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East Providence News Briefs By Bob Rodericks

Council Suspends City Manager Chapman

The East Providence City Council voted at its March 28, 2018 meeting to suspend, with the intention of firing, City Manager Timothy Chapman. With little to no discussion, the council approved Ward Two councilwoman Anna Sousa’s agenda request to dismiss Chapman. Joining Sousa was Ward Three Councilman Joe Botelho and Ward Four Councilman Brian Faria. Voting against the firing was Mayor and at-large councilman James Briden and Ward One councilman Robert Britto. “In my three years on this council, this has been the second attempt to fire Tim Chapman. I wish there was another way. We are fixing roads, talking about a new high school, there is waterfront development. Mr. Chapman has done a very good job,” said Britto. “I’m not in favor of this,” said Mayor Briden. Tim has done an excellent job and has received high praise from this council before.” Current Finance Director, Malcolm Moore was appointed Acting City Manager and will also keep his role as Director of all city finances. Moore and Chapman have clashed in the recent past. This marks another in a long line of City Managers fired by a city council in East Providence. Richard Brown, Peter Graczykowski, Paul Kirby, Bill Fazioli and Paul Lemont are some of the managers let go in the recent past. Fazioli wasn’t fired but left at the conclusion of his contract with rumors that he wasn’t being appropriately supported by the council. Lemont, twice, wasn’t renewed as manager, although he wanted to stay on. A first-ever elected Mayor will take office in November, 2018. After the vote to fire Chapman, the deposed Manager left the room to sustained applause from a couple dozen supporters. One resident leapt to his feet from the front row and screamed out at the council, “embarrassment, you’re an embarrassment to this city,” as he and others stormed out of the meeting.

Elections in 2018 Raising Concerns

In 2012 East Providence voters gave approval to four year terms for city council members instead of the current two year term. Voters also approved the same for school committee members and also allowed for the city council approval of teacher contracts. Only one problem. No one took any action on the ballot amendment and each council has been subsequently elected for two years with ballot language in 2012, 2014 and 2016 which clearly stated council candidates were running for “two year terms.” The council approval of teacher contracts was allowed, however. School committee members come under state Title 16 laws and may not be involved in this current controversy. After Chrissy Rossi asked why the public vote was never reflected in the city charter, Mayor and councilman-at-large, James Briden asked the city law department for a ruling last month. “In accordance with the East Providence City Charter, I have requested a written legal opinion from our City Solicitor on whether State ratification is required for the ballot question changing the Council term from two to four years approved by EP voters in November 2012,” said Briden. “The second part of my request is that if the answer is no, then does the current Council term now change to four years or must the change become effective in the next term following the election in November 2018,” Briden added. City Solicitor Gregory Dias did not give an opinion rather an assistant solicitor did so. It is not readily known why Solicitor Dias did not render a legal opinion. North Kingstown resident Robert Craven, an assistant solicitor in East Providence, gave an opinion on the status of the 2018 East Providence General Election. Craven is also a probate judge in Charlestown, RI and a State Representative from North Kingstown, RI. The city’s assistant solicitor wrote the following: “I have reviewed the language of Ballot Question #4 from the East Providence Ballot question ballot which was passed by the voters in East Providence in the November 2012 general election. Based on that review, I have determined that the election was valid and certified by both the East Providence Board of Canvassers and the Rhode Island Secretary of State ... The amendment took effect for the 2014 election and shall therefore be applicable to every election thereafter.” - Craven. continued on next page...

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Prior and current council members, as well as other city officials have said very little or nothing since that 2012 vote. Two prior public votes to move ahead with bonding for a new city recreation center have also been long denied by city councils and officials. And although the 2012 vote should have amended the city charter, the recently concluded charter commission evidently did not address the issue. Until mayoral candidate Chrissy Rossi pushed the issue at a recent council meeting, the issue remained dormant. Rossi was a member of the council when the initial vote took place. The city clerk at the time is also the current city clerk, Kim Casci. Casci was the person who would have codified the 2012 vote and had the charter language amended in 2012. However she didn’t do so “on the advice of the then city solicitor, Timothy Chapman.” Former City Solicitor and City Manager Timothy Chapman advised the council after the 2012 vote that the public’s vote for new terms needed State House ratification. A belated House and Senate ratification occurred but was never transmitted to the Governor’s desk for a signature. The matter seemingly died on the vine. The city council has not said if Casci has now amended the charter to reflect retroactive council terms. It is a process that has the support of a majority of the sitting council which would now see their seats automatically rolled over for two more years without need of the previously announced 2018 election.

RIDOT Closing Parkway and Warren Avenue Ramps to I-195 in East Providence

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced at the end of last month that it will close the I-195 West on-ramps from Veterans Memorial Parkway and Warren Avenue in East Providence on Wednesday, April 4. “The closures are necessary for the complete replacement of the structurally deficient Parkway Ramp Bridge. This bridge carries traffic from both the Parkway and Warren Avenue ramps as it passes over the I-195 corridor,” said a RIDOT press release. Detour routes will be signed for both on-ramps to the I-195 West on-ramp at Broadway. Traffic heading north on the Parkway will follow a detour using Lyon Avenue to Warren Avenue to Broadway. Local traffic on the Parkway north of Lyon Avenue can use Mauran Avenue (the last street before the Parkway on-ramp) to Burgress Avenue to reach Warren Avenue and the detour route to Broadway. A detour map is available at www.ridot.net/ detourmaps. Those heading to destinations on the East Side of Providence may wish to follow Valley Street to North Brow Street to Massasoit Avenue to use the Henderson Bridge as an alternate detour. Alternatively, motorists may wish to use Pawtucket Avenue or the East Shore Expressway for I-195 West access. The bridge replacement will be completed in late fall, however work on the nearby Washington Bridge may extend its reopening. The bridge work is part of a new multi-bridge project in East Providence and Providence. The $20.7 million I-195 Corridor Bridges includes work on five bridges, two of which are structurally deficient. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. The I-195 Corridor Bridges Project was made possible by RhodeWorks, RIDOT’s ongoing commitment to repair structurally deficient bridges and bring Rhode Island’s transportation infrastructure into a state of good repair,” said the RIDOT statement.

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Westward view of EP Bike Path

April 2018 The Reporter In a recent press release, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) said they are ready to repair 12 miles of the East Bay Bike Path from Bristol to East Providence, removing cracks and resurfacing one of the state’s most popular bikeways. Approximately 900,000 people use this path annually. Starting in late March, path users have encountered crews on the path on weekdays. “They will cut back brush and limbs encroaching on the bike path, remove any hanging limbs or dead trees, patch cracks, and clean up debris blown down from this winter’s strong storms.” In late spring, RIDOT will resurface the path between Independence Park in Bristol and Riverside Square in East Providence. There are some sections in between that were resurfaced in the past few years through local utility work, and those areas will be seal-coated. The cost for this work is $1.4 million. “The path will not be closed. There may be brief daytime closures in areas where crews are working, and no work will take place on weekends. When paving and restriping takes place in late spring, single day closures of short sections of bikeway will be needed.” All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. The project is scheduled to finish in late June. “Repairs to the East Bay Bike Path are made possible by RhodeWorks, RIDOT’s ongoing commitment to repair structurally deficient bridges and bring Rhode Island’s transportation infrastructure into a state of good repair, promote economic development, and create jobs.” The East Bay Bike Path is the first multi-town bike path built in Rhode Island. It travels 14.5 miles from India Point Park in Providence to Independence Park in Bristol, passing many state and local parks and recreation areas. Connecting neighborhoods, schools and business districts, the path is popular with commuting cyclists heading into Providence. The bikeway was constructed in four phases from 1987 to 1992.

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Amore to Introduce Bills on School Resource Officers and Security

Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) will be introducing two pieces of legislation aimed at preventing violence in Rhode Island's schools in the wake of the tragic events in Florida. In a press release Amore said that "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. 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.

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In other State House news, Amore has been appointed to the New England Board of Higher Education. The New England Board of Higher Education is a body that promotes greater educational opportunities and services for the residents of New England. "This is a true honor to be appointed to this board. As an educator, I have witnessed the good work that the New England Board of Higher Education has done on the behalf of not only my past and current students, but also for all Rhode Islanders as a whole. I am looking forward to working with my new fellow board members to ensure that every Rhode Islander who wishes to better themselves through higher education has access to high-quality and affordable educational opportunities," said Representative Amore. Representative Amore was appointed to the board by House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello (D-Dist. 15, Cranston). He is replacing Rep. Jeremiah T. O'Grady (D-Dist. 46, Lincoln, Pawtucket).

Fiscal Year House Legislative Grants Awarded East Providence through February 1st

East Providence Heritage Days East Providence $1,000 by Rep. Amore. Emma G. Whieknact Elementary School East Providence $1,000; Goldsmith Manor East Providence $1,000; Orlo Avenue Elementary School East Providence $1,000; Parkway Apartments Residents Association East Providence $1,000; St Margaret’s School Rumford $500: by Rep. Kazarian.

Fiscal Year Senate Legislative Grants Awarded East Providence through February 1st

Cat adoption team services, $1,500; EP Arts Council, $1,500; Heritage Days, $3,000 - by Sen. Conley. Crescent Park Carousel Preservation Association, $500 by Sen. Coyne. Narragansett Council Boy Scouts EP, $2,500 - Sen. Cote. D’amours Step (TOWNIE PROJECT 2.0) $7,500; East Bay CAP, $2500; East Bay R.S.V.P., $5,000; Chorus of EP, $1,000; EPHS PTSA, $1,000; (RSVP) East Providence $5,000 EP Junior Townies, $1,000; EP Prevention Coalition, $1,000; EP Middle School Sports, $1,000; EP Boys & Girls Club After School, $1,500; EP Senior Center, $10,000 and the Portuguese Learning Center of EP, $1,5000 - Sen. DaPonte.

Second Body Washes up on Riverside Barrington Line

A second body in recent days near the end of March was found in Barrington waters known as the Hundred Acre Cove. Barrington Police Chief, East Providence native John LaCross, said his department was investigating but that he didn’t immediately suspect any foul play at work. In another incident, police are checking into a separate incident in which a body was also found, this time near Nayatt Point. One of the recovered bodies has been identified as a Warwick kayaker, Michael Perry, missing since January.

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RI Students May Be Able to Use Sunscreen in School

Students in Rhode Island schools will not be denied the right to possess and apply sunscreen under legislation sponsored by Rep. David Bennett and unanimously approved by the House of Representatives. The legislation (2018-H 7158), which also passed the House last year, ensures that students, as well as teachers and parents on school property, will be allowed to have and use sunscreen at school, despite state regulations that prohibit anyone other than a school nurse from administering medications, including Food and Drug Administration-approved substances like sunscreen, or possessing them without a doctor's note or prescription. Under current law, a student can go to school wearing sunscreen, but cannot bring the product to school and reapply it there. Most sunscreens recommend reapplication every two hours, or after swimming or sweating. The legislation allows anyone to possess and use a topical sunscreen product without a physician's note or prescription while on school property or at a school-related event activity, as long as the product is regulated by the FDA for over-the-counter use. It also states that school personnel are not required to assist students in applying the product, nor can schools be held liable for damages resulting from sunscreen's use. The bill encourages schools to teach children about sun protection.

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After hearing the weatherman all day Tuesday 3/20/18 talking about the nor’easter that was going to hit our state late that night and all day Wednesday about all the people that were going to lose power and not have heat scared me. Listening to the governor Gina Raimondo on the radio and television that she was closing down the state warning everyone to stay at home, watch out for falling trees, if you see down wires especially if there’s sparking don’t go near them, the school Superintendent said “close all the schools” I saw people running to the supermarket for bread and milk, to the gas station to fill there vehicles with fuel and into the liquor store for beer, I saw people in Stop and Shop fighting each other over a carriage, it wasn’t a pretty sight, luckily for me I had plenty of fuel, bread, milk, beer and cat food for Bananabell and Rusty. After living through the blizzard of 78 and being stuck at work for five days I wasn’t taking this warning lightly, When I woke up Wednesday I was happy to see I didn’t lose power, looking out the window to see how much snow I had to shovel there wasn’t one snowflake to be found anywhere. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. Patrick Young said it best: “The trouble with weather forecasting is that it’s right to often for us to ignore and wrong too often to rely on it. David Di Saia East Providence, RI

Let's Fix the Mess!

It now appears that because of certain irregularities that occurred after the 2012 local election, new candidates like myself and others are being told that we might not be placed on the 2018 ballot and can’t run for office. The events that caused this example of poor government, while cloudy, are yet crystal clear to some. I am disheartened to think that the many voters and residents who have supported my candidacy for East Providence City Councilat-Large, may not get the chance to voice their opinion at the ballot box. The theft of a clean election should rattle every single voter to the core. This is why myself and some others decided to seek office this year. Some of us think it is long overdue to bring professionalism and honesty to EP government. So what happened? Here are some facts, to the best of my knowledge:

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In 2012 a City Council resolution was passed by voters to Furthermore the 2016 legal election ballot for each EP City change the term of a council person from two to four years. The Council candidate clearly stated: “WITHOUT PARTY MARKS OR resolution stated that it was effective upon passage and needed DESIGNATION” COUNCIL-AT-LARGE TWO YEAR TERM. VOTE no further action. FOR 1.” The language stating “two year term” was clearly stated The then City Council did not have the city clerk codify the new for each candidate. When voters cast their ballots in 2012, 2014 charter change and amend the charter as voters approved. and 2016 it was clearly stated in a Secretary of State approved The city clerk said the “council was listening to advice from ballot, that it was to be for a two year term. I repeat, the last legal then city solicitor who advised that General Assembly ratification election ballots for City Council in 2012, 2014 and 2016 all stated was needed.” “Two Year Term.” That’s what people voted for! Black and white. After a while the EP State House delegation belatedly introIt isn’t the voter’s fault that political games took place. duced matching bills in the House and Senate to ratify what voters This is not the first time that voter preference has been ignored approved. by some in our government. Even though EP voters have twice The final step would be for the General Assembly to submit the approved the construction of a new recreation center to replace the bills to the Governor’s desk for a signature giving final approval. If ancient Riverside Junior High building on Bullocks Point Avenue in the bill sat on the Governor’s desk but didn’t get signed, it would Riverside, it never happened. Some will say that the bond issue automatically become law. wasn’t prepared but that is because city officials refused to do so The bills passed but were never given to the Governor. Thereafter voter approval. Again, democracy trampled on. fore the city government change of four year terms never took The answer here is simple to anyone supporting responsible place. This in defiance of voter wishes. government. Find out what caused this mess and fix it this year In April of 2014 former councilperson Chrissy Rossi asked City going forward. Current council members stated at a recent meetClerk Casci if Solicitor Chapman knows “if this Charter Amendment ing that they have been pressured by phone “texts” during some requires General Assembly Ratification and if so what State Law meetings to vote a certain way. If elected, my phone will stay shut references this.” off during meetings. The November 2018 ballot should say four Also in 2012, the approved local referendum allowed for the year terms for City Council. If I ever get the chance to serve on this city council approval of teacher contracts. This also never passed City Council, I can assure all voters that your voice will be heard through the State House but has been enacted locally. If the City at all times. It should greatly bother Townies to see this ridiculous didn’t abide by four year terms for lack of state action then why are interpretation of political maneuvering. Step up and speak out school contracts treated differently? Doesn’t add up in my mind. with me and others! Regardless of this outcome, I will no longer In September of 2017, I asked former City Manager Timothy be a silent Townie. Chapman about this. He replied that “... election laws are a power Respectfully, reserved unto the General Assembly and it is necessary to seek Bob Rodericks validation and ratification by the General Assembly. Obviously, in Council-at-Large Candidate order for the bill to become law it also needs to be transmitted to the Governor for signature or for the 10 days without her signature to elapse to become law.” A question remains are we are talking about city government and not election laws here. It could make a legal difference. I strongly disagree that the solution to this mess is to revert the calendar back to seek a remedy. Mistakes were made by prior governmental officials, at the city or state level or with both. The answer isn’t to say that Bob Rodericks, Ricardo Mourato, Nathan Cahoon, Joshua Pereira, Michael Elias and any other announced non-incumbent candidates for City Council are prohibited from seeking office this year. Why did it take all this time for a public discussion to ensue? The matter is easily fixed this November 2018 with no harm or loss of rights to anyone. Make no mistake, some who are speaking out now and want to renew the current council without a 2018 election, have said little to nothing since that expires 5/15/18 expires 5/15/18 2012 vote. For some reason they have just awakened. Saying that the current council members now have two more years left to serve is assuring that all incumbents are automatically re-elected. This is unheard of and tramples all over democracy. I do agree with the four year terms as it removes the annual political campaigning that happens with two year terms. However, in my mind, this isn’t the way to fix a wrong.

