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East Providence News Briefs Mayor Appoints New Director of Administration

Former Pawtucket Police Detective replaces outgoing Chief of Staff Quinterno

Mayor Bob DaSilva released a statement late last month in which he names a new member of his staff. DaSilva has named Napolean Gonsalves as the city of East Providence director of administration. Gonsalves will oversee the departments under the city’s Executive Branch of government and report directly to the mayor.

“Mr. Gonsalves’ leadership, discipline, strength with policies and procedures and ability to effectively communicate with staff and the public will play an imperative role in this administration,” Napolean Gonsalves Mayor DaSilva said. A dedicated public servant, Gonsalves’ knowledge in urban affairs will help drive our community forward.”

Prior to joining the city of East Providence, Gonsalves served as detective captain with the Pawtucket Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit where he oversaw everything from the Detective, Prosecution and Evidence units to internal disciplinary matters.

Before being named captain, Gonsalves spent six years working as the Office of Professional Standards Officer in Charge. In addition, Gonsalves developed planning and training programs, supervised municipal court and managed budgets.

According to DaSilva, Gonsalves, “who is bilingual in Creole, enjoys giving back to the community. While at the police department he oversaw the Community Works program where he worked with the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen, Leon Mathieau Senior Center and the school department. Gonsalves also volunteered during his free time when he served as a board member of the Capeverdean American Community Development organization where he was integral in reestablishing the organization,” added DaSilva.

Gonsalves served three years of honorable service in the U.S. Army and six years of honorable service in the U.S. Army Reserves. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.

The Gonsalves appointment occurred after the recent departure of the Mayor’s Chief of Staff/Operations, Anne Quinterno. No salary was listed for the Gonsalves post.

School Bus Strike in East Providence is Averted After authorizing the union to go on strike last week if necessary and picketing a meeting of the East Providence School Committee, Ocean State Transit and Local 251 Teamsters have agreed tentatively to sign a new contract and avoid a bus strike effecting East Providence and Barrington schools. The contract includes drivers, aides and monitors. Over 100 East Providence drivers and some 96 monitors and aides had recently voted to join the union.

Barrington bus employees are currently organizing with the same union.

According to Local 251 a tentative agreement was reached between Teamsters Local 251 and Ocean State Transit, a subsidiary of Student Transportation of America (STA).

“Our co-workers will be very happy with this tentative agreement,” said Ocean State Transit Bus Driver Charlene Gomes. They were willing to strike to get a fair deal and the company knew it.”

“Our rank-and-file committee members were invaluable in these negotiations; they knew the business inside and out and were able to prioritize the needs of the workers,” said Nick Williams, Local 251 Business Agent.

A date will be set soon for a ratification vote. “We believe this tentative agreement recognizes the commitment the workers have to safely transporting our children every day,” said Local 251 Principal Officer Matthew Taibi. “While we have a few minor details to work out, we anticipate that the workers will ratify this recommended tentative agreement, averting a strike. We appreciate the community support. We believe it was a big reason we were finally able to break through the last remaining issues and get a deal,” Taibi added. continued on next page...

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The tentative deal has been confirmed by the bus company who said in a statement that “We look forward to a vote by Local 251 drivers and monitors, as we continue to offer safe and reliable service to the children and families of East Providence Schools.”

Watchemoket Community Meeting Well Attended

A public community meeting was held on January 15th at Tockwotton on the Waterfront to begin preliminary discussion on the Watchemoket revitalization project. Mayor Bob DaSilva, and city planners and economic development directors Bill Fazioli and Jim Moran were present to discuss the plans. A standing room only crowd of residents were present. “It was a great turnout at an interactive public meeting to discuss and gain input in the development of Watchemoket Square and the EP Waterfront Gateway,” said at-large councilman Bob Rodericks in attendance for the meeting. “Folks commented on everything from traffic, parking, waterfront cleanup, public access, the arts & entertainment, bike path and other mixed use of this heretofore neglected diamond in the rough. All is preliminary and all options are on the table,” he said. Also participating was Senator Valerie Lawson.

Also discussed was the Washington Bridge Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Project and the proposed improvements to the Washington Bridge that will dramatically affect economic development initiatives in the City, particularly the East Providence waterfront claim planners. RIDOT has applied for a $25 million Federal BUILD grant that will fund a portion of these improvements.

Watchemoket Square Revitalization

Watchemoket Square East Providence Waterfront Gateway. The City has received an EDA grant to fund an urban design study that will develop improvement recommendations in the Watchemoket Square area. Beta Group has been selected as the primary contractor to complete this study that will include: • Identifying appropriate locations for welcome and wayfinding and branding signage; • Recommendations for potential locations for additional, convenient public parking for visitors to the Square; • Recommendations for strengthening connectivity and walkability using a complete streets approach; • Working with the Arts Council to incorporate public art in the revitalization and redevelopment efforts; • Develop placemaking recommendations that foster and support downtown vibrancy and entrepreneurship.

In addition, a $75,000 Main Street Improvement grant from the Commerce Corporation of Rhode Island will be used to fund some of the installation of the recommended design improvements within the Square.

Odd Fellows Home Rehab

Recently purchased by a developer (Indigo Holdings) from the City, the property will be developed as a mixed use property containing retail on the first level and office uses on the upper levels.

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This is the empty former Hot Rides auto repair and dealership at the bottom of Warren Avenue and the Vets. Parkway. The developer has received approval from the East Providence Waterfront Commission to construct a 12,000 square foot, two story, 22 unit multi-family residential development. The market is identified by the developer as a mix of couples and single professionals who cannot afford the Providence market. Construction of this project will begin this Fall, with anticipated completion of in early 2020.

There was much more to the presentation which can be downloaded and seen here: https://www.eastprovidencebusiness.com/sites/eastprovidenceedc/files/news/ watchemocket_square_eprov_waterfont_gateway_01.10.2020_final_1.pdf

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Grassy Plains park slated for rehab

A community meeting was held in Riverside to discuss future plans for rehabilitation of a long neglected park in Riverside. The meeting in late January was sponsored by Ward 4 councilman Ricardo Mourato and Ward 3 councilman Nathan Cahoon. Mourato moderated the discussion.

Joining the crowd in attendance was at-large councilman Bob Rodericks and school committee at-large member Joel Monteiro. In a prior statement given to the Grassy Plains social media page, Mayor DaSilva wrote that “the city has requested $400,000 of RIDEM Recreation Development grant

February 2020 The Reporter funds to be aligned with $150,000 of City funds for a total project cost of $550,000.” DaSilva went on to say that “community assets such as parks, libraries and schools add so much value to a community. As a parent and coach I have had the pleasure of traveling around New England and seeing how some communities invest in their recreational facilities. One of the capital improvements I would like to see for East Providence is investment and improvements in our underutilized recreational facilities. Grassy Plains park is one of those facilities that has been forgotten and neglected but with a little investment would be an amazing community asset,” added the Mayor in urging residents to attend. More discussion will follow at subsequent council meetings.

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"Is Your Number Up?" Quips Councilor Mourato

Ward 4 councilman Ricardo Mourato wants house numbers in the city to be prominently placed and used a little humor to make the point at a January council meeting. “Even though ordinances exist in this matter, some residents don’t post their house numbers the right way,” Mourato said. A Bristol police officer, Mourato cites the need for public safety vehicles to be able to respond quickly to the right home should the need arise. “These house numbers need to be placed in plain sight right near the main door or home entrance,” he stated. Council members also remarked how some street numbers were out of sequence. “Numbers can jump from 20 to 22 and then to 39, etc. with no pattern at all.” The public was reminded that an ordinance exists that requires residents to properly indicate house numbers.

City Financing of New High School on Solid Ground

Grassy Plains park neglected

City Council to Address Speeding Problem

The city council continued their conversation last month to alleviate what many see as a speeding epidemic in the city. At the heart of their discussion is the long-time effort of council president and Ward 1 councilor Bob Britto. “I have been trying to deal with this for over four years now on the council,” said Britto. “In school zones and throughout the city,” he added. The Britto resolution read, in part: “that the members of the City of East Providence City Council support the use of automated speed cameras in school zones as a means of combatting excessive speeding within our City limits; That the Administration, by working with the East Providence Police and School Department, identify suggested locations consistent with the provisions of the Rhode Island Automated School Zone Speed Enforcement Act, where automated speed cameras in school zones would be most beneficial; and That the Administration is also encouraged to begin the process of getting all of the necessary approvals from the Director of Transportation for the operation of automated speed cameras on any state road or highway as well as determine the most expeditious manner of selecting an appropriate vendor for the identified locations.”

Britto addressed a theme from some residents that this may be seen as a “money grab.” “I want to make it clear that this is not about generating more income. This is a public safety issue. I’ve been battling this for some time,” Britto said. “This is one of the top complaints I get from constituents. We’ve discussed this long enough, it’s time for action.” Councilors Mourato and Rodericks urged that any fines collected be put directly into a “public safety type account” and not into the general budget fund. “This is not a money grab,” said Mourato.

The rest of the council signaled support for Britto’s initiative.

Ward 2 councilwoman Anna Sousa also proposed the resolution that legislation be sought to that “state traffic laws need to be updated and expanded to allow municipalities to use speed cameras at other locations including intersections and throughways; whereas, technology exists that would allow traffic lights to also monitor vehicle speed and then automatically switch from green to yellow to red to help slow vehicle traffic,” said Sousa’s resolution in part. Sousa and Britto talked about the possibility of speed bumps in some areas. “There are removable speed bumps that can be taken down when it snows, etc.” stated Britto.

City Hall and school department officials are pleased with the financing tract for the new high school. Officials were pleased with financing rates as they closely monitor the budget provided by voters. Officials report that “the city of East Providence has locked in an attractive 1.5 percent interest rate on the initial shortterm borrowing for the City’s new $189.5 million high school. The first financing is a Bond Anticipation Note for $78 million that will mature in 17 months. The BAN provides financing for the first phase of construction.” At the time the Bond Anticipation Note matures, the City plans to issue the long-term bonds to permanently finance the new high school complex. The 1.5 percent rate is below the City’s initial October 2019 projection, saving more than $1.5 million in interest costs.

“We continue our efforts to be as cost-effective as possible,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “After a request for proposal process, we directly placed this financing with Bank of America. “Not only did we accomplish a low rate, but we saved an estimated $50,000 on transaction fees.” The City, together with Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP (bond counsel) and Hilltop Securities Inc. (municipal adviser), has been working on the overall high school financing plan for nearly a year. continued on next page...

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“Our team has considered a number of scenarios, made projections and met with the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank in order to be as efficient as possible and lock in the lowest cost of borrowing for our citizens,” DaSilva added.

The financing resolution was presented by Councilman Nate Cahoon who had been chairman of the original school building committee and remains active in that role helping to oversee the project. “We are on time, at or under budget and everything looks good to date,” said Cahoon.

