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21 House Development Proposed for Riverside

The East Providence City Council gave initial variance approval to the “Hundred Acre Cove” housing development proposal for the corner of Reardon Street and Wampanoag Trail in Riverside, RI at its February 20th, 2018 meeting. The Carpionato Group, a Rhode Island development company, presented a proposal to build 21 single family homes on the long vacant Riverside property which abuts Wampanoag Trail. “We are not aggressively developing the land which will have two cul-de-sacs and will feature traditional New England style clapboard and shingled homes,” Frank Montanaro, Assistant to Commercial Development for Carpionato and other company executives told the council. “The homes will have a coastal New England look and will be built on 10,000 square foot minimum lots. Home prices will range from the high $300,000 to high $400,000 range. All homes will have attached garages and will be a first-class development increasing local property values,” said Montanaro. Carpionato Group spokespersons testified that the plan has been received well and approved by city planning and zoning staff. “The plan meets all aspects of the city Comprehensive Plan and all local officials agree with this development,” said company officials. In response to Ward Two councilwoman Anna Sousa’s questions about potential ground water and flooding potential, officials said that any flooding concerns in the area will be alleviated. “When completed, drainage and water absorption will be better than the vacant land currently has,” said Montanaro. “We will satisfy whatever the Planning and Zoning boards require as well as any Department of Environmental Management restrictions.” The area is noted for a high water table. The company stated that independent studies have shown that there “would be no traffic or other detrimental concerns to the Reardon, Estrelle and Wampanoag Trail area. Company officials also said that the 3 bedroom homes were projected by scientific studies to have approximately 13 school age children. “The state average is about 50 children per 100 homes,” said Montanaro. “We are very confident that there will be no negative impact on local schools.” School committee member Jessica Beauchaine said that she neither supported or disapproved of the project but “I want you to know we are at capacity across the board with school census.” Resident Chrissy Rossi told the council that she envisioned “many more than 13 school age children could be present” and that increased traffic would be a problem. “Have you driven by Bay View (academy) in the morning,” Rossi asked. Paul Doppke, who lives next to the proposed development on Estrell Drive, told the council that he approves of the plan. “I have lived next to this vacant land for a long time. My fear is that someday I would be looking at the back of a Wal Mart. This is a great plan. The developers have communicated with the neighbors and have done a great job. I own a four bedroom home and have no children. I support this very much,” said Doppke. Resident Wayne Borges lives on Reardon Ave. and told the council that while he has concerns he was willing to listen further to the developer’s plan. Borges said he wanted good notice and communication on any plans. Ward three councilman Joe Botelho said that “if I lived in that area, I would want it built.” Ward four councilman Brian Faria said that “as this is in my ward, I will set up community meetings with the developer to allow residents to comment.” Carpionato officials said that they will “readily attend any meetings and provide all the answers and information the neighbors want.” The initial approval was granted unanimously by the city council. Neighborhood meetings and final approvals will be scheduled. In November, 2017, the Carpionato Group purchased all but two of the closed Benny’s stores. The company is putting together a diverse group of retail tenants to locate in the former Benny’s closed stores. Plans for the Pawtucket avenue Benny’s have not been disclosed. It was the smallest of the Benny’s.

State Rep. Gregg Amore Introduces School Security Bill

In a Press Release issued late last month, Rhode Island State Representative Gregg Amore, Dist. 65, East Providence announced that he will be introducing two pieces of legislation aimed at preventing violence in Rhode Island s schools in the wake of the Florida high school shooting. Amore is a history teacher and currently the Athletic Director for East Providence High School. "Simply put, too many of our children are dying in our schools. And while the debate over access to guns continues to wage on a national level, these two bills will protect our children while we fight for a solution to our national gun violence epidemic," said Representative Amore. continued on next page...

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The first bill would require that all Rhode Island public schools have a school resource officer on the premises. If a school has over 1,200 students, two school resource officers would need to be present. "This bill is necessary because some of our schools already have a resource officer, but others do not. Having a trained police officer in our schools is the first line of defense in stopping a potentially deadly and tragic situation from unfolding in Rhode Island's schools," added Representative Amore. The second bill would appropriate additional state school and housing reimbursement for renovation and construction in schools that follows national school security best practices. "The amount of upgrades and new school construction that is needed in our state is no secret. But, along with making our schools into acceptable teaching facilities for our students, we cannot ignore security updates that will protect our kids from acts of violence as well. Our schools need to be safe, dry, healthy, and most importantly, secure, and this bill will accomplish that,"concluded Representative Amore.

City Water Quality Deemed Safe

City Manager Timothy Chapman and Water Superintendent Jim Marvel told the city council last month that the city water system was safe for everyone to drink. Responding to criticism of a letter which was mailed to residents stating in part that “Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation.” The letter did cause some alarm with the passage stating, “ Some people who drink water containing TTHM in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.” City officials stressed that there was never any immediate danger to the public and there was no need to avoid drinking or using the water. “The letter that went out was direct language from the state department of Health. It was required to send out,” said both Marvel and city DPW Director, Steve Coutu. However, city officials acknowledged that they could have attached a further notice from the city which more clearly delineated the situation as a non-emergency. Coutu explained that the city is installing an aeration system in the new Kent Heights storage tank which will alleviate most, if not all of the problem of “Disinfection Byproducts.” Director Marvel cautioned that a couple more notices may be sent to residents before the aeration system is completed by August. “That should be the end of these required notices.”

City - School Tension over Water Notices

It appeared that city and school administrators did not have a detailed conversation about the February 6th violation notice that many households received. Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Crowley quickly acted upon hearing unofficially about the water notices by supplying all public schools with bottled drinking water and covering up school water fountains. “I understood that by now the school water fountains would be uncovered but they are not,” said Manager Chapman. “I think it is accurate to say that there was a lack of communication on both sides (city and school). A lot of this could have been avoided,” added Chapman. For her part, Superintendent Crowley told the school committee that she will continue to make bottled water available to students and staff through the remainder of this school year. Even though city officials have disagreed with this action, Crowley maintained that she will continue to be cautious until the situation is considered totally solved by August.

RI Health Department Checking on Kiwi Allergies

In a February 9, 2018 press release, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) said that it is investigating allergic-type reactions among Rhode Island students. Three East Providence schools are involved, Hennessey, Silver Spring and Orlo Avenue elementary schools. The RIDOH is investigating the occurrence of allergic-type reactions in school students today that are associated with the consumption of kiwi fruit. “RIDOH received reports of approximately 34 students experiencing symptoms, including itching of the lips and mouth, hives and tongue swelling. Fresh kiwi fruit was consumed immediately prior to onset of these reactions. Some of the students were treated in the school setting, and a few at the emergency department, with antihistamines (such as Diphenhydramine or Benadryl®) and all improved. The cause of the reaction is unknown at this time,” said the department press release. “The fruit was cut and bagged at Roch’s Fresh Foods in West Greenwich. Roch’s has been very cooperative as RIDOH works with schools to ensure that all the fresh fruit from

March 2018 The Reporter this distributor is discarded. In addition, the distribution of kiwis from Roch’s Fresh Foods has been suspended. Because fruit had also been distributed to Massachusetts, RIDOH is coordinating with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It is very unlikely that any delayed allergic reaction will occur from consuming these kiwis. All of the reported allergic reactions happened immediately after consuming the fruit. However, if any student does experience these symptoms, parents should contact their healthcare providers for advice and guidance.”

EP Police Captain Given Reins at City HR Department

Early last month Captain Michael David, Services Commander for the East Providence Police Department, has taken over administration of the city’s embattled Human Resources Department. “Effective Monday, February 12, I am naming Police Captain Michael David as Acting HR Director,” City Manager Timothy Chapman told the City Council tonight at the February 6th council meeting. “The H.R. department will have two analysts and one Acting Director for now. Captain David will run the department and report directly to me,” said Chapman. The H.R. Department has been without a Director since former Director Kathleen Waterbury left after receiving a $575,000 insurance settlement for harassment against former city officials. “I offered Captain David to the City Manager,” said Police Chief Christopher Parella after the meeting. “The Captain is very qualified and experienced and will smooth things along until the city is ready to move forward. The Captain will report to the Manager but is still within the Police Department hierarchy,” said Chief Parella. “He should be very capable of operating the day to day needs of Human Resources,” added the Chief.

City Worker Charged

In a move, to this point, unrelated to daily operations at City Hall, HR employee Leah Stoddard has been placed on paid administrative leave after being arraigned on felony charges of stalking and conspiracy. Stoddard was allegedly trying to track the vehicle of the ex-girlfriend of John Mitchell, who has also been charged in the case. No replies have been received from requests to local police and city officials for information in this matter.

City Police & Fire Pension Board Action

The city council last month approved ordinance amendments relating to city employee pensions. The amendments were recommended by ward four councilman Brian Faria who sits on the city pension board. Language in the amendment reads (in part) as follows: “Effective February 12, 2018, members retiring from service shall receive an annuity as provided for in the current collective bargaining agreement for police officers and fire fighters.” “All retired police officers and fire fighters currently receiving a service connected disability pension or receiving a service connected pension shall receive a cost of living adjustment as provided for in the current collective bargaining agreement for police officers and fire fighters.” “This ordinance shall take effect upon its second passage and all ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.” “Medical examinations of a member for consideration of a disability annuity (for a service-connected or non-service-connected disability), as described in this section, shall be made upon application of a member acting on their own behalf, or upon application of the Chief of the department of which said member is employed

if the Chief believes that the member is unable to perform his or her duties due to a disability, and that said disability is likely to be permanent.” “Upon death of a retired member while in receipt of a service retirement annuity shall be entitled to a survivor benefit. The survivor benefit annuity is a fixed amount and shall be equal to 67.5% of the deceased members' annuity. Eligibility for a survivor benefit shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) The spouse shall have been married to the member at least one year prior to the date of retirement. The annuity shall terminate in any event upon remarriage, and any change in marital status thereafter shall create no rights for the widow to any annuity or any other payment from the system. (2) The participant was not married at the time of retirement but had unmarried child/children under the age 18 including in utero. The legal guardian of the child/children shall receive the survivor benefit and would terminate upon their attainment of age 18, death or marriage, whichever first occurs. (a) Minor children shall include children of the blood and adopted children, provided that the proceedings for adoption shall have been initiated at least one year prior to the date of the death of the member.”

Lengthy Discussion on Social Media

Upwards to an hour was spent by the city council at its February 20th meeting discussing how the city posts information on its official web page and face book page. Ward One councilman Robert Britto requested procedural information on the city “Social Media, City Facebook and City Website Policy.” “Who is authorized to post official city information or comments on our city web pages,” asked Britto. The answer given to Britto and the council was that two people - the Information Technology director and the Content Director for the city web site, are the two people responsible for public posting. “Well, someone else definitely has the password to post,” replied Britto. The council went back and forth discussing the necessity and procedures for city social media posting. The IT Director is Kelly Ahrens and the Web Site coordinator is Robin Robinson. Robinson was the person first hired to implement a city web page and social media page. Robinson recently left the position but has now returned in that capacity. continued on next page...

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“There are problems,” said Manager Chapman. “Kelly and Robin get told what to post.” “That is a violation of our charter,” said Ward Three councilman Joe Botelho. “It’s the root of the whole problem. Whoever (on the council) is doing this is ought to be expelled. Rules don’t matter anymore,” added Botelho. “We don’t need a policy, just follow the charter and rules,” Botelho added. “It is a problem,” continued Chapman.

Fire Pits Allowed - Gas or Propane Only

The city will now allow the public to have open fires in pits or appliances that are natural gas or propane. Cooking of food is still allowed on barbecues or charcoal grills. Cooking on these devices shall be in preparation of a meal. The rules state that “propane/ natural gas fire places/pits officially designed and listed as an outdoor fire place/pit shall be permitted. Fire places/pits shall be operated according to manufactures instructions in a safe manner. Wood burning or other open burning is not allowed. A. Fire places/pits shall not be left unattended. B. Adult supervision is required at all times. C. Propane tanks shall be listed, in good condition and have a current certification.

Foster Forward Program Tax Exemption Approved

A council resolution to support legislation allowing the Foster Forward program permanent tax exemption was approved. Ward Two councilwoman Anna Sousa proposed the resolution. The resolution basically stated that: “Foster Forward (formerly the Rhode Island Foster Parents Association), is a non-profit organization that is committed to practices that promote permanency and well-being for all young people in foster care, and that provide foster parents with the support and resources they need to be successful; and for over 20 years, the Association has grown from a small network of foster parents to a leading social service organization of more than 20 highly trained professionals who advocate for foster children and families. “Foster Forward was awarded one of four highly competitive Administration for Children and Families grants to improve services to youth in the child welfare system; and Foster Forward is located in the City of East Providence and is presently being assessed taxes by the City.”

Chrissy Rossi Announces for Mayor Former East Providence School Committee and City Council member Chrissy Rossi has announced her bid to be East Providence’s first-ever Mayor. In her statement Rossi said, “I have lived in East Providence since I was five years old. I love this city, care deeply for the residents who choose to make this community their home, and recognize the great potential of its people and location within the State of Rhode Island. Long a community activist, I am asking for your support as I declare Chrissy Rossi myself a candidate for Mayor.” Rossi served two years as an East Providence School Committee member from 2010 to 2012 and two years on the City Council from 2012 to 2014. “I spent five years on the East Providence School Department's Facilities Subcommittee and was elected both vice-president and president of Whiteknact Elementary and Riverside Middle school's PTA. I also founded and serve as chair of EP Kids, a 501C3 non-profit organization focused on the children of our city. My commitment to the youngest members of our community is profound. The future of our children depends on what

March 2018 The Reporter we as adults do to support, create and condone today,” said Rossi. Rossi has also been a volunteer for the Looff Carousel Preservation and Restoration. “My background is diverse. I am a proud product of the East Providence Public School System, studied Information Technology at New England Institute of Technology and received a Certificate in Business Management from Bryant University. I have eight years of experience in cost accounting in the construction industry and for four years, I provided computer tutoring as well as corporate and private computer training.” “Besides working as a licensed and insured realtor, I have a fifteen year collective history working in the construction industry as a cost accountant and project manager. My background, education and career choices provide both the knowledge and experience to qualify me as a candidate for the position of Mayor. Rossi is the fourth candidate to announce for East Providence’s first-ever full time elected Mayor. She joins previously announced candidates Roberto “Bob” DaSilva, Nicholas Oliver and James Russo. “My goals are simple: encourage and support public safety efforts, enhance public education, guarantee a business-friendly environment that fosters job creation, achieves fiscal stability and affordable living, and improve access to culture and quality of life. We need to combat apathy among our neighbors and elevate the self-esteem of our community to extraordinary levels. While small businesses define Rhode Island, we need to create a business-friendly environment to attract larger employers who employ many. We must review the tangible tax structure and begin to roll back the costs, thereby encouraging new businesses to relocate here and current business to thrive and reinvest in our community. Economic development is paramount; no one wants to move to a dirty city with too many vacant store fronts. It is vital that we address our crumbling infrastructure and civic blight,” continued Rossi.

