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East Providence News Briefs By Bob Rodericks

Ward 4 Councilman Faria Saga Continues

The East Providence City Council meeting of June 20th produced gasps and outrage from many in the city when a scathing police report was issued on the behavior of Ward 4 councilman Brian Faria. Damaging disclosures at the special City Council meeting were described by Police Chief Christopher Parella and Acting City HR Director, Police Captain Michael David. The council, minus Brian Faria who did not attend, was given a litany of egregious activities by Faria. “On Saturday, April 27th at 7:30 pm Faria convinced a city hall custodian to let him into City Hall after hours. He convinced another custodian to let him into the locked office of the Law Department,” said Chief Parella The police and HR investigation went on to describe how Faria copied and/or removed up to 300 documents from the city legal office. While in the law office anyone would have access to financial, banking, social security numbers, etc., of city residents. “Faria copied so many documents that he told nervous custodians he needed more paper because the copier ran out. Faria then left City Hall some ten hours later at 5:30 Saturday morning with a large file full of papers that he did not have upon entering the building the night before. The Attorney General called your actions “alarming,” the report continued. At least two residents feared that their personal information has been compromised. One resident said that his credit report took a 75 point hit and had undisclosed inquiries. This person has contacted a lawyer and may file fraud charges against Faria and/or the city. More than 20 city employees told police and investigators that Faria harassed and frightened them. Two union leaders representing city workers told Police Captain Michael David, that Faria was “creating a hostile work environment at City Hall.” The police chief also said that employees reported that Faria interfered with their jobs and was demeaning and vulgar to workers, often times swearing at female employees.” Employees in the City Clerk’s office reported that Faria made the City Clerk’s job difficult and would monopolize her time. “After the City Clerk went home on one occasion Faria sat at her private desk in her private office. Our investigation found that he entered three worker’s offices without permission. Workers asked him to leave and he refused.” Captain David said that his investigation sustained accusations that

Faria frequently yelled, swore and banged on the desk of city clerk Kin Casci-Palangio. “An understanding existed with staff in the clerk’s office that Casci-Palangio would not be left alone with Faria in the office,” said David. The investigation also disclosed what many had posted on social media. Complaints were received by information technology workers who were made to post proFaria stories on the city’s facebook page. “Faria told these workers what and when to post items, much of it late evenings on Saturdays and Sundays,” said Captain David. Earlier this year Ward One councilman Bob Britto confronted Faria at a council meeting about having the city facebook password. “This is a nightmare for workers here. They had to deal with this day in and day out. These are women we re talking about here. I see a pattern of going to department heads with women and intimidating them. It must be frustrating for employees to have to put up with that behavior. I find it appalling,” Britto said. At least one IT employee was known to have quit a job because of Faria’s interference. Captain David also confirmed that Faria gave police officers a hard time when pulling him over for violations. “Don’t you know who I am, I sit on your pension board!” Faria would tell the police. He would often flash his city council issued ID badge. On April 8, 2018, the police report being called to a local bar for a late closing. Bars are to close at 1:00 am but about 20 patrons were still there at 1:30. They left when asked by police but one of them, Brian Faria, “was agitated and told police officers, “Who do you think you’re talking to?” said Captain David. There were several other disturbing disclosures made by the police investigative command staff. As of this writing at the end of last month, city council action included a unanimous vote to file a counter-suit against Faria. Faria, acting as his own lawyer, is suing the city to quash a subpoena which seeks the return of city hall records and other legal requests. Special attorney William Dolan cites a charter provision preventing city council members from directly getting involved with city employees. They must first go through a City Manager. Dolan advised that Faria may yet face misdemeanor charges. The council is next set to meet on July 24th and they seemed anxious to see that Brian Faria not be allowed to attend. Faria called his own news conference on Friday June 22nd which he held at City Hall. Faria told the one press member who

appeared that he was denying all charges of employee harassment and defended his actions in spending an overnight in the City Hall Law Department. “This is a witch hunt. When I was in City Hall (10 hours overnight) I was working on legislative duties and my research,” Faria said.

2018 District Wide EP Teacher of the Year Career Tech Center, Keith Martinous

Mr. Martinous has worked tirelessly to create a high demand, laboratory based, forensic science experience for students in grades nine through twelve. His program is highly respected throughout the state. He has been named as the city wide Teacher of the Year for East Providence. Over the past few years Mr. Martinous has created opportunities for students to showcase their skills in state and national competitions. He has coached students in continued on next page...

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EPHS, Heather Coughlin

Mrs. Coughlin’s organizational skills, content and technological knowledge, demeanor, and helpfulness help make Heather Coughlin a perfect choice for East Providence High School’s teacher of the year. She has been active in creating a 21st century classroom. She consistently shares lessons and activities with her colleagues on Google Classroom. Mrs. Coughlin attends many out of school teacher events that enable a teacher to grow as a professional. She is a dedicated learner, a member of the FUSE cohort 4 group and consistently attends all training and PD provided by Highlander. Mrs. Coughlin coaches other teachers in the state in technology use in the classroom as a FUSE fellow. She is very active as a PLC member for many on Twitter. She works well with URI and has embraced their new curriculum as well in her writing class. Mrs. Coughlin’s lessons are dynamic, engaging, and designed to provide her students with choice in how they pave their learning path and show what they know. She uses technology seamlessly to differentiate and provide students with multiple resources and avenues for making progress and demonstrating mastery. Mrs. Coughlin’s students state: “English is boring but not in Mrs. Coughlin’s room. It is never dull!” Students respect her and want to do well because it means something to her and the kids work their best to deliver. She is the beacon of light in the English wing and is constantly working with others both in her department and outside of her department to find new and innovative ways to challenge and support the students.

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EP School Individual Teachers of the Year

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A Literacy teacher and MTSS Chairperson, Alissa has gained the respect of her colleagues and she has developed lasting relationships with her students. She has helped students to improve their English language skills and she has used contemporary educational tools to close gaps in student learning. Her skills in this area have facilitated her work in MTSS this year as the school coordinator, a position in which she

July 2018 The Reporter has collaborated with school level and district level colleagues to provide personalized learning opportunities for students. Alissa somehow manages to find the time serve as the RMS Yearbook Advisor as well as co-coordinating a trip to Washington D.C with fifty RMS eighth graders. The opportunity to experience their nation’s capital is an experience that serves as the highlight of many an RMS student. Her efforts for her students and her professionalism are impressive, but her warm personality and demeanor make her stand out among her peers.

Francis, Suzanne Jordan

Suzanne has been selected to travel to Tanzania with a group of educators from the states to help build an elementary school and advise with respect to the new school’s library. Suzanne Jordan was selected by her colleagues as the MJF Teacher of the Year because she is an amazing teacher. A collaborative educator who promotes a love of reading, teaching, and learning for everyone at Myron Francis School.

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Hennessey, Nicole Monte

Nicole started her teaching career in East Providence Public Schools in 2000. She brings a wealth of experience as classroom teacher and math interventionist. Monte contributes professional expertise and develops positive relationships which takes on positions of leadership within the school to support the overall school community, including Instructional Leadership Team member, MTSS Data Manager and PLC Facilitator. She brings a drive and commitment to pushing limits to every task. Nicole Monte represents the essence of the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Hennessey Elementary School. She contributes an unwavering commitment to children she serves and to her team of colleagues through the school transformation process. Because of teacher leaders like Nicole, Hennessey is Rising!

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Kent Heights, Michaela Gallogly

Michaela is described by her colleagues as an extraordinarily talented and collaborative teacher who embraces technology and Blended Learning, inspiring her students and educating them with creative and engaging instruction.

Oldham, Pamela Watson

Pam Watson is a grade five teacher who is also Lead Teacher for the school. She is an individual that teaches by the example she demonstrates each and every day. Pam is a distinguished professional, who is respectful of all others, and continues to be an avid adult learner who is truly supportive and collaborative of her colleagues. Of particular strength, Mrs. Watson sets high expectations for all students as she provides opportunities to meet these expectations daily. Mrs. Watson is also a well-liked, very involved member of the East Providence Community.

Orlo Avenue, Bethany Knott

Betsy continues to use her vast Special Education knowledge and background in her every day teaching to all students. She has fostered a school family that is evident as soon as you walk in her door. Students know they are cared for and important. Betsy has been extremely helpful in bringing Conscious Discipline to her classroom, on her own time. She also continues to learn about it by participating in a book study. Betsy also takes any and all opportunities to enhance her curriculum with blended learning and seeks help to make it happen. She is open to feedback and willing to help any and all staff when needed. She is very collaborative and always approachable. Teachers enjoy working with her and appreciate her willingness to try new ideas/plans. She is well respected by her student’s, their parents, and our colleagues. She is extremely patient and beyond dedicated. She also motivates her students to have confidence and doesn’t judge them for having a learning disability. Knott is warm, continued on next page...

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Silver Spring, Denise Swan

Denise Swan is a first grade teacher at Silver Spring Elementary School who collaborates with colleagues, is willing to take risks incorporating challenging learning experiences that engage students and, provides students with opportunities to be self-directed with a positive and nurturing manner. In addition, Denise’s friendly and welcoming demeanor enables her to effectively communicate with stakeholders in order to ensure that her students have a wonderful school experience. In addition to Denise’s responsibilities in the classroom, she also coordinates Chance to Dance, which is a wonderful program that our students and our families love. Silver Spring Elementary School is an amazing learning community and Denise Swan is a wonderful representative for the school and district.

Waddington, Linda Lewis

Mrs. Lewis is truly one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Her persona is marked by a genuinely cheerful smile, warm heart and bright caring eyes. Her lovely professional style and courteous manner are two reasons she has been chosen as AM Waddington School’s 2018 Teacher of the Year. Her students describe her as kind, loving, fun, beautiful and intelligent. Reading is her passion and that passion inspires students to go on a journey with her that will undoubtedly change their lives forever. In the lower grades she presents children with a secret code that promises to lead them to valuable treasure. What child does not love a treasure hunt? In the upper grades, that pursuit continues as young readers discover life through rich authentic

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texts about characters, relationships, daily life and anything else that interests them about the world. She turns non-readers into readers and readers into researchers. Watching her work unfold is a precious treasure to behold! It is not unusual to see her with a large pad with lists neatly written in cursive to keep track of every detail of whatever project she is working on; and she works on a lot of projects] During meetings she takes copious notes and puts checkmarks or lines through things so we will have a record to refer back to. While her lists are never messy, she takes special care to have her husband, Mr. Lewis, make Xcel sheets of important data for future use. At a moment’s notice, she is literally able to turn around and grab needed history to shed light on a subject so we can make the best decision. She has the amazing ability to work through information systematically so that no important thing is left undone. Mrs. Lewis also acts as a liaison to families and the community. She assists with our Foster Grandparents Program, coordinates our RSVP Reads volunteers, facilitates the summer reading take home kits and presents parent workshops whenever called upon. Our annual Reading Week Celebration would not happen without her as she is the one that recruits and energizes a committee, guides discussion and delegates responsibilities so that students are immersed in creative, delightful activities year after year.

Whiteknact, Amy Resnick

Teacher Leadership Academy, PBIS Team, Reading Week Committee, School Improvement Team, RTI Team, Transition Committee and Director of Camp Invention. These are only part of the reason Amy Resnick was chosen as Whiteknact’s Teacher of the Year. More importantly, student centered, tech savvy, inspiring, engaging, hard-working, motivating, enthusiastic ...these are some of the many words that one would use to describe Amy Resnick. Walking into Amy’s classroom is an educational opportunity for all, students and colleagues. You are engaged from the minute you enter to the minute you leave. Amy allows her students to take the lead on their learning and can be creative and flexible in order to balance all that needs to be done. Amy is in a league of her own when it comes to going above and beyond each and every day. You can walk into her room at any time and you will experience a fun, engaging, collaborative learning environment where everyone feels safe, welcome and comfortable to take a risk or make a mistake because of the culture she has created. Anyone who has ever walked into Amy’s classroom knows and can see the true dedication and inspiration she is to her students and colleagues.

Pre-K @ Martin, Linda Murphy

Murphy is a teacher in the State PreK Program at Martin Middle School. Throughout her years in the district she has served on many different committees including, but not limited to PBIS, RTI and most recently Family Engagement, and Curriculum Development. According to her colleagues she is extremely flexible and always willing to assist on a project or task. Her willingness to collaborate, support or assist any member of the staff is immeasurable. She reaches out, shares ideas and is always willing to jump in and help. If she is unsure of any task or request, she independently seeks out resources to assist her in solutions and shares her findings with everyone she believes will benefit. She is creative with projects and takes initiative. She celebrates the successes of others but, is last to take credit for anything. She is a strong team member and respects all. This year she undertook the development of informational brochures for all PreK families to assist them in understanding the standards their children are being held to. It provides information about purposeful play activities to work on together at home in all of the content areas. This serves to promote the importance of family involvement in their student’s education which Mrs. Murphy strongly supports. She welcomes families into her classroom regularly to participate in family engagement activities.

July 2018 The Reporter Parental comments include: “Mrs. Murphy is inspirational and child centered. She works to enhance each student’s growth and development. She is approachable and supportive”. “Mrs. Murphy plays an active and useful role in her classroom. She is understanding and caring. Mrs. Murphy follows rules/procedures and expects children to do the same. She also promotes a great learning environment and always welcomes families”. “Mrs Murphy has a student-centered mindset, she shares best practice and promotes the academic, social emotional and physical growth of all her students”. “Mrs. Murphy is so kind, patient and caring. She has helped my son in so many ways. I truly appreciate everything she has done for him”.

Retired Teacher Karen Oliveira to Seek Ward 3 School Committee Seat

Karen Oliveira, a retired East Providence public school teacher, has announced that she is seeking the Ward Three School Committee seat in the upcoming November election. The Ward Three seat is currently held by Nate Cahoon who is running for the Ward Three City Council seat held now by Joe Botelho. Oliveira has taught at Kent Heights and Whiteknact elementary schools and retired as the Math Department Coordinator for Riverside Middle School. She has taught for thirty-three years. “I’ve been a proud educator in East Providence and thoroughly enjoyed working with children and families in this community,” said Oliveira in her announcement. “I believed in staying active beyond the basic classroom as I was glad to volunteer time on PTA boards, School Improvement Teams, several curriculum writing committees and anything that would help our students learn,” Oliveira added. “I hope to offer our School Committee a well-rounded experience as I’ve not only been in the classroom for thirty-three years, but I am a proud parent, wife, grandparent and community member. My husband Norbert and I are lifelong East Providence residents and want to contribute to our current and future educational system,” said Oliveira. “Additionally as a taxpayer I truly understand that there has to be a balance between supporting education and wisely funding our schools. Reasonable policies must be considered while still providing the best for our children. I look forward to providing that common sense balance in supporting quality education in East Providence. I will work tirelessly to ensure that all East Providence's children will receive an equitable, inclusive, quality education.”