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Sabin Point Beach Cleanup on Track

Part of the discussion at the January 7th City Council meeting was about the $850,000 grant awarded to East Providence to make Sabin Point beach swimmable someday soon.

East Providence had been granted $850,000 from a government brokered settlement with Volkswagen over the company’s dieselemissions scandal. The funds are part of a near $160 million award that Rhode Island and other states received because Volkswagen altered emissions testing results. Former Attorney General Peter Kilmartin directed that the awards go to “improving the environment.” The money was earmarked for the Sabin Point beach with the intent to make the beach swimmable again. The City received the money in December of 2018.

In discussing this item at recent City Council meetings, at-large councilman Bob Rodericks asked for an update. “I have received concerns from some residents that they want to make sure the grant is used for its intended purpose of cleaning up Sabin Point beach. I’ve also received a request from the Providence Journal in this regard,” said Rodericks.

City finance director Malcolm Moore responded that all of the money remains for the intended purpose. “In 2013, the City of East Providence and Save the Bay had conducted numerous site visits to identify areas and opportunities for storm water infiltration. The City secured a Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) grant to hire an engineering consultant to prepare a comprehensive analysis and design of improvements to the Sabin Point watershed to reduce bacteria, nitrogen and phosphates that are currently being discharged into the upper Narragansett Bay with no existing pretreatment,” said Moore.

During the fall of 2018, the engineering firm ESS Group, Inc. completed the Comprehensive Storm water Management Plan with funding provided by RIDEM that identified 7 projects that will significantly improve the water quality of the upper Narragansett Bay. “By the use of City, RIDEM and New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) funds, the City has completed two infiltration/pretreatment projects during the summer/fall of 2018, and the recently acquired Volkswagen Settlement forfeiture funds in the amount of $850,000 that were awarded to the City in December 2018 will allow for the design, permitting and construction of the remaining 5 infiltration/pretreatment projects that were identified in the Comprehensive Storm water Management Plan,” added Moore.

The remaining 5 storm water infiltration/pretreatment projects that were identified in the Comprehensive Storm water Management Plan will be designed, permitted and constructed during the next 2 years. Save The Bay, RIDEM, Department of Health and Brown University have partnered with the City to provide technical assistance, community outreach and water quality monitoring.

“These funds can only be used at Sabin Point for the purposes of storm water management and pre-treatment. Staff turnover has helped to delay the project a bit, but we have the money and the project is a go,” added Moore.

School Department Happenings School Special Needs Budget Up $1M

The School Committee was told last month that, as predicted, expenses for special education have ballooned beyond the department’s control. “Overall we are ending in the positive for FY 2020 but we have an addition of some 30 new special education out of district placements which came in after November 1st,” said schools Finance Director Craig Enos. “Some of these placements were determined by ushe others were students who moved here already with binding Individual Education Plans (IEP’s). About half were DCYF or Craft (Bradley) programs,” said Enos.

February 2020 The Reporter “For these additional students we’re looking at a budget shortfall in the three special education areas of approximately $1M. We will be bringing in a revised budget next meeting which will show reductions in some areas. You will be able to see the increased need for special education tuition,” added Enos.

“So the DCYF has the authority to send these students and place them here in programs?” asked board Chairman Charlie Tsonos. “Yes, they register the students here and just drop off the file. There isn’t anything we can do,” responded Enos. “This is not a new development,” said Tsonos. “Correct. We do think that the law that created the Craft program needs to be revisited. A lot of our budget goes there,” Enos said.

Crowley’s Contract Extended – Narrowly

In a somewhat surprising move, the School Committee agreed to extend the contract of Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Crowley through the 2021-2022 school year. The move assures that the Superintendent will be in the district for the scheduled completion of the new high school. Crowley felt it was important for her to remain with the project from start to finish. “I would like to provide the community with continuity and thoroughness of oversight to complete what we started,” Crowley stated. The vote to extend Crowley’s contract was approved by a split 3 to 2 vote. Jessica Beauchaine Ward 4, Karen Oliveira Ward 3 and at-large member Joel Monteiro voted to extend. Board Chairman Charlie Tsonos and Ward 2 member Tony Ferreira voted against the extension.

Tsonos would only add that he supports the Superintendent but didn’t see the need for an extension. Crowley was chosen as the Rhode Island School Superintendent of the Year for 2020.

Richard Small New Career Center Director

Richard Small, currently a dean at Martin Middle School, has been hired to replace retired Career Center Director Karen Mellen. Mellen retired and left in December 2019. Small cannot start in his new position until he finishes his principal’s certification which he is slated to receive this May. Small will mentor under Superintendent Crowley who is currently overseeing the Career Center’s responsibilities. “I like that we’re promoting from within,” said Crowley.

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Once again Dennis and Nancy Carrier have delighted hundreds of holiday decoration aficionados with their Adams avenue Christmas display in Riverside. Each year the Carriers bring out their illuminated decorations and a parade of cars make a regular pilgrimage to see the extravaganza. “I start decorating right after Halloween,” said Carrier as The Reporter visited his home in early January. “I’ve lost track of how many items we have, but it’s a lot,” he chuckled as cars rode by, many honking horns in approval.

Carrier said the response from neighbors and others riding by has been enthusiastic. “Everyone seems to enjoy it and it’s certainly a labor of love,” he said. The Carrier display includes an eclectic arrangement of decorations. There are the three stooges, Santa in a sleigh floating in the air, snoopy and his doghouse as well as choirs, plenty of snowmen and many other brightly colored figures.

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Watchemoket Square Project

On January 14th, East Providence residents were treated to a preview of the Watchemoket Square area project at the Tockwotten Home. For nearly 2 hours, people could stop by and look at maps/ plans and give input, capped by a presentation/ formal discussion. In my 42 years here in the City, I have not attended a more professional, thorough and sensitive launching of a new project and the EP Planning Department, the Waterfront Commission and BETA are to be applauded for bringing together as many different voices as represent interests in the area. As a representative for the preservation end of things, I was especially pleased to see the inclusion of the Native American name for the area :Sowams (the south country) and a number of the Pokanoket tribe in attendance.

The area shows such exciting promise and we all left knowing the project is in great hands.

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The East Providence Excise Tax Debacle of 2019

In late November of 2019, we received a notice from the Administrative Office of the Division of Motor Vehicles of the State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations, dated November 20, 2019, that we had “excise tax amounts owed to” East Providence and that therefore we were “unable to register any new motor vehicles or renew any ... current motor vehicle registrations until the Division of Motor Vehicles is informed that all outstanding excise tax amounts have been paid.”

Said notice, which according to the media, was sent to 8,000 East Providence motor vehicle owners, was unwarranted and offensive.

It was unwarranted because it was totally wrong. It was offensive because it presupposed that we were in arrears, which we were not, and did not allow for the possibility that the City of East Providence was in the wrong, which turned out to be the case. In other words, in effect we were tried, found guilty, and sentenced without benefit of a hearing or opportunity to defend ourselves.

The notice of November 20 was followed by a quasi rectification from the Division of Motor Vehicles, dated November 22, 2019, that the Division had received “information in error from the City of East Providence.” The notice of November 22 added insult to injury inasmuch as it did not contain an apology.

Furthermore, to date the City of East Providence has not apologized either. Instead, again according to the media, its spokesperson attributed the mistake to a software glitch. What utter and absolute nonsense! Human beings program computers, human beings input data into programs, and human beings operate the programs.

We all make mistakes, but are we not supposed to assume responsibility for our mistakes, and not only rectify them if possible but also ask for forgiveness or at the very least, say we are sorry?!.

What ever happened to mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa, which in this case should be MEA CULPA, MEA CULPA, MEA EXCULPA. Or is it too much to ask that our elected and appointed officials govern efficiently and treat us, the voters and taxpayers, with respect?!

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East Providence Town News Two East Providence Groups Win Grants to Boost Census Response Locally

East Providence, RI - The Rhode Island Census 2020 Fund has awarded grants to two East Providence organizations for outreach and education that will encourage residents to participate in the 2020 Census. The goal is to protect the roughly $3.8 billion a year that Rhode Island receives in federal funding for education, health care, housing and more based on Census data.

“These Census outreach grants are an essential tool to build the grassroots effort that will help us achieve our goal of ensuring that every Rhode Islander is counted,” said state Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, who co-chairs Rhode Island’s Complete Count Committee. “The work to ensure that every community in every ZIP code in Rhode Island is fairly and accurately represented must be community led.”

Among the 26 organizations that received funding the Elisha Project, which received $10,000; and the East Providence Public Library, which was awarded $8,000. Their focus is increasing Census response rates for resident from groups that have been historically undercounted and are vulnerable to an undercount in 2020.

Local nonprofits can also apply for a second round of funding.

Rhode Island-based nonprofit organizations, municipal governments, public agencies like libraries or schools; houses of worship and community-based groups have until Fri., Jan. 31, to apply for at least $125,000 in funding. More information about the program is posted at rifoundation.org/censusgrants.

Donors to the Rhode Island Census 2020 Fund include local philanthropist Bhikhaji Maneckji, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, the Nellie Mae Foundation, the Service Employees International Union 1199 New England, the Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Foundation administers the initiative working in partnership with the Rhode Island Complete Count Committee.

“Grassroots organizations realize how crucial it is to engage their communities on the Census and they went all in on the first round. The volume and quality of the responses made for a very difficult review and selection process,” said Jessica David, executive vice president of strategy and community investments at the Foundation. “We’re grateful to the funding partners who are supporting this effort, and to the many local groups who will do the on-theground organizing in order to turn out their communities in 2020.”

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The Governor’s office of Commerce and Business announced several awards today, January 28, 2020 impacting potential economic development. Included in the announcement is the RI Waterfront Enterprises in East Providence.

Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor released the first round of awards from the Raimondo Administration’s Site Readiness Program. “Created in the Governor’s FY2020 budget with the support of the General Assembly, the Site Readiness program partners Rhode Island Commerce with municipalities, companies, or developers to catalyze developments throughout Rhode Island and to improve municipal development process,” stated Pryor. The Site Readiness awards being announced today allocate over $800,000 across eleven municipalities impacting over 300 acres of potential development.

“I’m thrilled to announce the first round of our site readiness awards,” said Governor Gina M. Raimondo. “These projects will spur economic growth and make nearly 300 acres of land across our state ready for potential development.”

“We are very pleased that, across our state, eleven cities and towns will soon be unlocking economic activity through the Governor’s new site readiness program,” said Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor. “With a series of modest but important investments, this initiative is helping to prepare sites for a range of development -- from industrial to residential to wind energy-related projects. We thank Governor Raimondo for her leadership and the General Assembly for their support,” Pryor added.

