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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

Representative Amore Appointments

State Representative Gregg Amore (DDist. 65, East Providence) has been named chairman of the Rhode Island House Small Business Committee and reappointed as chairman of House Finance Subcommittee on Education by House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello.

“It is an honor to be appointed as chairman to the Small Business Committee and I’d like to thank Speaker Mattiello for this opportunity. Our state can only thrive if our small business community is strong and flourishing and I am excited to begin working with the committee members to give our small businesses the tools and policies that are a necessity to their current and future success,” said Chairman Amore.

The House Small Business Committee reviews legislation relating to the streamlining of licenses and permits, eliminating or decreasing bureaucratic steps and delays and uncoordinated or duplicative reviews and filings, and reducing associated added costs to businesses.

Re-appointed as a member of the House Finance Committee, Representative Amore will again chair the Subcommittee on Education, which reviews all educational matters within the governor’s state budget proposal.

“The subcommittee on education has taken on even more importance in light of the recent news on the state of Rhode Island’s educational system. I thank Speaker Mattiello for reappointing me to this important position and I am eager to begin the work on analyzing the educational initiatives within the governor’s proposal to ensure that we provide the best opportunity for a quality public education for all of our students,” added Chairman Amore.

Representative Amore is also a member of the House Health, Education and Welfare Committee. The House Health, Education and Welfare Committee deliberates matters relating to the health care system, public education, human services and children and families.

EP Councilwoman Anna Sousa Recognized

Ward Two Councilwoman Anna Sousa has received a 2018 “Top Registered Nurse” honor from the Worldwide Leader in Health Care organization. Sousa is a BSN, RN-BC at Rhode Island Hospital. “This was

an amazing finish to the year. I’m so honored and proud to be acknowledged for my professional achievements, dedication and passion in nursing,” said Sousa.

for women and children who are trying to escape domestic violence. Under her leadership, the nonprofit worked with municipal housing authorities to secure a safe place for domestic abuse victims who are escaping violence to reside.

Lopez, who is fluent in Creole, attended Stonehill College and the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. pictured at right: Personnel Director Maureen Gomes-Lopez continued on next page...

Anna Sousa

Mayor DaSilva Names Chief of Personnel

East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva has appointed Maureen Gomes-Lopez as the city's new chief of personnel administration.

Gomes-Lopez will oversee all personnel matters in the city's Human Resources Department. Lopez is also responsible for the implementation of management training and performance evaluation systems as well as contract negotiations.

"Maureen Lopez's wisdom in training and development will be invaluable to this administration and to the department managers and employees of our city," DaSilva said. "Lopez's more than 20 years in personnel management, executive union leadership and negotiation experience made her the right choice for this role."

Prior to joining the City of East Providence, Lopez was personnel administrator with Johnson & Johnson's Field Sales Division where she developed and implemented numerous policies and guidelines, developed an onboarding program for 900-plus employees and provided additional training for tenured employees.

She also served as higher education coordinator and chief negotiator for AFSCME Council 93 Public Employee Union, where she led council-level union representation for 28 Massachusetts universities as well as state and community college employees.

Lopez, an East Providence resident and entrepreneur, is not shy when it comes to giving back to the community. She cofounded Our Sister's Place, a safe house

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Odd Fellow Hall on Warren Ave In a Press Release, the City of East Providence is “requesting proposals from development firms for the purchase and re-development of the former Odd Fellows Hall. The Odd Fellows Hall located at 63-65 Warren Avenue (map 106, block 22, parcel 13) has been a prominent landmark of the City since its construction in 1889 and has been given the distinction of being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The subject property is a 6,098 sq. ft. corner parcel with frontage on Warren Avenue and

Burgess Avenue, and is currently owned by the City. The structure possesses enormous local significance as one of the last remaining structures of Watchemoket Square, which was once the center of commercial activity for the City prior to the construction of I-195 in the early 1960s and is one of the few surviving local civic buildings from the 19th century.

The Planning Department has been in consultation with the City’s Waterfront Commission, Historic District Commission and State Preservation Office and it’s mutually agreed that the Odd Fellows Hall has enormous redevelopment potential to serve the community as a restaurant, live/work art studio, cultural museum, mixed-use office/retail/residential or a private apartment building.”

In a statement from the City it was stated that, “Previous owners over the last 15 years have failed to address the basic maintenance needs of the structure and for the last several years, almost no maintenance except for a few emergency repairs made by the City have been performed. Small holes are present in the roof, windows detaching from framing and water damage to the interior are a few of the noticeable signs of neglect. Surprisingly, the majority of the original architectural features are present in the interior and exterior, and the building appears to retain its structural integrity and possesses many remarkable and unique historic architectural details. As an example, the second floor meeting room, which is one of the historically significant features of the structure possesses unique molding, decorative brackets, large arches and iron tension rods.

In June 2014, the City hired Durkee, Brown, Vivieros and Werenfels Architects (DBVW) to complete a condition assessment report that found that the building is in a general state of disrepair with significant rehabilitation required. The condition assessment report recommended a redevelopment plan that is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The City recognizes that significant capital investment will be required for occupancy of the building and the City is willing to work in partnership with the successful bidder to redevelop the property. City participation may come in the form of tax stabilization, low-interest commercial loans, CDBG grants or other assistance. Such assistance will be considered based upon the nature of the redevelopment proposal and its benefits to the City.

The City has entered into a lease agreement the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) for a portion of property on the southeast side of the intersection of Burgess Avenue and Warren Avenue

February 2019 The Reporter adjacent to the I-195 on-ramp to be used for off-street parking.”

“This building offers so much potential. Located with great highway access and in an area of East Providence that we want to see as a vibrant arts district,” said East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva.

EP Police Make Arrests

The East Providence Police arrested Matthew Golding Age 32 of 24 Cambridge Street Providence, RI on the charges of 2 counts of 1st Degree Child Molestation and 2 counts of 2nd Degree Child Molestation late last month.

“On 1/16/19 the East Providence Police received a report of a possible molestation, where Golding was the suspect, which had occurred at an East Providence address from September 2017 and February 2018. SVU Detective, Michael Spremulli initiated an investigation into the allegations. With assistance from DCYF, RI Probation and Parole Office, and the RI Attorney General s Office the East Providence Police concluded there was sufficient evidence to request an arrest warrant for Golding,” stated a Police Department press release.

Members of the East Providence Police Detective Bureau, Providence Police Detective Bureau, RISP ICAC Task Force, and the Department of Probation & Parole executed the arrest warrant at the Providence address. At the same time East Providence Detectives executed a search warrant at the East Providence address.

Golding, who had a previous arrest for Possession of Child Pornography and is a registered Sex Offender, was located at 24 Cambridge Street by police and was taken into custody without incident. Additional evidence was located at that scene and the Providence Police will be adding charges against Golding. Several items of interest were also seized from the East Providence address and held as evidence.

On Wednesday, 1/9/19, Officers were dispatched to 95 Turner Ave. for the report of a disturbance. Officers were already on Turner Ave. handling an unrelated call for service. They observed a vehicle fleeing the scene and were able to stop it in on Burnside Ave. A second officer encountered a victim with significant head and facial injuries, later determined to be inflicted by a box cutter. The victim was transported

by East Providence Rescue to RI Hospital.

37 year old Reggie Jackson of Roberts St. in West Warwick was taken into custody and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Disorderly Conduct.

EPHS Hall of Fame Nominations Sought

The East Providence High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for the 2019 induction class. Nominations must be sent to the high school main office ASAP or to svinhateiro@gmail.com. The Hall of Fame was established in conjunction with the East Providence High School 1984 Centennial year. The HOF was created by former Superintendent of Schools Myron

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J. Francis, Class of 1947 and others in an effort to promote pride in city schools. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize Townie graduates who have brought honor to themselves and to the High School.

The initial group of HOF inductees consisted of twelve graduates. The Committee continuously seeks nominations from the general public as “we hope to identify and expand our focus on those many meritorious Townie graduates.” Currently inductees are limited to 5 each year and possibly one honorary.

In addition to honoring new members with certificates and pins at an Induction Ceremony, plaques bearing the likeness of each inductee will be enshrined in the Gymnasium and Auditorium lobby at East Providence High School.

The committee states further that “The Hall of Fame is not a one-time effort to honor successful graduates. Rather, it is a lasting memorial to TOWNIE PRIDE, which will purposely serve as an inspiration for future generations of East Providence High School students.”

Forms can be picked up at the high school or emailed by requesting the form from svinhateiro@gmail.com or bobrodericks@ gmail.com. Nominations are needed ASAP to become eligible.

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There comes a time when you truly must stop and wonder if we are better off today compared to the initial creation of the World Wide Web. Be honest and admit to yourselves that at one time it was exciting to hear the dial up service coming through the speakers of your desktop computer and that you waited patiently to hear those words, “You’ve Got Mail”.

The thought of being able to research anything by accessing the world of information simply by typing in www.whatever.com was incredible and empowering. As technology has evolved through these many years we are also learning just how dangerous it can be as well.

At the beginning there was no fright of identity theft, location indicator, internet pirates, hackers as such. We were all taught that computers can simplify daily tasks and various programs can help us manage our daily lives.

Whether you chose Apple products or Microsoft products was irrelevant. Well, maybe except to them. People were able to choose whatever was in their comfort zone. Usually people were drawn to software products they utilized in their employment positions.

Still, setting up those wonderful tools of organization were great to have at home.

Email was simple. Communicating with family and friends was off and running and we were able to connect and rekindle long distant relationships. Life seemed smooth flowing.

Fast forward to “wireless” technology, laptop computers and cell phones. Do you remember your first cell phone? Most were bulky and reception was not the best as it was good only within certain distances. Battery life was limited as well, which meant the need for a “homebased” charger. Those of us that worked with Mobile Phones were also required to carry Beepers. For anyone not knowing, a Beeper was a battery-operated device used to “page” you in the need of an emergency or workrelated activity. The caller was required to call the device and put in their return telephone number. There after it was up to you when you returned the call.

Today, however, Beepers a/k/a Pagers are gone. Cell phones can do most anything you want them to do except prepare dinner. You can order dinner or anything else accessible “online”. It seems someone should have come up with a different name than cell phone because with the proper software, excuse me, applications made available in most phone plans you can find anything or anyone. Suddenly the option of having a “mobile” phone was outdated. Essentially people are carrying their desktops in their purses and pockets.

Access to the internet had never been easier. Life was easier too with all the new applications being offered. Shopping from virtually anywhere across the globe became the norm. Just scroll through a company web site and add to your “cart” whatever you choose. Upon checkout it will figure out your total including tax and shipping, enter your payment option and just like magic your order is processed. However, it was not only processed but now you can “track” its delivery. Expediting our wants and needs has become so simple or has it?

Enter the dark side. While access was growing no one thought seriously about the consequences or exposure to a new level of thieves, Hackers. Security on the internet fell victim to individuals smart enough to break through the invisible lines of the wireless community and you have unknowingly invited them into your world.

Unintentionally as it maybe it happens every day. The worst is stolen identity. This allows Hackers to apply for loans, credit cards,

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Accessing your banking information is the most frightening. The potential of losing your life’s savings and your means of living day to day as most of us do just jumped to the highest step of panic.

But wait, the recovery part can be even uglier. While someone else is enjoying your financial status for a comfortable life you are left to clean up the mess with creditors, the credit bureau and anyone else who may be empowered to soil your good name.

Now enter the social world of Facebook and Instagram and possibly of few others. Communication with long distance friends and family just became even easier. Sending (posting) pictures and sharing experiences is a wonderful idea. Staying connected.

Yes, who wouldn’t enjoy this? Ready, set, sign up and go. It’s perfectly safe.

Again, security and the protection of personal information has gone sideways. Now “hackers” can copy your profile and establish an account with your picture and fake posts to insult your friends and the world all in your good name. Basically, what was created to have fun has turned into another nightmare. I suppose we do ourselves in by posting way too much information on our “personal” pages but if we can control who sees it, reads it and/or responds to it we should have a reasonable confidence of security. Once more, criminals are one step ahead.

Wireless has become the new norm. Most everyone you see daily has their heads buried in their telephones. Conversations have turned into text messages. Hint, hint, a message doesn’t ramble on paragraphs at a time. People are disengaging with each other in lieu of wireless devices.

Is it any wonder why some of us feel like humanity is slipping away? Customer service is reduced to menus and “please select” options. Drive through restaurants, though convenient, have us talking to a wall. Retail stores are having us “check ourselves out”.

Removing people and replacing them with more machines.

Society is not going in the right direction. We are giving up our lives and interaction with people for the convenience of a faceless screen, beeping sounds and wireless connections. Is it any wonder that people don’t know how to behave anymore? Is it any wonder that people don’t know how to speak to each other? Is it any wonder the criminal element of the world is getting stronger with each “wireless” transaction or photo posted or news (media) article?

With all the nonsense posted on the internet and the multiple media outlets sharing “their” thoughts and opinions, is there any wonder why people get confused, embattled with friends, family and neighbors? No one truly knows what to believe anymore. All thanks to the World Wide Web. www.unsafe-everything.com.

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Important CARCS News & Upcoming March Event

A year ago, it looked like the Canadian energy giant Enbridge Inc was sitting in the catbird seat. ‘Massachusetts Coalition for Sustainable Energy’, a front group for Access Northeast Partners (Eversource, N Grid and Spectra Energy) was dominating the headlines in a pro- gas media blitz, seeding fears, predicting rolling brownouts and skyrocketing prices if we don’t increase gas reserves. Meanwhile at the statehouse, posing as “sustainability advocates”, they continue to pressure lawmakers to ‘undo’ the 2016 Supreme Court ruling that prevents them from forcing us to pay for their new gas pipeline projects.

Then came the Merrimack Valley disaster, followed closely by the over pressurization near miss in Woburn, and the currant gas crisis in Newport RI. What a difference a year can make, and what a shame that it takes a whole lot of suffering to change the pro- gas narrative. It would not be overstating the facts to suggest, that both continued on next page...

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Woburn and Newport narrowly escaped the kind of devastation that has rocked Lawrence. By contrast, today’s headlines betray an industry whose bad policies and bad practices have put all of us at risk. Chronic understaffing, inadequate oversight, poorly trained workers, aged infrastructure, neglected and leaky pipelines, the list goes on. ‘Safety first’ may be the industry motto, but that is becoming increasingly difficult to stomach. Columbia Gas, National Grid, the Governor and his Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), may be (deservedly) on the hot seat for now, but Enbridge and their cohorts aren’t likely to give up. Massachusetts IS the highway, and ratepayer funding IS key to getting their fracked gas reserves from PA to Canadian terminals for export. We need only look at Governor Bakers recent approval of the Weymouth air quality permit for a compressor station there, to demonstrate the reach and persistence of these companies For pro-gas lobbyists the PR setbacks are significant, but unless citizens continue to stay the course, pipeline and utility companies will be back to ‘business as usual’ in no time. So, in 2019 with your help, CARCS will press on and continue efforts to protect our community and subvert another pipeline project.

Clearly, we cannot afford the health risks and added dangers that will come with more gas capacity, volume and pressure. Our aged unprotected, corrosion and leak prone gas pipelines, and cast-iron gas mains have reached their natural lifespan. Agencies that were put place to protect us (MA DPU and DEP) clearly are not, and the Governors handful of “safety protocols” (he rolled out after the Merrimack disaster) are woefully insufficient to protect the public from future peril.

Pipeline leaks in our neighborhoods are ubiquitous- some left leaking for decades, while they threaten our health, safety and our environment. Yet we continue to reward these companies for their negligence, and invite them to expand service in our towns? It is long past time to finally hold gas and utility companies accountable, and insist they fix the leaks NOW. Since October of last year, our Selectmen took commonsense measures and placed a moratorium on all new gas installations in Rehoboth to protect public safety.

This is an important example of how our municipalities can take control and protect the public when our state agencies are clearly falling us. We cannot trust in the current system, and we simply cannot afford to wait for the next calamity to occur. Please join CARCS on Tuesday, March 19th at the Blanding Library at 7:15 PM (snow date 3/26) to continue this discussion. This timely and informative event will include a presentation on our 2018 Baseline air and water testing results, our testing plans for 2019, and an indepth analysis of gas leaks with experts from the field. So please mark your calendars and join us along with your state and local representatives on March 19th. This is an important event, and we look forward to seeing you there!

CARCS is a 501c3 and your tax donations are deductible. You can donate by going to our website: www.norehobothcompressorstation.com or by email Gina at: beana19@comcast.net Tracy Manzella, CARCS

CARCS Gives Thanks

With another year under our belts, and 2019 well underway, Citizens Against the Rehoboth Compressor Station would like to thank our loyal members, supporters and volunteers.

