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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

Supreme Court Rules for City in Pond View Matter

The long standing battle between some city residents, city officials and Kenlin Properties or Pond View, continued with a Rhode Island Supreme Court ruling in late June. The Court’s opinion said that “... the Supreme Court granted a petition for writ of certiorari filed by the City of East Providence and the East Providence Zoning Board of Review (zoning board) (collectively, the city) seeking review of a judgment of the Superior Court.” The zoning board had affirmed a notice of violation issued by the East Providence zoning officer finding several violations of a use variance that had been granted in 1998 to the owner and operator of a facility known as Pond View Recycling (Pond View). Kenlin Properties, LLC and TLA-Providence, LLC, as the owner and operator of Pond View, had appealed to the Superior Court from the zoning board’s decision upholding the notice of violation.

A trial justice of the Superior Court reversed the zoning board’s decision after concluding that the zoning board’s decision was clearly erroneous and made upon unlawful procedure because the zoning board erred as a matter of law by reviewing material outside of the decision granting the variance.

The Supreme Court held that the determination of the scope of a use variance is a question of fact entrusted in the first instance to the zoning board and that in determining the scope of a variance, the zoning board may refer to the entire public record. The Supreme Court concluded that the record supported the zoning board’s decision that Pond View was in violation of the 1998 use variance by exceeding the scope of the variance. Thus, the Supreme Court quashed the judgment of the Superior Court and remanded the case to the Superior Court with instructions to enter judgment for the city.

The city issued a statement via its web site: “The City Council is gratified that the Supreme Court recognized the right of the Zoning Official and the Zoning Board to determine the scope of the 1998 use variance using the record of the original variance proceeding, including the application and site plan, the transcript of the hearing, and the written decision of the Zoning Board.

The Superior Court had ruled that only the Board’s 1998 written decision could be considered and had rejected the Zoning Board’s findings that Pond View had exceeded the scope of the 1998 use variance.

The Supreme Court’s opinion accepted the

City’s arguments that the Zoning Official and Zoning Board had properly considered the other materials in the record in determining the scope of the 1998 use variance.”

School Department Finances Continue to be Healthy

Surplus and healthy continue to be buzzwords for the school department budget. School Finance Director Lucy Maddock told the School Committee in late June that they were probably looking at a more than $5 million surplus in the current budget.

The surplus number hasn’t been confirmed through a formal audit but school leaders believe that will be the case.

New finance manager Maddock was credited with discerning this good information because of her “technology abilities.”

Superintendent Kathryn Crowley and others including the state financial overseer, Paul Luba, agreed that it was a good thing to have separate finance departments for both the City and School Department. “I commend the new (schools) finance director,” said Luba. “We will be in control of our own funding. It is positive for the City that we have our own finance people,” added Crowley.

Riley Ousted From Canvassing Board

16 year member and chairman of the East Providence Canvassing Authority, Tom Riley, was not re-appointed by the City Council at its meeting in late June. Riley, often clashed with city politicians and would address the council and sometimes school committee on an array of issues. Riley also disagreed often with City Solicitor, Timothy Chapman.

Riley charged the council with being in violation of State laws in the way in which he was not re-appointed, a statement that Chapman disagreed with. “We have gone over this many times with Mr. Riley, and he can’t show we’re not following the law. We (City) are following the right process,” said Solicitor Chapman. “State law has not been followed. I will be going to the Attorney General,” said Riley. “Have at it,” replied Chapman. Riley has not yet filed a formal complaint and he later told the council that he may be running for office himself as a result of their decision.

Representative Melo’s Retirement Changes Election Plans for Some

Representative Helio Melo, (D) East Providence, announced that he is not going to be seeking re-election to the seat he has held in the Rhode Island General Assembly since 2005. “It has been a great privilege for me to hold this seat and represent my neighbors and my city in the state house.

When I combine my time in this office with the period that I sat on the East Providence School committee, it totals 18 years. I cannot believe how quickly that time has passed and I cannot express with words how grateful I am for the support that I have received. It is time for me to step aside and let someone else take on these duties.

These two public offices that I have held continued on next page...

Inside This Issue Business Directory...................62 Church Events.......................33 Classifieds......................... 60 Dining Guide........................58 Chamber of Commerce.....44 Events & Activities................18 Heritage Rock the Block......34 Letters to the Editor...................5 Library..................................47 News Briefs............................3 Obituaries............................61 People....................................21 School...............................49 Scouts...............................46 Senior Center News..............52 Sports.................................45 State House..........................55 Town News.............................14 Weddings & Engagements..57

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have taught me much about my city in and its citizens. The experience has made me realize over and over why I enjoy living here.

My thanks go out to the people I have worked with, the people that have supported me and everyone I’ve met along the way.”

Melo, who became a leading Democrat in state house politics, has served in District 64 in East Providence since first being elected in November 2004. He was a recent member of the House Labor Committee and was the chairman of the influential House Committee on Finance from 2011 until March 2014. In that role, he co-chaired the hearings and played a leading role in the passage of the comprehensive pension reform legislation in 2011 which reduced the state's liability by $3 billion. In 2010, he was the sponsor of the enacted income tax reform legislation which reduced the tax burden for most Rhode Islanders and simplified the tax system.

In 2012, he was the sponsor of the Revenue Protection Act which established the state's share of table games at Twin River, as approved by the voters. Melo was replaced by Raymond Gallison as House Finance Chair after Gordon Fox resigned as House Speaker.

Gallison recently resigned from his House seat altogether in the midst of an investigation which he is now the target of.

Helio Melo may have started his career in government when as a young teenager he was called the “Mayor of Taunton Avenue” for his interest in school committee and city council meetings. He was often seen in City Hall and Taunton Avenue businesses discussing his thoughts on politics. The young Melo became friendly with another Taunton Avenue icon, James “Jimmy” Kanelos of the Coney Island System and a long time school committee member.

Eventually Melo ran for and was elected to the school committee himself in 1998.

Cunha Announces Election Run For Melo Seat

Ward Two incumbent councilman Helder Cunha has decided to run for the House seat being vacated by Helio Melo. Statement: “After Helio Melo’s announcement, I’ve decided to announce my candidacy for the East Providence State Representative District 64 seat. I am proud of the accomplishments that have been achieved while serving Ward 2. Our city’s finances are healthy, our credit rating is higher, and several projects that I have been involved in such as the renovation of Onna-Moniz-John Neighborhood Park and Central Avenue Playground and Jone’s Pond are currently in the making. I look forward to working alongside council members and the community in advocating for East Providence in a different capacity.

High sewer bills continue to be a major challenge in our city.

Rate hikes have become a severe burden on both residents and businesses, especially for persons who live on fixed incomes. As your State Rep, I will be looking into what the general assembly can do to tackle high wastewater costs.

We must make our state a place that’s easier to do business.

Year after year, Rhode Island has ranked near dead last in business climate. As a small business owner, I know the red tape businesses struggle with. Improving our state’s business climate is not just good for business owners; it’s good for everyone. Economic growth is key to addressing many of the challenges our state is faced with: Getting our fiscal house in order, preventing tax increases, creating jobs, making sure our kids attend well-funded and quality schools, as well as attracting and keeping residents who want raise their families here.

During my time on the City Council, I heard the frustration of residents concerned by our crumbling state-managed roads. Because of RIDOT’s slow-moving and unresponsive bureaucracy, we here in East Providence have seen the safety of taxpaying residents at risk. Pawtucket Avenue, the McCormick Quarry Bridge held up by logs, and other roads are in desperate need of repair. We can’t wait until 2024.

I have always said that that during my time in office, it is the residents themselves that I have learned the most from. It’s a twoway street. They have helped me in determining what’s going right with our city and what is going wrong with it. I don’t have all the answers and don’t pretend to do so, but I hope to work alongside residents in making our city a better place to live and to be their voice on Smith Hill.

Brian Coogan Former Councilman and State Rep. Declares for Melo Seat

Former city councilman and State Representative Brian Coogan will make a run for the District 64 seat. In his press release Coogan cites his prior experiences and criticized many in office now: “I’ve sat back and watched our state do nothing but decline over the past decade. It’s time for me to get back to the State House and work on behalf of the hardworking people of District 64 and for the citizens of our great state,” said Coogan.

“Our state needs a comprehensive solution to the heroin epidemic – plain and simple. Everyone knows someone who has been affected or is being affected by this atrocity,” Coogan explained. “As soon as I walk back into the House Chamber, I will have a coalition of community organizations behind legislation that will eradicate and destroy this life-threatening issue.”

Coogan also cites his effort to deal with employment issues.

“As an employer and as a former public servant, I understand that there is a need to help the private sector to create jobs. In the coming weeks, I will release my plan to combat job loss and help reinvigorate our economy.”

“He (Helio Melo) served District 64 with honor and I wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Coogan. “I enjoy being a father more than anything in the world and it is my hope that I can make Rhode Island a better place for not just my family but for the larger family of District 64,” he added.

Representative Gregg Amore Seeks Re-election

State Representative Gregg Amore, a District 65 Democrat, has announced his intentions to run for a third term as a State Representative. Amore is a veteran East Providence High School teacher and was recently appointed as the district Athletic Director.

His district includes Kent Heights and Riverside neighborhoods.

Amore is a Kent Heights resident.

Amore recently joined area East Providence legislators in decrying the State’s plan to rebuild and repair roads. "Owning a tank should not be necessary to go down Pawtucket Avenue but it's beginning to get to that point," said Amore . "East Providence residents pay their taxes and they deserve a safe Pawtucket Avenue to travel on with their families and vehicles. This plan is simply intolerable," he added.

Amore released a re-election statement which said in part: “Representing the citizens of District 65 the past four years has been an honor and a privilege and I hope to continue to fight for their interests at the State House.

After years of fighting for reimbursement to the East Providence School Department for CRAFT funding for the Bradley Hospital program, an increase to the East Providence School Department was included in this year's state budget, inspired by legislation sponsored by Representative Amore.

The inclusion of additional funding to the East Providence School Department in this year's budget is a huge win for East Providence taxpayers," said Representative Amore. "The addition of $4,000 per bed for the CRAFT program at Bradley Hospital included in the budget rectifies an eight year loss for East Providence that totals over $800,000. continued on page 8...

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Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation Thank You

Saturday June 4th marked the Ninth year of “Your Heart Will Go On” fundraiser for the Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation. To all those who attended, provided support and or volunteered, the foundation thanks you. With this year’s turnout, the foundation experienced its best single year ever, raising over $16,000.00 and close to $145,000.00 since its inaugural event in June of 2008.

Due to the generosity of the many sponsors, boosters, donor’s, attendees and volunteers the Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation has been able to award, more than $45,000.00 in scholarships to 25 area graduating or continuing students studying the disciplines of music/theater, the field of medicine and culinary arts. Additionally the foundation has now been able to adopt thirteen families battling pediatric cancer during each holiday season.

Along with these donations, Lauren’s foundation provides a generous sponsorship to the local music theater programs each year at East Providence High School and Riverside Middle School which were so close to Lauren’s heart.

None of this would be possible without the support the foundation receives from throughout the entire state and nearby Southeastern Massachusetts. The Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation would like to thank the following for allowing us to celebrate Lauren’s life with all of the positivity, love and giving nature which she brought to this world.

Sponsors : Platinum Sponsor, Mark Mercurio, Gold Sponsors, Shamrock Financial Corporation, Arrow Prestige Limousine, Silver Sponsors, Marshall Engineering, Perry McStay Funeral Home, Bronze Sponsors, LaSalle & Associates, Mega Solutions of Mass LLC, Healy Physical Therapy, Ken Rocha Automotive, InMotion Brand Strategies, East Providence Education Association, Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Emily Vale Catering, Davide Dukcevich-Daniele Foods, Barry Barboza-Zeal DJ Network, Nathan Faria—“The Balloon Guy.” Our Financial Boosters, KMM Consulting, Marshall Building and Remodeling Company, Cranston Print Works, AA Thrifty Sign, Johnston Firefighters Charitable Fund, A. M. Communications Inc. James Dawber, Jaffe Orthodontics, Sal’s Shoe & Sport Inc. Gregory S. Dias Attorney-At-Law, Friends of Gregg Amore, Tammie Miller, William J. Conley Jr. Attorney-At-Law, Rosemarie Ragsdale, U-SAVE-FOODS Inc. East Providence Men’s Softball League, Mr. & Mrs Gerald Aguiar, Mr. George Sarganis & Claire McWilliams, Pete SilvaMusician, Kelley Clancy & Middlebridge School Students, Stephen & Betty Koczan, Karen Golden, Law Office of Gregory J. Schadone LTD, Jim & Mary Briden, Sandra & Steven Fabrizio, Wayne & Catherine Barnes, The Patients and Staff of New Hope Chiropractic, East Providence Men’s Softball League.

Our many major and local donors: all of whom contribute in so many ways to the events success. St. Brendan Church, Knights of Columbus 1528, Schroder’s Deli, Providence, Performing Arts Center, Outback Steakhouse, Bay Side Resort--Cape Cod, Lucky’s Bar & Grill, Trinity Repertory Company, Cardi’s Furniture Stores, Dave’s Marketplace, La GondolaProvidence 1149 Restaurant, Gregg’s Restaurants, Pine Valley Country Club, Flemings Restaurant, Touch of Health Massage, Bella Beauty Bar, Newport Playhouse, Theater by the Sea, Riviera Restaurant, Seven Stars Bakery, Gamm Theater, AAA Northeast, Stop & Shop Supermarkets, Omni Hotel—Providence, Boston Duck Tours, Eastside Marketplace, Lake Compounce & Crocodile Cove, Total Fitness Clubs, Shaw’s Supermarkets, Our Place N Broadway, Spumoni’s Restaurant, Crossroads Restaurant, Jessica Beauchaine, Oceans of Pets, Mile and a Quarter Restaurant, 15 Point Road Restaurant, Water Wizz, continued on next page...

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To the Editor: The City Council meeting of June 7th saw a chamber packed with disgruntled property owners primarily from the “Terrace” and Bluff Street areas of Riverside. They had come to listen to and participate in a presentation by Tax Assessor Steve Hazard and the representative from Vision Government Solutions, with which the city had contracted to perform the triennial appraisal of property within the city limits.

The presentation didn’t get far, as members of the audience repeatedly peppered Mr. Hazard with questions until he abandoned his prepared remarks and called for public discussion to begin.

Speaker after speaker came to the podium with remarkably similar narratives of assessments followed by taxes that had gone through the roof–40% and 50% and more in some cases.

Jason Rafferty, director of the Riverside Renaissance Movement, encapsulated the speakers’ remarks, both at the podium and in a statement previously emailed to members of the Council.

He made four compelling points: 1/ that waterfront property owners who have been targeted with increases have gotten little, if any, help in protecting and preserving their land from erosion and storm-related destruction; 2/ that mean and median income of residents in the targeted area are lower than the state figures, which dispels the argument that they can all afford it and should quit complaining; 3/ that there’s no guarantee that their taxes will go toward making their community safer or more desirable; and 4/ that, if they all put their property on the market because they’ve been taxed out, property values will plummet and they’ll never get close to the assessed value.

Mr. Hazard’s answer to each and every speaker was for them to gather evidentiary documents and come to his office individually to appeal. Those gathered in the room suggested that the burden

July 2016 The Reporter shouldn’t fall in their laps, that the process itself was flawed. Members of the Council professed that they had few options, but that they would meet to discuss what steps they could take. As a side note, I hope that they plan to meet publicly or risk falling afoul of the Open Meetings Act. I call for an immediate independent review of Vision’s process and accumulated data and the Tax Assessor’s methodology for determining individual assessments.

Perhaps everything has been done according to professional standards, but an outcry from such a large group of taxpayers calls for a close examination.

Going forward, I strongly suggest that the Council–either this one or the next–put in place a cap on property taxes that would limit increases to 10% or 20% over the previous year and put a stop to the outrageous jumps of 40% and 50%.

While we’re at it, the entire city would benefit from a restoration of the full 15% homestead exemption (currently at 13%) that was reduced during the Budget Commission’s oversight of our finances. And, if financially feasible, the exemption on residents’ personal property should be restored to $500 or $1,000 (currently no exemption).

And businesses’ exemptions on tangible property should rise from the current $5,000 to $10,000.

We hear over and over that the city’s economic situation is bright. We have managed to sock away $10 million or so in our “excess budget reserve” and another $1 to $2 million above that. We have major economic investments in our city–University Medicine medical building, Highland Commons shopping plaza, Kettle Point and Village on the Waterfront.

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The state reimbursement for these students has not increased in nearly a decade, and the cost of transportation, in-district special education services, and out-of-district special education services had placed an undue burden on the East Providence School Department and taxpayer and I am happy to report that this is no longer the case for East Providence residents.

Representative Amore also strongly supported several moneysaving initiatives within this year's state budget such as a state income tax exemption to all retirees who have reached the full Social Security retirement age beginning in the 2017 tax year. The tax cut also applies to other types of retirement income, including public • Children’s Clothing and private pensions. The move will benefit over 60,000 taxpayers and provides $14 million of annual tax relief to the taxpayers.