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation received twenty-two (22) applications requesting a total of $4.4 million in site readiness assistance. After a deliberative review process, fifteen projects have been chosen for funding. The awards announced today take into account the readiness of the project to proceed, the potential catalytic impact of the project, and the extent the project involves additional, private investments or matched funds.

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and site-specific planning and improvements. Funding was available in two categories: site specific improvements and municipal assistance.

About the Site Readiness Program:

Funding was available to support the planned or future development of specific sites. The activities that were considered for funding included: • Site specific planning and pre-development activities including property surveys, master planning, engineering surveys, or environmental studies. • Site specific project improvements including activities that will support planned or future build out of significant sites including infrastructure improvements, land assembly activities, site clearing or demolition, and building improvements. To be considered for site specific funding, urban projects needed to consist of a minimum of 2 acres or 100,000 square feet of existing or planned building space and suburban or rural projects should be a minimum of 10 acres.

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Scouting Around Town Troop 55 Has Been Busy In November our linked troops hosted Cub Scouts from local packs, family, and friends for our annual “Trash Can Turkey” Thanksgiving meal at Camp Richards. Our troops camped in the cabin and some scouts and leaders braved the cold and camped outdoors. Delicious food, scout skills, lots of games and a campfire show were some of the highlights of the weekend.

In December the Scouts of both troops camped at the Hamilton Cabin at Buck Hill Scout Reservation. In addition to enjoying the new fallen snow; scouts newly elected to positions in the troops participated in the Troop Leadership Training (TLT) and began planning for the 2020 scouting year. Scouts and leaders were also recognized for rank advancement, merit badges and the new leadership was sworn in at the December Court of Honor.

Scouts participated in cheerful service by helping out at the Newman Congregational Food Panty and at The Orlo Avenue Elementary School Bingo night.

Does your organization need young people to volunteer at an event? Give one our leaders a call and we can get some helpful scouts to assist you. Find our contact information on our web site or contact us on social media (Troop 55 Riverside on Facebook and @troop55riverside on Instagram) Winter Camping continues in January with the troops at Camp Yawgoog (chess campout for the young ladies) and Camp Cachalot (the boys will be holding a “Chopped” cooking competition). The troops will hold a joint campout at the Castle

cabins at Cub World in February. Watch this space for more information about Troop 55 Riverside.

Your son or daughter can join in the fun of monthly camping, community service, and learning skills that will last them a lifetime.

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A Very Special Thank You from Girl Scout Troop 417

Members of East Providence Girl Scout Troop 417 are shown with Mr. Carl Sweeney, the President of Hope and Faith Drive, LLC, who accepted the donations received from Girl Scouts and other residents of East Providence.

Members of East Providence Girl Scout Troop 417 would like to thank everyone who donated new and unopened packages of underwear to AJ’s Heroes, a division of Hope and Faith Drive, LLC, located in East Providence. A total of 763 pairs of underwear was collected to benefit boys and girls in dire need of them. That almost doubles the 400 pairs which the troop had set as their initial goal.

What a nice testament to the caring and giving residents of East Providence - especially to those who took the time to shop for the items and then place them in the bin located at the East Providence Scout House! Thank you again to everyone who participated in this particular clothing drive.

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Brown Medicine, one of the largest medical group practices in Rhode Island, is offering free CPR training classes to the general public at its Brown Medicine Patient Center located at 375 Wampanoag Trail in East Providence, R.I. The training is free of charge and open to anyone over the age of 18 with advance registration required. Classes will be offered in two sessions; one in the morning from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. and another in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays: March 7, March 21, and March 28.

The interactive course follows a curriculum developed by the American Heart Association and taught by Leah Martinez, CNA. “I am beyond excited to be a part of this program,” states Martinez, who resides in Cranston, R.I. “As a certified CPR instructor, I believe it is an extremely important lifesaving tool that everyone should know.”

The course teaches lay-rescuer skills in the single-rescuer method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation; the use of an automated external defribillator (AED) for when someone goes into cardiac arrest; and choking relief for adults, children and infants. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Brown Medicine on the day of the training.

Training is geared for the layperson and not for medical or law enforcement personnel. Those encouraged to attend include caregivers, bus drivers, school teachers, fitness center personnel, coaches, childcare workers, camp counselors, restaurant workers, Scout leaders, and more.

“We are pleased to offer this training to the community at large and encourage anyone who is not in the medical or emergency response field to take it, particularly those who work in restaurants, fitness centers or in a security capacity, who work with the elderly population, or who coach sports or teach school-age children,” comments Dr. Louis B. Rice, president/physician-in-chief of Brown Medicine. “It’s ideal for families, athletes, members of volunteer organizations, caregivers, and those interested in learning how to save a life.”

To register or for more information, interested participants can email Med.CPR@ BrownPhysicians.org or visit http://www. brownmed.org and indicate which date and time they are enrolling. Each class session is limited in size, and is on a first-come, firstserved basis. Participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to the start of class.

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Sponsored by Panera Bread. Roger Williams Park. More Info & Registration – ChildrensFriendWalk.org. Registration begins at 9:00 AM. 5K Walk & Run kicks off at 10:00 AM. Entertainment, games, and activities until 12:00 PM. Free breakfast and lunch catered by Panera Bread. More than 1,000 people in attendance.

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CHURCH EVENTS Italian Night Supper at the Seekonk Congregational Church Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m.

There will be an Italian Night Supper at the Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. All are welcome on Saturday, February 8th, Serving from 5pm- 7pm (take out also available). MENU: Tossed Garden Salad-crisp and fresh! Fresh Baked Italian Bread, Delicious Pasta-cooked Al Dente! Homemade Meatballs-seasoned to perfection! Home-Baked Assorted Desserts, Beverages-Hot and Cold. Adults $10 / Children (5-12) $4Take out is available.

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

Seekonk Congregational Church is an open and affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ. Sunday Worship is held at 9 & 10:30AM. No matter who you are or where you are in life’s journey, you are always welcome here.

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Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI. Call 401438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo. com for more information. Pastor's Office Hours are Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 12pm and by appointment. Church Office hours are Monday thru Wednesday from 9:30am to 5:00pm and Thursday from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Check out our website at https://www.havenumchurch.com.

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Lots of new items! Clothing, coats and jackets, shoes, linens, household items, puzzles, odds and ends. Donations are gratefully accepted (we'll pickup clothing and small items if needed). Volunteers are welcome!

3. Haven Basketball – Anyone from Haven or the community, ages 8 to 17, is welcome to play. Practice: 8 to 14 year olds – Wed. 5:30-7pm and Sat. mornings 9-10:30am; 15-17 year olds 6:30-8:30pm Thurs. at Martin Middle School gym. Call the church office for details.

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Martin’s Choral Director Rappa Award Recipient

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E.R. Martin’s choral director, Robert Rappa, has been selected as Clinician for the Providence Singers Young Men’s Choral Festival for 2020. “Rob Rappa, once a tenor, tenor section leader, and member of the Providence Singers Board of Trustees, returns this month as clinician for the Singers 2020 Young Men’s Choral Festival,” said the organization press statement. Since 1999, Rappa has been choral director at the Edward R. Martin Middle School in East Providence, R.I. His choruses have won honors at state and regional festivals and are regarded as among the highest performing groups in the state. He has been an effective and tireless advocate for choral education, recently serving as president of the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) and the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (RI-ACDA).

“We would like to take a moment to recognize Mr. Rappa for being selected as this year’s clinician for the Providence Singers Young Men’s Choral Festival. We congratulate him on receiving this very prestigious honor and we wish him the best of luck at his concert which is being held at the Nazarian Center at Rhode Island College on January 24th” said a Martin Middle School statement.

“I am very proud of my colleague. This is a very deserved recognition,” said Martin band director Susana Aguiar Pimentel. “Mr. Rappa is modest and humble and the last person to seek individual awards. But he is truly deserving of this acknowledgment.

Martin students and all of East Providence is lucky to have him here,” added Pimentel.

“His classroom has been open to student teachers and collegiate practicum classes, helping to train the next generation of music educators, and he has traveled to Washington several times in recent years to advocate and lobby for music education issues,” said the Young Men’s Choral Festival organizers.

Rappa also oversees the RIMEA AllState vocal auditions at both junior and senior levels. He has been a guest conductor of the Rhode Island College Men’s Choir, the Rhode Island Jr. All-State Honor Choir, and the Junior Providence Singers Treble Chorus, and has planned, presented and served as a clinician for many workshops around New England. “As 2020 clinician, Rappa’s involvement with the Young Men’s Choral Festival comes full circle: He attended and performed with the first YMCF in 2009,” added event administrators.

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in the News Allison Gower Achieves Fall 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University

Nashville, TN - Allison Gower from Rumford qualified for the Fall 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 38 percent of Belmont’s 8,481 students qualified for the Fall 2019 Dean’s List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “This achievement for the fall semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing.”

Two East Providence College Students Receive Prestigious Honors Franklin, MA – Tyler Martins and Zion Hall recently received top honors for their academic achievements during the Fall 2019 semester at Dean College. Kathleen Vranos, Vice President of Academic Affairs congratulated Zion Hall for earning his place on the college’s Dean’s List and Dean College President, Paula Rooney, named Tyler Martins to the highest academic recognition the college offers, namely, the President’s Tyler Martins List. This recognition is given to students maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. Both Martins and Hall were members of the East Providence Senior High School’s Class of 2019.

Martins and Hall are in their freshman year of study at the college. Martins is working towards a degree in Exercise Science and is an avid soccer player. He is currently a member of Dean’s volleyball team.

Hall is working towards his Fine Arts degree with a concentration in musical theatre. In his senior year of high school, Zion had the lead role in the school’s presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar and the good fortune to have one of the leading roles in Dean College’s fall theatre production of Radium Girls.

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Kaylee Brosco Named to Dean College Dean’s List

Franklin, MA – Kathleen Vranos, Vice President of Academic Affairs recently congratulated Kaylee Brosco for earning her place on the Fall 2019 Dean’s List at Dean College. Kaylee is currently working towards a double major in both Dance and Business Management.

She is a Class of 2019 graduate of East Providence Senior High School, where she was a member of both the National and Rhode Island Honor Societies. In addition, Kaylee is a teacher of dance at the Newman YMCA’s Shooting Stars School of Dance, the Kent Kaylee Brosco County YMCA and the Swansea, MA YMCA. On campus, Kaylee is a member of the Dean College Costume Design Shop and works on many of the costumes used in the college’s theatre department performances.

Dean College is an accredited private, residential New England college located in Franklin, Massachusetts and has roots that date back to 1865. Dean College is listed as one of the best colleges, Regional Colleges North, in the 2020 edition of US News & World Report.

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New! Grades 3-5 Parent Child Book Club @Weaver Wednesday March 4, 6:30-7:30

Our new parent child book club will include discussion, games, and more!

