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East Providence News Briefs Schools Seeking $3.3 Million More From City in Budget

The School Committee was presented a proposed 2019-2020 budget request of $88,830,196 at its July meeting. School Finance Director Craig Enos gave the committee its second budget workshop proposal. With no one in the audience other than school staff, the committee was told that $51,017,217 would be needed in local appropriations with some $36,222,919 anticipated in state aid. Enos explained that tuition payments received would be $150,000, rental income $35,000 and prior year refunds $25,000. Enos further stated that Medicaid and state benefit reimbursement would see revenue of $1.2million and certified retirement revenue would be $125,000, He listed miscellaneous income from other revenue at $5,000.

“This is part two of our process, in part one we reviewed the salaries and benefits part of the budget,” said Enos. “Now we’ll highlight other specific areas and some of the capitol projects we’ve done over the past five years. Salaries and benefits are all confined to our four bargaining units,” Enos added.

Some of the Specifics that Enos Outlined for the Committee Include

• Technology services: $1,428,027 for an increase of $100,851.

• Property services: $1,928,500, an increase of $1.3million.

• Other services: #11,800,000, a $232,000 increase.

• Supplies: $2,322,100, a decrease of $404,000.

• Property Services: $1,538,511, an increase of $372,830.

• Miscellaneous: $74,100, a decrease of $18,100.

• Psychologists, Student Evaluation Needs: $53,205, an increase of $50,000 • Professional Development: $58,5000 increase to assist in math improvements.

Enos and facilities manager Tony Feola described school construction work that needs to be done. “We are looking at school vestibule areas in elementary schools that don’t have it,” said Feola. Also being planned is HVAC work for Martin and Riverside Middle Schools. “We’re also looking at some type of cooling systems for Orlo, Whiteknact, Hennessey, schools with no trees around them,” said Enos.

The district anticipates spending an increase of some $201,000 for special education tuition after planning for summer

transitions with students moving in and out of the district.

About $160,000 is needed for a lot of masonry and repointing work that needs to be done along with other building improvements. Feola told the committee that the district anticipates the city council and Mayor may not approve the entire school budget request. “We have to prioritize as we know we’re going to set priorities when the city gets a hold of this,” added Feola.

“We also have to budget to clean ventilation systems.”

“These are some of the items we need to bring to the council. We need a column (budget) that we cannot cut from. Maybe some postponements for awhile.” “There is work we need to do on our school buildings. If we don’t do it now, we are going to pay more for it as years go on,” said Enos.

Committee member Jessica Beauchaine asked if monies would be needed to accommodate transportation as athletics is re-routed due to the new high school construction. “I met with athletic director Gregg Amore,” replied Enos. “He is anticipating roughly $25,000 more for buses to go where we need to go, practices, etc. But because of the lack of fields at the high school, we’re able to reduce grounds keeping at the high school.” A plan is in place to have more school athletics at Pierce Stadium and other off campus sites.

“Speaking of transportation, the budgeted (overall) amount seems to be about the same,” asked Beauchaine. Enos responded that the line item for transportation was a “conservative estimate but good balance.

We’ll have to keep track of it over the year,” he added. Beauchaine also added that spending for textbooks was down, “because of chrome book computers.”

Tony Ferreira asked, “when do we know get to know when the budget is stripped if the council cuts us.” “September 3rd is our presentation with the city council,” said Assistant Superintendent Sandra Forand. “We have some ideas if we get cut.” “In terms of this budget, you can make changes now, cut or ad (before the council gets budget), Enos told the committee.

School Facilities Improvements Noted

Facilities Manager Tony Feola updated the committee on some of the major improvements that have been completed over the past three and a half years. “We have been staying on top of our facilities,” said Feola. “For instance five buildings have

new roofs. It cost $2.1 million of which 54% was reimbursable. The savings we roll over and apply to our next set of projects.

We’ve done doors, roofs and asphalt work at schools. We’ve also done major lighting rehab which was paid for by National Grid. Our only expense was for some inhouse wiring and a little overtime,” Feola continued.

The report continued to say that $115,000 was spent on bathroom stall repairs and replacement. Kitchen equipment repairs at Martin and total replacement at Riverside middle schools. A funding grant covered the kitchen work. Other work included sewer line replacement, gym floor painting, with most projects getting grants or 58% housing aid reimbursement. “We’re tracking what we’ve done. The public can go see what we’ve done,” said Feola. continued on next page...

Inside This Issue Back to School.....................34 Business Directory................62 Church News & Events.........27 Chamber of Commerce.........35 Classifieds.............................. 61 Clubs...................................30 Events...................................22 Library..................................55 Letters................................11 News Briefs............................3 Obituaries............................60 Parks & Recreation...............14 People....................................18 Scouts.................................32 School..................................18 Senior Center News...............58 Sports.................................45 State House...........................51 Town News............................13

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“This shows how we bring in money to work for us,” said board Chairman Charlie Tsonos. “We put it to work to bring in more money (reimbursements/grants) and most improvements are infrastructure. I don’t see anything but very necessary work being done.

Stuff that any property owner should do,” said Tsonos. In 3 and a half years we’re getting lots of reimbursements. We’re multiplying the value of our tax dollars,” added committee member Joel Monteiro.

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In an announcement from Live Nation New England and the City of East Providence and the East Providence Waterfront Commission, it was announced that Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, is working on initial stages of securing a new location for a new amphitheater to house the city's waterfront concert series and more local entertainment. Not far from its current location, the prospective site is a new mixed-use development with plans to also serve as a deepwater port for Rhode Island's growing offshore wind industry.

RI Waterfront Enterprises LLC, the new parcel owner, has planned a unique mixeduse model to meet two objectives: helping connect the people of East Providence to the waterfront, and serving the port needs of the offshore wind industry. The entertainment venue is planned to include an outdoor amphitheater, ample parking, and new amenities for warm weather events from May to September. The venue will be booked by Live Nation New England.

Live music, among other benefits, helps to attract tourists to cities and contributes to a thriving cultural environment. In East Providence, a strong emphasis has been placed on the positive economic impact of the waterfront concerts at Bold Point Park. The City is enjoying renewed interest in key areas of economic development including job growth, consumer spending and real estate development.

The City of East Providence and the East Providence Waterfront Commission partnered with RI Waterfront Enterprises to bring this 45-acre mixed-use development project to fruition.

Mayor Bob DaSilva said, "It was important for the City to champion this project because it adds to our City's commercial tax base, as well as solidifies the State of Rhode Island's commitment to green energy and its position at the forefront of offshore wind energy."

The East Providence Waterfront Commission, charged with facilitating the transformation of the East Providence waterfront, will be instrumental in streamlining the approval process. The parcel, known as the South Quay, was previously owned by Providence and Worcester Railroad, sat unoccupied and mostly unused for the past 40 years. William Fazioli, chairman of the Commission, noted, "We are encouraged by the expansion of the successful Bold Point concert series within our Waterfront District. This proposal advances our goals for a vibrant mixed-use development that will grow jobs and increase public access to our City's waterfront.”

The Bold Point Park concerts will continue as planned for 2019. The new yet-to-be-named venue is slated to open in 2020. RI Waterfront Enterprises General Manager Melissa Martin is working with local corporations on naming rights for the new outdoor amphitheater.

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City Hires Police Officers

The City of East Providence Police Department has added two new police officers in July. William J. Demers and Stephen C. Burns were sworn in by Mayor Bob DaSilva as the newest members of the police force before the East Providence Police Command Staff including Chief William Nebus, Major Christopher Francesconi, Capt. James Nelson and Capt. Thomas Rush.

"We welcome the opportunity to put seasoned officers on the road," Chief Nebus said. Officers Burns and Demers have 20 years of experience each; both have served in the detective divisions in their respective departments.

"Although here in East Providence, they will be considered 'junior' officers, their experiences throughout their careers will allow them to share their knowledge with our new recruits on the late night shift," Nebus added. "The residents of East Providence should feel lucky to have them join us."

"My sincere congratulations goes out to Officers Demers and Burns," Mayor Bob DaSilva said. "The city is fortunate to have two additional experienced officers join our first-rate police department."

Demers joins the East Providence Police Dept. after working as a U.S. Marshal with Walden Security since 2017.

After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps, Demers joined the Johnston Police Dept. where he spent 20 years of service working both in the Patrol and Investigative Divisions. In 2009, he became detective. As detective, he was then assigned to the Rhode Island State Police High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA) from March 2011 until June 2017. Demers, who earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University, retired from the Johnston Police Dept. in June 2017.

Burns comes to East Providence from the Portsmouth Police Dept. after 19 years on the force. As a member of the Portsmouth Police Dept., Burns worked in the Detectives Division handling general investigations; worked in Prosecution handling both juvenile and adult cases; and in the Patrol Division as a patrol sergeant in charge of Harbor Patrol. Burns retired from the force as sergeant on July 2, 2019.

"The city continues to increase our police roster," DaSilva added.

"After an aggressive recruiting process, the city's police department is working diligently to vet a long list of applicants and send additional recruits to the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy."

Fire Dept. Receives American Heart Association Award

The East Providence Fire Dept. has received the American Heart Association's Mission: LifelineÂŽ EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience a ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), which is the deadliest type of heart attack caused by blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment.

To prevent death, it's critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.

The Mission: Lifeline initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care following protocols from the most recent evidence-based treatment guidelines. Mission: Lifeline's EMS recognition program recognizes emergency medical services for their efforts in improving systems of care to rapidly identify suspected heart attack patients, promptly notify the medical center and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel.

The City of East Providence is the only EMS service in the state to have received the 2019 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award.

"East Providence Fire Department is dedicated to providing optimal care for heart attack patients," Director of Emergency Medical Services Capt. John Potvin said. "We are honored to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in emergency medical care efforts through Mission: Lifeline."

"EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those who have heart attacks," said Tim Henry, M.D., Chair of the Mission: Lifeline Acute Coronary Syndrome Subcommittee.

"Since they often are the first medical point of contact, they can save precious minutes of treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals to an incoming heart attack patient. We applaud the East Providence Fire Department for achieving this award in following evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of people who have severe heart attacks."

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City Group in Sister-City Trip to Ribeira Grande, Azores with our mom and dad. Unfortunately SATA airlines unexpectedly cancelled their flight with no explanation and no urgency to get them a backup plan,” offered Mayor DaSilva. Several others were left stranded when SATA cancelled the flight from Boston to San Miguel. Councilwoman Sousa also had travel difficulty. “I enjoyed my annual visit to see my family, but the unexpected cancellation of my flight, extended my trip for an additional week and had my nerves rattled,” Sousa said.

The officials attending the excursion said that no taxpayer dollars were used for the trip. “All parties paid for their own expenses.”

Mayor Bob DaSilva, Senator Valerie Lawson, José Manuel Bolieiro, presidente da Câmara de Ponta Delgadal, Representatives Joe Serodio and Gregg Amore.

A group of city residents including East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, State Senator Valerie Lawson and State Representatives Gregg Amore and Joe Serodio travelled to Ribeira Grande, Azores in July. City Councilwoman Anna Sousa also attended but in a separate trip while visiting family. “We had a great meeting with Vice Mayor Tania Fonseca of Ribeira Grande as we strengthen and renew our sister city relationship between East Providence and Ribeira Grande,” said Mayor Bob DaSilva.

In an open letter to residents, Representative Gregg Amore wrote; “I just returned from a week in beautiful Sao Miguel, Azores where part of my time was spent in a diplomatic capacity. The trip gave me, Senator Valerie Lawson and Rep. Joe Serodio an opportunity to meet with the Azores’ Secretary of State, Rui Bettencourt, to discuss opening travel to Sao Miguel to multiple airlines, including SATA, on direct flights from and to T.F. Green (Right now, the only direct flights to the Azores from New England originate out of Boston’s Logan International Airport).

Considering the significant population of people of Azorean descent who make their homes in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts and in acknowledgement of the economic dependency on tourism of both the Azores and Rhode Island, the members of the East Providence General Assembly delegation considered this an outstanding opportunity to promote T.F. Green, enhance trade and tourism between the Azores and Rhode Island, and help serve a large part of our constituency who have family members and friends who live in the Azores. We also discussed an educational exchange between Rhode Island College, the University of Rhode Island and the University of the Azores,” wrote Amore (see full letter elsewhere in this edition).

Mayor Bob DaSilva as he was hosted by Mayor Jose Manuel Bolieiro of Ponta Delgada and Vice Mayor Tania Fonseca of East Providence's sister city, Ribeira Grande. Councilwoman Anna Sousa had met with her earlier in the week. “The meeting with VicePresident Tania Fonseca and Sousa provided an open dialogue and resulted in the mutual desire to “deepen links in the future, either through cultural exchanges or by the revitalization of relations between the sister cities”, said Fonseca in a statement as she thanked Sousa for the support from East Providence.

The trip was not without some travel headaches for many in the group. Complaints surrounded the often criticized SATA airline.

“My trip to the Azores was a wonderful experience but not without great disappointment as well. My sister and her family were supposed to join us for this family exploration of our parent’s homeland

Vice President Tania Fonseca with East Providence Councilwoman Anna Sousa last month in Ribeira Grande last month.

Mayor and Mrs. Bob DaSilva in Rebeira Grande.

Mayor Bob DaSilva giving the keys to the city from East Providence to Tânia Fonseca, Vice President of Ribeira Grande.

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City Receives $70K for Riverside Square

The East Providence Community Development Office has received $100,000 for streetscape improvements to Riverside Square.

The city received a $69,969 Main Street Improvement grant from Rhode Island Commerce Corp. and $30,000 in city funds for the improvements.

"We are so grateful to Rhode Island Commerce Corp. for the opportunity to make Riverside Square even more attractive and appealing to residents, visitors and future investors," Mayor Bob DaSilva said. "And we plan to do that with help from the community."

The funds will help to support a smart design at Riverside Square that will feature new landscaping, public art and design elements, a permanent holiday tree display area and business banners. The plan is to also include a community board with QR-Code reader where people can scan and see a map of local businesses and nonprofits with links to those websites.

Riverside Square features a portion of the East Bay Bike Path, which sees 800,000 (walking, biking and skateboarding) trips per year.

The Community Development Office, which hopes to capture the attention of those riders, published a request for proposal for a landscape architect in June. Today, the Community Development Office named Kevin M. Alverson Landscape Architecture, as the architect for the project.

The plan, according to David Bachrach, the city's community development coordinator, is to have the landscape architect and the sculptor work together to present a concept plan to the community for input.

"The concept is to create a sense of interest and curiosity from these improvements that may draw people from the bike path to local Riverside establishments," Bachrach said. "I truly feel this project will significantly improve this area for residents for years to come."

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“Bob Rock, together with a number of dedicated volunteers, have been the backbone of the Senior Center,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “We thank him for his more than two decades of service to our senior community and wish him well on his retirement.

Rock was a city police officer for 21 years before retiring in May 1998 to become director of the Senior Center. “We are grateful to Bob who has agreed to continue through the transition.”

He took the helm at the Center exactly one week after retiring from the East Providence Police Dept., where he spent 21 years in different divisions including Patrol, Detective, Narcotics and finally Community Relations division, retiring as the director of that division.