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Representative Katherine Kazarian Seeks Re-election

Katherine Kazarian has issued a statement in which she announces her re-election bid: "It has been an honor to represent the residents of District 63 over the past four years and I ask them for their vote so I can continue to fight for their best interests at the State House," said Representative Kazarian.

If re-elected, Representative Kazarian will continue to put pressure on RIDOT to fix the decrepit Pawtucket Avenue as well as other roads in serious disrepair in East Providence, said her campaign.

She has publicly called for RIDOT to amend its deficient road repair plan that leaves out East Providence residents for the much-needed road repairs on state roads that the taxpayers thoroughly deserve.

"Our residents pay too much in taxes every year to have to deal with the crumbling conditions of Pawtucket Avenue," said Representative Kazarian. "This is an issue of safety and a significant barrier to economic development for East Providence and our residents deserve far better than what they are getting from the DOT." This year, the General Assembly passed her legislation that requires each school district in the state to include in its curriculum a unit on the Holocaust and genocide for every student by the time he or she graduates.

"Although these are not pleasant topics to learn about in school, these events must be studied by our children in order to prevent further similar atrocities from happening in the future," said Representative Kazarian. "My family's own history involving the Armenian Genocide has shown me that these events in history should never be forgotten and it is important that our children recognize and understand how such terrible events can occur in society, and more importantly, how to stop them from happening."

Representative Kazarian has also focused on chairing her commission, created through legislation she sponsored last year, which studies the creation of a council to coordinate resources for providing care to individuals with rare diseases in Rhode Island.

The commission was extended this year to continue the work Representative Kazarian has been championing for the past two years.

"This extension was needed because the reality of living with rare diseases does not go away for many people after the initial expiration date of the commission and there is much more work the commission needs to do to help these individuals who suffer on a daily basis," said Representative Kazarian. "Living with any disease is a burden, but, to the few in the state affected with uncommon and rare diseases, the burden significantly increases, often without any clear course of action for treatment. Just because a patient is the only person in Rhode Island suffering from a particular rare ailment, does not mean they should be left alone to fend for themselves.

My hope is that this commission can change that tragic reality for those who suffer from rare diseases."

Representative Kazarian has been concerned with a lack of social workers in the state's public schools since she took office, and if reelected, she will continue to make sure every child in the state has access to a school social worker if needed. Her legislation this session to study the total impact of social workers in our schools passed the House of Representatives but was stalled in the Senate. "We need to invest more in our children. This bill would work to make sure our children are receiving the help that they need in order to develop and learn properly," said Representative Kazarian. "School shootings are all too common these days. We need to do a better job of providing services that will prevent such horrific events from ever happening again."

July 2016 The Reporter "The residents of District 63 deserve representation that fights for the best interests of themselves and their children. If reelected, I can promise each resident of the district that I will head to the State House every single day fighting for the men, women, and children of East Providence," added Representative Kazarian.

It is expected that Senator Dan DaPonte, District 14 and Senator Billy Conley, District 18 will be seeking re-election also.

Former city councilman Bruce Rogers has decided to run for the Ward Two council seat after first considering the at-large seat being vacated by Tracy Capobianco. With Helder Cunha now running for a state house seat, Rogers has decided to regain his the Ward Two seat he previously held. Rogers statement: “As a lifelong East Providence resident and Townie, I have a great interest in returning to public service as a City Councilman. My intent was not to challenge a sitting councilmember but with the Ward Two seat newly vacant I express my interest for the seat. Rogers was a Councilman from Ward Three and Mayor 1980 - 1984 and again in 2010 -2012 representing Ward Two. “Bruce has the leadership skills to address the tough times and work ethic to work keeping our city moving in the right direction,” said his campaign. “With the creation of an open council seat I pledge to once again work tirelessly on behalf of Ward Two residents' issues both small & large as well as being an advocate for all of East Providence on the issues that affects us every day.”

"I wish to Thank Helio Melo for all his years of service to our great city and state and wish him success on all his future endeavors. I also wish to extend best wishes to Helder Cunha for his interest to be the next State Representative from District 64," said Rogers.

"As in the past my only intention is to work for the people of East Providence and to be a voice for the Ward Two residents and all Townies. I will always be there for you and will happily answer your phone calls and listen to your concerns as I have always done for the great people of East Providence. The needs and worries that affect the people of East Providence is my only motivation," added Rogers.

Ward Three Councilman and Mayor Tom Rose is reportedly being investigated by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. The commission is looking into reports that Rose leased a truck from a rental agency that the city police department uses. The complaint is looking into several text messages between Rose and the agency in which it appears that Rose was billing the city for his lease. The RI State police have investigated the matter and concluded that there was no criminal violation because the city never paid any of the bill. City councilman Tim Conley wants Rose to explain the matter in greater detail. “This is a violation of trust, if proven true,” said Conley.

Candy Seel, a candidate for Rose’s Ward Three council seat thinks Rose should resign from office. “By his actions in office, Councilman Tommy Rose has brought disgrace upon himself and upon our city. If he has not done so already, I call upon him to resign from office immediately. The State Police have so far declined to pursue criminal charges in Mr. Rose’s Enterprise lease caper, but, if his behavior doesn’t rise to the level of “moral turpitude,” mentioned in our City Charter as cause for removal from office, I don’t know what would,” said Seel in a blog on social media.

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The petition states: Petition Demanding Action on Outrageous Waterfront Property Tax Increases in East Providence, RI: “We, the property owners and concerned citizens of East Providence, petition the City Council to develop a plan to address the egregious property tax increases, particularly targeting waterfront residents of the Riverside neighborhood. This year, waterfront property owners face property tax increases of 40-60%. These outrageous increases are not only unfair in comparison to other neighborhoods, they are unreasonable. Behind the number are actual people and families, many of whom have lived in their homes for decades. Outrageous tax increases in the blink of an eye do not reflect trends in employment or income. Therefore, people heartbreaking reality that they are going to lose their homes, especially the many in our community who are on fixed or limited incomes, such as young first-time homebuyers, elderly, disabled, and families.

Waterfront properties are already assessed at high values than their non-waterfront neighbors. In addition, such residents incur multiple additional costs in maintaining and repairing their homes in response to coastal erosion and increased wear to an aging housing stock from exposure and weather events. Despite the targeted taxes on waterfront properties, the City has no plan to address or assist property owners such issues. It is unreasonable and inefficient to expect every individual to file an appeal when the hardship is felt across the community. City Councilors have a responsibility to represent the people. We, the undersigned of this document, demand that they correct this situation by: Pass an ordinance instating a tax cap preventing increases of more than 10-12% over the previous year on any given property.

Restore the full 15% homestead exemption that was reduced during the Budget Commission’s oversight of EP finances.

Initiate an immediate, independent review of the City’s contract with Vision Government Solutions, their process of determining assessments, and the Tax Collector’s methodology of adjusting and approving them. The process used to determine assessments needs and the accountability of those involved needs to be public.”

2015 property assessment information for any address in East Providence can be found at: http://gis.vgsi.com/EastProvidenceRI/ Search.aspx

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The school committee approved several recommendations from Superintendent Kathryn Crowley in June as school closed for the 2015-2016 school year.

Veteran Social Studies teacher Gregg Amore was appointed Athletic Director to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bob Duarte. Duarte and the department administration came to a mutual parting of the ways after different operating styles in several areas of athletic administration. At one time it was announced that Duarte would return to the classroom in September but no firm announcement has been made. Amore has coached baseball at LaSalle, East Providence and also coached hockey. Amore is also the State Representative from District 65 in East Providence.

The list of Fall coaches for EPHS was also approved, mostly returning all coaches.

Jonathan Stringfellow and Lian Furtado were officially named EPHS Dean’s for discipline and supervision.

Shane Messier was hired as Assistant Principal to replace retiring administrator Frank DeVall.

David Britto was appointed as Assistant Principal for Discipline at both Waddington and Francis schools in the city. An employment complaint by Britto against the city was dropped. Britto was one of three minority school principals with recent litigation involvement with city schools.

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Frank DeVall, Jr. Retires from East Providence Schools

“One door closes, another opens. My last day of 30 years serving EP as teacher, coach, administrator, state senator, then administrator once again. Thank you to my hometown for raising this Townie. Now off to East Bridgewater (Mass.) to serve as their Jr./Sr. High Principal.” And so with that short social media post, veteran Townie teacher, coach and administrator, Frank DeVall has retired. DeVall was also elected to the RI Senate. “Hate to see you go, but wish you the best in your new job. Big loss to EP, Congratulations,” was a representative response from a couple hundred well-wishers on Facebook. At one point, DeVall, always an independent and straight forward school administrator became a principal at Cranston East High, but returned to become Assistant Principal at his almer mater, EPHS. DeVall was, at one time, interested in the high school’s Athletic Director’s position. DeVall received recognition of the Top Faculty Supporter to Townie Athletics, the prestigious James L. Greene Memorial Award, at this year’s EPHS senior athletic awards night.

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Please contact City Hall Human Resources for further information.

Paying Your Taxes: Eliminate Paper Waste and Go Green City Says

The City of East Providence has just launched online access to view, manage, and pay your tax bills electronically, at your convenience.

Here are the details via the City’s web site: “It’s safe, easy and secure! By receiving and paying your bill online, you’ll spend less time writing checks, mailing payments, and tracking due dates. You’ll even be able to view previous bills and payments online. Would you rather set up an automatic payment deduction monthly? The new system also offers Auto-Pay. With Auto-Pay, funds can be deducted automatically and you’ll receive an email confirmation of pending payments three days before the processing date.

The goal of this new online payment system is to make it easier for our residents to access and pay bills online, which helps East Providence as a whole in our new ‘Green Initiative’. According to PayitGreen.org, by switching from paper to electronic billing, statements, and payments, in one year, you could save 6.6 pounds of paper! So, let’s do this together and protect our environment, while providing the convenience of electronic management of tax bills.

The process is simple, just follow these easy steps to create your new account and get started accessing and managing your tax bills online by logging in to eastprovidence.com/taxcollection.

Follow the steps to register and create an account.” - City of East Providence.

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East Providence Town News East Providence Historical Society “2nd Sunday” Summer Open Houses July 10, August 14 - 1:00 - 3:30pm John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road -02916

“Keep Me Warm One Night” Antique Quilt Exhibit/ Original Somerset pottery used in the 1850 Rumford Baking Powder Factory

A stunning exhibit of antique and new quilts at Hunt House: many from the EPHS collection and on loan from members, as well as new works from the Piecemaker’s Group based at Newman Church. Group members will be on hand to answer qulting questions. The Somerset pieces represent the first load of artifacts to return home to RI from Terre Haute, Indiana where Rumford Baking powder is now manufactured. Hiking trails are open with guided walks by the EP Conservation Commission.

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Candy Seel Announces Her Candidacy for East Providence City Council Ward 3

East Providence, R.I. – East Providence resident Candy Seel has announced her candidacy for City Council in Ward 3. Seel ran for the Ward 3 seat and came close to victory twice, most recently in 2014 in a race so close that it required a recount.

In declaring her candidacy, Seel says she has been frustrated with the governance of East Providence, especially with actions of the current councilperson from Ward 3. “If I have the opportunity and honor to sit in that seat, I will govern as best I can for the benefit of all the people of East Providence – not just a special few,” she says.

If she is elected, Seel’s top priority will be to use the taxpayers’ money as effectively as possible and to work with the other members of the City Council and city administrators to make East Providence’s commercial and residential tax rates regionally competitive. She will also work to rein in water and sewer fees, a major challenge for many in the city.

“I have heard from countless homeowners that the time is quickly approaching when they won’t be able to afford to live in East Providence any longer. Some of these residents have lived here since childhood, and their parents before them,” she says.

“Our tax rates and fees discourage new businesses and residents from moving in and, unfortunately, encourage existing businesses and residents to move out.”

Seel, a 1965 graduate of East Providence High School, has lived in East Providence for nearly 35 years. She and her husband Jerry have owned their home on South Broadway since 1994.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University in 1974 and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2009. In 2015, Seel retired from the Rhode Island School of Design, where she had worked in project coordination since 1999.

Seel cites projects such as the Kettle Point development, the Cumberland Farms expansion, the University Medicine medical building on Wampanoag Trail, and the Highland Commons shopping plaza as examples of the city moving in the right direction.

“But I also want to encourage re-development,” she says. “I want new businesses to fill our empty storefronts and new residents to move into our older neighborhoods, making them new again.

When our tax base grows, East Providence will grow along with it.”

Also of interest to Seel is working with the City Manager and Planning, Public Works and Finance departments on long-term planning – planning for infrastructure maintenance and replacement, for economic growth, and for strategic scheduling of bond proposals. “I want East Providence to be proactive, not constantly reactive,” she says.

“I know I can make a positive difference for East Providence,” Seel says. “I hope I can earn the support of the voters and have an opportunity to prove it.”

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EP Recreation to Sponsor Free Meals Program for Youth

The East Providence Department of Recreation announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children.

This program is designed primarily to provide meals to children in nonresidential public or provide nonprofit institutions and day camp, or public or private nonprofit residential summer camps that develop during the months of May through September, a food service similar to the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program.

Meals are available at no separate charge to all children enrolled in the summer camp program held at Martin Middle School, 111 Brown St. East Providence, RI. Meals will also be served free of charge at Pierce Field, 201 Mercer St and Providence Avenue Playground, 50 Providence Ave., both in East Providence, RI. The US Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity , religion, reprisal and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ complaint_filing_cust.html or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.

You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202)690-7442 or email at program. intake@usda.gov.

Individuals who are deaf, heard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339; or (800)845-6136 (Spanish).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Further, the Rhode Island Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, race, color, religion, national origin or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination with the State of Rhode Island, write to the Rhode Island Department of Education, Director, Office of Equity and Access, 255 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 or call (401)222-8979.

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East Providence Arts Council’s 2nd Annual Arts Festival “the Looff” August 20th (Rain date August 21st)

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September 11th from 12pm-4pm A vast array of trucks will be on display!

5th Annual Food & Wine Pairing Tickets are now available.

September 15th • 6:30pm – 9:00pm

4th Annual Townie Pumpkin Festival October 2nd from 11am-4pm

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EPHS Graduates 358 in June

By Bob Rodericks

The prayers and hopes of many in East Providence were answered Friday night, June 3rd, as the rain moved away in time for the EPHS 2016 graduation ceremony held at Pierce Memorial Stadium.

Graduating Townies have received their diploma for decades on the field were many memorable athletic contests have been held.

Instead of crowding into a stuffy gymnasium, graduates, parents, relatives and friends enjoyed a breezy but dry commencement outdoors.

Class Valedictorian Matthew D’Amico was the first student speaker to address his fellow classmates. “Thirty years ago, when the space shuttle Challenger exploded in January of 1986, America was left in shock and awe. Seven brave men and women perished in their dedication to their hopes and dreams and in their pursuit of the future. Amongst the grieving and the doubt, President Ronald Reagan spoke words that I feel are important for us, the Class of 2016, to hold on to as we move forward in this day and age: “The future doesn’t belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave.”

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D’Amico continued the student speakers theme of character and determination. He referred to a school football team, who many thought wouldn’t do well, to a team one win away from a superbowl appearance. “We did a tremendous lot in the name of character.

The truth is, we didn’t just ‘survive’ high school, we took it into our own hands and really used it to refine ourselves and determine just what it means to be. Our band traveled to beautiful Los Angeles, our chorus serenaded abroad in Italy, we traveled to historic Fenway Park to see the Red Sox stomp the Blue Jays as a few memorable examples,” said D’Amico.

“Author Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God describes self-discovery such that ‘There are years that ask questions and years that answer’. These four years, this one especially, has given us plenty of answers to those big daunting questions of life. High School puts us into the working man’s mindset, where we learn our mathematics, our science, our social studies, and our language arts every day to prepare us for the expanding world ahead. But our years here have also given us answers that are so much more valuable. This year has been a spectacular year for Townie Pride,” continued D’Amico.

“The future belongs to us, and to take it into our own hands we need to be brave. The future will never be yours if you grow fainthearted in the face of desire. Seniors, I leave you with this: Don’t be afraid to dream, the future is yours.” As D’Amico referenced the teachers and family members helping the class get through high school, the rest of his classmates smiled and applauded in approval.

“I wasn’t sure how I felt about Townie Pride when I got to the high school,” said Christina D’Amico, third in the class. “I had known about pride in elementary and middle school but was a little skeptical when entering grade 9. While I didn’t at first, I now embrace Townie Pride fully, I feel it,” she previously told The Reporter.

All three students marveled at the family support they have known since elementary days. Class Salutatorian Nicholas Guarino recalled how he has heard generational stories about family members being so active at EPHS. “Since forever, it seems that the Guarino family has been very involved here. Hearing those old stories, I used to think that those were the glory days of EP. But now I feel it is still here. That pride and character may have been hidden for a while, but it exists now for me,” Guarino said with a smile.