In the words of William A. Ward, “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

Also thank you to our BOS, and to our local and state representatives for their generosity and for the spirit of open communication we now share. Without your willingness to act, and without your help, we would not be where we are today in staving off new gas projects and protecting our community from a compressor station.

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Townie Blanket Crafted by Hand Presented to Mayor Bob Dasilva Lori Rego has recently transcended expectations yet again with a surprise project for the first, newly elected mayor of East Providence. Mayor Bob Dasilva was certainly delighted to be presented with a beautiful Townie blanket crafted by hand. The crochet blanket is an auspicious symbol of all that is Townie Pride.

Lori Rego started this amazing and breathtaking hobby at only 8 years old! Even more awe-inspiring is that she is completely selftaught! Practice does make perfect after all! At first it was more of a burden and a way to pass time, but as the years went on it became that gave Lori’s life a sense of gratitude and fulfillment. Lori started

with blankets, and eventually worked her way up to more colorful and advanced projects, becoming what anyone would call a master in the art of crocheting. She has been doing it her entire life since.

Lori lost her job in 2015 due to family obligations. Since then, Lori has taken on the role of singlehandedly cultivating a selfsustaining business. This helps her support all of of her adorable children. Talk about initiative!

One of her most spellbinding and impeccable creations is her 9/11 blanket. Made for the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, it is a stunning sight featuring a silhouette of New York city with the twin

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towers at the forefront, with the American flag as the background. This, she expresses, is by far her proudest accomplishment in all her years of crocheting.

If Lori has learned one thing over all these years, it is that if all else fails, the hook and yarn is always waiting. Other projects of hers feature the Bruins, the Red Sox, Bob Marley, and even Thomas the train! Aside from blankets and clothing, Lori also does decorations, proving she has no trouble leaving her comfort zone (no pun intended!).

Lori’s business is called BabesOfItaly, and can be found on Facebook and Pinterest. Requests and specials are always taken! Even if you aren’t interested in buying, we encourage you to look at the stunning pictures of her most recent projects. Her creations embellish any room in your household!

Lori proves that you can make your vocation a vacation if you have a deep passion, a willingness, and a desire to attain your goals. Some wield the sword, some the pen, but Lori wields the hook and yarn! Keep aspiring and inspiring Lori!

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East Providence Town News East Providence Nonprofits Win $54,000 in Grants for Animal Care East Providence, RI – Two East Providence nonprofits are among the organizations that will share $480,000 in grants for animal welfare services across Rhode Island. The grants will fund everything from low-cost vet care for the pets of needy owners to shelter for sick or injured animals.

“The generosity of our donors and the commitment of our partners are expanding humane education, increasing awareness and improving the quality of animal care in Rhode Island,” said Adrian Bonéy, who oversees the Foundation’s Program for Animal Welfare (PAW). “Their work is producing new approaches to animal welfare and increasing the number of animals receiving direct care across Rhode Island.”

PAW funds organizations that promote and provide humane treatment of animals or work more generally on the welfare of animals. Grants are for projects or programs that have a positive impact locally or statewide on animal care, education about the humane treatment of animals and animal welfare in general.

The Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic in East Providence received $31,500 for vaccines and surgical supplies, including anesthesia, oxygen, IV catheters and antibiotics. The clinic treated nearly 3,000 animals last year.

“Our goal is provide necessary surgical treatment and wellness care for pets of low-income owners. We want to provide as many life-saving surgical procedures as we can and keep these animals in loving homes,” said Hank Wietsma, the clinic’s chief veterinarian and executive director.

The Rhode Island Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) in East Providence received $22,500 for professional training and certification education for animal control officers and to provide temporary shelter for pets whose owners are disabled veterans, victims of domestic abuse, hospitalized because of illness or individuals with substance use disorder who are seeking treatment.

“These situations are heartbreaking. While owners never want to live apart from their pets, they recognize that they are currently not able to provide for them. Our goal is to give owners an option other than permanently giving up their pets,” said Ernest Finocchio, RISPCA president.

PAW is funded with assistance from the Virginia B. Butler Fund, Abbie A. Brougham Memorial Fund, Ginger, Sheba and Susie Carr Fund, Chariho Westerly Animal Rescue League Animal Welfare Fund, Mary Lou Crandall Fund, Julius and Lena DelPapa Memorial Fund, John Richard Duhamel Fund for Animals, Jeanne Marie Mehmed Fund, Vernon and Mary Pierce Fund, Helen Walker Raleigh Animal Fund, Ilon Sillmon/Sara Andrews Endowment Fund, Vinny Animal Welfare Fund and Dawn, Gregg and Leland Weingeroff Animal Fund.

The Rhode Island Foundation is the largest and most comprehensive funder of nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. Working with generous and visionary donors, the Foundation raised $38 million and awarded $43 million in grants to organizations addressing the state’s most pressing issues and needs of diverse communities in 2017. Through leadership, fundraising and grantmaking activities, often in partnership with individuals and organizations, the Foundation is helping Rhode Island reach its true potential. For more information, visit rifoundation.org.

Two East Providence nonprofits have won $54,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to provide low-cost vet services, temporary shelter and training for animal contral officers.

(L-R) Rhode Island Foundation Grants Program Officer Adrian Bonéy joins Dr. Hank Wietsma and Dr. Samantha Schenk of the Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic and Carolyn Medeiros, whose pets are treated at the clinic.

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• May 8 • May 30

• June 5 • June 13

• July 10

• August 7 • August 15

Boston Flower Show Foxwoods Newport Playhouse/Cabaret “Clothes Encounter” Lunch included Foxwoods Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, Ct. “The Music Man” lunch at The Gelston House Mystery Trip Log Cabin, Holyoke, Ma Lobster Fest with The Great American Band Jeff Barnhardt On Golden Pond Boat Tour, Holderness N. H. Lunch @ Walter’s Basin Martha’s Vineyard Island Tour Theatre by the Sea, Wakefield “Saturday Night Fever” Lunch included

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The Culinary Arts Program is Sending Two Teams to This Year's Prostart Management Competition 7 RI High Schools Sending Teams to Compete in The State ProStart Invitational on Thursday February 7th at the Providence Omni Hotel Road to the National Competition

The road to the National ProStart Invitational begins at the state level. State restaurant association partners host competitions for interested ProStart schools within their state. The victors advance to the National ProStart Invitational, where they’ll represent not just their school, but their entire state.

Two Challenging Competitions

Local schools compete in two distinct competitions at the state level – management and culinary events.

Management

Management teams develop a proposal for the next hot restaurant concept and present it to a panel of industry judges. Next, their ability to think on their feet will be tested as they quickly solve challenges managers face on a daily basis.

EP Team #1: Second Chance Diner

Their concept is: A business that aims to make a difference in their community. A Diner specializing in comfort food that hires & teaches an employability skill to people who need a second chance (people with addiction, criminal backgrounds, homelessness etc).

Their Slogan “It’s not just good food, it’s good food that does good for the community.”

Menu items are named for famous people who made a difference in people’s lives(MLK, Jackie Robinson, Mother Teresa, Sojourner Truth etc. )

Students: left to right Adriana Peixoto. (9th Grade) Michelle Moniz (9th Grade) & Jasmine Hazard, (12th Grade) Booths are named for people who made the most of their second chance opportunity (Malcom X, Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson, JK Rowling, Stephen King etc. ) Loyalty card members can choose to cash in their earned free meal or donate it to a homeless shelter or food bank, nonperishables are collected at entrance & all leftovers are donated to a local food bank.

Furthermore, local food is utilized to keep the money in the local community.

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Breakfast The Mother Theresa: A Sausage and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole featuring a hearty bowl of local potatoes, free range eggs and Prostartville’s own Smith Farms Maple Sausage baked and served golden brown.

The Mahatma Ghandi: Thick-cut French Toast on Portuguese sweet bread with just the right amount of cinnamon. Served with your choice of Prostartville’s own Smith Farms Maple Sausage or House smoked Applewood Bacon from Smith Farms Pork Belly.

The Harriet Tubman: Our Breakfast House-Special: A Pan Seared breakfast burrito with Farm Fresh local eggs, our House smoked Applewood Bacon made with Smith Farms Pork Belly, Prostartville creamery Sharp Cheddar wrapped in a flour tortilla then pan seared to crispy perfection.

Lunch The Frederick Douglass: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese: The ultimate comfort food combo, Homemade Tomato Soup with Local Tomatoes & Fresh Local Basil. Grilled Cheese on your choice of locally sourced bread with Prostartville Creamery’s Sharp Cheddar Cheese and a homemade pickle on the side. Just like mom used to make.

The Dali Lama: Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza Sliders (4) : Locally Sourced Sweet Hawaiian Buns, topped with our famous Marinara Sauce, Prostartville Creamery Fresh Mozzarella and your choice of Smith Farms uncured Pepperoni or Smith Farms Sweet Italian Sausage (Or do half sausage & half Pepperoni, We aim to please at the Second Chance Diner) Served with hand cut locally sourced hand-cut sweet potato fries & a homemade pickle on the side.

February 2019 The Reporter The Rosa Parks: Chicken Pot Pie: Roasted Free-Range chicken, locally sourced vegetables, in a yummy gravy baked in a flaky homemade pie crust.

Dinner The Sojourner Truth: Bacon Wrapped, Cheddar Stuffed, MIleHigh Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy: A blend of Smith Farms fresh (never frozen) lean ground beef and minced pork, stuffed with Prostartville Creamery Sharp Cheddar, perfectly seasoned, then wrapped in House-smoked Applewood Bacon made with Smith Farms Pork Belly, served with mushroom gravy and your choice of hand cut locally sourced hand-cut sweet potato fries or sweet potato mash.

The Muhammed Ali: Baked Mac and Cheese with Breadcrumb topping: House made ricotta cavatelli baked with a blend of three Prostartville Creamery cheeses (Sharp Cheddar, Gruyere & Swiss) then topped with our famous buttery breadcrumbs.

The Abraham Lincoln: Southern Fried Chicken with Biscuits and gravy: Smith Farms free-range chicken, marinated in local buttermilk, then battered and fried. Served with fresh pan gravy, homemade Prostartville Creamery Cheddar Biscuits, and your choice of hand cut locally sourced hand-cut sweet potato fries or sweet potato mash.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Grilled Pork chops: Smith Farms bone-in heritage pork chops grilled and topped with Spiced Apple & Red Pepper Chutney. Served with house made locally sourced apple sauce and your choice of hand cut locally sourced hand-cut sweet potato fries or sweet potato mash.

Dessert The Susan B. Anthony: Oreo Cheesecake: Oreo Cookie Crust with creamy vanilla cheesecake . The perfect ending to a great meal The Jackie Robinson: Hot Apple Pie: Locally Sourced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg & ginger in a homemade pie crust. The secret ingredient is love.

See photos of some of the food items on page 15.

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EP Team #2: Laguna Food Truck

From left to right: Kyle Duggan, Luana Rodrigues, Shelby Wilkerson, Nayele Viera & Kyle Xavier Their concept is a Poke Bowl & smoothie food truck served from a double decker bus with an enclosed dining area on the upper deck. Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish which is prepared using diced raw fish and can be served as an appetizer or a main course.

Their unique twist on the Poke Bowl is to offer options that include grilled chicken, as well as vegetarian options. The enclosed dining area gives them a leg up on competing food trucks by offering safe harbor from weather, noise and crowds.

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USPS ASKS CUSTOMERS TO CLEAR WALKWAYS AND AREAS AROUND MAILBOXES OF SNOW AND ICE Postal employees suffer serious injuries from slips, trips and falls The Postmaster of Seekonk requests that customers clear their mailboxes and walkways of snow and ice during the winter months. Several employees have suffered serious injuries related to slips, trips and falls during this hard hit winter season.

Letter carriers are instructed to hold mail to addresses where ice and snow are not cleared. However, many risk their safety in order to provide service to their customers. “None of us want to inconvenience our customers,” the Postmaster explained, “but we must ensure the safety of our employees.”

The Postal Service is asking customers to help. The letter carrier will need an access to your mailbox clear of snow and ice. Please shovel, sand and salt as needed. Another serious winter hazard to be aware of is letter carriers walking on streets due to unclear city sidewalks. If normal delivery time is after dusk be sure to keep access path to your mailbox well lit. Be aware that normal melting of snow during daylight hours will freeze and form a layer of ice, which is sometimes covered by an evening snow fall.

Customers are asked to clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the box in their vehicle, deliver the mail and to drive away from it without danger or the need for backing or leaving their vehicle.

In the event of a large storm or multiple storms, a makeshift mail receptacle may be utilized. This can be a box on pole (48 inches off the ground) mounted in a 5-gallon container filled with sand (for stability) and placed roadside.

“Please help our letter carriers provide the best service they can as safely as possible,” ### An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation, 146 million homes and businesses, six days a week. It has 37,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services, not tax dollars, to pay for operating expenses. The Postal Service has annual revenue of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail.

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City of East Providence 2019 Department Public Works Refuse & Recycling Division Curbside Collection and Drop Off Information The City is responsible for the weekly collection and disposal of rubbish and bi-weekly recycling of that material which is generated in the course of daily living from each household.

Recycling Cart Collection

Recycling collection is bi-weekly. Recycling material should be placed loose in carts, not in plastic bags. Cardboard boxes need to be cut down to fit inside cart or flat no bigger than 3x5 feet and placed under lid do not tie. Recycling carts with items that are not recyclable will not be emptied.

ONLY recycle paper, cardboard & cartons, metal cans, lids & foil, glass bottles & jars and plastic containers. For more details visit recycletogetherri.org. NO CART, NO TRASH PICKUP! If you do not put your cart out at the curb on a recycling week collectors will not collect your trash.

Yard Waste

Yard debris is collected in paper bags or barrels with yard debris tags. Bags and Yard debris tags are available at City Hall in the Engineering Office and Public Works Office at 60 Commercial Way, M-F, 8am – 3pm.

Yard Waste is collected April – December 14th, weather permitting.

Holiday Collection Pickup Delays

If your regularly scheduled trash collection day falls on or after a holiday, all pick-up days will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. This applies to trash, recycling if collection week and yard waste when in season.

Delays due to winter storm events will be on city’s web site, TV, and office voice mail message~ 435-7710.

Major Appliance Collection

Collections take place the second Saturday of each month. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, hot water tanks, air conditioners, gas grills, etc. Residents must purchase a $10 recycling sticker at City Hall by 10:00 AM on the preceding Friday to schedule a collection.

Please Keep Textiles Out OF Trash

Clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, handbags, etc. Please recycle these items by bringing to one of the City’s Kiducation Clothing/Textiles collection boxes. Locations: Senior Center, Fuller Creative Learning Center, Community Center and Rite Aid/Warren Ave. Other options please consider donating your gently used clothing to other local charitable organizations.

Bulky Item Pickup

One bulky item per week may be placed at the curb with trash for collection. This includes furniture or other household items that do not fit in trash barrels. This includes rugs cut to 4’ rolled or folded and tied, futon mattresses and crib mattresses.

Paint

What to do with leftover paint: Paint Care RI Program will take left over latex paint for information visit: www.paintcare.org/rhodeisland. Oil base and spray paints are considered hazardous waste for free disposal please call Eco-Depot for dates and appointment 9421430 ext. 241. Near empty cans of hardened

No plastic bags, No trash, No clothing or textiles, Only loose Recycling in Carts!! Recycle carts with plastic bags or trash will not be emptied.

latex paint can go into the trash, leave lids off so hauler can see hardened/dry paint. Please do not put paint cans in recycle carts.

Mattresses:

Mattress and/or box spring, collected by appointment only please call the recycling office 435-7701. Mattresses can also be dropped off at the landfill in Johnston small vehicle area for recycling at no fee call 401942-1430 for more information.

Tires:

Local tire business will accept tires for a nominal fee.

Construction and Fencing Material:

Residents are responsible for the disposal of all materials associated with home construction, demolition, renovations and fence replacement. Construction debris can be taken to the Landfill in Johnston (401-942-1430).

Residents can also call private collectors for disposal. Fees apply.

Eco Depot and Paper Shredding Event: Saturday August 17th, 2019 at DPW Complex

Household Hazardous waste drop off, dispose of any items containing the words poison, toxic, flammable etc. Examples fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, cleaners etc.

No fees. Limit of 2 boxes for shredding. Call for appointment 942-1430 ext. 241

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Please check below for items that are recycled but not collected curb side. These items can be dropped off at: Public Works/Highway Garage Complex, Located at 60 Commercial Way Drop off hours Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm. Drop offs are self-service.