Rodericks Receives Briden, Capobianco Endorsements

City Council-at-Large candidate Bob Rodericks has picked up endorsements from Mayor and At-Large Councilman James Briden and former Councilwoman Tracy Capobianco. “I know it s well known how much I care for our community and I hope all my family and friends who love EP as much as I do will consider joining me in supporting Bob Rodericks for the City Council at Large position this upcoming election,” said Capobianco. “I greatly appreciate and welcome the support of Tracy. Her love of EP and support of positive attitudes for government is well known and a good example for all of us to emulate,” replied Rodericks. “I endorse Bob Rodericks for the At-Large Council seat for the City of East Providence. I know Bob to be a truly good person who cares greatly about our City,” said Mayor Briden. My numerous discussions with Mr. Rodericks over the years on a wide range of issues convince me that he has an in depth understanding of the operations of our municipal government. His knowledge, experience and good moral character make him highly qualified to serve on the Council. A lifelong Townie, he has a genuine concern for continued on next page...

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Ward 3 Democrats Make Endorsements

The Ward 3 Democratic Committee has issued a statement in which they announce support for the following candidates for elected office this November. In some cases there may be a September primary run-off needed. Ward 3 endorses Karen Oliveira for Ward 3 School Committee. They also offer support for Nathan Cahoon for Ward 3 Council, citywide endorsed candidates Bob DaSilva for Mayor, Bob Rodericks for City Council-at-Large and also Gregg Amore for District 65 State Representative.

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One of the final stages of the water system improvement project is underway. In a regular June council meeting the go-ahead was given for the city looking to receive up to $2M in Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank funding. The city would have 15 years to repay the loan. No rate increase is called for due to prior budget planning for this project. Involved is an aeration system which filters out disinfection residue which has caused warning letters to be mailed to residents. Once again officials described that Federal EPA mandates are the reason for the upsetting warnings, not any real health threats. New storage tanks have been built at the Kent Heights site and this step of filtration will eventually eliminate the warnings that have been issued. The overall $18M effort should be completed by August.

Car Tax Waiver Denied City by State

The city council was told in June that its request to the state legislature for a car tax refund, of sorts, is denied this year. As East Providence continues to have a different fiscal year than the rest of Rhode Island, the budget year timing does not give rise to the reimbursement. Acting City Manager Malcolm Moore said he will try again this fall. Te changing of the city tax year would be a costly item to initiate. The city is grappling with ways in which to gradually implement the change.

EP Arts Council Accepting Submissions for 2018 Festival

The East Providence Arts Council is accepting submissions for The Looff 2018-East Providence Arts Festival, winner of the 2018 ProJo Reader’s Choice Award for Best Festival and Best Local Event. 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. 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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I was deeply disturbed by June’s issue of the East Providence Reporter and its decision to run Tim Fratelo’s letter to the editor. While I appreciate that his views do not necessarily reflect those Stop in and stay awhile! of the publication and that the Letters to the Editor section is designed “to present all arguments from all points of view,” there is a difference between publishing a point of view and proliferating harmful, offensive rhetoric in a publication meant to “serve the community.” The Reporter has long served East Providence as a family-oriented publication, carrying articles on local library events, Little League, school sports, etc. Growing up my siblings and I rev82 Hillside Ave, Rehoboth ~ 508-252-9761 eled in seeing pictures of ourselves published in this publication, and having those pictures cut out and proudly displayed on our grandparents’ refrigerators. I like to imagine the joy young children download “hillside cc” app to stay up to date still feel today as they see their community celebrating their accomplishments and encouraging their goodwill. I can’t imagine, therefore, what Payton and Sofia, the 10 year old girls featured on the cover of the June publication for their beautiful charitable work, must have felt. For, as they eagerly turned the pages to see the story of how their bake sale raised enough money to fill bags with toiletries for the RI Coalition against Domestic Violence, they would have had to pass Mr. Fratelo’s letter. This letter, ostensibly a commentary of The Friedman Real Estate Group has been selling residential real estate for more than the experience of riding the RIPTA, quickly 20 years in the East Bay. In 2017, our team sold 45 homes with more than $20 million devolved into a highly offensive rant, conin sales. We offer a specific marketing campaign for each property listing, including: taining the parenthetical sentence “(I’m • Professional Photography and Video • Dedicated Property Website surprised more American women aren’t engaging in [sagging their pants], with their • Complimentary Staging Consultation • Accurate Floor plans comical quest for equality.)” Imagine being 10 years old and not only aspiring to make a difference in your community, but putting that aspiration into practice, only to have the very publication covering your efforts at the same time giving voice to a man who thinks the idea that you are a human being whose worth is equal to a man’s is comical. Imagine baking cookies with your best friend, not for Ted Friedman Betsy Friedman Claudia Maiorana Lauren Schaller a sleepover or birthday party, but to raise Broker Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate money to bring toiletries to people in need, only to have the same publication covering 4 0 1 . 2 8 7. 0 0 1 0 | FriedmanGroup@ResidentialProperties.com | FriedmanGroupRI.com that effort include a letter which dismisses

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I am writing to respond to the letter titled “On Riding RIPTA” in your June 2018 edition. The writer, Tim Fratelo, used this as his personal diatribe to spew out his classist, sexist, and overall insane views on the world. Calling riders of the bus “infantile” and “ignorant” is ridiculous and saying women’s “comical quest for equality” is just a dangerous viewpoint. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. to understand that Tim is not a fan of less fortunate people. I can imagine him yelling at fellow riders on the bus and telling kids to stay off his lawn. Instead of passing judgment on his fellow townies, maybe a way to release everyone’s stress would be to have some compassion. Treating others as humans and not referring to them as animalistic caricatures of whatever preconceived notions that you’ve cemented in your head would be a better tactic than writing a letter. There are spelling errors, grammatical errors, and there is a capitalized letter that shows up in the middle of a sentence. The writing and viewpoints are of the same quality. Ryan Kowal East Providence

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East Providence Town News 2019 East Providence Firefighters Calendar to Benefit the Teddy Borges Memorial Fund

2019 East Providence Firefighters Calendar Fundraiser to benefit The Teddy Borges Memorial Fund. A portion of each calendar sale will also go to the RI SPCA. Calendars are $20.00. The calendar features the great EP Firefighters, who so generously donated their time to this fundraiser, in a family friendly calendar. To purchase a calendar, contact Kim Nunes at tbhelp4all@gmail. com. The Teddy Borges Memorial Fund was founded in 2015 in memory of Teddy Borges. The mission of “The Teddy Borges Memorial Fund” is to provide financial help for anyone in the local community who needs help; anyone that has experienced unfortunate circumstances beyond their control. We want to help those people however we can. We help other local community non-profits. We help families for the holidays providing toys and gift cards and also contribute to many food and toy drives. We also help drives for local Veterans Homes, people who have suffered house fires and many more. This fund also provides financial help to people who cannot afford their veterinary bill and has an animal in need of veterinary care. We want to help as many animals as we can; they all deserve care and treatment. We also donate to shelters and clinics. The more money we raise, the more people and animals we can help.

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April 30, 2018 marked the 63rd Dolly Searle Memorial golf tournament! This year’s event was held at the Wannamoisett Country Club. The golf tournament provides funding for scholarships awarded annually to college bound city residents graduating high school. This year, $8,000.00 in scholarships were awarded to college bound City residents planning to major in Recreation, Education, Fine Arts and Public Service. The Recreation dePeter Brown of Providence, 2018 Dolly partment extends deepSearle 1st Low Gross score of 77. est appreciation to the Wannamoisett, the club’s PGA Head Golf Professional, Mr. Brad McCluski and our generous sponsors: Anchor Insulation, Cavaco Brothers, Inc.; PMA; Core Business Technologies; Creative Office Environments; Del’s Lemonade of East Providence; Glove Cleaners; Washington Trust; Graphic Ink; Joseph R. Crook Jr.; Community & Teacher’s FCU; Washington Trust and Woods Heating Service. The 2018 Dolly Searle winners are as follows: 1st Low Gross: Peter Brown (77) Best Ball (Team): Kevin Smith, John Auclair, Arthur Rochford and Joe Russillo Longest Drive: Jay Amado and John Brown Closest to the Pin: Tim Moniz, Ken DiFonzio, Jack Medeiros and Kevin Smith

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City of East Providence Annual Day of Portugal Flag Raising and Celebration

The City of East Providence held its Annual Day of Portugal Flag Raising and Celebration on June 5, 2018 at the East Providence City Hall. The event was a great success and was well attended by members of the RI Day of Portugal Committee, as well as local members of the community and dignitaries. We were honored to have both National Anthems song by Alan Costa and Andrea Vargas, and poetry read by Rachel Pereira an EPHS junior in Mrs. Ana Melo’s Portuguese class. Special thanks to those businesses who donations contributed to the festivities, Dunkin Donuts on John Street, Madeira Restaurant, Phillips Street Hall Restaurant, Taunton Avenue Bakery, Riviera Restaurant and the participation of the Portu-Galo Food Truck. In addition, I’d like to acknowledge the East Providence Chief of Police, Police Department and Honor Guard for their participation both at the city’s event and on Sunday downtown at the RI Day of Portugal parade. Other notable guest’s consistent of the East Providence Fire Chief, City Building and Maintenance Employees, along with other city employees. I would again like to acknowledge and congratulate Alison Batty for her winning logo design above that will be used for all future representation of our city’s Day of Portugal celebration. It continues to be my pleasure to host community events within our city promoting Townie Pride. ~ Anna Sousa Ward 2 Councilwoman ~

Free Summer Meals For Kids!

The East Providence Recreation Department will sponsor free meals for youth 18 and under as part of the summer food service program, a program implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered state wide by the RI Department of Education. Meals will be served at designated parks throughout East Providence, M-F from June 25 - August 24, 2018, weather permitting. *Please note, no meal service on July 4 and August 13. Special thanks to our Community Partners: Trinity Tabernacle Church, Lighthouse Baptist Church and the East Providence Public Library. There are no income requirements or registration. Any child age 18 and under may come to eat. For more information, contact East Providence Recreation at 401.435.7511. www.eastprovidenceri.net, www.facebook.com/EPRecDepartment. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Meal service times and locations are as follows: Onna Moniz-John Park, 11 McCausland Ave. 11am-1pm Pierce Field, 201 Mercer St. 11am-1pm Providence Ave. Playground, 50 Providence Ave. 11am-1pm George Lima Park, 261 Grosvenor Ave. 11am-1pm Lyle Bourne Park, 75 New Road 11am-1pm Fuller Learning Center, 260 Dover Ave. *12-1pm.

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East Providence Recreation Department to Offer Summer Sewing Workshops for Children Ages 7-12

The East Providence Recreation Department will offer weekly sewing workshops for children ages 7-12, beginning June 19, 2018 on Tuesday & Thursday, 4-6pm at the Recreation Center, located at 100 Bullocks Point Ave. Workshop fee is $45 per week / 2 class session. All materials are included! Participants will work on a different sewing project each session. Each workshop includes easy sewing patterns, individual use of a sewing machine, access to all tools in the sewing class, a full two hours of instruction per class and guaranteed fun while creating one of a kind pieces! Summer sewing workshops are limited to 4 students per session. To register or for more information please call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

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EPRD “Concerts in the Park”

The East Providence Recreation continues the “Concerts in the Park” series during July. Meet us at the band shell at Rose Larisa Memorial Park, 701 Bullocks Pt. Ave. Riverside RI. Shows are held on Thursday evenings and begin at 6pm unless otherwise noted. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Performances are weather permitting and are free and open to the public. The 2018 Concerts in the Park series is sponsored by Navigant Credit Union. For information, contact the East Providence Recreation Department at 401-435-7511 / www.eastprovidenceri.net / www.facebook/EPRecDepartment .

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We are pleased to announce that the Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk and the Seekonk Lions Club is joining forces to sponsor a charity golf event Monday July 30th at the Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Avenue, Rumford RI. These two dynamic clubs have been serving the East Providence and Seekonk communities for many years by supporting local charities and community projects. By bringing these two organizations together in sponsoring this event we can maximize our efforts and continue to serve our communities and aid those in need. Please join us for a wonderful day of golf and fun. If you are not a golfer or can’t join us that day, please consider helping out by taking advantage of one of our many sponsorship opportunities. Thank you for your support. Entry Fee: $195 per player $780 for team of four players (includes green fees, carts, prizes, favors, lunch, after-golf hors d’oeuvres, dinner.) Schedule of Events: 10:00am - Begin Registration 11:00am - Lunch 12:30pm - Shotgun Start Immediately After Golf: Dinner, Awards, Auction & Raffles Event Prizes: • First, Second Place Teams (Low Gross System) • First, Second Place Teams (Calloway System) • Men & Women Closest to Pin (Par 3’s) • Men & Women Longest Drive, Four Hole-In-One • $10,000 For more information contact Dave Kent 401-429-9603 or Dave Pitassi 401-474-1052

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East Providence Senior High School Class of 72’, 73’ and 74’ will be holding a joint reunion on September 14 at the Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth, Mass. Please contact Rich Bianco (72) 401 433-0600…Deb Rochford (73) 401-437-2983…Carol Martin (74) 401-433-5574 for more information.

1958 EPHS 60th Class Reunion Saturday, September 15th

You and one guest are invited to join us for a Brunch Buffet 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at The Old Grist Mill 390 Fall River Avenue Seekonk MA 02791. Can you attend? We need to know. Please RSVP to Eileen Silva Sullivan at robert.sullivan9@ verizon.net by Thursday June 14, 2018. Cost to come with final invitation.

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We are planning our 50th Year Class Reunion for Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Metacomet Country Club in East Providence. The event will begin at 6:30pm. The cost is $65 per person and payments can be made to Bill Moura Class of 68 and mailed to 74 Martin St., East Providence, RI 02914. Anyone needing further info can call Bill at 401-438-3344 or email at billmoura68@gmail. com. Please spread the word to make the evening memorable.