Our February 5 book is: Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold so we will be making slime.

Registration required in person, online, or call 401-434-2453.

Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room at Weaver Library.

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Monday, February 10, 5:30-7:30 at Riverside Library Call 401-433-4877 to schedule a 15 minute session.

Monday, February 24, 5:30-7:30 at Weaver Library Call 401-435-2453 to schedule a 15 minute session.

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Tuesday, February 11, 3:30-4:30 for all ages

Use our materials (paper, ribbons, craft sticks, doilies, and more) to make Valentines for your loved ones.

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LEGOs at the Library @Weaver

Saturday, February 22, 2:00-4:00 for all ages

Join other LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. Kids, bring your imagination and your engineering skills, and we will supply the LEGOs - lots and lots of LEGOs! This program is open to kids of all ages. Registration is not required.

Ongoing Activities for Children and Teens Weekly Storytimes - Through May 9, 2019

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

Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside Library Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Library Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver Library Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver Library

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New! Grades K-2 Parent Child Book Club @Weaver

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).

Our new parent child book club will include discussion, games, and more!

Our February 26 book is: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs so we will be using various materials to create miniature houses.

Registration required in person, online, or call 401-434-2453. Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room at Weaver Library.

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

Wednesdays, February 26 & March 25, 6:30-7:30

February School Vacation Week Magician Steven Craig @Weaver

Tuesday, February 18, 2:00, for ages 3+

Enjoy an hour of wonder and amazement with Magician Steven Craig. Steven Craig’s magic shows for children and families engage and excite audiences with his off-the-charts energy, laugh-out-loud comedy, and lots of audience participation.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2:00-3:00 for all ages

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Thursday, February 20th 9:30-10:30 ages 1-4 & 10:30-11:30 ages 5-10

Bring your child to build and play with our large foam blocks.

This is an open-ended play activity. Children will create, explore, solve, and imagine which helps to build their brain development, builds important creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and contributes to emotional well-being. Registration is not required.

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Fuller Creative Learning Center

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

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• Adult Coloring - Monday, February 3 11:00am • Basic Cooking Terminology - Tuesday, February 4 6:00pm • Adult Painting - Mon, Feb 10 11:00am or Thurs, Feb 25 6:00pm • Quilting: Block of the Month FULL (contact to be on waiting list) - Tues, Feb 4 & 18 6:00pm • L.L. Bean Geocaching Workshop - Thurs, Feb 6 6:00-pm • DIY Braided Cord Bracelet FULL (contact to be on waiting list) - Tues, Feb 11 6:00pm • L.L. Bean Photography Workshop - Thurs Feb 13 6:00pm • DIY Homemade Corn Chowder - Thurs, Feb 20 6:00pm • Instant Pot Demo - Thursday, February 20 6:00pm

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Children/Teenagers

• Yarn Art (ages 8+) - Mondays, February 3, 10, & 24 3:30pm • DIY Personalized Journal (age 9+) - Wed, Feb 5- 6 3:30pm • Valentines Day Fun (PRE-K) - Fri, Feb 7 & 14 10:30am • Paper Heart Projects (age 5+) - Friday, February 7 3:30pm • DIY Valentine's Day Chocolates (age 8+) - Fri, Feb 14 3:30pm • All About Weather (PRE-K) - Fri, Feb 21 & 28 10:30-11:15am

All Ages

• Tech Time - WiFi, 3D printer, and recording studio (by appt) • Drop-in Fridays! Erector Set, sewing machines, recording studio, crafts, etc.

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.

Weaver Library Adult Programs A Jazzy Valentine Concert

Monday, February 3, 7:00pm

Bring your Valentine to hear the perfect songs to celebrate the holiday from the classics to the little known and from the romantic to the humorous. In a fusion of jazz and folk, Doc Wood will provide the vocals and guitar rhythms, Joe Parillo will be on piano, and Ian Reyes on the bass. This talented URI based trio of professors has presented a Valentine concert for the past five years.

Hands in Harmony present the Aphasia Clefs Choir Monday, February 10, 7:00pm

Hands in Harmony, a local, non-profit that helps all people reach their potential using proven music therapy interventions, wants you to hear the amazing Aphasia Clefs! As stroke survivors, most of the choir members who sing, struggle with speech. Working with licensed, board-certified neurologic music therapists from Hands in Harmony, the choir members are able to make music and to sing.

Come support this unique choir and learn about music therapy.

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on the fourth Thursday of the month through June. Copies of the books will be available on a first come first serve basis at the library.

Passport Day

Monday, March 2, 7:00pm

The East Providence Public Library is pleased to announce that U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports at the library on March 2nd. Passport agents will be at the library from 5 -8pm to process applications for individuals and families, and answer any questions about the passport process.

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

Got Books?

Friends Accepting Books for Spring Sale

The Friends of the East Providence Public Library are accepting books for their Spring Book Sale at Weaver Library. Proceeds from the sale will benefit library programs, including museum passes, special concerts and events.

Hardcover and softcover books in gently used and resalable condition are wanted. Books should have bindings intact and be free of writing, highlighting, tears, water stains, mold or mildew. Especially in demand are pocket-size paperback romance novels and children’s books. We also welcome novels and non-fiction books on art, sports, hobbies, crafts, history, home and garden, business, health, travel, music, religion and science. Oversize and vintage are needed for our Special Selections and Collectors’ Corner section.

Music CDs, movie DVDs, comic books and complete jigsaw puzzles and games in nearly new condition are also welcome.

We do not accept encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest condensed books, spiral bound books or books in 3-ring binders. Text books for kindergarten to grade 12, cassette tapes and VHS tapes will also not be accepted.

Items to donate should be delivered in a sturdy bag, box or container during library hours to the circulation desk at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence or Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. Donated books should not be placed in the book drop. Call 401-433-3463 in advance to drop off more than 10 bags or boxes of donated items. Questions? Call the library at 401-434-2453.

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It has been nearly 50 years since a certain Friars team came within a whisker of the 1973 NCAA Finals. Had Marvin Barnes, PC’s dominant center, not been injured in the semifinal game, they likely would have met up with the mighty UCLA Bruins for a Finals showdown. Lonardo’s Homegrown: The Making of the 1972-73 Providence College Friars reveals how that once-in-a-lifetime team was assembled. It is a retrospective of the team’s remarkable season as well as a history of the PC basketball program.

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Healthy Living Foods to Help Manage Diabetes Tyler Carden, Registered Dietitian

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), approximately 9.4% of Americans have diabetes. Additionally, 1.5 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in 2015 alone. Those with diabetes are not alone; this condition is a very manageable disease that comes complete with excellent quality of life. Along with exercise, medications, and social support, diet is integral to the management of this condition. Individuals with diabetes are also at elevated risk for heart disease. The foods we eat can truly impact our blood glucose control, weight, blood pressure, and other aspects of our health. Eating a healthful diet is one of the major ways to take control of diabetes. Nutrients we want to include in our diets include fiber, protein, and heart-healthy fats.

Fiber

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not broken down by the body. Fiber is a major powerhouse in managing blood glucose control and promoting healthy weight for 3 major reasons. First of all, fiber won’t raise blood sugar because it is not broken down into

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simple sugars like normal carbohydrates. Fiber also takes longer to digest and move through our bodies, which increases fullness and allows for carbohydrates to be absorbed more slowly (and a slow increase in blood sugar rather than a rapid spike). The feeling of fullness can help us eat less, which can aid in weight loss in people trying to reduce their weight. Additionally, fiber is able to pull cholesterol out of our blood, reducing our risk for heart disease.

Fiber does more than just keeping us feeling “regular”. This humble molecule really packs a healthy punch!

Protein

Protein is imperative to maintaining many parts of our bodies, as we use them to repair, build, improve, and heal. Also, protein promotes fullness, which may aid in weight loss or maintenance.

Protein does not increase our blood glucose. While foods like bread and vegetables have small amounts of protein in them, the main sources of protein include meat, beans, seeds, nuts, eggs, milk, cheese, and tofu. We must be detectives, however; many animal proteins (especially whole milk, red meat, poultry with skin, and high fat cheeses) are high in saturated fats, which can increase risk of heart disease. It is best to choose lean cuts of meat, plant protein foods, and reasonable portions (which would be about 3-5 oz of meat, the size of a deck of playing cards).

Heart Healthy Fats

Fats are essential to the structural membrane of our cells and provide many important biochemical functions. Fat is not bad!

However, certain types of fats are better than others. Unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) are integral to heart health. These fats are able to decrease bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, effectively reducing heart disease risk. Sources of these fats include vegetable oils, avocados, nuts, and seeds.

Saturated fats and trans fats are notorious for increasing cholesterol in our blood, which can lead to congested blood vessels and heart attacks. Saturated fats are found in animal products (whole milk, butter, fatty meats), while trans fats are mainly found in commercial stick margarine, baked goods, and frostings. Avoid saturated fats and trans fats as much as possible, while replacing them with heart healthy unsaturated fats. Be mindful of eating too much fat; fat has over 2 times the calories of protein and carbohydrates. Too much of a good thing can lead to weight gain.

Additional Tips

Sodium is a mineral found naturally in many foods. Unfortunately, sodium is very common in the modern diet due to the high amount of processed foods that find their way onto the shelves of grocery stores. Sodium is a preservative and flavoring agent.

This sneaky mineral lurks in many processed foods (frozen dinners, canned foods, chips, popcorns, sauces, etc.). The issue with sodium comes back to heart health: sodium increases blood

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pressure, which makes the heart work harder than it has to. Try and limit sodium to under 2,300 mg daily. This can be done by staying away from as many processed foods as possible, while limiting eating out (as restaurant foods are typically very high in salt). If you use a salt shaker at the table, consider jazzing up foods with no-salt seasonings or vinegars.

Utilize these easy foods to help take control of your health and minimize the occurrence of negative complications associated with heart disease and diabetes. A balanced diet, weight management, portion control, exercise, and adherence to medications are all different parts that work toward the synergy of health and wellness.

While this guide provides many useful tools, it is always best to meet with a registered dietitian to make sure that you are following a path to optimal health.

For more information, see the following websites: • How does fiber affect blood glucose levels? Joslin Diabetes Center. http://www.joslin.org/info/how_does_fiber_affect_ blood_glucose_levels.html. Accessed September 27, 2017.

• National diabetes statistics report, 2017. American Diabetes Association. http://www.diabetes.org/assets/pdfs/basics/ cdc-statistics-report-2017.pdf. Accessed September 27, 2017.

• Protein. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. https://www. move.va.gov/docs/NewHandouts/Nutrition/N20_Protein.pdf.

Accessed September 27, 2017.

• Sodium and salt. American Heart Association. http://www. heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/ Sodium-and-Salt_UCM_303290_Article.jsp#.WcxbmNOGPBI. Accessed September 27, 2017.