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Councilman Faria “National Grid Will Not Hold East Providence Taxpayers Hostage”

The LED Streetlights issue is a very important issue to the taxpayers of East Providence. Over one year after the city requested a quote to purchase the city streetlights, National Grid provided the city with an outrageous figure which is totally out of line with the smaller amount of money which other cities have been demanded to pay. National Grid’s failure to comply with the Municipal Streetlights Investment Act (MSIA) has been frustrating. Their quotes have been inconsistent. While several municipalities are purchasing their lights for $0-$50,000, East Providence is being quoted $300,000. Rhode Island General Law 39-30-3(b) requires that the price of the purchase of street lights be calculated by net book value. The method for calculation of net book value by National Grid is wildly inconsistent. “The City of Cranston paid $4500.00 for 9700 lights but is asking $300,000.00 for less than 5000 Streetlights from The City of East Providence”. Why? That is the definitive question that has not been answered. MSIA is construed to save municipalities money. The Municipal Streetlights Investment Act was created to save the taxpayers from burdensome electric costs. Every delay in the purchase and conversion of our lights causes us to continue to pay National Grid monies which should be realized savings, these monies unjustly benefit the corporation at the expense of East Providence taxpayers. East Providence is ready to move forward with LED street lighting and we deserve a fair price. “To date, there has been no rhyme or reason to their calculations and I believe it’s a travesty how they’ve been holding us up,” continued Councilman Faria, “The City of East Providence will not be held hostage by National Grid. We will be filing a petition with the Public Utility Commission to provide the city with a fair and reasonable price for the purchase of our city streetlights.” The savings to the tax payers are substantial and are a lifetime annual savings all while safely brightening up our City. The city is fully bonded and conversion ready to do so. Therefore, the city will be taking the following measures; filing a petition with the PUC under the Municipal Streetlights Investment Act, presenting our argument to the PUC and the PUC will render a decision within 90 days. I want to assure all the taxpayers, we will see this through. Councilman Faria City of East Providence

Michael Elias for East Providence City Council Ward 2

Hi, I am Michael Elias and I live in Ward Two of East Providence. I am writing to you because in 2018 I plan on running for the office of Councilman of East Providence Ward Two. What I will be bringing to the table besides the experience of having lived in East Providence since the 1980s is that I have no interest in making friends at City Hall or with the rest of the Council. In 2017 at the East Providence Town Hall City Council meetings we have seen a lot of bickering and whining between the Council members. There have been instances where an elected official was unwilling to give an East Providence resident a simple yes or no answer. As tax payers the people deserve to have their questions answered and answered honestly. Plain and simple the current East Providence leadership is in need of a good house cleaning. This is why I am running for Council in 2018. Plus I got tired of waiting for the right candidate to come along so this is why I have decided to run myself. I have been listening to the people and know their needs, also I am in the same boat. Our concerns are our electricity and the nature of our electric bills. We also have concerns with our roads due to the potholes. In the winter the issues multiply with the piles of snow in the way and the ice is also a problem. I understand for the disabled and the seniors the state of Rhode Island has a snow removal program in place. The problem is this program runs on volunteers and unfortunately there are not too many good samaritans out there willing to volunteer their time. What about if East Providence puts their own snow removal plan in motion? What about if those who shovel get paid for their work? Plus there are those who get in trouble and have to face community service. What about serving those hours helping those in need? There could be a supervisor monitoring these people and recording their time, making sure they shovel the driveway, sidewalk, front door, and side door. Repay your debt by helping others. This is just a part of my platform. I am also looking to help the graffiti problems happening in our community and feel there should be tougher laws against this crime. People need to learn to respect other people’s property. This crime deserves severe punishments in order to drive that point home. Right now I am spreading the word around about my campaign. New blood is needed in the East Providence City Council badly. There needs to be somebody in the Council who is not and will not end up being exactly like everybody else within the City Council. If I can answer any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to ask.

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You may contact me at: Michael Elias for East Providence City Council Ward 2, PO Box 14442, East Providence, RI 02914 ; On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/East-Providence-The-Cityof-Tomorrow-1777015442629342/ My e-mail is: melias111@cox.net Thank you, and I hope to have your vote. Best wishes, Michael Elias

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To me, as a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians, the role of presiding officer is a special trust. That trust is placed in the chair by the body’s members. The chair has every right to have views and take positions as a member of the body, but when exercising the role of presiding officer must carry out the rules impartially. It is no secret that Mayor Briden’s politics over the last several months are at odds with Counselors Botelho, Faria and Sousa. Mr. Briden both votes with Mr. Britto frequently and has donated to Mr. Britto’s re-election campaign. However, having a deep respect for Mr. Briden, I was surprised at how he as politicized the role of the presiding officer and I can no longer simply overlook these actions.

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During public comment, accusations were made against Councilman Faria. Mr. Faria was not allowed to respond, citing the ‘rule’ that there’s no response during public comment and then saying “the rules apply to everyone”. I put rule in quotes because upon research, I cannot find that the rule exists. The rules of procedure read as follows: “VII. Public Comment. All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address, and the subject of their comments. Said public comment sheet shall be available on a desk at the entrance of the City Hall Chambers no later than forty-five (45) minutes before the call to order of any regularly scheduled council meeting and shall be delivered by the City Clerk to the presiding officer no earlier than five (5) minutes before the call to order of the meeting. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The order of speakers will be on a first come, first serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.” So if the rule is not there, maybe it’s an OMA issue? Nope, as Mr. Botelho pointed out early in the term the OMA does not prohibit response to public comments. RIGL 42-46-6 reads as follows “(d) Nothing within this chapter shall prohibit any public body, or the members thereof, from responding to comments initiated by a member of the public during a properly noticed open forum even if the subject matter of a citizen’s comments or discussions were not previously posted, provided such matters shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.” So Mayor Briden was enforcing an imaginary rule to stop Mr. Faria from responding back to an allegation against him. Ok, maybe Mr. Briden was just under the false impression that there was a rule, despite it being clarified by Mr. Botelho earlier in the council term. Except that the ‘rule’ has not been consistently enforced. In my public comment I noted that there was a meeting in June in which Jim Vincent, President of the Providence NAACP spoke in public comment. Mayor Briden allowed Mr. Chapman to respond to that public comment and bring up the HR Director, Fire Chief and IT Director. This is not the only time that this has happened either, Mr. Briden has himself responded to public comments by Nicholas Oliver among other instances of council and city manager comment. Perhaps it would behoove Mr. Briden to look at enforcing this rule consistently “The presiding officer shall preserve order and decorum at all meetings of the City Council.” I am asked frequently why meetings get out of hand and it falls squarely on the Mayor. When Mr. Briden does gavel someone down, it is almost always Mr. Faria, and he allows his allies to continue. Mr. Faria has raised points of order that are routinely ignored by Briden. A point of order is supposed to stop debate and be ruled on by the chair before any further business is resumed. It also hasn’t escaped my notice how much more calm and effective meetings are when Mr. Britto is presiding, despite his own opposition to Mr. Faria. I often tell people to make sure to not interrupt the chair and to respect that position. However, when the chair is selectively enforcing imaginary rules to shift the debate to a particular side and refuses to act on points of order, members of the body can do little to ensure their right to be heard is not quashed. Jason Desrosiers

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East Providence Town News Family Service of RI’s Police Partnership Receiving National Award

“Let’s expand to benefit crime victims in more communities” says FSRI CEO Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is receiving a national award recognizing its work with several Rhode Island police departments to provide psychological first aid and other help to victims of crime and violence. FSRI’s CEO said she would like to see their police partnership model replicated in all communities in Rhode Island and beyond. Currently it involves the Providence Police, the East Providence Police and the State Police. “More communities need to intervene immediately to help victims begin the healing process. Research shows that the effects of a traumatic event extend well beyond the date of the incident and can affect educational and job performance as well as relationships with friends and family,” said FSRI CEO Margaret Holland McDuff. “Healing trauma is not only about mental health; it’s about learning at school, earning at work, having family and friends and belonging to a supportive community.” The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award will be officially bestowed on the statewide non-profit in a ceremony Thursday, March 1 (2018) at the Omni Providence, 1 West Exchange Street, Providence, starting at 12 noon. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo will be among the dignitaries attending. She was a member of the FSRI board of directors when the agency was creating the police partnership initiative. The award is the result of a national competition in which organizations demonstrate the value of their partnership to the community they serve, their ability to be replicated by others and their capacity to stimulate new approaches to addressing significant social issues. The Mutual of America Foundation has recognized 220 partnerships from communities across America since creating the Community Partnership Award in 1996. The recognition for FSRI comes nearly 15 years after starting the program, which was created after inspiration and training from Yale University’s “Child Development-Community Policing Program.” “We started our Go Team police partnership program in 2004 with the Providence Police; a few years later, we began working with the East Providence Police and then the State Police,” said Holland McDuff. “It’s grown because our police partners see firsthand it is making a difference at scenes of crime and violence and beyond.” Funding over the years has been primarily from the federal Victims of Crime Act through the state’s Public Safety Grant Administration Office. FSRI’s trauma-trained experts are deployed with law enforcement on patrols each day. FSRI staff offer immediate on-scene crisis intervention, compassionate assistance and language support and follow-up. The team is available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either in the patrol cars or by responding to the police department’s call. FSRI regularly responds to reports of sexual assault, human trafficking, homicide, suicide, domestic violence, child maltreatment, and other forms of crime. FSRI is one of only 10 organizations in the country to receive the latest Mutual of America Community Partnership Award. The Community Partnership Award, created in 1996, has honored more than 200 partnerships over the years. More information about the award is available at https://www. mutualofamerica.com/cpa/CommunityPartnershipAward. More information is available about FSRI at www.familyserviceri. org.

EPLAC March 28 Meeting

The East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education (EPLAC) Welcomes All to the Next Meeting on Wednesday March 28th at 6:30pm at the Martin Middle School Library. 111 Brown Street East Providence. All are welcomed to attend this meeting which will feature a presentation: Apps for Kids! Presented by Jennifer Graham, EPSD Secondary Technology and Intervention Coach, this free workshop will provide parents with age-appropriate, educationally sound tablet applications and websites for their children to use at home, especially during the summer months. All are welcome to attend! What is EPLAC? Through meetings and workshops The East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education (EPLAC) is a committee comprised of parents of children with disabilities along with administrators, teachers and others with a concern for our children. We meet throughout the school year to share information and concerns of educational issues. Our committee’s goals are: -To enable parents of special education children to be effective in their advocacy efforts -To jointly advocate for all children with special needs -To aid the East Providence School Department in its efforts to provide quality education for all students -To provide each other with a strong network of support Come share your voice, and bring your experiences and questions! For more info contact eplac@epschoolsri.com.

East Providence Arts Council Offering Memberships

For any business looking to help support the mission of the East Providence Arts Council please consider becoming a business member. We also are offering our artist memberships for $25 For more info please visit: http://www.eastprovidencearts.org/membership-info.html or email epartscouncil@gmail.com.

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East Providence Historical Society News “2nd Sunday” Spring Open Houses

March 11, April 8, May 13 1:00 - 3:30pm John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916

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Exhibit: “All Quiet on the Rappahannock Tonight”- the Civil War personal effects of Lt. Peter Hunt and family artifacts

In August 1861, a young local man signed on to fight for the Union in the RI Light Artillery. Every Sunday evening, Lt. Peter Hunt of the Hunt’s Mills family, wrote home to his mother, Nancy Waterman Hunt. An accomplished writer, Peter described graphic battle scenes along with tales of daily camp life. The descendants of Peter’s brothers, Daniel and Horatio, have extended the loan of his personal Civil War belongings throughout this season and the Hunt parlor also showcases other family pieces. The EPHS’ new book about Lt. Hunt will be for sale and can be autographed by the editor.

Exhibit: “The Return of the Rumford Early Tools/ Machinery to Rumford”

The Society is pleased to announce the opening of the Rumford Baking Powder Company early museum collection which was taken to Terre Haute, Indiana in the 1960s. From 1857 to 1900, the Rumford Chemical Company made everything it needed for production and shipping “in house.” Also in the main exhibit room: a look at the Rumford through the daily life of its workers.

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Joshua Luis Pereira for East Providence City Council Seat Ward 2

The City of East Providence, Ward 2, publicizes its first announcement for City Council Ward 2 in this 2018 election season. Joshua Luis Pereira, born and raised in East Providence, will formally announce his bid to become the City Councilman for Ward 2 on March 1st at 6:30 pm at an event to be held at the Cape Verdean Social Club, 329 Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island. Joshua is married to Nancy, his high school sweetheart. Together they are the proud parents of Hailey and Aiden. Joshua is the Executive Pastor at Saving Grace Worship Center; he is a local small business owner; an employee for the Pawtucket Police Department; and the PTA President of the Emma G. Whiteknact Elementary School. Aside from being the Executive Pastor of Saving Grace Worship Center, where he also provides counseling services, Joshua is a Computer Operations Specialist for the Pawtucket Police Department. In his time working for the Police Department, he has cut many budget items by up to 50% by renegotiating existing contracts and negotiating the best possible prices on new products and services. He has been instrumental in implementing new innovative technology making the Pawtucket Police Department one of the most technologically advanced departments in the state. He is also a member of Local 3960 (Council 94) Professional & Technical Union and was part of the negotiating team for the last contract. Joshua is a local business owner having started his first company, Joshua Luis Enterprises, LLC comprised of two divisions – Out of Eden Landscaping, in 2009, and The Carpenter’s Son Painting & Carpentry, in 2016. In 2014, he and a business partner opened the doors to Scarlet Realty & Property Management – all based in the City of East Providence. As the President of the Whiteknact PTA for the past two years, Joshua has reorganized the PTA and has driven it to meet new and important initiatives. He has led the PTA in providing more services for the Whiteknact Elementary students and, recently, made an appearance to the School Committee as an advocate for a playground, as Whiteknact is the only school in the district without one. This resulted in the School Committee earmarking $25K towards this initiative. Joshua Luis Pereira is a product of East Providence and attributes many of his accomplishments to his Townie upbringing. He was a student of Whiteknact Elementary School, Martin Middle School and in 2006 graduated from East Providence High School. He graduated from Rhode Island College with a B.A. in Psychology and Justice Studies and is currently enrolled in Omega Bible Institute and Seminary to obtain his Masters of Divinity. Joshua and his family are excited to embark on this new journey together. “I am excited for the potential opportunity to serve my fellow Townie’s and to fight to secure our future. I grew up in this city, went to the same elementary school my children attend, as well as the same middle and high school they will attend in the future. I believe we need to secure a future for the next generation in this city, which includes restructuring our spending in order to control the cost of living here, rebuild and repair our schools, and improve the city’s business climate - making it more inviting for entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive here in East Providence.”

