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East Providence News Briefs

By Bob Rodericks

City of East Providence Sued on Three-Count Complaint: HR Director Waterbury Sued. Harassment & Retaliation Alleged City of East Providence employee Lita Garrett has filed a three-count lawsuit with Rhode Island Superior Court. The Reporter has obtained the 15 page complaint which alleges that Garrett has sustained “injuries and losses due to the unlawful conduct of the City of East Providence and its agents and employees.” Prominent veteran attorney, Thomas J. McAndrew is representing Garrett. McAndrew filed the lawsuit this week demanding that East Providence “adequately compensate her for her losses, both economic and non-economic, including but not limited to her loss of earnings, out-of-pocket expenses, and reasonable attorneys fees...”

Garrett and McAndrew allege that her “losses” occurred as a result of actions within the Department of Human Resources in City Hall. The complaint states that Garrett is suing the City of East Providence and Kathleen Waterbury “individually, and in her official capacity as the Director of Human Resources of the City of East Providence.”

Garrett cites three legal counts for her lawsuit, the RI Fair Employment Act; RI Civil Rights Act & Whistleblower Protection Act. The lawsuit alleges that “The City of East Providence is liable for the acts of Waterbury...” The complaint is for actions between diverse dates of February 1, 2013 through July 2, 2015.

Garrett was first employed by the City in 1995 and remains an employee to date.

Garrett claims that prior to Waterbury’s “discriminatory and retaliatory” actions against her, she was employed as a Confidential Secretary in the Human Resources Department. Garrett was the only African American employee in HR and one of three African Americans working in City Hall.

McAndrew asserts in the lawsuit that Garrett’s job performance has been “exemplary and she has been repeatedly commended for the quality of her work.”

Garrett’s immediate supervisor was Kathleen Waterbury.

The Garrett lawsuit alleges that “Defendant Kathleen Waterbury ordered employees in the Human Resources Department, including Lita Garrett, to take actions in violation of the municipal laws governing the hiring, transfer and promotion of City employees.”

The complaint further alleges that Waterbury retaliated against employees who reported or opposed these illegal acts by discriminating against these employees regarding their compensation, terms, conditions, location and privileges of employment.”

Another assertion in the lawsuit is that “Waterbury ordered a HR Department employee to remove multiple names from a Promotion List. Both this employee and Ms. Garrett communicated to Waterbury their opposition to this action...” in violation of legal provisions.

The complaint alleges that Waterbury berated and yelled at both employees.

“Why are you bothering me with trivial details like numbers and scores,” Waterbury is charged with saying. McAndrews states that shortly after said incident, Waterbury ordered the termination of the employee who had opposed Waterbury’s “illegal order.”

Garrett maintains that “on several occasions Ms. Waterbury manipulated the testing and hiring process in violation of law in order to hire her friends or the friends and relatives of politically influential persons and officials.”

The complaint also states that in 2014 an African American, applicant applied for a job and was placed as number three on the Eligibility List. After the first two applicants on the list, who were White, were hired by the City for the Highway Department, the next opening was not given to the African American who was next in line. This applicant contacted HR and asked Garrett for a copy of the eligibility list for a Laborers position, on which his name appeared.

Garrett states that out of caution she asked Waterbury’s permission to divulge the list. Waterbury is alleged to have said that she “changed the process,” and ordered Garrett not to provide the Eligibility List to the applicant. The complaint claims that the open Laborer’s position would ordinarily be filled by the next name on the list, but was instead filled by a just retired East Providence police officer.

The complaint states that “this individual never took the examination for Laborer that the other candidates were required to take and his name never appeared on any Eligibility List or Certified List for this or any similar position.” Garrett believed that the African American applicant had been discriminated against, in part on his race. Garrett complained to Waterbury and also lodged a complaint with Elmer Pina, Affirmative Action Officer who also reports to Waterbury.

Attorney McAndrew alleges that after Garrett complained about this matter, Waterbury initiated a series of retaliatory actions against Garrett. “These acts of retaliation

by Waterbury against Ms. Garrett were taken because Garrett had opposed and complained of these illegal and improper

hiring practices,” writes McAndrew.

“Garrett was demoted and transferred from the Human Resource Department tothe Highway Department. Her place of work was changed, her duties and responsibilities were downgraded, the number of hours she worked each week were increased, she was subjected to a reduction in pay, and other terms and conditions against Ms. Garrett were adversely affected,” alleges the lawsuit.

The suit demands compensatory damages, costs for the suit, back pay and lost benefits and other relief as the Court deems proper for Garrett should she prevail. The suit also requests similar damages be awarded under the provisions of the RI Civil Rights Act and the RI Whistleblowers Protection Act. Garrett is represented by attorney Kevin F. Bowen as well as McAndrew. continued on next page...

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City Has Lost Millions in Prior Lawsuits

Thomas McAndrew, nicknamed “The Hammer” by many locals because of his tenacious and successful legal reputation, has represented many East Providence clients in actions against the City and School Department. He won most if not all of these cases.

McAndrew once famously told former School Superintendent Taras Herbowy, “I want you to know up front, that I have represented many East Providence employees or officials and, respectfully, I would tell you that I usually win here. Let’s settle this without much expense to all.” McAndrew won that case.

A former police chief and a high ranking police officer; a motorist in a police brutality case, a school business manager, school custodians, a building inspector, City Hall Department heads and others, were all winning clients for Tom McAndrew. In an interview a few years ago McAndrew stated that “I really tried to head off these cases. It isn’t fair to people for this to happen. The sad thing is that those responsible for these actions generally see no consequences for their actions. They disparage people and manufacture allegations. Not fair,” reflected McAndrew.

In one of McAndrew’s biggest cases against the city, former city Tax Assessor Ali Khorasani won a $580,000 bias claim. Khorasani claimed that he had been subjected to ethnic harassment and abuse. The complaint said that City officials “created a hostile work environment” and then retaliated against him when Khorasani complained to the state human rights commission in 1994. The city then fired Khorasani from an assistant city engineer’s post. After some two weeks of Court testimony the jury awarded Khorasani damages approaching $647,000 in back pay, interest and attorney fees. Additional punitive charges were also looming as Judge Judith Savage asked the jury to return and deliberate on “further damages.”

“Yes, I stay busy, especially in East Providence,” McAndrew said at the time. “It’s about doing what is right and fair for everyone. It shouldn’t have to become a matter for the courts.”

City Council Rejects Former Manager Kirby Return

In a contentious debate with Ward 4 councilman Brian Faria trading barbs mostly with Ward 1 councilman Bob Britto and Ward 3 councilor Joe Botelho, the city council voted 3-2 against reinstating former City Manager Richard Kirby to his old job. Kirby had been fired by the previous council in an effort led by former councilman Tom Rose. Joining Faria in opposition to bringing back Kirby were at-large member and Mayor Jim Briden and Ward 2 councilwoman Anna Sousa.

In a meeting with mostly city officials in the audience and just a handful of residents, former manager Richard Kirby attended and sat quietly in the back row with a few supporters. One of the Kirby supporters, former state representative Ed Lynch, addressed the council. “Mr. Kirby did a very good job here. Be honest with the people. You people campaigned on bringing Mr. Kirby back.

There will be a lot of people upset. You will have a hard time getting reelected if you bring him (Kirby) down,” Lynch told the council.

Another resident asked the council to “keep acting manager Tim Chapman in the job. He is very calming and he’ll keep things on an even keel until we go to an elected mayor,” she said.

Councilman Botelho had placed the name of Richard Kirby (a Rumford resident) on the agenda for “appointment as City Manager.” “My vote is not against Mr. Kirby,” said Brian Faria. “I have no ill will toward Richard. We should advertise and Kirby should apply and I am very open to that process. They (Kirby supporters) went about this the wrong way,” said Faria.

As Botelho began to speak in support of returning Kirby, city solicitor Greg Dias cautioned the council against “saying there is a potential liability in an employment action.” “I appreciate that

Greg (Dias) but this is still America and there is a first amendment right of free speech and I’m going to say my piece. I’ve placed this on the agenda for consideration tonight. I actually invited Mr. Kirby here this evening in case the council had any questions.”

Botelho continued, “If we don’t return Mr. Kirby, it will appear that we are carrying the water of the previous council along with Mr. Chapman (acting manager) whom they appointed.” “After reading journals of all council meetings spanning the last eight months along with what have come to be known as the Leaver and Ragosta reports as it relates to the last summers firing of Richard Kirby, it is my opinion, based on my research that he was more a victim of backroom political chicaneries by certain members of the past council and their extended political relationships,” said Botelho in prepared remarks for the council. “As a result, he was rode out of the seat on a 3 to 2 vote based on inflated and exaggerated charges by those who ousted him.”

“The only thing Mr. Kirby was guilty of is preventing this place from being run like Tammany Hall. For that he was fired,” added Botelho. “I was open to considering him, I only ask that he apply,” was the continued response from Faria. “It’s their (Botelho, Britto) way or no way. He was terminated, he is no longer an employee at will to just be reinstated,” insisted Faria. Faria continued, “Greg (solicitor Dias), tell me what the hiring process is.”

Solicitor Dias told the council that there really is no opening.

“In fact there is an extensive process. He (Kirby) was terminated.

It’s a long process to fill an open manager’s job. That last process involved a national search, interviews and then public interviews,” said Dias.

“That’s a process which could take six months,” said Bob Britto.

“Why would he have to go through that process again? Why can’t we just reinstate him to his former post,” asked Britto. “He could be appointed just like the acting manager was appointed. He (Chapman) didn’t go through any application process,” maintained Britto.

“Have you been in touch with Mr. Kirby, councilman Britto,” asked Faria. “I most certainly have,” said Britto. “And in fact, you (Faria) have been in touch with him because you called me last week to tell me you had,” Britto told Faria, voice raising. “Richard Kirby reached out to me several times on Friday February 10th, sending me a variety of consecutive text messages expressing his opinions and concerns about the fire testing,” said Faria. “At that point I returned his call and we discussed his concerns. At the end of the conversation he stated he was still interested in becoming City Manager and I extended myself to meet with him to discuss that,” continued Faria. “I just want him to apply and I’m very open to considering him,” said Faria.

Faria disagreed with Botelho and Britto’s assertion that he ‘campaigned on bringing back Kirby.’ “I did not do that. I was very upset with the former council firing him the way they did, but I never campaigned on bringing him back,” said Faria with voice raising.

“We need to prove that this council is not business as usual.

That’s how we all campaigned,” said Botelho. But the more the group discussed Botelho’s motion to return Kirby the more contentious the comments got.

As the discourse between Britto and Faria continued, Faria told Britto, “You’re not going to impose that attitude with me.” “What attitude? I’m asking questions. Do I have to treat you with kid gloves,” Britto asked Faria. “I move the vote,” said Faria. “I’m talking to you. Can’t we have a dialogue back and forth,” said Britto.

“Brian let’s look at the facts,” Botelho asked Faria. “You called councilman Britto and me to set up a meeting to discuss replacing Tim Chapman. “The meeting was canceled because the law department said it wasn’t posted properly,” said Botelho. “You never bothered to call another meeting to discuss the issue. You wanted to get rid of Tim Chapman now you want to keep him,” said Botelho.

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Southwest Airline Crew Members Job Well Done

I was traveling home to East Providence on the Las Vegas to Providence flight February 10, (the day after the big snowstorm hit Rhode Island, the airport was in chaos hundreds of flights being canceled,) on flight number 1200 with a stop in Orlando Florida on Southwest airlines with my friend Bob Darling, after a successful wager on the Patriots winning the Super Bowl. We switch planes in Orlando as planned and boarded flight 4051 to Providence, everything was going along fine until about an hour into the flight one of the crew members asked over the speaker system if there was any pediatric medical people aboard and would they please come forward to the front of the plane, about five people rushed to the front of the plane, I was sitting about five rows back and observed them taking a little girl maybe three or four years old out of her seat laying her down in the aisle working quickly trying to stabilize her condition, The Southwest crew members went into action keeping everybody calm cool and collective, One crew member retrieved a oxygen tank and put a mask over the child face so she could breathe easily while another crew member was on the phone I believe with medical personnel at a hospital, The child’s mother was crying and another crew member was trying to console her, this went on for about 20 minutes before the captain announced that we were going to have to make an emergency landing in Raleigh North Carolina which was about 20 minutes away, The crew work quickly to prepare the plane for landing, when we landed there was medical personnel waiting at the gate they boarded the plane taking the child into the waiting ambulance, we departed about 20 minutes later and they were still working on her next to our plane, unfortunately I don’t know how the child made out, we found out later that the little girl and her family was at Disney World, the trip made possible by the Make-A-Wish foundation, after all that we arrived in Providence only 50 minutes late, anyone who thinks that all the crew members do on the plane is hand out snacks and pick up trash should have the experience I had on this trip, they worked professionally, courteously and where well-trained and ready for this emergency, I just wanted to publicly thank the Southwest Airlines crew members for a job well done.

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“Joe, have you taken Chapman out to lunch twice,” asked Faria.

Botelho answered yes but told Faria he wasn’t sure who paid for the luncheons, when asked. “All of a sudden you want to have a hiring process when you’ve been stringing Mr. Britto and me along for two months,”said Botelho. As Faria and Britto exchanged harsh sentiments, neither backed down. As Britto told Faria he would go head to head with him on arguing the timeline involved, Faria, in animated fashion, removed his suit coat and proceeded to argue as if to make a demonstrative impression.

“There is a disconnect between your brain and your mouth right now,” Britto told Faria. “You’re mad because you wanted to be Mayor, Bobby,” Faria retorted to Britto. “Really? You can say whatever you want because I’ve got nothing to hide,” replied Britto.

Ward two councilwoman Anna Sousa and Mayor Jim Briden hadn’t commented much throughout the constant back and forth between Faria, Botelho and Britto. Briden, who usually lets speakers go on without many rulings on parliamentary order, eventually shook his head and said that the discussion should end. “This isn’t good, let’s wrap it up, let’s cease this,” said Mayor Briden.

The vote was cast with the alignment of Briden, Sousa and Faria against returning Kirby immediately. Botelho and Britto voted to reinstate Kirby.

Kirby had left the chambers without commenting amid speculation that he may take legal action against the city for wrongful termination. Once the acrimony subsided, Britto asked to make a comment before adjournment. “The matter is closed. It’s time to move forward. I want to congratulate you (Tim Chapman) as it appears you will be our manager (until the elected Mayor). I may not always agree with you on policy, but it’s important to move forward

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in the best interest of the city,” said Britto. “I wish you good luck.”

After the meeting, Botelho and Britto both agreed to move forward on the Kirby issue. “Look, we put it on the table about returning Kirby. It didn’t happen. That’s about it,” said Botelho.

“And make sure people know, I’m not against Kirby personally,” said Faria. “If there is an opening (for city manager) and he applies, I’m very open to considering him strongly.

Fire Department Recruiting Snafu

The East Providence City Council voted unanimously at its February 21, 2017 meeting to ask the city Personnel Hearing Board to review their recent decision to not certify a list of firefighter applicants. The action has caused the city to start the entire process over from square one in a move that could cost the city thousands of dollars in overtime costs.

At the council’s last meeting they voted to have city solicitor Greg Dias conduct an investigation into what happened with the recent firefighter hiring controversy.

Ward 1 councilman asked if the meeting minutes were yet available from the hearing board’s votes to not certify applicants.

The council wants the minutes in an attempt to determine why the minimum scoring for fire applicants was lowered and why the hearing board felt the advertising was insufficient.

Dias told the council that the hearing board hasn’t met since their last session and therefore meeting minutes have not been certified. Acting Manager Tim Chapman told the council that he doesn’t know when the board will meet next. “I would hope it’s shortly though,” said Chapman.

The council was told that the hearing board meets “as needed” and not on a regular basis. “These are prestigious boards and everyone wants to sit on them. No one on the council is happy with what happened here. Some decisions are tough. I’m asking the council to send this back to the personnel review board. Now that they know all the facts, let’s make them meet again. That’s my motion,” said Ward 4 councilman Brian Faria.