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Church News & Events Chicken BBQ at Holy Angels Church Thursday, July 12th

Holy Angels Parish in Barrington welcomes the public to a Barbecue Chicken Dinner being served on Thursday, July 12 downstairs in the air-conditioned, fully-accessible church hall at 341 Maple Avenue. Seating will begin at 6PM. Orders-to-go may be requested at ticket purchase and picked up earlier. The $15.00 meal consists of half a grilled chicken, tossed salad, corn-on-the-cob, potato salad, dinner roll, watermelon, dessert and coffee. A one-quarter chicken dinner, for children 12 and younger, is offered for $8.00. Advance tickets are needed for this event and will be available until 12 Noon on Monday, July 9. For more information, please visit www. holyangelsevent.com.

Hope Church Vacation Bible School Camp Moose on the Loose!!

Hope Congregational Church, UCC at 120 Wampanoag Trail, will sponsor Vacation Bible School, Monday thru Friday, August 6-10 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. This year the children will have outdoor fun in a camping atmosphere along with games, crafts and more! The ages are 3 (toilet-independent) to 12 years old, with a fee of $10 per child. For more information and registration forms call the church office at (401) 434-2415 and visit us at Facebook. com/HopeChurchRI.

Hope Congregational Church Craft/ Flea Market Sale Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m

Hope Congregational Church, 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, will be sponsoring a Craft/Flea Market Sale on Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Rain date – August 25). Sell your own stuff on the front lawn of the church! Rent a 30” x 8’ table – reserved before August 1, $25 – after August 1, $30. Reserve your table now by stopping in at the church office any weekday morning or by calling 401- 434-2415. Last year’s sale was a huge success with hundreds of shoppers! Refreshments will be available as well as excellent parking. Check us out at www.hopechurchri.org and www.Facebook.com/HopeChurchRI.

2018 Vacation Bible School Dates

Announced by Newman Congregational Church, UCC This August 6th through 10th, Newman, UCC located at 100 Newman Ave Rumford, Rhode Island will host “Keepers of God’s Creation” an environmentally themed Vacation Bible School (VBS) week! Your children will explore the beautiful world God has created as they learn about their responsibility to be good caretakers of it. Prepare to grow in faith, have fun, and learn to care for creation with children from all over East Providence and neighboring towns! Newman’s VBS will meet Monday, August 6th through Friday, August 10th from 9:30 AM until 12 PM. It is open to children ages 5 through 10 and we are excited to offer VBS completely free of charge. Please register online (newmanucc.org) or contact the Church Office at 401-434-4742 x10 for a paper form. Registration deadline is July 22.

Haven United Methodist Church News

1. Haven UMC Thrift Store: We are open every Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm. Clothing, coats and jackets, shoes, linens, household items, puzzles, odds and ends. Donations are gratefully accepted (we’ll pickup clothing and small items if needed). Volunteers are welcome! 2. Women’s Bible Study every Thursday at 11:30 am at the home of Delores Tucker. Contact the church office if interested. Transportation is available. 3. Backpack Giveaway!!! Save the date: Saturday, August 11th from 10 am until they are gone. Fully stocked for the beginning of school for grades K thru 12. 4. Are you searching for a church home? Do you or someone you know need prayer? At Haven UMC, we are a haven for those who would seek to know God better, while spreading the love of Jesus Christ. Worship Service is at 10 am on Sunday followed by Coffee Hour. Children’s Sunday School during worship service. Adult Bible Study at 12 pm. 5. Do you or your group/organization need a place to hold meetings? Sporting events? Activities? Conferences? We have Space Available! We have a variety of spaces available from small to large, including a gym. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessibility. Contact the office for room sizes, availability and suggested donations. 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.

Barrington United Methodist Church Prayer Wall

“Proceed with much prayer, and your way will be made plain.” -John Wesley, founder of the United Methodist Church The Barrington United Methodist Church, 230 Washington Road, invites the community to participate in an interactive prayer wall. Participants select a strip of fabric from the bin and pray over it. When finished, they weave the material into the holes of the prayer wall. All are welcome to utilize multiple strips and return as often as they please. This wall will remain on the church grounds throughout the summer months as a reminder of the power of prayer, and all the ways our lives are intertwined in the great tapestry of life. Let us create something beautiful together through our prayers and deeds!

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People in the News Rumford Resident Elected to Wheeler Board of Trustees

• Erica Thomas received a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in School Leadership.

Allie Wright of Riverside Achieves Dean’s List

Steve Rosa of Rumford has been elected as a new member of The Wheeler School Board of Trustees. Rosa is the founder, president and chief executive officer of (add)ventures, a multidisciplinary brand culture and communications firm with offices in Providence, Miami, and New York City. He and his wife, Mary Sadlier, are the parents of Class of 2018 Wheeler graduate Caitlyn, and rising 7th graders Michaela and Stephen. The family resides in Rumford. Steve is involved Steve Rosa with City Year, is a member of the RI Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame, the Rhode Island Commodores and an alumnus of Leadership Rhode Island. His firm has been honored as one of the Top 500 Diversity-Owned Businesses in the U.S. The Wheeler School is an independent school for girls and boys in grades Nursery - 12 and is located on College Hill in Providence, RI.

Cedarville, OH - Allie Wright of Riverside, RI, was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University. Wright maintained a 3.75 GPA in the 2018 spring semester, while taking at least 12 credit hours from Cedarville University.

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James Gaglia Graduates from Rhode Island College

James Gaglia of Riverside graduated cum laude from Rhode Island College School of Social Work On Saturday May 12th. James completed his internship at Crossroads of Rhode Island and is currently employed by House of Hope.

Hayley M. Mignacca Graduates Magna Cum Laude from Johnson & Wales University

Hayley M. Mignacca of Rumford graduated Magna Cum Laude from Johnson & Wales University on May 19, 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Media & Communications. Hayley was a member of the Dean’s List throughout her four years at JWU. She was the Sports & News Editor for the Campus Herald University newspaper and a member of Delta Zeta Pi Omega.

Victoria Hayes Named to the Champlain College Dean’s List

Burlington, VT - Victoria Hayes of East Providence has been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester.

American International College Awards Degrees

Springfield, MA - American International College awarded 600 undergraduate and graduate degrees to students representing 14 states and six countries at its 2018 Commencement ceremony. • Coleen Branch received a Master of Education in Elementary Education. • Veronica DeFaria received a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Physical Therapy.

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Local Students Named to Assumption College Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Assumption College has announced that 590 students have been named to the College’s prestigious undergraduate Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester. Local students include: Daniel DeLuca, Class of 2020; Melanie Gorman, Class of 2018; Paige Macnie, Class of 2018; Sydney Vilardi, Class of 2021.

Riverside Resident Named to Curry College Dean’s List

Milton, MA - Curry College is proud to announce that Taylor Medeiros of Riverside, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester.

Michelle Phillips Earns Degree from the University of Vermont

Burlington, VT - Michelle Phillips of Riverside, RI, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies during commencement ceremonies on May 20, 2018, at the University of Vermont.

URI Students Named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Kingston, RI - The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2018 Dean’s List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. The following students from our area were named to the Dean’s List: Jacob M Aguiar, Desmond R Almada, Jordan C Amado, Emma Frances Anderson, Edward K Ascher, Ava Katherine Atwell, Victoria Blair Blaydes, Seth Charles Botelho, Charlotte B. Brown, Kelly Ann Brunette, Skyla Jean Carvalho, Brooke C. Conrad, Matthew Robert Conrad, Henock Constant, Taylor Rae Corrigan, Nathaniel W Costa, Brynne Kathleen Costa, Dawn Coyro, Carolina Dominguez de Araujo, Dominic J Deandrade, Desiree I Delande, Kayla Rose DelBonis, Sarah Beth DelBonis, Belle K Devereaux, Cory Nathaniel Dexter, Adam

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Luke Montalbano Named to Emory & Henry College’s Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Emory, VA - Luke Montalbano of Rumford was named to the Emory & Henry College Spring 2018 Dean’s List. Montalbano was among more than 200 students named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List.

University of New Hampshire 2018 Graduates

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Eastern Full-time Students Named to Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Willimantic, CT - Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its spring 2018 semester Dean’s List for full-time students. • Matthew Buteau‘20-New Media Studies. • Alexander Buteau‘21-New Media Studies.

Spring 2018 Semester Dean’s List at Dean College

Franklin, MA -- Dean College is pleased to announce the students that have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester: Nathan Silveira and Devin Taleghani

Hometown Residents Awarded Degrees during Salve Regina University’s 68th Commencement

Newport, R.I. (Grassroots Newswire) June 14, 2018 – The following local students were awarded degrees during Salve Regina University’s 68th commencement on Sunday, May 20. * Stephanie Bricault- Bachelor of Science in biology. * Gabrielle Grilo- Bachelor of Science in special & elementary education magna cum laude. * Alexandra Brodeur- Master’s degree in administration of justice-homeland security. * Margaret Dunphy-Master’s degree in healthcare administration and management.

Jacqueline Boutcher Earns Accolades at Wheaton College Ill. Performs in Commencement Celebration Concert

Wheaton, IL - Wheaton College student Jacqueline Boutcher of East Providence, Rhode Island, recently performed in the 2018 Commencement Celebration Concert. Boutcher sang soprano II with the Women’s Chorale.

Named to Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Wheaton College student Jacqueline Boutcher of East Providence, Rhode Island, was named to the spring 2018 Dean’s List. Dean’s List honors are earned by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.

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Rumford Resident Makes Dean’s List at Tufts University

Isabel Britto was recognized for earning a spot on the Spring 2018 dean’s list at Tufts University.

Roger Williams University Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Select students have been named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. Natalie Almeida, Joshua Brennan-Audino, William Carlson, Maegan Charette, Matthew D’Amico, Shawn Darosa, Kathryn Macnie, Sabrina Martins, Ava Mastrostefano, Cassandra Santiago.

Bryant University Celebrates Class of 2018

Inspired to excel, 788 members of Bryant University’s Class of 2018 were awarded a Bryant degree at the University’s 155th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Graduates will join a powerful, network of 45,000 alumni who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their organizations and communities around the world. • Alexa Cunha graduated with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree in Marketing. • Tori DeCotis graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Math. • Zachary Frazier graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree in Marketing. • Matthew Morgado graduated with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree in Marketing.

EP’s Jasmyn Bickham Graduates from Tulane University

New Orleans, LA — Tulane University awarded degrees to nearly 3,000 graduates on May 19, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Local student, Jasmyn Bickham of East Providence, earned a Master of Jurisprudence from the School of Law. The ceremony’s keynote speaker was acclaimed author and professor Jesmyn Ward, a two-time National Book Award winner and 2017 recipient of the MacArthur “Genius Grant.”

Ava Mastrostefano Receives 2018 President’s Core Values Medallion from Roger Williams University

Ava Mastrostefano, of Riverside RI, is one of 15 Roger Williams University students who received the 2018 President’s Core Values Medallion, which is awarded to graduating seniors who best exemplify the core values of the University. These students have truly embraced love of learning as an intrinsic value, preparation for careers and future study, collaboration of students and faculty in research, commitment to community through service and sustainability, appreciation of global perspectives and promotion of civil discourse.

Alexander Shamgochian and Alison Goodchild of East Providence, R.I. Shamgochian earned a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher last fall to be included on Colby’s highly selective Dean’s List. He majored in anthropology and classics.

Springfield College Dean’s List for Spring 2018

The following local students were named to the Springfield College dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2018 term: • Kevin Pereira - Accounting. • Donavin Andrews - Athletic Training. • Jamielin Forsythe- Health Science/Occupational Therapy. Criteria for selection to the dean’s list requires that the student must have a minimum semester grade point average of 3.500 for the semester.

Riverside Student Graduates from the College of Charleston

Stephanie Lauren Brown of Riverdale, Rhode Island recently graduated from the College of Charleston. Brown graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education from the College of Charleston during the 2018 Spring Commencement Ceremonies. Brown is the daughter of Thomas and Kimberly Brown of Riverdale.

Springfield College Recognizes 2018 Graduates

Springfield College Recognizes 2018 Graduates: • Donavin Andrews of Rumford has earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Athletic Training from Springfield College for studies completed in 2018. • Jessica Lopes of East Providence has earned a master’s of social work degree in Social Work from Springfield College for studies completed in 2018.

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Roger Williams-Rumford Grange No. 52 2018 Community Citizen Award now named ExxonMobil resulted in a historically accurate restoration of the lighthouse. In 2010 ExxonMobil donated the lighthouse and island to the American Lighthouse Foundation. On June 10, 2018, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will officially open, fully restored inside and out. The opening celebration will include public trips to the lighthouse and future excursions are also being planned. continued on page 27...

As a local realtor with extensive knowledge and experience, I have sold homes in every market condition in RI & MA since 1987. David J. Kelleher receiving his award. Longtime elementary school principal David J. Kelleher’s own preservation education began with a Riverside history slideshow he presented at Oldham School in 1975. Presentations on additional neighborhoods soon followed, and preservation causes became school projects. Mr. Kelleher’s Kent Heights’ students raised $5000 towards saving the Crescent Park Carousel in Riverside. When Union Primary School in Rumford closed, Dave ensured that the historic building would be preserved. As a board member of the East Providence Historical Society, he organized field trips to the John Hunt House and Bridgham Farm for fourth and fifth graders. Dave took on extracurricular preservation projects, working with the Historical Society to preserve a historic amusement park building and the pumping station at Hunt’s Mills. With the East Providence Land Conservation Trust, Mr. Kelleher helped to save historic Bridgham Farm. His skills as an educator made him an ideal choice for the city’s Historic Properties Commission, and he emerged as the historic preservation liaison to the City Council. Initiatives included a demolition delay ordinance, saving historic Weaver House, and establishing the new Historic District Commission. The East Providence Chamber of Commerce has engaged him to give citywide tours. After he retired in 2002, Mr. Kelleher turned his focus to historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. Built in 1871, it is the last surviving lighthouse in upper Narragansett Bay. It is located just 200 yards from the East Providence (Riverside) shoreline and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is a New England landmark and a symbol of East Providence maritime heritage. Mr. Kelleher and Don Doucette established the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in 2004 to restore the endangered building. Under the ownership of the Exxon Corporation, which has a terminal just north of the island, the lighthouse remained dark and vacant from 1986 until 2006 when, thanks to this group of dedicated, local volunteers, under the guidance and leadership of Mr. Kelleher, the site was recommissioned with a beacon returned to the lighthouse and the skeleton tower removed. Many fundraisers were held to help finance the restoration. A partnership between the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, its parent organization, American Lighthouse Foundation, and the

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July 2018 The Reporter The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse continue to make good things happen when it comes to preservation and education. Mr. Kelleher developed a program on lighthouses for Rhode Island’s fourth grade history curriculum, and he guides tours for Save the Bay and Providence River Boat Company in exchange for donations to Pomham Rocks. Dave shines as an interpreter of the light’s history as he mentors a new generation of lighthouse preservationists. In appreciation for his efforts, Mr. Kelleher was presented the Antoinette F. Downing Volunteer Service Award from the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission in 2016. The relentless dedication of Mr. David Kelleher and the Friends of the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is not only ensuring the restoration and ongoing maintenance of the 1871 Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, they also remain steadfast in their efforts to share the history and importance of this majestic beacon with the young and old alike through educational outreach, events and programs.

