking account on March 23, 2005. A car donated to the school was sold for $4,500 cash. Investigation revealed that a bank receipt showed a cash deposit of $4,500 to the school account, one day after the sale.”

The state police report also stated that purchases at Sam’s club were “nothing over the amount of $49.99 and no intent to defraud as required by the statute existed (due to check signatures).” On May 6, 2009, detectives advised Dr. Cirillo that they have “been unable to substantiate any of the allegations made against Rocha”. The investigation was closed. When the state police first told Cirillo and Barham that there was no case against Rocha, Barham stated that “well the police are wrong”. Barham was contacted for this article and declined to comment much. “I don’t think Rocha was cleared, the state police just said they don’t have enough evidence to prosecute,” claimed Cathy joined Sport and Spine Physical Therapy in Barham. Barham has since had his position of Chief Operating Officer for the school March 2013, bringing with her 20+ years of clinical department eliminated. Barham is currently experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. suing the school department because of Cathy earned her Master of Science in Physical that action. Cirillo was also dismissed by a Therapy degree from Boston University in 1991 former School Committee and has also filed and her Bachelor of Science in biology from Bates a legal action against the city. Cirillo could College in 1985. Cathy enjoys participating in not be reached for comment. Along with the continuing education coursework to enhance her state police report clearing Rocha, the Sutreatment skills. She has completed many courses perior Court, with agreement of both parties, in manual therapy. Most recently she has taken has dismissed the civil suit against Rocha.

The matter was dismissed ‘with prejudice’ courses on sports rehabilitation including running. Cathy has also worked meaning that the city cannot bring any more as an aquatic physical therapist. In her free time, Cathy enjoys horseback charges against Rocha. “I have an idea of riding, tennis, skiing, and spending time with her family. who the ‘anonymous’ accusers were, some staffers who did not believe that the school department had allocated zero dollars for supplies for three years running, and how ampanoag rail ast rovidence ironic that the City and school department have a policy that dictates that they , will not respond to any “anonymous” information… guess they forgot about their own policies in

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my situation,” Rocha said. Rocha continued, “purchase of ‘expendable’ supplies is a by State mandate the City is responsibility for. But even after having informed the State of this impossible situation, no effort was made to rectify the situation, in fact, the superintendent at the time, Dr. J. Forbes informed me that, ‘I had to find a way to generate more income at the voke school to buy supplies’.” Will Rocha and McAndrew sue for slander or other damages? “No, this is not the fault of the citizens of E.P., I am born and raised a Townie…I love this City which gave my entire family a great life.

This was the work of several ‘carpetbagger’ top administrators, and a politically motivated school committee set on purging the voke school of someone that actually cared about the education of E.P. kids…They ruined my career, my family name, and some of my friendships. It hurts deeply to see my life’s work be destroyed, through all of this my family has stood by me in strong support and believing that I was the victim of a ‘political ambush’…so much for supporting the ‘home-grown’ candidate…life goes on.”

Ali Khorasani

In one of McAndrew’s biggest cases against the city, former city Tax Assessor Ali Khorasani won a $580,000 bias claim. Khorasani claimed that he had been subjected to ethnic harassment and abuse. The complaint said that former city manager Paul Lemont and a former public works director “created a hostile work environment” and then retaliated against him when Khorasani complained to the state human rights commission in 1994. The city then fired Khorasani from an assistant city engineer’s post. The city pulled out of commission hearings after 19 days of testimony and opted to go to a Superior Court jury trial instead. They did no better. After some two weeks of testimony the jury awarded Khorasani damages approaching $647,000 in back pay, interest and attorney fees. Additional punitive charges were also looming as Judge Judith Savage asked the jury to return and deliberate on “further damages”.

The then city council thought about appealing the ruling but was persuaded by then city attorney Anthony DeMarco to settle the matter. DeMarco cautioned that without a settlement, Khorasani may be granted even more compensation. DeMarco also felt that the city’s insurer may not cover “even half should we appeal”.

The council approved the settlement. Then Mayor, Joseph Larisa, voted against the settlement, wanting to appeal in court. “I think there is a chance that we could be home free” with an appeal “but we’ll never know now,” Larisa stated to media outlets at the time.

Former councilman Patrick Rogers also voted against the settlement, but for different reasons. Rogers said that the settlement deal was a “taxpayer-funded bailout for bad beahavior by LeMont and his public works director. Rogers called on LeMont to resign.

Rogers did not receive any support to oust LeMont. “LeMont’s conduct was egregious and now taxpayers will have to pay,” said

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Rogers. Larisa saw no reason to blame LeMont, saying instead that the Khorasani dispute was about job performance and not discrimination. “It’s a shame because it didn’t have to come to this,” added attorney McAndrew. “If Mr. Khorasani’s complaints had been taken seriously and corrective action taken, this would never have happened,” said McAndrew.

Albert Quattrucci Back

In a story first brought to light in March 2012 by The Reporter, it was disclosed that fired East Providence building inspector, Albert Quattrucci was about to win his wrongful firing case against the city.

Quattrucci was fired by former city manager Richard Brown in 2009, for “egregious insubordinate behavior.” As The Reporter wrote in March, Quattrucci not only clashed with city hall management but also angered former school superintendent Dr. Mario Cirillo and his right hand man, chief operating officer, Lonnie Barham. Quattrucci was frustrated with school officials during the summer of 2009 over his health concerns with East Providence High School. Before school was to open, Quattrucci was considering an order to close the school. Quattrucci told area news reporters that the high school was “unsafe” and a “deathtrap”. During an inspection of the high school by the besieged building inspector, school officials called the East Providence Police who responded and removed Quattrucci from the school. “They told me to leave, the superintendent doesn’t want you on city property and I left,” said Quattrucci at that time.

Former Superintendent Cirillo said that “while there are some issues with the school that are being addressed, Quattrucci’s claims are an exaggeration.” But Albert Quattrucci says he was fired because he ordered the closure of East Providence High School against the wishes of city and school department officials. Quattrucci had several disagreements with school and city officials as he received parental and some staff complaints about health related issues in several schools in the city. In the end, Richard Brown fired Quattrucci. In his letter firing Quattrucci, Brown wrote; “you have been informed (many times) by your immediate superior to first report to him any enforcement action against the school department.

You ordered a stop-work memo to Martin Middle School and soon after sent an Immediate Closure Notice to the high school, without informing your superiors first...you are suspended without pay (July 21, 2009) and will be terminated on July 29, 2009 from city employment,” said Brown’s letter Quattrucci first upset school officials when he clashed with former school superintendents Taras Herbowy, Jackie Forbes and earlier - Dr. Patricia Daniel. Forbes, Daniel and Herbowy did not agree with several Quattrucci claims of perceived unsafe air quality and structural defects in many East Providence schools.

School officials were upset that parents, teachers or other school staff would directly report complaints to Quattrucci without going through administrative channels. Sources tell how at one point, Quattrucci, after receiving an anonymous complaint of foul odors at an elementary school on his cell phone, called the fire department from his car to dispatch fire trucks to the school, without telling school officials. “I had no idea why fire trucks were appearing at my school,” said an elementary school principal. “Peolple were unnerved, no one called me.”

Quattrucci’s style did not sit well with city and school management. Quattrucci was issued a “gag” order by former city manager Richard Brown who ordered him not to speak with area media. In the end, however, Quattrucci would appear at public meetings and speak out, often calling the press on his own.

Quattrucci ordered EPHS closed in July of 2009 for alleged unsafe structures and conditions. It is believed that the city had this decision reversed. He was fired on July 30th. The Reporter reached Quattrucci at that time who would not publicly comment on the case. When told that some people watching this case closely believe that he had a strong chance of prevailing against the city,

May 2013 The Reporter Quattrucci would only chuckle, “we’ll see.”

Quattrucci also called attorney McAndrew.

Quattrucci appealed his firing to a city personnel hearing board that September of 2009. City officials continued to uphold former Manager Brown’s firing. “This wasn’t done with this city council and we are not directly involved with this case,” former Mayor Bruce Rogers told the Reporter. “I don’t have any official information yet but I hear that this arbitration may be going well for Mr. Quattrucci,” said Rogers at that time.

Quattrucci said that he was terminated for “doing his job” and refusing to cover up School Department negligence, especially unsafe conditions at East Providence High School. Rogers’s forewarnings proved right, as Quattrucci has now prevailed. McAndrew also represented Quattrucci. “They (EP city officials) don’t seem to get it,” McAndrew mused when speaking about East Providence officials in cases he has worked on.

Eventually Quattrucci and McAndrew were successful. The city was ordered to award Quattrucci back pay and other awards with interest, totaling almost $441,000. He was also reinstated to his old Building Inspector’s job. “Reinstating Mr. Quattrucci to his job, along with the back payment issues, is an amount that will be incalculable to the city. I don’t know how long he will opt to stay working for the city,” said McAndrew.

There were also additional costs to the city.

Former city manager Richard Brown was paid by the city for his testimony against Quattrucci. That fee was $10,000. The city also paid attorney Gina DiCenzo over $100,000 to represent management. The city also shared $20,000 in stenographic fees and $49,000 in arbitration fees. “An expensive case for the city that could have been avoided if the building official wasn’t interfered with,” added McAndrew.

Many Others

Tom McAndrew has represented several other parties against various East Providence city officials. He won them all.

A former police chief and a high ranking police officer; a motorist in a police brutality case, a school business manager, school custodians and others, were all winning clients for Tom McAndrew. “I really tried to head off these cases. It isn’t fair to people for this to happen. The sad thing is that those responsible for these actions generally see no consequences for their actions.

They disparage people and manufacture

allegations. Not fair,” reflected McAndrew.

McAndrew is a veteran attorney with lots of experience in education and government law and politics. His late father-in-law was the respected former US congressman, John Fogarty. McAndrew and his family continue to assist people through the John E. Fogarty Foundation For Persons With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilties.

McAndrew’s Turk’s Head Building office is adorned with pictures of former Presidents, Governors and Senators, etc. “Yes, I stay busy, especially in East Providence,” McAndrew said.

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Club News & Announcements EPHS Open House: John Hunt House Sunday, May 12th – 1-3:30 PM

Mother’s Day Open House at Hunt House has become a tradition. The grounds at Hunts Mills are a very pleasant place to have a family picnic that day, with walking trails, historical tours and a trip down memory lane – Hunts Mills Lane to be exact. If you missed our excellent presentation on the Edaville Railroad in April, come and view the many Edaville artifacts on exhibit.

The Master Gardeners will be on hand from 2-4 pm to answer questions and test soil samples. And don’t forget that all moms will receive a plant or seeds for planting.

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Did you know that there is a well established group called the US Route 6 Tourist Association which travels and studies US Route 6 all across this nation? Have you seen the 2008 PBS video about the road? Obviously, if you live in the East Providence/Seekonk area, there is no avoiding the retail stretch which many of us frequent and many of you may have taken the road all the way to its end on the Cape.

EPHS member, Don Doucette, serves as “Ambassador at Large” for the MA chapter of this group, and will take us on a special tour of our own piece of Route 6 from Providence east to Provincetown. The East Bay Manor is a retirement community located at 1440 Wampanoag Trail which yearly welcomes the general public for our May meeting. Please join us for this road trip.

The EPHS is a volunteer organization in its 46th year which is dedicated to the preservation of local history. We maintain the 18th century John Hunt House Museum/ genealogy library at 65 Hunts Mills Road, participate in the URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. Hunt House Museum is open to all on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 1-3:30 pm and by appointment. For more information visit www.ephist. org or call 438-1750

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American Legion Memorial Day Events

American Legion Riverside Post 10 will be holding several Memorial Day events to honor those that paid the Ultimate Sacrifice in defense of our nation throughout its’ history. On Saturday May 25 at 8:30 AM, we will be replacing all the flags at Gates of Heaven Cemetery: 550 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI. This is a good opportunity for those that require community service. We have had assistance from such groups as the East Providence Rotary club in the past. We will provide all the supplies necessary, such as flags. We will also be serving coffee and donuts as well. This takes about 2 hours depending on the number of volunteers we have.

On Sunday May 26, we will meet at the American Legion at 830 Willett Ave in Riverside at 8AM. We will then proceed to several memorials throughout the city to conduct ceremonies. The first stop is at the Legion Square Memorial located on Taunton Ave (6 Corners section). Then we proceed to the World War II memorial located in Riverside Square. The third stop is at the World War I memorial located at the Riverside Fire Station. Next, we proceed to Sabins Point in Riverside to pay tribute to the sailors that died in war. We will then participate in a service at Riverside Congregational Church (15 Oak Ave). Last, we proceed to Little Neck Cemetery for our final ceremony.

To cap everything off, we will be holding our annual Memorial Day Parade which steps off at 10AM on Monday May 27 at Oldham elementary School on Bullocks Point Ave and will end at the American Legion. The route takes us north on Bullocks Point Ave, then on to Turner Ave and head south on Willett Ave. We would love to see you all at our various events to help us honor those that paid the Ultimate Sacrifice in defense of our nation. For further information, please contact Michael Reed at 433-0820.

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• Buyers of Junk Cars, Trucks & Late Model Vehicles • 24 Hour Towing • Quality Flatbed Service

Highest Prices Paid for Scrap Vehicles - Call for Pricing 508-789-4047 or 508-761-6343 • Seekonk, MA Family Owned & Operated for 40 years

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Guest Speaker for East Providence/Seekonk Rotary. Jeanine D Achin District Executive Director and Jen Farley Out of School Time Director of the YMCA of Greater Providence.

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Newman YMCA campers and staff climbed to the top of the Observation Tower on Blue Hills Reservation overlooking Boston, they honored the city, its people and everyone who was affected by the tragedy that occurred on Patriot’s Day by releasing balloons into the sky with Adventure Camp!