“A number one priority for me has been to see respect in our student body. This class in general wants to succeed. As a whole, this class has We’re a local brought back lots of pride to our school family business for and community,” beamed a proud over 30 years school Principal, Shani Wallace. Wallace, a veteran East Providence School teacher and administrator, is completing her first full year as EPHS Principal.

“I’ve graduated, too,” she chuckled.

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Events & Activities The Rotary Club of East Providence/ Seekonk and the Seekonk Lions Club Charitable Trust Golf Tournament

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We are pleased to announce that the Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk and the Seekonk Lions Club is joining forces to sponsor a charity golf event Monday July 18th at the Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Avenue, Rumford RI. These two dynamic clubs have been serving the East ProviSeekonk: Exceptional space for the growing family! This dence and Seekonk communities for many years by supporting lg home features 4 beds, 2.5 baths, mudroom, gorgeous local charities and community projects. By bringing these two living room w/fireplace, 15x19 sunroom, large front room Maria Correia organizations together in sponsoring this event we can maximize w/fireplace, rec room w/fireplace, EIK w/granite & SS, 401-556-2957 our efforts and continue to serve our communities and aid those master w/bath & office. On cul de sac! $495,500 in need.

Please join us for a wonderful day of golf and fun. If you are not a golfer or can’t join us that day, please consider helping out by taking advantage of one of our many Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse A Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation sponsorship opportunities. Thank you for invites you to join us for a your support.

For more information contact Dave Kent 401-429-9603 or Dave Pitassi 401-474-1052 Madeira at Oyster House Marina Waterfront Entry Fee: $175 per player $700 for team of four players 28 Water Street, East Providence, RI (includes green fees, carts, prizes, Saturday, August 6, 12 - 4 PM favors, lunch, after-golf hors d’oeuvres, dinner.)

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The East Providence Parks & Recreation is planning the 61st annual Dolly Searle Memorial Golf Tournament to be held at the Metacomet Country Club on Monday, July 25, 2016. The fee is $400.00 per foursome.

Lunch, cart and gift included. Please call 435-7511 for registration which begins Friday, June 3, 2016 at 8:00am. All members of the foursome must be age 18 and over.

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Rhode Island Scleroderma Support Group Wednesday, July 27, 2016 7:00 P.M.

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If you have a continuous Support Group Listing, Please include us as meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the same location as reported above except for November and December when the schedule may change because of the Holidays.

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For more information, please contact Carole Cowell at (401) 241-4659.

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EPHS Class 1991 - 25th Silver Reunion!

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Appetizer and cocktail hour • All you can eat buffet •DJ

Send personal check or money order payable no later than July 31st (that is the cutoff date) to: Stacia Chmura Furtado (c/o EP class of 1991 Reunion), PO BOX 1301, Pawcatuck, CT 06379 IMPORTANT: Please be sure to include in the envelope, or directly on the check the following required information: Valid Email address and/or phone number so we may contact you with a confirmation of receipt of your check. Also include your maiden name, if you're married, so we can identify you appropriately. Include the name of your guest if you have it. We will keep a guest list at the venue to check you and your guest in upon arrival.

THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR, so please plan accordingly. And we hope to see you all there!!!!

53rd East Providence High School reunion Saturday, September 10 at 6 pm.

“The Class of EPHS will hold it’s 53rd reunion at Davenport’s on Saturday, September 10 at 6 pm. The ticket cost is $20.

On Sunday, September 11, we will gather at the Clam Shack/Crescent Park at noon and later in the day at Davenport’s. The cost for Sunday’s events will be your responsibility.

We have a limit of 65 and already 41 have responded. Please send your check for $20 with EPHS 53rd reunion written on the memo line as soon as possible to reserve your place at this annual event called “It’s Just Dinner” Checks should be mailed to Betty DuLude, 23 Circle Drive, Seekonk, MA 02771.

24th Annual Mystery Ride to benefit the imPossible Dream. A foundation for chronically ill children, it is organized by the EP Elks Riders Lodge #2337 and is scheduled for Sunday, August 7, 2016 and rain date Sunday, August 14, 2016. Start location is East Warren Rod & Gun Club, 24 Long Lane in Warren, RI. Ending at FOP Lodge 21, 464 Mitchells Ln in Middletown RI. Donations are drivers $25/ passengers $20. Registration starts at 9:30 am. For more info on the ride our website is www. mysteryride.info and for more info on the imPossible Dream their website is impossibledreamplayground.org. For more info including vendors, riders, sponsorship please call Tony Santos 774-991-1742 or Tammie Luther 774-991-0813.

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, in cooperation with Virtual Cape Verde, announces the first annual Cape Verdean Art Exhibit in the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill, the art gallery in the Powers Administration Building on State Street in Providence. The exhibit runs from June 13th -July 29th, with a reception scheduled on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

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Providence River Boat Co Schedule July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27

Morning tour 9:00 A.M. Catered Breakfast Noon time tour 11:30 A.M. Boxed lunch Afternoon Tour 2:00 P.M.

Cost $45.00. Call 401-580-boat for reservations Part of proceeds towards restoration of Pomham Rocks lighthouse

Save The Bay Lighthouse Tours Sept 24 Cost $55.00

Northern Lights Tour (Bristol Ferry Light, Conimicut Light, Hog Island light, Nayatt Light Pomham Rocks Light, Prudence Island Light,Warwick Light.)

July 9, September 17 Cost $55.00

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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016

The East Providence Police Department, in cooperation with the E.P. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is sponsoring their 7th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

The event will take place at the E.P. Senior Center soccer field from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

“Last year’s National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials in a successful show of support to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness,” said public relations spokesperson Rosemary Perry Oliver.

The National Night Out (NNO) program culminates annually on the first Tuesday of August. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Neighbors participate across thousands of communities from all 50 states, United States territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. Nationally, 38.3 million people participated in NNO 2015.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It furthermore provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other community events with safety demos, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.

“This is a great opportunity for local businesses and organizations to come out as a community and receive some exposure.

Groups are urged to hand out free promotional items, candy or to do crafts with the kids. The event is totally free and nothing can be sold. For more information on becoming involved in this event and for vendor applications, please contact Mike Conlon, President of the EP Police Academy Alumni Association at 401-935-9599 or Sgt. Mark Norton at 401-435-7600, ext. 20192.

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The East Providence Recreation Department is pleased to announce the 2016 Summer Concert Series at Larisa Park, 701 Bullocks Point Avenue. Thursdays, June 2nd - August 11th. Shows start at 6pm unless otherwise noted and are weather permitting.

Bring blankets & lawn chairs & enjoy the music & beautiful scenery! Special thanks to the artists for donating their performances!

July 7 School of Rock - Classic & Oldies Rock July 14 Mixed Emotions - Classic Rock July 21 DC Large & Rhythm Deacons-Gospel/R&B **7pm July 28 Tom Cummins w/ Chris Adams - Cosmopolitan Pop August 4 Sophisticated Swing Big Band **7pm August 11 Strictly Sentimental Swing Band **7pm

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July 13 Boston Duck Tour.. Maggiano’s Restaurant July 27 Newport Harbor Tour... Newport Vineyards August 2 Tanglewood on Parade... Fireworks August 10 Cape Cod Sunset Cruise... Dinner @ Lindsey’s October 2 Wicked..PPAC November 9 Goodspped Opera House, East Haddam, Ct. "Chasing Rainbows" The Judy Garland Story March 12, 2017 Lion King For Reservations please call Deborah Rochford 437-2983 or 435-7511.

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People in the News EP Native Kevin Connors Keeping Boaters Safe

By Bob Rodericks

Whether it was responding to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed 2,996 people and injured 6,000 others, or being called to help manage the North Cape Oil Spill in 1996 when the barge North Cape and the tug Scandia grounded on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, RI spilling an estimated 851,928,000 gallons of home heating oil throughout a large area of Block Island Sound, East Providence native Kevin Connors was a Kevin Connors key player. A Chief in the United States Coast Guard, a coxswain - described as the person in charge of a boat, particularly its navigation and steering, Kevin Connors is a skilled boat Captain. He spent 30 years in the Coast Guard both in active duty and in the reserve force. He was stationed in Point Judith and Block Island where he was involved in countless rescue missions. His official rank was that of a Boatswain Mate Chief, a highly trained Coast Guard Captain. “I loved the search and rescue part of the job. It’s what I still love to do, help people on the seas,” Connors told the Reporter in a recent interview while patrolling the waters around Narragansett and Point Judith, RI. When Connors was ready to retire from Coast Guard duty, the government wasn’t quite ready to let him go. The Guard was having trouble finding a suitable replacement for Connors so he had to stay on until one could be found. “Yeah, I stayed on a bit to help with recruitment and training. I was glad to help and couldn’t just walk away until I felt I did all I could do to help,” said the generally quiet and unassuming Connors.

Kevin Connors grew up in Rumford, RI on Barney Street. His Mom, Barbara Connors and other family still live in East Providence.

Connors graduated from Saint Raphael Academy in 1978 and moved to Narragansett, RI in 1992 when getting married. Connors also was a member of the Providence Fire Department for 25 years where he served as - of course - a fire boat Captain. He spent a few years briefly as a Narragansett police officer also.

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“I attended Thompson elementary school in EP and then attended St. Margaret’s and graduated from St. Ray’s. I do understand being a Townie and I did learn to swim at the East Providence High pool,” Connors chuckled. “I do miss EP and visit family quite often. I enjoy eating out at Avenue N restaurant not far from my old neighborhood,” Connors said.

But these days the retired Fire Department and Coast Guard Captain is still actively keeping people on the water safe. It’s safe to say that Kevin Connors has spent much of his life in a boat keeping people safe. After retiring fully from the Coast Guard and fire and police departments he served, he thought he would relax on a beach somewhere. He relaxed for about a day until there was a knock on his door. The Narragansett police wanted Connors to be their harbormaster. The job of harbormaster functions in the capacity of a peace officer, and has the authority to investigate and enforce provisions of federal and state laws and regulations. In addition to patrolling the ocean, rivers, ponds, harbors, etc., the job would entail much more. Officials said he would be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of a harbor management plan and any ordinances regulating the use of town wharves, docks, piers, marinas, moorings and vessels.

He would also have to process applications for the issuance of mooring permits and assign proper placements of moorings.

There would be monthly reports and coordination with Coast Guard and other jurisdictional law and maritime enforcement. A lot to do.

Connors thought for a minute or two and then accepted the job with a wide smile. He would continue his lifetime passion of being on the water helping people.

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“I want people to be safe, I really do,” Connors said. “It’s not so much about the fines if someone is not following the rules. It’s about teaching people about safety and how to respect the water and other boaters. I’m like a cop on the water but with a classroom to teach,” Connors said. Connors has also been known to take time to teach boaters how to tie a proper knot on their lines.

Indeed it’s not a joke. On any given day there are thousands of boaters, swimmers, kayakers, canoeists, jet-skis, paddle boarders and other assortment of water enthusiasts on Rhode Island’s South County beaches and waterways. Connors is charged with monitoring these activities and enforcing the maritime laws. “Occasionally I will stop and issue a ticket to a boater who may be blatantly breaking laws and endangering self or others. But for most first offenders I will explain the laws and issue a warning. I’d rather follow a boat safely back to their dock or mooring and make sure all arrive safely,” he explained.

On this sunny day in June, the Reporter tagged along for a ride with Connors throughout Salt Pond in Narragansett and Point Judith and along the Harbor of Refuge in front of Sand Hill Cove beach. Along the way Harbormaster Connors stopped a sailing school and advised them of how better to navigate the channel with approaching vessels. He also came along side a boater who was not operating totally within the laws of the sea. When Connors was trying to explain the procedure for rights of way, the boater became agitated and wasn’t very courteous to the Harbormaster. After the discussion was becoming futile, Connors raised his voice slightly and told the man, “we’ll continue this in the morning in my office.”

When asked why he didn’t give the argumentative boater a citation, Connors just smiled. “He’ll get over it. I’ll see him tomorrow.” The next day Connors received a lengthy apologetic email from the man. “It’s all good,” said Connors. “He probably had a bad day.”

Kevin Connors had some bad days a few years ago. His beloved wife, Kathy, became ill in 2006. She, too, loved the water and together they enjoyed everything about life. “Cancer came into our life and it changed everything. My wife wouldn’t let it keep her down. She refused to let people feel sorry for her and she insisted that they continue on until the very end,” said a now melancholy Connors. The couple took small boat rides and visited friends and family with everyone knowing that the cancer was now fatal. After she died Kevin Connors took solace while on the sea more than ever. But my “strength of family and friends and memories of what we had, are irreplaceable,” he said.

Kevin Connors can tell many interesting stories. He tells of the time in 1983 when he was called to escort the Australia II back to Newport by boat after the Australian 12 meter defeated the Americans which held the Cup since 1851.

He was assigned to the Mariel Boat Lift of 1980 while in the Coast Guard. The mass-migration of Cubans seeking asylum in Florida was an enforcement nightmare in which Connors played a major role. Connors was also a first responder when the tanker "World Prodigy" ran aground just outside the mouth of the West Passage of Narragansett Bay. Tons of No. 2 fuel oil were released into the water and drifted over a total area of about 120 sq miles.

And he smiles a lot when telling of how he was asked to captain former Mayor Buddy Cianci’s yacht for some Cianci trips to Block Island. Although prodded, Connors would not give the Reporter any juicy insight into those Cianci voyages!

One admirer of Harbormaster Connors is the current Narragansett Police Chief, Sean Corrigan. “I’ve worked in Internal Affairs for the Narragansett police for 30 years. If any officer has a complaint against them I would know,” said Chief Corrigan. “Kevin does an excellent job. I never have to worry about him or how he treats people on the water. It is absolutely true that he is respected, laid back but very fair and firm, “ added Chief Corrigan.

The Reporter agrees. While watching Connors in action, it becomes quite clear that his best attribute may be his demeanor.

He is not a “cowboy” on the water, pulling boaters over left and

July 2016 The Reporter right. Connors has no problem in issuing a stern warning or a ticket if warranted but he prefers to de-escalate a problem and see that it doesn’t happen again. Connors is on-call 24-7 and takes pride in rescue missions. “I love helping people and it is very sad when an avoidable accident happens out there,” as he motions to the vast waters of Point Judith Sound.

Kevin Connors has also met someone whom he describes as a “fairy tale” relation.

Kathleen and I met on the Block Island ferry during a recent November trip. “This woman is the love of my life,” he says with a big smile and a big hug for her. The two openly talk of the sadness in Connors losing his first wife and they talk of their same love for the ocean and life in general. “He is a wonderful harbormaster,” Kathleen said. “He is very concerned about saving people and teaching people to keep safe on the water.”

Connors invites his former EP community to say hi anytime they may see him on the water. So if you’re in a boat “down South County way” and you see the white Narragansett Harbormaster boat, wave him over and bring some Townie love. Just make sure you’re not speeding and have all of the required safety equipment aboard. You may get a ticket or a lecture on boat safety.

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East Providence Students Receive General Treasurer’s Young Leader Awards

East Providence residents Desiree I. DeLande and Kayla C. Shamayev are among 55 high school juniors from across Rhode Island who have been honored with General Treasurer Seth Magaziner’s 2016 Young Leader Award.

The General Treasurer’s Young Leader Award honors high school juniors who achieve academic excellence while making a positive impact in their community.

“The Young Leader Award honors juniors who achieve academic excellence while making a positive impact in their community,” General Treasurer Seth Magaziner said. “Our 2016 Young Leader award winners represent the best and the brightest that Rhode Island has to offer. I congratulate them on their success and thank them for their commitment to serve their community.”

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The Spring 2016 InvestWrite essay challenged students with a long-term investment scenario and asked them to consider potential risks and recommend the best way to invest and save over the course of the next seven years. The students were asked to compare interest rates on savings accounts with expected rates of returns on stocks, bonds or mutual funds. Ryder said in her essay, “…Consider investing in an index fund, or an ETF, Exchange Traded Fund. These funds look to match the performance of an individual market,” writes Ryder. “They are a group of stocks that are carefully chosen by professionals, for their performance over time, and their growth potential. Index funds or ETFs are low-risk but can perform well over time.”

InvestWrite enables students like Ryder to develop the personal financial savvy needed to make practical financial decisions with confidence and gain a deeper understanding of economic opportunities, consequences, and benefits. Students consider real-world events and news, conduct research online, and develop investment recommendations. They work in groups during the Stock Market Game program and then write their InvestWrite essays individually to reflect their critical thinking, analysis and creative talents.

In addition to writing an award-winning essay, Emily plays softball, participates in fencing, won first place for her National History Day display, and was recently cast in the school production of “Willy Wonka.”

Her teacher Laura Doliber is the Math Club coach, student council advisor, and was named Behring Teacher of the Year in 2012.

