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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

TLA Pond View Still in Court

Neighbors Unite: Citizens United for a Better Environment - CUBE

A new organization of residents and businesses concerned with the “environment and quality of life affected by a construction and demolition facility that operates in the open”, has formed. The group is particularly targeting the long controversial Pond View Excavation company on Dexter Road. “Particulates in the air are a health threat. Foul odors, such as hydrogen sulfide, excessive noises and traffic, all contribute to health issues, lower property values and property that would be difficult to sell,” are some of the group’s continuous concerns. The group list its’ mission as “to promote environmental awareness, advocate for a pollution-free environment, foster government accountability and improve planning and zoning decision making.”

In a statement, the group states that, “ Citizens United for a Better Environment (CUBE) was formally founded as a non-profit organization in May, 2013 after years of attempts to work with city and state government officials to quickly address several serious environmental concerns in our local community. CUBE was founded by residents and businesses of the Rumford -East Providence section of the city.

It is our belief that everyone, in whatever city or town they live, is entitled to live in an environmentally safe place where the outdoors can be enjoyed and the value of property is not diminished by environmental hazards including pollution, odors, excessive noise and traffic. It is our belief that governmental agencies exist in order to protect these basic rights and should be held accountable when these rights are not protected,” states the group’s press release.

The matter is still in court and long time neighborhood watchdogs are keeping on top of things. Everyone thinks the 1500 Ton license was transferred to Providence, but it is not a done deal yet,” cautioned residents.

The issue was heard by Justice Michael A. Silverstein of the Rhode Island Superior Court on April 24, 2014 regarding a request from TLA-PROVIDENCE, LLC. The company is requesting an Order regarding the license expiration date. After submission of memoranda and an oral hearing, the Judge ruled as follows: “The Receiver is grasping at straws. The Department has previously taken the position that the license at issue was terminated upon completion of the closure work in August 2013, and stands by that position...Section 1.6.02 of the Solid Waste Regulations makes it crystal clear that the license is the property of the State of Rhode Island... Even if the Court disagrees with that position, there is simply no way around the fact that the license expires on May 2, 2014,” stated the Court ruling in part.

The issue gets complicated and Rumford area residents are still concerned with neighborhood safety issues. Pond View is not moving, just the license that belonged to TLAPond View for the 1500 ton limit. This permit should be terminated on 5-2-2014 by DEM. The receiver on March 19, 2014 filed three lawsuits against Ken Foley, Linda Foley and Kenlin Properties. Pond View is now known as ‘Railside Environmental Services’ (RES). continued on next page...

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The RIDEM gave owner Ken Foley/RES a 50 ton permit back in October 2013 for a C&D facility.

During the weekend of April 12, residents in East Providence noticed smoke rising from the Dexter road facility. Residents questioned why there was smoke coming from the RES (Pondview) building, with a bad burning odor, if the building was closed for the day. Noticing smoke, residents sent emails to city officials which made their way to the fire chief. “I received the complaint and went out there right away,” said EP fire chief Oscar Elmasian. “I spoke with area residents and got a feel for their concerns. I also sent out a Captain and a Lieutenant and at that time, there was no evidence of illegal burning of debris or anything,” said Elmasian.

“There are several buildings in that area that have solid fuel for heat.” Elmasian also sent his fire prevention officer to check the area. “We told residents to call us as soon as they suspect any problem and we will get there right away. That’s all we can do, we’ll stay on top of it,” said the fire chief.

James P. Howe of Wakefield, RI, is the new lawyer for Ken Foley of RES/Pond View. Attorney John Mancini is the Court Appointed Receiver for TLA-Providence (Aka TLA-Pond View). This reporter has obtained correspondence between Howe and Mancini. In response to a request from Foley’s lawyer for claims, Receiver Mancini responded: “I am receipt of your correspondence dated March 18, 2014, whereby you present a revised proposal for the assignment of any and all rights that the Receivership Estate holds with respect to that certain C&D license as issued by the RI DEM.

My response to your proposal is as follows: With regards to a waiver of all claims for monies due from the Receivership Estate, please be advised that the Receivership Estate asserts that there are no monies due from it to Kenlin Properties. In fact, there are three pending actions in the Providence Superior Court, that the Receiver intends to prosecute they are PC 12-1474, 12-1473 and 12-1472, all of which actions relate to Kenlin Properties relationship to TLA.... To date, the Receiver has not proceeded with those actions given the multitude of other issues pending...” Mancini’s letter went on to say that, “ In order for me to accept your proposal and recommend the same to the Court, I must obtain assurance from the City of East Providence and your client that such a letter of compliance from the host municipality will be obtainable prior to closing. Given the information that I have received from the City of East Providence, I believe that obtaining such a correspondence is unlikely at this time nor is it foreseeable that the same will be obtained by May of 2014. Consequently, for the aforementioned reason, I cannot accept the proposal which you have provided nor can I recommend the same to the Providence Superior Court,” said the Receiver.

And so the matter continues, although not without some confusion and controversy. The city of Providence is now involved with allowing a similar operation on Allens avenue. Pond View - now Railside Environmental Services, is still working in the Rumford neighborhood surrounding the Dexter road area. “In the event that this Providence City Council fails to pass that certain resolution as submitted by Allens Providence Recycling, LLC in regards to its interest in locating a construction demolition facility at 471 Allens Avenue, Providence, RI pursuant to an Order of this Court, shall not be adopted or approved by the City of Providence by noon on Monday, May 19, 2014, then the aforementioned license shall expire ipso facto,” stated part of the Superior Court order of April 24.

Mayor James Briden declined to comment for this story “since this case is still in the courts.” Attempts to reach Ken Foley of Pond View/RES for this story were unsuccessful. Should further comments or information become available, updates will be published at ReporterToday.com.

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Uncovered trash pile at Pond View property.

The general public is invited to a CUBE fundraiser on May 30th.

This event, with full dinner, will be held from 6-9PM at the Santa Maria Club which is located at 846 Broadway in East Providence.

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The City of East Providence City Council is considering financing over $19 million in improvements to its water system. However there has been very little detail of this proposal shared with the public. The city, and its water department, needs to issue much more detailed info regarding this plan before we should buy into it. Where are the engineering studies? Where are the cost/benefit analyses? What alternatives have been explored?

Who developed this plan? Why does the city need to take on $19 million all at once to make improvements? What is the current depreciated value of the water system and what percentage of that does this $19 million represent? Why not develop a comprehensive 5/10/15 year plan? This looks like a “wish list” to me. There isn’t a water system in the country that doesn’t want, and wouldn’t love to have, $19 million to spend on capital improvements. In addition the water department is proposing rate increases for water service. Has a comprehensive cost of service study been preformed to determine what is the correct rate for each class of water user? This should be a prerequisite to any change to the city’s water rate structure. The rate payer, taxpayer and City Council needs to have these and many other questions answered before any action is taken on this matter.

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Maybe you Star Trek Fans might understand this. This is how it is to live in Rhode Island. Our Lawmakers all act like Capt. Kirks or Capt. Picards with their Bravado Aire of Federationism that only They are capable of intelligence and even the Alien Worlds who in the episodes exhibit intelligence Far Greater then us mere Earthlings could muster in a half a brain cell and treat us Taxpayers and Legal Citizens as such!!!

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Things Have Changed

Have things changed in East Providence. My entire family lives here that is why I moved here three years ago. We had our 11 year old son’s basketball hoop (which weighs about 300lbs) stolen from our yard at 2am in the morning on Monday April 28th.

My son lives to play basketball and my house is where all the kids come to play everyday of the week. We filed a police report this morning. I guess the reason for this email is can you place an article in your paper and hopefully whoever took it can bring it back. No questions asked. Thank you.

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One Mission Kids Cancer Buzz-off - June 8th My husband, Christopher Andrade and I (Katie Andrade) would love to invite the community to join with us in support of defeating kids cancer. We will both (yes I said both) be shaving our heads, and beard (yes, bald!) on June 8th at Gillette Stadium for the One Mission Kids Cancer Buzz-Off. We grew up in Rehoboth and Dighton and now are residents of Rumford. Last year our son Logan was born a perfect 8lb 4oz bundle of sheer joy. We were told at birth that he had a heart murmur and some strange blood labs, however overall he seemed to be healthy and those findings are not completely worrisome. As time went on we found out that our son has a genetic condition called Noonan Syndrome affecting 1:1000-1:2500. The common issues are cardiac defects, feeding issues, short stature, typical features, bleeding conditions and a variety of other possible health concerns. As we got a handle on his diagnosis and concerns we found out that Logan had a swollen spleen and were sent for blood work at 6 months. The bloodwork got us a ticket to the ER for more follow up labs and observation.

They were concerned Logan had something called JMML (Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia ) Only 25-50 cases are identified every year in the United States. Due to his diagnosis of Noonan Syndrome, there was a chance that Logan had something that they call JMML “like” syndrome. In this case the signs are similar however these children have been found to self resolve without bone marrow transplant which in “classic” JMML bone marrow transplant is the only option for cure at this point. Logan then had

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A few months later as we prepared for a vacation, a routine sick visit turned us back on our heads. Logan had an Xray to confirm that his heart was still stable and his lungs were looking clear with a regular virus and a mass was found in the area of his spine near his heart. Initially it looked as if it could be his aorta however, when sent for an MRI their suspicions were confirmed. Logan had just turned one and we found out hehad an unidentified mass in his back. After the MRI we had a CT scan to get a more clear picture as well as a urine test, and more bloodwork to try to get answers.

There were no other areas of concern however doctors could not pinpoint what this was, some of the blood tests and urine tests pointed towards it not being malignant however it still could not be ruled out. Due to the literature connecting a form of cancer called Neuroblastoma to Noonan Syndrome, our doctors were being cautious. We did a second sedated MRI 1 month later when Logan was 13 months. At this point we went to The Dana Farber Cancer Institue at Boston Childrens Hospital for second opinions. The doctors there concurred with our Hasboro doctors opinions and we decided that a biopsy of the mass was the only way to know for certain. We did a CT scan guided biopsy and awaited results.

These waits for results were excruciating. The doctors called to let us know that Logans mass seems to be a collection of white blood cells. It does not appear malignant, however it is a strange finding.

We feel so blessed to have had two very close brushes with cancer and yet come away largely unscathed. However, in the process we have spent a lot of time in the Tomorrow Fund Clinic and met other families dealing with this battle. We have had extraordinary care and support and have decided that it is our turn to pay it forward.

We decided that as a show of support, Christopher will be shaving the beard he began growing back in October in support of Logan’s ongoing health concerns and I will be also shaving my long head of locks. We will be joined by our future brother in Law who attended Wheaton College, Ramon Sosa. If you’d like to donate to sponsor our team, you can find more info on the website, http:// www.buzzforkids.org/ and Look for team Loving Logan.

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‘Slow Down Strong Mayor Initiative'

By Bob Rodericks EP Ward 1 city councilman Jim Briden wants voters to think long and hard before approving a “strong mayor” form of government on the November ballot. In a press release Briden stated, “My recommendation to the Council will be that the amendment questions not appear on the ballot this November and that we instead focus on having an independent study done of East Providence to determine if a change from a professional city manager to a strong mayor form of government is advisable.” Some on the council and several other former and prospective elected officials have pushed for the change in the city’s form of government.

Briden would rather have a charter commission or independent study group established to study the issue and make recommendations to the voters. Briden would defer action on the question to a new city council. Briden has previously announced that he is not seeking reelection. “The next City Council can then decide whether to establish a Charter Review Commission. If this occurs and changes are recommended, then proposed Charter amendments can appear on the 2016 ballot.” Briden went on to say that he doesn’t think the voter approved change of council (and school committee) terms from two to four years was made with good voter preparation. “We need to study our own recent history. Specifically and by way of example, there was a wholly inadequate process before the last election which resulted in the approval of a charter amendment that changed the Council term from two to four years.

I do not believe that this amendment would have been approved by the voters if a Charter Review Commission had been in place.

A commission and the public debates inherent in this process would have resulted in a better informed public,” he added. As we reported here previously, the recent controversy over the city manager in the city has once again given rise to the question of East Providence’s form of government. It has come up before and has been closely defeated by voters although momentum has been growing for those in favor of a change. Ward 3 councilman, Tom Rose has asked his colleagues to expedite this issue. Essentially many in the city - mostly identified with the Democratic party have been touting the advantages they see in an elected Mayoral form of government. Supporters point out that several cities have this form of government citing Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Newport, North Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland and Woonsocket. Bristol has an elected ‘town administrator’ and several other smaller towns have the city or town manager form like East Providence. Barrington and Warren have elected town councils and appointed town administrators. Their councils have ‘presidents’ of the board selected by their council or board members. East Providence selected an appointed city manager type governance with an elected city council with 4 geographic wards and one at-large seat when it became a city in 1958.

Last October, the city council heard a proposal from former Democratic State Representative, Sandra Barone. Barone urged the council to allow voters to again select a change in the city form of government. Barone said that “it is time to let more than three people select our city manager,” said Barone. Barone is referring to the fact that voters only vote for their ward council person and an at large seat. This means that voters only select two of the five council members and have no direct say on the city manager continued on page 9..

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May 2014 The Reporter selection. State Senator Dan DaPonte told the Reporter that he could see the voters deciding if they want a strong Mayor or not, but believes any question on the ballot should also reflect the larger (three at large) council. “This way a voter gets to elect the majority of the council,” he said. Rose had presented a resolution to start the process for voters to elect a strong mayor form of government, which would eliminate the current city manager style. The council seems supportive of the notion that city voters should have the final say on whether the form of government should be changed.

City voters can expect a spirited campaign both for and against a change in the form of government. As mentioned, a new change already approved by voters, gives council members and school committee members expanded four year terms instead of the current two years.

“In sum, I respect the public’s right to determine their form of government, however, if the residents do not make well considered decisions, then this may prove to be detrimental to our city. Mayor Briden would like East Providence to look closely at New London, Connecticut, which recently changed to a strong Mayor government. “It would interesting to know if, from hindsight, the general sense is that this was a beneficial change for New London. Indicia would include a before and after comparison of property tax rates/ increases, infrastructure investment, property values, capital investment, quality of the education system, bond rating, crime rate, and operational level and efficiency.