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East Providence Schedules Clinic for Rabies Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats and Dog Licensing

(East Providence, RI) The City of East Providence, Office of the City Clerk, in conjunction with the East Providence Animal Shelter and the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association will be hosting a Rabies Clinic on Sunday, April 15, 2018, from 10:00am-12:00pm, at Breed Hall, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence. Appointments in advance are not required. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers. In an effort to help residents comply with the State Rabies Law, the cost for obtaining a rabies vaccination for a dog or cat is just $10.00 per companion animal. In order for a dog or cat to receive a three year vaccination, human companions must present proof of previous vaccination, a copy of their previous rabies certificate, dated within the last three years is required, otherwise the companion animal will receive a one year vaccination only. In addition, dog licenses will be available at the Clinic. The City of East Providence requires dogs to be licensed, a license fee with proof of the companion animals spay or neuter is just $13.00 per dog, $5.00 for senior citizens/disabled. If the dog is unaltered the cost is $33.00, $15.00 for senior citizens. For vaccinations, residents will need to pay in cash only, checks, credit and debit cards will not be accepted. For Dog Licensing, residents may pay by cash or check, credit and debit cards will not be accepted. For questions contact the East Providence City Clerk’s Office at 435-7596.

Remember a Loved One with a Scholarship

You can create a lasting memorial to a loved one by sponsoring a scholarship in their name. But for many families and organizations, the responsibility for administering a scholarship on their own - recruiting applicants, preparing objective forms, evaluating applications, selecting recipients and presenting awards - can be a burden. Residents of East Providence can take advantage of the expertise and experience of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence. For 49 years, the independent charitable organization has administered thousands of scholarships for businesses, organizations and families in our community. In 2017, Scholarship Foundation of East Providence administered more than sixty memorial book awards and scholarships. Book awards included those in memory of Corey Agin, East Providence Education Secretaries Association-Mary Nallen, Harry C. Mutter, Patricia Piver and Vera Lord. Memorial scholarships were presented in memory of: Alice Fontes, Angie Drainville Dolan, Arthur Elmasian, Barbara & Edward Cronan, Sr., Beatrice L. and John F. Martin, Brian T. Seippel, Carol Dellefemine Bouchard, Catherine Gaboury, Charles & Grace Viall, Colin Basler, Daniel Carvalho, David & Lynn Angell, Dr. John V. DeGoes, E. Bruce Hall, East Providence Community Bike Path Len Hickey, East Providence High School (EPHS) Class of 1964 Joyce Hilton Youngberg, EPHS Class of 1985 Matthew Flores, East Providence League of Women Voters Ruth Levy, Erica Lynn White, Florence Perry, Frank & Doris Brady, Frank Gaboury, Frank Vollaro, George J. Brown, Jr., Harold & Walter Basler, Harriet Briggs, Harriet V. Irons, Harry Asquith, Harry & Naomi Keller, Howard L. Lister, Irving Hicks, Irving Peterson, James T. Kanelos, Geoffrey Higginbotham, John M. Amore, John W. Kennedy, Jr., Joe Phillips, John & Elizabeth Nassar, John Rebello, Josephine Patnaude, Joshua Chapman, Joshua Wildenhain, Julio F. Rocha, Lauren A. Zarembka, Loomis Family, Maria “Emma” Coelho,

Marilyn MacDonald, Martha J. Northup, Michael M. Martinous, Jr., Noella Paiva, Norman J. Miranda, Sr., Pamela Mutter, Patricia Salera, Raymond Johnson, Raymond W. Paparella, Richard Cotter, Robert E. Harrison, Ruth Lelecheure, Scott Gorham, Servulo Gonzalves, Sophie Frederick, Wilcox Family and the Wood Family. Residents interested in providing a scholarship may send in one check for the scholarship or can invite family and friends to participate, and all the donations will be combined for the memorial scholarship. Since Scholarship Foundation of EP is a non-profit organization and all members are volunteers, 100% of your gift will be used for scholarships. All donations are tax deductible. Checks may be made payable to SF of East Providence and mailed to P.O. Box 154438, Riverside, RI 02915. If you have any questions, call Joan Kent at 401-431-1675 or email her at jkent737@aol.com.

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

April 8, May 13 1:00 - 3:30pm John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916 “ Hikes At Hunt’s” : 1:30 At The Gazebo Exhibit: “All Quiet on the Rappahannock Tonight”

On April 6th, the Historical Society will receive an award from the RI Sons of Civil War Veterans for its book containing the Lt. Peter Hunt letters. The book is also in the running for two other awards, one national and one regional. The Hunt family is so pleased with the response to the book that they have loaned Peter’s Civil War items for the 2018 season. These items have already been viewed by nearly 1000 people and have been shown in five smaller offsite exhibits. “All Quiet” will be for sale and can be autographed by the editor, Sandra Turgeon.

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Weaver Library and the Historical Society collaborate once again with a program based on a book by East Providence native Bernard Mulligan. Made It! is his family’s amazing story of dealing with polio in the 1950’s on Ruth Avenue in the Phillispdale section. This heartwarming tale of a neighborhood’s commitment to the care of Mrs. Mulligan is a tribute to his family but also to the big hearted natures of EP residents. If you remember collecting Green Stamps, you won’t want to miss how they figure in this tale! Refreshments before the speaker at 6:30pm. The EPHS is a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of local history. We are located at the 1751 John Hunt House Museum in the Hunts Mills Local Historic District, maintain a URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. For more information visit info@ephist.org or call 438-1750.

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The East Providence Arts Council is Now Accepting Submissions for Our 4th Annual Arts Festival-The Looff

The festival takes place August 11th (Rain Date Aug 12th) at historic Crescent Park in East Providence RI. We are seeking fine artists who create paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture, handmade jewelry, fiber and glass. Please note this is a juried show. Acceptance will be on a rolling basis. Please follow the link below for the submission form: http://www.eastprovidencearts.org/the-looff-submission.html

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KISSNATION to Headline Heritagefest 2018, July 13th

38th Annual East Providence Heritage Festival “A Townie Homecoming Weekend” EPHD Inc. is a verified/certified Facebook charity. Tax-deductible donations to assist in keeping HeritageFest free can be made at www.facebook.com/epheritage.

KISSNATION, one of the world's most renowned KISS tribute bands will make a return appearance and kick off the 38Th Annual HeritageFest-“A Townie Homecoming Weekend” on Friday, July 13th at Pierce Memorial Field. Show time is 8:30pm and admission is free to the public. East Providence’s own rap star, Brendan Rush will perform at 7:30pm. Gates open Brendan Rush at 6pm and no coolers or pets HeritageFest 2017 are allowed (exception-service dogs). Seating is limited, bring lawn chairs. Based out of New York City, the same city that brought the world KISS, KISSNATION has been on the tribute scene for nearly two decades. They have worked with the KISS camp on many projects, including KISS toy lines and promotions, such as the KISS Box Set, Gene Simmons autobiography & Tongue magazine, as well as working closely with Silvertone guitars in promoting their Paul Stanley guitar line. VH1 filmed a documentary on the band entitled Mock Rock in which the VH1 cameras followed the band in and out of the KISS world, leading up to the band playing a show for Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer & Doc McGhee. Although there are plenty of KISS tribute acts, KISSNATION distinguishes itself by performing songs, not only from KLASSIC 70's KISS, but also, KISS music of the 80's and 90's. They perform any KISS song of any era, regardless if it's from the "Make-up" or "Non Make-up" years. It's their very own way of celebrating the band they love, and sharing and performing the music with KISS fans worldwide. KISSNATION is Ruby Rinekso as Ace FrehleyThe Spaceman on lead guitar and vocals, Joe Anastasi as Gene Simmons-The Demon on bass guitar and Vocals, Criss Allen as Peter Criss-The Catman on drums and vocals and Billy May as Paul Stanley-The Starchild on rhythm guitar and vocals. HeritageFest 2018 will run July 13-15 and is produced by East Providence Heritage Days Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit corporation. For additional information please visit www.epheritagedays.com.

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Events & Activities The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra Chamber Music Concert Sunday, April 8th

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Benjamin Vickers will present a Chamber Music Concert on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 3PM. The concert is being held at the Carter Music Center at 667 Waterman Ave., in East Providence. Come join us for a spectacular free concert of great music. Please help feed the hungry by bringing a non-perishable food item for the RI Community Food Bank. General donations are also happily accepted. The Carter Center is accessible to all. For more information visit: NABSCO.org or call 401-274-4578

The Famous Wheeler Clothing & More Sale April 12-14

70 Years Strong! Now in its 70th year, The Famous Wheeler Clothing & More Sale returns bigger and better than ever! The Wheeler School’s Madden Gymnasium at 407 Brook Street (between Angell and Meeting Streets) on the East Side of Providence will once again transform into an amazing “pop up” department store -- 9,912 square feet (!) filled with incredible bargains for the entire family.

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Chorus of East Providence to Perform Hooray for Hollywood May 5th & 6th

The Chorus of East Providence, under the direction of Beth Armstrong, will perform Hooray for Hollywood on Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 pm at Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Ave, Seekonk, MA. Selections will be from West Side Story, Amistad, Chicago, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Empire of the Sun, Sister Act, Frozen, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and more. The chorus is supporting DOORWAYS food pantry in Seekonk, MA and your donation of nonperishable food items at the concert will be appreciated. Tickets are $15 at the door. Senior and advance tickets are $13. Children under 12 are complimentary. For advance tickets contact Judy Antonio at 508/889-6211 or through coephollywood. brownpapertickets.com. www. Chorusofep.org.

Lighthouse Opens with a Celebration on the Rocks June 19th

After 14 years of loving, historic restoration, members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse are ready to celebrate the completion of that long-awaited goal with a real bang. And the public is invited to join in. On June 10th, a fun-filled day is planned at the Squantum Association in East Providence. Dignitaries will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony on the island and take a tour of the restored lighthouse and grounds, and its newly refurbished seven-room interior. Arriving at noon, guests will be able to view the ribbon cutting via live streaming at the Squantum Association. The afternoon’s activities include a buffet lunch, a silent auction, a raffle and boat trips to the island. A special raffle will also be available to win one of three unique cruises - Pomham Rocks by Moonlight, by Sunset, and by Day. The speaking program will feature state and local dignitaries and individuals who were instrumental in the restoration. Following the speaking program, the Kentish Guards will fire a Civil War cannon to mark the start of boat trips to the Lighthouse. Save the Bay tour boats will shuttle guests back and forth all afternoon. Also throughout the afternoon, activities at Squantum will include raffles, a silent auction, lighthouse displays and merchandise, refreshments, and an opportunity to socialize amid beautiful views of the Providence River. Of special interest will be two interactive speaker stations. Keith Lescarbeau and his nephew Everett Lescarbeau of Abcore Restoration will host one station to discuss how this amazing historic restoration was carried out, and will show samples of restored objects. Dennis Tardiff, the last Coast Guardsman to live at Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and a current member of the Board, will host the other station and will talk about his life in the lighthouse and answer questions. The public is invited to join in the celebration. The cost of the event is $40 per person, which includes the boat trip to the lighthouse. Both tickets to the event and seating on the boat tours are limited. Call Lisa at 401-433-1373 for reservations. Deadline for reservations is May 13.

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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Church News & Events 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, hand-crafted 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 firstcome, first-serve basis. Contact the church office 508-336-9355, Email: seekonkucc@ gmail.com to fill out the necessary form. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

Spaghetti Supper April 21st

The First Christian Congregational Church, “The Olde White Church”, at 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, is hosting a Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, April 21 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. This Supper will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, garlic bread, a beverage and dessert! Come and enjoy a delicious dinner, fabulous raffles and prizes! Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for Children ages 5 – 10, and Children 4 and under eat free. Call Karen Rebello at 774-644-4178 or the church office at 508-673-7179 to reserve your seat! All are welcome!

Hope Congregation Church Yard Sale Saturday, April 28th

Hope Congregation Church located at 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, will host a Yard Sale on Saturday, April 28th from 9:00 until 2:00 - - Rain or Shine. It will feature household goods, small appliances, glassware, books and toys - something for everyone. Hot dogs, chili, pizza and beverages will be sold for lunch. Home baked goods will also be sold - breads, cakes, pies, cookies brownies, etc.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ New England Community Bean Suppers April 28 from 5-7pm

As a new addition to the many ministries of Newman, United Church of Christ, we now offer the wider community a traditional New England Bean Supper. Our menu of homemade items will include: New England Style Baked Beans, Ham and Franks, Slaw, Parker House Rolls, Brown Bread, Pies Bring family and friends to enjoy this New England favorite on Saturday, April 28 from 5-7pm. Additional dinners are being planned throughout the year. Tickets will be available at the door. $8/ individual $25/family We look forward to having you join us! Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742.