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Events & Activities

St. Brendan Forever Young Club

The St. Brendan Forever Young Club will hold their next members meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a presentation by Sally Gruber, HTR in character as Abigail Adams.

She will also give a demonstration of teacup floral arrangements.

Coffee, tea, and pastries will be served. Tickets will also be sold for our June wrap-up at the Wharf Tavern. Cost is $20.

EPPC Family Fun Day

The East Providence Prevention Coalition will hold a Family Fun Day event on Saturday, May 18, 2013, weather permitting.

It will take place on the grounds of the Crescent Park Carousel, located at 700 Bullocks Point Avenue in Riverside. The event is age appropriate for toddlers to twelve year olds however all family members are welcomed to attend. The main attraction will be a competitive obstacle course run by 212 Health and Performance.

All participants aged 5-12 are welcome to participate and compete against others in their age group for the fastest time. Top winners will be awarded prizes which will be sent through the mail. Some prizes include but are not limited to: free admission to near-by attractions such as mini-golf, the zoo, go-carts and laser tag; toys; and gift certificates to local restaurants. Other children’s activities include: a ride on the carousel, face painting, washable tattoos, coloring, potato sack races, dress up races and lollipop pull. An

acoustic guitarist, Becky Chace (of the Becky Chace Band), will entertain youngsters from 11-1pm with songs that they love. Famous children’s characters will be available throughout the event for photo opportunities. Several East Providence police cars will be available for youth to take pictures with. Blount Clam Shack will be open and food available to purchase.

Registration for Family Fun Day begins at 11am with the last registration taken at 2pm and the event concluding at 3pm. The first 450 participants will receive a prize bag for participating. Admission is $5.00 per participant which includes a free carousel ride, access to all children’s activities and an obstacle course for all 5-12 year olds. Raffle tickets will be sold and prizes include but are not limited to: autographed pictures from Boston Red Sox and Patriots players, giant stuffed animals and other toys, Trinity Reparatory tickets to a 2013-2014 play, RISD Museum Family Day Passes and tickets and gift certificates to other local area attractions and restaurants.

This event is sponsored by Navigant Bank with support from the Crescent Park Carousel Commission, 212 Health and Performance and the East Providence Police Department. All proceeds will benefit the EPPC. The East Providence Prevention Coalition is a citizens group dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles. The Coalition develops proactive strategies through collaboration with community partners in both the public and private sectors.

For more information or for questions about cancelling due to inclement weather, contact the EPPC at 401-435-1923.

Riverside Congregational Church

155 Perryville Road Rehoboth, MA Pro Shop 508-252-6259 Clubhouse 508-252-6202 www.rehobothcc.com

2013 Tournament, Leagues & Outing Dates Available Seasonal-Preferred Tee Times & Season Passes also Available

Weekday Specials

18 holes w/cart $41 Seniors w/cart $36 Weekdays $30 walking

Seniors $25 for 18 holes walking Walking 9 holes $20

Weekday Special runs from 7 am to 12 pm each day.

Weekday special not valid with other discounts, coupons, tournaments & outings.

Not valid on holidays

Weekend Rates

Call for Tee Times: 18 Holes $36 walking After 1:00 PM $26 walking

Gas Carts:

$16 person 18 holes • $8 person 9 holes We currently have 2013 golf league openings on Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri. Please call Pro Shop for more information.

Golf banquet dates available. Full banquet menu available for up to 175 people. Clubhouse also available for any type of party including Birthday, anniversary and holidays parties.

The Riverside Congregational Church will be holding a community luncheon at the church on May 18 from 11:00 AM to 1 PM. The luncheon is free and open to everyone. For more info please call the church office at 401-433-2039.

The church is located at 15 Oak Avenue and the corner of Bullocks Point Ave.

Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation Annual Fundraiser

The Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation Fundraiser will be held on Saturday May 25, 2013 at the Saint Brendan School Hall, 55 Turner Avenue East Providence RI from 6:30—11:00 PM. Donation: $20PP ($10 Children 5-10) Tickets Available at Schroders Deli, Willet Avenue, Riverside or by calling 438-4445, 433-4883, 253-3715 The foundation was founded in memory of Lauren Zarembka, a 2006 EPHS graduate who passed away September 23rd 2007 after a two and a half year battle with a brain tumor.

Once again, “Your Heart Will Go On” marks the sixth year of the foundation’s single annual fundraiser. It has been through the generous support of the many local organizations, statewide businesses and individuals that have allowed the foundation to carry on Lauren’s memory and giving nature.

To date the foundation has raised over $88,000.00, which has been used to provide $29,000.00 in scholarships as well as close to $7000.00 in donations to music/theater programs, which were one of Lauren’s true passions. Additionally the foundation has provided over $10,000.00 to adopt families battling pediatric cancer through the Tomorrow Fund at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. This brings to nine, the number of families helped during the past five holiday

May 2013 seasons. Through the generosity of those that have supported the foundation, the balance of funds continues to support what will lead to full endowment of the foundations mission.

As with each year’s event we are in the process of seeking major sponsors to assist us in covering the associated costs of the event, thereby allowing one hundred percent of the proceeds to be utilized toward the foundations major goals.

Sponsorship Levels

$2000.00 Signature Sponsor $1000.00 Platinum Sponsor $750.00 Gold Sponsor $500.00 Silver Sponsor $250.00 Bronze Sponsor All sponsors will be recognized in all print and media promotions along with a listing in the events program and multi-media display the night of the event.

More information on sponsorships and donations for the fundraiser can be obtained by contacting Mary Anne Maciel via email: dinner4lauren@aol.com, or 401-253-3715.

Visit the Foundations Facebook page at Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation Donations may also be made through: Coastway Community Bank Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation 2830 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915 Please make checks payable to; Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation The Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to assist graduating and continuing students whose studies will be in the disciplines of, medicine, music/ theater and culinary arts, while also providing funding for music/theater programs and families battling Pediatric Cancer from Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

TOWNIE FAMILY!!

Time to kick off an AMAZING PROJECT in our beautiful HOMETOWN.

There is no better way to be the change we want to see in our city, then using fitness and nutrition to reach our goals!! On MAY 25th @ 9am we are jamming at the “TOWNIE 5K Run for Family Fitness!” To Sign up for this amazing trek through our beautiful city, visit the link listed below and become a part of a project that will empower students of students in the great city of EAST PROVIDENCE!! 100% of proceeds go directly to the Townie Project, which set a goal of turning the EP Gymnasium into the finest health education facility in the State of Rhode Island!!

Please join our community, whether you decide to walk or run, and urge your friends and family to join us as well!! Tons of fami-

lies will be walking as well on this beautiful spring morning and the 5K’ers from this great State will lead our way! SIGNUP now and take one step closer to uniting the city of EP! Meet some amazing people, enjoy the spring air, and promote a critical aspect to all of lives...our physical health and well-being! http://www.active.com/running/east-providence-ri/5k-townie-run-walk-2013 WE LOVE YOU EP!! This is just the start...ready...set...GO!!!

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 Starts @ 9:00 AM. Race numbers can be picked at 8am that morning.

Please sign-up prior to race day!

Run Starts At: East Providence High School 2000 Pawtucket Ave East Providence, RI Also, amazing TOWNIE 5K T-Shirts will be provided as part of your entry fee, as well as tasty refreshments such as water and fruits to supplement your hungry bellies on race day! Let’s all come help unite EP and promote great health and nutrition in this beautiful community!

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EAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM RESTORATION PROJECT

Project Date: Summer 2013

Family and Friends of East Providence, Thousands of students and Townie fans from around the state pass through the East Providence High School Gymnasium every year. Built in the 1950’s, the EP Gymnasium was constructed to provide a top notch health education facility for the students as well as provide the finest athletic programs in the state a resource for strengthening athleticism, team building, and leadership development. For many years, the community has enjoyed thousands of memorable events held inside the East Providence Gymnasium.

Due to a struggling economy, lack of funds, and low morale in the city, what was once considered the top health education facility in the state is now viewed as a symbol of our trying times. D’amours Step, working closely with city leadership and lo...continued on next page

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cal teachers, has constructed a few excellent fundraising projects that will engage, teach, and empower thousands of students in our city who desperately need a morale boost and a vehicle to contribute to their community. We are confident that the magnitude and excitement surrounding this project will easily generate donations namely from alumni and students that will drive this project to completion. What we are sincerely asking is a little support from you and your company to make this project the biggest uplift the

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community has seen in years. It is also a perfect opportunity to teach our students and individuals in the community a priceless lesson; when tough times arise, you must step up and BE the CHANGE you want to see.

Please join D’amours Step for the EAST PROVIDENCE GYMNASIUM RESTORATION PROJECT, and help unite our community and empower our most precious resource, OUR STUDENTS!!

D’amours Step is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization approved by the IRS. EVERY DOLLAR donated to this amazing effort goes directly to building a beautiful health education facility to empower the students of East Providence. Every member for D’amours Step including engineers, medical professionals, and businessmen and women work voluntarily to assure YOU that every dollar you donate makes the greatest impact possible!!

Evangelical Covenant Church Block Party

Slater Park Carousel, Pawtucket, RI June 8th, 2013 • 11am -2pm Unlimited rides on the carousel and FREE admission to the Bubble Show with any donation

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT® FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Evangelical Covenant Church of Riverside, located at 165 Rounds Avenue, is hosting a Block Party. The event will be Saturday, June 1st from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. It will be a fun day for the whole family and will include games, a bounce house, crafts, music, food, EPPD and EPFD vehicles to check out and more!

This event is free. (Really, leave your wallets at home!) Everyone is welcome!

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SAVINGS WHEN YOU JOIN NOW

NO JOINER’S FEE Save up to $78

> Helpful and motivating staff > Memberships for families, couples, adults, and kids > Fitness classes, swimming, personal training, and more

NEWMAN YMCA, Seekonk, MA 508.336.7103

Mods, Midgets & Ministocks The Boston Louie Memorial Classic

SEEKONK, MA. - Kraze Korlacki Speed Equipment, Inc announces an exciting race event on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at the historic “Cement Palace” Seekonk Speedway. Mods, Midgets, & Ministocks take the Green Flag as part of THE BOSTON LOUIE MEMORIAL CLASSIC in honor of this local racing great. “My dad would be honored by the cars & stars assembled to race in this prestigious event” said Boston Louie’s son Bobby from his Race Shop in Marlboro, MA. The Northeast Midget Association will be well represented by the NEMA regulars and NEMA Lites competing for 29 Laps each; this is the biggest NEMA event of the season honoring “Boston” Louie Seymour.

Open Wheel racing legend Bentley Warren will serve as Grand Marshall.

Joining NEMA is a 25 Lap Race by the Pro4 Modifieds of New England and the ever growing Texas Roadhouse Northeast Mini Stock Tour will campaign for 50 Laps.

Last but certainly not least is a 75 Lap SK & SK Light Type Modified Race where the winner will take home a $5,000 pay day. SK Type Mods have not raced at the

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K-Rob Foundation Family Fun Festival 8:30: Registration for RIDE begins at Pierce Field.

9:45: Ride/Skate/Run/Walk begins to travel down the East Bay Bike Path to the Carousel in Riverside! Pre-register to get a t-shirt.

10:00: Wisdom to Youth BMX Contest starts at the carousel! Visit www.wisdomtoyouth.com for more info on this EPIC BMX contest!

11:00-5:00: FREE Family Fun Festival Þlled with live demonstrations, vendor booths, BMX contests, live music all day, climbing wall, and MORE! Live music performances by: Kicking Hole, Pat Lowell Acoustic, The Ghost of Vigoda, Elizabeth Girardi, Mark Jennings, LilÕ Rush, Pier 6, & Mark Whittaker! Bring your blankets and enjoy the day of music and fun! FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.KROBFOUNDATION.ORG *PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHS & VIDEO TAKEN ALL DAY. * LAST YEARS FESTIVAL DREW OVER 6,000 PEOPLE, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR, PLEASE EMAIL!

INTERESTED IN R DO BECOMING A VEN? OR SPONSOR CONTACT US AT RG N.O KROBFOUNDATIO

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Barbosa & Son Auto Repair, Inc. We are your Neighborhood Auto Repair Shop Your alternative to Dealers

(401) 431-0366

Over 20 Years in Business A Full Service Automotive & Fleet Repair Shop

We are an Authorized Dealer

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Lawn & Bake Sale

205 North Brow St. (Next to Munroe Dairy) • East Providence, RI Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8:00am-1:00 pm

BarbosaandSon.com

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Ed Barbosa - owner, Nos Falmos Portugués

PAIVA Realty Group • Rumford, RI •

Ray Paiva Broker/owner

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CRANSTON - great starter home.

3/4 beds, 1.5 baths, replacement windows, dinning room, front porch, full basement, not a short sale,immediate occupancy. $79,900

East Providence - 2/family in central East Providence, 2 car garage. 2 Bed each floor, no F.H.A. Does need work. $149,900

(401) 447-2275 • www.paivarealtygroup.com rita.valcorba@prospectmtg.com NMLS# 79078 Branch#305159

Rita Valcorba, Senior Loan Officer

110 Jefferson Blvd, Suite I • Warwick RI

Office: 401-737-8542 Cell: 401-265-8449 E-fax: 877-445-6315

Loan inquiries and applications in states where I am not licensed will be referred to a Loan Officer who is licensed in the property state. Equal Housing Lender. Prospect Mortgage is located at 15301 Ventura Blvd., Suite D300, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Prospect Mortgage, LLC (Unique Identifier #3296) is a Delaware limited liability company licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act and operates with the following licenses: RI Licensed Lender #20021343LL, Broker #20041643LB. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. All loans must satisfy company underwriting guidelines. Information and pricing are subject to change at any time and without notice. This is not an offer to enter into a rate lock agreement under MN law, or any other applicable law.