Under Rock’s leadership, the Senior Center added a 5,500-square-foot addition and fitness room and launched a number of programs including Reiki, massage therapy and yoga.

The Senior Center currently consists of a dining room, meeting room, lounge and gift shop – all located on the ground level. The center also features a craft room, a computer lab and health center located on the upper level. On the lower level, the center features a fitness room, clubroom and billiards room. The center operates with approximately 120 volunteers.

In recognition of Rock’s dedication to the Senior Center, Mayor DaSilva has asked the East Providence City Council to support a resolution that would rename the Senior Center as the Robert E. Rock Senior Center.

Rock attributes the center’s success to knowing how to meet members’ needs. “They are their own community,” Rock said. “I have listened and I believe that I will leave this place better than the way I found it.” Rock, who has been involved with a number of organizations including the Alliance for Better Long Term Care, East Providence Lions Club, and the National Institute of Senior Centers, said he plans to split his time between volunteering and spending time with family. continued on page 10...

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“There are a lot of people that need us,” he said. “You have to keep your mind going and I have a wife at home that won’t let me just sit around and do nothing.” The city is seeking a new director who will plan, develop, administer and supervise all programs, who will oversee the facility and supervise staff and volunteers. The new director will also be responsible for the center’s public relations, grant writing and creative development.

“Strong leaders require strong successors, and this city will appoint someone who will be prepared to take the reins and advance the center to the next level,” DaSilva said.

Applicants have until July 17th, 2019 to apply for the vacancy created by Rock’s retirement. The City job posting states, in part: “To apply, please submit an application and resume to the City of East Providence Human Resources Office, located at 145 Taunton Avenue Room 201, East Providence, RI 02914 no later than Wednesday, July 17, 2019, by 4:00 p.m. Applications are available at the East Providence Office of Human Resources or on the City website, www. eastprovidence.com.”

The job posting also states that ...”under the supervision of the Director of Recreation this non-union position is appointed by the Mayor. The Director of Senior Services plans, develops, administers, coordinates, organizes and supervises all programs, services and activities pertaining to the East Providence Senior Center and the services it provides. The Director is responsible for overseeing the Center facility, supervising Center staff and volunteers and coordinating the programs that operate there such as; Congregate Meals, Senior Volunteer Program, Transportation, Branch Library, Health Services, Case Management, Recreational, Educational and Social activities.

The Director is also responsible for public relations, grant writing and creative development of the center. Work schedule may include occasional evenings and attendance at special events that may be during non-normal Center hours.”

The job minimum qualifications are listed as an Associate’s Degree with some college courses in Human Services, Recreation, Leisure Services, Gerontology, Social Services or a Bachelor’s Degree. Three to five years of experience in senior center/ services programming or coordination of senior citizens services preferred. One to three years of experience in supervising other program staff. Experience in administering a Senior Center is preferred.

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Open Letter from State Representative Gregg M. Amore, Dist. 65 East Providence

I just returned from a week in beautiful Sao Miguel, Azores where part of my time was spent in a diplomatic capacity. The trip gave me, Senator Valerie Lawson and Rep. Joe Serodio an opportunity to meet with the Azores’ Secretary of State, Rui Bettencourt, to discuss opening travel to Sao Miguel to multiple airlines, including SATA, on direct flights from and to T.F. Green (Right now, the only direct flights to the Azores from New England originate out of Boston’s Logan International Airport). Considering the significant population of people of Azorean descent who make their homes in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts and in acknowledgement of the economic dependency on tourism of both the Azores and Rhode Island, the members of the East Providence General Assembly delegation considered this an outstanding opportunity to promote T.F. Green, enhance trade and tourism between the Azores and Rhode Island, and help serve a large part of our constituency who have family members and friends who live in the Azores. We also discussed an educational exchange between Rhode Island College, the University of Rhode Island and the University of the Azores.

The State House delegation was also honored to be invited to Join Mayor Bob DaSilva as he was hosted by Mayor Jose Manuel Bolieiro of Ponta Delgada and Vice Mayor Tania Fonseca of East Providence’s sister city, Ribeira Grande (Councilwoman Anna Sousa had met with her earlier in the week prior to our arrival).

These meetings also revolved around our desire to make travel to the Azores more convenient and about a possible high school student exchange program, between the three cities, when the new East Providence High School opens in the Fall of 2021. It was a moment of “Townie Pride” for the entire delegation as we stood beneath the street sign in the center of the City of Ribeira Grande that read, “Rua East Providence”.

The City of East Providence recently reciprocated by renaming a section of Taunton Avenue in honor of Ribeira Grande. Representative Joe Serodio and the Rhode Island House of Representatives’ staff, as well as prominent East Providence citizen and businessman Joao Pacheco, deserve great credit for the logistics and planning for these meetings. We all came away from the meetings believing that the face to face time discussing these issues was productive.

It is important to note that there were no state or city tax dollars used to support this trip and the delegation spent the remaining days with their families, enjoying the island and its tremendous natural beauty, food and culture. continued on next page...

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State Representative Gregg Amore and Vice-President Fonseca. the City of East Providence, where many of us still proudly reside.

In the mid and late 20th century, Azorean immigrants came to the United States by the tens of thousands, leaving a breathtakingly beautiful homeland in an attempt to flee hardship and poverty and make a better future for themselves and their families. Many of them chose East Providence as their new home and we are all so incredibly fortunate that they did. Their work ethic, family centric lifestyle, religious devotion, pride in home and property ownership, and generous and good nature has greatly enhanced the cultural and economic fabric of our city.

Because I have taught and coached hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of students of Azorean heritage, and because so many of my friends and neighbors trace their roots to one of the nine Portuguese islands that make up the Azores, it was an honor and a great pleasure to finally visit their homeland and learn about its history and their past. I have memories that I will always treasure, new relationships that I hope will bear fruit for our city and state, and a new appreciation for the people of the Azores and their relatives and ancestors here in East Providence. Theirs, like most of ours, is a story that exemplifies the American dream and represents a shining example of the melting pot that America is and, hopefully, will always be.

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The Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter thanks the Rhode Island General Assembly for its support for Alzheimer’s legislation in 2019. Their actions will now have a profound impact on helping those that have been touched by this disease.

Some key legislation include House Bill 5178/Senate Bill 223 proposed by Rep. Joseph Shekarchi and Senator Cynthia Coyne to create a program in the Department of Health to address Alzheimer’s and build an advisory committee, create disease assessment protocol, and require workforce training for medical professionals and Alzheimer’s plans for medical facilities.

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East Providence Town News Mayor Bob DaSilva Youth Summer & Fire Academy

Lt. Salisbury and other firefighters with the EPFD work with participants of the first annual Mayor Bob DaSilva Youth Summer & Fire Academy. Participants spent the day with East Providence Fire trying on gear and learning how the equipment is used during an emergency incident. The program is being piloted with assistance from the East Bay Community Action Program!

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“2nd Sunday” Summer Open Houses August 11 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm

John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916

“ Hikes At Hunt’s”- 1:30 at the Gazebo Master Gardener “Show and Tell”- 2:30 in the gardens

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The Historical Society, the Ten Mile River Group and the EP Conservation Commission wish to thank everyone for their support of the RI Preservation Conference and the Rumford Bake-Off extravaganza. We continue to offer a family outing experience here at Hunt’s Mills: history/ hiking/ herons/ herring and so much more.

The Hunt House is in showplace condition with a new “costume” room and you will want to make this a regular spot for your family to enjoy. If you enjoy early map reading, visit the new Ed Center to mark the progression of Rehoboth becoming East Providence.

The EP yearbooks are handy there for you to show your children/ grandchildren a class photo or two.

The EPHS is a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of local history. We are located at the 1751 John Hunt House Museum in the Hunts Mills Local Historic District, maintain a URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. For more information visit info@ephist.org or call 401-438-1750.

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East Providence Dept. of Parks & Recreation www.eastprovidenceri.net Senior Center - 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, Ri 02914 Rec. Center: (401) 433-6360 / 433-6359

East Providence Recreation Announces Summer Programs Except where noted, programs are held at the Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave. Fees apply where noted. Participants must obtain center membership. Membership for one year: $25 (ages 6-17 & 55 and up); $50 (ages 18-54)

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- 11:15 a.m., $40 per child/per month (ages 3-5), Classes begin July 11, 2019 - Held at Breed Hall This class is designed for children who are ready to tumble on their own. Here, children will learn basic tumbling and gymnastics fundamentals, balancing, imagination, balance beam, floor, rhythm and movement. Children will learn playground and gymnastics safety as well as fine and gross motor skills.

Tumble With Me: Thursdays 9:30 a.m.

-10:15 a.m., $40 per child/per month (18 months - 3.5 years old with parent participation) Classes begin July 11, 2019 - Held at Breed Hall This class is focused on kids having fun and learning something new in a structured environment with the assistance of a parent, guardian, babysitter, aunt, uncle etc. Tumble With Me is designed to introduce acrobatic fundamentals, balancing, tumbles, parachute, imagination, exploration, rhythm and movement. The goal of this class is to get younger students interacting with other children their age, work on listening, taking turns, and creating a smooth transition into other class settings.

Tap/Ballet: Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., $40 per child/per month (ages 3-5) Classes begin July 10 – Held at Senior

East Providence Vocational Training for Adults Registration REGISTRATION:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday August 19,20,21 Time: Mon/Tues 2-6pm Wed 2-4pm Place: East Providence Career & Technical Center 1998 Pawtucket Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 Telephone: 401-435-7815 x4402 E-Mail: rsilva@epschoolsri.com

1. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)--120 hour minimum instruction time. Classes meet on Monday & Tuesday from 4:30-8:30 P.M. Cost $500.

2. Phlebotomy Technology –90 hour minimum instruction time. Classes meet on Monday & Tuesday from 5-8 P.M. Cost $600.

3. American Heart Association Adult/Infant/Child CPR/AED-- $35 Schedule TBD Classes begin on September 9, 2019 at the EP Career and Tech Center Make-up Classes will be held on Wednesdays.

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Tap/Jazz: Thursdays 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. $40 per child/per month (ages 8-14).

Classes begin July 11 and are held in the Senior Center cafeteria.

Combination class of Jazz & Tap basic dance skills!

Tap/Ballet: Thursdays 5:20 p.m. – 6:05 p.m., $40 per child/per month (ages 6-9).

Classes begin July 11 and are held in the Senior Center cafeteria.

Combination class of Tap & Ballet dance skills HIP HOP: Thursdays 6:20 p.m. – 6:55 p.m., $40 per child/per month (ages 6-14).

Classes begin July11 and are held in the Senior Center cafeteria.

Get your child moving with this high energy dance class! Watch your child gain confidence as they learn choreography, hip-hop fundamentals, break dancing and the history of hip-hop.

Tumbling: Wednesdays 5:20 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. (ages 4-6), $40 per child/per month; 6:10 p.m. – 6:55 p.m. (ages 7-14) $40 per child/per month. Classes begin July 10 and are being held at Breed Hall.

Tumbling teaches basic tumbling, gymnastics and dance skills from rolls to back handsprings to leaps and turns. The class curriculum is designed to teach each student at their own individual pace and skill level. Students are taught gymnastics safety so parents can feel confident when their children are practicing at home or on the playground. At the completion of class, students will have the skills and what they need to move on to the next level with ease.

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The Reporter August 2019 Fit Mix: Mondays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., $5 per class. Classes are led by Karen Ramos-Boyd. Classes are being held June 3-August 26 in the Senior Center multipurpose room. This adult class mixes cardio, weights, bands and more to help you get a balanced workout while allowing you to set your own pace.

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Summer Meals program begins: Mon. - Fri. 11a.m. -1 p.m. June 24 – August 2 (No meals will be served on July 4, 2019.)

Meals are offered at the following locations: Pierce Field, 201 Mercer St.; George Lima Park, 261 Grosvenor Ave.; Providence Ave. Playground (serving Noon – 1 p.m.), 50 Providence Ave.; and Onna Moniz-John Park (operating until Aug. 23., *no meals Aug. 12), 11 McCausland Ave.

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My Top Local Beach Picks

By AeJee Booth There are so many beaches in Rhode Island and Massachussets and it can be difficult to find the best one to go to. There are populated ones, and lesser known gems. For now, here’s a quick overview of my personal favorite beaches (as well as ones mentioned by my parents.)

First Beach in Newport is very popular. It’s also known as Easton’s Beach and can be found at 175 Memorial Blvd Newport, RI. Not t be confused with Second beach, First Beach is next to the cliff walk and the Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium. There’s a carousel nearby and a beach store for “all the items you have have forgotten,” such as sunscreen and towels. The beach is open from 9 to 9 and is a great beach to go to with friends!

Second Beach isn’t too far, also known as Sachuset Beach.

If you drive 7 minutes down Purgatory Rd. The waves are pretty tame, but you can catch a good wave on a surfboard, beginners welcome! This beach can be found at 474 Sachuset Point Road, Middletown. Sometimes a Del’s truck shows up, as well as the concession stand. However, with that comes some pretty aggressive seagulls! So watch your food, because they’re rather terrifying.

Third Beach is the less populated beach of the three. It’s also known as the Navy Beach and can be found at 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown RI. This beach has a very slow drop off, so if you enjoy shallower water, it’s perfect for you. The sand is full of shells so it’s a great place to go shell searching!

South Shore Beach is one I go to a lot. To begin with, the drive down is incredibly pretty as long as you take the scenic route by the water. If you’re using a GPS to get here, avoid Fish Road at all costs! It’s all backgrounds and sharp turns. If you need help figuring out how to choose the optimal route, try asking your local teenager. South Shore Beach can be found at South Shore Road in Little Compton, RI. The beach itself is very family friendly. Though it can fill up quickly, it’s very family friendly and isn’t too crowded.

There aren’t too many nasty seagulls and there is a pond nearby if anyone wants to go fishing. Though, if you want to go fishing, you have to pick up a fishing license! There aren’t any concessions but there are changing rooms and bathrooms. Occasionally, there’s a really good hot dog stand, I would recommend it.

Right next to South Shore beach is Goosewing Beach. You park at South Shore Beach but if you don’t mind walking a little ways down, it’s much quieter. This beach is much more secluded and not as publicized. To get there, you have cross a small river (sometimes it doesn’t exist, it depends if people have built a dam) and go past the rocks. When you pass the red flags, you’ve made it to Goosewing.

Grinnel Beach is actually on the way to South Shore Beach in Tiverton. It recently ended construction and renovations and there is a new table area. The beach itself is good for kids, and has a slow drop off with minimal waves. There’s a designated area for swimming and it’s a great family beach.

Charlestown Beach is another beautiful drive down. It’s a bit steep and has some bigger waves but going beyond the break is fairly easy. There is a private beach that you can walk on, but the public beach is where you can keep your things. If you stay until sunset, the sky turns pink and the sun sets over the pond; it’s gorgeous.

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The RI Hockey Hall of Fame has announced Lawrence “Larry” Reid of East Providence as the recipient of the 2019 Malcolm Greene Chace Memorial Trophy recognizing “Achievement and Outstanding Service by a Rhode Islander to the Game of Hockey”.