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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: BAG SALE (bring your own bag!) every SATURDAY IN APRIL from 9 am to 12 pm - brown shopping bag $3, plastic grocery bag, regular size, $1. 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. 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. 3. Are you searching for a church home? At Haven UMC, everyone is welcome! We are a diverse family of believers striving to live and love by Jesus’ example. Join us for WORSHIP at 10 am on Sunday followed by Coffee Hour. Children’s Sunday School is during worship service.

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Newman UCC Presents Our Spring Choral Concert featuring The Parable of the Trees by Chris Turner Rumford, R.I. - Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is pleased to present our annual Spring Choral Concert, featuring The Parable of the Trees, a choral work by Chris Turner. This concert will also feature original instrumental compositions by Turner as well as his Requiem, a choral Mass for the departed. For this concert, the featured instrumentalChris Turner ists are Laura Gulley on violin, Steven L. Jobe on hurdy-gurdy and bassoon, Rob Bethel on cello, Chris Turner on harmonica, and Geoffrey Greene on accordion, piano, and organ. The Newman choir features soloists Becky Bass, soprano, Barbara Youmans, alto, Matt Kleyla, tenor, and Lucky Rattan, bass. Mr. Greene is conductor and the Minister of Music at Newman Congregational Church. The Parable of the Trees is an Old Testament scripture from the Book of Judges, telling the story of the trees in search of a king. The trees offer their crown to the olive tree, fig tree, and the vine, all who turn down their offer. When the trees offer their crown to the bramble, their offer is accepted as the bramble warns them that it will protect them, but in doing so fire will devour the cedars of Lebanon, a foretelling of the destruction yet to come. Turner’s setting of this story is clever with his use of medieval harmonies and a simple texture. The tenors lead the story, and the choir provides the harmonies set with brilliant word painting. The Parable of the Trees Concert will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 3:00 pm. The public is cordially invited and there is a suggested donation of $10. A reception will follow the concert with an opportunity to meet the musicians. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916. For more information, to be a sponsor, or to reserve tickets, please call (401) 434-4742 x10.

St Mary’s Lawn and Bake Sale

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 81 Warren Ave., East Providence will be having their 7th Annual Lawn and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 16th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. For the early morning crowd, we have homemade muffins and coffee. Table rentals are available for $20.00. We obtain the permits, we provide the tables. Just bring your stuff to sell. The Church White Elephant table, in addition to the usual BricA-Brac, will have many new items, and a large assortment of old costume jewelry. Stop by our bakery. We will be featuring home baked goods, summer desserts, take home food, and more. Join us for lunch on the lawn. Mary’s Closet, (our thrift store) will also be open. Stop by. For table rental information, contact Dorothy at 401-253-2734 or Terri at 401-332-3747. In the event of rain, we will be using our Parish Hall.

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People in the News Local Coach Earns USSF D National License

New Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame to Induct Local Great, Ron Wilson The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame has announced East Providence’s Ron Wilson as one of 16 Rhode Island hockey greats who will be enshrined in its charter class on September 20th at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln. The names and official portraits of all inductees were unveiled March 4th between periods of the AHL game between the P-Bruins and Springfield at the Ron Wilson's Dunkin’ Donuts Center in downtown induction portrait Providence. Typically, Hall of Fame classes are highlighted by a select few who stand out. However, as RI Hockey Hall of Fame chairman, Vincent Cimini, rightly points out, “Each, like Ron Wilson, deserves the spotlight. This is the ‘Mount Rushmore’ of Rhode Island hockey. “Our charter class is comprised of 11 who have represented the USA in World Championships, including 8 in the Olympics,” he proudly noted. “Ten have previously been enshrined in the International, USA and AHL Hockey Halls of Fame. Three have their names engraved on the NHL’s Stanley Cup and many have set records that still stand in the sport. Most of all, as players and as pillars of the game, they each represent the very best of our state’s rich and illustrious hockey heritage.” Wison’s credentials locally, nationally and globally are impressive. Born in Winsor, Ontario, he move to East Providence at age 12 when his father, Larry Wislon, took over the coaching reigns of our state’s then professional team, the RI Reds. He became a three-time All-Stater at East Providence High School under legendary coach Joe Sprague. He later became a two-time All-American at Providence College and the nation’s leading collegiate scorer in 1974 en route to becoming the Friar’s all-time leading scorer with 250 career points. After a 12-year NHL and European career, he coached four NHL teams to 648 wins, the most ever by an American coach. He was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017. Other charter class inductees, in alphabetical order, are: Bill Belisle, Curt Bennett, Harvey Bennett, Sr., Bryan Berard, Keith Carney, Joe Cavanagh, Sara DeCosta-Hayes, Cammi Granato, Lou Lamoriello, Brian Lawton, Louis A.R. Pieri, Dick Rondeau, Mathieu Schneider, Chris Terreri, and Zellio Toppazzini. Complete bios on all inductees are posted on the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s website - www.RIHHOF.com. Tickets for the September 20th Enshrinement Celebration & Dinner at the Twin River Event Center are on sale now on the RI Hockey Hall of Fame website.

We would like to congratulate Karl, on recently earning his USSF D license. By defintion is The National «D” license is a 36 to 40-hour course designed for the experienced coach who has already earned a National “E” license. The focus of this course is to improve a coach’s ability to positively influence individual players and teams. Karl Hanrahan, the Director of Coaching for AYSO UNITED EAST PROVIDENCE, brings a wealth of experience in Soccer and Youth Development. Karl lived in England and moved to the USA 5 years ago to be with his wife, Gina and daughter Rebecca. Karl started playing at 5 years old for his local club, his position was mainly has a Goalkeeper, but Karl has played in other positions when needed for his junior clubs. Karl went on to play for his town middle school, then High school, winning the Country Championship(State Schools Division 1) along with a number of English school Tournaments. Karl played for his home town youth team, Workington AFC and at 13 years old, Karl was selected to play for his district, then Country as a Goalkeeper(State Team Equivalent) and played through his entire high school career, at the same time, he was also selected to attend Carlisle Utd school of excellence and played with their Academy team. Karl finished his youth playing at 17 to join the military, but continued to play for College, Local Men›s Teams and Sea Cadets. In addition Karl holds the following US certifications, USSF E USSF F NSCAA Youth 1, CDC Heads up Concussion, and is CPR First aid Certified.

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2016 Madelyn E. Burnham Caregiver of the Year Nominee is East Providence Resident

On October 1, it was announced that Mark Anthony Simonson, a resident of East Providence, was nominated for the Madelyn E. Burnham Caregiver of the Year Award 2016. Mark is a Certified Nursing Assistant working at Homefront Heath Care in Providence. In part, his nomination form includes the following, “Mark is dedicated to his clients and dedicated to the Homefront mission. Mark loves people, works hard, and always tries to lift the spirits of those around him. We believe these characteristics represent all that is good in our company, and we are pleased to nominate him for the honor of Employee of the Year.” It goes on to say, “You can teach somebody how to be a CAN, but it is the type of dedication and compassion that Mark shows to his clients that make him a caregiver in the spirit of Madelyn Burnham.” Homefron Health Care begins its years long 50th Anniversary celebration as a non-profit health care provider in Rhode Island. Homefront CEO Joe Cicone, himself a 2016 Rising Star Award recipient from the Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care says it is an incredible honor “for which you should be proud. Your work effort and the level of care you provide is always appreciated by your clients and respected by your peers”. Homefron Healthcare is the leading home care agency in Rhode Island and accredited by the Joint Commission

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East Providence Students Honored as Part of State Writing Competition Students Receive Notable Mention

With stiff competition from more than 150 story submissions from students in grades 7-12 across the state, School One and Goat Hill are pleased to announce the winning entries of Rhode Island’s only short fiction writing competition for students. Congratulations to Orli Juarez, Martin Middle School. Her story, Ayita’s Last Dane received a Notable Mention in the Write Rhode Island short fiction competition and will be published alongside the other winners of Write Rhode Island. Orli cited her teacher, Kelley Richardson, as being instrumental in presenting creative writing opportunities at school. Caroline Kramer, Riverside Middle School, also received a Notable Mention in the Write Rhode Island short fiction competition. Her story, Galaxy of the Land, will be published alongside the other winners of Write Rhode Island. When asked, Caroline said her teacher John Macomber, encouraged students to enter their stories. Another community partner was local librarian Lisa Perry at the Weaver Library, Weaver Library hosted a local writer as part of the Write Rhode Island free creative writing workshops. Write Rhode Island is a short fiction writing competition for Rhode Island students presented by School One and Goat Hill. The goal of Write Rhode Island is to promote and celebrate the works of students by incorporating Rhode Island as a theme in a creative piece of prose. This past fall, Write Rhode Island sponsored free creative writing workshops for teens at public libraries and schools across the state. Of the more than 150 competition entries from across the Ocean State, more than 90 percent of students cited teachers and librarians as their introduction to Write Rhode Island. Diana DeCesaris Champa, Director of Literary Engagement at School One, is also the competition’s coordinator. Partnerships like Goat Hill, as well as the volunteers and sponsors of Write Rhode Island, are crucial to its success. The competition also relies on teachers and librarians to help us spread the word and encourage participation. “It’s very exciting to provide an audience and a way to connect with writing outside the classroom,” said Champa. “The opportunity to be published can be inspiring, and it gives students another reason to work at rewriting, editing and polishing their work. Last year, teachers reached out to thank us for providing this type of writing opportunity outside the classroom for students. This year we received more than 150 submissions and we’re thrilled.” The winning entries were selected by Goat Hill writers, Ann Hood, Hester Kaplan and Taylor Polites, and winners of the Write Rhode Island short story competition will be honored at a special awards ceremony at the Newport Art Museum on March 18, 2018. When asked about the judging process, Goat Hill said, “The display of talent in this year’s competition is a testament to the innate desire we all feel to tell our stories. We look forward to not only cultivating storytelling in the young people of our state, but also for the stories they will tell now and in the future.” “Write Rhode Island spurred teen writers from across the state to take creative risks and channel their imaginations onto the page. The stories show real range and complexity.” Borman explains that School One wanted to be part of creating a showcase for student writers. “School One has long been known for its strength in the arts and we wanted to extend the opportunity beyond our walls. It’s been great to collaborate with other writers, teachers, and librarians from around the state, especially our partners at Goat Hill Writers.” Write Rhode Island has been made possible thanks to support from BankRI, Pawtucket Credit Union, the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, Rhode Island Department of Education, Rhode

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University News Northeastern University Announces Fall Semester 2017 Dean’s List

Rumford resident Georgia Christensen, a Northeastern University student majoring in Biology, was recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the fall semester, which ended in December 2017.

Local Residents Earn Second Academic Honors from Clark University

Worcester, Mass. March 12, 2018 – The following local students have been named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2017 semester. * Shannon D. Briden, of Rumford, Rhode Island (02916) * Molly E. Powers, of Rumford, Rhode Island (02916) To be eligible for second honors, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, of a maximum of 4.3 (all A+s).

Eastern Students Participate in University Clubs

Willimantic, CT - Many Eastern Connecticut State University students participate in Eastern’s clubs during the academic year. The student club programs range from social to educational, physical to spiritual and civic engagement programs that benefit and enrich the Eastern community. Alexander Buteau ‘21 of Rumford, RI, participated in the Fencing Club during the fall 2017 semester. Buteau’s major is New Media Studies. Lauren Landry ‘20 of Rumford, RI, participated in the Love Your Melon Club during the fall 2017 semester. Landry’s major is Psychology.

Matthew DeQuattro of Rumford Makes the Dean’s List at RIT

Rochester, NY -- Matthew DeQuattro of Rumford (02916), who is in the management information systems program, made the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Catherine Metcalf Inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Baton Rouge, LA - Catherine Metcalf of Rumford, Rhode Island, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Metcalf was initiated at Fordham University.

Holzwarth Receives Faculty Honors from Trinity College

Hartford, Conn. - March 21, 2018 - Reilly H. Holzwarth, of Rumford (02916), was awarded Faculty Honors for the fall 2017

semester at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Faculty Honors are awarded to students with a semester GPA of at least 3.667 on four graded courses, with no individual grade below B-, and no incomplete grades pending.

Audrey Duarte Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society

Elmira, NY -- Audrey Duarte of Riverside, RI (02915) was one of 21 seniors of high scholarly attainment inducted into the Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Elmira College during its annual induction ceremony in Peterson Chapel

Riverside Student Makes College of Charleston Honor Roll

Stephanie Brown of Riverside, RI was recently named to the College of Charleston Faculty Honors List. The list is reserved for students who have earned at least a 3.8 grade point average.

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St. Mary’s Bay View Award Winners By Bob Rodericks

Freshman Wins National High School Heart of the Arts Award

Honored for her Dedication to Performing Arts Despite Living with a Neuromuscular Disorder St. Mary Academy - Bay View freshman Cecelia Egan of Riverside, has been selected the 2018 national recipient of the “National High School Heart of the Arts Award” by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Cecelia is the first St. Mary Academy - Bay View student to receive this award and is also the first Rhode Islander to win it at the national level. This Summer, she will be flown to Chicago to Cecelia Egan. Yearbook photo accept the award during credit Chestnut Hill Studios. the 2018 NFHS Summer Conference. She will also be recognized at the state level at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League award luncheon on April 5th. A press release from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced the award last month in recognition of “those individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive heart of the arts that represent the core mission of education-based activities. This is the fifth year that the National High School Heart of the Arts Award has been offered. “At age five, Egan was diagnosed with Friedrich’s ataxia – a degenerative neuromuscular disorder that limits the individual’s mobility. Although confined to a wheelchair, Egan hasn’t let that prevent her from pursuing participation in theatre. A freshman at Bay View, Egan first joined The Bay View Players as a fifth-grader. Since that time, she has performed in countless theatrical productions. In many ways, she integrates herself into the cast without calling attention to her need for assisted mobility. Adding to her seamless integration into all aspects of the productions is the tremendous vision exhibited by director Christine Kavanaugh to incorporate her needs on stage,” stated the NFHS release. “While at first Egan’s chair seems like an extension of a character she’s playing, she often abandons it in favor of propping herself upon a variety of set pieces, such as a piano, a sleigh or a collection of trunks. To accomplish that, she is assisted by fellow cast mates and a voluntary alumna aide. It is physically intensive work, but the focus is never on the equipment,” said John Gillis of NFHS. A dedicated student, Egan, carries a typical freshman academic load. Although she sometimes travels out of the state for medical appointments, Egan maintains good grades in the classroom” “Egan’s impact on The Bay View Players ensemble and on loyal audiences has been felt by all.

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Through her personal courage, she has proven that the stage welcomes anyone with the determination and openness to showcase a love of performing despite physical dependence upon others. Egan’s not camouflaged on stage – she’s showcased in a manner that celebrates her daily victories over her challenges. Her story is an inspiration to those who already know her, as well as to those who have yet to see her in action. Most impressively, she has literally put her “wheels in motion” to make the performing arts more easily accessed and enjoyed by all,” said the NFHS spokesperson.