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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is having its 2nd Annual Lawn and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 8th from 10am to 3pm. Tables are for rent for $15.00. If you would like to rent a table or would like more information please contact Dorothy Boyce at (401) 253-2734.

St. Marys Episcopal Church is located at 81 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI

East Providence Class of 1963 50th Reunion

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East Providence - colonial, 3 beds, pierce field area, over sized lot, walk to hennesy school, pellet stove, hardwoods, 1 car garage, front porch, rep windows. $169,900

Cement Palace since 1983 when Ed St. Angelo was Track Champion. Ed will join us, dropping the Green Flag in celebration of this 30 year anniversary. Expected competitors include the 2012 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Doug Coby, the 2012 Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour Champion & 2012 Seekonk Speedway Open Wheel Wednesday Race Winner Matt Hirschman, 2012 Stafford Track Champion Ted Christopher, 2012 Thompson Track Champion Ryan Preece & 2012 Waterford Track Champion Tyler Chadwick, to name a few. Pre-registration, Rules, Purse and additional information will be available after April 15, 2013. Please visit www.krazespeedequipment.com or www.BostonLouieSeymour.com for the latest information.

Save the date, this is a big one for us all: Friday July 19th, 2013 1149 Restaurant, 965 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA 02771 Time 7 – 11 pm Heavy appetizers, cash bar and DJ. Live music in the lounge following, with access to both outside patios.

For more info and to stay informed email: Harry @ hwcary@aol.com or Jackie @ jackiefanion@aol.com.

EPHS – Class of 1956

East Providence High School Class of 1956 are asked to reserve Sunday, September 15th, for a 57th reunion. The reunion will be on a Sunday afternoon at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, RI. Invitations will be mailed in May. If you have moved in the past two years, please call 508-336-8709 (Seekonk) to up-date your address.

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Presented by KRAZE KORLACKI SPEED EQUIPMENT - Seekonk, MA www.KrazeSpeedEquipment.com

Mods, Midgets, & Ministocks SKs, PRO4s, NEMA, NEMST

Sunday, June 2nd, 2013

Gates Open at 2 PM • Racing at 4 PM • Raindate Sunday 6/16 1710 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771

75 Laps

GRAND MARSHAL BENTLEY WARREN

ADVANCE TICKETS Adult: $20 online at WWW.SEEKONKSPEEDWAY.COM

On Race Day: Adults $25, 6 to 12 $5, Under 6 Free!

MODS SK & SK LIGHT TYPE MODS

25 Laps

29 Laps

5O Laps

29 Laps

www.BostonLouieSeymour.com Contact: Bobby Seymour info@theracedepot.com or (508) 485-5605

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People in the News EPHS Art Teacher - Noted Painter

Department Head Jennifer Cahoon Opens Art Studio

By Bob Rodericks Cahoon did not always focus on painting. “In the Summer Failure Is Not An Option - or “FINAO” is a Tattoo & Body Piercing studio which paired with the Sparrow’s Nest Gallery. EPHS of 2011, I began to seriously teach myself how to paint. I had a strong foundational education in drawing and sculpture from art department chairperson, Jennifer Cahoon has added to her RIC, but did not take to professional painting at that time. For the teaching resume. Initially an art teacher with strong drawing skills, she has also become a noted painter. Cahoon’s new Sparrow’s first time in nearly 20 years, I picked up a paintbrush and began fumbling through the process of how to paint. I started with acrylNest Art Gallery enjoyed a lively and successful art show opening late last month. The studio which is in North Providence, RI allows ics, but eventually moved on to water miscible oils, which is what I use most of the time now,” Cahoon explained. Cahoon began Cahoon to show and sell some of her very eclectic work. A 1991 to experience with the Dia de Los Muertos series starting with a graduate of East Providence High School and later from Rhode Island College, Cahoon has taught at her alma mater since 1999 generic face of a woman, “who I chose to paint in that style on a whim,” she said. “When I got brave enough, I attempted a self and became department chair in 2007. She has recently focused portrait and eventually decided to take on more recognizable faces. on Latin Art and the Dia de Los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”). At RIC, I trained as a sculptor and was lucky enough to study abroad I work from reference photographs, using them to plot out where the features lie in the piece through gridding or projection,” she in my early 20s. My first exposure to Dia de Los Muertos occurred said. Cahoon found a niche in this art genre. “From there, the oddly enough in Belgium where in 1993 the entire country was real work began as I struggled through modeling the face in paint hosting an art exhibition featuring the rich tradition of Latin Art. I and adorning my subjects with the markings of the “Day of the was intrigued by the concept of ‘Day of Dead’, and have had it in Dead.” The series began 8 months ago in July of 2012. Cahoon the back of my mind ever since to do work relating to the theme,” has continued to teach drawing and all aspects of art to her EPHS Cahoon told the Reporter in a series of recent interviews. students and has personally shifted her focus to painting. She has just completed a series of work dedicated to the Mexican holiday, Dia de Los Muertos. “In this tradition, revelers often paint their faces in a “sugar skull” style, honoring family members which have Providing quality service since 1977 passed before them,” Cahoon explained. The holiday has its roots in Aztec culture, which developed the ritual some 3,000 years ago.

“They believed one should not grieve the loss of a beloved ancestor who passed, but should instead celebrate their lives and welcomed for All Your Plumbing & Heating Needs the return of their spirits to the land of the living once a year,” she continued. Cahoon has taken this idea and re-appropriated it to fit convert from Oil to gas into her own view. In her work, many recognizable celebrities who have passed are depicted as vibrant as they were in life, adorned and qualify for National Grid Rebate Program with the makeup of the Dia de Los Muertos tradition as if they are taking part in the festivities. “I have painted glamorous actresses such as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, along with a series of 5 “27 Club” Rock N’ Roll stars who left us far too young,” said Residential & Commercial - Don Dyer - East Providence, RI Cahoon. Late authors, musicians, actors and scientists abound 401-438-0770 • 508-252-9074 • Cell 401-954-1101 in her unusual collection of nearly 30 oil paintings. Janis Joplin, RI Lic MP 1331 MA Lic 23639 RI Pipefitter 1369 Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley abound in her unusual collection of nearly 30 oil paintings. Cahoon was pleased at the turnout for her Grand Gallery Opening. “It was a great time. We had big response to the gallery opening. We had music, food and of course all the exhibits.

I’m very excited,” beamed Cahoon.

The focus of Cahoon’s career continues to be teaching her high school students. “I All Your Concrete Needs! love EPHS. As a former student and now Concrete Stamping teacher and department chair, it is very Sidewalks special to me. In a recent recent visit to Patio's / Porches Cahoon’s classroom, the atmosphere was Jacuzzi Pads found to be very “active”. Students were Steps busily at work on various art projects. Unlike a lecture based class, the artist and teacher moved from student to student giving individual instruction. I’m also a local resident and love contributing to my city,” she added.

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However, like most educators in East Providence, she laments the funding problems. “We have little to no supplies left. There hasn’t been an adequate budget in some time. I buy supplies when I can and we always look for donations. There is so much more we can do for these students.” Many pictures and other stories of Cahoon’s art work can be found on http://www.etsy.com/shop/jgcahoon and at face book at Jennifer Gillooly Cahoon: Visual Artist.

Above is Jenifer Cahoon's Art Studio Pictured to the left is Jennifer Cahoon's class room.

Jillian Estrella is the 2012 Recipient Of The Marilyn Macdonald Memorial Scholarship

East Providence AYSO 715 would like to congratulate the 2012 recipient of the Marilyn MacDonald Memorial Scholarship – Jillian Estrella.

Jillian began playing soccer with EP AYSO 715 when she was 5 years old. At the age of 8 she began participating in the Competitive program as well. She graduated from East Providence High School in 2012 and also played 4 years of soccer at EPHS. She now attends Assumption College in Worcester, MA. Jillian’s proud parents are Bobby and Jackie Estrella of Rumford.

The Marilyn MacDonald Memorial Scholarship is presented annually as part of the Citizen’s Scholarship Fund of East Providence.

The recipient must be an East Providence resident who played for and or volunteered with EP AYSO 715. The Scholarship honors Marilyn MacDonald who passed away in 2007 and was instrumental in the development of EP AYSO 715. Marilyn organized Region 715 in East Providence in 1989. From that time until shortly before her passing she was the life, breath and soul of our AYSO. She was the Regional Commissioner for EP AYSO 715 for most of her years.

Riley and Kathleen Whitehead Donate Books

Riley and Kathleen Whitehead of Myron J. Francis Elementary School in Rumford donated 20 copies of Phantom Tollboth by Norton Juster to their own school library. The books came from an organization called World Book Night (WBN) and this is the second year in a row that Riley and Kathleen have participated in this effort. WBN is an annual celebration dedicated to spreading the love of reading, person to person. Each year on or around 4/23, tens of thousands of people go out into their communities and give out one half a million free WBN paperbacks. In 2012, WBN was celebrated in the US, the UK, Ireland and Germany. WBN is a non-profit organization which exists because of the support of thousands of book givers, book sellers, librarians and financial supporters who believe in the WBN mission. For more information, please visit their website www.us.worldbooknight.org.

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The Reporter May 2013 tor Kevin P. Richard. District Court employees received theirs from Chief Judge Jeanne E. LaFazia and Administrator Kevin M. Spina.

Workers’ Compensation Court employees received certificates from Chief Judge George E. Healy Jr. and Executive Director Maureen H. Aveno. Traffic Tribunal employees received theirs from Chief Magistrate William R. Guglietta and Administrator Thomas J. Laliberte.

People honored from our area are: East Providence General Magistrate John F. O’Brien Jr., Family Court retiree, 52 years Magistrate Patricia K. Asquith, Family Court, 10 years; Holly H. Hitchcock, Supreme Court, 25 years; Linda Cerreto, District Court retiree, 36 years; Deborah Stolle, District Court retiree, 23 years James Waters, Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal retiree, 12 years

Day One Announces Winner Of 8th Annual Your Voice. Your View. Media Contest

The beautiful and precious Piedade Antonio of East Providence turned 101 years old on April 7, 2013. She was born in Portugual and came to America in 1958. She has 10 children, 25 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She is loved by all.

Courts Recognize Service Of Longtime Employees

April 23, 2013: The Rhode Island Judiciary today recognized 104 longtime employees for their length of state service and honored 27 retirees and 6 Employees of the Year from the various courts.

The employees personally received certificates from Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell, State Court Administrator J. Joseph Baxter Jr., and the chief judges and administrators from their respective courts.

Supreme Court employees received their certificates from Chief Justice Suttell and Baxter. Superior Court employees received theirs from Presiding Justice Alice B. Gibney and Administrator Joseph V. Conley. Family Court employees received theirs from Chief Judge Haiganush R. Bedrosian and Associate Administra-

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Local High School Students Honored for TV ads on Preventing Sexual Violence PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 15, 2013) – Day One announced the winners of the eighth annual Your Voice. Your View media contest, which is focused on denouncing sexual violence among teens. There were three teams who were honored for their work in directing and producing a 30-second television advertisement out of nearly 1,600 students from 11 Rhode Island high schools who participated in the workshops.

East Providence High School received first prize in this year’s competition. The school’s three-student team of Devon Brown, Kristina Basler, and Lesley Penacho won for their TV ad entitled, “I’m Gonna Do It Right This Time!” This team received a monetary prize and the opportunity to have their advertisement aired on major television networks such as FOX Providence and several Cox cable stations throughout April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The winning ad can be viewed at http://www.dayoneri.org/ yourvoice-yourview.htm.

“The Your Voice. Your View media contest has become a critical part of our effort to educate teens on sexual violence and how they can help prevent it,” said Peg Langhammer, executive director of Day One. “By having students create their own ads, the goal is that they will better understand the issue of sexual violence and incorporate what they’ve learned about it into their own lives.”

Second place in the media contest was awarded to Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center. The ad entitled, “Day One” was developed by Victoria Burgess, John Corticelli, Joshua Hammond, and Vanessa Nieves.

Additionally, Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center received third place for its ad entitled, “The Veiled Girl.” The honored team included students Amanda Abney, Lexianna Abney, and Christopher Lemire.

Day One sponsors the annual Your Voice. Your View. media contest, which is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health through a grant by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), with the goal of helping teens understand how they can work together to end sexual violence in their interpersonal relationships.

About Day One Established in 1973 as the R.I. Rape Crisis Center, Day One is the only agency in R.I. organized specifically to deal with issues of sexual assault as a community concern. Day One’s mission is to reduce the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence, and to support and advocate for those affected by it. For more information, visit www.dayoneri.org.

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EP High School Student Accepted On Board Arctic Climate Expedition

East Providence High School Senior, Alexandra Cordeiro has been accepted into an international youth experiential education program to the Arctic to learn about environmental issues and climate change. The expedition takes place July 14th – 28th and accepts less than 100 students from around the world every year.

Lexie is on a mission to fundraise for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. “The program builds on the education and experience of individuals to help them lead in their respective fields as they go on into the world,” says Shirley Manh, Participant and Outreach Coordinator with Students on Ice. “Our expedition selects students and leaders from around the world each year for these expeditions – and we are thrilled to have Lexie on board with us. Her leadership and experience is a perfect match to the work that we do.” Manh states Lexie submitted a “very strong scholarship application and in fact was the runner up for the scholarship”. Having not been awarded the scholarship has not discouraged Lexie as she is actively seeking out sponsorship.

Students on Ice is a unique initiative dedicated to taking students from around the world on unique learning expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. The ship-based International Polar Expedition employs modern icebreakers as home. It is the only organization in the world that offers an opportunity for students to be immersed in ‘hands on’ research activities and lectures, taught by polar experts, educators, and researchers. The expedition is a two-week journey in July. Lexie’s participation in the expedition depends on whether she can raise $10,000 in sponsorships.