Roger Williams-Rumford Grange Award 2018

Recently an open meeting was held of Roger Williams-Rumford Grange on North Broadway in East Providence. It was the 10th Anniversary of the two Granges that existed in East Providence before their consolidation. The program was presentation by historian David Kelleher on the restoration and preservation of the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, which is situated off of Riverside, Rhode Island. As a surprise the same evening, Mr. Kelleher was presented with the Community Citizen Award for 2018 by the Grange for his efforts for the Pomham Lighthouse restoration and the many other community service projects he has been involved with over many years. Photo: David Kelleher, center, being presented with the Grange Community Citizen Award for 2018 by at left John A. Lawson Jr., Master/ President of Roger Williams-Rumford Grange and at right Shirley Lawson, Secretary of Roger Williams-Rumford Grange.

Past Board Chairs and current Board members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse were joined by special guests at a ribbon cutting to officially open Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. Left to right are: Katy Pomplun, Carleen Joiner, Anne Greene, Nate Chace, Michael Tripp, Jean Zunda, David Kelleher, Donald Doucette, U.S. Congressman David Cicilline, Keith Lescarbeau, Friends President Joseph Estrella, Dennis Tardiff, Adam Dias, Alex Dias, Louise Paiva, Justin Carr, John Andrade, Carlos Neves and Roberta Randall. Nate Chace, Friends’ Director of Development, acknowledged the local group’s members – 96% of whom contributed to the capital campaign for the interior restoration. He thanked ExxonMobil Corporation for their continued support, Gilbane Building Company for serving as pro bono Project Manager of the restoration, and Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission for providing a $150,000 grant. With the help of these and others, continued on next page...

Friends Celebrate Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Restoration

What does it take to restore a lighthouse? A lot of dedication, time, hard work, money and love. Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in East Providence has recently completed a 14-year effort to completely renovate this historic New England landmark. The official opening was held June 10 at Squantum Association with a “Celebration on the Rocks.” Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is the only surviving lighthouse of the five that once guided commercial and recreational vessels on the Providence River along the coast of Riverside. Built in 1871 on an island, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. Thanks to the concern and dedication of a local group, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, the exterior has been completely restored, electricity has been once again connected and interior renovations have just been completed. The lighthouse will serve as a museum to preserve the rich maritime history of East Providence. Many individuals helped to make the dream of restoration a reality. Current Friends Board Chair Joseph Estrella watched over the interior renovation process. With a background in construction management, he monitored the day-to-day progress of contractors and directed the hands-on work of Friends’ members in the building and on the grounds, logging in more than 150 work trips to the island lighthouse in this final phase of restoration. “It’s been a long journey made possible by so many people, companies and organizations, not the least of which is our membership, Board and committees,” he noted.

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the group was able to raise $1.2 million to pay for the project and Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is debt free. Mr. Chace thanked Squantum Association for waiving their rental fee and Save The Bay for providing boat transportation at the Celebration for guests to visit the newly restored lighthouse. “Anyone who has not been involved in the restoration effort will be very impressed,” he said,” with what a determined group of volunteers can do to bring an iconic piece of Rhode Island history - a working Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places - back to life.” More than 200 guests gathered at Squantum Association to help celebrate the opening day of the lighthouse. They included Donald Doucette, the first Board Chair of Friends of Pomham Rocks

Lighthouse and other former Chairs David Kelleher and Jean Zunda. Dennis Tardiff, Board member and the last Coast Guard member to serve as a keeper at the lighthouse, shared stories of his experience at Pomham Rocks with guests. Keith Lescarbeau, President of Abcore Restoration Company, Inc., showed wood samples and before and after photos of the restoration. A canon firing of the Civil War canon on the grounds of Squantum Association marked the start of boat tours to the lighthouse, conducted by Save The Bay. Lighthouse Lantern Sponsors of the event included Save The Bay and Specialty Diving Services, Inc. Public boat trips to the island lighthouse this summer are being planned by Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. Dates will be announced when the schedule is completed. Please check the website pomhamrockslighthouse.org for updates. Board Chair and Captain of the group’s launch, “The Lady Pomham,” which will be transporting visitors, Estrella stated, “For those who visit the lighthouse, we hope you will feel the same sense of pride as we do about what has been accomplished.”

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Paige Claudius-Parks, representative of Books Are Wings explained the program to the teachers and Board member Rae Holland-Long. The teachers donated several books to this worthwhile organization. Nearly 200 guests boarded a Save The Boat for a trip to view the newly restored lighthouse

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EPHS Athletic Director Gregg Amore and Assistant Director Nick Shattuck The annual East Providence High School Athletic Awards banquet was held at the Metacomet Country Club on June 6, 2018. The annual event brought together student-athletes, parents, coaches, alumni and families as senior awards were handed out. “Thank you for a great job representing our school in and out of the classroom,” said Athletic Director Gregg Amore. “Our studentathletes have received thousands of dollars in scholarship help and will be once again attending the best colleges and universities in the country,” added the A.D. The event is sponsored by the volunteer alumni group, ‘Friends of Townie Athletic Organization’ (FTAO). “The FTAO is pleased to provide this dinner and award plaques to the student-athletes as well as providing other donations of equipment and services throughout the year,” said longtime FTAO chairman Clarence “Junior” Butler. “The FTAO has distributed over $400,000 in awards and scholarships to students at East Providence High,” said Butler. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Arthur Elmasian Award. Named after the school’s former principal, the award is given to the senior athlete who exemplifies a combination of Townie Pride, Sportsmanship, Leadership and Athletic Ability. “Arthur Elmasian knew every student’s name in the high school when he was principal. He was a leader in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League and his legacy continues on. We had a very difficult decision this year and have decided to select two Elmasian winners,” said Amore. Elmasian’s daughter Catherine Elmasian Croke and long time FTAO member Millie Morris presented the awards to Hasna Badji and Alyssa Guarino. “My father is smiling from Heaven,” Catherine Elmasian said after the event. Another significant award was the Alice Sullivan Award which is presented to the senior female Student- Athlete of the Year. Alice Sullivan was a physical-education teacher and former vice principal of East Providence High School. She was the first director of girls sports for the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, a position she held for 24 years. “She was a true pioneer in girls athletics and the main reason that Rhode Island has a vibrant girls athletic program,” said Amore. The 2018 Sullivan award went to Hailey Placido. continued on next page...

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The Reporter July 2018 Here are the rest of the 2018 Townie senior athletic awards:

• James L. Greene Memorial Award: Awarded to the faculty or staff member for their unwavering support of East Providence High School Athletics- Bruce Zarembka. • Performance Physical Therapy Scholarship Award: Awarded to an East Providence High School Student Athlete who is going on to college to pursue a degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy- Erin St. Hillaire. • Patricia L. Salera Memorial Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Cheerleader- Thalia Santiago. • Matt Flores Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Baseball Pitcher- Ben Sears. • Donat Maynard Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Baseball Player- Ben Sears. • John W. Kennedy Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Hockey Player- Colin Feeney. • Bob Caruolo Award: Presented to the Girls Senior Track Athlete of the Year- Hasna Badji. • Everett Aldrich Award: Presented to the Outstanding Boys Senior Basketball Player- Deyshawn Tengbeh. • Gini Duarte Award: Presented to the Outstanding Girls Senior Basketball Player- Shaniah Hazard. • Luis Carvalho Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Girls Volleyball Player- Kate Mendillo.

• Kathy Travers Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Girls Tennis Player- Mary McBride. • George Poli Award- Presented to the Outstanding Senior Boys Soccer Player- John Kauffman • Kathryn Crowley Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Girls Soccer Player- Grace Abrams. • Townie Softball Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Softball Player- Sadie Patterson. • Unified Champions Partner Award: Presented to the Unified Sports Partner who embodies the mission and spirit of Unified Sports- Robert Watson. • Unifed Champions Athlete Award: Presented to the Unified Sports Athlete who embodies the mission and spirit of Unified Sports- Lauren Pereira. • Kenneth Reall Award: Presented to the Senior Male StudentAthlete of the Year- Dan Forsythe. • Gini Duarte Memorial Scholarship Award: Hasna Badji.

EPHS Boys Volleyball in Final Four

East Providence rallied back from a 2-0 deficit and came away with a 3-2 victory over Chariho in the Division I Quarterfinal. Leading the way for the Townies were Dan Forsythe (25 assists, 17 digs and 15 kills) and Matt DaSilva (20 kills and 10 digs). Mount St. Charles defeated EP 3 games to 2 in semi-final action to eliminate the Townies from Final Four play.

• Luis Carvalho Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Boys Volleyball Player- Matt DaSilva. • Christiano Barbosa Award: Presented to the Male Volleyball Player who displays Townie • Pride, enthusiasm and a positive attitude while on the court.Dan Forsythe. • William Stringfellow and Sandy Gorham Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Football Player- Jaren Alves. • William Stringfellow All-State Award: Thalia Santiago- Cheer, Ben Sears- Baseball, Hasna Badji- Outdoor Track. • Scott Gorham Award: Presented to the Outstanding Senior Boys Tennis Player- Kyle Desmarais. Central EP Little Leaguers ready for playoff action in June.

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Special Olympics RESULTS • Matthew Allienello: Shot Put – Gold • Jessica Bullock: 50 Meter – 5th place, 100 Meter – 4th place • Michael Bullock: 100 Meter – Gold, 200 Meter - Silver • Katie Carcieri: 50 Meter – Bronze, Softball Throw – 4th place • Geoffrey Carpenter: 50 Meter – Silver, 100 Meter – Gold • Michael Conheeny: 50 Meter – Bronze, Softball Throw – Bronze • Elizabeth Davenport: Softball Throw – Bronze, Turbo-Jav – Silver • Kevin Dexter: 100 Meter – 4th place, 200 Meter – Silver • Kerri Dwyer: 50 Meter – Silver, 100 Meter – 4th place • Emmet Estrada: 100 Meter – Bronze, 200 Meter - Gold

lighting of the Olympic Torch. This is always an inspirational moment. Then to complete the evening, we were all treated to a concert by Rhode Island resident and runner up on The Voice, Billy Gillman. Saturday was the second day of competition and there was also some additional outside activities provided by Special Olympics of Rhode Island. They had music, Zumba lessons, Yoga lessons, craft making activities, massage booths, and even a Llama petting Zoo. Then later that evening they have Closing ceremonies which was highlighted by the parade of over 550 motorcycles and an outdoor dance party. The motorcycle riders even joined the athletes as they took pictures, listened to the music, and even danced. Then the evening was topped off by a Fireworks display. It is so enjoyable to see the athletes dance and celebrate with the same athletes that they competed so hard against during the day’s competition. The amount of sportsmanship, effort, and courage that is on display during the weekend is truly inspirational. Seeing the look on the athlete’s faces, as family and friends cheer them on, is one you will not soon forget. Below are the results of the athletes from the Special Olympics of East Providence team at the 2018 State Summer Games. Head Coach: Jim Bullock Assistant Coaches: Pat Bullock, Al Carpenter, Saul Estrada Chaperones: Kathy Davenport and Tori DeCotis Volunteers: Jalyn Alves, Diane Carpenter, Stacy and Stephen Nadrowski Thanks to all of the chaperones, partners, volunteers, and parents who helped and supported our program during this 2018 past season. “Special Thanks” to the Patch family, for providing and setting up a 20ft. x 30ft. tent for the athletes at URI. If anyone wants to know more about the Special Olympics program here in East Providence, they can contact me. Regards, Jim Bullock, Head Coach 93 Ruth Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 438-8799

• Peter (PJ) Kochan: 50 Meter – Bronze, Softball Throw – Gold • Troy Lewis: 50 Meter – 5th place, 100 Meter – Silver • David Marshall: 50 Meter – 5th place , Shot Put – Gold • Brett Nadrowski: Softball Throw – Silver, Turbo-Jav – Gold • Michael Neves: 50 Meter – 4th place, Turbojav – 4th place • Logan O’Rourke: 50 Meter – Silver, Softball Throw – Gold • Ben Patch: 50 Meter – Silver, 100 Meter – Gold • Toneka Rocha: 50 Meter – Gold, 100 Meter – Silver • Denzel Sivels: 50 Meter – Silver, Softball Throw – Silver • Jonathan Solis: 50 Meter – Bronze, Softball Throw – Gold • Anitra Valles: 50 Meter – Bronze, Softball Throw – Silver

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The 38th Annual East Providence Heritage Festival July 13-15th at Pierce Field

The 38th annual East Providence HeritageFest will take place July 13-15 this year at Pierce Memorial Field. This free-for-all event will have live music, a midway, food, craft and business vendors plus nonprofit exhibits, and other family fun. It will run from 6-11 on Friday, 3-11 on Saturday, and 1-10:30 on Sunday. Some new additions to this year’s festival are a jazz brunch on Sunday and The HeARTspot Art Tent. The brunch is presented in part by Eat Drink RI. It starts at 1:00 and there will be specialty food and drinks available for purchase. Food and beverage offerings include mimosas, beer and wine, Borealis Coffee, The Burgundian (gourmet waffles), Gotta Q (bbq), Gastros Craft Meats, SoulFull (organic Southern fried chicken), Incred-A-Bowl (Asian rice bowl) and desserts from Sarcastic Sweets and Strawberry Shortcake. The New Providence Big Band featuring Miss Katie Kleyla will perform during the brunch. The HeARTspot Art Center and Gallery will host the heritage Art Tent, showcasing work by a number of local artists. The tent will be open Saturday and Sunday from 3-11. They will also be offering Angel Card Readings and Reiki services. HeritageFest is organized by East Providence Heritage Days Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The organization’s mission is to show the importance of the arts and how they can better the community. The organization’s all-volunteer Board of Directors work hard to raise funds in order to make this event possible. Heritage Days Secretary and Treasurer, Alba Curti, says that the organization sees the festival “as a valuable service to [the] community which enhances the quality of life for [its] residents.”