The award is named after the Hall of Fame tennis player, financier and textile industrialist who became director of the company that later became Berkshire Hathaway. Born and raised in Central Falls, RI, Larry Reid Malcolm was instrumental in bringing electric power to New England but before that, in the Winter of 1894-95, he brought us ice hockey and is widely considered the “father” of the game in the United States.

The award, generously donated by the Chace family, will be presented by family members during the Hall of Fame’s annual Enshrinement Celebration & Dinner on Friday, September 6th at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI. The 2019 class of ten RI hockey greats will be formally inducted that evening. Tickets are available at RIHHOF.com.

Larry Reid never learned to skate and did not play hockey. That didn’t keep him from distinguishing himself with his off-ice contributions to the game at the local, regional, national and international level over the last 50 years.

Now 80 years of age, Reid got involved in the game when his young son, Jeffrey, caught the hockey bug. It was the Bobby Orr era and the Dudley Richards Arena had just opened near the Reids’ home in Rumford, RI. Like so many youngsters at the time, Jeffrey was eager to play, so Larry signed him up.

“The East Providence Hockey Association had 700 kids and you were expected to help,” recalls Reid, so help he did. Before long, he was running the house league. Eventually, he became president of the EPHA. From 1982 to 1984, he served as president of the RI Amateur Hockey Association. A couple of years later, he started taking on high-profile responsibilities for USA Hockey.

He was asked to take charge of the 1986 Olympic Festival in Houston and ended up running Olympic Festivals for many years.

Reid was the guiding force and the first chairman of the Yankee Conference Festival, which became the centerpiece of the NE Hockey District’s Player Development programs. Other districts across the country followed suit.

As a USA Hockey director, he helped set policy for all youth hockey across the country.

Larry became team leader for men’s and women’s national teams in international play and particularly savored that role with the women at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, the first woman’s team to compete in the Olympics on home turf. He also served as Technical Director for sled hockey.

He served for 18 years as a USA Hockey VP and Chairman of its marketing council. In 2017 he was elected a director emeritus of USA Hockey.

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Bryant University Students Named to Deans’ List

Smithfield, RI - Bryant University is committed to the pursuit, recognition, and celebration of academic excellence. The University is pleased to recognize the students who have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring 2019 semester. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

• Lizmar Torres, class of 2022, from East Providence, RI • Elliot Charron, class of 2021, from Riverside, RI • Tyler Freitas, class of 2021, from East Providence, RI • Thor Silva, class of 2020, from Rumford, RI • Yuliandra Henriquez, class of 2019, from East Providence, RI • Brianna Wilson, class of 2019, from Riverside, RI For 156 years, Bryant University has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares students to be innovative leaders of character in a changing world. Bryant delivers an innovative and uniquely integrated business and liberal arts education that inspires students to excel.

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John G. Shamgochian Named to Highly Selective Dean’s List at Colby College

Waterville, ME-John G. Shamgochian of East Providence was recently named to the highly selective Dean’s List at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2018-19 academic year. Shamgochian is one of 443 Colby students-or 23 percent of the qualified student body-to have earned a spot on the Dean’s List last semester.

Shamgochian, a member of the Class of 2021, attended Providence Country Day School and is the son of Alexander Shamgochian and Alison Goodchild of East Providence, R.I. Shamgochian earned a semester grade point average of 3.78 or higher this spring to be included on Colby’s Dean’s List.

Marissa Turcotte Graduates from the University of New Haven

West Haven, Conn. - Marissa Turcotte of East Providence, received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Psychology from the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven in May.

Wheaton College (IL) Student Jacqueline Boutcher Named to Spring 2019 Dean’s List

Wheaton, IL - Wheaton College student Jacqueline Boutcher of East Providence, RI, was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester.

To earn Dean’s List honors at Wheaton, at undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.

Elizabeth Walker Named to the Gettysburg College Dean’s Honor List

Gettysburg, PA - Elizabeth Walker of East Providence RI (02914) has been placed on the Gettysburg College Dean’s Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2019 semester.

Students with a quality point average of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester’s work are placed on the College’s Dean’s Honor List.

Springfield College Recognizes 2019 Graduates

Springfield, MA -- Springfield College Recognizes 2019 Graduates • Kevin Pereira of East Providence, RI, has earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Accounting from Springfield College for studies completed in 2019.

• Haley Pereira of East Providence, RI, has earned a doctor of physical therapy degree in Physical Therapy from Springfield College for studies completed in 2019.

Springfield College Recognizes Dean’s List Students for the 2019 Spring Semester

Springfield, MA (07/01/2019)-- Springfield College has named the following area students to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the 2019 Spring Semester. Criteria for selection to the dean’s list requires that the student must have a minimum semester grade point average of 3.500 for the semester.

Kevin Pereira of East Providence, RI (02914) has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2019 term.

Pereira is studying Accounting.

• Jamielin Forsythe of Riverside, RI (02915) has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2019 term.

Forsythe is studying Health Science/Occupational Therapy.

• Erin St. Hilaire of Rumford, RI (02916) has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2019 term.

St. Hilaire is studying Health Science/Occupational Therapy.

• Hailey Placido of East Providence, RI (02914) has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2019 term. Placido is studying Health Science/Pre-physician Assistant. continued next page...

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• Daniel Forsythe of Riverside, RI (02915) has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2019 term.

Forsythe is studying History.

Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution founded in 1885. Nearly 5,000 students, including 2,500 full-time undergraduate students, study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass., and at its regional campuses across the country. Springfield College inspires students through the guiding principles of its Humanics philosophy - educating in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others.

Fairfield University Congratulates Spring 2019 Dean List

Fairfield University student Olivia Dumon, East Providence, RI received Deans List Honors for the Spring 2019 semester.

In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better.

Local Residents Named to RIT Dean’s List

Rochester, NY -- The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2019 spring semester. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

• William Larose of Riverside (02915), who is in the civil engineering technology program.

• Matthew DeQuattro of Rumford (02916), who is in the management information systems program.

Local Residents Graduate from RIT

Rochester, NY -- Rochester Institute of Technology conferred some 4,200 degrees this academic year at all its campuses--including in Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and China. The university held its 134th annual commencement celebration in May. The following local residents received degrees: • Matthew DeQuattro of Rumford (02916) received a BS in management information systems in May 2019.

• William Larose of Riverside (02915) received a BS in civil engineering technology in May 2019.

Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S. The university is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Global partnerships include campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.

Local Residents Earn Degrees from WGU

The following local residents have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university held its 70th (Orlando, Florida); 71st (Cincinnati, Ohio); and 72nd (Anaheim, California) commencement ceremonies this year to celebrate the graduation of more than 22,000 students.

• Timothy Marum of East Providence (02914) has earned his Master of Science, Educational Leadership • Shelli Castro of Rumford (02916) has earned her Master of Arts, English Language Learning (PreK-12)

WGU pioneered competency-based education, which measures learning rather than time spent in class. Designed to meet the needs of working adults, students study and learn on their own schedules with individualized, one-to-one faculty support.

They complete courses as soon as they demonstrate that they have mastered the subject matter; allowing them to move quickly through material they already know so they can allocate time for what they still need to learn. As a result, many WGU students are able to accelerate their studies, saving both time and money.

Local West Virginia University Student Earns Honor

Morgantown, W.Va. –Jesse Vermette, of East Providence, RI has been named to the Dean’s List at West Virginia University for the Spring, 2019 semester. Vermette is a Sophomore, majoring in Public Relations.

West Virginia University is the premier land-grant institution in the 21st century and delivers high-quality education, excels in discovery and innovation, models a culture of diversity and inclusion, promotes health and vitality and builds pathways for the exchange of knowledge and opportunity between the state, the nation and the world. Founded in 1867, WVU is home to more than 30,000 students and has nearly 200,000 graduates shaping our world each day. For more information on WVU, visit http://about.wvu.edu.

Riverside Resident, Rachel Doucette Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Spring 2019 Dean’s List

Worcester, MA -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Rachel Doucette of Riverside, R.I., a member of the class of 2020 majoring in mechanical engineering, was named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2019 semester.

A total of 1,598 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI’s spring 2019 Dean’s List, which differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean’s List by the amount of work completed at the A-level in courses and projects.

“WPI’s academic programs are rigorous and require a level of independence beyond what is required in traditional courses.

WPI students go beyond the classroom to work on open-ended problems in and for communities around the world. The problems are important and the impact is real,” said dean of undergraduate studies Arthur C. Heinricher. “Some of this nation’s best and brightest students come to WPI to study engineering, science, business, and the humanities. Those named to the Dean’s List have excelled in all of their work, and we are exceptionally proud of these outstanding students.”

Aidan Murphy of Rumford Named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 Semester

Burlington, VT - Aidan Murphy of Rumford, RI, has been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester.

Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester. Murphy is majoring in Game Programming.

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, not-for-profit, private college in Burlington, Vermont, with additional campuses in Montreal, Canada, and Dublin, Ireland. Champlain offers a traditional undergraduate experience from its beautiful campus overlooking Lake Champlain, and more than 90 residential undergraduate and online undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates. Champlain’s distinctive career-driven approach to

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higher education embodies the notion that true learning occurs when information and experience come together to create knowledge. Champlain College is included in the Princeton Review’s The Best 384 Colleges: 2019 Edition. It was named a “Most Innovative School” (for the fourth year in a row), ranked among the top 100 Regional Universities in the North, and is featured as “One of the Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs” and a “Best Value School” by U.S. News & World Report. The Fiske Guide to Colleges for 2020 calls Champlain one of the “Best and Most Interesting Schools” in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. Champlain is also a 2019 College of Distinction. For more information, visit: www.champlain.edu.

Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

Grace Abrams Named to Trevecca Nazarene University Dean’s List

Bristol, RI - The following local residents were among the students who received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2019: • Anas Alfeez of Riverside (02915) graduated with a degree in B.S. in Criminal Justice .

• Natalie Almeida of East Providence (02914) graduated with a degree in B.A. in Journalism .

• Kaitlyn Collins of East Providence (02914) graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in B.S. in Paralegal Studies .

• Shawn Darosa of East Providence (02914) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in B.S. in Biology .

• Aseel Saeed of Riverside (02915) graduated with a degree in B.S. in Engineering/Electrical Engr Specialization .

• Briana Silveira of East Providence (02914) graduated with a degree in B.S. in Accounting .

About RWU: With campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I., Roger Williams University is a forwardthinking private university committed to strengthening society through engaged teaching and learning. At RWU, small classes, direct access to faculty and guaranteed opportunity for real-world projects ensure that its nearly 4,000 undergraduates - along with hundreds of law students, graduate students and adult learners graduate with the ability to think critically along with the practical skills that today’s employers demand. Roger Williams is leading the way in American higher education, confronting the most pressing issues facing students and families - increasing costs, rising debt and job readiness.

Nashville, TN - Grace Abrams of Rumford has been named to Trevecca Nazarene University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester, released on July 12.

Abrams is a graduate of East Providence Senior High School.

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 Jan. 1 and June 30, 2019.

Local College Students Graduate from Eastern

More than 1,250 Eastern Connecticut State University students received their diplomas in the 2018-19 academic year. Eastern’s commencement ceremony occured May 21 at the XL Center in Hartford.

Among the graduates were: • Miles Cunningham of Riverside. Cunningham graduated in Spring 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work.

• Samantha Landry of Rumford. Landry graduated in Spring 2019 with a Master of Science degree in Organizational Management.

Bryant University Class of 2019 Inspired to Excel

Smithfield, RI-- Inspired to excel, 897 members of the Class of 2019 were awarded a Bryant University degree at the 156th Commencement ceremony on May 18, 2019. These accomplished graduates join a powerful network of more than 50,000 alumni around the world who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their organizations and communities.

• Yuliandra Henriquez of East Providence, RI, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in International Business degree in IB: Human Resource Management.

• Alexandra Loparto of Rumford, RI, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Finance.

Nicholas Faria Graduates from Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY -- Nicholas Faria of E Providence, RI graduated from Hofstra University in May 2019, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016).

Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International

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Events & Activities National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 5-8 pm Event is being held at EP Senior Citizen Center ~ 610 Waterman Avenue East Providence. Sponsored By: East Providence Citizen Police Alumni Academy Association (EPCPAAA) and the East Providence Police Department.

This is East Providence's Tenth Year! Where local Police Departments and their Citizen Police Academy Associations involved in a National Event, to bring Community Relations between Our Police Department and the Citizens of East Providence together for National Night Out. This event is held nationally, in conjunction with participating states. Held, every first Tuesday of August, It brings together the Public, for a fun time on a beautiful summer evening.

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and businesses can welcome the public, and even share a freebie as the members of the EPCPAAA offer the folks a warm grilled hot dog, cold bottle of water and a bag of chips.

The community can approach an officer, and compliment them on a job well done, as well as offering concerns in their own backyards.

This is a chance to meet the new Chief of Police – Bill Nebus, and his new brass. They will mingle among the guests, and introducing themselves and talk about some refreshing ideas to make neighborhoods friendlier and safer.

Since we organized this fun evening in 2009 at Larissa Park, we had to move to the Senior Center's grounds. Every year since the word got out and our residents enjoyed the Exhibitions, Music, First Responders Vehicle's, etc. Children have had a ball jumping in bouncy houses; touch a truck and trying to win a prize. The adults had fun walking around and meeting old friends.

This year, we are happy to welcome back some Old friends that make National Night Out .the event it is today. Since last year (2018).

We have grown and now we have New Friends That are eager to join in the excitement. But first We have to mention is, This night is~ Free to All and No Costs are needed. There is Nothing that will be sold, and there are No Politicians to bother anyone!

Things to do and see are Food Vendors: Uncle Tony's Pizza Simple Greek - Burrito Bowl – Domino Pizza, etc.

Other kind supporters, that will be informational or service based are: Local business, churches, organizations Such as: Blue Cross of RI - Brain Injury Association - Dunkin DonutsSafety Van - EP Library - EP Lion Association - EP Knights of Columbus - The Greenwood Fire House (Fire Trucks) - Liberty Tax - Narragansett Council of Boy/Girl Scouts – Martial Arts Organizations, Dance Schools Demos, School of Rock, NE BX Bikes, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, Seekonk PD (Dog Demo), EPPD (Dog Demo) - East Providence Police Dept. S.W.A.T. Mobile ... The Rhode Island Blood Bank ( Blood Drive is excepting Donations in their Bus ~ located in the parking lot)..and of course, Santa & Mrs. Claus.

PS: We are adding a Dunk Tank…Who will be getting a dunk..???

And without the following long-term supporters this event would not be possible: Seekonk’s Target, Frito Lay Inc., East Bay Tobacco Youth - East Bay Community Action - AAA - T.D. Bank – EPPD -Self Defense Training - R.A.D. - Pawtucket PD.-McGriff Crime Dog – New York Life Insurance – Fingerprinting Our Children and Our Seniors…Harley Owners Groups- #2522 - EP Mohawks- EP FOP (Federal Order of Police) They are very generous to l be once again sponsoring a Raffle of Two Children Bikes.. Thank You! Music Provided by Our Own Officer Mike Spremulli…..Big Thanks!