Before entertaining that motion, Mayor Briden ruled that the council should hear Dias’ report first. The council was also told that the hearing board most likely meets without benefit of legal counsel.

Dias basically upheld the personnel hearing board’s decision.

Dias stated that the city charter didn’t allow for the dropping of the minimum score below an average of 70. Dias also said that in the past the Providence Journal was used for advertising but it wasn’t done so this time.

Dias cited irregularities between a recently completed process to hire police recruits versus the process for firefighters. He stated a wider advertising scope was used for police hiring than for fire applicants.

Dias also said that city staff discussed test scores and then lowered the threshold did so against the city charter. The city ordinance states that once test scores are received by applicants, the final passing level can’t be changed. All of these things were done by unnamed city staff.

Dias reported that the personnel hearing board voted not to certify an applicant list because of process violations. “The city can appeal or sue its own board if it thinks a legal standing exists.

“The decision of the personnel hearing board appears to be a logical decision based upon facts, they really have no obligation to hear this matter again,” advised solicitor Dias.

“We need to send this back to them for a third meeting. Third time is the charm,” continued Faria.

Ward 3 councilman Joe Botelho wasn’t satisfied. “We have no idea who committed what errors. The advertising errors are laughable. The Reporter (where the original ad was placed) goes directly to over 24,000 homes and apartments. The Projo only has a circulation of about 3,000 and the Post is placed in various store locations,” said Botelho. continued on page 8...

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Mayor Jim Briden repeatedly asked that the board should meet with an attorney for legal advice. Ward 2 councilwoman Anna Sousa was also unhappy. “It is disturbing that there were two lists, police and fire. What was so drastically different? Somebody needs to be accountable. How can one list (police) go through with no problems,” Sousa asked.

Delay Could Cost City $900,000

Botelho asked fire chief Oscar Elmasian to address the overtime issue. “We won’t make the March academy either way. At the earliest I need a month to prepare for equipment, training, uniforms, etc,” said Chief Elmasian. “At the extreme we could be looking at $925,000 in overtime expenses in excess of what we anticipate overtime to be. I have 6 openings to fill. I wanted to be able to cover illness, retirements, injury, etc., without a big overtime number,” added the Chief.

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Chief Elmasian was asked if the recent hiring process was similar to past situations. “The process was relatively the same. “I want to clarify something. The lowering of scores was not intended for any gender, race or group. It was done strictly across the board.

This occurred here in City Hall with Human Resources because a percentage of scores didn’t pass,” stated the Chief.

“Has this been done before,” asked Botelho. “Since I’ve been chief, this has not been done (score lowering). I believe it has been done in prior years though,” said Elmasian.

“This case is an aberration,” said Mayor Briden. “I haven’t seen anything like this before. They need an attorney.” “I haven’t either,” chimed in Botelho. Botelho asked Dias why the term city staff is being used. “Do we need to have a special hearing to discuss names? We asked the city manager last meeting and he handed it off to you (Dias). Now you’re giving it to him. This is all legal symantecs, like Abbott and Costello ‘who’s on first,” quipped Botelho.

At this point the usually reserved Tim Chapman seemed visually rattled. Looking at Botelho, Chapman asked him why you didn’t ask the HR Director these questions. Looking out at Chief Elmasian, Chapman said “Chief, you brought up the worst case scenario. I understand you’re understaffed by three right now. You failed to give us the minimum amount for overtime. We talked about this,” said a stern Chapman. Elmasian returned to the podium and differed with the manager. “I gave you a worst case if this takes until September and I gave you a best case which would cost us about two months overtime,” replied the Chief.

“I asked the Chief because he runs the fire department,” Botelho replied to Chapman. “Would you like the HR Director here, I’ll bring her here,” said Chapman.

“Why isn’t she (HR Director Kathleen Waterbury) here,” asked councilwoman Anna Sousa. “Because nobody asked her,” said Chapman. “Knowing this pertinent issue, it’s almost like she is continued on page 10...

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hiding,” said Sousa. “You want her here, I’ll bring her here.” “I did ask at the last meeting where she was,” said Sousa. “I can’t ask her, right? You have to,” added Sousa.

In the end, Brian Faria’s motion was passed by a 5-0 vote to ask the personnel hearing board to schedule a meeting and re-visit their prior actions to not certify a list of applicants. The council also wants the board’s minutes from their meetings. It is unclear at this time if the hearing board will agree. “These are positions that lots of people want to be appointed to,” said Faria. “Well they need to be responsible for their actions. I’m glad my motion passed to send this back to them for review.”

Acting HR Director Lowered Fire Testing Scores

In an email to staff in the Human Resource Department at East Providence City Hall, former Acting HR Director Raymond Benoit writes, “I approved the passing score of 65 for the Fire Fighter written exam in order to comply with the City Affirmative Action Plan per Elmer’s (Elmer Pina, Affirmative Action Officer) recommendation...Go ahead and release the scores to the candidates with the 65 pass point.”

The email copy obtained by The Reporter doesn’t list a date but applicants received a notice about the 65% passing score on or about October 5, 2016. Benoit, a former HR Director for the City, had been filling in for suspended Director Kathleen Waterbury.

Although Benoit’s email indicates he was setting the passing score to 65% from the earlier threshold of 70% based on Pina’s recommendation, it has been learned that Pina was only asked to endorse the process. The initial move to lower the score came from the HR Department.

The Reporter has further learned that the passing grade was set below 70% because more than half of the applicants may not have reached 70%. The across the board lowering of the score was meant as a “precaution” to ensure a higher number of passing scores. Reportedly, ethnicity, gender, etc., was not a consideration as applicants were only identified by ID number.

Passing score levels for different positions have been adjusted in prior years in order to meet provisions of Affirmative Action laws.

This does not seem to be the case with this group of applicants.

Fire department officials have said that applicant passing grades have not been lowered in the past three years, but may have been adjusted in years past.

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At the recent city council meeting on February 21, 2017, Fire Chief Oscar Elmasian said that passing grade changes for fire applicants were not related in any way to ethnic or gender groups.

“I get annoyed when certain groups are blamed,” he said. It was changed “across the board” for all applicants. However applicants had already received information relative to a 70% passing level only to be told it was being reduced to 60%. “This was done at the HR department, not the fire department,” said the Chief.

It is undetermined at this point if an acting department head would make a decision to change a previously announced applicant passing grade without upper management approval. The reason why the passing grade was changed has remained officially unclear.

HR Director Waterbury was reinstated to her position and recently sent all applicants for vacant fire department positions a letter. In that letter dated January 19, 2017, Waterbury states, “I am writing to inform you that at the January 17, 2017 East Providence Hearing Board meeting, the Board did not certify the lists for Firefighters. The Board, under their full and irrevocable authority made the determination that due to several process errors that it was in the best interest of the applicants and the City to redo the fire recruitment process. Due to the large number of applicants... do not call the HR Department but wait for the email as it will answer all of your questions. The City of East Providence sincerely apologizes...” - Kathleen Waterbury, HR Director.

City Owed $1.5 to $2Million in Past Due Water Bills

The City Council was told in February that some 2,000 customers of City water owe close to $2Million in unpaid bills. The City was told by Acting City Manager Tim Chapman that a “shut off policy may be implemented by July 1st,” if the delinquent bills are not paid. “Why haven’t these people paid,” asked Councilman Brian Faria. “Are there financial or medical hardships,” Faria asked.

City Water Superintendent, James Marvel said that he may know of “only about 10 hardships if that. We’ve handled hardship emergencies in the past. These are about 2,000 seriously delinquent cases,” Marvel said.

The City will be working on a policy and will make it available on the City web site. “There is a process for payment plans.”

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To be eligible for a scholarship from the Scholarship Foundation of EP, you must be a resident of the City of East Providence and demonstrate merit and financial need. High school seniors who are East Providence residents can obtain applications in the guidance office of East Providence High School. It can be downloaded and printed from the Scholarship Foundation s website, www. sfofepri.org. Completed senior applications must be postmarked

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Townies Say Goodbye to Harry “Horse” Mutter

Harry Mutter, EPHS Class of 1962 and EPHS Hall of Famer passed away on February 24, 2017. He was the retired Director of Facilities for the EP School Dept. An active volunteer for many Townie and college sports events. He was a longtime school referee in R.I. and a standout athlete at EPHS in a many sports. A ‘62 State Champion in basketball. One of the nation’s most prolific homerun hitters in men’s softball, he is a national softball Hall of Fame member.

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East Providence Town News East Providence Veterans Advisory Committee

Carrying on the project of lining the Memorial Day Parade route with American Flags that Tracy Capobianco started in 2014, the East Providence Veterans Advisory Committee proudly announces the start of our fund raising campaign. Among other projects, we are working with Tracy to put up 120 flags along the parade route.

Each high quality flag set costs around $50. The American Flag is a symbol of freedom and sacrifice the world over. Please consider helping us with a financial donation. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. With a donation of $50 or more you can dedicate your donation to a Veteran or current Military member. For more info or to make a donation you can contact a member of the Veterans Advisory Committee, Tracy Capobianco, or email epveterans@ cityofeastprov.com to arrange to make a donation.

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the looff: East Providence Arts Festival Call for Artists

East Providence, RI, February 23, 2017- The East Providence Arts Council (EPAC) is gearing up for the Third Annual the looff: East Providence Arts Festival. The looff will take place on Saturday August 12, 2017 (rain date August 13) from 11AM-6PM at historic Crescent Park in Riverside, RI. Last year EPAC hosted over 100 artists, artisans and food vendors at the looff.

The submission period for artists and artisans will begin on March 1, 2017 and continue on a rolling basis until July 1, 2017.

All artists must have their work juried. We are seeking fine artists who create paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture, handmade jewelry, fiber and glass. Hand signed, high quality photo reproductions of original work will also be permitted upon review. Other categories may also be considered. EPAC is looking to showcase writers at this year’s festival. Local authors are also encouraged to apply. The link for submissions will be available on the EPAC website, www.eastprovidencearts.org. Questions regarding the submission process can be directed to Courtney Rook Repoza at epacsubmissions@gmail.com EPAC will continue the tradition of offering a limited number of spaces to Non-profit Community Groups. Priority will be placed on East Providence based groups, but all groups will be considered.

The link for Community Partners will also be located on the looff page of the EPAC website.

EPAC has Sponsorship opportunities available for the event.

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Please contact EPAC for Sponsorship information at epartscouncil@gmail.com.

EPAC is really looking forward to making the Third Annual the looff: East Providence Arts Festival the best yet! Hope to see you there!

Details: www.eastprovidencearts.org East Providence Arts Council is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating a thriving arts community in East Providence through promoting arts programs, recognizing local artists, and advising the City Council on the needs of the artistic community.

East Providence Democratic City Committee Announce Newly Elected Slate of Officers

On Monday January 23rd the East Providence Democratic City Committee had a Re-Organizational Meeting. Every two years we reorganize and hold an election of officers to oversee the daily happening of our group. We are proud to announce that the following executive officers were re-elected to office by our membership.

Chairman: John Faria Vice Chairman: Bruce Rogers Recording Secretary: Stephanie Vinhateiro Corresponding Secretary: Julie Silva Tres.: Charlie Dwyer Each of our four Wards have elected Chairpeople to oversee each Ward and are listed below: Ward One: Craig Mcmanus Ward Two: Bryan Silva Ward Three: Luci Stoddard Ward Four: Tim Conley Looking forward to working unified on political and community endeavors.

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March 22 - Boston Flower Show April 5 - Foxwoods April 19 - Magician ADAM TRENT lunch and show at Lantana’s Randolph, Ma. April 26 - Newport Playhouse “The Foursome” lunch and cabaret May 4 - Ocean State Theatre “Victor/Victoria lunch at The Greenwood Inn May 18 - PPAC “Matilda the Musical” May 24 - Lobster Feast @ The Log Cabin- Kings and Queens of Country Music June 4 - PPAC “Riverdance 20th Anniversary” June 7 - Foxwoods June 25-28 Niagara Falls Canada July 12 - Light House Lovers Harbor Cruise Portland MaineLunch at The Clambake Restaurant July 19 - Return To Camelot on Land & Sea in Newport Celebrate JFK’s 100th Birthday August 1 - Tanglewood on Parade Lenox, Ma. Lawn seating- Keith Lockhart & John Williams conductors. 1812 Overture/ Fireworks August 9 - Mt Washington luncheon Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire October 8-13 Iceland For Reservations please contact Deborah Rochford at 437-2983 or 435-7511

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Letter carriers are instructed to hold mail to addresses where ice and snow are not cleared. However, many risk their safety in order to provide service to their customers. None of us want to inconvenience our customers,” Chadsey explained, “but we must ensure the safety of our employees.”

The Postal Service is asking customers to help. The letter carrier will need access to your mailbox clear of snow and ice. Shovel, sand and salt as needed.

Another serious winter hazard to be aware of is letter carriers walking on streets due to unclear city sidewalks. If normal delivery time is after dusk be sure to keep access path to mailbox well lit. Be aware that normal melting of snow during daylight hours will freeze and form a layer of ice, which is sometimes covered by an evening snow fall.

Customers are asked to clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the mailbox, deliver mail and to drive away from it without danger or the need for backing or leaving their vehicle.

In the event of a large storm or multiple storms, a makeshift mail receptacle may be utilized. This can be a box on pole (48 inches off the ground) mounted in a 5-gallon container filled with sand (for stability) and placed roadside.

“Please help our letter carriers provide the best service they can as safely as possible,” Postmaster Chadsey said.

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Revs fans and siblings Samie (15) and Ryan (12) Amoroso from East Providence posed for a photo with Revs midfielder Scott Caldwell during a special event unveiling the team’s new secondary kit for the 2017 MLS season on February 12 at the Optum Field Lounge at Gillette Stadium.

Samie (15) and Ryan (12) Amoroso met New England Revolution midfielder Scott Caldwell and other Revs players at a special event unveiling the team’s new secondary kit for the 2017 MLS season on February 12 at the Optum Field Lounge at Gillette Stadium.

Fans were in attendance to get a first look at the newly-designed jersey and enjoyed an exclusive meet and greet with Revolution players, including Lee Nguyen, Xavier Kouassi, Scott Caldwell, Kelyn Rowe, and Diego Fagundez.

The bold jersey design employs a classic soccer aesthetic that is authentic to the sport and unique among today’s MLS clubs. The red-and-white striped pattern is inspired by the 13 stripes on the American flag, representing the original American colonies.

The New England Revolution kick-off their 2017 season on the road against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, March 4 at 6:00PM ET. The team’s first home game will be on Saturday, March 11 at 2:00PM ET against Orlando City SC. Both games will be broadcasted by Comcast SportsNet. For the full 2017 schedule, please visit www.revolutionsoccer.net/schedule.

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Ed and Naomi Ketz of Riverside were recently recognized and honored by the Worldwide Marriage Encounter organization as the longest married couple in the entire state of Rhode Island.

Representatives of the organization, along with the Diocese of Providence, presented Ed and Naomi with their certificate, a letter from Bishop Tobin, and a copy of the U.S. Congressional Record commemorating the announcement. Brian Faria, Councilman for Ward 4 of East Providence, presented the couple with a proclamation from the city. Ed is 92 years old and Naomi is 87. They have lived in the same location in Riverside since 1959 and have been married for 68 years.