She is approaching local businesses, organizations, as well as individuals in the community to lend to the cause. “I am excited and inspired by the natural environment and think it is important for my generation to learn about sustainability and climate change,” explains Lexie. “I think that the hands-on learning of the expedition will teach me about world issues in a new and different way and I want to be able to share what I learn with other students at my school and in the community when I get back.” Lexie has lived in East Providence all her life and is a Senior at East Providence High School. She works at Skyzone in East Providence. She will be attending the University of New Haven in the fall majoring in Marine Biology. Anyone wishing to donate can make checks payable to “Students On Ice” and mail them to East Providence high school.

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East Providence High School Students Participated in Fourth Annual CU4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair

Sponsored by Community & Teachers Federal Credit Union East Providence, RI –The Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union, in partnership with East Providence High School, is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, students from East Providence High School in East Providence, Rhode Island, successfully participated in the Fourth Annual CU4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair, sponsored by Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union. During the CU4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair, the students interacted with the Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union and other selected businesses as consumers with a chosen career and an established monthly salary.

Kenneth Saunders, President and CEO of Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union, said “the success of the CU4 Reality™ Financial Literacy Program and Fair is a direct result of the cooperation between East Providence High School and the credit union. This collaboration is helping to meet a critical need for high school students, and the credit union has been very impressed by the students’ interest to advance their knowledge of banking products and services and, most importantly, their desire to develop an understanding of personal financial responsibility and good money management practices.”

The Community and Teachers Federal Credit Union established the partnership with East Providence High School in 2009 and implemented the CU4 Reality™ Financial Education Program in the 2009-2010, 2010-2011 2011- 2012 and 2012-2013 academic school years.

Mr. Saunders said, “the CU4 Reality™ Financial Education Program was developed to complement the high school’s personal financial education initiative for students, and during the school year, monthly presentations were presented by credit representatives on Careers, Savings Accounts, Checking Accounts, Debit Cards, Financial Planning, Credit and Budgeting to help the students increase their understanding of the importance of managing their personal finances in order to be prepared for the financial challenges and lifestyle decisions they will face as adults. Mr. Saunders also recognized the following business partners who made presentations on behalf of the credit union to the students during the school year, Michael Bennett from MetLife, who presented “Financial Planning” and Sheryle McMillan from Money Management International, who presented “Understanding Credit”.

East Providence, RI Resident Jessika Smith Set to Star in Dean College’s Dance Company Production of “Change”

East Providence, RI resident Jessika Smith is set to star in Dean College’s Dance Company production “Change”. The show will feature performances professionally choreographed by Donlin Foreman, Ricardo Foster, Jr., Jeremy Ruth-Howes, Gregory King, Jean Wenzel, Julie White and Laura Young. “Change is the only thing in our lives that is the same,” says Jill Silverman, Director.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS Sports Update

By Bob Rodericks hits, including three home runs, as the Townies scored an 11-4 The boys volleyball team is in first place after a big road win at victory over Mount Pleasant.

Hendricken in April by beating the Hawks 3-1 (17-25, 25-14, 25-23, Tyler Lockard hit a grand slam 25-20). The Townies turned in their best performance of the year for the Townies while Jasiah getting solid play from everyone. Outside hitters Jacob Bedford (15 Hatch and Nick Karalekas each kills and 8 digs ) and Brandon Pietruszka (9 kills and 10 digs) lead hit two-run shots. Karalekas was the way. Jacob Perkins, John Vaughn, and Lucas Flavin controlled 4-for-4 with three RBI and four the net with a combined 14 blocks while Jarrod DiCarlo and Will runs scored. Next EP’s Alex Schofield ran an efficient offense notching 18 assists each. The Hurley was 2-for-3 with three boys volleyball team won their home opener against Barrington steals, three runs scored and 3-0 (25-18, 25-17 & 25-14). Leading the Townie attack were John three RBI as East Providence Vaughn III with 14 kills and Jacob Bedford with 12 kills and 13 digs. breezed to an 11-1 win over DaThe Townies have also defeated LaSalle and Cranston East. EP vies last week. Also Alex Hurley is 5-1 at the end of April. had two hits and two RBI and EPHS Baseball Streaking and Nick Karalekas had a hit, East Providence High School Baseball is enjoying a successwalked twice, stole three bases ful season as they remain undefeated in league action to date. and scored three runs as East The Townies are 6 -0 with several players among league leadEP's Keith Grant.

Providence had a 5-0 win over ers. Keith Grant hurled a complete-game, three-hitter, striking Classical. Townies’ starter Keith Grant went the distance, allowing out six, as Townie Baseball improved to 6-0 with an 11-1 victory only four hits while striking out eight. Alex Hurley had two hits and over Hope on April 15th. Townies clean-up hitter Collin Costa two RBI and and Nick Karalekas had a hit, walked twice, stole three had two hits, including a triple, with four RBI and one run scored. bases and scored three runs as East Providence scored a 5-0 win During April vacation week, the Townies remained white-hot and over Classical. Townies’ starter Keith Grant went the distance, alnotched three more impressive wins. East Providence tallied 15 lowing only four hits while striking out eight.

Earlier in the season EP defeated Central High School. Nick Karalekas continues to be hot with four hits and a walk in five plate appearance, including a three-run home run, as the Townies breezed past Central 16-6. C.J. Woods and Mike Alienello was the Townie winning battery. In the Townie opener against Warwick Vets, Nick Karalekas had three singles, a double, four runs scored and two RBI while Keith Grant pitched a one-hitter with seven strikeouts as East Providence won 12-0. Karalekas is leading the state with a close to .800 batting average. Alex Hurley is batting close family owned and operated for over 30 years to .600 and Mike Allienello is at .468. The Townies have scored a combined total of 76 runs while only allowing 12. Most games Did heating costs hurt you this year? Save with a did not go the distance as they were stopped after the leagues 10 new fuel efficient heating system. (coupon can be run lead mercy rule.

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Lauren Discuillo tossed a complete game four-hitter and Michaela Kelley provided all the offense with two doubles and two RBI as East Providence defeated Barrington, 3-1 in a late April game.

EP is in a three way tie for third place in a tough Division I with a 6-2 record. The Townies also had April wins over Cranston West, Mt. St. Charles, Smithfield and Westerly. The Townies only losses came at the hands of Chariho and Lincoln in a pair of 1 run games.

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Bay View softball has a record of 2-4 with wins over Westerly and Barrington. Bay View lost a close 11-10 game to LaSalle.

EPHS Outdoor Track & Field

The Boys Outdoor Track & Field team continued their winning ways by defeating Mt. Hope 103-48 and St. Rays 105-28 on Tuesday April 24, 2013 in a competition held at Mt. Hope High School. In defeating Mt. Hope and St. Rays the Townies upped their seasonal record to five wins and zero losses and remained in first place in the always tough, Eastern Division. Individual winners for the Townies during the meet were; Jay Andrade in the 800 Meter and 1500 Meter, Jashaun Bennett in the High Jump, Ryan Williams in the 100 Meter and 200 Meter, Chris Moura in the Long Jump, Trystan Casey in the Triple Jump, Josh Rambert in the 400 Meter, Leon Edmonds in the Hammer, Matt Horton in the 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles, Jon Braga in the 3000 Meter and the 4x400 Meter Relay team consisting of Chris Moura, Abdul Lawal, Jay Andrade and Josh Rambert. “Although we are assured of at least a co-division regular season championship, we hope to sweep the competition and finish with an undefeated season and sole possession of the regular dual meet Eastern Division Championship,”said a hopeful coach, Bob Lyons.’

Earlier the team continued their string of impressive performances by finishing third at the RI Injury Fund Class A Relay Carnival. The competition was held on April 11, 2013 at Bishop Hendricken. “Our kids performance at the meet was particularly impressive since the squad, depleted by illness, still managed to finish only four points out of second place and the runner’s up plaque,” said coach Lyons. Among the Townies placing at the meet were; the High Jump Relay consisting of Jashaun Bennett, Justin Pelletier, Chris Moura and Justin Andrade who finished in first place. It should be noted that Jashaun Bennett was also the top individual high jumper at the meet. The 4x100 Meter Relay consisting of Chris Moura, Josh Rambert, Trystan Casey and Ryan Williams who finished in second place. The 4x200 Meter Relay consisting of Justin Pelletier, Jayden Chase, Trystan Casey and Ryan Williams who finished in second place. The 4x800 Meter Relay consisting of Charlie Walker, Jay Andrade, Alex Gorman and Dan Castillo who finished in fifth place.

The 4x400 Meter Relay consisting of Charlie Walker, Jay Andrade, Chris Moura and Josh Rambert who finished in third place. It should be noted while anchoring the 4x400 Meter Relay, Josh Rambert ran the fastest 400 Meter time run in the state of Rhode Island this season. The Triple Jump team consisting of Chris Moura, Trystan Casey, Dan Castillo and Justin Pelletier finished fifth. It should be noted that Trystan Casey recorded the top Triple Jump measured during the competition. The Javelin Relay team consisting of Trystan Casey, Jacob Almeida, Jacob Martin and Demetrius Fennell who finished in sixth place.

EPHS Boys Lacrosse

The Townies boys lacrosse team fell to Smithfield on Monday 13-1. We continue our season on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Lincoln High School at 4:00pm.

The Townie girls lacrosse team is struggling so far with a 1-6 record after defeating Warwick Vets.

EPHS Girls Outdoor Track

The girls outdoor track team is in a strong 4th place with a 4-2 record in a tough 10 team Eastern Division. The Townies have April

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wins over St. Ray’s, Middletown, BayView and Rogers. They lost close contests to Mt. Hope and Portsmouth.

Bay View Lacrosse

Bay View is 3-4 with wins over North Kingstown, South Kingstown and East Greenwhich.

Bay View Outdoor Track

Bay View is 3-4 in 6th place with wins over Middletown, Shea and Tolman in April.

Bay View Tennis

Bay View is 1-3 with its only win coming over East Providence.

COX Sports Award Nomination

EPHS Senior Chris Moura was recently named a finalist for the prestigious Cox Rhode Island Sports Award, Athlete of the Year.

Chris is nominated in the Male Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year category. Voting is open to the public on the Cox Rhode Island Sports Award website. Please take a minute of your time and vote and help Chris earn this well-deserved award.

K-Rob Foundation Needs Volunteers

Kevin Robinson and the K-Rob Foundation are looking for volunteers to help with the Third Annual “RIDE WITH K-ROB FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL” on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Carousel in Riverside. Community Service hours will be available for any East Providence High School student who participates for any length of time on this day. Students can see Mrs. Medina in the high school if you have any questions.

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SCOUTS NEWS East Providence Girl Scouts Zumba for Project Undercover

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The East Providence Scout House Association would like to sincerely thank the Kohl’s Associates for their hard work and help in the clean-up and landscaping of the yard at the East Providence Scout House located in Riverside. They would also like to thank Kohl’s for their very generous grant. The money will be used help to help defray the costs of the heating and electric expenses of the scout house. Kohl’s believes that everybody has the ability to make a difference. Their associates impact local communities by volunteering for qualifying youth-serving, birth to 18 years, 501(c) (3) non-profit organizations. The East Providence Scout House Association is a 501(c) (3) organization whose purpose is to maintain and pay the expenses of the scout house which is used by East Providence Girl Scouts as a meeting place. The East Providence Scout House Association funds the expenses of the building solely through fund-raising activities and private donations.

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Boy Scout Troop 88 Rumford is having an all you can eat May Breakfast on May 19th from 8 a.m. to 12p.m. at the American Legion Hall on 830 Willett Ave. in Riverside, R.I. Cost for the tickets are $8.00 ages 13 and up and $4.00 ages 3 to 12 ages 2 and under are free. Any questions contact Anne Costa at 401-435-2145.

On April 7th, more than 50 East Providence Girl Scouts and their family members attended a Zumba class at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness Center in East Providence to raise funds to purchase items for Project Undercover. For more than 15 years, Project Undercover has been Girl Scouts of Rhode Island’s annual service project. More than 1,000,000 diapers and 180,000 pairs of new underwear and socks are donated every year and given to more than 45,000 children in Rhode Island living in poverty who don’t have access to these necessities. Distribution is done through area social agencies. More than $200 was donated and used to purchase over 400 items for Project Undercover by the East Providence Girl Scouts.

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Their presentation, sponsored by Alan Shawn Feinstein, introduces ancient instruments from the recorder and crumhorn families, delivers a message about the kind treatment of animals, and encourages students to be helpful and respectful to each other.

Song titles for the children include “Have you ever seen a red fox?,” “There is a place called Winslow Animal Rescue Farm,” and “Join the people helping people.”

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Waddington School's 3rd Annual Fun and Food Event

Dear Friends, As I sit here and reflect on Waddington’s 3rd Annual Family Fun and Food Event (Pasta Dinner) only two words continue to come to my mind...COMMUNITY and WOW! I am so impressed with the dedication and commitment that this committee showed to put on an event of this magnitude. I have heard so many positive comments over the past two days, that I am so overwhelmed.

To the Teachers: I thank you. I thank you for the continued support and time commitment that you put into helping with the night and the days leading up to the event. To the ones who volunteered their Friday night to sell tickets, served food, clean up, get arrested, or just supported the event by being there. I thank you!

To the Riverside Middle School: Thank you for allowing us to take over your building. Thank you, Mr. Prew for allowing me to bring in my brigades. To the wonderful kitchen staff, I thank you. You once again when above and beyond for us. To the custodians, thank you for helping us get through the night and dealing with any of our extra messes that may have come up.

To the Parent Volunteers: I thank you. So many of you stepped up to help secure donation, raffles, auction items and food. I am not sure how many of you really knew what you were getting into when you signed up, but this event would have not been a success without you. I have made such good friends through working hand and hand with all of you. You are an amazing bunch of hard workers.

To the members of the School Committee and City Council: I thank you! I thank you for showing your support to the Waddington Elementary School & the Waddington PTA by attending our event.