• The facts on fat. American Heart Association. http://www.heart. org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/FATSThe-Good-the-Bad-and-the-Ugly-Infographic_UCM_468968_ SubHomePage.jsp. Accessed September 27, 2017.

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2. A blood test is on the horizon. Researchers are working at full speed to develop a simple blood test that can detect signs of Alzheimer’s early and accurately. Blood tests are cheaper, easier to administer, less invasive and more accessible than many advanced technologies currently available for Alzheimer’s research and diagnosis. Once these tests become available in doctors’ offices, they may also play a role in early detection of dementia, giving individuals and families more time to plan for the future and get needed care and support services, and potentially increase their chances of participating in clinical trials.

3. Alzheimer’s is different in men and women. Two-thirds of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. are women, but scientists aren’t exactly sure why. This year, researchers learned about a number of differences in progression and risk between women and men, including newly identified sex-specific risk genes, sex-based differences in how Alzheimer’s may spread in the brain and cognitive benefits for women who participate in the paid workforce.

4. Vision and hearing loss may increase dementia risk. Most older adults experience some form of vision and/or hearing loss later in life. New research suggests these sensory impairments may increase risk for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s, especially if you experience both. Sensory impairment screening may help identify older adults at higher risk of developing dementia, thereby encouraging early detection. This new knowledge opens the possibility that preventing or correcting sensory impairments may reduce dementia risk.

5. Researchers are looking at new drug targets. Researchers are taking a fresh look at the possible causes for dementia and how drugs might be used to stop the disease in its tracks.

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(Family Features) Valentine’s Day naturally brings thoughts of hearts, flowers, sweetness and love. Because it also occurs during American Heart Month, it’s a perfect opportunity to start taking care of your own heart and the hearts of loved ones.

Part of the charm of the day’s celebrations is in giving family and friends flavorful foods to enjoy from chocolates and candies to other sugary treats. However, the festivities don’t have to be completely focused on unhealthy bites in order to make someone feel special.

This year, it can be easy to share in the fun of Valentine’s Day by serving those you love with sweet, seasonal treats. For example, these Frosted Watermelon Cutouts make for ideal snacks for children and adults alike whether it’s an after-school treat or a sweet dessert with just three ingredients, heart-shaped cookie cutters and minimal time spent in the kitchen.

If you’re really looking to impress that special someone, this Watermelon and Chocolate Dessert Board calls for creativity and plenty of tasty morsels like berries, cashews, almonds and dark chocolate. Without any baking or cooking required, simply spread out the ingredients for a platter that’s just as visually appealing as it is appetizing.

Both recipes include the benefits of watermelon, which boasts plenty of vitamin C to boost the immune system’s defenses as a cholesterol-free, fat-free and sodium-free food. Plus, watermelon draws its red color from the powerful antioxidant lycopene (12.7 mg per serving), which may help protect cells from damage, and the healthy treat is American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified with just 80 calories per serving, making it the perfect centerpiece for Valentine’s Day recipes.

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From the State House Senate Approves Ban On 3-D Printed Guns And Other Untraceable Firearms

State House — The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cynthia Coyne to outlaw 3-D printed firearms, ghost guns and other untraceable or undetectable firearms in Rhode Island.

“Ghost guns, 3-D printed guns and undetectable plastic guns are designed especially for criminal activity. They are meant to dodge the legal safeguards that protect public safety. Our state laws should be very clear that possessing, creating or selling them is a criminal act, and we should be doing everything we can to keep these dangerous weapons from proliferating here,” said Senator Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence). “I’m very grateful that the Senate has expedited this common-sense legislation, which addresses a loophole that has developed via new technology while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens.”

The legislation (2020-S 2004Aaa), a version of which was also approved by the Senate last year, would make it unlawful in Rhode Island for any person to manufacture, sell, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, possess, or have under his or her control any firearm that is made from plastic, fiberglass or through a 3-D printing process; or a ghost gun — one that lacks a serial number under the requirements of the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968; or one that would be undetectable by a metal detector after removal of all parts other than a major component, or whose major component would not generate an accurate image if subjected to the type of screening equipment used at airports and public buildings.

The bill sets a punishment for violations at up to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.

The bill will now proceed to the House, where Representative Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry, Warwick) is sponsoring companion legislation. That bill (2020-H 7102) is scheduled for consideration by the House Judiciary Committee this evening.

Regardless of lawsuits, federal decisions and restraining orders preventing their original authors from posting them online, blueprints for 3-D printed firearms remain available on Internet, allowing anyone with access to a 3-D printer to create an untraceable plastic gun. Investigators initially believed such a gun was used in the New Year’s Day murder of Cheryl Smith in her Pawtucket home, although the state crime lab later said it was not likely.

Banning 3-D printed guns was one of the recommendations made by the Rhode Island Working Group for Gun Safety, a 43-member task force that was assembled following the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., when panel issued its final report in 2018.

The bill is cosponsored in the Senate

by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence), Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Erin Lynch Prata (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston), Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin (D-Dist. 1, Providence) and Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick).

Commemorating Roe V. Wade And Closing The Gaps On Access To Abortion

State House – On the 47th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision protecting the right to choose an abortion, Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Liana Cassar today announced legislation that will lift the ban on abortion coverage for state employee health plans and ensure that abortion care is covered by Medicaid.

“Abortion is basic health care and should be covered by your health insurance no matter how much money you make or where you work. Right now, we have an unfair, discriminatory system in place here in Rhode Island. State employees and Medicaid patients deserve the same coverage as everyone else, but the law prohibits their insurance from providing it. These policies result in people and their families being denied access to health care, and in this case, those impacted are disproportionately poorer Rhode Islanders. We believe that every person has the right to make their own reproductive health decisions, but these Rhode Islanders cannot do that when their insurance is expressly prohibited from covering their choice,” said Senator Valverde (D-Dist. 35, North Kingstown, East Greenwich, Narragansett, South Kingstown).

The bill would add Rhode Island to the ranks of 16 states, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine, whose Medicaid programs cover abortion.

“The General Assembly passed the Reproductive Privacy Act last year, which was a great success. The RPA eliminated many of the unconstitutional laws enacted in Rhode Island after Roe v. Wade to restrict reproductive rights. The ban on Medicaid programs and state employees’ insurance policies covering abortion is just one more vestige of the time when legislatures used every tool they had to deny people their right to choose. All Rhode Islanders deserve bodily autonomy, including the poor

and those who are employed by the state.

This ban is a backdoor means of denying reproductive rights, and it should be eliminated,” said Representative Cassar (D-Dist.

66, Barrington, East Providence).

The legislation is aimed at eliminating sections of law that expressly prohibit state employees’ and Medicaid recipients’ insurance from covering for abortion, except in cases of rape or incest or where the life of the mother would be endangered, as required by federal law. In compliance with the federal Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding of abortion services, it adds language that specifies that no federal funds shall be used to pay for them, except as authorized under federal law. The law would take effect upon passage.

The legislation is part of a campaign coordinated by The Womxn Project, and is supported by the Rhode Island Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island, the ACLU of Rhode Island, the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island, the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus, COYOTE RI, the National Council for Jewish Women, the National Association of Social Workers, RI Chapter, the United State of Women (Rhode Island), CaneIwalk, Rhode Island National Organization of Women (NOW), the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, The Collective and Swing Left Rhode Island.

“We worked so hard as a movement and in coalition to make sure that in Rhode Island our right to abortion is protected, no matter what happens at the federal level.

As we commemorate Roe and see the endless attacks on this right, we believe we have to draw the line and fight back. It is time to get rid of harmful policies that take away coverage for abortion. When people can’t afford care because they are denied benefits, that takes away their right to make their own decision. We won’t stand by and let this happen. We will continue to organize and make change together,” said Jordan Hevenor, co-director of the Womxn Project.

Rhode Island Needs Real Environmental Action In 2020

By Rep. June S. Speakman, Rep. Susan R. Donovan, Rep. Liana Cassar, Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Rep. Lauren Carson In virtually all the predictions of what will be hot in the 2020 General Assembly session, there has been little mention of environmental policy. It is imperative that we make progress in 2020 on several fronts including plastics pollution, sea level rise,

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Our coastlines are being threatened by sea level rise. The Broker/Owner Coastal Resources Management Council provides Rhode Island with maps predicting a changed shoreline in every coastal community. We must improve the capacity of local communities to (401) respond to these changes by offering education, technical assistance and funding to support resilience and adaption. There is no www.TKREB.com need to spend any more time questioning the probability of sea level rise. It’s happening.

Off the coast of Rhode Island is a sustainable resource that is becoming a driver of economic growth: wind power.

Policymakers must seize the opportunity to ensure that this green industry has the support it needs to grow in a way that respects the needs of those who use the waters for fishing and boating. Governor Raimondo’s mention of this in her State of the State address is a good sign, as is her commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

Rhode Island’s water supply needs longterm planning and policymakers’ attention.

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SCHOOL NEWS Bay View Robotics Team Wins Top Honors at First Lego League State Championship Leading up to the state championship, team 33578 S.M.A.R.T. placed first and received the Champion’s Award in a qualifying meet held at Edward R. Martin Middle School, in East Providence, on December 7, 2019. The Champion’s Award recognizes a team that embodies the FIRST LEGO League embracing the Core Values while achieving excellence and innovation in both the Robot Game and Project.

The 33578 S.M.A.R.T. team includes Tess Briden (grade 8, Rumford), Claire Chace (grade 7, Bristol), Jillian Nguyen (grade 8, North Kingstown), Ella Rwenzo (grade 8, North Providence) and Hannah Wiczek (grade 7, Warwick) and is led by Mrs. Valerie Briden, Middle and Upper School computer science faculty member.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS

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Riverside Middle School Boys & Girls Basketball Playoff Bound The RMS boys basketball team head into league playoffs with a 12-1 record.

The Vikings ran into a tough UCAP team on 1/30/20 in a battle of the undefeated. From the opening tap, UCAP dominated a sluggish RMS performance, winning by a 93-67 score. “Our team couldn’t get anything going. We were flat footed, watching UCAP run by us on several fast breaks,” said Riverside coach Scott Breault after the game. UCAP ran out to a 21-8 lead early in the first half and RMS never recovered. UCAP was unstoppable in all aspects of the game. UCAP also had close to 20 three-point baskets keeping the heretofore undefeated Vikings from closing the gap. UCAP also scored on several seemingly uncontested breakaway layups and dominated on defense. Riverside showed glimpses of coming back when at one point closing the gap to 34-27, but UCAP would quickly extend their lead. “We came off a lackluster practice and I know we’re a better team than this. We’ll have to quickly get it together as we enter state playoffs next week,” said coach Breault.