In a general sense is there better decision making now in New London than before? It is important to separate changes that are attributed to the charter amendment from those related to the impact of the U.S. recession (e.g. property values). A change to our very form of government must be handled in a judicious way,” said Briden.

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City Water Quality Issues Remain

By Bob Rodericks The issue of a $19 million bond issue to correct East Providence’s aging water system ills is still unresolved. Rate increases will be needed to help the system break even. In early 2000 the city water program showed a surplus. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the system showed a loss of $1.1 million. Financial advisors project a net loss in 2013 of $500,000 to $700,000. Ordinance language is being prepared as the city will seek bond funding to deal with the entire cost of repairs and upgrades: “the City desires to issue an amount not to exceed Nineteen Million Dollars ($19,000,000) water system revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) or interest bearing or discounted water system revenue notes (the “Notes”) in anticipation of the issue of said Bonds of the City, at one time, or from time to time for the purpose of evidencing the borrowing described above...”

The city listed the following schedule for rates: The water rates for water furnished by the city to the consumer and measured by meter shall be billed at 3.32 per 100 cubic feet, effective May 1, 2014 for all consumers. For subsequent years, the effective rate shall be modified as follows: Effective November 1, 2014, the rate per 100 cubic feet will remain at $3.32.

Effective November 1, 2015, the rate per 100 cubic feet will increase to $4.05. Prior to the end of fiscal year 2015-2016, the rate will be re-analyzed to determine if a modification is required for subsequent years.

In a 3-2 vote in early April, the council refused to approve the three time proposed $19 million bond issue which would repair and replace many components of a city water system infrastructure which was built in 1964. Some pipes in the ground are over 100 years old. “It is beyond time to invest in this (water) system,” warned James Marvel, city Water Utilities Manager. “The current water system is operating totally different from its’ original design in the 1960’s,” said Marvel. In the end council members Tom Rose, Chrissy Rossi and Helder Cunha voted against the bonding plan. Mayor Jim Briden and member Tracy Capobianco voted to accept the plan.

At issue are three problem areas for the city. A new storage SPRING tank, transmission of water via a main pipe and chlorinating the CLEANUPS water locally. The city needs to replace the storage tank in Kent Heights. This is the lower tank which was built in the 1960’s. “The taller spherical tank was built in the 1990’s,” said Coutu referring to the replacement of the city’s former iconic red and white checked landmark water tank. The city also needs to bring water in from Providence where it is purchased to a local site for a chlorination process. “We need to redesign the transmission of water into the city,” said Coutu. “The current old system wasn’t devised to put water in the tank first and aerate and chlorinate and then send to homes,” added Coutu.

The city has mailed out a required notice to residents: “IMPOR508 TANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER: The City of East Providence public water system has levels of Total Trihalometlianes (TTHMs) above drinking water standards. TTHMS are a group of volatile organic compounds (Chloroform, Bromoform, Bromodichloromethane, Dibroinochloromethane) which form with time when the natural organics in water react with chlorine as it breaks down. Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct the situation. The federal and state regulations recently changed to be more protective of public health and this is the first TTHM violation in the City’s water system. It is likely the violation may occur again in the future until such time the City completes its proposed water system improvements. The City purchases its water solely from Providence Water and is required by the Rhode Island Department of Health to add chlorine to the water received from Providence Water in order to maintain a chlorine residual of 0.2 mg/l. The City of East Providence remains responsible for the water quality that it provides to its customers.

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average results of tests taken during the last four quarters show that our system exceeded the standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), for TTHMs at one location. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standard for TTHMS is 80 ppb, parts per billion, for a locational running annual average. East Providence water system’s locational average level of TTHMs for the last four quarters (April l, 2013 to March 3 1, 2014) is 82 ppb.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

There are no actions that you need to take at this time. You do not need to use an alternate (i.e. bottled) water supply. You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective action. However, if you have specific health concerns consult your doctor.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

This is flan emergency or immediate risk. if it had been, you would have been notified immediately.

Many water systems treat water with a chemical disinfectant, such as chlorine, in order to inactivate pathogens that cause disease. While disinfectants are effective in controlling many harmful microorganisms, they react with organic and inorganic matter in the water to form DBPs, some of which pose health risks at certain levels. Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. The public health benefits of chlorine disinfection practices are significant and well recognized.

Consequently, one of the most complex questions facing water supply professionals is how to reduce risks from disinfectants and DBPs while providing increased protection against microbial contaminants.

WHAT IS BEING DONE?

We are working to minimize the formation of TTHMS while ensuring an adequate level of disinfection to protect customers from exposure to bacteria. Working with an engineering firm we have identified improvements needed to correct the issue. Recommended improvements to the water system include upgrades to distribution mains, a new storage tank, treatment system, and transmission main. For more information, please contact Stephen Coutu, Public Works Director or James Marvel, Water Superintendent at (401) 435-7741 or in writing to, East Providence Water Utilities Division, 60 Commercial Way, East Providence, RI 02914.

For general information on TTHMs, you may also call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791 or visit the EPA website at http://www.cpa.gov/safewater. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have receive this notice directly (for example people in apartments, nursing homes, schools and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.”

There may be a final vote on May 6th regarding the $19 million water bond issue. Check reportertoday.com for updates.

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By Bob Rodericks The long ago - and twice voter approved - new East Providence Recreation Center may be alive again. The proposal would replace the current site which has been housed in the aging former Riverside Junior High School on Pawtucket avenue. The old junior high site has no fields and limited parking in a cramped neighborhood. Ward 4 council member Chrissy Rossi has received council support from most colleagues for a plan that would redesign the closed Oldham school building into a new recreation Center along with athletic fields. Bond funding would be needed to upgrade the closed school and construct fields.

Currently, Oldham area students have been reassigned to the former Meadowcrest school 198 Newport Ave, Rumford RI on Bart Drive. The Meadowcrest pre-school program is now housed at the Waddington school on Legion Way in Riverside.

401-383-8887 • evosalonri.com In 1998, East Providence voters approved a spending package to provide the city with a new Recreation Center. (‘98 bond language: “WHEREAS, said Chapter was duly approved by a majority of those voting on the question at the general election held November 3, 1998 said election having been called and held and the question prescribed by Section 12 of said Chapter presented in accordance with law, and said Chapter is presented in full force expires 8/1/14 and effect...). The project was again approved by voters in the early 2000’s. Councilman and Mayor at the time, Joseph Larisa, would not allow the bonding to proceed however.

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Rossi, receiving support from most of the city council for this project, has been working is the 20th of each month on a plan starting when Oldham school was closed. “Citizens have voted for a recreation Send News To center more than once and this is a chance to finally get it done,” Rossi told colleagues.

Rossi has received assurances from city officials that about $1 million could be allocated news@eastprovreporter.com to convert Oldham to a city recreation site. The plan has not yet received final council approval and does not have the support of Mayor Jim Briden.

“Although those who propose this project have good intentions, I do not support converting the Oldham School building into a recreation center. The better plan would be to sell the property and to place it on our tax roll. This project is not good for the taxpayers of East Providence and deviates from our most important objectives of keeping spending and property taxes down.

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Karen Doucette, Ward 4 School Committee Candidate

By Bob Rodericks Riverside resident, 1989 graduate of EPHS and parent of two current EPHS students, Karen Doucette, has announced her candidacy for the School Committee from Ward 4. That seat is currently held by Timothy Conley. “For over 20 years, I have been involved in East Providence’s public schools, first as a student and now as a parent of two. I would like to help steer our school district in a positive direction. Being a representative on the school committee, I believe that I can help enhance the East Providence school community,” said Doucette in a press release. Doucette received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from URI in 1994 and is a certified school nurse teacher at Central High School in Providence where she has worked for the past 12 1/2 years. Doucette also has a Masters in Public Health Nursing from Rhode Island College.

She is married to Kevin Doucette and have 2 daughters attending EPHS, a sophomore and a freshman. “We live in Riverside, about 3 blocks from my parents house where I grew up and my daughters, like me, attended Waddington and RMS and now the high school,” Doucette added.

“I believe that the state of Rhode Island and city of East Providence need to move in a different direction. We need to change our focus away from the current national obsession with high-stakes standardized testing, uniformity, overcrowded classrooms, antagonism toward professional teachers. Instead a move towards richer and solid curricula, creativity, collaboration, respect for the teaching profession and a dedication to promoting the joy of learning in our schools and all our children. I feel doing this will entice highly productive teachers back into our district,” said Doucette. “We need to foster a public education system that embraces and cel-

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Saturday May 31st is the date for this year’s Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation Annual Fundraiser. Once again it will be held at the Saint Brendan School Hall, 55 Turner Avenue, Riverside, 6:30 to 11:00PM. Lauren Zarembka was a talented singer, actor and thought about working with sick children one day. On September 23, 2007, Lauren died after her 2 ½ year battle to live with a cancerous brain tumor. The Zarembka family funneled their grief into the establishment of the ‘Lauren Ashley Zarembka Memorial Foundation’. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to assist graduating and continuing ed 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. In order to fund this foundation, a dinner, silent auction, raffles and a DJ, all take place in an annual event to benefit the foundations mission.

The Zarembka foundation was a major sponsor of this year’s East Providence High School production of Phantom of the Opera and the Riverside Middle School’s production of Beauty and the Beast.

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East Providence Town News HeritageFest XXXIV Dates Announced East Providence Heritage Days Inc. is pleased to announce that HeritageFest XXXIV will be held at Pierce Memorial Field & Stadium on July 18-20, 2014. HeritageFest is known statewide and beyond for presenting quality live performances featuring nationally known entertainers and world music by artists recommended by both the RI State Council on the Arts and the New England Foundation for the Arts. This annual 3-day event literally puts East Providence on the map and makes it shine! It has become for thousands statewide and beyond a summer destination. The festival holds the distinction of having been recognized by the National Geographic Traveler, the RI Dept. of Tourism and two-time recipient of the National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA) Arts & Humanities Award for superior programming.

You won’t want to miss the outstanding talent on this year’s roster. Stop in for some English rock with Custard Pie-Celebrating the Music of Led Zeppelin as they kick off festivities on Friday, July 18th. Saturday, July 19th get ready for world renown and acclaimed Grammy Award winning producer and rock n’ roll legend extraordinaire Rick Derringer! Rick will be supported by our very own local favorite Band of Brothers. Then on Sunday, July 20th enjoy the inimitable, high energy blues-rock of The Pat Travers Band fresh from their whirlwind tour of the UK and Europe as they rock the stadium with sensational sound. Not to be missed will be Pat’s support act Crushed Velvet.

Save the weekend of July 18-20! Come on down and plan to stay! HeritageFest XXXIV (yes 34th!) will take you across the globe from the African diaspora with Zili Misik, a fabulous, award winning, all-female band to echoes of Ireland and Scotland with the best of Annalivia. Come savor the splendor of Mexico with Veronica Robles & Her Mariachi and the Latin Jazz of South America with MarKamusic.

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The East Providence Democratic City Committee met with a large member turnout on Monday, April 28th, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Riviera Inn Restaurant located at 580 North Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914 for the sole purpose of our April Business Meeting and Candidate Night.

At this meeting we deferred from our regular meeting format and gave each Democratic Candidate running for State office an opportunity to give a presentation and Q&A’s during a 10 minute time slot. All candidates were well received and found the committee interested with strong questions for each office presented.

The East Providence Democratic City Committee voted for endorsements on that evening. Together we look forward to having a very productive election year. It is our pleasure to announce the following endorsed slate by the EPDCC. Candidate for Governor – Clay Pell Candidate for Lt. Governor – Ralph Mollis Candidate for Secretary of State - Guillaume de Ramel Candidate for State Treasurer - Ernie Almonte Candidate for Attorney General - Peter Kilmartin Candidate for Congress – David Cicilline Candidate for Senate – Jack Reed We thank everyone for taking time to speak with our committee and we wish everyone a very productive campaign. The right to vote is a privilege and our constitutional right that we should all exercise during Primary and General Elections.

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People in the News Courts Recognize Service of Longtime Employees

Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell, center, with Judiciary employees who received 2013 Employee of the Year awards from their respective courts on April 17. Front row, from left, Claudia M. Porrazzo, of Johnston, Superior Court Employee of the Year, and Christina M. Harrington, of Westerly, District Court Employee of the Year. Back row, from left, Beverly A. Wilkinson, of Pawtucket, Family Court Employee of the Year; Richard M. Blakely, of East Providence, Supreme Court Employee of the Year, and Michael A. Castelli, of Johnston, Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal Employee of the Year.

Raimondo Honors East Providence Students

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo recently presented the Treasury Young Leader Award to 41 students, 2 of which were from East Providence. The award recognizes high school juniors who have demonstrated an interest in entrepreneurship and outstanding achievement in math, economics, and business-related classes.

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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.

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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.

May 2014 The Reporter “The Young Leader Award gives outstanding students the recognition they deserve for excelling at their studies and serving their communities,” said Raimondo. “They are great examples to us all by showcasing the traits Rhode Islanders need for a successful future.”

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“To have innovation, it is important to encourage young people to consider the possibilities and opportunities that are right here in their backyard,” said Pereira. “We are proud to host these young leaders, their teachers, guidance counselors and families.”

Left to right: Honoree Leslie Vongphakdy Rhode Island General Treasurer Gina Raimondo, and Sam Lawrence.

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Rumford Resident Katherine Rogers Named State Winner of VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Competition Katherine Rogers of Rumford, daughter of Christine and Michael Rogers, was named the State of Rhode Island winner of the 2014 Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Competition.

Kate delivered her speech, “Why I’m Optimistic About our Nation’s Future” at the annual state VFW luncheon. She traveled to Washington, DC in March for the national competition and was the recipient of more than $3,000 in college scholarships.

She and the other state winners are now invited to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in June to participate in the 2014 Freedoms Foundation Conference.

Kate is a senior at La Salle Academy. She is a 2014 Presidential Scholar candidate, a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student and a member of the National and French Honor Societies.

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SCHOOL NEWS Class Of 1964 Kicks Off Reunion Year With Scholarships In recognition of their 50th reunion year, members of the East Providence High School Class of 1964 reached out to classmates to help raise money for scholarships.