Brendan Rush Friday, July 13th at 7:30pm

Townie Brendan Rush will kick off this year’s HeritageFest. The 18-year-old rapper has gained thousands of views on his YouTube channel and thousands of plays on his Sound Cloud. He started gaining attention in 2016 and was flown out to Atlanta to meet with producers and Record labels. Last year, he was the first rapper to ever perform at HeritageFest.

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John Emil Saturday, July 14th at 4:45pm John Emil is a singer, songwriter, and slide guitarist. He creates a distinct sound by incorporating country blues, folk, and bluegrass sounds into his songs. He has performed at major music festival all over throughout the country and internationally, as well. He has supplied music for many television shows such as Dateline, The Voice, American Pickers, and many international wildlife and nature documentaries. He recently became the first American musician to be published by London’s KPM/EMI, one of the world’s largest libraries.

Pete Silva and The Big Hope Project Saturday, July 14th at 7:30pm

Pete Silva leads this powerful band with his original music and select cover songs, putting the boom back in rock and roll. Pete is a veteran of the Southern New England music scene. In addition to teaching literature, he’s been a weekend jock at WHJY/94HJY for more than 25 years and is also a board member at EPHD Inc. Band members include Adrienne West, Paul Furtado, Bill Lehourites, Joe Heineman, Paul Gizelt, and Stephen Grimes.

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8 Track Classics with David Tessier’s All-Star Stars Saturday, July 14th at 6pm

David Tessier’s band of All-Star Stars is a local band with Townie Jon Patrick on the Keyboard. David Tessier is a Rhode Island guitarist. He was the former music director at the Trinity Repertory and Sandra-Feinstein Gamm Theater. He is currently the music director at King Richard’s Faire and a board member of EPHD Inc. Their set will include classic rock covers.

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SCHOOL NEWS St. Mary Academy - Bay View Celebrates Its 142nd Commencement

L-R: Kelsea Dawson (Riverside), Erin Dillon, Alexa Beer, Taylor Bauer, Caroline Russell, Madison Castigliego, Hannah Packhem, Anna Beaulieu, Anna Bianchi, Emma Dombrowski (Riverside). Photo Credit: Chestnut Hill Studios On the evening of Monday, June 4th, 2018, the 104 members of St. Mary Academy Bay View’s Class of 2018 donned white robes, gloves and caps, and were awarded their diplomas at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, RI. This marks the 142nd commencement ceremony since the Academy opened in 1874. Members of the Class of 2018 have enrolled in an impressive array of colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and Australia, including Cornell University, Baylor University, New York University, Syracuse University, Berklee College of Music, Boston University, University of Southern California, Villanova University, University of Wisconsin, Tulane University, Providence College and Salve Regina University. This year the class earned a total of $11,019,136.00 in merit scholarships for colleges and universities (for four years). The following list represents local members of St. Mary Academy - Bay View’s graduating Class of 2018, including the academic and character awards bestowed at the Senior Awards Ceremony, “Parents Night,” and at the Athletic Banquet. Membership in the Rhode Island Honor Society and the National Honor Society is also indicated.

The Class of 2018 from East Providence:

Sarah Barcelos*, Amanda Bettencourt*, Hope Briden†*, Abigail Conley*, Alexis DaSilva†*, Mercy Honor Award, Kelsea Dawson†*, Allison Dillon†*, Emma Dombrowski†*, Nicole Krause†*, The Rhode Island College Book Award, Jalynne Ovalles-Cardany*, Kailey Williams†*, The Creative Achievement Award † National Honor Society * Rhode Island Honor Society

Bay View Celebrates the Class of 2022 as They Move Up from Eighth Grade to the Upper School

The culminating event for St. Mary Academy - Bay View Middle School students is the Eighth Grade Moving Up Day. It marks their readiness to move on to ninth grade in the Academy’s Upper School. This year’s Moving Up Day celebration took place on June 5th and featured a Mass and an awards ceremony. Following are the students from East Providence who graduated: Grace Bourassa, Orla Feld, Madyson Horton, Sophia Mutti, Kathryn Nelson, Ava Troino, Gabriela Valotto, Elizabeth White.

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Bay View Announces 2017-2018 Underclassmen Awards

As a key contributor to the project, leaders from PCD will work with four other schools to develop and test strategic planning frameworks and processes. “Opportunities and challenges exist for every school,” notes NAIS president Donna Orem. “The Lab Schools Project will help independent schools identify how they can thrive in a changing landscape. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We selected schools that are willing to be bold in the creation and implementation of strategy.” Providence Country Day Head of School, Vince Watchorn, is excited to advance PCD’s program by collaborating with the thinkers and practitioners at the forefront of educational innovation. “Whenever we have the opportunity to step outside our immediate environment and learn from others’ experiences, we position ourselves to examine how we do things and do them better.” In addition to Providence Country Day, four other schools will participate in the first cohort of the NAIS Lab Schools: Allendale Columbia School (New York), The Darrow School (New York), Grace Episcopal Day School (Maryland), and Grosse Pointe Academy (Michigan.)

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On May 16th, 2018, St. Mary Academy - Bay View held its annual Underclassmen Awards Day, honoring the academic achievements of the members of the freshman, sophomore and junior classes. The awards are based on academic and personal achievement and are given out in three categories: Junior Book Awards - given out by colleges and universities, Academic Awards and Special Recognition Awards - given out by St. Mary Academy - Bay View faculty. This year, St. Mary Academy - Bay View has been honored by fifteen institutions of higher learning to award our students this prestigious recognition. • Isabelle Booth - Salve Regina University Book Award • Clara Cruz - RITI Renaissance Alliance Lodge Outstanding Merit Award in Italian Studies • Clara Cruz - Silver Key, Painting • Clara Cruz - Central Congregational Gallery’s Annual High School Art Show

On Thursday night, May 31, 2018, Bishop Feehan High School will graduate its 54th class of seniors, as 254 students receive their diplomas from the Most Reverend Bishop Edgar da Cunha S.D.V., Bishop of the Diocese of Fall River. Feehan President Tim Sullivan and Principal Sean Kane will address the graduates along with Feehan senior Christine Schremp, from Attleboro, who will deliver her valedictorian remarks. The Bishop Feehan Class of 1968 will also be honored and receive their Golden Diplomas to mark the 50th anniversary of their own graduation. This year’s 254 graduates hail from 33 towns across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Students from our area are: Jade Cepeda, Caroline Feeley, Kathryn McGee, Scott Pogorilich, Andrea Santos, Luke Santos.

PCD to Lead in National Program on Independent School Innovation

Providence Country Day School Selected To Collaborate With National Association To Drive Innovation NAIS Lab Schools Project Seeks to Reimagine the Future of Independent Schools Providence Country Day School was recently selected as one of five schools nationally to be part of the inaugural cohort of NAIS Lab Schools. Hosted by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the initiative will help drive innovation in independent schools around the country.

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Local students attending Saint Raphael Academy were recently recognized at academic awards ceremonies this spring. • Sky Carrion, Gr. 12, RI Honor Society • Ruby Costello, Gr. 12, First Congressional District Award, Outstanding Service Award, Theology “Giraffe Award,” Sculpture Award, National Honor Society, RI Honor Society • Michael Furtado Jr., Gr. 9, World Cultures Award, English 9 Award • Madison Cabral, Gr. 10, St. John Paul II Award • Colby Luiz, Gr. 10, Outstanding Service Award • Stephanie Murphy, Gr. 10, Outstanding Service Award, Honors U.S. History Award, Honors English 10 Award, Honors Algebra II Award, Honors Chemistry Award • Joseph Noel, Gr. 10, FBLA Award • Noelani Noel, Gr. 12, RI Honor Society, Moore Scholars • Olivia Provost-Pelletier, Gr. 12, American Government Award, Anatomy Award, Psychology II Award, RI Honor Society Reilly Johnston, Gr. 11, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society

Whiteknact PTA Appreciation

On June 15th, I had the privilege of celebrating with our Emma G. Whiteknact Elementary School families at the School’s fifth grade celebration and had a blast running the grill for the celebration’s cook out. It was an honor to be able to participate in the fifth graders’ send off by acknowledging their accomplishments and wishing them well, as they embark on the next chapter of their lives this Fall in middle school. I felt most honored in having had the opportunity to work with a group of parents and staff like those at Whiteknact Elementary. As the reality of this past school year rushes to mind, while realizing that it is come to an end, I feel so blessed! Together, we have accomplished some huge tasks throughout the year. Namely, we succeeded in giving our students what we hope to have been a memorable year with some fun dances; various extracurricular events, such as parties, a wellness event, extra field trips, guest speakers; and having raised over $50,000 for our playground initiative. This year, my role was facilitated by working shoulder to shoulder with such an AWESOME team comprised of PTA Parents and Whiteknact Staff. They are the reason we have been able to accomplish some amazing things. Together we share a love for our kids and community. As this school year concludes, I am overwhelmed with sincere gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the PTA President over

July 2018 The Reporter the past couple of years. However, I must recognize the following individuals – without them, we would not have been able to reach such successes!

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Congratulations EPHS Class

Grace Noel Abrams *tß Joshua Ifeoluwa Adeyinka Adewusi Jordan Anthony Agosto Victoria Lynn Alden *• Lucas Alvernaz *t• Jaren Antone Alves Jordan Ronald Alves Lindsey Marie Amaral * Nathan Joseph Amaral Tyler Russell Amaral Zachary Daniel Amaral Cassandra Andrade Kyle Escobar Andrade Mateo Placido Andrade Ryan Tyler Andreozzi Devon Joshua Andrews Lucas Cordeiro Antonelli Devon Elyse Haynes Aparicio *tß Keishla Marie Aponte Enmanuel Alberto Aquino Sanchez ß Zachary Luis Araujo Justin Joseph Arruda Eryanna Marie Auclair Hasna-Kaarina Badji *ß Brian Daniel Barbosa Kristopher James Barr, Jr. Marilia Costa Barreira *tß Cameron Dennis Barros Skyelar Klaudia Batista * Kani Carl Becton Kiana Mae Becton Anthony Richard Benedetti Stephanie Enia Bolarinho Alexander Phillip Botelho ß Michaela Martins Botelho *t Alisha Marie Bowler Nathan Nicholas Braga * Nicholas Daniel Brandao * Max Dylan Brandle Justin Anthony Brasil Jade Emily Braxton Licinia Soraia Braz Gomes Raymond Glenn Butterworth Alan Yaniel Cajigas Martinez Alvin Yadiel Cajigas Martinez Lexi Lynn Camara *t•ß Michelle Camara Jessica Mae Carter*• Lily Rose Cayce * Paige Deborah-Ann Chakouian * Leann Thiphavan Chanthavong * Matthieu Steven Paul Chapman Keosothearath Chuop Tyler Joseph Coelho Cole Balthazar Coffey *t Christopher Concepcion *t• Lillian Sarah Ann Conti * Clayton Wayne Cook * Kelly Ann Corbeil Lilliana Luisa Cornier ß Kiana Mendonca Correia Noah James Corrente* Haley Marie Corsi Alexander Joseph Costa *t Daniel Johnson Figueira Costa Jessica Lynn Costa *t• Richard Lowell Costa Sean Brendon Costa Jessica Anne Costello Zachary Tyler Cote Khalia Kiana Cotugno Shawn Michael Couto Xavier Charles Craig *t Keiana Nascimento Cruz Bruno Gil Da Costa *ß Brianna Ciera Dacunha Nathen Tyler Daluz Carson Joseph Daly

Daniel Ryan Damas Marco Paulo DaPonte, Jr. Kevin James DaSilva Matthew David DaSilva *t•ß Nicholas Robert DaSilva Alexander Vincent Dauphinee *• Jake Hunter DeBlois *ß Karina DeJesus ß Marco Manuel DeJesus, Jr. Tatiana DeJesus Lucas Christopher Del Savio *• Isabelle Marie Del Sesto Brandy Bruna Delgado Nunes ß Whisper Rene Monica DePina Casey Brooke Derouen Kyle Robert Desmarais *t Hayley Rose Desorcy *t Dylan Justin Desousa Jessica Dilliner Rachel Frances DiPietro Bryce Christopher Doescher Courtney Lynn Dorr Zoe Taylor Doval *t William Steven Duggan * AmyraAbigail Durkin *tß Rose Elizabeth Eastwood Megan Souto Enes * Jakari Selvon Enos Kaleigh Marie Esposito-Russell *t Sofia Estrela * Stephanie Marie Estrela Selena Maria Ethier Rosemely Monteiro Faial Valeria Tome Falci Christian Ignacio Faxas-Cruz Colin Andrew Feeney Isabella Alba Ferreira *tß Paulo Jorge Ferreira, Jr. Matthew Xavier Ryan Flanagan Alex Michael Flood Shawn Nicholas Flor * Danielle Victoria Flores * Alexander James Flowers *t Patrick Joseph Foley Daniel Nathan Forsythe*• Shiyenne Marissa Fortes Peter Christopher Galvao Timothy Joseph Galvin Darren Melvin Gamer II Tyler James Germano Sarinna Jazlin Gilmore *• De Marco Elias Gomes Stephanie Renee Gomes Justin Anthony Goncalo * Erica Aguiar Goncalves* Evan Dean Goncalves *t Jesse Joseph Goncalves Andre Nyle Gordon Conor John Gordon Victoria Bryana Macedo Gouveia *t• Aaron Joseph Grilo Alyssa Joan Guarino *t Shaniah Simone Elizabeth Hazard *ß Rebecca Lee Helger Mario Angelo Hess Makayla Erin Holahan *t• Andrew James Holstein *t Hailey Elizabeth Hosburgh Jacob Russell Hyman Danayshia Rae Jackson Joshua Kane Janeiro Amberlynn Rose Johnson Jenna Nicole Kaiser *tß John Caleb Kauffman *t Michael Anthony Kiessling * Dalya Mychel Kilgore Chloe Lynn Koehne Jonathan Elie Labrecque * Erin Rose Lamarre *t Jessica Raposo Lameiro Anissa Elizabeth-Rose Lancellotti Rose Marie Lawrence *t• Jeremiah Ethan Lee