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RMS used their size and speed to also beat previously unbeaten Feinstein 82-37 to improve to 11-0 on the season at that point. “We were led by our 3 captains, Kenaz Ochogwu (14 points) Trey Rezendes (16 points and 10 assist) and Xavier Hazard (18 points),” said head coach Scott Breault.

“We benefit from a nicely balanced team as well with Eddie Turay and Joseph Chaves (8 points each), Skyller Garia (7 points), Darius Davis (4 points), Elijah McNair, Cameron Evora, Andrew Espada, Domenic Maiato, Davien Jean-Rene (2 points each). It’s a talented and hard-working group that feed off each other,” added Breault.

The team enjoyed an earlier 75-44 road victory over Park View. RMS was lead by Xavier Hazards game high 25, Skyller Garcia's 13, and Trey Rezendes' 10 points and 10 assist. Other scorers were Elijah McNair (9 points), Kenaz Ochogwu (8 points) Eddie Turay and Cameron Evora (4 points each) and Davien Jean-Rene (2 points).

In an intra-city contest RMS fought off a tough Martin team winning 67-54. The team was led by Trey Rezendes 21, Xavier Hazard's 17, and Skyller Garcia's 11 points.

Also scoring for RMS were Eddie Turay (5 points), Kenaz Ochogwu (4 points), Elijah McNair (3 points) and Cameron Evora, Domenic Maiato, and Andrew Espada each with 2 points.

RMS showed strong play with a 65-31 victory over Hope Highlands early last month.

The team put 4 players in double figures including Trey Rezendes, Xavier Hazard, Kenaz Ochogwu, and Skyller Garcia. Other players contributing to the scoring were Cameron Evora, Darius Davis, Elijah McNair, Domenic Maiato, and Joseph Chaves.

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RMS defeats Parkview Middle school 48-36 in a January game.

While the RMS boys were losing to UCAP, the Riverside girls did their part by defeating UCAP 46-21 in a game at RMS on 1/30. “The girls played well,” said coach Katie Lynn Kenahan. “Estrella D’Ambra led the Vikings with 18 points, followed by Ariana Ingram with 10 and Harmony McDowell with 7. Daisha German-Silva, who stepped up with Breena Hannon out with an injury, contributed many rebounds, solid defense and 4 points. Ava Williams, Mackenzie Pimentel, and Amaiah Ortiz each contributed a bucket, while Sarah Ogunronbi had 1,” added the coach.

The RMS girls basketball team defeated Feinstein in an earlier hard-fought battle last month by 49-31, improving their record to 8-2 at that time. “Estrella D’Ambra led our scoring with 21 points, followed by Ariana Ingram who gave 100% the full 36 minutes, contributing 13 points and countless assists. Breena Hannon added 9 points and many rebounds, while Harmonie McDowell rounded out the scoring with 6 points.

Samantha Clarke contributed defensively with power underneath the basket, racking up many rebounds both offensively and defensively,” said Coach Kenahan. “Our team is working hard every game,” added Kenahan.

RMS girls also defeated Parkview 48-36. “The girls moved the ball well with three players in double digits, Estrella D’Ambra with 12, Breena Hannon with 12, and Ariana Ingram with 11. Harmonie McDowell contributed 9, while Samantha Clarke and Daisha GermanSilva each chipped in a bucket,” said Coach Katie Lynn Kenahan.

The Girls defeated Hope Highlands 35-31 with a “heart-pumping over-time win,” with Estrella D’Ambra leading the team with 16 points, 12 of which were scored behind the three point line, while Breena Hannon added 13 points. Ariana Ingram contributed 4, while Harmonie McDowell rounded out the scoring with 2.

In early January RMS knocked off Bain Middlewith a 52-38 win. Scoring was led by Breena Hannon who had 21, and Estrella D’Ambra with 17. Harmonie McDowell contributed 5, while Daisha German-Silva had 4, Ariana Ingram scored 3, and Samantha Clarke had 2.

East Providence beat a determined Central High boys basketball team late last month by an 80-73 score. In a Division I-A clash at a crowded East Providence High School gym, the Knights showed the Townies a good shooting eye as they held a 41-36 lead over EP at the half. “Central played well and they have good players. I t was a good game all around,” said Townie Head Coach Joe Andrade.

The Townies persevered throughout the game and in the end, it was a balanced offensive attack that put EP in the win column. Five Townies hit for double figures with Richard Pina leading the way with 25 points. Brian Taylor (20), Matt DosSantos (14), Josh Kauffman (11) and Justin Pena (10) rounded out the Townie scoring.

Central's Keilon James led all scoring with 27 points. Angel Santiago Mendez added 15 and Manny Kayee tossed in 14 points for the Knights. In all, Central had twelve three-pointers on the night. “It was a great effort by Central. That's a nice team over there. They're a young team with a new coach who is pushing the tempo and their confidence. Our kids responded and played well and we showed some strength in our numbers and our power inside game,” said Andrade.

Coach Andrade told his team after the game that they can't get too high with a good 5-1 start in the division. “I told them that you can't afford to get too excited. Keep working hard, we haven't beat the real top teams yet like Hendricken, LaSalle, Mt. Pleasant, North Kingstown. We haven't beat the upper echelon of the league yet so stay focused,” Andrade told his players. The Townies lost to division leader Hendricken by just 7 points a few weeks ago. “We'll be continued on next page...

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tested quick as we have Hendricken again and LaSalle both on the road,” said the coach. “We have a good group of kids they listen well, I think we can improve on defense a bit but right now I like our effort.”

As the Townie coach worried, his team has yet to knock off the top tier of the division. But its not for lack of trying. After the Central win, East Providence travelled to Hendricken in Warwick but ran into a tough matchup. The Hawks handled EP easily as only Richard Pina of the Townies scored in double figures leading everyone with 24 points. Despite the huge effort by Pina, East Providence fell to the one-loss Hawks 84-65. Sebastian Thomas had 28 and Helio Sousa 18 for the Hawks. Hendricken’s Angel Sanchez chipped in 15 points.

Two nights later the Townies played the Rams at LaSalle and didn’t fare much better. The Rams bested East Providence 82-64 with Raphel Awa 24 points and Jake Bender tossing in 23 for the Rams. Once again it was Richard Pina leading EP with 19 points and Brian Taylor hit for 16.

Earlier in the month EP dropped Smithfield in an 86-79 win with Pina scoring 22 points and Brian Taylor, Justin Pena, Josh Kauffman and Matt DosSantos all hitting double figures in the win.

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Ciara Nunes of Martin's wrestling team won the tourney.

Martin and Riverside middle schools competed in the Junior Varsity wrestling tournament on the last weekend of January. The varsity squads will compete in early February. Check the ReporterToday web site for updates and results. Both schools did do well with the junior varsity teams. Winners can move up to the varsity tournament. Cameron Pedro, 6th grader of Martin won a State Championship for the JV squad and Giandet Raposo of Riverside took home a 2nd place. Ciara Nunes of Martin won 1st place in the first ever all girls state championship. Nunes also placed 5th in the overall JV tournament.

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Riverside Little League Registration Open

EPHS Girls Basketball

After two years to date of winless basketball, the Townies determination finally produced a win. East Providence defeated Moses Brown 50-44 late last month for their first win of the season. The team went winless last season. First year coach Bay Lambert has been coach and head cheerleader for the team this season as he has at least generated a lot of fan support for the team. Makiah Denson scored a team leading 18 points in the win and Arianna Soares added 13 points for the Townies. Denson hit 14 points in the second half to spark EP to the much needed win. “After two years of pain and some agony and tears, the team wondered if they belonged. I told them that they certainly do belong and have worked hard for their first Division I win,” said coach Lambert. Kayla Hannon added 8 points, Ahmya Ingram scored 5 with Savannah Feola and Mia Jackson each tossing in 3 points for EP’s win.

Riverside Little League's 2020 baseball registration is now open. Register online at www.rill.org. Contact us with questions at www.facebook.com/rllri.org.

Register now for Rehoboth Youth Baseball and Softball

Now acepting players from all surrounding towns

Rehoboth Youth Baseball and Softball Association (RBYSA) is happy to announce registrations are now open for the upcoming baseball and softball season.

Now accepting registrations from ALL surrounding towns!!

We are encouraging all to register online or to use our new website to learn about the different divisions and other league info, including board info and contacts, FAQ and more.

Player Evaluations March 9th, 12:00-4:00 PM at DRRHS Gym. Registration Deadline March 1st!

Register at www.rybsaonline.com Also looking for boys and girls to be junior umpires!

Frank DeVall receiving RO Coaches Hall of Fame Award

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Frank DeVall Inducted – RI Football Coaches Hall of Fame 2020

Former East Providence teacher, coach, school administrator, Frank DeVall has been selected by the Ri Football Coaches as a 2020 Hall of Fame inductee. DeVall continues as a volunteer baseball and football coach for East Providence High School. “Sometimes the best gifts are those unexpected,” said DeVall after his recent HOF induction. “To become a member of the RIHSFCA’s Hall of Fame along side my family, coaches and Townie D1 1st teamers, Kaleb Almeida and Juan Diaz is awesome. Congratulations to my colleagues and thank you to Jay Monteiro (Townie football coach) for your support throughout the years and your nomination of me to the Hall. I’ve been blessed to be a Townie,” said DeVall. Current EPHS players Kaleb Almeida and Juan Diaz were also honored as Division I offensive and defensive all division selections.

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

Dates To Remember Monday, Feb. 17

Senior Center will be closed in observance of President's day

Staff

Laura Jones

Director-Ext. 5 ljones@cityofeastprov.com

Shontell Gomes

Admin. Assistant-Ext 4 sgomes@cityofeastprov.com

Ellen Frazier

Resource Specialist-Ext. 3 efrazier@cityofeastprov.com

Mary Jane Milner

RN, CDE, CDOE-Ext. 7 mmilner@cityofeastprov.com

Cindy DeMedeiros Dining Room-Ext. 2

Other Staff

Richard DiCecco-Facility Manager Pat Thomas-Receptionist Ed Daft-Transportation Lee Wilber-Transportation Dick Wood-Transportation Steve Checrallah-Transportation

Advisory Board

Maryann Leonardo Angela Caldarone-Byrd Judy Phillips Jim Phillips George Furtado Jan Kinder Ann Fagundes Ken Goucher Elaine Robinson Donald Senna

Membership

$15 Residents $20 Non-Residents

Fitness Room

(Including Membership) Resident: $55 Non-Resident: $65 Couple Resident: $100 Couple Non-Resident: $120

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

From The Director Dear Members,

I want to thank Mary Jane Milner for her 6 years of dedicated service as the nurse of the East Providence Senior Center. I have heard countless stories from staff and members of how Mary Jane went above and beyond to provide one on one care, health education, and resources to our community. Mary Jane will be sorely missed! Moving forward both myself and Mayor Dasilva are committed to working toward the continuation of the high quality services being provided to our East Providence Seniors.