So mark this Fun Night Out on your calendar And Stop by ...Speak to Our "Friendly" Police Officers and Our Proud EP Police Cadets and Members of the EPCPAAA wearing proudly their Red Shirts... And me don't forget to stop by and say Hello! ..The "Happy - Go - Lucky” Hot Dog Lady...Rosie And my trusted helpers Joann & Barbara.

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Preservation Hall Band. Doors open at 7:30 PM. This community • August 10 & 24 • September 7 & 21 event recognizes the contribution of Rhythm & Blues and RI women blues singers in the cultural heritage of Rhode Island and recogWhere Brown Medicine Patient Center nizes the contribution of women in this heritage.

375 Wampanoag Trail The proceeds from this event will support programming of the East Providence, RI Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society; the InstruRegister: ments for Children Program, R&B Educational Awareness, Master Med.CPR@BrownPhysicians.org Classes for young musicians and youth and adult music awareness programming.

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The Looff: East Providence Arts Festival Saturday, August 10th, 11am-6pm

Crescent Park 700 Bullocks Point Avenue Riverside, RI 02915.

Free admission. Free parking, with shuttle service from Oldham School.

The Looff is back for its fifth year, and this year is shaping-up to be the best one yet. A new, dynamic layout, interactive artists, and a food court await this year’s patrons. In an effort to embrace and embody their values, the Looff Festival Committee designed a new layout where all artists, artisans, makers, authors, and community partners will be arranged along the Crescent Park walking paths, so no one will go unnoticed. The Lower Field will feature a new food court and tented area for patrons to cool-down (or escape the possible shower) and enjoy some of the local musical talent.

More Participants: This year’s Looff will have 110 artists, artisans, makers, authors, and community partners participating.

Nationally recognized and award-winning graffiti artist Paul Morse will be creating some of his artwork live at the Looff this year. Artists Jennifer Gillooly Cahoon and Brandt Valcourt will be creating new works live at the Looff as well. Paul Olson will be at the Looff doing a live ceramics demonstration.

More Days of Festivities: We’re excited to announce that the 2019 Looff will be a three day arts festival with the welcome addition of Burbage Theatre Company performing Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar on Friday and Sunday. (Note: Friday and Sunday will feature theatre presentations only; artists, artisans, makers, and authors will be at the Looff on Saturday only.)

More Live Acts: Live musical performances include RI Music Hall of Fame inductee Neal & the Vipers, Scarlett, and the Supermags. Talented young actors from the EP Mohawks Theatre will also be performing. Holly and the Sacred Flame belly dancers will be returning to the Looff this year, along with the ever-popular Big Nazo puppets. Providence Folk Festival musicians will be at the Looff to give patrons a sneak peak of what the Providence Folk Festival will look and sound like this year now that it has moved to Crescent Park. Storyteller Mark Kohler and Circus Artist Marvin Novogrodski will be returning to the Looff again this year as well. continued on page 25...

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August 2019 The Reporter More Great Food: We’re especially excited to have Union Burritos debuting at the Looff this year. (Union Burrito is brought to you by the fine folks from Proud Mary’s Donuts.) Proud Mary’s Donuts and Borealis Coffee will be at the Looff this year providing fresh and delicious donuts and coffee. Haven Brothers and Friskie Fries will be dishing-up some serious comfort food while Mariska's Confections will be joining us with some delicious homemade desserts.

More Sponsors: The Looff wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors. This year’s sponsors include the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), Motif Magazine, the East Providence Post, the East Providence Reporter, Printmakers, Inc., HeARTspot Art Center and Gallery, the Gordon School, the East Bay Ice Company, Stevie D’s Riverside Tavern, Navigant Credit Union, Pawtucket Credit Union, Washington Trust, Tirrell Realty, Iolabs, Igus, the Rhode Island Philharmonic School, and the City of East Providence. We have a few more sponsorships in the works and will post them as they come to fruition.

East Providence High School Class of 1963 Reunion Saturday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m.

The 56th Class reunion will be held on Saturday, August 24, at the Shriner's Imperial Room in Cranston - 6 pm - cocktails and hors doeuvres - 7 pm dinner. The Grand buffet with a prime rib carving station, same DJ, Sergio and no formal program. Dress will be continued on next page...

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Stand-Up at the Newport Blues Café Sunday, August 18

Under Construction Productions Presents Second Sunday Stand-up. 286 Thames Street, Newport, RI. Doors at 6/Show at 7. Kitchen open til 10. Get tix at Newportblues.com. $15 in Advance/$20 at Door. 18+ Featuring: Mike Babalato, Mike Koutrobis, Jay Are Adams and Alan Fitzger.

Sign Painting Night Friday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m.

A Sign Painting Night will be held on Friday, August 23rd at 6:00 pm at the East Providence Elks Lodge, located at 60 Berkeley Street. Cost is $25.00; $15.00 will support Veterans' events hosted or sponsored by the East Providence Elks Lodge.

What’s a sign painting event? It’s the hot and fun new home party concept! NO talent or drawing required! Each participant makes a 4 x 24 finished wooden sign in their choice of paint color with one of 50+ expressions using quality vinyl lettering. Leave with a finished sign ready to hang, give as a gift or both!

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The Reporter August 2019 casual, no jeans. Please send your check for $40 pp made out to EPHS Class of 1963 and send to Betty DuLude, 23 Circle Drive, Seekonk, MA 02771. Deadline is August 15. Please join us for an evening of fun, dancing, good food, and best of all, reminiscing with old friends. You wanted to do it again, so we are! Last year was a great success!

Chorus of East Providence Open Sing Rehearsals Sept. 3, 10 and 17 at 7 p.m.

The Chorus of East Providence will be holding three Open Sing rehearsals for its Fall season. These rehearsals will be on Tuesday September 3, September 10, and September 17 at 7:00pm in the basement of St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome to join us.

The Chorus of East Providence was incorporated as a Rhode Island non-profit organization in September 2007 and is now designated as a federal 501(c)(3) status organization. Our mission is to educate our members and the public about music and choral singing while fostering an appreciation of music by all, enhancing the cultural life of the community.

For more information, visit the Chorus’ website at http://chorusofep.org or email us at thechorusofep@gmail.com.

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East Providence High School Class of 1969 Save the Date: September 28th

We are planning our 50th Year Class Reunion for Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Metacomet Country Club in East Providence.

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SHS Class of 1979 is planning their 40th Reunion for Saturday, October 12th 2019 at Seekonk Gun Club from 5-9pm. Please join us for good food, music, and fun. Cash bar will be available. Cost is $30 per person.

Please send check payable to Kathleen Blackledge (Seekonk High School Class of 1979) and mail to 12 Pearl St, Seekonk MA 02771. Hope to see you there!

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CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS Newman Congregational Church Vacation Bible School August 5-9

"Shine like a star with the Jesus in you, because You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14a).

Area children entering grades K-6 in the fall are invited to bring their energy and enthusiasm to the 2019 Vacation Bible School program at Newman Congregational Church, located at 100 Newman Ave., in Rumford, RI. This year’s VBS will be held Monday – Friday, August 5-9, from 9 a.m. – noon.

Daily activities will include Bible stories, crafts, music, games, and recreation as we learn to see the light in ourselves and others through the “Shining Star” curriculum from Abingdon Press.

Children of all faiths are welcome.

For an application form, please contact the church office at (401) 434-4742 Tuesday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 4-5 p.m., or Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., or visit the church’s website, www.newmanucc.org. There is no registration fee.

Newman Congregational Church is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. Sunday worship is held at 9:30 a.m. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Craft/Flea Market Sale

Saturday, August 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Hope Congregational Church, 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, will be sponsoring a Craft/Flea Market Sale on Saturday, August 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Rain date – August 24). Sell your own stuff on the front lawn of the church! Rent a 30” x 8’ table – reserved before August 1, $25 – after August 1, $30. Reserve your table now by stopping in at the church office any weekday morning or by calling 434-2415. Last year’s sale was a huge success with hundreds of shoppers! Refreshments will be available as well as excellent parking.

Italian Food Festival at Holy Angels Church August 17, 5-8 p.m.

Holy Angels Parish in Barrington will celebrate its Italian Food Festival, an always-popular summer tradition, on Saturday, August 17 and all are welcome.

The festivities, held downstairs in the air-conditioned, fullyaccessible church hall, will be ongoing from 5-8pm. Admission is free. Guests may eat-in or carry-out. Exciting money raffles and drawings for many other fabulous prizes, as well as a Vieste Rosa jewelry sale, will take place at the festival. For more information, please visit holyangelsevent.com.

St Mary’s 26th Annual Clam Boil Sunday, Sept. 22, 1-6 p.m.

St Mary's Episcopal Church will be having their 26th Annual Clam Boil on Sunday, Sept 22, 2019, at Francis Farm in Rehoboth Mass from 1 pm to 6 pm. This year there will be Great Raffles such as live Lobsters, Liquor Baskets and a 50-50 raffle (with a guaranteed pot of at least $500.00) and many more. There will be a Cash Bar and outside games as well.

Clam Boil Dinner is $35.00, that includes Clams w/drawn butter and broth, Sweet and White Potatoes, Onions, hot-dogs, Chourico, corn on the cob and watermelon Chicken BBQ dinner is $25.00, that includes BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Corn on the cob and Watermelon Kids Dinner (a hot dog or hamburger meal) is $5.00 This year there is an option to add on a lobster for an extra $20.00 to any meal.

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To purchase tickets or for more information call Terri Capron at 401-332-3747 or St Mary’s at 401- 434 -7456.

No tickets will be sold at the door; Ticket must be purchased before September 8th.

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Church of the Epiphany and Local Community Youth Theatre Form New Partnership The Church is Renting Some of its Space to Increase Revenue

Church of the Epiphany, an Episcopal denomination church, located at 1336 Pawtucket Avenue in the Rumford section of East Providence, R.I., is the new home of JDP Theatre Company.

The company will be using the rented space Monday through Saturday for its rehearsals of upcoming productions, as well as classes in theatre arts, summer camps, American Sign Language, stage combat, special FX makeup, private lessons, and much more.

“For several years we have been discussing the need to be better stewards of our building,” states Church of the Epiphany Reverend Jennifer Zogg, who notes that the church will be using the rental fees to help defray facilities and operational costs. “We are pleased to open our unused space to welcome our neighbors and friends at the JDP Theatre Company, and to help spread the word that we are here to serve the community.”

The church will also be using the rental fees to help improve church communications tools, like its website and social media.

Established in 2018, JDP Theatre Company is a professionally operating, nonprofit community theatre company working with young adult and youth actors ages 6 to 25 to produce high-quality dramas and musicals for audiences of all ages.

“The mission of the Church of the Epiphany supports and enhances our own, and we are tremendously grateful to have found one another,” states Judy dePerla, co-owner of JDP Theatre Co. alongside her partners Jillian Gesualdi and Jess Mayette. “The space is beautiful, convenient, accommodating and air conditioned, and will serve us well in fulfilling the performing arts work that we do.”

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. Pastor's Office Hours are Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 12pm and by appointment. Church Office hours are Monday thru Thursday from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Check out our website at https://www.havenumchurch.com.

1. Welcome Pastor Juhee Lee! Join us as we worship and celebrate the beginning of our ministry together!

2. New Worship Time - Our Sunday morning worship service will be at 9:30 am, followed by Coffee Hour. 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.

3. Yard Sale!!! Saturday, August 31st from 9am until 3pm behind the church in the parking lot on Alice Street. There will be a little bit of everything at bargain prices, so come prepared to shop, shop, shop!!

4. Haven UMC Thrift Store: Open EVERY Saturday (including summer) from 9am to 12pm. 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!

5. 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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Dirty fingers and wet toes mean summer fun for kids! Grab a net and join Audubon in the pond and wetlands as we search for critters both large and small.

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. For a complete listing of Audubon activities and programs, visit the events calendar at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3014.

Audubon offers cool kayak paddles, a morning birding cruise on the Seekonk River and a Swallow Spectacular boat trip up the Connecticut River. There’s nothing like being on the water in August – so come to Audubon and join the fun!

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online and view a complete listing of programs through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI August 17, 2019; 9:30 – 11:30 am

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Bird Banding with Audubon

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Join Audubon for a bird banding demonstration. Birds will be gently removed from tall “mist nets” set in Audubon’s shrubby habitats. The techniques of identifying, measuring, weighing, and banding the birds will be demonstrated before they are released.

The migratory habits and life history of each captured species will be discussed.

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child; $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. Ages: 6+. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Join expert leaders from the Audubon Society and the WoodPawcatuck Water Association for a guided kayaking tour of Little Narragansett Bay during the height of shorebird migration. American Oystercatchers, sandpipers and herons all may be sighted.

Boats and equipment are provided. Please bring snacks, water, sunscreen and binoculars. Advance registration is required. Rain date is August 20, 2019.

Departs from Barn Island Boat Launch 249 Palmer Neck Rd, Pawcatuck, CT; Fee: $100/person. Ages 11 and up. Register at wpwa.org/events.php

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Nature Craft table 10:00 am and 12:00 pm: Nature Story 11:00 am: Animal Interview Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission. Ages: All.

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You may know that frogs and ducks and turtles live near ponds, but have you ever looked for the small creatures that live in the mud and skate across the water surface? Come along on this search for ALL the life of a pond. Use nets and magnifiers to check out pond plants and animals that often elude the naked eye. Come dressed for mud and wet. This program is designed for adults and children alike.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee: $8/member adult/child pair, $5/each additional member; $12/non-member adult/child pair; $7/each additional non-member. Ages 5 and up. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Pond Dippin’ with Audubon.

Bird Banding with Audubon

Join Audubon for a bird banding demonstration in which experts capture, band, measure and release songbirds in order to gather data on their movements. Birds will be gently removed from tall “mist nets” set in Audubon’s shrubby habitats. The techniques of identifying, measuring, weighing, and banding the birds will be demonstrated before they are released. The migratory habits and life history of each captured species will be discussed.

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child; $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. Ages: 6 and up. Register through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

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Club News & Announcements Rotary Club of East Providence, RI/ Seekonk, MA Installation Ceremony and Club Awards

Rotary Club of East Providence, RI/Seekonk, MA had its Installation Ceremony and Club Awards at Davenport’s on Monday June 24, 2019.

Rachel Sowersby Inducted into the Rotary Club

Rachel Sowersby was inducted into the Rotary Club of East Providence RI -Seekonk MA on July 22nd. Rachel is the Executive Director of Narragansett Council Boy Scouts of America.

President Renate Alexander (L), Rachel Sowersby (C) William Francis (R) her sponsor.

Roger Williams-Rumford Grange Membership Awards

2019-2020 District Governor Stephen Albright and Rotary Club President Renate Alexander.

Left to right - Renate Alexander, President, Jennifer Hyde, Secretary, Stephen Henderson, Treasurer, William Francis, Sergeantat-Arms, Elisabeth Galligan, President-Elect, David Kent, Vice President, Stephen Propatier, Director, and Valerie Perry, Director

At the June 5th 2019 meeting of Roger Williams-Rumford Grange #52 the anniversary program was held for the 11th Anniversary of Roger Williams-Rumford Grange #52 which was formed in 2008 by the combination of the two Granges of East Providence.