Alumni volunteered at the recent phone-a-thon sponsored

by Scholarship Foundation of East Providence and made calls to classmates throughout the country. As part of the phone-a-thon, the Carter Family Charitable Trust will match the first $45,000 in contributions received by April 30.

Alumni established the EPHS Class of 1964 Scholarship in 1989 in memory of deceased class members. Over the past 25 years, the Class of 1964 has awarded more than $35,000 in scholarships to East Providence students through

Scholarship Foundation of East Providence. Last year the Class of 1964 raised $3,500 for scholarships. With matching funds, the class hopes to raise $5,000 to award as EPHS Class of 1964 Scholarships for this landmark year.

“We are happy with the generous pledges classmates have made,” stated Susan Roe Jordan, class secretary. She encouraged alumni who have not yet sent in their donation to do so as soon as possible so that they can double in value. Checks can be made payable to Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, with Class of 1964 on the memo line, and mailed to the Foundation at P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915.

The East Providence High School Class of 1964, celebrating their 50th anniversary, contacted fellow classmates for support at the recent citywide phone-a-thon. Chris Murray Grieco, Class Secretary Susan Roe Jordan and Class Vice Pres. Pat Russo, show their Townie pride.

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The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) recently announced the winners of the ARTS Scholarship 2014 Program and Martin’s own, Blake Trowbridge, will be recognized as one of the 33 talented Rhode Island students, ages 11 – 14, to receive a scholarship of up to $500 to attend local summer arts education programs that will expand their experiences in a chosen area of study. A committee of PPAC’s Board of Directors, the Community Outreach Committee is comprised of PPAC Board Members, Rhode Island educators, artists, and community leaders with an interest in the arts and Men • Women • Children Hair • Nails • Waxing continued on next page...

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youth. Its mission includes developing arts education opportunities for Rhode Island’s young people and making PPAC accessible to Rhode Island’s diverse populations. Committee members are responsible for conducting the application, assessment, and awarding of the scholarships. The ARTS Scholarships 2014 awards will be presented to Blake and other winners during a ceremony for recipients and invited guests at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 12, 2014 from 4:30 – 6:00pm.

We would also like to recognize Alyssa Alba, 6th grade student on the MMS Track team, who recently finished 2nd overall in the female division of the Mohawks Hustle 5K that took place in April.

During April, students from Ms. Letendre and Mr. Riley’s 6th grade Science classes spent an overnight trip to Alton Jones Campus at URI. Studying nature up close in a beautiful setting, students learned about the living and non-living parts of ecosystems and how they interact. At Alton Jones, students gain an understanding and appreciation of the natural world while learning about themselves and working collaboratively with others. Thank you to both teachers and the many parents and family members who assisted in chaperoning the event.

On Thursday, April 17th, students at Martin Middle showed they are Boston Strong by wearing shirts and hats to show support for the upcoming anniversary of the tragic event at the Boston Marathon last year. Funds ($210)were raised that day that will be donated to the upcoming Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Boston

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We are also pleased to announce that two members from our community, one parent, Barry O’Rourke and one instructor, Jodie Audet, were chosen as two of the 2014 Special Needs Recognition Program Award recipients that were recognized by the East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education at the May 1st Awards Program. The award is designed to identify those individuals for their consistent outstanding support to the Special Education students of our school and the district.

May will also be a very busy month at Martin, along with a full Spring Sports schedule, our Band and Chorus will be performing their Spring Concerts with Band performing on Wednesday, May 7th and the Choral Ensemble performing the following Wednesday, May 14th with both concerts beginning at 7pm. Both the Band and Chorus earned “Superior” classification in their recent RIMEA Festivals. The Martin Jazz Band will also be participating in the Jazz Festival at Moses Brown School on Saturday, May 3rd.

Finally, in cooperation with Navigant Credit Union, Martin will be hosting a CU 4 Reality Fair on Wednesday, May 14th. The Fair is a culmination of a school year partnership with Navigant representatives and our 7th grade Social Studies classes in which students acquire knowledge on how to be fiscally responsible adults.

Students will be bringing their budget worksheet with their net monthly salary to the Fair to apply learned skills that will hopefully lead to their personal financial success. Especially during these challenging economic times, it’s even more important to educate our youth about their finances.

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The band performed renditions of songs such as Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and the rap version of 2 Unlimited’s “Get Ready For This?” to send off the convoy of 15 tractor trailer (loaded with 600,000 lbs of nutritious food) trucks to food banks.

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Bay View Academy Students Roll Out Their Sleeping Bags To Call Attention To Homelessness

East Providence, RI – On Thursday, March 20th, twelve Bay View Academy students rolled out their sleeping bags to take part in the 6th Annual Catholic Schools Sleep Out at Saint Raphael Academy.

They were joined by students from St. Raphael Academy, Bishop Hendricken High School, LaSalle Academy and The Prout School.

The event ran from 7:00 PM on Thursday to 7:00 AM Friday, during which time they attended Mass that was concelebrated by the chaplain of the participating schools and heard a presentation on Hunger and Homelessness by Janice Luongo, Executive Director of Mary House. They also assembled personal care packets to be donated to Breadline, an organization that gives out food and

personal care items to people in need in Providence, as well as wrote letters to legislators advocating for affordable housing and bills in the Legislature aimed at preventing homelessness.

The following Bay View students from our area participated in the 6th Annual Catholic Schools Sleep Out: Stephanie Brown, Senior, East Providence, RI Elizabeth Furtado, Sophomore, East Providence, RI Meaghan Whittum, Senior, East Providence, RI

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East Providence, RI – The Bay View Academy Upper School Dance Team, under the direction of Bay View alumnae from the class of 2011, Anne Conley (Bristol, RI) and Nicole Duhaime (Swansea, MA), rounded out an award winning season at the Step Up 2 Dance competition at Rhode Island College this past weekend. The team won a gold medal and a special award for modern dance excellence. Earlier in March, they competed at the UDA Dance Championships in Westfield, MA, winning first in both the jazz and hip hop divisions. They also competed at the Leap! Dance Competition in Lowell, MA, at which they won first place overall in the senior division for their hip hop routine. Coaches Anne and Nicole provide the choreography for the Dance Team’s award winning routines.

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At Centro Cultural De Santa Maria 846 Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914 Price - 12 Yrs old and up $12, 5 to 11 yrs old $5, 4 and under free On Sunday May 18th The Rumford Lions will host a Gourmet Pasta Dinner to support the Ronald McDonald House Expansion Project. The Ronald McDonald house provides housing to those who have family members being treated at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital. This expansion project will make housing available to an additional ten families. The details of the dinner are: Menu - Mixed green salad, pasta, and your choice of sauces including Marinara, Pink Vodka, and Grilled Vegetables, and homemade meatballs. The meal will be topped off with strawberry shortcake for dessert. There will also be a giant raffle with the winning tickets being drawn immediately following dinner.

Tickets are available through any member of the Rumford Lions or you may reserve ticket by calling Lion John Barone at 401 632-0859.

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consider the Rumford Lions. Although our name says Rumford we serve all of East Providence and the surrounding area. Membership is open to all. Our current membership includes people from all parts of East Providence, and other nearby Rhode Island and Massachusetts communities. We meet the 4th Thursday of every month (September through June) 7:30 PM at Pinelli’s Restaurant on North Broadway, feel free to drop by or for more information you may contact us at Rumfordlions@cox.net . Please visit our website at Rumfordlions.org.

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Riverside Circle # 28 Daughters of Isabella will meet Thursday May 8, 7:30 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent View Avenue, Riverside RI. Before a brief business meeting we have a guest speaker from the Rhode Island Food Bank scheduled. She’ll be talking about hunger in our state. Bakers this month are Diane Garvin, Helen Hubbard and Helen Miella.

Riverside Circle #28 Daughters of Isabella will attend Mass on Sunday May 18, at 10:30 AM at ST. Brendan Church 60 Turner Avenue, Riverside. Immediately following Mass we will meet at Toti’s Restaurant on RTE 44, Seekonk, MA for our Communion Breakfast all members are invited. Cost is $11.00 and reservation can be made by calling Betty at 438-6158 or Rose at 434-5663.

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EPHS Spring “2nd Sunday” Open House At John Hunt House May 11th Open 1 - 3:30Pm 65 Hunts Mills Road

If you have not viewed the 160th Anniversary exhibition of the Rumford Baking Powder Company, you can still catch it on Mother’s Day. Bring Mom! May Open House celebrates our collaboration with the Master Gardener Program at URI. Free seed packets and veggie/flower sets will be available, along with advice about planting from our MG team. This is the last month to view the extensive Rumford collection. June brings the Crescent Park exhibit to the shores of the Ten Mile. EPHS welcomes those having questions to research or artifacts to donate.

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Ed Serowik, “Mr. Carousel”, began working at Crescent Park in 1947 as a pony boy walking ponies around the track.

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Boys & Girls Club of East Providence Announces Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI Support for SMART Girls

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 31, 2014 – The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence is pleased to announce that Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) will continue to sponsor the SMART Girls Program for the third year.

SMART Girls is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for girls ages 10 and up. Through dynamic sessions, field trips and mentoring opportunities with adult women, Club girls build skills needed to live healthy lives, including eating right, staying physically fit, getting good health care and developing positive relationships with adults.

BCBSRI began their support for this program in 2012; program participants have not only increased their knowledge about making healthy choices, but also have developed deep bonds with the fellow participants and program leaders, ensuring they have a safe place to ask questions about their journey through adolescence. The program includes more than 40 girls each year.

“Thanks to the ongoing support of BCBSRI, SMART Girls has become a cornerstone of our after school programming, ensuring that the girls participating are gaining the knowledge that they need to make healthy choices through their teen years and beyond,” said Club Executive Director Erin Gilliatt.

“Engaging young people in creating healthy habits early in life is critical to lifelong health and wellness. Partnering with entities such as the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence and investing in programs like SMART Girls is an important part of BCBSRI’s strategy for improving the health of all Rhode Islanders,” said Michele Lederberg, chief administrative officer for BCBSRI. “As we celebrate our 75th anniversary this year, we are placing emphasis on the importance of programs like SMART Girls, which promote improving the health and wellness of Rhode Island’s younger generations. We commend the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence for their efforts to empower Rhode Island’s youth to lead healthy lives.”

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American Legion Riverside Post

American Legion Riverside Post located on 830 Willett Ave. will be conducting several ceremonies to honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for this nation. On Saturday May 17 at 9AM, we will be replacing American flags of veterans who are buried at the Gates of Heaven cemetery located on 550 Wampanoag Trail in Riverside. Those wishing to assist, please meet at the cemetery at 9 AM, refreshments will be provided. The rain date will be Saturday May 24 at 9AM. On Sunday May 25, the American Legion will pay tribute at various memorials around the city; we will leave the Post at approximately 8:15AM. These observances include the memorial located at the John E. Rebello Memorial Bridge and Tunnel, the WWI and WWII monuments, Sabin’s Point, Riverside Congregational Church and finally at Little Neck Cemetery. The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday May 26 at 10AM. Please note that the parade will begin at Crescent Park, in the past it began at Oldham Elementary School on Bullocks Point Ave. We invite all veterans from East Providence to march with us.

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Harmony Heritage Chorus, under the direction of Bob O’Connell, competed with eleven other choruses at the Area 2 Convention & Contests (AC&C) 2014 from April 23 -26 in South Portland, Maine. The chorus is competing to qualify for a place at the 2014 International Contest & Convention being held this November in Louisville, KY. Harmony Heritage members come from all over Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. The organization is a local chapter of Harmony, Inc., an international, organization whose purpose is to empower all women through education, friendship and a cappella singing in the barbershop style.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Ocean State Announces Its National ‘Bigs’ & ‘Littles’ Of The Year!

Cranston, RI – This year we are pleased to announce that Rhode Island’s nationally recognized Big Brother and Big Sister have been announced. Julie Lefebvre of Warwick and David Bell of Pawtucket have been recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for their work with their Little Sister and Little Brother.

David has been matched with his Little Brother Bradley for over two and a half years. David often speaks to how easy it is to be a Big Brother. “Often we will simply watch a movie, make a pizza and chat about our week. We play board games, put together puzzles or go catch a ball game.”

Julie, who will be celebrating four years together with her Little Sister Alexis talked about how important being a mentor is to her because of her relationship with her mom.

“My mom was very strict, from Italy and didn’t have a ‘normal childhood’ filled with normal traditions such as dying Easter eggs, carving pumpkins, or going Christmas caroling.” Now Julie is reliving her childhood with Alexis and having an opportunity to do all the things she never had a chance to do.

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CRANSTON, RI – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) has announced the 2014 inductees into its Magical Circle of People We Admire. The Magical Circle was established in 2007 to recognize those individuals who through their professional accomplishments and community service have become exemplary role models for children in Rhode Island.

The 2014 “Magical Circle” honorees are: Hilina Ajakaiye, Operations Manager, Stop & Shop, New England Division Dennis Littky, Co-Founder and Co-Director, The Big Picture Company, The Met School, and College Unbound Ingrid Tolentino, Vice President, MetLife Auto & Home Jim Vincent, President, NAACP Providence Branch, and Compliance Officer, RIPTA In addition, Bonney B. Sevellon, will be this year’s recipient of the annual Legacy Award. The Legacy Award is Given to a person who is a pioneer in his or her field, whose volunteer or career work has impacted the lives of countless people. As the Executive Director of Big Sisters of Rhode Island in 1997, she pioneered BBBSOS’ existing relationship with Savers and developed The Big Sisters Fund. Incorporated as a solely owned subsidiary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (separate 501(c) 3), more commonly known as the Donation Center, the Fund was formed to collect gently used clothing and household items and the proceeds fund BBBSOS’ mentoring programs.

The inductees will be honored at BBBSOS’s annual gala on June 14th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Goat Island in Newport.

The event, themed An Evening in Paris, will feature a signature cocktail, amazing aerialists, unique auction items and a delicious French-inspired feast. Dance the night away to the sounds of Nancy Paolino and the Black Tie Band. Tickets and additional information about the event are available through the event’s website: www.

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Proceeds from The Big Night Out: An Evening in Paris will be used to support the mentoring relationships for over 500 children throughout Rhode Island.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State is Rhode Island’s leading mentoring organization and has been serving boys and girls in Rhode Island for over 45 years. Persons interested in mentoring a child or donating to support the program can log on to the agency’s website www.BBBSOS.org or call (401) 921-2434.