Winning InvestWrite essays are chosen through rigorous judging by thousands of teachers and industry professionals who evaluate students’ understanding of long-term investing, diversification, the capital markets, and factors that drive investments as well as their expression of investment ideas in essay form.

An independent study by Learning Point Associates found that students who participated in the SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game scored significantly higher on mathematics and financial literacy tests than their peers who did not participate. They also found that teachers who taught The Stock Market Game reported that the program motivated them to better plan for their own financial futures. The Stock Market Game has been named the only program that

July 2016 The Reporter successfully increased scores on the Jumpstart Coalition’s test of high school students’ financial literacy.

Ryder and Doliber will be honored at an event to be held at St. Margaret School, 42 Bishop Avenue, Rumford, RI at 11:00 AM ET on June 20, 2016.

Winning Essay by Emily Ryder: Billy’s Investments

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in seven years (based on receiving 12.64% interest annually). Billy would then have the $2,000 for his aunt. The remaining money will probably cover the taxes he has to pay on his profits when he sells the shares. He might even have enough money to put a full tank of gas in his car!

Of course, this strategy depends on the performance of the fund I selected. To meet his investment goals, Billy should think of how he can insure that he gets the results he is looking for by earning more money. I think Billy should look to expand his business. He needs to find more ways of earning extra money. He could look to find more business by putting up fliers and ask his customers to spread the good word of the job he has done. He could also offer lawn clean up to make his business season longer. The more money Billy earns, and the more he contributes to his fund, the more he will make over time. It’s important that he start investing TODAY with the money he has and to have a plan for the money he earns.

Billy’s aunt has offered to give Billy her 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible as an early college gift, if he can save $2,000 in seven years. Billy is in seventh grade now.

Billy has a lawn mowing business now. Let’s say he has three customers and each of them needs their lawn cut twice per month and he charges $15 per cut. His business is only open for two months in the summer. That means that over the course of a month, Billy makes $90 per month, $180 per year. Over seven years, Billy will only make $1,260. Which is $740 short of his goal.

Billy could put his money into a savings account, but, according to the rate at TD Bank North, .00041 yearly’s that will only increase his total by $2.07. A savings account is not going to help Billy’s money grow to $2,000. He should consider investing his money.

I think that Billy should consider investing in an index fund, or an ETF, Exchange Traded Fund. These funds look to match the performance of an individual market. They are a group of stocks that are carefully chosen by professionals, for their performance over time, and their growth potential. Index funds or ETFs are lowrisk but can perform well over time. They are popular for their tax efficiency (no capital gains taxes because it’s not traded often) and low fees. They are referred to as passive funds, they are not actively traded, but watched. This means they are low cost and most of the interest earned will go to Billy.

Billy can use a brokerage, like E*Trade, Schwab, Ameritrade, Zecco or Scottrade. This is a very easy way of investing - you can sign up online, provide checking account information and start buyLaura Doliber (teacher), John Ryder (Dad), ing. The down side to using a brokerage is each time you buy or Susan Ryder (Mom), Emily Ryder (student) sell a stock, you have to pay a transaction fee. A transaction fee is when you pay the brokerage’s fees and you also have to pay the fees for the company Free that sets up the mutual fund. Almost every Pick Up & brokerage does this, except Zecco.

To buy shares of an index fund, Billy is Delivery going to need the help of his parents, and Available a computer. He can visit Scottrade with his parents and set up a Custodial Account.

We Service All Makes & Models This is necessary because Billy is not able to do this on his own because of his age.

He needs his parents’ permission and their check to pay the Scottrade agent.

Scottrade sells a Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF (VOOG). Over the last five years this fund has grown steadily.

On April 1, 2011 VOOG traded at $60.92. On April 1, 2016 the same share was trading at $99.44. This is growth of $38.52 per share.

SAVE $2 * 0 Or, to put it another way, the shares have Reg. $14 9.95 over time increased their value by 63.23%. *most cars, The average growth over five years for this expires 8/15/16 expires 8/15/16 fund is 12.64%.

In a savings account Billy’s $1260 earned $2.07, or $.29 per year. In this Vanguard fund, VOOG, Billy’s first $100 invested would earn him an average of $12.64 in its first year. As long as Billy continues to work, and invests his earnings regularly his same contributions could earn $826.29 in seven years’ time. The $1260 he earns, plus $826.29 in interest would give him $2086.29

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EP Teachers Nick Hurd & Taylor Temple Keep Kids Loving Music

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It was only a few short years ago that some administrators in the East Providence School Department hierarchy wanted to eliminate the elementary school chorus program. They thought that students were missing valuable “instruction” time while in music class. The program was on the chopping block. “This thought process was misguided,” said high school history teacher and State Representative Gregg Amore. Amore and many teachers were not happy with the “education reform movement” of leaders like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Arne Duncan (former Secretary of Education) and Deborah Gist (former RI Commissioner of Education) among others. “Thank God the EP School Committee stepped in and saved the day,” said Amore. Amore was referring to the change in school administration and thinking toward programs like elementary chorus. “Responsive school committee members listened to parents and teachers and most importantly, kids and the music program was saved,” Amore added.

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Not only did the school committee endorse the elementary chorus, Ward 3 School Committee member Nathan Cahoon served as the concert emcee during the EP Kids Rock Chorus’ 6th annual concert Wednesday evening, June 8th at East Providence High School. The concert was held before a packed house in the large EPHS auditorium.

“Tonight I had the honor of serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the East Providence Kids Rock Chorus Concert at EPHS. As I stood watching our kids engage with the music that forged my own soul, I was struck by the thought that artistic education enjoys such a tenuous existence in public school curricula,” stated Cahoon after the concert. “In this day of data and performance evaluation and PARCC and other such nonsense, we need champions of the arts to reach those parts of the mind that can’t be reached through rote instruction or assessment. I want to thank those champions for their stalwart efforts on behalf of our future. Thank you, Taylor Temple and Nick Hurd. The kids stole the show, but they wouldn’t have been up there, resonating with the beauty of decades gone by if not for your brilliance,” added Cahoon in support of music teachers Temple and Hurd.

The teachers responsible for the EP Kids Rock Chorus are Taylor Temple and Nick Hurd. They rehearse once a week for 45 minutes with the students. The young teachers work with 4th and 5th graders from Kent Heights, Hennessey and Waddington schools in the city. A few parent volunteers help with logistics on concert night and the show takes on a near professional experience.

The chorus gained regional notoriety when they were invited to perform in a holiday commercial for the Benny’s chain of popular stores. They were an instant television hit and led to Benny’s developing similar promotions including a recent effort to promote Rhode Island. “Our kids at Kent Heights School were invited to film a holiday commercial for Benny’s. It came out great and was a wonderful learning opportunity for the students,” said Temple.

“I don’t have anyone in the chorus but I come every year,” said city resident Elaine Medeiros. “These kids are fantastic. I hope they expand the music program.” The packed house at EPHS on June 8th enjoyed the concert even though the weather reports were ominous. Heavy rain and predicted hail didn’t dampen the crowd at all.

The 1200 seat High School auditorium was filled by showtime and the crowd wasn’t disappointed as the famous chorus sang and gyrated to everything from the Beatles ‘Hello Goodbye’ to David Bowie’s ‘Starman’ to Neil Young’s ‘Rockin in the Free World’.

Other classics performed were from the Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, Elvis Presley and an audience favorite was the Stones ‘Ruby Tuesday’ and a spirited rendition of The Monkees ‘Not Your Steppingstone.’ Emcee Nathan Cahoon introduced each number with a brief history of the selections. “The students are learning about the history behind all types of music while also performing the songs before a large audience. It’s great,” added cahoon.

Radio station 94 HJY recently commented on the EP Chorus after watching them perform a Bob Marley song on YouTube: “Kids covering Bob Marley is amazing, props to their instructor and they’re right here in Rhode Island!”

The popular elementary chorus now enjoys widespread support throughout the community including with the School Committee and current administration.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: The chorus has been receiving many positive comments and ‘views’ via social media. You can go to YouTube.com and type in Ep Kids Rock Chorus in the search line. Dozens of Kids Rock performances including the Benny’s ad are available to watch. The group also has an active Facebook page which updates the choir’s activities: Go to ‘Kids Rock Chorus.’

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University News

Darian Dailey of East Providence, RI Earns bachelor’s of science from Springfield College

Darian Dailey of East Providence, RI, (02914) has earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Sports Biology from Springfield College for studies completed in 2016.

East Providence Resident Brittany Ferreira Named to Spring 2016 Dean’s List at Stonehill College

Easton, MA - East Providence resident Brittany A. Ferreira, a member of the Class of 2017, has been named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. Ferreira is majoring in Biology.

More than 4,986 University of Rhode Island students are named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 4,986 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2016 Dean’s List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, other states and 25 countries.

The following students from your area were named to URI’s Spring 2016 Dean’s List: Taylor J Hanrahan of East Providence, RI; Emily K Whittum of East Providence, RI; Brittany L Oliveira of East Providence, RI; Christopher J Lusignan of East Providence, RI; Dulce Regina Fontes of East Providence, RI; Robert Michael Delgado of East Providence, RI; Bruno F DaSilva of East Providence, RI; Linda Allison Rebello of East Providence, RI; Andrew M Palrao of East Providence, RI; Tatyana Lima Leite of East Providence, RI; Colby A Sousa of East Providence, RI; Julie Marie Gaspar of East Providence, RI; Jessica L Sandoval of East Providence, RI; Phone Htoo of East Providence, RI; Felicia Vieira Baker of Riverside, RI; Danielle C. Chasse of Riverside, RI; Alex J Dias of Riverside, RI; Jarrod P DiCarlo of Riverside, RI; Ashley A Bottella of Riverside, RI; Renzo D Arteta of Riverside, RI; Andrew M Mcbride of East Providence, RI; Habib Opeyemi Lawal of Riverside, RI; Nicholas A Debarros of Riverside, RI; Emily K Modica of Riverside, RI; Katelyn S Blackmar of Riverside, RI; Tara M Lindberg of Rumford, RI; Melissa Almeida of Rumford, RI; Dakota Jacques Dolde of Rumford, RI; Hannah Margaret Lavin of Rumford, RI; Nicholas P Geleney of Rumford, RI; Michelle Lukas of Rumford, RI; Matthew Jordan Lambert of Rumford, RI; Hailey Rose Flavin of Rumford, RI; Jonathan Richard LeMay of East Providence, RI; Meaghan Sweet Spellman of East Providence, RI; Carolina Dominguez de Araujo of East Providence, RI; Nicole Ann Faria of East Providence, RI; Tina M Silva of East Providence, RI; Daniel Mandelli of East Providence, RI; Tyler Larguinho of East Providence, RI; Desmond R Almada of East Providence, RI; Kyle M Overwood of East Providence, RI; Jenna Danielle Monteiro of East Providence, RI; Christopher Rafael Perez-Lopes of East Providence, RI; Aaron Mikhail Doerflinger of East Providence, RI; Adriano C Martins of East Providence, RI; Capri C Lamboy of Riverside, RI; Kayla Rose DelBonis of Riverside, RI; Raymond Norman Fournier of Riverside, RI; Cameron T Thibeault of Riverside, RI; Conor Holahan of Riverside, RI; Lance T Faria of Riverside, RI; Jacquelyn Girouard of Riverside, RI; Haley Alise Martins of Riverside, RI; Liam McGuirl of Riverside, RI; Tyler J Tashdjian of Riverside, RI; Audra P Caine of Rumford, RI; Erica Maria Stad of Rumford, RI; Kelsey I Mcnulty of Rumford, RI; Brandon David Williams of Rumford, RI; Nicholas Michael Costa of Rumford, RI; Sam J Lawrence of Rumford, RI; Libby Flavin of Rumford, RI; James A Kiessling of Rumford, RI

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Kevin Pereira of East Providence, RI Named to Springfield College Dean’s List

Springfield College has named Kevin Pereira of East Providence, RI (02914) to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2016 term. Pereira is studying Sociology.

The following local residents graduated from Boston College

• Chethanna Raphael of East Providence (02914) has graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University’s Robert J. Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences (major(s): Economics). continued on next page...

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The Reporter July 2016 • Mitchell Clough of East Providence (02914) has graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University’s Robert J. Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences (major(s): Philosophy, Political Science).

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Briana McQueeney Named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List at Western New England University

Briana L. McQueeney of Riverside has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for Spring semester of 2016. McQueeney is working toward a degree in Forensic Biology.

Michael Huftalen Achieves Dean’s List at Nichols College

Michael Huftalen of Rumford, RI (02916), a Marketing major, has achieved Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester at Nichols College in Dudley, Mass.

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David Oppenheimer Earns Degree from the University of Vermont

Burlington, VT - David Oppenheimer of Rumford, RI, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy during commencement ceremonies on May 22, 2016 at the University of Vermont.

Hometown residents named to Spring 2016 Dean’s List at Salve Regina University

Newport, R.I. (Grassroots Newswire) June 27, 2016 – The following local residents have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester.

Anna Sousa of East Providence, RI (02914), a senior; Marrissa Ballard of East Providence, RI (02914), a senior; Noel Pichardo of East Providence, RI (02914), a junior; Gabrielle Grilo of East Providence, RI (02914), a junior; Celina Rodriguez of East Providence, RI (02916), who graduated on May 15 from Salve Regina University; Jessica Murphy of Rumford, RI (02916), a sophomore

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The following students have met those requirements: Lindsee Marie Allienello is the daughter of Michael & Susan Allienello of East Providence, RI. Lindsee is a Senior majoring in Sport Management.

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AYSO Players meet NE Revs player Jordan McCrary

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U12 AYSO Flames Win 2016 Soccer RI Cup Tournament

The U12 AYSO Flames played a game in the Semi Finals and Final round of the 2016 Soccer RI Cup Tournament which is hosted

by Soccer Rhode Island (www.soccer-ri.com); they won both games. In the Semi Final round they won in a shoot out after ending the regular game time with a tie score and ending ten minutes of overtime with a continue tie score. The girls went on to win in a shoot out. The final round of the cup was also a tied game at the end of the regular game time but the U12 AYSO Flames managed to score in overtime. Winning the tournament. Great games all around by all ten players on the team. They walked onto the field with a game plan for both teams and adapted as needed to clench the win. All ten are responsible for there victories this weekend because they played to the end (and then an additional ten minutes) without ever giving up. A huge thank you from Coach to these magnificent players Rebecca Brady, Sallie Brennan, Ella Cabral, Kaylee Daveport, Tessa Laroche, Hailee Manteiga, Elizabeth (Lilly) Murphy, Ella Levine, Sivan Kotler-Berkowitz, and Emma Prout. Now onto the RI Superliga Championships. GO AYSO FLAMES!

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Church News & Events Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Announces Summer Worship Schedule Sundays at 9:30am in July and August

Epiphany will hold one worship service of Holy Eucharist during the months of July and August at 9:30am every Sunday morning.

Visit www.epiphanyep.org to learn more about our summer programs including Saturday afternoons “Hiking and Holy Eucharist” as well as a summer sermon series on the theology of the classic Peanuts cartoon series.

Newman Congregational Church, UCC Announces “Food Truck Sunday” Sunday, July 17, 2016

Join us to combine two wonderful summer opportunities… an outdoor worship service in the shaded pine grove beside the church and a food truck sourced lunch. Rocket Fine Street Food will be on site.

9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m. Food Truck Lunch

Following the worship service, all are invited to continue the celebration sharing in an outdoor time of food and fellowship.

Rocket Fine Street Food will be serving honest food prepared from scratch using fresh, naturally raised ingredients (locally sourced when possible). www.rocketstreetfood.wordpress.com Bring your appetite. Bring your friends. Bring your folding camp chairs. Casual attire is encouraged.

Choose and purchase your meals from the truck and spend time in fellowship under the pines.

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742.

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Hope Congregational Church, 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, will be sponsoring a Craft/Flea Market Sale on Saturday, August 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Rain date – August 27). Sell your own stuff on the front lawn of the church! Rent a 30” x 8’ table – reserved before August 1, $25 – after August 1, $30. Reserve your table now by stopping in at the church office any weekday morning or by calling 434-2415. Last year’s sale was a huge success with hundreds of shoppers! Refreshments will be available as well as excellent parking. Check us out at www.hopechurchri.org and Facebook.com/HopeChurchRI.

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Newman’s VBS will meet Monday, August 1st – Thursday, August 4th from 9AM till Noon and Friday, August, 5th from 5 – 7 PM where all our children and their families will attend to see what the children have experienced throughout the week. The cost is $10 per child ($25 max per family) and is offered to children entering K – 5th grade in the fall.

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East Provdence Heritage Days Presents

"Rock the Block"

By Alyssa Carlson

Join us July 23rd & July 24th This year Heritage Fest invites you to rock out with them at Rock the Block! Rock the Block music festival will occur at Pierce Stadium on the weekend of July 23 & 24 and will feature over 25 bands, including headliners Fuel, Trapt, and 12 Stones. DRB and official AC/DC tribute band Livewire will also play, along with several local favorites and artists from the festival’s weekend long battle of the bands competition. Genres will include everything from hard rock to pop punk to blues and folk music.