(Roger Williams #19 1889 and Rumford Grange #52 1920). During the program awards were presented for those who maintained membership for many years.

Receiving Membership Awards, left to right: Arthur Manchester, Jr., 25 years, John A. Lawson, Jr., 65 years, and Mark R. Howard, 25 years.

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The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America held its 28th Annual Moby Dick Scouting Golf Classic on July 15 at Montaup Country Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Over 116 golfers participated, and over $49,000 was raised for local Scout programs.

For over two decades, the tournament has successfully raised over $600,000, which goes directly to Scouting programs in Southeastern New England, developing leadership and life skills, encouraging and promoting independence, and creating lifelong memories and friendships for youth.

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The Ameriprise Team, 2019 Winning Foursome The winning foursome consisted of Michael Dicarlo, Paul Fredette, Bernie Picinisco and Johan Van Biljon, Sr. from Ameriprise. Participants all had a chance to win prizes at numerous friendly competitions including long-drive, closest to the pin, and straightest drive among others.

Jack Ledwidge, Vice Chairman and former President and CEO of St. Anne’s Credit Union is the tournament’s Founder and Chairman. “The Narragansett Council provides quality programs to youth in every one of our communities. There’s been a strong Scouting presence on the South Coast for over a century, and it has helped build up our kids into leaders and better people” said Ledwidge. “These programs provide Scouts with the skills needed to excel in school, relationships and life. St. Anne’s is extremely proud to have partnered with the Narragansett Council as the title sponsor for many years and that through this tournament we can help Scouting thrive.”

“Leadership, community, and strong ethics are what Scouting prides itself on,” said Tim McCandless, Scout Executive of the Narragansett Council. “The support from our sponsors and participants this year gives us the resources we need to further invest in our programs and our Scouts.”

August 2019 The Reporter “Thank you to all who participated, to the committee who organized the tournament, and a special congratulations to the winning foursome,” said Ledwidge.

About the Narragansett Council: The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential.

The Narragansett Council’s research-backed, youth development programs are for boys and girls ages 6 to 20 through Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Exploring. The council serves nearly 14,000 youth in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut. People can learn about Scouting programs and find groups near them at www.BeAScout.org. For more information, please log on to www.ncbsa.org or visit on Facebook.

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Troop 55 Riverside News

Summer is in full swing, and the members of Scouts USA Troop 55 Riverside had a great time marching in the Bristol Fourth of July Parade! They even got a visit from Captain America! In this picture Captain America is flanked by Eliza White and Aaron Levesque; the Senior Patrol Leaders for the female and male Scout Troops as well as all the scouts and leaders who marched in the parade.

Much more to come in August as Scouts will be at the National Night Out Event on August 6th with an Archery range for all to enjoy. On August 17th the troop will be having a recruitment Carnival at the lodge from 12-4 with BB Range, Scout Skills stations and Camp Food. The event is free and open to the public.

Your son or daughter can join in the fun, too. For more information go to Troop55riverside.org or come check us out at one of our weekly Monday night meetings held at St. Andrew’s Masons Lodge (located @18 Turner Avenue, riverside) @ 6:30 PM. We hope to meet you soon!

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One classic toy -- building blocks -- should be incorporated into every child’s playtime. Here are three reasons why: • Building blocks build skills: Playing with building blocks hones hand-eye coordination, while helping to strengthen hands and grip, skills that will be needed in the classroom, when playing sports and beyond. Additionally, building blocks encourage kids to be creative and to learn how to problem solve. When working together with a friend or caregiver, they also offer opportunities for cooperation, which can foster language development and communication skills. Be sure to talk to your kids about what they are building!

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A fun way to familiarize kids with their ABCs, kids can also use the learning blocks from other sets in the interactive Smart Star to unlock additional responses. Recommended for ages 2 and up, LeapBuilders is available at major retailers. For more information, visit leapfrog.com/leapbuilders.

• Building blocks grow with a child: Unlike many toys that children outgrow, building blocks will grow with your child through various stages of development, and you will likely notice your children interact with building blocks differently as they acquire new skills and knowledge. For example, at a younger age, kids may use building blocks to test the concept of gravity. Later, they will use building blocks to create larger complicated structures.

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BACK TO Avoiding the Summer Slide: How Teens Can Learn New Skills During Summer Break (BPT) - Summer vacation is all about freedom and flexibility for most teens, and sometimes all they want to do is kick back and relax. While a break from structured school days and homework can be refreshing, too many weeks without flexing mental muscles can mean losing knowledge teens gained over the school year.

This is referred to as “summer slide,” when kids of all ages can forget important knowledge or skills, having to relearn them when they return to school in the fall. Summer slide happens with every subject, from math and science to reading and writing. In math alone, students lose approximately 2.6 months of learning on average over the summer, according to Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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“It opens up their world,” says T.J. Chappel, a local Boys & Girls Club director. “A lot of kids don’t understand how video games are made, or what engineers go through on a daily basis ... MyFuture is a first step in breaking down how that technology comes to life.

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It’s never too early for teens to start networking and exploring potential career paths. By talking to parents, coaches, mentors and other adults in their life, teens can discover connections that could help them get a sense of what those jobs are really like to see if it’s a fit for their future.

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Trying something different challenges the brain in new and unexpected ways, plus helps build important teen confidence. What’s more, new activities can help you learn about who you are and what you like, which can uncover the things you are most passionate about. This can help teens become well-rounded and ready for a dynamic future. So encourage them to try out that cooking class, coding club or art group!

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Teens who dedicate some time during the summer to volunteering feel good about themselves and get to meet new people, all while practicing important skills. If your teen has an area of interest, explore opportunities that center around that at local organizations. From computer-based jobs to hands-on activities, opportunities abound at a variety of nonprofits.

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You can find a Club near you and join programs that fit your interests - from sports, or art and music, to learning about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

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Some students and parents are able to finance college or graduate school with their savings, while others may qualify for federal student loans, grants, scholarships and work-study programs.

“A student loan is often the first loan product for a young borrower,” said Carrie Foran Sepulveda, manager of education lending at Navy Federal Credit Union. “It can have a significant impact on their post-school financial life, so it’s important to do your due diligence and explore all of your financial aid options.”

If your student aid award or the federal student loan amount granted to you doesn’t cover all your college expenses, private student loans can help fill the gap. For example, at Navy Federal Credit Union, members can apply for student loans with variable rates as low as 5.32% APR or fixed rates as low as 5.99% APR with automatic payments - both for 10-year terms, up to the schoolcertified cost of attendance.

“We give a 0.25% interest rate reduction by signing up for automatic payments,” added Foran Sepulveda. “This is a great way to establish good financial habits that will help you build your credit history while you’re in school.”

Whether you choose federal or private student loans, make sure you fully grasp the loan’s terms, conditions, and repayment requirements.

Gain college credits in high school

If your high school offers Advanced Placement (AP) programs, you may be able to receive college credits at no cost or test out of some requirements - saving money that would have been spent taking the class during college. Check with the school for their rules on granting AP credits.

Earn money while in school

Apply for on-campus jobs if you have work study granted to you by the school, or look for part-time jobs off-campus to earn extra cash. During school breaks, consider finding a job with full-time hours, but on a short-term basis, to make the most of your time off.

Whether you’re a student or a parent, paying for your education can be doable with these tips in mind.

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SCHOOL Make a Statement: 4 Back-to-School Trends to Try (StatePoint) Fashion trends are cyclical and those in the know love it! From chunky soles to bold colors and oversized brand logos, this back-to-school season, 90s-inspired sneakers are all the rage.

Here are some tips on how to stay comfortable and on-trend this school year from Laryssa Grant, a young adult buyer for national family footwear retailer, Rack Room Shoes.

Jewel Tones, Pops of Color

Fashion is a form of expression, and right now shoes are doing all the talking. Simple clothing choices paired with bold, jewel-toned shoes make getting dressed easy and fun.

Shoes to Try: Vans sneakers in red, blue, purple or yellow.

Vans’ retro styles come in a variety of vibrant colors and patterns with sizes for school-aged girls and boys -- and parents, too.

Big Logos

When it comes to clothing and shoe choices this school year, there’s no need for subtlety. Bigger is better. Bolder is better. Top brands are embracing this concept in their logo designs.

Shoes to try: A variety of brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fila and Converse offer styles this season that kick it up a notch with brighter and more pronounced logo choices.

Prints and Patterns

In the past, mixing patterns has been taboo, but according to Grant, it’s now encouraged.

Patterned shoes are no longer treated as a statement shoe, but rather as a neutral that can be mixed and paired with any item in the closet.

Shoes to try: Converse has put a fun twist on its classic style with floral and rainbow patterns. Paired with a swing dress or jeans and a t-shirt, these styles make even the most standard outfit unique.

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Remember when mom jeans became a fashion must-have? A style better known as “chunky dad shoes” are just as hot this year. For men, women and kids of all ages, sneakers with extra thick soles take a casual look to the next level and provide comfort for even the most active little feet.

Shoes to try: Fila is nailing the chunky sole trend and has sneakers in sizes for the whole family.

For one-stop-shopping during the backto-school season, parents can visit the Kids Club at Rack Room Shoes in stores or online at rackroomshoes.com.

“Back-to-school shopping is always an exciting time for families,” says Grant. “And this year parents can revisit the styles they loved while helping their children express their individualities.”

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BACK TO 25th Annual Phone-A-Thon Tops $2 Million Raised For Scholarships

Brenda Vecchiarelli and Rachel Fanara, parents of past scholarship recipients, helped to contact other recipient families.

The 25th annual community-wide phone-a-thon sponsored

by Scholarship Foundation of East Providence set milestones for the local volunteer group. The recent phone-a-thon topped their $100,000 goal. Thanks to the support of local families, businesses and organizations, more than 100 students from East Providence will receive scholarships of $1100 or more this year through the phone-a-thon. In addition, this year’s donations increased the total phone-a-thon contributions for the past 25 years to more than $2 million in scholarships for city residents.

Volunteers spent two evenings in March making calls to East Providence residents and raised $65,000. The Carter Fund matched the first $45,000 received. The total amount of $110,000 will be Students who participated in Scholarship Foundation awarded this year as scholarships to high school and college of East Providence’s recent phone-a-thon thank the students living in East Providence. community for their generous support.

Students from East Providence High School, as well as college students who were past scholarship recipients and their Open families took part in the fundraising event.

7 days Representatives of community groups and board members of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence joined in contacting thousands of East Providence residents. elebrating ears in usiness “We are truly grateful for the generous Thank you to all of our clients and friends response,” stated Phone-a-thon Chair Loufor your continued patronage and support. ise Paiva. “We appreciate the support of so many families, organizations, schools and businesses in our community to assist East Providence students over the past two and half decades,” she said.

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Past scholarship recipients Jordan Farnsworth and Mary McBride helped to raise $110,000 in scholarships at this year’s phone-a-thon.

Barbara and Ed Cronan, Chris Beatrice sponsored by Kent Heights PTA and East Providence High School Hall of Fame. New book awards of less than $200 include Capron Family, Lillian Damiani Estrella/Mandy Damiani, Mackevich Family and Nelia and Joseph Silva Book Awards.

Six East Providence schools participated in Dress Down Days and made their contributions during the phone-a-thon. In addition, employees of East Providence School Department Administration, Faculty and Staff took part again this year. Five school PTAs also supported the phone-a-thon effort. Together, school-related organizations raised more than $9,700.

Eight past classes of East Providence High School contributed or sent volunteers to the phone-a-thon to make calls to increase the amount they award. Alumni from East Providence High Schools Classes of 1950, 1955, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1974 and 1985 collectively raised nearly $14,000 in scholarships.

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BACK TO Operation Whiteknact Playground Seeks Volunteers for Community Build The Whiteknact Elementary School PTA Playground Committee has been working diligently to secure approximately $115,000 in funds from multiple local sponsors and the East Providence School Dept. to build the school’s first ever onsite playground.

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Mayor Bob DaSilva, City of East Providence Kathryn Crowley, Superintendent Laurie Marchand, Principal Greg McCarthy, Vice Principal Whiteknact PTA Officers East Providence School Committee members East Providence City Councilors East Providence DPW Local families

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The Whiteknact Parent Teachers Association is seeking volunteers to help with the community build of the school’s first ever playground and donations of snacks and drinks. The ADA compliant playground will feature an aeroglider, wheelchair ramp support, crawl tubes, accessible audible activities, cozy cocoons and much more.

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SCHOOL As you drive around East Providence during the late summer you can’t help but notice the blue and white signs as part of the city’s landscape. At the end of July, Martin Middle School teachers and staff drove all around from Wampanoag Trail to Newport Avenue and beyond delivering lawn signs to welcome new students and families to Martin Middle School. The lawn signs read, “You Just Can’t Hide That WILDCAT PRIDE.” We all know that leaving elementary and moving to middle school can be a big adjustment in a child’s life. They are transitioning from a smaller school to larger school, using lockers, changing classes many more times a day. At MMS, we want our students and families to feel welcome and let them know they are a member of the Wildcat Family.

When the incoming 6th graders look out their window or walk out their door, they see the Wildcat Pride lawn sign and know that they already have adults who care about them waiting for them at Martin. The teachers at Martin Middle School are committed to making our school a welcoming home away from home for all of our kids and families. The staff went the extra mile going to the homes and neighborhoods of their future Wildcats which demonstrates how much we care about OUR KIDS! Mr. Hunt, Grade 6 Social Studies with his daughter delivering signs.

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Martin Middle School is a Leader in Rhode Island!

During the 2017-2018 school year Martin Middle School’s chronic attendance was at a low point in the state of Rhode Island.

According to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), MMS had a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.30%. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing ten percent or more of the academic year. Based on a 180 day school year, that means a student would miss about 18 days per year.

Research shows that students who are chronically absent struggle with reading at grade level and are four times more likely than proficient readers to drop out of high school. Also, the data shows that frequent absences in school can lead to challenging outcomes later in life.

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At the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, the entire MMS teaching staff met during their Common Planning Time to look at the data and discuss ways to make things better.

The teachers worked in their grade level teams and began to reach out to families through phone calls and emails. The message was supportive and positive. Teachers and families had conversations about the importance of school and discussed solutions about how to help make sure the students would be at MMS each day. The personal connection made between the teachers and families began to make a big difference and more and more students were improving their attendance.

During the year, the emphasis switched to a teacher and student mentorship. Teachers at MMS each mentored 1 or 2 students who were struggling with coming to school. These personal interactions showed the students that someone was looking out for them and cared about them coming to school each day. Teachers worked hard to let each student know that they mattered and they wanted them at MMS. Students responded by increasing their attendance and MMS showed the community and the entire state that they are leading the way in terms of getting students to school and reducing chronic absenteeism.

As we get ready for the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year at Martin Middle School, all of the teachers, guidance counselors, and support staff will pick up where they left off and continue to mentor students, communicate with families and create a warm and supportive environment to encourage OUR KIDS to be at school each day. This amazing growth that happened last year is only possible because of the tremendous hard work by the teachers, families, and students at Martin Middle School last year.