Rumford Lions Eyeglasses Collection Boxes Will Return

Lions clubs across the globe collect used eyeglasses that are then sent to central locations for examination, classification and distribution to people in need throughout the world. The Rumford Lions Club collection sites are in the vicinity of the three US Post Office branches in East Providence. The boxes are similar to the ones you see outside post office except that they are NOT on post office property and they are painted bright yellow and with the Lions logo. Recently they were removed and sent out to be reconditioned.

If you have glasses to donate please hold onto them and keep an eye out for their return. The Rumford Lions may be contacted at rumfordlions@cox.net.

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Events & Activities

Fundraising Raffle To Support Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse are having a raffle to give you a chance to have a dream.

Here are the items in that raffle: 1. An overnight stay in the Borden Flats Lighthouse in Mount Hope Bay off Fall River .It is a beautifully restored spark plug style lighthouse with many modern facilities. The reservation is for two people, transportation included.

2. An overnight stay at Rose Island Lighthouse in Newport. A fully restored Second Empire style lighthouse with the interior restored to its 1910 days. The reservation is for two people and transportation is included.

3. Spend two nights on Block Island at the historic Surf Hotel. The reservation is for two people and tickets for the ferry are included.

Tickets are now on sale and will continue to be available until May 7, 2014 when the winners will be announced at a meeting in the Riverside Library. The tickets are $10.00 each or three for $25.00.

The tickets are available from Dave Kelleher at 401-433-2763 or lighthouse1936@verizon.net.

RMS Musical Theater Company Presents “Beauty and the Beast” May 8th-10th

Be our guest when Disney’s classic Beauty and the Beast comes alive onstage as Riverside Middle School presents this timeless classic. Under the stage direction of RI College’s Ranee Csigay, music direction by RMS chorus teacher John Baldaia, and choreography by Tina Vittorioso of Center Stage Dance Academy in Seekonk, townie pride is alive in Riverside. Boasting a cast of 50 students this exciting musical with elaborate costumes and sets will be fully staged with professional sound and lights. Musical highlights include “Belle”, “ Gaston”, “Be Our Guest”, “Home”, “Human Again” and of course “Beauty and the Beast” Principle cast includes: “Belle” – Ellen Phillips; “Beast” – Andrew Faria; “Gaston” – Matthew Flanagan – “Lefou” – Sergio Raposo; “Mrs. Potts” – Kylee Rebollo; “Lumiere” – Zion Hall; “Cogsworth” – Zachary Garcia – “Madame de la Grand Bouche” – Katrina Nunes; “Babette” - Brooke Martins - “Maurice” – Terrance Fry, and Christy Long as “Chip. We hope you will be a part of the magic alongside many delightfully enchanted spoons, forks, plates, napkins, wolves, and townspeople.

The Riverside Middle School Musical Theater Company’s production of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” takes place in the John Hurley Auditorium of Riverside Middle School on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and can be purchased at Riverside Middle School starting on Monday April 28th or at the door.

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The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society will host its second annual Tea Party for Girls at the Governor Lippitt House in Providence, on May 17th at 2:00 p.m. This event invites girls 6 to 12 years old to learn the basics of social etiquette to build the skill-set needed for advancement in our changing society.

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This year’s Tea Party for Girls will feature an appearance by reenactor Lady Estelle, who will join the tea party in the role of Mrs. Christiana Carteaux Bannister, a 19th century New England businesswoman and abolitionist. Lady Estelle will share inspiring stories of historical African American women in Rhode Island while teaching the etiquette of taking tea.

The girls participating in this event will receive a free “Because I’m a Girl” bracelet from sponsor Alex and Ani as a gift. Laurie Onanian of Alex and Ani states “This bangle carries with it an empowering message for young women. ‘Because I am a girl, I am born to achieve. I am capable. I am brave. I am born to inspire others and I am a blessing to the world.’ This bangle is part of our Charity By Design program whereby 20% of all sales support Plan International USA’s Because I am a Girl initiative, a movement to lift four million girls in the developing world out of poverty.”

This year’s tea party is also being sponsored by Preserve Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the goal of protecting Rhode Island’s historic structures and unique places for present and future generations. Refreshments will be served during the party.

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C.U.B.E. FUNDRAISER Friday, May 30th

The members of C.U.B.E., Citizens United for a Better Environment, cordially invite one and all to join us on Friday, May 30th for our fundraiser.

This event will be held from 6-9PM at the Santa Maria Club which is located at 846 Broadway in East Providence.

Dinner will consist of soup, salad, pasta and meatballs, chicken with rice, coffee, soda and desserts.

TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE Adults-$20.00 Children age12 and under-$5.00 Family maximum charge-$50.00 A cash bar will be available. There will be a raffle and entertainment.

C.U.B.E. is an organization of residents and businesses concerned with the environment and quality of life affected by a construction and demolition facility that operates in the open. Particulates in the air are a health threat. Foul odors, such as hydrogen sulfide, excessive noises and traffic, all contribute to health issues, lower property values and property that would be difficult to sell.

For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please contact Jo-Ann Durfee at cube.eastprov@gmail.com, Jose Brites at jbbrites@hotmail.com or the East Providence Coalition at EPC02916@gmail.com.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at Gripnail Corporation, 97 Dexter Road, East Providence from 9 to 5 PM Monday thru Friday or at the door on May 30th.

Multi Year Class Reunion

EPHS Classes of 1967, 1968 & 1969 will be holding a combined Class Reunion on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea, Ma. For more info please contact Bill Moura (68) at 401-438-3344 or email ephsmulti@gmail.com. You can also “like” us on Facebook - EPHS Class Reunion 1967, 1968, 1969.

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Local Disc Jockey, Joe Freitas Sponsors Animal Shelter Food Drive Saturday, May 31st

In cooperation with the East Providence Animal Control Center, All Star Entertainment & The East Providence Yacht Club are joining efforts to feed the City’s stray and abandoned domestic animals until a suitable home is provided.

The event has been named The Spring Love Party. DJ Joe Freitas & the owners of the Yacht Club will join together in hopes to raise pet food donations. All food collected will be donated to The East Providence Animal Control Center. The DJ will be playing a variety of dance music throughout the night along with an impressive display of lighting effects.

The venue will be held on Saturday, May, 31, 2014 at 8:30PM until 12:30AM at The East Providence Yacht Club located at 9 Pier Road, East Providence, RI 02914 Pet food donations will be collected on the night of the event.

All proceeds to benefit The East Providence Animal Control Center.

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Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation Annual Fundraiser.

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday May 31st is the date for this year’s Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation Annual Fundraiser.

Dinner, Raffle, Silent Auction and DJ “Big Bill Thomas”

Once again it will be held at Saint Brendan School Hall, 55 Turner Avenue, Riverside, 6:30 to 11:00PM Adults: $20PP Children: (5--10) $10 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!-UPDATE Tickets can be purchased at Schroder’s Deli, 204 Willett Avenue Riverside. Stop in and say hello to Teri and her crew and pick up some of the freshest deli items around!!

New Ticket Location!!! Sparky’s Coney Island System, 122 Taunton Avenue, East Providence. Stop in grab a bite and say hello to Sparky As always by calling 438-4445, or 4334883. OR...just let me know and I’ll make sure we get tickets to you!

Not able to donate your home? How about your time? We are also looking for bottle feeders!

All food and medical will be provided by Cat Adoption Services.

For more information, contact Rita Falaguerra, Cat Adoption Team Services at 401-433-1946 or email at: Rfalaguerr@aol.com

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Church Events Newman Congregational Church, UCC to Hold Card Party/Luncheon

Rumford, RI – Newman Congregational Church on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues will hold their 20th Annual Card Party/Luncheon on Thursday, May 8th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Invite your friends for a game of Bridge, Rummy, Canasta or bring your favorite Board Game and enjoy a catered lunch. A Penny Social Table will be available and Door Prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $10.00 per person and should be purchased by Monday, May 5th.

Donations of canned goods will be gratefully received to help stock the Bread of Life Food Pantry. For tickets, please call 401-434-4742.

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was fairly immediate. Once I had matched the mood of the words to the right set of musical materials, the magic happened. It was a moving, memorable experience to hear the musical sketches come to life under the aegis of words from these inspiring sources.

It was also an enjoyable and interesting choice to accompany the vocal lines with a string quartet. My musical materials for the outer movements were of a three-voice texture for which I utilized the second violin, viola and cello. This left the first violin available for a free-ranging, embellishing role, allowing me to emphasize high points of the music and signal words in the text with the soaring, shiny sound of the high violin register. I have worked with Geoff Greene each step of the way, and his experience and expertise has helped make this an entirely enjoyable experience. I much look forward to the performance of The Newman Cantata by the choir and soloists at Newman Church!”

The Newman Choral Concert will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 3 pm. The public is cordially invited and there is a suggested donation of $10. Tickets are available at the Newman Church office or by calling 401-434-4742. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Childcare is provided for this event by a professional staff. A reception will follow the concert with an opportunity to meet the musicians and composer and partake in some tasty treats. Newman Church is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916.

Rumford, R.I. - Newman Congregational Church, U.C.C., is pleased to present our annual choral concert, featuring Gabriel Faure’s setting of the Requiem Mass and the premier performance of The Newman Cantata by local composer Steven L. Jobe. The Newman Adult Choir, under the direction of Geoffrey Greene, features soloists Alisa Cassola, soprano, Barbara Youmans, alto, Neil The Evangelical Covenant Church of Riverside (ECC Riverside), Letendre, tenor, and Paul Hutchins, bass.

165 Rounds Avenue, Riverside, will host a BLOCK PARTY on SaturA Requiem Mass is a Mass for the Dead, and Faure’s setting day, May 31, 2014, from 10:00 am to 3:00 PM. This family-oriented of the Latin is masterful. His overall musical approach utilizes soft, event, open to the public and completely FREE OF CHARGE, will lush harmonies. He uses warm string and organ accompaniment feature food, live music, games, a bounce house and more. Join with robust harmonies in the male voices in particular, making for us, rain or shine. For more information, contact the Church office a deep sound that is nothing short of sublime. The work features a at 401-433-4356. captivating soprano solo of the text Pie Jesu that will be performed

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Cumberland, RI 02864-1410 is holding a dance on Friday, June The Newman music committee decided to commission a 13th for single seniors. Divorced, widowed, never married adults 55 work for our choir and Steven L. Jobe was an easy choice for the years old and older are invited to dance-up-a-storm to music from composer. Steve has performed viola and hurdy-gurdy in several the ‘60s onward played by a lively, popular DJ from 6:00 p.m. to concerts at Newman in recent years, including his own composi10:00 p.m. Tickets are $17/person have just gone on sale. Space tions, and Greene and Jobe have a natural chemistry. Here are is limited, so dancers are urged to send for their tickets right away, excerpts from Greene’s recent interview with the composer. in order to secure their chance to boogie on June 13th. Single “When I heard that I would be commissioned by Newman seniors are asked to write “dance” on the envelope and on their Church to compose a vocal work, I was elated but also intimidated. check. Checks are made payable to: Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

I had composed arias and art songs before, but very few choral passages. Still, I knew that I had a strong capacity to be inspired by the text and I felt that such inspiration would guide me through any difficulties. I planned to set three movements, a small-scale cantata after the model of JS Bach. In choosing the text, I worked with Geoff Greene, Music Minister of Newman and Timoth Sylvia, the new Senior Minister at Newman. Soon enough, we identified poems by Walt Whitman Darest All Your Concrete Needs! thou now, O’ Soul and a shortened version Concrete Stamping of William Blake’s Auguries of Innocence as Sidewalks suitable for the outer movements. For the Patio's / Porches middle, slow movement I finally chose to Jacuzzi Pads set the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Steps Mount, a passage I had found moving when I heard it as a young person in church. It felt like the planets were aligned in a lucky way because the process of setting the words

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The Reporter May 2014

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     

 

 







    

      

  

        

 

          

 

  

     

                           

             

    

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        

May 2014 The Reporter

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Your Early Summer Guide Definition Traning

EP Parks & Rec EPRD Summer Day Camp for youth ages 6 -15 (age as of September 1, 2014)

June 30th - August 8th / Camp operates rain or shine Mon. - Fri. from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Pierce Field, 201 Mercer Street East Providence, RI 02914 We are pleased to announce our continued collaboration with the East Providence School District and the YMCA to bring the “Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative” to the 2014 summer camp program!

The initiative features hands-on learning throughout a traditional camp day. Daily activities are designed with fun in mind while providing learning and literacy supports. Certified teachers design and lead activities along side recreation camp counselors and teaching assistants. Camp activities also include field trips, swimming, special events, arts and crafts, sports and the opportunity to have a fun summer!

Transportation is not provided to and from camp. Children must be dropped off and picked up.

CAMP FEE: Registration fee is $50 per week /per child. A minimum payment for 1 week is due at registration. Cash or check only.

REGISTRATION: Registrations will be taken in person only beginning March 31 at the following locations: • REC. MAIN OFFICE / 435-7511 / 610 WATERMAN AVE. / M-F 8:30AM - 3:30PM • REC. CENTER / 433-6360 / 100 BULLOCKS PT. AVE. / M-F 9AM - 8PM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2014!

The East Providence department of Recreation will offer a “Definition Training” class just in time for swim suit weather!

The program takes place takes place at the Recreation Center located at 100 Bullocks Point Ave. Classes are held on Thursdays with 2 time frames to choose from; 11am-12pm & 6:45-7:45.

Definition Training combines light cardio, stretching¸ toning and isolated Pilates- based movements to achieve that lean physique!

The fee is $5 per person per class.

To register, please call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

Upcoming Trips

May 21 Luciano’s Lake Pearl Wrentham, MA to see the North Shore Acapella group.

Lunch is included June 5 Ocean State Theatre in Warwick to see “Always Patsy Cline” Lunch will be at the Greenwood Inn. June 12 Venus de Milo to see the “Temptations” lunch included July 9 Block Island lunch and tour included July 31 Martha’s Vineyard, tour included.

Lunch on own August 6 Rockport, Mass Lobster or Chicken lunch included August 13 Nantucket island tour included, lunch on own.