In addition to music, there will be amusement rides, games, and vendors, as well as the Food Festival and Beer & Wine Festival. Rock the Block is a family event, promising entertainment and enjoyment for all ages. Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free! Tickets can be purchased in advance for a discounted rate at www.rocktheblock2016.com, or the day of the festival at regular rates.

This year’s title sponsor is Precision Harley Davidson, and they will be on site selling merchandise as well as featuring motorcycle exhibits. Other venders who will be participating include Esseff Glassblowers, Wired World of Poy, Henna By Heather, Tattoo Mania, The Body Bakery, MK’s Sports Merchandise, and Merchandise Village, which will offer custom merchandise from several of the bands.

There will also be over 15 food and beverage vendors available.

Heritage Fest is once again collaborating with The Narragansett Bay Half Marathon & 5k for Rock the Block 2016. The race will begin at 7:00 am on Sunday on Mercer St. and end in Peirce Stadium itself. You can register to run at www.halfgp.com.

With two stages and almost 30 bands, the weekend promises to bring a variety with something for everyone. The amusement rides, games, and vendors round off the weekend to create what promises to be a unique, exciting event that the whole family can enjoy. Join Heritage Fest at Rock the Block 2016, for entertainment, fun, and some fantastic music.

Ticket Prices $35 single day pass bought in advance $45 single day pass bought day of festival $60 full weekend pass bought in advance $70 full weekend pass bought day of festival $85 VIP access $20 restricted pass

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Rock the Block is put on by East Providence Heritage Days Inc., a non-profit, self-funding organization that aims to promote awareness of the Arts and their cultural and societal value. Founded in 1981, they have an all-volunteer Board of Directors and have used proceeds from events to not only sustain their own organization, but also to provide funds to other non-profits. For more information on East Providence Heritage Days Inc., visit their website at www. epheritagedays.com.

BASKETBALL TRAINING

9thAnnual Summer Hoop CampS • Gordon School East Providence, RI JULY 11th-15th • 9:00 AM TO 2 PM Boys & Girls Grades 1-9, Cost: $180.00

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Keep Rock the Block 2016 Green and Clean!

Rock the Block 2016 will work closely with local recycling companies to ensure that all trash at Rock the Block 2016 is properly and efficiently collected and recycled. We appreciate your participation and help in these efforts by utilizing the numerous trash and recycling bins that you will find conveniently placed throughout the venue.

East Providence, RI Girls Camp Boys Camp JULY 25th - 29th AUGUST 1st - 5th 8:30 am Drop-off 9 AM TO 2 PM 9 AM TO 2 PM

Ages 7-16*, Cost: $175.00

Ages 7-16*, Cost: $175.00

*separate instruction for beginner and advanced players in the three court PCD Fieldhouse For more info call Frank Luca at 401-639-0814 or Register on-line @ www.1on1basketball.com

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Spectator Information Regarding Security and Prohibited Items Rock The Block 2016 Music Festival is dedicated to providing a safe and secure venue for all spectators, participants, sponsors, and staff. In doing so, the following information security and prohibited items information is provided.

Person/Clothing Searches

All spectators are subject to being searched, by security personnel, before entering the venue. The search will include the use of metal detectors and/or a pat down.

Bag Searches

All bags of any kind are subject to search by security personnel prior to entering the venue.

THERE ARE NO COOLERS PERMITTED INTO THE VENUE! Prohibited Items

• Weapons of any kind (guns, knives, explosives, etc..)

• Food or beverages of any kind, including alcohol • Illegal drugs and/or substances • Bottles, cans, thermoses, etc.

• Fireworks or pyrotechnics • Laser Pointers • Animals (Documented certified working/therapy dogs exempt) • Segways, scooters, Hover boards, etc (Persons with disabilities exempt) • Skateboards, bicycles, etc…

• Noisemakers, bullhorns, air horns, etc.

• Drones ( Unless granted permission by venue management prior)

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Spectators and participants are responsible for their conduct. The following behavior will subject a spectator or participant to immediate ejection (non-refundable) and arrest if the behavior is determined to be deemed unlawful: • Exhibiting behavior that is unruly, disruptive, irresponsible, illegal, threatening or violent • Using foul or abusive language or making obscene gestures • Interfering with the enjoyment of others, any ongoing event or business activity • Engaging in public drunkenness • Verbally or physically harassing or abusing any guests, vendors, participants, or staff • Engaging in any solicitation • Using or possessing any illegal substance • Failing to follow instructions of security personnel or law enforcement • Event management reserves the right to deem any other item inappropriate.

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2016 Rock The Block Food Trucks & Food Vendors Boston Bacon Truck Cape Cod Cannoli’s Daddy’s Bonetown Burgers Eddies BBQ Boston Italian Ice Elwood’s Dog House Fenway Sausage Works Frisky Fries Boston Nut Man Hills Home Market Paco’s Tacos Sarcastic Sweets Stanley’s Famous Hamburgers Stoked Wood Fired Pizza The Sausage King Trolley Dogs

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Fuel will be playing at 10:00 pm on Sunday the 24th. They are best known for their songs “Shimmer,” “Falls on Me,” “Bad Day,” and “Hemorage (In My Hands),” which was No. 1 for twelve weeks on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart. Originating in Tennessee, Fuel is a post-grunge, alternative rock band that rose to fame in 1998 with their debut-album Sunburn. Their most recent album was released in 2014, titled Puppet Strings.

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Formed in Los Gatos, California in 1995, Trapt is a modern rock band best known for their hit single “Headstrong,” which in 2002 was No. 1 on both the Modern Rock Tracks and Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks charts.

In addition to “Headstrong,” some of their most recognizable songs are “Echo,” “Still Frame,” and “Stand Up.” Their new album DNA will be released just days after the Rock the Block festival. They will play at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 23rd.

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Enjoy the Heritage Festival and have a safe and happy summer!

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12 Stones formed in 2000 with their self-titled debut album released in 2002. 12 Stones will play at 7:30 on Saturday, July 23rd.

An alternative rock band originally from Mandeville Louisiana, just outside New Orleans, some of their top songs are “We Are One,” “The Way I Feel,” and “Stay.” In addition to their albums, several of their songs have appeared in the soundtracks of movies, such as “My Life” in The Scorpion King and “Let Go” in Daredevil.

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Have fun at The Heritage Days "Rock the Block" & Enjoy your Summer!

Live Wire is the ultimate salute to the rock ‘n roll band AC/DC. They have performed on five continents around the world, been featured on CBS Sunday Morning News, and are the only AC/DC tribute band to be featured on AC/DC’s official websites. Live Wire performs the best of AC/DC from the early roots of the bands Australian club circuit days, to the superstar worldwide status of their present hits. They pride themselves on their full stage performance, and promise the best AC/DC experience around.

See page 34 for Full Music Schedule and Lineup.

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Additional Bands • Merchants of Cool ~ Bad Company and Foreigner tribute band • Steve Smith & the Nakeds ~ rhythm and blues band inducted into Rhode Island music hall of fame in 2013 • Charlie Farren ~ rock solo artist • James Montgomery Band ~ blues band • DRB • Rock N Blues • Jimmy Bez Blues Band ~ young original blues band from Boston • Roanoke ~ folk/Americana duo fronted band • Rock Steady ~ Bad Company tribute band • Vagabond Kings • The Scandals ~ punk rock band from NJ • Custard Pie ~ Led Zeppelin tribute band • Delta Generators ~ award-winning blues band • Jon Butcher Axis ~ mix of rock, R&B, jazz, and folk music • Empire • Sygnal to Noise ~ Melodic Hard Rock

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• Lily Black ~ Punk pop band from Cambridge MA • The Parkwoods ~ Rock band from Providence • Jane’s Great Dane ~ An 11 musician band steeped in the traditions of Americana, Rock, Country, and Latin Mambo Salsa • SecondHand Smoke ~ tribute to Sublime • Jennifer Millis ~ singer songwriter from Charlotte North Carolina • Allister Fiend ~ Motley Crue tribute band • Blue Moon Under • Left Hand Black • Erik Olsen Ireland • Blue Moon • Low Key ~ Indie rock band from Boston • Stone Leaf • Audio Revival ~ Rock band formed in 2012 in NYC

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I would like to wish the residents of East Providence a happy, safe and fun summer. I look forward to seeing everyone around the Heritage Fest!

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Enjoy the Heritage Festival

Representative Gregg Amore and family wish you a Safe and Happy Summer...

Have Fun at the Heritage Festival!

Have a great time at the Heritage Days “Rock the Block” and enjoy your summer!

Katherine Kazarian

State Representative ~ East Providence

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Bank RI • BJ’s Wholesale Club Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Gripnail Corporation Law Office of Gregory S. Dias • Mateus Realty Perry McStay Funeral Home • Rebello Funeral Home Inc.

Friends Beehive Childhood Center Coastway Community Bank Conway Tours East Bay Refreshments Inc./Del’s Lemonade East Providence Athletic Club East Providence Professional, Managerial & Technical Association East Providence Umpires Association Law Offices of Robert M. Brady Navigant Credit Union Sen. Daniel Da Ponte Sen. William J. Conley Jr. Rep. Gregg Amore Gregory S. Dias, Esq

New Hope Family Chiropractic Health & Wellness Center Newman YMCA Paiva Realty Group Pawtucket Credit Union Rep. Gregg Amore S&W TV & Appliance Co. St. Mary Academy Bay View The East Providence Post

Special Thanks to: Chief Christopher Parella and the EP Police Dept.

Chief Oscar Elmasian & the EP Fire Dept.

City Manager Richard Kirby & the EP City Council

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    

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                      

                     

                                               

     

 

    

  

   

      

   

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        

  

             

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS

July 2016 The Reporter

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by Bob Rodericks

Townies JV Baseball Beat Rival LaSalle 7-4 for State Championship

The East Providence High School Junior Varsity baseball team captured the Division 1 State Championship today, June 14th, with a solid 7-4 win over school rival LaSalle Academy. Ben Sears worked 6 strong innings for the Townies allowing just 2 earned runs, and striking out 5 Ram batters. “The team played well and it was a team goal from the beginning to make the season mean something and win the state title, and that’s what we did,” said Head JV Coach, Chris Kennedy.

The Townies “mashed” 17 hits against Ram pitching today led

by Deyshawn Tengbeh, 4 for 5 with 2 RBI while Colby Paiva, Nick Lemire, Clayton Cook, and Nick Mackevich all had 2 hits each in the win.

“It was a great team effort with great defense highlighted by that amazing diving catch by Deyshawn Tengbeh,” said a pleased Coach Kennedy after the game. While the game was still close in the sixth inning, the EP crowd erupted on an amazing diving catch by Tengbeh on a hard line drive up the middle. “I am so proud of our resilience and the effort the team put forth tonight and throughout the entire season. This team showed its talent, heart and team pride all season long,” added Kennedy.

Smiling on the sidelines was varsity Head Coach Bobby Rodericks, who, with Chris Kennedy, is no doubt thinking of next season’s varsity campaign. “Chris and the kids did an amazing job,” said Rodericks. “Love it.”

EPHS Softball Wins Sportsmanship Recognition

The Townies softball team had a great season and eventually lost in state playoff action but the team won a very special sportsmanship recognition from the Providence Journal and the Rhode Island Interscholastic League.

The grandfather of a LaSalle softball player wrote a letter to the Providence Journal sports department in which he praised the actions of an EPHS team and coach. “Beyond anything I have ever seen in my 72 years, many as a coach, never have I seen the amazing sportsmanship like what the East Providence girls softball coach and the East Providence right fielder did at the La Salle-East Providence game, said the letter writer.

It seems like during a Townie-Rams softball game, a LaSalle player hit a deep drive to right field which appeared to hit a temporary fence as Townie right fielder Sadie Patterson crashed into and knocked down the fence. The ball was ruled a ground-rule double by the umpires.

When Townie coach Rob Traverse went out to check on his player, he was told that the ball actually was a homerun over the fence. Traverse returned and told the umpires and LaSalle was awarded the homerun. In the end, EP lost the game by one run.

Hitting a homer is a big then, agreed the Townie players. “We did the right thing.” East Providence Softball was at the Providence Journal's inaugural All-State awards dinner and they were awarded the "It Takes a Team" special award. “Townie Pride,” said Coach Traverse.

Veteran Sports Official, School Administrator Chuck Vermette Honored

Last month the East Providence School Committee rewarded long time sports official and educator Charles Chuck Vermette by naming the gymnasium at Riverside Middle School in his honor.

The new sign was unveiled before many of Vermettes former colleagues, students and family members.

Chuck Vermette was a teacher and then administrator for over 28 years at Riverside Junior High School and also was an administrator at East Providence High School. He is a member of the East Providence High School Hall of Fame and was a winning football and baseball coach at Riverside.

Vermette has coached, officiated and organized youth sports at the little league, CYO and Interscholastic League level to name a few of his athletic endeavors. “It was truly a night of Townie Pride as hundreds gathered to honor the legendary Chuck Vermette.

The Riverside Middle School Gym will forever be called the Charles “Chuck” Vermentte Gymnasium in his honor and it is well deserved,” said State Representative and EP Athletic Director Gregg Amore.

East Providence Gets New Athletic Director

Veteran EPHS Social Studies teacher Gregg Amore was appointed Athletic Director to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bob Duarte. Duarte and the department administration came to a mutual parting of the ways after different operating styles

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in several areas of athletic administration.

At one time it was announced that Duarte would return to the classroom in September but no firm announcement has been made.

Amore has coached baseball at LaSalle, East Providence and also coached hockey.

Amore is also the State Representative from District 65 in East Providence.

Friends of Townie Athletics Baseball Camp

2015 Baseball Camper The popular 2016 Friends of Townie Athletics Baseball Camp will be held from Monday, August 8th to Friday, August 12th at the Pierce Field Baseball Complex. Players T-Ball through high school are welcome.

Camp runs from 9 am to 12:30 pm. The mission of the camp is to teach skills, proper techniques, and the correct approach to the game, all in a fun-filled atmosphere. Tee shirts will be provided to participants who register by August 1st, 2016. Registration on a first come first serve basis. Proceeds benefit EPHS baseball and Middle School sports. Register early! See ReporterToday. com for details or email bobrodericks@ gmail.com.

Special Olympics Rhode Island - East Providence

On the weekend of June 3rd thru June 5th, the Special Olympics team from East Providence competed in the Special Olympics of Rhode Island’s 2016 State Summer Games, held on the campus of URI. Over 1,500 Athletes from all over the state (including 21 from East Providence) gather together for a weekend of competition including Aquatics, Bowling, Bicycling, Power lifting, Soccer, and Track & Field.

The weather for the weekend worked out. Though Friday was a little rainy during the day, the competitions went on without any issues. Then they had Opening Ceremonies that evening, where they have the parade of athletes and then they have the lighting of the Olympic Torch. This is always an inspirational moment. Then to complete the evening, they had a wonderful fireworks display.

Saturday was a beautiful day of competition. The weather also allowed for an enjoyable day of some additional outside activities provided by Special Olympics of Rhode Island. They had music, Zumba lessons, Yoga lessons, craft making activities, obstacle courses, and massage booths to go along with all of the competitive events. Then later that evening they have Closing ceremonies which was highlighted by the parade of over 400 motorcycles. The motorcycle riders then joined the athletes as they took pictures, listened to the music, and even danced. It is so enjoyable to see the athletes dance and celebrate with the same athletes that they competed so hard against during the day’s competition.

The amount of sportsmanship, effort, and courage that is on display during the weekend is truly inspirational. Seeing the look on the athlete’s faces, as family and friends cheer them on, is one you will not soon forget.

Below are the results of the athletes from the Special Olympics of East Providence team at the 2016 State Summer Games.

Thanks to all of the chaperones, partners, volunteers, and parents who helped and supported our program during this 2016 past season. “Special Thanks” to the Patch family, for providing and setting up a 20 ft. x 30 ft. tent for the athletes at URI. For full results of medal winners see reportertoday.com.

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Troop 55 Riverside presented a check to Adjutant Michael Reed of The American Legion, Post 10 to benefit Operation Comfort Warriors.

Troop 55 Riverside has, once again, had the pleasure of presenting a check to Adjutant Michael Reed of The American Legion, Post 10 to benefit Operation Comfort Warriors, a program dedicated to meeting the needs of wounded or ill military personnel by providing them with comfort items not usually supplied by the government. For three years, Troop 55 has organized an unofficial

Pinewood Derby race in an effort to bring together local scouts and to raise money for this worthwhile charity that is closely associated with their charter organization, The American Legion. We would like to thank everyone who made this event possible, from participating scouts and volunteers, to the many local businesses whose generous donations make this event possible.

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Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5

Weaver Library’s Free Summer Concerts...

...have something for everyone! All concerts are on the lawn of the library and begin at 6:30pm. Bring a chair and a picnic or enjoy a different food truck each week.