All Electronic Equipment: TV’s, radios, computer and audio components, small appliances such as toasters, blenders, hairdryers and anything with a plug, can be deposited in the designated storage containers which are located to the right of the gate when entering the complex yard.

Motor Oil: Please deposit only uncontaminated used motor oil in the Oil Igloo. Oil filters can be left in designed barrels.

Antifreeze: Please deposit in the blue container labeled for antifreeze only.

Batteries: Car batteries can be left near the oil igloo.

Cooking Oil: Used vegetable cooking oil can be deposited into the blue collection

container provided by Newport Biodiesel. The cooking oil is processed into biodiesel at their Rhode Island facility.

Rigid Plastic: includes garbage cans, little tykes toys, coolers, milk crates, lawn furniture etc. No PVC or vinyl.

Cardboard: If you have an abundance of cardboard from moving boxes etc. cardboard dumpsters are available for residents to drop off flattened cardboard.

Shredded Paper: place in our dedicated recycling carts marked "Shredded Paper only," which are located by the red shed in the drop off area. Shreds must be double bagged in clear or semi-clear bags.

Propane Tanks: Propane tanks of all sizes from small camping tanks to grill tanks can be dropped off at the garage complex.

Scrap Metals: Small items such as metal hangers, pots, pans, cookie sheets, chains etc. as well as larger items such as file cabinets, microwaves, bikes, poles, metal furniture and some appliances are accepted.

Used Books: Collection containers for books are located at the DPW/garage complex and behind the Senior Center on Waterman Avenue.

Only items listed above can dropped off at the DPW complex on Commercial Way. Any other items left at this location are considered illegal dumping. For more information, please call 435-7701.

Furniture

If usable please consider donating your gently used furniture to Donation Exchange/ Furniture Bank of RI 401-831-5511, or other local charitable organizations.

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SOLD East Providence: Immaculate 3 bed Colonial! EIK, dining, hardwoods throughout, new roof, updated electrical panel & two car garage.

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Seekonk: Beautiful SplitLevel w/3 beds, 2 bath, hardwoods, KIT w/granite & SS & bonus den.

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NEW LISTING East Providence: A gem w/ updates! 3 bed, SS KIT, spacious living, dining, hardwoods, partially finished lower, AC & fabulous yard. $230,000 Robin Lozito 401-486-6937

Rumford: Classic 3 bed Cape! New open KIT & dining, fireplace, spacious living & large fenced yard.

Minutes from the East Side! $245,000 Michaela Farley Massey 401-338-2533

LAND East Providence: Location!

Fantastic corner lot w/ample traffic perfect for your business opportunities!

Close to established business. $239,000 Cathy Sousa 401-474-8306

LOCATION Warren: 3 bed Ranch on dead end cul-de-sac! Close to Hugh Cole & Kickemuit Schools. One level living on 3/4 acre lot! $264,900 Missie Rose 508-826-9966

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NEW LISTING W. Warwick: Gambrel-style 4 bed Cape! 2 full baths, open feel, front to back master & private yard.

Greenbush neighborhood! $264,900 Michaela Farley Massey 401-338-2533

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East Providence: 3 bed, turn key Ranch! Renovated w/new KIT, hwds, gas heat, AC, master, finished lower, 1st fl. laundry & landscaped.$259,900 Karyn Kopecky 508-685-9906

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FABULOUS COLONIAL Seekonk: Spacious 4 bed w/over 2400 SF! Living w/fireplace & sliders to deck, hwds, EIK w/SS & master ste. w/jetted bath. Must see! $495,000 Michelle Cartwright 401-245-2000

Rumford: Sparkling 2 bed on a quiet, treed cul de sac! KIT w/ new SS appliances, slider to deck overlooking private yard. Turn-key! $179,900 Jean Clarke 401-374-5039

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Townie Graduate Rodrigo Pimentel a DACA Golden Door Scholar

Rodrigo Pimentel, a 2015 East Providence High School graduate, has been named a recipient by Golden Doors, which aids undocumented students.

Rodrigo was born in Portugal, and although his family immigrated to the United States legally, their visas expired. According to their web site, Golden Door Scholars invests in education and career access for high-performing DACA students. “ Our holistic, accountability-driven approach includes: Four-year college scholarships for high-performing high school grads, Professional development & internship support and a scholar-driven, pay-it-forward approach to sustainability,” said the organization.

After graduating from East Providence High School with honors, Pimentel was accepted at the University of Rhode Island. He eventually had to leave school due to family finances. This award will help Pimentel stay in college to pursue a degree in computer science.

“I am thankful to have been named a 2019 recipient of Golden Door Scholars. Because I was named a Golden Doors scholar I will be able to continue my education and that means that I will be able to pursue my dream," said. “This is something that I thought would be deferred because of the financial realities that Dreamers face in this country. "With an education, I will be in a better position to advocate for myself and others.”

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University News Ellen B. Rogers Named to Dean’s List at the College of the Holy Cross

Ellen B. Rogers, a first year student at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named to the Dean’s List for the second semester of the 2018-19 academic year.

She is the daughter of Patrick A. Rogers of Rumford and Maura Healey of Rumford.

Roger Williams University Announces December 2018 Graduates

The following local residents were among the 151 students who received their degrees in December as part of the Class of 2018.

• Ahmed Alhamad of Riverside, RI, Cum Laude B.S. in Engineering/Electrical Engineering Specialization • Melissa Mota of East Providence, RI, B.S. in Legal Studies

Roger Williams University Announces Fall 2018 Dean’s List

Select students have been named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester.

• Joshua Brennan-Audino of Rumford RI • Jennifer Bryan of East Providence RI • Maegan Charette of Riverside RI • Matthew D’Amico of Riverside RI • Shawn Darosa of East Providence RI • Dominic Deandrade of East Providence RI • Kathryn Macnie of Rumford RI • Sabrina Martins of East Providence RI • Connor Midgley of Riverside RI • Melissa Mota of East Providence RI • Taylor Silva of East Providence RI

Riverside Resident Named to Curry College Dean’s List

Curry College is proud to announce that Taylor Medeiros of Riverside RI has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.30 GPA, have no incompletes, and have no grade lower than a “C” for the semester.

Riverside Resident Named to Fall 2018 Semester Dean’s List at Dean College

Dean College is pleased to announce that James Munro IV of Riverside has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester.

Local University of Rhode Island students named to the Dean’s List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 5,500 undergraduates have qualified for the fall 2018 Dean’s List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and nations.

To be included on the Dean’s List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average.

Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average. The list includes students who have not yet declared their majors as well as those from all of the University’s undergraduate academic colleges.

The following students from your area have been named to URI’s fall 2018 Dean’s List: • Kihindei Adai of E Providence, (02914) • Jacob Aguiar of Riverside, (02915) • Faith Allen of E Providence, (02914) • Jordan Amado of E Providence, (02914) • Aaron Amaral of E Providence, (02914) • Emma Anderson of Riverside, (02915) • Kate Atwell of E Providence, (02914) • Ingrid Avendano of Riverside, (02915) • Kelly Brunette of E Providence, (02914) • Cole Coffey of Rumford, (02916) • Matthew Conrad of Riverside, (02915) • Nate Costa of Rumford, (02916) • Nicholas Costa of Rumford, (02916) • Brynne Costa of E Providence, (02914) • Alex Costa of Rumford, (02916) • Carolina de Araujo of E Providence, (02914) • Desiree Delande of E Providence, (02914) • Adam Dias of Riverside, (02915) • Darien Dinaro of E Providence, (02914) • Bella DiSanto of E Providence, (02914) • Kerri Dolby of Riverside, (02915) • Gabby DoVale of E Providence, (02914) • Darren Ellinwood Jr of Riverside, (02915) • Kaleigh Esposito-Russell of Rumford, (02916) • Nicole Faria of E Providence, (02914) • Jordan Farnsworth of Riverside, (02915) • Evan Goncalves of E Providence, (02914) • Jessica Hanley of Rumford, (02916) • Meaghan Harvey of Riverside, (02915) • Kierstin Heck of Rumford, (02916) • Phone Htoo of E Providence, (02914) • Mohamad Jamal Aldine of E Providence, (02914) • Trey Kassed of E Providence, (02914) • Christopher Kinder of Riverside, (02915) • Kellie Knight of E Providence, (02914) • Eunice Kola-Idowu of Riverside, (02916)

• Erin Lamarre of Riverside, (02915) • Capri Lamboy of Riverside, (02915) • Amy Lasky of Riverside, (02915) • Sam Lawrence of Rumford, (02916) • Jia Ying Lin of Riverside, (02915) • Priscilla Machado of E Providence, (02914) • Chris Machado of E Providence, (02914) • Matt Maini of E Providence, (02914) • Megan Major of Riverside, (02915) • Danny Mandelli of E Providence, (02914) • Cassandra Marques-Leach of Rumford, (02916) • Makaila Marshall of E Providence, (02914) • Haley Martins of Riverside, (02915) • Brooke Martins of Riverside, (02915) • Danielle Martins of Riverside, (02915) • Hanna Maynard of Riverside, (02915) • Kathryn Mcgee of Rumford, (02916) • Melanie Medeiros of E Providence, (02916) • Jeremy Medina of E Providence, (02914) • Ashlyn Messier of Riverside, (02915) • Emily Modica of Riverside, (02915) • Jenna Monteiro of E Providence, (02914) • Justyce Morris of E Providence, (02914) • Ruben Munoz Ochoa of Rumford, (02916) • Nghia Nguyen of E Providence, (02914) • Lindsey Oldham of Riverside, (02915) • Kyle Overwood of E Providence, (02914) • Shahil Patel of E Providence, (02914) • Marcelena Pereira of E Providence, (02914) • Gabriel Pratt of Rumford, (02916) • Cynthia Pytel of E Providence, (02914) • Charles Rego of Rumford, (02916) • Bailey Ricci of Riverside, (02915) • Emma Richelsoph of E Providence, (02914) • Aaliya Robinson of E Providence, (02914) • Jordan Rosa of E Providence, (02914) • Cassandra Santiago of Riverside, (02915) • Aaron Schneidereit of Riverside, (02915) • Shalyn Shorter of Riverside, (02915) • Sydnee Shorter of Riverside, (02915) • Aaron Soares of Rumford, (02916) • Natasha Sorrentino of Riverside, (02915) • Meaghan Spellman of E Providence, (02914) • Megan St Hilaire of Rumford, (02916) • Klara Szilagyi of Riverside, (02915) • Tyler Tashdjian of Riverside, (02915) • Rebekah Vecchiarelli of Riverside, (02915) continued on next page...

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• Kenneth Vieira of Riverside, (02915) • Julia Vieira of E Providence, (02914) • Cindy Villanueva of E Providence, (02914) • Brandon Williams of Rumford, (02916) Note: Students who qualified for the Dean’s List, but have restricted access to their information under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines, are not included on this public listing. Students may adjust these restrictions on eCampus.

Rumford, R.I. resident makes Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology

Connor D Finelli of Rumford, R.I. (02916) has made the Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the fall 2018 semester.

Hannah A Gomez Named to Deans List

Hannah A Gomez, of Rumford, was named to the Temple University’s Lew Klein College of Media and Communication Dean’s List for Fall of 2018. Hannah is currently a Senior Majoring in Advertising and Business Management.

In order to be eligible for the Dean’s List in Fall of 2018, students in the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication had to achieve a semester Grade Point Average of 3.82 or better.

Emerson College Announces Dean’s List Honorees, Including Local Students

The following students have been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. The requirement to make the Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher that semester.

• Yesenia Rego of Rumford • Riley Medeiros of East Providence

Rumford student named to Trevecca Nazarene University Dean’s List

Local student, Grace Abrams was named to Trevecca Nazarene University Dean’s List. A graduate of East Providence Senior High School, Abrams is pursuing a Bachelor of Sci. To be named to the Dean’s List, undergraduates must attain a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale. Traditional undergraduates must be enrolled full-time, while non-traditional undergraduates must have completed 12 or more hours between July 1 and December 31, 2018.

Bentley University Names Local Students to Honors Lists for Fall 2018 Semester

Waltham, MA (Grassroots Newswire) Date : January 26, 2019 – Bentley University President, Alison Davis-Blake, along with Dean of Business, Donna Maria Blancero, and Dean of Arts and Sciences, Rick Oches, recently announced the names of local residents who were honored for their outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2018 semester.

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The following resident from East Providence was recognized: Alexandra G. Lima To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher with no course grade below 2.0 during the term.

Bret Nascimento Achieves Nichols College Dean’s List Honors

Bret Nascimento, a Nichols College student from Riverside, RI, has achieved Dean’s High Honors for the fall 2018 semester at Nichols College. Approximately 600 Nichols students earned Dean’s List or Dean’s High Honors during the fall 2018 semester.

The Dean’s List recognizes students who achieve high grades during a single semester. In order to be included in the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2 for at least 12 credit-hours and receive no grade below a C+ during the semester. A student who earns a grade point average of 3.6 or higher is awarded Dean’s High Honors.

Local Students Named to Assumption College Dean’s List

Assumption College has announced that 493 students have been named to the College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester.

Local students include: • Daniel DeLuca of Riverside (02915), Class of 2020 • Sydney Vilardi of Riverside (02915), Class of 2021 Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and spring semesters.

Eastern Students Named to Fall 2018 Dean’s List

Willimantic, CT - Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its fall 2018 Dean’s List for full-time and part-time students.

Among the students are: • Matthew Buteau ‘20 of Rumford, who majors in New Media Studies. Buteau is a full-time student.

• Miles Cunningham ‘19 of Riverside, who majors in Social Work.

Cunningham is a full-time student.

In order to be eligible for Dean’s List, students must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher.

University of New Hampshire’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 Semester

Durham, NH -- The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2018 semester.

• Keenan Dunleavy of Rumford, RI with High Honors • Michaela Newman of Rumford, RI with Honors

Emma Pereira Named to Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Lasell College

Newton, MA - Emma Pereira, a Fashion Communication & Promotion major at Lasell College, was named to the fall 2018 Dean’s List.

Pereira, a Rumford native, is a member of the Lasell College class of 2019.

To be named to the Dean’s List, they needed to complete at least 12 credits as a full-time student and achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Allie Wright of Riverside, RI, Named to Dean’s Honor List

Cedarville, OH - Cedarville University student Allie Wright of Riverside, RI, majoring in Athletic Training, was named to the Dean’s Honor List for Fall 2018. This recognition required Wright to maintain a 3.75 GPA and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

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Events & Activities Soup Drive Feb 1st through 15th

Hope & Faith Drive LLC is having our annual drive beginning February 1 through February 15.Donations of soups or monetary if preferred can be dropped off at 18 Intervale Avenue East Providence 02914.

Donations will help benefit local families.

Any questions please call us (401)-4744624, thank you.

ADHD Support Program February 6 at Bradley Hospital

The local chapter of CHADD, an ADHD Support group will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday, February 6th at 7 pm in the Pine Room at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI .

The topic, ADHD in School; What to expect, will be presented by the Director of the specialized Hamilton School, Jon Green.

All are welcome. Donations are appreciated. For more information, Roberta can be reached at 401-369-0045, rhode-island@ chadd.net .

Who: CHADD local Rhode Island Chapter What: Program When : Feb. 6, 7 pm Where: Bradley Hospital Pine Room Contact: Roberta 401-369-0045

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students have been diagnosed with dyslexia (reading disorder), attention-deficit disorder (ADHD), executive function deficits, and/or specific language impairments.

Place: Bradley Hospital ~Pine Room, 1100 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E. Prov. ,RI Donations appreciated from guests.

Members : Free Presented by: CHADDChildren and Adults with ADHD Website: www.chadd.org Local: www.chadd.net/810 Email: rhode-island@chadd.net Phone: 401-369-0045 Reservations NOT necessary. All welcome.

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Presents Riverside Middle School Comedy Night

A popular Comedy fundraiser featuring top local comedians to benefit RMS Join us on: Saturday, February 9th , 2019 At the “Holy Ghost Brotherhood Of Charity” 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769

Doors open - 6:00 PM- Show starts - 7:00 PM Tickets just - $20.00 available online or at the door; Get there early to claim the best seat!

Sponsor the event for $100.00 and up or Donate- Any amount $$$, gift certificate, and items for auction prizes! ★ Raffles ★ 50/50 Raffles ★ Silent Auctions

★ 18+ Adult show ★ BYOS ( food or snacks) ★ Cash bar!!

Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for Puerto Rico

Sunday February 10, 5PM – 8PM

Adults $10.00 Kids (6 – 12) $5.00 Kids 5U Free Location HPC 1275 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA Purchase tickets at the door or through Eventbrite: (https://tinyurl.com/RIC HPR2019) Silvia Perdomo 401-255-4534 or Angelina Serrano 401-632-3420

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Raffle tickets are available at the Recreation Office in Breed Hall at 610 Waterman Avenue and at the EP Rec Center in Riverside.

EPHS Reunion Committees Invited To Phone-A-Thon

Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will hold its 25th annual phone-a-thon on March 12 and 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Nordson EFD, 40 Catamore Boulevard, East Providence. Representatives from East Providence High School reunion committees are invited to the phone-a-thon to help raise funds for a scholarship in the name of their class. Last year, the Class of 1952 raised more than $10,000; the Class of 1964 raised more than $4,000; and the Class of 1955 raised more than $3,000 in scholarships. Also participating were the Classes of 1950, 1962, 1965, 1973, 1974 and 1985. Together, EPHS alumni classes raised more than $25,000 in scholarships.

Class representatives are asked to bring contact information – names, addresses and phone numbers of classmates throughout the United States.

“As we celebrate our 50th year of community service, this is a great opportunity for East Providence High School alumni to give back to the community,” notes Phonea-thon Chairman Louise Paiva. Classes that will be celebrating a special reunion year – 50th, 40th, 25th, 10th – can kick off their special year with this fundraising event. To boost their effort, as part of the phone-athon, the Carter Family Fund will match the first $45,000 in contributions received. As a non-profit charitable organization, all contributions made through Scholarship Foundation of East Providence are tax-deductible.

Interested EPHS reunion class members can contact Louise Paiva at 401-4333463 or email sfofeastprovidence@yahoo. com by March 1 to register to participate.

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Save the Date June 30th, 2019

East Providence High School, Class of 1959, will be celebrating their 60th class reunion on June 30th, 2019 at Francis Farm in Rehoboth MA. If you have not already been contacted, please email Dave at dapitassi@att.net or Mel at mfi37@comcast.net.

More information to follow.

39th Annual East Providence HeritageFest July 12-13, 2019 Pierce Memorial Field

Online applications are now available for vendors who wish to exhibit at the 39th Annual HeritageFest on July 12-14, 2019.

The 3-day outdoor music and arts festival will be held at Pierce Memorial Field. Food vendors, business exhibits, crafters, artisans and fine artists as well as non-profits are welcome. There is no fee for non-profits, but space is limited and allotted on first-come, first-serve basis.

To access the online vendor forms please visit www.epheritagedays.com and select the “Vendor� tab at the top menu.

Complete the appropriate form by clicking on the buttons. Payment can be made through PayPal or credit card. If you wish an application mailed to you, please call 401-435-7511 and leave your name and telephone number. Our vendor chair will contact you.

The annual festival is produced by the all-volunteer board of directors of East Providence Heritage Days Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit corporation. The festival is funded through grants, fund raising activities, individual donations and corporate sponsorships. It builds community and enhances the quality of life for both residents and nonresidents. The festival has made the arts accessible and affordable and has shined a positive light on the City of East Providence for nearly four decades.

Save the Date: East Providence High School Class of 1969

We are planning our 50th Year Class Reunion for Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Metacomet Country Club in East Providence. More details will be announced soon. If you wish to be kept updated please send us your contact information to EP69Reunion@gmail.com. Please spread the word to make the evening memorable.

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CHURCH NEWS Seekonk Congregational Church Italian Night Supper Saturday, February 9th Serving from 5pm- 7pm

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Invites all to an Italian Night Supper, Saturday, February 9th, Serving from 5pm- 7pm (take out also available), Adults: $9, Children 3-12: $4, under 3 free. MENU: Tossed Garden Salad-crisp and fresh! Fresh Baked Italian Bread, Delicious Pasta-cooked Al Dente! Homemade Meatballs-seasoned to perfection! Home-Baked Assorted Desserts, Beverages-Hot and Cold. Take out is available.

For tickets or any information please contact the church office 508-336-9355, Email: seekonkucc@gmail.com Reservations are required. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Saturday, March 16th Serving from 5pm-7pm

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Invites you to a Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner.

Saturday, March 16th, Serving from 5pm-7pm. Take out is available. Tickets: Adults $12.00. Children 5-12 $4.00. Traditional Irish Dinner Menu: The Irish atmosphere will enhance the flavor of Corned beef, cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, chourico, rolls & butter and beverages. Dessert will be ice cream and homemade cookies. Please join us for our Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner. For tickets or any information please contact the church office 508-336-9355, Email: seekonkucc@gmail.com Reservations are required. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

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Giant Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale Saturday, April 27th, 8:30am-2pm

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. YARD Sale on Saturday, April 27th, from 8:30am-2pm.

Giant Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale, For $40, rent a table indoors (rain or shine) or a spot outdoors (weather permitting) for you to sell your own crafts, treasures, etc. You keep the proceeds. This opportunity is open to the public, so please spread the word to your friends & neighbors! To reserve a space and fill out the necessary form, please contact the church office 508-336-9355 or Email: seekonkucc@gmail.com. Lunch and Baked Goods will be available for purchase. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

Mary’s Closet Thrift Shop

Mary’s Closet Thrift Shop is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm (weather permitting). The Shop has lots of items such as clothes in all sizes from baby to adult, knick-knacks, kitchen items and lots more, with items added in all the time. Stop by and take a look you never know what you are going find. We also take donations.

Mary’s Closet is located at 81 Warren Ave in East Providence, with the entrance to the shop on 4th street (directly across the street from the church). if you have questions please call the church at 401-434-7456

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& EVENTS Haven United Methodist Church News

Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI. Call 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information. Office hours Monday thru Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm. Check out our website at www.havenumchurch.com.

1. Haven UMC Thrift Store: Open EVERY Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm. Lots of new items! Clothing, coats and jackets, shoes, linens, household items, puzzles, odds and ends. Donations are gratefully accepted (we’ll pickup clothing and small items if needed). Volunteers are welcome!

2. *** WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHURCH SERVICE *** Every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm. Can’t attend church on Sunday? Need a mid-week pickme-up? Join us for worship and fellowship and to hear the Word of God. Everyone is welcome!

3. HAVEN BASKETBALL - EAST PROVIDENCE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE! Anyone from Haven or the community, ages 8 to 17, is welcome to play.

Practice is Wednesday 5:30-7 pm, with games on Saturday mornings for the 8 to 14 year olds; 15-17 year olds practice 7-8:30 pm Wednesday and Thursday at Haven. If you would like to play for Haven, or have a church team that would like to be part of the league, contact the church office.

4. Women’s Bible Study begins again on January 10, 2019, then every Thursday at 11:30 am at the church. Contact the church office if interested. Transportation is available.

5. Come, join our family! Are you searching for a church home? Do you or someone you know need prayer? At Haven UMC, we are a haven for those who would seek to know God better, while spreading the love of Jesus Christ. WORSHIP SERVICE is at 10 am on Sunday followed by Coffee Hour.

Children’s Sunday School during worship service. Adult Bible Study at 12 pm.

6. Do you or your group/organization need a place to hold meetings? Sporting events? Activities? Conferences? We have SPACE AVAILABLE! We have a variety of spaces available from small to large, including a gym. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessibility. Contact the office for room sizes, availability and suggested donations.

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN The 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Season Has Begun!

About the Girl Scout Cookie Program

The $760 million Girl Scout Cookie Program is the country’s largest girl-led business. It helps girls develop financial, leadership and life skills, including goal setting, money management, people skills, business ethics, and decision making. Many successful business women today say they got their start selling Girl Scout Cookies®! Local Girl Scouts will begin selling cookies at booth locations outside grocery stores and other retail locations, and booth sales generally take place through the end of March. Cookie lovers may find a nearby booth sale by downloading the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder mobile app, available on iTunes or Google Play, or at www.gssne.org

Warwick, R.I. (January 11, 2019) – In the coming weeks a total of 699,720 packages of delicious Girl Scout Cookies® will be transported from the shelves of the Paul Arpin Van Lines warehouse in Warwick to customers in Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, CT—kicking off the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Sale season here in southeastern New England!

The distribution of cookies from the Arpin warehouse will occur on Saturday, January 19th. This is a fabulous opportunity to capture first-hand the enormity of the Girl Scout Cookie Program in our area!

Thin Mints, the most popular Girl Scout Cookie, will be sold along with Peanut Butter Patties, Lemonades™, Thanks-A-Lots®, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Girl Scout S’mores™ and Shortbreads for $5 perpackage. But there’s more! A brand new gluten-free cookie has debuted— Caramel Chocolate Chip will be available on a limited basis for $6 per package. And this year, Girl Scouts will be able to accept credit card payments at the time of cookie delivery on any device!

Proceeds from Girl Scout Cookie sales remain in the local area and provide support forrecruitment and training of volunteer leaders, outdoor programs and troop camping, property maintenance, and educational programs. Troops use their proceeds for trips, events, and have the option to donate to a community Scout Troop 55 Riverside, Troop 1 Seekonk visiting service project.

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Little Rhody Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue and quarantine facility located in Rhode Island who strive to find safe homes for underprivileged and neglected dogs. They are made up of a small group of friends who share a common love. All of their dogs are rescued from animal shelters in Tennessee that are considered to be “high kill” shelters. For more information, visit littlerhodyrescue.com.

GSSNE is also looking forward to celebrating their third annual Cookies & Cocktails celebration which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick on Thursday, March 7th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Local chefs will be creating delicious desserts using everyone’s favorite treat— Girl Scout Cookies®! We have partnered with some of your favorite (or soon to be favorite) culinary geniuses to showcase our • Competent, honest service, that is responsive to your needs cookies “out of the box”. Back 40, Castle • Now accepting appointments for the upcoming tax season Hill Inn, Coast Guard House, Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar and Whisk Me • Over 30 years of experience in public accounting Away have committed to creating some magical Girl Scout Cookie concoctions sure to leave guests wanting more! The evening 20 Newman Avenue, Unit 9010 • East Providence, RI will be emceed by the one and only Mario (In Building #9 in Rumford Center) Hilario WJAR—a treat in itself! For more event information, ticket purchase (early bird pricing!) and other details, visit our Cookies & Cocktails event page.

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Across 1. A genre of writing that often rhymes and can be used to express love through words 4. A type of bird that is often associated with Valentine’s Day 5. Gesture of love and an embrace from one person to another 8. The shape that is often red in color and associated as a symbol for Valentine’s Day 10. Phrase one person says to another person to show affection 12. Holiday in February that celebrates love and is named after a Saint 13. The four-letter emotion expressed from one person to another 14. A decorated memento expressing a sentiment of love that is exchanged on Valentine’s Day 15. A type of red flower that is typically given by the dozen as a gift for Valentine’s Day Down 2. The mythological god of love (also known as Cupid) 3. The month in which Valentine’s Day occurs 6. Made from cacao, this candy is brown in color and typically given in a box as a gift on Valentine’s Day 7. A small, winged boy who carries a bow and arrow, and is a symbol of Valentine’s Day 9. The items Cupid carried and uses to cast love spells 11. Gesture of love from one person’s lips to another’s cheek or lips

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Love is in the Air 5 Easy Ways to Say “I Love You”

(Family Features) If gift-giving isn’t your strong suit, occasions like Valentine’s Day are likely to bring on stress and worry, but procrastinating will only serve to elevate your unease.

Follow these steps to simplify your shopping, and while you may not come to love the task of finding the perfect gift, your loved one will undoubtedly appreciate your effort.

Browse for ideas online. Many retailers offer special promotions and gift idea sections on their websites, so finding inspiration can be as easy as visiting the sites of your loved one’s favorite stores.

There are also dozens of articles online to help get the ideas flowing.

Searches such as “gifts for horse lovers” or “Valentine’s gifts for a new boyfriend” will reveal a long list of ideas to peruse.

Keep it simple. Although the advertising industry works hard to convince consumers otherwise, Valentine’s Day isn’t really all about the bling. Sure, a pretty bauble is a welcome gift, but there are plenty of ways to show your affection that don’t require spending a month’s salary. A heartfelt card paired with a memento of a meaningful event or place in your relationship sends the same loving sentiment.

Make it a (different) date. For many couples, navigating the demands of work, kids and life make spending time together a luxury. Instead of fighting crowds at busy restaurants on the official date, celebrate your love on a day of your own choosing, when you can relax and enjoy the time together without the pressure to rush through dessert so your table can be flipped for the next waiting couple.

Give blooms a boost. A dozen long-stem red roses is a beautiful gesture, but unless your intended rose receiver is a strictly traditional type, try adding a little spice to your floral arrangement. Go for a bouquet in her favorite color, or have the flowers arranged in a practical vessel she can reuse to remember the occasion, such as a cocktail shaker or a watering can.

Go ahead, gift yourself. It may seem counter-intuitive, but finding a gift you’ll enjoy may inspire an idea for your loved one. The trick is finding something you can share together, whether it’s tickets to a show or his and hers mugs for enjoying your favorite brew.

Just be sure the item is something your intended will share your enthusiasm for, or you may as well go buy a blender.

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Health & W Celebrate 70 Years of Weight-Loss Success with TOPS Local Chapter

TOPS meets weekly to discuss weight loss, nutrition, portion control, self-care. TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) a non-profit weight loss support organization well over 100,000 members. We invite you to attend a weekly meeting,usually an hour or less, held at Riverside Congregational Church, 15 Oak Ave. Riverside Thursday nights at 6:00. For more details, contact Barbara at 433-5084 and leave a message or visit: www.tops.org.

Letter to the Editor about BOLD Act

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 16 million Alzheimer’s caregivers. As an Alzheimer’s advocate, it is my honor to represent them.

Congress just passed the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act with a strong bipartisan vote/the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act is now law, and I want to thank our members of Congress for championing this meaningful legislation. The BOLD Act will allow effective Alzheimer’s public health interventions to be implemented across the country.

Thanks to Congress’ support for the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, we will now be better able to fight this devastating disease as we continue to work towards our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s – and we look forward to seeing our Congressmen continue to prioritize this disease as a public health crisis that must be addressed.

Every 65 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s disease – which is why Congress must remain committed to action on this devastating disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, by 2050, the total cost of care for Alzheimer’s is projected to increase to more than $1.1 trillion. The report also revealed that Alzheimer’s-related costs have soared to $277 billion in the last year, including $186 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid.

Passage of the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act underscores how elected officials are working together to address Alzheimer’s as a public health crisis – not just from a funding standpoint, but also from a caregiver standpoint.

By applying a public health approach to reduce risk, detect early symptoms, and advance care, representatives in Washington are helping to change the trajectory of this devastating disease.

Eric Creamer - Director of Public Policy and Media Relations, Alzheimer’s Association - Rhode Island Chapter

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SCHOOL Waddington Elementary School and Early Learning Program Kindness Week

EP Mayor Bob DaSilva with a young Patriots fan at Waddington School kindness week celebration in January.

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EP Mayor Bob DaSilva addresses Waddington school students at their kindness assembly.

Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Crowley speaks to students at Waddington School

Ward 4 councilman Ricardo Mourato addressing Waddington School Kindness Assembly.

During the week of 1/22-1/25/19 Waddington Elementary School and Early Learning Program participated in Kindness Week. This involved spirit days: Feinstein Day, Team Kindness Day, Crazy for Kindness Day, and Rainbow of Kindness Day. The students participated in activities such as: morning kindness quotes, random acts of kindness checklist, kindness rocks art project (the rocks will be placed outside during Spring to create a kindness garden), a blizzard of kindness, and kindness cards. On 1/25/19 we wrapped up the week with a Kindness Assembly that began with a Community Kindness Tunnel. Participants of the tunnel included:

Mayor Robert DaSilva, Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Crowley, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Celeste Bowler, Local Fire Department members, Local Police Department members, EP Animal Control Officer, Councilman Ricardo Mourato, Alan Shawn Feinstein, Director of Pupil Personnel Julian MacDonnell, Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Tracy Andrews-Mellouise, and School Committee Member Jessica Beauchaine. It was an amazing week at the school, and the assembly was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with community members so they could hear how proud they were of all their kind acts.Â

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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at City Hall

Mayor Bob DaSilva and City Council President Robert Britto join with students and staff from Whiteknact and Orlo Avenue schools to commemorate Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. at City Hall last month.

East Providence students at MLK ceremony last month.

Above: East Providence students reading their essays at the MLK ceremony last month.

Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. commemorative display at City Hall

At left: Mayor Bob DaSilva with Drake Silva, who read his essay at the MLK commemorative celebration.