November 5 Goodspeed Opera House Haddam Ct. to see Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” lunch at the Gelston House. Please call now for reservations to secure tickets.

Small deposit required.

Please call Debbie Rochford at 437-2983 or 435-7511 for more info.

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And our 2nd Annual:: BMX Bike Contest

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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!

11:00-6:00: FREE Family Fun Festival Ăžlled with live demonstrations, vendor booths, BMX contests, live music all day, climbing wall, and MORE! Live music performances by: Kicking Hole, Pat Lowell Acoustic, and more!

Bring your blankets and enjoy the day of music and fun! PLUS, join Jamie Silva in a Free Family Style Combine! FOR MORE INFO: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!

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Time to Get out and have some Fun in the Sun...

Visit my booth at the K-Rob Festival May 31st!

East Providence Athletic Club Announces Date for Charity Golf Tournament

The East Providence Athletic Club will hold its 18th annual John J. Chalmers Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 7, at Firefly Golf Course in Seekonk, MA. The event, which has raised more than $65,000, benefits Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence Journal Summertime Fund, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Kyle Page Fund.

The East Providence Athletic Club, located at 118 Mauran Ave., is seeking donations of raffle prizes and gift certificates from area businesses. For information, call the club at 434-9584.

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American Legion to Hold Benefit Motorcycle Poker Run

Crescent Park Carousel

Saturday June 7, 2014 Rain Date June 8, 2014

Riverside American Legion Motorcycle Poker Run Best Hand - $200 !

Registration 10-11:30 at the Riverside American Legion 830 Willett Ave, Riverside, RI 02915 Contact: Jack Wallace Email: j a c k w @ w a l l a c e 1 . c o m ; Phone: 401-487-0796 Registration forms for riders are available in advance at the Legion.

Join your biker friends with a $25 donation and hit the open road to benefit the Riverside American Legion. Save the date for great food with cash bar, raffles, door prizes, plus free T-shirt for riders and passengers, free pool, 50/50 drawing, door prizes and a live band!

The public is welcome to join our After Party starting at 4:00 with a $10 donation.

Registration and tickets to the After Party may also be purchased in advance at the Riverside Legion.

Our veterans and service members make tremendous sacrifices to protect and defend our country and their service is something all Americans honor. The Legion belongs to the people it serves and the community in which it thrives. The public is always welcome.

Ron Portella is a veteran, a member of the Riverside American Legion Motorcycle Poker Run committee and a biker! We hope you will join Ron and many other bikers to help raise money for the Legion.

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Join East Bay Center at the Carousel

Saturday, May 24th • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

East Bay Center, along with several other community providers, is hosting a family fun day at the historic Crescent Park Looff Carousel, and we would love to see you there!

The theme of the event: “I love my child… and I want what every parent wants” is universal. Education and awareness will be provided on topics such as: the awareness and importance of behavioral health in both children and parents; recognizing and seeking help for various conditions; the importance of medical and dental health; child safety; as well as information on a host of topics that affect every-day life.

Enjoy rides on the historic carousel, popcorn, giveaways, and raffles. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sponsored by East Bay Center Inc., and the East Bay Family Community Care Partnership (FCCP)

Ride with K-Rob Family Fun Festival is May 31st CAROUSEL WILL BE OPEN FOR NORMAL SPRING HOURS 12 NOON TO 6 PM SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS We are currently booking birthday parties, special events and wedding pictures; don't delay call today to reserve your special day!

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

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Find us on Crescent Park Carousel

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What's Happening this Spring & Summer...

Segregansett CC 2014 Golf Programs New Membership Special for 2014-2015 Single $2950 $2950 April Single May 1, 2014 2014--June June30, 30,2015 2015 Family $3200 $3200 April Family May 1, 2014 2014--June June30, 30,2015 2015 YoungAdult Adult21-29 21-29 $1500 $1500 April Young May 1,2014 1, 2014- -June June30,30,2015 2015 MidAdult Adult30-35 30-35 $2100 $2100 April 1,2014 Mid May 1, 2014- -June June30,2015 30, 2015 Member For a Day Pricing | $40 Weekdays | $50 Weekends | incl. cart Call Pro P Shop for Tee Times @ 508-824-9144

For Membership Info call @ 508-824-9110

7Th Annual A Ride For Tomorrow In Memory Of Mariah Burda Saturday, June 14, 2014 (Rain/Shine)

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What Are Your Kids Doing This Summer?

SUMMER CAMP 2014 We offer traditional day camps, dozens of specialty camps and a resident camp. All are filled with adventure, excitement and new friends. Activities for all ages include art, music, sports and water fun.

To register or for more information please visit gpymca.org.

Newman YMCA 472 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.7103 gpymca.org YMCA of Greater Providence is a 501c3 organization. Financial assistance available.

DONATIONS: $20 in advance (must purchase before June 1st) $25 at the door after June 1st START: Dublin Rose, 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA Motorcycle Registration from 10:00 am - 12:00 (MUST HAVE HELMETS) FINISH: The Whiskey Republic 515 South Water Street, Providence, RI Food, Raffles, Music and Prizes begin at 2:00 pm All Proceeds Benefit THE TOMORROW FUND AT HASBRO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL L e a r n m o r e a t w w w. a r i d e f o r t o m o rrow.com or visit our Facebook page.

Fo r T i c k e t s C o n t a c t : J e a n B u r d a 508.726.5139 Tom Burda 508.726.1187 Bruce Andrews 774.991.3042 Don’t have a bike? Meet us after the run.

The Whiskey Republic will be open at 2:00 pm for food, drinks Make donations payable to: “A Ride for Tomorrow”

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Activities and fun in town for all ages!

Save The Bay Annonces Its Summer Lighthouse Tours

Save the Bay will conduct an increase in the number of its Ultimate Lighthouse Tours for the summer of 2014.

½ Day Tour from Providence

1:00 P.M.-4:00P.M. View 7 lighthouses, 3 lost lighthouse sites Includes a stop at Pomham Rocks Lighthouse $50.00 per person Dates Sat. May 17th& Sat. July 5

Full day tours from Providence

9:00A.M. to 4:00P.M. View 16 Lighthouses and 5 lost Lighthouse Sites Includes a stop at Rose Island Lighthouse and a bag lunch $100.00 per person Dates June 6, July 12, Sept. 6 & Sept.27

New Location at 218 Willett Avenue, Riverside Come check us out at Lakeside Square (next to Schroder’s Deli)

Conveniently located. Plenty of off street parking.

Offering All Dance Disciplines Ages Two-Adult

Summer Classes Now Enrolling!

Open House & Registration June 7th

For Additional Information call (508) 336-5284 or (401) 433-4300 Or Visit our website TwinkleToesDancing.com NDCA Certified Director ~ Sarah Halpin • Classically trained Ballet instructor

½ Day Tours from Newport

View 9 Lighthouses and 3 lost lighthouse sites $50.00 per person Dates June 7 & August 23

Reservations required. For more information Contact Save The Bay at savebay.org or 401-272 3540 ex 133. Income used for educational programs at Save The Bay and restoration efforts at Pomham Rocks and Rose Island Lighthouses.

Friends of Linden Place

BRISTOL “TALES of THE SLAVE TRADE” WALKING TOUR

Linden Place Museum will host a walking tour of Linden Place Mansion and downtown Bristol, RI focused specifically on Bristol’s DeWolf Family and their involvement in the Slave Trade. Featured in the PBS film “Traces of the Trade”, The DeWolf family, Bristol’s premier family in the 18th and early 19th centuries, was once one of the largest traders of slaves in New England.

The guided tour will take place on Saturday, May 17th at 10:00am and will begin at Linden Place, the Federal-style mansion built by architect Russell Warren for George DeWolf, in downtown Bristol. The tour will then continue through the center of historic Bristol and down to the waterfront on Thames Street, pointing out significant sites tied to Bristol’s lengthy and profitable involvement in the slave trade. continued on next page

BASKETBALL TRAINING

7th Annual Summer Hoop CampS Gordon School

East Providence, RI JULY 7th - 11th • 8:30 AM TO 2 PM Boys & Girls Grades 1-9, Cost: $170.00

Providence Providence Country Day School Country Day School East Providence, RI East Providence, RI Girls Camp Boys Camp JULY 14th - 18th 8:30 am AUGUST 4th - 8th Drop-off 9 AM TO 2 PM 9 AM TO 2 PM Ages 7-16*, Cost: $155.00

Ages 7-16*, Cost: $155.00

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

• Experienced Coaches • FREE T-Shirt • Written Evaluations

*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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Your Early Summer Guide to Events in Town The tour ends at the historic DeWolf Tavern, once a DeWolf waterfront warehouse, where tour-goers will enjoy a rum cocktail and ask questions.

The tour is $20, $15 for Linden Place members, and includes a complimentary drink at the DeWolf Tavern. Reservations are required and the tour is limited to 15 people.

For more information and reservations, please call the Linden Place office at 401-2530390.

Friends of Linden Place is a non-profit organization responsible for the restoration and preservation of the historic house museum at 500 Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island, and for the promotion of cultural, artistic, and educational programs in the community.

The mansion and grounds are open to the public from May to October, during the holiday season, and also by appointment.

Hands on Summer Fun for children ages 4-15

art • basketball • cooking natural science

Tickets Now on Sale for Linden Place Mansion’s Annual Fourth of July Parade Picnic

PLUS OFFICIAL RED SOX BASEBALL CAMP

Linden Place is the best seat in town for viewing the nationally famous

Bristol Fourth of July Parade!

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

Linden Place, an 1810 Federal mansion in the heart of Bristol, RI will be hosting its Annual Fourth of July Parade Picnic on Friday, July 4, 2014. Located directly on the historic Bristol Fourth of July Parade route, Linden Place will be offering reserved bleacher-style seating, tables and chairs under the shade of the Linden trees, a continental breakfast and picnic lunch, restroom facilities and elbow room! Watch the 229th annual parade in patriotic style and support the restoration of this Bristol landmark! Tickets are $75 for adults, $50 for children and include both breakfast and lunch. Linden Place members receive a $10 discount on tickets. Stop by the Linden Place office to re155 Perryville Road serve tickets at 500 Hope Street, by telephone at (401) 253-0390 Rehoboth, MA or visit www.lindenplace.org . This event sells out every year, so Pro Shop get your tickets early.

508-252-6259 Friends of Linden Place is a non-profit organization responsible Clubhouse for the restoration and preservation of the historic house museum at 508-252-6202 500 Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island, and for the promotion of www.rehobothcc.com cultural, artistic, and educational programs in the community. The mansion and grounds are open to the public from May to October, during the holiday season, and also by appointment.

Weekday Specials Monday - Friday

18 holes w/cart & lunch $36 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 12:00 PM $26 walking

Gas Carts:

$16 person 18 holes • $8 person 9 holes Tournament 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.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS Sports Update

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EPHS Volleyball

The first place Townies improved their winning streak to 5 with wins over Cranston East, Pilgrim, Laalle, Hendricken and Barrington in April. The Townies faced their last Division 1 North opponent, Cranston East, at home. Despite playing inconsistently East Providence was able to complete the sweep beating the Bolts 25-22, 25-22 and 26-24. Thursday the boys traveled to Pilgrim to play their first Division 1 South crossover match. In an extremely competitive match the Townies pulled off a 3-2 road win. Will Schofield was dominant at the service line chalking up 7 aces while adding 30 assists and 9 kills. Lucas Flavin and Ryan Vieira turned in solid offensive production while Mike, Monagle, Brett Dailey, and Nick Lopes production the passing and defense needed to close out the match. The Townies continued divisional play against Hendricken and LaSalle. EP had a straight set victory over Hendricken 25-23, 25-17, and 25-19. Leading the way for the Townies were Lucas Flavin with 13 kills, Will Schofield 3 kills, 10 assists, and Mike Monagle with 17 digs. The Townies traveled to LaSalle to face the Rams. East Providence again came out on top winning 3-1 ( 2519, 12-25, 25-18, and 25-23). “This game was highlighted by the emergence of junior Chris Hermanowski who shut down LaSalle’s outside attack registering 5 blocks. The offense was led by Lucas Flavin (15 kills), Ryan Vieira (7 kills), and Will Schofield (7 kills),” said head coach Keith Martinous. The Townies are now 5-1 in first place in Division 1 north.

“In our 3-1 loss to Mount Saint Charles we suffered inconsistent passing and communication. These were the main factors preventing the Townies from the win,” added Martinous. Against Barrington on the road the Townies saw a little more consistency and ball control defeating the Eagles in straight sets 25-21, 25-17, and 25-11. Leading the way for the Townies were Will Schofield 6 kills, 6 aces, and 15 assists and Lucas Flavin 10 kills.

EPHS Boys Outdoor Track

The 4-1 third place Boys Outdoor Track & Field team (the defending Rhode Island state champions), opened up their 2014 season by splitting a pair of dual meets at Barrington High School on Monday April 7, 2014. The Townies defeated Mt. Hope 123-20 but fell to Barrington 83-60. Individual winners for the Townies during the meet were; Matt Horton in both the 110 Meter High Hurdles and the 300 Intermediate Hurdles, Alex Gorman in the 3000 Meter, Alejandro Duarte in the 400 Meter, Paulo Pereira in the Long Jump, Trystan Casey in the Triple Jump. “Although the young Townies performed well, they could not overcome some early season injuries and Barrington’s dominance in the weight events,” said head coach Bob Lyons. The Townies actually outscored Barrington in the contested running and jumping events by a score of 57-50 but could not overcome Barrington’s 33-3 edge in the weight events.

Barrington defeated EP 88-60. The team improved to four wins and one loss on the season by defeating Shea 118-25, Tolman 130-9, and Juanita Sanchez 130-8. Individual winners for the Townies during the competition which was held at City Stadium in Providence, RI were; Trystan Casey in the long jump, triple jump, and javelin, Alejandro Duarte in the 400 meter, Alex Gorman in both the 3000 meter and 800 meter, Leon Edmonds in both the shot put and hammer, RaeQuan Kelly in the high jump, Matt Horton in both continued on next page...

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EPHS BASEBALL

the 110 meter high hurdles and 300 meter intermediate hurdles, Jayden Chase in the 100 meter, Dan DeLuca in the 1500 meter, the 4x400 meter relay team consisting of DeVante Rose, Dan Castillo, Paulo Pereira, and Abdul Lawal and the 4x100 meter relay team consisting of Jayden Chase, Raequan Kelly, Jaevin Millhouse and Trystan Casey.