Sophmore Earns National Recognition for Jewelry Artwork Bay View sophomore, Abigail Swift, has been informed that her jewelry artwork, has earned a national Silver Medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The jewelry piece was created under the direction of Bay View Visual Arts teacher Jean Petisce-Lynch . Of the 350,000 submissions of art and writing for this year’s awards competition, only the top 1% were recognized at the national level. According to PetisceLynch, the assignment Abigail Swift's jewelry artwork which resulted in Swift’s award-winning artwork was to choose a “Period of Art”, and then choose a specific piece of artwork from that period, to use as an inspiration for a piece of jewelry. The students were then asked to design, illustrate, and make a piece of jewelry inspired by their chosen artwork. “Abigail’s piece was made of Premo clay, wire, silver findings, and Swarovski crystals.” “Abigail is a joy to teach. It was a pleasure having Abigail in class in the Middle School, and I felt so lucky to have had the chance to teach her once again in the Upper School, and see her growth, both intellectually, and creatively. She is a very talented young woman, and I’m so proud of her accomplishments.” Bay View celebrated a tremendous showing in the regional Scholastic Art Awards earlier this year. Middle and Upper School students earned an incredible 14 awards and nine Honorable Mentions in January. At the regional level, Abigail won a Gold Key for her jewelry art piece.

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27 Pints of Blood to Help Save 81 Lives

In conjunction with the Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), Bay View held its second blood drive of the year on Thursday, March 8th. The drive took place on campus in the Athletic Wellness Center. Students, teachers, and parents came to roll up their sleeves and donated 27 pints of blood to help others on their road to recovery. According to the RIBC, 81 lives can be saved with a collection of this amount. This fall, as part of their High School Hero Challenge, RIBC presented St. Mary Academy - Bay View with the “Outstanding Improvement in Blood Drive Performance Award.” Over the past few years, Bay View has more than doubled their number of donors per drive.

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Club News & Announcements East Providence Lions Club 17th Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday April 23rd, 7:30AM-12:00PM

Location: East Providence Senior Center 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI Donation: $8.00 adults ($4 children under 12) The East Providence Lions Club will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast and Craft Fair on Sunday, April 23rd from 7:30AM-12:00PM at the East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to benefit Lions charities such as: programs for the visually impaired, eyeglass purchases, Bradley Hospital, scholarships, youth activity programs and more. The menu will consist of pancakes, sausages, eggs, hash browns, muffins, beans, coffee, and juice. Admission at the door will be $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. For more information, call (401) 440-9512.

Donation to the Ronald McDonald House

At our February 23rd meeting of Canonicus Lodge # 9 IOOF of East Providence Tina Ledo from the Providence Ronald McDonald House spoke about the the house and how it helps the community. Canonicus Lodge also presented her with a $500.00 check and some goodies from their wish list.

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Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket Receives $5.1 Million Bequest

Rhode Island natives, Edward “Ned” and Eleanor Barlow leave lasting legacy

The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket has received a $5.1 million gift from the estate of longtime Club benefactors, Edward W. “Ned” and Eleanor F. Barlow. The bequest is the largest single philanthropic gift in the Club’s 118-year history. Ned, who passed away in 2010, and Eleanor, in 2016, were deeply committed to the organization’s mission, investing generously in the Club and serving as leaders and visionaries. Although the Barlows did not have children of their own, over the years, their generosity has created hope and opportunity for thousands and thousands of youth. Ned Barlow was the president of the Seekonk Lace Company in Pawtucket and the Rhode Island Lace Company in Barrington. A 1949 graduate of Brown University, he was a member of the Brown swim team and an active member of the community. Eleanor Barlow was also passionate about helping others and giving back to the community. A registered nurse, she was the Nursing Supervisor of the Operating Rooms at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island and a founding member of the Memorial Hospital Corporation. A longtime member of the Club’s Board of Directors and Board President for 20 years, Ned was committed to continuing his uncle, George R. Ramsbottom’s, legacy. Mr. Ramsbottom generously donated the original 65 acres of the scenic 167-acre property in Rehoboth, Massachusetts known today as Camp Ramsbottom that the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket has operated for more than 50 years and which serves up to 1,000 children each day during the summer. In 2015, the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket opened the doors to its newly renovated and expanded Clubhouse, located at One Moeller Place in Pawtucket. The Building Better Futures Project renovated the existing 42,000 sq. ft. building and added a stateof-the-art 18,000 sq. ft. teen center and gymnasium, doubling the space dedicated to teens. Notably, dedicated space for the visual and performing arts was also added. Through the Club’s Building Better Futures Capital & Endowment Campaign $8 million was raised to support the project, which left just under $1 million to be financed. Through the incredible generosity of the Barlow’s bequest, the Club will pay off the mortgage, with the balance restricted to Camp Ramsbottom. As a result of the bequest, a full renovation of the Camp’s swimming pool is currently underway, a fitting tribute to Ned and his longtime love of swimming. The remaining use of the Camp funds is currently under consideration. There will be a celebration in June at Camp Ramsbottom, honoring the legacy of Ned and Eleanor Barlow, and officially re-opening the renovated

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East Providence Elks Lodge Helps Local Charity

For 14 years Anne Pari has brought comfort to the needy with bags of food and clothing, and the East Providence Elks recently presented her with a check. Mostly Anne brings clothing, but she also brings toiletries and personal care items that people have donated or she has bought. She collects leftover pastries from doughnut shops and she or other volunteers make hot coffee and hot chocolate. (Not to mention that on Wednesday evenings Anne brings 150 sandwiches and 250 treats to project Night Vision for Teenagers in Providence). Anne has been doing street missions since 2004. “ I just enjoy doing it” she said. “I feel these people need as much help as we can give them. We need to be out there and we need to listen to their stories”.

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The Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter invites the community to attend a Pure Imagination Auction in honor of the 23,000 Rhode Islanders who are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and their 53,000 caregivers. We are excited to announce, this year’s Willy Wonka theme to commemorate actor, Gene Wilder who passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. This annual event will be celebrating its 15th year on Saturday April 7, from 7:00 to 10:30pm at a new venue; Skyline at Waterplace in Providence. For more information about the event, participate in the online auction, or to purchase tickets, visit alz.org/RI or call 1.800.272.3900. To learn about sponsorship opportunities please contact Kate Spinella at kspinella@alz.org.

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Spring Home & Garden Bird Window Collisions: A Deadly Toll and How Homeowners Can Help By Madeleine Linck, Rehoboth

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Spring Protect Your Home from Termites This Spring

(BPT) - Spring is officially here, bringing flowers, greenery and increased pest activity. Because termite evidence is more noticeable in warmer months, it is important to check for any warning signs every spring. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce the likelihood of a termite infestation in the first place.

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Well-maintained shrubbery looks nice, but it also serves an important purpose: Trimming shrubs reduces the likelihood termites and pests will enter your home. Stray branches that touch a house’s exterior provide pests with direct access to potential entry points. By properly maintaining landscaping, you can make access more difficult for these unwelcome houseguests.

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It’s important to make smart decisions when adding landscaping, because termites are more attracted to some materials than others. Instead of traditional mulch, opt for synthetic mulch or pea gravel. These alternatives are less attractive to termites than wood-based mulch.

Maintain Home Exteriors

Termites need water to survive. Controlling excess moisture can help reduce the risk of an infestation. Regularly maintaining home exteriors, such as wooden siding and windows, can help you detect and repair leaks early.

Monitor Interior Moisture

Many homeowners forget to think about moisture inside their homes, particularly in basements and crawlspaces. Properly ventilating these areas helps minimize the amount of moisture around floor joists and subflooring. Reducing moisture in interior spaces can help reduce the likelihood that termites will take up residence in your home. If you suspect you may have a termite problem, the best solution is to call a pest professional such as Terminix. Termite warning signs include blisters in wood flooring, hollowed or damaged wood, and evidence of swarms such as discarded wings, mud tubes and droppings that resemble sawdust or coffee grounds. Early detection can prevent a small termite problem from becoming a widespread infestation.

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Home & Garden 4 Bedroom Upgrades That Won’t Break the Bank

(Family Features) Upgrading your bedroom might sound like a daunting task. You may assume it costs an arm and a leg, takes months and requires professionals to complete. However, upgrading your bedroom doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank, or your back. Investing in a few quality upgrades to some bedroom essentials can make your life less stressful and more cost- and energy-effective. Whether you’ve moved to a new space, or just want a fresh look and feel, these are four unique, functional additions you can make to your bedroom.

Smart Lighting

Lighting makes the difference between a cozy, inviting escape and a cold, fluorescently lit room. You can upgrade your traditional bedroom with high-tech, smart lightbulbs, which can save you money in the long-run due to their energy efficiency. These lightbulbs are often dimmable, feature Wi-Fi capability and can be controlled from a central hub, like your phone, via manufacturer or third-party apps.

Adjustable Base

An adjustable base can help take your sleep to new heights. Today, adjustable bases come in a variety of designs and sizes, and are usually discrete and sturdy. If you suffer from neck pain or back pain, sleeping in a reclined position in an adjustable bed can help decrease the pressure on your spine by creating an angle between your thighs and trunk, according to Healthline. Bases are easily customizable, usually via remote, so you can find your favorite bed position, whether you’re sleeping, reading or lounging. Learn more about adjustable bases at mattressfirm.com.

Blackout Curtains

The right curtains can help pull together the look of a room, change the perceived size, impact the lighting, reduce noise and even help with temperature control, especially if you have older windows. There are a variety of size and color options to choose from at different price points, so you can spend less time adjusting your thermostat and more time enjoying your sleep space.

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Bring May Flowers Ideas To Help You Reap Big Rewards From Your Garden

(BPT) - Get active outdoors with a hobby more satisfying than binge-watching another television series. As a pastime, gardening can help you eat delicious, more flavorful food while transforming your patio or yard into a colorful hangout for butterflies and bees. Many people don’t realize how easy it is to have a fresh supply of crisp veggies, fragrant herbs or fresh-grown flowers. Whether you have a balcony, rooftop or patio, gardening is a hobby that quite literally allows you to harvest big rewards. One of the most exciting parts of gardening is deciding what to grow. With thousands of plants to choose from - flowers, vegetables and herbs - a small pot of soil can be a canvas for creativity. To find the most popular flowers and plants this year, we checked in with Ball Horticultural Company, a global leader on all things gardening, to see what the top trends are in 2018.

Strong and Colorful

When spring arrives, we all crave color and warmth to celebrate the end of winter. To get that wow factor - and get it fast - try planting flowers that grow and fill in quickly and thrive in extremes. The Megawatt Begonia brings magnetic color even in shaded spaces. It’s also a low-maintenance option if you’re new to gardening. Likewise, the Echinacea Sombrero Sangrita is a perennial flower that returns each year with stunning red blossoms.

For Foodies Who Want to Show Off

Every chef knows the secret to tasty cooking is great ingredients. For many gardeners, the truly magical combination is finding that edible veggie that looks as good as it tastes. Take 2 Combos combine two sweet pepper plants with a touch of heat and beautiful orange and yellow fruit. There’s also a combo of a slicer and cherry tomato perfect for small spaces and for snacking and cooking. Speaking of peppers, a new, attractive variety is Candy Cane Red Pepper. It has green fruit striping that ripens to red and offers up crisp, sweet flavors, much like a candy cane!

A Refuge for Bees, Butterflies and Beyond

There are dozens of reasons people choose to garden: fresh food, interior and exterior decoration, relaxation, stress reduction and more. One emerging trend is that people want to make their garden a destination for pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. A few captivating flowers that attract these beautiful and helpful creatures are: * Lucky Star Pentas - Provides butterflies summer-long flower clusters in eye-catching colors * Copper Prince Ornamental Millet - This thriller makes a dramatic statement with foxtail plumes that birds feast upon * SuperBlue Lavender - A deeply colorful and fragrant bee magnet Gardening helps you relax and decompress. What’s more, there is a huge amount of satisfaction involved in seeing your vegetables and flowers grow. Follow these trends and watch your plants blossom and beautify your home and yard. After all, we could all use a little more color in our lives.

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(BPT) - Farm-fresh eggs. Locally grown tomatoes. Herbs sourced onsite. If you’ve eaten out recently, you’ve probably noticed the menus feature locally sourced ingredients. The farm-to-table movement continues to flourish at restaurants throughout the country. In fact, rather than the exception, it’s become the expectation. According to the National Restaurant Association, farm-to-table is quickly becoming the new norm. Diners are so attracted to the freshest fare possible, it’s inspiring some restaurants to start their own gardens, on a rooftop, terrace or simple outdoor plot. Hyper-local culinary concepts like these represent the top trend on the annual “2018 Culinary Forecast” report. You can take a cue from this hot trend by starting your own farm-to-table concept garden at home. Just imagine plucking ruby red tomatoes and rich green basil straight from your garden to make a farm-fresh, scrumptious caprese salad without ever leaving home. An at-home take on the farm-to-table trend can easily be translated to a convenient “garden-to-table” concept in your own backyard. Growing your own at home will elevate your cooking and you’ll feel good about being able to produce your own food while lowering your grocery bill (and certainly save by not dining out as much). No matter the size of your garden space, you can grow fresh foods that are readily available right at your fingertips, even if you just have a small patio or balcony. What’s more, some of the most popular produce to eat is also easy to grow. The experts at Bonnie Plants offer some easy-to-grow, space-saving suggestions to encourage a garden-to-table trend at home.

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Whether you choose big, juicy slicers or sweet cherry-sized snackers, caged tomatoes are easy to grow and offer endless cooking opportunities. Determinate varieties of tomatoes are container favorites because the vines are relatively compact yet bear a productive harvest. Or create your own container garden using tomato varieties especially bred for small spaces.

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Try popular and versatile Green Bell, a heavy yielder of large fruits and a good all-round pepper for slicing and stuffing. Or, spice up your recipes with jalapeno chile peppers, which yield a bountiful harvest.

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Home & Garden Strawberries in Hanging Baskets

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Herbs in Combo Pots

Want to raise the flavor profile of any culinary dish? Fresh herbs are your best bet. Herb gardens can be grown in compact spaces, which means you can fit your favorites in no matter how much space you have. For example, a kitchen herb combo container featuring sweet basil, cilantro and curled parsley is a powerhouse pot that’s both practical and pretty. You can set it right outside your door for convenient access and continuous harvest. Herbs are ready for harvest upon purchase and will keep growing and giving all season long. Bonnie Plants offers more than 250 varieties of vegetables and herbs, from tried and true classics to some unusual varieties you may not have tried, such as Holy Basil, Tepin Chili Pepper, Barbeque Rosemary, Little Napoli Patio Roma and many more. Once it’s time to harvest, have fun exploring new recipes and experimenting with home-grown, fresh-picked produce that will shake up your supper and then some. For more inspiration for easy at-home gardening, visit bonnieplants.com.