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January News for Orlo Avenue Elementary School

Perfect Attendance

Perfect Attendance

In December, 152 students received a perfect attendance Bag Tag! Congratulations to those students that were in school every day in the month of December!

School Spirit Day

On January 25, the Orlo PBIS Team sponsored School Spirit Day. Students were encouraged to wear their favorite team’s apparel or team colors. Many of the New England teams were represented. The day was a lot of fun and a huge success!

MLK Day at City Hall

Student Work Showcase

Grade 2 classrooms at Orlo showcased work from the 2nd Quarter. Families were invited to view the student work with the students. Students researched topics such as the ocean, rainforest, arctic, and more!

Then students used their writing skills to present the facts and their opinions. In math, students used new math and technology skills to plan a birthday party. Students needed to calculate the total number of guests, stay within a budget, and create an invitation.

Kindergarten Animal Habitat Study

Kindergarten completed a 10 week unit called “Animal and Habitat Study”. Kindergarten students at Orlo presented their learning to families in an Animal Showcase on January 23. Parents were invited to come learn about frogs, salmon, owls, and wolves from the student experts. Some of the work displayed included wolf dioramas, clay owls, artwork, sculptures, and informational writing pieces.

Spirit Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program

On Wednesday, January 23, students from Orlo Elementary School participated in the Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program at East Providence City Hall. The Whiteknact and Orlo choruses sang God Bless America and We Won’t Stop Dreaming. Emmalyn DosSantos, Ella Palumbo, Izabella Bates, and Isabel Guerra placed in the Essay Writing Contest and each read their inspiring essays about Dr. Martin Luther King.

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Students at Saint Margaret School Make Scarves for the Homeless

(l-r) Bryce Baxter, Douglas Bickham, Lila Nascimento, Evan Gendreau, Charlie Medeiros, and Matthew Sullivan

(l-r) (in the forefront) Kathleen Whitehead, Alex Gries, James Canedo

Sacred Heart School Open House

Sacred Heart School held an Open House to kick off Catholic Schools Week 2019. The prospective families were greeted by the principal, Mo Guernon, and student ambassadors from the Student Council led them on a tour of the K-8 Catholic elementary school.

At left: ( l-r) Jules Costello, Iveah Bickham, Isabella Ambroise, Juliana Cruz On January 8th and 10th, students at Saint Margaret School (Rumford) made scarves for the homeless. The scarves will be given to Breadlines, which feeds and assists the hungry and homeless in Providence and beyond.

Each year the students at Saint Margaret School help Breadlines through fundraising and by making sandwiches. The students then help the Breadlines volunteers distribute the sandwiches (and other snacks) to those in need.

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Volunteer at Phone-A-Thon!

 Scholarship Foundation of East Providence is recruiting volunteers to help at their annual Phone-a-thon on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13. Volunteers make phone calls to a list of past donors and help prepare a follow up mailing. The event is held at Nordson EFD, 40 Catamore Blvd, East Providence. High school students in need of community service hours, school faculty and staff, parents, members of community organizations and past scholarship recipients are invited to participate. All proceeds will be awarded as scholarships this year to East Providence students. If you can help on March 12 or 13 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., please contact Louise Paiva at 401-433-3463 or 401-742-2751 or sfofeastprovidence@yahoo.com.

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Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk Announces Scholarship Program $1,000 scholarship deadline is March 08, 2019

The Rotary Club of East Providence, RI /Seekonk, MA announces the deadline for its annual scholarship program for 2019.

Each year, the Rotary Club awards $1,000 scholarship each to four graduating seniors from the following schools: East Providence High School, East Providence Career & Technical Center, Saint Mary’s Bay View Academy, and Seekonk High School. Deadline for the application is March 08, 2019.

“The purpose of the scholarship is to reward a local high school student who best exemplifies the criteria of service, leadership and academic achievement,” states Renate Alexander, 2018-19 president of the Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk, MA. “Consideration is also given to need, and applicants must be a resident of East Providence or Seekonk.”

Interested students should obtain the official application form from their school guidance counselor. He/she would complete the application form and return it to their guidance counselor directly by the deadline. The Rotary Club’s Educational Trust Scholarship Committee then selects the recipients from a pool of the most deserving applicants submitted by each school’s guidance department.

Chartered in 1946, the Rotary Club of East Providence, RI/ Seekonk, MA is a local club of Rotary International, based in Chicago, IL. Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk meet at Chelo’s Restaurant 911 Warren Ave. East Providence, RI (2) Monday’s a month at 12:15 pm. For more information, contact Club Service Director Stephen J. Propatier at 508-336-9007 or write: PO Box 14303, East Providence, RI 02914: or Web Site: http://www.epseekonkrotary.org

February EPLAC Meeting and Workshop

The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education (EPLAC) welcomes all to the February meeting on Wednesday February 27th, 6:00 pm at the Martin Middle School Library. 111 Brown St. East Providence. This meeting will feature a workshop: Bullying and Harassment of Students with Disabilities Did you know that students with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied than the general population? The focus of this workshop will be on the school’s responsibility to keep students safe, and how parents can work with schools in preventing bullying.

Come join the discussion. All are welcome to attend!

Scholarship Applications Available

East Providence residents who are high school seniors or who are undergraduates in an accredited college, community college, technical or vocational school are eligible to apply for a scholarship from Scholarship Foundation (SF) of East Providence. Last year SF of East Providence awarded more than $189,000 in scholarships.

Each student receives a scholarship package of at least $1,000.

Applications for graduating seniors are available in the guidance offices at East Providence High School, St. Mary’s Academy Bay View, St. Raphael Academy, LaSalle Academy, Bishop Feehan, Bishop Hendricken, St. Andrew’s, Providence Country Day and The Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Applicants can contact Susan Jordan, Scholarship Foundation Senior Awards Chair, at 401-437-0062 or schol.foundation. ep.suejordan@gmail.com. Completed senior application must be postmarked by March 15, 2019.

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A different application is needed for students already attending a college or career program. Enrolled applications can be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Debbie D’Arezzo, Scholarship Foundation Enrolled Awards Chair, P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915. She can be contacted at 401-433-5745 or ddarezzo@epschoolsri.com. Enrolled applications are not available at high schools. Completed applications for enrolled students must be postmarked by April 1, 2019. Both high school senior and enrolled applications can also be completed online and printed from the Scholarship Foundation’s website, www.sfofepri.org.

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East Providence Parks & Rec Department

SCHOOL VACATION DAY CAMP! Fee is $12 Per Day Per Child February Day Camp: 19, 20, 21, 22 April Day Camp: 15, 16, 17, 18 Day camps offered at the Rec Center 9am-5pm during school vacation for youth members ages 6-12 (not all days offered).

Activities include games, sports, arts & crafts & special events.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up early!!!

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Museum Passes at Weaver Library!

Thanks to the Friends of the Library we offer Museum Passes at Weaver Library.

Passes are checked out with your library card and picked up and returned at Weaver.

Here are a few of the passes we offer: • Roger Williams Zoo • Providence Children’s Museum • Mystic Aquarium • RISD Museum • Museum of Science – Boston Call us at 401-434-2453 or reserve a museum pass yourself online.

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Feb 18-22 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Dive in to fun exercises and track changes to your heart rate through measurement and time keeping. Explore why exercise and nutrition are important to a healthy lifestyle.

Special February Vacation Week Performance by Keith Munslow Feb 18th 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Keith’s highly interactive show will delight everyone with a unique mix of funny, original songs and stories, tongue-twisting poems, and on-the-spot cartoon drawing.

Rhythmic piano and quick wit combine for an upbeat, positive experience…so hang on and don’t blink – you might miss something! Performances at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM.

Special February Vacation Week Performance by “Hoopoe” Feb 19th 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Hoopoe the hilarious mime (Chris Yerlig) gets the audience into the act and dazzles them with silent comedy, eye-popping magic tricks and balloon wizardry in a funny, imaginative show. Performances at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM.

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School Vacation? February 18-22 Audubon February School Vacation Week Don't know what to do with the family during the February school vacation break?

Audubon is the solution! Special programs and activities are available each day and are free with admission. Registration is not required. Nature crafts will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day, as well as a Nature Story at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm and an animal interview at 1:30 pm.

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI

The following special programs are also available each day at 11:00 am and are recommended for children ages 6+: February 18: Extraordinary Raptors Learn all about the adaptations, behavior, ecology and natural history of birds of prey.

February 19: Light and Color Test your sensory abilities by experimenting with bubbles and color science. Wear clothes that can get messy.

February 20: Hooked on Fish Be a sea researcher and dive in to get a fish-eye view into the fascinating world under the sea.

February 21: Surviving the Cold!

Conduct some experiments to find out how animals survive in the winter.

February 22: Winter CSI This program will take place outside, so please dress for the weather.

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission; Ages: All.

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI February 19 – 22, 2019

• Feb 19th 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Meet a Critter: Turtles.

• Feb 19; 2:00-3:30 pm: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and Plant a Seed.

• Feb 20; 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Meet a Critter: Hawk • Feb 20; 2:00-3:30pm: Build a Bluebird House • Feb 21; 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Meet a Critter: Owl • Feb 21; 2:00-3:30 pm: Whoo Ate That? - Owl Pellet Workshop • Feb 22; 11:00 am-12:30 pm: Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt • Feb 22; 2:00-3:30 pm: Colonial Candlemaking Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. More informarion and register through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

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Trinity Rep Breaks All-Time Box Office Record

Production of "A Christmas Carol" featured over 1,000 Community Performers and raised over $57k for RI Community Food Bank

Providence, RI: Trinity Repertory Company broke its all-time box office sales and attendance records with its 2018 production of A Christmas Carol, surpassing the record set last year by the same show. This season’s incarnation of the holiday tradition, which ran November 9-December 30, 2018, was the 41st consecutive mounting of the Dickens classic. Completely re-invented each season with a new director, cast, and designers, the 2018 production was directed by Mark Valdez, who also directed Fuente Ovejuna, or Like Sheep to Water at Trinity Rep in 2017. Beloved acting company member, Stephen Thorne, played the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

With this production, director Mark Valdez was inspired to bring Rhode Islanders together. “This show means something to the state,” says Mark, “and it’s such a beautiful thing to me.” To do this, Trinity Rep invited different choirs from around Rhode Island and Massachusetts to perform choral selections as a part of each performance. With this impressive feat, Trinity Rep included over 1,000 community performers from over 35 choirs in its production.

Additionally, Trinity Rep is pleased to announce $57,669.67 was raised for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank from A Christmas Carol audiences. Since 2006, this tradition has been a part of the theater’s commitment to its community and a reminder to audiences to bring the spirit of Dickens’ story into their lives and the rest of Rhode Island. This year’s collection brings the total raised over the past twelve years to over $500,000.

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“Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol is such a valued and popular holiday tradition in Southeast New England, and this year’s production was glorious,” added Executive Director Tom Parrish. “Placing community at the heart of the show, through both the choral performances and the money raised for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, really helped people get into the spirit of the season.”

Save The Bay and Partners to Develop Water Quality Improvement Plan for Hundred Acre Cove

Hundred Acre Cove, bordered by Barrington and East Providence, Rhode Island and Seekonk, Massachusetts, has been closed to shellfishing since the 1990s due to bacterial pollution, but Save The Bay and partners are working to reverse this longstanding trend. With the support of a Southeast New England Program Watershed Grant and through partnerships with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program, the City of East Providence, the Town of Barrington and the Town of Seekonk, Save The Bay is leading the development of a comprehensive water quality restoration plan for Hundred Acre Cove. The project—announced in Pawtucket on Sept. 17, 2018, with representatives from Restore America’s Estuaries and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the full Rhode Island congressional delegation—was presented at the 9th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration and Management in California last month.

“We’ve seen significant improvements in the overall water quality of Narragansett Bay, particularly over the past two decades,” said Kate McPherson, Narragansett Bay Riverkeeper at Save The Bay. “But just as important are the streams, rivers and coves that feed the Bay and serve as valuable spawning grounds and habitat for plants and animals, as well as recreational and commercial opportunities that draw people to the area.”

“Despite prior efforts, little has been done to remedy the pollution that threatens public health and damages the ecology of this beautiful inlet,” said Save The Bay Executive Director, Jonathan Stone. “Our goal is to drive concrete actions that make a tangible difference in the cleanup of Hundred Acre Cove as mandated by the Clean Water Act.” Over the next three years, Save The Bay and its bi-state partners will review pre-existing data, conduct an existing conditions assessment, and work with project partners to develop and implement a plan for future actions. The comprehensive plan will include a prioritized set of restoration, communication, policy and regulatory actions that, when taken together, should improve the water quality in Hundred Acre Cove.

“Pollution does not respect state lines, and we must work together to confront the environmental challenges we face across Southeast New England,” said Sen. Jack Reed in Restore America’s Estuaries’ September grant announcement. “Maintaining healthy watersheds and coastal ecosystems has direct impacts on the economies of our coastal communities and our quality of life. “ “The purpose of the Southeast New England Program is to support regional solutions to environmental problems,” said Thomas Ardito, Director of the Southeast New England Watershed Grants Program. “With this project, Save The Bay is reaching across state lines and working with several municipalities, building a coalition to complete this important project while establishing a foundation for future actions to restore clean water to Narragansett Bay.”

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Rhode Island Rose Society Meeting

February 9 at Anchor Bay, East Providence RI

The Rhode Island Rose Society will hold its February meeting at Anchor Bay, 1440 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI on Saturday February 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The program is free and open to the public.

This meeting’s program is “Plants to Love in Shady Spaces” and will be presented by Cathi Cote, a University of Rhode Island Master Gardener and RI certified horticulturalist who has years of hands-on gardening experience. Her PowerPoint program will offer many ideas about plants that can be used in areas that don’t provide enough sun for roses.

Following the lecture, an American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian will lead a discussion about seasonal rose care.

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Canonicus Lodge #9 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Donate to Charities

Canonicus Lodge #9 Independent Order of Odd Fellows with their Donation On December 14th, 2018 Canonicus Lodge #9 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held their Christmas Party and instead of gifts they had a food was donated to the Good Neighbors in Riverside and the toys to the Joseph Silva Memorial Foundation.

In the picture from left to right are Karen Hawkins, Noble Grand of Mizpah Rebekah Lodge #22, Frank Moito, Worthy Master of Roger Williams-Rumford Grange #52, and Jennifer Lawson, Noble Grand of Canonicus Lodge #9. All of these groups meet at the Rumford Grange Hall and Canonicus Lodge hosted the party.

Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk Student of the Month Award

Ashley, Steven & Erica Dias

Ashley, Coach, Father, Sister, Valerie

Asley Dias sophomore at East Providence High School was acknowledged as the Student of the Month on January 14, 2019 at Chelo’s Restaurant. Her plaque stated that Ashley Dias was Awarded the Rising Star Award for demonstrating ambition and a strong will to succeed. You’re on a path to greatness. Keep reaching for the sky! Student of the Month January 14, 2019. In attendance were her father Steven, sister Erica, Assistant Soccer Coach Stacie Pizzi, Rotary Club Secretary Valerie Perry.

The East Bay AARP Chapter #1302

The East Bay AARP Chapter #1302 will meet on Thursday, February 7th at 12:30 at the Riverside Library on Bullocks Point Avenue.

Following our business meeting, an officer from the EPPD will be our guest speaker.

Our regular exercise program will then take place followed by pizza and refreshments.

A $2.00 donation would be appreciated.

Our social activity for February will be a luncheon at Chelo’s on Warren Avenue, East Providence on February 19th at 12:30pm.

Those who wish may then attend a movie at a nearby location. The next board meeting is Wednesday, February 20th at the East Providence Senior Center at 12:30pm.

Please join us and see what we have to offer. Any questions, contact Ken Gagner at 437-2289.

Bristol Elks & Broadway Merrill Join Forces Fundraising for Local Causes

Once again, the Bristol County Elks will be holding their Winter-Spring 2019 Raffles at the Broadway Merrill to raise funds for the Bristol Elks charitable causes. One Hundred Percent Of The Funds Raised Goes To Elks Charitable Causes!!!

The raffles are Open To The Public and will be held at the Broadway Merrill, 535 North Broadway, East Providence. Raffles are running every Saturday, starting 1/12/19 through 3/16/19, from 2:00pm to 4:30pm with chances to win great prizes like meat trays, giant lobsters, flat screen TV’s, generators and CASH prizes. Funds raised benefit causes right here in our local community, such as the Bristol Elks East Bay Cares Food Distribution Program, Scholarships, Veterans, and many other Elks charitable causes. We hope you join in on the fun at the Broadway Merrill!