Townie baseball is in first place in the division with a 6-1 record. EP had April wins over Hope, 17-0; Davies, 18-1; Classical, 2-1, Warwick 9-7 and Ponagansett, 8-2. The Townies lone loss to date came at the hands of Central, 6-2. Marc LaValley and Tyler Lockard hit three-run home runs against Hope. Kyle Marquis had 8 strikeouts for EP. Keith Grant pitched the distance and only allowed three hits while striking out 13 in the win over Mount Pleasant. In the win over Classical, EP’s C.J. Woods struck out 9 and allowed 5 hits. The Townies Colin Costa drove in the team’s only 2 runs for the margin of victory.

In EP’s divisional loss to Central, a first inning grand slam and good pitching stopped East Providence, 6-2. EP defeated a tough Warwick Vets with clutch late inning hitting from Marc LaValley. Derek Silva struck out 7 batters in a relief effort and got the 9-7 win for EP over

EPHS Girls Outdoor Track

The Townies are 4-2 and in third place.

EP has defeated Juanita Sanchez, Shea, Bay View and Tolman. Losses came at the hands of Barrington and Mt. Hope.

Bay View Girls Outdoor Track

Bay View is 4-1 and in 4th place in a tightly bunched league. The Bengals have wins over Shea, Tolman, Rogers and Middletown. Their lone loss come from East Providence.

EPHS Softball

The Townies softball team is in 5th place with a 6-3 record to date. EP had April wins over West Warwick, 9-6; Barrington, 11-0; Cranston West, 15-2; Mt. St. Charles, 6-3; Tolmam, 2-1 and Westerly, 13-3. The Townies lost to Lincoln, Chariho and Smithfield.

Michaela Kelley had a three-run homer and a RBI double to lead EP over West Warwick.

In her first career start, freshmen Jordan Farnsworth went 3-for-4 and scored three runs. Ava Atwell also went 2-for-4 with 4 RBI’s as East Providence crushed Cranston West 15-2.

In the win over Mt. St. Charles, Casey Traverse doubled in two runs and Lexie Wilson singled in two more as East Providence went on to a 6-3 win.

In a dramatic win over Tolman, EP pitcher Michaela Kelley was batting with the bases loaded in the last inning. EP was losing 1-0 in a pitching standoff. Kelley stroked a single for the Townies exciting win.

EP Townies Keith Grant gets 16 strikeouts in first game.

EPHS Girls Lacrosse

The girls Lacrosse team is in 6th place with an 11-10 win over Lincoln. The Townies have losses from Classical and Wheeler.

Bay View Girls Lacrosse

The Bay View Lacrosse team is in third place with a 4-3 record. Bay View had April wins over South Kingstown, North Kingstown, East Greenwich and Cumberland.

Losses came against LaSalle, Moses Brown and Barrington.

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EPHS Boys Lacrosse

Head coach Angelo Pizzi has been trying to make boys Lacrosse a viable sport at EPHS. The sport is relatively new in the high school and the team has yet to win this season in 6 contests. “We have decided to keep a bigger squad this year in order to promote the sport and build a lacrosse program,” said Pizzi. “We are fielding virtually an entirely new team.” Returning starters include seniors Desmond Almada and Evan Gonzales and juniors Matthew Chase, Andrew Gordon, and Tyler Johnson. Captains are: Demond Almada, Kyle Barboza, and Matthew Chase. Coach Pizzi is confident and hopes to build a foundation that will lead to a competitive squad sooner than later.

Townie fans are supporting his efforts. “We are grateful for fan support and will keep working hard,” promised Pizzi.

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Special Olympics Rhode Island East Providence On March 30th the Special Olympic of East Providence Unified Duckpin Bowling Teams participated in the 2014 Special Olympic of Rhode Island Unified Duckpin Bowling Tournament. The tournament was held at Town Hall Lanes in Johnston. The “Unified” Bowling program is part of a growing selection of “Unified” sports in the Special Olympic program. Unified sports are where Special Olympic athletes and regular athletes participate as a team in a sport. The bowling program consists of teams of 4. Anyone wanting more information on the UNIFIED SPORTS program can go to the Special Olympics of Rhode Island website www.specialolymicsri.org RESULTS Hailey Silva, Jessica Bullock, Tori DeCotis, & Katie Carcieri – GOLD Kaitlyn Silva, Michael Bullock, Melanie Gorman, & Anitra Valles – SILVER Tina Elderkin, Kacie Saraiva, Matt Elderkin, & Michael Conheeny – BRONZE Wayne Rivers, Ben Patch, Stanley Adalio, & Michael Neves – BRONZE Jeffery Forrest, Jordan Andrews, Nathan Patch, & Kevin Dexter - GOLD Stacey Nadrowski, Brett Nadrowski, Matt Collins, & Michael Aguiar – GOLD David Elderkin, Tiago Avelar, Saul Estrada, & Emmet Estrada – SILVER Krystle Andrews, Eric Major, Neil Andrews, & Matt Allienello – GOLD Al Carpenter, Geoffrey Carpenter, David Komiega, & Kyle Komiega – GOLD Debra DeCotis, Keri Dwyer, Mary Karali, & Toneka Rocha – SILVER Donna Elderkin, David Marshall, April Rivers, & Jared Rivers – SILVER Head Coach: Jim Bullock Bowling Coach: Maureen Komiega

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Thanks to all of the PARTNERS who participated in the program this year, especially those who participated for the first time. I would also like to thank Cheyenne Viveiros & Kyle Contente for helping out as PARTNERS during the season.

If anyone wants to know more about the Special Olympics program, here in East Providence, they can contact me.

Jim Bullock, Head Coach (401) 438-8799 Special Olympics of East Providence

Rumford Little League Picture Day Saturday, May 17th Managers will be given the Photo Package with team photo time prior to Picture Day. The schedule for all the teams will be posted on the www.rumfordll.com.

Pictures are taken behind the Wolf School.

Bring the exact amount of money and or a personal check as Sports Photo does not make change.

Arrive 10 minutes early so your manager can gather photo packets.

Walkways Patios Retaining Walls Spring/Fall Cleanups Weekly Lawn Maintenance Hydroseeding

Krystle Andrews (partner), Eric Major (athlete), Matt Allienello (athlete), & Neil Andrews (partner)

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East Providence Middle Schools Athletics Booster Club

The East Providence Middle Schools Athletics Booster Club is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is geared towards reinstating sports to both East Providence Middle Schools. Through dedication and hard work this goal can be achieved. Below are the rates to become a supporter and a Booster Club Member. Please review the options and check the option that best fits your needs. ___ $10.00 individual membership. With this membership you get a magnet and discount on all Booster Club events.

This membership is $10.00 a year to renew. ___ $20.00 individual plus 1. This membership gets you a magnet, one shirt, and discounts to all Booster Club events.

This membership is $10.00 a year to renew. ___ $38.00 family plan. This would cover 2 adults and all children under 14 living at the address. With this membership you get a magnet, 2 shirts and discounts on all Booster Club events. This membership is $25.00 a year to renew.

AYSO U16 Boys BC United Warwick Squad 24-0 Record!

AYSO East Providence U16 Boys BC UNITED, end the 20132014 indoor season with a First place finish in the 2nd indoor session at Teamworks!

This group of young men, finished their indoor season with a 24- 0 record. Placing first in the Session 1, Session 2 and the Christmans tournament.

If you would like any information on AYSO East Providence Soccer please visit our web site at www.aysoregion715.net.

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Please fill out this form and mail it back to: E.P.M.S.A.B.C. PO BOX 14487 EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. 02914

Pictured here Dylan Taveres, Zach Pangborn, Victor Reis, Justin Periquito, Andre Flor, Brandon Costa, Bryan Osorio, Nathan Silveira, Eddie Martin, Coach Charlie , Adam, Matt Chase, and Coach Manny, (not in the photo graph Ryan Healy).

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East Providence Girl Scout Troop 473 tour of TD Bank

Members of East Providence Girl Scout Troop 473 took a tour of TD Bank in Rumford on April 19th. This tour is part of the TD Bank WOW! Zone program. The program is a comprehensive financial literacy program created by TD Bank. The bank’s goal for this program is to provide children and teens with valuable information about money, saving, banking and investing. It is designed to be educational, fun, and interactive. It is also designed to provide a solid foundation for everyone to create a strong financial future.

While there, the troop members learned the value of money, the difference between saving and spending it, budgeting, investing, checking accounts and ATMs. They even practiced using the microphone and sending the money tubes back and forth at the drive-thru teller’s window.

Each girl received a goody bag filled with mementos including a large TD Bank patch to wear on the backs of their uniforms and a $10 certificate which the bank will deposit into their savings account.

Pictured at left are members of East Providence Girl Scout Daisy Troop 473 who took a tour of the TD Bank on Newport Avenue in Rumford on Saturday, April 19th.

Fall 2014 Soccer Registration!!

Who: Boys and Girls, Ages 4-15 What: learn and play soccer!

Where: Soccer Field in back of

Martin Middle School

111 Brown St East Providence, RI 02914 When: April 5, 2014, 9am-3pm May 17, 2014, 9am-3pm Costs: $65 for U-5-U-16

Go to eayso.org, register your child, print and sign one copy and bring form and birth certificate to registration. For complete registration information visit

Did you know that AYSO Region 715 has a community-based soccer program in east Providence for children and adults with special needs?

The AYSO Very Important Player (VIP) Program provides a quality soccer experience for players ages 4 and above whose physical or mental disabilities may make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams. AYSO VIP players get the unique opportunity to be part of a soccer team for a full season while assisted by a Buddy.

For more information or to sign up, visit: www.aysoregion715.net Questions: Lisa Silveira, VIP Program Coordinator, at vip@aysoregion715.org

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East Providence Girl Scouts participate in World Thinking Day

Every year on World Thinking Day, Girl Scouts participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries.

World Thinking Day is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Global Action Theme (GAT) based on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which aim to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. The theme for World Thinking 2014 is girls worldwide say “education opens doors for all girls and boys.” The theme is based on the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goal 2, to achieve universal primary education, and is especially focused on making sure girls have access to education. Educating girls is one of the most powerful and effective ways to reduce global poverty.

This year, East Providence Girl Scouts held World Thinking Day at the Riverside Congregational Church on Oak Avenue in Riverside. More than 100 Girl Scouts visited the various booths depicting facts about different foreign countries.

Shown above is one of the booths displayed at World Thinking Day. This booth contained information about Iceland: its geographical information, animals which are native to the country, foods eaten there, the language, and its currency - just to name a few.

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How You Can Help NALC Food Drive For Tapin

East Providence Girl Scout Troop 472

In March, the members of East Providence Girl Scout Troop 472 attended the Boston Red Sox game for Project Undercover.

In return for donating diapers and/or other articles of children’s’ underwear, the troop members were allowed to attend the game at a discounted price. Girl Scouts of RI supports Project Undercover which helps 45,000 children living below the poverty level in RI by supplying them with 1,000,000 diapers and 180,000 pairs of socks and underwear every year.

TAPIN (Touch A Person In Need) would like to remind everyone that the National Assoc. of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive will take place on Saturday, May 10 and it a hugely important contribution to the emergency food closet. As the number of East Bay area clients continues to increase it becomes more and more difficult to replenish the shelves. Please have your bag of non-perishable food items 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 housewares closet is really in need of small appliances such as mixers, blenders, toasters and toaster ovens, coffee makers, etc. as well as pots, pans, dishes, and flatware.

Warm weather (only) children’s clothing sizes infant thru 14 would be very welcome. Please be sure items are clean and in good repair. New underwear is another very welcome donation.

TAPIN is located in the lower level of the Library building on County Rd in Barrington and is open form 9 to noon, Mon thru Fri. Please call the office during those hours for any further information or check the website: tapinri.com.

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Instruments for Children

The Instruments for Children Program of the Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society kindly requests your assistance in reaching out to potential donors of used or new musical instruments for children (Grades 4 through 12) who express an interest in their school music programs and who would not be able to participate without our help.

We are currently seeking instruments such as, flutes, trumpets, saxophones, trombones, clarinets, guitars, child-size keyboards, beginner drums, etc. Our organization sees that the donated instruments are fully restored before they reach the schools. These instruments will be provided to children for whom this activity would otherwise be a financial hardship.

The Rhode Island Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. Our mission is to preserve and promote the Rhythm and Blues traditional music art form through events, activities, and public education programs.

All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of applicable laws.

To donate or for additional information, please contact Tom Colantonio, Program Coordinator at 401.793.1281 (Tcolantonio@cox.net) or Clevland Kurtz, President at 401.461.0012 (clevekurtz@ gmail.com) For more information about the RIRBPS please visit www. bluespreservationsociety.org.

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East Providence Public Libraries East Providence Library Locations www.eastprovidencelibrary.org Weaver Memorial Library 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-434-2453 Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5 Riverside Branch Library 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 401-433-4877 Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5

Computer Classes for May at the East Providence Public Library

All classes are FREE and are held at the Weaver Library, 41 Grove Street East Providence (unless otherwise indicated.)

Register at the Weaver Library or the Riverside Library, by phone at 434-2453, or by email to dhobday.epl@gmail.com Thu May 1, 2014- 6pm - 7:30pm Technology Drop In- Ezone, etc.

Mon May 3, 2014 – 10:30-11:30Resume Writing

Sat May 10, 2014 - 2pm - 3pm GMailgetting started with email 3pm – 4:30pm Spreadsheets I- Excel and Google Mon May 12, 2014 - 4pm - 6pm Photo Editing- Enhance your digital pictures with Pixlr Express

Drop in on the Knit & Crochet Club.

Other needlework is welcome too.