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SCHOOL NEWS East Providence Woman’s Day Event “The Year of the Woman” by Anna M. Sousa, Councilwoman

Panelists during the Woman's Day Event On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Councilwoman Anna Sousa hosted a Women’s Event and discussion panel entitled “The Year of the Woman”. Young women who attend the Riverside and Martin Middle Schools as well at the East Providence High School were in attendance along with the public. The panelists who participated were Mrs. Kathryn Crowley, Superintendent of Schools, East Providence, Dr. Latha Sivaprased, R.I. Hospital & Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Dr. Peg Van Bree, R.I. Hospital & Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Mrs. Barbara Riley, Sr. Vice President & CNO, R.I. Hospital & Hasbro Children’s Hospital, The Honorable Mayor Lisa Baldelli— Hunt, City of Woonsocket, The Honorable Katherine Kazarian State Representative, The Honorable Probate Judge Christine Engustian, East Providence Probate Justice Christine Engustian, Lt. Maari Stainer, of the East Providence Police Department, Fire Fighter, Erica Carcieri of the East Providence Fire Department. In addition, poetry readings were provided by Kiana Michels and Phionna Claude both students at Providence College. The event was geared to inspire and empower women and to provide an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and discuss with the panel members their relevant stories and experiences on their path to becoming successful leaders in the community. The dialogue of the panel and the audience was uplifting. “I would like to thank the guest panelists for taking the time to participate in this empowering event”, stated Councilwoman Sousa, she continued, “It was humbling to have a spirited dialogue with outstanding and influential women in Rhode Island leadership roles.” The Councilwoman offered special thanks to Eddy from the Burrito Bowl for sponsoring lunch for the event and the Dunkin Donuts on John Street for providing the coffee as well as the chaperones from the School Department. Councilwoman Sousa added, “The role of empowering our young women falls on all of us. We must continue to encourage, inspire and uplift these young women, so they can aspire to achieve great things. Women in history have set the way and many doors have been opened, we must have confidence in ourselves to walk through and confront the obstacles that come before us. Don’t let anyone hold you back, only you can limit yourself from achieving greatness, choose the right partner in life and surround yourself with positive people.” In closing, Councilwoman Sousa stated, “Set the standards others aspire to achieve. Go forward confidently in all your endeavors.”

Flamingo a Friend is back for 2018! Hundreds of bright, pink flamingos will be landing all over East Providence signaling the start of spring! For just $10 you may order a flock to land on the lawn of a fun-loving friend or family member throughout the month of April. Sponsored by the East Providence High School PTSA, the fundraiser supports funding programs and events for our high school students. Please visit the PTSA’s website at www.ephsptsa.com for more details and to order your flock today! Order forms may also be obtained at the school’s main office. Deliveries are being scheduled now and will be done on a first come, first served basis starting on April 1st. Orders will be taken until the end of April or until there are open dates. The PTSA reserves the right to return orders if there are no more available dates, so reserve yours ASAP!! Contact us at ephsptsa2@gmail.com if you have any questions. Happy Flamingo-ing and thank you for supporting our event!

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Friday Focus at Martin Middle School “Prove them wrong”

Has anyone told you that cannot do it? Have you been discouraged by someone or something? Do you believe them? The narrative around schools has been challenging. Remember OUR KIDS can do anything…YOU can do anything. Together, we can do ANYTHING! We wake up every day and work with young people who have the ability to do anything, be anyone. We have the special opportunity to work in a school with talented adults who never let us down. You change lives! Teaching at Martin is a blessing. I don’t need anyone to tell me that…..I LOVE being here! It is a privilege to teach and work alongside you. We hear people say we have an impossible job. I love when people say, we can’t do it. Why can’t Martin become the best middle school in the state? People say that OUR KIDS have changed and teaching isn’t the same as it used to be. However, we know that low expectations are dead wrong. Listen, we can do anything. Flat out anything. Don’t ever let somebody tell you that you can’t do something. Don’t let anyone make assumptions about OUR KIDS. Keep working hard and show everyone who has ever doubted you, everyone who has ever told you that you cannot do something and anyone who didn’t believe in you how GREAT YOU ARE! Let’s PROVE THEM WRONG! You have the courage to be here at Martin Middle School everyday ready to teach, love, and care. This 7 minute video reminds us TOGETHER we can do anything for OUR KIDS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPQ1budJRIQ

“The harder you work, the luckier you get!” – Gary Player

At Martin Middle School whether you are working in the kitchen, office, classroom, custodial crew, band, gym, cafeteria, library, houses, inside or outside the school…you WORK HARD! We work very hard and because of that we are extremely lucky. We are lucky to work with such great people and most importantly we are LUCKY to have some of the BEST KIDS and FAMILIES around. Personally, I feel extremely LUCKY to have so many people in one place who do what is best for kids. At Martin Middle School, the sense of teamwork and pride is strong. We all have good times and bad, however, we know we can count on each other for so many things and for this we are very LUCKY. Thank you for all that you do! We know it’s not about luck, but it is about making every decision and action in the BEST INTEREST of OUR KIDS to make sure they have what they need to be successful! The last few weeks have been amazing! I was able to get into a ton of rooms see great things happening. I was able to see some awesome focused lessons and small group instruction. Also, I was able to have some great conversations with our staff. After school, I saw our teachers learning more in PD Sessions. As well as, teachers were planning their lessons together while others were coaching OUR KIDS in sports. Trust me, we have a lot of work to do and we know the work never stops, but I hope you know that it is the most important work we can do. I know you work hard and I know that I’m lucky to be working alongside of you! OUR KIDS are lucky to have you, keep bringing it each day!

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What do you LOVE about Martin Middle School?

We received over a hundred responses from the Martin Family about what you all LOVE about Martin. The responses have been captured and placed in a word cloud. The word cloud takes repeated words and makes them bigger and bigger. The more similar the responses the more they stand out in the word cloud. It is cool to see that you all did this exercise independently, but check out the similarities in word cloud. It is obvious to see the feelings that our teammates share.

Whiteknact Elementary is the last elementary school in East Providence to build a playground. A Title 1 school, Whiteknact services 300 children in Kindergarten through grade five. The school also houses one of the district’s largest programs for specialized instruction, servicing children who face many physical, cognitive and handicap challenges. We will build a playground that incorporates equipment that is handicap accessible and appropriate for our special needs students. Tickets for the dinner: $10 Adult, $5 Student, Free under 5yrs Any donations will be greatly appreciated! Please help us out and spread the word! Any tax deductible checks should be payable to “Whiteknact PTA’ and mailed to Emma G. Whiteknact 261 Grosvenor Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 Emma G. Whiteknact PTA Tax ID No. 22-2882719 Please Contact: Emma G Whiteknact at (401) 435-7828 or Susan Allienello at sallienello@epschoolsri.com

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Our Grade 6 Team called over 66% of our families over the past two weeks! That is over 140 calls! The positive phone calls make a huge impact on student outcomes. Think about how happy you feel when someone gives you a compliment. We LOVE it. As you know, OUR KIDS need and deserve our love. It goes a long way when you reach to a family to let them know how OUR KIDS are doing in school. Thank you for everyone who reached out a made a phone call. Even though Grade 6 was the BOMB (Breakfast On Mr. Black) winner, it is important to know that EVERYONE who called home made a difference in a person’s life. Teach with Passion! Bill

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The Whiteknact Elementary PTA, along with the staff, are hosting a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday April 12th at East Providence High School from 5-8pm to raise money towards a playground for our school. We could really use your help! We are looking for monetary donations, gift cards, and other items for the Raffle Baskets and Silent Auction that we will feature at our dinner. Example; if you know anyone who would like to donate one night of season tickets (sporting event or arts) for a raffle item, please let us know!

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Bay View Dance Team’s Reign Continues for 8th Straight Year

the Junior Varsity Division. The jazz number was choreographed by coach Annie Conley (Warren) and the hip-hop number was choreographed by coach Nicole Duhaime (Swansea). This is the eighth year in a row that the Bay View Dance Team has won first place for their jazz and hip-hop performances.

Bay View Students Roll Up their Sleeves to Save Lives Blood Drive Yields 27 Pints of Blood to Help Save 81 Lives

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St. Mary Academy - Bay View, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), held its second blood drive of the year on Thursday, March 8th. The drive took place on campus in the Athletic Wellness Center. Students, teachers, and parents came to roll up their sleeves and donated 27 pints of blood to help others on their road to recovery. According to the RIBC, 81 lives can be saved with a collection of this amount. This fall, as part of their High School Hero Challenge, RIBC presented St. Mary Academy - Bay View with the “Outstanding Improvement in Blood Drive Performance Award.” Over the past few years, Bay View has more than doubled their number of donors per drive.

Bay View Students Earn Top Prizes at the Science Fair

Gabriela Valotto of East Providence won Third Grant Award in the Junior Division at the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair.

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Bay View Senior Alexis DaSilva (Riverside, RI) Shows Her Support of RIBC Blood Drive. Photo Credit: Sara Del Signore

Saint Raphael Academy Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll

Pawtucket, RI (February 28, 2018) -- Saint Raphael Academy congratulates students from the East Providence who have achieved honor roll status for the second quarter marking period in academic year 2017-18. They are: Highest Honors Grade 9: Michael Furtado, Jr. Grade 10: Madison Cabral, Stephanie Murphy Grade 11: Emily Fournier Grade 12: Connor Midgley, Noelani Noel First Honors Grade 9: Julia Carvelli, Elijah DaCosta, Hayden Midgley, Lauren Reilly, Emily Ryder Grade 10: Freya Badger, Adam Gomes, Rachel Gomes, Adrianna Sepe Grade 11: Shawn Hughes, Reilly Johnston, Benjamin Senra Grade 12: Grace Gomes Second Honors Grade 9: Lucas Amaral, Joseph Grant, Santiago Molina, Madelyn Paquette, Jeffrey Pimental, Jr. Grade 10: Saylor Costa, Colby Luiz, Joseph Noel Grade 11: John Brennan Grade 12: Patrick Coughlin II, Madalyn Pianka

East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education Meeting

The East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education (EPLAC) Welcomes All to the Next Meeting on Wednesday April 25th at 6:30pm at the Martin Middle School Library. 111 Brown St. East Providence. Come, meet the committee and the EP school personnel. We will be discussing current issues regarding special education in EP, and planning the annual Recognition Awards Reception honoring those who help our kids to be included at school and in the community every day. Through meetings and workshops you will learn new information that pertains to Special Education and your child here in East Providence. Look for a workshop about Inclusion to be presented at out May meeting.The public is welcome to attend all EPLAC meetings!

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East Providence Recreation Department Announces Summer Day Camp Registration

The 2018 East Providence Recreation Department Summer Day Camp for East Providence youth ages 6-12 (age as of September 1, 2018) runs from June 25 – August 3 at Pierce Field playground, 201 Mercer St. East Providence, RI 02914 Recreation Counselors will lead children through a fun-filled day of camp activities that include sports, arts & crafts, special events and much more! Free Breakfast and lunch provided. The camp operates rain or shine MonAir day through Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm. There Conditio ned is no camp July 4. Transportation is not Studio provided to and from camp. Children must be dropped off and picked up. Register online at eastprovidenceri. net/recreation or in person at the following locations: Rec. Department main office, 610 Waterman Ave., Monday- Friday 8:30 – 3:30pm; Rec. Center, 100 Bullocks Point Ave., Monday – Friday 9:30am – 7pm. Camp fee is $75 per child per week. Minimum payment of one week is due upon registration. Remaining payment is due in full by June 15. The last day to register is May 25. For more information please call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS by Bob Rodericks

Townie Ron Wilson Gains Another Hall of Fame Induction The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its 2018 Hall of Fame Enshrinement which includes East Providence High, Providence College and professional hockey star, Ron Wilson. Wilson who led the Townies to hockey excellence in the 1970’s, went on to start at Providence College and later played pro hockey as well as coaching teams in the NHL, Europe and the United States Olympics. Wilson also was inducted into the Providence College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990, the RI Interscholastic League Hall of Fame in 2013 and the USA Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017. He is also a member of the East Providence High School Hall of Fame. Wilson comes from a hockey rich family. He was born May 28, 1955 in Windsor, Ontario. He moved to East Providence, RI, when he was 12 years old. He holds both Canadian and USA citizenships, and has represented Team USA as both a player (5 times) and a coach (9 times). Both his father, Larry Wilson, an AHL Hall of Famer, and his uncle, Johnny Wilson, played for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1950s and later coached in the NHL. Ron was a 3-time All-Stater at East Providence High School before moving on to Providence College where he became a twotime All-American and the Friars’ all-time leading scorer. He led the nation in points in the 1974-75 season, collecting 87 points on 26 goals and 61 assists in just 26 games. He still holds the school records (and NCAA records for defensemen) in career points (250), assists (172), most points in a single season (87) and single-season assists (61). He and his brothers, Brad and Randy, are members of the Providence College Athletic Hall of Fame. The Ron Wilson Award is presented annually to PC’s top defenseman. The seventh pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1975 NHL Entry Draft, Wilson made his professional playing debut with the CHL’s Dallas Black Hawks in 1976. The following year, his strong play earned him CHL First Team All-Star honors and a call up to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 1981, Wilson moved to Switzerland, landing a contract with the Minnesota North Stars in 1985. He went on to play parts of four seasons with the North Stars before ending his playing career in 1989 as a player/coach with ZSC Zurich. On the international stage, Wilson was a member of the U.S. World Championship teams in 1975 and 1981. Ron’s NHL coaching career began as an assistant with Vancouver in 1990. He ascended to the head coaching position with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in 1993, moving to the Washington Capitals in 1997, the San Jose Sharks in 2002, and then to Toronto in 2008 through 2012. Ron’s 648 regular-season NHL wins are the most ever among American coaches. He coached his teams to 48 Stanley Cup playoff wins and four 100-point seasons. Ron also guided Team USA to some of its brightest moments ever, most notably its triumph in the inaugural World Cup of Hockey in 1996 and the Silver Medal at the 2010 Olympic Games. In December 2016, Wilson suffered a stroke and is undergoing rehabilitation. He was voted into the USA Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.