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Saint Raphael Academy Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll

Pawtucket, RI (February 23, 2017) -- Saint Raphael Academy congratulates students from the East Providence who have achieved honor roll status for the second quarter marking period in academic year 2016-17. They are: Highest Honors Grade 9: Madison Cabral (E. Providence), Stephanie Murphy (Rumford), Adrianna Sepe (E. Providence) Grade 10: Emily Fournier (Riverside) Grade 11: Sky Carrion (E. Providence), Noelani Noel (E. Providence) Grade 12: Arabella DiSanto (Riverside) First Honors Grade 9: Freya Badger (E. Providence), Saylor Costa (E. Providence), Adam Gomes (Rumford), Rachel Gomes (Rumford), Colby Luiz (Rumford), Joseph Noel (E. Providence) Grade 10: Hayley Furtado (E. Providence) Grade 12: Rebecca Amaral (E. Providence), Dominic DeAndrade (E. Providence), Connor Finelli (Rumford), Caroline Mignacca (Rumford), Vanessa Mansi (E. Providence), Jaret Pires (E. Providence) Second Honors Grade 9: Andrew Aguiar (E. Providence) Grade 10: John Brennan (Riverside), Shawn Hughes (Riverside), Reilly Johnston (E. Providence), Benjamin Senra (Riverside) Grade 11: Patrick Coughlin II (Riverside), Grace Gomes (Rumford), Connor Midgley (Riverside), Madalyn Pianka (E. Providence) Grade 12: David Alves (E. Providence), Julia Hurley (Rumford), Katherine Lynch (Rumford), Aaron Soares (Rumford)

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University News Regis Student Makes the Dean’s List

Regis, a Catholic university in Greater Boston, is pleased to announce that 433 students have made the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the 2016 fall semester.

Rachel Briden, of East Providence, RI (02916) is among the students who made the Dean’s List. Briden is class of 2020.

Lauren Landry of Rumford Enrolls as Eastern Connecticut State University Student for Spring 2017 Semester

Willimantic, CT - Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its list of newly enrolled students for the spring 2017 semester. Lauren Landry of Rumford is attending Eastern this semester.

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Springfield, MA - Briana McQueeney, of Riverside, RI (02915) has been named to the President’s List at Western New England University for the Fall semester. McQueeney is working toward a degree in Forensic Biology. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Samantha Labrecque of East Providence named to the University of New Hampshire’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 Semester

Durham, NH - Samantha Labrecque of East Providence has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for earning Honors for the fall 2016 semester. Labrecque is majoring in English Teaching.

Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time course load (12 or more graded credits). Highest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.

Alexandra Maroto, of Rumford, Spends Winter Break Volunteering in Ecuador on an Assumption College SEND Trip

Worcester, MA - The Assumption College Office of Campus Ministry has announced that Alexandra Maroto, of Rumford, spent the winter break on one of the College’s SEND Service Immersion Trips. Maroto traveled to Ecuador. In Guayaquil, Ecuador, students participated in a Service Immersion Retreat at the College’s partner organization in Ecuador, Rostro de Cristo. Rostro de Cristo provides spiritual and educational opportunities for young people from the U.S to live out the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people of Ecuador. These opportunities help inspire students to establish a lifelong commitment to faith, service, social justice, and solidarity in the global community.

As part of the College’s Campus Ministry Office’s SEND Service Immersion Program, established in 1986, the students-accompanied by faculty, staff and alumni-have the opportunity to directly impact communities through volunteer work. SEND participants bond with fellow peers, faculty, staff, and alumni while working sideby-side to rebuild neighborhoods, gain new cultural perspective, and engage in prayer activities that reflect on ideals rooted in the Assumptionist tradition. SEND has partnered with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Romero Center Ministries, Catholic Charities, and Rostro de Cristo Ministry.

This January, students traveled to Baltimore, MD; Camden, NJ; Tuscaloosa, AL; and Guayaquil, Ecuador. During spring break 2017, students will head to Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; Immokalee, FL; Norristown, PA; Trenton, NJ; and Georgetown, DE. “Our hope for the students participating in SEND is that they begin to view service as an opportunity to build relationships with others in ways that recognize our shared human dignity and call us to a life of faith in action,” said Vincent Sullivan-Jacques, assistant director of Campus Ministry and director of volunteer outreach and community engagement.

The SEND Immersion Program instills in each participant a mission to serve, which is at the core of Assumption’s foundations in the Catholic Tradition. For more about Campus Ministry, visit http:// www.assumption.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry.

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URI Student Tiffany Ferreira of Rumford Completes Fall 2016 Internship

Kingston, RI - University of Rhode Island student Tiffany Ferreira of Rumford, RI, recently completed a fall 2016 internship with Rhode Island Family Court CASA. In an internship, URI students have the opportunity to apply theory to practice in the field, and then return to the classroom ready to apply practice to theory. URI’s experiential learning coordinators partner with faculty to design internships with structured learning outcomes that will provide students with a competitive advantage when they graduate.

Developed with faculty across campus, many internships may provide students with unique inter-disciplinary experiences. In addition, the University’s online element helps students continue to be engaged with their experiential coordinator and peers throughout the semester or year.

The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the University’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. In May 2016, more than 3,200 undergraduate and about 660 graduate degrees were awarded. The University now has more than 120,000 alumni worldwide.

URI Students Featured in Production of “The School for Lies”

Kingston, RI - The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department announces the opening of “The School for Lies,” by David Ives, adapted from Moliere’s “The Misanthrope”.

“The School For Lies” is set in Paris in 1666 at a fashionable salon run by a sharp-tongued and witty young widow, Celimene. She is pursued by a number of shallow suitors whom she is able to live off of without ever taking them up on any of their offers. Enter Frank, who has recently changed his name while away in London. He is determined to live up to his new name by being frank and rude to everyone. When Frank and Celimene meet, the sparks fly in this hilarious adaptation.

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Rumford Resident Earns Second Academic Honors from Clark University

Worcester, MA - February 27, 2017 – Shannon D. Briden, of Rumford, Rhode Island (02916) has been named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2016 semester.

To be eligible for second honors, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, of a maximum of 4.3 (all A+s).

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Six of the 7 original Rizzz band members were graduates of East Providence High School. Non-Townie Joe “Klem” Klimek was from nearby Connecticut. Rizzz EPHS graduates are: Rick Couto 1969, Dave Tanury, Jerry Xavier and Kenn Reynolds, 1970 and Bob Weisberger and Jim Tait, 1971.

“I am humbled at the outpouring of congratulations on the recent induction of Rizzz into The RIMHOF,” said David Tanury. “It’s been an incredible journey, a long trip, getting here. Thanks to the board of trustees in choosing this year’s class of inductees,” Tanury added. Tanury marveled at the fact that even as the band gets older, they are still around. “I’m so glad that we, Rizzz, are all still intact after over beginning...

40 years! We are planning a chronological performance featuring all ten members, so please try to make this historic musical event (Awards ceremony on April 30th) in April,” Tanury urged his followers.

Indeed after some 40 plus years of playing together, Rizzz, which disbanded in 1981, will reunite all 10 band members for an encore performance on April 30th at The Met. It certainly is shaping up as a Serving show followers of Rizzz and all music lovers MA & RI won’t want to miss. for 35 years continued on page 18...

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Rizz today.

The Reporter recently sat down with Rizzz mainstay Dave Tanury in a coffee shop in his native Riverside. “I’m born raised and still living where I grew up in good old Riverside,” said a reminiscing Tanury. The famed guitarist began teaching himself to play guitar when very young. Tanury was a member of the once internationally known Barrington Boys Choir. “As a choir member then I knew I loved to sing and had a good feel for music. I taught myself how to play the guitar and haven’t stopped since,” smiled Tanury.

Tanury rejects the notion that he was the band leader for Rizzz.

“There really is no Rizzz leader, we were a band of 7 heads - truly a democracy. I had a vision of a band that would have multiple singers that could play anything we wanted in the clubs, instead

of the usual top 40 tunes that most bands played, and it was met with great success,” said Tanury. It was Rhode Island’s original jam band. Close followers of Rizzz and the other bands that Tanury plays for will tell you that “Dave was and is the heart and soul of most bands he played with.” Tanury is a prolific song writer and along with fellow Townie Jim Tait did most of the band’s songwriting.

Tanury and Tait are also extraordinary guitar players.

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Rizzz began selling out the biggest clubs in the state and were talent as a graphic artist. Rizzz had another edge that not many soon joined by pianist Jerry Xavier. After a change in 1978, Tanury, bands had. A RISD grad, Rick created all of the band’s fabulous Klem and Reynolds were joined by three new players, keyboardist, art work,” said an admiring Tanury.

Riverside resident Paul Sauvageau, lead guitarist Richard Herzog Famed music promoter Rich Lupo, a Brown University graduate, and drummer Gary St. Germain. The new lineup didn’t miss a became synonymous with music in Rhode Island and beyond. “I beat and leaned even more heavily towards originals by Tanury, was hoping some day to be able to get Rizzz to play at our club,” Klem and Herzog. he said in an interview years ago. Almost since Lupo began hiring The precursors to the Rizzz success may have been those bands, Rizzz has been involved. “Ever since day one, Rizzz has classic “garage bands” popular in the sixties. Tanury and friends played at one time or another at Lupo’s or The Met,” said Tanury. formed a band called Carpetbaggers and played at school dances Even after Rizzz stopped playing regularly in 1981, they have stayed at Riverside Junior High School. Their singing and music became associated with Lupo’s or The Met in Pawtucket, R.I. instantly popular with local kids. The band morphed into what might At one time Rizzz had hoped to gain a recording deal with Warhave been one of East Providence’s and then Rhode Island’s most ner Brothers studio. Lowell George was an American songwriter, famous early local bands - The Yeomen. The Yeomen, featured multi-instrumentalist, and producer, who was the primary guitarist, Townies Tanury, Jerry Xavier, Alan Chadsey and Pat Leonard. The vocalist, and songwriter for the rock band Little Feat. George also roots go back even further as Kenny Grover, Chadsey and Xavier briefly joined Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention as rhythm guitarwere in the band ‘Upsets’, before The Yeomen. ist and nominal lead vocalist and then formed the band Little Feat.

About a year ago, Tanury was surprised with a knock on his George was also a producer, and produced the Grateful Dead’s Riverside front door. Standing there were some of the original 1978 album Shakedown Street, as well as Little Feat’s records and Yeomen. “It was amazing! I was extremely thrilled to see the surother famous bands. viving members of my first real band, The Yeomen, as they came to the house that started it all. We had a great time remembering our high school years and the music we made almost 50 years ago. We reminisced about all the practices and gigs we played and times we had,” said a sentimental Tanury. Al Chadsey lives in the Washington, DC area and has been a major restaurateur there for years. “We all wanted to see the cellar like the old days,” said Tanury. “It brought back memories.”

When they first got together in the sixties, The Yeomen were the most popular band in East Providence for CYO, church and school dances. “When The Yeomen were playing, it would be a full house with the police often turning away kids due to capacity of the church halls,” said one former CYO organizer.

Frank Kingston Smith was an American radio disk jockey who worked extensively in Top 40 and oldies formatted AM and FM stations in major Northeastern United States markets for almost three decades. Smith was at WICE radio in R.I. in 1967-68. “Smith called us in ‘68 and arranged for The Yeomen to open for the Beach Boys in a Thanksgiving concert at the old R.I. Auditorium. We played a six-song set, it was awesome,” recalled Tanury. The Yeomen also opened for national bands like Buffalo Springfield, Strawberry Alarm Clark and others. They were in demand on the big stage.

As The Yeomen began to graduate from high school, they moved on as some joined the service or went to college and jobs.

“But the ride continued,” said Tanury. For Rizzz, it all started in 1973 with Dave Tanury, Jim Tait, Rick Couto, Bob Weisberger, Kenn Reynolds and Joe “Klem” Klimek. Guitarists David Tanury and Kenn Reynolds.

Jim Tait and drummer Rick Couto had a band called Powerhouse.

“We played around Riverside at the time and really got solid as a band.” Powerhouse added bass guitarist Kenn Reynolds, harmonica and sax player Joe “Klem” Klimek and saxophonist Bob Weisberger to form Rizzz. The rest became Hall of Fame history.

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Lowell George sat down with Rizzz to produce recordings. The band was excited and they had hoped to realize a dream of recording music. Unfortunately the abrupt, untimely death of producer George in June of 1979, put a major detour in Rizzz’s plan to record. The Townie born band never recorded as hoped since the loss of George.

Rizzz basically disbanded in 1981, although still performing in mini-reunion shows.

On April 30th, the unveiling ceremony for all 10 Hall of Fame exhibits takes place at 2 p.m. at The Met in Pawtucket, RI. A concert will follow at 3 p.m. with Rizzz, Greene, and the Wild Turkey Band/Hometown Rockers.

Hall of Fame Chairman Robert Billington said the ceremonies and concerts are “a virtual ‘who’s who’ of Rhode Island music history.”

Another prominent local musician, Jim Tait, Dave Tanury, Kenn Reynolds, Klem Klimek, James Vierra, is a 1972 EPHS graduate. ViJerry Xavier and Bob Weisberger. erra, a talented guitarist and vocalist himself has played with his good friend Tanury for decades with different bands including Tanoose, Contact, Uptown Rulers and more. “Over perform the hits of artists: Tower of Power, Chicago, Frank Sinatra, the years, I have had the pleasure and honor of performing with James Brown, Glen Miller, Van Morrison, Blood Sweat and Tears, many RIMHOF inductees. There is one in particular that I want to and classic hits from the 1930’s up to today. give my special tribute to, Dave Tanury. I have been playing music Tanury also acknowledges the influence of 1970 EPHS graduate with David on and off for nearly 40 years,” said Vierra. “Immediately, and former Townie band director, Jack McNamara. “Mac is about from day one, we became more than friends, we became broththe best guitarist I’ve known,” said Tanury. “Jack Mac was my first ers. I have learned many things from David, not limited to music, intro to another guitarist and he invited me to his rehearsal where I but about life in general,” added Vierra. Vierra went on to say that first met Jim Tait and Kenn Reynolds and that’s history!” he added.

Tanury has inspired many musicians in Rhode Island. “He is often East Providence Music Teacher Also Honored: a first call for live performance and studio work when serious guitar In an added twist, current Riverside Middle School chorus work is required. His induction to the RIMHOF is more than justified director, John Baldaia, is also a 2017 RIMHOF inductee. In 1975, and is perhaps overdue,” he added. guitarists John Baldaia and Paul Gaudette, bassist Pat Davis, and David Torti, a 1978 EPHS graduate and Las Vegas-based interdrummer David Bottai formed The Wild Turkey Band in Pawtucket. nationally known entertainment director for headline performers, Their rootsy repertoire (Van Morrison, the Dead, Reggae, Blues) attributes much of his success to fellow Townie,Tanury. “Dave proved a hit and by 1977, they were on top of the scene. In 1978, Tanury was the person who influenced me going into the music after adding Peter Hadden on sax and Eric North on keys, they business as an audio engineer, a profession I’ve been in for 37 introduced originals by Baldaia and band mates into the mix and years. It all came about after a Rizzz gig at Lupos when after the their fan base soon covered the entire Northeast. In 1980, Baldaia show Dave invited me to Normandy Sound in Warren to watch him left the group to pursue a career in jazz and currently teaches music produce a local band,” said Torti. “My involvement with some of in East Providence. The Wild Turkey band eventually became the the most famous singers and musicians in the world, can be traced Hometown Rockers. back to my work with Dave Tanury.”

Dave Tanury is quick to thank family and friends who have Today, in addition to playing some gigs with Rizzz and others, supported him through his years of music. “I thank my parents Tanury is a mainstay playing guitar and adding vocals to the imfor their encouragement and support of those early days playing mensely popular Brass Attack. Brass Attack is a ten-piece band music in my house when I was a kid and continue to feel blessed featuring horns, a rhythm section, and a female lead vocalist. They by the support I receive every day from family and friends. It’s been a long, interesting ride and it continues,” said Tanury.

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Events & Activities Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island Offers Free Dementia Educational Series

Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island (Hope Hospice RI) is providing a free educational series for caregivers of advanced dementia.

The series is a component of Hope Hospice RI’s Joined in Care advanced dementia program. Facilitated by members of the hospice interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains and grief counselors, the series provides caregivers with the educational resources and tools to help them on their caregiving journey.