Sat May 17, 2014 - 3pm - 4:30pm Spreadsheets II- Excel and Google

Alaska Travel without Cruise Ships Monday, May 12, 2014 7:00pm

Mon May 5, 2014- 4pm - 5pm Getting started with blogging Wed May 7, 2014 - 5:30pm - 7pm - Presentations I- Dazzle them with Powerpoint, Prezi, and Google

Tue May 20, 2014 - 5pm - 7pm Microsoft Office Tools I- Using Word and Excel (Riverside Library)

Fri May 9, 2014 – 3:30- 5pm – Technology Drop-In (Riverside Library)

Thu May 22, 2014 – 6pm-7:30pm Technology Drop In

Tue May 27, 2014 -5pm - 7pm -Microsoft Office Tools II- Using Word and Excel (Riverside Library)

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Wed May 14, 2014 - 5:30pm - 7pm -Presentations II- Dazzle them with Powerpoint, Prezi, and Google

Mon May 19, 2014 - 4pm-5pm -Surfing the Net- Tips to help you find what you need 5pm - 6pm Keyboarding

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Mandel lives in Rhode Island when he is not traveling the world as a journalist.

Wed May 28, 2014 - 5pm - 6pm Keyboarding 6:30pm - 7:30pm Google Apps- What can you do with an App? Lots!

Sat May 31, 2014 - 9:30am - 10:30amGoogle Calendar: Get Organized and Stay Organized! (Riverside Library) 2:30pm 4pm Digital Scrapbooking

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May 2014 Programs

Get Your Children’s Book Published Now! Monday, May 5, 2014 6:30pm

Having a children’s book published in today’s tough market can seem impossible. In reality, getting your book idea into shape and into print can hinge on just the right advice and a timely critique

In August 2013, Howard Brown and a traveling companion took a planned twoweek trip to Alaska, avoiding the more popular cruise-ship travel and opting instead for ferries, rail, small planes, car rentals, boats, and busses. Brown concluded that they had seen the real Alaska. His fun, fact-filled talk reflects their sail up the Inland Passage, and visits to Skagway, Glacier Bay, Juneau, and Denali National Park. Travelers and arm-chair travelers alike will enjoy Brown’s slide program.

The History of Electronic Music with Live Guitar Accompaniment Monday, May 19, 2014 7:00pm

Dramatic advancement in technology has revolutionized the way music is created and heard allowing electronic music to become a major cultural phenomenon. Despite the continued growth of the medium in complexity as well as popularity, it remains largely unknown or misunderstood by a majority of the public. Dylan Molho, a rising musician and DJ in Providence will give a talk about the history of electronic music and its similarities and stark contrasts to other music genres. Dylan will give displays of composed electronic music, the technology that creates it, and will be performing select material with live guitar accompaniment.

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

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MAY TEEN PROGRAMS @ East Providence Public Libraries

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

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES @ Weaver Earn community service credit for high school or confirmation.

Monday, May 12th, 3-5pm Friday, May 23rd, 2:30-4:30pm Wednesday, May 28th, 5:30-7:30pm

YOUR ORBIT @ Weaver The after school boredom cure for anyone who likes creativity and amusement! Possible activities include zine making, vinyl listening, comic drawing, book discussing, green screen shooting, joke telling, and creative writing.

Monday, May 19th, 3:30-4:30pm

MOVIES @ Riverside (snacks included!)

RIDE ALONG -- rated PG-13 Thursday, May 1st, 6pm

PITCH PERFECT -- rated PG-13 Thursday, May 29th, 6pm

TEEN TUESDAYS @ Riverside Laptops, music, games.

After school on Tuesdays.

TEEN THURSDAYS @ Weaver Laptops, Wii, games.

After school on Thursdays.

SPECIAL SNACK DAYS: Tuesday, May 13th, 3pm @ Riverside Thursday, May 15th, 3pm @ Weaver

READ DOWN YOUR FINES @ Weaver and Riverside Youth 16 and under can reduce their overdue fines by reading in the library. Tell a librarian when you start reading. 30 minutes of reading = $1 waived.

WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-434-2453 Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5.

RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 401-433-4877 Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5

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Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver Saturdays, 10:00am, ages 2 - 6 @ Weaver

RECYCLED CREATION CRAFTS @WEAVER Grades 1-5 Tuesday, May 20 3:45-4:45 Use recycled materials to create interesting and unique crafts.

LEGOs @ the Library @WEAVER - Tuesday, May 13, 3:45-4:45 @RIVERSIDE - Wednesday, May 28, 3:45-4:45 Grade K & up Lego fans are invited to build alongside other kids who love LEGOs. The librarian will provide a theme for inspiration. Kids can stick to the theme, or just explore the open-ended possibilities of creating with a giant mountain of LEGOs.

BOOKIES @WEAVER Grades 1-5 Tuesday, May 6, 3:45-4:45 - DINOSAURS Read and act out great stories, tell jokes, make crafts, eat snacks, play games, and more!

BINGO 3:45-4:45pm, ages 4-12 Play BINGO for prizes!

Tuesday, May 27 @WEAVER Wednesday, May 14 @RIVERSIDE For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.

Birth Announcements

MAY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN @ East Providence Public Libraries

PROJECT CHICK @WEAVER Come see our chicken egg incubator in the Children’s room at the Weaver Library. The eggs will be hatching on Thursday, May 15 (give or take a day).

WEEKLY STORYTIMES - January 21 through May 17, 2014 No advance registration is necessary. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Storytimes will not meet during April (Apr. 20-26) school vacation week.

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

Liam Howard Pereira

Jaime Lyn Pereira and Dan Howard, of East Providence, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Liam Howard Pereira on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 8:41 am at Memorial Hospital of RI, Pawtucket. Liam weighed 8 lbs 7-1/4 ounces at birth and was 21 1/2 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Joseph & Joanne Pereira of Whitinsville, MA. His paternal grandmother is Dina Howard of East Providence. His greatgrandmothers are Eileen Pereira and Eileen Lewis, both of East Providence.

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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 Lower level Billiards Daily Lower level

Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday

9:00am Tax Preparation(Feb. & March) 9:00am Intermediate Yoga 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Support Group

(4th Mon) 1:00pm Pokeno 1:00pm Book Club 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing

8:15am 9:30am 9:30am 9:00am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:25pm 8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 10:00am 10:45am 1:00am 1:30pm

Tuesday

Cards (Cockroach) Aerobics Exercise Watercolor Class Bocce Ball Tai Chi Watercolor Class BINGO

Wednesday

East Side Lab (1st Wed) Intermediate Yoga Tap N Time Scrabble Chair exercise Cribbage Stroke Club (1st Weds.)

Thursday

9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Reiki 12:45pm Bridge 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Support Group

(4th Thurs)

9:00am 10:00am 10:45am 11:00am 12:45pm 1:20pm

Friday

Billiards League Scrabble Chair exercise Meditation Class In-Sight Support Group (3rd Fri) Hi Lo Jack League

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

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Phone 435-7800 Dining Room 435-7872 Fax 435-7803 Showtime Singing Dancing Comedy Monday, May 12th 11:15am

A musical variety show featuring songs from the 40’s and 50’s, tap, jazz, and a little comedy sprinkled here and there. This group of seniors has been entertaining for many years.

Smart Driving Course May 21st Wednesday 11:30am

AARP introduces a new “Smart Driver Program”. Formerly, “AARP Driver Safety”, the new curriculum contains the latest research & industry insights and exciting new topics. The new workbook contents are participant friendly and easy to follow. The associated program video has been re-formatted and includes interviews with experts.

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

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

Tuesdays in our Lobby May 6th 10:30—Noon Bayada Home Health Care

Bayada Home Health Care can help keep you out of a nursing home by having a home health aide take care of housekeeping and homemaker services, transportation and errands. Also if someone lives alone and has been hospitalized we can assist with “activities of daily living” ( Bathing, Dressing, Feeding, Toileting and Ambulating) .

Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI May 13th

Michael Foster, Medicare Coverage Specialist from Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, will be here on Tuesday, May 13th from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions

about your health insurance needs, and Michael will have information on Blue CHiP for Medicare, Plan65 and Dental for you to take home!

Bankers Life May 20th

Medicare Supplement Insurance Long Term Care Insurance Short Term Care Insurance Life Insurance Annuities

Safe Haven Counseling May 27th

Spring has sprung and the summer season is just around the corner! It is a great season to take some time for yourself and practice some good self-care. Heidi Monroe is a Clinical Social Worker and she will be offering information stress management techniques. Heidi has a private practice located on the East Side of Providence and she also provides inhome counseling for individuals that have a difficult time getting to appointments.

Spring is here so make the move!!

 Our new Walking Club  Ballroom Dancing is back  All levels of Yoga  Outside Bocce Ball  Two Aerobics Classes  Tai Chi  Chair Exercise  Tap-In-Time  Fitness Center There is something here for everyone’s level of exercise.

FOR YOUR HEALTH “Breast Health” May 8th at 11am.

Sara Fogarty, DO is a fellow in the Breast Health Center at Women & Infants Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of New England College and completed her residency in General Surgery from Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.

Walking Club Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30am

Join Nurse Mary Jane and other members of the center and enjoy the great outdoors utilizing our beautiful walking path.

Information and Fact sharing presentation on

May 2014 The Reporter Shingles - Wednesday, May 21st 11am

This is not a shingles vaccination clinic but you will learn all about when, where and why this vaccination is given. This is an education piece so you can make informed decisions about receiving the shingles vaccination.

Diabetes Outpatient Education

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! 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

Registered Dieticians, Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta are 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. 1.

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 your lab slip. The date for this month is: Wednesday, May 7th.

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 22nd.

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intake at meals and snacks in terms of “carbohydrate choices.”

A carbohydrate choice, or carb choice, is a portion of food with 15 grams of carbohydrate. For example, eating a single slice of bread with 15 grams of carbohydrate counts as one carb choice. By reading and understanding food labels, you will be able to manage your carb choice consumption and stay on track with your daily carbohydrate intake goals.

If you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or carb counting seems too overwhelming, there are other ways to make sure that you begin making healthy choices when eating. The plate method is a basic technique to help you start managing your blood glucose. It helps you visualize the appropriate portion sizes and provides simple guidelines for making healthier food choices.

Begin with a 9” plate and divide it into three sections. Draw a line down the center of your plate, then divide one half in half again so you will have three separate section. Fill the largest section with greens, non-starchy vegetables, such as lettuce, spinach, carrots, red, green or orange peppers, green beans, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, okra, collards, kale, swiss chard, celery beets and turnips. Fill one of the smaller sections with whole grains or starchy vegetables and foods such as whole grain breads, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, beans, peas, sweet potatoes, lima beans or corn. Then fill the remaining small section with lean meat or meat substitutes or other low fat protein sources. This includes chicken, turkey (without the skin), fish, lean cuts of pork or beef, tofu, beans, eggs and cottage cheese.

Last, add to your meal ¾ cup of fresh fruit such as blueberries, blackberries, mandarin oranges, grapefruit sections or pineapple chunks. And also add an 8 oz glass of skim milk or a small 6oz container of light yogurt. Using your 9” plate in this fashion will help you with portion control and enable you to eat a variety of nutrients to help manage blood glucose and weight loss.

Clinical Health

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 dates this month are May 13th & 27th.

Reiki Master

9:30 - Noon

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

Building a Balanced Diet

When managing diabetes or just maintaining your ideal body weight, eating the right balance of protein, carbohydrate and nutrients is very important. No matter if you are using a plate method or counting carbohydrates, understanding food labels and creating meals that work for you is very important. If you have questions it is best to consult with your diabetes educator or healthcare professional to help you track and meet your nutritional goals.

Carbohydrate counting is a meal planning tool that allows you flexibility in your food choices. You can adapt it to help you keep track of the carbs that you eat at each meal and/or snack. This will help you better manage your blood glucose. Once you have worked with your healthcare team to determine the optimal number of carbs you should consume at each meal you can measure your

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Generally, a meal plan to manage blood glucose spreads a moderate amount of carbohydrate out over the day. For example, many people consume meals that will include between 30-60 grams of carbohydrate (2-4 carbohydrate choices) and snacks that have between 0-30 grams of carbohydrate (0-2 carbohydrate choices). If you have further questions there are healthcare providers that are willing to sit down with you and find out what is best for your needs. Give the East Providence Senior Center Health Center a call or stop by to set up an appointment; 401-435-7800 ext. 6.

Blood Pressure Clinics 10:30am

Friday, May 2nd Orchard View Manor Wed, May 14th Waterview Villa Thursday, May 15th Evergreen House Tuesday, May 27th Hattie Ide Chaffee

Mediation Fridays 11am

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

Looking for Resources?

Are you looking for information regarding statewide senior housing, assisted living facilities, adult day centers or local nursing facilities? Please see Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office for more information or call 435-7873.

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

Computer Assistance Monday, 2pm to 4pm

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

Support Groups

Diabetes Support 1pm - 2pm

Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support.

The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 11:30am

This support group is held the third Monday each month. The sessions offer

support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones.

Stroke Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm

The Stroke Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers.

In-Sight Support 12:45pm - 3:00pm

In-Sight offers programs and support in productive living for the vision impaired.

The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

Senior Center Library

The library is a very warm and lovely place for people to choose a good book and read in a nice quiet area. We continue to receive many donations of new and current books. These donations have truly enhanced the quantity of our library.

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

General Services

Elder Information Specialist: Our Elder Information Specialist assists the elderly and their families in providing information /referral and assistance with accessing services and programs.

Nutrition Program: The center provides a nutritional meal to approximately 125 seniors per day. The Cranston Senior Center provides the meals.

Case Management / Senior Services: The center coordinates with East Bay Community Action Program Inc., for all casework and follow-ups.

Protective Services Council, made up of city departments and mental health/ social service agencies, meets monthly to discuss problems concerning the elderly.

Transportation: The center has two buses that are used daily for door-to-door transportation to and from the center.

Notary: This service is available in the Administration Office at no charge.

Seminars: Monthly social, educational, and financial seminars on topics relating to seniors.

Manicurist: A manicurist visits the center weekly for manicures and polish changes.

Gift Shop: The gift shop has many different items for the convenience of the seniors. Small items from candy and greeting cards to jewelry, handmade items and crafts are available.

Beware of Fake IRS Emails and Phone Calls

Tax scams that use email and phone calls that appear to come from the IRS are common these days. These scams often use the IRS name and logo or fake websites that look real.

Scammers often send an email or call to lure victims to give up their personal and financial information. The crooks then use this information to commit identity theft or steal your money. Some call their victims to demand payment on a pre-paid debit card or by wire transfer. But the IRS will not initiate contact with you to ask for this information by phone or email.