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Alila Marie Lemos Mya Rose Lemos* Andrew James Lethbridge *t Jared Michael Lima * Ying Lin *t Arthur George Liolios Eclla D. P. Vasconcelos Lopes* Ethan Kyle Lopes Issiah Michael Lopes Raquel Cristina Lopes* Brandon Adelino Lynch-Vaz Dante Nicholas Machado Matthew Adam Maini, Jr.* Nathan Maldonado Kristen Rose Marasco *• Giavonah Liora Martinous* Anthony Matthew Martins * Brooke Ashley Martins * Danielle Alexis Martins *t• Edward Charles Mason *ß Taylor Joan Mason Elizabeth Susan Matarese * Logan Ashley Maxwell *• Mary Margaret McBride * Molly Catherine McBride * Daniel Joseph McDonald III *• Sara Nicole McPherson * Jason Brando Medeiros Kyle Anthony Medeiros Robert Anthony Medeiros Zachary John Medeiros *t• Shelby Benros Mello * Treyvon Ambrose Mendes * Kate Frances Mendillo *t Natasha Elizabeth Mendonca Ashlyn Olivia-Anne Messier *tß Roy Miller, Jr. Sophia Nicole Monteiro *tß James Allen Munro IV Skyla Nevaeh Madison Marie Newell Matthew Peter Newton Nghia Dang Hoang Nguyen * Aiden Karl Nichols * Sara Elizabeth Nolette Myels Daniel Nuey Kevin Ventura Nunez, Jr. Quinn Robert Nunez Gerald Tapiwa Nyamunda Garret William Olbrych Brandon Djonen Oliveira Kianna Lynn Oliveira Nicholas Lopes Oliveira Evan Raul Olmo Brittany Lee Ormond Logan Chevalier O'Rourke Rosealina Linea Ortez Jasmine Marie Pabon Cody Michael Paiva Joseph Patrick Paolo II Makayla Elizabeth Parent Joellyn Angellee Nicole Pari Sadie May Patterson *tß Meredith Anne Peixoto *• Ariana Marie Pereira * Johnathan Thomas Pereira Mason John Pereira Robert Jason Perry Cora Lynne Petrarca John Michael Christian Pezza Nathan Alexander Pimentel Helena Christine Pinheiro *• Samantha Jean Pino Philip Michael Pinson Kendra Anne Piros *• Krystal Mary Pizzi Hailey Victoria Placido *t• Edmund Jasper Poirier Samantha Jane Poland * Joanna Elizabeth Proulx *t Sophia Rose Ramirez Nuno Miguel Andrade Ramos Emily Ann Ramsey

Sergio Henrique Raposo Maia Rube Reid Yaritsa Sofia Neves Resende Costa*ß Michael Juan Reyes William Wells Rider Ricardo Sebastian Rivera William James Robertson, Jr. Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Jr. Sabrina Pimentel Roias Tajh'Zhna Kiara Rose Frederick Roland Ruffin IV Thalia Destiny Santiago *tß Kai Arisaka Schutte Benjamin Henry Sears * Kristine Mae Seculles Ashley Asica Shankar *tß Matthew Dylan Shaw Nicholas William Shaw Gabriel Quinn Sherman *t Mackenzie Jo Shields * Johnny Aponte Shirinian, Jr. Le Ondra Denise Short Adamary Evelisse Silva* Cody Justin Silva Lexacy Mary Silva Nicholas Joseph Silveira Jackson Alexander Simoes Kristy Leigh Sittinger *t• Riley Rivers Skog Hannah Rose Smith James Paul Smith Jeremy Tairu Smith Joshua Manuel Sousa Zachary Taylor Sousa * Erin Nicole St. Hilaire *t Jordan Steeves Kristina Leigh Stilkey * Jacob William Stone Jamien Ann Strickland *• Daniel David Strother, Jr. *tß Kathryn Mary Sullivan *• Homa Sultan *t Dylan John Tashdjian *t Zeke Alowishes Tavares Dylan Thomas Terrien Nathan Ryan Thomber Hunter James Travassos *t Blake Eleise Trowbridge *t Madison Rose Turner * Iriani Mari Valdez *ß April Ann Valley Ruben Augusto Aguiar Verissimo Melissa Christine Vieira Persflia Miriam Melo Vieira Emily Maisie-Jean Viera *• Zachary James Viera *t• Daijah Danielle Waite Alana Mae Waters Raevyn Myelle Watson * Robert Michael Watson, Jr. Victoria Mary Whitfield Joelle Angel Williams Juston Dasan Haynes Williams Samantha Mackenzie Willis * Emily Lynn Winfield * Michaela Lynn Wintle Justin Michael Wood, Jr. Jarrell Jharod Wray Dylan Patrick Wright Aaron Charles Young* Haley Marie Zalomski Jordyn Ashley Zincone * Rhode Island Honor Society •National Technical Honor Society t National Honor Society ß Seal of Biliteracy

Graduates!

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2018 Graduates

Class Salutatorian, Amyra Durkin

Alexander Costa, President of the EPHS Student Council

Hailey Placido, EPHS Valedictorian

Daniel Strother, EPHS Third Highest Ranked Student

2018 Graduates

Class of 2018 EPHS Graduation Photos by Paul Tumidajski

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East Providence Senior Center Health Insurance Counseling

Available by appointment at the center. Certified Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselors are available to assist with your Medicare questions, retirement options, prescription assistance and qualifications for assistance programs. Please call for an appointment at 401-4357876.

Join Us for a Community Conversation on Caring for Seniors and Rhode Islanders with Disabilities July 25th @ 1pm

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Tuesday, July 24th at10:30am SNAP Outreach Project

SNAP Outreach Workers can: • Answer questions about SNAP program • Screen for program eligibility • Help you apply for SNAP benefits • If you already receive SNAP benefits, help you report a change or recertify

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Walking Club

Mon & Wed @ 9:00 am

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

Bocce Ball

Tuesdays, 9am

Bocce is traditionally played on natural soil and asphalt courts. Bocce balls can be made of metal or various kinds of plastic. Unlike lawn bowls, bocce balls are spherical and have no inbuilt bias. A game can be conducted between two players, or two teams of two, three, or four. A match is started by a randomly chosen side being given the opportunity to throw a smaller ball, the jack from one end of the court into a zone from the far end of the court. Bocce is a calming, competitive way to spend a few hours outdoors.

Computer/iPad Assistance

Monday, July 30th; 2pm to 4pm

On the last Monday of every month, students from MTTI career training school

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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.

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.

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Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island has requested that we place an indoor donation bin for clothing that can be used by their clients and job seekers. The mission of the 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.

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

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

July 2018 The Reporter The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

Caregiver’s Support-10:30am

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

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 Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 July 26 & Aug 2, 9, 16 Sept 13, 20, 27 Oct 4, 25 & Nov 1, 8, 15 Please call the Health, Nutrition and Diabetes Education Office 401-435-7800 ext 7.

Diabetes Outpatient Education

Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone! Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and to register. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Dieticians

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

Clinical Lab

Wed, July 11th; 8:30-11:30am

Eastside Clinical Lab draws blood the first Wednesday of the month. No preregistration, just your lab slip.

Blood Pressure Clinics-10:30am

• July 6th; Orchard View Manor • July 11th; Pawt Skilled & Rehab • July 16th; Elderwood at Riverside • July 19th; Evergreen House • July 24th; Hattie Ide Chaffee

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!

Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday

9:00am Intermediate Yoga 9:30am Walking Group 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 9:30am Walking Group 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

Townie Road Runners 2018

Wildwood, NJ - Sept. 17-20th

4 days to include 3 nights accommodation, 3 Breakfast, 2 Dinners including a Gala Event at the Convention Center with dinner, entertainment and prizes, Cocktail Party with Pizza and entertainment, day in Atlantic City at the Tropicana, Ice Cream Social, free time to enjoy the Boardwalk and beach, taxes, luggage handling and dinner gratuities included and Coach transportation. $365.00 Double. & Triple Occ. $433.00 Single. Deposit $50.00 at sign up Ins. $25.00. Dble. Deposit $50.00 at sign up Insurance $35.00

Pine Ridge Dude Ranch - Oct. 1-4th

4 days all inclusive, 3 nights’ Accommodations, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Daily Cocktail Parties, Nightly Entertainment, Free Snack Bar, Free Coffee & Tea 24/7, Free Cookies or Cake after evening entertainment, Free Photo with one of the horses, Dancing, Games, and Transportation. Dbl. Occ. $395.00 Sgl. Occ. $445.00 Tpl. Occ. $325.00 Deposit $75.00 Sign up at the East Providence Senior Centerin the Administration Office (401) 435-7800, Or call Eleanor Monteiro (401) 434-8194

The Diabetes Prevention Program

Type 2 Diabetes is preventable, you must take action!

One out of three Americans adults has pre-diabetes, and most of them do not know it. Pre-diabetes can lead to Type 2 diabetes. Having pre-diabetes means that your blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.

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Studies have shown that with a small amount of weight loss and some moderate activity most people with pre-diabetes can avoid developing diabetes. If you have pre-diabetes and do nothing, statistics show that in 3 years or less, you are likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to many devastating health issues. Fortunately, there are things you can do to prevent this from happening. A successful program has been developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to help people with pre-diabetes prevent it from turning into Type 2 diabetes. It is called the Diabetes Prevention Program. This program teaches one make lifestyle changes which can prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes. You will learn how to fit exercise into your daily routine in order to lose weight. You will also learn ways you can eat a well by selecting delicious and

healthy food choices in once a week sessions (16 weeks) with a trained professional and lifestyle coach to guide and encourage you. Then you’ll have follow-up sessions and your lifestyle coach can help you maintain your healthy lifestyle changes and have fun. Our Program will begin just after Labor Day. The Orientation is on September 11th at 10:00 – 11:30 am. Classes kick off on September 25th and meet on Tuesdays for 16 weeks in the first 6 months and then move to meeting once or twice a month for the next 6 months. Unfortunately weight loss is a slow process when done in a healthy manner so our classes will carry through an entire year. Support will always be available to anyone who is enrolled in the program. If you are interested in attending the next CDC Diabetes.

AGELESS GRACE

21 Simple Tools for Lifelong Comfort and Ease

Ageless Grace is a cutting-edge brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all 5 functions of the brain - analytical, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall, creativity and imagination - and simultaneously addresses all 21 physical skills needed for lifelong optimal function. Created by Denise Medved, the program consists of 21 simple exercise Tools designed for all ages and abilities. These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind. The 21 Tools have creative, imaginative names, so they are easy to remember. The movements are designed to be performed seated in a chair, yet they can be done on a bed, standing near or behind a chair, down on the floor, or standing. Almost anyone can do them, regardless of most physical conditions. If interested, sign up in the Administration Office and we will set up a time for free demonstration.

Scams

Understand what you are purchasing

In recent weeks we have heard from several people regarding so called scams. Ufortunately, we have found people have been purchasing items, mostly from TV ads or on-line where the company is legitimate but the purchaser does not understand the terms of purchase. For example: you purchase a product and you pay by credit card; in the fine print it states this is a one month trial period and if you do not opt-out or cancel they will send another product and you now must pay full price and your credit card is charged. This is not illegal so one must be aware of such terms when making a purchase.

The Offer: Bogus Check Scams

Offer may be mailed to you, including an official-looking check. The offer will urge you to cash the check right away. Red Flags: You're asked to deposit the check immediately and then wire a percentage back via Western Union or Money Gram. Offer may come from a person claiming to be in another country. Source: National Consumers League's Internet Fraud Watch Take Action: DON’T Cash the check. Even if the bank makes the funds available for withdrawal, it does not mean the check has cleared. Any money withdrawn on a bogus check will be taken out of your account.

The Offer: Free Gifts & Free Vacations

General rule of thumb: you usually have to give something in exchange for the “free” offer. More often than not you will pay more than the promotion is worth. Red Flags: Be wary of great deals, BBB says few legitimate companies can afford to give away products & services of real value. Don't be pressured into buying anything. Legitimate businesses won't expect you to make snap decisions. If a salesperson can't give specific details, walk away. Take Action: DO NOT PAY ANY UPFRONT FEES. Get details upfront and in writing.Find out what's included in the offer and details on any additional fees that may apply. Consider contacting airlines, hotels, restaurants, etc. directly to verify arrangements.

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From the State House Assembly Passes Bill Distinguishing Petsitters from Kennels

The General Assembly today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne and Rep. Dennis M. Canario to establish laws distinguishing those who petsit in their own homes from professionally operated kennels. The legislation (2018-S 2510Aaa, 2018H 7409A), which now heads to the governor, exempts people who petsit up to four pets belonging to someone else in exchange for a fee from the regulations governing kennels, but does make them subject to limited inspections by the Department of Environmental Management if it receives any complaints about them related to animal welfare. Petsitters remain subject to all municipal ordinances. The sponsors say the bill protects pets and their owners, while also establishing safeguards for the many Rhode Islanders who supplement their families’ income by petsitting. “Petsitters provide an important service to so many families who want their pets to be comfortable while they’re away, while also providing income to many Rhode Islanders who love animals. Our legislation strikes a balance that ensures that pets are well-cared for, and carefully protects against overregulation of a cottage industry that helps support Rhode Islanders,” said Senator Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence). “Petsitting is a valuable service, but petsitters are just ordinary people who aren’t doing this on a large scale, so they shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to keep doing it.” “In many cases, particularly with older pets or those that might be skittish, people are more comfortable leaving their pet with a petsitter than in a kennel. Our bill recognizes that petsitting is a legitimate option, providing important protections against animal abuse and neglect, and setting reasonable limits to keep people from running unlicensed kennels that bring large numbers of animals into a residential setting,” said Representative Canario (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton). The bill establishes that if DEM receives a complaint related to animal health, welfare or health, it could inspect only the areas of a petsitter’s home to which the pets have access. All petsitters would be required to comply with very basic state animal care regulations that apply to kennels. Inspections could only occur between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. unless other arrangements are made with the petsitter. Refusal to grant access to the inspection would be punishable by a civil fine of up to $350 per day.

The bill has the support of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Potter League for Animals, DEM and the State Veterinarian.

Rep. Kazarian’s ‘RI School Social Workers Quality Assessment Act’ Passes the House

Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian’s (D-Dist. 63, East Providence) legislation (2018-H 7685) that creates a process for the Department of Education to collect and organize information concerning the workload and scope of the duties and responsibilities performed by school social workers passed the House of Representatives tonight. “We need to invest more in our children. This bill would work to make sure our children are receiving the help that they need in order to develop and learn properly,” said Representative Kazarian. “This legislation specifically answers the question of how many social workers do we need in our schools and their role with children, families, schools and medical professionals. They are a crucial line of defense in preventing tragic events from taking place within our schools and we need to make sure we are utilizing their services properly and adequately for our kids.” The legislation calls for the Department of Education to develop a standard measure which will identify the number of school social workers in the state and the nature and scope of the work and services they provide. More specifically, the department shall collect information regarding prevention and intervention services; counselor services assessments; consultation; parent and community liaison; attempts to reduce violence, referrals and collaboration; and promoting adherence to federal mandates, involvement in school activities and training. Municipalities would be required to compile and forward information to the Department of Education concerning the number of social assessments completed; the number of family contacts, the number of staff meetings attended; the number of community contacts; the number of teacher consultation contacts; the number of functional behavioral assessments completed; the number of individualized educational plan meetings attended; the number of individual counseling sessions; and the number of group counseling sessions. The legislation calls on the Department of Education to compile a report on the matter that shall be delivered to the General Assembly by January of 2020.