Schedule

St. Martha’s Church Parish Hall, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI Monday, March 13, 2017, 5: 30 – 7 p.m. – Dementia 101: Discussing What’s Happening to Your Loved One Monday, April 3, 2017, 5:30 – 7 p.m. – Deeper Than Words: Exploring Ways to Connect When Memory is Lost Monday, May 1, 2017, 5:30 – 7 p.m. – Facing the Changes: Dealing with Progressive Loss Monday, June 5, 2017, 5:30 – 7 p.m. – Keeping Yourself Healthy: Body, Mind and Spirit Cost: Free to the community.

Register: For more information or to pre-register, please call (401) 415-4311. Attendees are welcome to attend one or all sessions.

About Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island

Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island is the second oldest hospice in the nation and has been a leader in hospice and palliative care for more than 40 years. The non-profit offers comprehensive medical, emotional and spiritual care for people facing serious illness.

Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island is the major teaching affiliate for hospice and palliative medicine for the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and Knights of Columbus Council #5108 Blood Drive Sunday, March 19th

Blood Drive Sunday March 19, 2017 sponsored by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and Knights of Columbus Council #5108. Location lower Church 984 Taunton Ave. Seekonk 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Appointments available at www.ribc.org with Sponsor code 1375.

The East Bay Retired Teachers Association Winter Luncheon Thursday, March 23rd

The East Bay Retired Teachers Assn. will be holding their winter luncheon at the Wharf Tavern in Warren on Thursday, March 23, 2017.The meeting will convene at 11:00 AM with the scholarship raffle to follow. The selections are baked scrod, chicken marsala and prime rib at the cost of $20.Sent your check made out to EBRTA and selection to Cheryl Camara 144 Dean St. Seekonk, Ma. 02771 by March 16 .Our winter project will be to collect health and beauty products for the Good Neighbors Food Bank at St Brendan’s Church. These can include razors, band-aids,Toothbrushes/ toothpaste,deodorants,body/hand lotions,soap, shampoo/conditioners etc.Please remember to bring your raffle items as these provide scholarships for deserving students from East Providence and Warren/Bristol.

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Riverside Little League’s Meat & LOBSTAH Raffle Comedy Connection in East Providence Every Saturday from Noon to 3:00pm

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Seekonk Save A Pet Hosts Their 30th Annual Auction March 28, 29 & 30

Save The Dates! Help support the Seekonk Animal Shelter by joining us for the 30th Annual Spring Auction, hosted by Seekonk Save A Pet Society. The event will be held on the evenings of March 28, 29 and 30th, 2017 at the Ramada Inn located at 213 Taunton Avenue (Rte 44), Seekonk, MA from 6:30 – 10:00pm each night.

Each evening is full of fun and excitement as local celebrities auction off donated items and services in a casual setting! Free admission. Refreshments will be available.

Please visit www.SeekonkSaveAPet.org or the Seekonk Save A Pet Facebook page for more details, including photos of actual auction items, which will be updated weekly. If interested in donating a new item, gift certificate or service, please contact Patricia Cloutier 508-336-4223.

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East Providence Schedules Clinic for Rabies Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats and Dog Licensing April 2nd

(East Providence, RI) The City of East Providence, Office of the City Clerk, in conjunction with the East Providence Animal Shelter and the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association will be hosting a Rabies Clinic on Sunday, April 2, 2017, from 10:00am-12:00pm, at Breed Hall, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence. Appointments in advance are not required. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.

In an effort to help residents comply with the State Rabies Law, the cost for obtaining a rabies vaccination for a dog or cat is just $10.00 per companion animal. In order for a dog or cat to receive a three year vaccination, human companions must present proof of previous vaccination, a copy of their previous rabies certificate, dated within the last three years is required, otherwise the companion animal will receive a one year vaccination only.

In addition, dog licenses will be available at the Clinic. The City of East Providence requires dogs to be licensed, a license fee with proof of the companion animals spay or neuter is just $13.00 per dog, $5.00 for senior citizens/disabled. If the dog is unaltered the cost is $33.00, $15.00 for senior citizens.

For vaccinations, residents will need to pay in cash only, checks, credit and debit cards will not be accepted. For Dog Licensing, residents may pay by cash or check, credit and debit cards will not be accepted. For questions contact the East Providence City Clerk’s Office at 435-7596.

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Church News & Events St. Raymond’s Church Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

in St. Raymond’s Church Hall, 1240 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 Great food and a 7:00 p.m. performance by the Irish Dancers from the Damhsa Studio!

Tickets on sale now through March 1 after all weekend Masses* and at the parish office** during regular business hours.

Tickets: Adults $15; Children under 12 $7.50; Children under 5 free—but must have ticket!

Buy or reserve your tickets now! No tickets sold at the door. *Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday at 8:00 a.m.; Sunday at 10:00 a.m. **Parish Office: 2 Matilda Street, Providence, RI 02904 -- 401-351-4224 -- hours: Weekdays: 9-12/1:30-4

Church Offers Chowder & Clam Cakes

Following a years long tradition Riverside Congregational Church will again be offering our famous take out of chowder (red, white & clear) for $4 per pint and $8 per quart, our tasty clam cakes for $8 dozen and $4 per half dozen and stuffies for $2.75 each. Our take out sales will run from Friday, March 3rd thru Friday, April 7th from noon til 6:00 pm. You can place your order by calling 433-2039. The church is located on the corner of Bullocks Pt. and Oak Avenues.

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Haven United Methodist Church March News!

HOLY WEEK REVIVAL – Haven UMC will be hosting the Minister’s Alliance of RI’s observance of Holy Week, April 10-14, 2017.

Services Monday through Thursday will be at 7:00 pm. Thursday evening will include Communion. Good Friday service is from 12 noon to 3 pm, with 7 pastors reinacting the 7 Last Words of Christ.

Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI. Contact 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.

GEORGIA YOUTH CHOIR from Newnan First UMC in Newnan, GA will be performing at Haven on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 @ 7:00 pm. Admission is FREE (no love offering either!). Save the date and spread the word!! Come enjoy an evening of incredible music!

HAVEN UMC THRIFT STORE: Now open EVERY SATURDAY from 9 am to 12 pm. Our blessings are overflowing! Lowest prices around. Women’s and Men’s winter coats - $3-5, Children’s clothing sizes newborn to 6 - 50 cents, ALL shoes - $1.00, Comforters and blankets - $3-5. So much to see! Donations accepted (we’ll pickup clothing and small items if needed). Shelving and clothing racks needed! Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for information or to make donations.

Volunteers are welcome!

EAST PROVIDENCE CHURCH YOUTH BASKETBALL - ANYONE from Haven or the community, ages 8 to 17, is welcome to play.

Practices will be on Wednesday - 5:30-7 pm for 8-14 year olds,

7-8:30 for 15-17 year olds. Games for the 8 to 14 year olds are on Saturday mornings. Coach Jim Hibbert. Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-4384911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.

Weekly WORSHIP SERVICE - Service is at 10 am on Sunday, followed by Coffee Hour. Come refresh yourself through worship and food! Children’s Sunday School will be held during worship service. Adult Bible Study is 12:00 noon on Sunday. Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.

Do you or your group/organization need a place to hold meetings? Sporting events? Activities? Conferences? We have SPACE AVAILABLE! Many spaces available from small to large, including a gym. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessability. Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for room sizes, availability and suggested donations.

JUST FOR KIDS! Saturday, Mar 18th from 11am to 1pm. Open to all kids ages 4 to 13. Pastor Althea (and other brave adults) will explore Bible stories, enjoy play time and have lunch (church provided). ALL KIDS ARE WELCOME!!! Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-4384911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.

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Club & Museum News East Providence Historical Society 50th Anniversary Year

“2nd Sunday” Spring Open Houses March 12/ April 9 / May 14 1:00 - 3:30pm

John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916 “Hikes” : meet Ernie Germani of the EP Conservation Com. at the gazebo -1:30 Exhibit: “Hunt’s Mills: A 100 Year Retrospective Through the Lens of a Camera”

From 1895 - 1925, Hunt’s Mills was the most famous area in the Rumford section of East Prov. mainly because of the amusement park built by the Rumford Baking Powder Company for its employees but also because of the natural beauty of the site with the falls, rapids, and the Ten Mile River which encloses the property.

It was said to be the most painted and photographed site in the entire area in the early 1900s and some of those professional photographs/ postcards are in the Hunt House collection. This spring the museum highlights those photos/ postcards and features them along side the work of five local amateur photographers who capture Hunt’s wildlife and beauty today.

General Meeting/Pot Luck March 27 Newman Church Hall 100 Newman Avenue

Pot Luck - 6pm - Program 7pm (coffee and dessert at 6:45) “Birds Of The Blackstone”

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This Spring, the EPHS will feature 3 programs about the Blackstone Valley Corridor/ National Park of which Hunt’s Mills defines the southeastern boundary. The first of these programs, co-sponsored with the 10 Mile River Group and the EP Conservation Commission, presents naturalist/ horticuluralist Rosanne Sherry and her acclaimed talk about the birds on this flyway. Rosanne is no stranger to Hunt’s Mills, as she directed the Master Gardener start-up program there.

She is an interpretive volunteer with the Corridor/ National Park Service, garnering awards for her work in 2016. The public is welcome at the Pot Luck supper - please bring a main dish / salad to share.

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April 24 program: Atwater/ Donnelly Duo for a musical look at the times celebrated by the Corridor - co-sponsored with the Weaver Library May 22 program: Nat’l Park Head Ranger Kevin Klyberg - place :TBA Visit the new EPHS web site at www.ephist.org

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(Pawtucket, RI) The first of April may be a day to suffer fools, but it may also turn out to be the day that you begin to learn a new handcraft, art or skill at historic Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket.

Trad Arts Studio @ Slater Mill welcomes spring with three classes in the fiber arts. A notable change for 2017 is a new Saturday session. Normally held mid-week, the ten-week course Handweaving, with instructor Suzi Ballenger, will be offered on Saturday mornings from April 1 through June 10.

Two Wednesday evening classes will also be offered. They are Hand-knitting, with Emily O’Neil, and the long-running Chair Caning, with Steve Emma.

A workshop in Natural Dyeing will be offered in May or June as a one-day Saturday class, the date to be announced later in the season.

“Trad Arts Studio classes emphasize intimate, hands-on instruction,” said Erika Davis, who programs the studio. “As always, this season’s classes will be limited in size, and tailored to individual skill levels.”

Trad Arts Studio is a fiber arts initiative that provides opportunities for the public to participate in classes focusing on traditionallybased crafts. These skills, passed down through generations of makers, tie into the rich history of 1793 Old Slater Mill as a textile mill-turned-museum with an immediate connection to the American Industrial Revolution.

“Slater Mill wants to preserve the cultural heritage of our site by empowering our community with contemporary skills in the traditionally-based arts,” adds Davis.

Chair caning and handweaving are the studio’s two longest-running classes, while hand-knitting recently re-emerged on the seasonal roster. Slater Mill hosts a concentrated weekend knitting conference with classes each January, but there is demand for more instruction at other times of year.

Trad Arts Studio boasts expert teaching artists that have developed a following over the years due to their advanced skills, patient demeanors, and ability to teach in a way that applies across multiple skill levels.

Master traditional artist Steve Emma teaches Chair Caning. As a craftsman, Steve has become a local fixture as both teacher and maker. His six-week class will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Students learn through the process of repairing one of their own chairs.

Career production weaver and exhibiting textile artist Suzi Ballenger teaches the 10-week Handweaving class on Saturdays at 10 a.m. Her 25-years of experience inform her expert instruction on all facets of the

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RISD alum, textile designer and educator Emily O’Neil will teach a 6-week class on Hand-knitting on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. O’Neil will guide students through a knitting project from cast on to cast off, while addressing technique and problem solving as they go.

Slater Mill is located at 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. Email info@slatermill. org, or call (401) 725-8638 ext.106.

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Rain boot wreath

Do you have a pair of rain boots your kids have grown out of? Use these as an adorable way to display silk flowers in the entryway. Simply select your favorite long-stem flowers from your local craft store (hint: tulips are perfect for spring). Have kids help arrange flowers inside boots and then hang with a large decorative ribbon on your door.

Thumbprint flower pots

Jazz up boring terracotta pots with acrylic paint and the tiny fingerprints from your mini helpers. Have kids wear a smock (acrylic paint can stain), then carefully dip fingertips into paint and press onto the pot. For example, red fingerprints can be turned into cute ladybugs with a few black details when dry. You can also use fingerprints to create flowers, butterflies and more.

Flip-flop welcome sign

Favorite warm-weather foot gear can be used to create a cute sign welcoming guests to your home. Buy four pairs of colorful flip flops from any dollar store. Line up and then

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When done, let kids adorn with colorful gems, stickers, and other fun spring details.

PEEPS spring centerpiece

PEEPS is the quintessential springtime candy, but is also great when used in crafts like this colorful centerpiece. Just follow these easy DIY directions and you’ll create a centerpiece that will be a real conversation starter for kids and adults alike. For more project ideas, visit www.marshmallowpeeps.com.

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2. Place PEEPS on top of jelly beans, making sure to save a few for the corners of the vase. Don’t be afraid to squeeze them into the space. You should have enough to fill in any gaps.

3. Gerberas are usually sold with plastic tubes on the stems for support. Keeping the plastic in place, cut the flowers to desired length and arrange them in the smaller vase.

4. Cutting shorter stems for the outside flowers and longer stems for the inner ones will give you a nice rounded top. And don’t skimp on flowers: If you don’t want to use that many gerberas, find a pair of smaller vases.

5. Take kids on a nature walk and collect pine cones. Brush off dirt and allow to dry if moist. Then, lay out paper and have kids paint pine cones in festive pastel colors. Mint green, soft pink and sky blue are classic spring hues. Once dry, display in a decorative bowl and hang from strings in front of a window.

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Home & Garden New Neutrals Dominate the Color Trends of 2017

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(BPT) - From furniture to walls, new homes to remodels, cool grays have dominated home design palettes for the last five years.

Look to 2017 to gently shake things up with a focus on fresh neutrals that bring warm and cool tones together to create versatile color with timeless appeal.

One of the most notable trends of the year is the transition of neutrals from monochrome gray to warmer hues, including complex taupe, beige, khaki and brown colors. These warmer tones create an inviting feeling, and while grays will continue to be popular, look for hybrid hues that blend the best of gray with warmer undertones for colors that are unique, yet familiar.

The perfect example of this trend is Poised Taupe (SW 6039), the Sherwin-Williams 2017 Color of the Year. Earthen brown combines with conservative gray resulting in a weathered, woodsy and complex neutral that fits well in virtually any room.

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2017 Spring marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “Not cool or warm, nor gray or brown, Poised Taupe brings a sense of coziness and harmony that people are seeking.”

If you’re looking to refresh your space with this new color trend, there are countless opportunities. Here are four stunning home decor themes using this up-and-coming color:

Cornflower hues

With its cool-yet-warm vibe, Poised Taupe is an ideal complement to cornflower hues. For example, when paired with the faded indigo of Stardew (SW 9138), it creates a charming palette ideal for French countryside aesthetics. This fun twist on a classic is sure to produce timeless results in the kitchen or living spaces.

Organic re-imagined

Create an updated nature-inspired palette in your home with citrus green, weathered bronze, mustard yellow and light, cooltoned blue paired with earthy neutrals like Poised Taupe. This contemporary organic look is perfectly re-imagined for the modern world with just the right amount of visual appeal.

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Saturated color pairings that evoke deep moods are gaining popularity. Taking cues from baroque and romanticism designs, the Sherwin-Williams Noir palette is rich with colors that are reminiscent of vine-ripe fruits, dramatic wine colors and deep blues. Balance this mysterious palette with a neutral like Poised Taupe and you’ll have a look that is unexpected and gorgeous.