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS

by Bob Rodericks

EPHS Boys Basketball

The team had impressive wins last month against LaSalle, Smithfield and Hope last month as they fight for playoff positioning. In an exciting game with Smithfield, East Providence took a last second 77-76 win. Rich Pena scored 19 points and Dion Hazzard threw in 17 points for the Townies.

Mitchel Noresca added 16 points and Justin Pena added 12 for EP. In a 70-52 win over Hope High, Hazard scored a game-high 17 points and Josh Kauffmann and Zach Russell combined to score 25 points, including seven three pointers. Key scorers were Dion Hazard,17, Richard Pina 12, Mitchel Noresca, 8, Josh Kauffman,14 and Zach Russell 11 pts.

The Townies were trailing LaSalle with under 30 seconds in the game but came back for the 60-58 win over the Rams. Josh Kauffman scored two 3-pointers to give the Townies the key win. Kauffman hit the game-winning 3-pointer. Dion Hazard led EP with 23 points, Justin Pena chipped in 13 and Kauffman contributed 9.

EPHS Football Coach in RI Coaches Hall of Fame

EPHS, Martin & Riverside Middle School Wrestlers

East Providence High School will be entering the state championship meet this month. The Townies wrestled tough at the Brendon Grant Memorial Tournament in January and took 2nd place overall as a team.

The Martin Middle School wrestling team finished 9-1 this season. The team will participate in JV states and the Varsity states at Ponagansett HS. During the tournament Martin Wrestling JV team was scoring well. Andre Medeiros 1st, Evan Lincoln 2nd, Jared Vieira 2nd, Jarret Zajac 2nd, Cameron Souza 3rd, Mike Robinson 5th, Sam Jackson 6th and AJ Silva 7th. Final updates will be posted at ReporterToday.com.

Jay Monteiro, 2nd from left in photo, inducted in RI High School Coaches Hall of Fame.

Townie Football Coach Jay Monteiro has been inducted into the Rhode Island High School Coaches Football Hall of Fame.

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Middle School Basketball

The Riverside Boys Basketball team (8-2) advanced in playoffs after a hard fought game against McCourt. "The first half was a back and forth with neither team leading by more than 4. Isaiah Jean Louis hit a free throw with no time remaining to give Riverside a 24-23 lead at half. The offense came alive in the second half with Trey Rezendes and Xavier Hazard each scoring 10 points in the half. With the game tied at 51 and 1 minute to go Yusef Abdullah hit a go ahead 3 to put Riverside up. On defense Jay Gonsalves deflected a pass off of McCourt giving Riverside the ball back. Jay and Xavier combined to hit 3 free throws giving Riverside the 57-51 victory. The teams playoff run continues." - Coach Breault.

The RMS girls basketball team defeated intra-city rival Martin 38-26 in January with every 8th grade player getting points on the board. "6th grader Breena Hannon led the scoring with 14 points, followed by Brookelyn Feola who had 7, Estrella D’Ambra, Hailee Manteiga, and Ariana Ingram, who each added 4, Lizzy Santiago and Emma Bergeron with 2 a piece, and Autumn Holmes with 1.

Congrats on a great win and a great season ladies," said coach Kenahan.

BASKETBALL TRAINING

February Vacation Mini Camp Providence Country Day School 3 court facility in East Providence, RI BOYS and GIRLS Ages 5-14 *Campers are separated by age and ability*

February 19, 20, 21 • 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cost: $75.00

• Offensive Drills / Shooting Techniques • Individual Skills Competition • Court Awareness / Defensive Skills Stations • Fundamentally Based Scrimmages

For more info call Frank Luca at 401-639-0814 Register @ www.1on1basketball.com Click “Providence”, then click “Camps”

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Martin Middle School wrestlers ready for RI state championship meet.

RMS wrestling team ready for playoffs.

Townie lady wrestlers who are now giving back to the future of female wrestling in RI. They were the 1st female officials for the 1st all girls division in RIWA.

Sam Jackson displays winning medal at middle school junior varsity states in late January.

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Bay View Sports

Field Hockey:

Basketball

Bay View defeated North Kingstown 48-46 in a Division I game early last month as Madison D'Ámbra scoring 13 points and Antonia Corsinetti also put in 13. The game was tied at the half 25-25.

In an easier win, Bay View routed Rogers 50-31. Antonia Corsinetti scored 14 points including four 3 pointers. Madison D’Ambra scored 10 and Nicole DeCiantis and Kelsey Hottenstein each tossed in 7 points.

In a late January game Bat View beat Portsmouth 54-48 led

by Madison D’Ambra's 21 points. Antonia Corsinetti and Nicole DeCiantis each added 12 points.

All-Division: 2nd Team All-Division RIFHCA - Elizabeth Ng Honorable Mention All-Division - Lisa Ortiz

Volleyball:

All-Division: 3rd Team All-Division RIVBCA - Hannah O’Brien

Tennis:

All-Division: 1st Team All-Division (Singles) - Sarah Curran

Providence Journal All-State Honors

The school also released a statement congratulating senior Sarah Curran and junior Isabella Kopech on earning Providence Journal All-State honors this fall.

Curran, a senior, received 1st Team All-State honors for tennis. She finished her high school tennis career as a three-time 1st Team All-State selection. This fall, she qualified for the singles state tournament and advanced to the round of 16. She is an honor roll student and member of the National Honor Society, Rho Kappa Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica at Bay View.

Kopech, a junior, received 2nd Team All-State honors for soccer. After being sidelined with an injury last season, this year she played a critical roll on the Bengals defense helping lead the team to the RIIL Division I Soccer Tournament Quarterfinals. During the winter and spring, she competes as a sprinter for the Bengals Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Teams. She is a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, and Société Honoraire de Français at Bay View.

The following are additional honors given to Bay View athletes for fall sports, 2018.

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Townie wrestlers at the Brendon Grant Memorial Tournament

Dion Hazard of EPHS, center with ball, scored his 1,000th career point in a game at North Kingstown in late January.

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East Providence Public Libraries Children's Activities Yarn Hearts Craft @ Riverside Wed, Feb 6, 3:30-4:30

For kids ages 4+ - drop-in. Weave yarn in and out of a heart shape to make a beautiful Valentine.

Chess Club @ Riverside

Thurs through Feb 21, 3:30-4:30

Ages 6-18. Learn how to play or improve your skills. Registration required: Call 401433-4877.

Green Screen Workshop by MobileQuest @ Weaver Tues, Feb 12, 3:30-4:30

For kids in grades 2-5. Future Spielbergs take to the “green screen” to create mini movies. They could find themselves walking on the moon, riding a roller coaster or giving a book report in the setting of their favorite book. MobileQuest provides the green screen, camera and props, and participants provide the creativity.

Sit Stay Read @ Weaver & Riverside

Reading aloud to therapy dogs can help children who struggle with reading.

Read to Daniel the Cockerspaniel

Mon, Feb 11 & March 11, 5:30-7:30 at Riverside. Call 401-433-4877 to schedule a 15 minute session.

Mon, Feb 25 & March 25, 5:30-7:30 at Weaver. Call 401-435-2453 to schedule a 15 minute session.

Weekly Storytimes

January 14 through May 9th

Registration is not required. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Storytimes will not meet during school vacation weeks (Feb. 18-22 & Apr. 15-19).

Wed, 9:30am, birth - 36 months @ Riverside Wed, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Thurs, 9:30am, birth – 36 months @ Weaver Thurs, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver

RI DEM presents “The Secret World of Vernal Pools” @ Weaver Tues, Feb 26, 3:30-4:30

Dr. Lisa Daft and Dr. Jared Stubbs Dr. Lisa Daft Dr. Christina Piacquadio Are pleased to announce Dr. Chris Vanderpool has joined our family and cosmetic dental practice.

Providing comprehensive Providing comprehensive dental care in dental care in more Seekonk, Seekonk, MA for than 35MA. years.

WeWe welcome patients! welcome new new patients!

For kids in grades K-2. Each spring, mysterious pools of water appear in the forest, and then vanish by late summer. These temporary wetlands provide essential habitat for wood frogs, spotted salamanders, insects, and even a species of shrimp! In this program, you’ll learn about vernal pool critters, play a fun amphibian-themed hopping game, and take home your very own salamander craft. Register online or call 401-434-2453 to register.

Teen Programs

(For ages 10+ unless otherwise noted.)

Constellation Wall Art @ Riverside

Tuesday, Feb. 19th, 2-3:30pm

FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY 520 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA

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Create a constellation wall hanging that doubles as a nightlight. Use canvas, metallic pens, and LED lights to design and illuminate your celestial masterpiece! Register by calling 401-433-4877

Fingerless Gloves @ Weaver

Thursday, Feb. 21st, 2:30-4:30pm

Design and sew your own unique fingerless gloves using scrap wool from recycled sweaters. Learn how to use a special kind of sewing machine to construct and complete your one of a kind pair.Register by calling 401-434-2453

February 2019 The Reporter WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453

RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY 475 Bullocks Point Ave, 401-433-4877

Community Service: (No registration required)

Teen Intercultural Conversation Night @ Weaver Tuesday, Feb. 5th, 5:30-7:30pm

Have fun and get to know more people at the library! Participate in English conversation with other teens. High school students from East Providence can earn community service hours. English language learners (ages 14-19) welcome!

Teen Community Service Night @ Weaver Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 5:30-7:30pm

This monthly event will allow East Providence teens in grades 9-12 to earn community service hours for meeting with the Teen Librarian to discuss which programs/materials/services you would like to see provided by the library. We may also work on other service activities. Snacks will be provided!

Additional Community Service Opportunities for East Providence students to earn community service time for high school or other organization-related requirements: @ Weaver - Thurs, Feb. 28, 2:30-3:30pm @ Riverside - Mon, Feb.11, 5:30-7:30pm Friday, Feb. 22, 2:30-4:30pm Saturday, Feb. 23, 10:30am – 12:30pm.

Ongoing Programs for Children & Teens Looking For A Tutor?

Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. LIVE HOMEWORK HELP tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson. Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – all levels including AP. Tutors are available every day from 2pm until 10pm.

Reading Buddies @ Weaver

The library will match you with an elementary school child to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call the Weaver Library at 434-2453 or ask about it in the Children’s room.

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.

Events at Fuller Creative Learning Center The Fuller Creative Learning Center continues its schedule of programs and workshops. The schedule for February includes:

Adults/Young Adults

• Drop-in Recording Studio-Fri, Feb 1st - 22nd 1:00-4:00pm • Quilting Series - Tues, Feb 5th - 12th 6:00-7:30pm • Winter Survival by REI- Thurs, Feb 7th 6:00-7:00pm • Oreo Truffles - Thurs, Feb 14th 6:00-7:00pm • Expressive Art - Tues, Feb 19th - March 12th 6:00-7:30pm • Birding 101 - Thurs, Feb 21st - March 14th 6:00-7:30pm

Children/Teenagers

• Winter Animals (Preschool) - Fri, Feb 1st 10:30am-12:00pm • Stop Motion Animation - Mon, Feb 4th - 25th 3:30-4:30pm • Games & More - Wed, Feb 6th - 20th 11:00am-12:00pm • Improvisation for Kids - Wed, Feb 6th - 27th 3:30-4:30pm

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• Kiddie Cooks for (Preschool) - Fri, February 8th, 15th OR 22nd 10:30-11:30am • Oreo Truffles - Thurs, Feb 14th 3:30-4:30pm

All Ages

Tech Time - WiFi, 3D printer, and recording studio (by appt) More information on these events can be found on the East Providence Library website or our Facebook page. You may also contact the Fuller Creative Center at fullercreativelearning@gmail. com or call 401-228-3903 for more information or to register.

As an extension of the East Providence Public Library, the Fuller Creative Learning Center focuses on hands-on learning programs and workshops for all ages. Join us at the Center located on 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI for one of these beneficial experiences!

For more information contact Ryan McCauley at rmccauley@ eplib.org

Weaver Programs

Documentary Film: I Am Not Your Negro Mon, Feb 4th 6:30pm

An Oscar-nominated documentary narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO explores the continued peril America faces from institutionalized racism. Film goers will also have the opportunity to learn about Kanopy, the library’s new film streaming service, which believes in the power of film to bridge cultural boundaries and bring people together.

Knit and Crochet Club

Tuesdays in Feb 6th -7:30pm

There are lots of opportunities to knit at the East Providence Public Library! Meet every Tuesday and enjoy good company while working on a project of your own. All needle work is welcome. Be sure to browse the library’s collection of knitting and crochet books!

First Wednesday Book Club Wed, Feb 6th 10:30am

Members will discuss Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. Copies of the book are available at Weaver Library.

Passport Day

Mon, Feb 11th 5pm - 8pm

The East Providence Public Library is pleased to announce that U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports at the library on February 11th. Passport agents will be at the library from 5 -8pm to process applications for individuals and families, and answer any questions about the passport process.

They will also be able to take passport photos for a fee of $10. Detailed information can be found at www.eastprovidencelibrary.org.

Second Tuesday Book Club Tues, Feb 12th 2pm or 7pm

Members will discuss Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.

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Black History Month Celebration at East Providence City Hall Council Chambers Wed, Feb 20th 6 -8pm

145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 The Library invites the community to celebrate Black History Month honoring two New England artists. Sylvia Ann Soares will perform as sculptor Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, 1st graduate of color from Rhode Island School of Design at 6pm. The evening will also include a film about Ashley Bryan, renowned artist, writer, storyteller and humanitarian, who, at 17, was told by a college art program that his was “the best portfolio we have seen, but it would be a waste to give a scholarship to a colored student.” Local residents and lay historians Mrs. Onna Moniz-John and Mr. Jerry Spinola offer two powerful displays highlighting African-American History. This free program is co-sponsored by the Library and the East Providence Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Office.

Great Books Discussion Group Thurs, Feb 21st 12:30pm

Interested in examining challenging readings? Join Dr. Geoff Berg and a group of men and women for a spirited discussion of Robert Wright’s “The Evolution of Despair.” Contact Joyce at 401434-2453 to register and for a copy of the reading.

Travel Presentation: Road Scholar: It’s a Trip!

Mon, Feb 25th 7pm

Do you love to travel, enjoy learning new things, explore interesting places and meet people who share a love of adventure? Come and learn about Road Scholar — America’s first and the world’s largest educational travel organization for adults. Road Scholar offers more than 5,500 programs each year in 50 states and 150 countries worldwide. The slide presentation will conclude with a $50-gift card drawing for travel with Road Scholar.

Weaver Library programs are free and open to all. No registration necessary unless otherwise noted.

East Providence Public Library Adds Film Streaming Service, Kanopy

Kanopy gives East Providence Public Library Patrons Access to more than 30,000 Films, For Free

The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free through all three locations of The East Providence Public Library. East Providence Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly by visiting https://eastprovidence.kanopy.com/. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform including iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.

Offering what the New York Times calls “a garden of cinematic delights,” Kanopy showcases thousands of films, including awardwinning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from independent filmmakers. Instructional films and lessons include films for kindergarteners through 12th grade.

With the motto of “thoughtful entertainment,” Kanopy provides East Providence Public Library patrons with access to films of unique social and cultural value; films that are often difficult or impossible to access elsewhere; and programming that features diversity, with a wide array of foreign language films and films on race and current affairs.

Join the more than 5 million Kanopy users and watch acclaimed movies and documentaries for free from your library. Questions?

Contact Librarians Meredith or John at 401-434-2453.

Books Welcomed

It’s time to clean out your bookcases! The Friends of the East Providence Public Library are collecting books for their Spring Book Sale, scheduled for April 25 to 28, at Weaver Library. Proceeds from the sale will benefit library programs, including museum passes and special concerts and events.

Hardcover and softcover books in gently used condition are wanted. Books should have bindings intact and be free of writing, highlighting, tears, water stains, mold or mildew. Especially in demand are pocket-size paperback romance novels and children’s books.

We also welcome novels and non-fiction books on sports, art, hobbies, crafts, history, home and garden, business, health, travel, music, religion and science. Oversize, vintage and collectible books are needed for our Special Selections and Collectors’ Corner section. Music CDs, movie DVDs, comic books and jigsaw puzzles are also welcome. We no longer accept cassette tapes or VHS tapes.

Items to donate should be delivered in a bag, box or container during library hours to the circulation desk at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence or Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. Donated books should not be placed in the book drop. Questions? Call the library at 401-434-2453.

Friends of East Providence Library Seeks New Members

Membership has its privileges. For members of the Friends of East Providence Public Library, your membership card is your entry to the spring and fall book sale preview sessions. Held in advance of the public sale weekend, the preview sale offers the best selection of gently used books.