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Theme: Exercise Your Mind. READ! Pick up an Adult Summer Reading Program Guide at the Weaver or Riverside Libraries. Read and earn raffle tickets to win prizes. See www.eastprovidencelibrary.org for all the details.

Adult Coloring Drop In

Mon, July 11, 9:30am-12:30pm Sat, July 30, 10:30am-1:30pm

Drop in and de-stress with adult coloring. Pages/templates and colored pencils are provided. Tea/coffee and light snack also provided. No registration required.

Wed, July 6, 2016 6:30pm

Swing, New Orleans R&B, jump blues, boogie-woogie - it’s all in there with musicians Keith Munslow, Pam Murray, and Johnny Cote. Food truck: Mijos Tacos

The New Providence Big Band Wed, July 13, 2016 6:30pm

Big band, swing, and jazz accompanied by the dynamic vocalist Katie Kleyla. Food truck: Rocket Fine Street Food

Tish Adams & Friends

Wed, July 20, 2016 6:30pm

Jazz, blues, and a few surprises for a very cool evening in July. Food truck: Portu-Galo

The Jesse Liam Band

Wed, July 27, 2016 6:30pm

Top hits from the 40s to now from a fabulous young vocalist and his band. Food truck: Championship Melt

Navy Band Northeast Ensemble Wed, August 3, 2016 6:30pm

Exceptional musicians offer a variety of music from patriotic to pop. Food truck: Frisky Fries

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Thursdays in July 4pm -7pm

The third year of the Weaver Library Farmers Market has arrived! Enjoy delicious, local, and healthy foods and music on the library lawn. Musicians begin playing between 4 -4:15pm.

July 7 Torrin Ryan (uillean pipes) July 14 Cummins Brothers (folk, pop) July 21 Paul Caraher (jazz) July 28 Anne Marie Gazdik (folk, pop)

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Thursdays in July, 5:45 - 6:15pm

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July Teen Programs

(For ages 10+ unless otherwise noted.)

Teen Summer Reading Program @ Weaver and Riverside

Kids entering grades 6-12 may sign up at either library and earn prizes for reading.

Food Games @ Riverside

Tues, July 5th, 3pm

Can you build a tower with marshmallows and spaghetti? How fast can you sort the M&M’s by color? Try these fun food games and more!

Action Illustration @ Weaver

Mon, July 11th, 3pm

Eric Fulford, illustrator and improv actor, will combine art techniques with crazy comic book action to teach you how to show movement with a static picture so you can make comics of your own. Call 434-2453 to register.

Cooking And Food Prep @ Riverside Tues, July 12th, 3pm

Learn how to read and prepare a recipe while making power bars, smoothies, and other snacks that feature RI grown fruits and vegetables. This workshop is presented by Farm Fresh Rhode Island. Call 433- 4877 to register.

Catapults And Airplanes @ Weaver Mon, July 18th, 3pm

Build your own mini catapult and see if you can hit a target. Design and construct paper airplanes to loop, fly fast, and land on a landing strip. This workshop is presented by the RI Museum of Science and Art. Call 434-2453 to register.

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Iron Chef Competition @ Riverside Tues, July 19th, 3pm

Race against the clock to create a dish using only the ingredients given to you.

You will be judged on presentation and, of course, taste! Call 433-4877 to register.

Self Defense @ Riverside Tues, July 26th, 3pm

This fun, fast-paced workshop will teach kids how to solve problems without violence. They will also learn simple, safe techniques to defend against bullies and strangers. This workshop is presented by Dean Watts of Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu.

Coding Club @ Fuller Creative Learning Center

and then take photos with one of our favorite bears. All ages

The Great Baldini Magician Tues, July 12, 2:00 @Weaver

Magic and comedy. Ages 4+

Casey Farm Presents Historic Games

Wed, July 13, 11:00 @Riverside

Play games, solve riddles, and learn about popular toys and games of children during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

Ages 6+; Register: Call 401-433-4877.

Preschool Storytime

Thurs, July 7 – August 4, 10:00am @Weaver

Mon, July 25th, 10-11:30am

Storytimes include stories, songs, music and dancing. Ages 2-6. Registration is not required.

New Teen Book Club @ Weaver

Comic book artist and improve pro Eric Fulford will present on-the-spot illustrations, constant comedy, and a never-before-heard story that the audience will help to create.

Ages 4+

Librarians will guide students through both unplugged and computer-based activities on Code.org. All students will have the option to use Scratch, Code.org, Code Academy, or other online coding activities.

Call 434-2453 to register.

Introducing the all-inclusive East Providence Teen Book Club. Built by you, for you.

Snacks provided. We are meeting Thursday, July 28th, 3pm. For grades 8-12.

Community Service @ Weaver

We are seeking volunteers ages 13+ to assist at our weekly Farmers Market on Thursdays, 4-7pm. Contact Joyce May @ 434-2453.

Volunteer To Be A Reading Buddy @ Weaver

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

Read Down Your Fines @ Weaver and Riverside

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

July Children's Activities Mad Science Show

Tues, July 5, 2:00 @Weaver

Hands-on science “edutainment” to spark the imagination and curiosity of young minds. Ages 4+

Paper Plate Football Player Craft Wed, July 6, 11:00 @ Riverside.

All ages

Visit With Pawsox Mascot “Paws” Thurs, July 7, 3:30 @ Weaver

Listen to the story of The Longest Game

Comic Book Creation Show Tues, July 19, 2:00 @Weaver

Legos At The Library

Wed, July 20, 11:00-12:00 @ Riverside

Build with your friends using our huge collection of LEGOs. All ages

St. Andrew’s Conservatory Performs Terabithia

Thurs, July 21, 2:00-3:00 @Weaver

Families with children ages 3+ are invited to experience this interactive adaptation of Katherine Patterson’s well-loved book Bridge to Terabithia. Children will first decorate a mask which they will wear during part of the performance when they enter the enchanted world of Terabithia with the cast.

Kids Reading Across RI Book Discussion And Game

Tues, July 26, 2:30-3:30 @ Weaver

Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to join us for a lively discussion and fun games relating to the KRARI book: Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson. Register: Call 401-434-2453.

The first 12 to register will receive a free copy of the book.

Dave Marchetti’s Animal Experiences

Wed, July 27, 11:00 @Riverside

Meet a chinchilla, snakes, lizards, tree frogs, a hedgehog, turtles and more! Kids can hold animals at the end of the program.

All ages

Family Movie

Sat, July 30, 6:00pm @Riverside

Zootopia (animation/action/adventure, 2016, rated PG, 108 min.) will be shown on the big screen. Snacks provided. All ages

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SCHOOL NEWS Townie 2 Townie

Townie 2 Townie Mentor Program Participants Townie 2 Townie mentoring program was a piloted program at Orlo Ave ES that linked EPHS students as mentors with their counterparts at the Elementary level. Each Tuesday over the past 5 weeks, mentors met their partners, making connections while

providing both academic and physical activities. Each week had a theme (Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation, Leadership, & Teamwork) that was discussed and displayed among the participants.

Bay View Academy Students Earn Accolades On Language Exams

Bay View Academy World Language students recently received local and national recognition for their success in exams and competitions in Spanish, Portuguese and French. The National Spanish Exam award winners are: Bronze Medals: CyAnne Mitchell, grade 11, Olivia Murray, grade  8, Maria Scavassin, grade 11 Honorable Mention: Perissa Sousa, grade 9, Kailey Williams, grade 10 Bay View Academy students who study French also earned national recognition for their results on the 2016 Le Grand Concours, the National French Contest of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). The award winners are: French Exam Bronze Medal: Zheyu (Ruby) Jin, grade 12 The National Portuguese exam results included four honorable mentions on the national level for Bay View students. They are: Amanda Bettencourt, grade 10, Clara Cruz, grade 9

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Bay View Academy Celebrates Its 140th Commencement

Class of 2016: Emma Tremont and Sara Underwood.

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Class of 2016: Zoe Sarganis Photo Credit: Lori DesVergnes

On the evening of Monday, June 6th, the 99 members of Bay View Academy’s Class of 2016 donned white robes, gloves and caps and received their diplomas at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, RI. The following list represents St. Mary Academy - Bay View’s graduating Class of 2016, including the academic and character awards bestowed at the senior awards ceremony, “Parents Night,” and at the Athletic Banquet, as well as indicators of membership in

the Rhode Island Honor Society and the National Honor Society.

• Ophelia Fernandes†* - Indiana University at Bloomington • Elizabeth Furtado*, Performing Arts Award - Roger Williams • Zheyu Jin †*, Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics Award, Salt of the Earth Award - Cornell University • Elizabeth Kolakowski *, Performing Arts Award - URI • Emily Machado †*, Alice Sullivan Leadership Award - University of New England • Riley Medeiros †*, John Patrick Connelly Award for Forensic Science - Emerson College • Taylor Moravec †* - Clark University • Megan Niederberger †* - Salve Regina • Soraya Pierre-Louis †*, The Mother Teresa of Calcutta Award - Northeastern University • Zoe Sarganis* - Baldwin Wallace University Ray Paiva • Yangyan Sun †* - Pratt Institute Broker/owner • Sarah Underwood †*, Salt of the Earth Award - University of Vermont † National Honor Society * Rhode Island Honor Society

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Bay View Academy Celebrates The Eighth Grade As They Move To The Upper School

East Providence, RI – The culminating event for Bay View Academy Middle School students is Eighth Grade Moving Up Day. It marks their readiness to move on to ninth grade in the Academy’s Upper School. This year’s Moving Up Day celebration took place on June 3rd and featured a breakfast hosted by Bay View President, Vittoria Pacifico-DeBenedictis, M.Ed., ABD, (Hyde Park, MA), and a Mass. The morning ends with an awards ceremony for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students.

The following students from our area graduated from Bay View Academy’s Eighth Grade on June 3, 2016: Rachel Bettencourt, Kinzie Fairman, Rylee Marin, Olivia Murray

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Scholarship Phone-A-Thon Tops $99,000

Students thank East Providence residents for their support of the recent Scholarship Foundation of East Providence Phone-a-thon that raised $99,000 for scholarships.

In an election year spirit, volunteers “campaigned” to seek donations by phone.

Thanks to the support of local families, businesses and organizations, more than 90 students from East Providence will receive $1000 scholarships this year. Scholarship Foundation of East Providence’s recent phone-a-thon topped their $95,000 goal.

More than 80 volunteers spent two evenings in March making calls to East Providence residents and raised more than $54,000.

The Carter Fund matched the first $45,000 received. The total amount of more than $99,000 will be awarded as scholarships to high school and college students living in East Providence.

Students in the National Honor Society at East Providence High School as well as La Salle Academy and Bay View Academy students and college students who were past scholarship recipients and their families took part in the fundraising event. Representatives of community groups and board members of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence joined in contacting thousands of East Providence residents.

“We are grateful to the families and donors who made these scholarships possible, noted Phone-a-thon Chairman Louise Paiva.

“East Providence students are fortunate to have such a supportive community,” she said.

New scholarships of $200 or more were established through the phone-a-thon, including: Beatrice L. and John F. Martin Memorial, established by a past recipient family; Dr. John V. DeGoes Memorial, established by family and friends of the former Superintendent of East Providence Schools; Dr. Lawrence T. Ginsberg; Gerry Manning; Harry Asquith Memorial, established by a past recipient; Honorable Joy Hearn, state representative from East Providence; Howard L. Lister Memorial; Irving Peterson Memorial, sponsored by a past recipient family; Midgley Family; Representative Gregg Amore; Richard and Carol Wood; Tripp Family; and William and Norma Conley Scholarship.

New book awards (donations of $100-$150 which supplement scholarships) this year include: Jacqueline B. Forbes Book Award, established by a former Superintendent of East Providence Schools; and Nicini Family Book Award, sponsored by a past recipient family.

Seven East Providence schools, from elementary to high school, continued to participate in Dress Down Days and made their contributions during the phone-a-thon, raising more than $8,000. A number of groups sent volunteers to the phone-a-thon to make calls to increase the amount they award. Alumni from East Providence High Schools Classes of 1950, 1955, 1964, 1965, 1973 and 1974 together raised more than $17,000 in scholarships, almost double last year’s amount.

“We thank Nordson EFD for their continuing support,” stated Scholarship Foundation’s President Peter Barilla. The phone-athon is held at their Catamore Boulevard facility and the company provides phone access, postage and refreshments for volunteers.

Contributions are still being accepted and members hope to reach $100,000. Local residents who have not yet sent in their pledge or who did not receive a phone call can send their check payable to SF of East Providence to P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915.

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East Providence Senior Center News 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 Phone 435-7800 Dining Room Ext. 2 Fax 435-7803 Fri, July 1st Mon, July 4th Tues, July 5th Wed, July 6th

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Blood Pressure Clinic CLOSED Wellness Screenings Clinical Lab Stroke Club Podiatrist SNAP Summit Commons Diabetes Ed Blood Pressure Clinic Hearing Screening Caregiver’s Support Diabetes Ed Blood Pressure Clinic Red Hats Blood Pressure Clinic Computer Assistance Diabetes Ed Blood Pressure Clinic Diabetes Support

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Free Hearing Screening

Provided by Beltone Hearing Center Monday, July 18th 9:00 – 11:30 am Seminar Room

10 Warning Signs of Hearing Loss • People seem to mumble more frequently.

• You experience ringing in your ears.

• You often ask people to repeat themselves.

• Your family complains that you play the radio or TV too loudly.

• You no longer hear normal household sounds, such as the dripping of a faucet or the ringing of a doorbell.

• You have difficulty understanding conversations when in a large crowd.

• You hear, but have trouble understanding all the words in a conversation.

• You find telephone conversations increasingly difficult.

• You have trouble hearing when your back is turned to the speaker.

• You have been told that you speak too loudly.

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Veterans Spouses and Family Members Come in and Cool Off! Tuesday, July 19th 1pm

Please join us on Tuesday, July 19 for a presentation and explanation of benefits that you have earned, for which you may qualify.

You will also be guided on how to apply for these benefits. This presentation is sponsored by the RI Vet Corps, come in, relax, and have some refreshments.

No reservation is necessary. If you have any questions, or would like to attend, please call Shelley or Linda at, 401-732-4666 ext 123.

Senior Center Gift Shop

Postage Stamps • Note Pads/Pen • Snacks/Candy • Jewelry • Greeting Cards • Knitted items • Baby Items • Scarves • Bottled Water • Pocket Kleenex • Seasonal Items • Note Cards • Adult Coloring Books/Pencils

Musical Mondays

Will be taking a break until September 19th at 1:30PM.

Coffee An Every Afternoon 2pm –3pm

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Mah Jongg Free Instruction

Enjoy playing a challenging game and forming a social group?

Learn how to play Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg is a tile game originally played only by Chinese royalty.

The American version has a set of 152 tiles marked with Chinese symbols, each set slightly different in appears from another set.

Aside from the ritual of distributing tiles to players and passing these tiles in maneuvers known as Charlestons, the game is played in a similar fashion to the card game Gin Rummy. Though the game is played worldwide, it did not become popular in the U.S. until the 1920's. At that time, it was the most popular board game in the US exceeding even Monopoly.

In order to play the game you must learn the symbols on the tiles, the patterns of hands on a score card, the rules of the game, the protocols of play, and how the game is played. It is a challenging game to learn but once you master it, it is addicting and you will not want to stop playing it.

Instructor Carol Desforges is a retired high school teacher who loves to play and teach Mah Jongg. As an instructor of Mah Jongg, she has been teaching at senior centers since 2007. Mrs. Desforges will volunteer her time free of charge to teach Mah Jongg to groups of a minimum of 4 or more people. The maximum size of a beginner class is 10 participants.

Mrs. Desforges comes with Mah Jongg sets and the score cards to teach beginners. Sign up in the Administration Office. Date and time will be determined by interest.

Health Programs

Women and Infants Hospital Health Screenings Tuesday, June 7th 9-11:00am

Family Van Program is a community outreach program dedicated to preventative health screenings and health education.

The screenings will consist of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and

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Clinical Lab

Wednesday July 6th @ 8:30am

East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here the first Wednesday of the month.

There is no pre-registration, just come in with the lab slip.

Diabetes Outpatient Education Classes

Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone!

Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 7 with any questions and to register. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Dieticians

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

Blood Pressure Clinics 10:30—11:30am

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Meditation for You Fridays @ 11 am

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 this weekly meditation group. This program is free and open to all members.

Podiatrist

Thursday, July 7th 8am.

Dr. Michael Reuter, Podiatrist, will be in the Health Office seeing patients. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at: 228-7887 and speak with Diane. Dr. Reuter accepts most health major insurance plans.

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

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

Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Stroke Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm

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

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

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

Looking for Resources?

Are you looking for information regarding statewide senior housing, assisted living facilities, adult day centers or local nursing facilities? Please see Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office for more information or call 435-7800 Ext. 3. Other resources available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more.

Mediation

Fridays 11am

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Seminars

Monthly social, educational, and financial seminars on topics relating to seniors.