Sincerely, Laura Jones, Director

February Happenings Support Groups

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

Sponsored by East Bay Community Action Program. 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.

Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults Mondays from 1-3 p.m.

This program is for older adults who want to learn more about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote better health. To learn more about upcoming No Fee workshop opportunities to be offered on Mondays 1-3 please call EBCAP Office of Volunteer Services at 435-7876.

Vender Tuesdays

Stop by the EPSC lobby on Tuesdays to learn about resources from venders in our community • Feb. 4 – Census Bureau, Looking for part-time workers 9-12 pm • Feb. 11th – East Cost Capital, Reverse Mortgages 9:30 –12 pm • Feb. 18th – Next Monitoring Alert Systems 9:30-12 pm • Feb. 25th – Senior Medicare Patrol Protect, detect and report fraud 10-12

Afternoon Coffee 2pm –3pm

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

Sponsored by Atria Bay at East Providence Assisted Living Memory Care, 1440 Wampanoag Trail, 401.433.5000 and also Sponsored by Wingate Residences On The East Side, One Butler Avenue, Providence, Wingatehealthcare.com, 401.275.0682.

Caregiver’s Support 10:30 - 11:30am

Tuesdays, 9:30am & 12:30pm

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

The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

Held the third Monday each month (Feb. 10 this month due to President's Day). The sessions offer support and sharing for those who are caring for others.

Diabetes Support 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

AARP Tax Preparation

Mondays through April 17, 9:00 am1:00 pm

Offered at the East Providence Senior Center. For more information call 401-4357800. No Appointment Needed.

Watercolor Class

$5. Watercolor for all levels of talent.

Some of the participant’s fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center. Class size is limited.

Knit and Crochet Group Thursdays, 1:00pm

Even if you have never held knitting needles before, you can learn the basics and get started. Join us and learn why this ageless pastime is gaining in popularity.

Crocheted and knitted items are donated to many different entities. Enjoy yourself while contributing to the East Bay community and more.

Modern Ballroom & Social Dancing Monday, 2:00pm

$3. Learn or relearn all the old moves on the ballroom dance floor as well as some new ones. Singles are welcome.

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Aerobics /Bone Building

Monday: FITMIX, 6:00pm, $4 Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30am, $2

Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.

Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday

9:00am Intermediate Yoga 9:00am Walking Group 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Sup Grp 3rd Mon 12:00pm Chair Yoga 1:00pm Pokeno 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing 2:00pm Computer Help - Last Mon 2:00pm Memory Café - 4th Mon 6:00pm Fit Mix

9:30am 9:30am 12:30pm 1:25pm 2:00 pm

7:00am 8:30am 9:00am 9:00am 10:45am 1:00pm 1:30pm

Tuesday

Aerobics Exercise Watercolor Class Watercolor Class BINGO Tai Ji Quan

Wednesday

Intermediate Yoga East Side Lab-1st Wed Blended Yoga Scrabble Chair Exercise Cribbage Stroke Group-1st Wed

Thursday

9:30am 9:30 am 11:00am Noon 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 2: 00pm 4:00pm 4:15pm

Aerobics Exercise Wheel of Fortune-1st Thurs.

Yoga Dance-Feb. 27 Mah Jongg Bridge Craft Class Diabetes Support-4th Thurs Tai Ji Quan Yoga Flow Intermediate Yoga

8:00am 8:30am 10:00am 10:45am 11:00am 12:45pm 1:20pm

Blended Yoga Scrabble Mah Jongg Chair Exercise Meditation Class In-Sight Support Grp.-3rd Fri Hi Lo Jack League

Friday

Daily

7am—4pm Fitness Center 8am—4pm Billiards 9am—1pm Library 8am—4pm Computer Lab 9am-11am AM Coffee 9am-1pm Gift Shop 11:45am Lunch 2pm –3pm Coffee Bar

Fitness Center

Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 7am to 4pm. The fitness room has treadmills, recumbent bikes, elliptical machines, hand weights, and six dual weight machines. Features include: a matted floor, mirrored walls, water cooler, stereo, and cable TV. You must have approval from your physician to participate in this program. Forms can be obtained in the Administration Office. The fee is $40 for a one year membership, $45 for nonresidents.

Chair Exercise

Wednesday/Friday, 10:45am

No Charge. A proper balance of exercise and rest can help relieve stiffness and maintain or improve your joint mobility and muscle strength.

Yoga Dance

4th Thursday of this month, 11:00 am

$5 Where joy & fun meet deep and sacred. Improve your brain, heart, and soul health as you dance in and around chairs.

Everyone is a dancer! Starts Gentle, warms up with faster music and ends with meditation.

Yoga

Monday-Beginners 10:30am, $3 Monday-Intermediate 9:00am, $3 Monday -Chair Yoga Noon, Free Tuesday- Hatha Yoga 6:00pm, $12 Wed-Intermediate 7:00am, $3 Wednesday-Blended 9:00am, $3 Thursday-Yoga Flow 4:00pm, Free Friday- Blended 8:00am, $3 How do you know which class is right for you? Classes involve a variety of gentle yoga poses: standing, seated in chairs, and doing poses on the yoga mat. All classes offer the benefits from yoga of enhancing your strength, flexibility, balance, breathing and relaxation. So how are they different?

Beginner Yoga is an introductory class for those who wish to find out whether yoga is right for them. No prior experience is needed.

Intermediate Yoga is appropriate for anyone who has some familiarity with yoga and is generally fit.

Yoga Blend starts with a warm up and gentle yoga, then moves into stretches and weight-lifting. The exercises are specifically designed to enhance muscle strength, balance, and breathing. Class ends with a cool down, restorative yoga poses and ten minutes of Savasana (relaxation pose).

Chair Yoga sponsored by Aldersbridge Communities, Combines movements with breathing and mindfulness. The breathing aspects of yoga can improve blood pressure as well as heart rate. Improves concentration and mind/body connection.

Yoga Flow slow and gentle flow encompassing many types of modern yoga. Thursday’s class sponsored by BCBS of RI. Hatha Yoga slow and gentle poses, breathing and relaxation. Beginners welcome.

Tai Ji Quan -Moving for Better Balance

Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00pm

No Charge. A program using the principles and movement of Tai Chi in helping older adults improve their balance and increase confidence in doing everyday activities.

Complimentary Blood Pressure Clinics - 10:30-11 a.m.

• Feb. 7 Orchard View Manor • Feb. 11 Grace Barker Health • Feb. 20 Evergreen Health Center • Feb. 25 Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

Clinical Lab

1st Wednesday, 8:30-11:30am

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

Dietitian

Ann Marie Sabula, Registered Dietitian is available for appointments in the health office. She will counsel you in private about your personal nutritional needs. Insurance covers these visits. Ann Marie is also certified diabetes educator. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 4357800 Ext. 1

Meditation for You Fridays 11:00am

Have you ever thought you would like to learn to meditate? Would you like more information on the health benefits of meditation?

Ann Marie Sabula RD and Ellen Frazier lead a weekly meditation group at the senior center on Friday morning at 11:00am. This program is free and open to all members.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Sponsored by East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)

Do you have a yearly household income of less than $56,000? You may qualify for free tax-preparation with the EBCAP VITA Program.

EBCAP’s Office of Volunteer Services is scheduling tax Appointments through April 15, 2020. VITA Locations: East Providence

February 2020 The Reporter Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence (Tuesday & Wednesday).

Benjamin Church Senior Center, 1020 Hope Street, Bristol (Thursday, Friday, select Saturdays).

Join us for lunch Monday-Friday

We invite you to join us for lunch, served Monday through Friday at 11:45.

Catch up with old friends and meet new ones. A suggested donation is $3. For more information or to reserve a meal call Cindy at 401.435.7800 Ext 2. Please note meal reservations must be made 24 hours in advance In advance. Our monthly menu is always on the back page of our newsletter.

Computer/IPad Assistance

Monday, Feb.24th, 2pm to 4pm

On the last Monday of every month, a student from MTTI career training school will assist members with computer questions. The student tries to resolve your computer problems or can help you with a computer course you may be taking.

Memory Care Café

4th Monday of each month

February 24th 2:00pm to 3:30pm Connections for caregivers and those with memory loss. A memory café is an opportunity for individuals with all forms of dementia and their care partners to come together for interactive and therapeutic activities. Light fare and beverages will be served. Sponsored by Atria Bay Spring Village

The Brains Behind Saving Yours Feb. 11, 25, March 3, 10, 6-7 p.m.

Getting Started Education Series, Sponsored by the Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center Cost: No cost to participants • Feb. 11th Part 1– Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia- This workshop is designed to provide you with the basic information that everyone needs to know about memory loss issues and what they mean to all of us.

• Feb. 25th Part 2– Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors- This workshop is intended to help care providers understand the many possible explanations for why behaviors may occur. Practical coping strategies for responding to these behaviors and communication techniques will be discussed.

• March 3rd Part 3– Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body-For centuries we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep

your brain and body healthy as you age.

Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging and ward off cognitive decline.

• March 10th Part 4– Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s CareBasic legal and financial considerations will be discussed when planning for the journey through Alzheimer’s disease.

Registration Required. Please call 401435-7800 or stop by the East Providence Senior Center to register

Volunteer Opportunities

East Providence Senior Center

Fitness Center, Gift Shop, Library.

For more information on volunteer opportunities call: Laura Jones, Director of Senior Services, 401-435-7800 ext. 15003.

Townie Road Runners

East Providence Senior Center Trips For 2020 June 8-10, 2020: Lancaster

$385.00 pp to include 2 Nights Accommodations, Sight and Sound Theatre – Queen Esther play, Mon. – Wed. 2 Dinners at Shady Maples and Millers, 2 Breakfasts, Tour of Amish country, Kitchen Kettle Village and more, Motor Coach Transportation. Single Occ. Add $100.00. Insurance available

Sept. 14-17, 2020: Wildwood, NJ

$395.00 pp to include 3 Nights Accommodations, 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, Entertainment, Mon. – Thurs. Afternoon Pizza Party, Ice Cream Social at 50’s themed Cool Scoops Parlor, Day in Atlantic City with Bonus Package, Dinner with entertainment, and more, Motor Coach Transportation.

Single add $83.00. Insurance available Insurance recommended on all trips.

Call: Eleanor Monteiro at (401)434-8194 - 28 Metacomet Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916.

Please Make Your Reservations Early.

Volunteer Health Coaches Wanted!

East Bay Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is searching for volunteer coaches interested in promoting healthy lifestyle choices for seniors, age 55 or older.

Our workshops, “Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults” and “A Matter of Balance”, are nationally evidence-based programs proven to educate and empower aging communities. We need your help to facilitate workshops with our team so we can help our senior community members live at home longer. These workshops focus on

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prevention as a powerful tool to living longer.