For the members that were “arrested” I can honestly say I have never seen so many generous “inmates” in my life. Thank you for being part of our jail.

To the Bakers & Buyers: What can I say, thank you! Thank you for the many many cakes and desserts that were brought in to help, not only with our “cake walk” but also with our dessert table.

The cakes were beautiful. The Waddington Community you have baking talent.

To Superintendent Mercer and Interim Superintendent DeGoes: I thank you! Thank you for showing your support for Waddington Elementary school, by taking time out of your busy and hectic schedules to spend your Friday evening with us. It has been a pleasure to work with you Dr. DeGoes; you truly are a class act.

Superintendent Mercer, I look forward to working with you on future endeavors to help support the East Providence Schools.

To the Waddington PTA & Board Members; I thank you. I thank you for believing in me and allowing me to chair this committee for the past three years. It has been such a pleasure to work with all of you. I know at times I may seem a little unorganized and “crazy” (ok a lot crazy), but you always have my back. All you of know, that when I put my heart and soul into something that I so strongly believe in that I will always follow through. This event I SO believe in. This event is not only a fundraiser, but it had become a community event.

To Mrs. Barlow: I thank you. I thank you for the trust that you have instilled in me to represent your school and the belief that I can accomplish the goals that are set forth. As busy as you are, you always had time for me when questions or concerns arose during the planning of this event.

To the Many Businesses and Monetary Donors: Words can’t explain the thanks that I send to you. Without you our event would not have gone on. We depend solely on donations to put this event together. We had all of our food, drinks and supplies donated by local restaurants, bakeries and supply companies. We had over 200 penny social items donated. Our volunteers were able to continued on next page...

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secure over hundreds of silent auction and raffle items. Thank you! We have some very generous business in the area!

To the Entertainers: I thank you. Thank you for your musical performances, your unbelievable talent, your wonderful ability to entertain a huge diverse audience and your patience with the many children that required your attention.

To all the Waddington Wizards and their Families: I thank you! Thank you for spending your Friday evening with us. For bringing your family and friends with you. This event is a sure sign of Townie Pride. It was so nice to see everyone having a wonderful time and enjoying an entertaining evening.

Thank you for the many raffle tickets that were sold. I was so impressed with the amount of money raised in the 50/50 raffle.

Thank you to the Waddington Safety Patrol Officers for coming to keep our event safe and clean.

To my Friends & Family, I love you! You have stood by my side from day one. There are no words to express how thankful I am to have all of you in my life. To my friends who volunteered their time and energy to work with me on this event, I thank you.

To my parents and husband that had to deal with the hundreds of raffle items that scoured my floors for weeks, I thank you for your understanding. To understand the hours and time that I put into this event can sometimes be very difficult to the ones closest to me. I just want my family to know that, I love them and helping this school with this event means so much to me.

To Matthew & Sydney, I love you! I do this for you! It may take time to understand why, but there will be a day that you will understand why your mom wants you to have the best and equal education that I can give you. Sometimes people need to come together to help raise funds, so that we can get the supplies/items that are needed to help make you better students and lifelong learners.

To the Community: What started out three years ago in a small hall with no gas for cooking and where the attendance was less than 350, to this year’s event where we are looking at numbers over 700 people and an estimated guess close to raising over $13,500 (silent auction money is still coming in) I would say we have achieved a goal.

When you believe you can achieve.

Thank you to everyone who made this event one for the record books. You have my sincere gratitude.

Sincerely, Jessica Beauchaine Waddington PTA Pasta Dinner Chairperson

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Dear Pasta Dinner Volunteers,

I too would like to thank everyone that is mentioned in this well written expression of gratitude. The success of the Pasta Dinner is testament to fact that Townie Pride is real and can be seen when the residents of East Providence gather together with a common purpose and work for the greater good. You all exhibited genuine hospitality and created an atmosphere of fun and excitement for everyone that came. I am so impressed by how many individuals from throughout district helped AM Waddington School get the technology we need to enhance the learning of our students and give them a taste of what a twenty first century education is like.

The only person not mentioned here that deserves the utmost recognition and praise is Jessica Beauchaine. Once again, her enthusiasm and organizational skills brought forth amazing results!

It is people like her that prove to us all that one person truly can make a difference, even when the work is insurmountable and the goal seems impossible to achieve.

The entire school community showed our students that they are loved and cared for by the people around them and there is no greater gift that you could ever give them. You taught them that if they have the faith to believe and the courage to step forward to do the work, as you all repeatedly have, they too can improve the world in which they live. Even more significant than the financial contributions raised is this important message.

For me, the evening was a reminder of how blessed I am to be your principal and a part of the Riverside community. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for giving so generously to our school.

Sincerely, Mrs. Barlow

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The early spring has been mighty busy at Martin Middle School as events and opportunities have been in abundance. During the month of March, we celebrated with our biggest fundraiser of the year, our Spring Fair. The Fair offered games, entertainment, and enjoyment for all ages as students, their families, and staff members were able to help support our school and its programs while having a great time. The Spring Fair would not be possible without the leadership and hard work of our P.T.O. members.

Once again I’m very proud to say that students, families and staff came through with our annual drive for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as our school was able to raise $700. It is great to see our students help fellow students in need. Great effort to everyone that contributed!

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The Guidance Department at Martin Middle School held their annual Career Day for all eighth grade students on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. The students were given the opportunity to interact with people from different careers and to understand what qualifications and education are needed to be in that particular profession.

Students were able to ask questions about the speaker’s career as well as to look at different props from their jobs. We hope the students left knowing that with education, hard work, and determination they will be able to be successful in whatever career they wish to pursue. Guest Speakers included members from our E.P. Fire Department, a Hair Stylist, a Photographer, and representatives from Textron Corporation, Hasbro Products.

Congratulations needs to go to both Martin Band and Choral Programs as each group attained ‘Superior’ rankings at their recent R.I. Music Educators Association Festival. Both groups will be conducting Spring Concerts with the Band performing on Wednesday, May 8th and the Chorus performing on Wednesday, May 15th. Both performances will begin at 7 p.m.

On behalf of those students playing Baseball & Softball this spring at Martin, we like to thank both local groups, Project 106 and E.P. Middle School Boosters Club for their determination to return interscholastic sports to the middle schools here in East Providence. Both teams are grateful for your efforts and we look forward to more sports being re-instated in the future. In the meantime, other activities will continue to be offered to our students. We recently completed a school wide Dodgeball Tournament that saw 18 teams with over 180 participants competing for the school crown of Dodgeball Supremacy. In the championship, the eighth grade led “Cancer Crushers” defeated the 6th grade laden “Millionaires’!

We will be starting our 3rd season of intramurals on April 29th offering Co-ed Soccer, Boy’s Basketball, Indoor Floor Hockey, Girl’s Basketball, and Tennis Racket Baseball.

Finally a big Thank you to students, staff, and maintenance crew for their help during Earth Week in restoring beauty to our school’s courtyard, after the damage from storm ‘Sandy’ that took down several trees and large branches.

Bay View Academy Welcomes 65 New Members To The National Honor Society

East Providence, RI – The Bay View Academy Chapter of National Honor Society welcomed 65 new members at an induction ceremony that took place on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. According to the by-laws, the purpose of the Bay View Chapter of National Honor Society is to “create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the student members.” Selection is based on “outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and service…

Candidates must have a cumulative scholastic average of 4.0 on a 5.0 scale. Academically eligible candidates are evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, and character.”

The following local students are the newly inducted members of the Bay View Chapter of National Honor Society from our area: First Last Grade City/Town State Stephanie Brown Junior East Providence RI Danielle Grace Junior East Providence RI Alexandra Krause Junior East Providence RI Tatianna Medina Junior East Providence RI Alexandra Scala Junior East Providence RI Meaghan Whittum Junior East Providence RI Xinyi Wu Junior East Providence RI

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Bay View Academy Advanced Theater Class Brings Original Script To Rhode Island State Drama Festival Bay View Student Wins Fifth Straight Acting Award

Emily Petrie

Photo Credits: Lori DesVergnes; Drama Fest Cast and Choir 2013 East Providence, RI – This year, Bay View Academy’s Advanced Theater Class and their director, Christine D. Kavanagh (Barrington, RI), faced the challenge not just to put on a play, but to do justice to the real life struggles, both the wins and losses, with an original script about the battle of cancer. The subject, cancer, came about naturally but the idea of writing an original script wasn’t something that Bay View’s 30 year veteran theater teacher, Christine D. Kavanagh, ever had in mind. “The kids have been hounding me for years to write a play,” said Chris. “I always said, ‘I’m not Beckett; writing a play is hard!”

But that changed this year when singer and songwriter, Joanne Lurgio, asked the Bay View Academy chamber choir to join her in the recording of her song, “Won’t Ever Quit” for the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Suddenly, the subject of cancer was on the table and it seemed, all around. A Bay View student in sixth grade was going through treatment, a Bay View staff member was diagnosed, a staff member’s grandson passed away, a Bay View alumna was fighting for her life, Chris herself had survived Stage 4 cancer and many of the students had experiences with cancer in their own families. The subject, it seemed, was all but hitting them over the head. And so collaboration began between Chris and her students; reading, researching and writing an original script titled An Unfinished Symphony to be performed at the Rhode Island State Drama Festival.

The play consisted of monologues that told of the real life stories of those in the fight against cancer, those who have survived, those who haven’t, and the stories of those left behind. It ends on an upbeat and optimistic note with the cast and chamber chorus singing Lurgio’s Won’t Ever Quit. Woven throughout the performance is video of Bay View alumna, Alison Pochebit, (Class of 2003), who is currently fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia and who came to speak to the Advanced Theater class to help them glean a deeper understanding of the subject.

The students performed their work at the Rhode Island State Drama Festival on March 23rd and were rewarded with a standing ovation and many individual awards, including one to senior Maggie Dunleavy (Cranston, RI), her fifth award in a row at the Drama Festival. Every year since eighth grade at Bay View, Maggie has continued on next page...

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Judges called An Unfinished Symphony, “brave storytelling” Many of the same students who wrote, performed and did the and congratulated the performers on their “perfect” ensemble technical work for An Unfinished Symphony are now busily preparwork and “unique talent.” One monologue, Madhouse, written ing for the Academy’s annual musical celebration, an ensemble, and performed by senior Isabella Fielding (Warwick), was called cabaret-style piece performed annually during the last weekend of “extraordinary” and “exceptional.”

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Emily Petrie Senior Seekonk MA Lauryn DeCrescenzo Sophomore East Providence RI Marta Calise Sophomore East Providence RI

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Bay View Academy Announces Winter Sports Awards For Basketball, Swim And Ice Hockey

East Providence, RI – The following Bay View Academy athletes from our area have been honored with individual awards for sportsmanship and excellence within their sport, including the Academy’s top ten point scorers for swim.

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The Makers of Modern Rhode Island 1790 -1860 Monday, May 6, 2013 7:00pm

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Patrick T. Conley, Rhode Island’s first Historian Laureate, discusses his two new books, The Makers of Modern Rhode Island 1790-1860 and People, Places, Laws, and Lore of the Ocean State.

Considered local history samplers, Conley’s latest Rhode Island chapters are never dry history. Samuel Slater, a pioneer of modern Rhode Island, Elizabeth Buffum Chace founder of the Rhode Island Women’s Suffrage Association, and Governor Thomas Wilson Dorr are just some of the colorful biographical sketches of influential Rhode Islanders.

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Drop in on the Knit & Crochet Club. (Other needle work is welcome too!) Enjoy sitting, talking, laughing, and knitting with others! All are welcome.

Meet Ed Achorn, author of The Summer of Beer and Whiskey: How Brewers, Barkeeps, Rowdies, Immigrants, and a Wild Pennant Fight Made Baseball America’s Game Monday, May 13, 2013 7:00pm

If you love history and baseball, this is the night for you! Ed Achorn’s new book, The Summer of Beer and Whiskey, captures the wondrous and hilarious world of old-time professional baseball, the early days of immigrants, and the American Association that turned baseball into a nationally beloved sport. Reviewers are raising their glasses to this “thoroughly enjoyable re-creation of the gusto, guts, glory and grime of the game’s early days.” (Kirkus) Books will be available for purchase from Books on the Square.

Yellowstone: Land of Wonders or A Stranger in a Strange Land Sunday, May 19, 2013 1:30pm

In 1883 Belgian writer Jules Leclercq spent ten days on horseback in Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, exploring its astonishing geysers, majestic waterfalls, the vast lake, and the breathtaking canyon. Along with his observations on the park’s natural wonders, Leclercq describes camping near geysers, washing clothes in a bubbling hot spring, and meeting guides and tourists. A sensation in Europe, his book, Yellowstone, Land of Wonders: Promenade in North America’s National Park was never published in English until now. Translators Suzanne Cane and Janet Chapple will discuss Leclercq’s book and show slides of its beautiful 19th century engravings as well as images of Yellowstone today. If you are thinking about travel to a National Park this summer, this program is a must! Books will be available for purchase from Books on the Square.

Artists Film Series Monday, May 20, 2013 6:30pm

Weaver Library and the Artists Loop invite you to a film screening of Matisse, a film by Didier Baussy. Local artist and art instructor Margaret Owen will introduce the film and lead the audience in a discussion afterward. Save the date for our final program on contemporary photographer Cindy Sherman (6/17/13).

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Weaver Library is proud to announce a free financial education program in partnership with RI General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo and the nonprofit Capital Good Fund’s Financial Coaching Corps.

Attendees will have the opportunity to sit down with a volunteer professional financial coach to learn how to take charge of their personal finances.

Learn to Budget and Save Money June 10, 2013 6:30 – 8:00pm

Do you think it is impossible to create a household budget and save money? What if we could provide a free financial coach to help? Weaver Library invites you to a presentation dedicated to helping you take charge of your money. The Financial Coaching Corps of the nonprofit Capital Good Fund will provide a financial coach for each registered audience member to review their finances and to evaluate how to create a budget. Treasurer Raimondo, a big believer in financial education, will also welcome the audience.