Rep. Kazarian Bill that Safeguards Access to Contraception in RI Passes The House

Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian’s (D-Dist. 63, East Providence) legislation (2018-H 7625A) that would require health insurance plans to provide coverage for a 12-month supply of birth control to all those who are insured was passed by the House of Representatives tonight. “This act will allow up to a full year of prescribing and dispensing of contraception when prescribed. With constant threats and attempts from Washington to restrict women’s choices concerning their own reproductive health, it is imperative that we ensure Rhode Island’s women have open and reliable access to birth control,” said Representative Kazarian. If passed by the full General Assembly, health care providers would be able to prescribe birth control up to a full year at a time and health insurance providers would be unable to restrict reimbursement for dispensing a covered prescription contraceptive. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Senate OKs Coyne Bill Prohibiting Fees for Credit Freezes

The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from charging consumers a fee for a credit freeze. The legislation (2018-S 2562) eliminates a provision of existing law that allows reporting agencies to charge up to $10 to consumers who ask for a credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, that prohibits a reporting agency from giving their personal credit information to any third-party creditor. Current law prohibits the fee only when the consumer has been a victim of identity fraud or is over 65. The legislation, which Senator Coyne introduced on behalf of Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin, stems from the Equifax security breach last year during which the credit info of 143 million Americans was exposed. Initially, Equifax was charging consumers who asked for a credit freeze to protect themselves from its own security breach, although it stopped after public outcry and pressure from numerous attorneys general. “Your credit information belongs to you, not the credit reporting agencies. When you ask them to stop giving it out to other parties because of a security concern like identity theft or a data breach, you shouldn’t have to pay them. They profit from charging those parties for that information, but that continued on next page...

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doesn’t mean you owe them anything if you tell them to stop because their providing it would put you at risk for fraud,” said Senator Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence). “Consumers should have the right to take control of their credit information, without a fee, when they are concerned about security.” Said Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin, “It’s safe to assume that at some point or another, every person’s information has been compromised through a data breach or something more criminal, making it more important than ever for consumers to exert greater control over their own personal information. Credit bureaus make money from selling our personal information to third parties. They should not be able to profit off consumers who decide to take control over who has access to their personal data. This is an important consumer protection measure, and I applaud the Senate for taking action to further protect the privacy of Rhode Islanders.” The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, which has passed similar legislation (2018-H 7604) sponsored by Rep. Mia Ackerman (D-Dist. 45, Cumberland, Lincoln). Cosponsors of the Senate bill include Sen. James A. Seveney (D-Dist. 11, Portsmouth, Bristol, Tiverton), Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Newport, Little Compton, Tiverton), Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) and Sen. Gayle L. Goldin (D-Dist. 3, Providence).

Rep. Amore Bills Addressing School Resource Officers and Security Upgrades Included in State Budget

Rep. Gregg Amore’s (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) legislation aimed at preventing violence in Rhode Island’s schools was included in the FY 2019 budget (2018-H 7200Aaa) passed by the House of Representatives. “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 budget items will protect our children while we fight for a solution to our national gun violence epidemic,” said Representative Amore. The budget item in Article 9 establishes a voluntary three-year pilot program to fund school resource officers at half the costs associated with employing new officers at public middle and high schools. Municipalities would share the cost with the state. “This item 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. “But also, school resource officers

are more than just lines of defense against unthinkable tragedies. They are trusted confidants, counselors, and serve as valuable resources to the student body. During my decades of teaching experience, I have seen them in some cases be the most popular and trusted authority figure in a school’s hallways and I am pleased that their positive presence will be available to all of our schools,” said Representative Amore. The second budget item creates a permanent additional reimbursement to municipalities for school safety projects that follows national school security best practices. “The amount of upgrades and new school construction that is needed in our state is not a 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 budget item will accomplish that,” concluded Representative Amore. Representative Amore is also pleased with inclusion of the $250 million school construction bond in the state budget. He has been a longtime advocate for the school construction bond since he was first elected in 2012 and he was recently the point person for the issue within the House Fair Shot Agenda.

Sen. Daponte and Rep. Cunha Bill Creating Day of Portugal License Plate Signed into Law

Sen. Daniel DaPonte (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) and Rep. Helder J. Cunha’s (DDist. 64, East Providence) legislation (2018S 2485A / 2018-H 7865aa) that creates a Day of Portugal and Portuguese Heritage in RI, Inc. vehicle license plate was signed into law by Governor Gina M. Raimondo yesterday. “I look forward to celebrating the Day of Portugal every year and this license plate will help to ensure that this wonderful celebration of Portuguese culture and historical contributions continues for generations to come. This year’s event is even more special with the inclusion of the President and Prime Minister of Portugal joining the festivities and I urge everyone to come to Providence this weekend to partake in the celebration,” said Senator DaPonte. “The Day of Portugal is an event that I have been participating in my entire life and I have to thank the fine people who plan and operate the celebration every year. This license plate will help them continue to honor and celebrate the vast history, customs and way of life shared by Portuguese people around the globe. I am also quite excited to welcome the President and Prime Minister of Portugal to this year’s very special Day

of Portugal,” said Representative Cunha. The Day of Portugal is a holiday celebrated every year on June 10th in every corner of the Portuguese-speaking world. Day of Portugal and Portuguese Heritage in RI, Inc.’s mission is to celebrate the Day of Portugal, to preserve the traditions of the Portuguese culture for future generations, and to promote the contribution of the Portuguese people, language and culture to the rich fabric of the State of Rhode Island. As with other specialty plates, Day of Portugal plate will include a $40 issuance surcharge for those individuals ordering them, with $20 of that going to the Day of Portugal and Portuguese Heritage in RI, Inc. to assist in fundraising and furthering of its mission and the other $20 going to the state’s general fund. A $10 surcharge for annual renewal of the plates would go directly to the foundation. A minimum pre-paid order of 900 sets of plates is required before the Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing them. Both Senator DaPonte and Representative Cunha also sponsored resolutions (2018-S 2961 / 2018-H 8302) welcoming the President of Portugal, Marcello Rebelo De Sousa, and the Prime Minister of Portugal, António Costa, to the state of Rhode Island. The President and the Prime Minister are coming to Rhode Island to take part in the Day of Portugal celebration happening in Providence this weekend. The resolutions were passed by the full General Assembly on Thursday. For more information about the events of this year’s Day of Portugal visit https://www.ridayofportugal.org/.

Governor Signs Mcnamara, Coyne Bill to Require Hospitals to Address Ventilation of Surgical Smoke

Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) and Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) that will require hospitals to adopt policies relating to surgical smoke. The law (2018-H 7082, 2018-S 2238) requires all hospitals and freestanding ambulatory surgical facilities licensed in Rhode Island to adopt policies to use a smoke evacuation system for surgical procedures that generate surgical smoke. Surgical smoke is the by-product of use of energy-generating devices including surgical plume, smoke plume, bio-aerosols, laser-generated airborne contaminants, and lung-damaging dust. Hospitals are required to report to the Department of Health within 90 days that policies regarding surgical smoke ventilation have been adopted.

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IN MEMORIAM Sandra E. (King) Andrews

Sandra E. (King) Andrews, 80, of Riverside, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Orchard View Manor Nursing Home. She was the companion of the late Edward Andrade. Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Leslie E. and Enid F. (Cofran) King. Sandra was an insurance manager for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for 42 years. She leaves one daughter, Leslie Costa of East Providence, one brother, James King and his wife Gladys of Lakewood, CA, one sister in law, Sandra E. (King) Rosaleen King, one granddaughter Christy Andrews Silva and her husband Emerson, two great grandchildren, Logan and Maddox and five nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late David and Richard King. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday June 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Ave, Riverside. Calling hours will be held Monday 4-7 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the RIVMA Companion Animal Foundation, 11 S. Angel St., #311 Providence, RI 02906 or online at www.companionanimalfoundation.org. Please visit smithmason. com for online condolences.

William A. MacIntosh, Jr. William A. MacIntosh, Jr., 83, of Jamestown and formerly of East Providence, passed away on June 9th. Bill was the son of the late William A. MacIntosh and Edna Jeannette (Lavoie) Mac Intosh and is survived by his wife of 61 years Barbara-Ann (Hughes) MacIntosh. After serving in the US Navy, Bill worked as a police/fire dispatcher for the City of East Providence and was formerly the office manager for Woods Mobil and a police officer in East Providence. He enjoyed his role as a life-affiliate member of Harmony, Inc. and Harmony Heritage in support his wife Barbara-Ann’s role in the international organization of barbershop women. Bill was a supportive and valued presence at their many performances and contests throughout the US and Canada. He leaves behind his children Stephen MacIntosh and his wife Mary of East Greenwich; Douglas Mac Intosh of Jamestown; and Heather Vine and her husband Leonard of Riverside. He was grandfather to Andrew, Hayley and Lauren Vine; Cameron and Duncan MacIntosh; and the late Kristin Vine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to Harmony, Inc., 1055 Chadbourne Road, Standish ME 04084. Please visit smithmason.com for online condolences. William F. “Bill” Vermette, 83, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. Donald G. Crooks, 85, passed on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Candace L. Salvo, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Mildred L. Smith, 95 , of Angell Drive passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Linn Health Care Center. Neil V. Allen 58, of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Jose T. “Franklin” Brum, 95, of Hazelwood Avenue passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Sophia (Sumoski) Pipka, 93 of Haliburton Rd. passed away on Thursday May 31st at Tockwotton on the Waterfront Nursing Home.

Russell Frederick “Bud” Geisser, PE (ret.), died with his loving family by his side on June 2, 2018, at RI hospital. Norma D. Ricci, 87, of Riverside entered into eternity on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Mario J. Ferreira, Sr., 55, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Donald Spencer Atkins, 90, passed away peacefully at home on June 5,2018. Marie C. Gaglia, age 86, of Allen Ave., Riverside, died peacefully on June 6, 2018 at Orchard View Manor with her loving family by her side. Ruth P.,” Mormor” Pace, 95, of Riverside, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 8, 2018. Sandra E. (King) Andrews, 80, of Riverside, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Orchard View Manor Nursing Home. Franklin C. Galego, Sr., age 79, of N. Prospect St., died June 10, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center with his loving family by his side. Dennis J. Farias, 59, of Estrell Drive, Riverside, died peacefully at home on June 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Sandra Lyn, “Sandy” (Hazel), (Henderson) Bell, age 64, of East Providence, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at The Coventry Health Center after a courageous recurring battle with cancer surrounded by her loving daughters. Barbara A. Pompei, 92, of Read Street, Riverside, died peacefully on June 16, 2018. John L. Ryding, 92, of Ferncrest Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on June 16, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Linda (Morris) DeCrescenzo, 76, of Main St., Riverside, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on June 21, 2018.

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Dining Guide

Good Food Right in your Neighborhood

Make Summer Sweeter with Fresh Cherries (Family Features) Summer and cherries seem to go hand-in-hand, and using fresh fruits can help boost seasonal food and drink recipes. Whether you use them as a snack, as a special ingredient in recipes or to inspire new dishes, Northwest-grown sweet cherries are one delightful way to celebrate the summer season. Many grocery store shelves are full of these sweet, seasonal treats. Ripened on the tree and generally harvested, packed and ready for sale within just one day, it can be difficult to find a fresher summer fruit. Cherry recipes can be enjoyed outside the summer months, too – simply rinse, pack and freeze an extra bag or two of cherries to harness the sweet flavor and health benefits in your appetizers, desserts and sweet or savory sauces throughout the year. Impress your guests this summer with this ice-cold Cherry Lavender Spritzer. Or try Roasted Cherry Sauce for an accompaniment to your favorite barbecued meat, as an ice cream topper or paired with a cheese plate; it’s one way to have everyone asking for more. Find more recipes and cherry tips at nwcherries.com.

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Cherry Lavender Spritzer Servings: 6

4 cups pitted and halved Northwest sweet cherries 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lavender 2 tablespoons sugar 6 Northwest sweet cherries with stems 6 sprigs lavender blossoms In small saucepan, combine cherries, water, lavender and sugar. Heat mixture until it begins to boil. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool completely. Strain and reserve liquid. For each drink, combine 4 ounces cherry-lavender mixture and 4 ounces crushed ice in tall 12-ounce cocktail glass; top each with club soda. Garnish each drink with one cherry with stem and one sprig lavender blossoms. Variation: To make alcoholic version, shake or stir strained cherry-lavender mixture and ice with 9 ounces vodka. Strain into 8-ounce martini glasses, top each with club soda and garnish each with one cherry with stem and one sprig lavender blossoms.

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Daily breakfast and lunch specials Serving breakfast & lunch 7 days a week 446 North Broadway East Providence, RI 401.432.6553

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r e s ta u r a n t “The Perfect Comfort Food”

LUNCH SPECIALS Available from 11am - 3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only APPETIZER

SATURDAY & SUNDAY SPECIALS 11 AM - 2 PM ONLY HAM & EGGS RIB & EGGS

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ROASTED PRIME RIB served with potato & vegetable or pasta

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Ham or Prime rib and scrambled eggs served with home fries & rolls with butter

$ 99

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SHORT RIB $999 served with potato & vegetable or pasta

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No substitutions Reservations recommended

508.557.0839 569 Winthrop Street • Rehoboth, MA 02769 HAM $999 served with potato & vegetable or pasta

SINGLE BOILED $999 LOBSTER served with potato & vegetable or pasta

www.ialiverestaurant.com

THE ULTIMATE CLAM BOIL

Steamed littlenecks, sausage, chourico, hot dog, sweet potato, white potato, onion, corn-on-cob, topped with a single boiled lobster Market Price

CLAM BAKE

Steamed little necks, sausage, chourico, hot dog, sweet potato, white potato, onion, corn-on-cob, topped with a baked stuffed lobster Market Price

(Available on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday only) Coming Soon iAlive Golf Tournament. Look for details!