If you get this type of ‘phishing’ email, the IRS offers this advice: Don’t reply to the message. Don’t open any attachments or click on any links. They may have malicious code that will infect your computer. Don’t give out your personal or financial information. Forward the email to phishing@irs.gov. Then delete it.

If you get an unexpected phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS: Ask for a call back number and an employee badge number.

If you think you may owe taxes, call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS employees can help you.If you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think that you do, call the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484 to report the incident.You should also report it to the Federal Trade Commission by using their “FTC Complaint Assistant” on FTC. gov. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments of your complaint.

Be alert to scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS will not initiate contact with you through social media or text to ask for your personal or financial information.

FRAUD ALERT: BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF RI REFUND SCAM

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has received reports regarding a company (name unknown) posing as an affiliate BCBSRI. Seniors are instructed to call an ‘800” telephone number. When the senior calls the number, they are told that the organization is a BCBSRI affiliate and that they and are eligible for a refund. The company goes on to ask for the person’s credit card number in order to “process their fund.” BCBSRI has advised us that they do not call seniors and ask for personal information over the phone.

If seniors have concerns about information requested by BCBSRI, they are urged to call the customer service department at 459-5000. If they are a calling from outside Rhode Island, the number is 1-800-6392227. The TTY/TDD number is 711.

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Senior Men’s Tennis, Center Court East Providence

AARP East Providence Chapter #1302

The winter tennis season for Senior Men’s Tennis (SMT) at Center Court in East Providence is drawing to a smashing ending with the annual pizza party on May 1. Attendance this season is robust with as many as 35 men showing up for the Monday/ Wednesday sessions of two hours each. For some who are over 75 years old it can be exhausting but all do very well enjoying the benefits of a vigorous tennis workout every week. Not to be overlooked is the social connections enjoyed as well.

The pizza party, a tradition now for many years, is the season ending opportunity to honor long time members of SMT for their participation, good sportsmanship and contributions to the operation of the organization. Election to SMT Hall of Fame at the party provides recognition for these qualities. Two are honored at this season. The first is Adin DeMary, a long time member and the Treasurer (and the “go to” man for solving problems). The second new Hall of Famer is John Hennedy, another with a long tenure, demonstrates not only the friendly spirit that characterizes SMT but persistence in improving his game and the on-court attitude of encouragement to others.

The recognition of the Most Improved player goes to Manny Metz, a relative newcomer.

The Foot Fault award, an attempt at humor but also a poke at those who illegally step across the base line when serving, is not decided at this writing. (There must be several candidates.)

Finally, a well deserved Service Award goes to Charlie Somers for outstanding work in the planning and conduct of our two yearly parties and other activities during the season. His work often goes unnoticed but he has been a steadfast member and promoter of SMT.

East Bay Community Action Senior Restaurant Program Barrington, RI – East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is excited to be offering a new dining option under its East Bay Café Program, formally known as the Ocean State Senior Dining Program, beginning May 5, 2014. The Senior Restaurant Program will be launched at the Newport Creamery located at 296 County Road, Barrington, Rhode Island.

The EBCAP Senior Restaurant Program is open to individuals 60 years of age or older. Vouchers for the program, which must be obtained prior to dining, are available at the Warren Senior Center located at 20 Libby Lane Warren, Rhode Island or at East Bay Community Action Program, 100 Bullocks Point, East Providence, RI. A donation of $5.00 is suggested.

Vouchers are redeemable at the Barrington restaurant location between 7am-11am and 4pm-8:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Diners can select from a limited menu of nutritionally balanced entrees.

This program is funded in part by the United States Administration on Aging and state funds through the RI Division of Elderly Affairs.

To learn more about the program or to obtain vouchers please contact Susan DiMasi of East Bay Community Action Program at 401-437-1000 x156 or visit the Warren Senior Center.

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The AARP East Providence Chapter #1302 will be holding its Annual June Installation Luncheon on Wednesday, June 4th at 12:00 pm at the Wharf Tavern on 215 Water Street in Warren, RI. Tickets are $20.00 each and may be purchased by calling Barbara Thornton at (401) 433-0283. The RSVP deadline is May 27. The May Board Meeting will be held on Thursday May 15th at 1:30 pm at the East Providence Senior Center.

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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.

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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 2777 Pawtucket Ave. 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 East Providence, RI 02914 strawberries that caused her to become so sick. Food allergies are serious business.

401-434-8345 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.

Try using strawberries instead of tomatoes in your next salad, simply tear romaine lettuce thinly sliced sweet onion, sliced strawberries with a nice Stilton Blue or Gorgonzola cheese.

Strawberries go nicely with either of these cheeses. Top with a balsamic vinaigrette and enjoy the fresh taste of spring.

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STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE TART WITH PORT GLAZE

This time of year, you can’t have too many fruit tarts. Here, ripe strawberries drizzled with Port glaze top a luxurious no-bake mascarpone filling. The press-in crust, by the way, is a breeze to make. Yield: Makes 8 servings. Active Time: 30 min Total Time: 2 1/2 hr (includes cooling) Tart shell can be baked 1 day ahead and kept at room temperature.

Cream cheese can be substituted for the mascarpone cheese.

Equipment: a 10-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom; pie weights or dried beans For tart shell: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons cold water For filling: 1 1/2 pounds strawberries (about 1 1/2 quarts),

trimmed and halved lengthwise 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup ruby Port 1 pound mascarpone (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Make tart shell:

Blend together flour, sugar, salt, and butter in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Beat together yolk, vanilla, lemon juice, and water with a fork, then drizzle over flour mixture and stir with fork (or pulse) until mixture comes together.

Gently knead with floured hands on a lightly floured surface until a dough forms, then gently knead 4 or 5 times. Press into a 5-inch disk. Place in center of tart pan and cover with plastic wrap.

Using your fingers and bottom of a flat-bottomed measuring cup, spread and push dough to evenly cover bottom and side of pan.

Prick bottom of tart shell all over with a fork and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.

Line tart shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until side is set and edge is pale golden, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and continue to bake until shell is deep golden all over, about 20 minutes more. Cool in pan, about 45 minutes.

Make filling while tart shell cools:

Stir together strawberries and granulated sugar in a bowl and let stand, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Strain in a sieve set over a small saucepan, reserving berries. Add Port to liquid in saucepan and boil until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool slightly.

Meanwhile, whisk together mascarpone, confectioners sugar, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until stiff.

Assemble tart:

Spread mascarpone mixture evenly in cooled tart shell, then top with strawberries. Drizzle Port glaze all over tart.

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Dave Says Dear Dave, I want to roll over a 401(k), and my bank is encouraging me to roll it over to fixed annuities. Is this a good investment?

John Dear John, More times than not, when you go to a bank for investment advice, what you’ll get in the bargain is bad advice. And that’s the case here.

I’d move toward a traditional IRA, in a series of good growth stock mutual funds. Put it across four types of accounts: growth, growth and income, aggressive growth and international.

What you’re looking for, John, is a great track record for your investments. You want a track record so ridiculously good that it gives you a great sense of comfort, even though there’s no guarantee of what’s to come. And there are mutual funds out there that can do just that for you. I own one that’s over 70 years old, and it has averaged nearly 12 percent over that time.

Lots of people talk in “what ifs” when it comes to investing.

Well, you can play that little game all day. But if the economy goes completely down the tubes, and the government destroys things like mutual funds and real estate completely, your little bankrecommended annuity isn’t going to make it, either. The banking system as a whole will fail if all the mutual funds close because they’re all based in publicly traded companies. And that means virtually every business you drive by on your way to work would be out of business. A bank’s not going to survive that kind of thing.

If you’re looking for things to help you survive the apocalypse, you’re talking about food and water. But if you want rational, wellreasoned investments, you need to look at growth stock mutual funds and paid-for real estate. That’s what I do! - Dave Dear Dave, Why do you think debt consolidation is such a bad thing?

Tessa Dear Tessa, Debt consolidation is a bad thing because it makes you feel like you really did something to get out of debt and change your financial world when you didn’t. People come to me all the time saying stuff like, “Dave, I got a second mortgage. I paid off all my debt!” Well, no you didn’t pay off all your debt. You just moved it around.

That’s part of the catch when it comes to debt consolidation. If you get a lower payment and move things around a little bit, you feel like you actually accomplished something. The problem with that is you don’t do anything to address the real problem, which is you.

Interest rates aren’t your problem, and the number of payments isn’t your problem. Your problem is the person you look at in the mirror every morning, Tessa. Until you fix that person and get mad enough at your financial situation and the real cause of it, you’ll never make any progress toward getting control of your finances.

Trying to borrow your way out of debt is not a good plan! * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. His newest book, written with his daughter Rachel Cruze, is titled Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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IN MEMORIAM

James P. Damas, Jr., 48, of Wellington St., died unexpectedly at home March 31.

Ana E. (Ferreira) Faria, 94 of Woodland Avenue died April 02, 2014 at her home.

Angelo G. Treglia, Jr., 64, of Kingsford Ave., Riverside, died at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Elisa Cabral, 95 of Mary Avenue, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 5, 2014.

Beatrice Coleman, 109, passed away in East Providence, RI on April 3.

Suzanne G. Christie, 77, of Star Avenue, Riverside, died unexpectedly on April 6, 2014.

John “Jack”Cabral III

John “Jack”Cabral III of Rehoboth passed away on March 21, at home after a long illness with Multiple Sclerosis. He was the beloved husband of Karen L (Aparicio) Cabral. Born in Providence, September 13, 1946, he was the loving son of the late John and Mary (Conti) Cabral. In addition to his wife of 37 years, he leaves his sisters, Diana DiSaia her husband Robert and MaryJane Dexter her husband Walter, both of East Providence. He was also the son-in-law of John and Palmyra (Silva) Aparicio of Rehoboth. Jack was especially cherished by his entire family including nieces, nephews, greatnieces and greatnephews. He was especially dedicated to his dog Bandit.

Jack grew up in East Providence and graduated from EPHS in 1965, he had perfect attendance. He worked for the Electric Company and never called in sick until diagnosed with MS. Jack loved going to car shows with his 70 Super Sport Chevelle and 57 Chevy. He went with his many friends to these events. He loved working on his cars until his MS progressed and he was no longer able to do the things he enjoyed.

We would like to thank all the wonderful nurses and nurses aids from Community VNA for the comfort and support they have shown for Jack throughout his illness. A special thank you to Father Kelleher for the beautiful mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. We are gratful to our friends and family for all the comfort and sympathy given to us. And thank you for the many spirtual bouquets, mass cards and flowers, they were very much appreciated.

East Providence Berthel A. Leonard, age 97, of Irving Ave., died Saturday evening, March 29.

Burton E. Chace, 93, husband of the late Doris E. (Woodmansee), died April 1.

Olga A. (Tanury) Olszewski, age 86, died April 7, 2014 at the Scalabrini Villa surrounded by her loving family.

Robert M. Silva, 69, of Dixon Avenue, Bristol and formerly of East Providence died Friday, April 4, 2014.

Florence A. Teixeira, age 90, of Mason St., died April 6, 2014 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Eileen E. Conboy, 69, of Glenrose Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on April 8, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary E. (Melo) Ulbrych, 82, of East Knowlton Street, Riverside, died peacefully on April 9, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

Norma L. Carr, 81, of 90 Bay Spring Ave died Friday at her home, the Barrington Cove Apartments.

Frank A. Gaglia, 83, of Circuit Dr., Riverside, died on Good Friday, April 18, 2014 at the RI Hospital.

Pauline E. (Lang) Hill, 89, of East Providence, passed away Wednesday April 16th.

Alice M. (Minardi) Ianiere, 88, formerly of Indian Road, Riverside, died unexpectedly on April 16, 2014.

Maria L. Melo, 83, of Church St., died Holy Saturday morning, April 19, 2014 at the RI Hospital.

Gerald P. Sanders, 82, of Somerset Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on April 16, 2014.

Virginia E. (Kent) Berwick, 96, wife of the late Earl L. Berwick, died Saturday, April 19’th.

Clifford J. Cawley, 85, of Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, a retired Associate Justice of The Rhode Island Superior Court, died unexpectedly on April 19, 2014.

Elaine H. (Worth) Taupier, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 20, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

Paula A. Salvo, 57 died unexpectedly after a courageous battle with Lyme disease.

John Arruda, 87, of Woodland Ave., died unexpectedly at home Thursday morning, April 10, 2014.

David J. Krawczyk, 58, formerly of Meadowcrest Drive, Riverside, died unexpectedly on April 21, 2014.

Robert N. St. George, 58, of East Providence passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014.

Timothy John O’Neil, 35, collapsed and died suddenly on Monday, April 21, 2014.

Olive L. Streeter, of Riverside, RI, 95, passed away at her home on April 10, after several months of declining health.

Mary L. Stanzione, 93, of Riverside passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Jeffrey M. Walsh, 33, of Elinora Street, Riverside, died unexpectedly on April 15.

Anthony “Toi” Almeida, 68, of Riverside died April 16th.

Eduardo C. Amaral, 68, of Priscilla Avenue, Rumford passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

Marlene D. “Mardy” Buckley, 83, of Magnolia Street, Rumford, died peacefully on April 18, 2014.

Kathryn Constance Marzilli, age 88, of East Providence and Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April, 23, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones.

JoAnn M. George, 69 of Roger Williams Avenue, Rumford passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

Anthony S. Matrone, 83, of Grassy Plain Road, Riverside, died peacefully on April 25, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

Dorothy A. Sclama, age 96, died April 26, 2014 at the Linn Health Center.

Jose J. Massa, age 79, of Mary Ave., died April 28, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

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582 Warren Avenue • East Providence, RI 02914

RIVERSIDE - Waddington!! 3 Br, 2 bath Cape, young roof, gas boiler & Hw tank. Upgraded electric, replacement windows, sliders off Br to deck, fireplace, hw's, garage. $169,900.

Serving East Providence and surrounding areas since 1975.

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* A percentage of each purchase is donated to support breast cancer research.

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Eager Family Dentistry welcomes new patients and extends this special pricing to all existing members of it's dental family.

This offer is also available as a gift certificate.

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600 Wampanoag Trail • Riverside, RI www.eagerfamilydentistry.com

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