Gift Shop

The gift shop has many different items for the convenience of the seniors. Small items from candy and greeting cards to jewelry, handmade items and crafts are available.

Card Games

Bridge Thursday 12:30pm Cribbage Tuesday 1:00pm Hi Lo Jack League Friday 1:20pm

Adult Coloring Club

Wednesdays 10-11:30am

Wii Bowling

Tuesday 10:15 - 11:45

Come join our very enthusiastic Wii Bowling Group every Tuesday. Using our large screen TV our participants have a great time bowling. If you have never tried this the group will teach you and you’re sure to pick it up quickly.

Classes

Watercolor

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 mornings @ 11 am. This program is free and open to all members.

Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center.

General Services

Craft class makes dolls for Hasbro Children’s Hospital and cancer pillows for Women & Infants Hospital. Other “make and take” crafts will be taught.

Elder Resource Specialist

Our Elder Information Specialist assists the elderly and their families in providing information/referral and assistance with accessing services and programs.

Nutrition Program

The center provides a nutritional meal to approximately 125 seniors per day. The Cranston Senior Center provides the meals.

Case Management / Senior Services

The center coordinates with East Bay Community Action Program Inc., for all casework and follow-ups. Protective Services Council, made up of city departments and mental health/social service agencies, meets monthly to discuss problems concerning the elderly.

Transportation

The center has two buses that are used daily for door-to-door transportation to and from the center.

Notary

This service is available in the Administration Office at no charge.

Tuesday 9:30am & 12:30pm $5

Crafts

Thursday 1:00pm

Exercise Programs Intermediate Yoga $3

Mon & Wed 9am - Wed 7am

Integrated YOGA for emotional/mental power. Flexibility, strength, balances, beauty, stretching, weight reduction, improved breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All are components of our Yoga classes.

Beginners Yoga $3 Mondays, 10:30am

Chair Yoga

Mondays Noon—1pm

Blended Yoga

Fridays 8am-9am

Yoga

Thursdays 6pm-7:15pm

Ballroom Dancing

Mondays 2:00pm $3

Walking Club

Mondays 9am - 10am

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Aerobics

Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am $2

1:00pm Pokeno 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing

Tai Chi

9:30am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 11:00am Tai Chi 12:30pm Watercolor Class 1:25pm BINGO

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

Tuesdays 11:00am $3

This ancient art form of exercise has been proven to reduce stress as well as chronic pain. It also reduces heart rate along with calming the mind and body.

Chair Exercise

Wed & Fri 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.

Fitness Center

Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm. The fitness room consists of treadmills, recumbent bikes, an elliptical stepper, hand weights, and six dual weight machines. Other features include a matted floor, mirrored walls, water, 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.

Membership: $15 Res; $20 Non-Res Fitness Room Membership $40 Single Resident - $45 Non-Resident $70 Couple Res - $80 Couple Non-Res

Fitness Consultant

Fridays 10:30-11:30am

Mike Maciel will be giving health/wellness tips, and safe exercise techniques.

Mike, a life-long resident of East Providence, has fourteen years of experience in the physical therapy field as a (PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant. Currently, he serves as the Outpatient Coordinator for Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation in East Providence.

Daily Programs

Computer Games ~ Billiards Cards ~ Nutritional Lunch ~ Bocce Ball ~ Walking Track ~ Morning & Afternoon Coffee/Pastry

Leisure Programs

Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm Scrabble Wed & Fri 9:30am Meditation Class Friday 11:00am Library Daily 8-4pm Computer Games Daily Lower level Billiards Daily Lower level

Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday

9:00am Tax Prep (Feb. & March) 9:00am Intermediate Yoga 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Support(4th Mon)

Tuesday

Wednesday

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

Thursday

9:30am Aerobics Exercise 12:45pm Bridge 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Support(4th Thurs)

Friday

9:00am Billiards League 9:00am Scrabble 10:45am Chair exercise 11:00am Meditation Class 12:45pm In-Sight Support(3rd Fri) 1:20pm Hi Lo Jack League

Daily

Lunch Library Coffee Hour Fitness Center

Noon 8am—4pm 2:15pm 8am—4pm

Gift Shop

Remember to visit our lovely gift shop located in the dining room area. We have a great selection of hand made items, gift cards, and snacks.

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Sept. 24th Scallop Festival- $71.00pp to include: Scallop or Chicken Dinner, Cruise in Hyannis Harbor, Entertainment and Motor coach Transportation. Festival is now in Falmouth, MA and mostly indoors.

Nov. 28-30th Indian Head- $305.00pp Dbl. Occ. To include: 2 Nights Accommodation, 1 Luncheon, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, Welcome Reception, Christmas Party w/Santa, Entertainment/Dancing and Motor coach Transportation.$300.00 Triple $354.00 Single Sign up at the East Providence Senior Center in the office or call (401) 435-7800 Or call Eleanor Monteiro (401) 434-8194.

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From the State House Assembly OKs Renewable Energy Legislation

Bill Rescues Environmental Initiatives Removed From Budget Bill State House – The General Assembly has passed legislation sponsored by Sen. William J. Conley Jr. to expand several renewable energy initiatives.

The initiatives were all part of Article 18 in the 2017 state budget bill when it was approved by the House Finance Committee last week, but that article, which included numerous renewable energy initiatives, was removed during the House debate due to a controversial proposal involving the payment of interconnection costs for renewable energy development projects.

Senator Conley’s legislation does not include the interconnection section of the article, but includes the other renewable energy proposals from it.

“There were many improvements to renewable energy initiatives that were proposed in the budget bill, and there’s no sense in throwing the baby out with the bathwater. I’m proud to sponsor this legislation resuscitating them so we can move renewable energy forward in Rhode Island,” said Senator Conley (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket). “These are great ways to incentivize the development of more small renewable energy generation projects, and they help continue the expansion of our clean energy industries at the same time. I’m grateful to my colleagues in the General Assembly for recognizing that these ideas are worthy and deserved to be enacted.”

Many of the bills were part of the Senate’s “Grow Green Jobs RI Action Plan.”

The legislation (2016-S 2450B): Extends the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) for five years. The REF has provided grants and loans to businesses, municipalities and hundreds of homeowners to help develop renewable energy projects and is funded through a nominal surcharge on most customers’ electricity bill. Over the past three years, it has issued $9 million in loans and grants leveraging over $21 million in capital funds for projects.

Defines community remote net metering and shared solar and allows up to 30 MW of capacity statewide. It would allow three or more customers to partner up on a renewable energy generation installation and share the credit for energy it generates. It also enables third-party financing of renewable installations, allowing homeowners and businesses another way to install and finance renewable energy project by entering into a loan or lease arrangement with a company.

Third-party financing can be helpful, for example, for a homeowner who cannot or does not want to spend $15,000 to $20,000 for solar panels. That homeowner can contract with a third party that installs and runs the system, but can still have the benefit of lower energy costs. Two solar companies, Solar City and Level Solar, have expressed interest in bringing 80 to 100 jobs to Rhode Island upon passage of this legislation.

Makes more projects eligible for long-term, fixed rate pricing.

Exempts residential renewable energy systems and those used in manufacturing from taxation.

Establishes a statewide tax rate for commercial renewable energy systems by Nov. 30, 2016. This tax would allow communities to receive some benefit from the commercial renewable energy projects they host.

Assembly Unanimously Approves Bill To Keep Guns Out Of Hands Of Felony Domestic Abusers

State House – The General Assembly has unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne and Rep. Gregg Amore to take firearms out of the hands of perpetrators of domestic violence.

The legislation (2016-S 2492A, 2016-H 7283A), which will now go to the governor, would require the surrender of firearms within 24 hours by anyone who is either convicted of a felony charge of domestic violence, or pleads nolo contendere.

Federal law already prohibits those convicted of domestic violence, not just felonies but also misdemeanors, from owning guns.

But that law has no mechanism that compels them to actually turn them in or to check to see if they own any.

Senator Coyne’s and Representative Amore’s legislation would improve upon that law by requiring courts to issue an order that guns be surrendered to either a law enforcement agency or a federally licensed firearms dealer by anyone convicted of felony domestic assault, within 24 hours of conviction or plea. The defendant would have 48 hours to return to the court his or her proof of surrender issued by the law enforcement agency or firearms dealer, or to attest that at the time of conviction, he or she did not own any firearms.

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at the hands of a partner or family member who has a history of abusing them, and many live in fear for the rest of their lives, knowing that the person who abused them owns a gun,” said Senator Coyne (D-Dist.

32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence), who is a retired Rhode Island State Police lieutenant. “This legislation is progress toward protecting victims and preventing the loss of innocent lives at the hands of armed abusers.”

Said Representative Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence), “I understand the concerns of those who think that any attempt to restrict firearm ownership is a potential slippery slope. But those who have been convicted of felony domestic abuse have already demonstrated that they are a very serious threat to their victim. There have been far too many people who have endured domestic abuse, often for years, who are eventually killed by their abusers, most often with guns. Having a gun available drastically increases the likelihood that a domestic abuse victim is going to be murdered. While it’s true that taking guns out of the picture will not prevent all such deaths, to allow domestic abusers to keep guns is to show reckless disregard for the safety of those they have abused. This legislation will help save lives.”

The bill asks the Police Officer’s Commission on Standards and Training to establish policies for what law enforcement agencies should do with firearms surrendered to them under this bill. The bill stipulates that the person who surrenders the gun is to be notified when it is disposed of by the department, and that he or she should receive any financial value derived from its disposal.

The legislation is cosponsored by Sen. Donna M. Nesselbush (D-Dist. 15, Pawtucket, North Providence), President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-Dist.

13, Newport, Jamestown), Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) and Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin (D-Dist. 1, Providence), Rep. John J. Lombardi (D-Dist. 8, Providence), Rep. Aaron Regunberg (D-Dist. 4, Providence), and Rep. Christopher R. Blazejewski (D-Dist. 2, Providence).

General Assembly Passes Bills To Stop Domestic Abusers From Disrupting Victims’ Utility Services

State House – The General Assembly has passed legislation (2016-H 7459 SubA / 2016-S 2714 SubA) that would prohibit individuals served with protective orders relating to domestic assault from shutting off or disrupting utility services without prior

court approval. The legislation, sponsored

by Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) and Sen. Daniel Da Ponte (DDist. 14, East Providence), now heads to Governor Raimondo’s desk for action.

“Not all domestic abuse involves direct physical violence. Maliciously cutting off a victim’s utilities is one such example of the varied types of domestic abuse that can occur and this legislation will prevent abusers from leaving their victims alone and cold in the dark,” said Representative Amore.

“To purposively deprive a victim of domestic abuse heat, water, or electricity is beyond unacceptable and those that engage in this type of further abuse need to be held accountable. This legislation ensures that these types of abusers must answer for their actions,” said Senator Da Ponte.

The legislation states that the court shall not allow any person to remove their name from a utility bill, terminating their financial responsibility of the utility, without the balance owed to the utility being satisfied and that the person covered by the protective order is able to establish an account under their own name without causing hardship, and are capable of fulfilling their financial obligations towards the utility in the future.

Violations of the legislation will result in a misdemeanor harassment charge and a fine not exceeding $500.

Assembly Approves Holocaust And Genocide Education Legislation

State House – With votes today in both chambers, the General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Katherine Kazarian and Sen. Gayle L. Goldin to require school districts to teach students about genocide and the Holocaust.

The legislation (2016-H 7488A, 2016-S 2396A), which will now be forwarded to the governor, would require each district to include in its curriculum a unit on the Holocaust and genocide for every student by the time he or she graduates. The subject could be taught in either middle school or high school, as the local district deems appropriate. Additionally, the legislation requires the state Department of Education to provide Holocaust and genocide curriculum materials to school districts.

“Although these are not pleasant topics to learn about in school, these events must be studied by our children in order to prevent further similar atrocities from happening in the future,” said Representative Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence). “My family’s own history involving the Armenian Genocide has shown me that these events in history should never be forgotten and it is important that our children recognize and

understand how such terrible events can occur in society, and more importantly, how to stop them from happening.”

Said Senator Goldin (D-Dist. 3, Providence), “Given the hate and bigotry that has become so common in public discourse today, it seems especially important to educate students about the incredible damage that hate and bigotry have caused. In order for future generations to fully grasp the necessity of protecting the human rights of all people on the planet, they need to understand the reality that there have been government-sanctioned campaigns to annihilate races, classes and types of people in the not-very-distant past. These shameful chapters in history are important because they provide perspective on world events, now and in the future.” Senator Goldin’s grandparents fled Eastern Europe to Canada during the pogroms, and those of her family members who were unable to escape died in either the pogroms or the Holocaust.

In 2011, the Rhode Island General Assembly enacted a law that emphasized the need to make genocide curriculum materials available including, but not limited to, the Holocaust of WWII, and the genocides in Armenia, Cambodia, Iraq, Rwanda, and Darfur.

This legislation makes the recommendation a requirement starting in the 2017-2018 school year.

General Assembly Passes Legislation That Extends Transitional Education Programs For Disabled Students

State House – Rep. Samuel A. Azzinaro and Sen. Daniel Da Ponte’s legislation (2016-H 7050 / 2016-S 2391 Sub A) that would provide children with disabilities, who are enrolled in post-secondary or transitional education programs administered by local educational agencies, the opportunity to continue the educational programs through to the conclusion of the school or program’s academic year, even if the student reaches the age of 21 during the school year, has passed the General Assembly. The legislation now heads to Governor Raimondo’s desk for action.

“This legislation is about helping our children with disabilities receive the education they need to succeed in this world. We cannot just cast aside these children with disabilities because they reach the age of 21. That in my opinion is not morally right,” said Chairman of the House Committee on Rules Azzinaro (D-Dist. 37, Westerly).

“We cannot in good conscience kick special needs students out of their respec-

July 2016 The Reporter tive school system programs in the middle of the year because they reach a certain age,” said Senator Da Ponte (D-Dist. 14, East Providence). “The right thing to do is allow them to finish the school year and this legislation ensures just that.”

Currently, funding for the child’s special education is cut off once the child reaches the age of 21, regardless if the child’s birthday is in the middle of a current school year.

General Assembly Passes Legislation That Expands Job Opportunities For Developmentally Disabled

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State House – The General Assembly has passed legislation (2016-H 8035 Sub A / 2016-S 2476aa) that requires the Governor’s Workforce Board to expand job and career opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) and Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket), now heads to Governor Raimondo’s desk for action.

“As our state focuses on creating much needed jobs for our citizens, it is crucial that those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are not left behind in the current economic development process,” said Representative Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence).

“Individuals with disabilities deserve the opportunity to work and succeed in life as much as anyone else and this legislation will ensure that this group of citizens is not shut out of our state’s financial recovery.”

“People with developmental disabilities are no different than any other person in Rhode Island. They want to work and contribute to our society and this legislation will allow these individuals to have fruitful and productive lives they desire,” said Senator Conley.

The legislation also adds representatives from the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals to the advisory committee of the state career pathways systems.

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General Assembly Passes Legislation Requiring Schools To Have At Least 20 Minutes Of Recess

State House — The General Assembly has passed legislation introduced by Rep. Kathleen A. Fogarty (D-Dist. 35, South Kingstown) and Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) that would require elementary schools to have at least 20 minutes of free play recess during the school day.

The bills (2016-H 7644Aaa, 2016-S 2669Aaa), which define free play as being in an unstructured environment supervised by appropriate school personnel, discourages schools from taking away recess for academic or punitive reasons. The law would apply to pupils in kindergarten through sixth grade. The measure now heads to the governor’s office.

“In addition to serving as an important break from the rigors of academics, playtime is a necessity for childhood social and cognitive development,” said Representative Fogarty. “The Rhode Island Department of Education has no standards regarding the duration, quality or scheduling of recess, leaving these decisions up to individual school districts. This legislation will bring equity across all the school systems. No pun intended, but this evens the playing field.”

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a growing trend toward reallocating time in school to accentuate the more academic subjects has put this important facet of a child’s school day at risk. The organization has stated that recess is a crucial and necessary component of a child’s development.

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continued from page 57... bit of energy gives them the ability to concentrate a little more,” said Senator Coyne.

“Their attention span improves, test scores improve, and the ability to retain information improves. It also encourages healthy lifelong habits by stressing to kids the importance of exercise. So it’s imperative that they get that 20 minutes and we don’t chip away at it.”

According to the legislation, free play recess may be considered instructional time for those schools that would be required to extend the current school day in order to meet this requirement. In addition, it requires teachers to make a good faith effort to not withhold recess for punitive reasons.

Although recess and physical education both promote activity and a healthy lifestyle, it is only supervised but unstructured recess that offers children the opportunity to actually play creatively, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Sen. Da Ponte’s Bill That Calls For A Deep Analysis And Thorough Consideration Of All Government Debt Passes Senate

State House – Senate Finance Chairman Daniel Da Ponte’s (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) legislation, which will require that a limit for total bonded indebtedness, authorized and/or issued, be established and voted upon for state government debt, and that of all the quasi-public entities and the municipalities, was passed by the Senate tonight.