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Raimondo Kicks Off Financial Empowerment Library Tour

Cumberland, Warwick and East Providence Libraries to host free financial learning opportunities

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo today, as part of Financial Literacy Month, announced the start of a financial empowerment library tour. Each stop of the tour is designed to highlight a different component of personal financial management, including understanding your credit score, managing your debt and developing a budget.

“My office is always looking for innovative ways to help Rhode Islanders become financially empowered,” Raimondo said. “This program brings free financial education directly to our neighborhoods through local libraries. By providing a place for people to safely learn about their finances, I believe we can move our state forward one person at a time. ” Volunteers and staff from the Capital Good Fund, a nonprofit that provides personal financial coaching and innovative microloans, will present at these events. The organization is Treasury’s partner for the Rhode Island Financial Coaching Corps, a program of Treasury’s Empower RI initiative. The goal of the Corps is to match volunteers with financial skills and know-how with Rhode Islanders looking to learn how to make their money work for them. Their mission is to empower Rhode Islanders to take charge of their finances.

“Corps members are trained volunteers – active and retired financial planners, accountants and bankers – who donate their time by working with Rhode Islanders to improve their financial situation,” said Andy Posner, Executive Director of the Capital Good Fund. “We are pleased to bring our innovative financial education model to local libraries.”

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Weaver Library; 41 Grove Avenue; East Providence, RI 02914 Registration Contact: Joyce May 401-434-2453 Attendees have the option of attending a presentation that will cover the topics of budgeting, credit and debt or may participate in a free one-on-one budgeting session with a Financial Coaching Corps member. Registration is recommended.

The Treasurer’s office will promote these events on Twitter using the hashtag #EmpowerRI. Watch for more local library program announcements in the coming months.

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HUNGRY? Dining Guide The Reporter May 2013

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Play With Your Food

By Angela Hall

Hello, I’m Angela Hall and welcome to “Play With Your Food”… because cooking should be fun!

Lovely May and soon spring flowers will all be in bloom. Garden planning. Farmers Markets are teeming with veggies and fruits.

One of my favorite fruits from this time of year are Strawberries. I use them in salads instead of tomatoes. Wild Strawberries will be out soon too. Beautiful delicate wild strawberries.

When I was growing up my poor mother was very allergic to strawberries. She couldn’t even tolerate the smell. We never had strawberry anything. This was one of those allergies that developed in her adult years. I remember as a small child my mother got very sick, she couldn’t get out of bed and a doctor came to the house to examiner her. As it turned out it was strawberries that caused her to become so sick. Food allergies are serious business. They can kill a person if not attended to. If you suspect this might be happening get it checked out. Allergies can develop at any age and can affect a person in various ways. In Massachusetts food service workers are required to take allergy awareness training. I believe this should be a requirement of all states. In any event, for me the joy of strawberries was discovered as an adult. So glad my son or myself don’t have that type of allergy. ...Continued at www.Reporter Today.com

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Who’s Who & What They Do Get to Know Your Local Businesses.

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Tidal Wave SC is the most highly ranked Premier Soccer Club (girls’ program as ranked by GotSoccer) playing out of the greater Rehoboth, Dighton, Seekonk, Swansea, Somerset area.

Our Club has had great success in developing players from U8 ages & into College soccer programs. We are the only premier Club in this area with teams that have gone to the US Soccer Regional Championships the last three years & we are the only club in the area with our own playing fields. Our three regulation sized fields are fully sprinklered & are for the sole use of Tidal Wave Soccer Club. Premier tryouts are being held on June 10, 13 & 18 for U8-U11 players & on June 17, 20 & 25 for U12-U18 players. Please visit us at http://www.tidalwavesc.com to learn more about our program of player development and success. See ad on page 57

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Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday 9:00 a.m.

Tax Preparations

(February-April) 9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Caregivers Support Group (4th Mon) 1:00 p.m.

Pokeno

1:00 p.m.

Book Club

2:00 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing

8:15 a.m.

Cards (Cockroach)

9:30 a.m.

Aerobics Exercise

9:30 a.m.

Watercolor Class

9:30 a.m.

Bocce Ball

Tuesday

11:00 a.m. Tai Chi 12:30 a.m. Watercolor Class 1:00 a.m.

Cribbage

1:25 p.m.

BINGO Wednesday

8:30 a.m.

East Side Lab (1st Wed)

9:00 a.m.

Intermediate Yoga

9:00 a.m.

Manicurist/Alterations

9:15 a.m.

Tap N Time

10:00 a.m. Scrabble 10:45 a.m. Chair Exercise Stroke Club (1st Wed.) Thursday 9:00 a.m.

Tax Preparation

(Feb. & March) 9:30 a.m.

Aerobics Exercise

1:00 p.m.

Bridge

1:00 p.m.

Craft Class

1:00 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group

(4th Thurs) Friday 9:00 a.m.

Billiards League

10:00 a.m. Scrabble 10:45 a.m. Chair Exercise 11:00 a.m. Meditation Class 12:45 p.m. In-Sight Support Group (3rd Fri) 1:20 p.m.

Hi Lo Jack League Daily

Lunch Noon Library

610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Phone 435-7800 Dining Room 435-7872 Fax 435-7803

Intermediate Yoga

10:30 a.m. Beginners Yoga

1:30 p.m.

East Providence Senior Center News

8 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Coffee Hour 2:15 p.m.

Fitness Center 8 a.m. — 4 a.m.

Highlights

W&I Health Screenings 7th Atria Bay Spring Village 7th Blood Pressure Clinic 8th Nutrition Wellness 8th SNAP Ed. 9th Geriatric Care Manager 14th 55 ALIVE Driving Course 15th East Bay Retired Teachers 16th Blood Pressure Clinic 16th AARP Board 16th Red Hatters 16th SNAP Food Stamps 17th InSight 17th Caregiver’s Support 20th Computer Assistance 20th W&I Health Screenings 21st The Senior Medicare Patrol 21st RSVP Board Meeting 22nd Diabetes Support 23rd MEMORIAL DAY 27th Blood Pressure Clinic 28th Advisory Board 30th

9:00am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 10:30am 11:30am 10:00am 10:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm 9:00am 12:45pm 10:30am 2:00pm 9:00am 10:30am 1:30pm 1:00pm CLOSED 10:30am 9:30am

Celebrating Mother’s Day Friday, May 10th; 11:45am

Dining room Manager Sue Doyle asks everyone to invite their children, grandchildren or guest to a luncheon celebrating this special day.

The menu will include: Minestrone soup Stuffed Chicken with gravy Mashed Potato King Edward Vegetables 9 Grain Bread Strawberry Shortcake OR Ham & Provolone on 9 grain bread Cost: $3.00 for anyone over 60 $5.00 for under 60 Reservations MUST be made by Wednesday, May 8th Music & Raffles

Diabetes Outpatient Education Classes

Your Health Insurance will cover one complete session per year! Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists.

Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone! We can help!

The Four 2 hour class sessions are normally held on Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and to register.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

55 ALIVE Driving Course Wednesday, May 15th 11:30am to 4pm

AARP Members $12.00 N on-members $14.00 AARP will be offering this driving course.

The state of Rhode Island recognizes the value of this course by having passed in 1984, a bill that mandates an insurance discount to those over 55, who complete this course .

The class is limited, please signup in the Administration Office

Atria Bay Spring Village May 7th

….Cooking demonstration with Atria Bay Spring Village’s Chef Kevin who will be preparing French toast stuffed with a cream cheese filling mixture, topped with blueberry topping, fresh strawberry topping, apple walnut etc., enjoy a special treat and learn about Atria’s senior living atmosphere.

Jane Korb Geriatric Care Manager May 14th

A geriatric care manager has been educated in various fields of human services — social work, psychology, nursing, gerontology — and trained to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and provide services for the elderly and their families. Advocacy for older adults is a primary function of the care manager.

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“The Senior Medicare Patrol” (SMP) May 21st

“The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program recruits and teaches senior volunteers and professionals to help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries become better health care consumers. Stop by and learn how to better protect your identity from Medicare fraud and abuse.”

Looking for Resources?

Are you looking for information regarding statewide senior housing, assisted living facilities, adult day centers or local nursing facilities? Please see Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office for more information or call 435-7873. Other resources available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more.

Computer Assistance Monday, May 20th 2pm to 4pm

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

Ongoing Professional Services:

Diabetes Outpatient Education Classes

Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone!

The Four 2 hour class sessions will be held Mondays May 6th, thru June 3rd from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and to register.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Dieticians

We have Registered Dieticians available for appointments in the health office.

They will counsel you, in private about your personal needs and insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 6.

Clinical Lab

East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work

here the first Wednesday of the month.

There is no pre-registration, just come in with the lab slip. The date for this month is: Wednesday May 1st, 8:30-11:30

Podiatrist

Dr. Michael Reuter, podiatrist, will be in the Health Office seeing patients. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 247-0610 ext. 6 and speak with Diane. Dr. Reuter accepts most major insurance plans.

Next date: Thursday May 9th @ 9am.

Ask the Pharmacist

the first Friday of every month. Sponsored by the Newport Avenue Rite Aid Pharmacy. The date this month will be May 3rd @ 10:30am.

Clinical Health

May is Mental Health Month! Prolonged winter weather can affect anyone’s good nature and wellbeing. Please join Amy Lagasse, LICSW, from East Bay Center Inc., on Tuesday, May 14th in the Seminar Room and learn some valuable tips on how to get yourself and others out of those “winter blues” and “spring” into health and happiness! Refreshments served from 9:00 – 10:00 am, Presentation from 10:00 – 11:00 am. All are welcome!

Clinical worker Amy Lagasse will be assisting our seniors with their mental health needs on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 9am to Noon. Would you like to speak to someone confidentially?

Please contact us for an appointment at 435-7800, Ext 6. The date this month is May 28th.

Nutrition Talk

Come join Registered Dietician, Marcia Pedini, as she teaches us about the benefits of high iron foods and how they can increase your overall energy levels. Light refreshments provided by Evergreen House Health Center will be served. Hope to see you there! Wednesday May 8th, @ 11am.

Reiki Master 9:30 - 11:30am

Carole Caprio is available for 10 minute Reiki sessions Thursday mornings beginning at 9:30. Reiki is a profoundly simple hands-on technique that assists one in their ability to reduce pain, heal injuries, regain balance, increase energy, enhance the immune system, reduce stress and tension, and promote physical and emotional well-being. It is safe, peaceful, and relaxing.

The cost is $ 5.00 for each individual 10 minute session. To schedule an appointment, please call Carole @ 861-3675. For more information, please visit Carole’s website at http://www.indepthhealing. abmp.com Women and Infants Hospital Family Van Program is a community outreach program dedicated to preventative

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health screenings and health education.

They will be available twice a month, the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 9-12pm. The screenings will consist of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressures. The screenings are free of charge and completely confidential.

This month’s dates are: May 7th & 21st Blood Pressure Clinics

10:30am

Friday, May 3rd Orchard View Wednesday, May 8th Waterview Villa Thursday, May 16th Evergreen House Tuesday, May 28th Hattie Ide Chaffee

Coming Soon

Living Well RI Program

Six (6) week session ; Chronic Illness Self-Management Education Class Sessions will be for those with chronic conditions, and/or their caregivers. To date, the LWRI self-management education programs have proven to significantly help those with chronic conditions. Some of the topics that are covered are how to exercise and eat properly, how to use medications appropriately, how to solve everyday problems, and how to communicate effectively with family members and healthcare providers-all positive life skills to enhance one’s well-being. The outcome for the participants could be a reduction in pain, management of depression, control of fear and frustration, and a boost in self-confidence to manage their condition.

Although it would be of benefit to be involved in class discussions, it is important to note that class participants are not obligated to discuss personal issues or to exert themselves in any way. It is entirely up to the participants as to how involved they wish to be with class participation, contributing ideas, sharing personal stories, and providing input within the classes. It has been found that by attending the classes, even those who wouldn’t normally discuss certain issues, may do so if their peers are doing so.

Participants will receive “goodies” such as the book, relaxation CD, and especially the gift card has proven to be a popular incentive.

We hope to begin the class in June, please sign up in the Administration Office.

Support Groups

Diabetes Support 1:00pm - 3:00pm Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support.

The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

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This support group is held the fourth Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones.

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

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

Classes

Watercolor

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

Crafts

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

Computer Classes

Sessions & Times Vary Our computer lab consists of class room computers and computers for general use.

All computers are on-line. Courses offered: Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Word Part 1 & 2, and Introduction to the Internet Part 1 & 2. Computer classes are conducted by trained computer teachers. Classes are held in 4 week sessions. Each class meets for 1hr. and 15 minutes. The cost per session is $20/members and $25/non members.

Classes are filled on a first payment basis.

Class size is limited to six students.

Daily Programs

Computer games Billiards

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

Leisure Programs

Book Club Monday 1:00pm Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm Bocce Ball Tuesday 9:00am Scrabble Wed & Fri 10:00am Meditation Class Friday 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm Computer Games Daily Lounge Billiards Daily Lower level

Ocean State Senior Dining Who may participate in the meal programs sponsored by east bay community action program?

Anyone 60 years of age or older or handicapped.

Do i need to make a reservation?

Yes, at least 24 hours in advance and preferably the friday before the following week, check local meal site for time.

Must i pay for the meal if i am sick?

No! Please call your meal site in the morning if you have a reservation so the manager can call persons on the waiting list. You do not pay for a meal you do not eat.

Can i reserve a seat for my friends?

No! Seats cannot be reserved at any time. If you wish to sit with a friend you must arrive at the meal site at the same time.

How much must i pay for the meal?