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Events & Activities Phone-A-Thon to Fund Scholarships

Tuesday, March 13th and Wednesday, March 14th

Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will sponsor its 24rd annual phone-a-thon on Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14. High School students and volunteers will be calling East Providence residents between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. on those dates. Hosting the fund raising event is Nordson EFD, Inc. of Catamore Boulevard, East Providence. The phone-a-thon is the largest fundraiser for the volunteer scholarship group. Over the last two decades, contributions to the

phone-a-thon have provided more than $1.5 million in scholarships for students living in East Providence. The goal this year is $100,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We appreciate the generous support of families, organizations and businesses in helping students in our city. We hope everyone can give a little extra this year to help achieve our goal,â&#x20AC;? noted Phone-a-thon Chairman Louise Paiva. Scholarship Foundation of East Providence administers more than 200 scholarships and book expense awards annually to East Providence residents who are entering or already enrolled in a four-year college or two-year career or technical school. Each student receives one or more scholarships totaling a minimum of $1,000. Residents who do not receive a phone call during the phone-a-thon, but who would like to contribute, can send a check, made payable to Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, Inc., to P.O. Box 154438, Riverside, RI 02915. Scholarship Foundation of East Providence is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and all contributions are tax deductible.

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The East Bay Retired Teachers Assn. will be holding their winter luncheon on March 15, 2018 at the Wharf Tavern in Warren. The meeting will convene at 11:00 am with the scholarship to follow. The choice of selections is baked chicken, baked scrod and prime rib at the cost of $20. Please send your choice and check written out to EBRTA to Cheryl Camara 144 Dean St. Seekonk, Ma. 02771 by March 8. Our winter project is to provide non-perishable foods or monetary donations to TAP IN Barrington. Those foods include but not limited to peanut butter, tuna fish, meat soups, health and beauty aids including soap, lotions. shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, scope etc. At this time Joleen requests you submit your volunteer hours to her at Joleen02771@yahoo.com or send them to her at 395 Olney St. Seekonk, Ma. 02771. Please remember to bring your raffle items which will help provide scholarships to two deserving East Providence and Warren/Bristol high school students.

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Step back in time to learn what it was it was like to be a lighthouse keeper. Fred Mikkelsen, a member of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, was one of the last keepers at Conimicut Shoals Lighthouse in Warwick, serving from 1958-1960. The cast iron sparkplug-shaped light station, constructed in 1883, stands Main Office: Office: at Satellite the tip of the Conimicut Point Sandbar at the entrance to the Bristol County Medical Center Medical of white RI, Inc.beacon can be seen from the Providence River.Associates Its flashing 950 Warren Ave., Suite #104 / E. Prov., RI 02914 1180 Hope St.Office: / Bristol, RI 02809 Main Satellite Office: East Providence shore. Bristol Medical Center Medical Associates RI, Inc. (401)of228-7887 (401)County 253-8900 Mr.Warren Mikkelsen 18-year-old Coast Guardsman when he 1180 Hope St. / Bristol, RI 02809 950 Ave., Suitewas #104 /an E. Prov., RI 02914 Fax# (401) 253-3131 Fax# (401) 253-3131 (401) 253-8900 (401) 228-7887 Howard E. Schulman, M.D. was assigned keeper at Conimicut Shoals Lighthouse. At that time, Noseworthy Norman Chartier Fax# (401) 253-3131 Fax# (401) 253-3131 Noseworthy Internal Medicine of Operations Colleen Director of FinanceNorman Chartier the beacon was produced by an incandescent oil vapor lamp and Director of Operations Director of Finance fourth-order Fresnel lens. In poor weather, the fog bell had to be We are pleased to announce that wound by hand, running for two hours on 10 minutes of winding. Dermatology y Howard E. Schulman, M.D. has joined our practice. Grace D. Bandow, M.D. Bandow, M.D. Conimicut Shoals Lighthouse was one of the last lighthouses in GwennDr. M. Vittimberga, M.D. Schulman received his medical degree from the . Vittimberga, M.D. Graciette DaSilva, PA-C the country to convert to electricity, in the early 1960s. Internal Medicine University of Rochester in 1990. He completed his DaSilva, PA-C Kathryn K. Banner, M.D. Fred Mikkelsen will discuss his fascinating experience of living dicine internal residency at The Miriam Hospital, Matthew Brumbaugh, medicine M.D. in a lighthouse at a presentation sponsored by Friends of Pomham Cassandra Constantino, M.D. . Banner, M.D. Brown Allen M. Dennison, M.D.University in 1993. He has been in private Brumbaugh, M.D. Bruce E. Fischer, M.D. Rocks Lighthouse. The program will be held on March 19 at 7:00 a Constantino, M.D. Geoffrey R. practice Hamilton, M.D. for the past 15 years, most recently at p.m. in the St. Brendan School Hall on Turner Avenue in Riverside. Pamela A. Harrop, M.D. Dennison, M.D. Attleboro Medical Associates in Attleboro, MA. Zsolt Orban, M.D. The public is invited to the presentation. Pomham Rocks merchanFischer, M.D. Howard F. Perrone, M.D. James A. Ross, M.D. R. Hamilton, M.D. dise will be available for sale, along with tickets for the “Sunset, Internal Medicine / Infectious Diseases is accepting new patients. . Harrop, M.D. Dr. Schulman Moonlight and Daylight Cruise” raffle. Refreshments will be served. Alane B. Torf, M.D. an, M.D.

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Recycling old and used electronics is one of the best ways to help protect the environment. That’s why the Liberty Tax at 2775 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence will host its seventh “Electronics Recycling Drop-Off Event” on Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Indie Cycle, LLC. “Everyone is looking for ways to help protect the environment,” said Paul Pliakas, owner of the Liberty Tax Service in East Providence. “Our first Electronics Recycling Event was held in January 2015, and now we do it several times a year. We think it is important to provide our neighbors a convenient drop-off location, so they can safely dispose of their old electronics products.” Indie Cycle accepts many types of unwanted electronics for recycling FREE of charge. Those items include “anything with a wire,” such as computers, laptops, routers, mice, monitors, keyboards, tablets, PDAs, toner cartridges, TVs, CD/DVD players, cabling, wires, microwaves, and small household appliances. Indie Cycle also accepts cell, cordless, and land-line phones, stereo equipment, speakers, and other electronic gadgetry, auto/marine batteries and battery backups (but none with alkaline). A $10 disposal fee applies for each: Large printer (laserjet or copier), air conditioner, dehumidifier, and appliances containing coolants.

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March 2018 The Reporter For more information about what can be recycled, visit www. indiecycle.com. Indie Cycle cannot accept hazardous materials such as light bulbs, single-use batteries, VCR tapes, floppy disks, broken TV tubes, furniture, wood, paper, Styrofoam, chemicals, propane canisters or aerosol cans. To find a local Liberty Tax office, call 866-871-1040 or visit www. libertytax.com.

Pawtucket Announces 20th Annual Photo Contest

Theme: “Pawtucket: A Closer Look” Deadline for entry: August 3, 2018

Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and Camera Werks announced the 20th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest. Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local photographers and placed in the 2019 City Calendar. This annual contest provides an opportunity to bring awareness to daily life, historic locations and the ever changing landscape of Pawtucket through the lens of a camera. The contest is open to residents and non-residents alike, but the photo must be taken in Pawtucket. After a public call for photo contest themes was advertised in January, “Pawtucket: A Closer Look” by Linda Dugas of Pawtucket was selected. Contest Rules: All photo submissions should follow the contest theme. All photos must be taken in the City of Pawtucket within the past year. Only one entry per contestant submitted by the photographer. Photos may be in color or black and white. Film or high quality digital prints will be accepted. All photos must be of good quality and suitable for reproduction. Submitted photos should be mounted on foamcore or mountboard, but not framed; overall size of the mounted photo should not be smaller than 8”x10” or larger than 12”x18”. All photos will be displayed at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center during the City of Pawtucket’s Arts Festival in September. The Mayor’s Choice Award will receive a $100 cash prize. First Place will receive a $75.00 cash prize. Second Place will receive a $50.00 cash prize and other remaining winners will receive gift certificates. All winning photos will be used in the City of Pawtucket’s 2019 Calendar. Submissions will be accepted from May 1st to August 3rd, and should be dropped off at The Camera Werks, 766 Hope Street, Providence, Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. For further information, please call (401) 273-5367.

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East Providence High School Class of 1963 55th Reunion

Our 55th reunion will be held on Saturday, September 8 at 6 pm at the Shriner’s Imperial Room, One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI. The Grande Buffet will be served and music will be provided by Sergio. The cost is $55 pp. Please make checks payable to EPHS Class of 1963 and mail to Betty DuLude, 23 Circle Drive, Seekonk, MA.. Deadline is August 31. People are flying in from all over, so this is going to be a good one! We are also looking for $20 sponsorships, and advertisements for our 55th reunion brochure. Business card - $30, Half page - $50 and Full page $80. Please mail ad copy and check made out to the above payee and address. Deadline is July 1st.

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Please join us for our Nineteenth Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Sat March 17th between 5 and 7 PM in Woodworth Hall at the Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. The public is invited and reservations are suggested, for tickets you may call the church office at 508-336-9355 or Donna Euell at 401-523-5283. Walk-ins are welcome and take out is available. The Irish atmosphere will enhance the flavor of Corned beef, cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, rolls & butter and beverages. Dessert will be ice cream and homemade cookies. Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $4 for children 5-12 and Free for children under 4.

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The community is invited to a spaghetti supper Sunday, March 11 at 5:30 pm at Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ - 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford RI. The cost of the dinner is $8 per person, with a family maximum of $25. All proceeds will benefit the programs supported by Newman’s Board of Missions, including the Bread of Life Food Pantry, which serves many East Providence residents. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The menu for the evening is spaghetti (regular and gluten free), meatballs, salad, bread and butter, dessert and beverages. Join us for a fun evening of food and fellowship. For more information, contact Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ at 401-434-4742.

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Local History Slide Talk at Newman Congregational Church, UCC Sun, March 18th 3:00-4:00 PM

Celebrating 375 years as a congregation, Newman Congregational Church, UCC will host a talk on local history including the ‘Ring of the Green’ settlement in Rumford and the King Phillip’s War. Local historian David Norton, a direct descendant of soldiers who fought in the King Philip’s War, will show slides from King Philip War sites,

discussing each site’s significance in a talk that will appeal to young and old history lovers. Also covered will be the Civil War story of Peter Hunt, who is buried in the cemetery across from the church. A small exhibit of Peter’s Civil War belongings will be displayed and copies of the book “All Quiet on the Rappahannock Tonight: the Civil War letters of Lt. Peter Hunt” will be for sale by the East Providence Historical Society. There will be an opportunity for questions from the audience. Refreshments will be provided. This program is free, open to all, and handicapped accessible.

Free Egg Hunt & Family Festival On March 24th In Riverside, Barrington & East Providence Sat, March 24th 10am to Noon

BridgePointe Christian Church invites the community to a free egg hunt and family festival on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 10am to noon. At each location, the festival features an egg hunt with age appropriate groupings (Toddler –PreK, Kindergarten– 2nd grade, and 3rd–5thgrade), bounce houses, face painting, crafts & games, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. In its sixth year, the festival will be held in three community locations: Riverside, at Riverside Middle School, 179 Forbes St, Riverside, RI 02915 East Providence, at Providence Country Day School, 660 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 Barrington, at St Andrew’s School, 63 Federal Rd, Barrington, RI 02806 Free tickets are available online at http:// www.bridgepointechristian.com/egghunt.

Seekonk Congregational Church Spiritual Journey In Song Friday, March 23rd @ 7:30PM

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA. Tickets: $8 Adults/$5 Seniors & Kids... All Proceeds benefit SCC. Sponsored by the Music & Fine Arts Committee. For more information contact the church office @ 508-336-9355.

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& Events This will be an entertaining, emotional and thought provoking experience that projects the message of Jesus’ life as it continues to be told in current music. The story of Jesus told through popular music and choreography including songs such as ‘I heard it through the grapevine’, ‘Too late to apologize’, ‘We are the World’ and ‘Walk around Jesus’ just to name a few. A show for all ages.

Seekonk Congregational Church Craft & Vendor Fair April 14th, Saturday, 8:30am-2pm

Craft & Vendor Fair, Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. Many local area crafters and vendors will showcase their magnificent products… jewelry, gifts, knits, handcrafted items, gift baskets, photography and more. This Event is Open to the Public. Lunch and Baked Goods will be offered. Spaces for Crafters and Vendors are available on a first- come, first-serve basis. Contact the church office 508-336-9355, Email: seekonkucc@gmail.com to fill out the necessary form. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

Thursday Lenten Seminars

- Please join us for our Thursday Lenten Seminars at Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA in Woodworth Hall. We start at 6 PM with a communal meal for all ages - $1 per person. Come eat a meal in community together sponsored and prepared by various Boards in the church to bring us together. Open to the public, all are welcome and invited to attend. For additional information please call the church office at 508-3369355. At 6:45 – 8 PM, choose from up to 3 different lecture series.

Gregory Supinski This should be an important topic for anyone who owns property and has preferences as to whom, how and when that property is transferred at his or her death. It encompasses the accumulation, conservation and distribution of an estate. You may have heard the expression, “We don’t plan to fail; but we fail to plan.” That is nowhere more true than in the accumulation, protection, and distribution of our estate. Only 44% of adult Americans have a will, but only about 28% of those wills are up to date. What would happen to your legacy if you ever needed care, at home or in a facility? Who would care for you? And how would you pay for that care? How can I plan to pass along a legacy to a favorite charitable institution and get tax benefits today? These are some of the challenges (and their solutions) that will be discussed.

Week 3 – March 15th

1. Mindful Parenting Leaders will be Mary Catherine, Gherardini, Sarah Stevenson, Kristin Putney and members of the Christian Education Committee Parenthood is not for the faint of heart! It can seem close to impossible to balance you and your child’s needs. School, jobs, extracurricular activities, social media concerns, physical and mental well being. The list goes on and on. This aids to help parents and caregivers learn simple, quick everyday ways to cope with the stress of parenthood while connecting more deeply with your child and with your faith. 2. Thinking about Writing Your Faith Story? Lead by Rev. Marilyn Ricci This Seminar is for all MENTORS of the Confirmands and for all who would like to articulate faith in light of their life journey... Come discover more about God, Jesus Holy Spirit baptism, communion and the basics of our faith... and how you might put your understandings on paper.

Week 4 – March 22nd 6:30 PM

Please note the time change and this does not include supper 1. Walk the Labyrinth – Starts with a brief candlelight, healing & meditation service followed by walking the Labyrinth. Come and share in these moments of reflection and find peace in the walk.