Pink membership forms are available at the circulation desk at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, or at Fuller Creative Learning Center, 260 Dover Avenue. Bring the completed form, with $5 per person, to any of those locations or mail it to Friends of East Providence Public Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914. Membership dues help to support programs and events at the library. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Never-Ending Book Sale at East Providence Libraries

Come check out the latest selections added to the Never-Ending Book Sale at Weaver and Riverside Libraries. The Friends of the East Providence Public Library stock the ongoing book sales at the libraries with gently used selections three times a week, so there is always something different on the shelves.

The Never-Ending Book Sale is held during regular library hours, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence. At the Riverside Branch, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, the sale is held Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You will find a wide range of hard and soft cover fiction and non-fiction titles for $1. Pocket-size paperbacks are 50¢ or 3 for $1. Children’s and young adult books are 50¢. Selections can be brought to the Welcome Desk for purchase. All proceeds benefit library programs and activities.

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*Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Fight Back Against Fraud

Paid in Full?

Dear Dave, I’ve been late on a credit card bill several times, and it was turned over to a collection agency. They have offered a couple of different payment options. If I agree to one of these, does that mean the original creditor gets paid, too?

—Carter Dear Carter, A collection agency either owns the debt outright, or they’re directly representing the credit card company in these kinds of situations. It’s not unusual for things to be handled this way when someone has defaulted on a loan.

Unless you have the cash to make good on the debt outright, I’d go ahead and accept whichever deal makes the most sense for you and your current financial situation. You’ve already got a mark against you on your credit report for having this turned over to collections, so an indication of settlement on a credit card you defaulted on is really no big deal.

But here’s my best piece of advice—stop using credit cards!

—Dave

Relationships and Money

Dear Dave, My father-in-law wants to help us with our mortgage. We’ve been working hard to pay off our home early, and we’ve reduced what we owe to around $35,000. His idea is to pay off the remainder, then let us pay him back over time. In the past, he has loaned us much smaller amounts and everything has worked out fine. What do you think about this?

—Brianne Dear Brianne, I’m sure this seems like a winning proposition all the way around. My concern is there’s a big spiritual and emotional issue that has been left out of the equation. The borrower is always slave to the lender, and nowhere is that more true than in a family.

I understand, too, you have a solid track record with this kind of thing. But anytime you borrow money from family you’re playing with fire. When you do something like this, especially with such a large amount, the money issue is likely to be a shadow hovering over your relationship. Family get togethers, special events, and holidays will feel different when you’re there with your lender instead of just good old dad.

I assume your father-in-law is doing well financially, since he can afford to make this offer. And don’t get me wrong, it’s a very kind and generous offer. If I were in his shoes, I might offer instead to pay off the mortgage as a gift to my son and daughter-in-law for working so hard to attain a goal. But it would be a gift. No strings attached.

If you have a nice, stable family, this debt will always be there in the back of your mind. If you have a dysfunctional, control-freak kind of family, it’s going to be right there in front of you constantly.

Either way, I don’t think it’s worth the risk.

—Dave

Dear Dave, We recently learned that my wife’s ex-husband used her social security number to establish several credit card accounts. We’ve written and called the credit card companies, and we’re disputing the charges, but is there anything else we can do to protect ourselves and put an end to this?

—Ken Dear Ken, You bet there is! File a police report immediately, and if possible, have this guy arrested. He has committed criminal fraud, and it’s not something you should take lightly. Also, put a fraud victim alert on your credit bureau reports today.

Don’t stop with just alerting the credit card companies about this situation. You should be speaking with and communicating via email—plus snail mail, if necessary—directly with the fraud victim division at every credit card company involved. Make sure they understand this is a denial of responsibility and not simply a dispute.

Let them know you’re sorry this happened, but explain that all these charges in your names are the result of a criminal act perpetrated against you. You may have to stand your ground with the credit card companies, because some of them might try to get you to pay it, anyway. Don’t do it!

—Dave

Let Her Take Care of the Payments

Dear Dave, My daughter is in college, and I’ve always warned her to stay away from credit cards. Recently, I learned she got a department store credit card despite my advice. She has stayed within her credit limit, but she has never made any of the payments. At this point, she owes about $3,500. She’s a good student, and I want to look at this as a young person’s mistake. Should I pay it off for her this one time?

—Joseph Dear Joseph, You’re right, this is a typical young person’s mistake. Like a lot of mistakes our kids make, it’s one that’s bad and wonderful at the same time. It’s bad because, if she had just listened to dear old dad, she would’ve avoided a mess. It’s wonderful, though, because it gives you the opportunity to provide her with a real world, teachable moment.

I understand you wanting to help her out “this one time.” It means you have a good heart, and that you care about your daughter and love her. There’s a reality here, though, I hope you won’t overlook. It’s her debt, not yours. She knew what she was doing when she signed up for that credit card. She knew what it meant, what was expected, and she is the one who should have to make good on the repayment. The entire deal is legal and fair.

At this point, my advice is to put your arm around her, talk to her, and lovingly explain where she went wrong and why it was a bad idea. You can even help her find a part-time job if she doesn’t have one right now, so she can pay off her debt and get out of this mess. But leave the payments to her. My guess is by the time she finishes working her tail off to pay this debt she will have learned a lesson she’ll remember for the rest of her life!

—Dave

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself before Marriage

By Rachel Cruze

Marriage is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, so the last thing you want to do is go in unprepared.

Money is the number one issue couples fight about. In fact, Ramsey Solutions released a study that shows money fights are the second leading cause of divorce, behind infidelity. So, making sure you’re on the same page about your finances with your future spouse is extremely important. When you sit down and talk with your partner about your finances, it builds a different level of trust in your relationship. You’ll wind up growing closer to each other as a result.

Talking about money can be uncomfortable at first, but it’s so worth it! Before you say “I do,” here are a few questions you should ask yourself as you get ready to have the money talk with your future spouse.

Where are you currently with your finances?

Both of you should answer this question and get it out on the table. How much debt do you have—including student loans, car loans, mortgages, credit cards and even personal loans? What’s your annual income? How much do you have in savings?

Once you both have that information, you can make a plan to attack your debt. That leads us to a very important question—do you want debt to be a part of your marriage? I hope the answer is no, but you need to have this discussion. If you’re determined to get out of debt and your spouse continues to pile up credit card debt, then you’re headed toward a lot of marital stress.

Debt is a thief. It steals your money and your joy. The last thing you want to do is delay all of those dreams you have with your future spouse. Being debt free will allow you to turn your dreams into a reality. So, make a plan to get out of debt together, and don’t let it be an option ever again.

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Am I a spender or a saver?

You probably know the answer to this question immediately, right? Would you rather spend your time shopping at the mall or updating your budget in Excel?

The spender and the saver are total opposites, but it’s true what they say—opposites attract. Often in marriage, one person is a spender and one is a saver. And that’s okay! Just because one likes to spend and one the other likes to save doesn’t mean your marriage is doomed. You balance each other out.

The problems start when you go through life without understanding each other’s natural tendencies. You have to start by embracing one another’s differences. There is no right or wrong here. The key is to communicate and make a plan for your money together. Spenders shouldn’t let all of the budgeting fall to the saver and vice versa. You are one now!

Do I understand how a budget works?

If you don’t know how to make a budget, stop what you’re doing and learn how to create one. I know what you may be thinking…

“Budgets are the worst!” or “You can’t have fun when you’re on a budget!” Budgeting might seem restrictive but telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went actually gives you permission to spend! It’s also a great way to deepen communication with your spouse because you’re planning for your future together.

Your budget is your game plan. With a zero-based budget, you list your monthly income at the top of the page. Then list all your monthly expenses—gas, food, rent, debt payments and so on— below that. The income minus the outgo should equal zero. Every dollar should have a “name.” Give yourself grace. It will take a few months to get used to budgeting, but you’ll get there!

What are your financial fears?

This might not be a fun question, but it’s an important one.

Fear can make us do crazy things, especially when it comes to your money. Fear is what leads to people hiding purchases from their spouse or getting a secret credit card. Both of which are bad ideas, by the way!

Maybe you’re afraid because you don’t have the security that comes with savings or maybe you’re scared because you’re living paycheck to paycheck, like most Americans. Whatever they are, share them with your fiancé. Getting your fears out on the table will help you to get on the same page when it comes to your values and money.

What are your dreams?

Where do you picture yourself (and your spouse) years from now? What type of lifestyle are living? You probably already know the answer, and these are things you should be sharing with each other, too.

Talking about money with your partner binds you on an intimate level unlike anything else. You wind up sharing your hopes and dreams together, and who doesn’t want that? The honeymoon doesn’t have to end when your wedding is over. Dream together, and make a plan for your money together. I promise, you’ll add a sense of peace in your marriage that could not exist with debt! *As a #1 New York Times best-selling author, host of The Rachel Cruze Show, and The Rachel Cruze Show podcast, Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at rachelcruze.com, youtube.com/rachelcruze or facebook.com/ rachelramseycruze.

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IN MEMORIAM Derek Patrick Crook, 46, of Fargo, ND, formerly of East Providence, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at home.

Edmund S. Pereira, a longtime resident of East Providence, passed away peacefully at the Village at Waterman Lakes on December 23, 2018.

Manuel J. “Manny” De Vargas, age 66, of Vine Street, East Providence, died January 11, 2019 at RI Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Jason D., Fournier, 38, of Read Street, Riverside died unexpectedly on January 12, 2019.

Maria Genoveva (Torres) Franco, 83, of Earl Ave., Riverside, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at home, Dec. 26, 2018.

J. Kevin Clancy - It is with profound sadness that the family of Kevin Clancy announces his passing into eternal life on January 14, 2019 at the age of 68.

Dominic F. Cabral, Jr., 35, of Bates Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on December 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Peter James Saunders, 26, of Riverside, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Geoffrey R. McLaughlin, 59, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed into eternal life on December 27, 2018.

Deolinda Fagundes, 94, formerly of Martin St., and of the Redfern Apartments, East Providence, passed away peacefully with family at her side, Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Waterview Villa.

Armando Simonelli “Uncle Mondo” age 101 of East Providence and Bristol, died December 27, 2018.

June T. Plouff, 65, of Riverside, returned home to God on December 28th, 2018, two days before her 66th birthday, surrounded by her adoring husband, their four loving children, and devoted family.

Maria Alcinda Faria, 94, of Plymouth Road, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Estela G. Santos, 89, of Rumford, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at her home.

Luis Anastacio, 61, of East Providence, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Edmund J. McCaughey, 91, formerly of Francis Avenue, Riverside died peacefully on January 23, 2019 at the Healthpark Hope Hospice Center, Fort Myers, Florida.

Raymond J. Levesque, Sr., 86, of Rumford passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home.

Helen R. Bassett, age 88 of Rumford, died January 24, 2019 at Orchard View Manor.

Marion E. (Carlson) Wimpling, age 84, of Sutton Ave., East Providence died on December 31, 2018, after an 11-year illness with Alzheimer’s Disease at home with her loving family by her side.

Shari, J., (St. Onge) Oliver, 56, formerly of Rumford Towers, Newman Avenue, Rumford, died peacefully on January 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Romano J. “Romeo” Del Rossi, 99, formerly of Rumford Towers and of Fletcher St., Rumford, passed away Thursday evening January 3, 2019 at Waterview Villa.

Diane Marie Taylor, 84, a Sister of Mercy for 66 years, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 while visiting family in Ohio.

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Walter F. Downey, 89, of Wannamoisett Road, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Ann Marie Andrews, age 81, of Fenwick Road, died January 8, 2019 at Kent County Hospital.

Franklin T. Taylor, Sr., 93, of Lincoln Avenue, Riverside died peacefully on January 8, 2019.

Ruth M. (Foehr) Hart, 94, of Rumford, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

Mary C. Taylor, 87, of East Providence passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her home.

Marie Lauro, 92 of Providence died on January 10, 2019 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, surrounded by her family.

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Birth Announcements Alvaro Joseph Peixoto, Jr.

Kamden Alexander Parsons

Baby Kamden Alexander Parsons was born @10:49am on February 16, 2018 @ Woman & Infants Hospital. Kamden weighed 8lbs 5oz & was 19 1/2 inches long His Mother is Rachel Lynn Murray & his Father is Aaron Michael Parsons both parents are from East Providence. His Maternal Grandparents are Linda Sparfven & William Murray Sr. Kamdens Paternal grandparent is Patricia Parsons. Godparents are Melissa Mcmahon & Michael Parsons. Kamden is also Blessed to have 3 older brothers Aaron Jr, Jayden & Kaden to look after him.

Alvaro Joseph Peixoto, Jr. Stephanie and Alvaro Peixoto Sr. of Riverside are happy to announce the birth of their son Alvaro Joseph Peixoto Jr. on Sunday, October 21st, 2018 at 2:34 a.m at Women and Infants Hospital of RI. Alvaro weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces and was 21 inches long.

He was welcomed home by big sisters Ariel and Gabriella. His maternal grandparents are Joseph and Maria Pimentel of Riverside. His paternal grandparents are Joao and Filomena Peixoto of East Providence. His Godparents are Nelson and Nelia Peixoto of East Providence.

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From the State House Rep. Amore Reintroduces Bill to Allow 17 Year Olds to Vote in Primary Elections

Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) has reintroduced legislation (2019-H 5139) that would allow 17 year olds to vote in primary elections as long as the individual will be 18 years old by the date of the general or special election.

“I have reintroduced this legislation due to my role as an educator, as I have witnessed first-hand the level of engagement and knowledge that politically active high school students can possess.

These students deserve to have their voices heard in the electoral process because it is their futures that will be affected by these elections. This legislation is especially pertinent today with the country witnessing so many young people actively involving themselves in the political discussion regarding school safety and other important matters facing our state and country. I firmly believe that if a young adult will turn 18 years old by the time of a general election, they should be able to vote in the primary election, thereby participating in the entire election cycle,” said Representative Amore.

Testimony on the bill will be heard this week by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday at the RISE of the House (approximately 5 p.m.) in Room 205 in the State House.

Rep. Amore Named Chairman of House Small Business Committee Reappointed as Chairman of House Finance Subcommittee on Education

Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) has been appointed the chairman of the House Committee on Small Business

by Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello (D-Dist. 15, Cranston). Speaker Mattiello also reappointed Representative Amore as the chairman of the House Finance Subcommittee on Education.

“It is an honor to be appointed as chairman to the Small Business Committee and I’d like to thank Speaker Mattiello for this opportunity. Our state can only thrive if our small business community is strong and flourishing and I am excited to begin working with the committee members to give our small businesses the tools and policies that are a necessity to their current and future success,” said Chairman Amore.

The House Small Business Committee reviews legislation relating to the streamlining of licenses and permits, eliminating or decreasing bureaucratic steps and delays and uncoordinated or

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duplicative reviews and filings, and reducing associated added costs to businesses.

Re-appointed as a member of the House Finance Committee, Representative Amore will again chair the Subcommittee on Education, which reviews all educational matters within the governor’s state budget proposal.

“The subcommittee on education has taken on even more importance in light of the recent news on the state of Rhode Island’s educational system. I thank Speaker Mattiello for reappointing me to this important position and I am eager to begin the work on analyzing the educational initiatives within the governor’s proposal to ensure that we provide the best opportunity for a quality public education for all of our students,” added Chairman Amore.

Representative Amore is also a member of the House Health, Education and Welfare Committee. The House Health, Education and Welfare Committee deliberates matters relating to the health care system, public education, human services and children and families.

Sen. Lawson Introduces Bill to Allow Federal Employees Working Without Pay During Shutdown to Collect Unemployment Benefits

Sen. Valarie J. Lawson (D–Dist. 14, East Providence) has introduced legislation (2019-S 0175) that would allow federal employees who are working during a government shutdown to receive unemployment benefits while they are working but not being paid.

“The government shutdown has inflicted considerable harm on federal employees and they are truly blameless in this situation.

We have the opportunity to address this problem by creating a public policy that provides a safety net to prevent this from happening again. No one working for our nation should have to worry about struggling to survive and feed themselves and their families because of the dysfunction in Washington,” said Senator Lawson.

According to the legislation, when the federal employee eventually does receive their federal back pay, the employee must immediately repay any unemployment benefits received as a result of the federal government shutdown.

Senator Lawson’s legislation will be heard by the Senate Committee on Labor this Wednesday, January 30 at the RISE of the Senate (approximately 5 p.m.) in Room 212 of the State House.

Sen. Lawson Receives Committee Assignments

President of the Senate Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) has appointed Sen. Valarie J. Lawson (D–Dist. 14, East Providence) to serve on the Senate Health and Human Services and Labor committees.