The suggested donation is $3.00. Participants are requested to donate whatever they can toward the cost of the meal.

How much does the meal cost?

The actual cost of the meal is $5.00.

Where does the money come from to pay for this meal?

Ebcap is the grantee for the east bay and newport county areas for nutrition funds from the department of elderly affairs.

What is the donation used for?

Donations are used to increase the number of meals served, to facilitate access to the meals and provide other supportive services directly to nutrition services.

If i am a volunteer in the kitchen, do i pay for my meal?

Yes! Nutrition services volunteers, meal site managers, and staff, regardless of age, are considered to be eligible persons for purposes of receiving meals. These individuals should be given the same opportunity as any other participant to donate to the cost of the meal in accordance with usual donation procedures

If my son or daughter wants to be my guest, do they donate $3.00?

No! They also must pay the full cost of the meal $5.00 If under 60 years of age.

How do i make the donation?

Envelopes should be provided at each place setting and you may drop the envelope in a donation box provided at each site.

If i have a question about the nutrition program, who can i ask?

Each meal site has a manager and/or senior center director in charge of the daily meal program.

Can i take food home if i don’t finish my meal?

No, this is not permitted at all! This is for your safety. It is highly recommended that no food leaves the meal site. A bacterium sets in food very quickly if not maintained at an appropriate temperature and stored in a proper container. Remember, food does not have to taste bad, to be bad.

Reservations 24hrs in advance.

435-7800 ext. 2 Please call when cancelling a reservation.

Don’t be a victim!

And if you think you have been REPORT IT REMEMBER You should never give out personal information to Someone who calls.

The Government will not and does not call for this or any other personal information

Managing Concerns About Falls

Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you.

Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

East Bay Retired Senior Volunteer Program is offering A Matter of Balance Training: Managing concerns About Falls on: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM -11:00 AM at the East Providence Senior Center on.

June 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th,17th,19th 24th and 26th .

Please call East Bay RSVP at 401-4357876 to register or for more information.

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Birth Announcements Zachary Gabriel Barbosa

Daniel, Lynn, and Christian Barbosa of East Providence are proud to announce the birth of their son and little brother Zachary Gabriel Barbosa. Zachary was born on December 25, 2012 at Women and Infants Hospital at 12:19 A.M. He weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 19.75” long. Maternal grandparents are Alexandre and Margaret Rodrigues of Portugal and paternal grandparents are David and Hilda Barbosa of East Providence. Godparents are Paul and Nidia Barbosa from East Providence.

Let everyone know!

Upload and View Announcements at www.reportertoday.com Zachary Gabriel Barbosa

Treasured Memories

Continue to Bring Happiness To learn more or to schedule your personal visit, call 1-888-902-8536 today.

Whether it’s preserving cherished memories through scrapbooking or making time for enjoyable activities like singing songs, painting or telling stories, East Bay encourages ongoing enrichment activities to help improve the quality of life of our residents.

Our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program at East Bay is a safe haven dedicated to those with memory challenges. At East Bay, our residents are respected not only for who they were but for who they are.

Your story continues here…

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6 oz and 20 1/2 inches long, at Women and Infants Hospital. Proud Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Terceira, Randall Romanoff and Dottie Rego-Hamel. God Parents are Allyson Romanoff and Andrew Terceira both of East Providence.

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Announces Try Out Dates A SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS PREMIER SOCCER CLUB

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Carter Joseph Sheedy

Carter Joseph Sheedy was born to Kelly Estrela and Aaron Sheedy of East Providence on November 18, 2012 at 2 pm at Women & Infants Hospital. Carter weighed 7 lbs 3 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. His grandparents are John and Dana Sheedy and Carlos and Laudalina Estrela.

Monday June 10 - Wednesday June 12 U10 & U11 Boys and Girls Registration 5:30pm • 6:00-7:30pm Tryouts Monday June 17 - Wednesday June 19 U12-U13 Boys • U12-U18 Girls Registration 5:30pm • 6:00-7:30pm Tryouts All tryouts are at Bliss Field Complex, 300 Tremont St. (Rte.118), Rehoboth Please register online on our webpage.

When you enter in your child's date of birth, the system will automatically calculate and assign them to the appropriate age group. ALL players MUST still "CHECK IN" at the registration table at tryouts. We ask that all players dress as if they were going to a soccer practice (bring a ball, water, shin guards, and cleats). Any returning players are not allowed to wear any club apparel or practice uniform. All players should plan on attending at least two nights of tryouts. If you have any questions, please email Tony Luongo at tluongo@comcast.net or Kevin Smith at coachsmithnova@comcast.net.

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Summer Fun Guide Fun Tips For Fantastic Family Vacations

(BPT) - Family vacations are always a great time for family bonding and exploring new places. With some careful planning, the trip can be packed full of fun from the minute you lock the front door to the minute you arrive back home, exhausted and ready to share stories of your adventures with friends and family.

Traveling with children does require careful planning, but taking a little extra time to plan ahead will make your time spent together that much more rewarding. Take these ideas into consideration as you organize your family trip. * Traveling organization - If you’re on a road trip this spring or summer, keeping track of all the snacks, games and travel necessities isn’t easy. Put a few household items to use, and you’ll be able to keep everything where it belongs, instead of having it rolling around under the seats. For example, a shoe organizer hung over the back of the front seats helps to keep all children’s toys and activities within reach. And a divided cardboard drink container is an excellent storage kit for needed items like snacks, tissues, hand wipes, etc.

For airline travels, the mantra “less is more” comes into play.

Have each child pack one carry-on, such as a metal lunchbox or a backpack, with all their traveling necessities. Crayons and coloring books, as well as small game books like crossword puzzles or word searches are recommended. * Create “snacktivities” - Package the snacks you’ll be eating on-the-go with activities to keep the kids busy. For example, a new coloring book with a juice box and a snack will help everyone forget they’re on a long trip. Pack satisfying snacks such as Lance Xtra Fulls Toasty and ToastChee sandwich crackers, which are made with real peanut butter and deliver up to 6 grams of protein per serving. continued on next page...

Crescent Park Carousel Family Fun Day Sponsored by East Providence Prevention Coalition and 212 Health and Performance May 18, 2013 $5.00 per participant, registration opens at 11am and closes at 2pm For more details please call 401-435-1923

Story Time with Marc Kohler and Fran Slade May 11th, 18th and 25th at 11am Stories from Farmer Brown’s Garden

For more information, contact Marc Kohler at 401-569-0615

Movies in the Park returns May 31st (free and open to the public)

3rd Annual Ride with K-Rob Family Fun Festival is June 8th Ride, Skate, Walk, Run to the Carousel!

For more details check out http://krobfoundation.org/

Amron Family Fun Fair June 13, 14, 15, and 16 2013 For more information about these events or to book your own special event please contact the business office at 401-435-7518. visit us on the web at

www.eastprovidenceri.net

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Summer Programs Rock N’ Bowl Your Brains Out Friday and Saturday Nights All You Can Bowl From 9pm-Midnight Includes bowling shoes, $10 per person

Adult/Youth Pawsox Summer Program Starts: May 22, 2013, 6:30pm

Format: Adult/Youth teams (four people per team) Adults and Kids bowl together Three games per week Short Season Price: $12 per person, per week. Includes bowling shoes

$36 Family of Four Special Every Bowler Attends a Pawtucket Red Sox game in August!

Includes hot dog, chips and soda at the game.

Every bowler gets a Pawsox T-shirt!

Tuesday Night Adult Summer League Tuesday Nights at 7:00PM Starts May 21, 2013 Three Games Per Week, Short 12 Week Season No Experience Needed Banquet and Prizes in August Bowling Shoes are Included, $15 per week

* Make the hours work for you - If you have the ability, schedule your travel time during bedtime or nap time. Plan frequent breaks where everyone can get out of the car and run around, releasing pent up energy. Try to avoid driving during rush hour traffic, which would add additional stresses to everyone in the vehicle. For airplane travel, avoid leaving on peak travel days if you can. * Get creative with snacks - Mix up the traditional to keep the snacks interesting, which can help make the travel time appear to pass much quicker. Create your own trail mix with protein-packed Lance snacks of salted peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds and

BASKETBALL TRAINING

6th Annual Summer Hoop CampS Gordon School East Providence, RI JULY 8th - 12th • 8:30 AM TO 2 PM Boys & Girls Grades 1-8, Cost: $165.00

Registered Kids Receive 2 FREE Games of Bowling Every Day All Summer Long Valued at over $500 per child! Bowling centers, schools, and other community organizations work together to launch a super summer activity option for kids and families.

Fun Leagues for All Ages and Ability Call, Email or Stop by to join the Fun! Sign Up Now!

www.bowlingacademyinc.com 354 Taunton Ave., East Providence RI

Providence Country Day School East Providence, RI JULY 15th - 19th 9 AM TO 3 PM Girls Camp Ages 7-16*, Cost: $145.00

Providence Country Day School East Providence, RI AUGUST 5th - 9th 9 AM TO 3 PM Boys Camp Ages 7-16*, Cost: $145.00

*separate instruction for beginner and advanced players in the three court PCD Fieldhouse

• Experienced Coaches • FREE T-Shirt w/ every sign-up!

*Multiple Camp & Sibling Discounts Available* For more info call Frank Luca at 401-639-0814 or Register on-line @ www.1on1basketball.com

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Start Making those Summer Plans!

Star Bites. Or give the kids paper plates, sandwich crackers, cheese and fruit make their own “snack creations” in the shapes of animals. Visit www.lance.com for additional snack recipes and snacking ideas. * Play together - When in doubt good old-fashioned car games such as “I Spy” can provide hours of entertainment for the entire family. While in the car ask kids to look at billboards, road signs, license plates and buildings to find the letters of the alphabet in order. For instance, to find an “A” the child might see Applebee’s and say it aloud, then move on to finding the letter B. You can also play counting games with younger children.

Count blue vans, find 10 horses, count rest stops or water towers. How many people pass you on the highway? Count those, too. There are endless possibilities.

Family vacations are a lot of fun, and if your trip is well-planned, everyone can return home with great memories and stories to share.

21st ANNUAL Motorcycle Mystery Ride To Benefit The imPOSSIBLE DREAM

Hands on Summer Fun for children ages 4-15

Foundation for Chronically Ill Children Prganized by East Providence Elks Riders Lodge #2337

Sunday, August 4th, 2013

Rain Date: August 11, 2013 Location: Start at East Warren Rod & Gun Club (Pavillion); 24 Long Lane, Warren RI End at SCAMPI Restaurant, Portsmouth RI; 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth RI Info: Tony Santos 774-991-1742 Donation: Drivers - $25.00 / Passengers - $20.00 All proceeds go directly to TheimPOSSIBLE DREAM

art • basketball • cooking natural science • photography

BUFFET • MUSIC • MILEAGE POOL • 50/50 RAFFLE • DOOR PRIZES Fully Police Escorted Registration Begins at 9:30am; Ride leaves at 12:00 noon sharp!

Helmets will be needed for this ride (We reserve the right to refuse admittance to anyone) For more informatipon go to www.mysteryride.info

33 Years of Quality Service

Beehive Childhood Center, Inc. 35 Swan St, East Providence RI • Phone: 438-9784 • Summer Camp

Year Round

• DCYF Licensed

www.providencecountryday.org 660 Waterman Ave. • E. Providence, RI 401.438.5170

LEARN THE OLYMPIC SPORT OF FENCING! at the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club

Now Enrolling for September

• Bright Stars Rated • Certified Teachers - CPR/ First Aid • Accept DHS Subsidy

• Before and After School program

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Licensed & Certified

For more info. visit www.beehivecenter.com Email: beehive3535@gmail.com Each Child Is An Individual

Now located at our new state-of-the-art facility in East Providence!

• Professional Staff • Full and Half-day camps, beginners welcome!

• For kids ages 8 and up • All equipment provided For information and registration , visit our website

www.RIFAC.com or call (401) 434-2404

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How You Can Help NALC Food Drive for TAPIN

TAPIN (Touch A Person In Need) would like to remind everyone that the NALC Food Drive will be Saturday, May 11 and it is a hugely important contribution to the emergency food closet. With the number of east bay area clients increasing every day it is very difficult to replenish the shelves.

Please have your bag of non-perishable food items in unbreakable containers out early for your letter carriers who make this tremendous effort each year. Canned goods such as vegetables, soups, spaghetti sauce, tuna, fruits as well as peanut butter, pasta, cereals, etc. are needed most since they go in every bag, but condiments, dry milk, snacks, crackers and baking items are really nice additions to those basic bags.

If donors miss the drive on Sat. they can still deliver their donations to TAPIN and the NALC will receive credit.

The agency also has a pool of volunteer drivers who give rides to clients for medical appointments. There is always a need for more of these special volunteers. Drivers are free to drive only as often and as far as they wish and many nice relationships have resulted over the years between clients and volunteers. Please call the office during regular hours for further information about this rewarding opportunity.

The agency is open from 9 to noon, Monday thru Friday, and is located in the lower level of the Library building. Please call 247-1444 for more information.

CLASSIFIEDS YARD SALE

East Providence RI 02914 May 4,5,11,12 Rain or Shine 9am3pm 280 Dodge st. East Prov on the corner of Martin st. Yard sale, Home Goods, Tools, Clothing, Toys, VW car parts, some other car parts, Antiques, stove and more, Electronics ,books. Come and see something for everyone Horton Estates Samantha Lane Rehoboth MA 02769 Saturday May 25, 2013 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM 50 family yard sale, bake sale, and hot dog lunch. Rain or shine!

WANTED

WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened,Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance.

TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-217-8074.