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1. Ethics – Leader: Rev Dr. Daehler Hayes Case studies relating to Ethical Decision making, What’s the Right Thing to Do??; a brief journey in ethical decision making in an age of moral dilemmas. Dr Hayes is an adjunct professor at URI who teaches Ethics. 2. Spiritual Fitness: Leaders are Chontell Washington and Venson Jordan. Chontell is a Sabbatical Pastor at Slatersville UCC. Come try new ways to experience a greater sense of focus, healing, balance, mobility, flexibility and stress relief. 3. How would you like to be remembered: Leaders are Ellen and Larry Hindle. Spend an hour with two engaging people who will help you explore ways to reflect and write your obituary. Meaningful and fun with some humor included.

Week 2 – March 8th

1. Our Mission in Haiti guided by Linda Sable, Rev Daehler Hayes and Suzanne Swanson. It’s all about relationships: Past/ Present/Future. Call all who have made the journey over the past 28 years and those who have yet to go! Let’s envision together! Conversations and Questions, sharing and updates on people, places and programs. 2. Taking Charge of Stress Leaders are Dr Jessica Stewart Bien and Kristin Putney Come to ease the stressed-out, worried places of our lives that cause stress in our bodies and relationships, and most importantly experience and discover what we can do about this. 3. Legacy Planning – It’s not just for the wealthy!! Leader Alice

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Seekonk Congregational Church Holy Week Services

All Are Welcome, for additional information please call 508-336-9355. Holy Week in our faith community is a time of spiritual growth and renewal like no other time of the year! So often the comments come back to us that those who participate in the fullness of the services planned gain a new understanding of who Jesus was and how faith connects with “real life”. When we worship, we are in the presence of the Eternal and this Holy Week promises to be such a time once again. Palm Sunday, March 25th at 9:00AM & 10:30AM will include special music and palms. Cherub Choir sings at beginning. Children enter toward the end of the Service to lead the procession to the Hall where Holy Week Marketplace follows each service. Maundy Thursday, March 29th at 7:00PM will begin with a light meal around the tables in candlelit Woodworth Hall...followed by the events of the Last Supper and the Garden of Gethsemane reenacted by the disciples and Jesus. It is a very moving, memorable evening! (Required attendance for 2nd graders & families) (Child Care for young children…let us know if you need it ahead of time, please!) Good Friday, March 30th at 7:30PM (please note time difference between Thursday and Friday) service will be held in the Church Sanctuary with the procession of the Cross and the crucified Christ followed by the Tenebrae Service of Darkness. Easter Sunrise Service will be at 6 AM at the Grist Mill Pond. Easter Celebration Services: April 1st at 9:00AM and 10:30AM Trumpet, Organ and Timpani play ten minutes before the services begin. Sacred Dance processional and Children’s Choir sings. All children begin in church and pre-school through 5th graders are invited (unless parents want them to remain in worship) to move to the Hall for special event.

Haven United Methodist Church News

Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI. Call 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information. Office hours Monday thru Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm. Check out our website at www.havenumchurch.com. 1. Haven UMC Thrift Store: We are open every Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm. Clothing, coats and jackets, shoes, linens, household items, puzzles, odds and ends. Donations are gratefully accepted (we’ll pickup clothing and small items if needed). Volunteers are welcome! 2. Haven Sunday School Basketball League! Practice is Wednesday 5:30-7 pm, with games on Saturday mornings for the 8 to 14 year olds; 15-17 year olds practice 7-8:30 pm Wednesday at Haven with games Thursday night at Martin Middle School. 3. Are you searching for a church home? Do you or someone you know need prayer? At Haven UMC, we are a haven for those who would seek to know God better, while spreading the love of Jesus Christ. Worship Service is at 10 am on Sunday followed by Coffee Hour. Children’s Sunday School during worship service. Adult Bible Study at 12 pm studying “The Lord’s Prayer.” 4. 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.

Newman Congregational Church, UCC Continues to Collect Donations!

Used clothing drop-off bin Newman Congregational Church, UCC is seeking clothing donations from community members. Newman UCC has been partnering with St. Pauly Textile Inc. to collect used clothing for over the past year. St. Pauly Textile Inc. works with non-profit organizations , like Newman UCC , to set up used clothing drop off sheds designed to give community members a clean, attractive, and well-monitored place to donate gently used textile items, which are then distributed both here in the U.S. and worldwide to people who need them. With a strong call to mission and care for all of Creation, Newman UCC, an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ, is excited to continue to host a St. Pauly’s Clothing Donation Shed and extends an invitation to one and all to join in our shared mission by recycling old clothing in this way. St. Pauly Textile, Inc. collects over 120,000 pounds of clothing every day and estimates that this clothing ends up in 44 different countries (including the United States) yearly. In 2017, the company was able to help keep over 20 million articles of clothing out of landfills. The company was founded 22 years ago in Rochester, NY and is an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau. Accepted items include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, drapes, linens, pillowcases and stuffed animals. Donors are asked to donate items in a plastic bag to protect against dirt and the elements. There is a small box on the shed that contains receipts to help donors take a tax deduction. Consider donating your used clothing items today. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, call 401-434-4742.

Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Holy Week and Easter Schedule

The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford, invites all to the celebrations of Holy Week and Easter: • Maundy Thursday, March 29, 6 p.m. – Celebration of the Lord’s Supper (including a light meal) • Good Friday, March 30, 7 p.m. – Solemn Liturgy • Great Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 31, 7 p.m. – The Story of Salvation, Baptism and the Festive First Eucharist of Easter (followed by a reception in the Parish Hall) • Easter Sunday, April 1, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. – Festive Holy Eucharist with Trumpet & Choir Contact info: 401-434-5012, office@epiphanyep.org

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James R Gaglia on Fall 2017 Dean’s List at Rhode Island College

James Gaglia of Riverside was named to the fall Dean’s List at Rhode Island College. James is a 2012 graduate of East Providence High School and a 2016 graduate of CCRI with an associates in General Studies. He is a social work major and plans to graduate in the spring. His family is very proud of him.

Roger Williams University Announces Fall 2017 Graduates

Bristol, RI - The following local residents were among the 176 students who graduated from Roger Williams University in December as part of the Class of 2017. • Charles Chadsey of East Providence, RI, with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice • Randy Dobbins of Riverside, RI, with a Bachelor of Science in Healthy Communities • Courtney Fish of East Providence, RI, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 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.

Allie Wright Named to Cedarville University’s Dean’s Honor List

Cedarville, OH - Allie Wright of Riverside, RI, has been recognized for achieving the Dean’s Honor List for fall semester, 2017 at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. Students on the Dean’s Honor List have achieved a 3.75 GPA for the semester while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours. Cedarville University, located between Dayton and Columbus, Ohio is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 3,963 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and leading student satisfaction ratings. For more information about the University, visit www.cedarville.edu.

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

Waterville, ME - John G. Shamgochian of East Providence, R.I., was recently named to the highly selective Dean’s List at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year. Shamgochian is one of 469 Colby students -- or 24 percent of the qualified student body -- to qualify for 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 3.77 or higher last fall

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Rumford Resident Benjamin Aldrich Returns Following Intensive Research Project

Worcester, MA -- Benjamin Aldrich of Rumford, R.I., a member of the class of 2019 majoring in biomedical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in Worcester. The project was titled Developing Pricing Strategy for Worcester Regional Food Hub. In their project summary, the students wrote, “We hope that the Food Hub’s potential new pricing strategy will provide a roadmap that guides these new hubs towards sustainable operations, and that our videos will inspire a similar approach to bring more produce to local communities in new food hubs.” At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a researchdriven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university’s 40-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world. A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people’s lives-and make a difference before they graduate. “The WPI project-based curriculum brings students out of the classroom and their comfort zones and into the global community to apply their knowledge to solve real problems,” said Professor Kent Rissmiller, interim dean of WPI’s Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Division. “Students are immersed in a new setting, solving open-ended problems and working with people of different backgrounds-all valuable perspectives for surviving and thriving in today’s global marketplace. They also learn the meaning and magic of teamwork; make a real and meaningful difference in their host community; and gain a competitive edge for any resume, or graduate or professional school application.” About Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation’s first engineering and technology universities. Its 14 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. WPI’s talented faculty work with students on interdisciplinary research that seeks solutions to important and socially relevant problems in fields as diverse as the life sciences and bioengineering, energy, information security, materials processing, and robotics. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university’s innovative Global Projects Program. There are more than 40 WPI project centers throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.

Jacqueline Boutcher Named to Wheaton College (Ill.) Dean’s List for Fall 2017

Wheaton, IL - Wheaton College student Jacqueline Boutcher of East Providence, Rhode Island, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. To earn Dean’s List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale. Wheaton College is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. For more information, visit wheaton.edu.

Audrey Duarte Cast in Premiere Performance of “Battles Lost and Won”

Elmira, NY (02/22/2018)-- A new play titled, “Battles Lost and Won,” by local playwright and Elmira College professor, John J. Kelly, will premiere Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24 at 8:00 p.m. at the Arnot Art Museum, Elmira. The play, performed by Elmira College students, including Audrey Duarte of Riverside, RI (02915), is set in the American Southwest, after World War II veterans return from Europe. Their battles won, they now face another battle - this time with wildfires raging out of control. Playwright John J. Kelly, professor of theatre and director of the theatre program at Elmira College, has more than 250 educational and professional productions to his credit, beginning work as a playwright only a bit over three years ago. In that time, his plays have been published, anthologized, and performed in high schools, colleges, and professional theatres throughout the nation, including New York City, Washington D.C., and Chicago. General admission is $15. Members of the Arnot Art Museum, Chemung County Sunrise Rotary Club, and faculty, staff and students of Elmira College are $10. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Contact Professor Kelly’s office at (607) 735-1981. Proceeds from ticket sales of both performances will be donated to the Glove House and the Arnot Art Museum. Elmira College is a private, coeducational, Phi Beta Kappa college founded in 1855, located in Elmira, New York. The College has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,200 full-time mostly-residential students, and is the guardian of Quarry Farm where Mark Twain wrote many of his most iconic novels and is today a research center for visiting Twain scholars. The College has been ranked as a Best College in the Northeast by The Princeton Review and a Top Tier national liberal arts college by U.S. News & World Report, which also ranked Elmira College as a leading college, nationally, for student internships. The Philadelphia Inquirer cited the Elmira College campus as ‘picture postcard perfect.’

Maura McKnight of Rumford Graduates From the University of New Hampshire

Durham, NH - Maura McKnight of Rumford graduated from the University of New Hampshire in December 2017. He/she earned a MS degree in Occupational Therapy. Students who received the honor Summa Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0: Students who received the honor of Magna Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and students who received the honor of Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.50-3.64. Students are only graduated after the Registrar’s Office has certified that all degree requirements have been successfully completed. Participating in the commencement ceremony is the act of honoring and celebrating academic achievement. The University of New Hampshire, founded in 1866, is a worldclass public research university with the feel of a New England liberal arts college. A land, sea, and space-grant university, UNH is the state’s flagship public institution, enrolling 13,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students.

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Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk Announces Scholarship Program for High School Seniors $1,000 scholarship deadline is March 09, 2018

The Rotary Club of East Providence, RI /Seekonk, MA announces the deadline for its annual scholarship program for 2018. Each year, the Rotary Club awards $1,000 scholarship each to four graduating seniors from the following schools: East Providence High School; East Providence Career & Technical Center; Saint Mary’s Bay View Academy; and Seekonk High School. Deadline for the application is March 09, 2018. “The purpose of the scholarship is to reward a local high school student who best exemplifies the criteria of service, leadership and academic achievement,” states Valerie Perry, 2017-18 president of the Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk, MA. “Consideration is also given to need, and applicants must be a resident of East Providence or Seekonk.” Interested students should obtain the official application form from their school guidance counselor. He/she would complete the application form and return it to their guidance counselor directly by the deadline. The Rotary Club’s Educational Trust Scholarship Committee then selects the recipients from a pool of the most deserving applicants submitted by each school’s guidance department.

Faith and Valerie Beginning February 2018, the Rotary Club of East Providence/ Seekonk will be honoring a 10th or 11th grade student from East Providence Senior High School. This month’s recipient we are proud to announce is Faith Swicker. Faith was recognized with a Rising Star Plaque from our Rotary Club. "Awarded to Faith Swicker for demonstrating ambition and a strong will to succeed. You’re on a path to greatness. Keep reaching for the sky! Student of the Month February 5, 2018" Her English teacher (Diana Student of the Month Plaque Lee) had the following comments Faith Swicker about Faith: "Academically Faith excels. She is in honors and AP classes. Faith also has several extracurricular activities. She is in the Student Council, the Portuguese Club and on the Newspaper team. Also, she started an afterschool club called Limitless, which is comprised of students who have Christian faith and believe in God. This group meets and prays together as well as helping the community with a food drive. Faith has over 200 community service hours. She volunteers on Sunday at her church in the toddler room. In my opinion, Faith is a kind, smart, and respected young lady who gives back and pays it forward."

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Spring Home & Garden Spring into Lawn and Garden Care

(Family Features) If cooler weather has you longing for sunny days outdoors, take heart. Once spring rolls around, you can safely begin the annual cleanup to prepare your yard for months of warm-weather enjoyment. Start by evaluating your lawn. Look for bald spots where grass has grown sparsely and needs reseeding, or uneven areas that may need to be filled and leveled. Before you take steps to correct any problems, you’ll need a clean slate. Clear the yard of any leaves, rocks or sticks that may have accumulated then cut the grass as short as you can. Use a thatching rake to remove dead roots and grass. Break up the soil in bare spots to create an environment that will be hospitable to new seed. Add lawn soil to level the surface. You’ll also need to apply an herbicide to treat weed-infested areas. Allow the weed killer to work for about a week then rake again to remove dead weeds. Then you’re ready to over-seed or spot seed, depending on your lawn’s needs. Your climate will determine the best grass variety for your yard. Be sure to select and apply a fertilizer that is consistent with your grass type and water thoroughly to promote deep root growth, which can help your lawn withstand extreme conditions as temperatures rise. Your lawn isn’t the only part of your yard that needs attention during the spring months, though. Your garden and flower beds may need some care before they, too, are ready to burst with new bounty and color. Begin by clearing your garden and beds of any debris like leaves and other matter that piled up during months of neglect. Gently turn the soil and work in fresh fertilizer. Before your plants and flowers are in full-growth mode is the ideal time to make repairs. Check edging for any damage, replace rotted woodwork and complete any other maintenance tasks. As for the plants, prune before the first buds sprout to minimize stress. You can also start indoor seeds, and early spring is the time to divide perennials and plant some hardier vegetables, such as onions and potatoes. The warmer months may still seem far away, but getting some of your lawn and garden care underway now can make those warmer, sunny days feel closer in no time. Find more seasonal tips for prepping your yard at eLivingToday.com.