What will you do? Lead workshops of small groups of community members (8-14 individuals) with one of our team members, either a trained staff member who is an experienced master trainer or an experienced coach.

How will you do it? We provide training sessions for our coaches so they may review the material with someone from our team, including tips about facilitating workshops.

When and where are these workshops?

They are in your community! East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown and Newport. We schedule workshops with local community organizations, housing sites and senior centers to be accessible to the community members in need.

How can I get involved? Call the Office of Volunteer Services with East Bay Community Action Program at 401-435-7876 or email us at EastBayRSVP@ebcap.org.

East Bay Foster Grandparent Program

The East Bay Foster Grandparent Program is actively recruiting community members 55 years of age or older to serve as volunteer Foster Grandparents in their communities. The heart of the program is the one-on-one daily attention that FGP’s provide. This special relationship helps young people grow, gain confidence and become more productive caring members of society. Foster Grandparents assist in schools, Head Start sites, YMCAs and local libraries throughout the East Bay. Foster Grandparents receive a tax free stipend which will not affect any federal, state or local benefit or entitlement. Tax free stipend amounts range from $210.00 - $420.00 per month. Foster Grandparents also receive a transportation allowance, meals during service, paid holidays and accident and liability insurance while serving. The mission of the program is to support positive outcomes for children by providing volunteer opportunities to income eligible individuals. Together we can build a stronger generation of children and a better community for ourselves and our neighbors. For more information please call: Diane Palmer, Program Coordinator, East Bay Foster Grandparent Program, 401-435-7876, a division of The East Bay Community Action Program.

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

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IN MEMORIAM Earle Francis Perry Earle Francis Perry, 77, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2020, in Lakeland, Florida.

Born in Seekonk, he was the son of the late Frank and Gladys Perry. He was the beloved husband of Emma (Bennett) Perry to whom he was married 57 years. Earle had a zest for life and was a self made entrepreneur. He owned and operated Earle’s Greenhouses, Earle’s Oil, E. P.’s Kennels, and E.P.’s 133 Club. He was a devoted follower of Jesus and Earle Francis Perry was a long time member of Barrington Baptist Church. Besides his wife he leaves two children; Earle Frank Perry, Lakeland,Florida, and Doris Renee Benedetti and her husband Freddie Chiefland, Florida, a sister, Sharon Rickard, Seekonk, Massachusetts, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Eleanor Greenia and Frederick Perry.

Funeral private. Donations in his memory may be made to: Barrington Baptist Church Missions Fund 25 Old County Road Barrington RI 02806

Jessie (Provan) Janes, passed away in her 99th year on Thursday, Dec 19, 2019 at Linn Health Care Center in East Providence.

Enid G. (Smith) Yealy, age 94, died on December 20, 2019, at Tockwotton Home in East Providence, RI. Mary “Connie” King, 48, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Ella F Donnelly, 89, died unexpectedly Dec 21,2019 at her home in Danielson, Ct. Anna (Vincovitch) Raleigh, formerly of East Providence, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Royal Middletown Nursing & Rehabilitation in Middletown.

Leonora “Lee” Fontes (Ferreira), age 94, who passed away Dec 27, 2019, resided in East Providence for most of her life.

Robert L. Tuthill Jr., 69, of Riverside, RI passed away on December 28, 2019 at Berkshire Place Nursing Home, Providence.

Joan M. (DiCandia) Buono, 86, of Riverside, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence.

John Antone “Johnny” Costa, Sr., passed away January 5, 2020.

William H. Costa Jr., 86, of Riverside, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Ann Dolbashian (Towle), 86, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence, RI. James J. Madden, 72, of Franklin Street, Riverside died peacefully on Jan 7, 2020.

David J. Zinni, 69, of Riverside, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.

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Albert “Red” Sarkisian, age 75, of Newman Ave., Rumford, died January 13, 2020 at RI Hospital.

Donald Edwin Rinebolt, 91, of Chesapeake, VA., formerly of East Providence, RI, passed away peacefully in his home Jan 13th surrounded by his loving family.

Brenda Joyce Tabor, 79, of Riverside, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.

John A. Cabral, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Patricia A. Annarummo, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Obituary Submission Policy To submit an obituary, please call the Reporter Office at 508252-6575 for rates and information. Obituaries Start at $75 The East Providence Reporter has free obituaries on our website. View and post at... www.reportertoday.com

CLASSIFIEDS WANTED Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, call 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks Paying CASH for Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Flatware, Costume Jewelry, Antiques, Smalls, Old Toys, Gift Cards, Fishing Lures, Pre 1964 Coins, Oddities.

Warren Exchange 175 Main Street in Warren (401)245-5001. Off Street Parking, Fair & Friendly.

Wanted: Flower vases. Please donate.

Call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

Paying CASH for Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Flatware, Costume Jewelry, Antiques, Smalls, Old Toys, Gift Cards, Fishing Lures, Pre 1964 Coins, Oddities. Warren Exchange 175 Main Street in Warren (401) 245-5001. Off Street Parking.

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.

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HALL RENTALS

BOOK YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION PARTY NOW! Riverside Sportsman Assoc.

Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, Club/Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries. Tickets now on sale for Clam Boil. Call Arthur at 401-831-0561 or 401-433-0209.

VACATION RENTALS

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

Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck. Near golf courses, beaches, and more. $525 Weekly. Time is money, must act now. Call 401-480-0374 or 508336-8432.

VACATION RENTAL in DAVENPORT, FLORIDA: 15-20 Mins. from DISNEY! 6BD/ Xbox Davenport, FL. If you want to stay in a really Stunning Villa which has everything to offer for your vacation, you just found it.

Enjoy the amazing Private pool, and then

WINTER WONDERLAND - SKI HOUSE WHITE MOUNTAINS NH/ FRANCONIA: Custom log cabin home in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, located on Pearl Lake Rd. Minutes from Cannon Mt., Loon, and Bretton Woods. Booking now for winter - snowmobiling trails right out of our driveway! Sleeps 6, fireplace, full kitchen.

Weekly $700 and weekends $275. For info and pics call Joe at 401-439-8089.

GENERAL SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING: Is your home in need of a really good cleaning? Whether you need one, or regular cleanings. Years of experience! (we include oven, inside fridge in our service). Call Gil for details 508-840-6611.

VIP Cleaning Service: Let us make your life easier, healthier, happier and most of all... cleaner!! Family owned and operated for over 13 years. Fully insured and bonded.

Commercial, residential, move-in/move-out, post-construction, power washing, strip & wax floors, restore hardwoods. We customize for your needs. Call or email for a free estimate. (401) 338-2306 or (401) 270-3838. vipcleaningservice@yahoo.com.

PAIVA Realty Group

NOW HIRING TEACHERS: Trailside Day Care Center located at 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence is hiring teachers.

Childcare for ages 18 months to 5 years, Bright Stars Rating 4 Stars, Degreed Teachers, Small Center, Individual Attention. Competitive Pay/Benefits, Fun work environment, Call Chris 438-3340.

BUS DRIVERS: Barrington Public Schools is accepting applications School Bus Driver Substitutes positions. The hourly rate is $18.87. Applicants must hold a CDL License and a School Bus Certificate. Please log onto Schoolspring.com Job #3225012 to apply or pick up a paper application at Barrington Public Schools, Administration Office, 283 County Road, Barrington.

go play on the new game room with air conditioner. Booking now! For info and pics call Jimmy at 401-529-4110. Davenport, FL.

Place Classified ads at www.ReporterToday.com

HELP WANTED

Crossing Guard: Barrington Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of crossing guard. Interested candidates please apply in person at the School Administration Office, 283 County Road, Barrington. Hourly rate $15.45.

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• Rumford, RI •

East Providence: 10-rm split level, cath ceilings, lg master w/bath/ shower/whirlpool tub. FP, HWs, Gas heat, C/A, alarm, sprinklers, 2-car garage, 40 x 20 inground pool, cabana w/kit, bath, bedroom.

Patios with granite picnic table. $499,900 Ray Paiva 401-447-2275

Barrington: Waterfront property with beautiful views of the bay, two beds nice kitchen, nice walkout from basement. Listed at $485,000 Dick Thomas 401-474-1504

Ray Paiva, Broker/owner

West Warwick: BUY WITH $0 DOWN! High ceilings, lg yard, great for entertaining, move in ready. Front dbl parlor w/fp and hwds. Remodeled EIK. Huge yard.

First flr bed, two lg beds on 2nd.

Convenient to shopping, highway, and everything central RI has to offer. $199,900 Stephen Perrino 401-206-8907

(401) 447-2275 • www.paivarealtygroup.com Rita Valcorba Rita Valcorba

Mortgage LoanLoan Originator, NMLS #79078NMLS #79078 Mortgage Originator,

Direct Line: 401-533-5394

OFFICE: (401) 854-2869 CELL: (401) Cell: 401-265-8449

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Not all borrowers will Equal Housing Lender.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountant

MLR Tax Services

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Help Wanted

Trailside Day Care Center

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Appliance Repairs

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair

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Ice Skating

Bank Newport City Center

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Attorney

Law Offices of Tanya M. Gravel, Esq. 19

Laundromat

Bullocks Point Laundromat

30

Auto Body

A-1 Custom Auto Body

12

Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho

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Auto Dealers

The Car Palace

21

Mortgage Broker

Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company

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Auto Repairs

New England Tire

2

Music, Weddings

Classic Flute Duos

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Bank

HarborOne Mortgage

25

Nail Salon

Perfect Nails

29

Beauty Products

Isabel’s Avon & Gift Boutique

28

Nursing Homes

Aldersbridge Communities

24

Camp-Basketball

One On One Basketball Camp

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Orthodontics

George Family Orthodontics

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Orthodontics

Romani Orthodontics

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Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber Chimney Services

Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 38

Painting Contractor

Cronan Painting

31

Collectibles

Wexler’s Collectibles

31

Parks

Crescent Park Carousel

17

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

16

Private School

Sacred Heart School

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Credit Union

Community & Teachers Credit Union 12

Real Estate

Joe Botelho, Realtor

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Credit Union

Navigant Credit Union

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Real Estate

Paiva Realty Group

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Credit Union

NCU Financial

14

Real Estate

ReMax Rivers Edge

25

Dentist

Coastal Dental Seekonk

10

Real Estate

Residential Properties - Providence 36

Dentist

Eager Family Dentistry

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Real Estate

The Tirrell Team

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Dentist

George Family Orthodontics

13

Real Estate

TK Real Estate Brokerage

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Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

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Real Estate

Vicki Doran

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Dentist

Romani Orthodontics

35

Remodeling

Batty Construction

30

Dentist

Smith Family Dental Associates

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Restaurant

La Collina

28

Duct Cleaning

Think Green, Think Clean Air

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Restaurant

La Familia

26

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Wood & Wire Fence Co., Inc

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