WANTED: Old Motor Scooters and Mopeds: Vespa; Honda; others. Call 508-336-6806

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE: Well Located Home Site, Perked Sub Divided Ready for a nice home. Call Ed 508-252-3665 LOT For Sale: Rumford Bridgeham Farm Road. Lot 158ft frontage water sewer curbing. Asking $175,000 call 401-434-5122

FOR RENT

Seekonk - Ideal 3-room newly renovated one bedroom apartment, second floor, appliances and water included, no utilities, non-smoking, no pets, close to Pawtucket’s Darlington section, Rt. 95, commuter rail and shopping; residential neighborhood, quiet location; off-street parking, yard, with garage for 1 car $725; first month and security deposit (508) 252-5737.

Apartment For Rent North Dighton, Ma. 1.5 miles From Route 44 Comfortable Second Floor, 1 Bedroom, Appliances, No Utilities Monthly Rent $600,00 Call 508-669-6159

VACATION RENTALS

VACATION/HONEYMOON RENTAL:St. Michael, Azores (Portugal), pristine 2-bed/2-bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR, & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck, near golf, beach, etc. Call 401-480-0374 or 508-336-8432 or email jaIme15bazores@gmail.com for info/ reservations.

FREE STUFF!

FREE VERY LARGE VERIGATED HOSTA PLANTS. BRING POTS OR BAGS. VERIGATED GRASSES TOO. Riverside 4371302 FREE Several tons of Norwegian Spruce Pine in 3ft Lengths.

Call Jim at 508-252-4528

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1 To 15 Words - $10 16 To 30 Words - $15 Additional Words $.25 each

FOR SALE

Windows: Double glass, custom made, high-quality windows (left over from new construction-never used). 1 double crankopen window-$200(46.25”W x 51.75”H),1 double slide-open window-$300(54.5”W x 52”H),4 single slide-open windows-$150 each(34.25”W x 33”H),3 very large windows-$600 each(60”W x 75.5”H). Take 25% off if you buy all!! Paid over $4500..can be yours for just $2175!! 508-252-9888 FOR SALE: NEW BLACK POLY/WELL PIPE. 2 lengths available. Both 70 feet long.

1 piece is 1 inch diameter, the second is 1 and ¼ inches diameter. $100 for both. Call 508-336-6453.

BUSINESS CLASSIFIED RATES $35 FOR 30 WORDS

Classified Deadline: 25th of the Month We reserve the right to alter and/or reject advertising

Submit your classifed at www.ReporterToday.com

Home cleaning with over a decade of experience specializing in general house cleaning with friendly and trustworthy service, you can rest assured your home will be fresh and tidy after a long day of work!

Availability is limited with spring upon us so call today! (401)300-1345 PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Moonwalks $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350. 20x20 tent package included tables & chairs $250.

Set up Included. Call early for Reservation.

Dan774-306-1278

FOR SALE: FREE Standing Pen. Four Sections 12’x6’ Galvanized Chain Link. Includes Gate was Dog run. Asking $225.00 Mike 508-243-5520 or 508-639-5338

HOLISTIC HEALTH - BODY, MIND, SPIRIT; Energy Healing, Guided Mediation, Nutrition, and more.. Covering most common ailments. Location: Seekonk, MA Contact: Dawn Parente 774-991-0695 visit: www.eatyourselfhealthy.webs.com Receive 10% off services with mention of this ad.

PLANT/GARDEN SALE at 410 Central Ave., North Seekonk on Saturday, May 25, from 9am - 1pm. Perennials, hand made pots, and more! Home grown! Cheaper than the nursery!

Sunshine Cleaning Service: Now Accepting new clients! If you are looking for a cleaning service with attention to detail, professionalism and great customer service, please call us today! 401.207.3514

70 ft Batting Cage, poles, jugs, pitching machine and 18 ball automatic feeder for sale. Very Good condition. Pick up from home Asking $2,575 Call Roger @ 401-743-0264

CUT MY GRASS!!! Allow MY YARD GUY to take care of your lawn! Weekly grass cutting, fertilizing, mulching, etc. Professional equip. and “wicked awesome” results.

References avail. Servicing Seekonk & Rehoboth. Call/Text/Email MY YARD GUY (774) 225-8803, myyardguy2011@gmail.com

FOR SALE: Two 16mm portable projectors, hot splicer & bw movie. Two super88mm-sound projectors & editors. Std 8mm projector & editors. All in excellent or near new condition and suitable for your use or re-sale. $400 for entire lot. Tel Jim at 508252-4528.

FOR SALE: Couch and loveseat recliners. Tan. Good condtion. $450.00 for pair.

508-212-1509.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED: Foxx Fence, office help and laborers, call Al at 508-567-2982. (rf)

GENERAL SERVICES

Big Blue Removal Service: Attic, Cellar, Total House; WE TAKE EVERYTHING! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolitian of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. LET US DO THE WORK. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-226-1295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

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A2Z Cleanout Services Quality Service at Affordable Prices. We do single items to complete homes including ATTICS, BASEMENTS, GARAGES, SHEDS, YARDS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND STORAGE UNITS. FREE ESTIMATES and PROMPT SERVICE. Fully Insured for YOUR protection. Tim 508-369-9067 Gagne Painting Co. A Benjamin Moore Contractor Free Estimates RI#28604 RI Lead Certified MA#171546 Fully Insured Call 401-663-1709 We accept Visa MC Discover & Amex! www.GagnePainting. com (513)

TUTORING

TUTOR AVAILABLE: Certified, experienced Elementary Teacher looking to tutor your child this summer in home or at the local library. All subjects. Flexible times.

Call Colleen @ (401)419-6901

CHILDCARE

Licensed Daycare has IMMEDIATE openings, part time/full time, quiet neighborhood, fenced yard, fun and safe environment. Call Stacy at 508-252-3431. License # 7026330 Licensed Family Childcare Has September Openings 30 years experience, CDA Certified. Lead Teacher. CPR and first Aid Certified Please visit me on the web at WWW.Rehobothchildcare.com/JoannePlumer or Call 1-508-252-1252 For more information

CLASSES / LESSONS

Sanshou Fighting and Fitness, (SFF):Get in shape, learn self defense or train to compete! All ages, no experience needed. Professional instruction. Youth $30/ mon, Adults $40/mon. 156 Warren Avenue E. Providence. Entrance in back,(on S. Phillips). T-TH-SU 6pm-8pm, try a free class, 401.282.8082, www.sanshoufighting.com EXPERIENCED TEACHER OF PIANO, VOICE AND ORGAN: Classical & popular.

Beginners & Advanced. All ages. Traditional and modern methods. Natalie Lawton, M.A. 45 Central Avenue, North Seekonk, MA 508-761-3334 PIANO LESSONS: Taught in my home, both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208.

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS: Hawkswood Farm is celebrating its 35th Anniversary. ½ hour lesson $35, 1 hour Lesson $45. Cross Country Jump Course.

Pony Parties Your Home or our farm. Full Board $500 with all day turnout. See www. hawkswoodfarm.com. PUPPIES FOR SALE: Jack Russell, Jack Russell/Lhasa Apso, and Labradoodle Puppies for sale. 25 Mason St. Rehoboth Mass 508-336-6114

PETS

PUPPIES! Miniature Australian Shepherds! Great with children and other pets. Mother and Father on premises, Vet checked. Ready May1! $500 (508) 8389310

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MAY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Appliance Repairs Attorney Attorney Auto Body Auto Detailing Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Salvage Bank Bank Baseball - Professional Basketball Bowling Alley Building Contractor Chamber of Commerce Child Care Chiropractor Coffee Cafe Collectibles Concrete Consignment Store Dentist Dentist Dentist Electrician Events Farm - Produce Fence-Sales/Serv.

Fencing Instruction Florist Florist Florist Food Service Fuel - Oil Fuel - Oil Fuel - Oil Gift Shop Golf Hair / Nails Hair / Nails Hair Salon Hair Salon Handyman Health & Fitness Holistic Medicine Home Improvements Home Improvements Insurance Agency Jewelers Junk Removal Landscape Service

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto Donald E. MacManus, Attorney Tri Star Autobody, Inc. After Hour Auto Care Barbosa & Son Auto Repair Metric Motors New England Tire Somerset Chrysler Jeep Seekonk Auto Salvage Coastway Community Bank The Washington Trust Company Pawtucket Red Sox One On One Basketball Camp Bowling Academy East Providence Siding East Providence Chamber Beehive Childhood Center Mobley Family Chiropractic Sage Cafe Wexler’s Collectibles American Mobile Mix Concrete Inc. Yester-day’s News Kenneth J. Rawlinson, D.D.S. Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC Romani Orthodontics ALKO Electric The Boston Louie Memorial Classic 4 Town Farm Foxx Fence RI Fencing Academy & Club Carousel Of Flowers Gilmores Flower Shop P & J Florist Thomsen Foodservice Al’s Quality Oil Co. COD OIL Savard Energy Services Casa Ideal Rehoboth Country Club, Inc. Melissa Marie Hair Designs Perfect Nails & Facials Shear Image Salon The Cutting Gallery Just In Time Handyman Service YMCA - Newman Davina Reiki Clinic CA Home Improvement Professional Property Maintenance The Agency Paiva M.R.T. Co., Inc. Clean House Removal East Bay Landscape, Inc.

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Landscape Service Landscape Service Limousine Service Limousine Service Massage Therapy Mortgage Broker Music, Weddings Orthodontics Painting Contractor Painting Contractor Parks Paving Contractor Physical Therapy Plumbing & Heating Powerwashing Private School Private School Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Remodeling Restaurant Restaurant Retirement Community Roofer/WaterProofing Roofing Contractor Roofing Contractor Screen Replacement Self Storage Spa Sports - Soccer Sports - Soccer Sports - Soccer Tanning Salons Theatres - Live Trash/Junk Removal Travel Tree Service

Jacole B Landscaping Superior Lawn Care A Good Time Limousine Lea Limousine Service URelax BodyWork Prospect Mortgage, llc Classic Flute Duos Romani Orthodontics Advantage Painting Cronan Painting Crescent Park Carousel Action Industries Sport & Spine Physical Therapy Dyer Plumbing & Heating East Bay Pressure Wash Company The Childrens Place Ltd. The Providence Country Day School Mateus Realty Ray Paiva @Paiva Realty Group ReMax Rivers Edge The Tirrell Team Batty Construction Best Pizza of Seekonk Stevie B’s Cafe & Deli Brookdale/East Bay Cameron Roofing Johnny C’s Roofing Co., Inc Tabeleys Roofing Blackstone Valley Window & Door Lionel Mini Storage, Inc. Tranquil Waters AYSO - American Youth Soccer Org. Nova Premier Soccer Club Tidal Wave Sun Seekers Mega Tanning Salon Trinity Repertory Company Big Blue Removal Service Liberty Travel / GOGO Worldwide Advanced Tree

Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law

General Practice of Law Including: • Wills and Trusts • Real Estate • Personal Injury • Business & Commercial

Call (508)336-6440 546 Arcade Ave. • Seekonk, MA

Licensed to practice in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

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Buying or Selling - Call

MATEUS Realty The experience makes the difference!

So if you're ready to buy or sell, Call Mateus Realty today at 434-8399.

Luis Mateus (401) 368-2403 Jeff Mateus (401) 447-9459

Pam Reis (401) 368-2402 Maria Correia (401) 556-2957 Cecilia Duarte (401) 450-9044

EAST PROVIDENCE - Kent Heights!!

Silver Spring!! Estate Sale!! 3 Br Ranch with great potential!! Young roof, siding, replacement windows, hw's. $169,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - 3 bed, 2 bath Ranch; MBr w/BSS, FR, updated kitch, part finished basement, hw's, tile, gas heat/hw, c.air, upgraded elec, vinyl siding/windows, deck, sprinklers, garage, 6000+ sf corner lot. $209,900

RIVERSIDE - Clean 3 Br, 2 Bath R/ Ranch with columns, FR, den, young roof, siding, replacement windows,; FP, DW, sliders, deck, shed, 10,000+ sf lot. $199,900

East Providence - Warren Ave!!

Single Family home with 3100+ SF of living space and professional possibilities!! 3 Brs, 2 1/2 baths, dining, FR, office, siding, brick. $189,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Spacious/clean brick front 2 Br, 1 1/2 bath Ranch, 2 FR's, 2 FP's, hw's, tile, appliances, replacement windows, siding, gas heat, upgraded electric, patio. $199,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - Brightridge/Silver Spring near Gordon School, 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath, brick front Ranch, partially finished basement with separate entrance. Young roof, replacement windows, garage, 9000 SF corner lot. $209,900

EAST PROVIDENCE -New Construction, 3 Br, 2 1/2 bath Colonial; master suite with private bath, gas heat, central air, hw's, tile, granite, sliders, patio, garage, 7000+ sf lot. $229,900

EAST PROVIDENCE - 3 Br Raised Ranch, siding, garage, gas heat, young roof, 8000+ sf lot with fruit trees and sprinklers. $199,900

East Providence - 3 Br, 2 bath Ranch, heated breezeway, siding, replacement windows, patio w/roof, gas heat, C/A, upgraded electric, hw's/tile, partially finished basement, 7500+ sf corner lot with garage. $179,900

A sign of success and a name you can trust!

RIVERSIDE - Stonegate!! Well kept 1 Br Condo; recently remodeled kitchen & bath, freshly painted interior, appliances, sliders, deck; Courtyard views, pool, bike path. $109,900

RIVERSIDE - Clean 3 Family, 2 Brs each, dining 1st & 2nd, hw's, upgraded electric, young gas boilers, separate utilities, siding, replacement windows, some updates, parking. $229,900

434-8399 FALAMOS PORTUGUES • FAX # 435-3401

582 Warren Avenue • East Providence, RI 02914

RUMFORD - Myron Francis!! Spacious 3/4 Br, 2 bath, Gambrel, remodeled in 1987, porch, FDR FR/WS, partially finished basement. Upgraded electric, replacement windows, DW, Hw's, tile, patio, shed. $179,900

Serving East Providence and surrounding areas since 1975.

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