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Gray tones always provide a clean, modern base, but contrasting these hues with vivid colors allows you to transform any room into a contemporary paradise. Try using the deep teal of Marea Baja (SW 9185) and sunny hued Bee (SW 6683) alongside Poised Taupe to create a graphic look perfect for the office or kids rooms.

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Home & Garden Thoughtful Home Design: 4 Tips To Transform Any Small Space

(BPT) - During the 1950s, the average-sized American home was just around 1,700 square feet. Fast forward to today, and the average size has increased to about 2,600 square feet, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While many Americans think the bigger the better, there is a growing trend of homeowners around the country opting to downsize to tiny homes, condominiums, apartments or just smaller single-family homes.

Deciding to scale down is driven by many reasons - the quest for less maintenance, parents recently becoming empty nesters, an increase in the cost of living or simply looking to live a greener lifestyle. However, having less square footage doesn’t need to mean skimping on style or function.

If you are planning on downsizing, here are four tips for thoughtful small space home design.

1. Think durable material that can handle double duty.

As people continue to downsize, it is important to maximize space by having rooms work double duty. If your home isn’t large enough to accommodate an eating area and an office, have your kitchen island work as both.

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By doing so, this creates an optical illusion of space and adds a designer’s touch.

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It may seem obvious, but when moving or scaling back on your next home, be sure to take an inventory of everything you own, and only bring items that make you happy. Without the extra storage space larger homes afford, downsizing is a great opportunity to really ask yourself, “Do I love this and do I need it?” When you have only the possessions you love surrounding you in your new space, it will automatically feel bigger.

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Home & Garden Trend Alert: Wood Planks Warm Up Ceilings and Walls (BPT) - For centuries, hardwood planks have been the ultimate Home renovators discovered that installing new wood floormaterial for residential floors. Combining exceptional durability boards overhead is not only a surefire way to refresh an interior with unrivalled good looks, oak, walnut, cherry or other solid-wood - even change its character entirely, if so desired - but also an floorboards add value and beauty to any home they grace. But effective method of covering old, damaged ceilings with relative these days, handsome timber planking is not only found underfoot, ease. “Tongue-and-groove can be installed directly over drywall, but also on the ceilings and walls of many stylish houses, whether plaster, and other ceiling materials,” Ascher says. “Just make sure newly built or freshly renovated. it is securely attached to the joists underneath.”

“Timber beams and wood paneling have always played imporcontinued next page... tant roles in historical and contemporary residential design, and continue to do so,” says Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center, www.hardwoodinfo.com. “But in addition to these classic applications, we’ve seen a strong trend toward the use of floorboard-style wood planks on ceilings and walls. Homeowners are Have you heard of Marshall Building & Or take it from Jay Midwood, a 4th generation finding it’s a great way to create interiors Remodeling, the local family company that works Marshall customer: that are clean and modern yet still have hard to deliver more value, beauty and peace "I am the 4th generation in my family to use a traditional warmth.” of mind to their roofing, siding, and window Marshall Building & Remodeling. Since buying New York-based interior designer customers? They’ve been doing this since 1983, and my house in 2010, Marshall has worked on my roof Laura Bohn agrees. “I’ve installed woodpeople agree their no-pressure, honest approach and replaced a bay window, basement windows plank ceilings in many projects, both in stands out. and bedroom windows. Tom Marshall still shares the city and the country,” she says. “The Just read their A+ reviews on Angie’s List and with me the story of my great grandfather climbing ceiling is often a forgotten surface, but I the Better Business Bureau. People say they are the ladder and getting on the roof and instructing like to think of it as the fifth wall in a room likable, sincere and offer the best work and service the guys how to do it right (my great grandfather - a blank canvas that can enhance the at the best price. That’s why their business thrives was an accountant, not in construction!). You will architecture of a space.” on repeat customers and referrals, many of whom not find a more personable, knowledgeable and A case in point is a vacation home are the children and grandchildren of their original cost-friendly professional group than the Marshall in Aspen, Colorado, where Bohn used customers, like WPRO’s radio host Matt Allen, team." tongue-and-groove red oak planks on the who calls the Marshalls, “Rhode Island’s best and We all know that hiring a roofing, siding, or floors and living-area ceilings. “It’s a big, most trusted roofing, siding and window company, window contractor can be overwhelming, even sprawling house,” Bohn says. “Using the hands down.” scary. There are companies out there that take same materials underfoot and overhead advantage of homeowners, either with high prices, gave the spaces added unity.” In some rooms, the wood ceilings extend past no warranties, or poor workmanship. clerestory windows to create covered Marshall Building is different. This local family porches that link the interior of the house offers the finest products and installers with to the mountain landscape outside. More decades of experience, plus dependable service, a drama is provided by the natural light 10-year workmanship warranty, and easy, affordable Before that streams through the clerestories and financing. And they do this at a fair price. Most across the ceilings, changing the look of importantly, the Marshalls take the pressure off you the red oak boards throughout the day. and put it on themselves because they don’t accept Rebecca Ascher, principal at Ascher any payment until your project is successfully Davis Architects in New York and Newcomplete. This translates into stress-free home port, Rhode Island, points out that only improvements and happy homeowners. Why large, high-ceiling rooms can accommosettle for less? date such visually distinctive overhead treatment without being overwhelmed.

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Similar decorative and architectural transformations can be achieved by covering existing walls with wood planking. A feature wall clad in honey-colored oak or some other distinctive hardwood can give a room focus, bringing a sense of organization and intention to what was previously an amorphous or confused space. It can also add warmth, color and texture to sleek, modernist interiors that can sometimes feel chilly or austere. That is what Texas-based Cornerstone Architects did in a contemporary Austin residence. The decorative temperature of the master bedroom - a coolly elegant arrangement of steel and glass, polished concrete and white plaster - was raised a degree or two by turning the entire wall behind the headboard into a magnificent expanse of burnished walnut boards.

Installing hardwood planking on existing walls has become even easier in recent years with the development of self-adhesive boards. “All you need is a wall surface that has been primed or painted and is clean, dry, and relatively flat,” says Jack Shannon, III of Rustick Wood Co. in Tennessee, one of a growing number of manufactures producing sustainably grown, stick-on hardwood boards. “Our solid wood boards are available in a variety of finishes, ranging from the refined to the rustic, to fit different styles of home décor.” The 5-inch wide planks come in lengths between 2- and 5-feet and can be applied in many possible patterns - classic end-to-end horizontals and verticals, graphic herringbones and chevrons - the homeowner’s imagination is the only real limit.

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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

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

March Features

Wed Mar 1 Clinical Lab

Stroke Club Thur Mar 2 Diabetes Ed Class

SNAP ED Fri Mar 3 Blood Pressure Clinic Mon Mar 6 Tax Preparations Tues Mar 7 Health Screening Wed Mar 8 Blood Pressure Clinic Thur Mar 9 Diabetes Ed Class Mon Mar 13 Tax Preparations Thur Mar 16 Podiatrist

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Blood Pressure Clinic Wed Mar 22 RSVP Board Meeting Thur Mar 23 Diabetes Ed Class

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Computer Assistance Tues Mar 28 Blood Pressure Clinic Wed Mar 29 Smart Driving Thur Mar 30 Advisory Board

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Tax Information

AARP Tax-Aide Program Mondays February 6th to April 11th Senior Center Seminar Room 9am to Noon First come first serve Free tax preparation service for taxpayers with low and middle income with special attention given to those age 60 and older.

Please bring your social security card, pictured ID and last year’s tax return. Also bring all documents you had relating to any income you had during 2015.

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Tuesdays 9am to 4pm Thursdays 9am to 4pm Breed Hall - “Next to the Senior Center” Appointments Only - 680-2005or 435-7876 Tax Clinic is by appointment only and clients must meet income eligibility requirements of gross Income under $55,000. Clients cannot own rental property from which they derive income. They must bring the following to the appointment: a government issued

picture ID, e.g. Driver’s License; Social Security Cards for themselves, spouse and all dependents; documentation for all income and expenses; Form 1095 for Health Insurance Coverage and their prior year return, especially important if they own their own home.

For RI property tax credit, seniors and taxpayers with disabilities, will need rent receipts for previous three months and name and address for their landlord.

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AARP Smart Driving Program March 29th at 11:15

The curriculum contains the latest research & industry insights and exciting new topics. The revised workbook contents are participant friendly and easy to follow. There are no tests! If an insurance discount is one of your objectives, please inquire in advance with your automobile insurer to determine if you qualify for a discount.

Please bring a lunch, snack and beverage to this class.

Anthony Ballirano, Deputy State Coordinator will conduct this program. The fee are $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. Advance registration is required by registering with the senior center at 435-7800 Ext. 4

Mah Jongg - Free Instruction Fridays 10am

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 appearance 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.

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Fitness Room

The centers Health & Wellness gym features a state-of-the-art fitness center designed to meet the health and wellness needs of older adults. There will be a wide selection of cardiovascular, strength training, free weight and stretching equipment. The fitness center equipment is safe, comfortable and easy to operate for members of all skill levels. Using the array of machines, equipment and accessories, members 55 years and up will be able to maintain and improve their physical fitness levels while enhancing their quality of life.

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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. 6 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

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Tuesday, March 7th from 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 blood pressures. The screenings are free of charge and completely confidential.

Blood Pressure Clinics 10:30—11:30am

• Orchard View Manor Friday, March 3rd • Waterview Villa Wednesday, March 8th • Evergreen House Thursday, March 16th • Elderwood @ Riverside, Monday March 20th • Hattie Ide Chaffee Home Tuesday, March 28th The senior center welcomes Elderwood at as a new sponsor for a monthly blood pressure clinic.

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Informational meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 10:30 -11:30 am in the Seminar Room. Sign up now or if you have additional questions call: 401-435-7800 ext. 7

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.

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.

General Services

Elder Resource Specialist

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

March 2017 The Reporter 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.

Seminars

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

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 ~ And MORE

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

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

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

Crafts

Thursday 1:00pm

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

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

Aerobics

Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am $2

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

Tai Chi

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.

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

Tuesday

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

Wednesday

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

Thursday

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

Friday

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

Daily

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

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Learn The Basics Of Check Fraud Protection So You Can Safeguard Your Accounts

As a conscious consumer, it's important to be aware of check fraud. You can protect yourself by being vigilant and looking for signs to ensure your personal checks aren't at risk of alteration or cloning so that the amount or payee is changed. Use these helpful guidelines for check fraud prevention, and ask a trusted financial advisor for more detailed information if you are concerned about a specific check or series of checks.

How To Protect Your Own Checks From Check Fraud

Guarding your personal banking information is essential to preventing check fraud on your personal or business checking account. Here are some tips you can follow to prevent check fraud from happening to you: • Reduce your reliance on checks by paying with a debit or credit card or using online banking. Use online banking to routinely review your account activity, including viewing images of checks that have been cashed.

• Store blank checks in a secure, locked location. Never leave them in a vehicle

or open desk.

• Reconcile your statement when you receive it. If there are any problems, notify your bank immediately to avoid the monetary losses that accompany victims of check fraud.

• Never give out your account number to anyone.

• File canceled checks, account statements or other receipts that may contain your account number, as some experts recommend keeping these documents as proof of payment. Shred these when no longer needed for record-keeping.

• Review ordered checks as soon as you receive them to be sure none are missing.

• Mail bills from the Post Office for additional security.

• Limit personal information like Social Security Numbers or phone numbers on your checks.

• Don't leave blank spaces on the lines for payee or amount.

• Use gel pens rather than ballpoint as the ink is more difficult to wash out with acetone and other check bleaching chemicals.

• Don't endorse a check until you are about to cash or deposit it at the bank

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Goodwill Donation Box Blue container in lobby

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

Goodwill Industries is located in Providence and has served the Rhode Island Community since 1863!

REMEMBER

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

East Bay (RI) AARP Chapter #1302 Looking for New Members

East Bay (RI) AARP Chapter #1302 is inviting new members from our community neighbors in Barrington, Warren, and Bristol. Our Chapter based in Riverside is one of the most active in Rhode Island. If you are 50+ and would like to meet new people, enjoy social activities, support local charities such as; Boys & Girls Clubs and Community Food Banks, and support our Troops overseas, please call Ken Gagner at 401-437-2289 or email kagagner@yahoo. com for more information. Come see what we’re about! “Make AARP the next Chapter in your Life”.

East Bay (RI) AARP Chapter #1302 annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

East Bay (RI) AARP Chapter #1302 will be holding their annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, in lieu of the March meeting, on Thursday, March 9 at 12:00pm. This year, it is being held at Davenport’s Restaurant - located at 1925 Pawtucket Ave. East Providence, RI. Tickets are twenty five dollars ($25.00) per person and includes a corned beef and cabbage entree, dessert and coffee and soda. The cut-off for reservations will be March 1. For tickets and/or information, please contact Ken Gagner at 401-437-2289 or email kagagner@yahoo.com.

The March Board Meeting will be held on Thursday March 16 at 1:30 at the East Providence Senior Center.

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Eagle Scout Neil Britton A musician himself, Neil’s passion for music was the inspiration for his Eagle project. Over the course of several weeks, he organized a musical instrument drive to benefit The Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservations Society, a charitable organization the donates used musical instruments to children who may otherwise not have the opportunity to play an instrument. With the help of the troop, he collected 34 instruments, tripling the expectation of his charitable organization. The instruments will all be examined, cleaned and repaired if necessary before being distributed to less fortunate youth across Rhode Island. Great job, Neil!

Neil Britton has been involved with Boy Scouts since first grade.

As an active member of our troop, he has learned life skills, developed a strong sense of camaraderie and community and has shown excellent leadership skills in his scouting career. He is the 6th scout to earn the rank of Eagle within Troop 55 Riverside. We are honored to be a part of the growth and success of these young men. For more information about Troop 55 Riverside, contact us at scoutmaster@troop55riverside.org

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Proudly serving the communities of East Providence & Barrington, Rhode Island and Seekonk & Rehoboth, Massachusetts since 1897

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017

9:30AM—2:00PM

TOUCH-A-TRUCK IN THE CHAMBER’S HUGE PARKING LOT 30+ VEHICLES, CHAMBER CHOO CHOO & MUCH MORE!

Thursday, March 23, 2017 Business AFTER Hours 5:30pm—7:30pm

The Chamber’s evening networking event. Bring lots of business cards for exchanging and raffle drawings. Bring a guest. Free admission with registration by 3/17/17. Contact the Chamber. $10pp without registration.

Location: Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island 1017 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI

Powerful Workshop to Boost your Business Using Digital Marketing

Join the Chamber this month and be part of our milestone anniversary year throughout 2017!

Details on our Web site or contact our office directly.

Mark Your Calendar! 10AM-Noon Friday, March 10 The Chamber has teamed up with SCORE & Constant Contact to offer this free workshop: Powerful Design—Marketing a Digital First Impression (Rescheduled from Feb 13) See the Chamber’s Web site for details. Free with advance registration. Open to the public.

Location: Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence, RI

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Business DURING Hours 11:45am-Noon Check-in Noon-1:30pm lunch, introductions…

Location: Wannamoisett Country Club 96 Hoyt Avenue, Rumford, RI

East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce 1011 Waterman Avenue East Providence, Rhode Island 02914

The Chamber’s monthly networking luncheon. Bring lots of business cards for exchanging.

Guest Speaker: Jim Moran, principal/economic planner for City of East Providence Find out about the latest economic development projects and plans for East Providence. $25 per person. Reservations required. Save $5 by contacting the Chamber by 3/10/17. Open to the public.

401.438.1212 phone 401.435.4581 fax Email: office@eastprovidenceareachamber.com Web site: www.eastprovidenceareachamber.com

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East Providence Public Libraries www.eastprovidencelibrary.org

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

March Events @ Weaver Drop in Knit & Crochet Club Tuesday evenings from 6 -7:30pm

Enjoy the company of other knitters. All needlework is welcome.