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At the close of each academic year, Providence Country Day School students in both middle and upper school are recognized for high achievement in all areas of school life - academic excellence, service to the community and inventiveness in the arts, among other areas. Congratulations to the following PCD students, who were honored at the annual awards assembly: • Lauren Allen, ‘19, The Charlotte T. Stratton Theater Award; The Award For Excellence In Vocal Music • Calli Vocke, ‘19, The J. Roderick Eaton Sportsmanship Award • Zelin Yan, ‘23, Middle School Award For Outstanding Effort And Achievement In History; The Middle School Award For Outstanding Effort And Achievement In English; The Middle School Award For Outstanding Effort And Achievement In Mathematics

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Townie Baseball Camp 2019 The ninth annual Townie Baseball Camp held at Pierce Field at the end of July was once again a crowd pleaser by all reports. The camp - open to boys and girls - from age 5 through high school, teaches baseball skills training in a fun yet competitive environment.

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Stoughton Invitational Tournament Taken by Riverside LL The two-day Stoughton Invitational Tournament was played during the July 20-21 heat wave and was close to an hour drive from East Providence. The Riverside team, made up of 8 to 10 year olds, with only three aged 10, played 5 games in the tournament and won them all. They persevered the heat and travel to win yet another title.

On Saturday the team played East Bridgewater in game one and came away with a 5-4 win. After a lunch break and plenty of water and Gatorade, Riverside crushed Brocton Downey 16-1. "This was a well run tournament and our kids, although young, came out of pool play as the number one seed out of 8 teams going into

Sunday's games," said assistant coach Kris Hallene. The tourney teams included Riverside, Abington, East Bridgewater, Stoughton, Norwood, Whitman, Brocton Downey and Middleborough.

Riverside was now targeted as the team to beat and had to win three games on Sunday to take home the title. "We made sure the kids kept hydrated and rested between games and they came through big time," said manager Vin Enright. First up for the Riverside boys was Marlborough. They were no match and Riverside won the game easily 8-0. The next game was against a scrappy Norwood squad and Riverside took the game in a walk off win. With two runners on, Aiden Martins was walked to load

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Riverside Three-Peat over Rival Rumford in 9-10 Tourney

Riverside LL 9-10 are champions for the third year in a row. Photo by Kathy Saleeba.

Riverside Little Leaguers have defeated cross-town rival Rumford, for the District Two Ron Silva Tournament Championship. In the title game on Monday, July 29th, Riverside came out on top in a 7-3 victory at Forbes Field. The tourney which includes teams from Newport, Tiverton, Pineview, Darlington, Barrington, Middletown and EP Central has featured an all East Providence final once again.

With Rumford being the home team, Riverside batted first and scored right away. With two outs, Riverside pitcher Jonathan "JJ" Renaud laced a base hit and then stole second base. Renaud would score on a ground ball by Gavin Quinn for the 1-0 Riverside early lead.

Rumford wasn't about to lie down quietly. Cole Beatte hit a soft slow line drive just off the mound but Riverside pitcher Renaud dove to the ground to make the catch. After a strikeout Jamieson Sydney got a base hit and would move to 2nd base on a pass ball. Rumford shortstop Gerry Gagnon got a two out double plating Sydney and Max Correiro who had walked earlier. On the play Rumford showed aggressive base running as Gagnon scored. Renaud recorded his second strikeout and the inning ended with Rumford ahead 3-1.

The game remained tight for a couple innings as Renaud settled down and shut down Rumford's batters. Riverside threatened to score in the top half of the 3rd after two walks but Rumford pitcher Jamison Sydney held off Riverside with two strikeouts and a pop up to 1st base. JJ Renaud continued his mound dominance with two more strikeouts and a pop-fly to Gavin Quinn at 2nd base.

Trailing 3-1 going into the 4th inning, Riverside's Renaud lead off with a double to deep left field. The speedy Renaud quickly stole 2nd base and then scored when team mate Owen Richards doubled. Riverside loaded the bases and Richards scored on a walk. A nice bunt by KJ Levesque was snuffed out by a good Rumford play to cut down a run at the plate. John Wooten would score on a walk and Riverside almost broke it open when Jose Figueroa's sharp grounder to 2nd ended the inning on a throw to shortstop with the bases loaded. When the inning ended, Riverside had taken the lead 4-3.

The bottom of the 4th saw Renaud strike out two more Rumford batters and the pitcher also recorded the third out when he fielded a ground ball and threw to 1st for the out. In their half of the 5th, Riverside's Alex Enright lead off with a walk but was erased on a fielder's choice by Renaud. Owen Richards' base hit moved Renaud to third and scored on a Gavin Quinn sacrifice to shortstop. On an infield hit by John Wooten, Richards then scored and Riverside jumped to a 6-3 lead.

Rumford was set down in order in the 5th inning and Riverside never looked back. After loading the bases once again in the 6th inning, Jacob Sousa scored the 7th run for Riverside. Trailing 7-3, Rumford had one last chance to rally. However their chances seemed slim with JJ Renaud on the mound. The Riverside pitcher quickly recorded two outs on a strikeout and a comebacker to the mound. Reaching a mandatory pitch count ceiling, Renaud had to leave the mound, to an ovation from the fans. Owen Richards got the last out when Rumford's Max Carreiro laced a sharply hit grounder deep in the hole at shortstop. The game's final out was appropriately made by Renaud who ranged to his right and made a long accurate throw to first, a step ahead of Carreiro.

Rumford played well but they couldn't break through the hold on them from 9-10 rivals, Riverside. "Our team played great, giving it all they had," said Rumford Manager Dale Murphy. "You should be very proud of yourselves. You fought back and made it to the championship game," Murphy told his team. "Congratulations to Riverside. You had an excellent tournament and deserved this win," Murphy added.

For his part, Riverside Manager Vin Enright congratulated Rumford. "It always seems to come down to the two of us. Rumford did a great job." Enright thanked his players for a well rounded team effort. "Everyone of our players contributed, both at bat and in the field. Staying undefeated throughout was a big accomplishment," said Enright. Enright heaped praise upon hi young pitcher. "Also I may be prejudiced, but I think JJ Renaud is the best 9 year old pitcher in New England," added Enright. When Renaud wasn't pitching he was an all-star catcher and fielder. continued on page 50...

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Rumford's Beckett Keough on the move in title game.Tyler Maxwell photo.

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Jonathan Renaud on the mound.

Photo by Tyler Maxwell.

Rumford's starting pitcher Jamison Sydney pitched well for his club.

Riverside manager Vin Enright hands the Ron Silva championship trophy to his team.

Rumford catcher Cole Beattie goes for a ball.

Riverside catcher Jose Fifueroa reaching for a high one. Photo by Kathy Saleeba.

Riverside's Jonathan Renaud holding the Ron Silva Trophy after winning the 2019 tournament.

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Both teams took different paths to reach the championship game. Rumford had successfully battled back strongly to reach the title game after losing its opening game in the Ron Silva All Star Tourney. They lost in a very close 8-6 defeat to Newport in an away game on June 29. Facing elimination, in the double elimination format, Rumford roared back with five wins. The Rumford team came back with a strong 12-1 victory over Fairlawn of Pawtucket on July 7th in Pawtucket. They next played Darlington from Pawtucket on July 10th and came away with a well played 9-6 win. Continuing their winning ways, Rumford next defeated Barrington 6-1. The winning streak continued as Rumford defeated Warren on Wednesday July 17 2-1 in a game in Rumford. On July 20 Rumford beat back Pineview 7-2, and a 6-0 shutout of a previously unbeaten Bristol team (Riverside gave Bristol their first loss) projected Rumford to the championship game against tough nemesis Riverside.

"The club from Riverside has had our number recently and we look forward to challenging them for the championship," said Rumford LL president Eddie Wencis.

Riverside 9-10's have had an easier road to the championship game as they have remained undefeated in the winner's bracket. The team has relied on superb pitching, good defense and timely offense. Riverside was impressive with an 8-0 opening win on July 2nd over Darlington at Forbes Field in Riverside. The team next easily got by a pesky Pineview, Pawtucket team with a 13-4 victory on July 12th. The fast start by Riverside had matched them with the tournament's only other undefeated team at the time, Bristol. The highly anticipated game between those two undefeated teams was played Friday, July 19th at Forbes Field. Riverside came away with an 11-1 win.

The Ron Silva 9-10 Annual Tournament is named for the long time Riverside Little League volunteer of the same name. Silva, in his 80's now, lives in Arizona. However Silva continues to assist the league with paperwork and with clearing volunteers for little league involvement. Silva has been an integral part of the District Two little league division, which is the state's largest.

The Riverside players are: Owen Richards, Jonathan JJ Renaud, Jacob Hallene, Jacob Sousa, KJ Levesque, John Wooten, Jose Figueroa, Alex Enright, Gavin Quinn, and Drake Silva. The manager is Vin Enright with coaches Kris Hallene, Jody Richards and Mike Sabourin.

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From the State House General Assembly OKs Legislation to Create Rhode Island Small Business Development Fund

State House — Included in the state budget passed by the General Assembly is legislation introduced by Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) and Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) that would create the Rhode Island Small Business Development Fund.

“We’ve seen small businesses leave the state just when they’re on the verge of growth; not because they don’t want to stay, but because they simply cannot acquire the capital they need to stay here,” said Representative Solomon. “This is an effective way to provide these small businesses with capital that will continue to stimulate Rhode Island’s economy and keep our skilled workforce employed in well-paying jobs.”

The fund is designed to encourage the formation of private capital investment in small business by federally licensed investment companies.

“This gives smaller businesses the access to capital that they need to grow,” said Senator Conley, who serves as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. “It provides for the flow of capital investment into small businesses identified as critical to our state’s future and creates jobs. In fact, an impact assessment demonstrates that for every 100 jobs created in the targeted industries, another 113 indirect and individual jobs are created. Further, every 100 jobs created or retained in the targeted sectors will support nearly $21 million in Gross State Product (GSP).”

Investments would be designated for targeted growth industries for the state, including clean energy, biomedical innovations, life sciences, information technology, cyber security, defenses maritime, and others would be required to be diversified — no one small business would receive more than $4 million or 20 percent of a fund’s investment authority and the business must have a strategy for reaching out to and investing in minority business enterprises.

General Assembly OKs, Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Furloughed Federal, State Employees during Shutdowns

State House — The General Assemply passed and Gov. Gina Raimondo signed legislation introduced by Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) and Rep. Carlos E. Tobon (D-Dist. 58, Pawtucket) that provides financial protections to Rhode Islanders who have gone unpaid as a result of government shutdowns.

The bill (2019-S 0065aa, 2019-H 5191Aaa) would enable city and town councils to grant relief from penalties on the payment of taxes on real estate and personal property during periods where federal or state government cease governmental operations, in whole or in part, for employees of the state or federal government.

“Fortunately, there are many people in our communities who want to help government employees who lose their income because of government shutdowns,” said Senator Conley, who serves as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. “This bill would allow cities and towns around the state to do just that, in whatever way works best for them, whether that’s a grace period, waiving penalties or something else. Our communities have reached out to us

asking what they can do, and this will give them the flexibility to help in the way that they determine suits their needs.”

Representative Tobon said, “Government shutdowns are an unfortunate reality, as we witnessed earlier this year when the federal government shut down for an unprecedented 35 days. Air traffic controllers, Coast Guard workers, FBI agents, National Park staffers all had to work without pay or be furloughed. That’s a long time to go without any kind of income. I’m glad we can give our communities the option of helping out their taxpayers if it happens again.”

Rep. Amore Cosponsored Student Loan Bill of Rights Becomes Law

STATE HOUSE – A new law cosponsored by Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) will protect student loan borrowers and establish oversight of student loan servicers operating in Rhode Island. The legislation, which was backed by General Treasurer Seth Magaziner and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, took effect as soon as it was signed by the governor July 15, after passage by the General Assembly in June.

Representative Amore participated in the governor’s working group that formulated the legislation. “Our students are facing a real and significant crisis in regard to the always escalating costs of student loans. What is even more unacceptable though are the predatory practices employed by some student loan providers that target and in some cases financially cripple our students. This law will protect our students from these bad actors within the student loan industry and help with the costs of student debt levels,” said Representative Amore.

The legislation (2019-H 5936A), sponsored by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) and titled the Student Loan Bill of Rights, sets standards for student loan servicing, both prohibiting predatory behavior and providing best practices for protecting consumers’ rights. It requires that student loan servicers register with the state and allows state regulators to examine servicers’ business practices. Additionally, the new law allows the Attorney General and Department of Business Regulation to penalize servicers who violate borrower rights and to seek restitution on behalf of borrowers in Rhode Island.

Borrowers in Rhode Island report being double-charged or incorrectly marked as delinquent in payment, with loan servicers taking months or even years to correct mistakes. Additionally, many student loan borrowers eligible for the national Public Service Loan Forgiveness program have received incorrect and contradictory information from their loan servicers, leading to improper denials of loan forgiveness.

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General Assembly Passes, Governor Signs Legislation Providing for Greater Accountability in Educational System

State House — The General Assembly passed and Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an education reform measure introduced by Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) and Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D-Dist. 19, Cumberland, Lincoln) that would provide for greater school accountability.

The bill (2019-S 0865A, 2019-H 6084A) would provide for greater school-based management at the school level, would expand the duties of principals and school improvement teams, and would also establish a new chapter on education accountability which would provide for evaluations, assessments, and education review reports on the performance of both school districts and individual schools.

“This bill will increase the authority and power of those who know their schools best – the principals, teachers and community members who are fully aware of the their school’s needs and how to best meet these needs,” said Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence), the House sponsor of the bill. “I have spoken with numerous school professionals, in Rhode Island and in Massachusetts, and they tell me such a change would make a significant difference in their ability to properly cultivate the educational environment in order to best serve our children.”

“This legislation will create a greater collaboration among state, district and school officials to develop and implement plans,” said Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D-Dist. 19, Cumberland, Lincoln), the Senate sponsor of the bill. “This bill is really a culture change for our schools. It’s reform that will focus on the success of individuals by giving greater authority to those who are actually doing the educating at a school and district level.”

Bill to Protect the Rights of Customers to Pay with Cash Signed into Law

State House — Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed legislation introduced by Rep. Mia Ackerman (D-Dist. 45, Cumberland, Lincoln) and Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) that protects the rights of customers to pay for things in cash.

“More and more retailers are shifting to cashless transactions in other parts of the country for various reasons,” said Representative Ackerman. “From a consumer perspective, this could have a negative impact on working class customers, senior citizens and college students who don’t have credit cards.”

The law (2019-H 5116A, 2019-S 0889) makes it unlawful for any retail establishment offering goods or services for sale to discriminate against a prospective customer by requiring the use of credit for purchase of goods or services.

“This is a consumer protection bill,” said Senator Conley, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee. “Credit-card only policies are discriminatory to the old, the young and the poor. They can also be used to track spending history to build a profile and make identity theft easier. Those who wish to avoid all that by paying in cash should not be penalized.”

According to a survey by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, about 8 percent of households have no bank account and only 75 percent of American adults have credit cards.