Under the legislation the Public Finance Management Board (PFMB) would review the aggregate debt totals and recommend a debt limit to the Governor and General Assembly on a regular basis. General Assembly ratification would be required. No category of such debt would be allowed if the issuance would exceed the debt limit cap.

Senator Da Ponte added, “The problem is that there is always an attractive or necessary reason to issue new debt. Whether it is to put new boilers in schools, roads and bridges, or continue the Narragansett Bay Commission’s sewer project - there are always good reasons. I have voted with my fellow office holders, both state and local, for these bonds, as have the voters.

However, no one is looking at the totals in any meaningful way and asking what is affordable in the aggregate. We may soon be considering hundreds of millions of dollars of debt for the roads, while the Narragansett Bay Commission wants to issue hundreds of millions for their work and the same goes

for the Turnpike and Bridge Authority. These are just a few examples. Where is the prudent debt limit, though? In my opinion, we all ought to take a step back and look at the levels of debt in all their categories before we continue bonding as we have been.”

“The call to undertake this review and the call to exercise this restraint will not go over well in many quarters. The reasons to issue the debt and spend the funds are almost always good ones. There will be serious pushback from government departments and special interest groups.

However, regardless of the entity involved, or the reason for issuing the debt, the same taxpayers are responsible for footing the bill. If there is not a comprehensive look at this and the establishment of limits and parameters, there will be significant risks to the taxpayers going forward. To ignore this issue has the potential to jeopardize the long term financial stability of the state and municipalities,” added Senator Da Ponte.

Senator Da Ponte’s legislation (S-2016 2007) now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.

Senate Passes Conley Bill To Improve Rhode Island’s Regulatory Climate For Businesses

State House — The Rhode Island Senate has passed a bill introduced by Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) that seeks to improve the state’s regulatory climate by amending the Administrative Procedures Act. The legislation (2016-S 3015aa) will help small business by modernizing administrative practices through utilizing the Model State Administrative Procedures Act. Rhode Island has already adopted an older version of this nationally recognized best practices document. This update will allow the state to modernize and make better use of webbased technology for increased access and transparency.

“Rhode Island’s regulatory environment is very difficult to navigate,” said Senator Conley. “It’s also needlessly cluttered. This will enable the Department of Administration to organize all regulations into an easy searchable, web-based classification system, making it easier for Rhode Islanders to do business. One-third of small businesses said they have to hire an outside consultant to understand state regulations. With this bill, we hope to eliminate that burden and cut at least 2,700 pages — that’s 10 percent of the current regulatory burden.”

An amendment to the bill that was approved by the Senate would require the secretary of state to publish online a full set of regulations from all agencies in a search-

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able format.

The Office of Regulatory Reform has worked extensively with the secretary of state’s office, state agencies and external stakeholders to build system capacity for these anticipated reforms. Rhode Island is the only state in New England — and one of five nationally — lacking an organized regulatory code. The legislation will also reduce regulatory clutter by establishing a one-time, opt-in provision that will eliminate outdated regulations by 2019.

“This will really streamline the process on trivial and non-controversial rules,” said Senator Conley. “That will allow agencies to focus on more substantial regulations and cut the rulemaking process down by at least 70 percent.”

The legislation also seeks to increase public participation and transparency of the regulatory process through web-based technology updates. The public will be better informed through the use of live rulemaking agendas that reflect up-to-date agency goals and objectives. In addition, agencies will be given a statutory mechanism to gather information from the public through workshops and committees on future rulemaking proceedings.

The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, where similar legislation (2016-H 7395) has been introduced by Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick).

Senate Finance Passes Sen. Da Ponte’s Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Relief Legislation

State House – Senate Finance Chairman Daniel Da Ponte’s (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) legislation (2016-S 2206) that adds disabled veterans to the state’s property tax relief program passed the Senate Finance Committee last night.

“Our returning veterans have sacrificed so much for our freedoms and to be included in our state’s property tax relief program is a small benefit they deserve for the physical and mental anguishes they have had to endure so that we may live our lives in a secure and free country,” said Senator Da Ponte.

The legislation amends the state’s definition of disabled persons who receive property tax relief to include those veterans who receive veterans’ affairs disability benefits paid by the federal government.

“Frankly, our returning veterans deserve far more for their sacrifices but I believe this legislation is one small way to thank them for their honorable service to our country and livelihoods,” added Senator Da Ponte. The legislation now heads to the full Senate for consideration.

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Hair stylist with clients wanted for busy east providence salon on main Road very affordable weekly or monthly rent. Please contact 401-641-2424.

Three positions available:Carpenter, Laborer, Painter/Drywall. Min. Ten years experience, Framing, siding, roofing and finish carpentry.Driving experience towing trailer with equipment. Experience Operating Bobcat a plus. Fluent in English and Portuguese speaking a plus. Full time work year round! Download employment app.at www.eribeirocorp.com. Tel: 401-337-5438.

REAL ESTATE

Restaurant and big Cape Colonial house for sale for qualified buyer; self standing very well known restaurant, turn-key operation with full liquor license and much more. $395,000 firm. For detailed information call 401-225-9013.

FOR RENT

For Rent or Lease: Dighton/Rehoboth line. Great commercial pad site on busy Rt.44 has town water and is near intersection. Could be the perfect place for your business in this up and coming area. ALSO: Looking for a collaborative of artisans, crafters, home grown and antiquers to run country store and outside market place on busy Rt.44, Rehoboth/Dighton area. ALSO: Wonderful 1 Br apt. in country setting w/ beehive oven, patio and room for garden.

No smoking. Great for single or retiree. For info please call 774-218-1959.

EVENT RENTALS

HALL FOR RENT: Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions, Birthday, Family Reunions, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries, outside fields for activities and trap shooting. Call 401-433-0209 for more information.

VACATION RENTALS

VACATION/HONEYMOON RENTAL: St. Michael, Azores Ponta Garca (Portugal), pristine 2-bed/2-bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR, & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck, near golf, beach, etc. Weekly/monthly, Call 401-480-0374 or 508-336-8432.

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: White Mountains New Hampshire, Located on Pearl Lake Rd, on the lake, kayaks and small boats; Sugar Hill, Franconia NH, sleeps 6, fireplace; minutes from New Hampshire attractions; Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; Fall foliage viewing, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, or just R&R; weekly $550 and weekends $255, Call Joe at 401-439-8089.

FOR SALE

DR Field & Brush Mower: 20hp Pro-XL DR field & brush mower with Kohler engine.

Tow behind, electric start, 44” cut. Used less than 30 hours. $1,800 774-331-2527.

16' aluminum bass boat: 1989 Nissan 16' aluminum bass boat with 30 HP motor.

Includes trailer, fish finder, trolling motor and bimini top. Good condition. $2,500 774-331-2527.

For Sale: 1995 Chevy Corvette modified one of a kind beauty. Very clean and mint. Asking $12,000. Only used for local car shows. Have a new hobby. Call or text Dawn at 508-320-4322.

MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE FOR SALE: FICKS REED Indoor rattan couch, two chairs, coffee and end tables.

Originally $2500. Excellent condition $950.

FULL box spring, mattress, frame like new $250. DROPLEAF table and chairs $100.

POWERHOUSE weight cage, weight, bar; height 6'6" $250. Treadmill $100. 774-2542928.

WANTED

WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance.

TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-642-6565.

CLASSES / LESSONS

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

CHILD CARE

Get a jump on the next school year!!

In home daycare has before and/or after school openings for the 2016-2017 school year. Home environment, homework help and plenty of outdoor activity to get the school day anxiety out. Let me help you make your evenings more enjoyable. Call Stacy for an interview at 508-252-3431.

License #7026330.

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GENERAL SERVICES

House Cleaning/In Home Help for Elderly: Weekly Bi-Weekly! Thorough, Affordable, Reliable! Call Dianne for Details. 401-722-5766 References Available upon Request!

Summer Tutoring: History and/or Reading to students in grades 4-8. Please call 508-336-8273.

Home Services Available: Companion care, light housekeeping, light yard work, rides, errands, etc. Ask and see if we can help you. Two young seniors ready to help. Very reasonable rates. Call 401-431-5030 CNA available to work P/T days.10 yrs exp!

RI hospital, nursing homes, home care. Have car. $15/hr. Joan 401 249 8586.

Housecleaning: Fire your cleaning co. today!! Our customers have done so, and are extremely happy they did!! We save them money, and clean much better! We do not rush to get to the next house!! Call Gil for details 508-840-6611.

All Clean Dumpster Company - Got a lot of junk?? We can help! Garages, basements, attics, yards full of clutter, we will come and drop off a 15 yard dumpster that you can fill. Or if you need help getting rid of those unwanted items, we have the muscles and strong backs to do the heavy lifting for you. Call Todd at 508-509-4403.

HOUSECLEANING using non-toxic products. Fully insured. Quality service! Flexible & efficient! Complete customer satisfaction. Free estimates. Lynn 508-212-6988. 18 years of Experience.

Backhoe Rental w/ Dump Truck; all odd jobs, reasonable rates. Call Dale at 508-958-0796.

AOL ENTERPRISES: Family Owned 25yrs and counting! Storm Damage Brush, Branches; Attic, Basement, Garage Clean Out, Boilers, Appliances, Junk Cars Removed; Firewood for Sale- Cut, Split, Delivered. Mini Excavator Services Call Mike (508)761-8078.

PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Moonwalks for sale; or rent for $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350. 20x20 tent package includes tables & chairs $250.

Set up Included. Call early for Reservation. Dan 401-255-1072.

We can help you de-clutter your environment! Summer special 10% off new customers.

A2Z cleanout services. Specializing in estate management. Attics, basements, garages, yards, storage units, offices, and more. Professional service at reasonable rates. Over 15 years experience. Free estimates. Call or text Tim @ 508-369-9067.

BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House; We take everything! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates.

Call Tony 508-226-1295; www.BigBlueRemoval. com.

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IN MEMORIAM Lucille Giles REHOBOTHLucille Giles, 70, of Rehoboth, MA passed away peacefully on June 15, 2016.

Born in Pawtucket, RI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Rose (Marques) White.

Lucille Giles She graduated from Dighton-Rehoboth High School in 1964 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Lesley University in 2005.

She was an accomplished legal secretary and enjoyed being a homemaker.

She shared a lifelong love of fashion and dance with her daughter, Tiphany. She loved rock and roll. In fact, there was no greater fan of Elvis Presley than Lucille. She loved animals and gardening and was always happy to accompany friends to the ocean or the casino. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandson Edison–the love of her life.

Lucille was a member of the congregation at The Brick Church in Dighton, MA. She had a strong faith in God throughout her life.

Lucille is survived by her daughter Tiphany, son-in-law Matthew, beloved grandson Edison, and a devoted group of family and friends who will dearly miss her beautiful smile and caring nature.

A service celebrating her life will be held Saturday June 25th from 3-5 pm at the Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Home in Attleboro, MA. Donations in Lucille’s memory may be made to the American Liver Foundation.

Pauline T. Kelley, 89, of Rumford, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016.

Michael, L. Carroll, 71, of Bowen Court, Willett Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on May 30, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Travis, J. Rainville, 20, of Yale Avenue, Riverside, died on May 30, 2016.

Theresa “Terry” LaFrance Dubuque, passed away on June 3, 2016 at United Methodist Elder Care Center in East Providence, Rhode Island, one-month shy of her 90th birthday.

Lucy M. (DeMaria) Sabetta, 88, of East Providence, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence.

Maryann, (Sauchelli) Bowen, 78, formerly of Prescott Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on June 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Maria Clara (daSilva) Marques, age 91, died June 5, 2016 at home with her loving family by her side.

Leon “Scooter” Hills Jr. 47 of Riverside passed away Tuesday June 7, 2016 at Miriam Hospital.

Joseph P. Gouveia, 80, of River St., Riverside, died peacefully at home with his family at his side, Thursday morning, June 9, 2016.

James M. Pavao, 84, of Milburn Road, East Providence, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Brian D. Picard, 55 of East Providence passed away Friday June 10, 2016 at Miriam Hospital.

Bobby L. Brown, 82, passed away Saturday June 11, 2016 at the Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Providence.

Allen Bradley Jr., 73, of Goldsmith Ave., East Providence, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the RI Hospital.

Prudence “Shirley” Keating, passed away on June 17, 2016 at the age of 87.

Claire, B. Talbot, of Riverside, passed away June 19th.

Joan L. (Crump) Hanlon, 94, of Rumford, died peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Berta U. Labao, 86, passed away on Monday June 20, 2016.

Ruth (Monahan) Greco, 74, of Rumford passed away June 23rd at RI Hospital.

Luis M. Papoila, age 62, of Martin St., East Providence, died peacefully with his family at his side Saturday morning, June 25, 2016 at the RI Hospital.

Ava Isabel Silva, of Rumford, age 3 and 1/2, beloved daughter of Jasmine Lynn Silva, passed away peacefully at home Saturday morning, June 25, 2016.

Robert Arthur Ramsden, 80, of Merrick Street, Rumford, died on June 26 at home with his loving family by his side.

Anthony J. Rapoza, 90, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Elderwood of Riverside.

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Delphic ASssociates 13 CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair 20 Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 48 Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 52 Rappoport, DeGiovanni &Caslowwitz 37 Fogarty Auto Body 14 Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 30 Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair 13 New England Tire 2 New England Tire 24 Somerset Chrysler Jeep 23 Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 27 Stateline Auto Sales & Service 8 Crugnale Bakery 19 Coastway Community Bank 17 Webster Bank 39 Avon - Paula Carroll 57 Your Bike Shop 35 One On One Basketball Camp 35 Anna Sousa 41 Brian Coogan 40 Candy Seel - Candidate EP 39 Gregg Amore, State Rep. 65 42 Helio Melo, State Rep. 39 Jim Briden - Candidate EP 10 Katherine S Kazarian - Candidate EP 42 East Providence Chamber 44

Chimney Services Collectibles Counseling Country Club Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Dance Studio Dance Studio Dentist Dentist Dentist Disposal Service Driveways & Masonry Electrician Farm Stand Fence-Sales/Serv.

Food/Party Store Fuel - Oil Funeral Home Gift Shop Golf Golf Cars Handyman Heating & Air Cond Heating Service Home Improvements Landscape Service Landscape Service Landscape Service Laundromat Locksmith Mortgage Broker Nursing Homes Nursing Service Orthodontics Painting Contractor Pest Control Services Pest Control Services Powerwashing Private School Private School Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Remodeling Restaurant Restaurant-Pizza Roofing Contractor Screen Replacement Spa Swimming Pools Town Trash/Junk Removal Tree Service

Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep Wexler’s Collectibles Olivia M Howard, LMFT Hillside Country Club Community & Teachers Credit Union Navigant Credit Union NCU Financial Bayside School of Dance InStep Dance Studio Eager Family Dentistry Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC Smith Family Dental Associates MTG Disposal DeJesus Driveways Walter The Electrician Anawan Farm Foxx Fence Thomsen Foodservice Al’s Quality Oil Co. Rebello Funeral Home Casa Ideal Rehoboth Country Club, Inc. New England Golf Cars Just In Time Handyman Service Fox Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Larry’s Heating & A.C. Mark Koussa Carpentry, Inc. East Bay Landscape, Inc. Jacole B Landscaping Superior Lawn Care Bullocks Point Laundromat L&S Lock & Key Prospect Mortgage, LLC Waterview Villa Health Care Connection Romani Orthodontics Cronan Painting Guardian Pest Control Lincoln Pest Control East Bay Pressure Wash Barrington Christian Academy The Gordon School Joe Botelho, Realtor Margaret Farley Realtor Maria Correia, Realtor Mateus Realty Mateus Realty Paiva Realty Group ReMax Rivers Edge Residential Properties - Providence Robin Lozito, Remax Rivers Edge The Mello Group - Jimmy Andrade The Tirrell Team Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker Batty Construction La Collina Ronzio Pizza Tabeleys Roofing Blackstone Valley Window & Door Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC Lucky Duck Pools EP Chamber of Commerce Big Blue Removal Service Advanced Tree

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Celebrating over 40 years in Business!

MATEUS Realty 582 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI

Serving East Providence & Surrounding Areas Since 1975

THE EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Since 1975, Mateus Realty has been helping families like yours buy and sell their homes.

48% of the real estate transactions that Mateus Realty facilitated last year were from repeat clients.

Our goal in 1975 was not to become a nationwide company, but to help buyers and sellers with their Real Estate needs. Mateus Realty understands the market and the emotion that comes with buying or selling a home, whether you are a first time home buyer in need of some guidance, a growing family looking to expand, or seniors looking to downsize.

Our goal is to provide personalized service, professional advice from the beginning of the transaction, to a successful closing. Luis Mateus is personally involved in every single transaction.

A Sign of Success & A Name You Can Trust!

Buying or Selling CALL

401-434-8399 Falamos Portugues • www.mateusrealty.net

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