A Star at East Providence High School

East Providence High School was a dominate force in the state’s top hockey division in the seventies. One reason was the existence of the Dudley Richard’s rink in the city and an other was Ron Wilson. A 1973 graduate of EPHS, Wilson was among, if not the best, hockey player in Rhode Island. He played a Bobby Orr

style of hockey, playing defense and being a top goal scorer for the champion Townie hockey team. He would be on the ice for almost an entire game at times. He was joined by brothers Brad and Randy in a family of hockey players. Their Dad, Larry Wilson was a coach of the old Rhode Island Reds AHL team. The Townies won the Met A State and New England hockey championships in 1975. The Wilsons were joined by the Army family of EP. Tom, Bill and Tim Army were also dominate hockey players in EP and Rhode Island and later in college. Tim Army went on to be a head coach at Providence College. The Army’s grandfather, Tom, was the head athletic trainer for the R.I. Reds. In the fifties, sixties and seventies most talented hockey players in the state went to Mount St. Charles and LaSalle. But public schools like East Providence and Cranston East held their own. The Wilsons and Armys and other local hockey players were a big reason for the Townies success. With a hockey rink in the city, youth hockey would flourish. Ron Wilson would thrill R.I. crowds with his defensive steals and rink-length rushes generally resulting in a goal. Hockey games were standing room only at Richard’s Rink and many times EP - LaSalle or EP- Mt. St. Charles games were moved to the old R.I. Auditorium on North Main Street. Wilson went on to become one of the greatest players ever at Providence College where he was twice named an All-American. At continued on next page...

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Providence College he led the nation one year with 87 points on 26 goals and 61 assists in just 26 games. He was ECAC player of the year. With 250 career points, he holds the NCAA scoring record for defensemen, as well as the PC record for points. Through the years Ron Wilson often credited former EPHS hockey coach and later principal, Joe Sprague, with much of his success. “We got into the playoffs in my sophomore year and the only way that we were going to survive was if I converted from center to defense. So Joe made me a defenseman. In fact, I never got off the ice. It was the best decision that anybody ever made in my hockey career,″ Wilson told area press before his US Hockey HOF induction. At one point Ron, Brad and Randy played together at Providence College. On occasion a PC fan could hear the announcer say, “PC goal by Wilson, assisted by Wilson and Wilson!” Many at Providence College credit the Wilson’s and Army’s with getting the new hockey rink built on campus. After high school Wilson was offered the chance to play at any college in America and chose PC. Ron Wilson, 62, resides in South Carolina with his wife, Maureen and family. Wilson married his “high school sweetheart” Maureen Glynn Wilson. While in high school, Glynn, a 1972 graduate, was a popular Townie cheerleading captain.

Bay View Student Wins Big at RI Gymnastic Championships

Alexis Caggiano, a St. Mary Academy - Bay View sixth-grader recently took home first place at the Rhode Island State Gymnastics Championships for level 7. Alexis, who trains at the Ocean State School of Gymnastics in Lincoln, also won the Jackie Court award for the highest event score of the session scoring a 9.55 on both bars and floor. Alexis will join the other top six finishers in her category on the RI Super Team, which will compete next month at the Regional Championships in Springfield, MA April 28 through April 29th.

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School Spring Sports about to Start

As the interscholastic school athletic scene changes from winter to spring, teams have been busily preparing. As usual, New England’s typically wet and cold March weather has made outdoor team practicing difficult and unpredictable. However teams are enthusiastic and ready to begin. Here is a list of spring team sports: Unified Basketball - Boys Golf - Softball - Baseball - Girls Lacrosse - Boys Tennis Girls Softball - Boys Volleyball

EPHS Baseball Preview

Head Coach Bobby Rodericks is ready for baseball and his EP Townies are hoping to make some noise as the season approaches. A brief team preview: Senior Ben sears (Wheaton college bound) will be the Townies short stop and starting pitcher, senior Nate Pimental will be also pitching for the Townies, juniors Seth Daly, Zach Fanara and Josh Silveira will fill the Townie roster as the top 5 hitters along with Sears with major infield/outfield roles and Daly will also be in the top of the rotation as a starting

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will be key factors in the lineup filling in the last outfield and infield positions as well as the 7 and 8 hole in the hitting lineup. Seniors Clayton Cook, Jimmy Munro and Alvin Cajigas have their work cut out for them as they will also be trying to insert themselves in the Townie lineup either as a starter or role player. Townies were top 3 defensively speaking as a team last season and aspire to do the same along with hopes of more offense which they are confident with having 6 returning starters. Coach Rodericks is joined with his assistants Chris Kennedy, Ed Renaud and newly appointed volunteer assistant coach, Frank DeVall. A former Townie All-stater and League MVP, Nick Karalekas, is student teaching at Waddington Elementary and is working to get his coaching credentials and certifications. “It’s great that he can soon help the middle and high school teams, especially with hitting,” said an appreciative head coach. Jay Olson is the freshman head coach. More team previews and information will be forthcoming in the next issue and updated online at ReporterToday.com. If you have information about your local team that you want featured, please email bobrodericks@gmail.com.

Townies Townies 3rd baseman Shelby Mello throwing to first in a softball playoff game. File Photo by Paul Tumidajski. pitcher. Sophomore returning starting catcher Cole Poissant will also be a factor behind the dish again as the field general as well. Sophomore classmates Keegan Seagrave and Sam Budnick who are looking to crack the lineup and hopefully solidify a starting spot before the season ends. Juniors Julian Reis and Nate Anselmo

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Dave Says *Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Dear Dave, I just filed taxes, and it looks like I’ll get a pretty big refund this year. A friend of mine told me I should adjust my withholding, so I don’t get a refund. This seems pretty dumb to me. Why would I change my withholdings when I’m getting money back? —James Dear James, The only reason you’re getting a refund is because you had too much taken out of your paychecks in 2017. Let’s say your refund is $3,500. Basically, you loaned the government $3,500 of your own money, interest-free. A refund isn’t a gift or reward, James. It’s your own cash that you get back because you paid in too much during the previous year. In your case, that adds up to almost $300 a month! Instead of loaning the government money that you worked hard to earn, wouldn’t it be a better idea to keep it in your own pocket? —Dave

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Dear Dave, I’m 27 years old, and I have no debt. In addition, I have a five-month emergency fund of $14,000. Recently, I started a new job making $60,000. I’ve been offered a 401(k) with no match, but I was wondering if instead I should open a high-yield CD. —Kris Dear Kris, You’re doing very well at a young age. Congratulations! I’m glad you’re thinking about your financial future, too. But I’ve got a better idea. How about opening a Roth IRA with good growth stock mutual funds inside? That would be my choice. Fund it up to $5,500 a year, and make sure the mutual funds have strong track records of at least 10 years. This investment — growing tax-free — will be superior to a non-matching 401(k) or certificate of deposit. If you want to invest even more, you could then put additional cash into the 401(k) offered by your company. With your income and maturity, plus the proper investment strategy, you’re likely to retire a very wealthy lady. Keep up the great work, Kris! —Dave

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Dear Dave, Will paying my taxes online give the government electronic access to my checking account? —Ashley Dear Ashley, If you use your checking account, of course they will have the ability to withdraw that money from your account. I believe I know where you’re going with this question, and I think you may be a little confused about my stance on this sort of thing. There’s nothing wrong with certain entities having access to your checking account. I use electronic bill pay for utilities, mutual fund contributions, and things like that all the time. The only time I warn people against giving electronic access to their bank accounts is when they’re dealing with collectors over a bad debt. The government — even the IRS — isn’t known for coming in and randomly taking money out of people’s accounts. Collectors, on the other hand, do it all the time. You’re in a fight when you’re dealing with a debt collector. It’s an adversarial relationship. As a rule, no one in that industry should ever be given electronic access to any of your accounts. There may be a few decent debt collection companies out there, but many of them will lie, cheat, and steal to get your money. I hope that clears things up, Ashley. —Dave

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East Providence Senior Center

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

Gardening in Small Spaces (i.e., containers)

Meets for 2½ hours for six weeks. Learn new strategies you can use immediately too!

URI Master Gardener, Mr Gaynor, will give a presentation on “Gardening in small spaces (i.e., containers)”. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI.

Monday, April 30th; 2pm to 4pm

Wednesday, April 11th at 11:00am

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, April 22nd; 7:30-11:30am

Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Beans, Hash Browns, Muffins, Coffee and Tea. Adults $7.00 Children $4.00. Sponsored by East Providence Lions Club. Tickets purchased at the door.

Congressman David Cicilline Invites You to his Annual Senior Resources Fair May 3rd; 5pm - 7pm

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

Thank You Senator Daniel DaPonte

Senator Daniel DaPonte for again sponsoring a Legislative Community Grant for our center. Senator DaPonte has annually supported the efforts of the center so we can keep our senior community independent and engaged

Thank You RI Senior Coalition

Thank you for making their priority legislation to establish a formula community services grant program for senior centers. By increasing the annual allocation to $5.00 per senior in the area served, it would generate about $400,000 in additional funding in fiscal year 2019.

In Our Lobby

Tuesday, April 24th;- 10:30am

Scott Lewis a local agent from the New York Life Insurance Company’s Rhode Island office will be here from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. He will be available to answer your questions and provide information on common financial concerns facing our seniors today. Scott helps retirees with strategies to protect and preserve their assets in retirement, including extended care needs, retirement income solutions and life insurance strategies (estate and legacy planning). Stop by with any concerns or questions you may have during this time.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

6 Classes: Thurs Apr 5 – May 10 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an evidence-based education program offering a unique combination of elements designed to help reduce the burden of stress caregivers experience while providing tools and strategies that can be immediately put to use. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a program you can count on to make a positive difference in your life. Class participants also receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class. Meets for 2½ hours for six weeks.

Chronic Pain Self-Management

Wednesdays April 4 – May 9; 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.

Computer/iPad Assistance

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.

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.

Afternoon Coffee 2pm –3pm

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Support Groups

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

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

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

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

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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 Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office. Classes on the following Thursadays: 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 401-4357800 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 successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone! Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and to register. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Dieticians

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

Blood Pressure Clinics 10:30am

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Clinical Lab

Wed, April 4th; 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.

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 Class 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

Daily

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.

Goodwill Donation Box Blue container in lobby

Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island has requested that we place an indoor donation bin for clothing that can be used by their clients and job seekers. The mission of the Agency is to provide job training for Rhode Island youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Please feel free to donate all types of clothing that would be appropriate for their job seekers to wear for interviews: Blouses, Shirts, Pants, Dresses, Skirts, Socks, Shoes, Belts, and Purses etc.

Important Local Phone Numbers

Emergency - 911; Police Department 435-7600; Fire Department - 435-7600; City Hall - 435-7500; Recreation Department - 435-7511; Tax Collection - 435-7544; Canvassing Department - 435-7500 Ext 11110; Public Works - 435-7500 Ext 40053; Finance Department - 435-7500 Ext 11050; The RIDE Program (Logisticare) 1-855-330-9131; Department of Elderly Affairs - 462-3000; East Bay Community Action - 437-1000

Townie Road Runners 2018 June 11-13, 2018 Mon.-Wed

Lancaster, 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.

Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft

For 2018, the IRS, the states and the tax industry joined together to enact new safeguards and take additional actions to combat tax-related identity theft. Many of these safeguards will be invisible to you, but invaluable to our fight against these criminal syndicates. If you prepare your own return with tax software, you will see new log-on standards. Some states also have taken additional steps. See your state revenue agency’s web site for additional details. We also know identity theft is a frustrating process for victims. If you become a victim, we are committed to resolving your case as quickly as possible. What is tax-related identity theft? Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. You may be unaware that this has happened until you efile your return and discover that a return already has been filed using your SSN. Or, the IRS may send you a

April 2018 The Reporter letter saying we have identified a suspicious return using your SSN. Know the warning signs: Be alert to possible tax-related identity theft if you are contacted by the IRS or your tax professional/provider about: • More than one tax return was filed using your SSN. • You owe additional tax, refund offset or have had collection actions taken against you for a year you did not file a tax return. IRS records indicate you received wages or other income from an employer for whom you did not work. If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must do so by paper. Steps to take if you become a victim: If you are a victim of identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission recommends these steps: • File a complaint with the FTC at identitytheft.gov. • Contact one of the three major credit bureaus to place a ‘fraud alert’ on your credit records: Equifax, www.Equifax.com, 800-525-6285 Experian, www.Experian.com, 888-397-3742 TransUnion, www.TransUnion.com, 800-680-7289 • Contact your financial institutions, and close any financial or credit accounts opened without your permission or tampered with by identity thieves. If your SSN is compromised and you know or suspect you are a victim of tax-related identity theft, the IRS recommends these additional steps: • Respond immediately to any IRS notice; call the number provided. • Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, if your efiled return rejects because of a duplicate filing under your SSN or you are instructed to do so. Use a fillable form at IRS.gov, print, then attach the form to your return and mail according to instructions. If you previously contacted the IRS and did not have a resolution, contact us for specialized assistance at 1-800-908-4490. We have teams available to assist. About data breaches and your taxes: Not all data breaches or computer hacks result in tax-related identity theft. It’s important to know what type of personal information was stolen. If you’ve been a victim of a data breach, keep in touch with the company to learn what it is doing to protect you and follow the “Steps for victims of identity theft.” Data breach victims should submit a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, only if your Social Security number has been compromised and your efile return was rejected as a duplicate or IRS has informed you that you may be a victim of tax-related identity theft. How to reduce your risk: Join efforts by the IRS, states and tax industry to protect your data. Taxes. Security. Together. We all have a role to play. Here's how you can help: • Always use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections. Use strong passwords. • Learn to recognize and avoid phishing emails, threatening calls and texts from thieves posing as legitimate organizations such as your bank, credit card companies and even the IRS. • Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious emails. Protect your personal data. Don’t routinely carry your Social Security card, and make sure your tax records are secure. See Publication 4524, Security Awareness for Taxpayers, to learn more. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. Report suspicious online or emailed phishing scams to:phishing@irs.gov. For phishing scams by phone, fax or mail,

call 1-800-366-4484. Report IRS impersonation scams to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration’s IRS Impersonation Scams Reporting. You should never give out personal information to someone who calls you. The Government will not and does not call for any personal information.

AARP Smart Driving Program

The curriculum contains the latest research & industry insights and existing new topics. The workbook contents are participant friendly and easy to follow. The associated program video includes interviews and supportive data with experts. The fees are $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. There are NO Tests! Advanced registration is required as space is limited. Tony Ballirano, Deputy State Coordinator will be conducting this program, which is open to all. If an insurance discount is one of your objectives, please inquire in advance with your automobile insurer to determine if you qualify for a discount if you complete this program. Except for the Evergreen House Health Care Program, please bring a lunch, snack and beverage to this class especially if you have a medical condition and require food intake. The programs will be conducted at: East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue, in East Providence on Monday, April 23rd, 2018 from 11:15 am to 4 pm. Call 435-7800, extension 4 (Administration Office) Evergreen House Health Care, One Evergreen Drive, in East Providence on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 from 8:15 am to 1:30 pm. Free breakfast will be served. Call 433-3250 and ask for Julie at extension 1129. Peck Center (formerly Barrington Senior Center) 281 County Road, in Barrington on Monday, May 14th, 2018 from 1:30 pm to 6 pm. Call 247-1926 to register.