“Given the age requirements for credit cards, a cashless policy creates a type of age discrimination that we should not be tolerating,” said Representative Ackerman. “Businesses still have an obligation to be accessible to everybody — not just those who have a credit card.”

The law does not apply to online purchases or sales made over the Internet.

New Law Expands Elderly Abuse Reporting Requirements

State House – The governor has signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) and Rep. David A. Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick, Cranston) expanding a law that requires people who have reasonable cause to believe an elderly person is being abused, neglected or mistreated to report it to the Division of Elderly Affairs, which will report the incident to law enforcement if appropriate and intervene.

Previously, health care providers and numerous types of workers who come into contact with elderly or disabled people in health care facilities were required to report suspected abuse or neglect within 24 hours.

The legislation (2019-S 0603A, 2019-H 5573), which takes effect immediately, adds a section of law requiring reporting of suspected abuse, exploitation, neglect or self-neglect of people over age 60, regardless of whether they live in a health care facility. It also expands the list of those required to report suspected abuse to include physician assistants and probation officers and protects employees who report abuse from liability (unless they are found to be a perpetrator) or negative consequences at work for reporting abuse or neglect.

The bill was backed by the Senate’s Special Task Force to Study Elderly Abuse and Financial Exploitation, which was led by Senator Coyne. That panel, which recently issued its final report, began working in December to study the prevalence and impact of elder abuse and financial exploitation in Rhode Island.

Sen. Lawson and Rep. Serodio’s Bill that Requires Narcan on School Sites Passes the General Assembly State House – Sen. Valarie J. Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) and Rep. Joe Serodio’s (D-Dist. 64, East Providence) legislation (2019-S 0409A / 2019-H 6086A) that requires private, in addition to public, schools to provide and maintain in each school facility opioid antagonists, such as Narcan, passed the General Assembly tonight.

“No one can deny any longer that Rep. Joe Serodio the opioid crisis is affecting every aspect of our society, even within our schools. This bill will protect staff, visitors, and even students, if the worst should occur and someone begins overdosing in a school setting. I wish this bill was not necessary, but unfortunately, it is and we needed to pass this bill to save lives,” said Senator Lawson.

“Opioid abuse and addiction can affect anyone, including school staff, parents, and even our students. It is for this reason that we must have opioid antagonists on hand in our schools, so that if an overdose should occur, staff can administer the drug and prevent an overdose death. In the face of the opioid epidemic, this bill is a necessity and hopefully, it will prevent tragedies from happening on our school grounds,” said Representative Serodio.

The bill also states that any school nurse-teacher or other school personnel who use an opioid antagonist will be protected from both civil and criminal liability.

The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.

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General Assembly Passes Bills on Alzheimer’s Care, Elder Abuse

State House – The General Assembly has approved four bills to better support Rhode Islanders affected by Alzheimer’s disease and to protect against elder abuse.

The bills, which will now all be sent to the governor, were all sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence), who led the Senate’s Special Task Force to Study Elderly Abuse and Financial Exploitation this year. That panel is slated to release its final report Friday.

“Alzheimer’s disease profoundly reshapes families, often for years. Its effects slowly rob people of the abilities they have had their whole lives. Providing the care that their loved ones need can be an enormous challenge for families. We must ensure that we are carefully and effectively using every available resource we have to ensure that every person affected by Alzheimer’s has the support and care they need,” said Senator Coyne, whose father died after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

The Assembly approved legislation (2019-S 0223, 2019-H 5178) sponsored in the Senate by Senator Coyne and in the House by House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) to establish a program within the Department of Health dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease, and create a 13-member advisory council that would provide policy recommendations, evaluate state-funded efforts for care and research and provide guidance to state officials on advancements in treatment, prevention and diagnosis. The bill is based on legislation signed into law last year in Massachusetts.

“This legislation will create a more cohesive approach to our state’s efforts to serve people with Alzheimer’s disease, which will ensure that our resources are used to their fullest effect. It will help Rhode Island make sure that our efforts are well coordinated and that we are doing everything we can to assist families touched by this devastating disease,” said Leader Shekarchi.

The bill requires the Department of Health to assess all state programs related to Alzheimer’s, and maintain and annually update the state’s plan for Alzheimer’s disease. It would also require the Department of Health to establish an Alzheimer’s disease assessment protocol specifically focused on recognizing the signs and symptoms of cognitive impairments, and appropriate resource information for effective medical screening, investigation and service planning. The bill would require caseworkers working with the Department of Elderly Affairs to be familiar with those protocols.

Additionally, the bill would require a one-time, hour-long training on diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments for all physicians and nurses licensed in the state.

Adoption of the bill would enable Rhode Island to qualify for federal funding that is available to help states with their efforts to support those with Alzheimer’s disease.

Also gaining final Assembly approval was legislation (2019-S 0302A, 2019-H 5141) sponsored by Senator Coyne and Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) to allow the spouses or partners of patients residing in Alzheimer’s or dementia special care unit or program to live with them, even if they do not meet the requirements as patients themselves.

“A person who needs care for Alzheimer’s should not be separated from his or her spouse on top of it. Allowing couples to remain living together will help them maintain their relationship, their connection and their personal dignity,” said Representative McNamara, who is chairman of the House Health, Education and Welfare Committee.

Lawmakers also gave their final approval to legislation (2019-S 0603A, 2019-H 5573) sponsored by Senator Coyne and Rep. David A. Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick, Cranston) expanding a law that requires people who have reasonable cause to believe a person

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over age 60 is being abused, neglected or mistreated to report it to the Division of Elderly Affairs, which will report the incident to law enforcement if appropriate and intervene.

Currently, health care providers and numerous types of workers who come into contact with elderly or disabled people in health care facilities are required to report suspected abuse or neglect within 24 hours.

The legislation adds a section of law requiring reporting of suspected abuse, exploitation, neglect or self-neglect of people over age 60, regardless of whether they live in a health care facility. It also expands the list of those required to report suspected abuse to include physician assistants and probation officers and protects employees who report abuse from liability (unless they are found to be a perpetrator) or negative consequences at work for reporting abuse or neglect.

“No one should hesitate to report abuse of an elder or someone who is disabled. This bill will better protect some of the most vulnerable members of our society,” said Representative Bennett, who works as a psychiatric nurse.

On June 20, the Assembly passed a third bill sponsored by Senator Coyne and Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry, Warwick) to require a nationwide criminal background check for anyone seeking guardianship or limited guardianship of another adult, even temporarily. Under the bill (2019-S 0845A, 2019-H 6114), anyone who is found to have been convicted or plead nolo contendere to charges for a variety of crimes, including violent crimes or crimes involving abuse or neglect of elders, would be disqualified. The bill is being recommended by the Senate’s Special Task Force to Study Elderly Abuse and Financial Exploitation.

“While most guardians are selflessly dedicated to helping those in their care, guardianship creates significant opportunities to take advantage or abuse extremely vulnerable people. No person who has an abusive or violent past should be given that level of control over an elderly or disabled person and their affairs. This bill will protect senior citizens and disabled people,” said Rep. Serpa.

There are an estimated 23,000 Rhode Islanders age 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease — about 17.4 percent of that population, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. With the aging of the Baby Boomer generation, the rate of Alzheimer’s is expected to increase. In just six years, the number is expected to increase to 27,000. In the United States, nearly one in every three seniors who die has Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

Rep. Amore’s Bill to Boost Building-Level Management of Schools Passes House

State House – Rep. Gregg Amore’s (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) legislation (2019-H 6084A) which increases building-level management of schools passed the House of Representatives.

“This bill will increase the authority and power of those who know their schools best – the principals, teachers and community members who are fully aware of the their school’s needs and how to best meet these needs,” said Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence), the House sponsor of the bill. “I have spoken with numerous school professionals, in Rhode Island and in Massachusetts, and they tell me such a change would make a significant difference in their ability to properly cultivate the educational environment in order to best serve our children. This bill is an important piece of the reforms we are trying to enact so that our children have the best educational opportunities in our state.”

The legislation increases building-level management of our schools, increases on-the-ground support for underperforming schools, and provides for the same support at the district level, which has not existed before. Student assessments would include a range of elements, such as work samples, projects, and portfolios, in recognition of the variety of student learning styles.

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Sen. Lawson and Rep. Serodio’s Bill that Creates the ‘Senior Savings Protection Act’ Signed into Law

State House – Sen. Valarie J. Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) and Rep. Joe Serodio’s (D-Dist. 64, East Providence) legislation (2019-S 0433A / 2019-H 6091A) that establishes the “Senior Savings Protection Act” was signed into law by the governor.

The act would require certain individuals to report the occurrence or suspected occurrence of financial exploitation of persons who are 60 years of age or older and persons who have a disability between the ages of 18 and 59 years old.

“With so many terrible stories of our seniors and most vulnerable citizens being victimized through financial scams over the phone and on the internet, as well as more direct financial manipulation from people they trust, I saw that this bill was necessary to protect our seniors and our disabled citizens. These crimes that drain the bank accounts of our at-risk populations need to be stopped before they are able to do maximum damage and this bill will hopefully accomplish the task of stopping these ever-evolving schemes and scams from taking place,” said Senator Lawson.

“Financial scams, especially those that target the elderly or disabled, are becoming increasingly more complex so it is important that we do everything in our power to protect the money and savings of our residents who are the most at-risk to be financially exploited. This bill will create a good front-line defense against these heartless criminals who take advantage of our elderly and disabled populations,” said Representative Serodio.

According to the bill, if a qualified individual, a person associated with a broker-dealer who serves in a supervisory, compliance, or legal capacity, believes that financial exploitation is taking place, or being attempted, the individual must notify the Department of Business Regulation, the Division of Elderly Affairs, and law enforcement. The individual may also alert immediate family members, legal guardians, conservators, or agents under a power of attorney of the person possibly being financially exploited.

The legislation also allows qualified individuals to hold financial transactions that they believe may be involved with financial exploitation.

The bill also calls for the Department of Business Regulation and the Division of Elderly Affairs to develop websites that include training resources to assist in the prevention and detection of financial exploitation against the elderly and the disabled.

Task Force: Elder Abuse is Widespread; Closer Monitoring and Education Can Make a Big Difference

State House – Elder abuse and exploitation is prevalent, growing and vastly underreported, according to a Senate panel that has been studying the issue, and the state needs better education and monitoring efforts to prevent it.

The Special Task Force to Study Elderly Abuse and Financial Exploitation, led by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne, has been working since December to study the prevalence and impact of elder abuse and financial exploitation in Rhode Island. Its final report, issued June 28, makes recommendations on policies and legislation to effectively address the issue impacting seniors and other vulnerable adults.

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“The prevalence and projected growth of elder abuse and exploitation is deeply troubling, particularly in light of our findings that its full extent can’t be known because it is so rarely reported or investigated,” said Chairwoman Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence). “As the baby boomers become seniors and our elderly population grows, it’s critical that we do everything we can to protect older Rhode Islanders from this abuse. We are confident we can make significant improvements to prevent elder abuse and exploitation, and I’m grateful for the commitment of my colleagues in the Senate to this issue.”

The task force issued five findings, each with recommendations:

Elder abuse and financial exploitation is prevalent and on the rise

The Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs reported 1,377 confirmed cases of elder abuse in 2017, which is 444 cases more than only five years prior. As the nation’s population of people age 65 and over is expected to double by 2060, the problem is expected to continue growing. Among the recommendations is that the state collaborate with existing community organizations and support outreach and education efforts that specifically focus on seniors and those who interact with them.

Elder abuse is underreported

Only 1 in 23 cases of elder abuse is reported to adult protective services. The task force recommends strengthening outreach and education efforts for the public, health care workers and others who interact with seniors, and working to dispel stigmas so seniors will be better enabled to report abuse.

Seniors are particularly vulnerable to financial exploitation, and the problem is growing

Health-related factors, life savings and technology that allows money to be transferred electronically are all contributing factors. The task force recommends better education. It suggests legislation similar to a Connecticut law that requires training for agencies that employ individuals to care for seniors. Another recommendation is to consider a law like one in Delaware to allow financial institutions to place holds on accounts when they identify suspicious transactions.

Rhode Island’s guardianship program needs closer monitoring

The committee recommends collecting municipal probate data to assess the guardianship program, as well as seeking federal grants to support education, monitoring and resources for guardians. It also recommended nationwide criminal background checks for guardians. Legislation enacting that requirement (2019-S 0845A), sponsored by Chairwoman Coyne, was approved by the General Assembly June 20.

Cohesive, collaborative education and resources are needed

The task force recommends supporting the Saint Elizabeth Haven for Elder Justice and its enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life grant program, and strengthening services available through the POINT, the resource service at the Division of Elderly Affairs.

The task force also backed another bill (2019-S 0603A) sponsored by Chairwoman Coyne and passed by the General Assembly Thursday to expand a law requiring reporting of suspected abuse, exploitation, neglect or self-neglect of anyone over age 60.

Members of the task force include Senator Coyne; Senator Sandra Cano (D-Dist.8, Pawtucket); State Long Term Care Ombudsman Kathleen Heren; Special Assistant Attorney General Molly Kapstein Cote; Mary Ladd, chief of program development at the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs; AARP- Rhode Island Associate State Director John DiTomasso; State Police Detective Kyle Shibley; Warwick attorney Mark Heffner; and Saint Elizabeth Haven for Elder Justice Director Jeanne Gattegno.

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It's Not Too Late to Earn Prizes at the Library This Summer!

It’s easy! Children read anything and everything, and check off the days they spend time reading. When participants have read for 10 days, we will place a personalized bookplate in their honor in a new library book of their choice. After additional 10 days of reading, kids will receive a free book to keep and a Pawsox ticket for the August 14th game. Children can earn even more prizes for completing our Reading BINGO Card. At registration, kids will receive a coupon card with free admission to several local fun spots.

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Mural Painting @ Weaver

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Learn how to design a mural on a large surface and then paint it as a group. The finished piece will be displayed at the library.

Presented by artist Rebecca Killian of Mermaid Masterpieces.

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Sit Stay Read @ Weaver & Riverside Libraries Read to Daniel the Cockerspaniel

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

Monday Aug. 5, 5:30-7:30 at Riverside Library Call 401-433-4877 to schedule a 15 minute session.

Monday Aug. 26, 5:30-7:30 at Weaver Library Call 401-435-2453 to schedule a 15 minute session.

Big Blue Blocks @ Weaver

Thurs, August 8, 15, 29, 4-7 pm (weather permitting)

Treat your kids to active, creative play with BIG BLUE BLOCKS on the lawn at the Weaver Library Farmers Market.

Rock-A-Baby @ Weaver

Friday, August 9, 10:00, all ages

Interactive music program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. They dance, play games, sing story books, and jam with child-friendly instruments.

Arrive early as space is limited.

Ice Cream Social @ Weaver

Thursday, August 22, 3:00-4:30

FREE ice cream cones for all ages, plus a roving BUBBLE MAN who will create giant bubbles!

Teen Programs

(For ages 10+ unless otherwise noted.)