5 ‘Smart’ Ways To Tackle Your Spring Cleaning

(BPT) - Pull back the drapes, crack open the window and let in the warm, sun-soaked air. That’s right, spring is right around the corner and that means it’ll soon be time to chase away the grime and odors that have settled in over the long winter. For many, spring cleaning is something of a tradition, a ritual. But things have changed. The days of dipping an old mop into a tin bucket filled with gray water belong to another era. In the age of smart cars and smartphones, cleaning has become smarter as well. Here are a few smart innovations that will make your spring cleaning routine much more efficient and thorough. 1. Freshen up your style. A change in seasons is the perfect time to change up your wardrobe. Take advantage of this transitional period to purge items you haven’t worn in 12 months or more -

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Spring 4. Use the power of light. The battle against germs is a year-round endeavor. This spring, instead of repeating the old routine of a rag and some harsh cleaner, which often can spread more germs than it kills, try a UV sanitizing wand. These simple devices use a powerful ultraviolet light to kill odor-causing bacteria and germs on hard surfaces. It’s the same technology used in many hospitals and is perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, even cleaning your kids’ toys. 5. Let your appliances do more work. Have you ever wondered whether your oven, dishwasher and refrigerator could be doing a little more to reach their full potential? If so, you probably have yet to use the new generation of smart appliances. LG’s line of SmartThinQ appliances are Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to monitor dishwashing and laundry cycles, remotely clean the oven or even check the air quality at home from your phone or computer while you are out of the house. Far from being a chore, spring cleaning is a celebration, a chance to chase away the stuffiness of winter and bring a fresh, revitalizing feeling into your house. With the help of new technology, it’s even easier to get a start on this season of growth and regeneration.

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(Family Features) Spring is a time for renewal and awakenings. It’s also the perfect time to take your cues from Mother Nature and devise a plan to reduce and reimagine your way to a refreshing, updated home you can fully enjoy once more. Reorganize cluttered areas. If a room (or rooms) in your house are in disarray, start by reorganizing those often-used spaces to give them a like-new look and feel. Begin by removing everything from the room - including the furniture, if you’re able - and separate your belongings into boxes or piles based on what you plan to put back in the room, move to another location and throw away or donate. Once you’ve cleaned the space, resituate the necessary furniture then place items you’re keeping back in their places in tidy fashion so they’re easy to locate. Eliminate the extras. While you’re freshening up the house, it’s the perfect time to purge unwanted and unused items, but remember that items in good condition can actually do good for those in need. By donating clothing, electronics, furniture, household goods and vehicles to be sold in The Salvation Army Family and Thrift Stores, you can help transform lives in your local community. A good rule of thumb: if you haven’t used it in the last year and it doesn’t have special sentimental value, it’s probably time to let it go. Get rid of grime. A whole season’s worth of dirt and dust accumulates during the cold winter months. A deep clean inside and out can restore your home to its former glory. Inside, take time to launder all of your linens, including curtains, rugs and bedding. Move furniture to vacuum behind and below, and don’t overlook dust and dirt magnets like mirrors, light fixtures and the insides of cabinets, especially higher shelves that see infrequent use. Outdoors, hose off or power-wash surfaces like windows, siding, decks and concrete to restore a crisp, clean appearance. Revise for real life. If there’s an area of your home that isn’t quite working for your lifestyle, spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to make a change. That may mean reconfiguring furniture for a more functional living room or converting an underused guest room into a useful craft or project space. Take time to consider what changes will make the space more practical, and even sketch out some possibilities on paper to fine-tune your ideas before you get to work. Discover new decor. A spring refresh is about more than just decluttering and cleaning, it’s about giving new life to your home with new decor, accessories and artwork. One affordable option: seek out unexpected treasures by shopping for great bargains at thrift stores. The proceeds from the sale of items found at shops like The Salvation Army Thrift and Family Stores go to help those in need, and it’s one simple way to update your decor without spending a fortune. Visit SATruck.org to schedule a donation pick-up or find a thrift store near you. Source: The Salvation Army

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Home & Garden 3 Ways to Throwback Style

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Spring Home & Garden Get complete coverage - In general, there are two types of fires - quick flaming and smoldering. Today’s smoke alarms are effective at detecting both but use unique technologies that make them better suited for particular locations within the home. The NFPA and other safety advocates recommend installing dual-sensor alarms like the First Alert 10-Year Battery Dual Sensor Alarm because they provide the best potential for early detection of all types of common household fires while helping to reduce the number of non-emergency alarms - all while providing a decade of protection without the need for costly and ongoing battery replacement. Install and maintain - Having smoke alarms is only one part of the story. In order to function properly, all alarms must be regularly inspected and maintained. Make sure to test the alarm, by simply holding down the test button, at least once a month. Also, when testing, it’s important to clean the alarm to remove any dust or

debris. This advice holds true even for newer alarms, which feature 10-year batteries, as well as hardwired alarms that feature a battery back-up. Check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. Plan your escape - Maintaining alarms is essential to every household, but what about your escape route? Unfortunately, recent research indicates that just 25 percent of families have an escape plan that they practice regularly. To develop an effective plan, walk through your home and inspect all possible exits and escape routes. Identify two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. Practice your home fire escape plan at least twice a year and make sure to plan a meeting spot. For more fire safety tips, visit www.firstalert.com.

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN Girl Scouts of SNE Celebrates Cookie Season with their Second Annual Cookies & Cocktails Event!

In 2017, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first known instance of Girl Scouts selling cookies with their debut event Cookies & Cocktails. On March 8th, the celebration returns! The festivities are shaping up to be an incredible evening celebrating 101 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies! Local chefs will be creating delicious desserts using everyone’s favorite treat—Girl Scout Cookies! We have partnered with some of your favorite groups: Knead Doughnuts, Ellie’s Bakery, Johnny Granata’s, Aquilante’s Bistro & Tavern and Newport Restaurant Group to showcase our cookies “out of the box”. Attendees will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, tasty Girl Scout Cookie creations, and the opportunity to bid on both live and silent auction items. The evening, once again, will be emceed by the one and only Mario Hilario. This is an event you won’t want to miss and proved to be a hit in 2017! (Please note this is a 21+ event.) The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 8th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Crowne Plaza (The Atrium) located at 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI. Free ample parking is available for your convenience. Ticket sales are live on our website now at www.gssne.org! About Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent girl leadership organization where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, in partnership with 2,700 adult volunteers, serves 6,500 girls from Rhode Island, thirteen communities in southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, CT. For additional information, please visit www.gssne. org, follow @GirlScoutsofSNE on Twitter, and like us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/GSSNE.

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East Providence Girl Scouts Meet Author

Members of East Providence Troop 417 and Seekonk Troop 707 are shown with author and illustrator Sarah Dillard at a book signing in Plainville, Mass. Members of East Providence Girl Scout Troop 417 and Seekonk Girl Scout Troop 707 attended a book signing at An Unlikely Story bookstore in Plainville, Mass. There they met Sarah Dillard, a children’s book author and illustrator who was a former Brownie and Junior Girl Scout. To date, Sarah has written 28 books. Four of the books are about Mouse Scouts, a scouting troop of mice. The books’ themes include environmental awareness, helping others and team work. Each chapter ends with an excerpt from the Mouse Scout Handbook. The girls listened to the author read a chapter of her latest Mouse Scout book “Making Friends”, learned how to weave a bowl, made their own book and received a Mouse Scout fun patch. They also received a personalized autograph and photo with the author.

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St. Brendan Pack 4 Riverside Winners at the Pinewood Derby

St. Brendan’s Pack 4 Riverside held their Pinewood Derby on February 17th. Winners were 1st Jonathan DeOliveira, 2nd Logan Vieira, 3rd Andre DeVoto, 4th Thomas Gregory, 5th Drew Tokarz They will be going to regionals on March 17th.

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Above: Top row, L to R: Robert Fricker, Andre DeVoto, Jonathan DeOliveira, Thomas Gregory, Noah Huckabee, Pauline Leonard, and Rico DeOliveira Bottom row, L to R: Ian Saraiva, Logan Vieira, Frank Patalano, Jr., Drew Tokarz, Jacob Tokarz, and Gradien Silvia

At left: L to R: 1st Jonathan DeOliveira, 2nd Logan Vieira, 3rd Andre DeVoto, 4th Thomas Gregory, 5th Drew Tokarz

St. Brendan Pack 4 Riverside Celebrated its Annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Saturday, February 24th. Scouts received Awards, and WEBELO IIs received the Arrow of Light award which crosses them over to Boy Scouts. Scouts from Kindergarten to 5th grade received awards, performed skits and jokes, and enjoyed lunch with cupcakes for dessert.

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SCHOOL NEWS Students in Automotive Program at the EP Career and Tech Participate in Ocean State Automotive Contest

Students in the EP CTC Automotive Program: Ethan Lopes and Alexander Dauphniee placed 2nd; Dylan DeSousa and Anthony Martins placed 4th. On January 26th, the annual Ocean State Automotive Contest, hosted by New England of Technology in cooperation with the RI Automobile Dealers Association, provides an opportunity for high school seniors to demonstrate their automotive technical abilities. Students must work at various stations to complete assigned tasks or to troubleshoot technical “bugs” that have been planted in the vehicles. Teams of two high school seniors from various Rhode Island career and technical centers had fifteen minutes to complete each station. The workstations include braking systems, steering and suspension systems, electrical and electronics systems, information systems, engine repair, parts identification and engine performance. Students also had to take part in a written exam in which the score was added to the final team score. Ethan Lopes and Alexander Dauphniee placed 2nd. Dylan DeSousa and Anthony Martins placed 4th. The 2nd place contestants were given scholarships to New England Institute of Technology and tools from Snap-on Tools.

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Catholic Youth Ministry and Scout Awards

Bay View students will be honored at Catholic Youth Ministry and Scout Awards. In a press release last month the school noted that students will be honored by The Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., Bishop of Providence, at The Catholic Youth Ministry and Scout Awards Celebration. The award ceremony will take place at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on March 11th. Angelica McAfee, a senior at Bay View, will be honored with a St. Timothy Award. This national award is given by the Diocese of Providence and it represents the highest honor a diocese can present to a Catholic youth. A student who wins this award, “lives as a disciple of Christ, setting a positive example for other youth; witnesses to their faith by exhibiting Catholic morals and integrity; demonstrates Gospel values through service to others; and, exhibits Christian leadership in parish, school, and/or community settings.”

Annaliese Brannon and Olivia Tracy have been named recipients of the Marian Medal for their work in Girl Scouts of Rhode Island. This religious recognition is created by the Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Providence and not by Girl Scouts of the USA or GSSNE. The Marian Medal, “enables girls to discuss and share in order to come to a better understanding of the Christian life. They have the opportunity to look at their values, their approaches to life, their relationship with God and their understanding of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Above all, they have the opportunity to grow in an understanding of their Catholic faith and its traditions,” said school administrators. Angelica was nominated by Colleen Gribbin, Bay View’s Upper School Principal. Annaliese and Olivia were nominated by the Scouting Committee. Award requirements taken from award notification letters to Angelica McAfee, from Louise M. Dussault, Director of Catholic Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Providence.

EP Mother-Daughter Duo Raise Awareness for Marfan Syndrome

This past February was a month in which we celebrate love, observe Lent, and honor black history. It is also Marfan Awareness month. About 1 in 5,000 people have the Marfan syndrome and many don’t even know they have it, but one Bay View family is looking to change that. Melissa Keller (East Providence, RI), a 5th grader at St. Mary Academy - Bay View, was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome at the age of six, but unlike 75% of patients diagnosed with Marfan, she did not inherit the syndrome, she was the first in her family to have it after a spontaneous gene mutation, which makes her case even rarer. According to the Marfan Foundation, “Marfan syndrome affects many parts of the body including the heart, blood vessels, bones and joints [...] and some of the more common Marfan characteristics include tallness, long fingers, and dissection of the aorta.” Without proper treatment, these conditions can worsen over time, which is why Melissa and her Mother, Vera, a faculty member

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at Bay View, have put together a Marfan Awareness table in the Walsh Dining Room. “It’s their hope that through this table, they can help raise awareness about the Marfan Foundation, which works towards raising awareness and funds to support doctors and scientists as they do research to learn more about connective tissue disorders and improve the lives of Marfan patients,” said a school spokesperson.

Freshman Receives NFHS 2018 Heart of the Arts Award

Bay View freshman Cecelia Egan, has received the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) "2018 Heart of the Art Award" for her dedication to performing arts. As the Rhode Island representative, Egan is now eligible to be one of eight section finalists that can win the National Award this summer. Cecelia Egan is honored for her dedication to Performing Arts despite living with a neuromuscular disorder. Living with Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) a degenerative neuromuscular disorder that limits her mobility, Egan first captured the spotlight in the spokes of her wheelchair four years ago as a fifth-grader and has since become a beacon of light and inspiration on and off the stage at Bay View. A dedicated student with a typical freshman course load, Egan balances academics, performing arts and traveling to medical appointments out of state. As a member of the Bay View Players, she has performed in countless theatrical productions, often integrating herself into the cast without calling attention to her wheelchair and need for assisted mobility. Her courage and infectious smile has redefined her place in the school community and has inspired a deeper meaning of the program’s definition of "ensemble". "Cecelia is a great source of strength for all of us, she brings us to our center. She is center stage," said Bay View Performing Arts Department Chair, Christine Kavanagh. "I am very happy she (Cecelia) won this award, because she is the nicest and sweetest girl. She embodies the Heart of the Arts award," added fellow class member Caitlin Connallon, '19. The purpose of the NFHS "Heart of the Arts Award" is to recognize individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive hearts of arts that represent the core mission of education based activities.

Twenty-Three Feehan Students Honored with Scholastic Art Awards

Attleboro, MA (February 1, 2018) – Eight students from Bishop Feehan High School have been recognized with Gold Key Scholastic Art Awards, representing the highest level of art in the state. Rachel Simone, a Sophomore from Riverside, RI is one of the nine students from Feehan who will be recognized for their Silver Key works at a ceremony in March at Tufts University. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has been held annually for the past 95 years. The Massachusetts competition is sponsored this year by both the Boston Globe and Tufts University. Gold and Silver Key winners are invited to a ceremony at Cohen Auditorium at Tufts University on March 17.