Book Clubs

• Wednesday, March 1st 10:30am Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi • Tuesday, March 14th 2pm or 7pm A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki • Thursday, March 16th 12:30pm “What Has India Contributed to Human Welfare” by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy Clubs meet monthly. Contact Joyce at 401-434-2453 or eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com to join.

Living Literature presents Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption Monday, March 6, 2017 7:00pm

Weaver Library welcomes Living Literature actors in a readers theatre presentation of Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, the 2017 Reading Across Rhode Island selection. Three professional actors bring selected aspects of Stevenson’s powerful story to the stage.

Young, Female, and Farming Tuesday, March 7, 2017 7:00pm

Laura Brown-Lavoie is a farmer, a poet, and a co-founder of Sidewalk Ends Farm in Seekonk, MA. Laura will give a slide presentation on how she became a farmer, what the farm is like now, and talk about the camp she and her sisters established to inspire young girls to farm.

Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song Monday, March 13, 2017 7:00pm

Join us for the lively and joyful sounds of traditional Irish music when once again Weaver Library welcomes Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song with Mary King, Phil Edmonds, and Kevin Fallon.

This free concert is fun for the whole family!

The Timeless Language of Love Monday, March 20, 2017 7:00pm

In a revue entitled “The Timeless Language of Love,” The Players of Rhode Island’s historic Barker Playhouse will perform a piece from “Romeo & Juliet”, a scene done as a staged reading, and a selection of music from a past performance. Learn about the Barker Playhouse and enjoy a unique evening of local theater!

Real or Fake?

Finding Truth in a World of Fake News Tuesday, March 21, 2017 6:30pm

Every day our librarians receive questions about whether information is credible or false. Join East Providence Public Library’s Digital Service Librarian Catherine Damiani for a tech lecture on identifying and avoiding fake news in today’s digital age. We will cover tips and techniques that your East Providence Librarians use as well as how you can become an expert fact checker.

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WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453 RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, 401-433-4877

Having the Last Say: Capturing Your Legacy in One Small Story

Monday, March 27, 2017 7:00pm

As we age, we take on the challenge of making sense of life in its third act. Having the Last Say, a workshop offered by author and writing coach Alan Gelb, takes life review out of the realm of memoir writing and makes the timeless tradition of storytelling accessible to those who have never considered themselves “writers.”

Workshop participants will learn how to create short narratives that capture and reflect their values, creating keepsakes to be shared with family and friends—or even come away with a valedictory that can be read at their own memorial service.

March Teen Programs (For grades 6+ unless otherwise noted.)

Teen Hoop Dancing Basics Class @ Fuller Mondays, March 13th - April 17th, 6-7pm

Anyone ages 12-19 is welcome to come learn the art of Hooping from Jesse Jewels in this six week introductory class. Register @ 228-3903.

LED Light Clouds @ Riverside Tuesday, March 14th, 3-4pm

An illuminated floating cloud decoration!

Tuesday, March 14th, 3-4pm. Register @ 433-4877

Movie Night @ Riverside

Thursday, March 23rd, 6:00pm

“Pete’s Dragon.” Rated PG - Adventure/family/fantasy (2016, 103 min.) Snacks provided!

Book Page Art @ Riverside Tuesday, March 28th, 3-4pm

Use old book pages, paint, and markers to make a piece of art suitable for framing. Register @ 433-4877.

Teen Community Service Night @ Weaver Monday, March 27th, 5:30-7:30pm.

This monthly event will allow you to earn community service hours for meeting with a Teen Librarian to discuss what is new at school and which programs/materials/services you would like to see provided by the library. We may also work on other service activities. Snacks will be provided! For grades 9-12. *Additional community service opportunities: Fri, Mar 10th, 2:30-4:30pm @ Weaver Sat, Mar 25th, 10am – 12pm @ Riverside

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Ongoing Programs for Children & Teens Volunteer To Be A Reading Buddy @ Weaver

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

$$$ Read Down Your Fines $$$

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

Looking For A Tutor?

Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. Live Homework Help can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson. Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – all levels including AP. Tutor.com tutors are available every day from 2:00pm-10:00pm.

Guided Imagery Meditation @ Riverside Saturday, March 11th at 10:30am

Guided Imagery Meditation is designed to help increase relaxation by creating joyful, positive images in the mind. This meditation will include relaxation techniques, breath work, and a guided imagery journey. We ask that you come comfortable. No prior meditation experience is necessary. If you prefer to meditate laying down, please bring a mat, blanket and/or pillow. This meditation will be lead by Gladys Ellen. She is the owner of Heavenly Hugs, a holistic health practice located in East Providence, RI. Gladys is a facilitator of change and believes in empowering you to say YES to life. Free and open to all, no registration required.

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Miniature Roses & How to Grow Them March 11, 2017 at 9:30 AM.

The Rhode Island Rose Society will hold its Annual Meeting at the Weaver Library in East Providence on March 11, 2017 at 9:30 AM. The guest speaker, Craig Dorschel, District Director of the American Rose Society Yankee District, will present a program about growing miniature roses. The meeting and program is free and open to the public.

The meeting will also include the introduction of incoming officers and a review of the upcoming programs planned, including Rose Day at the Victorian Rose Garden in Roger Williams Park in April and the Society’s 19th Annual Rose Show which will be held on June 17 in Wickford, RI. There will also be Consulting Rosarians available to answer rose horticulture questions.

For more information contact mike@rosesolutions.net or visit the Rhode Island Rose Society’s website: www.rirs.org

GOT BOOKS?

Weaver Library welcomes them! The Friends of the East Providence Public Library are collecting books for their Spring Book Sale, scheduled for April 20 to 23, at Weaver Library. Proceeds from the sale will benefit library programs, including museum passes and special concerts and events.

Hardcover, softcover and pocket-size paperback books in gently used condition are wanted. Books should have bindings intact and be free of writing, highlighting, tears, water stains or mildew.

Especially in demand are non-fiction books on art, cooking, crafts, history, home and garden, music, religion, science and sports.

Oversize and vintage books are needed for our Special Selections section. Music CDs and movie DVDs are also welcome Items to donate should be delivered in a bag, box or container during library hours to the circulation desk at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence or Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. Donated books should not be placed in the book drop. Questions? Call the library at 401-434-2453.

Early Spring Programs at the Fuller Creative Learning Center

The Fuller Creative Learning Center continues with its schedule of regular programs as our Winter programs come to an end. The schedule for March and April includes: • Community Yoga Classes • Drone Club • Drop in Computer Lab • Teen Hula Hoop Dance Classes • Adult Art Classes • Homeschool Creation Lab • Kids Sewing Classes • Ukulele Classes • Cupcake Decorating Workshops • Toddler Art Classes • Cookbook Club More information on these events can be found on the East Providence Library website or our Facebook page. You may also contact the Fuller Creative Center at fullercreativelearning@gmail. com or call 401-228-3903 for more information or to register.

The Fuller Creative Learning Center, located at 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI, is an extension of the East Providence Public Library that hosts hands on learning experiences for all ages.

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

Use An Insurance Broker

Dear Dave, My mom is 73 years old, and she’s dealing with depression and a few other mental issues. Is it too late for her to get long-term care insurance?

—Julie Dear Julie, It wouldn’t be a big problem if she were healthy. But given her age, and the other struggles you mentioned, I’d check with a good insurance broker to see what’s out there for her.

In the insurance world they call this “making a market.” Will they be able to find a company that will write her in that situation? I can’t give you an accurate answer off the top of my head, because this is a difficult thing. It would probably depend on things like the extent of her depression, how long it’s been manifested, and what it has done in her life.

That’s one of the reasons I’m advising you to see an insurance broker. A broker doesn’t represent just one company; they represent several companies. They can shop around in a given situation, and find someone to write something you might not get written otherwise. They can also shop around for the best possible price, and you get the efficiencies of the marketplace working for you.

God bless you both, Julie.

What Will Won’t Work?

Dear Dave, When it comes to making a will, would it suffice to sit down and write it all out on a piece of paper, then have it notarized?

—Joyce Dear Joyce, I would never advise someone to write their own will, unless, of course, they’re an attorney in that state. Laws can vary from state to state, and some states may not look upon a document like that as being official under law. Some even require witnesses, and a notary might not be good enough.

If you’re trying to save money by doing it this way, I would strongly urge you to look at involving a lawyer as an investment.

In most cases, having a reputable lawyer draw up a legally correct, state-specific will doesn’t cost a lot of money. At the very least, go online to USLegalForms.com. They have all kinds of state-specific legal forms, including wills.

Your last will and testament is one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever be part of. Please don’t try to do this yourself, Joyce. I’ve run into so many families who, in the midst of grieving the loss of a loved one, were handed a handwritten piece of paper that wouldn’t hold up in court. That kind of thing just adds more stress to an already heartbreaking situation.

—Dave

Online or Tax Pro: Which is Right for You?

Can you believe it’s February already? Before you know it, it will be April and you’ll be scrambling to meet the income tax filing deadline.

That’s why there’s no time like right now to get ready for tax season. The IRS is already accepting individual electronic tax returns, so why not go ahead and file your return and mark that chore done for the year?

If you haven’t already received tax forms from your employer and your mortgage company, those documents should show up in the mail, or by email, any day. Don’t forget to gather other documentation like childcare and medical expense receipts.

As you plan to file your taxes, you’ll also need to decide if you’ll do your own taxes or hire a tax professional this year. Here are a couple of scenarios to help you figure out which could work for you.

When it Makes Sense to Use Tax Software Seeking out a professional’s assistance on important financial matters is generally a wise choice. But there are instances where online tax preparation services can be a practical choice. For example, single people who have one source of earned income and don’t own any property probably won’t need a tax pro to find hidden credits or deductions.

If you fall into that category and plan to take the standard income tax deduction, online tax prep sites do a good job of walking you through that process. However, you’ll still need to schedule plenty of time to gather your paperwork and fill out your forms. Depending on the value you place on your time, the potential savings may not be enough to justify the time it will take to tackle all those tasks on your own.

When it Make Sense to Use a Tax Pro The IRS is in charge of income taxes, so it shouldn’t surprise you that your taxes could go from simple to complicated in the blink of an eye. You could be eligible for a slew of additional deductions and credits when: • You’re married • You have kids • You plan to itemize your deductions • You own a small business • You make donations to churches or charities • You have multiple sources of income • You don’t have time to devote to filling out your forms Unfortunately, however, many taxpayers miss out on important deductions by choosing the quicker, easier option of taking the standard deduction instead of itemizing their tax returns. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, those taxpayers may overpay their taxes by nearly $1 billion each year. With that kind of money at stake, it’s clear that a tax professional’s ability to spot deductions and credits you qualify for can more than pay for their services.

Plus, a tax expert’s advice is worth the extra expense for simple peace of mind. You won’t have to worry that you marked the wrong box or made an incorrect calculation. That means less stress for you at tax time.

Making the Call Here’s what we’re saying: Tax software can be an inexpensive, convenient option in the right situation. But to make sure you’re getting every deduction you deserve while lowering your stress level during tax season, a tax pro is the way to go.

Of course, it’s important to work with an experienced, licensed tax professional – a true tax expert. So go ahead and take the first step to getting your taxes done right this year. Make an appointment with your tax pro today!

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From the State House Rep. Cunha Introduces Bill Increasing Tax Deduction For Tuition Savings Programs

State House – Rep. Helder J. Cunha (D-Dist. 64, East Providence) introduced legislation (2017-H 5245) that increases the deduction for the state’s income tax for contributions to qualified tuition savings programs from $500 to $1,000 for individuals and $1,000 to $2,000 for joint filers.

“With the price of higher education rising every year, tuition savings programs have become more critical to those hoping to afford the hefty price tag of higher learning for themselves and their families,” said Representative Cunha. “And, if families are using the tuition savings programs correctly, they should not be penalized with over-taxation either. This bill will allow our residents to continue to save for higher education while also keeping a few more dollars in their pockets during these trying fiscal times.”

Rep. Cunha Introduces Legislation For Retiree Tax Break On Sewer Bills

State House – Rep. Helder J. Cunha (DDist. 64, East Providence) introduced legislation (2017-H 5423) that would provide an income tax credit of 25 percent for taxpayers over the age of 65 who pay a water or sewer bill on their primary residence.

“This legislation is needed because our retirees and elderly residents on fixed incomes are being crippled financially due to rising sewer and water costs on a yearly basis,” said Representative Cunha. “In East Providence alone, the sewer bills are rising beyond the means of our senior citizens’ ability to pay. We cannot ask our retirees to forego food and medicine in order to keep the water flowing in houses that they have lived in for decades. This bill will keep more money in our elderly residents’ pockets and keep them from having to make the terrible choice of moving from their homes or having running water.”

According to the legislation, the tax credit cannot exceed $250 and would be applied to the taxpayers’ personal income tax obligation.

“This still doesn’t resolve East Providence’s biggest problem regarding our sewers but it is a good first step toward relief for our taxpayers and the East Providence delegation at the State House is hard at work to restructure our sewer bond so that our residents will not be saddled with rising sewer bills every single year,” added Representative Cunha.

The legislation has been referred to the House Committee on Finance and the cosponsors of the bill are Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence), Rep. Jean Philippe Barros (D-Dist. 59, Pawtucket), Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence), and Rep. Shelby Maldonado

Rep. Amore Bill On Care For Medically-Fragile Students Heard In Committee

State House – Rep. Gregg Amore’s (DDist. 65, East Providence) legislation (2017H 5327) that would establish standards of practice for school nurses who provide one-on-one care for medically-fragile students was heard in the House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare Wednesday night.

“Unfortunately, this legislation is needed to protect our students with serious medical conditions because some school districts are trying to save money by contracting nurses without proof of adequate training and experience to care for students with serious and complex medical needs in our public schools,” said Representative Amore.

“God forbid, but, if a medically-fragile student experiences a life-threatening incident in school, the attending nurse must have the training, skills, and one-on-one experience to notice the non-verbal and physical cues to quickly identify and handle a medical crisis. Cutting corners and cost-saving is no excuse to put our children in danger.”

The bill proposes three important changes to the education statute that pertains to educating and caring for children with exceptional healthcare needs. The legislation would require all nursing agencies that contract with the state’s public schools to be properly licensed to provide nursing services in Rhode Island. It would also require that these nursing agencies be accredited by a national accreditation authority to de-

liver high-quality healthcare. Lastly, the bill would grant parents and legal guardians the right to choose the nurses and providers that deliver healthcare to their medicallyfragile students in the school setting.

“Every child in Rhode Island has the right to a safe educational environment and that most certainly includes our students who suffer from serious and potentially life-threatening medical conditions,” added Representative Amore. “As legislators, our goal is to preserve taxpayers’ dollars but that cannot come at the cost of putting our most medically-vulnerable children at risk in our public schools.”

Reps. Hearn And Knight Urge Constituents To Vote For Barrington High School App Team

State House — Rep. Joy Hearn (D-Dist.

66, Barrington, East Providence) and Rep. Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington, Warren) are urging their constituents to vote for a team of Barrington High School students who created an app to aid victims of domestic violence.

The team, consisting of students Chris Sarli, Hayden Ivatts, Stephen Johnston, Matt Collyer and Kieran Eagan, won best in state for the Verizon App Challenge for their creation of the app called “Silent 911.”

The team is now trying to earn the title “Fan Favorite.” People can vote by texting SILENT to 22333. One vote is allowed per device.

“I am extremely proud of the students at Barrington High who came up with this app,” said Representative Hearn. “Not only is it an impressive technological achievement, but it tackles a serious problem in our society. I urge everyone to vote for them, and do it soon as voting ends February 14.”

The app activates a one-way phone call by using a verbal key phrase while the phone appears to be sleeping, keeping the perpetrator unaware that the authorities have been notified. Representatives Hearn and Knight plan to honor the team of students on the floor of the House of Representatives.

The Verizon Innovative App challenge is a national competition open to any school.

Students must design a mobile app concept that addresses a need or problem in their local community.