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From the State House Rep. Kazarian Introduces Bill that Safeguards Access to Contraception in RI

State House – Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence) has introduced legislation (2018-H 7625) that would require health insurance plans to provide coverage for a 12-month supply of birth control to all those who are insured, as well as their spouses or dependents. “This act would preserve the Affordable Care Act’s regulation that contraception is a preventive health care measure and thus not subject to patient cost-sharing. The bill would allow up to a full year of prescribing and dispensing of contraception and cover over-thecounter contraception when prescribed. With constant threats and attempts from Washington to repeal the ACA, it is imperative that we ensure Rhode Island’s women have open access to birth control and other contraception services,” said Representative Kazarian. The bill would protect access to contraception in Rhode Island, regardless of what happens nationally with efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It would ensure affordability and accessibility of the most effective forms of contraception, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options such as IUDs and implants. It would also protect the current zero cost-sharing for contraception by preserving in RI law the ACA provision that says birth control is a preventive health care service. If passed, health care providers would be able to prescribe birth control up to a full year at a time, and would ensure it is covered without a co-pay. Massachusetts passed similar legislation in November 2017, and other states have also taken steps to ensure residents continue to have access to affordable contraception.

Rep. Kazarian Reintroduces Bill to Keep Guns Out of Schools

State House – Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence) has reintroduced the Safe Schools Act (2018-H 7591) that would allow only peace officers and persons approved by school authorities for the purposes of educational instruction to carry firearms or other weapons on school grounds. “With yet another horrific and tragic event of gun violence occurring in our nation’s schools, this legislation is sadly necessary to protect our children, teachers, and school staff. Guns have no place in the school setting and any private citizen who feels the need to bring a firearm onto school grounds should face ramifications for putting others in possible danger,” said Representative Kazarian. The legislation would apply for the property of any public or private elementary or secondary school, including school buses. Violation of the proposed law would result in imprisonment for no less than one year and nor more than five years and a potential fine of no less than $500 and no more than $5,000. Minors caught in violation of the law, in addition to any penalties imposed by the family court, would lose their license to operate a motor vehicle for up to six months. Activities that would be exempt from the proposed law include firearm instruction and/or safety courses; government-sponsored military-related programs such as ROTC; interscholastic shooting and/or marksmanship events; military history and firearms collection courses; and the use of blank guns used in theatrical or athletic events. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Sen. DaPonte Writes to DOT Director Alviti and EP City Manager Chapman Regarding New Bridge Construction Projects

State House – Sen. Daniel Da Ponte (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) has written to RI Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti and East Providence City Manager Timothy Chapman requesting that the safety fencing being installed on several new bridge projects in East Providence be the black iron fencing used in other communities across Rhode Island. “With the amount of money the taxpayers are spending on these projects, it is critical that East Providence gets the same treatment as other municipalities by using aesthetically pleasing fencing on our bridges. We pay the same amount in taxes to the state and East Providence residents deserve to be treated fairly by DOT. We are not asking for the world, just the same black iron safety fencing that the rest of the state gets to enjoy,” said Senator Da Ponte. Senator Da Ponte is referring to the new bridge construction projects that pass over I-195 on Potter Street, Purchase Street and Lyon Avenue. He has previously questioned Director Alviti about why substandard materials were being used on a previous I-195 overpass construction project in East Providence compared to other DOT projects across the state. Specifically, Senator Da Ponte questioned why the safety fencing being installed was different than the black iron fencing used in other communities across Rhode Island.

State Rep. Aaron Regunberg Shares Vision for Lieutenant Governor’s Office with EP Democratic City Committee

East Providence - Representative Aaron Regunberg spoke to the East Providence Democratic Committee Monday evening to discuss his campaign for Lieutenant Governor. [Photos Attached] Regunberg’s campaign has been endorsed by East Providence State Representatives Gregg Amore, Katherine Kazarian, and Helder Cunha. Rep. Gregg Amore, who has represented District 65 in East Providence since 2013 and serves as Chairman of the House Finance Subcommittee on Education, said, “Aaron cares about working people, and he’s passionate about public education. I’ve seen him help young people win real changes in our schools, and he’s fought every single day in the State House to make sure working families are heard. To be very frank, I have not seen that kind of leadership from our current Lieutenant Governor. I want to see someone in that position who will fight for East Providence families, and that’s why I’m proud to be all in for Aaron’s campaign.” Rep. Regunberg told the East Providence Democratic City Committee that he is running to be a voice for everyday Rhode Islanders. “I’ve seen firsthand how lobbyists for the wealthy and the well-connected - the Walmarts, the payday lenders, the NRA - they are always present in the State House. We need a statewide elected official who says, ‘It’s my job to be a voice for all the families who can’t afford that corporate lobbyist.’” Regunberg discussed the issues that he intends to fight for in the Lieutenant Governor’s office, like investments in public schools, raising the minimum wage, and universal healthcare. “Today we’re sending kids to school in buildings that are falling down around them. That’s not right, it’s not safe and it sends chil-

April 2018 The Reporter dren a message that their education is not a priority for our state. It is a priority for me, and I know it is for you,” said Regunberg. “We need leaders that will stand up for funding for our schools, and who will say loud and clear - no more cuts to the middle class.” Rep. Katherine Kazarian, who has represented District 63 in East Providence since 2013, said, “Aaron was a wonderful partner when we worked together to pass our genocide education legislation. And he’s accomplished a great deal - from increasing the tipped minimum wage for the first time in 20 years, to expanding access to wind and solar energy, to guaranteeing paid sick time for over 100,000 Rhode Islanders who never before had that security, Aaron has demonstrated he can bring people together to win real change.” Representative Regunberg was elected to represent District 4 in 2014, and his time in the State House has been marked by a number of high-profile legislative wins. In addition to his Earned Sick Day legislation, Regunburg introduced and passed the first increase in the tipped minimum wage in 20 years, legislation to create new green energy programs, and reforms to the use of solitary confinement. Regunberg leads his opponent in fundraising and has earned the endorsements of a number of labor unions, environmental groups, and state elected officials. His endorsements include Teamsters Local 251, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 618, IBEW 2323, SEIU 1199 New England, Rhode Island Working Families Party, United Nurses and Allied Professionals, Unite Here Local 26, United Auto Workers Region 9a, the Sierra Club, Clean Water Action, 350.org Rhode Island, and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.

How You Can Help Get Ready for Spring Volunteer Fish Counters Wanted!

The Ten Mile River Watershed Council (TMRWC) is gearing up for the 4th Annual Fish Count at the Hunts Mills fish ladder located at 65 Hunts Mills road in East Providence, RI. The TMRWC is looking for volunteers to help count herring during the spawning season between late March and May. Hunts Mills is the perfect place for a physical count of returning herring. Volunteers will be asked to count once a week for a period of 10 minutes at a time and record count as well as the readings of water temperature and river height. The results of the fish count for the past three years are as follows: • 2015 - 3,259 fish recorded • 2016 - 15,627 fish recorded (This quantity may be an outlier; but we included the numbers recorded) • 2017 - 3,708 fish recorded The Ten Mile River has three fish ladders providing river access to herring and other anadromous fish which allow the fish access to upstream spawning locations. The fish restoration project was completed in 2015 with the opening of the “Paul Bettencourt fish ladder at Omega Dam.” The Omega Dam fish ladder allows salt water fish access to Omega Pond and the Ten Mile River system. The fish then travel from Omega Pond to the Ten Mile River to the Hunts Mills fish ladder and further upstream to the Turner Dam fish ladder at the Turner Reservoir. The three fish ladders allow fish access of the Omega Pond, Turner Reservoir, and the Ten Mile River from the Providence River through East Providence to the dam on Armistice Boulevard in Pawtucket. For more information, contact Keith@tenmileriver.net

The Alzheimer’s Association RI Chapter’s 8th Annual “Caregiver’s Journey” A Conference for Alzheimer’s Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals April 26, 2018 - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is a labor of love. The Alzheimer’s Association wants to help! The Rhode Island Chapter is pleased to announce the return of our annual Caregiver’s Conference. The 2018 all-day free conference for caregivers, named “Caregiver’s Journey” will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick on April 26, 2018 from 8:00AM-4:30PM. The conference provides healthcare professionals and caregivers with the tools they need to carry on their journey of supporting someone with dementia. This year’s conference will feature the keynote address “Developing Breakthroughs for Alzheimer’s: What Rhode Islanders Can Do” by Stephen P. Salloway, MD, MS. Dr. Salloway is the Director of Neurology and the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital and Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He is an internationally recognized leader in clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Salloway works closely with the national Alzheimer’s Association on key initiatives to advance research and treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Visit our website at www.alz.org/ri to register online or call the Chapter office to receive a brochure. Although the conference is free to family caregivers, advanced registration is required. There is a fee for professionals who wish to receive contact hours. There are also opportunities for sponsorship of the conference and vendor space available. Please visit our website or call the Chapter office at 1-800-272-3900.

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Northeasterners know; the electricity will go out! That means no mixers, no food processors, no ovens, no stoves, no microwaves... This is a quick recipe to satisfy your urge to bake even if the power is out! This recipe will make about 27 (1 by 2.5-inch) rectangle servings of No “Power” Bars. Ingredients: • 2 cups of chopped dates (12 ounces, about 50 dates) • 2 cups of dry toppings: that can be anything you want. (For this recipe I used half a cup of each: salted peanuts, salted cashews, mini M&Ms and mini dark chocolate chips. This will make a bar that is sweetened but not too sweet.) • Option: spices if desired (cinnamon, nutmeg…)

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East Providence Public Libraries WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453

www.eastprovidencelibrary.org Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5 (Weaver also open Sunday 1-5; Sept. - May)

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

Children's Activities Pop-Up Maker Space @ Weaver

Tuesdays in April – April 3, 10, 17, 24, 3:30-4:30

Learn, play, make! - Use recycled materials like boxes, ribbon, cardboard tubes, paper, etc. to create interesting and unique creations. For ages 4+

Blow Painting Craft @ Weaver Wednesday, April 4, 3:30-4:30

All ages. Blow paint through straws to create abstract paintings.

The World Of Owls @ Weaver

Saturday, April 14, 10:00-11:00 (RI Library Day 2018)

Julie Anne Collier of “Wingmaster” will introduce us to five different native New England owls, plus a mystery guest. We’ll learn how owls use their specialized powers of sight, hearing, and flight to survive and thrive in the wild. Julie will also share a wealth of fact and folklore about these masters of the dark.

“Libraries are Great” Storytime @ Riverside Saturday, April 14, 11:00

Families with toddlers and preschoolers are invited to listen to fun stories about libraries, make a craft and have a treat.

Henna & Stories From India @ Weaver Monday, April 16, 2:00-3:00

Families with children ages 3-10. Local teen, Sudiksha Mallick, will share folk tales from the land of India. During and after the stories, Sudiksha and her friend will apply henna tattoos to up to 20 kids. Registration is required for the henna tattoos, but the stories are open to all. Call 401-434-2453 to register.

Robotics For Kids @ Weaver

Wednesday, April 18; 6:00-7:00

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.

Casey Farm presents: Project Chick @Weaver Thursday, April 19, 10:00-11:00

Ages 3+. Meet chickens from RI’s own Casey Farm at this hands-on presentation about Dominique chickens and eggs. Participants will be able to hold a chick and look at eggs from various birds. Arrive early. Space is limited. Following this program, the farm educator will set up an incubator and a clutch of eggs in the Children’s Room. Approximately twenty-one days later, around May 10, the eggs will hatch at the library. We will keep the chicks in a coop in the Children’s Room for about five days and then return them to the farm.

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Animal Experiences With Dave Marchetti @ Riverside Thursday, April 19, 2:00 & 3:00 (2 shows)

Dave will introduce all ages to his many animal friends including lizards, turtles, a chinchilla, a hedgehog, snakes, and more. Kids and adults will be invited to touch and hold the animals at the end of the program. Arrive early. Space is limited.

Weekly Storytimes

January 17 through May 10

Registration is not required. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Storytimes will not meet during April school vacation week (Apr. 16-20). Wed, 9:30am, birth - 36 mos @ Riverside Wed, 6:30pm, 2 – 6 @ Weaver Thurs, 9:30am, birth – 36 mos @ Weaver Thurs, 10:30am, 2 ½+ @ Weaver

Money Smart Week Fun @ Weaver April 27 & 28, 9:00-5:00

Drop-in to the Children’s Room to have some fun while helping your kids learn about money. Use a cash register to check out shoppers at our “Library Market,” match coins to $ amounts and more.

Sit Stay Read @ Weaver

Monday, April 30, 5:30-7:30

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.

Teen Programs

(For ages 10+ unless otherwise noted.)

Robots On The Run @ Riverside Tuesday, April 17th, 1-3pm

Using basic circuits, learn how to build a simple robot, programmable electronics, and more! Presented by the Rhode Island Computer Museum. Please call 401-433-4877 to register.

Led Windmills @ Weaver

Wednesday, April 18th, 2-3:30pm

Presented by Greening the Sphere, this workshop will teach you about wind energy as a clean alternative energy source, and show you how to harness it by making a mini windmill that lights up a small LED light. Please call 401-434-2453 to register.

Board Game Workshop (Part 2) @ Fuller Creative Learning Center Thursday, April 19th, 2:30-4pm

We will expand and complete the original game that we began creating in part one of this workshop. Please call 401-228-3903 to register.

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Community Service Night @ Weaver

Lloyd Kaplan and The Aristocats in Concert

Ages 13+. This monthly event will allow you to earn community service hours for meeting with the Teen Librarian to discuss what is new at school and which programs/materials/services you would like to see provided by the library. We may also work on other service activities. Snacks will be provided! No registration necessary. Additional opportunities for East Providence students to earn community service time for High School or Confirmation requirements: Thurs Apr. 5th, 2:30 - 4:30pm @ Weaver Fri, Apr. 6th, 2:30 – 4:30pm @ Riverside Mon, Apr. 16th, 5:30-7:30 @ Riverside Sat, Apr. 21st, 10am – 12pm @ Riverside

The amazing Aristocats are in the house! Need we say more? Who else has a jazz repertoire of over 600 songs without a sheet of music to be seen? Congratulations to Lloyd Kaplan! He will be inducted into the RI Music Hall of Fame on April 26, 2018!

Tuesday, April 24th, 5:30-7:30pm

Ongoing Opportunities for Children & Teens Looking For a Tutor?

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

Volunteer To Be a Reading Buddy @ Weaver

The library will match you with an elementary school child with volunteers ages 13-adult to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call the Weaver Library at 4342453 or ask about it in the Children’s room.