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At Martin Middle School, you have created a family. Family means that no matter what happens that you are in it TOGETHER. It means that no matter how many times you may argue or disagree with your administrators, colleagues, or peers that deep down you still have respect for them and if they need anything, you’ll be the first to stand up and help them. It means that you never let them stand alone. It means that you are giving and receiving respect

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Which Grade Level is the B.O.M.B? Parent Communication Challenge

At Martin Middle School, B.O.M.B. stands for Breakfast On Mr. Black. Over the past three weeks, I have learned that OUR FAMILY loves a challenge!!! As educators, we are responsible for the learning of OUR KIDS. This is a responsibility the Martin Family doesn’t take lightly. However, we share this obligation with OUR KIDS and OUR FAMILIES. Reaching out to families is one of the most important academic and behavior interventions. Research shows that when teachers and families work together and they are communicating regularly, the result is that student achievement improves. We are in the middle of this challenge over the next two weeks. Every time you communicate with a parent or family member, please add your name and comments on the google doc. The winning grade level team with the highest percentage of Parent Phone Calls will receive BREAKFAST ON MR. BLACK! Teach with Passion! Bill

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The Whiteknact Community worked diligently to collect food items for the Can Soup Drive to support the Hope and Faith Organization in the community. They collected hundreds of cans to donate to this amazing organization. Thank you for spreading kindness throughout the community! The Whiteknact PTA hosted a Sweetheart Dance which had more than 200 people in attendance. It was a great time for families and students. The Whiteknact Chorus in collaboration with the Orlo Chorus performed at City Hall for the Martin Luther King Celebration in January. The chorus will be busy in March for “Music In Our Schools” and performing at the Bruins game. Our March Spirit Day theme will be “Crazy Hair Day,” which will be a fun one for all! Our students in Room 7 have started a new initiative at Whiteknact called the “Share Cart,” which you can read about in the article that they wrote in this month’s reporter. As a school, we continue to show what Whiteknact Pride means in school, at home, and in our community!

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Student-Led Initiative Begins at Whiteknact

Article Written by India and Ava (Fifth graders in Room 7) Have you ever heard of a “Share Table?” Well, we learned about the “Share Table” idea from an article that we read in class. We read about a school in Florida who noticed that a lot food was being wasted. So, instead of throwing food into the trash, they allowed students to place unwanted food items onto a “Share Table.” Only food items from the school lunch program were placed on the table. The food items had to be in a sealed package and they did not allow items that needed to be refrigerated. Kids don’t always love all of the lunch items. For example, someone may not like carrots. This person will probably throw their bag of carrots away. The “Share Table” gives them the option of leaving that perfectly good bag of carrots for a carrot-loving student to enjoy. We got to thinking that we should start a “Share Table” of our own! Why start a “Share Table?” Let’s start with the issue of waste! Too many kids throw away perfectly good food! We will cut down on our trash while feeding more kids! It’s also a known fact that it is hard for students to focus when they are hungry. Did you know that all students receive the same sized lunch? A fifth-grader gets the exact same sized lunch as a kindergartener. Sometimes the lunch is too much for a little kindergartner and not enough for a hungry fifth-grader! With a “Share Table,” we are really hoping to see more empty trash cans and less hungry students. There are obviously some rules and guidelines when it comes to having a “Share Table.” We must make sure that everything is packaged and doesn’t need refrigeration. We also need to make sure that everything is clearly marked and organized so it is an allergy-friendly place for all students to visit. It is important to note that the Food and Drug Administration has made it very clear that they support the “Share Table” idea. We are extremely excited to start our very own Whiteknact Share Cart! We have been planning for it during our Morning Meetings. Our Whiteknact Share Cart will operate just like the “Share Table” described, but it will be on wheels. If any food remains on the cart at the end of the day, we will be taking the cart around to the classrooms, offering it to students to take as “to go” items. We hope to have our “Whiteknact Share Cart” up and running by March.

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East Providence residents who are high school seniors or who are undergraduates in an accredited college, community college, technical or vocational school are eligible to apply for a scholarship from Scholarship Foundation (SF) of East Providence. Last year SF of East Providence awarded more than $158,000 in scholarships. Each student receives a scholarship package of at least $1,000. Applications for graduating seniors are available in the guidance offices at East Providence High School, St. Mary’s Academy Bay View, St. Raphael Academy, LaSalle Academy, Bishop Feehan, Bishop Hendricken, St. Andrew’s, Providence Country Day and The Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Applicants can contact Susan Jordan, Scholarship Foundation Senior Awards Chair, at 401-437-0062 or schol.foundation. ep.suejordan@gmail.com. Completed senior application must be postmarked by March 16. A different application is needed for students already attending a four-year college or two-year career program. Enrolled applications can be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Debbie D’Arezzo, Scholarship Foundation Enrolled Awards Chair, P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915. She can be contacted at 401-433-5745 or ddarezzo@epschoolsri.com. Enrolled applications are not available at high schools. Completed applications for enrolled students must be postmarked by March 23.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS by Bob Rodericks

National Letter of Intent Signing at EPHS

Lindsey Amaral and Grace Abrams February 7th, 2018 was the National Letter of Intent (NLI) signing day for college athletics. The NLI is a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution. A prospective student-athlete agrees to attend the institution full-time for one academic year (two semesters or three quarters). Two East Providence High School student-athletes signed letters of intent Wednesday morning in a ceremony at the high school. Lindsey Amaral and Grace Abrams are members of the soccer team. Both were key players on the school’s 2016 State Championship team. “We are very proud of our student-athletes at EPHS. Today we are particularly proud to witness this letter of intent signing by Lindsey and Grace,” said school Athletic Director, Gregg Amore. “The achievements of these two students are credits to them, their teachers, coaches and families,” added Amore. “I am proud of all that you have accomplished, Head Soccer Coach, Angelo Pizzi told his players and an assembled group of team mates and family. “You both followed my motto which is academics over athletics and have made all of us very proud,” said Coach Pizzi. “I visited several schools in New England,” Lindsey Amaral said after the ceremony. “I really enjoyed the climate and campus at American International College. They had a lot to offer and I look forward to attending college there,” said Amaral. “I enjoyed the recruitment process,” said Grace Abrams. “It was a long process but worth it. Treveeca Nazarene University was a school that fell right into place. I’m glad to have been accepted,” she added. After going 16-0 this year, the Townies lost a heartbreaker for the 2017 state title to Johnston High 2-1. The Townies were undefeated and looking to repeat as state champs. Both students are top scholar athletes at EPHS. Lindsey Amaral was a 4 year starter for the varsity soccer team. She was All-Division selection in 2015 as a sophomore and a 2016 MVP and All-Division selection. She was a defensive MVP in 2016 and 2017. She was also senior Captain in 2017. “Lindsey was a defensive stalwart for the team,” added Coach Pizzi. “Her leadership on defense helped contribute to the lowest amount of goals scored against for the state in 2017,” Pizzi

added. Amaral has attained “High Honors” throughout her years in high school. She has attained an 87.7 GPA in an Honors/College Prep Course of Study. Grace Abrams was also a top student athlete. Currently ranked #2 in the class of 2018, Abrams has been a four year starter for the team. She was a freshman MVP and offensive MVP as a junior and senior. She was Captain as a senior and the state’s second leading scorer in 2016 and 2017. Abrams was 3rd team All-State as a junior and senior as well as All-Division and All-Tournament in 2016 as a junior. “Grace was the RI Interscholastic League East Region Student of the Month in 2017 and a Wendy’s High School Heisman winner,” said Coach Pizzi. “She also won a Foot Locker Scholar award applicant and 2nd team senior All-State.” Abrams also was a team Captain for the Tidal Wave Premier Soccer team. Academically, Abrams was a Rhode Island and National Honor Society member and a member of the Spanish National Honor Society. She is a recipient of the Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony award; the Harvard Book prize, the RI Scholar Athlete award and is an applicant for the National Association of Secondary School Principals Scholarship. “She received the school’s Highest Honors with Distinction” from 2014-2018,” added Pizzi. “We are all proud that Lindsey Amaral and Grace Abrams will be taking their considerable soccer talents to American International College and Travecca Nazarene University respectively, to play NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer. Both are honors students in the Honors College Prepatory Program at EPHS. Grace is ranked #2 in the Class of 2018. Townie Pride Never Sleeps,” said Athletic Director Gregg Amore.

Townie Basketball

Deyshawn Tengbeh number 24 of the Townies in recent action

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Lady Townies

Myles Nuey number 1 for the Townies Both EPHS boys and girls basketball teams lost in quarterfinal action late last month. After trailing by just four points in the first half, Mount Pleasant High ran away with the game in the second half and easily defeated East Providence 85-61. Darren Robinson scored 26 points for Mount Pleasant in their win. Deyshawn Tengbeh led East Providence with 17 points. The Townies are hoping to still compete in the state open division championships. On Friday February 16, 2018 East Providence’s Myels Nuey scored a game-high 20 points, 17 coming in the first half, and teammate Dion Hazard added 18 points to lead East Providence to an 84-53 win over Central in the preliminary round of the Division I playoffs. Deyshawn Tengbeh had 10 pts., Clinton Ogunronbi 8 pts., Juston Williams 6, Ben Sears 5, Justin Pena 4, Richard Pina 4, Connor Gordon and Julian Andrade each with 3 pts.

In pre-playoff action in February, the Townies had a roller coaster ride of wins and losses as they sought post season play. On February 2nd, EP bopped Cranston West 85-67. Dion Hazard impressed all with 30 points and Deyshawn Tengbeh scored 27. Juston Williams, scored 14 second half points (16 total) for EP. In a close battle on February 6th, Classical got by the Townies with a 63-60 win as Deyshawn Tengbeh had 21 points and Dion Hazard added 21 in the Townie loss. The next night, East Providence beat Central 64-51 for their second win over the Knights in the month. Myles Nuey scored 24 points for EP, 21 in the second half. On Friday, February 9th, East Providence beat Hope High 6447. Deyshawn Tengbeh had 26 points and Dion Hazard scored 17 points with 10 big rebounds. On February 12th, Cranston East came into the East Providence gymnasium looking to face a tough Townie squad. The Bolt came away with a scrappy win over EP. Deyshawn Tengbeh had 19 points to lead the Townies. Dion Hazard had 13 points for EP while Ben Sears added 10. After the 84-53 win over Central in the opening round of playoff action, EPHS Head Coach Joe Andrade said he remains cautiously optimistic. “We are capable of playing with just about anyone but we really have to be on top of our game. Facing the 16-2 Mount Pleasant team at their home court on Tuesday (February 20th at 6pm) will be a big challenge,” said Andrade. The Townies ended with a 14-10 record. Also losing in quarterfinal action were the Lady Townies. Juanita Sanchez High of Providence bounced the Lady Townies out of the playoffs with a 63-51 win last month. Sanchez junior Mariah Rosario dazzled the crowd with eye-popping shooting while scoring 28 points. Rosario had 7 three-point baskets, most of them from deep range. She also amassed her 1,000th career point. Lillian Conti had 14 key points for EP but all in the 2nd half. Conti also took charge in that 2nd half with a few strong successful drives to the basket and good defensive play but it wasn’t enough to counter Rosario and Sanchez High. Emma DaSilva had 12 points and Shaniah Hazard added 10 for the Townies. In earlier action last month the Townies only loss came at the hands of 15-3 Wheeler School on February 9th by a 69-40 score.

March 2018 The Reporter Courtney Dorr led with 16 points in an otherwise weak Townie offense. Emma DaSilva was the next highest scorer with 6 points for EP. But other than that, the Townies had looked great all season. In a preview for the Quarterfinal match, East Providence beat Juanita Sanchez in a January 30th game, as both teams battled for first place in the Division II North. Lillian Conti had 17 points, Courtney Dorr had 16 and Shaniah Hazard added 14 in the well balanced Townie offense. Tanya Cooper grabbed 18 rebounds while adding 7 points for EP. In a game with Wheeler, the East Siders were down by 18 points in the second half but rallied to take a one point lead over East Providence with a minute to play. However the Townies righted the ship and scored the game’s last five points for the exciting win. Other recent action saw East Providence defeat Scituate 4836 and beat Lincoln 60-30. The Townies suffered a 41-37 loss to Westerly but rebounded with a preliminary playoff round win over Mount St. Charles 47-40. Shaniah Hazard scored a team-high 16 points against the Mount and had eight rebounds. Hazard also had an impressive 6 assists on scores. Lillian Conti showed great defense and overall play. Conti had 5 steals to go with her 13 points. Tanya Cooper scored eight points and pulled down 13 rebounds.

have had impressive recent wins with victories over East Greenwich 47-41, North Kingstown 50-46, South Kingstown, 52-41 and by a 70-28 score over Lincoln. In the Lincoln game Bay View had ten different players score. Madison D’Ambra had 17 points for the Bengals and Cassie Pare added 12. D’Ambra is averaging 14.4 points per game.

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Bay View Bows Out with Close Loss

Madison D’Ambra had 23 points for Bay View including 3 threepointers but it wasn’t enough to beat LaSalle which held on to a 48-46 win over the Bengals. LaSalle led after the first half 26-15 and Bay View won the second half points scored 31-22 but it was LaSalle who won the game and went onto take the state title. Bay View Academy defeated East Greenwich in a Division I Quarterfinal game on February 20th with a 43-31 win. The Bengals

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Team 2:(back row) Michael Conheeny, David Marshall, Jim Bullock (head coach), Keri Dwyer, Al Carpenter (assistant coach), & Katherine Carcieri. (front row) Geoffrey Carpenter, Benjamin Patch, Toneka Rocha, & Jessica Bullock

Special Olympics of Rhode Island recently held their 2018 Traditional Basketball Tournament. This tournament was held at the Wheeler School on Wednesday, February 14th and at the Peterson Recreation Center at Providence College on Saturday, February 17th. A total of 25 teams from across the state competed in the tournament. The regular season was once again cut short due to snow storms. Team 1 posted a regular season record of 1-2 and placed 4th in their division at the tournament at Providence College, while Team 2 posted a 2-1 regular season record and then won the GOLD medal in their division at the tournament at the Wheeler School. Team 1 members: Michael Aguiar, Matthew Allienello, Jordan Andrews, Michael Bullock, Kevin Dexter, Greg Roberts, & Jonathan Solis. Head Coach – Jim Bullock; Assistant Coach – Nathan Patch Team 2 members: Jessica Bullock, Katherine Carcieri, Geoffrey Carpenter, Michael Conheeny, Keri Dwyer, David Marshall, Benjamin Patch, & Toneka Rocha. Head Coach – Jim Bullock; Assistant Coach – Al Carpenter I would like to thank Special Olympics of Rhode Island, Providence College, The Wheeler School, the referees, and everyone involved in this season’s Traditional Basketball program. I would also like to thank Diane Carpenter for being our “official” scorer. If anyone wants to know more about the Special Olympics program here in East Providence, contact me. James M. Bullock, 93 Ruth Ave. Rumford, RI 02916

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volunteers at youth and religious organizations and by extending services to youth in state care up to age 21. Senator Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence), Representative Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington, Warren) and Representative McEntee (D-Dist. 33, South Kingstown, Narragansett) were honored for advocacy for child protection for their sponsorship of bills (2017-S661A/2017-H 6059A, 2018-S1025/2017-H 5229A) enacted last year to enable religious organizations to require background checks of employees and volunteers who work with children, and to require all agencies that serve youth to require background checks of volunteers. Representative Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) and Senator DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Newport, Little Compton, Tiverton) were honored for youth success advocacy for their leadership during and after the 2017 legislative session and the current session working with the Department of Children, Youth and Families, Family Court, House and Senate staff, and advocates through the summer and fall on the Voluntary Extension of Care Act (2018-H 7110/2018-S 2022). The act would restore Rhode Island’s commitment to serving foster youth in the care of DCYF until age 21. Up until 2007, Rhode Island provided care to this age group, however in 2007 the limit for receiving foster care services and support was rolled back to the youth’s 18th birthday. Both legislators have reintroduced the bill, and it has also been included in the governor’s budget proposal. The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families is an alliance of more than 35 organizations that works to promote the safety, health and success of children and youth from infancy to adulthood. RICCF advocates for a comprehensive and effective network of social, emotional, health, educational, and economic supports and services for Rhode Island’s children, youth and families.