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School News Edward R. Martin Middle School Crystal Apple Award Winners

Edward R. Martin Middle School is proud to announce that Rich Small, Dean of Students and Jose Terceira, Custodian were selected as Martin Middle School’s 2016-2017 Crystal Apple Award winners due to their contributions to its community.

Mr. Small consistently interacts with students, their parents/guardians, staff and community members in a positive and respectful manner, and provides support and assistance. He works tirelessly to ensure that our school community members feel safe and valued.

Mr. Terceira also interacts with students and staff in a positive and respectful manner and consistently works hard to ensure that the school is clean and ready for teaching and learning to occur.

We are fortunate to have such dedicated staff members who together selected our exceptional colleagues, Mr. Small and Mr. Terceira, as this year’s Crystal Apple Award recipients.

Rich Small, Dean of Students and Jose Terceira, Custodian

Phone-A-Thon To Fund Scholarships

Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will sponsor its 23rd annual phonea-thon on March 14 and 15. EPHS students and volunteers will be calling East Providence residents between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. on those dates. Hosting the fund raising event is Nordson EFD, Inc. of Catamore Boulevard, East Providence.

The phone-a-thon is the largest fund raiser for the volunteer scholarship group.

Over the last two decades, contributions to the phone-a-thon have provided more than $1.5 million in scholarships for students living in East Providence.

Last year, the event raised $99,000 in scholarships. The goal this year is $100,000.

“We truly appreciate the support of families, organizations and businesses in helping students in our city. We hope this year each can give a little extra to help achieve our goal,” noted Phone-a-thon Chairman Louise Paiva. Again this year, the Carter Fund will match, dollar for dollar, the first $45,000 in donations to the phone-a-thon.

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Scholarship Foundation of East Providence administers more than 200 scholarships and book expense awards annually to East Providence residents who are entering or already enrolled in a fouryear college or two-year career or technical school. Each student receives one or more scholarships totaling a minimum of $1,000.

Residents who do not receive a phone call during the phonea-thon, but who would like to contribute, can send a check, made payable to Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, Inc., to P.O. Box 154438, Riverside, RI 02915. Scholarship Foundation of East Providence is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and all contributions are tax deductible.

Scholarship Applications Available

East Providence residents who are high school seniors or who are undergraduates in college, community college, technical or vocational school are eligible to apply for a scholarship from Scholarship Foundation (SF) of East Providence. Last year SF of East Providence awarded more than $160,000 in scholarships.

Each student receives a scholarship package of at least $1,000.

Applications for graduating seniors are available in the guidance offices at East Providence High School, St. Mary’s Academy Bay View, St. Raphael Academy, LaSalle Academy, Bishop Feehan, Bishop Hendricken, St. Andrew’s, Providence Country Day and The Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Applicants can contact Susan Jordan, Scholarship Foundation Senior Awards Chair, at 401-437-0062 or schol.foundation. ep.suejordan@gmail.com. Completed senior application must be postmarked by March 17.

A different application is needed for students already attending a four-year college or two-year career program. Enrolled applications can be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Debbie D’Arezzo, Scholarship Foundation Enrolled Awards Chair, P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915. She can be contacted at 401-433-5745 or ddarezzo@epschoolsri.com. Enrolled applications are not available at high schools. Completed applications for enrolled students must be postmarked by March 31.

Both high school senior and enrolled applications can also be downloaded and printed from the Scholarship Foundation’s website, www.sfofepri.org.

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East Providence Local Advisory for Special Education Meeting

The Next Meeting of the East Providence Local Advisory for Special Education will be held on Wednesday, March 29th at 6:30 pm in the Martin Middle School Library This meeting will highlight an overview of the recently passed A.B.L.E act and a representative from the RI Disability Law Center will go over information about setting up special needs trusts.

The Public is welcome to attend all EPLAC meetings!

EPLAC is also accepting nominations for the annual Recognition Awards. Do you know someone who is doing a great job supporting a special needs child at school, home, in the community? Nominate them! Send us your letter of recognition. Ask for nomination form and info here: eplac@epschoolsri.com What is EPLAC? The East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education (EPLAC) is a committee comprised of parents of children with disabilities along with administrators, teachers and others with a concern for our children. We meet throughout the school year to share information and concerns of educational issues.

EPLAC for Special Education Ninth Annual Special Needs Recognition Nomination Program

Please share widely among community and families!

We are currently seeking nominations for educators, teacher assistants, therapists, programs, students, parents and/or community resources that have provided consistently outstanding services for Special Education students, especially in the area of inclusion.

Inclusion is students with special education needs spending most or all of their time with non-disabled students. The goal of this program is to increase awareness and recognize those people who are providing best practices in inclusive education.

Basis for Nomination

Criteria: Identify the criteria that are the basis for your nomination. Refer to the criteria below.

Criteria for the Special Needs Recognition Program Educator/Teacher Assistant/Therapist An educator/therapist who has provided consistently outstanding services to advance the success of students with special needs by demonstrating teaching practices in the classroom(special education or general education) which enable achievement and participation of students with special needs: • Peer helping strategies • Social skills development • Management of behavior • Differentiated instruction, instruction accommodations & appropriate test modifications classroom organization training & support of staff which increases achievement of students with special needs • Promoting parent involvement to enable achievement and participation of students with special needs.

Student A student who has made an outstanding contribution to school objectives or programs in one or more of the following ways: • Participating in school programs which increase peer acceptance and support individual differences • Providing direct assistance, friendship, and encouragement to students with special needs • Demonstrating leadership in student activities to promote a spirit of caring, belonging, and cooperation among the student body.

Programs • A school based program, demonstrating outstanding results in promoting success of students with special needs through the cooperative efforts of school administrator, regular education and special education staff.

March 2017 The Reporter Parent • A parent who effectively advocated for their child to get the supports necessary for their child’s academic and social success.

Community Resource • A local business or individual, who has made an outstanding contribution to school and/or community programs that benefited students with special needs.

Once all the nominations have been received and the winners have been chosen, there will be an awards reception on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Martin Middle School (details to follow). We thank you for your participation in this program. Please email the following information by Friday, March 31, 2017 to: Sharon Kochan – Sharon. kochan@gmail.com.

1. Name of Person or Program Nominated: 2. Category of Nomination: Educator, Teacher Assistant, Therapist, Parent, Community Resource, Student or Program 3. School: 4. Your Name: 5. Your Phone #: 6. Your Email: 7. Nominating Statement: In 250 words or less, please state your reasons that support your nomination.

Please keep a copy of your narrative for the Recognition Program awards reception.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Sharon Kochan, EPLAC Parent Leader at the above email.

You will be notified by April 14th if your nomination has been chosen to receive recognition.

Thank you for your participation and for your continued support!

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Bay View Academy Students Earn Gold and Silver Keys in Scholastic Art Competition

East Providence, RI – Eleven Bay View Academy Middle and Upper School students earned Gold and Silver Keys in the Scholastic Art Awards competition. They were honored at an awards ceremony on January 15th at Rhode Island College. An exhibition of Gold and Silver Key award winning artwork was on display at The Chazan Family Gallery at Alex & Ani Hall at Rhode Island College, from January 20 through February 1. Bay View Academy opened an exhibit of student’s Scholastic Art Award-winning work in its gallery this week.

The following are local Honorable Mention winners from East Providence: Allison Dillon & Kailey Williams (Grade 11) CyAnne Mitchell (Grade 12)

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Bay View Academy Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll

East Providence, RI – The Bay View Academy community recognizes those students who demonstrate above average scholastic achievement on a quarterly basis via the Honor Roll. A student in grade six through twelve who achieves all A’s for the quarter grading period is given the “highest honor.” A student who achieves A’s and B’s for the quarter grading period is recognized with “honor.” The following is the list of students from Rehoboth, Seekonk and East Providence who achieved placement on the Bay View Academy Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2016-2017 school year.

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Bay View Students at East Providence Police with Police Chief Colonel Christopher Parella and Bay View Pre K teacher, Nancy Parella (East Providence) East Providence, RI – January 30th marked the start of Catholic Schools Week, and Catholic schools all over the country celebrated in their own way. For Bay View, this included a focus on giving thanks, assigning each day to a different group of people for whom they are thankful. Students and faculty showed how “souper caring” they are with a week-long soup and cracker collection to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Dominic’s Church (Swansea).

St. Dominic’s participates in the national “Souper Bowl of Caring.”

The Souper Bowl collection kicked off on Monday the 30th, as students were invited to bring in food donations in order to earn a dress down day later in the week. Students also showed their appreciation for the community. They wrote letters of thanks for community service, including cards for local police and firefighters. The letter writing continued on Tuesday, as students wrote to their families to thank them for choosing Catholic education at Bay View. There also was an Academy wide liturgy, to which all families were invited to attend.

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March 2017 The Reporter Wednesday was dedicated to celebrating friendship. Older and younger students buddied up for fun community building activities.

At lunch, the Bay View Robotics Team, S.M.A.R.T. 2.0, sweetened the excitement with a bake sale. All proceeds went to the team’s trip to compete in the FIRST World Festival in St. Louis, Missouri, this April. Students were allowed to jazz up their uniforms with “bling,” to add an additional touch of sparkle to their day.

Thursday was Student Appreciation Day. The Lower and Middle School wore their favorite pajamas to school, and gathered together to watch The Secret Life of Pets. In the morning, a group of students travelled to the police and fire stations to deliver thank you cards, coffee and donuts. The girls were treated to a tour of the fire house and a presentation about the trucks and fire safety. They visited the dispatch room at the police station and learned how the dispatcher responds to emergency calls. Up on the big screen was an aerial view of Bay View Academy.

On Friday, students in Grade 5 wrote and delivered a letter of thanks to every member of the Lower School’s faculty and staff, all of whom were invited to dress down themselves that day, and enjoy a lunch from Panera. Students who donated a can of soup to the “Souper Bowl of Caring” dressed up in their favorite football team’s attire/colors. The halls were overwhelmingly red, white and blue in support of the New England Patriots.

At right: LS MS Souper Bowl of Caring Back, left to right: Grace Benson (East Providence), Zia Raukar (Providence), Madyson Horton (East Providence), Sophia Andrade (Rehoboth), Victoria Miller-Tuchon (West Greenwich) Front: Mishika Basu (East Providence)

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Save the Dates: Secret Garden Tour Announces 2017 Dates

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Join the Benefactors of the Arts for the June and September 2017 Secret Garden Tours. Take a self-guided walking tour through Newport, RI’s historic Point section June 16-18. From September 8-10, garden aficianados can take a fall tour of some of the most beautiful, prestigious gardens and properties.

The tours run daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and tickets are good for any or all days of the tour, allowing for inclement weather, schedule conflicts, or just a late start. In Spring 2014, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine named Newport “one of the best walking cities in the U.S.” and specifically mentioned the June Secret Garden Tour through the city’s historic Point section as one of the highlights.

Tickets are now available for the 2017 Tours and can be purchased in advance online at www.secretgardentours.org for a discounted rate of $20. New this year, group rates are also available for four or more persons with additional discounts available.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS

By Bob Rodericks

EPHS Girls Soccer Team

The EPHS girls soccer team received the 2016 Max Preps/National Guard Tour of Champions Award on February 1, 2017. The Townie girls were 1 of the 10 Tour of Champions Award recipients of the 16,000 varsity girls soccer teams nationwide. The Townies girls soccer team was ranked number 1 in Rhode Island and number 79 nationwide. The soccer team has brought home the first ever State girls soccer title in the history of East Providence High School.

EPHS Girls Basketball

At press time the EPHS girls basketball team will play in a Quarterfinal Playoff Berth at home. Updates will be posted at ReporterToday.com. “After picking up a win on senior night against visiting Classical High, the team traveled to Westerly for a chance to win the Southern Division. With 20 ticks to go and the score knotted, Westerly guard Victoria Carreiro hit a game winning three point shot in what resulted in a 52-48 loss for our team,” said head coach Mike Solitro. The Townies earned the 3rd seed in the upcoming playoffs. The team also earned a spot in the upcoming state playoffs. “This is a first for the girl’s program in the 3 year existence of this tournament.”

Other Notes: The team was able to raise $2,114 dollars in their Pink Zone game on Senior Night. “This puts their nine year total over $50K towards cancer initiatives. Kudos to Rebecca Belasco for being presented with the game ball after winning her battle with cancer, and continuing her great work throughout our community,” said Coach Solitro.

EPHS Boys Basketball

The Townies finish 12-6 for the 2016-17 season. East Providence won the Central division and will be heading to the Division 1 playoffs and should be the #5 seed. “It was a great year for a brand new team. We can’t wait to see how the playoffs go,” states Head Coach Joe Andrade. “We should also be in the state open tournament. Our win on senior night vs Coventry 65-52, was led

by Kyerstan Casey’s career high 24 points and Deyshawn Tengbeh 20.” Our 69-62 win over Cranston West in the final regular season game saw two huge dunks by Clinton and David. Again we were led by senior Kyerstan Casey’s 17points,” said Andrade.

The Townies earned their 9th league win vs a tough MT. Pleasant team who was 10-3 to start the night. The Townies were up 40-30 at half and built a lead as high as 15 in the second half. To Mounts’ credit they fought back to actually take the lead late in the second half. The young Townies were able to regain the lead and win 68-62. Casey led the Townies with 16 points.

The Townies played LaSalle on super bowl Sunday to take on one of the hottest teams in the state and came out with a 38-35 win.

“It was not a great offensive game for both teams with LaSalle up 19-14 at halftime. But we out scored LaSalle 24-16 in the second half to come out with a hard fought victory. Deyshawn Tengbeh had 12, Dion Hazard had 10, and Kyerstan Casey had 9 points for us,” stated Coach Andrade.

BayView Basketball

The BayView basketball team had impressive February wins over Chariho, Coventry, South Kingstown, North Kingstown, East Greenwich, St. Ray’s and Portsmouth to head into state playoff action with a 14-4 record.

EPHS Wrestling

The young EP wrestlers finished in 8th place in the state wide wrestling tournament held in late February. Several Townies placed well in the tourney including Dave Sheldon, Cam Bailey, Zach Amaral, Nathan Vincent and Christian Hussey.

The Townies finished 8th in a 35 school tourney. The first 10 teams finishing were: 1, Cumberland, 205; 2, Ponaganset, 187.5; 3, Bishop Hendricken, 145.5; 4, Coventry, 125; 5, Pilgrim, 124.5; 6, Chariho, 120; 7, La Salle, 116; 8, East Providence, 97; 9, North Kingstown, 96; 10 and South Kingstown, 90.

Middle School Wrestling

Martin is State Runner-up in bid to win Three-peat. Two Individual State Champs: The Martin Middle School wrestling team was hoping for its third consecutive state championship when they competed last month at Cumberland High. Thirty six schools were in the mix.

The Martin Wildcats outdistanced all opponents the last two years and were favored to at least finish in the top five again this year. “I knew it would be hard to repeat as champs three years in a row as we promoted several wrestlers to the high school level. I knew Kickemuit (Bristol-Warren) was great this year, but our kids have worked hard,” said Martin coach Bobby Rodericks.

The Martin coach was right as Kickemuit finished 1st with Martin in 2nd place. “We did well,” said Rodericks, “I’m proud that we had two individual state champs and other high bracket finishes,” he added.

Martin’s Colby Babbit won first place wrestling at 133 lbs. Other top finishers for Martin were 8th graders DÁnte Silva, a two-time runner up; Damien Miller 4th place at 205 lbs and Efrin Garcia, 4th place at 112 lbs. 7th grader Mike Foster took the other 1st place at 75 lbs. with Heavyweight Donovan Ivy taking a 4th place and 6th grader Robert Amaral grabbing a 7th place finish.

Riverside Middle School also did very well in the 36 school field finishing a strong 19th place. The Vikings featured 3rd place finisher Jovanni Hussey and Chase Kennedy with a 5th place finish. Hussey is a three time 3rd place finisher at RMS. C.J. Hess also did well making it to the level of final 8 from a field of 21 in his weight class. First year RMS coach and former Townie wrestler, Pete Farnsworth was pleased with the Vikings performance.