Read Down Your Fines

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

Weaver Library Programs

Living Literature presents: The Hate U Give Monday, April 2; 7pm

Have you read The Hate U Give, the 2018 Reading Across Rhode Island selection? Join libraries, schools, book clubs, and communities all over Rhode Island in reading and discussing this powerful and timely novel. Listen and watch the story unfold in the hands of actors and actresses from Living Literature.

Crossing the Bamboo Bridge: Author Talk with Mai Donohue Monday, April 9; 7pm

Barrington resident Mai Donohue shares her powerful story in this talk and book signing. Her book, Crossing the Bamboo Bridge, has been described as a “compulsively readable, vivid memoir of courage, grief and redemption. It illuminates the life of Mai, a young girl from Vietnam's rice fields, who risks everything to escape poverty, abuse and war.” Learn how Mai came to Rhode Island. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Free Community Paper Shredding Event in partnership with the EP DPW Saturday, April 14; 9am -12pm

Shred 2 file boxes of sensitive documents at your library. Stay for a cup of coffee and a donut and celebrate Rhode Island Library Day with us. For details, see www.eastprovidencelibrary.org.

Monday, April 16; 7pm

Made It: Author Talk with Bernie Mulligan in partnership with the EP Historical Society Monday, April 23; 7pm

Hear an incredibly special story about Marie Cooper, an extraordinary woman, and the East Providence young adults who collected 6,000 books of S & H Green Stamps to buy a 27-foot Winnebago to drive the totally paralyzed Marie across the country. The Historical Society will set the scene with a brief slide show of the Phillipsdale area, the setting of Made It. Light refreshments will be served. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

A Treasury of Rhode Island Jazz & Swing Musicians: Author talk with Dennis Pratt and Dr. Tom Shaker Monday, April 30; 7pm

From Providence’s legendary Celebrity Club, the first interracial night club in New England, to the renowned Monday night Big Band jazz gigs that began with Duke Belaire and continue today with John Allmark, A Treasury of Rhode Island Jazz & Swing Musicians will delight the jazz lover in everyone. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Sowams: The Untold History Tuesday, May 1; 7pm

It can be argued that Sowams is the pivotal place of cultural exchange between indigenous people and colonizing settlers in North America. Helen Tjader discusses the incredible role of our local land and its people to our national history with a special focus on East Providence.

Fuller Creative Learning Center Adults/Young Adults

Game Night - Thurs, March 22nd & April 26th, 6:00-7:30pm Garage Band Software Session - Thurs, April 5th, 5:30-7:30pm Organizing in 5 Steps Workshop - Thurs, April 12th, 6:00-7:30pm Peace Flag Workshop - Tues, April 24th, 6:00-7:30pm Adult Sewing Class - Tues, March 6th - April 24th, 6:00-7:30pm

Children/Teenagers

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 Dot Art - Mon, April 2nd - April 23rd, 3:30-4:30pm Monster Creation Session - Thurs, April 19th, 5:30-7:30pm

All Ages

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 the East Providence Library website or our Facebook page. Contact fullercreativelearning@gmail.com or call 401-228-3903 for more information or to register. As an extension of the EP Public Library, the Fuller Creative Learning Center focuses on hands-on learning programs and workshops for all ages. For more information contact Ryan McCauley at rmccauley@eplib.org

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Writing & Publishing Symposium Saturdays at 1:00pm

Riverside Branch Library The Riverside Renaissance Movement and the East Providence Public Library present a three-part Writing & Publishing Symposium, a series lead by members of the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) and held at the Riverside Branch Library. April 7th – Notable Rhode Island author, Paul Caranci, will share stories about his career and his life as a writer. April 14th – Hear directly from four local authors who write in a variety of genres about how they approach writing: novelist Julien Ayotte; non-fiction writer Don Hagist; memoirist Judith Glynn, and children’s book author Jessica Gervais. April 28th – Steve Porter, ARIA President and founder of Stillwater River Publications and bookstore, will discuss approaches to both self-publishing and traditional publishing. Refreshments will be provided. Advance registration recommended; call 401-433-4877.

Empower Yourself: A 4 Week Exploration Thurs at 6:30pm, April 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

Riverside Branch Library Riverside Branch Library invites women to register for a group that will meet for four Thursday evenings in April. As a participant you will work on written and verbal exercises to pinpoint and clarify changes you’d like to make in your life. Learn how changing your thoughts and words make a positive impact and how journaling is a valuable practice. Explore your choices, share ideas and make connections in order for you and others to attain personal goals. At the end of the 4 weeks you will leave with a vision board, a visual representation that serves to inspire and motivate you toward your dreams. Find support and empowerment in this safe community. Register by calling 433-4877.

benefit library programs, including museum passes and special concerts and events. A Members Only Preview Sale for Friends of the East Providence Public Library will be held on Thursday, April 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Individuals who are not Friends can join for a $5 per person annual membership fee, payable at the door. All paid members are welcome to purchase books at this advance sale. Bookshelves are continuously restocked throughout the weekend, so visit more than once to see a wide variety of books. Thousands of books will be available at very reasonable prices. Hard cover and soft cover books are $1; children’s books are 50¢; pocket-sized paperbacks are 50¢ or 3 for $1; CDs, DVDs and audio books are $1. A special selection of books, including vintage editions and selections from our Collectors’ Corner will be priced as marked. For your convenience, books are sorted in more than 50 clearly marked categories in easily accessible bookcases. “It’s like walking into a bookstore,” notes Book Sale Chair Louise Paiva. Volunteers organize items for the sale starting six months in advance. Books are displayed on bookcases and book carts and a map is available to quickly locate your interests. Novels, including paperbacks, are sorted alphabetically by author. There is a large selection of books for children, including hard cover picture books, board books, beginner readers and activity books. Also available are books for young adults, including a large variety of graphic novels, large print books, biographies and memoirs. Books on sports, art, music, crafts, games, antiques, poetry, business, history, Rhode Island and New England, cooking, health, self-help, gardening and home repair are also available. The sale includes books on writing, spirituality, fantasy, travel and leisure activities, as well as comic books, CDs, DVDs and jigsaw puzzles. Questions? Call the library at (401) 434-2453.

Friends of Library Holds “A Taste of Spring” Raffle

The Friends of the East Providence Public Library will hold a “Taste of Spring” raffle at the Spring Book Sale at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, from April 26 to 29. More than $350 in prizes will be offered. Included are two tickets to Newport Playhouse and Cabaret, four tickets for a guided tour of the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park on the Explorer riverboat, two tickets for the Block Island Ferry, a movie night package of pizza at Town Pizza and two tickets to Avon Cinema. Prizes also include gift certificates to Stop & Shop Supermarket, Tony’s Seafood, Quality Fruitland, Iron Works Tavern and other restaurants. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be purchased prior to the book sale during library hours at Riverside Library or at the Spring Book Sale Members Only Preview at Weaver Library April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. and from April 27 to 29 at the book sale at Weaver. Proceeds will benefit special programs and concerts and will help to provide museum passes for library patrons. The drawing will be held at the close of the book sale on April 29. You do not have to be present to win.

Friend of the EP Library Ginnie Hogan displays some of the more than 500 DVDs, including movies and sets of TV series, arranged alphabetically for the Spring Book Sale.

Spring Book Sale Opens with Preview Night at Weaver

The Friends of the East Providence Public Library will welcome spring at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, with its annual Spring Book Sale on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 29 from 1-5 p.m. The sale will take place in the Champlin Program Room. Proceeds will

Jacqueline Armitage, Friends volunteer, prepares books for the annual Spring Book Sale at Weaver Library April 26-29.

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IN MEMORIAM Lorraine D. (DeLomba) Phillips, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Louise C. Stamp, 87 died Thursday, March 1, at Tockwotton on the Waterfront.

Helen R. “Robin” (Wood) Conway, 78, of East Providence, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Orchard View Manor in East Providence.

Dorothy L. Di Fusco, 91, of North Smithfield and formerly of East Providence for 51 years, passed away Thursday March 1, 2018 at Saint Antoine Residents in North Smithfield.

Teresa S. Tavares, age 75, of Ninth St., East Providence, died February 28, 2018 at RI Hospital with her family by her side.

Beverly W. (Wallace) Woodworth, 84, formerly of Pawtucket and Attleboro, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Gino A. DeVecchis, 84, of East Providence, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at home.

Veronica, “Ronnie,” (Saunders) Feeney, 84, of Harvard Street, Riverside, died peacefully on March 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

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Roberta M. Mayers, 85, of Rumford passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Edward P. Medeiros, 52, of Circuit Drive, Riverside, died unexpectedly on March 10, 2018. Joan C., (Smith) Mott, 84, of Grant Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on March 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Sandra (Perry) Smith, 77, formerly of Warren Ave. and Office Parkway, East Providence, passed away peacefully Monday, March 12, 2018 at Evergreen House. Evelyn S. Dias, 92, formerly of Office Parkway, East Providence went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Home, East Greenwich.

Florence (Lacombe) Blinn, 87, formerly of Carousel Dr., Riverside, passed away with her family at her side Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Waterview Villa.

Rose “Rae” McCaughey, 99, passed away peacefully with no regrets after a very full and rewarding life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Lockport, New York.

Frances Makepeace Gross, 95, passed away on March 6th at the Linn Health Care Center in East Providence, RI.

Dennis David Currier, EPFD, ret., 76, of Argyle Ave., Riverside, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side Monday morning, March 19. 2018.

Lora A. Rego, age 99, died March 8, 2018 at Linn Health Center. Robert Enos, age 76, of Milburn Road, died March 9, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center with his loving family by his side. Bruce Bragdon Chick, 91 of Rumford and West Dennis, died on Friday, March 9 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.

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Renee (Perry) Lewis, age 75 of East Providence, passed away on March 3, 2018 at Eastgate Nursing and Recovery.

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William J. “Bill” Shannon, 94, of Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence, RI, formerly of Pawtucket, Naples, Florida and Dennis Port, Massachusetts, died peacefully on March 19, 2018 surrounded by his wife and daughter. Pearl E. Kochanek (Minor), age 95, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Elderwood of Riverside. Gerald G. Greaves, age 92, of S. Broadway, East Providence, died March 23, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center with his family by his side. Maria C. Maia, age 74, of N. Carpenter St., East Providence, died Saturday, March 24 at RI Hospital with her loving family by her side. Rosella Katherine (Dwyer) Crowshaw, 85, of Rumford passed away peacefully Marh 25 with her loving family by her side.

CLASSIFIEDS WANTED

Wanted: Flower vases. Please donate. I can pick up. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602. Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks I buy Old cars, Motorcycle, Bicycles, Scooter and other wheeled vehicle and parts. One piece or a collection. Thank you Joe in Rehoboth 508 558 5129. CASH for Diabetic Test Strips. WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. I love MEH. Call Ron @ 508-642-6565.

REAL ESTATE RENTAL

Renovated Apartments with Garages - North Tiverton small one bedroom $750 available April 15 no pictures available. Small two bedroom end unit $950. available now see pictures. Both renovated, Garages for storage, Parking, No utilities, no dogs, no yard, no smoking. 1 year lease required, 401-489-2700.

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

EVENT RENTALS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Moonwalks for sale or rent for $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350. 20x20 Tent package includes tables & chairs $250. Setup included locally. Call early for reservation. Dan 401-255-1072.

VACATION RENTALS

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: Pearl Lake Rd in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Minutes from New Hampshire attractions: Sugar Hill, Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; sleeps 6, fireplace, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, kayaks or just R&R. Booking now for summer getaways: weekly $600 and weekends $250, Call Joe at 401-439-8089. VACATION - HONEYMOON RENTAL:

FOR SALE

HORSE: Registered Paint/Pinto. Sire World Champion BARLNK ZIPCODE . Beautiful, good-natured mare. 15.2 . Just 18. Great jog. Good on trails. Lighter use. Cannot afford. Pics available. $950 B/O Good home only. Serious inquiries. 508 269-2600 .

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 on Friday, May 11th at 7PM. Call Arthur 401-831-0561 or 401-433-0209 for more information.

CLASSES / LESSONS

Discussion group seeks new members to take up various articles in American Scholar journal. Meet monthly. Contact Mary at 669-6433.

Utility Trailer - 5' X 8' with 40" high wooden sides & metal ramp gate. Good cord. $700 obo. Call Paul (508) 252-6451. Faux Wood Blinds: 2" Slats. Decorative Inside Mount No Return Valance. Standard Cord Lift Right. Cord Tilt Left. (Premium Color) 72.5"W x 62.5"H Premium Stains – Natural. Inside Mount. **NEW, NEVER OUT OF BOX - BOUGHT WRONG SIZE** BEST OFFER (508-958-1378).

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

Movers and Packers wanted - Local moving company is looking for movers and packers, experience preferred but not required.Must be dependable,hardworking, positive additude and able to pass a backround ckeck. Great summer job for college students. Pay scale $14 to $18 per hour based on experience. Please contact Rabbitt Trucking Corp. at 508-982-6602 (418) Driver / Mover - valid Driver's License required. Seeking a Team leader with good people skills, organized & reliable. Duties include ability to lead a crew, moving, packing, & storage. Call Cunha Moving 401-438-6585.

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

GENERAL SERVICES

Landscaping - shrubs/hedges trimmed/ removed, Gardens rototilled, yard work/ clean up. Specialize in small jobs. Prices are affordable and surprisingly low. No beating around the bush! Best prices for cash, seniors and veterans. Joe 401-323-9553 Meticulous, Professional House Cleaner - Hello, my name is Dawn and I have 20 years of experience cleaning homes in the local area. I pride myself on being trustworthy, hardworking and dependable. I will always treat your home with the upmost respect and care. My schedule is flexible and my rates are reasonable. We can schedule a complimentary consultation and set up a specific cleaning plan for your needs. References are available upon request. I look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached at 774-331-7344. Thank you for your consideration. How do I use this software? What software can I use to keep track of Jobs? Small business technology issues? Having trouble keeping track of jobs, using MS Word, Excel, Outlook? If you are busy conducting business during the day I am available during evening hours. Call Joe for help. 401-323-9553. Landscaping - shrubs/hedges trimmed/ removed, Gardens rototilled, yard work/ clean up. Specialize in small jobs. Prices are affordable and surprisingly low. No beating around the bush! Best prices for cash, seniors and veterans. Joe 401-323-9553. BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House. We take everything! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-2261295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountant Appliance Repairs Attorney Attorney Attorney Attorney Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Automotive Bank Beauty Products Bridal Shop Chamber of Commerce Chimney Services Cleaning Service Collectibles Convenience/Liquor Country Club Credit Union Credit Union Dance Studio Dentist Dentist Dentist Dentist Engine Repair-Lawn Entertainment Fence-Sales/Serv. Food/Party Store Fuel - Oil Fuel - Oil Fuel - Propane Funeral Home Hair Salon Handyman Heating Service Landscape Service Landscape Service Landscape Service Laundromat

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