Teen Community Service Night @ Weaver Library Tuesday, August 6, 5:30-7:30pm

This event is open to East Providence teens entering grades 9-12 to earn community service time for high school or other organizational requirements. Participants will be making coiled market baskets with recycled and repurposed materials to give away at the Weaver Library Farmers Market.

Indian Henna Workshop @ Riverside Monday, August 5, 2 p.m.

All students will learn to draw in the henna style on paper, then work with henna cones. Participants should wear an old shirt and short sleeves as the henna can stain clothing. Registration required by visiting www.eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-433-4877.

200 Taunton Ave., East Providence Two Saturdays per month & Two Tuesday evenings per month For hours and days and special events visit: www.godspeedchurch.org/kidspace-toy-library Open to all community members Designed for ages 2-10 Free membership Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or over Visit us on Facebook for the latest news!

Our mission Kidspace Toy Library exists to provide a community space for kids and families to build friendships through play, and to foster creativity and imagination by providing access to a variety of toys.

It is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run ministry of Godspeed Church.

Lots of toys!

Board games, puzzles, playsets, blocks and building toys, dolls and action figures, educational toys, dice and card games, and more!

Play with the toys at Kidspace, or bring your favorite home for a week or two (loan period dependent on item).

Special events Check our Facebook page for latest updates—our grand opening, game nights, etc. Lots of fun is in the works!

Donations Got a closet full of toys that aren’t getting used anymore? Donations to the toy library are welcome. We accept gently-used toys, and tax receipts are available upon request.

Kidspace Toy Library at Godspeed Church is a member of the USA Toy Library Association.

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Reading Buddies @ Weaver Library

The library will match a teen 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.

Fuller Creative Learning Center

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

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Children/Teenagers

• Repurposing Old Books Series (ages 8+) - Aug. 5, 19, 26 10:30-11:30am • Summer Harvest Snacks (ages 6+) - August 7 3:30-4:30pm • Kids Giving Back Series (ages 7+) - Aug. 8, 15 &22 1-2pm • Frozen Paintbrush Art (preschool) - August 9 2:00-3:00pm • Edible Cookie Dough (ages 6+) - Aug. 14 or 21 3:30-4:30pm • Space Exploration Workshop (preschool) - Fridays, August 16 & 23 10:30-11:30am

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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

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Weaver Library Adult and Family Programs Ghosts of Messer Street: The Providence Grays of the National League, 1878-1885 Monday, August 5, 7pm

Historic baseball player Jon Henson recounts the rise of the Providence Grays, the powerhouse baseball club that fielded four future Hall of Famers, won two NL pennants and the first postseason interleague world championship series. Henson’s talk reveals the colorful personalities and anecdotes of the major league franchise that held court for eight seasons in Providence’s West End.

Concert on the Weaver Lawn: Navy Band Northeast Wednesday, August 7, 6:30pm

It wouldn’t be summer without the Navy Band! Exceptional Navy musicians play everything from patriotic tunes to jazz and pop.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy Americana fare from the one and only Haven Brothers Mobile Food Truck.

Weaver Library Farmers Market

The Weaver Library Farmers Market invites you to an exciting 2019 season with great food, live music, and fun children’s activities each week. Our farmers and producers will be selling veggies, fruit, eggs, chicken, meat, fish, pickles, cookies, pies, coffee, honey, granola … getting hungry yet? Need a quick dinner? Pop’s All Beef Hot Dogs will be serving hot dogs, sausages, and more.

The Market welcomes customers with SNAP/EBT, WIC, Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program coupons, and credit or debit cards. Thanks to a grant from Farm Fresh RI, SNAP customers can double their SNAP For every dollar you swipe, get a FREE dollar in Bonus Bucks for fruits and vegetables.

Thursday, August 8, 4-7pm

Music by Allysen Callery. Special Food Demonstration by Chef and Rhed’s Hot Sauce creator Deja Hart. Try samples of Deja’s Smoked Mussel and Corn Chowder!

Thursday, August 15, 4-7pm

Music by Farm Dog. URI SNAP-ED Nutrition Educators were a hit in July and return in August. They will prepare a healthy recipe using food from the Farmers’ Market and have samples for all. Visit the Teen Community Service tent and see a cool Basket Coiling Demo and take part in a Raffle.

Thursday, August 22, 2019, 4-7pm

Music by The Ocean State Ramblers.

Get a free ice cream cone at 3:30pm just before the start of the Farmers’ Market plus

have fun as a roving BUBBLE MAN creates giant bubbles! The Hope Club from Bay View High School returns to do a children’s activity.

Thursday, August 29, 4-7pm

Music by Patty & Frank Silva. Special Food Demonstration with samples by Chef and Rhed’s Hot Sauce creator Deja Hart.

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performance. Come hear these talented youth and enjoy an inspiring evening on the library lawn. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a delicious dinner from GottaQ BBQ!, voted the best BBQ truck in 2018! (Rain date: August 28th)

Summer Movie Night under the Stars: THE WIZARD OF OZ Wednesday, August 14, 7pm

(Film will begin 15 minutes after sunset at approximately 8pm) Weaver Library hosts its first outdoor movie night! And, it’s a CLASSIC night at that. Bring the whole family to see “The Wizard of Oz” on the big screen. Follow the yellow brick road to fun for the whole family complete with free popcorn. Bring a blanket and come early for some Oz fun under the stars. (G; 1939; 101 min.)

Concert on the Weaver Lawn: RI Philharmonic Youth Summer Wind Ensembles

Heather Ashworth Foster Parent Recruiter 401.276.4371

Wednesday, August 21, 6:30pm

Weaver Library is proud to support the RI Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles and provide a local venue for their summer

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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

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 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 9am-11am Coffee An 11:45am Lunch 2:00pm Coffee Bar

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.

Senior Fair

Monday, August 5th, 5-7 p.m.

Congressman David Cicilline Invites You to Attend His Annual Senior Resources Fair at the East Providence Senior Center.

Seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers are all invited to learn about important resources available from: • The RI Division of Elderly Affairs • The Social Security Administration • Rhode Island Housing • And more than forty other vendors

your personal needs and insurance covers these visits. She is also a certified diabetes educator. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 1.

Afternoon Coffee 2pm – 3pm

Sponsored by Brookdale East Bay Senior Living - 1440 Wampanoag Trail

Chair Yoga

Monday's Chair Yoga is Sponsored by Aldersbridge Communities

Support Groups

Ballroom Dance Lessons

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.

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.

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

Living Well with Diabetes Classes

Stroke Club - 1:30pm - 3:00pm

In-Sight offers programs and support in productive living for the visually impaired. The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

Mondays 2pm to 4pm

Sept. 19th, 26th, Oct 3rd, 10th, 9:30-11:45 am

Caregiver’s Support - 10:30 - 11:30am

Please call the Health, Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office if interested in attending one of these classes call; 401435-7800 ext. 7.

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

Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 am

Held the third Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing for those who are caring for others.

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

The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Clinical Lab

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 8:30-11:30am

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

Complimentary Blood Pressure Clinics - 10:30am

• Aug. 2 Orchard View Manor • Aug. 13 Grace Barker Health • Aug. 14 Pawtucket Skilled & Rehab • Aug. 15 Evergreen Health Center • Aug. 19 Elderwood in Riverside • Aug. 27 Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

Dietician

Registered Dietician, Ann Marie Sabula is available for appointments in the health office. She will counsel you in private about

Walking Group

Take out your comfortable shoes and meet us in the lobby. We will begin at 9:00 am and use the trails surrounding the Senior Center. Walk as much or as little as you wish to do. No Cost! Enjoy the nice weather on our walking track

FREE Yoga Class

Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of RI is sponsoring a free Yoga class for those who love yoga. Slow and gentle, encompassing nearly all types of modern yoga. A basic approach to breathing exercises and postures.

You do not have to have Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage to participate.

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.

August 2019 The Reporter Thank you to Cindy and the kitchen staff for the third straight year receiving a perfect score during the RI Health Department inspection.

2019 Step Up Challenge September 3-30th

The 2019 Step Up Challenge sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI (BCBSRI) is a fun opportunity to inspire older adults to be physically active. The Challenge is a friendly competition between participating local Senior Centers who will encourage their seniors to include physical activity in their daily routine. The ultimate goal is for older adults to improve their overall health.

The Challenge will run through the month of September.

Tuesday September 3rd thru Monday September 30th, 2019 Each participating senior center will be a team. The winner of each region will be the senior center with the highes average steps over 4 weeks.

There will be three regional prizes of $2,500 awarded for senior centers to use to promote health and wellness at their location.

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.

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.

Computer/iPad Assistance

Monday, Aug. 26, 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 Office.

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.

East Bay Foster Grandparent Program

The East Bay Foster Grandparent Program is actively recruiting community members 55 years of age or older to serve as volunteer Foster Grandparents in their communities. The heart of the

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program is the one-on-one daily attention that FGP’s provide. This special relationship helps young people grow, gain confidence and become more productive caring members of society. Foster Grandparents assist in schools, Head Start sites, YMCAs and local libraries throughout the East Bay. Foster Grandparents receive a tax free stipend which will not affect any federal, state or local benefit or entitlement. Tax free stipend amounts range from $210.00 - $420.00 per month. Foster Grandparents also receive a transportation allowance, meals during service, paid holidays and accident and liability insurance while serving. The mission of the program is to support positive outcomes for children by providing volunteer opportunities to income eligible individuals.

Together we can build a stronger generation of children and a better community for ourselves and our neighbors. For more information please call: Diane Palmer, Program Coordinator, East Bay Foster Grandparent Program, 401-435-7876.

Study: Don't Slow Down When Aging

Seniors of people who are above a certain age could perform as well as cyclists participating in the Tour de France cyclists.

How? You ask. Well, according to a new study age is no obstacle to performing at a maximum for a longer period of time.

Six men, aged 46-71 years, cycled 2,700 km, from Copenhagen to the North Cape, in two weeks, and the researchers examined them along the way. The resulting study shows that the seniors expended 4.0 times the basal metabolism. During Tour de France cyclists typically expend 4.3 times the basal metabolism.

Researchers are very surprised that seniors are able to expend as much energy as elite athletes such as Tour de France cyclists.

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of hard physical exertion. It’s fascinating that, even at an advanced age, our energy can be expended at that level, says Postdoc Mads Rosenkilde Larsen.

The study is published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Age Shouldn’t Be a Reason to Slow Down

By Elizabeth Pegg It never hurts to have longevity in your genes and few chronic health problems, but mindset plays a role in how people age. Some older people have been termed “super ages”.

Adults who believe age is just a number showed better memory performances but adults who believe aging is set in stone and fixed has a decreased in memory performances and a stronger stress reaction.

To stay vital do as many activities at the senior center, going to movies and the theatre and not just sitting home making references to your age and saying “I’m too old to be out there" etc.

Life should be lived to the fullest. The problem with taking it easy is that it sounds attractive at first until you get into the routine of doing nothing and you don’t expand your mind or help anyone else.

The RI Senior Challenge

RI Senior Challenge sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI (BCBSRI).

BCBSRI’s vision is to be a leader in promoting a state of good health and well-being across RI. With this in mind, we wanted to create a fun program that encourages seniors to be more physically active and also enables us to give back to our valued community partners. The challenge will be a friendly competition between senior centers within a given geographical territory.

Each center will facilitate and encourage its seniors to incorporate physical activity in their daily routine, with the ultimate goal of improving overall health. Throughout the month of September, participating members at each senior center will be required to record and tabulate their step history/walking history on a weekly basis.

At the conclusion of the competition, the senior center with the highest average steps over 4 weeks will be declared the winner for its territory (North, South & East). Three territory prizes of $2,500 will be awarded to empower senior centers to better promote health and wellness at their facilities.

The challenge will start on Tuesday September 3rd and end on Monday September 30th, 2019. Each senior center will be its own team. Registration for the challenge will run through August 30th.

And while we encourage all BCBSRI members to participate, the RI Senior Challenge is open to all of RI’s seniors! More information to come!!!

You should never give out personal information to someone who calls you. The Government will not and does not call for any personal information.

IN MEMORIAM Death Notices

Elizabeth L. Farrell, of East Providence, R.I. passed away on June 13, 2019, in Jupiter, Florida.

Lucille M. Uribe, RN, 86, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Regional Hospice & Palliative Care in Danbury, Ct. Brandi Lee Berg, 37, of Middle Street, Riverside, passed away on June 22, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Paulo DeBarros, 90, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019.

Margaret F. Gallagher, 100, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 27, 2019.

Louis F. Vastano, 82, of East Providence passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Ann Quinn, age 95, of Newman Ave., Rumford, passed away Friday, June 28th at Cherry Hill Manor.

Deacon George F. Garedo, 80, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Judith L. Laird, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Loretta M. Medeiros, 102, of East Providence, Pawtucket and Little Compton, passed away at Tockwotton on the Waterfront on July 4, 2019.

Patricia A. DeFaria, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.

David J. Allinson, 38, of, Riverside, died unexpectedly at home on July 6, 2019.

Andrew J. Motta, 50, of East Providence, Providence, Bristol and Warren passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

Marcia K. (Giblin) Araujo, 74, of Riverside, died peacefully on July 9, 2019.

William R. “Bill” Needham, 68, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at his home.

Edward W. “Eddy” Wardyga, Jr., age 72, formerly of Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, died July 17, 2019 at Waterview Villa.

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Serious inquiries only! Leave a message at (401) 433-2708.

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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 774-7198478 or 508-230-6444; 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.

HELP WANTED

Help Wanted: Senior Male to work at the Seekonk Flea Market every Sunday now thru December 1st. 5-6 hours per day. Call Linda at 401-263-5737.

FOR SALE

Baby/infant/toddler items: crib bumper, dressing table, einstein gym, automatic swing, crib sheets, mobile, bumbo seat, stand-up bathtub, youth bed, hamper, toys, cradle, clothes sizes 0 months – size 4. More! Mint condition. Rehoboth. 401-714-6335.

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Cut, split & delivered. $220 per cord.

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ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER: Hayward TigerShark Series for inground pool, $500 like new. Call 401-433-0352.

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Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, Club/Organization Meetings, Baby/Bridal Showers. Also great for bachelor/bachelorette parties. Cash Bar. Annual pig roast coming in October – for tickets call Joe 401-439-8089.

For hall information call Arthur at 401-831-0561 or 401-433-0209.

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Driving Services Available: Senior citizen in good health with excellent driving record would like to provide driving service to run errands/pick-up/deliver, etc. Available Mon-Fri 6AM-6PM. Call Jack (508) 542-4779.

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VIP Cleaning Service: Let us make your life easier, healthier, happier and most of all... cleaner!! Family owned and operated for over 13 years. Fully insured and bonded. Commercial, residential, move-in/move-out, post-construction, power washing, strip & wax floors, restore hardwoods. We customize for your needs. Call or email for a free estimate. (401) 338-2306 or (401) 270-3838. vipcleaningservice@yahoo.com.

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CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: Pearl Lake Rd in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Minutes from New Hampshire attractions: Sugar Hill, Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; sleeps 6, fireplace, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, kayaks or just R&R. Booking now for fall getaways: weekly $700 and weekends $275, Call Joe at 401-439-8089.

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