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East Providence Senior Center News 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

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.

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receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class. Meets for 2½ hours for six weeks. Introductory Coffee Hour: Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:00 – 10:00 am Cost is FREE!

Phone 435-7800 Dining Room Ext. 2 Fax 435-7803

Tues & Wed - Jan 23rd to April 17th

Breed Hall “Next to the Senior Center” 9am to 4pm - Appointments Only 435-7876 Tax Clinic is by appointment only and clients must meet income eligibility requirements of gross Income under $55,000. Clients cannot own rental property from which they derive income. You must bring the following to the appointment: a government issued picture ID, e.g. Driver’s License; Social Security Cards for themselves, spouse and all dependents; documentation for all income and expenses; Form 1095 for Health Insurance Coverage and their prior year return, especially important if they own their own home. For RI property tax credit, seniors and taxpayers with disabilities, will need rent receipts for previous three months and name and address for their landlord.

AARP Tax-Aide Program

Mon, Feb 5th to April 17th 9am to Noon

Senior Center Seminar Room. First come first serve. The AARP will be offering free tax preparation again this year. The dates are Feb 5, 2018 thru April 17, 2018. This year the PropertyTax Relief program will only be available to those over 65 or to those receiving SSDI or SSI. The maximum credit is $350. You must bring 3 rent receipts or your tax bill if you own a home. You also need to bring your 1099 SSA or your social security award letter. All others should bring all tax documents plus social security cards and a picture ID. Bring any information regarding your health insurance and bring last year's tax return. If you are on Medicare that covers the requirement for the new Affordable Care Act. All others need to bring any info or forms received in the mail relating to their health insurance. If you receive a Brokerage Statement we would like you to wait and come in after March 10. The brokerage statements can be corrected up until March 10 and if done too early then have to be amended so please wait until after March 14 if you have a brokerage statement.

Chronic Pain Self-Management

Weds April 4 – May 9th 9:00 am – 11:30 am

This program was designed for people living with any type of chronic pain. Pain is defined as chronic when it lasts for longer than three to six months, or beyond the normal healing time of an injury. Mutual support and success builds participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Meets for 2½ hours for six weeks. Introductory Coffee Hour: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 9:00 – 10:00 am Cost is FREE!

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Dining Room Volunteers Needed

The senior center needs your help. Two hours, from 11am to 1pm is all that is needed. If interested please call 435-7800 Ext 2 and speak with Cindy.

Computer/iPad Assistance

Monday, March 26th; 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.

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.

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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 and improve their physical fitness levels while enhancing their quality of life.

Support Groups Stroke Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm

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

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

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

Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Diabetes Support 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Living Well with Diabetes Classes

American Diabetes Association Accredited; The Senior Center’s Health, N utrition and Diabetes Education Office. Classes on the following Thursadays: March 1, 8, 15, 22 9:30-11:30 am April 19, 26, & May 3, 10 9:30-11:30 am June 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30-11:30 am July 26 & Aug 2, 9, 16 9:30-11:30 am Sept 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4 9:30-11:30 am Oct 25 & Nov 1, 8, 15 9:30-11:30 am Dates and Times of classes are subject to change. Please call the Health, Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office 401-435-7800 ext 7.

Diabetes Outpatient Education

Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to suc-

cessfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone! Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and to register. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Dieticians

Registered Dieticians, Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta are available for appointments in the health office. They will counsel you, in private about your personal needs and insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 1.

Clinical Lab

Wed, March 7th 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.

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Donations Wanted

The Center 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 brought to the Administration Office. Thank you in advance!

Dining Room Volunteers Needed

The senior center needs your help. Two hours, from 11am to 1pm is all that is needed. If interested please call 435-7800 Ext 2 and speak with Cindy.

Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday

9:00am Intermediate Yoga 10:00am Drawing Classd 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Support(3rd Mon) 12:00pm Chair Yoga 1:00pm Pokeno 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing 6:00pm Fit Mix

Tuesday

9:30am Bocce (weather permitting) 9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 11:00am Tai Chi 12:30pm Watercolor Class 1:25pm BINGO

Wednesday

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

Thursday

9:30am Aerobics Exercise 12:00pm MahJongg 12:30pm Bridge 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Support(4th Thurs) 6:00pm Yoga

Friday

8:00am Blended Yoga 9:00am Billiard League 10:00am Scrabble 10:00am Mah Jongg 10:30am Fitness Advisor 10:45am Chair Exercise 11:00am Meditation Class 12:45pm In-Sight Support(3rd Fri) 1:20pm Hi Lo Jack League 8am-4pm 9am-1pm 9am-3pm 8am-4pm 9am-11am 11:45am 2:00pm

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Fitness Center Gift Shop Library Computer Games Coffee An Lunch Coffee Bar

Gift Shop

Open 9am-1pm

Donations Wanted: The Center 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 brought to the Administration Office. Thank you in advance!

Ballroom Dance Lessons Mondays 2pm to 4pm

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

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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

March 2018 The Reporter 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.

Townie Road Runners 2018

June 11-13, 2018 Mon.-Wed - Lancater, PA - 3 days to include 2 nights accommodation, 2 Breakfast Buffets, 2 Dinners at Shady Maples and Millers, Sight & Sound Theater featuring “JESUS”, Visit to an Amish Craft Farm, Visit to Kitchen Kettle Village, all taxes and meal gratuities and Coach transportation. Double $365.00 Dble. Deposit $50.00 at sign up Insurance $35.00 Sign up at the East Providence Senior Center in the Administration Office (401) 435-7800 Or call Eleanor Monteiro (401) 434-8194.

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Center (IHOP vouchers only sold here- 35 King Street, Newport, RI), Barrington Café (281County Road, Barrington), Warren Café (20 Libby Lane, Warren), Portsmouth Café (110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI), Bristol Café (1020 Hope Street, Bristol, RI), East Providence Café (610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI) or at East Bay Community Action Program (100 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence, RI). A donation of $5.00 is suggested. Vouchers at IHOP in Middletown are redeemable between 7am – 10:30am and 4:30pm-8:00pm, 7 days a week; vouchers at Newport Creamery in Barrington are redeemable Monday – Friday from 7 am – 11 am and from 4 pm- 8 pm. Diners can select from a limited menu of nutritionally balanced entrees at both sites. This program is funded in part by the United States Administration on Aging and state funds through the RI Division of Elderly Affairs. To learn more about the program please contact Robin Covington of East Bay Community Action Program at 401-4371000 x156.

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Dave Says How Much House Can I Afford? Buying a home can be lots of fun. It’s exciting to see all those years of dreaming come to life in a place you can finally call your own. With so many possibilities at your fingertips, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement before asking yourself the most important question of all: How much house can I afford? It doesn’t matter if the kitchen is fabulous or the backyard is big. If you can’t pay the mortgage each month, or find the cash to fix what’s broken, your home will never be a blessing.

Step 1: Start with a Solid Foundation

Before trying to find out how much house you can afford, determine if you’re financially ready to buy a home by asking yourself these questions: • Am I debt-free with three to six months of expenses in an emergency fund? • Can I make at least a 10 percent (preferably 20 percent) down payment? • Do I have enough cash to cover closing costs and moving expenses? • Is the house payment 25 percent or less of my monthly takehome pay? • Can I afford to take out a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage? • Can I afford ongoing maintenance and utilities for this home? If you answered no to any of the above questions, now may not be the right time to buy a home. Just married? Wait at least a year before buying a home, even if your finances are in order. Don’t add the stress of a home purchase to a brand-new marriage, and never buy real estate with your significant other unless you’re actually married!

Step 2: Get the Right Real Estate Agent

Your search for homes may start online, but it shouldn’t end there. You can do a lot of research on your own, but you need the help of an expert when it comes to finding and securing your perfect home. A buyer’s agent can help you navigate through the homebuying process. In some cases, they may even be able to help you find a house before it hits the market, giving you a competitive edge. When it comes to making an offer, your agent will negotiate on your behalf so that you don’t pay a penny more than necessary.

Step 3: Maximize Your Down Payment

The more cash you put down, the less money you’ll need to finance. That means lower mortgage payments each month and a faster timeline to pay off your home loan! A down payment of 20 percent will keep you from having to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the mortgage company in the event you don’t make your payments, and they have to foreclose on you. It usually costs about 1 percent of the total loan value, and that cost is added to your monthly payment.

Step 4: Get Pre-approved for a Mortgage

Getting pre-approved takes a little more work, because a lender will need to verify your financial information and submit your loan for preliminary underwriting. Although it takes some extra time to get preapproved, it pays off when you begin your home

search since a preapproval letter shows that you’re a serious buyer. Remember, bad financing can turn your biggest asset into a liability. We recommend always getting a 15-year, fixed-rate conventional loan with monthly payments that are no more than 25 percent of your take home pay.

Step 5: Calculate the Costs

You can figure out how to buy a home that won’t bust your budget by crunching a few numbers. Once you know how much you can realistically spend on a new home, make sure you and your spouse are on the same page about your budget and what you can actually pay. Add up all income you bring home each month, then multiply your monthly take-home pay by 25 percent to get your maximum mortgage payment. If you bring home $5,000 a month, that means your house payment should be no more than $1,250 a month, including taxes and insurance. Also, remember to factor in home ownership costs and moving expenses.

The Final Step

Talk with a professional real estate agent about your financial goals for help in finding a home that fits your budget. A good agent with the heart of a teacher will understand how important it is to help you find a home you can afford — and that means one that won’t bust your budget! * Used with permission from DaveRamsey.com. For help deciding which mortgage is right for you, visit https://www. daveramsey.com/mortgage-calculator.

Debt and Income Crisis

Dear Dave, I received a call the other day from a company saying it could negotiate the balance on my credit cards to a lesser amount. The caller also said they could get me a zero-percent interest rate until the debts were paid off, and then the accounts would be closed. I’m kind of starting over again financially, because I sold a company I had run for almost 15 years, then got into real estate and lost almost everything. I’m making just enough to squeeze by, and my credit card debt totals $40,000. Would this be a good idea? — Bill Dear Bill, No, this is not a good idea. You’re looking at two major problems with a company such as this one. One, they will absolutely destroy whatever credit you may have. Their plan is to take your cash, and spend some time beating down the credit card companies until they agree to accept a lesser amount. Then, they use your cash to settle loans you will have — by that time —defaulted on. This will put you in a situation very similar to if you had filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Stay away from these people. You have an income crisis, in addition to a debt crisis, at this point. For starters, I want you to start living on a tight, written, monthly budget. I’m talking rice and beans, no vacations, and no eating out until you pay off this debt. Where your income is concerned, maybe you should consider getting back into the kind of business you ran previously for a while. Look for a managerial or supervisory position in that area, at least until you’re able to get back on your feet and save some cash.

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Finally, cut up the credit cards, close the accounts, and put as much money as you can spare toward paying off that debt using the debt snowball system. Never go back into debt again! — Dave

able to make more money with the additional education, and she would only be unemployed for two years. The degree program will cost us $2,000 out of pocket per semester for two years. Does this sound like a good idea? —Chris Dear Chris, There’s no reason for your wife to quit her job to make this happen. Lots of people — especially teachers — hold down their jobs and go back to school to further their education. I’m not sure trying to make it on one income when you’re that deep in debt is a good idea. Whatever you do, don’t borrow more money to make this happen. Cash flow it, or don’t do it. We’re talking about $8,000 total, and you’ve got $72,000 in debt hanging over your heads already. My advice would be to wait until you’ve got the other debt knocked out, then save up and pay cash for school. You could slow down your debt snowball, and use some of that to pay for school, but I’d hate to see you lose the momentum you have when it comes to getting out of debt. The choice is yours, but don’t tack on anymore student loan debt. I know her income will go up with a master’s degree, so from that standpoint it’s a good thing to do. But if you do a good thing a dumb way, it ends up being dumb! —Dave

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Dear Dave, My mother wants everything, except for her home, left to my brother and I when she dies. She would like her long-time boyfriend to have her house. We don’t have a problem with this, but it has not been written into her will. Her mind is still sound, so does she need to officially update the will? —Dawn Dear Dawn, Yes, the will needs to be changed to reflect her wishes where the house is concerned. Since she’s still able to make decisions independently, the will should be legally updated to reflect exactly what she wants to have happen with every piece of her estate. It’s fine if she wants to give her boyfriend the house. It’s your mom’s will, and her estate, so she can do pretty much whatever she wants. She could also leave what’s called a life estate that says her boyfriend gets use of the home while he’s alive. Technically, in this kind of situation the house would be left to you, but he would legally have use of it during his life. Upon his death, the home could then revert to you or your brother. —Dave

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Pay Off House First?

Dear Dave, My husband and I are in our forties. We have no children, and we bring home $95,000 a year combined. We’re also debt-free except for our home. We owe just $10,000 on the house, and can take care of that in a few months. Would it be okay to rearrange the Baby Steps a bit, and pay off our home before getting serious about saving for retirement? —Nan Dear Nan, I don’t usually give folks any wiggle room when it comes to sticking with the proper order of the Baby Steps. But if you’re that close to being completely debt-free, I don’t see anything wrong with paying off the house first. Most people I talk to still have anywhere from $100,000 to $300,000 left on their mortgages. This is a little bit different story, however, and you two are obviously managing your money well. Knock out that mortgage, and start pouring at least 15 percent of your income into retirement. You’re going to love the feeling — and the freedom — that comes with being completely debt-free! —Dave

Quit Job for School? Dear Dave, My wife and I have $72,000 in debt from student loans and a car loan. We’re trying to pay off our debt using the debt snowball system, and we each make about $45,000 a year. She’s a teacher, and she’s planning on going back to school for her master’s degree, but she’s thinking about quitting her job to do this. She’ll be

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Bella: An Immigrant’s Tale of Resilience and Courage

Weds, March 7 & 14, 3:30-4:30, for kids of all ages

Sharpen your engineering skills while exploring the openended possibilities of creating with LEGOs. Your creation will be displayed in the library.