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

Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5 www.eastprovidencelibrary.org

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

Children's Activities

Earn Prizes at the Library this Summer!

Get a summer visit card & have it stamped every time you visit one of our 3 locations. After 3 stamps, receive a free book & science experiment kit! After 6 stamps, receive a free book & a Pawsox ticket. Kids can also earn more prizes for completing our Reading BINGO Card. On their very first visit, kids will receive a coupon card with free admission to several local fun spots.

Summer Storytimes @Weaver

Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:00-10:45

Stories, songs, books, and toys for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Registration is not required.

RI Computer Museum presents Karaoke Coding – Rock On! @Weaver Tuesday, July 10, 2:00-3:30, ages 7-9

Kids will use basic sound design programs to record and modify their voices, design a beat box, and create a dance routine for Ozobot. Register: Call 401-434-2453.

Make & Shake Maracas Craft @Riverside Wednesday, July 11, 11:00-12:00, all ages

Use spoons, plastic eggs, and beads.

Polynesian Dance on the lawn @Weaver Thursday, July 12, 3:00, all ages

Learn about Polynesian music, dance and culture. Watch Miss Lola dance, and learn to dance to songs from the movie Moana. This program will move indoors in the case of rain.

The Shanteyman B.J. Whitehouse @Weaver Tuesday, July 17, 2:00, ages 4+

Music & stories of pirates and the sea – lots of audience participation with kids playing in a pots and pans “fufu” band.

Gladys Cole Intro to Theater Class @Riverside Wednesday, July 18, 11:00-12:00, ages 5+

Kids will participate in theater and improv games and fun short scenes. Students will also have a chance to write their own short scene. Register: Call 401-433-4877.

Rumford Dance Theater Performance @Riverside Thursday, July 19, 2:00-3:00, ages 4+

Teenagers will present short plays addressing important themes – self-acceptance, bullying, and more.

Magician Russ DeSimone @Weaver Saturday, July 21, 3:00, ages 4+

Magic and comedy, plus a live rabbit!

Schmitty The Weather Dog Science Sing-Along Show @Weaver Tuesday, July 24, 2:00

A STEM program with famous 4lb. pup Schmitty who’s been on the Ellen Show & Access Hollywood.

Painting Class For Kids @Riverside

Wednesday, July 25, 11:00-12:00, ages 4+

Artist Rebecca Killian teaches, step by step, how to paint a specific painting on canvas. Rebecca also encourages “freestyling.” Register: Call 401-433-4877.

Fuller Creative Learning Center, 260 Dover Ave. 401-228-3903

Riverside Rocks Painting Event @Riverside Saturday, July 28, 10:30 – for kids and adults

Spread kindness by painting rocks and hiding them in the community. All supplies provided.

Sit Stay Read

Reading aloud to therapy dogs can help children who struggle with reading. Weaver: Read to Daniel the Cockerspaniel July 30 & Aug 27, 5:30pm. Call 435-2453 for 15 min session. Riverside: Read to Willow Thurs in July & Aug, 3:30pm. Call 433-4877 for 15 min session.

Circus Dynamics Show @Weaver Library Tuesday, July 31, 2:00, ages 4+

Gravity defying juggling, magic, and balloons.

Teen Programs

(For ages 10+ unless otherwise noted.)

Evening Paint Class @ Riverside Monday, July 9th, 6-7pm

Learn how to paint an image step by step and complete your own special creation in this fun workshop. Presented by Mermaid Masterpieces. Registration required. Call 433-4877.

Rock Balancing @ Weaver Wednesday, July 11th, 2pm

Explore the art and science of rock sculptures! Create 3D sculptures by stacking rocks and other found objects. Presented by the RI Museum of Science and Art. Registration required. Call 434-2453.

Make Your Own Video Game @ Riverside Monday, July 16th, 2pm

Learn how early video games were made and develop new skills to make your own games. Then use scratch software in this interactive workshop and create your own “video game” sample! Presented by RI Computer Museum. For ages 11+. Registration required. Call 433-4877.

Storyteller Joe Theroux @ Weaver Wednesday, July 18th, 2pm

Experience an engaging storytelling performance followed by an interactive workshop on how to craft your own stories for a live audience or a podcast! Registration required. Call 434-2453.

Indian Henna Workshop @ Riverside Monday, July 23rd, 2pm

Learn how henna is applied and in which festivals and traditions it is commonly used. All students will learn to draw in henna style on paper then work with henna cones. Participants should wear an old shirt and short sleeves as the henna can stain clothing. Registration required. Call 433-4877.

DIY Clay Lanterns Series @ Weaver

Wednesdays, July 25th and August 1st, 2pm

Week One: Design and create. Week Two: Paint and Illuminate! Registration required. Call 434-2453.

Intro to Self Defense @ Riverside Monday, July 30th, 2pm

A fun, energetic intro to self-defense with Dean Watts of Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu. This is a hands-on, active showcase that will teach you basic moves and boost your confidence! Registration required.

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Ongoing Programs for Kids Reading Buddies

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

$$$ Read Down Your Fines $$$

Kids 18 and younger can “pay” their overdue fines by reading in the library. Just tell a librarian before you start reading, and when you finish reading, and we will waive $1 for every 30 minutes of reading.

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Resist Tape Art - Weds, July 11th - August 15th Planting 101 - Thurs, July 12th - July 26th 12:30-1:15pm Circus Dynamics - Friday, July 13th 11:00am Karen Katin: Dancing Threads (Ages 8+) - July 20th 11:00am Karen Katin: Dancing Threads (Ages 5+) - July 27th 11:00am

All Ages

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

Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. “Tutor. com” 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. Tutor.com tutors are available every day from 2:00pm-10:00pm.

Programs at Weaver Library

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Buy delicious, locally grown and locally made foods and products. Enjoy jazz, pop, and original music with the Caraher Brothers starting at 4pm.

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

Adults/Young Adults

Community Card Playing - Tues, July 3rd-Aug 28th 1:00-3:00pm Drop-in Sewing - Tuesday, July 17th 6:00-7:30pm Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) Fostering and Adopting Pets Workshop - Tuesday, July 24th 6:30-7:30pm

Children/Teenagers

RIDE Summer Free Lunch Program - June 25th - Aug 24th 12:00-1:00pm Simple Breakfasts - Mon, July 9th - August 6th 10:00-11:15am

Weaver Library Farmers Market Thursday, July 5, 2018 4 -7pm

Thursday, July 12th, 4 -7pm

Food access day and Polynesian Dancers at your Farmers Market! Learn about the SNAP program and how to DOUBLE YOUR SNAP at the Farmers Market. Coordinator Ryan McCauley will have information on the FREE SUMMER LUNCH program for children at the Fuller Creative Learning Center. Bring the children early as the dancers begin at 3pm. Enjoy bluegrass music with the Ocean State Ramblers starting at 4pm.

Thursday, July 19th, 4 -7pm

Pop Up Play Day at your Farmers Market! Make bubbles of various sizes and shapes from 4 -6pm. Singer/songwriter Justin Marra performs at 4pm.

Thursday, July 26th, 4 -7pm

Formerly Jacole B. Landscaping

RECYCLING DAY at your Farmers Market! Recycling Superhero Max Man will be at the market from 4 -5pm. Recycle your electronic waste with Green Penguin, a local, environmentally-responsible e- waste disposal firm. Music with folk artist Allysen Callery starts at 4pm.

Thursday, August 2nd, 4 -7pm

Lawn Maintenance • Mulching • Hedge Trimming Fertilizing • Landscape Redesign & More

Bring the children early to your Farmers Market as Toe Jam Puppet Band is performing at 3:30pm followed by Accordion Cool at 4:45pm.

Call Dave for a Free Estimate!

Weaver Library Summer Concerts Wednesday, July 11th, 6:30pm

Ritchee Price & Friends Jazz Quintet performs on the lawn of the library. Meet the local musician who toured with Lionel Hampton and Count Basie! Gastro’s Sausages will be serving at 5:30pm. Bring a lawn chair for the free concert.

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Wednesday, July 18th, 6:30pm

Step back in time with the awesome horns and romantic melodies of the New Providence Big Band featuring vocalist Katie Kleyla. Rocket Fine Street Food will be serving at 5:30pm. Bring a lawn chair for the free concert.

Wednesday, July 25th, 6:30pm

Don’t miss Navy Band Northeast in a free concert at your library! Exceptional Navy musicians play everything from patriotic tunes to jazz and pop. Haven Brothers Mobile will be serving at 5:30pm. Bring a lawn chair for the concert.

Wednesday, August 1st, 6:30pm

We are so proud to have URI’s Big Band in East Providence! The band plays the Newport Jazz Festival next! Rocket Fine Street Food will be serving at 5:30pm. Bring a lawn chair for the free concert.

CLASSIFIEDS 1 To 15 Words: $10 ~ 16 To 30 Words: $15 Additional Words: $.25 each

WANTED

Garden and yard decorations wanted. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602. 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.

FOR RENT

For Rent: 1 Bedroom Apt., 1st floor, gas heat, no utilities, sun room, quiet neighborhood, call for info. 401-433-0871.

FOR SALE

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Cut, split & delivered. $230 per cord. 508-252-4548. For Sale: Record collection, 78 RPM, NOT VINYL, 1940 era, swing, big band, $150, Carol 508-252-6338. Yard furniture for sale. White, round glass table with 4 matching chairs - $49. Brown round glass table with 4 matching rockers - $69. 2 white folding chaises - $35 each. Call 401-301-0505.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

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

VACATION RENTALS

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: Pearl Lake Rd in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Minutes from New Hampshire

BUSINESS CLASSIFIED RATES $35 FOR 30 WORDS

Classified Deadline: 25th of the Month

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 401439-8089. VACATION - HONEYMOON RENTAL:

GENERAL SERVICES

Reiki Healing Services - People and Animals, Classes: Reiki Healing Services for people and animals. Reiki is a holistic natural, safe healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, removes energy blockages. Reiki classes available. www. rockstarreiki.com or 401-314-0680. Free Henna with eyebrow threading: call or text 508 369 8797. Kindly mention this ad. CM House Cleaning Services. Experienced, dependable. Flexible, efficient, affordable. Weekly, biweekly or monthly. Excellent local references. Please Call Marilyn 401-497-8770.

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 M. Call Ron @ 508-642-6565.

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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.

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.

PARTY RENTALS

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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.

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. Now accepting new members. Call Arthur 401-831-0561 or 401433-0209 for more information.

CLASSES / LESSONS

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

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Appliance Repairs Attorney Attorney Attorney Attorney Attorney Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Automotive Autos/We Buy Bank Baseball - Professional Bike Shop Camp-Basketball Chamber of Commerce Chimney Services City Council Collectibles Country Club Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Dance Studio Dentist Dentist Dentist Dentist Dentist Engine Repair-Lawn Fence-Sales/Serv. Food/Party Store Fuel - Oil Fuel - Propane Funeral Home Funeral Home Furniture/Upholstery Glass Fabricator Hair Salon Handyman Heating & Air Cond Heating Service Ice Cream Insurance Landscape Service

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair 62 Attorney William C. Maaia 40 Attorney William C. Maaia 64 Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 62 Rappoport, DeGiovanni &Caslowwitz 35 Warr & Warr, P.C. 8 Fred’s Service Center, Inc 29 Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair 22 New England Tire 2 New England Tire 24 Yankee Auto Electric 21 Car Connections 20 Coastway Community Bank 17 Pawtucket Red Sox 15 Your Bike Shop 38 One On One Basketball Camp 35 East Providence Chamber 44 Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 8 Anna Sousa 41 Wexler’s Collectibles 20 Hillside Country Club 10 Community & Teachers Credit Union 39 Navigant Credit Union 7 NCU Financial 5 Bayside School of Dance 37 Eager Family Dentistry 64 Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC 33 Romani Orthodontics 47 Smith Family Dental Associates 18 Tourister Dental Associates 23 Fred’s Service Center 46 Foxx Fence 21 Thomsen Foodservice 15 Al’s Quality Oil Co. 27 Dupuis Oil 25 Family’s Choice Cremation, Inc. 55 Rebello Funeral Home 36 Masterson Furniture and Upholstery 38 Bill Lizotte Glass & Aluminum, Inc. 36 Snipits 7 Just In Time Handyman Service 6 Fox Heating, Cooling and Plumbing 16 Larry’s Heating & A.C. 38 Whipped Ice Cream Parlor 57 Combined Insurance 13 Cutting Edge Landscaping 60

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Landscape Service Superior Lawn Care 32 Laundromat Bullocks Point Laundromat 29 Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho 21 Mortgage Broker Home Bridge Financial Services 41 Music Bristol County Fifes and Drums 26 New/Used HomeGoods New Too You 20 Nursing Home Hattie Ide Chaffee Home 36 Nursing Homes Waterview Villa 52 Nursing Service Health Care Connection 39 Orthodontics George Family Orthodontics 31 Orthodontics Romani Orthodontics 47 Painting Contractor Arruda & Son Painting, Inc. 13 Paving Contractor Custom Paving Company 60 Paving Contractor Gem Paving & Seal Coating 52 Pharmacy Simpson’s Pharmacy, Inc 51 Powerwashing East Bay Pressure Wash 45 Private School St. Cecilia’s School 47 Real Estate David Antonio 19 Real Estate Denise Clegg, Realtor 31 Real Estate Jeff Searle, Realtor 8 Real Estate Larry McNulty, Realtor 32 Real Estate Maria Correia, Realtor 25 Real Estate Mateus Realty 63 Real Estate Mateus Realty 42 Real Estate Paiva Realty Group 41 Real Estate ReMax Rivers Edge 17 Real Estate Residential Properties - Providence 50 Real Estate Robin Lozito, Remax Rivers Edge 18 Real Estate Ted Friedman, Residential Properties 10 Real Estate The Tirrell Team 9 Real Estate TK Real Estate Brokerage 23 Real Estate Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker 39 Remodeling Batty Construction 61 Restaurant iAlive Restaurant 58 Restaurant La Collina 56 Restaurant The Broadway Diner 57 Roofing Contractor Tabeleys Roofing 29 School EP Career & Technical Center 11 Screen Replacement Blackstone Valley Window & Door 28 Self Storage Lionel Mini Storage, Inc. 14 State Representative Katherine S Kazarian 40 State Senator Gregg Amore, State Rep. 65 42 Stump Removal Viking Stump Removal 12 Trash/Junk Removal Big Blue Removal Service 6 Zoo Southwick’s Zoo 14

Donald E. MacManus Attorney at Law

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

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

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