“We have a good team, the kids listen and like to learn. We’ll keep getting better,” said Farnsworth.

2017 Little League® Challenger Division Exhibition Game to feature Riverside Little League

Little League, Inc. has officially announced that Riverside, RI Little League will play Freehold Township Little League, NJ in Challenger Division action this summer. These two teams will participate for the 2017 Little League Challenger Division® Exhibition Game, which will be held during the 2017 Little League Baseball® World Series in Williamsport, Pa., on August 26.

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Little League President and CEO. “We are looking forward to the opportunity to share this exciting day with all of the coaches, players, buddies, parents, and volunteers of each of the programs and hope they have a chance to enjoy their Little League World Series experience.”

Riverside Little League Challenger Division: Established in 2008, the Riverside Little League Challenger Division has served as a program for youth with intellectual and physical challenges to enjoy the full benefits of participating in an athletic environment, structured to their abilities. During the course of the program’s nearly 10 years of existence, Riverside Little League Challenger Division has offered therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports, athletic interaction with the children’s peers, the strengthening of the participants self-esteem, the opportunities to mainstream into other divisions of play, the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play, and the opportunity to enable players to maximize their potential and abilities.

“I am very proud to announce that the Riverside Little League Challenger Division Team has been invited to play in the annual challenger division exhibition game at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. It is an honor for the Riverside Little League to be selected to participate in this game,” said Tim Conley, Riverside Little League Challenger Division Vice President.

“It is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our players to participate in this exhibition game in Williamsport, PA - home of the Little League World Series. Riverside Little League is very proud of its support of the Challenger Division and to have the opportunity to participate in this event is a landmark event for our league, Board of Directors, players, volunteers, and parents,” said Conley.

The Riverside Little League Challenger Division was originally started by Mr. Conley so that his son, Ethan, who was born with a very rare condition known as prune belly syndrome, would have the opportunity to participate in Little League Baseball. The program now offers a variety of children with a wide spectrum of physical and developmental challenges this unique opportunity and four of Ethan’s classmates now play on the same team with him.

The exhibition game will showcase the opportunities that the Little League Challenger Division provides to more than 30,000 children with physical and intellectual challenges at more than 900 leagues worldwide.

The Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game has been a part of the Little League Baseball World Series schedule since 2001. Little League International supports the participating leagues with a $15,000 grant to help offset the costs for the teams to participate in the Exhibition Game.

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• Spray saute pan with cooking spray, heat on high and add smashed potatoes. Cook 1-2 minutes until potatoes start to brown.

• On plate, place potatoes and layer with sour cream or yogurt, if desired, peppers and cilantro. Dust with salt, chili powder and pepper, to taste. Serve warm.

Nutritional information per serving: 50 calories; 350 mg sodium; 0.7% vitamin C; 1 g fiber; 1 g protein; 293 mg potassium.

Steak and Potato Tacos with Poblano Chiles

Yield: 12; Prep time: 20 minutes; Cook time: 25 minutes

Directions:

• Place whole potatoes into microwavesafe, covered dish.

• Microwave on high 3-4 minutes.

• While potatoes are cooking, cut mini peppers into 1/4-inch slices. Spray nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat to medium. Add peppers and saute until they start to brown. Remove from pan and set aside.

• Remove potatoes from microwave and with layer of paper towels covering each potato, smash on cutting board until 1 3/4-inch thick.

Steak and Potato Tacos with Poblano Chiles

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 large onion, sliced • 2 poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded and sliced • 12 ounces white potatoes, quartered lengthwise then cut crosswise into 1/4inch thick slices

March 2017 The Reporter • 1 flank steak (12 ounces) • garlic powder • chili powder • salt • pepper • 12 corn tortillas (6 inches each) • chopped fresh cilantro • pico de gallo salsa • hot sauce

to iron’s instructions until waffles are golden, about 4 minutes.

Keep waffles warm in 200 F oven until all waffles are cooked and ready to serve.

• Serve with touch of butter, sour cream or poached or fried egg.

Nutritional information per serving: 332 calories; 16 g fat; 109 mg cholesterol; 1,138 mg sodium; 13% vitamin C; 32 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 15 g protein; 653 mg potassium.

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Directions:

• In heavy, large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and chiles and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.

• Transfer onion mixture to bowl. In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and saute until golden brown and tender, about 12 minutes. Return onion mixture to skillet with potatoes and keep warm.

• Sprinkle both sides of steak generously with garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. In heavy, large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook until browned on both sides, turning once, about 8 minutes total for mediumrare. Transfer steak to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.

• While steak rests, heat tortillas on griddle or over gas flame until warm, turning frequently with tongs.

• Thinly slice steak. Top tortillas with steak and potato mixture; sprinkle with cilantro.

• Serve with pico de gallo and/or hot sauce.

Nutritional information per serving: 167.9 calories; 6.3 g fat; 13 mg cholesterol; 19.1 mg sodium; 6.8% vitamin C; 20.9 g carbohydrates; 2.5 g fiber; 7.1 g protein; 147.4 mg potassium.

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IN MEMORIAM Patricia Anne Patterson Belanger Patricia (Patty) Anne Patterson Belanger age 85 died surrounded by her loving family in East Providence February 4th, 2017. Pat was a long time resident at Waterview Villa Rehabilitation Center while fighting Alzheimer’s disease over these last ten years.

Patricia was born July 9, 1931 in Bright look Hospital in Saint Johnsbury Vermont to Valerie Dolores Deary and Fredrick Arthur Patterson. Patricia was married to the late Henry A. Belanger of Rumford. Her sisters include Gloria Ledoux, MargaretDecoteaux, Marie Gleason, the late Suzanne Frost, and the late David (Blue) Cohen. Pat is survived by her daughters Sandra Medeiros, Paula Chace, Valerie McKenney, and Susan Belanger. Grandsons include Sean Sullivan, Brandyn Chace, Bret Chace, Patrick McKenney and her Granddaughters Catherine Burke Santiago and Jackie McKenney and her six great grandchildren. Patricia was a graduate of the Mercy Hospital class of 1949 in Portland Maine. Her RN degree was earned at the age of 19 and she was the youngest women to graduate in the history of this nursing school. Her accomplishments were many as she practiced her nursing career in many of our RI hospitals. Pat experienced great satisfaction caring for the sick and elderly throughout her career.

As the school nurse at Saint Luke’s School in Barrington, Pat found great joy caring for the children and sharing her news that she had been a nurse for over sixty years. Pat had many achievements but

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Elsie, J. (Traverse) Shaw, 89, of East Providence, RI passed away surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria E. (Edmonds) Hawkins, 83, of Hingham, MA, formerly of East Providence, RI, died January 6, 2017 of ovarian cancer.

Thomas Braxton Jr., 64, of East Providence died January 25.

Sonja R. Silva, age 71, of Goldsmith Ave. and formerly of Warren, died January 27, 2017 at home.

James E. Turner, “Jimmy” “Chicky” 47, of Rumford, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Gloria Hart, age 93, of Crescent View Ave., received her angels wings on January 28, 2017 at the Miriam Hospital.

Arthur S Mottas, age 90, of St. Cloud, FL and formerly of East Providence died January 28, 2017 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Cornerstone Hospice.

Julia (Pina) Coelho, of New Port Richey, Florida and a former resident of East Providence, died on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Morton Rehabilitation Center in New Port Richey, Florida.

March 2017 The Reporter Maria G. “Marie” (Fargnoli) Stevenson, age 71, of East Providence, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Silver Creek Manor.

Doris (Moura) Lee, 86, of the Linn Health Care Center, died Tuesday Jan. 31, 2017.

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John E. “Jack” Nottage, 74 of Cul de Sac Way, Riverside passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at his home.

Olivia M. Martins, age 92, died February 15, 2017 at Evergreen House, with her loving family by her side.

Sophie, (Gouveia) Fredrick, 89, of Elson Drive, Riverside, died unexpectedly on February 1, 2017.

Ruth (Barry) McCoy, of East Providence and formerly of Pawtucket died on February 16, 2017 at The Tockwotton Home in East Providence surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara T., (Murphy) Cronan, 89, of Riverside, died peacefully on February 1, 2017.

Ruth M. Coughlin passed away on February 16 at her Loving home, The Lynn Health Care Center in East Providence RI.

Deborah J. Grossman, age 52, of Northborough MA, formerly of Riverside, RI, passed away on February 1st after a courageous 7 year battle with cancer.

Abraham Gershman, 92, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at Linn Health Care Center in East Providence.

James E. Reed, 76, passed away on February 2nd.

John P. Simbron, 87, of Brookhaven Dr., East Providence, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.

Simone M. Silva, 80, of South Broadway passed away Friday February 17, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

John T. “Jack” Cabral III, 66 of East Providence passed away on Friday February 17, 2017 at Miriam Hospital.

Elida H. DiQuinzio, 94, of Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on February 3, 2017.

Harvey C. Mercier, 90, formerly of Riverside, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Joan I. (Hebert) Previte, 81 of Angell Drive passed away Friday February 3, 2017 at home.

Beverly A. (Sanford) Lyons, entered into Eternal Life on Monday, February 20, 2017.

Grace L., “Amazing Grace” Kaiser, 83, of Providence Avenue, Riverside, died unexpectedly on February 4, 2017.

Manuel Moniz 98 of Rumford passed away Tuesday February 21, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.

Alice M., (Sullivan) O’Neil, 94, formerly of Indian Road, Riverside, died peacefully on February 5, 2017.

Geraldine (Silvia) Ciavatta, 85, of Dover Ave., East Providence, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, Feb. 22, 2017 at Briarcliffe Manor.

Patricia (Patty) Anne Patterson Belanger age 85 died surrounded by her loving family in East Providence on Saturday February 4, 2017.

Marjorie (McElroy) Meunier, 93, of Rumford passed away Wednesday February 22, 2017 at Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home.

Kimberly Ann Haulish, 47 passed away Monday February 6, 2017 at home.

Mary R. Pereira, 95, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Elderwood of Riverside.

Marcia F. (Anthony) Kohler, 84, of East Providence, died peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Waterview Villa.

Andrew J. Reis, “Drew” 38 passed on February 7th surrounded by his loving family.

Robert Lloyd Obering, 86, of Riverside, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on February 9th.

Albert J. DiFonzo, Sr. 83, of Cushman Avenue, passed away Friday February 10, 2017 at his home.

John L. “Jake” Webster, 91, of East Providence passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 11, 2017.

Laura (Andrews) Ramos, 94 of East Providence passed away February 13, 2017 at Miriam Hospital.

Donald Mello, Sr. 84, of Bent Road, Rumford passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

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Ten to be Inducted into Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in the Class of 2017

RIMHOF PHOTO BY KEITH FAYAN 2017 inductees include Artie Cabral, Dan Moretti, Neutral Nation, and members of Plan 9, Rizzz, and The Wild Turkey Band. Billy Osborne Skyped in from L.A. PAWTUCKET – The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame (RIMHOF) held a press conference on Friday, February 17, announcing its 2017 inductees. The press conference took place in the RIMHOF Museum located at Hope Artiste Village, 999 Main St., Pawtucket. Members of the RIMHOF Board of Directors, many past inductees, and fans and family were on hand to welcome the ten new inductees into the Hall of Fame.

The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame’s 2017 inductees are: Artie Cabral, Phil Greene, Dan Moretti, Neutral Nation, Billy Osborne, Plan 9, Frank Potenza, Rizzz, Throwing Muses, and The Wild Turkey Band / Hometown Rockers.

2017 inductees in attendance at the press conference were Artie Cabral, Dan Moretti, Neutral Nation, members of Plan 9, members of Rizzz, and members of The Wild Turkey Band / Hometown Rockers.

Frank Potenza was represented by his brother Joe and Billy Osborne was unable to attend but Skyped in from Los Angeles and was represented by family members.

You can see his statement here: https:// youtu.be/9mdB0uXE7fw Robert Billington, Chair of RIMHOF noted, “The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and concerts have become the place to be and be seen at as we continue to showcase the fascinating history of Rhode Island’s musical heroes. The events are a virtual ‘who’s who’ of Rhode Island music history.”

It was also announced that this year’s induction ceremonies and concert events will take place on three days – April 23, April 29 and April 30 – and will take place at two locations as RIMHOF celebrates its sixth year of operation.

This year’s Jazz and R&B inductions will take place on Sunday, April 23, 2:00 p.m., at The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main Street, East

Greenwich. Being honored on April 23 will be Artie Cabral, Dan Moretti, Billy Osborne and Frank Potenza. Tickets for the April 23 event at the Odeum are $20.00 and will include a performance by all of the inductees backed by an all-star trio consisting of pianist Tim Ray and 2015 Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductees Marty Richards on drums and Marty Ballou on bass. Tickets for the Jazz and R&B Inductions can be purchased at www.greenwichodeum.com .

There will also be two rock induction concerts held at The Met on the following weekend. On Saturday, April 29, at 8:00 p.m., the 2017 RIMHOF Rock Induction Concert – Part I will feature Throwing Muses, Neutral Nation, and Plan 9. Sunday’s April 30 event will include the unveiling of the ten new inductee exhibits followed by the 2017 RIMHOF Rock Induction Concert – Part 2 featuring Rizzz, Phil Greene, and The Wild Turkey Band / Hometown Rockers beginning at 3:00 p.m. The Unveiling Ceremony for all 2017 RIMHOF Inductee exhibits takes place at 2:00 p.m. in the Hall of Fame itself, located within the Hope Artiste Village complex, 999 Main St., Pawtucket, RI. Tickets for both the April 29 and April 30 events at The Met are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. The 2 p.m. unveiling of the inductee exhibits is free and open to the public; a ticket will be required for entrance to the 3 p.m. concert in The Met. Tickets for the April 29 and April 30 concerts at The Met can be purchased at www.rhodeislandmusichalloffame.com . All tickets will go on sale starting February 27.

The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame, formed in 2011, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating, honoring, and preserving the legacy of Rhode Island musicians, educators and industry professionals who have made significant contributions to

both the national and Rhode Island music scene. At last year’s sold out induction/ concert event, the public saw 8 displays unveiled honoring the inductees in the museum space located in the hallways of Hope Artiste Village. This year’s induction ceremony on April 30 will see ten more displays unveiled celebrating the 2017 inductees and bringing the total to 53 inductee exhibits produced in just six years. Eventually, the museum will hold more than 100 displays as well as assorted Rhode Island music history memorabilia and interactive components for visitors to enjoy.

All proceeds from RIMHOF’s annual induction events go toward creating the museum displays, acquiring recordings and memorabilia, and digitizing that collection for permanent online access for future generations. All organizational work has been donated by members of the Board Of Directors and a staff of volunteers.

The Music Hall of Fame initiative,” says Rick Bellaire, vice chair of RIMHOF, “provides a great opportunity to not only acknowledge Rhode Island’s musical greats and celebrate their achievements, but to finally have an organization whose primary goal is to promote and preserve Rhode Island’s rich musical heritage in all its forms.

With actual exhibit space, coupled with our online digital archive, we will have in place the tools to curate and showcase the best of Rhode Island’s musical artistry.”

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Home Pro Remodeling (401) 427-0808 • (508) 536-5353 Licensed & Insured RI # 33433 MA # 165376

Dr Eager and staff handled my sort-of-emergency with prompt service and painless procedure. Couldn't be happier with the entire process.

Definitely will recommend to all my family and friends. –Lisa U. Dr. Eager and all her staff are very pleasant. The environment is more on the "homey" type than feeling so "clinical". In turn I feel it has a relaxing affect on patients. – Cheryl C. This truly is a Five Star Dental Office! The staff is wonderful. They are very professional, gentle and care about each patient. They take the time to explain any procedure from beginning to end. – Harrison S. VISIT NATIONALDENTALREVIEWS.ORG TO SEE MORE REVIEWS

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