The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services handles all legislation and matters relative to public health and welfare; health care and human service access and quality; health and human service professional standards of practice, and facility standards of care.

The Senate Committee on Labor deliberates legislation relating to workers’ compensation and labor laws.

Senator Lawson is a social studies teacher at East Providence High School and is Vice President of the National Education Association Rhode Island. She was first elected to the Rhode Island Senate on November 4, 2018.

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East Providence Senior Center

610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Phone 435-7800 Dining Room Ext. 2 Fax 435-7803

* Monday’s Chair Yoga Sponsored by Aldersbridge Communities * Coming in April! Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 14th

Tax Season

EBCAP Jan 29th to April 10th Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am to 4pm

Appointments Only 435-7876 Tax Clinic is by appointment only and clients must meet income eligibility requirements of gross Income under $55,000. Clients cannot own rental property from which they derive income. You must bring the following to the appointment: a government issued picture ID, e.g. Driver’s License; Social Security Cards for themselves, spouse and all dependents; documentation for all income and expenses; Form 1095 for Health Insurance Coverage and their prior year return,especially important if they own their own home.

For RI property tax credit, seniors and taxpayers with disabilities, will need rent receipts for previous three months and name and address for their landlord.

AARP

Mondays 9am - 1pm

The AARP will be offering free tax preparation again this year. The dates are Feb 1, 2019 thru April 15, 2019. This year the Property-Tax Relief program will only be available to those over 65 or to those receiving SSDI or SSI. Your income can not be more than 30000. That is total income for all occupants of the apartment or home. You must bring 3 rent receipts or your tax bill if you own a home. You also need to bring your 1099 SSA or your social security award letter.

All others should bring all tax documents plus social security cards and a picture ID. Your new Medicare card does not have your social security number on it and will not be acceptable. Bring any information regarding your health insurance and bring last year's tax return. If you are on Medicare that covers the requirement for the new Affordable Care Act. All others need to bring any info or forms received in the mail relating to their health insurance. If you receive a Brokerage Statement we would like you to wait and come in after March 10. The brokerage statements can be corrected up until March 10 and if done too early then have to be amended so please wait until after March 14th if you have a brokerage statement.

There will be no taxes Feb.18th President's Day.

Join us for Lunch

Monday—Friday at 11:45

We invite you to join us for lunch, served Monday through Friday at 11:45. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

A suggested donation is $3. For more information call Cindy at 401.435.7800 Ext 2. Thank you to Cindy and the kitchen staff for the third straight year receiving a perfect score during the RI Health Department inspection.

Looking for Information

Living Will, Assisted Living Facilities, Housing Options, Home Care Agencies, Nursing Homes, Adult Day Care, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Contact Elder Resource Specialist Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office.

The mission of the East Providence Senior Center is to assist, inform and enrich the lives of all persons 55 years of age and older or disabled persons in the East Providence area.

Dietician

Registered Dietician, Ann Marie Sabula is 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.

Fitness Room

The centers Health & Wellness gym features a state-of-the-art fitness center designed to meet the health and wellness needs of older adults. There will be a wide selection of cardiovascular, strength training, free weight and stretching equipment. The fitness center equipment is safe, comfortable and easy to operate for members of all skill levels. Using the array of machines, equipment and accessories, members 55 years and up will be able to maintain and improve their physical fitness levels while enhancing their quality of life.

Afternoon Coffee 2pm – 3pm

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Support Groups

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 - 12:45 - 3:00pm

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

The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

Caregiver’s Support 10:30-11:30am

This support group is held the third Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing for those who are caring for others.

Diabetes Support - 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Clinical Lab - Wed, Feb. 6th 8:30am

Eastside clinical lab draws blood work the first Wednesday of the month. There is no pre-registration, just come in with your lab slip.

Reminisce Group

Can’t remember what you had for breakfast but you can remember The Industrial National Bank, Six Corners Department Store, Ben Franklins, Rexall Drugs, and the Wampanoag Diner. Wouldn’t it be nice do just sit and talk about the old days. It is nostalgic to look back and see all the changes over one’s life time. Let’s get together and share your memories. Stop by the Administration Office to express your interest.

Blood Pressure Clinics - 10:30am

• Feb. 1st Orchard View Manor • Feb. 13th Pawtucket Skilled & Rehab • Feb. 11th Elderwood in Riverside • Feb. 12th Grace Baker • Feb. 21st Evergreen Health Center • Feb. 26th Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

Computer/iPad Assistance

Monday, Feb. 25th 2pm to 4pm

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

Gift Shop Open 9am 1pm

Donations Wanted:The center’s gladly accepts gently used or new items for the gift shop. Items can include: jewelry, handbags, small accessories, small household items, knitted baby/children goods. All donations should be brought to the Administration

Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday

9:00am Intermediate Yoga 9:00am Walking Group 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Sup Grp 3rd Mon 12:00pm Chair Yoga 1:00pm Pokeno 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing 6:00pm Fit Mix

Tuesday

9:30am Bocce (Weather Permitting) 9:40am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 11:00am Nia 12:30pm Watercolor Class 1:00pm Tai Ji Quan 1:25pm BINGO

Wednesday

7:00am Intermediate Yoga 8:30am East Side Lab - 1st Wed 8:30am Scrabble 9:00am Blended Yoga 9:00am Walking Group 10:45am Chair Exercise 1:00pm Cribbage 1:30pm Stroke Club - 1st Wed

Thursday

9:40am Aerobics Exercise 12:00pm Mah Jongg 12:30pm Bridge 1:00pm Tai Ji Quan 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Sup Grp-4th Thurs 6:00pm Yoga

Friday

8:00am Blended Yoga 9:00am Billiard League 9:00am Scrabble 10:00am Mah Jongg 10:30am Fitness Advisor 10:45am Chair Exercise 11:00am Meditation Class 12:45pm In-Sight Sup Grp (3rd Friday) 1:20pm Hi Lo Jack League

Daily

8am-4pm Fitness Center 9am-1pm Gift Shop 9am-3pm Library 8am-4pm Computer Games 11:45am Lunch 2:00pm Coffee Bar

Goodwill Donation Box Blue container in lobby

Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island has requested that we place an indoor donation bin for clothing that can be used by their

clients and job seekers. The mission of the Agency is to provide job training for Rhode Island youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Please feel free to donate all types of clothing that would be appropriate for their job seekers to wear for interviews: Blouses, Shirts, Pants, Dresses, Skirts, Socks, Shoes, Belts, and Purses etc.

Ballroom Dance Lessons Mondays 2pm to 4pm

Learn the Tango, Swing, Foxtrot, Rumba, Waltz, West Coast Swing. No partner necessary. Beginners are welcome. For more information call (401) 434-0080 or the center at (401) 435-7800.

Sproutel

We are beginning to explore creating a product for elderly individuals. In order to focus our work, we aim to spend time with aging individuals to ask them questions and better understand their day to day challenges and their views about technology.

We'd like to spend time with members and conduct informal interviews.

Sproutel (www.sproutel.com) is a patient centered design workshop focused on making healthcare playful. We leverage a unique design process to create products that achieve health outcomes. We've predominantly worked in the field of pediatrics, though we are now starting to branch out to create products for the elderly.

Please let the office know if you would like to participate in this informal interview.

Recent Scam

Officials in Attleboro are warning of a computer scam, which recently cost a 70 year-old man thousands of dollars. Police are investigating after the man said he got a notification on his computer saying it had a virus, and was told to call a telephone number to have it fixed. When he did, the scammer asked for Google Play gift cards.

“The senior went to the supermarket and purchased gift cards, not knowing there weren’t going to be services provided on the other end”. The man purchased about $7,000 worth of Google Play gift cards. Officials said he stopped buying them after talking with a Stop and Shop employee.

They say the scammer then threatened to call police once the man stopped sending payments.

“What we really hope happens is that the store clerks will ask some questions of seniors, or anyone for that matter, when they’re purchasing large quantities of gift cards or spending a lot of money on gift

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CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection at Liberty Tax – East Providence The Liberty Tax office in East Providence is hosting a collection for Cell Phones for Soldiers. We'll be open 6 days a week at 9 AM, to collect cell phones.

Cell Phones for Soldiers helps making contact with home a reality for troops who are stationed overseas and face expensive phone-calling charges.

Neighbors can drop off their cell phones, in any condition, at 2775 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, (401) 572-3644, Monday through Saturday.

For more information about the wide range of services that Cell Phones for Soldiers provides to soldiers and veterans, please visit https://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.

MISSING PET

Missing Cat: brown, grey black and white tabby named Muzzbe, older neutered male with a very loud meow, missing from Clouds Way/Adams Circle area off of Rocky Hill Rd since 11/9, please call Kate at 401345-8323 if you've seen him.

WANTED

Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, call 774-719-8478 or 508-2306444; call anytime thanks.

I buy Old cars, Motorcycle, Bicycles, Scooter and other wheeled vehicle and parts. One piece or a collection. Thank you Joe in Rehoboth 508 558 5129.

CASH for Diabetic Test Strips. WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-642-6565.

FOR SALE

Record Album Collection: (app rox. 300) 45, 78, 33 good/excellent condition to sell to a serious collector call 401-433-4735 a wide variety of music--except current.

Drum set:used,Rockwood by Hohner.

Includes sticks, stool, cymbal. Minus high

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BUSINESS CLASSIFIED RATES $35 FOR 30 WORDS

Classified Deadline: 25th of the Month

hat cymbal. Good condition. Pick-up or drop off in Rehoboth/10 mile radius. $125.00 508-455-7030.

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Cut, split & delivered. $220 per cord. 508-252-4548.

Time share for sale - french quarter resort, branson, mo. Rci exchange, deeded warranty, two beds, two baths, sleeps six, odd year with floating week (52 weeks) $2,000.00 Or bo contact deborah (401) 323-9997. Great deal!!!!!!

HELP WANTED

The Antiquarian Society seeks a handyperson for 10 hours per month at the Carpenter Museum and Blanding Public Library. For further information, please call Whitney at 508-252-4236 or wpape@ sailsinc.org.

VACATION RENTALS

WINTER WONDERLAND WHITE MOUNTAINS NH/FRANCONIA: Custom log cabin home in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, located on Pearl Lake Rd. Minutes from Cannon Mt, Loon, and Bretton Woods.

Booking now for winter getaways - snowmobiling trails right out of our driveway! Sleeps 6, fireplace, full kitchen. Weekly $700 and weekends $275. For info and pics call Joe at 401-439-8089.

VACATION - HONEYMOON RENTAL: St. Michael, Azores Ponta Graca (Portugal). Pristine 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR & laundry. Linens provided.

Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck. Near golf courses, beaches, and more. $500 Weekly. Time is sensitive, must act now. Call 401-480-0374 or 508336-8432.

Hairstylist Wanted for New Location: Rhonda & Co, 2725 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence. Chair rental starting @ $75 per week. (towels and cleaning service included) Call or Text Rhonda 401-245-1770.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Independent contractor to operate Wash/Dry/Fold business. Serious inquiries only! Leave a message at (401) 433-2708 Preschool Business for sale. Includes Curriculum Materials, furniture, toys, Games and more. Call 401-787-7511

FOR RENT

CLASSES / LESSONS

PIANO LESSONS: Taught in my home, both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208.

GENERAL SERVICES

Room for Rent: East Providence – prime location, real nice, PRIVATE, furnished, sink, frig, cable, parking, storage, utilities; $135 weekly, beautiful yard, bus, one mature male, no smoke, no pets, 401-434-1372.

Is your home in need of a deep cleaning? Whether you need a one time cleaning, or regular cleanings? Years of experience!

We include inside of fridge and oven, while most all others do not! call Gil 508-840-6611.

HALL RENTAL

Mark Koussa Carpentry Inc.: All phases of general carpentry, home improvements, and handyman services. Locally owned and operated for over twenty-five years. Dependable, reliable, prompt response. Licensed, fully insured. Call Mark 401 480-7190 or 508 838-9740.

BOOK YOUR EVENTS NOW! Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, and Club/Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries, 30-day Raffle – benefits RSA, multiple winners...$5 per ticket. Call Arthur 401-8310561 or 401-433-0209 for more information.

REAL ESTATE

Multi-family home for sale in East Providence. Call Roger at 401-743-0264 for details.

BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House. We take everything!

Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-2261295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountant

Edward M. Simpson, C.P.A.

29

Mortgage Broker

Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company

55

Appliance Repairs

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair

62

Nursing Homes

Waterview Villa

59

Attorney

Donald E. MacManus, Attorney

62

Orthodontics

George Family Orthodontics

25

Auto Repairs

Fred’s Service Center, Inc

19

Orthodontics

Romani Orthodontics

33

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

2

Painting Contractor

Lundco Painting LLC.

19

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

49

Painting Services

Catanzaro & Sons Painting

20

Automotive

Yankee Auto Electric Inc

20

Painting Services

Realistic Painting

42

Bank

HarborOne Mortgage

18

Pharmacy

Simpson’s Pharmacy, Inc

33

Bookeeping Service

Hammond, Inc.

27

Physical Therapy

Healy Physical Therapy

33

Camp-Basketball

One On One Basketball Camp

45

Preschool

Covenant Coop Nursery School

38

28

Private School

St. Cecilia’s School

39

Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber Chimney Services

Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 39

Real Estate

Denise Clegg-ReMax River’s Edge

42

Collectibles

Wexler’s Collectibles

22

Real Estate

Jeff Searle, Realtor

8

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

31

Real Estate

Mateus Realty

63

Credit Union

Community & Teachers Credit Union 7

Real Estate

Paiva Realty Group

55

Credit Union

Navigant Credit Union

15

Real Estate

ReMax Rivers Edge

18

Credit Union

NCU Financial

13

Real Estate

Residential Properties-Providence

64

Dentist

Coastal Dental Seekonk

7

Real Estate

The Tirrell Team

9

Dentist

Eager Family Dentistry

64

Real Estate

TK Real Estate Brokerage

58

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

50

Remodeling

Batty Construction

43

Dentist

Romani Orthodontics

33

Restaurant

La Collina

57

Dentist

Smith Family Dental Associates

47

Restaurant

La Familia

57

Engine Repair-Lawn

Fred’s Service Center

43

Restaurant

Tai Pan

57

Entertainment

Rock Spot Climbing

40

Restaurant-Pizza

Cuzin’s Pizza

57

Food/Party Store

Thomsen Foodservice

8

Roofing Contractor

Tabeleys Roofing

20

Fuel - Oil

Al’s Quality Oil Co.

12

School

EP Career & Technical Center

10

Fuel - Oil

COD OIL

8

Spa

Tao Foot Reflexology

32

Hall Rental

Knights of Columbus

23

Stove Shop

Fireplace Showcase

15

Handyman

Just In Time Handyman Service

6

Swim Lessons

Pods Swimming

47

Ice Skating

Alex & Ani Skating Rink

41

Theatres - Live

Trinity Repertory Company

26

Laundromat

Bullocks Point Laundromat

19

Town

City of East Providence Recycling

16

Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho

43

Trash/Junk Removal

Big Blue Removal Service

6

Mini Golf - Kids Parties Fantasy Land

41

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair

$59.95

Diagnostic Visit Fee waved with repair

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Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law

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

Call (508)336-6440 309 Taunton Ave, Seekonk MA 02771 Licensed to practice in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

February 2019 The Reporter

THE EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Since 1975, Mateus Realty has been helping families like yours buy and sell their homes. Mateus Realty understands the market and the emotion that comes with buying or selling a home, whether you are a first time home buyer in need of some guidance, a growing family looking to expand, or seniors looking to downsize.

Our goal is to provide personalized service, professional advice from the beginning of the transaction, to a successful closing. Luis Mateus is personally involved in every single transaction.

A Sign of Success. A Name You Can Trust!

East Providence Cottage $139,900

Riverside Ranch $299,900

East Providence Cottage $229,900

Pawtucket 3 Family $269,900

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Barrington Colonial $599,900

Rehoboth Contemporary $499,900

Rehoboth Contemporary w/In-law $649,900

Buying or Selling CALL 401-434-8399 Falamos Portugues • www.mateusrealty.net

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THE ROCKWELL & PIERARD TEAM Proud Members of Rhode Island’s #1 Brokerage

2018 Rumford Market Share: Single Family Sales - $300K Plus

Note: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the State-Wide Multiple Listing Service for 2018 from January 1 - December 31 as of January 2019. The MLS does not guarantee and is not in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

Considering Buying or Selling This Spring?

CALL YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TEAM TODAY! PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Attleboro, MA PERMIT NO. PI 228

Michelle Rockwell | 401.954.1159

mrockwell@residentialproperties.com

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