Robotics For Kids @ Weaver

Saturday, March 17, 10:30-11:30 for kids in grades 2-4

Meet the library’s robots! Use block-based coding language to create detailed behavior for our Dash robots. Work together to explore the robots’ lights, sounds, sensors, and movements. Registration required. Call 401-434-2453.

Weekly Storytimes Through May 10, 2018

Monday, March 5, 2018 7:00pm

Bella is a one-woman show about the life journey of Bella Indianer, a woman who survived the pogroms of Russia, and, in 1920, emigrated to America where she married and raised a family. The play brings to life a Jewish American woman, yet Bella s story is a universal one, portraying all the challenges and the rewards of immigration.

First Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10:30am

Join the discussion of William Kent Krueger’s Ordinary Grace. Copies of the book are available at Weaver Library.

Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song

Registration is not required. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Storytimes will not meet during school vacation weeks (Feb. 19-23 & Apr. 16-20). Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 2 ½+ @ Weaver

It’s time to get your green on! Mary King, Phil Edmonds, and Kevin Fallon return with their all Irish program celebrating Irish history and culture in story and song.

Sit Stay Read @ Weaver

Join the discussion of Jennifer Haigh’s Heat & Light. Copies of the book are available at Weaver Library.

Take a turn reading to our adorably furry friend Daniel the Cocker Spaniel. Reading aloud to therapy dogs can help children who struggle with reading. Call 401-434-2453 to schedule a 15 min. session for your child.

Thursday, March 15, 2018 12:30pm

Mondays, March 26, 5:30-7:30

Reading Buddies

The library matches volunteers, ages 13-adult, with elementary school children to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call or stop into the Weaver Library (434-2453).

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Kids 16 and younger can “pay” their overdue fines by reading in the library. Just tell a librarian before you start reading, and when you finish reading, and we will waive $1 for every 30 minutes of reading.

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Tuesday, March 13, 2018 2pm or 7pm

Great Books Discussion Group

Join Dr. Geoff Berg and a group of men and women for a spirited discussion of Rebecca Solnit s “Locked Horns.” Contact Joyce at 401-434-2453 to register and for a copy of the reading and discussion question.

Film: Ocean Frontiers III: Leaders in Ocean Stewardship & the New Blue Economy Monday, March 19, 2018 7:00pm

Concerned about the proposal to open our waters to offshore oil drilling? Topher Hamblett, Director of Advocacy and Policy of Save the Bay, will join us to screen Ocean Frontiers, a 55-minute documentary that explores the United States’ first regional ocean plans and the intersection of national security, marine commerce, and conservation. See rare underwater footage and hear from those who are leading the way to a sustainable ocean.

Organic Gardening for Everyone Monday, March 26, 2018 6:30pm

Naturalist and Landscaper John Root provides practical advice and inspiration to gardeners of all ages on growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers organically. Topics include composting and mulching, using space efficiently, controlling weeds and pests naturally, and preserving homegrown produce. (Perennials for edible landscaping and attracting birds, butterflies, and bees will be offered for sale.)

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March & April Events: Fuller Creative Learning Center

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

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Baking for Kids Class - Wed, March 7th - April 11th, 3:30-4:30pm Kids Fitness Boot Camp - Fri, March 9th - April 13th, 10:0011:00am Slime Workshop - Mon, March 12th or March 19th, 3:30-4:30pm Dot Art - Mon, April 2nd - April 23rd, 3:30-4:30pm Monster Creation Session - Thurs, April 19th, 5:30-7:30pm

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Lego Club - Fri, April 6th - April 27th, 3:30-4:30pm Access to 3D printing, laptops, and Recording studio technology (By appointment) for March and April Ukulele Group Workshop - Tues, March 6th - May 1st (every other week), 5:00-7:00pm More information on these events can be found on the East Providence Library website or our Facebook page. You may also contact the Fuller Creative Center at fullercreativelearning@gmail. com or call 401-228-3903 for more information or to register. As an extension of the East Providence Public Library, the Fuller Creative Learning Center focuses on hands-on learning programs and workshops for all ages. Join us at the Center located on 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI for one of these beneficial experiences! For more information contact Ryan McCauley at rmccauley@eplib.org

A Small Business Workshop Series: Starting and Operating a Local Business

Are you hoping to start a business? Or do you need some support with your existing business? We have the information you need. The Riverside Renaissance Movement and the East Providence Public Library present: “A Small Business Workshop Series: Starting and Operating a Local Business.” This is a 3-part series led by the South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation held on Thursday evenings

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from March 15th to 29th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Riverside Branch Library. It is open to the public and free of charge. The workshop series will be led by Jessica Mello, Business Assistance Officer at SEED Corporation, and each session feature a local Riverside small business owner to provide a real-life perspective: March 15th – Business Plans with Ruarri Miller of The Apiary, Contracting and Real Estate Investment Services. March 22nd – Funding with speakers from local East Providence banks. March 29th – Operations and Accounting with Brian Dwiggins of Borealis Coffee Company and Phil Tirrell of Weichert Realtors, Tirrell Realty. Advance registration recommended; call 401-433-4877, sign up online at http://class.RiversideRI.org , or stop by the Riverside Branch Library to sign up in person.

Got Books?

Weaver Library welcomes them! The Friends of the East Providence Public Library are collecting books for their Spring Book Sale, scheduled for April 26 to 29, at Weaver Library. Proceeds from the sale will benefit library programs, including museum passes and special concerts and events. Hardcover and softcover books in gently used condition are wanted. Books should have bindings intact and be free of writing, highlighting, tears, water stains, mold or mildew. Especially in demand are pocket-size paperback romance novels and children’s books. We also welcome non-fiction books on sports, art, hobbies, crafts, history, home and garden, business, health, travel, music, religion and science. Oversize and vintage are needed for our Special Selections and Collectors’ Corner section. Music CDs, movie DVDs, comic books and jigsaw puzzles are also welcome. We no longer accept cassette tapes or VHS tapes. Items to donate should be delivered in a bag, box or container during library hours to the circulation desk at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence or Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. Donated books should not be placed in the book drop. Questions? Call the library at 401-434-2453.

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IN MEMORIAM Joseph L. LaCross, 86, Retired East Providence Assistant Fire Chief, entered into eternal rest with the love and care of his family, the staff of the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home and Hope Hospice and Palliative Care on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Paul J. Jannetti, 91, of Gibbs Street, Rumford, died unexpectedly on January 31, 2018.

Roland Ellsworth Jose Stumpff de Whitt, took silver wings February 11 with his wife, Marjorie, by his side.

Barbara M. (Casartello) Crother, 91 of Riverside, RI passed away February 1, 2018.

Jean M. Galbraith, 81, of Riverside, RI, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2018 surrounded by members of her family.

Mary (Pacheco) Medeiros, 94, of So. Rose St., East Providence, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018.

Alan, J. Barth, 55, of East Providence formerly of Rehoboth, MA passed away Tuesday, February 13 surrounded by his loving family.

Charles G. Domina, Jr. 93, of East Providence, passed away on January 29, 2018, at Miriam Hospital after a short illness.

Kevin M. Murray, 54, of Rumford passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 3, 2018.

Roberta A. Haskins, 80, formerly of Woodbine Street, Riverside passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Mt. St. Rita’s Health Care Center.

Dolores J. (Peckham) Deasy, of Gibbs Street Rumford, RI, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2018 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

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Charles R. Games, 92, of Pearl Ave. Rumford, died Sunday, February 4th at the Eastgate Nursing Home in East Providence. Jose Soito, 83, of S. Blossom Street, passed away Monday February 5, 2018 at his home. Anthony “T” Basile, 96, of Flagler Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House, Palm Coast, Florida. Sister Mary Maris Stella Laliberte, RSM, 88, a Sister of Mercy for nearly 70 years, died at Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence on February 7, 2018. Margaret (Parker) Wallace, 88, of Locust St., Riverside, passed away Feb. 7, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Frank T. Wallace. Joseph G. Castro, Sr., 94, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Frederick J. Peterson, 91, of Riverside House, Willett Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on February 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Thomas W. Moran, 100, of Rumford, passed away Friday February 9, 2018 at the Linn Health Care Center. Dennis C. Wobst, 59, passed away on February 10, 2018. Robert W. Clark 94 died Sunday, February 11, at the Miriam Hospital.

Marie L. Cabral, 79, passed away Thursday February 15, 2018 at the Rhode Island Hospital. Timothy L. King, 60 of Riverside, RI passed away Thursday February 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. Eloise A. (Jackvony), Kent 92, of East Providence died Thursday, February 15th, surrounded by love, with her family by her side. James A. Warner, Jr., 95, of Newman Avenue, a retired Teamster Local #251 passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Eduardo G. Avila, 85, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital. Joseph G. Leonardo, Jr., 72, of Hollywood, Florida and formerly of Ide Avenue, East Providence passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Joseph DiMaggio Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. Manuel Valerio, 87, of East Providence, passed away peacefully Saturday February 17, 2018. Thelma F. (Jack) Travis, 89, of Rumford, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. Antonetta C. “Dolly” Simmons, 87, of Riverside, passed away February 20, 2018 at Grace Barker Nursing Home in Warren. Leslie M. Allen, 55, of Rumford, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Orchard View Manor in East Providence. Patricia G. (Tirrell) Baptista “Trish” 52, of Estrell Drive, Riverside died on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at RI Hospital, after a courageous and valiant battle with lung cancer. Robert D. Nickerson, 84, of Brook Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on February 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Independent contractor to operate Wash/Dry/Fold business. Serious inquiries only! Leave a message at (401) 433-2708

EVENTS

First Spiritualist Church of Brockton Psychic Medium Fair. 243 Winthrop St, Rehoboth, MA. March 17 from 10-5. Psychics, Mediums, Healers, Vendors and More. See our event on FB.

HALL RENTALS

Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday parties, Family Reunions, Club/ Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries. Tickets now on sale for spring clam boil/raffle. Call Arthur 401-831-0561 or 401-433-0209 for more information.

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BUSINESS CLASSIFIED RATES $35 FOR 30 WORDS

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

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VACATION RENTALS

SKI HOUSE WHITE MOUNTAINS NH/ FRANCONIA: Custom log cabin home in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, located on Pearl Lake Rd. Minutes from Cannon Mt., Loon, and Brenton Woods. Booking now for winter - snowmobiling trails right out of our driveway! Sleeps 6, fireplace, full kitchen. Weekly $600 and weekends $250. For info and pics call Joe at 401-439-8089. VACATION - HONEYMOON RENTAL St. Michael, Azores Ponta Graca (Portugal). Pristine 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck. Near golf courses, beaches, and more. $500 Weekly. Call 401-480-0374 or 508-3368432.

HELP WANTED

Help Wanted: Landscaper - full or part-time, good pay. Must be hard worker. Call for more info. 508-252-5822.

CLASSES / LESSONS

PIANO LESSONS: Taught in my home, both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208. PIANO LESSONS: ALL AGES. South Seekonk. Half hour sessions $15. Thirty-five years teaching experience. Beverly Rathbun, 481 County Street, Seekonk MA. 508-336-0799. (e218)

GENERAL SERVICES

Housecleaning. Brazilian housecleaner with years of experience. (Google Brazilian housecleaning in Boston, to see why they are everywhere in Boston). Guaranteed best in the business! Call Gil for details 508-840-6611. BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House. We take everything! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trashâ&#x20AC;¦Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-226-1295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Appliance Repairs Attorney Attorney Attorney Attorney Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Automotive Bank Beauty Products Bridal Shop Chamber of Commerce Chimney Services Church Collectibles Country Club Country Club Credit Union Credit Union Dentist Dentist Dentist Dentist Drones Electrician Engine Repair-Lawn Feed & Garden Store Food/Party Store Fuel - Oil Fuel - Oil Fuel - Propane Funeral Home Hair Salon Handyman Heating Service

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Home Improvements Remodelers Outlet 39 Insurance Agency Durand Insurance Agency 6 Insurance Agency Frazao Insurance 25 Kitchen/Bath Design Infinity Kitchens 18 Landscape Service Superior Lawn Care 32 Laundromat Bullocks Point Laundromat 5 Masonry-Construction StoneScapes 43 Masonry-Construction Valter Rego Masonry 41 Masonry-Construction Welshman Landscaping & Constr 34 Medical Center Medical Associates of RI 18 Medical Center Medical Associates of RI 25 New/Used Home Goods New Too You 35 Nursing Homes Waterview Villa 51 Orthodontics George Family Orthodontics 42 Orthodontics Romani Orthodontics 48 Painting Contractor Advantage Painting 29 Painting Contractor Andrews & Sons Painting 31 Painting Contractor Cronan Painting 35 Paving Contractor All Phase Asphalt Driveways 49 Paving Contractor Gem Paving & Seal Coating 43 Pharmacy Simpson’s Pharmacy, Inc 53 Real Estate Joe Botelho, Realtor 39 Real Estate Mateus Realty 63 Real Estate ReMax Rivers Edge 17 Real Estate Residential Properties - Providence 64 Real Estate Robin Lozito, Remax Rivers Edge 31 Real Estate Ted Friedman, Residential Properties 15 Real Estate The Tirrell Team 9 Real Estate TK Real Estate Brokerage 24 Remodeling Batty Construction 30 Restaurant Boneyard Barbecue & Saloon 56 Restaurant KhaoSan Restaurant 56 Restaurant La Collina 56 Roofing Contractor Tabeleys Roofing 35 Stove Shop Fireplace Showcase 33 Swimming Pools Lucky Duck Pools 33 Tax Preparation Liberty Tax Service - East Prov. 8 Trash/Junk Removal Big Blue Removal Service 6

Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law

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

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

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WE NEED LISTINGS! Celebrating over 40 years in Business!

THE EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Since 1975, Mateus Realty has been helping families like yours buy and sell their homes. 48% of the real estate transactions that Mateus Realty facilitated last year were from repeat clients. Our goal in 1975 was not to become a nationwide company, but to help buyers and sellers with their Real Estate needs. Mateus Realty understands the market and the emotion that comes with buying or selling a home, whether you are a first time home buyer in need of some guidance, a growing family looking to expand, or seniors looking to downsize. Our goal is to provide personalized service, professional advice from the beginning of the transaction, to a successful closing. Luis Mateus is personally involved in every single transaction.

A Sign of Success A Name You Can Trust!

Buying or Selling CALL 401-434-8399 Falamos Portugues â&#x20AC;˘ www.mateusrealty.net

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Eager Family Dentistry Dr Eager and staff handled my sort-of-emergency with prompt service and painless procedure. Couldn't be happier with the entire process. Definitely will recommend to all my family and friends. – Lisa U. Dr. Eager and all her staff are very pleasant. The environment is more on the "homey" type than feeling so "clinical". In turn I feel it has a relaxing affect on patients. – Cheryl C. This truly is a Five Star Dental Office! The staff is wonderful. They are very professional, gentle and care about each patient. They take the time to explain any procedure from beginning to end. – Harrison S.

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